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Vol. 153 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2007 No. 65 House of Representatives The House met at 12:30 p.m. and was PRAYER BLUE ANGEL TRAGEDY called to order by the Speaker pro tem- The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina pore (Ms. HIRONO). Coughlin, offered the following prayer: asked and was given permission to ad- f ‘‘This is the day the Lord has made. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Let us rejoice and be glad.’’ DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO vise and extend his remarks.) The words of the Psalmist spring TEMPORE Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. from our lips, inspired by a beautiful Madam Speaker, this Saturday a sad The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- weekend of season and life. Last week tragedy occurred during a Blue Angels fore the House the following commu- proved heavy with young tragedy and air show at the Marine Corps Air Sta- nication from the Speaker: floor debate. Move us now to thank tion at Beaufort, South Carolina. To- WASHINGTON, DC, You, Lord, for Your love endures for- ward the end of the show, Blue Angel April 23, 2007. ever. Uplifting weather and the power No. 6, piloted by Lieutenant Com- I hereby appoint the Honorable MAZIE K. of prayer on Your holy day renew with- mander Kevin Davis of Pittsfield, Mas- HIRONO to act as Speaker pro tempore on in us the joy of salvation. sachusetts, crashed. this day. In this week before us, may Congress NANCY PELOSI, Lieutenant Commander Davis did not Speaker of the House of Representatives. build upon the cornerstone of faith and survive. Fortunately, there were no make the works of the Lord their very other fatalities. Lieutenant Com- f own work. Grant success to their ef- mander Davis was a decorated pilot MORNING HOUR DEBATES forts as they respond to the needs of who joined the Blue Angels in 2005. He Your people. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- served in the Navy for 11 years, 8 of Bless the House of Representatives, ant to the order of the House of Janu- them as a fighter pilot. He flew 26 com- all its Members and staff. Be for them, ary 4, 2007, the Chair will now recog- bat missions in Afghanistan and the Lord, light that guides every decision nize Members from lists submitted by global war on terrorism. Lieutenant and grants Your people hope and secu- the majority and minority leaders for Commander Davis’s parents, John and rity, so together they may praise You morning hour debates. The Chair will Ann Davis, are residents of Aiken, forever. alternate recognition between the par- South Carolina. He has two brothers, Amen. ties, with each party limited to not to Christian and Phil. The Blue Angels are an elite team of exceed 30 minutes, and each Member, f except the majority leader, the minor- fighter pilots to fly F/A–18s in air ity leader, or the minority whip, lim- THE JOURNAL shows around the country. Because of ited to not to exceed 5 minutes. their high skill level, their courage and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The intense practices, accidents such as f Chair has examined the Journal of the this Saturday’s are uncommon. The last day’s proceedings and announces RECESS thoughts and prayers of my wife, Rox- to the House her approval thereof. anne, and I are with the Davis family. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Americans will always cherish the ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair nal stands approved. service of Lieutenant Commander declares the House in recess until 2 Kevin Davis for our Nation. p.m. today. f In conclusion, God bless our troops, Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 31 and we will never forget September 11. minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE cess until 2 p.m. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the f gentleman from Missouri (Mr. f GLOBAL WARMING CARNAHAN) come forward and lead the b 1400 House in the Pledge of Allegiance. (Mr. CARNAHAN asked and was given permission to address the House AFTER RECESS Mr. CARNAHAN led the Pledge of Al- legiance as follows: for 1 minute and to revise and extend The recess having expired, the House I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the his remarks.) was called to order by the Speaker pro United States of America, and to the Repub- Mr. CARNAHAN. Madam Speaker, tempore (Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas) at 2 lic for which it stands, one nation under God, with record temperatures set in the p.m. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. first half of 2006, the need for Congress

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 May 13, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD07\H23AP7.REC H23AP7 mmaher on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3728 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 23, 2007 in this country to address global warm- (2) the President should issue a proclama- and need a new place to call home, at ing is more pressing than ever, espe- tion calling on the people of the United least for a while. cially in light of the mounting sci- States and interested groups to conduct ap- Because many of these kids grew up entific reports from around the world. propriate ceremonies, activities, and pro- in unstable households, some suffer grams to demonstrate support for foster par- emotional disturbances. Some are There is no longer any real debate ents across the Nation. within the scientific community. grieving the loss of their parents. All There is broad scientific consensus The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. have endured more than any child that global warming exists, and we HIRONO). Pursuant to the rule, the gen- should and all deserve a caring and must act. We still have the opportunity tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) and supportive family. Today, over 500,000 to reverse the negative effects of global the gentleman from South Carolina American children still need a tem- climate change. However, this must be (Mr. WILSON) each will control 20 min- porary home, a foster home. Today, done both here at home and in coopera- utes. 380,000 have found one, thanks to foster tion around the world. That is why, The Chair recognizes the gentleman parents. just before Earth Day this past week- from Illinois. To the foster parents in Kansas and end, my colleague and I, MARK KIRK, GENERAL LEAVE throughout America, today’s vote in introduced H. Con. Res 104, a bipartisan Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- Congress is our way of honoring your resolution expressing the need for the er, I ask unanimous consent that all efforts. You are deeply appreciated, U.S. to participate in international Members may have 5 legislative days and your contribution doesn’t go unno- agreements that address global climate in which to revise and extend their re- ticed. change and to put this Congress on marks. I hope that our vote is more than record acknowledging climate change. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there symbolic, that it encourages more fam- I invite my colleagues to cosponsor objection to the request of the gen- ilies to open their homes to foster chil- this bill. There is a companion in the tleman from Illinois? dren. Caring for a foster child is one of Senate. Please join me in taking this There was no objection. the greatest challenges that you’ll ever early step to begin addressing climate Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- face, but the reward is immense. You’ll change in this country and around the er, I would yield such time as she help a little girl piece her life back to- world. might consume to the sponsor of this gether. You’ll help a little boy feel safe legislation, Representative NANCY and loved. You’ll earn the respect of f BOYDA from Kansas. your community, your country, and of ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas. Madam this Congress. PRO TEMPORE Speaker, in the late 1980s, a Topeka Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- couple, Clifford and Phyllis Oshel, wel- Madam Speaker, I yield myself such ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair comed a foster child into their homes time as I may consume. According to the United States De- will postpone further proceedings and into their hearts. For 2 years, they partment of Health and Human Serv- today on motions to suspend the rules provided shelter, food, and, more im- ices, there are over 500,000 children in on which a recorded vote or the yeas portantly, caring. Through their pa- foster care homes around the country. and nays are ordered, or on which the tient guidance, they led that child I am proud to support legislation rec- vote is objected to under clause 6 of from a time of crisis to what he now ognizing the dedicated efforts put forth rule XX. calls ‘‘the best years of my life.’’ by foster parents. Record votes on postponed questions That child’s name was Kevin These men and women open up their Surbagh. Ever since he left the Oshels’ will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. homes and their hearts to these youths house, he has worked to repay his debt f by providing them with a stable, caring of gratitude. For 17 years, he has environment for months and, in some NATIONAL FOSTER PARENTS DAY fought tirelessly for a national day of Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- cases, years. H. Res. 179 establishes a recognition for foster parents, one day National Foster Parents Day to praise er, I move to suspend the rules and of the year, just one day, to honor their agree to the resolution (H. Res. 179) ex- their contributions to society. contributions, and to respect their sac- These parents provide a vital role in pressing support for a National Foster rifices. the welfare and upbringing of children Parents Day. Soon after I was sworn into Congress, who need emotional support, guidance, The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Kevin approached my office and told and mentors. They teach children fam- tion. me about his mission. At Kevin’s urg- ily values and morals and help them The text of the resolution is as fol- ing, I now submit for your consider- become significant members of society. lows: ation the National Foster Parents Day Foster parents teach these values to H. RES. 179 resolution. I ask you to join me in say- help enable children become stable and Whereas the family, serving as the primary ing thank you, not only to Clifford and confident adults. Children being cared source of love, identity, self-esteem, and sup- Phyllis Oshel, but to the hundreds of for in foster homes can be traced all port, is the very foundation of our commu- thousands of foster parents across our the way back to biblical times. nities, and our United States; great Nation. Whereas foster families, who open their Foster care became increasingly homes and hearts to children whose families When I think back to the support I widespread in the United States when are in crisis, play a vital role in helping chil- received from my mom and dad, I rec- Charles Loring Brace, a minister and dren heal and reconnect and in launching ognize the crucial role of our parents. director of the New York Children’s those children into successful adulthood; My mom set me on the path that has Aid Society, noticed a large number of Whereas over 500,000 youth are in foster led me to Congress today. She taught homeless immigrant children in New care with at least 380,000 in a family-home me my faith. She taught me to do unto York. In 1953, Brace came up with a setting; others as I would have them do unto plan to provide them homes by adver- Whereas numerous individuals and public me. She taught me to speak to every- tising for families in other areas of the and private organizations work to increase public awareness of the needs of children in one in a room no matter what their United States who were willing to take foster care and leaving foster care as well as role or position. She also taught me them in. of the enduring and valuable contributions of never to wear white shoes after Labor While many of these children were foster parents; and Day. All of her words of wisdom led me often indentured, Brace’s movement is Whereas those families who are able to to where I am today. the origin of today’s foster care pro- serve a role as foster parents should be In a perfect world, every child’s bio- gram. Today, foster parents and fami- wholeheartedly encouraged to do so: Now, logical parents would play the role lies provide a safe and nurturing tem- therefore, be it that my parents played for me. But porary home for children living in un- Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— sometimes a family can’t provide a stable conditions. There they can learn (1) a National Foster Parents Day should safe, supportive, sufficient home. When and grow until they have the oppor- be established to recognize the contributions tragedy strikes or turmoil rips a fam- tunity to return living with their fam- of foster parents across the Nation; and ily apart, children are left dislocated ily.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 May 13, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD07\H23AP7.REC H23AP7 mmaher on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3729 b 1415 standing job. Agencies like One Church of these children enter foster care with serious Foster parents are crucial towards One Child that attempts to get individ- emotional damage as well. They have learned ending the vicious cycle of neglect and uals to become foster parents to teen- that their home, the one place where they child abuse that endanger children’s agers coming out of correctional facili- should feel safe, can actually be more dan- lives. ties, which is not an easy task. gerous than the world outside. It is the foster This resolution also calls on the So I commend the gentlewoman from parent who helps build these children back up, President to issue a proclamation Kansas (Mrs. BOYDA) for introducing H. reminding them how love and attention feel, bringing greater awareness to foster Res. 179, and urge its passage. and reassuring them that home can once care through various ceremonies, ac- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- again be a comfort. tivities, and programs. These events ance of my time. Far beyond helping a single child, quality educate communities and demonstrate Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. foster care is also an investment in our com- support for foster parents who devote Madam Speaker, I have no other speak- munities. We have learned that being abused their lives lending a hand to children ers at the moment. I reserve the bal- or neglected dramatically increases the risk in need. ance of my time. that kids will grow up to commit violent crimes, Madam Speaker, I urge all Members Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- which is why it is so important to have a to join me to support this resolution. er, I know that I had a number of indi- strong foster care system to place children in Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- viduals who had hoped to be here be- as soon as possible. Research has shown that ance of my time. cause they are very interested in this abused and neglected children who became Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- subject matter and who had intended wards of the court and initially remained at er, I yield myself such time as I might to make comments, certainly Rep- home, but were later placed in foster care be- consume. resentative MELISSA BEAN who still cause of continuing abuse or neglect, were Madam Speaker, over 500,000 children might get here before we finish, Rep- more likely to become violent criminals than in the United States are involved in resentative MICHELE BACHMANN from abused or neglected children who were placed some form of foster care. Placements Minnesota, Representative FORTNEY in a safe foster home right away. in foster care have increased signifi- PETE STARK, and Representative DEN- This is why we must continue to support our cantly over the past 10 years. In situa- NIS CARDOZA all had statements that foster parents. No child should be forced to re- tions of abuse and neglect, children they wanted to present. main in a dangerous situation because there may be removed from their parents’ I would now yield to the other side to are not enough available foster homes. We home by a child welfare agency and see if they have got other speakers, to must make sure that funding for foster care is placed in foster care. Some of the rea- see if any of my additional speakers never capped or reduced so that our foster sons for foster care placement include will come before we yield back. families can continue to receive the resources severe behavior problems in the child Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. I they need to provide supportive, loving spaces and/or a variety of parental problems thank the gentleman, but we have no for these children in need. such as abuse, abandonment, illness, further speakers at this time. Additionally, we must increase our invest- including physical or emotional prob- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- ment in preventing child abuse and neglect lems, incarceration, AIDS, alcohol, er, I don’t think that our other speak- through programs such as the Promoting Safe substance abuse, and death. ers are going to make it; but suffice it and Stable Families program and in-home par- The resolution we are considering to say that this is a very important ent coaching programs. We also need to en- today honors foster parents. Foster resolution. It is a resolution that sure that children in foster care find safe, per- parents are people who open their speaks to the heart and soul of Amer- manent homes, either by reuniting them with homes and their hearts to children in ica. It is a resolution that emphasizes their families or by adoption. need of temporary care. The task is the words of the blues singer who said The success of our foster care system is vital to protecting our children, and our child both rewarding and difficult. As a mat- once, ‘‘Who will save the world? Who’s welfare system relies on people like foster par- ter of fact, I have met individuals who willing to try? Who will save the world ents to run smoothly. These men and women have adopted children. I know one po- that is destined to die?’’ on the front lines of the child welfare fight de- lice officer who has adopted 13 chil- We are talking about saving the chil- serve all the recognition they can get. It is my dren, a most unusual and unbelievable dren, those unfortunate young people, hope that a National Foster Parents Day will man, salt of the earth, pillar of the uni- many of whom their parents are incar- also draw attention to the need for quality fos- verse. cerated. There are more than 1.5 mil- ter care and capable foster parents, and allow Foster parents take children for med- lion children in America whose parents this system to continue benefiting our children ical care and to school events. They are in prison or in jail. They are in in need. may facilitate visitation between the need of foster parenting. I thank Representative BOYDA for spon- child and the birth parents in the fos- So, again, not only do we urge pas- soring this legislation, and I urge its passage. ter home or other approved locations. sage, but I commend the gentlelady Mr. CARDOZA. Madam Speaker, I rise in Foster parents face many challenges in from Kansas, and urge listeners and strong support of H. Res. 179, a resolution de- caring for the physical and emotional watchers and viewers to see whether or claring the sense of the House that a National needs of children. We need more foster not there is an opportunity for you to Foster Parents Day should be established. parents to care and nurture our chil- open your heart and your home and be- I have a very personal interest in this issue. dren who are unable to remain in their come a foster parent. Seven years ago, I adopted two foster chil- homes. Foster parents should be com- Mr. CROWLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise dren. Since then, I have advocated on behalf mended for their big hearts and com- today in support of H. Res. 179, which calls of adoption and foster children in the Cali- mitment to provide stable homes for for the establishment of a National Foster Par- fornia Assembly and in Congress. children. ents Day. We should establish this day to rec- Our Nation’s foster care system was created This is an issue that is very personal ognize and appreciate our country’s foster par- as a temporary safe haven for abused and ne- to me in a very serious way. My con- ents—the pillars of our child welfare system. glected children. Sadly, it has become a way gressional district has more grand- These are the men and women who go out of life for too many of our youth. On average, parents taking care of children than of their way to help children in need—children foster children spend nearly 3 years in the any other district in the Nation, and it who have been maltreated or who had to be system, and move as many times from one is followed closely by two additional removed from dangerous home situations. placement to another and from school to congressional districts in the Chicago Foster parents open their hearts and their school. Far too many spend much longer in area. I want to commend the Illinois homes to these children, providing them with the system, with as many as 24,000 young Department of Children and Family so much more than shelter. They allow these adults expected to ‘‘age out’’ of the system Services. I also want to commend some children to feel safe and secure once again, this year, cut loose with no family and little of the social welfare agencies that deal and help them to begin the healing process. support. Several studies released in 2005 doc- seriously with foster parenting for chil- Children placed in foster care often come umented the special challenges facing these dren, agencies such as Sankofa an or- from some of the worst conditions imaginable. youths, especially in the areas of mental ganization that was started out of a They have been abused, neglected, and bro- health, education and employment. They are crisis situation and now does an out- ken down in ways beyond the physical. Many especially poorly prepared to be self-sufficient.

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Madam Speaker, I rise today brothers and sisters, some losing touch with ture and grow do not transition into self-suffi- as a cosponsor of House Resolution 179, ex- each other for years to come. The trauma of cient adults. Society bears responsibility for pressing support for National Foster Parents foster care takes its toll on young children. this failure and we also bear the costs of in- Day. Over one-third will neither earn a high school carceration, homeless services, and medical There are over half a million children in fos- diploma nor a GED. One in four children in care of former foster children who do not be- ter care in this country. Every child deserves foster care will be incarcerated within the first come independent. A National Foster Parent’s to have a safe and loving home, where they 2 years after leaving the system, and over 20 Day will shed much needed light on the strug- do not have to worry about the fear of harm percent will become homeless at some time gles of our foster children as well as the sac- or of being abandoned. While caring for a after they turn 18. rifices made by the families that welcome child is never easy, foster parents have addi- These children are waiting. Speaking from those children into their homes and move tional difficulties to work through. All foster personal experience, there is no greater joy in them toward brighter futures. It will also pro- care children need special care, support and life than helping a child. vide a forum to discuss the improvements that nurturing. There are a wide array of issues Every child, no matter what station they may must be made to our foster care system. Fi- that these children are dealing with such as be born to, deserves a chance to be raised in nally, we will encourage more families to be- abandonment, physical or sexual abuse, un- a stable and loving home. Innocent children come foster parents by recognizing the vital disciplined or delinquent behaviors, and phys- should not be forced to bear the mistakes of role that foster parents play in lives of chil- ical or emotional handicaps and disabilities. others. dren. Foster parents are challenged with helping This is a big problem that will require bold The thousands of foster parents around the their foster children feel secure and loved, solutions. In order to save the next generation country are the heroes of our child welfare while they also work through many of these of children, we must re-dedicate ourselves to system. We should provide them with every difficult issues. their welfare and pledge to do whatever nec- possible support, including the special recogni- And while immensely challenging, foster essary to nurture and protect them. tion of a National Foster Parents Day. parenting is also immeasurably rewarding. This resolution, by highlighting attention to Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I When foster parents open their homes and the problem, is a necessary first step. I urge rise today in support of H. Res. 179, in sup- hearts—sacrificing, while giving support and my colleagues to support this resolution. port of establishing a National Foster Parents love—they change children’s lives. Many fos- Ms. BEAN. Madam Speaker, I am proud to Day. ter parents go on to adopt the children that rise today in support of National Foster Par- On any given day in the United States, half they have in their home—60 percent of chil- ents Day. This celebration honors the parents a million children and youth are in foster care, dren who are adopted after they have been in who open their hearts and their homes to chil- removed from their homes because of abuse foster care are adopted by foster parents. dren who are in need of a family. As an or neglect. On average, these young people These children are given what every child de- adoptee and member of the Adoption Caucus, will wait more than 31⁄2 years in the foster care serves—a permanent home and a loving fam- myself, I am proud of the efforts Congress has system before finding a permanent home—20 ily. made to increase adoptions both nationally percent wait 5 years or more. It is important to recognize and honor the and internationally, and to give special thanks Foster parents have one of the hardest crucial role that foster parents play in shaping to the many families who have sacrificed to tasks on earth. Children who spend many the lives of hundreds of thousands of children provide loving homes for foster children. years in abusive or neglectful homes are sub- each year. Because of this, I stand here today Currently, thousands of children are without stantially more likely than other kids to face in support of a National Foster Parents Day, to permanent homes. Fortunately, for many of emotional, behavioral, and academic chal- honor their invaluable sacrifice, dedication, these children there are foster parents who lenges. Foster parents have the daunting task and selfless commitment to improving the lives are eager to bring a child into their home. I of trying to make the foster child feel at home, of children. cannot think of a more rewarding pursuit than gain their trust, provide some sense of stability Mrs. BACHMANN. Madam Speaker, I rise creating a family and bringing hope into a and normality, and prove that they do care. today in support of this bill, to express support child’s life. Foster parents give of themselves unself- for a National Foster Parents’ Day. As a member of the Congressional Coalition ishly, opening their homes, families, lives, and Today, there are more than 500,000 chil- on Adoption, I am well aware of the positive loving arms to help protect children who are dren in foster care nationwide. Most of these children come from extremely impact foster parents have on our children and not safe in their own homes. For some chil- troubled homes, and compared to the other communities. I am proud of the contributions dren, foster parents are literally lifesaving. For children, they are more likely to suffer educa- foster parents make across America, and I too many children, what should be a short- tionally, socially, and emotionally. hope my colleagues will join with me in sup- term refuge becomes a long-term saga, involv- This is an issue that is very close to my porting a National Foster Parents Day. ing multiple moves from one foster home to heart. Over the years, my husband Marcus Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise today in another. and I have cared for 23 foster children. strong support of establishing a National Fos- I have come to appreciate that foster par- I know from experience that foster parents ter Parents Day. Individuals and families that enting is perhaps one of the most challenging have to work diligently with local, State, and open their homes and their hearts to vulner- and most important components of the child Federal agencies as well as within their able children are truly deserving of our rec- welfare system. As a foster parent, you re- homes to respond to each child’s individual ognition. spond to the calling to care for children, to needs. Of the over 500,000 foster children in the take them into your homes, and to transition Madam Speaker, I want to thank Represent- United States, 380,000 live with foster parents. them into the next phase of their lives—some- ative BOYDA for bringing attention to the foster Without the compassion of thousands of foster times for weeks, and sometimes for almost the care system, and I encourage my colleagues parents, our foster care system would fall child’s entire youth. I describe this response to support this bill. apart. Foster parents are the glue that holds as a calling—not a job, they don’t get paid Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- the child welfare system together. enough to call it a job; and not a choice, be- er, I yield the balance of our time. Every day, abused and neglected children cause if they had the wherewithal to choose, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The enter the child welfare system and become they certainly would choose not to expose question is on the motion offered by the responsibility of our society. As the collec- themselves to all of the trials and tribulations the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. tive caretakers of vulnerable children, we have of fostering. It is a calling, a response to some DAVIS) that the House suspend the a moral responsibility to ensure that foster inner drive to respond to the difficulties of kids rules and agree to the resolution, H. children receive the same love and opportuni- who desperately need them. Res. 179. ties that we want our own children to receive. It is this selflessness which I applaud today, The question was taken. Foster parents are the individuals that take on which I believe is deserving of national rec- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the the immense responsibility of providing ognition. For all the time, love, and resources opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being abused and neglected children with loving foster parents dedicate to their foster children, in the affirmative, the ayes have it.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 May 13, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD07\H23AP7.REC H23AP7 mmaher on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3731 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- nades south of Balad, Iraq on June 3, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. 2003. er, I have no further speakers. I reserve The yeas and nays were ordered. Sergeant Marin was born in Momax, the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mexico, and lived there with his moth- Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I yield ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the er while his father worked in California back the balance of my time. Chair’s prior announcement, further picking fruit and doing construction Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- proceedings on this question will be jobs to support seven children. The er, I had expected that Representative postponed. family reunited in Los Angeles when SOLIS, who is the sponsor of this legis- f Sergeant Marin was 2, and they later lation, would have been here, but moved to suburban Baldwin Park. He maybe she had some difficulty getting ATANACIO HARO-MARIN POST will be remembered as a proud and cou- back from way out west in California OFFICE rageous soldier who was living out a today. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- long-held dream of serving in the U.S. Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- er, I move to suspend the rules and military. ance of our time and urge passage of pass the bill (H.R. 625) to designate the Madam Speaker, I commend my col- this resolution. facility of the United States Postal league for seeking to honor the mem- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Service located at 4230 Maine Avenue ory, legacy, and contributions of BOYDA of Kansas). The question is on in Baldwin Park, California, as the Atanacio Haro-Marin, and urge swift the motion offered by the gentleman ‘‘Atanacio Haro-Marin Post Office’’. passage of this bill. from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) that the Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- The Clerk read the title of the bill. House suspend the rules and pass the ance of our time. The text of the bill is as follows: bill, H.R. 625. H.R. 625 Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. The question was taken; and (two- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Atanacio Marin, or as he was better thirds being in the affirmative) the resentatives of the United States of America in rules were suspended and the bill was Congress assembled, known, Nacho, by his friends, typifies the soldiers that come from California. passed. SECTION 1. ATANACIO HARO-MARIN POST OF- So many of them are from Los Angeles A motion to reconsider was laid on FICE. the table. (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the and surrounding areas, so many have United States Postal Service located at 4230 stories like Nacho has: one in which he f Maine Avenue in Baldwin Park, California, was born in Mexico; one in which his SERGEANT DENNIS J. FLANAGAN shall be known and designated as the family came here for a better life; one LECANTO POST OFFICE BUILDING ‘‘Atanacio Haro-Marin Post Office’’. in which he became integrated with the (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, community that he grew up in; one in Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- map, regulation, document, paper, or other er, I move to suspend the rules and record of the United States to the facility re- which he graduated from Sierra Vista High School and was on the track team pass the bill (H.R. 1402) to designate ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to the facility of the United States Postal be a reference to the ‘‘Atanacio Haro-Marin and ran in the Los Angeles marathon; Post Office’’. one in which he had a desire to serve Service located at 320 South Lecanto his country; one in which he joined the Highway in Lecanto, Florida, as the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ‘‘Sergeant Dennis J. Flanagan Lecanto ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- National Guard after completing high school and decided to devote his life to Post Office Building’’. linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentleman The Clerk read the title of the resolu- from California (Mr. ISSA) each will serving the military. After his tour with the National tion. control 20 minutes. The text of the resolution is as fol- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Guard ended, Nacho transferred to the regular Army and was assigned to Bat- lows: from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS). tery C, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artil- H.R. 1402 GENERAL LEAVE lery Regiment at Fort Hood, Texas. In Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- January, 2 months before reporting for resentatives of the United States of America in er, I ask unanimous consent that all duty in the Middle East, Sergeant Congress assembled, Members may have 5 legislative days Marin was able to spend time with his SECTION 1. SERGEANT DENNIS J. FLANAGAN in which to revise and extend their re- close-knit family. While he was in Iraq LECANTO POST OFFICE BUILDING. marks. he continued to remain close to his (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there family. He called home often and char- United States Postal Service located at 320 objection to the request of the gen- acteristically sent his mother a Moth- South Lecanto Highway in Lecanto, Florida, tleman from Illinois? shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Ser- er’s Day card that read, ‘‘Don’t worry, geant Dennis J. Flanagan Lecanto Post Of- There was no objection. be happy.’’ Tragically, those uplifting Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- fice Building’’. words were some of his last. (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, er, I yield myself such time as I might A checkpoint was manned by the ser- map, regulation, document, paper, or other consume. geant and came under fire on June 3, record of the United States to the facility re- As a member of the House Committee 2003. Unfortunately, this brave young ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to on Oversight and Government Reform, man did not survive the attack. He was be a reference to the ‘‘Sergeant Dennis J. I am pleased to join my colleague in only 27 years old. Flanagan Lecanto Post Office Building’’. consideration of H.R. 625, which names The post office we are naming today The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the postal facility in Baldwin Park, in Baldwin Park we are naming not ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- California, after Atanacio Haro-Marin. just as a tribute to this fine soldier, linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentleman H.R. 625, which was introduced by but as a tribute to those who have gone from California (Mr. ISSA) each will Representative HILDA SOLIS on Janu- to serve their country in this war and, control 20 minutes. ary 22, 2007, was reported from the like so many others, have an American The Chair recognizes the gentleman Oversight Committee on March 29, 2007 story. from Illinois. by voice vote. This measure, which has Nacho’s American story is the story b 1430 been cosponsored by the 52 members, of California, it is a story of the war has the support of the entire California that is not often talked on this front, GENERAL LEAVE congressional delegation. Army Ser- of patriotism, of devotion to family, of Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- geant Atanacio Haro-Marin, age 27, of devotion to this Nation. And it is so er, I ask unanimous consent that all Baldwin Park, California, was assigned appropriate that we name a post office Members may have 5 legislative days to the 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artil- after this fine young man from Cali- in which to revise and extend their re- lery Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas. He fornia. So I join with the majority in marks. was killed while manning the check- urging its swift passage. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there point when his unit came under attack Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- objection to the request of the gen- from gunfire and rocket-propelled gre- ance of my time. tleman from Illinois?

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 May 13, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD07\H23AP7.REC H23AP7 mmaher on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3732 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 23, 2007 There was no objection. and a driver when a roadside bomb, or His mom shared those words with Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- an IED, was exploded near their vehi- me, and I think it is appropriate that er, I yield myself such time as I may cle. All soldiers were wearing protec- they be in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. consume. tive body armor. However, only the In times when children and families On September 11, 2001, America was driver survived the blast. Sergeant need role models to look up to, Ser- forever changed. The rancid acts of ter- Flanagan was only 22 when he died. geant Flanagan was a true American rorism that occurred on this day Today we honor the life of Sergeant hero. Our community, certainly Citrus struck a chord within the people. For Flanagan, a soldier who strongly be- County and all of Florida, mourn his one moment in time we were not a hy- lieved in the fight for freedom. He was loss. phenated people. We were not Irish- an American hero. We hope that in renaming this post American, African-American, Asian- Madam Speaker, I ask all Members office we will memorialize this brave American, Greek-American. We were to join with me in supporting this nam- young man, Sergeant Dennis Flanagan, simply American. ing and this bill. and never, ever forget his sacrifice for It was with a resounding spirit of pa- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- our Nation. triotism that Dennis J. Flanagan went ance of my time. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- to his local recruitment station and Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- er, I yield myself such time as I may took the vow to serve his country. As er, I reserve the balance of my time. consume. the President waged war against our Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I yield 5 I simply want to commend the gen- terrorist adversaries, Sergeant Flana- minutes to the gentlelady from Florida tlewoman from Florida for introducing gan took his place as a member of the (Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE). this resolution, which speaks directly air assault infantry that invaded Iraq Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- to the greatest gift that one can give, in 2003. He returned to Iraq in Sep- ida. Madam Speaker, I rise today in and that is to give his or her life for tember for his second tour of duty and support of the bill, H.R. 1402, the Ser- the benefit of their fellow man and was killed when his vehicle was struck geant Dennis J. Flanagan Lecanto Post woman. by a roadside bomb in Hawijah, Iraq, Office Building piece of legislation. It A young man, who had no concern, on January 19, 2006. will rename the South Lecanto High- really, for himself, but was concerned Madam Speaker, I offer my condo- way Post Office in Lecanto, Florida, for the country. lences to the family of Sergeant Flana- after Army Sergeant Flanagan, who I urge passage of this resolution. gan and hope that my colleagues will was killed by terrorist insurgents in Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- vote in the affirmative to pass this 2006 while on patrol in Iraq. ance of my time. measure that will allow the Lecanto, I actually attended the services out Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I yield Florida, post office to bear the name of at Arlington Cemetery. I was with the myself such time as I may consume. Sergeant Dennis James Flanagan. family. I also attended the service for Madam Speaker, we have no further Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- the young man that was held in Citrus speakers here today on this fine young ance of our time. County. gentleman. But, in closing, I can think Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I yield In my district office, I have a photo- of no more appropriate statement on myself such time as I may consume. graph that his mom gave me that was the United States Armed Forces than I join with my colleague in sup- taken at the service. And it appears as to have a gentleman with a classic porting this naming of the Sergeant if there is this rainbow over the mark- Irish name from Florida be honored on Dennis J. Flanagan Post Office. er. It is truly a tribute to this 2001 the same day for another post office as Sergeant Flanagan grew up in Flor- graduate of Lecanto High School be- a gentleman born in Mexico, growing ida and attended high school there. He cause Sergeant Flanagan was an active up in California, whose father was a was active and enjoyed sports. He ran member of the Junior ROTC, and he day laborer. I think that speaks vol- cross-country, played soccer, and was a achieved the rank of lieutenant in his umes about the kinds of men and cadet commander at the school’s Civil first year. women who are defending our country, Air Patrol squadron. He loved learning Within a week following the attacks not questioning anything except that about American history and hoped that of September 11, 2001, on our country, their country asked for them and they one day he would be a history pro- he enlisted in the Army and began his have followed and, unfortunately, two fessor. first tour of duty in Iraq. Sergeant have fallen. His commitment to military service Flanagan then re-enlisted for a second I urge passage of both of these pieces began at an early age. He was an active tour in Iraq in September of 2005. Trag- of legislation. I thank the majority for member of the Junior Reserve Officer ically, he was killed, along with three moving them in an expeditious fashion. Training Corps, or Junior ROTC, where other U.S. soldiers, when an IED hit a Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. he achieved the rank of first lieutenant Humvee in which he was traveling. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of my during his junior year of high school. Only the Humvee driver survived the bill, H.R. 1402, the Sergeant Dennis J. Flana- He began classes in Central Florida incident. gan Lecanto Post Office Building. Community College, but enlisted in the Sergeant Flanagan was a soldier who H.R. 1402 will rename the South Lecanto Army a week after September 11. firmly believed in our mission in Iraq Highway post office in Lecanto, FL, after Army Sergeant Flanagan was assigned to and in advancing the cause of freedom. Sergeant Flanagan, who was killed by terrorist the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regi- Even as a young boy, his parents told insurgents in 2006 while on patrol in Iraq. ment, 1st Brigade Combat Team of the me that Dennis knew he wanted to be A 2001 graduate of Lecanto High School, 101st Airborne Division out of Fort a soldier in the U.S. Armed Forces. Sergeant Flanagan was an active member of Campbell, Kentucky. He fought with A soldier who felt he must defend and the Junior ROTC, achieving the rank of First the air assault infantry that led the fight for freedom, Sergeant Flanagan Lieutenant his junior year. initial attack in 2003. received glowing recommendations Within a week following the terrorist attacks Wise beyond his years, he understood from his superior officers and from fel- of September 11, 2001, he enlisted in the that victory could not be attained low officers. One of the principal rea- Army and began his first tour of duty in Iraq without action. He knew the dangers of sons that he re-enlisted was to act as a in 2003. Sergeant Flanagan then re-enlisted war and believed in serving his coun- mentor to newly enlisted soldiers and for a second tour in Iraq in September of try. After completing his first tour of to help train Iraqi Army recruits. 2005. duty, he re-enlisted in September of Speaking of his future as a soldier Tragically, he was killed January 20, 2006, 2005 for a second tour. As an experi- and a patriot, Sergeant Flanagan once along with 3 other U.S. soldiers when an lED enced soldier, he hoped he could act as mused in a poem that he was going to hit a Humvee in which he was traveling. Only a mentor for new soldiers, and he want- save for his son, and those words read: the Humvee driver survived the incident. ed to train the Iraqi Army recruits. ‘‘And now, my son, I pray to thee, Sgt. Flanagan was a soldier who firmly be- On January 20, 2006, Sergeant Flana- never ever forget me; that I died a sol- lieved in our mission in Iraq and in advancing gan was on patrol in Iraq in his dier’s death to keep you free with my the cause of freedom. As a young boy, Sgt. Humvee with three other U.S. soldiers last breath.’’ Flanagan knew that he wanted to be a soldier

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 May 13, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD07\H23AP7.REC H23AP7 mmaher on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3733 in the U.S. Armed Forces. A soldier who felt The Chair recognizes the gentleman b 1445 we must defend America and fight for free- from Illinois. Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in a dom, Sgt. Flanagan received glowing rec- GENERAL LEAVE rural area of Springdale, Pennsylvania, ommendations from his superior officers and Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- where she first acquired her interest in fellow soldiers. One of the principle reasons er, I ask unanimous consent that all nature. Majoring in marine biology, that he re-enlisted was to act as a mentor to Members may have 5 legislative days with a strong background in creative the newly enlisted soldiers and to help train in which to revise and extend their re- writing, she graduated from Chatham Iraqi army recruits. marks. College in 1929 magna cum laude. De- Speaking of his future as a soldier and a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there spite financial difficulties, Ms. Carson patriot, Sgt. Flanagan once wrote a poem that objection to the request of the gen- continued her studies at Johns Hopkins included the words, ‘‘And now, my son, I pray tleman from Illinois? University, graduating in 1932 with a to thee. Never ever forget me; that I died a There was no objection. graduate degree in zoology. While ex- soldier’s death, to keep you free with my last Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- panding her great passion about zool- breath.’’ er, I yield myself such time as I might ogy and other living things, Carson In times when children and families need consume. taught at Johns Hopkins and at the role models to look up to and emulate, Ser- As a member of the House Committee University of Maryland while pursuing geant Flanagan was a true American hero. on Oversight and Government Reform, her doctorate degree. Our community feels his loss immensely. I am pleased to join with my colleagues Due to financial circumstances, Car- I hope that in renaming this post office, we son found a part-time position as a in the consideration of H.R. 1434, which will memorialize Sergeant Flanagan’s courage writer for radio scripts at the United names the postal facility in Spring- and never forget his sacrifice for this great Na- States Bureau of Fisheries. She was dale, Pennsylvania after Rachel Car- tion. faced with sexist resistance, not un- son. Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I yield common at that time, not uncommon H.R. 1434, which was introduced by back the balance of my time. at this time, as she took the civil serv- Representative JASON ALTMIRE of Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. We have no ice exam, but after obtaining a high Pennsylvania on March 9, 2007, was re- further speakers, and I yield back the score, she was given a full-time posi- ported from the Oversight Committee balance of my time. tion as a junior aquatic biologist at the on March 29, 2007, by voice vote. This The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bureau of Fisheries. At the U.S. Bu- measure, which has been cosponsored question is on the motion offered by reau of Fisheries, Ms. Carson sub- by 40 Members, has the support of the the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. mitted one of her radio scripts, named entire Pennsylvania, congressional del- DAVIS) that the House suspend the ‘‘Undersea,’’ to the Atlantic Monthly, egation. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1402. which was published in 1937. Pub- The question was taken. Starting in the mid-1940s, Ms. Carson lishers, impressed with her writing, en- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the became concerned about the use of couraged her to expand the article into opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being newly invented pesticides, especially book entitled Under the Sea-Wind. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. dichloro diphenyl trichloroethane, bet- Carson continued to write. Her sec- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- ter known as DDT. This turned into an ond book, The Sea Around Us, was on er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. amazing thesis she entitled ‘‘Silent the New York Times best seller list for The yeas and nays were ordered. Spring.’’ ‘‘Silent Spring’’ focused on 86 weeks and won the 1952 National The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the environment and the effect of pes- Book Award and earned her two hon- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the ticides on humans. This was known as orary doctorates. The book was then Chair’s prior announcement, further Carson’s greatest work. She worked to made into an Oscar-winning documen- proceedings on this question will be defend the claims in ‘‘Silent Spring’’ tary. Her writing achievements did not postponed. until her death. It is believed that Car- end here, as she went on to publish a f son’s ‘‘Silent Spring’’ was the catalyst third and fourth book and write numer- RACHEL CARSON POST OFFICE for the United States taking a more in- ous magazine articles. BUILDING depth look at the use of pesticides, as Ms. Carson’s fourth and legendary well as the founding of government Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- book, Silent Spring, greatly influenced agencies such as the Environmental the way Americans thought about the er, I move to suspend the rules and Protection Agency. pass the bill (H.R. 1434) to designate environment and was discussed by Madam Speaker, I commend my col- President John F. Kennedy. One of the the facility of the United States Postal league for seeking to honor the mem- Service located at 896 Pittsburgh main themes of her novel was how all ory, legacy, and contributions of Ra- aspects of the environment were con- Street in Springdale, Pennsylvania, as chel Carson and urge swift passage of the ‘‘Rachel Carson Post Office Build- nected. She explained that when one this legislation. uses a pesticide to exterminate a par- ing’’. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- The Clerk read the title of the bill. ticular organism, the poison travels up ance of my time. The text of the bill is as follows: the entire food chain, ultimately af- Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I yield H.R. 1434 fecting large animals and humans. myself such time as I may consume to With the publication of Silent Spring, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- speak in total support of the naming of resentatives of the United States of America in Carson was able to draw in reputable Congress assembled, this post office. scientists in support of her cause of re- SECTION 1. RACHEL CARSON POST OFFICE As a member of the committee, I sponsible DDT usage and help spread BUILDING. thoroughly support the fact that we awareness of its impact on the environ- (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the have not yet done enough to recognize ment. United States Postal Service located at 896 some of the brave people from the past Rachel Carson was elected to the Pittsburgh Street in Springdale, Pennsyl- who created the government, the good American Academy of Arts and vania, shall be known and designated as the parts of government that we take cred- Sciences and received many honors, in- ‘‘Rachel Carson Post Office Building’’. it for every day. Certainly, I believe (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, cluding the Audubon Medal and the map, regulation, document, paper, or other this is a good example. Not only was Cullen Medal of the American Geo- record of the United States to the facility re- she, in fact, the person most respon- graphical Society, for her achieve- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to sible for recognizing the dangers of ments. Unfortunately, poor health kept be a reference to the ‘‘Rachel Carson Post DDT and leading to the banning of it, Ms. Carson from witnessing the ban on Office Building’’. but, quite frankly, Rachel Carson, in DDT in the United States, as she The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- her novel ‘‘Silent Spring,’’ brought to passed away in 1964. She was awarded ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- the forefront the very concept of writ- the Presidential Medal of Freedom linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentleman ing works which are widely read, and, posthumously in 1980. from California (Mr. ISSA) each will in fact, can make a real difference in Carson’s legacy lives on as the quiet control 20 minutes. America’s point of view. and consistent voice urging people to

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In 1980 she was post- vironmental Protection and the De- standing of the world around her and humously awarded the Presidential partment of Conservation and Natural what was to come in her life. Medal of Freedom, which all of our Resources. There are also numerous Now, according to Time Magazine, Members here know that is an incred- bridges, parks, and schools which bear ‘‘It was there in her early twenties that ible honor to be bestowed upon some- her name as well. she first saw and became enchanted one. And in 1999 Time Magazine recog- To further recognize and honor her with the enormous mysteries of the nized Rachel Carson as one of the 20th contributions in the centennial cele- sea.’’ And as I talked about, this was a century’s 100 most influential Ameri- bration of her birth and to honor her lifelong passion for Rachel Carson. Her cans, again a fantastic and well-de- life as a teacher, scientist, environ- early writings at the time focused on served honor. mentalist, activist, and, most of all, the waters and the seas, and I believe a So, again, throughout western Penn- writer, please join me in supporting lot of that has to do with her upbring- sylvania this year, her 100th birthday and passing H.R. 1434. ing in Springdale, Pennsylvania, be- we are celebrating Rachel Carson. And Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- cause the Allegheny River flows right it is important, having just had Earth ance of my time. through the town there, right along the Day over the weekend and the increas- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- river, and she spent a lot of time study- ing awareness of the environment er, it is now my pleasure to yield such ing the river in her youth growing up. around us, that we do allow Springdale time as he may consume to the sponsor And the Rachel Carson homestead, Township, where this is a very popular of this bill, one of the outstanding new which is her childhood home, has been measure and something that we have Members of the House, Representative restored. And there is an active and on- been waiting to see this day come. I going presence there in the town, and JASON ALTMIRE, from Pennsylvania. would ask my colleagues to show their Mr. ALTMIRE. Madam Speaker, I the stories are legendary about her support and recognize the tremendous want to thank the gentleman from Illi- spending hours and hours of time sit- contributions that Rachel Carson has nois and the gentleman from California ting there on the riverbank, studying had not only for western Pennsylvania, the waters and thinking about it. And for their very eloquent remarks. not only for the United States of Amer- This is a very special day for me. I those who knew her at the time knew ica, but around the world. She truly is grew up in southwestern Pennsylvania, that that was her passion and that was an icon, and she truly did change the going to be the direction of her career right across the river from Springdale, world. and her life. Pennsylvania, where Rachel Carson So at this time I would like to thank In 1936 she went to work as a junior the gentleman from Illinois for allow- was born and raised and where she is aquatic biologist at the U.S. Bureau of truly a legendary figure. She is an icon ing me to bring this bill forward. I Fisheries, again very suitable to some- thank the committee, and I thank the in western Pennsylvania, and this is a one with that level of interest and that very special year for Rachel Carson’s gentleman from California. educational background. She was the Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I reserve memory because May 27, 2007, would second woman in the history of the have been Rachel Carson’s 100th birth- the balance of my time. agency to hold a full-time professional Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- day. position. So she was a trailblazer right And she has received tremendous er, it is my pleasure now to yield such from the start. And her early writings, time as he may consume to the gen- honors throughout her life. We do have, as the gentleman from California men- as the gentleman said, bridges named tleman from Virginia (Mr. MORAN). tioned, Under the Sea-Wind, The Sea Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam after her and schools and other things. Around Us, and The Edge of the Sea, Speaker, I thank my good friend from But I can think of no greater represen- celebrated the wonders of nature and Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) for yielding me the tation for the beginning of Rachel Car- continued her ongoing expertise and in- time. son and the beginning of the modern terest in aquatics and the sea. The Sea Just a few points about Rachel Car- environmental movement than to have Around Us won the John Burroughs son and Silent Spring and the profound the post office in her hometown of Medal, which was then the equivalent transformational effect that that book Springdale named after her. And, iron- of what is today the National Book had on our society. ically, Springdale itself last year cele- Award. So here we see the beginnings She was a Federal employee. She brated its centennial, so she was born of a writing career. And this is where worked for the predecessor of the Fish in the very early days of Springdale. her English degree comes back, and she and Wildlife Service. She was recog- And this bill has widespread support now has expertise in not only zoology nized, even as a child, as an out- throughout the district that I rep- and water and the Bureau of Fisheries standing writer. But she saw some- resent, the Fourth Congressional Dis- as her profession, but she begins a long thing that she knew was wrong, and trict where Springdale is located, but and fruitful career as an author, so she she dedicated her life to changing the also throughout all of western Pennsyl- wins what is then the equivalent of the future for subsequent generations of vania and all of Pennsylvania. And I do National Book Award. And within the Americans and really changed the thank the gentleman for his kind re- first year, this was in the 1930s, that world in terms of its view of pesticides. marks. But I wanted to talk a little bit book sold over 200,000 copies. At that time it wasn’t just that pes- about Rachel Carson. Rachel Carson is most famous, of ticides were being poured all over As I said, she was born in 1907 in course, for her book, Silent Spring, farms but in our own residential neigh- Springdale. She graduated from the which was published in 1962, and it borhoods. I can remember, I am old Pennsylvania College for Women, criticizes the use of pesticides, particu- enough to remember, the big clouds of which currently is known as Chatham larly DDT, but not exclusively. It is pesticides, and we would run in and out College. And Rachel Carson got her de- widely created with launching the of them, and we would follow the pes- gree in English, which would serve her modern environmental movement, in- ticide truck on bicycles, and we had no well in her writing career over the cluding Earth Day, which just over this idea this was poisonous stuff that was years. She earned her master’s degree past weekend we celebrated Earth Day being put into our lungs, our atmos- in zoology from Johns Hopkins Univer- all across the country while Rachel phere. And yet at that time the pes- sity, so she has very strong ties to Carson is credited with the founding of ticide industry came up with a doctor, Maryland, and I am going to talk a lit- that movement as well. So, again, this he was on television, everybody tle bit more about that because she is a very timely measure today, and I watched him as he said that she was taught zoology at the University of do encourage my colleagues to support absolutely wrong. There was no sub- Maryland, right down the road from it. stance to her allegations; that if people

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Madam Speaker, on that I One might refer to that when we look tunity to educate the people of the United demand the yeas and nays. States about sexual violence and to encour- at some of the other trailblazers who The yeas and nays were ordered. age the prevention of sexual assault, the im- had the courage to speak up, despite The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- proved treatment of its survivors, and the those who too readily condemn them ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the prosecution of its perpetrators; because they are making a profit from Chair’s prior announcement, further (B) it is appropriate to properly acknowl- current conditions. Climate change, en- edge the more than 20,000,000 men and proceedings on this question will be docrine disruptions and the like. She women who have survived sexual assault in postponed. had the kind of courage and intellect the United States and salute the efforts of and goodness of spirit to change the f survivors, volunteers, and professionals who world. I am very pleased that she is combat sexual assault; EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE (C) national and community organizations getting a little recognition from the WITH RESPECT TO RAISING and private sector supporters should be rec- Congress today. AWARENESS AND ENCOURAGING ognized and applauded for their work in pro- Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I yield PREVENTION OF SEXUAL AS- moting awareness about sexual assault, pro- myself such time as I may consume. SAULT viding information and treatment to its sur- In closing, I think this is so appro- vivors, and increasing the number of success- priate that we consider today, at a Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam ful prosecutions of its perpetrators; time when we are looking at ever more Speaker, I move to suspend the rules (D) public safety, law enforcement, and vexing issues of the use of pesticides, and agree to the resolution (H. Res. health professionals should be recognized the need for pesticides, the inter- 289) expressing the sense of the House and applauded for their hard work and inno- of Representatives with respect to rais- vative strategies to increase the percentage national conventions. I will be part of of sexual assault cases that result in the a group, House and Senate, that will be ing awareness and encouraging preven- prosecution and incarceration of the offend- in Belgium this weekend where one of tion of sexual assault in the United ers; the major topics will be meeting with States and supporting the goals and (2) the House of Representatives strongly the Europeans on the next step in find- ideals of National Sexual Assault recommends national and community orga- ing ways to limit or eliminate various Awareness and Prevention Month. nizations, businesses in the private sector, pesticides, in addition to the constant The Clerk read the title of the resolu- colleges and universities, and the media to effort to deal with ozone-depleting tion. promote, through National Sexual Assault The text of the resolution is as fol- Awareness and Prevention Month, awareness chemicals. of sexual violence and strategies to decrease We are, today, as a result of her lows: the incidence of sexual assault; and work, we are in fact smarter in the way H. RES. 289 (3) the House of Representatives supports we look at the chemicals that bring Whereas, on average, a person is sexually the goals and ideals of National Sexual As- good things to life, as I think that we assaulted in the United States every two- sault Awareness and Prevention Month. once said. We don’t assume they are and-a-half minutes; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- bad. We do test to make sure that what Whereas the Department of Justice reports ant to the rule, the gentleman from they do good for us is well measured that 191,670 people in the United States were sexually assaulted in 2005; Virginia (Mr. SCOTT) and the gentle- against the side effects. That was a woman from West Virginia (Mrs. standard created as a result of Rachel Whereas 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men have been victims of rape or attempted rape; CAPITO) each will control 20 minutes. Carson. We are honored to have had Whereas children and young adults are The Chair recognizes the gentleman somebody who worked for the Federal most at risk, as 44 percent of sexual assault from Virginia. Government, who published and who victims are under the age of 18, and 80 per- cared and who persevered throughout cent are under the age of 30; GENERAL LEAVE her entire life. Whereas sexual assault affects women, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam I join with the majority in urging the men, and children of all racial, social, reli- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that swift passage of this bill. gious, age, ethnic, and economic groups in all Members may have 5 legislative Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- the United States; days to revise and extend their re- ance of my time. Whereas only 41 percent of sexual assault marks and include extraneous material victims pursue prosecution by reporting Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- in the RECORD. er, to close, let me just thank the gen- their attack to law enforcement agencies; Whereas two-thirds of sexual crimes are The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tleman from Pennsylvania for intro- committed by persons who are not strangers objection to the request of the gen- ducing this legislation, and the gen- to the victims; tleman from Virginia? tleman from California for his eloquent Whereas sexual assault survivors suffer There was no objection. statements in support of it. emotional scars long after the physical scars Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam And I sort of reflected, as I listened have healed; Speaker, I yield myself such time as I to Representative MORAN, that it is Whereas prevention education programs may consume. good to have all of the eloquence and carried out by rape crisis and women’s all of the youth, but to have been there health centers have the potential to reduce Madam Speaker, H. Res. 289 recog- the prevalence of sexual assault in their and be old enough to remember, I join nizes April as National Sexual Assault communities; Awareness and Prevention Month. The with him because I remember DDT as I Whereas because of recent advances in was growing up in rural America, and purpose of National Sexual Assault DNA technology, law enforcement agencies Awareness and Prevention Month is to the utilization of it as people would have the potential to identify the rapists in spray their crops and use it to fight tens of thousands of unsolved rape cases; increase the public’s awareness and un- pesticides, but were endangering them- Whereas aggressive prosecution can incar- derstanding about sexual violence in selves. And there was a great deal of cerate rapists and therefore prevent them our society in order to encourage and fear and consternation. from committing further crimes; support prevention of sexual assault. So again, I thank the gentleman Whereas free, confidential help is available The United States has the highest to all survivors of sexual assault through the from Pennsylvania for introducing this rate of any country publishing such National Sexual Assault Hotline, more than statistics. A person is sexually as- legislation. I urge its support. 1,000 rape crisis centers across the United 1 Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- States, and other organizations that provide saulted in the United States every 2 ⁄2 ance of my time. services to assist survivors of sexual assault; minutes. The National Institute of Jus- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Whereas the rate of sexual assaults has de- tice estimates that over 300,000 women question is on the motion offered by creased by half in the last decade; and and 90,000 men are forcibly raped each

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Although we all would women and 2.8 American men have where there is need to focus much of like to see an end to domestic violence, been victims of rape or attempted rape our awareness and prevention efforts. it is a good step that more and more at some point during their lives, ac- Sexual assault is a threat to the pub- victims are reporting the crimes com- cording to the Bureau of Justice statis- lic health and public safety. It demands mitted against them, allowing the per- tics. That equates to one in every six a coordinated response in the form of petrators to be tried for their crimes. women and one in every 33 men. The awareness, prevention, aggressive pros- We must continue to work with vic- National Center for Victims of Crime ecution and service provision. The Na- tims, helping them come forward with indicate that among women who have tional Sexual Violence Resource Cen- their complaints. This can often be a been raped, 39 percent have been raped ter, a project of the Pennsylvania Coa- difficult task, especially when the per- more than once. Most victims are chil- lition Against Rape, estimates that son committing the crime is a spouse, dren or young adults. Some 44 percent there are 1,400 community crisis cen- companion or family member, which is of sexual assault victims are under the ters providing services to victims of sadly often the case. age of 18; 80 percent are under the age sexual assault across the country. Such Madam Speaker, this resolution rec- of 30. efforts have made a difference. Over ognizes the important role that aware- There are no significant differences the past decade, we have reduced the ness and prevention can play in reduc- in the rate of sexual assault among ra- rate of rapes and attempted rapes by ing the incidence of sexual assault. The cial and ethnic groups, as sexual as- half. Yet at half, our highest level, we crime of sexual assault is so hurtful sault affects all populations roughly are still the highest rate of sexual as- and so tragic, we must redouble our ef- equally, though its impact is felt dis- sault in the world. So much more needs forts and make sure that we use every proportionately by those least able to to be done to further address the tool at our disposal to protect everyone protect themselves. For example, per- scourge in our society. from this horrible crime. I urge my col- So, Madam Speaker, as we observe sons with disabilities are estimated to leagues to support this resolution. National Sexual Assault Awareness be one and a half to five times more at Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- and Prevention Month, it is our hope risk of sexual assault than the general ance of my time. that a month of intensified awareness population. Between one-third and two- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam efforts combined with a broad spec- thirds of known sexual assault victims Speaker, I yield such time as he may trum of sexual violence prevention are age 15 or younger, according to a consume to the author of the resolu- work throughout the year will bring us 2000 study by Population Reports, and tion, my distinguished colleague from closer to ending and eradicating sexual women age 16 to 25 are three times ORAN). assault in our society. Accordingly, I Virginia (Mr. M more likely to be raped than those of Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam urge my colleagues to support the reso- higher age groups, according to the Bu- Speaker, I thank my good friend from lution. reau of Justice statistics. Also, the Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Virginia for yielding to me. studies indicate that those in extreme ance of my time. As the sponsor of this legislation, I poverty are twice as likely to be vic- Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I also want to thank the Democratic timized as other women. yield myself such time as I may con- leadership for bringing it to the floor, Most sexual assaults are not com- sume. because, Madam Speaker, sexual vio- mitted by strangers. Studies show that Madam Speaker, I rise in support of lence is an epidemic in this country, it 70 percent of victims know their H. Res. 289, which is intended to raise is a threat to our public health and our attackers, and this contributes to the awareness of the problem of sexual as- public safety that demands our atten- underreporting of sexual assault. At sault in the United States and encour- tion. One in six women and one in 33 the same time, studies show that 90 age ways to prevent it. men in the United States will be sexu- percent of those who knew their The statistics outlined in the resolu- ally assaulted during their lifetime. attackers did not report the crime. The tion speak for themselves and are noth- This is the highest rate of any country study also found that most sexual as- ing less than horrific. A person is sexu- publishing statistics on sexual assault. saults occur in the victim’s home or ally assaulted in the United States A woman is raped in this country every that of a friend, relative, or acquaint- every 21⁄2 minutes. Children and young 21⁄2 minutes. We must do more to stop ance. adults are the most at risk. Forty-four that. Responding to sexual assault The consequences of sexual assault percent of sexual assault victims are must start with prevention. for victims are enormous and go well under the age of 18. The roots of sexual violence are cul- beyond physical effects. One-third of The emotional and physical scars tural. A study of American high school victims suffer from post-traumatic from sexual assaults exact a terrible students found that the majority of stress disorder, according to the Na- toll on our loved ones, our families, our girls and three-quarters of boys tional Victims Center; one-third seri- communities, and our country. In my thought that forced sex was acceptable ously consider suicide; 13 percent actu- view, we can and we must do better. We under some circumstances, including ally attempt suicide. have made important strides in this when a woman had had past sexual ex- The roots of sexual assault violence battle. We have expanded the use of periences or when a boy spent a lot of are cultural. A 1991 study by the Jac- DNA to solve sexual assault crimes, re- money on the girl. Statistics like this queline White and John Humphrey duced the backlog in the testing of make it tragically unsurprising that 70 study found that 56 percent of high rape cases, and solved more sexual as- percent of assaults are perpetrated by school girls and 76 percent of high sault crimes, and ensuring that those someone that is known by the victim. school boys thought that forcible sex who commit these heinous offense are was acceptable under some cir- put behind bars. b 1515 cumstances. Some 51 percent of boys Last year, we passed the Adam Walsh Fifty-five percent of rapes, the ma- and 41 percent of girls thought that Act to protect our children from sexual jority of rapes, occur in the home of certain circumstances included when a predators. Over 100,000 sex offenders the victim or a friend, relative or ac- boy ‘‘spent a lot of money on the girl.’’ were lost or unaccounted for by the quaintance. Thirty-one percent of boys and 32 per- States. The Adam Walsh Act will fix We must begin with prevention, be- cent of girls thought that forced sex that problem and make sure that sex cause the consequences of sexual vio- was acceptable when women had had offenders are registered, that the pub- lence are so severe and because it is a past sexual experiences. Eighty-seven lic is aware of sex offenders in their crime whose impact is felt dispropor- percent of boys and 79 percent of girls communities, and help parents protect tionately by those least able to protect thought it was acceptable when a man their children. themselves: the young, the disabled,

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Violence not only affects women in United States during such week and when sexual violence might be eradi- the home, but in the workplace, school and throughout the year. cated completely from our society, we every arena of life. Having served as Johnson The Clerk read the title of the resolu- must also deal with the consequences Country District Attorney for 12 years, I know tion. of these crimes, working to provide as- first hand the devastating consequences of The text of the resolution is as fol- sistance to victims and aggressively domestic and sexual violence, assault, rape lows: and child abuse and incest. Those experi- prosecuting offenders. H. RES. 119 National Sexual Assault Awareness ences encouraged me to become a cofounder of SAFEHOME, a local shelter for survivors of Whereas currently in the United States, and Prevention Month is dedicated to there are millions of victims and survivors of increasing the public’s understanding sexual assault and domestic violence, and crime whose physical, financial, emotional, about sexual violence in our society. highlighted the importance of public aware- and spiritual needs are entitled to the atten- This effort can help communities sup- ness, effective prevention policies and law en- tion and support of individuals and commu- port rape and sexual assault survivors, forcement working hand in hand to stop these nities across the United States; victims and their families, as well as horrific crimes. Whereas the collaborative efforts of crimi- the individuals and agencies that pro- Sexual assault is an epidemic that knows no nal and juvenile justice professionals, victim vide rape crisis intervention and pre- boundaries on the basis of age, socio- service providers, public policy makers, al- lied professionals, and the Office for Victims vention services throughout the year. economic status, race, religion, nationality or educational background. My home State of of Crime and the Office on Violence Against More than 1,000 rape crisis centers Women within the Department of Justice nationwide educate their communities Kansas is no exception. In 2005, the Kansas have helped enhance public safety and vic- about the prevention of sexual violence Bureau of Investigation reported over 1,000 tim awareness in various communities of all and provide services to victims. In Vir- reported incidents of rape. And that number sizes across the United States; ginia, for example, these centers serve cannot possibly reflect the harsh reality of how Whereas since 1984, the Victims of Crime approximately 3,000 victims of rape many incidents occurred but were not re- Act (VOCA) has collected $8 billion in fines, every year. In my district, the SARA ported. The tragedy of injustice exacerbates fees, and assessments on individuals con- Program at the Alexandria Office on the victimization. victed of Federal crimes to support crime victim compensation and victim assistance Women supports survivors throughout A person is sexually assaulted in the United States every two-and-a-half minutes; 1 in 6 programs nationwide; their healing process, through hotline Whereas there are over 10,000 system-based counseling and support groups and in- women and 1 in 33 men have been victims of and community-based victim assistance pro- novative programs like ‘‘Living Out rape or attempted rape. grams that provide greatly needed interven- Loud,’’ a performing arts program for Sexual Assault Awareness Month is essen- tions, support, and justice system advocacy survivors of sexual violence looking to tial to bring attention to this problem, educate to crime victims and survivors, including find new joy in life after recovering the public, and help protect survivors from fu- 4,400 programs that receive VOCA funding; from rape or sexual assault. The person ture victimization and prevent the continuation Whereas the theme of the 2007 National of the cycle of violence from generation to Crime Victims’ Rights Week, called ‘‘Vic- who founded that is an inspiration to tims’ Rights: Every Victim, Every Time’’, everyone and brings back lives that generation. Protecting and helping survivors, as well as creating an environment where sur- recognizes that all victims and survivors of have been so profoundly and adversely crimes deserve to have victims’ rights and affected by this experience. vivors can seek justice, is the key to removing access to victims’ services, and recognizes Madam Speaker, National Sexual As- sex offenders from public, so that they do not the ongoing efforts of countless victim serv- sault Awareness and Prevention Month have the opportunity to assault again. ice providers, justice professionals, and al- is a chance for us to pause and consider I urge my colleagues to support H. Res. lied professionals and volunteers who self- the enormity of the impact of these 289, in support of the goals and ideals of Na- lessly dedicate their lives to helping victims and survivors of crimes to exercise their vic- crimes on our society and the status of tional Sexual Assault Awareness and Preven- tion Month, to support programs to help sur- tims rights and access important victim our efforts to end it. I commend these services; public health, social services, and law vivors heal and prevent incidents in the future. Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam Whereas, in 2007, the week of April 22 enforcement professionals working in Speaker, I yield back the balance of through April 28, is dedicated as the national our communities to respond to sexual observance during which crime victims’ and my time. violence and those educators and advo- survivors’ rights, needs, and services will be The SPEAKER pro tempore. The recognized; and cates working to prevent it, and I en- question is on the motion offered by courage my colleagues to stand with us Whereas during the 2007 National Crime the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Victims’ Rights Week, the Congressional in rededicating ourselves to efforts to SCOTT) that the House suspend the Victim’s Rights Caucus will honor a victim end these crimes on our streets, in our rules and agree to the resolution, H. or survivor of crime, a victim service pro- schools and in our lives. Res. 289. vider, and an allied professional and Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I The question was taken. innovators in public policy development would like to close with a strong state- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the whose efforts on behalf of crime victims and ment that this resolution recognizes opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being survivors are visionary and exemplary: Now, therefore, be it the important role of awareness in pre- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. vention of sexual assault in this coun- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam Resolved, That the House of Representa- tives— try. It is a scourge on our Nation, it is Speaker, on that I demand the yeas a scourge on our young people, our (1) supports the mission and goals of the and nays. 2007 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in women and other victims, and I urge The yeas and nays were ordered. order to increase public awareness of the im- all Members to join together to pass The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- pact of crime on victims and survivors of this resolution. ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the crime, and of the rights and needs of such Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- Chair’s prior announcement, further victims and survivors; and ance of my time. proceedings on this question will be (2) directs the Clerk of the House of Rep- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam postponed. resentatives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Office for Victims of Speaker, I yield myself such time as I f may consume just to thank my col- Crime in the Department of Justice. league from Virginia for introducing SUPPORTING THE MISSION AND The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the resolution and to urge my col- GOALS OF NATIONAL CRIME VIC- ant to the rule, the gentleman from leagues to support the resolution. TIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK Virginia (Mr. SCOTT) and the gentle- Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam woman from West Virginia (Mrs. rise today in support of H. Res. 289, to raise Speaker, I move to suspend the rules CAPITO) each will control 20 minutes.

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For Mem- revise and extend their remarks and in- ing the national observance and can- bers and staff who are listening today, clude extraneous material on the bill dlelight ceremony held here in Wash- we welcome your participation in this under consideration. ington, DC, a 5K run/walk and Victims’ Crime Victims’ Caucus. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Rights Fair in Sierra Vista, Arizona, a On behalf of the caucus, we have in- objection to the request of the gen- Crime Victims’ Rights Rally in Harris- troduced this legislation to recognize tleman from Virginia? burg, Pennsylvania, and many more. the fact that, as most Americans know There was no objection. While these events provide excellent all too well, crime knows no country, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam opportunities to focus on victims no geographic, no demographic, and no Speaker, I yield myself such time as I rights, this is an issue that requires political boundary, and it touches all may consume. our utmost attention year-round. That of our communities, unfortunately. Madam Speaker, H. Res. 119 recog- is why it is encouraging that there are This resolution before you provides nizes this week as National Crime Vic- over 10,000 victims assistance programs support for Victims Rights Week and tims’ Rights Week in order to increase providing emotional, financial, phys- the Crime Victims Fund, which are two public awareness of the rights, needs, ical and spiritual support every day. legacies of a former President of ours, and concerns of victims and survivors As the gentleman from Virginia said, President Ronald Reagan. Let me give of crime in the United States during a week honoring the victims and sur- you some of the history of how the this week and throughout the year. Ob- vivors of crime is especially poignant Crime Victims Fund started. viously, we are very attuned to victims following last week’s tragedy at Vir- First of all in 1980, President Reagan, this week as we mourn the tragic ginia Tech. The loss of innocent lives with bipartisan support in Congress, deaths and injuries of the Virginia affects so many others who are left be- called for a national observance to rec- Tech shootings last week, though this hind. The outpouring of prayers and ognize and honor victims of crimes and resolution was scheduled for victims condolences reminds us that victims their families and survivors. The generally, without any reference to and survivors of crime will not be for- Democratic majority in the Congress gotten and will continue to receive specific victims. back in the 1980s supported that effort. In 2003, the last year for which we much needed community support. This week also pays tribute to the I urge my colleagues to support this have compiled figures, there were 24.2 thousands of community service pro- resolution. viders, those providers throughout our million criminal victimizations of peo- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- ple over the age of 12 in the United ance of my time. country, that give critical support to States. Of those, 5.4 million were vio- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam victims every week of the year. Vic- lent victimizations and 18.6 were prop- Speaker, I yield such time as he may tims Rights Weeks have been observed erty victimizations. Unfortunately, consume to the gentleman from Cali- annually, therefore, across the Nation there were many more crimes than fornia (Mr. COSTA), the author of this since 1980. those figures suggest. It is estimated resolution. But the Congress and President that only 48 percent of violent crimes Mr. COSTA. I thank the gentleman Reagan at the time’s commitment to and only 38 percent of property crimes for yielding. rights of victims led to the passage of are reported to police in each year. Madam Speaker, as a cochairman of what then became known as the Vic- We talked about the large group of the Congressional Victims’ Rights Cau- tims of Crime Act, which in 1984 cre- victims in the resolution preceding this cus, along with Congressman TED POE, ated a Crime Victims Fund. The con- one involving sexual assault victims. we rise today in support of House Reso- cept behind the fund is smart and it is Clearly we want to be aware of the lution 119, the 2007 National Crime Vic- simple: We take fines levied on crimi- need of victims of all crimes and do tims’ Rights Week resolution, express- nals and distribute that money to the whatever we can, not only to address ing the sense of Congress’ support for victim services providers, those which victimizations that occur but also to Victims’ Rights Week and the efforts we talked about. The concept behind prevent the crimes occurring in the to increase public awareness in the that effort is that it is not taxpayers’ first place. Supporting the mission and United States and throughout the dollars, it is money that comes from goals of the National Crime Victims’ country with everything that is occur- those fines levied on criminals, and Rights Week will increase the public ring, as my colleagues have indicated. they distribute the money to those awareness of the rights, needs, and con- I also want to thank the chairman of care providers throughout the Nation. cerns of victims and survivors of crime, the Judiciary Committee and Congress- Therefore, let me emphasize, this is not and I urge my colleagues to support man SCOTT for their leadership on vic- taxpayers’ dollars. this resolution. tims issues and for helping bring this Yet, for the third year in a row, this Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- bill to the floor today, as well as the administration is trying to take that ance of my time. gentlewoman from West Virginia. money meant for victims and to put it Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I Allow me to begin by sending our in the abyss of our current efforts to yield myself such time as I may con- thoughts and prayers to those victims, balance the general fund. I might sup- sume. the wounded, the friends and the fami- port that if in fact these were tax- Madam Speaker, I rise in support of lies who were touched by the tragedy payers’ dollars, but they are not. These H. Res. 119, honoring National Crime at Virginia Tech last week. We as are criminals’ dollars that are levied Victims’ Rights Week. This resolution Members of Congress and throughout for their criminal act. It is simply supports the missions and goals of Na- the country are wearing these ribbons wrong. tional Crime Victims’ Rights Week to symbolic to remind all of us that in our For the last 2 years, the Crime Vic- increase public awareness of the rights, Nation, and in the world, crime knows tims Caucus led the effort to protect needs, and concerns of crime victims in no boundaries. that fund, and we are doing so again the United States during this week and Victims of crimes are sons and this year. As long as I am in Congress, throughout the year. daughters, brothers and sisters, par- I will continue to fight any effort that The theme of the 2007 National Crime ents, neighbors and friends. They are would effectively deny services to Victims’ Rights Week is ‘‘Victims those who are struggling to survive the those victims. Rights: Every Victim, Every Time.’’ In aftermath of crime, and therefore they Let me tell you what the Crime Vic- honor of every victim, we renew our deserve our support. They deserve the tims Fund has done over the years. It commitment to protecting the rights services to help them cope. has dedicated more than $8 billion an- of crime victims and to providing them When I came to Washington 3 years nually and supported more than 4,400 effective assistance programs. We also ago, I discovered that there was a void victim assistance programs throughout

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It helps get beds in domestic Murdered Children; American Probation and plea or sentencing, the right to file a violence shelters, it helps ensure that Parole Association; National Crime Victims motion to reopen a plea, or a sentence rape victims receive proper counseling, Research and Treatment Center; the Na- in certain circumstances, and most im- tional Judicial College; American Society of and, sadly, sometimes it even has to go Victimology; National Center for Victims of portantly, the right to be treated with to help families pay for funeral ex- Crime; National Alliance To End Sexual Vio- dignity and fairness and respect. penses. lence; National Organization for Victim As- However, the enactment of these This fund, therefore, plays a critical sistance; Stop Family Violence; Mothers rights is just one of a number of impor- role in all of our communities through- Against Drunk Driving; The National Coali- tant changes that needs to occur to en- out the country. Several groups which tion of Victims in Action; National Associa- sure that our Nation’s criminal justice I am proud to represent in my own dis- tion of Crime Victim Compensation Boards; system is just for both offenders and trict include but are not limited to the National Coalition Against Domestic Vio- for the victims of those crimes. Marjorie Mason Center in Fresno, the lence; National Network To End Domestic Continued recognition and support of Kern, Fresno and Kings County Proba- Violence; National District Attorneys Asso- ciation; Jewish Women International; Na- National Crime Victims’ Week serves tion Departments, Clinica Sierra Vista, tional Children’s Alliance; Louisiana Depart- many purposes, including to remind us the Rape Counseling Service of Fresno ment of Public Safety and Corrections; Rape, of what victims have suffered, to thank and the Comprehensive Youth Service. Abuse & Incest National Network; Security those individuals and organizations Our caucus is committed to ensuring on Campus, Inc. who have selflessly dedicated them- that this fund is used for what Presi- Let me close by recognizing one vic- selves to assisting victims, and to urge dent Reagan intended: to help victims tim advocate in particular for her valu- us all to rededicate ourselves to con- who truly need and deserve their as- able contribution in this field through- tinue President Reagan’s vision and sistance and to hold offenders account- out the country, and her friendship and leadership in advancing the cause of able, as the Congress intended to do in support of crime victims, Anne Sey- victims of crime. 1984. mour. She helped Congressman TED And I also want to note that for a In 2007, the National Crime Victims’ POE and I organize the Crime Victims number of years a number of us have Rights Week theme is ‘‘Victims Rights: Caucus 21⁄2 years ago. People like Anne worked very hard to pass a victims’ Every Victim, Every Time.’’ and all the organizations I mentioned right constitutional amendment. Now, b 1530 are where the rubber meets the road. we ought not to amend the Constitu- This week from April 22 through They are the direct providers, meeting tion unless it is absolutely necessary. April 28, observances are taking place the needs of victims every day. They And I think this is one incident in throughout the country in thousands of truly are the unsung heroes, and this which it is necessary because the communities, as indicated by my col- resolution honors their efforts. criminals, the defendants, their rights leagues. The Congressional Victims Crimes are contained within the Constitution Unfortunately, last year the FBI Uni- Caucus is committed to working with itself. The right to a trial, for example. form Crime Reports found that crime victims, service providers, and advo- The right to have witnesses called on again is on the rise. Violent crime rose cates to ensure that from the court- their behalf, the right not to have to by 3.7 percent. Murders increased by 1.4 room to the U.S. Capitol, the voices of self-incriminate all are within the Con- percent, and robberies were up by 10 crime victims are heard. I urge my col- stitution. However, the victims, not a percent. This means that victims suf- leagues to join me in passing this sig- word in the Constitution. fered the indignation of crime and have nificant resolution. There are laws that have been passed, significant losses that affect them Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I such as the law which gives a victim physically, emotionally, and finan- yield such time as he may consume to the right to be heard at a sentencing cially. Our caucus and our Congress the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT), hearing or have family members heard must recommit our energies to ensure who is a champion of crime victims at a sentencing hearing, but those are that ‘‘every victim of every crime’’ has rights and a member of the Judiciary statutes. Oftentimes what happens is access to support and services. Committee. they come into conflict, and a judge Therefore, we must talk to the mil- Mr. CHABOT. Madam Speaker, I rise will have to make a decision because lions of Americans who are victimized in strong support of this important res- they may be in conflict with each each year. We must recall that every olution. other. violent crime has a victim and every The recognition of National Crime The defendant has his or her rights victim has a story. We know about the Victims’ Rights Week continues the within the Constitution. They are up teenage girl who leaves home for the legacy of an individual who committed here. The victim, their rights down first time to go to college, to be im- himself to elevating the status of here are statutory. And when it comes pacted by a rape; or the young mother crime victims in this country. Among to deciding which one is going to pre- who is beaten by her husband on a reg- the many contributions made during vail, the Constitution will trump that ular basis but fears leaving him be- his Presidency, President Ronald Rea- statute every time. Therefore, the cause he has threatened to kill her kids gan’s leadership and vision in advanc- crime, the one who committed the and she has no money and no place to ing the cause of crime victims is im- crime, the defendant, the criminal, go. Every victim, every time. measurable. Recognition of National their rights are held higher than the Therefore, we must do everything we Crime Victims’ Week reflects just one victims. That is just not right. can. The 22 leading national organiza- of a number of accomplishments which That is why Henry Hyde, when he tions have come out in official support also include national days of observ- was a Member of Congress, had intro- of the Victims’ Rights Week resolution ance, creating the Office of Victims of duced this some years ago, and about 5 including the National Network to End Crime, and establishing the Task Force years ago I took that up, took up the Domestic Violence, Rape, Abuse, and on Victims of Crime. mantle for Henry to continue to push Incest National Network, Justice Solu- Too often, victims of crime are made this way, and we have made progress. tions, National District Attorneys As- to be victims a second time, this time We have made progress in the law; but sociation, National Children’s Alliance, as a result of our criminal justice sys- thus far, it is still not within the Con- National Coalition against Domestic tem, the very system designed to pro- stitution and it ought to be. Violence, the National Alliance to End tect them. In 2004, 20 years after Con- I want to thank the gentlewoman Sexual Violence, Mothers Against gress enacted the Victims of Crime Act and Mr. SCOTT also for pushing for this Drunk Driving, and the National Cen- which authorized the Victims Assist- particular resolution this week. I urge ter for Victims of crime. I include the ance Fund, Congress enacted the Jus- my colleagues to support this resolu- full list for the RECORD. tice for All Act. This was another im- tion and to support all victims of crime VICTIMS ORGANIZATIONS OFFICIAL SUPPORT portant victory for crime victims, as it all across the country. FOR H. RES. 119 extended a number of enforceable Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I Organization: Justice Solutions; National rights to crime victims, including the have no further speakers and urge pas- Association of VOCA Assistance Administra- right to reasonably be heard at any sage of this important legislation. As

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 May 13, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD07\H23AP7.REC H23AP7 mmaher on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3740 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 23, 2007 has been said by all of the other speak- Federal building and United States Gerald Heaney is a decorated World ers, victims’ rights is a very important courthouse and customhouse located at War II veteran and was a member of issue and we don’t want to forget those 515 West First Street in Duluth, Min- the distinguished Army Ranger Bat- who have been victimized by crimes nesota, as the ‘‘Gerald W. Heaney Fed- talion and participated in the historic across the Nation. eral Building and United States Court- D-Day landing at Normandy. He was Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- house and Customhouse’’. awarded the Silver Star for extraor- ance of my time. The Clerk read the title of the Senate dinary bravery in the Battle of La Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam bill. Pointe du Hoc in Normandy. He also Speaker, I yield myself such time as I The text of the Senate bill is as fol- received a Bronze Star and five battle may consume. lows: stars. At the end of the war, Judge I thank the gentleman from Cali- S. 521 Heaney returned home and entered pri- fornia for introducing this resolution, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- vate practice in Duluth. During this and I urge my colleagues to support it. resentatives of the United States of America in time, he was instrumental in improv- Mr. YARMUTH. Madam Speaker, I rise in Congress assembled, ing the State’s education system, and strong support of National Crime Victims’ SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. served on the board of regents for the The Federal building and United States Rights Week, an opportunity to reflect on the University of Minnesota. courthouse and customhouse located at 515 He was instrumental in helping de- need for victims to be treated fairly, com- West First Street in Duluth, Minnesota, memorate the progress we’ve made, and ac- shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Ger- velop for the Duluth school system the knowledge the work that remains before us. ald W. Heaney Federal Building and United same pay scale for both men and This is a week in which we rededicate our- States Courthouse and Customhouse’’. women. In 1966, he was appointed by selves to the challenges that lie ahead in the SEC. 2. REFERENCES. President Johnson to the Eighth Cir- fight for critical rights for victims of all crimes. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, cuit Court of Appeals. In that capacity, I recently had the opportunity to meet Pat document, paper, or other record of the he has been a champion in protecting Byron, a woman from my home town of Louis- United States to the Federal building and the rights of the disadvantaged. He was United States courthouse and customhouse ville, Kentucky. Pat’s daughter Mary was devoted to making sure that every per- referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be son had an equal opportunity for an raped and beaten by her ex-boyfriend as a a reference to the ‘‘Gerald W. Heaney Fed- teenager. He was released from prison without education, a job, and a home. eral Building and United States Courthouse He firmly believes the poor and the Mary’s knowledge, and tracked down the and Customhouse’’. less educated and the less advantaged unsuspecting young woman in a parking lot; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- murdering her on her 21st birthday. deserve the protection of the Constitu- ant to the rule, the gentleman from tion. As a hardworking, well-prepared Because of the courage of Pat Byron and Maine (Mr. MICHAUD) and the gentle- the leadership in Louisville, in 1994, the com- and fair-minded jurist, he left his legal woman from West Virginia (Mrs. stamp on school desegregation cases, munity pioneered VINE, Victim Information CAPITO) each will control 20 minutes. and Notification Everyday. VINE could have bankruptcy laws, prison treatment, The Chair recognizes the gentleman and Social Security law. His public saved Mary’s life, and for the last 13 years, it from Maine. service is marked by industry, bril- has saved many like her. This technology is GENERAL LEAVE liance, and scholarly excellence. His now available in more than 2,000 communities Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I compassion and dedication to those in 41 states and guarantees a victim’s right to ask unanimous consent that all Mem- most disadvantaged is unparalleled. notification and information. bers may have 5 legislative days within Judge Heaney is most deserving of Today, one week after the most brutal which to revise and extend their re- this honor. I ask my colleagues to join shooting in American history I urge my col- marks and to include extraneous mate- me in supporting this bill. leagues to join me and my community in rial on S. 521. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- standing up for victims, not only by commemo- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ance of my time. rating National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, objection to the request of the gen- Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I but in taking steps like automated crime victim tleman from Maine? yield myself such time as I may con- notification to ensure that victims’ rights are There was no objection. sume. protected. Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I Madam Speaker, S. 521 is a com- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam yield myself such time as I may con- panion bill to H.R. 187 which was intro- Speaker, I yield back the balance of sume. duced by the gentleman from Min- my time. Madam Speaker, S. 521 is a bill to nesota (Mr. OBERSTAR). This bill des- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The designate the Federal building and ignates the Federal building and question is on the motion offered by United States courthouse located at 515 United States courthouse and custom- the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. West First Street in Duluth, Min- house at 515 West First Street in Du- SCOTT) that the House suspend the nesota, as Judge Gerald W. Heaney luth, Minnesota, as the Gerald W. rules and agree to the resolution, H. Federal Building and United States Heaney Federal Building and United Res. 119. Courthouse and Customhouse. States Courthouse and Customhouse. The question was taken. Gerald Heaney was appointed judge The bill honors Judge Heaney’s dedica- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the of the United States Court of Appeals tion to public service. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being for the Eighth Circuit on November 3, As we have heard previously, after in the affirmative, the ayes have it. 1966. He took senior status on Decem- serving in the Army during World War Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam ber 31, 1988, and retired on August 31, II and acquiring a law degree from the Speaker, on that I demand the yeas 2006, after over 40 years of distin- University of Minnesota Law School, and nays. guished service to his country and the Judge Gerald Heaney entered into the The yeas and nays were ordered. citizens of Minnesota. I rise in strong private practice of law from 1946 to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- support of this bill. 1966. Judge Heaney’s career as a judge ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Judge Heaney was born on January began in 1966 with an appointment to Chair’s prior announcement, further 29, 1918, in Goodhue, a rural commu- the U.S. Court of Appeals for the proceedings on this question will be nity in the southeastern part of Min- Eighth Circuit by President Lyndon postponed. nesota. As a child growing up in a Johnson. f farming community, Judge Heaney Judge Heaney had a reputation for learned the value of a close family, championing equal justice for under- GERALD W. HEANEY FEDERAL honesty, and hard work. These quali- privileged and vulnerable citizens. He BUILDING AND UNITED STATES ties have marked not only his personal retired after 40 years of service on Au- COURTHOUSE AND CUSTOM- life but also his life as a public servant. gust 31, 2006. HOUSE He was educated at the College of St. I support this legislation and encour- Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I Thomas in St. Paul and received his age my colleagues to do the same. move to suspend the rules and pass the law degree from the University of Min- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- Senate bill (S. 521) to designate the nesota in 1941. ance of my time.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 May 13, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD07\H23AP7.REC H23AP7 mmaher on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3741 Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Higgins McHenry Sarbanes have no further speakers, and I yield PRO TEMPORE Hill McHugh Saxton Hinchey McIntyre Schakowsky back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Hinojosa McKeon Schiff The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Hirono McMorris Schmidt Rodgers question is on the motion offered by will resume on motions to suspend the Hobson Schwartz the gentleman from Maine (Mr. Hodes McNerney Scott (GA) rules previously postponed. Votes will Hoekstra McNulty Scott (VA) MICHAUD) that the House suspend the be taken in the following order: Holden Meehan Sensenbrenner rules and pass the Senate bill, S. 521. H. Res. 179, by the yeas and nays; Holt Meek (FL) Serrano The question was taken; and (two- H.R. 1434, by the yeas and nays; Honda Melancon Sessions thirds being in the affirmative) the Hooley Mica Sestak H.R. 1402, by the yeas and nays. Hoyer Michaud Shadegg rules were suspended and the Senate Votes on H. Res. 289 and H. Res. 119 Hulshof Miller (FL) Shea-Porter bill was passed. will be taken tomorrow. Hunter Miller (MI) Sherman A motion to reconsider was laid on The first electronic vote will be con- Inglis (SC) Miller (NC) Shuler the table. Inslee Miller, Gary Shuster ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining Israel Miller, George Simpson f electronic votes will be conducted as 5- Issa Mitchell Sires minute votes. Jackson (IL) Mollohan Skelton b 1545 Jackson-Lee Moore (KS) Slaughter f (TX) Moore (WI) Smith (NE) RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF Jefferson Moran (KS) Smith (NJ) NATIONAL FOSTER PARENTS DAY PERMANENT SELECT COM- Jindal Moran (VA) Smith (TX) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Johnson (GA) Murphy (CT) Smith (WA) MITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE Johnson, E. B. Murphy, Patrick finished business is the vote on the mo- Snyder The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Johnson, Sam Murtha Solis tion to suspend the rules and agree to fore the House the following resigna- Jones (NC) Musgrave Souder the resolution, H. Res. 179, on which Jones (OH) Myrick Space tion as a member of the Permanent Se- the yeas and nays were ordered. Jordan Nadler Spratt lect Committee on Intelligence: The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Kagen Napolitano Stark HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Kanjorski Neugebauer Stearns April 20, 2007. tion. Kaptur Nunes Stupak Hon. NANCY PELOSI, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Keller Oberstar Sullivan Speaker of the House, Washington, DC. question is on the motion offered by Kildee Obey Sutton Kilpatrick Olver Tancredo DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: It is my desire to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Kind Ortiz resign from the House Select Committee on Tanner DAVIS) that the House suspend the King (IA) Pallone Tauscher Intelligence immediately. I look forward to rules and agree to the resolution. King (NY) Pascrell Taylor returning to the committee soon. The vote was taken by electronic de- Kingston Pastor Thompson (CA) Thank you. vice, and there were—yeas 390, nays 0, Klein (FL) Paul Thompson (MS) Sincerely, Kline (MN) Payne Tiahrt RICK RENZI, not voting 42, as follows: Knollenberg Pearce Tiberi U.S. Congressman, [Roll No. 245] Kucinich Pence Tierney First District of Ari- YEAS—390 Kuhl (NY) Perlmutter Towns zona. Lamborn Peterson (MN) Turner Abercrombie Campbell (CA) Dreier Langevin Petri Udall (CO) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Ackerman Cannon Duncan Larsen (WA) Pickering Udall (NM) objection, the resignation is accepted. Aderholt Cantor Edwards Larson (CT) Pitts Upton Akin Capito Ehlers Latham Pomeroy Van Hollen There was no objection. Allen Capps Ellison LaTourette Porter Vela´ zquez Altmire Capuano Ellsworth f Lee Price (GA) Visclosky Andrews Cardoza Emanuel Levin Putnam Walberg Arcuri Carnahan Engel Lewis (CA) Rahall Walden (OR) RECESS Baca Carney English (PA) Lewis (GA) Ramstad Walsh (NY) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Bachmann Carson Eshoo Bachus Carter Etheridge Lewis (KY) Rangel Walz (MN) ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Baird Castle Fallin Lipinski Regula Wamp declares the House in recess until ap- Baker Castor Farr LoBiondo Rehberg Wasserman proximately 6:30 p.m. today. Baldwin Chabot Feeney Loebsack Reichert Schultz Accordingly (at 3 o’clock and 46 min- Barrett (SC) Chandler Ferguson Lofgren, Zoe Reyes Waters Barrow Clarke Filner Lowey Reynolds Watson utes p.m.), the House stood in recess Bartlett (MD) Clay Flake Lungren, Daniel Rodriguez Watt until approximately 6:30 p.m. Barton (TX) Cleaver Forbes E. Rogers (AL) Waxman Bean Clyburn Fortenberry Mack Rogers (KY) Weiner f Becerra Coble Fossella Mahoney (FL) Rogers (MI) Welch (VT) Berkley Cohen Foxx Maloney (NY) Rohrabacher Weldon (FL) b 1830 Berman Cole (OK) Frank (MA) Manzullo Ros-Lehtinen Weller Berry Conaway Franks (AZ) Marchant Roskam Wexler AFTER RECESS Biggert Conyers Frelinghuysen Markey Ross Whitfield Bilbray Cooper Garrett (NJ) Marshall Rothman Wicker The recess having expired, the House Bilirakis Costa Gerlach Matheson Roybal-Allard Wilson (NM) was called to order by the Speaker pro Bishop (GA) Courtney Giffords Matsui Royce Wilson (OH) tempore (Ms. CLARKE) at 6 o’clock and Bishop (NY) Cramer Gilchrest McCarthy (CA) Ruppersberger Wilson (SC) 30 minutes p.m. Bishop (UT) Crenshaw Gillibrand McCarthy (NY) Ryan (OH) Wolf Blackburn Crowley Gillmor McCaul (TX) Ryan (WI) Woolsey f Blumenauer Cuellar Gingrey McCollum (MN) Salazar Wu Blunt Cummings Gohmert McCotter Sali Wynn Boehner Davis (AL) Gonzalez McCrery Sa´ nchez, Linda Yarmuth REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- Bonner Davis (CA) Goode VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF McDermott T. Young (AK) Bono Davis (IL) Goodlatte McGovern Sanchez, Loretta Young (FL) H.R. 362, 10,000 TEACHERS, 10 MIL- Boren Davis (KY) Gordon LION MINDS SCIENCE AND MATH Boswell Davis, David Granger NOT VOTING—42 Boucher Davis, Lincoln Graves SCHOLARSHIP ACT Boustany DeFazio Green, Al Alexander Gallegly Neal (MA) Mr. WELCH of Vermont, from the Boyd (FL) DeGette Green, Gene Boozman Gutierrez Peterson (PA) Boyda (KS) Delahunt Grijalva Brady (PA) Hastings (FL) Platts Committee on Rules, submitted a priv- Brady (TX) DeLauro Hall (NY) Brown, Corrine Johnson (IL) Poe ileged report (Rept. No. 110–105) on the Braley (IA) Dent Hall (TX) Buyer Kennedy Price (NC) resolution (H. Res. 327) providing for Brown (SC) Diaz-Balart, L. Hare Costello Kirk Pryce (OH) Brown-Waite, Diaz-Balart, M. Harman Cubin LaHood Radanovich consideration of the bill (H.R. 362) to Ginny Dicks Hastert Culberson Lampson Renzi authorize science scholarships for edu- Buchanan Dingell Hastings (WA) Davis, Jo Ann Lantos Rush cating mathematics and science teach- Burgess Doggett Hayes Davis, Tom Linder Shays ers, and for other purposes, which was Burton (IN) Donnelly Heller Deal (GA) Lucas Shimkus Butterfield Doolittle Hensarling Emerson Lynch Terry referred to the House Calendar and or- Calvert Doyle Herger Everett Meeks (NY) Thornberry dered to be printed. Camp (MI) Drake Herseth Sandlin Fattah Murphy, Tim Westmoreland

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Arcuri Filner McCrery Stearns Vela´ zquez Wilson (SC) A motion to reconsider was laid on Baca Flake McDermott Stupak Visclosky the table. Bachmann Forbes McGovern Sullivan Walden (OR) Wolf Bachus Fortenberry McHenry Sutton Walsh (NY) Woolsey f Baird Fossella McHugh Tancredo Walz (MN) Wu Baker Foxx McIntyre Tanner Wamp Wynn MOMENT OF SILENCE OBSERVED Baldwin Frank (MA) McMorris Tauscher Wasserman Yarmuth Barrow Frelinghuysen Rodgers Taylor Schultz IN MEMORY OF THE LATE HON- Bartlett (MD) Gerlach McNerney ORABLE JUANITA MILLENDER- Bean Giffords McNulty NAYS—53 Becerra Gilchrest Meehan MCDONALD Akin Gingrey Musgrave Berkley Gillibrand Meek (FL) Barrett (SC) Goode Neugebauer Berman Gillmor Meeks (NY) (Mr. STARK asked and was given Barton (TX) Graves Berry Gonzalez Melancon Nunes permission to address the House for 1 Bishop (UT) Hall (TX) Biggert Goodlatte Michaud Paul Blackburn Hastert minute.) Bilbray Gordon Miller (FL) Pence Blunt Herger Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, it is Bilirakis Granger Miller (NC) Sali Boehner Johnson, Sam Bishop (GA) Green, Al Miller, George Schmidt with great sorrow that I rise to an- Burgess Jordan Bishop (NY) Green, Gene Mitchell Sessions Burton (IN) King (IA) nounce the death of our friend and col- Blumenauer Grijalva Mollohan Shadegg Cannon Kingston league, JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD Bonner Hall (NY) Moore (KS) Simpson Cantor Lamborn Bono Hare Moore (WI) Tiberi of California. She died, we are in- Carter Lewis (KY) Boren Harman Moran (KS) formed, peacefully at home with her Conaway Marchant Walberg Boswell Hastings (WA) Moran (VA) Davis (KY) McCotter Weldon (FL) family on Sunday after a battle with Boucher Hayes Murphy (CT) Davis, David McKeon Whitfield cancer. Boustany Heller Murphy, Patrick Doolittle Mica Wicker Boyd (FL) Hensarling Myrick JUANITA holds a special place in his- Feeney Miller (MI) Young (AK) Boyda (KS) Herseth Sandlin Nadler Franks (AZ) Miller, Gary Young (FL) tory. She is the first African American Brady (TX) Higgins Napolitano woman to chair a full committee in the Braley (IA) Hill Oberstar ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—3 United States House. She also worked Brown (SC) Hinchey Obey Garrett (NJ) Gohmert Rogers (MI) tirelessly against genocide, human Brown-Waite, Hinojosa Olver Ginny Hirono Ortiz NOT VOTING—42 trafficking, and she worked for wom- Buchanan Hobson Pallone en’s rights. Prior to coming to Con- Butterfield Hodes Pascrell Alexander Gallegly Murtha gress, she exemplified a leadership role Calvert Hoekstra Pastor Boozman Gutierrez Neal (MA) Camp (MI) Holden Payne Brady (PA) Hastings (FL) Peterson (PA) as a teacher, city council member, and Campbell (CA) Holt Pearce Brown, Corrine Hunter Poe California State Assemblywoman. Capito Honda Perlmutter Buyer Johnson (IL) Price (NC) She was only 68 years young, a vi- Capps Hooley Peterson (MN) Costello Kennedy Pryce (OH) brant Member of Congress, and a good Capuano Hoyer Petri Cubin Kirk Radanovich Cardoza Hulshof Pickering Culberson LaHood Renzi friend. Our sympathy goes to her hus- Carnahan Inglis (SC) Pitts Davis, Jo Ann Lampson Rush band James, five adult children, and Carney Inslee Platts Davis, Tom Lantos Shays five grandchildren. Carson Israel Pomeroy Deal (GA) Linder Shimkus Castle Issa Porter Emerson Lucas Terry Madam Speaker, I ask for a moment Castor Jackson (IL) Price (GA) Everett Lynch Thornberry of silence to honor her at this time. Chabot Jackson-Lee Putnam Fattah Murphy, Tim Westmoreland Chandler (TX) Rahall f Clarke Jefferson Ramstad Clay Jindal Rangel b 1912 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Cleaver Johnson (GA) Regula PRO TEMPORE Clyburn Johnson, E. B. Rehberg Mr. HAYES changed his vote from Coble Jones (NC) Reichert ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Cohen Jones (OH) Reyes So (two-thirds being in the affirma- clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair an- Cole (OK) Kagen Reynolds Conyers Kanjorski Rodriguez tive) the rules were suspended and the nounces to the House that, in light of bill was passed. the passing of the gentlewoman from Cooper Kaptur Rogers (AL) Costa Keller Rogers (KY) The result of the vote was announced California (Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD), Courtney Kildee Rohrabacher as above recorded. the whole number of the House is 433. Cramer Kilpatrick Ros-Lehtinen A motion to reconsider was laid on Without objection, 5-minute voting Crenshaw Kind Roskam Crowley King (NY) Ross the table. will continue. Cuellar Klein (FL) Rothman There was no objection. Cummings Kline (MN) Roybal-Allard Davis (AL) Knollenberg Royce f f Davis (CA) Kucinich Ruppersberger Davis (IL) Kuhl (NY) Ryan (OH) RACHEL CARSON POST OFFICE Davis, Lincoln Langevin Ryan (WI) SERGEANT DENNIS J. FLANAGAN DeFazio Larsen (WA) Salazar LECANTO POST OFFICE BUILDING The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- DeGette Larson (CT) Sa´ nchez, Linda finished business is the vote on the mo- Delahunt Latham T. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- tion to suspend the rules and pass the DeLauro LaTourette Sanchez, Loretta finished business is the vote on the mo- Dent Lee Sarbanes tion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1434, on which the yeas and Diaz-Balart, L. Levin Saxton nays were ordered. Diaz-Balart, M. Lewis (CA) Schakowsky bill, H.R. 1402, on which the yeas and The Clerk read the title of the bill. Dicks Lewis (GA) Schiff nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Dingell Lipinski Schwartz The Clerk read the title of the bill. Doggett LoBiondo Scott (GA) question is on the motion offered by Donnelly Loebsack Scott (VA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Doyle Lofgren, Zoe Sensenbrenner question is on the motion offered by DAVIS) that the House suspend the Drake Lowey Serrano the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Dreier Lungren, Daniel Sestak DAVIS) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1434. Duncan E. Shea-Porter This will be a 5-minute vote. Edwards Mack Sherman rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1402. The vote was taken by electronic de- Ehlers Mahoney (FL) Shuler This will be a 5-minute vote. vice, and there were—yeas 334, nays 53, Ellison Maloney (NY) Shuster The vote was taken by electronic de- Ellsworth Manzullo Sires answered ‘‘present’’ 3, not voting 42, as Emanuel Markey Skelton vice, and there were—yeas 386, nays 0, follows: Engel Marshall Slaughter not voting 46, as follows:

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 May 13, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD07\H23AP7.REC H23AP7 mmaher on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3743 [Roll No. 247] Rahall Sensenbrenner Towns The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Ramstad Serrano Turner objection to the request of the gen- YEAS—386 Rangel Sessions Udall (CO) Regula Sestak tleman from New York? Abercrombie Dicks King (NY) Udall (NM) Rehberg Shadegg There was no objection. Ackerman Dingell Kingston Upton Reichert Shea-Porter Aderholt Doggett Klein (FL) Van Hollen Reyes Sherman f Akin Donnelly Kline (MN) Vela´ zquez Reynolds Shuler Allen Doolittle Knollenberg Visclosky REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Rodriguez Shuster Altmire Doyle Kucinich Walberg AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 65 Rogers (AL) Simpson Walden (OR) Andrews Drake Kuhl (NY) Rogers (KY) Sires Arcuri Dreier Lamborn Walsh (NY) Mr. COLE of Oklahoma. Madam Rogers (MI) Skelton Walz (MN) Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to Baca Duncan Langevin Rohrabacher Slaughter Wamp Bachmann Edwards Larsen (WA) Ros-Lehtinen Smith (NE) remove my name as a cosponsor from Wasserman Bachus Ehlers Larson (CT) Roskam Smith (NJ) Schultz H.R. 65. Baird Ellison Latham Ross Smith (TX) Waters The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Baker Ellsworth LaTourette Rothman Smith (WA) Watson objection to the request of the gen- Baldwin Emanuel Lee Roybal-Allard Snyder Watt Barrett (SC) Engel Levin Royce Solis tleman from Oklahoma? Barrow English (PA) Lewis (CA) Ruppersberger Souder Waxman There was no objection. Bartlett (MD) Eshoo Lewis (GA) Weiner Ryan (OH) Space f Barton (TX) Etheridge Lewis (KY) Ryan (WI) Spratt Welch (VT) Bean Fallin Lipinski Salazar Stark Weller EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE Becerra Farr LoBiondo Sali Stearns Wexler Berkley Feeney Loebsack Sa´ nchez, Linda Stupak Whitfield HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE Berman Ferguson Lofgren, Zoe T. Sullivan Wicker HONORABLE JUANITA Berry Filner Lowey Sanchez, Loretta Sutton Wilson (NM) MILLENDER-MCDONALD, MEM- Biggert Flake Lungren, Daniel Sarbanes Tanner Wilson (OH) BER OF CONGRESS FROM THE Bilbray Forbes E. Saxton Tauscher Wolf Bilirakis Fortenberry Mack Schakowsky Taylor Woolsey STATE OF CALIFORNIA Bishop (GA) Fossella Mahoney (FL) Schiff Thompson (CA) Wu Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I Bishop (NY) Foxx Maloney (NY) Schmidt Thompson (MS) Wynn Bishop (UT) Frank (MA) Manzullo Schwartz Tiahrt Yarmuth offer a privileged resolution (H. Res. Blackburn Franks (AZ) Marchant Scott (GA) Tiberi Young (AK) 328) and ask for its immediate consider- Blumenauer Frelinghuysen Markey Scott (VA) Tierney Young (FL) ation. Blunt Garrett (NJ) Marshall Boehner Gerlach Matheson NOT VOTING—46 The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- Bonner lows: Giffords Matsui Alexander Gutierrez Poe Bono Gilchrest McCarthy (CA) Boozman Hastings (FL) Price (NC) H. RES. 328 Boren Gillibrand McCarthy (NY) Brady (PA) Hunter Pryce (OH) Boswell Resolved, That the House has heard with Gillmor McCaul (TX) Brown, Corrine Johnson (IL) Boucher Radanovich profound sorrow of the death of the Honor- Gingrey McCollum (MN) Burgess Kennedy Boustany Renzi able Juanita Millender-McDonald, a Rep- Gohmert McCotter Buyer Kirk Boyd (FL) Rush Gonzalez McCrery Costello LaHood resentative from the State of California. Boyda (KS) Shays Goode McDermott Cubin Lampson Resolved, That a committee of such Mem- Brady (TX) Shimkus Goodlatte McGovern Culberson Lantos bers of the House as the Speaker may des- Braley (IA) Tancredo Gordon McHenry Davis, Jo Ann Linder ignate, together with such Members of the Brown (SC) Terry Granger McHugh Davis, Tom Lucas Senate as may be joined, be appointed to at- Brown-Waite, Thornberry Graves McIntyre Deal (GA) Lynch Ginny tend the funeral. Green, Al McKeon Emerson Murphy, Tim Weldon (FL) Buchanan Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms of the Green, Gene McMorris Everett Murtha Westmoreland Burton (IN) House be authorized and directed to take Grijalva Rodgers Fattah Neal (MA) Wilson (SC) Butterfield such steps as may be necessary for carrying Hall (NY) McNerney Gallegly Peterson (PA) Calvert Hall (TX) McNulty out the provisions of these resolutions and Camp (MI) Hare Meehan ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE that the necessary expenses in connection Campbell (CA) Harman Meek (FL) The SPEAKER pro tempore (during therewith be paid out of applicable accounts Cannon Hastert Meeks (NY) of the House. Cantor Hastings (WA) Melancon the vote). Members are advised 2 min- Resolved, That the Clerk communicate Capito Hayes Mica utes remain in this vote. Capps Heller Michaud these resolutions to the Senate and transmit Capuano Hensarling Miller (FL) b 1920 a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. Cardoza Herger Miller (MI) Resolved, That when the House adjourns Carnahan Herseth Sandlin Miller (NC) So (two-thirds being in the affirma- today, it adjourn as a further mark of re- Carney Higgins Miller, Gary tive) the rules were suspended and the spect to the memory of the deceased. Carson Hill Miller, George Carter Hinchey Mitchell bill was passed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Castle Hinojosa Mollohan The result of the vote was announced tlewoman from California is recognized Castor Hirono Moore (KS) as above recorded. for 1 hour. Chabot Hobson Moore (WI) A motion to reconsider was laid on Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I Chandler Hodes Moran (KS) Clarke Hoekstra Moran (VA) the table. yield 30 minutes to the gentleman from Clay Holden Murphy (CT) f California (Mr. DREIER), pending which Cleaver Holt Murphy, Patrick I yield myself such time as I may con- Clyburn Honda Musgrave Coble Hooley Myrick PERSONAL EXPLANATION sume. Madam Speaker, I now yield 1 minute Cohen Hoyer Nadler Mr. SHAYS. Madam Speaker, on April 23, Cole (OK) Hulshof Napolitano to our most distinguished Speaker, 2007, I was in Connecticut to meet with con- Conaway Inglis (SC) Neugebauer Speaker NANCY PELOSI. Conyers Inslee Nunes stituents and, therefore, missed 3 recorded Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I Cooper Israel Oberstar votes. thank our dear friend, Congresswoman Costa Issa Obey I take my voting responsibility very seri- Courtney Jackson (IL) Olver WATSON, for bringing us together ously. Had I been present, I would have voted Cramer Jackson-Lee Ortiz around this very sad and necessary res- Crenshaw (TX) Pallone ‘‘yes’’ on recorded vote number 245; ‘‘yes’’ on olution today. Crowley Jefferson Pascrell recorded vote 246; and ‘‘yes’’ on recorded Cuellar Jindal Pastor On behalf of all Members of Congress, Cummings Johnson (GA) Paul vote 247. I rise to pay tribute to Chairwoman Davis (AL) Johnson, E. B. Payne f JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD, who Davis (CA) Johnson, Sam Pearce passed away Saturday night. I offer Davis (IL) Jones (NC) Pence REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Davis (KY) Jones (OH) Perlmutter deepest sympathy to her family, who Davis, David Jordan Peterson (MN) AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 1964 loved her so dearly, her husband James Davis, Lincoln Kagen Petri DeFazio Kanjorski Pickering Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I ask McDonald, Jr., her five children and DeGette Kaptur Pitts unanimous consent in the name of Mr. her five grandchildren. Delahunt Keller Platts JON PORTER of Nevada that Mr. PORTER As the first African American to DeLauro Kildee Pomeroy be removed as a cosponsor of H.R. 1964. chair a committee in Congress, JUA- Dent Kilpatrick Porter Diaz-Balart, L. Kind Price (GA) Mr. PORTER was listed as a cosponsor of NITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD was a trail- Diaz-Balart, M. King (IA) Putnam H.R. 1964 due to a clerical error. blazer, always advocating for the full

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 May 13, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD07\H23AP7.REC H23AP7 mmaher on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3744 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 23, 2007 participation of all Americans in the on that, and for many of us it was a ly with JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD success and prosperity of our country. privilege also to call her friend. and all of us who have been involved on She was a strong defender of the right Good-bye, my friend. that issue. I know she championed it of every eligible voter to have full ac- Mr. DREIER. Madam Speaker, I yield with great enthusiasm. cess to the polls and a tireless pro- myself such time as I may consume. I also would like to say she was a ponent of fair elections that ensured (Mr. DREIER asked and was given very proud alumna of the University of that every vote would be counted. permission to revise and extend his re- Redlands. She went to the University As chair of the House Administration marks.) of Redlands at age 40 and got her de- Committee, Chairwoman MILLENDER- Mr. DREIER. Madam Speaker, let me gree from the University of Redlands. MCDONALD’s deep commitment to di- begin by expressing my appreciation to One of the reasons I am proud to point versity was manifested in her actions both of my California colleagues, Ms. to that is the distinguished former when hiring and contracting within the WATSON and Speaker PELOSI, for their chairman, now ranking member of the House of Representatives. She enjoyed very thoughtful words, and, obviously I Committee on Appropriations, Mr. her role as the ‘‘Mayor of Capitol Hill,’’ would, as all of my colleagues I know LEWIS, has specifically asked me to and was known for asking tourists in want to do, would associate ourselves raise this issue. elevators, ‘‘Are you finding everything with the very, very thoughtful remarks As I said, we were neighbors. As okay,’’ and listening closely to their offered by Speaker PELOSI. Speaker PELOSI correctly pointed out, response. Madam Speaker, this is a very sad while a number of us knew that JUA- After her family, the people of Cali- time for me personally, for a number of NITA had not been well, very few knew fornia’s 37th District were always first reasons. JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDON- of the seriousness of her illness. I re- and foremost in Chairwoman ALD was my friend and my neighbor. member standing with my two Cali- MILLENDER-MCDONALD’s mind and her And she was my neighbor not only in fornia colleagues, Ms. WATSON and Mrs. work here in Congress. She saw it as a California representing an adjoining NAPOLITANO, just last week, and we priority to make sure they had every congressional district, but my neighbor talked about making a video that we opportunity. She worked to strengthen right here on Capitol Hill. We were were going to provide for JUANITA be- the economy and jobs there, and she next-door neighbors. So, Madam cause we knew she had not been well. saw it as a priority to secure the two Speaker, I have to say that I had the So her passing has come as a great ports adjacent to her district. privilege of spending a great deal of shock to every single one of us. She is Chairwoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD time with JUANITA. the first woman to ever chair the Com- was an advocate for justice around the As Speaker PELOSI said in her state- mittee on House Administration. She world. She spoke out forcefully against ment that she released yesterday, JUA- was a trailblazer on so many issues. the genocide in Darfur, and was a pow- NITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD truly was a Her passing is a loss to my State of erful advocate for the rights of women trailblazer. She was an individual who California and to this institution and everywhere. As a former cochairwoman showed amazing commitment through- to the entire country. of the Congressional Caucus for Wom- out her entire life to her beliefs, and I Madam Speaker, at this point I am en’s Issues, she worked for gender eq- was very happy that she as a Democrat going to ask unanimous consent that uity here at home and throughout the and I as a Republican were able to my California colleague, Mr. CALVERT, world. work together and find areas of agree- be able to manage the time from this The loss of Chairwoman JUANITA ment. point forward, and with that I reserve MILLENDER-MCDONALD is a personal I have to say one of the biggest chal- the balance of my time. one for many of us here. She was al- lenges that we face in Southern Cali- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ways optimistic and determined to fornia, I know my California colleague objection to the request of the gen- make a difference. The dignity with Ms. WATSON understands this very tleman from California? which she faced her illness was an indi- well, is the area of transportation. The There was no objection. cation of the determination with which gridlock challenge, as is the case with Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I call she always served the people of our many metropolitan areas around the on the gentlewoman from Michigan country. country, is particularly bad in the Los (Ms. KILPATRICK), the Chair of the Con- We have all lost an effective leader Angeles area. JUANITA MILLENDER- gressional Black Caucus, for 3 minutes. and spokesperson, and many of us have MCDONALD served on the Transpor- Ms. KILPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I lost a dear friend. When we look tation and Infrastructure Committee thank the gentlewoman from Cali- around this Chamber, it is almost im- and worked tirelessly to try and focus fornia for yielding me this time. possible to imagine it without JUANITA on those challenges, the difficulties Today is the first day of the rest of here fighting the fight, and doing so that we faced. our lives. I stand here to pay tribute to looking magnificent. The dignity, the There was one particular project that my friend, my sister, chairwoman, Con- grace, the beauty, the thoughtfulness I was pleased to work with JUANITA on, gresswoman JUANITA MILLENDER- that she brought to the tasks at hand and that was something known as the MCDONALD. I was asked earlier by an were a model for others. Young people Alameda Corridor Project. interviewer: How would she like us to would come to the Capitol and observe remember her? A leader, a fighter, a her in action and learn from her. b 1930 mother, a grandmother, excellence bar We also learned from her how to have A huge percentage of all of the goods none, first class, no shortcuts. dignity at the end of life. Many of us going to and from the United States, To Jim and Valerie and to the rest of knew that she had had bouts with ill- exports and imports, come through the the family, to the grandchildren, just ness, but we really didn’t know how se- ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. know you have her blood and you can rious it was and how close she was to, JUANITA represented large parts of do anything. No limits; be the best. as she said, her daughter told me, Long Beach, and she understood the As chairperson of the Congressional going home. Valerie said to me last importance of international trade. So Black Caucus, we are honored to have night, ‘‘She said I want to make all of she was one of those in the vanguard in had her with us and teach us and show these arrangements so that I can go the quest to deal with construction of us the way. JUANITA has been special in home.’’ the Alameda corridor which allowed this body, rising from mayor, city I hope it is a comfort to Chairwoman those goods to move from the ports of councilperson, the first African Amer- JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD’s fam- Long Beach and Los Angeles to the ican woman to chair the House Wom- ily and friends that so many people rest of the United States and, simi- en’s Caucus, and over the last 11 years mourn their loss and are praying for larly, goods exported from America. I serving in this body, a special friend to them at this sad time. Many of us will am very happy to see the distinguished me personally. We many times talked travel to California to say good-bye to Chair of the Transportation Com- about our families. JUANITA, if I may speak to her in that mittee, Mr. OBERSTAR, nodding in So my sister, JUANITA, as you take familiar way. It has been an honor to agreement. He knows how important your rest with the spirit of God, we call her colleague, I know we all agree this issue is, and he worked very close- know you will watch over us and make

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We battle don’ts on how to put our own together On behalf of the entire body of the CBC, we oftentimes over ideas and we battle so we could replicate her success in our are both remorseful and reflective on the life over ideology, and yet the human as- own communities. and legacy of Representative JUANITA pect of this place is forgotten by many JUANITA was a giving person who MILLENDER-MCDONALD. who look out or look upon us from the shared her wisdom with her friends and We are praying with and for her family and outside, but it is always here. And I al- colleagues, and I will always remember dear friends during this season of grief. ways enjoyed every encounter I had her actions during the Bill Clinton im- Representative MILLENDER-MCDONALD with JUANITA. She was a pleasure to peachment era where she organized a should be celebrated for her abounding com- work with. She was someone who took group of women to go to the White mitment to service and advocacy. During her great pride in our State of California, House and meet with Mrs. CLINTON in a 7-term tenure as the eloquent voice of the and I think she will be someone who show of support. It was moments like 37th Congressional District, including Long will be sorely missed in this House. these when you knew you were in the Beach, the industrial suburbs of Carson and It is my pleasure to stand here and presence of a risk-taker and a giant of Compton and parts of south central Los Ange- say good-bye, JUANITA. I enjoyed work- a woman. les. ing with you. You will be missed. JUANITA was a loving wife and moth- As a former educator and recipient of a myr- Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, with er and grandmother and sister. Often- iad of distinctions, including: pleasure I yield 3 minutes to Ms. BAR- times she brought her beautiful grand- First African American woman to chair a full BARA LEE from California. children to the House floor to give committee in the U.S. House of Representa- Ms. LEE. Madam Speaker, it is with them a sense of her work and a sense of tives; a heavy heart that I rise this evening Congress, and to show them off. I am First African American woman to serve on to offer my condolences to the family deeply grateful to JUANITA and to her the Carson City Council; of our beloved JUANITA MILLENDER- family. First African American woman to render the MCDONALD, to her husband, Jim, to her As the Scriptures say, well done, thy national Democratic response to President children, to her grandchildren, her sis- good and faithful servant. Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I Bush’s weekly radio address; ters, and to her entire family. My yield myself such time as I may con- First to be named Honorary Curator of the thoughts and prayers are with you dur- sume. Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach; ing this most difficult time. Last week, as for many of us, I first First Democratic Chair of the Congressional I am reminded of the very many mo- heard about JUANITA’s illness. That is Caucus for Women’s Issues. ments we shared together and how pre- surprising because there is a group of Representative MILLENDER-MCDONALD made cious and fun and engaging they were. us on both sides of the aisle that fly certain to pave the way for her firsts to not be I met JUANITA over the telephone when back and forth to California every the last for African Americans and Americans I called to congratulate her for, as the week. I know there is a lot of talk across the globe. underdog, winning the primary for the about partisanship nowadays, but we Therefore, the CBC will continue to carry on California Assembly in 1993 where I was have a pretty close group. Many times the work of Congresswoman MILLENDER- then serving. we sit next to each other on the air- MCDONALD as we change course, confront cri- Even in that first phone conversa- plane, and we talk about parents and ses and continue the legacy. tion, she conveyed such a strong sense children and golf or whatever. And Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I am of purpose and focus, yet a deep mes- JUANITA was always a delight to be happy to yield 3 minutes to the gen- sage of sisterhood and optimism about with, always had a positive attitude, tleman from California (Mr. DANIEL E. the future. Of course, JUANITA won the always someone you looked forward to LUNGREN). general election and came to the Cali- seeing. Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- fornia legislature where she dem- I was deeply saddened to hear of JUA- fornia. Madam Speaker, I rise to speak onstrated her keen intellect and her bi- NITA’s sudden passing. I was sitting at on behalf of our departed colleague, partisan legislative abilities as Chair home writing a note to her this week- JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD, with of the Revenue and Taxation Com- end; and, unfortunately, that note whom I only had the privilege of serv- mittee and as Chair of the Assembly can’t be delivered. But I hope she is lis- ing for the last 3 years, but who was an Insurance Committee. tening right now as we state our condo- office mate, had the office just down JUANITA, her husband, Jim, and her lences to her family and to her friends. the hall from me my first 2 years back sister participated in a delegation It has certainly been an honor for me here this time around; and then I had which I organized to five countries in to have worked with her for the last 11 the proud honor of serving on House Africa. Her commitment to the con- years that she served in Congress. She Administration with her. tinent and to diplomacy was recognized was a faithful representative of her dis- More than that, she represented a by all. trict. portion of my hometown of Long JUANITA, though, recognized the chal- I worked with her specifically on the Beach, and we would often talk about lenges which I personally faced as the C–17 factory in Long Beach, California, our mutual interests in some of the organizer and leader of a delegation, where they make the great C–17 air- people and institutions there, particu- most of whose members had never been craft, and she was a champion for that. larly my love for Long Beach Memorial to Africa. In the most sensitive and She worked for the employees that Hospital in my hometown. loving manner, she presented me with worked at that plant to make sure that In every conversation I had with her, a beautiful Nambian wallet and pass- the aircraft which is doing a wonderful in every dealing I had with her, she was port carrier to shore me up and to help job for our country continues to be very gracious, very generous of spirit, me out, and I carry it to this day. You manufactured in Long Beach, Cali- always upbeat. I was surprised to hear know it was beautiful and well-made. fornia. As a matter of fact, the last of her illness and surprised to hear of JUANITA had a keen sense of style, if conversation I had with her was about her passing because in every conversa- you remember how beautiful and ele- what we can do to keep that going. tion I had with her, she never gave an gant JUANITA was always dressed. There are no words I can use to con- indication that she was in pain or suf- She was a woman of distinction and vey the sense of loss when a colleague fering or in any way challenged by this class which brought her many com- passes. She was a champion, and a illness. pliments, but she was also a woman of champion for California. Our delega- She seemed to radiate a fulfillment substance, with a keen intellect, big tion will miss her very much. We will in being in this House and the work she heart and a passionate sense of justice. miss her smile.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 May 13, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD07\H23AP7.REC H23AP7 mmaher on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3746 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 23, 2007 I join all of my colleagues in sup- It was my privilege to serve with her increased motivation, and that is how porting this bereavement resolution in the House Administration Com- we can turn our sorrow into something and extend my sympathies to her fami- mittee when she was the ranking mem- positive, the way she did with her life. lies and friends. JUANITA MILLENDER- ber, and JUANITA was a passionate ad- We have heard from our colleagues MCDONALD was a patriot who faithfully vocate for her ideas and her beliefs. this evening, and we will hear many served her country. Her contributions Sometimes she and I would argue with things, but in particular, I want to and commitment will not be forgotten. each other, but it was never with any speak today as I follow in her footsteps Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- personal disagreement. I liked her, I as cochair of the Congressional Caucus ance of my time. thought highly of her, and would just for Women’s Issues. During the 107th Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I am like to join with my colleagues in ac- Congress, she was cochair of the Cau- very pleased to give 3 minutes to the knowledging her fine service here in cus for Women’s Issues, serving ably gentlewoman from California (Ms. ZOE the House of Representatives, her dedi- with Congresswoman JUDY BIGGERT. LOFGREN). cation to California, her desire to Under their leadership, the women’s Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. make a difference. caucus initiated the first annual Me- Madam Speaker, JUANITA MILLENDER- I always admired her love and devo- morial Day tribute to women in the MCDONALD touched our lives in dif- tion to family, and I join with my col- military at the Women’s Memorial at ferent ways. I chair the California leagues in saying that I will miss her, Arlington National Cemetery. Now this Democratic delegation, and I can tell and I am very sorry that this has hap- event, thanks to JUANITA, has become you that our delegation is literally pened. an annual tradition and highlights the heartbroken over the loss of JUANITA. Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I am caucus’ strong commitment to sup- We meet every Wednesday as a dele- pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gen- porting our brave women in uniform. I gation to sort through the issues that tlewoman from California (Mrs. know JUANITA will be proud of us as we face us not just as a Congress but as a CAPPS). continue in this tradition. Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, I State. And although we know JUANITA As cochair of that caucus, Congress- for her leadership in the Nation, those thank my colleague DIANE WATSON for woman MILLENDER-MCDONALD also of us in California are very proud of the her leadership in gathering us to- convened the first meeting between gether, and I rise with my colleagues special things she did for our State. women Members of Congress and the to extend my condolences, heartfelt, Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day b 1945 from this body to the family, to the O’Connor and Ruth Bader Gingsberg in There will be an empty spot at our friends, to the constituents of Con- order to discuss issues of national im- meeting every Wednesday. gresswoman JUANITA MILLENDER- portance to women, especially in the She was a trail blazer, as has been MCDONALD. judicial area. mentioned, a first so often: the first This is a somber hour because we are, On a personal moment, I will never California African American woman to as my colleague, the dean of our Cali- forget the first time I met with my col- fornia delegation, mentioned, we are chair two committees in the California league, Congresswoman MILLENDER- heartsick over this loss, and maybe it Assembly; the chairperson of the House MCDONALD. It was during a very dif- is because JUANITA was such a striking Administration Committee. But when I ficult moment in my life after the presence, so dynamic, so poised and ar- think of JUANITA, I think of someone passing of my husband Walter. The ticulate. When she entered a room, you who had tremendous dignity, tremen- first thing I knew she was there in my knew she was there; and now, today, as dous style, tremendous poise. She knew district with every single one of her we gather so soon after we heard of her that she was a first, and it was impor- staff members to help me to succeed death, just yesterday, walking through tant to her that she accomplish these him in office. It was a very rainy time, the doors of the Capitol, I thought it is firsts with an eye to being a role model and there they all were, walking pre- not the same place now because she is for young people around the country cincts in my district, and that was how not going to be there, wearing some- and, indeed, around the world. I met JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. thing striking, something beautiful, As Chair of the Committee on House She made a special effort to reach Administration, where I also serve, she and with her elegance and grace. We will miss her. We will always miss out to me and to my family in ways worked so diligently to make sure that her. She served in this place, as she that were very meaningful to me. She every vote would be counted, that all served her community and her family shared with me that her father was a Americans would be treated fairly and and her city council and the State leg- preacher like mine was, so we had that without discrimination, and she was so islature, with such distinction, with kind of bond as well. And I know it has happy to provide that leadership as passion and with dedication for the been mentioned how ferociously she chairwoman of the committee. It is so benefit of her community and with worked on issues like the C–17 and the unfair that we have lost her from that enormous patriotism. Alameda Corridor, but if you ever flew position so prematurely. This talented public servant was a with her in her service on the Trans- Today, we mourn the passing of a champion for several years, including portation Committee, you knew very great American, but we also celebrate fighting HIV/AIDS, improving women’s well that she wanted that airline to the legacy of public service that she health, encouraging women in busi- work for, not her, but for all of us leaves behind. JUANITA MILLENDER- ness, protecting voting rights, stopping Members and all of the passengers, and MCDONALD left this Chamber as she en- the genocide in Darfur. As I mention she made sure whatever flight we were tered it, with poise and spirit, fighting these issues, I think to myself her on was going to be on time to the best for those who could not fight for them- charge to us this evening would be to of her ability. selves. stop the sweet talk about her and get These are stories that I am not going Our thoughts and prayers go out to busy and solve these problems. That is to ever forget and I want to be grateful her husband, her five children, her the best thing we can do in her mem- for her kindness to me, and pledge dur- grandchildren, and we mourn her pass- ory, in her name. ing this very challenging time in my ing, not just today but every day. She knew where the challenges lay in life, she was there for me, and now we Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I our country, in the way we go to the reach out to her family members. All yield 2 minutes to my colleague from polls and the fairness of our elections, of us are going to miss our colleague California (Mr. DOOLITTLE). the availability of the opportunity to and our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. DOOLITTLE. Madam Speaker, I vote for every single American. She her during this difficult time. was, like many of my colleagues, was not content. It is not solved yet It was just pictured, such a wonderful shocked and deeply saddened to hear and we have to do this in her honor. picture of JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDON- the news about JUANITA. GRACE The genocide in Darfur, until that is ALD in her local paper, the Los Angeles NAPOLITANO had just brought by a nice a thing of the past, we cannot rest. We Sentinel, and ironically, it is dated card for Members to sign on Friday, I have got to do this now for JUANITA. Thursday, April 22, and that was when think it was, and here I realize that she HIV and AIDS and all of the other she took leave. And who would have has passed away. I just had no idea. things she cared about, now we have an known on the paper in her community

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In spite of our differences of party, in MCDONALD WILL TAKE FOUR TO SIX WEEKS I first met JUANITA MILLENDER- spite of occasional differences in per- OFF TO SEEK TREATMENT FOR CANCER MCDONALD in the Committee on Trans- spective and differences on how we (By Yussuf J. Simmonds) portation and Infrastructure, which is should accomplish things in this Con- Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDon- a wonderful committee, and I am sure gress, we remained good friends ald is taking a leave of absence until May 25 the current Chair would agree with throughout. And I think because of in order to seek proper care and spend qual- that. A great diversity of tasks there, that, together, we were able to accom- ity time with her family after being diag- and I came to know her at that com- plish a great deal in that committee nosed with cancer. mittee. this past year, and we were continuing It had been rumored for some time that I was amazed at Ms. MILLENDER- her health was troubling especially since she to do that this year under her leader- MCDONALD in a number of ways. You had been placed on the ‘‘prayer list’’ at her ship. local church, Second Baptist Church in Los just heard the previous speaker talk We have lost a good friend. We have Angeles. However, she has always been a about her grace and elegance. That was lost a good compatriot. We have lost a fighter for the community and now the com- apparent from the moment you saw her good Member of Congress. It is not munity stands ready to return her hard work and talked to her. easy to deal with that type of loss, and and efforts on its behalf with prayer and best She and I became rather good friends our comfort is that she is in a better wishes. because it happened that her father place, that she has served our country McDonald is currently serving her seventh was a pastor, and my father was also a well. She has served her people well. I term in Congress representing the 37th Con- pastor. There is a special bond between gressional District, which includes parts of am sure as a teacher she served her Carson, Compton, Long Beach, Los Angeles preachers’ kids or PKs as they are students well. I think she has left the and Signal Hill. Presently, she is the chair- called, and we used to jokingly discuss Congress a better place because of her woman of the House Administration Com- the need to develop a PK caucus in the having been here and with the example mittee, the first Black woman to hold that Congress so that we could address that she set for us. position. As chairwoman, she has inves- major issues of the times, particularly tigated the voting irregularities and dis- those with a moral or human content b 2000 enfranchisement in Ohio, which was the first to them. Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I election reform field hearing in Congres- Our friendship continued over the yield 3 minutes to Mr. OBERSTAR of sional history. Minnesota. Glamour Magazine recently dubbed her as years, and I have to confess, I was con- ‘‘one of the eleven women who will change tinually amazed at new things I discov- Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, it the world’’ and a recent news report cited ered in JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. was shortly after the election in which her as one of the five most effective members First of all, just imagine being born JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD was of Congress because of her ability to reach African American in 1938 in Alabama elected to the Congress, she called on across party lines to effectively move bipar- and becoming the first African Amer- my office. I was the ranking member tisan legislation. ican woman to chair a committee in on the Transportation and Infrastruc- Congresswoman Barbara Lee, the vice the Congress. That is a long and dif- ture Committee. chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and She came to see me about service on the representative of the 9th Congressional ficult road, and she traversed that District of California, extended warm greet- road, once again, with elegance and our committee. I had learned a little ings to her colleague and offered these words grace. about her background, and I was sur- of comfort. After having five children, she went prised. I thought she would be more in- ‘‘Our prayers are with Congresswoman back to school, received a bachelor’s terested in Judiciary or International McDonald and her family. We wish her a degree and then became a teacher. She Relations, but when I asked why she speedy recovery and hope that her leadership later went back to school again and ob- wanted to serve on this nuts and bolts and courage will soon be back with us in the tained a master’s degree, showing committee, she said, well, I have the nation’s capital,’’ Lee said. Councilman Isadore Hall of Compton’s amazing persistence and drive to do Alameda Corridor in my district. And Fourth District was touched when he re- that. She then entered the political if I heard Alameda Corridor from her ceived word of her health concerns. arena, became the mayor of the city in once, I heard it 50 times. It was inces- ‘‘Right now we are holding her up in deep her district, and then later the State sant, it was a refrain, it was a pas- prayer and hoping for a speedy recovery,’’ Assembly, and then the Congress. sionate advocacy. I, of course, did sup- said Hall. ‘‘Certainly her presence will be So she had considerable drive and in- port her candidacy for the committee. missed, but we know she has competent staff terests in serving others, and that Then, when the assignments were who will be able to move swiftly with the stood out from the moment you first given out, she came calling again, said, agenda she has set for the community.’’ This is not the first time that McDonald met her. I want to know more about what this has faced health issues. In 2005, she under- But I found it interesting, too, on a committee does. What are all these re- went major surgery for an unknown illness. personal relationship, she was a good sponsibilities? What does this sub- Last year, her son, R. Keith McDonald, re- friend of mine but a very private per- committee’s work mean on public quested a furlough from his 41-month prison son, and I was dismayed recently to buildings and grounds and economic sentence for political corruption charges in find out that she had cancer because development? order to see to her condition at the time. she had never discussed this with me When I laid out the picture that this The judge granted him a six-month release and never alluded to it in our discus- committee has jurisdiction over 367 but again, there was no official comment from McDonald on her condition then and sions. I knew something was wrong, million square feet of Federal civilian there is no comment now if either incident is but I did not know what. I wish I had office space, she was excited. Well, related to her current situation. known so I could have offered her more there are things we can do here. Dr. William Epps, pastor of Second Baptist comfort and help. It was just such an enlightenment Church where McDonald is a parishioner, re- We have had our amusing moments and so exciting to see a new Member layed his thoughtfulness by saying that he as well. One time she insisted in talk- enthused about the work of the com- stays ‘‘in touch with her weekly’’ and that ing far past her limit in our committee mittee and wanting to understand it ‘‘I’m keeping her in prayer for strength as when I was chairman, and I gaveled her and grasp and understand it. she faces her health.’’ She reportedly will maintain a limited out of order, which she refused to The other thing that I have observed schedule particularly in her district and this admit and kept talking. So I gaveled over the years, I have watched, as apparently will be to expedite her recovery louder and she kept talking, and I gav- many of our colleagues have, as have process. She has requested respect for her eled louder yet, until she could no the gentleman from Michigan and the

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Then when you are there pre- from the Halls of this great institution. segregated South was all about, a seg- siding or working, for so many years as On behalf of our Samoan community regated America. Though she fought the ranking member, you turn around, throughout the Los Angeles area, we against it, she didn’t let it bring her where are they? You don’t see them convey our deepest sympathies and down, discourage her. Off she went to again. JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD condolences to JUANITA, her husband, California, and she became a true showed up for work, every time. and all the members of her family. I re- daughter of California, with all of the What was also touching was when an- call the Good Book, and it is my sin- attributes that great State allows you other committee assignment con- cere hope that they may all be com- to have. flicted, she would come in, sit down, be forted with our Savior’s promise, She did things to make life better. checked in, look at the committee blessed are they who mourn, for they She had a great sense of hope and spirit agenda and the information, then she shall be comforted. about her women’s march against would come over and say would you I may also say in our Samoan cul- AIDS, and each year the numbers kept please hold me excused, I have to go to ture, when someone passes away, we growing up and up and up. She would another committee because something don’t say that the person has died. We tell me, coming back, thousands of else is happening. You don’t see that just simply say, be well in your voyage. women marched against HIV/AIDS to happening very often, the conscien- And I would like to say this in my lan- find a cure, to stop the devastation in tiousness that she displayed about her guage, JUANITA, ia manuia lau women. We were so proud when, for the service in the Congress. She took it se- faigamalaga. God bless. first time, she was able to bring us to- riously, learned it well. Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I gether around women in the military. When we were crafting the Tea-21 yield 2 minutes to the gentlelady from The last time I was there, the cura- tor of that museum said, you know, legislation, she wanted to be a part of Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE). shaping the minority business enter- Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I JUANITA started this. We now have be- come so important because of JUANITA. prise provisions. She was on the floor yield 1 additional minute to the Then, of course, she worked with the to advocate for them. Her whole career gentlelady from Texas (Ms. JACKSON- library and those workers over there. was one of dedication to service, but LEE). The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- JUANITA was someone who believed in she was a person, a mother, a wife, a getting things done, not for herself, but human being, warm and caring. When tlewoman from Texas is recognized for 3 minutes. for others. she walked into a room and offered As I close, let me thank MARCY KAP- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. I thank that smile, clouds parted, lights went TUR for giving this very special com- the distinguished gentlelady from Cali- on and JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD memoration that has NANCY PELOSI’s fornia (Ms. WATSON) for her dedicated was there for us. name on it, the votes that NANCY won commitment and Mr. CALVERT, two She will always be in my heart, in by, MARCY’s name as an elector or Californians who have come together our hearts. counter, tally person, and there is JUA- Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I on this sad but really commemorative NITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD, who had, time. yield 3 minutes to my colleague from as her final work, the true integrity Madam Speaker, I want to lift my American Samoa (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA). and transparency of elections all over Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. I thank the voice a little bit, because there are America. Truly, we want to thank her, distinguished gentleman from Cali- some things that we say in the church we love her. We love you, JUANITA. This fornia, my colleague, for extending me about home-going services or memo- is a celebration of your life. time from his part and recognizing the rials, is that they are, in fact, a cele- Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, may fact that we have so many on this side bration of life. I clearly believe that as I inquire how much time is remaining of the aisle to offer their remarks, es- I have listened to my colleagues, and on both sides. pecially in honoring Ms. JUANITA as I will continue to listen to my col- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- MILLENDER-MCDONALD. leagues, we really are celebrating JUA- tleman from California has 12 minutes Madam Speaker, like all my col- NITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD’s life. We remaining. The gentlewoman from leagues in attendance this evening in are celebrating our friendship and how California has 121⁄2 minutes remaining. this Chamber, we were all surprised we care for her, how she cared for us. Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I and shocked to learn of the untimely My first remarks are that our mayor yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from death of our distinguished gentle lady has fallen, the mayor of our city, the California (Mr. BACA). from the great State of California, Con- City of Congress, the comings and go- (Mr. BACA asked and was given per- gresswoman JUANITA MILLENDER- ings of Members and staff, traffic and mission to revise and extend his re- MCDONALD. various personnel, law enforcement. marks.) Some of you may be surprised to This was her love, as she first started Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, yester- know that when I was serving as Lieu- as a ranking member of the House Ad- day the House of Representatives, the tenant Governor some 24 years ago, I ministration Committee and then had State of California, and the Nation, knew JUANITA. She was a dear friend, the honor of being appointed by the lost a leader and a good friend of ours, but she was serving at that time as a new Speaker of the House, a woman, to Congresswoman JUANITA MILLENDER- member of the city council in the city be the chairwoman of the House Ad- MCDONALD. We certainly will miss her. of Carson, California. We collaborated ministration Committee. My wife, Barbara, and I extend a heart- often in addressing the economic and But I do want to say, before I com- felt condolence to her family, friends, social needs of the members of my Sa- ment further, that JUANITA had a big- staff, children, her five grandchildren moan community living in the cities of ger smile when she was around her hus- and to Jim. Carson, Compton and even Long Beach. band, Jim, her five children and her Today we pay tribute to a real trail- Next thing I learned, JUANITA was grandchildren. She sparkled when she blazer, a pioneer, the first African elected as a member of the California brought her grandchildren to the floor American woman to chair a com- State Assembly, and then finally she of the House and made sure that every- mittee, a positive role model, a person was elected as a Member of Congress. body knew those beautiful and lovely who created hope for many individuals, JUANITA was passionate about the children who, in fact, seemed to have a a person who was a well liked and well needs of the poor and the destitute. I very strong and proud bond with their respected individual. know our Samoan community through- grandmother. They were proud of this In a role as a public servant, she out the Los Angeles area all mourn the regal woman who came to the floor of touched the lives of many individuals.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 May 13, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD07\H23AP7.REC H23AP7 mmaher on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3749 Here in the House, I have heard many spoke of the urgency of eradicating Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I am individuals talk about how she was a poverty and eliminating disparities in pleased to yield 2 minutes to the nice person and how she was well liked. education and health care and wealth. gentlelady from Santa Ana, California As Chair of House Administration She spoke for those who could not (Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ). she worked closely with the Congres- speak for themselves. My constituents, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- sional TriCaucus, the Congressional the 660,000 people of the First District fornia. Madam Speaker, I thank my Hispanic Caucus, and the Congressional of North Carolina, are grateful for the colleague from California. Asian Pacific American Caucus in try- service of Congresswoman MILLENDER- JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD was ing to obtain the fairness and equality MCDONALD. my friend. I used to love coming into for all of us. She was pleasant to work I join my colleagues this evening in the Chamber and sitting down next to with. I have had the opportunity to saying to the family of this great her and asking, ‘‘What’s up, what’s work with JUANITA and served with her woman, you had a wonderful wife, going on,’’ because JUANITA knew. She in the California State Assembly prior mother, grandmother. Her love of hu- knew what was going on in the Con- to coming to Washington, DC. manity and work on behalf of disadvan- gress. She was the mayor of Congress, She has always been a strong advo- taged people everywhere ensures that if you will, being the chairwoman of cate for the poor, the disadvantaged she is in heaven and free of the suf- the House Administration Committee. and those that were underrepresented. fering she had to endure. May God And JUANITA knew what was going on I know that she spent much time going bless the soul of this great American. back in California. into my district and speaking to a lot Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I re- When I first decided to run for Con- of the poor and disadvantaged in San serve the balance of our time. gress and nobody knew, JUANITA called Bernardino, in the Inland Empire, be- Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I me up and said, ‘‘I’m stuck on the free- yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman way, but I’m coming down to walk pre- cause she cared about the poor, not ´ only in that area, but she cared about from California, LINDA SANCHEZ. cincts with you. So let’s hope the sun Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- equal representation. She wanted to stays up and we get to go and walk to- fornia. Madam Speaker, it is with sad- ensure that we had the numbers or bod- gether.’’ And we did, and that is how I ness that I join my colleagues here on met JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. ies of people who represent us here in the floor this evening to pay tribute to Congress. She worked for me in my When I first came to the Congress, a colleague who we lost far too soon. and coming as a young woman which, campaign when I first ran out there. I was saddened to hear the news yes- quite frankly, 12 years ago there She worked with me also in a variety terday of Congresswoman JUANITA weren’t a lot of us, it was always very of areas, but one of those that has been MILLENDER-MCDONALD’s passing. JUA- difficult and hard to be accepted. It is mentioned tonight has been the Ala- NITA was really a woman of many always hard to find your way in the meda Corridor. She really took it to firsts, who broke down countless bar- Congress. But JUANITA was right there. heart because she knew the Alameda riers for women and for African Ameri- She was like a touchstone. She was Corridor and what it meant was a life- cans. line to California, to Southern Cali- While the history books no doubt will somebody that I could talk to and tell fornia, in the area of transportation, list the numerous accomplishments of her my frustrations or the happy not only to the L.A. International Air- her long career, I will remember her points here. She really is what I would port, but Ontario International Airport best as a champion for economic oppor- call a friend, and to many of us here that is also affiliated with that area. tunity and empowerment for the people she was a friend. She is a friend back in JUANITA really believed, because she of Long Beach and Los Angeles. I was her district. knew the infrastructure and the pleased to have had the opportunity to I wish the people of the United States growth and the population in the area, work with her on many issues impor- really understood the work that JUA- and she put a high priority on trans- tant to the communities shared by our NITA did. The Alameda Corridor was portation. She was a friend and a loyal adjacent districts. When workers, for her dream. It was her project. This was supporter, and I am grateful. example, in our communities who as- the project to move goods that come to As a friend, she will be deeply missed, sembled the C–17 aircraft, faced the this country from the port across and but she will not be forgotten. She prospect of their assembly plant shut- through L.A. and out into the rest of fought for justice, she fought for equal- ting down and losing their jobs, JUA- the United States. When you think of ity so that all individuals will not ex- NITA led the fight to make sure that the fact that 50 percent of everything perience the prejudice and racism that those jobs were not lost. And she suc- that comes into the United States most of us have experienced through- ceeded, and hundreds of people’s lives comes through the ports that were out our life, that she wanted life to be are better off today thanks to her hard right there at JUANITA’s side, you better for others. She is a strong voice work. would understand how important it for many. JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDON- When I first joined Congress, JUANITA was to each and every American. You ALD will be remembered for her dedica- took the time and made a special effort see, if that cargo didn’t leave L.A., if tion to public service, tireless work on to introduce me to many of the local you were an auto worker in Tennessee, behalf of her constituents, and stand- leaders in the African-American com- building a car, and you were waiting ing for the rights of women and minori- munities that straddle our districts. for inventory just in time, it wouldn’t ties, and, overall, her desire to make This was very thoughtful of her and I get there in time if it hadn’t been for our country a better place. will always be in her debt for it. JUANITA. And last year on the very last We love you, JUANITA MILLENDER- We here in Congress will certainly day of the 109th Congress, we passed MCDONALD. miss her insight, her experience, and the Safe Port Act. That really was her energy. And I will most certainly JUANITA’s legislation. b 2015 miss her beautiful smile and her unfor- She will be remembered for a long Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I gettable style because she truly is an time in this country and in this Con- yield 1 minute to the gentleman from unforgettable woman. gress. JUANITA, and to her family, I North Carolina (Mr. BUTTERFIELD). I am sure that her constituents will love her. Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Madam Speak- miss her tireless advocacy on their be- Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I er, I too rise this evening to honor the half. They and we have lost a fine pub- yield 2 minutes to the gentlelady from life and work of my colleague and lic servant, and we have lost a tremen- Texas, EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON. friend, Congresswoman JUANITA dously fine colleague. But most of all, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of MILLENDER-MCDONALD, who has passed my thoughts tonight are with her hus- Texas. Madam Speaker, I thank my from labor to reward. band, their children and grandchildren, colleague for the time. JUANITA was a warm and caring indi- and their extended family. I wish them I rise with great sadness to remember vidual. She worked very hard in this all the strength during this difficult my friend, my sorority sister in the body to improve quality of life for all time, and I want them to know that Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and my Americans. As a faithful member of the JUANITA is truly an incredible woman colleague, JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDON- Congressional Black Caucus she also who shall not be forgotten. ALD. And I want to extend my deep

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I worked with She had a hand in granting diplomas to cause truly we have been blessed to her when she was cochair of the Con- thousands of Native American students grow- have known, to love, and to have been gressional Women’s Caucus. She did it ing up on reservations; and countless girls in a part of the life of this very, very ex- with such charm, grace, poise, and dig- Cambodia and Sudan have her to thank for a ceptional woman. nity. This body is diminished and dis- childhood free from kidnapping and assault. JUANITA was a lady of achievement, mayed by her sudden absence, but we They may never know where to direct their of service, of public distinction, of were inspired and enriched by her pres- gratitude, but the alleviation of their suffering beauty, of grace, of dignity. She was el- ence. stands as her lasting legacy. egant and she was eloquent. She was Her spirit will live on. Her work will Her influence is also inscribed on the phys- the epitome of refinement, but she was be felt by those who don’t even know ical landscape of California’s 37th district. I committed. She was intellectual, she she helped. We celebrate her life. It was was privileged to serve with her on the Trans- was a lady of principle, and she was an a wonderful, wonderful life. And we portation & Infrastructure Committee and her advocate for justice. love her and her family. diligent service is evident in many of Califor- JUANITA WAS a person of great cour- Madam Speaker, I rise with great sadness nia’s roads, bridges and highways. age. She took on the toughest fight, to remember my friend, my sorority sister and Congresswoman MILIENDER-MCDONALD’s but she fought it with dignity. Even in my colleague, JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. record of exemplary public service includes life her illness, she took on that tough I want to extend my deep condolences to her memberships in the NAACP and Alpha Kappa fight. I was happy to call her my husband, James, her children, friends and Alpha Sorority. friend, but I was happier for her to call loved ones. She served on the Southern Christian Lead- me friend and confidante. As chairwoman of the Committee on House ership Conference Board of Directors, and The poet wrote, ‘‘Full many a gem of Administration, Congresswoman MILLENDER- founded the League of African-American purest ray serene, the dark unfathomed MCDONALD will be recorded in history as the Women. caves of oceans bear; full many a flow- first African-American woman to chair a full Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD also er is born to blush unseen, and waste committee of the House. founded the Young Advocates to train young its sweetness on the desert air.’’ We are Those of us privileged to know and work people for political leadership. blessed and so happy that JUANITA’s with her will remember her tireless advocacy This body is diminished and dismayed by sweetness was not wasted, but that we for justice and her example of meaningful pub- her sudden absence, but we were inspired and the world are better because she lic service. and enriched by her presence. was here. Throughout her career, Congresswoman Her commitment to equal opportunity, civil We wish Godspeed and the consola- MILLENDER-MCDONALD was a friend to wom- and human rights will be greatly missed. tion of the Holy Spirit for her husband, en’s causes and to young people. Her work to Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I her children, and her grandchildren as end human trafficking and slow the trans- yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from we share in your loss and bid our good mission of AIDS has improved countless lives. Georgia (Mr. SCOTT). friend and colleague farewell. The results of her work—improved lives for Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Madam Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I women and girls worldwide, expanded voting Speaker, this is indeed a solemn occa- yield 1 minute to the gentleman from rights for the disenfranchised, greater assist- sion, but it is also an occasion to cele- North Carolina (Mr. WATT). ance for the sick and the poor—are a testa- brate. Mr. WATT. Madam Speaker, I thank ment to her character. On each of our obituaries at that the gentleman for yielding time. I join From the beginning, Congresswoman time, there are three things that are with my colleagues in expressing sym- MILLENDER-MCDONALD was a trailblazer: mentioned: the year you were born, the pathy and paying tribute to our friend She was the first African-American woman year you died, and then there is the and colleague, JUANITA MILLENDER- to serve on the Carson, California City Coun- dash. It is what you do with the dash, MCDONALD. When you serve in a body of 435 peo- cil. what you do with your life. And the life In her first term in the California State As- ple, you get to know some of the Mem- that we are here to celebrate, JUANITA sembly, she became the first woman to chair bers by face, some by name, and then MILLENDER-MCDONALD’s life, was one of two powerful committees. you get to know some close up and per- greatness and sacrifice and commit- She was the first African-American woman sonal. When you serve as chair of the ment, serving on the city council, serv- to give the national Democratic response to Congressional Black Caucus, as I did ing in the State legislature of Cali- President Bush’s weekly radio address as for the last 2 years, you get to know fornia, and then in the Congress of the well. your members on a close personal United States. Traveling around the But for all her firsts, Congresswoman basis, and you get to know who will world wherever the need was, whether MILLENDER-MCDONALD was also a champion stand with you and fight, who will sup- it was in Africa, Middle East, in the for the least and the last. She fought injustice port you, who will cover your back for Caribbean, she cared. wherever she found it: Whether in the voting you. And that is how I got to know JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD booth, the classroom, the research lab, or the JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD, be- workplace. fought the good fight, she kept the faith, and there is indeed put up for her cause I knew she would stand and fight Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD rig- for what she believed in and she would orously investigated widespread voting irreg- an outstanding crown of righteousness, and we all thank God for having Ms. be a friend. ularities and disenfranchisement. So I remember her first and foremost JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD pass She was a vocal opponent of genocide as a friend and colleague, and pay trib- our way. around the world and a tireless fighter for ute to her family and express my sin- Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I human rights. cere condolences. Her Mother-to-Child HIV/AIDS Transmission yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Act became the President’s $15 billion African Georgia (Mr. BISHOP). b 2030 AIDS initiative. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD also Speaker, my wife Vivian, all of our col- yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman worked to increase diabetes research in mi- leagues here in the Congress, and all of from Ohio, STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES. nority and female populations; she pushed the the hundreds of workers here on Cap- Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Madam Speak- Department of Education to improve the dis- itol Hill were deeply saddened to learn er, I want to thank my colleague, mal dropout rates among minority high school of the death of our friend and col- DIANE WATSON, for organizing this students and secured millions to reduce the league, JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. event. backlog of Equal Employment Opportunity Words are never adequate at a time You know, when I think of JUANITA complaints. of loss. Only one who has worn the gar- MILLENDER-MCDONALD, I think of this

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She danced and she And you can’t say that about every- knew how deeply important it was to walked and she showed off, and that is body. Who else do you want to spend 4 set herself up as a role model for all of what I loved most about her. or 5 hours with? us. When I came to Congress, I learned She was a wonderful person. She had I remember her coming back and that we had Alabama roots. I learned a wonderful heart. talking to me about events she did in that she was an AKA and I was a Delta. And my brother wasn’t as successful her district. Every year annually she And on the floor of the House I would as JUANITA. When he passed away, he would raise funds and give grants out wear pink, and she would say, oh, you really didn’t have a lot of professional to domestic violence shelters and pro- look good in that pink. And I would success. grams, and how she would have a big say, oh it is only faded red that I have JUANITA, as we have heard today, had event with her community, and she on, because Deltas wore red. enormous professional and personal kept inviting me. HILDA, you have got We talked about issues affecting success in her life, being a woman who to see what we are doing out in our women. It was as a result of her work reached up to the height here of power area; and it is something that you and that of Bob Ney that I had an op- and authority and influence here in should take a look at. portunity to bring the Secretary of Washington, DC and our Nation’s Cap- She was there. She fought so hard for State of Ohio before a hearing and get ital. us during the Women’s Caucus as she him to answer questions. I thank JUA- But you know what? Whether it was served her tenure, helping to promote NITA for that, to my best. that or whether it was my poor brother women in the military. And she was But I think the thing that JUANITA who passed away, both of them died of very adamantly strongly, strongly sup- and I talked about most, and my words liver cancer, I might add. Both of them portive of women in the military. are to you, Keith, that she loved you. died of liver cancer, just so close to And I know that her family, right We talked about our sons. And African each other. now, needs our prayers and thoughts, American sons are so important in the But, you know, when they lay us and we send those from our community lives of mothers. And we used to talk down in our casket, no matter what we and from my family, from my husband about you. And I used to talk about have accomplished in the material and myself, and want to thank her for Mervyn. And she loved her daughters, world, it is what we have done to try to all that she did to fight for us, for our but we talked about our boys. help others, how good a heart we have, transportation funding in Southern And I just want to say to the family, how generous we have been to other California, for the ACE project, which Jim and all, that we here in the Con- people, not just financially, but with affects so many of the L.A. delegation gress will miss JUANITA MILLENDER- our time and with our love and with members, and for her strong work and MCDONALD. But the thing that we will our caring. Those are the things that advocacy for people of color affected by always remember is she was right there we carry with us. HIV and AIDS. on that aisle, right there, just sitting I believe my brother, he was a very So I want to thank her. And it is fit- there talking, smiling, walking, being accomplished and successful person in ting to say that this evening, because involved. And we thank God for JUA- that way. And we certainly know that this evening, after we finish our discus- NITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. today, JUANITA was a wonderful success sions here, we are going to talk about And, God, you know, AKAs came in her life. She cared about people. She the uninsured. And Lord knows that first, but the Deltas were second. So I never was captured by the meanness our communities of color share a heavy will always think of her as my sister. and orneriness that comes with politics burden, disparate treatment, dispari- We are from the same root. sometimes. ties that exist with chronic illnesses, Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, as She always wanted to get things and one of those being cancer, particu- my final speaker, I yield 3 minutes to done. She worked with me. Our dis- larly African-American women who the gentleman from California (Mr. tricts came together in Long Beach many, many times go undiagnosed. We ROHRABACHER), who has also had a dif- and we worked together on so many need to do more in this area. And so we ficult week. He lost his brother this programs for the people of Long Beach, think of her today. We honor her, and week, and our condolences are with especially in the areas of transpor- we thank her family for the time that him, also. tation and water and health care, and she served with us here on Earth. Mr. ROHRABACHER. Madam Speak- she was always there trying to talk to Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, may er, I lost two people who were very me, saying what can we get done. I inquire how much time is remaining dear to me this last week, and one was I am a conservative Republican and on both sides. my brother, who passed away Thursday she was a Democrat, but she always The SPEAKER pro tempore. You morning, and JUANITA, who just passed wanted to work together to try to do have 1 minute, and the gentlewoman away on Sunday. things to help other people. So I am has 11⁄2 minutes. It is really an amazing thing as I very proud tonight to stand up and say Mr. CALVERT. I would close, Madam have thought about this, just about that I will miss JUANITA. I am going to Speaker, by saying that we heard many how similar these two people were, be- miss my brother, obviously. But this great stories about JUANITA and re- cause my brother was very, very active world has lost two wonderful souls, two membrances of her life, and we have in politics, but he was really non-ideo- wonderful human beings. And I am lost a great friend, a great champion logical. He was someone who had a pleased to add my voice tonight to say, for our home State of California, and a very good heart and was a very gen- goodbye, JUANITA, and we are going to great champion for our country. And as erous person, was always looking for- miss you. You had lots of love in your we mourn her loss, our condolences are ward trying to help people get some- heart, and we love you. Bye-bye. shared with her family. Godspeed, JUA- thing done. Does that remind of you Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I NITA. anybody else? yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- That was JUANITA. I mean, there from California, HILDA SOLIS. ance of my time. wasn’t an ornery bone in her body. And Ms. SOLIS. Madam Speaker, I would Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I in politics, you know, we get kicked like to thank the gentlewoman from yield 11⁄2 minutes to Ms. MARCY KAPTUR around and beat up a lot and people lie Los Angeles, Congresswoman WATSON, from Ohio. to us, and people say bad things about for holding this special event here for Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I can us, and I never saw JUANITA ever get us to talk about one of our colleagues. say that Congresswoman MILLENDER- mean or vengeful at all towards any- You know, I haven’t been here very MCDONALD would be so happy to see body. long in the Congress; but when I came Congresswoman YVETTE CLARKE in the

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Madam Speaker, in my of- she led the women on two groundbreaking MILLENDER-MCDONALD, her husband, fice is a wonderful photograph of JUANITA and meetings: One with U.N. Secretary General Jim, her children, her grandchildren. I, arms raised in victory, It was taken as I an- Kofi Annan to talk about the plight of women Having had the great pleasure of nounced my intention to run for Governor of globally and another with the chairman of the serving with her during her entire ten- California in 1998. She was right there, and I New York Stock Exchange to develop strate- ure, let me say, when I think of JUA- was clearly buoyed by her presence. Our gies for increasing women’s investments and NITA, I think of a woman who was resil- friendship was forged in that tough campaign, net worth. ient, who was strong, determined, re- and it remained strong. In recognition of women who served in our fined, accomplished, persevering and, JUANITA was a popular and highly regarded military, Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDON- indeed, courageous, a pioneer with a Member of this House. Those are not easy ALD initiated the first annual Memorial Day great sense of humor and, as a min- things to achieve in a very competitive work- Tribute to Women in the Military at the Wom- ister’s daughter, a boundless sense of place, so it is worth asking how she did it. en’s Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery hope. First, she was a loyal friend. Once she de- and she led the fight to secure $15 million for Even today, for a woman to chair a cided to endorse or support you, she never the maintenance of the memorial. Most re- full committee of this House is a rar- flinched—no matter how hot the heat. And cently secured $50 million for counseling serv- ity. And for an African-American second, she was a pro. She had a clear idea ices for our returning men and women serving woman, she created the mold, the first of what legislators can do, and she worked in Iraq and Afghanistan. African-American woman in the his- hard. During her 6 terms in the U.S. House of tory of this country to chair a full The results are obvious. JUANITA MILLENDER- Representatives, her ability to reach across committee in this House. MCDONALD served California’s 37th congres- the aisle and effectively move bipartisan legis- Just a few weeks ago, a new volume sional district well. lation was evident during her work on a range of ‘‘Women of Congress’’ was published, When she came to Congress, she decided of issues, including ensuring equal rights for and hers is the first name in that vol- to add ‘‘MILLENDER’’ to her name in order to women and minorities, improving our edu- ume, commissioned by order of the honor her mother. Surely she honored her cation system, combating poverty, protecting Chair of the House Administration mother. But she also honored her constitu- voting rights, and stopping the genocide in Committee, JUANITA MILLENDER- ents—and this Congress. Darfur. MCDONALD. A good friend, superb colleague and class Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD de- There are some people who teach us act, JUANITA, you will be missed. voted her life to her family and to service on how to live and indeed, she did. And Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam behalf of her constituents in the 37th District of many people can teach us how to die, Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart as I California and to the Nation. Congresswoman and she has done that with her great remember my dear friend and colleague, Con- JUANITA MILLENDER MCDONALD was truly a dignity and her courage. gresswoman JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. phenomenal woman. She is a friend and col- Just a few weeks ago, when NANCY JUANITA passed away April 22nd in her home league who will be sorely missed. PELOSI of California was sworn in as State of California. She will be remembered as Mrs. DAVIS of California. Madam Speaker, our first Speaker, I had the great honor a strong woman and formidable legislator who I rise today to express my deep sadness at of being one of the two Democratic broke down many barriers by becoming the the passing of my friend and colleague, Con- tellers. JUANITA, as Chair of the House first African-American woman in history to gresswoman JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD, a Administration Committee, sat to my chair a committee in Congress, the House Ad- dedicated public servant, who worked tire- right. I shall never forget that mo- ministration Committee, and the first African- lessly on behalf of her constituents and her ment, and I think she lived partly for American woman to serve on the Carson City country. that moment. Council and the first to chair two committees I had the privilege to serve with Congress- May her strength comfort her family in the California State Assembly. woman MILLENDER-MCDONALD on the House in these trying moments of bereave- I really got to know JUANITA when I co- Administration Committee and also previously ment. I believe God holds close those chaired the Congressional Caucus on Wom- in the California State Assembly, and can at- who journey toward the light in this en’s Issues and subsequently when she be- test to the passion, dignity, and grace she Easter and Passover season. And may came the co-chair. She was a strong advocate brought to her work. the angels of mercy lift her and lift the for women’s and minority rights and was a JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD devoted spirits of those who love her and bring strong ally in the effort to combat human traf- much of her life to public service. In her career comfort and bring peace. ficking. JUANITA came to work with a passion she was an educator and an advisor, a mem- Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, Congress- and determination that is rarely found. She ber of Carson’s City Council, a California State woman JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD was a represented the 37th Congressional District assemblywoman and finally a Member of Con- remarkably committed legislator. As the first with dignity and pride, proving to be an effec- gress. African-American woman to chair a full com- tive leader and caring Representative. Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD’s mittee in Congress, she was deeply dedicated I especially want to extend my condolences passion and drive were unmatched. She was to the work of the House Administration Com- to Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD’s an unwavering advocate for minority rights. mittee. Through her chair, she was working on husband, James, and to her five children and She was a champion of women’s health landmark legislation to ensure the integrity of grandchildren. You are in my thoughts and issues. She was an adamant opponent of the our voting system. prayers. genocide in Darfur. And she was committed to At home, Representative MILLENDER- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I securing election reform and security for our MCDONALD worked every day for her constitu- wish to offer my sincerest condolences to the Nation’s ports. ents on the issues of healthcare, economic family of Congresswoman JUANITA MILLENDER- I admired Congresswoman MILLENDER- development and housing. Representative MCDONALD. My thoughts and prayers go out to MCDONALD’s leadership and fervor in her MILLENDER-MCDONALD was engaged in a seri- them in their time of mourning. many roles: as community leader, Member of ous effort to revitalize the public housing in Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD Congress, and Chairwoman. All those who her district and was involved in a series of amassed many firsts and accomplishments knew her and worked with her know the void tours and meetings with the Secretary of during her life as a public servant by breaking she leaves with her passing. I extend my Housing and Urban Development (HUD), racial and gender barriers. She was the first heartfelt condolences to her husband, James, Alphonso Jackson, at both Imperial Courts African-American woman to serve as Ranking her children and her grandchildren. She will be and Nickerson Gardens aimed at providing Member and Chairman of the powerful House missed. better housing options for her constituents. Committee on Administration. She was also Mrs. MYRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today Recently, we joined together to lend our the first woman to serve on the Carson City to honor the late JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDON- voices to the chorus of community leaders and Council; the first to chair two powerful Cali- ALD, who bravely fought a battle with cancer

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At only 68 She played an important role in con- nature, it was one of the most beau- years of age, it seemed she had many more gressional election reform. tiful, graceful signatures. And she al- years of public service ahead of her, and I’m JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD was ways took time to write ‘‘JUANITA sorry for the loss of a friend and colleague. also the first African-American woman MILLENDER-MCDONALD.’’ And I would JUANITA became a good friend of mine back to serve on the Carson City Council go on correcting people when they said in 1999, when I was diagnosed with cancer. and the first to hold the position of ‘‘JUANITA MCDONALD.’’ I said, ‘‘No. She made a point of reaching out to me to chairwoman for two powerful Cali- JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD.’’ show her support, and I’ve always been grate- fornia State Assembly committees in So, JUANITA, we celebrate you and we ful to her for going out of her way to lend a her first term. know that you are here in these Cham- kind word and a compassionate smile. Like myself, JUANITA MILLENDER- bers today. And to end my piece and Her passing is yet another reminder of how MCDONALD at heart was an educator. allow the others, we did a taping with much more work is needed to continue our After raising five children, JUANITA, at our voices on it, and at the end we sang Nation’s War on Cancer, in spite of the the age of 40, returned to school and to her ‘‘Dreamgirls.’’ We will always be progress that’s been made so far. earned a bachelor’s degree from the dreaming of our JUANITA MILLENDER- Today we mourn the loss of a friend, and University of Redlands and a master’s MCDONALD. degree in educational administration our thoughts and prayers go out to her hus- f from Cal State L.A. band James, and her children and grand- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a children. She spent her early career in the classroom, teaching high school and previous order of the House, the gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time tleman from North Carolina (Mr. for debate has expired. working at a career center. It is here JONES) is recognized for 5 minutes. Without objection, the previous ques- that JUANITA first demonstrated her ongoing interest in the lives of young (Mr. JONES of North Carolina ad- tion is ordered on the resolution. dressed the House. His remarks will ap- There was no objection. people and issues that impact the lives of women and their children. But above pear hereafter in the Extensions of Re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The marks.) question is on the resolution. all, JUANITA worked tirelessly for all The resolution was agreed to. the people in her community. And I f A motion to reconsider was laid on want to say, all the people. She was a TRIBUTE TO THE HON. JUANITA people person who had an uncanny the table. MILLENDER-MCDONALD skill to build and sustain networks. f As a member of the Transportation The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a b 2045 and Infrastructure Committee, JUANITA previous order of the House, the gen- tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) is rec- SPECIAL ORDERS worked, again, tirelessly to secure much-needed Federal assistance for ognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Southern California’s transportation Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- CLARKE). Under the Speaker’s an- needs, including funding for her pas- er, I join with my colleagues from all nounced policy of January 18, 2007, and sion: for the Alameda Corridor. across America who have spent much under a previous order of the House, JUANITA’s passing is a great loss to of the evening extolling the virtues of the following Members will be recog- this institution as well as her constitu- our colleague JUANITA MILLENDER- nized for 5 minutes each. ents and as well as this Nation. She MCDONALD. Much has been said, and f was a great citizen as well as a great yet there is much that can, in fact, be person and would have made a lasting added. JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD and important contribution to this As a matter of fact, when I first came The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a body in her position as House Adminis- to Congress, JUANITA was one of the previous order of the House, the gentle- tration chair. She was making that first persons that my wife and I met. woman from California (Ms. WATSON) is contribution every single day. So my wife immediately became a JUA- recognized for 5 minutes. And I would say to her, JUANITA, you NITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD fan. And I Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, it is missed the caucus. You missed the said to her, Vera, it is all right for you with a heavy heart that I rise this California Caucus. You missed the to be a JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD evening to celebrate the life of my very Black Caucus. fan, but don’t try to dress like her. We good friend and colleague, Congress- She said, I am so busy working, I can’t afford it. woman JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. don’t have time for the caucuses. She JUANITA was, in fact, a charming, de- I personally have known Congress- was committed. lightful, snazzy lady, the essence of woman JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD And on a personal note, Madam femininity, but as tough as a nail. As a for over 30 years. Our time together Speaker, when she was sworn in as a matter of fact, I don’t know if a week spans back before her days as a Mem- Congresswoman in her district, I went went by that I didn’t receive some ber of this distinguished body when I there. She had been sworn in here, and communique from her talking about was member of the Los Angeles Unified when she got up to speak, she said, You some issue or explaining something School Board and she was there as an know, I was raised on a farm and I that she had done or something that administrator and then as a California married early. And she said, I was so she had worked on. And as I listened to State legislator. And then on that road naive, when I had five children one all of my colleagues talk about her she was elected to the Carson City after another, I just knew it was that many ‘‘firsts,’’ the first African Amer- Council. orange juice, being raised on a farm. So ican woman to serve on the Carson JUANITA’s distinguished life is a life I would tease her. I said, ‘‘JUANITA, City Council, the first African Amer- of ‘‘firsts.’’ She is the first African watch out for the orange juice.’’ ican woman to render the national American woman in history to chair She was one of my closest friends and Democratic response to President the Committee on House Administra- colleagues. She will be missed. And I Bush’s weekly radio address, the first tion, which oversees the operation of want you to know she was raised by a to be named Honorary Curator of the the House, the Library of Congress, the father and her older sisters. She was Museum of Latin American Art in Smithsonian Institute, and the Na- the youngest. So she said, You know, Long Beach, and the first Democratic tional Zoo. The Committee on House on a farm we were wealthy. And she chair of the Congressional Caucus on Administration also oversees all Fed- said, But it was my father who played Women’s Issues. Obviously, she was eral elections. JUANITA worked tire- the role of both parents. He set down many firsts. And I guess maybe the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 May 13, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD07\H23AP7.REC H23AP7 mmaher on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3754 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 23, 2007 poet Homer had her in mind when he friend, Congresswoman JUANITA will remember her as she moves on up said that there are pioneer souls that MILLENDER-MCDONALD. that highway. go where highways never ran, but let Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDON- f me live in my house by the side of the ALD was a dedicated public servant who road and be a friend to man. worked tirelessly on behalf of her con- JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD And I guess he had JUANITA in mind stituents in the 37th Congressional Dis- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. as he talked about why would I live in trict of California. As we know, prior ELLISON). Under a previous order of the my house by the side of the road as the to her coming to Congress, she made a House, the gentleman from California race of men go by. Men who are good, name for herself as the first African (Mr. SHERMAN) is recognized for 5 min- men who are bad, men who are wise, American woman to serve on the City utes. foolish, but then so am I. So why would Council in Carson City and the chair- Mr. SHERMAN. You know, it is I not simply be, as JUANITA has been, woman of two powerful committees, In- heartwarming to sit here for a while one who understood the relationship surance and Revenue. and to listen to these personal tales of between people, moving across aisles, But many people don’t know that in our good friend, JUANITA MILLENDER- moving across boundaries to accom- recognition of women who served our MCDONALD. plish and get things done. country in uniform during wartime, I first got to know JUANITA in our So on behalf of my family and me Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD days as activists during the 1980s on and all of the residents of the Seventh initiated the first annual Memorial the Los Angeles County Democratic Congressional District of Illinois, we Day Tribute to Women in the Military Central Committee. Both of us entered extend our greatest condolences to her at the Women’s Memorial at Arlington State government in the early nineties; family and say that we too would hope National Cemetery. And she led the both of us came here to Congress in the to live in the house by the side of the fight to secure $15 million for the mid-90s. road like JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDON- maintenance of the memorial. She also JUANITA broke barriers. JUANITA led ALD and be a friend to mankind. secured $50 million for counseling serv- the charge. She was the first African- f ices for our returning men and women American woman on the Carson City serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD Council, the first African-American Bold initiatives have been her trade- woman to chair the Revenue and Tax- (Mr. ELLISON asked and was given mark. In 2005, Congresswoman ation Committee of the California As- permission to address the House for 1 MILLENDER-MCDONALD, along with sembly, where I enjoyed working with minute.) other CBC members, unveiled a por- Mr. ELLISON. Madam Speaker, I am her on State tax issues. JUANITA was trait of Joseph Rainey, the first Afri- the first African-American woman to so honored to see all of our colleagues can-American to be seated in Congress. rise and extol all of the great virtues of give the Democratic Radio Address re- She was very proud of that because she sponse. And finally, she was the first JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD, talk- contacted members of his family who African-American woman to serve as ing about her historic firsts, her role as are alive today, and there was a tre- mayor, city councilperson, the first Af- Chair of the House Administration mendous celebration. Committee. rican-American woman to chair a com- Internationally, she spoke out mittee in the House, and all of the Now, her fine work on that com- against genocide in Cambodia and mittee has been detailed by so many of great things that she did, things that Darfur and other regions of the world commanded the attention of the whole the prior speakers who have come to where human rights are in danger. She this floor. And the prior speakers have world. worked with former Secretary of State But I just want to say, as a member also spoke of her work on the Trans- Madeline Albright and Ambassador portation Committee, where we in of the freshman class, that coming to John Miller on human trafficking and Congress, trying to figure out what is Southern California are so grateful to women’s rights issues globally. her for her efforts on behalf of the Ala- going on around here, things going by She reminds me of a poem I learned so quickly, JUANITA MILLENDER- meda corridor. as a youngster in elementary school, JUANITA will be missed, of course, by MCDONALD had time for people in our actually; but it is appropriate because situation, just trying to figure out her husband James, by her five chil- her memory will live on. The poem is dren and by her five grandchildren. She what was happening. She had a mo- called, ‘‘The Arrow and a Song.’’ It ment to say, How is it going? Did you will be remembered here for her record said: of legislative accomplishment, and she know where this was or where that ‘‘I shot an arrow into the air, it fell was, and what can I do to help you? will be remembered here for the spunk to Earth I know not where. For so she showed every day. And finally, she So in life, Madam Speaker, people swiftly it flew, my sight could not fol- will often remember the great things will be remembered for the courage she low it in its flight. showed in these final days, because that we did that command headlines ‘‘I sang a song into the air, it fell to JUANITA barely mentioned to her clos- and find things that we do that com- Earth I know not where. For who has mand public attention. But greatness est friends that she was a bit under the sight so keen and strong that can fol- weather. Right up to the end she was is measured by the small things in life, low the flight of a song? But long, long and in those small things she was great fighting the good fight. JUANITA’s cour- afterwards in an oak I found the arrow age and strength will be remembered. also. still unbroke. And the song, from be- f ginning to end, I found again in the f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a heart of a friend.’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gen- And so I say that to say that what previous order of the House, the gen- tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) is recog- JUANITA did will live on. Her work for tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is nized for 5 minutes. the persons who worked in the Library recognized for 5 minutes. (Mr. POE addressed the House. His of Congress who were minorities and (Mr. BURTON of Indiana addressed remarks will appear hereafter in the women who were being terminated, and the House. His remarks will appear Extensions of Remarks.) we felt unfairly, she took on that re- hereafter in the Extensions of Re- f sponsibility to fight to see that those marks.) b 2100 women, primarily, would be placed in f other positions. JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD She worked hard, and the dignity and JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the beauty and her perfection were cer- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gen- tainly noticed. And I can tell you, the previous order of the House, the gentle- tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PAYNE) is women talk about the grace that she woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) recognized for 5 minutes. had. Well, let me make it clear that is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, yester- the men also noticed that grace and Ms. WOOLSEY. JUANITA MILLENDER- day we lost a devoted colleague and that beauty and that charm. And so we MCDONALD. We already miss you, your

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 May 13, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD07\H23AP7.REC H23AP7 mmaher on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3755 beautiful face, your elegance and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a spect of everyone in this body. Her grace, your tenacity and spirit. Your previous order of the House, the gen- memory will be cherished; her presence absence will leave a void that will tleman from New York (Mr. MEEKS) is will be deeply missed. never, ever be filled. And that is what recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow marks the we know about you here without ques- (Mr. MEEKS of New York addressed 92nd anniversary of the start of the Ar- tion in the House of Representatives, the House. His remarks will appear menian genocide. In January, I intro- so we can only guess how much you are hereafter in the Extensions of Re- duced a resolution in the House, along going to be missed by your beloved marks.) with my colleagues, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. family. They, in their grief, however, f KNOLLENBERG and Mr. RADANOVICH, can always take solace in their pride The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a that would recognize the Armenian and in their love and their appreciation previous order of the House, the gen- genocide. This resolution should be of such an amazing woman. tleman from Virginia (Mr. SCOTT) is passed. Ghazaros Kademian is one rea- Beloved wife, mother of five, grand- recognized for 5 minutes. son why. mother of five, Member of the Cali- (Mr. SCOTT of Virginia addressed the Ghazaros Kademian was just 6 years fornia Assembly, Member of the United House. His remarks will appear here- old when his family was forced into States House of Representatives, and after in the Extensions of Remarks.) exile by Ottoman Turks bent on anni- in the end, the very first African Amer- hilating the Armenian people. His fa- ican woman to become chairwoman of f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ther was murdered by Turk gendarmes, a full committee. and the rest of his family was forced to Because of this position, this elegant previous order of the House, the gentle- woman from the District of Columbia flee on foot to Kirkuk, where his moth- persuasive woman’s portrait will hang er died from cold and hunger. He was (Ms. NORTON) is recognized for 5 min- in the Halls of Congress for the rest of separated from his siblings and or- time. And over the years she will utes. (Ms. NORTON addressed the House. phaned. watch over the activities of her House Mr. Kademian’s story is terrible, but Administration Committee. And be- Her remarks will appear hereafter in the Extensions of Remarks.) is not remarkable. Over a million and a lieve me, she will be expecting excel- half Armenians were murdered in the lence. So while JUANITA rests, she ex- f first genocide of the last century as the pects each and every one of us to keep The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Ottoman Empire used the cloak of war on going until we can go no more; and previous order of the House, the gen- to wipe out a people it considered alien because of her example, we will do our tleman from Maryland (Mr. CUMMINGS) or disloyal. This mammoth crime was very best. is recognized for 5 minutes. well known at the time. Newspapers of We already miss you, JUANITA, and (Mr. CUMMINGS addressed the the day were filled with stories about we will remember you always. House. His remarks will appear here- the murder of the Armenians. ‘‘Appeal after in the Extensions of Remarks.) f to Turkey to Stop Massacres’’ head- f lined the New York Times on April 28, JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a 1915, just as the killing began. By Octo- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentle- ber 7 of that year, the Times reported previous order of the House, the gentle- woman from California (Ms. WATERS) is that 800,000 Armenians had been slain woman from Guam (Ms. BORDALLO) is recognized for 5 minutes. in cold blood in Asia Minor. In mid-De- recognized for 5 minutes. (Ms. WATERS addressed the House. cember of 1915, the Times spoke of a Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I also Her remarks will appear hereafter in million Armenians killed or in exile. wish to thank my good friend from the Extensions of Remarks.) Thousands of pages of evidence docu- California (Ms. WATSON). f menting the atrocities rest in our own I, too, Mr. Speaker, want to take this The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a National Archives. Prominent citizens opportunity to associate myself with previous order of the House, the gen- of the day, including America’s ambas- the remarks made by our colleagues tleman from New York (Mr. TOWNS) is sador to the Ottoman Empire, Henry this evening in tribute to Congressman recognized for 5 minutes. Morgenthau, and Britain’s Lord Bryce, JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. (Mr. TOWNS addressed the House. reported on the massacres in great de- On behalf of the people of Guam, I ex- His remarks will appear hereafter in tail. Morgenthau was appalled at what tend to her family our condolences. the Extensions of Remarks.) he would later call sadistic orgies of rape, torture, and murder. ‘‘When the She was a strong and she was an effec- f tive leader for the people of the 37th Turkish authorities gave the orders for Congressional District of California, WHY THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE these deportations, they were merely and we are going to miss her here in MATTERS giving the death warrant to a whole Congress. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a race. They understood this well and JUANITA took a special interest in the previous order of the House, the gen- made no particular attempt to conceal people of Guam. When I first met her, tleman from California (Mr. SCHIFF) is the fact.’’ I was a freshman. She stopped me in recognized for 5 minutes. Even those who most ardently advo- the hall and she said, Are you the new (Mr. SCHIFF asked and was given cated sweeping the murder of a million representative from Guam? I said, yes. permission to revise and extend his re- and a half people under the rug of his- And she introduced herself and she marks.) tory have conceded that the vast ma- said, I want you to know that I have Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, tonight I jority of historians accept the Arme- many people from Guam in my district. plan to speak on the anniversary of the nian genocide as historic fact. And how She attended our liberation wreath- Armenian genocide; but before I do, I could they not? For it was the Govern- laying ceremony at Arlington. I will want to join my colleagues in express- ment of Turkey that in early 1919 held never forget it. And each time we met, ing my sincere condolence at the pass- a number of well-publicized trials of whether it was here on the floor or in ing of JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD, some of the young Turk leaders and ex- the hall, she would always ask me someone who in my very first days of ecuted the Keimal Bey, governor of about the people of Guam. Congress impressed me as a coura- Diarbekir, specifically for his role as She was a strong leader. She made geous, intelligent, dedicated public one of the Ottoman Empire’s most sav- her mark here in Congress. And I ex- servant who, every time I went to her age persecutors of the Armenian peo- tend to her family, her husband, her for help on an issue in her committee ple. The trials were as widely covered children, her grandchildren, our deep- or outside her committee, was gen- in the American press as was the geno- est sympathies. erous with her time and her energy, al- cide itself. God bless you, JUANITA, for every- ways ready to help, always of good So if the facts are not in dispute, why thing that you did for the American cheer, and someone that I think en- are so many nations complicit in mod- people. joyed the unanimous and bipartisan re- ern Turkey’s strenuous efforts to deny

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There is Prominent citizens of the day, including ninety years and with only a few survivors left, no question that Turkey is bitterly op- America’s Ambassador to the Ottoman Em- if the time is not right now to recognize the Ar- posed to recognition and is threatening pire, Henry Morgenthau, and Britain’s Lord menian Genocide, when will it be? our military and commercial relation- Bryce reported on the massacres in great de- But the most pernicious argument against ship, including access to the Incirlik tail. Morgenthau was appalled at what he recognition is the claim that speaking the truth air base, but Turkey has made similar would later call the sadistic orgies of rape, tor- would harm relations with Turkey ‘‘for no good threats to other nations in the past ture, and murder. ‘‘When the Turkish authori- reason.’’ How can we claim the moral author- only to retreat from them and the Eu- ties gave the orders for these deportations, ity to decry the genocide in Darfur, as we ropean Union’s insistence that Ankara they were merely giving the death warrant to must, if we are unwilling to deplore other recognize the crimes of its Ottoman’s a whole race; they understood this well, and genocides when it would inconvenience an forebears before Turkey is admitted to . . . made no particular attempt to conceal the ally? Elie Wiesel has described the denial of the EU has not dimmed Turkish enthu- fact.’’ genocide as the final stage of genocide—a siasm for joining the EU. Even those who have most ardently advo- double killing. If you don’t think he’s right, talk If Turkish relations with the U.S. do cated sweeping the murder of a million and a to Ghazaros Kademian. But you had better suffer, it is far more likely that the half people under the rug of history have con- hurry. genocide recognition will be a pretext. ceded that the vast majority of historians ac- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a The Bush administration has done such cept the Armenian Genocide as historical fact. previous order of the House, the gentle- a poor job managing our relations with And how could they not—for it was the Gov- woman from California (Ms. ESHOO) is Turkey over the last 6 years that we ernment of Turkey that, in early 1919, held a recognized for 5 minutes. have already seen the limits of the number of well-publicized trials of some of the (Ms. ESHOO addressed the House. U.S.-Turkish alliance tested and found Young Turk leaders and executed Keimal Bey, Her remarks will appear hereafter in lacking. the governor of Diarbekir, specifically for his the Extensions of Remarks.) During the run-up to the war in Iraq, role as one of the Ottoman Empire’s most f Turkey denied us permission to bring savage persecutors of the Armenian people. in ground forces from its soil, allowing The trials, by the way, were as widely covered GENERAL LEAVE the Saddam Fedeyeen to melt away in the American press as was the genocide Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I ask and form the basis of a now persistent itself. unanimous consent that all Members insurgency. Oddly enough, critics of So if the facts are not in dispute, why are may have 5 legislative days in which to recognition decry it as pandering to so many nations complicit in modern Turkey’s revise and extend their remarks and in- the victims, but are only too happy to strenuous efforts to deny the genocide ever clude extraneous material in the pander to the sensibilities of an incon- took place? First, opponents argue that recog- RECORD on H. Res. 328. sistent ally, and one that has shown no nizing the unpleasant fact of mass murder The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there qualms about accusing the U.S. of risks alienating our important alliance with Tur- objection to request of the gentle- genocide in Iraq. key. There is no question that Turkey is bit- woman from California? Second, opponents take issue with terly opposed to recognition, and is threat- There was no objection. the timing of the resolution and argue ening our military and commercial relationship, that Turkey is making progress with including access to the Incirlik air base. But f recognizing the dark chapters of its Turkey has made similar threats to other na- b 2115 history. This claim lost all credibility tions in the past only to retreat from them and The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. when Orhan Pamuk, Turkey’s Nobel the European Union’s insistence that Ankara ELLISON). Under a previous order of the Prize winning author, was brought up recognize the crimes of its Ottoman forebears House, the gentleman from Massachu- on charges of ‘‘insulting Turkishness’’ before Turkey is admitted to the EU has not setts (Mr. TIERNEY) is recognized for 5 for alluding to the genocide, and Turk- dimmed Turkish enthusiasm for joining the minutes. ish Armenian publisher Hrant Dink EU. (Mr. TIERNEY addressed the House. was gunned down outside his office in If Turkish relations with the U.S. do suffer, His remarks will appear hereafter in Istanbul earlier this year. it is far more likely that the genocide recogni- the Extensions of Remarks.) Tomorrow marks the 92nd Anniversary of tion will be a pretext; the Bush Administration start of the Armenian Genocide. In January, I has done such a poor job managing our rela- f introduced a resolution in the House that tions with Turkey over the last six years that WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS RE- would recognize the Armenian Genocide. It we have already seen the limits of the U.S. MEMBERS THE ARMENIAN GENO- should be passed. Ghazaros Kademian is one Turkish alliance tested and found lacking. Dur- CIDE reason why. ing the run-up to the war in Iraq, Turkey de- Ghazaros Kademian was just 6 years old nied us permission to bring in ground forces The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a when his family was forced into exile by Otto- from its soil, allowing the Saddam Fedeyeen previous order of the House, the gen- man Turks bent on annihilating the Armenian to melt away and form the basis of a now per- tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. people. His father was murdered by Turk gen- sistent insurgency. Oddly enough, critics of MCGOVERN) is recognized for 5 minutes. darmes and the rest of the family was forced recognition decry it as pandering to the vic- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to flee on foot to Kirkuk, where his mother tims, but are only too happy to pander to the to recognize the 92nd anniversary and com- died from cold and hunger. He was separated sensibilities of an inconstant ally, and one that memoration of the Armenian Genocide. Yes- from his siblings and orphaned. has shown no qualms about accusing the U.S. terday, I had the privilege to join the Arme- Mr. Kademian’s story is terrible, but not re- of genocide in Iraq. nian-American community of Worcester, Mas- markable. Over a million and a half Armenians Second, opponents take issue with the tim- sachusetts, including survivors of the Geno- were murdered in the first genocide of the last ing of the resolution and argue that Turkey is cide and their families, and many dignitaries of century as the Ottoman Empire used the cloak making progress with recognizing the dark Central Massachusetts and the Common- of war to wipe out a people it considered alien chapters of its history. This claim lost all credi- wealth at an event remembering the Armenian and disloyal. This mammoth crime was well bility when Orhan Pamuk, Turkey’s Nobel Genocide and the role it plays in under- known at the time; newspapers of the day Prize winning author was brought up on standing contemporary events. were filled with stories about the murder of Ar- charges for ‘‘insulting Turkishness’’ for alluding I am submitting today for the RECORD a menians. ‘‘Appeal to Turkey to stop mas- to the genocide, and Turkish Armenian pub- copy of the remarks I made at this special sacres’’ headlined the New York Times on lisher Hrant Dink was gunned down outside commemoration and an article that appeared April 28, 1915, just as the killing began. By his office in Istanbul earlier this year. Yet in the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. October 7 of that year, the Times reported that some opponents go even further, such as a WORCESTER ARMENIAN GENOCIDE OBSERVANCE 800,000 Armenians had been slain in cold former Ambassador to Turkey who argued that I want to thank Father Terzian and the Ar- blood in Asia Minor. In mid-December of 1915, the time may never be right for America to menian Church of Our Savior for inviting me

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I talked with one woman who was har- Apr. 23, 2007] There are several reasons why I look for- vesting onions at a small agricultural site in ‘LOOK AT DARFUR,’ ARMENIANS SAY ward to this event each year. Camp Gaga, a Darfur refugee camp a couple GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE RESONATES First and foremost, it gives me an oppor- of hours from the town of Abeche in eastern (By Mike Elfland) tunity to reconnect with all of you, the Chad. She held a tiny baby in her arms as WORCESTER.—The region’s Armenian com- Worcester Armenian-American community, she worked on her onion patch. She told me munity yesterday recognized a genocide that and to thank you for all your fine work and the Janjaweed attacked her village so quick- for many has a meaning with an intensifying contributions to our city. ly and so ferociously that she couldn’t even Second, it is a moment when we recommit importance. bury her husband who was struck down in References to Darfur and the recent slay- ourselves to pressing the United States gov- the attack; she barely had time to cover him ing of a journalist who defied the Turkish ernment to officially recognize the Arme- with a sheet before she escaped with her government were made throughout yester- nian Genocide. baby and children. She feels guilty and day’s commemoration of what is known as And finally, it provides me each year with thinks about this all the time. And she now the Armenian genocide. On April 24, 1915, a moment to reflect on our world; and on hopes to stay alive and return, someday, to hundreds of Armenian intellectuals, notably how I as an individual, we as a community, her village. political leaders, were rounded up and even- and we as a Nation are responding to geno- I met with several other men and women, tually killed by the Turkish government. cide and crimes against humanity that, refugees from Darfur, at the Goz Amer Camp More than 1.5 million Armenians would later sadly and unbelievably, are carried out near- near the town of Koukou, Chad. This is a die at the hands of the Ottoman Turks, with ly every day in some part of the world. much larger and older camp. Many of the thousands forcibly removed from Armenia to I believe that this year there is a very good people have been here for 3 years or so. These Syria, where many died in the desert of chance that the U.S. House of Representa- people were being interviewed for the eye- thirst and hunger. tives might actually pass H. Res. 106, the Ar- witness testimony regarding crimes against ‘‘We say, ‘Look at Darfur,’’’ said Richard menian Genocide Resolution. humanity that some day may be reviewed by O. Asadoorian, the host speaker at the com- I can tell that this is a real possibility be- the International Criminal Court. memoration, referring to the region in cause for the first time in years, I’m receiv- I went to eastern Chad to meet and talk Sudan where black Africans are being mas- ing materials arguing against the resolution with refugees from Darfur because the Gov- sacred by militias supported by the Arab- and against the official recognition of the ernment of Sudan wouldn’t give me a visa to dominated government. Mr. Asadoorian Armenian Genocide. enter their country. urged Armenians not to let time lessen the I believe adopting the Armenian Genocide But sometimes things happen for a reason, importance of what happened 92 years ago. Resolution is the right thing to do: I believe. Because not only did I learn about Many survivors of the genocide eventually As a matter of morality—and in the name the reality of Darfur—I personally discov- settled in the Worcester area. A significant of humanity—the United States should rec- ered Chad. Armenian population remains, and their ognize and condemn all genocides. The war in Darfur is bleeding into Chad, as pride in their ancestry was evident yesterday In the name of historic truth—and in honor well as other neighboring countries. at the Armenian Church of Our Saviour Cul- of the historic role so many American diplo- While I was in Chad, two ‘‘towns’’—Tiero tural Center on Boynton Street, where more matic personnel and humanitarian and relief and Marena, which actually consist of about than 200 gathered for a welcome history les- workers played in saving lives and con- 31 small villages—were attacked by son. demning the genocide as it was taking ‘‘Janjaweed’’ militias operating inside Chad. Nancy Hovhanesian, Thomas Tashjian and place—the U.S. especially should recognize According to the Chadian survivors who I Ara G. Asadoorian recounted stories told to the Armenian Genocide. talked to—they described their attackers as them by grandparents and other older rel- And in the hope of preventing future geno- a combination of Sudanese Janjaweed and atives who survived the genocide. Mrs. cides—we have to recognize and honor the Chadian Janjaweed allies. They were armed. Hovhanesian talked of the great-grand- truth of the past. Denial of the Armenian They were on horseback. The attacks started parents she never knew and of how her Genocide—just like denial of the Holocaust— at about five in the morning, and came in grandparents’ pain was absorbed by her makes future genocides more likely, not about 3 distinct waves of attack. They shot mother. less. randomly, at everything and everyone. Andrea Kisiel, a sophomore at South High No Nation, not Turkey or any other coun- Women, children, men, livestock, fell to the Community School, shared her views of the try, should be allowed to block the official earth dead or wounded. Homes were burned genocide in an award-winning essay. Andrea recognition or commemoration or the teach- to the ground. Abandoned crockery, left took top honors for her take on ‘‘The Con- ing of historic truth about the Armenian charred and broken. temporary Relevance of the Armenian Geno- Genocide. These Chadians—now internally displaced cide,’’ the subject of an essay contest spon- It’s ironic that the current Turkish gov- inside their own country—were gathering in sored by the Greater Worcester Armenian ernment doesn’t seem to realize that the the thousands near Koukou—some estimates Genocide Commemoration Committee. more it denies the Armenian Genocide, the were 8,000–9,000. Many walked, some arrived Andrea, who is not of Armenian descent, more people begin to think that there really on the backs of burros, and many others wrote of a recent trip to Washington, where is a connection between the Turks who car- were being trucked in by humanitarian she visited the United States Holocaust Me- ried out the Armenian Genocide at the be- groups. U.N. agencies and NGOs were rushing morial Museum and had an eye-opening ex- ginning of the 20th century and today’s 21st to provide them with emergency aid and to perience about history. century government. set up an emergency operations site where She wrote: ‘‘Then, I saw something that as- By denying the truth, Turkey undermines people could receive food, water, medical aid, tounded me, surprised me, wrenched my its own standing throughout the world, and some form of shelter from the relentless heart out of my chest. There, on the wall blocks its own acceptance into the European heat. commemorating all of the poor souls who family, and increases regional tensions, espe- These new internally displaced now join had been discriminated against, snatched cially with neighboring Armenia. Turkey’s the more than 140,000 Chadian IDPs. away from familiarity, and tortured ruth- recognition of the Genocide, its reconcili- I had the privilege to watch UNHCR, lessly until put to death, was inscribed my ation with the past, would widely be viewed UNICEF, Doctors without Borders (Medicins family name. My name which was not from as the act of a mature democracy, which the sans Frontierres), the ICRC, Italian Aid, and Jewish descent. My name which was Polish world would rush to embrace and reward. the World Food Program work together to and Catholic. My name that I had not the This is why America must also officially provide emergency relief to these trauma- slightest idea could possibly be connected recognize the Armenian Genocide. tized people. with a mass genocide. My very own name, A couple of weeks ago, I was in eastern So this year, as we meet to remember and there on the wall.’’ Chad. And the reality of genocide was right commemorate the 92nd Anniversary of the Although she has no known relatives who before my eyes. Armenian Genocide, I’m struggling to find died in the Holocaust, said Andrea, the expe- There are over 250,000 refugees from meaning in the words, ‘‘Never Again.’’ rience in Washington made her realize the Darfur, Sudan living in camps inside Chad. I’m thankful to this community especially, importance of the Armenian genocide to its Thanks to the many international and hu- which has worked tirelessly for nearly a cen- survivors. manitarian workers who have chosen to tury, to keep alive the historic memory of Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray, U.S. Rep. work and help these survivors of the violence the Armenian Genocide and to speak out, James McGovern, D-Worcester, state Sen. taking place every day in Darfur, the camps condemn and organize against the geno- Harriette L. Chandler, D-Worcester, and are well-organized and efficient. cides—too many—that mark the past nine Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes were among But I’d like to describe for you some of decades of human history. the speakers at the 21⁄2-hour commemora- what I saw—and what the Darfur refugees Thank you for your persistence. Thank tion. Both connected the past deaths of Ar- told me about what they had witnessed. you for your commitment to take action. menians to the continuing genocide in the

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The long-term con- Some say the reluctance is tied to deference prove health care in our communities. sequences of reduced access to care in- to Turkey’s importance to America’s inter- Did you know that life expectancy clude lower quality of life, higher mor- ests abroad. Modern Turkey strongly rejects and overall health have improved in re- tality rates and the decline of the pop- the characterization of what happened as cent years for large numbers of Ameri- ulation’s overall health. genocide. cans due to an increase in and focus on Despite the growth of our economy, Loud applause erupted after the congress- preventive medicine and new advances the number of uninsured persons con- man said he would direct naysayers to a pub- in medical technology? However, not tinues to increase. In 2005, more than 44 lic library where they could learn about the million people were uninsured, and of deaths of Armenians. ‘‘Facts are stubborn all Americans are faring that well, par- things,’’ he said. ticularly communities of color, which that number, 14 million were Latinos. The main speaker was filmmaker Apo continue to suffer from significant dis- The cost of private health insurance Torosyan, a native of Istanbul, Turkey, who parities in overall rate of disease inci- continues to rise astronomically, and now lives in Peabody. His documentary, dence, prevalence, morbidity, mor- we hear that every single day when we ‘‘Voices,’’ finished this year, is based on tality and survival rates in the popu- go back home to our districts. Health interviews with three survivors of the geno- lation, as compared to the health sta- insurance premiums continue to rise cide. After he began making documentaries, by double-digit rates each year, and Mr. Torosyan was not allowed to return to tus of the general population. The National Minority Health Month over 80 percent of the uninsured come Turkey. from working families, people who are A 15-minute version of ‘‘Voices’’ was shown was launched in an effort to eliminate yesterday. health disparities and to improve working and getting a paycheck. While Mr. Torosyan spoke passionately about the health status of minority populations two-thirds of uninsured children are el- Jan. 19 slaying in Turkey of Hrant Dink, a across the country. This month was igible for public programs such as Med- Turkish citizen of Armenian descent who created in response to Healthy People icaid and the SCHIP program, most are was the editor of a Turkish-Armenian news- 2010, a set of comprehensive health ob- still uninsured. paper. His enemies included nationalist These adults also are low-income Turks who resented his use of the genocide jectives established by the U.S. Depart- ment of Health and Human Services. populations who are not eligible for label. He was killed outside his office in public programs but have incomes Disparities continue to persist, and we Istanbul. below 200 percent of the Federal pov- The commemoration was organized by must eliminate health disparities by erty level. This group is composed pre- members of the Armenian Church of Our identifying significant opportunities to dominantly of parents and childless Saviour, Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic improve health care. Church and the Armenian Church of the There are disparities in the burden of adults who work but may have dif- Martyrs. illness and death experienced by Afri- ficulty in obtaining and affording cov- erage. Due to the low Medicaid eligi- f can Americans, Hispanic Americans, bility level for parents, many unin- Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, HEALTH CARE ISSUES AFFECTING sured parents have children who qual- and American Indian and Alaskan Na- MINORITY COMMUNITIES IN ify for public coverage but do not qual- tives as compared to the U.S. popu- AMERICA ify, themselves, as parents. What an lation as a whole. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under I am pleased to once again be work- irony. Members of racial and ethnic minor- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- ing with my colleagues in the Congres- ity groups make up a large number, a uary 18, 2007, the gentlewoman from sional Black Caucus, the Hispanic Cau- disproportionate share, of the unin- California (Ms. SOLIS) is recognized for cus, and the Congressional Asian Pa- sured population. The uninsured rate 60 minutes as the designee of the ma- cific Islander Caucus to develop a com- jority leader. for Latinos was 33 percent in 2005, 20 prehensive tri-caucus health dispari- percent for African Americans and 18 GENERAL LEAVE ties bill. Our bill will address the im- percent for Asians and 30 percent for Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- portance of language access, health Native Americans. They lack health mous consent that all Members have 5 professions, training, data collection care coverage. legislative days within which to revise and health coverage for immigrants. In addition to impacting health and and extend their remarks on the sub- Our colleagues in the Senate are also the finances of the uninsured them- ject of my special order. working on a disparities bill, and I selves, the lack of health care coverage The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there hope that they too will pass legislation has had repercussions for all of us in objection to the request of the gentle- that will truly save the lives of mil- America. Many hospitals, as you know, woman from California? lions of minorities. We must do more are currently struggling under the There was no objection. to better the health of our population, strain of providing uncompensated Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the which includes all communities of emergency care to uninsured individ- Speaker for the opportunity to serve as color. uals. moderator for this special designated With that, I want to just briefly In my own district in California, time for recognition under Special Or- touch on this issue of the uninsured. community health centers bear the ders for celebration of health care, and, Today marks the start of the fifth year brunt of responsibility for treating the in particular, the uninsured. of Covering the Uninsured Week. Al- uninsured. These community health Tonight I have several colleagues though the United States has one of centers are often the first place that who will be joining me to speak on dif- the best health care systems in the the uninsured turn to when seeking ferent topics with respect to health world, not everyone has the means to health care services. These community care issues affecting minority commu- access our health care system. The health centers are a vital part of our nities. Just to give you a brief sum- number of uninsured people affects us health care safety net. mary of some of the topics we will all and is a national problem that Poor health leads to poor financial touch on, obviously reauthorization of needs a national solution. status, and a never-ending cycle of low SCHIP, language access, obesity, diabe- We all know that lack of health in- socioeconomic status often leads to tes, cancer, tobacco, HIV and AIDS, surance results in reduced access to poor health. The core values for a health professions, community health care. Access can be defined as the abil- strong and secure America should in- workers, environmental health and ity to get to health services, receive clude the right to universal access to Medicaid citizenship. service at the right time, and obtain affordable, high-quality health care for Mr. Speaker, tonight I rise to recog- the appropriate services necessary to all. nize National Minority Health Month. promote the best health outcomes pos- In a country that prides itself on This week is Covering the Uninsured sible. equality, it is evident that our health

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Across ra- Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the our national priority. cial and ethnic groups, SCHIP enroll- Congressional Black Caucus, and my I want to refer myself to the State ment was associated with a significant colleagues in the Congressional Asian Children’s Health Insurance program, reduction in disparities and access to Pacific American Caucus, in ensuring known by many as SCHIP, which cov- needed care. that minority health disparities are on ers currently 6 million children, build- We need adequate SCHIP reauthor- the national agenda. ing on Medicaid’s coverage of 28 mil- ization. Currently there is insufficient b 2130 lion children. However, statistically Federal funding for SCHIP to cover the speaking, 9 million children remain un- children currently enrolled. We need I am here tonight as the Chair of the insured. additional money to cover them and to Congressional Asian Pacific American Over the past decade, SCHIP and expand coverage to uninsured children Caucus Health Task Force to recognize Medicaid together have reduced the un- who are eligible. April as National Minority Health insured rate among low-income chil- In order to expand health coverage Month. Designated in 2001, National dren by one-third. We know that unin- for minority children, we also need to Minority Health Month is sponsored by sured children are more likely to re- address the underlying barriers to en- the National Minority Quality Forum, ceive cost-effective preventive services rollment in Medicaid and SCHIP that an organization dedicated to address- and are healthier, which leads to great- minorities are more likely to face; as ing and eliminating the disparity in er success in school and life. Although an example, the distrust of government care, treatment, and access faced by programs such as SCHIP and Medicaid and a health care system where lan- racial and ethnic minority populations. have decreased the number of unin- guage may not be spoken adequately to The National Minority Quality sured children, the lack of funding and the different groups that are affected. Forum has been a leader in addressing outreach efforts have left millions of And misinformation about eligibility these disparities and since 2004 has those children ineligible without any rules is often complicating the process hosted a national summit each year to coverage. Reducing disparities in chil- for many who don’t understand the pa- address these issues. Because the dren’s access to health care is ex- perwork. fourth annual summit began today in tremely important and should be one of Enrollment strategies targeted to Washington, D.C., this is an opportune our biggest priorities here in Congress. minority communities, including the time to bring further awareness of the For example, uninsured African use of community health workers, increasing need to address health dis- American and Latino children are less known as promotoras, could help guide parities. It is very important that likely to have a personal doctor and families through the enrollment proc- within this dialogue surrounding mi- are more likely to forego needed med- ess and have been proven to increase nority health disparities, that the ical care than any other group of unin- enrollment and reduce disparities. We needs of Asian American and Pacific Is- sured children. More than half of in- must improve outreach efforts and sim- landers are included. Asian Americans sured African American children, 51 plify enrollment in order to reach the and Pacific Islanders face a number of percent, and insured Latino children, millions of unenrolled children from hurdles towards receiving adequate 50 percent, are covered by Medicaid and communities of color who are eligible health care stemming from linguistic SCHIP. Nearly 95 percent of eligible for Medicaid and the SCHIP program. and cultural challenges, and a lack of but uninsured children live in families This year, with the reauthorization of data collection. with incomes below 200 percent of the SCHIP, this is an opportunity for us to Based on the following statistics, the Federal poverty level, which is $33,200 address racial and ethnic disparities in health care disparities in the Asian for a family of three, and over 40 per- children’s access to health care. I hope American and Pacific Islander commu- cent of this population is Latino. that we can work together with our nity become readily apparent, accord- Enrollment in SCHIP has proven to colleagues across the aisle to begin the ing to the President’s Advisory Com- reduce disparities in access to health debate and see that we reauthorize mission on Asian American and Pacific care services as well as reducing the these programs that are so vitally Islanders. coverage gap for minority children. needed. Ms. SOLIS covered in detail the lack More than 80 percent of African Amer- I am very pleased this evening to of insurance coverage. I am here to ican children and 70 percent of unin- have one of my colleagues, the gentle- give statistics on the diseases preva- sured Latino children appear to be eli- woman from Guam, who has chaired lent among minorities. gible for this public coverage, but cur- the Congressional Asian Pacific Is- Asian American and Pacific Islander rently are not enrolled. lander Caucus Task Force on Health women have the lowest rate of cancer Additional funding for SCHIP, as you who has joined me this evening. She screening compared to other ethnic know, is necessary for the coverage of has been a pioneer on health care ac- groups. Asian Americans and Pacific all uninsured. SCHIP plays a critical cess and will give us, I am sure, very Islanders make up over half of the role for children of color. After SCHIP informative data regarding the prob- cases of chronic hepatitis B. Asian was created back in 1997, the percent of lems that are faced currently in the Americans and Pacific Islanders make uninsured children steadily declined Asian Pacific Islander community. I up 20 percent of all cases of tuber- from a high of 15.4 percent in 1998 to a welcome her this evening. culosis; and Vietnamese Americans are low of 10 percent in 2004, and for racial I gladly yield to the gentlewoman. 13 times more likely to die of liver can- and ethnic minorities the decline was Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I want cer than Caucasians. remarkable. In 1998, roughly 30 percent to thank my colleague and good friend, There are many diseases and illnesses of Latino children, 20 percent of Afri- HILDA SOLIS, for bringing this forum that disproportionately affect commu- can American, and 18 percent of Asian together. nities of color, ranging from HIV/AIDS Pacific Islander children were unin- Tonight I come to the floor to take to diabetes. Hepatitis B, which dis- sured. In 2004, those numbers had part in a very important dialogue proportionately affects the Asian dropped to about 21 percent, 12 percent about National Health Month that has American and Pacific Islander commu- and 8 percent respectively. been organized, as I said earlier, by my nity, is often overlooked. In addition to reducing the coverage colleague from California, Congress- Today as we recognize National Mi- gap for minority children, SCHIP en- woman HILDA SOLIS. Congresswoman nority Health Month, I would like to rollment has helped to reduce dispari- SOLIS’ leadership in the area of minor- take this opportunity to raise aware- ties in access to health care services. ity health disparities, particularly ness about this deadly disease. Hepa- For example, a study of children en- with regard to environmental health titis B is an infection caused by the

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According to the Asian and Pacific want to mention that addressing the Act which will be marked up in the Re- Islander American Health Forum, one concerns of minority health care is im- sources Committee this year and will in 10 Asian Americans and Pacific Is- portant in my district because we do come to the Energy and Commerce landers are chronically infected with have many Asian Americans. We have Committee and the Health Sub- hepatitis B. the largest number of Indian Ameri- committee, and we will try to get it And of all those infected with hepa- cans of any congressional district, and passed in this Congress. titis B in the United States, 50 percent by that I mean Asian Indian Ameri- When you talk about Native Ameri- are Asian Americans and Pacific Is- cans, and also a large Latino and Afri- cans and the disparities, the disparities landers, and liver cancer is the leading can American population in my dis- are just incredible. When we had a cause of death for Laotian American trict. hearing on the Indian Health Care Im- men in California. I just know when I go and visit some provement Act in the Resources Com- The promising thing with hepatitis B of the hospitals or community health mittee a few weeks ago, I asked a ques- is there is a three-shot vaccination se- centers, many times the issue is tion about how many American Indian ries that can prevent hepatitis B and brought to my attention, whether it is or Native American doctors there were its dire consequences. Unfortunately, data collection which has already been in the United States. I could not be- only one in 10 Asian American and Pa- mentioned tonight, or it is the need for lieve the number. There are less than cific Islander children have received more minority health care profes- 500, somewhere between 400 and 500 Na- the vaccination series. So with the sionals, be they doctors, nurses or tive American physicians for a Native proper education, outreach, and fund- whatever, or even that more research American population that is probably ing, I hope that we can address the attention needs to be paid to diseases over 2 million. I don’t know what that killer disease within the Asian-Amer- or afflictions that basically impact the works out to percentage-wise, but ican and Pacific Islander community, minority communities in dispropor- there is clearly a need for scholarship increase the vaccination rate, address tionate ways. and grant and loan programs that the need for early detection and moni- It is very important that we address would specifically target the Native toring, and improve the quality of life this and we need legislation, and we American community so we can have for the people and families that live will move forward with the health care not 400 doctors but at least 4,000 or with hepatitis B. disparities legislation that my col- maybe 40,000 when you talk about a Additionally, I hope we take this op- leagues have really championed over community that has over 2 million peo- portunity during National Minority the last few years. ple. Health Month to strengthen data col- I want to talk about Native Ameri- And the same is true, and I don’t lection and dissemination that will cans. I actually don’t have any feder- have the statistics for nurses or other lead to improved access to health care ally enrolled Native American tribes in health care professionals, but there are for all racial and ethnic minority com- my district or even in New Jersey. We really very few Native American health munities across the United States. have quite a few, we just don’t have care providers, and we need to boost Again, as the Chair of the Health any recognized tribes at a Federal those numbers up and allow for oppor- Care Task Force for the Congressional level. We have five that are State rec- tunities to get more health care profes- Asian Pacific American Caucus, I want ognized. Unless you are federally recog- sionals. to thank my colleague, Ms. SOLIS, for nized and enrolled with the Depart- With regard to actual treatment, if organizing tonight’s Special Order ment of the Interior, you are not for they are not on the reservation and speech on the occasion of National Mi- the most part eligible for the health able to access the Indian health care nority Health Month and for the pur- service. hospital or clinic, it is very difficult. poses of generating greater attention American Indians are a little unique There is a huge unemployment rate. and raising awareness to the dispari- in that unlike most Americans, they Even if you are on a reservation, some- ties in access to quality health care have a right pursuant to their treaties times distances are great because that our minority communities face and the Constitution to health care. many Native Americans live in rural and that deserve to be eliminated. When they gave their lands up to the areas where health care is simply not Ms. SOLIS. I thank the gentlewoman Federal Government by treaty, they available. from Guam, and I would like to at this were given the right to health care. We also have the phenomenon of dis- time thank her for her hard work and That, of course, doesn’t necessarily eases or aflictions that target that deliberations in the past few years as a mean they can all access it because a community. The incidence of diabetes, strong member of the tri-caucus work- lot of them don’t necessarily live on juvenile or type 2 diabetes, is for many ing on health care issues. I know she is the reservation, and that is one of the tribes over 50 percent. I have been to going to continue to lead and be a reasons why we have urban health cen- some where the numbers are over 60 voice for those underrepresented com- ters around the country, including sev- percent. We need a lot more research munities. eral in California, because many Na- into the reasons why, in the example of I would like to now recognize a very tive Americans now do live in L.A. and diabetes, but I could talk about other special individual who is Chair of our in some of the larger cities, and don’t diseases or health care problems, why Subcommittee on Health on Energy necessarily live on their homelands on the incidence is so high and what could and Commerce, but also plays a very the reservations. be done. important role in representing the Na- So we need to address their concerns For example, there has been some ef- tive Americans in our great country in not only providing hospitals and fort to look at nutrition as an answer, and that is the gentleman from New clinics in their homelands, on the res- the feeling that many Native Ameri- Jersey (Mr. PALLONE). ervations, but also in the urban areas cans, for example, used to live on a Mr. PALLONE. Thank you. I want to where many now reside. subsistence diet. If they were a desert thank my colleague from California Unfortunately, in the last few years, people, they would eat foods that they and also my colleague from Guam. I and I know I sound so partisan and I gathered in a desert. Or they may have know that for a number of years now don’t mean to be, but the amount of lived on a ranch or in a situation where they have both been involved in the money that was made available in the they were getting a lot more natural health care disparities issue, and have last 12 years under the Republican Con- foods, and now as those opportunities actually put together legislation that gress was really not sufficient. There is have eased to exist and they are eating we have tried to get passed for several a need for a lot more dollars. This year processed foods, there is a lot of evi- years. It was a little difficult with the we did budget significantly more for dence to suggest that is a major reason

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 May 13, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD07\H23AP7.REC H23AP7 mmaher on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3761 for diabetes. This is the type of thing accounts for one out of every four have the third highest death rates from we need. We need research into those deaths. Unfortunately, health dispari- prostate and colon and rectal cancer kinds of afflictions as to what is caus- ties in cancer continue to persist. Mi- after African Americans and whites. ing a better than 60 percent diabetes nority groups face unique problems and Asian Pacific Islander males have the situation for a number of tribes. concerns about cancer, including high- third highest rate for lung and Even transportation needs are there er rates of developing some cancers and bronchus cancer and colon and rectal because of many of the problems that barriers to early detection. cancer. are in rural areas. In 2001, the National Cancer Institute Cervical cancer occurs most often in So I just wanted to say when you formed the Center to Reduce Cancer Latinas; the incidence rate is more talk about the Native American popu- Health Disparities. In 2005, the center than twice the rate for non-Latina lation in this country, the disparities launched a new program to reduce can- white women. Among Latinas in the problem is so great that it has actually cer deaths among minority and under- United States, cervical cancer ranks as gotten to the point of crisis, in my served populations through $95 million the fourth most common type of can- opinion; and that is why we need legis- in grants that funded community-based cer. lation to deal with these disparity projects in geographically and cul- Although African American women issues, and we need to reauthorize the turally diverse areas of our country. are less likely to develop breast cancer Indian Health Service through the In- Dr. Harold Freeman, a leader in re- than other women, those who do are dian Health Care Improvement Act. ducing cancer health disparities, and about twice as likely to die from it. And to the extent that we are look- former surgeon at Harlem Hospital, Consequently, programs such as the ing at this from the Asian population, said that cancer disparities are attrib- National Breast and Cervical Cancer the Latino population, or whatever utable to three interacting factors: Early Detection Program are essential population, this type of initiative is first, low socioeconomic status; second, for low-income, uninsured and under- served women. very important. I just want to com- culture; and third, social injustice. Although breast cancer is the leading mend my colleagues again for being Low socioeconomic status and lack cause of cancer death for Latina here tonight and speaking out because of health insurance lead to disparities. women, cancer screening rates are I do think we need to speak out. In Lack of coverage prevents many Amer- many cases we are talking about peo- lower for Latinas. icans from receiving optimal health Providing culturally appropriate ple who don’t have people to speak out care. Frequently, people are not get- for them other than a few of us. Thank health education and health services is ting screened and treated because they so essential to preventing and treating you again. feel they cannot afford to pay for a test Ms. SOLIS. I thank the gentleman cancer. if they are uninsured. The same popu- from New Jersey for his kind words and Again, I want to thank Congress- lations also express concern that if knowledge and always helping Mem- woman SOLIS for providing and orga- they are diagnosed with cancer they bers to better organize their messages, nizing this forum. will not be able to get the care they particularly when it comes to health Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the need. care and the need to improve access for gentlewoman for joining us this Culture also plays a role. Some Na- all people in our great country. evening and representing the caucus so As the gentleman says, the fact is tive American tribes do not use the well, the Asian Pacific Islander Caucus, that we are undergoing a change where word ‘‘cancer.’’ When asked why they and demonstrating a willingness to our populations are exploding, our mi- cannot discuss this disease, they say work across the aisle and in a coalition nority populations have increased, and that in their culture, if they say the so that we can better improve access to we don’t see more services provided, word ‘‘cancer,’’ it will bring disease to health care for all underrepresented one of which is the Native American all of their families. groups. It is necessary to understand the cul- population. I have a significant Native I want to talk very briefly before I tural beliefs of different populations American population in L.A. County recognize one of our other colleagues when talking about diseases. According and there is one center available for who has joined us here from the Con- to Dr. Freeman, much of the disparity them. It is just horrifying to think gressional Black Caucus, SHEILA JACK- in cancer outcomes is a result of the that people have to travel so many SON-LEE. cancer type, the time of diagnosis, and counties just to get there. Lord help I want to talk about diabetes because the continuity of cancer care, not the them if they have an episode of some diabetes, in my opinion, is one of the disease itself. sort, that they get there in time to re- major chronic illnesses. It does not just Screening and early detection are ex- ceive the necessary care. To know that affect ethnic minority or underrep- tremely important to avoiding cancer- this is not a priority with the adminis- resented groups, but many, many peo- related deaths. Many deaths from tration is very alarming. We need to ple in our country. breast, colon and cervical cancer could prioritize this issue. One of the goals that I mentioned be prevented by increased usage of es- earlier of the Healthy People 2010 pro- b 2145 tablished screening tests. gram, a campaign underway, by the I again want to recognize my col- Although white and African Amer- way, by the Department of Health and league from Guam to talk about some ican women aged 40 and older had the Human Services, is to reduce the dis- other very pressing health care issues same prevalence of mammography use, ease and economic burden of diabetes that affect not just Asian Pacific Is- other racial and ethnic groups of and to improve the quality of life for landers but these other minority popu- women were less likely to have had a all people who have or are at risk of lations. So I would yield to her. mammogram. The lowest prevalence of getting diabetes. Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I mammography use occurred among Diabetes, as you know, is a chronic thank the gentlewoman from Cali- women who lacked health insurance disease affecting both children, Type I, fornia (Ms. SOLIS) for organizing this and by immigrant women who lived in and adults, Type II. The number of peo- forum, and I would also like to thank the United States for less than 10 ple with diabetes has increased steadily my colleague from New Jersey (Mr. years. in the past decade, and the increase has PALLONE) who joined us on the floor to- The incidence of some cancers is occurred within certain racial and eth- night to discuss this very important much higher in communities of color. nic groups. issue. For example, African American men Today, approximately 20.8 million I am to cover cancer, and today is a are at least 50 percent more likely to Americans have diabetes, and of these very sad day for the House of Rep- develop prostate cancer than men of people, an estimated 6.2 million indi- resentatives. We have lost a dear col- any other racial or ethnic group in the viduals have not even been diagnosed. league to cancer, and this is the second United States. According to the Centers for Disease cancer-related passing this year in the Latino males have the third highest Control and Prevention, another 54 House of Representatives. incidence rate for prostate cancer after million people have pre-diabetes. Cancer is the second most common African Americans and whites. Death Complications of diabetes include cause of death in the United States and rates for Latino males reveal that they heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney

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That, in itself, Diabetes, as you know, is the leading the worst diabetes control, and 33 per- does not speak to the greatness of this cause of nontraumatic amputations, cent do not have their condition under Nation and the fact that this Nation is and about 150 amputations per day are control now, which is almost double considered a world power. due to diabetes. the rate for Medicare patients. b 2200 Two million Latinos have been diag- The routine costs for managing dia- nosed with diabetes, and Latinos are betes, to test and control glucose lev- If you want to speak to inequities of 1.5 times more likely to have diabetes els, can reach hundreds of dollars per language, you will find in Hispanic than whites, on the average, and many month. Uninsured patients have dif- communities, in particular, that before children with Type II diabetes are ficulties paying for equipment to effec- we started moving on community Latino or African American. tively manage their treatment. Con- health clinics and really making a push Reducing the incidence of diabetes sequently, the higher prevalence of dia- to have culturally sensitive treatment, and thus reducing racial and ethnic betes and the inability to manage dia- you will find in many instances that there was a lack of ability to commu- disparities involves diet and lifestyle betes leads to more diabetes-related nicate with Hispanic populations be- changes. However, strategies to man- deaths in communities of color. age the disease and prevent the disease This is just one example of how so- cause of the language barrier. These, also need to be culturally sensitive and cial determinants impact our health my friends, were citizens, people who targeted to specific populations. care status, and I wanted to draw your were permanent legal residents, who could not get the proper health care. The number of overweight minority attention to that. Today, I rise to acknowledge the im- children has increased in recent years, This evening we have been joined by portance of National Minority Health and more of them are being diagnosed two members of the Congressional Month, but really to give us a chal- with adult-type diabetes. It is esti- Black Caucus, and I would first like to lenge that we maybe have come this mated that now at least 40,000 children recognize the gentlewoman from Texas far by faith, as many of us have been now have Type II diabetes, which is the (Ms. JACKSON-LEE). Thank you for join- known to say, but we have a mighty type of diabetes associated with adult ing us this evening. long way. obesity. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Let me just share some of the indict- Regular diets of low-cost, high-cal- Speaker, let me thank the gentle- ments of poor health care in America. orie fast food and sodas, in addition to woman from California for convening African American adolescents ac- inadequate daily physical activity, us this evening and providing such counted for 65 percent of new AIDS have contributed to the prevalence of leadership to the issue of health dis- cases reported among teens in 2002, al- diabetes. Health education, as you parities. And also I believe it is enor- though they only account for 15 per- know, is extremely important, and we mously important to emphasize the cent of American teenagers. need to teach people how to prevent di- collaborative work between the Asian We also recognize that the leading abetes because it is preventable. For Pacific Caucus, of which I am a mem- cause of death of young African Amer- people who already have diabetes, we ber, the Hispanic Caucus, of which I am ican males between the ages of 15 and need to teach them how to manage an adopted daughter, and the Congres- 24, that cause is not disease or acci- that disease. sional Black Caucus. dental death, but homicide. In order to prevent or delay com- I am also very pleased to be on the We recognize, as has been already plications and early death from diabe- floor with our chair of the Congres- noted, that obesity is an increasing di- tes, patients need to understand the sional Black Caucus health brain trust, lemma for America. It certainly is a di- disease, take charge of blood glucose which I have been a Member on, I be- lemma for minority populations and management, comfortably talk to their lieve, for as long as I can remember, to African Americans. provider about diabetes care, and have join us for what is really an indictment Let me express appreciation for join- access to equipment, supplies and pre- of American society. It is an indict- ing Congressman DONALD PAYNE a few scriptions. Cultural competence and ment of this government, frankly, and weeks ago for a very exciting con- access to health care play a very large the correction that is due is long over- ference on obesity, so much so that it role in preventing deaths due to diabe- due. That is the whole question of was contagious. Those of us, as Mem- tes. health disparities. bers of Congress who were able to at- Sixty percent of my district, as you We have heard an eloquent presen- tend, with the University of New Jer- know, is Latino, and I have seen first- tation by HILDA SOLIS on the question sey medical and dental school, are hand the community clinics that have of diabetes. We heard from the distin- going to repeat that conference around helped my constituents who are diag- guished gentlewoman from Guam who the country. I know that we in Houston nosed with this deadly but preventable spoke about the Pacific illnesses that look forward to hosting a conference disease. A large proportion of the peo- impact the Asian Pacific community, on obesity. ple who visit these clinics in my dis- and I rise to speak holistically about A few weeks ago, the Congressional trict are uninsured. When I see the the health crisis in America that does Children’s Caucus hosted, with the packed waiting rooms, I understand not address the longstanding question Congressional Black Caucus Founda- how hard it is to manage this chronic of disparities in health care. tion, a briefing on obesity, where we fo- illness. Even with appointments, peo- I am reminded of an African Amer- cused on what happens to obese chil- ple can have waiting times of several ican gentleman in a Florida hospital dren and obese infants as well. hours, resulting in loss of work. just a few years ago who was to go into Just a couple of days ago, I believe A 2005 Commonwealth Fund study of surgery and hopefully had all the T’s Friday, I was very gratified to partici- public hospitals also found that Afri- crossed and I’s dotted. Lo and behold, pate with the Congressional Black Cau- can American and Latino patients were the wrong leg was amputated. He obvi- cus Foundation and the CBC Health less likely than their white counter- ously suffered from, as we call in our Brain Trust on the status of African parts to have well-controlled diabetes, community, sugar diabetes, and rather American men, questions of mental and uninsured patients received even than be cured, unfortunately, his situa- health, the question of homicide, HIV/ less care. Public hospitals serve a high tion was made worse by amputating AIDS, domestic violence, abuse, and number of patients at high risk for not the wrong leg. the preservation of the good health of receiving access to needed health care. There is extensive documentation African American men. In the study, about two out of five pa- that indicates that the question of Every time I rise to speak about this tients with diabetes were uninsured, health access or access to health care question, I pay tribute to my father,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 May 13, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD07\H23AP7.REC H23AP7 mmaher on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3763 my late father, a man who worked hard Month. National Minority Health Month is a those infected remain detached from the im- for his family, who believed that no job very important time to bring awareness to the portance of testing, we have no chance of was beneath him to support his family, many health concerns facing minority commu- ending or even ‘‘managing’’ the pandemic. a man who was a brilliant artist. But nities. My colleagues in the Congressional Currently, the only cure we have for HIV/ because of segregation, the work that Black Caucus and I understand the very dif- AIDS is prevention. While we must continue he had, he was, if you will, replaced ficult challenges facing us in the form of huge efforts to develop advanced treatment options, when men came back who happened to health disparities among our community and it is crucial that those efforts are accompanied be white, from World War II. other minority communities. We will continue by dramatic increases in public health edu- But even with all of those trials and to seek solutions to those challenges. It is im- cation and prevention measures. tribulations, he kept his hand involved perative for us to improve the prospects for liv- Learning whether one is infected with HIV in art, and in the later part of his life, ing long and healthy lives and fostering an before the virus has already damaged the im- he got another chance to work 10 years ethic of wellness in African-American and mune system represents perhaps the greatest for one of the comic book companies in other minority communities. I wish to pay spe- opportunity for preventing and treating HIV in- New York. Who would have thought cial tribute to my colleague, Congresswoman fection. According to the Centers for Disease that he would have been a victim of DONNA CHRISTENSEN, the Chair of the CBC Control (CDC), between 2000 and 2003, 56 prostate cancer. When I say a victim, Health Braintrust, for organizing an important percent of late testers—defined as those who not diagnosed, so much so that ulti- conference last week on the health and were diagnosed with full-blown AIDS within mately it metastasized to his lung and wellness of African-American males. I thank all one year after learning they were HIV-posi- his brain. My most visual memory of of my CBC colleagues who been toiling in the tive—were African-Americans, primarily Afri- him was him laying in a fetal position vineyards for years developing effective public can-American males. African-Americans males with HIV have in a hospital bed, way before the time, policies and securing the resources needed to tended to delay being tested because of psy- and he died of that dastardly disease. eradicate racial and gender disparities in chological or social reasons, which means But I think one of the challenges was health and wellness. they frequently are diagnosed with full-blown that in the male line of our family, Let me focus these brief remarks on what I AIDS soon after learning they are infected with that cancer is prevalent, but not being believe are three of the greatest impediments HIV. This is the main reason African American diagnosed, or having access to health to the health and wellness of the African- males with AIDS do not live as long as per- care that would inform us, we saw un- American community and other minority com- sons with HIV/AIDS from other racial/ethnic cles pass without really knowing what munities. The first challenge is combating the groups. they were dying of. scourge of HIV/AIDS. Second, we must re- So today, now, 2007, a tribute to my Researchers have identified two unequal verse the dangerous trend of increasing obe- tracks of HIV treatment and care in the United father, Ezra Jackson, and relatives sity in juveniles and young adults. Finally, we across America who have died States. In the first, or ‘‘ideal track,’’ a person must confront the leading cause of death of discovers she or he is HIV-infected, seeks undiagnosed, whose families were not young African-American males between the medical care, has regular follow-ups, and fol- aware of, maybe, the DNA or their ages of 15–24; that cause is not disease or lows a regimen without complications. Persons characteristics for these diseases, be- accidental death, but homicide. in this track can now in most cases lead a cause of the poor access to health care. HIV/AIDS normal life. We stand today, one, wanting a uni- In 1981, HIV/AIDS was thought by most But some individuals follow a second, more- versal access to health care system; Americans to be a new, exotic, and mys- dangerous track. These individuals come to two, passing the Congressional Black terious disease which seemed to inflict pri- the hospital with full-blown AIDS as their initial Caucus and the bill that went to the marily gay white males in New York City and diagnosis. They may have limited access to Senate, dealing with disparities in San Francisco. But since then we have care because of finances or because other so- health care, that, as I understand, Dr. learned that in the America of 2006, AIDS is cial or medical problems interfere. The vast CHRISTENSEN, we never got passed. We overwhelmingly a black and brown disease. majority of deaths from HIV/AIDS are among need to get it passed in this Congress. And that means that we have to assume the this second group. And the persons making up Then I would just simply say that major responsibility for finding the solutions to this group are disproportionately African-Amer- each of us must hold forums in our dis- rid our communities of this scourge. Consider ican males. tricts on the question of disparities in the magnitude of the challenge confronting us: I have strongly supported legislation spon- health care. As I do the obesity one, we HIV/AIDS is now the leading cause of death sored by CBC members and others to give in- look forward to putting together an ad- among African-Americans ages 25 to 44— creased attention and resources to combating visory committee on black males that ahead of heart disease, accidents, cancer, HIV/AIDS, including the Ryan White CARE talks about health care as well. and homicide. Act. I support legislation to reauthorize funding Let me close by simply saying that I The rate of AIDS diagnoses for African- for community health centers (H.R. 5573, could recount for you any number of Americans in 2003 was almost 10 times the Health Centers Renewal Act of 2006), includ- statistics on health care. I think my rate for whites. ing the Montrose and Fourth Ward clinics in colleagues have accurately pronounced Between 2000 and 2003, the rate of HIV/ my home city of Houston, and to provide more these challenges. But let me give a roll AIDS among African-American males was nurses for the poor urban communities in call to show you where we have these seven times the rate for white males and three which many of these centers are located (H.R. devastating, if you will, disparities, so times the rate for Hispanic males. 1285, Nursing Relief Act for Disadvantaged that you won’t think that we are lim- African-American adolescents accounted for Areas). I have also authored legislation aimed ited, hypertension, high cholesterol, 65 percent of new AIDS cases reported to better educate our children (H.R. 2553, Re- type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, among teens in 2002, although they only ac- sponsible Education About Life Act in 2006) stroke, gall bladder disease, osteo- count for 15 percent of American teenagers. and eliminate health disparities (H.R. 3561, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, sleep Billions and billions of private and federal Healthcare Equality and Accountability Act and apnea and other respiratory problems, dollars have been poured into drug research the Good Medicine Cultural Competency Act cancer, which is breast, colon and and development to treat and ‘‘manage’’ infec- in 2003, H.R. 90). endometrial. tions, but the complex life cycle and high mu- Twenty-five years from now, I hope that we We expect that we will do a better tation rates of HIV strains have only marginally will not be discussing data on prevalence and job of trying, if you will, of trying to reduced the threat of HIV/AIDS to global pub- mortality of HIV/AIDS among African-American improve the health conditions in Amer- lic health. males, but rather how our sustained efforts at ica. We must do so. It is a civil rights Although the drugs we currently have are elimination have come into fruition. But for us issue. I want to thank you so much for effective in managing infections and reducing to have that discussion, we must take a num- highlighting and provoking us to be mortality by slowing the progression to AIDS ber of actions now. We must continue re- part of the change of creating opportu- in an individual, they do little to reduce dis- search on treatments and antiretroviral thera- nities for better health for all Ameri- ease prevalence and prevent new infections. It pies, as well as pursue a cure. We absolutely cans, and particularly those experi- simply will not suffice to rely upon drugs to have to ensure that everyone who needs encing these health disparities. manage infection. We can make and market treatment receives it. And we simply must in- Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and recognize drugs until we have 42 million individually tai- crease awareness of testing, access to test- the importance of National Minority Health lored treatments, but so long as a quarter of ing, and the accuracy of testing. Because we

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In Florida, for example, African- do not, then the African-American male will in- be lack of education or information. But one American males have an almost eight times deed become an endangered species. thing is clear: we must find ways to remove greater chance of dying in a firearm-related When it comes to the scourge of HIV/AIDS, them. homicide than white males. In addition, the the African-American community is at war. It is GUN VIOLENCE AND HOMICIDE firearm-related homicide death rate for African- a war we absolutely have to win because at The third and final health challenge con- American females is greater than white males stake is our very survival. With HIV/AIDS we fronting the African-American community, and and over four times greater than white fe- need not wonder whether the enemy will fol- African-American males in particular, involves males. low us. The enemy is here now. But so is the the issue of gun violence and homicide. This As the tragedy this week at Virginia Tech army that can vanquish the foe. It is us. It is must be a priority health issue for our commu- University revealed, school shootings are so- up to us. For if not us, who? If not now, nity. Over 600,000 Americans are victimized in bering and tragic events that cause much con- when? If we summon the faith of our ances- handgun crimes each year, and the African- cern for the safety of children. Homicides in- tors, the courage of our great grandparents, American community is among the hardest hit. volving children and youth that are school re- and the determination of our parents, we will One week ago, on Monday, April 16, 2007, lated make up one percent of the total number march on until victory is won. at Virginia Tech University, one of the nation’s of child and youth homicides in the United OBESITY great land grant colleges, we witnessed States. Most school associated violent deaths Although the obesity rates among all Afri- senseless acts of violence on a scale unprec- occur during transition times such as the start can-Americans are alarming, as Chair of the edented in our history. Neither the mind nor or end of the school day, during the lunch pe- Congressional Children’s Caucus, I am espe- the heart can contemplate a cause that could riod, or the start of a semester. cially concerned about the childhood obesity lead a human being to inflict such injury and Nearly 50 percent of all homicide perpetra- epidemic among African-American youth. destruction on fellow human beings. The loss tors give some type of prior warning signal More than 40 percent of African-American of life and innocence at Virginia Tech is a such as a threat or suicide note. Among the teenagers are overweight, and nearly 25 per- tragedy over which all Americans mourn and students who commit a school-associated cent are obese. the thoughts and prayers of people of goodwill homicide, 20 percent were known to have Earlier this year, my office in concert with everywhere go out to the victims and their been victims of bullying and 12 percent were the office of Congressman TOWNS and the families. In the face of such overwhelming known to have expressed suicidal thoughts or Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, held grief, I hope they can take comfort in the cer- engage in suicidal behavior. a widely- attended issue forum entitled, ‘‘Child- tain knowledge that unearned suffering is re- My legislative agenda during the 110th Con- hood Obesity: Factors Contributing to Its Dis- demptive. gress includes introducing legislation to assist proportionate Prevalence in Low Income Com- Thirty-three persons died in the massacre at local governments and school administrators munities.’’ At this forum, a panel of profes- Virginia Tech. But there is a much less no- in devising preventive measures to reduce sionals from the fields of medicine, academia, ticed, though no less devastating, massacre school-associated violent deaths. In devising nutrition, and the food industry discussed the and loss of life going on in African-American such preventive measures, at a minimum, we disturbing increasing rates of childhood obe- communities across the country. Since 1978, must focus on: sity in minority and low-income communities, on average, 33 young black males between Encouraging efforts to reduce crowding, in- and the factors that are contributing to the the ages of 15 and 24 are murdered every 6 crease supervision, and institute plans/policies prevalence in these communities. days. Three-quarters of these victims are to handle disputes during transition times that What we know is that African-American killed by firearms. may reduce the likelihood of potential conflicts youth are consuming less nutritious foods In 1997, firearm homicide was the number and injuries. such as fruits and vegetables and are not get- one cause of death for African-American men Taking threats seriously and letting students ting enough physical exercise. This combina- ages 15–34, as well as the leading cause of know who and where to go when they learn of tion has led to an epidemic of obesity, which death for all African-Americans 15–24 years a threat to anyone at the school and encour- directly contributes to numerous deadly or life- old. The firearm death rate for African-Ameri- aging parents, educators, and mentors to take threatening diseases or conditions, including cans was 2.6 times that of whites. According an active role in helping troubled children and the following: hypertension; dyslipidemia (high to the Centers for Disease Control, the fire- teens. cholesterol or high triglyceride levels); Type 2 arms suicide rate amongst African-American Taking talk of suicide seriously and identi- diabetes; coronary heart disease; stroke; gall- youths aged 10–19 more than doubled over a fying risk factors for suicidal behavior when bladder disease; osteoarthritis; asthma, bron- 15 year period. Although African-Americans trying to prevent violence toward self and oth- chitis, sleep apnea, and other respiratory prob- have had a historically lower rate of suicide ers. lems; and cancer (breast, colon, and than whites, the rate for African-Americans Developing prevention programs designed endometrial). 15–19 has reached that of white youths aged to help teachers and other school staff recog- When ethnicity and income are considered, 15–19. nize and respond to incidences of bullying be- the picture is even more troubling. African- A young African-American male is 10 times tween students. American youngsters from low-income families more likely to be murdered than a young white Ensuring that each school has a security have a higher risk for obesity than those from male. The homicide rate among African-Amer- plan and that it is being enforced and that higher-income families. Since the mid–1970s, ican men aged 15 to 24 rose by 66 percent school staff are trained and prepared to imple- the prevalence of overweight and obesity has from 1984 to 1987, according to the Centers ment and execute the plan. increased sharply for both adults and children. for Disease Control. Ninety-five percent of this My legislative agenda during the 110th Con- According to the Centers for Disease Control increase was due to firearm-related murders. gress also includes introducing sensible legis- and Prevention CCDC), among African-Amer- For African-American males, aged 15 to 19, lation to assist law enforcement departments, ican male adults aged 20–74 years the preva- firearm homicides have increased 158 percent social service agencies, and school officials lence of obesity increased from 15.0 percent from 1985 to 1993. In 1998, 94 percent of the detect and deter gun violence. in 1980 survey to 32.9 percent in the 2004. African-American murder victims were slain by Again, thank you all for your commitment to There were also increases in overweight African-American offenders. working to find workable solutions to the heath among children and teens. For children aged In 1997, African-American males accounted and wellness challenges facing our commu- 2–5 years, the prevalence of overweight in- for 45 percent of all homicide victims, while nities. I look forward to working with you in the creased from 5.0 percent to 13.9 percent; for they only account for 6 percent of the entire months ahead to achieve our mutual goals. those aged 6–11 years, prevalence increased population. It is scandalous that a 15-year-old Have a successful and inspiring conference. from 6.5 percent to 18.8 percent; and for urban African-American male faces a prob- Ms. SOLIS. I thank the gentlewoman those aged 12–19 years, prevalence in- ability of being murdered before reaching his from Texas for joining us this evening. creased from 5.0 percent to 17.4 percent. 45th birthday that ranges from almost 8.5 per- Before I conclude with our discussion As the debate over how to address the ris- cent in the District of Columbia to less than 2 on the uninsured and celebrating, actu- ing childhood obesity epidemic continues, it is percent in Brooklyn. By comparison, the prob- ally, a call to action, a call to action

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 May 13, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD07\H23AP7.REC H23AP7 mmaher on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3765 for all people of color and all Ameri- mopolitan en Espanol.’’ The ads in- Our infant mortality is twice as cans, that we have a balanced health clude slogans like: ‘‘It’s about pursuing much as our white counterparts, and care system that serves all of us, one your ambitions and staying connected the New York Times yesterday re- last item I would like to bring up, be- to your roots.’’ To reach everybody in ported that it is growing in the south- fore I recognize the gentlewoman from our community, they not only use at- east region of our country. So we real- the Virgin Islands for the last 5 min- tractive Latino models, but they also ly have an obligation in this Congress utes is to talk a little bit about one of make sure ads are in English and Span- to address the health care disparities the biggest killers in our community, ish. and the health disparities and the lack and it is about tobacco. Each year to- The cigarette companies have fo- of coverage in this country to ensure bacco use kills more than 400,000 Amer- cused on African American populations that health care is provided equally to icans and costs our country more than as well. One company created a line of every American. $96 billion in health care costs. cigarette flavors like Caribbean Chill And so, Mr. Speaker, I want to pay According to the Centers for Disease and Mocha Taboo and used images of tribute to a woman who was a cham- Control and Prevention, tobacco use by African Americans to promote their pion of health for minorities and other pregnant women alone costs at least cigarettes. This targeted marketing is people of color. The extremely sad $400 million per year due to complica- having an impact on the rates that we news of Congresswoman MILLENDER- tions such as low birth weight, pre- are seeing, higher number of people MCDONALD’s death came as a shock to mature birth and sudden infant death smoking. In 2005, 22 percent of Latino all of us, and it is with a deep sense of syndrome. Every day, 1,000 kids become high school students smoked, a 19 per- loss that I join my colleagues who were regular smokers, one-third of whom cent increase over 2003, when the smok- here earlier in mourning her passing. will die prematurely as a result. Smok- ing rate was down to 18 percent. Not only have I lost a colleague, but ing is responsible for 87 percent of lung Smoking continues to be a huge pub- also a mentor, a sister, and a friend. cancer deaths in the U.S. lic health risk for us, and we must not I am honored to work alongside Con- Tobacco-related cancers are dis- tolerate it in our communities. We gresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD as proportionately higher among low-in- have to stand up to these big corpora- members of the Congressional Black come and ethnic-minority commu- tions and say, enough advertising, let’s Caucus together, and the Small Busi- nities. Because these groups have been speak the truth, let’s talk about pre- ness Community. JUANITA was a true repeatedly targeted by the tobacco in- vention, let’s talk about awareness, champion for minority and women- dustry, they unfairly carry a greater let’s talk about alternative lifestyles owned small businesses, and played a weight of the health and economic bur- so we can have healthier communities. pivotal role in proposing and passing den tobacco has in our country. For I am pleased that we were able to en- legislation to expand financing and communities of color, tobacco addic- tertain this discussion on the unin- contracting opportunities for our Na- tion brings a disproportionate amount sured, the celebration of Uninsured tion’s small businesses. Her dedication of death and disease to communities Week and to talk about the disparities to helping women-owned businesses with low rates of health insurance cov- that exist in our communities and was evident in her dedication to in- erage. Lung cancer is the leading cause communities of color. creasing funding to expand women’s of cancer among Latino men and sec- I am pleased to give the remainder of business centers throughout our Na- ond leading cause of death among my time to the distinguished woman tion. Latinas. from the Virgin Islands, who is chair- Her commitment to improving the Approximately 25,000 Latinos will die person of the task force for the Black lives of minorities is reflected in her from smoking-related illnesses this Caucus, the Congressional Black Cau- lifelong work in affiliations with orga- year, surpassing all other causes of cus. nizations such as the NAACP, Alpha cancer. Each year, approximately 45,000 Kappa Alpha, and a number of other or- b 2210 African Americans die from smoking- ganizations devoted to the advance- caused illness. Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I ment of minorities. She will also be re- Native American adults have the came to the floor to speak on another membered for her outstanding steward- highest tobacco use rates for all major issue, but let me say a few words about ship in the areas of transportation, ethnic groups. The prevalence of smok- health disparities before I do. education, health, and FEMA legisla- ing is 37.5 percent among Native Amer- Health disparities is one of the re- tion. ican, 26.7 among African American, and maining issues and causes of our civil We are grateful for the leadership 24 percent among white men. This year rights struggle. And because our coun- and the innovation that she brought to it is expected that the rate of lung and try does not recognize health care as a the Committee on House Administra- cancer deaths for white males will be right, African Americans, Latino tion, which led to her historic achieve- 73.8 per 100,000, while for African Amer- Americans, Native Americans, Alaskan ment as the first African American icans it will be 98.4 per 100,000. Tobacco natives, and other people of color, poor woman to chair a committee in Con- use is an important risk factor for cor- and rural people, do not receive the gress. onary heart disease, the leading cause same kind of health care, prevention, I know that the House staff and all of of death among Latinos. or health maintenance. And because of the Members appreciate her role in es- Unfortunately, tobacco companies that, you will find that in this country tablishing the House Fitness Center have increased their marketing to our more than half of the uninsured are and creating an outlet for mental and minority communities, and I have seen people of color. physical activity. She has truly left a advertisements in magazines popular We have two times more diabetes legacy for all of us through her distin- with Latino youth. RJ Reynolds is run- than the white population, and all peo- guished service on this important com- ning ads for Kool cigarettes with im- ple of color suffer from more complica- mittee. ages that appeal to Latinos. tions. JUANITA will also be remembered for I recently learned that the Kool Mixx African Americans have higher rates her passion for education, which was campaign focused its marketing im- of death from heart disease and several evident in her many eloquent speeches ages around music and hip-hop, which cancers, prostate, colon, lung, and on the floor. She was truly a gifted and appeals to African American and breast. We are over 50 percent of all skilled orator. JUANITA had the distinct Latino youth. The Kool Mixx campaign new HIV cases and over 50 percent of ability to captivate and engage her au- included 14 music concerts around the new AIDS cases. African American and diences. Although she possessed strong country and a DJ competition, as well Latino women are 70 to 80 percent of and determined qualities, she personi- as a special theme park with cartons all AIDS cases among women. Hyper- fied grace, compassion, and beauty displayed on them. tension we find is becoming a world- both inside and out. In addition, the tobacco company wide epidemic, and African American On a more personal note, it was placed advertisements in publications women are the most impacted by hy- through JUANITA, a minister’s daugh- popular with Latino youth, like this pertension; however, more African ter, that I began attending Thursday one here, including ‘‘Latina’’ and ‘‘Cos- American men die from hypertension. morning prayer breakfast when I first

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And while I could never get in the past year, because they could not afford This year, I am calling for an appropriation away to attend, she always had all of it. of $610 million for the Minority AIDS Initiative our support, and we never missed a t- We cannot continue to ignore these alarm- in fiscal year 2008. So far, a total of 62 Mem- shirt or any of the other paraphernalia ing statistics. bers of Congress have agreed to sign a letter that she gave out each year. INFANT MORTALITY in support of this level of funding. I am hoping JUANITA always spoke of her district Infant mortality rates are considered to be to convince additional Members to support the with great affection and dedication. one of the most important indicators of the expansion of the initiative before this week is She frequently remarked that she had health and well-being of a population. In 2003, over. the most diverse district in the coun- the last year for which nationwide data is DIABETES try, that she was able to bring them to- available, the infant death rate was 6.9 deaths Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death gether. And to be reelected over and for every one thousand live births. in the United States, and it has a particularly over is a testament to her leadership Infant death rates among African Americans severe impact on minorities. and her abiding belief that we are all are considerably higher. Among whites, there The Centers for Disease Control and Pre- vention estimates that 9.5 percent of Hispanic children of God, equal in His sight and were 5.7 infant deaths per thousand live births Americans, 12.8 percent of American Indians made in His image. Her mission was in 2003; while among blacks, there were 14.0 and Alaska Natives, and 13.3 percent of Afri- one of justice, fairness, and oppor- infant deaths per thousand live births. can Americans over the age of 20 have diabe- tunity for all. In Los Angeles County, there are 5.0 infant tes. Many Asian Americans are also at high One cannot speak of JUANITA deaths per thousand live births. Among Afri- risk. MILLENDER-MCDONALD without re- can Americans, there are 11.7 infant deaths marking on her exquisite taste and her Diabetes can lead to serious and sometimes per thousand live births. deadly complications, including high blood unequaled sense of style. She was al- According to an article in Sunday’s New ways dressed to the nines and was al- pressure, heart disease, stroke, blindness, kid- York Times, infant deaths in the South are ney disease, and nerve damage. ways the epitome of elegance and growing. Too often, some of these complications re- grace. In Mississippi, the infant death rate had fall- sult in lower-limb amputations. Mr. Speaker, although her passing en to 9.7 in 2004 but then jumped sharply to Minorities with diabetes often lack access to leaves a void in the halls of Congress, 11.4 in 2005. In concrete human terms, a total proper health care and are more likely to suf- her spirit and legacy will forever be of 481 babies died in Mississippi in 2005. fer from complications. with us. Words are not enough to ex- That’s 65 more babies than died the previous Because of these disparities, I introduced press our profound sorrow. On behalf of year. H.R. 1031, the Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. my family, staff, and the people of the Among African Americans in Mississippi, in- This bill would establish an initiative to pro- U.S. Virgin Islands, my deepest sym- fant deaths rose from 14.2 per thousand in vide grants to physicians, community-based pathy goes out to her husband, James 2004 to an astonishing 17 per thousand in organizations, and other health care providers McDonald, their children, grand- 2005. for diabetes prevention, care, and treatment children, extended family, and dedi- Infant death rates also increased in 2005 in programs in minority communities. cated staff. May God bless and comfort Alabama, North Carolina, and Tennessee. The Minority Diabetes Initiative is based on them at this time in grief as we know Clearly, injustice in health care is taking its the successful model of the Minority AIDS Ini- He is welcoming our sister home. toll. tiative. Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to If we truly believe that all men and women This bill would help to reduce diabetes dis- thank Congresswoman HILDA SOLIS, the Chair are created equal, we cannot allow these dis- parities and improve the ability of minorities of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Task parities to continue. with diabetes to live healthy and productive Force on Health and the Environment, for or- HIV/AIDS lives. ganizing this evening’s Special Order in honor Racial and ethnic minorities have dispropor- The bill has 40 cosponsors, representing both political parties. of National Minority Health Month. tionately high rates of HIV and AIDS in the Martin Luther King, Jr., said, ‘‘Of all the United States. CANCER forms of inequality, injustice in health care is According to the Centers for Disease Con- Health disparities also affect minorities who the most shocking and inhumane.’’ Unfortu- trol and Prevention, racial and ethnic minori- suffer from cancer. Blacks have a cancer death rate that is nately, injustice in health care is widespread ties represent 71 percent of new AIDS cases and growing in American society today. about 35 percent higher than whites. and 64 percent of Americans living with AIDS. The mortality rates for blacks with breast, THE UNINSURED African Americans account for half of new colon, prostate and lung cancer are much Over 46 million Americans don’t have health AIDS cases, although only 12 percent of the higher than those for any other racial group. insurance. population is black. Black and Hispanic women are less likely to That is a 15 percent increase in the number Hispanics account for 19 percent of new receive breast cancer screening with mammo- of uninsured since the President took office. AIDS cases, although only 14 percent of the grams than white women. Twelve percent of white Americans, 19 per- population is Hispanic. Black and Hispanic men are more likely to cent of Asian Americans, 20 percent of African Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders ac- be diagnosed with more advanced forms of Americans, 27 percent of Native Americans count for 1 percent of new AIDS cases, and prostate cancer than white men. and 35 percent of Hispanic Americans have American Indians and Alaska Natives account The incidence of prostate cancer is approxi- no health insurance. for up to 1 percent. mately 60 percent higher among African- Nationwide, 9 percent of children under the Racial minorities now represent a majority of American men than white men, and the death age of 18 and 19 percent of adults ages 18 to new AIDS cases, a majority of Americans liv- rate from prostate cancer is 2.4 times higher 64 are uninsured. ing with AIDS, and a majority of deaths among in African-American men than white men. This LOS ANGELES COUNTY persons with AIDS. is the largest racial disparity for any type of In Los Angeles County, 8 percent of chil- It was because of the severe impact of HIV cancer. dren under the age of 18 and 22 percent of and AIDS on minorities that I developed the Earlier this year, I introduced H.R. 1030, the adults ages 18 to 64 are uninsured. Minority AIDS Initiative back in 1998. The Mi- Cancer Testing, Education, Screening and In the Southern Service Planning Area of nority AIDS Initiative provides grants to com- Treatment (Cancer TEST) Act. This bill would Los Angeles County [SPA6], where my district munity-based organizations and other health provide grants for cancer screening, coun- is located, lack of access to health insurance care providers for HIV/AIDS treatment and seling, treatment and prevention programs for is especially high: 11 percent of children under prevention programs serving African Amer- minorities and underserved populations. the age of 18 and 32 percent of adults ages ican, Hispanic, Asian American and Native The Cancer TEST Act would authorize 18 to 64 are uninsured. American communities. grants for the development, expansion and op- In the same area, an alarming 44 percent of Unfortunately, the Republicans in Congress eration of programs that provide public edu- adults reported difficulty accessing medical cut the funding for the Minority AIDS Initiative cation on cancer prevention, cancer

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 May 13, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD07\H23AP7.REC H23AP7 mmaher on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3767 screenings, patient counseling services and genocide gives warrant to those who Now, let me just mention, Mr. Speak- treatment for cancer. perpetrate genocide everywhere, be- er, to wrap up, that tomorrow evening Grants would be made available to commu- cause denial is the last stage of geno- at 6:30 the Armenian Caucus, which I nity health centers and non-profit organiza- cide. If the cycle is to end, there must cochair, will host an Armenian geno- tions that serve minority and underserved pop- be accountability. And just as we cide commemoration event with the ulations. would not permit denying the Holo- Armenian embassy, and I hope that The Cancer TEST Act would emphasize caust, we cannot accept Turkey’s fal- many of the Members will attend this. early detection and provide comprehensive sification of the facts of 1915. f treatment services for cancer in its earliest Mr. Speaker, I must say that in the THE COUNTDOWN CREW stages, when treatment is most likely to save last few months the Turkish Govern- lives. ment has made every effort to try to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under The bill has 29 cosponsors. prevent the Armenian genocide resolu- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- f tion from coming to the floor of the uary 18, 2007, the gentleman from House of Representatives. But I just Pennsylvania (Mr. SHUSTER) is recog- NINETY-SECOND COMMEMORATION want to show why denial is such a bad nized for 60 minutes as the designee of OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE thing in a sense. Last week, I came to the minority leader. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the floor and I pointed out that when Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I am ELLISON). Under a previous order of the the U.N. wanted to do a project or an coming to the floor this evening, as I House, the gentleman from New Jersey exhibit at the United Nations head- have been for the past couple of months, to make sure that the Amer- (Mr. PALLONE) is recognized for 5 min- quarters talking about the genocide in ican people realize what is going to utes. Rwanda, because the Turkish Govern- happen in the next couple of years if Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I want ment protested the inclusion of the Ar- we, in Congress don’t act, if the Demo- to thank my colleagues on the Repub- menian genocide, the Rwandan geno- lican side for agreeing to let me re- cratic majority doesn’t act. cide never took place. There again, if In 1,349 days, if we don’t act, we are claim the time. I will try to limit my you deny one genocide, you end up de- time to less than 5 minutes. going to see the largest tax increase in nying or impacting the other. American history. And this is coming Mr. Speaker, I rise this evening to And the fact of the matter is that commemorate the 92nd anniversary of about because the tax cuts, the tax re- when some of my colleagues say to me, ductions that we put in place as a Re- the Armenian genocide. As the first ‘‘Well, why do you need to bring up genocide of the 20th century, it is mor- publican majority in 2001, 2003, ex- something that occurred 92 years ago,’’ tended some of those in 2005, they are ally imperative that we remember this I say, ‘‘Because by denying this, the atrocity and collectively demand reaf- going to expire. And the majority Turkish Government continues to per- party doesn’t have to act. All they firmation of this crime against human- petrate genocide or oppression of its ity. have to do is run the clock out, and minorities. those tax increases will go into effect On April 24, 1915, 92 years ago tomor- Just a few weeks ago, there was row, that day marked the beginning of on the American people. The American something in the New York Times family, small businesses, all around the systematic and deliberate cam- about how the Turkish Government paign of genocide perpetrated by the this country are going to feel the pain. continues to persecute the Kurdish mi- As I said, my friends and I have been, Ottoman Empire. Over the following 8 nority. Many Kurds have been killed, colleagues and I have been coming to years, 11⁄2 million Armenians were tor- driven from their homelands in the the floor for the past few months talk- tured and murdered, and more than same way Armenians were. The Kurds ing about this, making sure that the one-half million were forced from their happen to be a Muslim people, not a American people are aware that this is homeland into exile. These facts are in- Christian people. That doesn’t matter. going to occur. disputable, but to this day the U.S. The Turkish Government consistently And I have heard some folks on the Congress has never properly recognized oppresses minorities. They refuse also other side of the aisle say that they are the Armenian genocide. to open their borders with Armenia. not going to vote for a tax increase, The historical record, Mr. Speaker, They have actually had a blockade of thus it is not really a tax increase. on the Armenian genocide is unambig- Armenia in placed for several years, Only in Washington do we employ that uous and well-documented with over- which contributes to the economic in- type of rationale, that type of logic. whelming evidence. The U.S. Ambas- stability of Armenia. If we don’t act, there is going to be a sador to the Ottoman Empire at the So this is something that must be tax increase. And for the American time, Henry Morgenthau, protested the done. It must be accomplished, that we people, who have just paid their taxes slaughter of the Armenians to the recognize this genocide if it continues this year, and when they go to pay Ottoman leaders. In a cable to the U.S. in various ways in Turkey today. their taxes in 2008 and 2009 and 2010, State Department on July 16, 1915, Am- The second thing I would point out is they are going to see that their taxes bassador Morgenthau stated that, ‘‘A that the Turkish Government has been have increased. Although there wasn’t campaign of race extermination is in basically hiring lobbyists for millions necessarily a vote on the House floor to progress.’’ of dollars to go around and tell Mem- specifically increase those taxes, those Mr. Speaker, if America is going to bers of Congress that if they pass the tax cuts expiring are, in effect, and, in live up to the standards we set for our- genocide resolution, there will be dire fact, going to increase their taxes. selves, and continue to lead the world consequences: Turkey will not allow What kind of tax increase are we in affirming human rights everywhere, supplies to go to U.S. troops in Iraq. talking about? First of all, raising, we need to finally stand up and recog- from the 10 percent tax bracket to 15 nize the tragic events that began in b 2220 percent. And more than 5 million indi- 1915 for what they were: the systematic They have actually taken to having viduals and families previously who elimination of a people. Members of Congress called and told owed no taxes will become subject to Despite pleas by Members of Con- that their own soldiers in Iraq might those individual income taxes in 2011, if gress and the Armenian-American com- be threatened if they pass the genocide we don’t act on the House floor. If the munity and recognition by much of the resolution. Democratic majority doesn’t act, the international community, President Well, again, this is the type of bul- Democratic majority will be respon- Bush continues to avoid any clear ref- lying that we, as a free government, sible for raising taxes on people in the erences to the Armenian genocide, should not allow because bullying is es- lower-income levels in this country. while consistently opposing legislation sentially the same thing that takes It will eliminate the marriage pen- marking this crime against humanity. place when genocide takes place. Why alty relief that we put in place in the Instead, he has chosen to succumb to should we give in to the threats of a early 2000s. By 2011, 23 million tax- shameless threats by the Government country that tries to bully our country payers would see their taxes increase of Turkey. I strongly believe that Tur- over such an important issue as the an average of $466 just because they are key’s policy of denying the Armenian genocide? married.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 May 13, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD07\H23AP7.REC H23AP7 mmaher on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3768 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 23, 2007 Cutting the child tax credit in half: if most $2,900. Taxes would increase an ington we have to make sure that we we don’t extend those, if we don’t vote average of $2,181 for 42 million families are spending responsibly, and we are on this House floor before 2011, 31 mil- with children. Twelve million single trying to balance the budget and we lion taxpayers will see their taxes in- women with children would see their are working towards that and working crease an average of $859 in 2011. taxes increase an average of just over in such a way that the budget is going The AMT tax, if we don’t act, if we $1,000. Seventeen million elderly indi- to be balanced, and we have been work- don’t do something that rectifies that viduals would incur average tax in- ing towards that in the last 4 or 5 situation, we are going to see people creases of $2,270. And it goes on and on years. across America that have, husband and and on. And I know that the Democratic ma- wife that earn an income, two families, As I said, only in Washington, only in jority, they talk about fiscal responsi- for instance, teachers, we are going to our Nation’s Capital is the logic em- bility, but one of the first things they see a husband and wife that are both ployed that says, if we don’t vote on a did was to change the rules of the teachers in the coming years, if they tax increase, it is not really a tax in- House so that there was no longer a already haven’t been affected by it, crease. But I know and millions of three-fifths majority needed to in- they are going to be hit with the AMT Americans know that if they paid crease taxes. It is now a simple major- and pay higher taxes if we don’t act. $5,000 in taxes one year and they pay ity, and they can increase your taxes. An elderly couple, for instance, in $6,000 in another year, then that is an They have come out with a budget America, a senior couple making increase in taxes. So we need to make just last week, or 2 weeks ago, I guess, $40,000 in income, this couple will, their sure that we are honest and open with we passed a budget, and they make it tax bill would raise in 2011, from $583 to the American people and realize what seem like it is responsible, but a lot of $1,489. And for a retired couple making these tax cuts have done. things in that budget just don’t add up. $40,000, that almost $1,000 increase is a This economy, which is growing, has The PAYGO rule is something that, huge burden on them. We have got to grown each year for 21 straight quar- quite frankly, is difficult to under- make sure that that doesn’t happen. ters, I believe the last number was. We stand. And I am privileged to have a A family of four with an income of are creating jobs. We have created, in colleague of mine on the House floor, a $60,000: that family’s income tax bill the last 4 years, 7.5 million jobs. Unem- colleague of mine from Texas (Mr. would raise, from $3,030 to $4,898, al- ployment is at a 4.4 percent unemploy- CONAWAY), who is, first of all, on the most $5,000 in 2011 if we don’t act. And ment rate. Budget Committee, so he understands I know that families in my district, the complicated budgetary process that b 2230 that is a typical family, a family of we face here in the Federal Govern- four, $60,000 of income, two people I have a county in my district that ment. But, more importantly, he is a working. That is a huge burden. has a 2.8 percent unemployment rate. CPA. He is a certified public account- And for people across America, we That is incredible, 2.8 percent. I was ant. So he understands the balance have been calling ourselves the Count- under the belief that full employment sheet, he understands the income down Crew, and we have an e-mail that is when you have 97 percent of the peo- statement, he understands not only we would like you to share your stories ple working, or close to 97 percent of that of a business, the government, but with us on what the tax cuts have done the people, because you are always of the average American family and for you, and what, for instance, a fam- going to have folks transitioning and what it takes to balance a budget at ily, again, of four, $60,000 if you have to moving around; but I have got actually home, in a business, and here in the pay about $1,800, almost $1,900 more in two counties that are under 3 percent. Federal Government. income, $2,000 more in taxes, how is And as I said, this economy is growing So with that, I would like to yield to that going to affect your family. So we because of those tax cuts. my good friend from Texas to talk a would like for you to share those sto- It comes as no surprise to me, it little bit about the PAYGO rules and ries with us. You can e-mail us at the should come as no surprise to millions the budget and explain to the Amer- [email protected]. I will of Americans, it should come as no sur- ican people what is going to happen get that up here in just a minute and prise to my friends on the other side of here in the next couple of months, you can see it. But, again, that is the aisle, that when you cut taxes, the weeks, and years in the United States. [email protected]. And economy grows. When you cut taxes, With that I yield to Mr. CONAWAY. share those stories with us because we also the revenues to the Federal Gov- Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I thank want to hear, we want to be able to ernment increase. the gentleman for letting me join him have those stories to talk about how it And my friends on the other side of tonight in this Special Order. is going to affect, as I said, a typical the aisle don’t have to take my word I want to talk first about PAYGO, American household. for it. Go back to the 1960s when Presi- and then I want to talk about some- A single parent with two children, a dent John F. Kennedy cut taxes on the thing a little closer to home for Tex- woman who has got two children, American people. And what happened? ans, and that is the way sales taxes are $30,000 in earnings, she would, that par- The economy grew and revenues grew treated in the budget and under the ent qualifies at present to get about coming into the Federal Government. current Tax Code. $2,400 back from the Federal Govern- In the 1980s Ronald Reagan cut taxes For the entire time I have been here ment. But if the tax cuts are allowed to on the American people and American in Congress, which is a relatively short expire, she is going to have to pay an businesses and the economy grew and period of time, my colleagues on the $800 tax. That is a $3,200 swing from re- revenues grew coming into the Federal other side of the aisle have pounded ceiving $2,400 from the Federal Govern- Government. And in 2000, once again away this idea, using the term ment to having to pay almost $800 in history repeats itself. When you cut ‘‘PAYGO.’’ ‘‘Pay as you go’’ is the taxes. Families, individuals are going taxes, as we did, the Republican major- phrase, which rolls easily off the to be hardest hit, small businesses, un- ity did, when you cut taxes, the econ- tongue but can have a multitude of less we act. omy grows, jobs are created, and we definitions. And most of the folks in Just to give you a brief rundown of have seen record revenues coming into District 11 who hear the term the numbers on what is going to hap- the Federal Government. In 2005 the ‘‘PAYGO,’’ in other words, that you are pen if the Democratic majority doesn’t revenues to the Federal Government going to pay for something as you go act and increases taxes, 115 million, grew by 14.5 percent, and last year, in along, it really makes a lot of sense to taxpayers would see their taxes in- 2006, they were over 11 percent growth them under a more traditional defini- crease an average of $1,795 in 2011. in revenues to the Federal Govern- tion of that phrase. Eighty-three million women would ment. This past week we had an interesting see their taxes raise an average of We have got to make sure that the parliamentary ploy that our colleagues $2,068 if the Democratic majority American people are keeping more of on the other side of the aisle used in doesn’t act. their hard-earned dollars, not sending order to get a vote on whether or not Forty-eight million married couples them to Washington, but that we are the delegate from Washington, DC will incur an average tax increase of al- sending them back home. But in Wash- would have voting privileges. And that

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They will make a payment on taxes to pay for it so that the deficit wanting to pass anything where any September 15, and then they will make wouldn’t get any worse or any better new spending wasn’t offset with either, a final payment on January 15 that under PAYGO. We wouldn’t cause any in their preference, tax increases, and should, in effect, pay 100 percent of problems with new legislation that the second least likely choice would be their 2007 tax bill. would cause the Federal deficit, in ef- to reduce spending in other areas to in What this provision does is it creates fect, to go up by either doing like we effect offset that so that any new a safe harbor for those folks that says do at home, getting a part-time job to spending would be paid for, as that if their income went up substantially help pay for those other expenses, or phrase is used, with tax increases or, from one year to the next, then they making some tough hard choices on less likely, spending cuts in other may have paid in less money than is priorities, setting priorities to reduce areas. due for that year. spending in some other area to provide Well, the first bill that passed last b 2240 for monies for this new spending that week had an interesting rule attached may be coming in. to it in which our colleagues from the The mechanics of this is the Tax So that is PAYGO in its purest form. Rules Committee had said that if a bill Code creates a safe harbor for these It’s unusual, not likely that we would passes on the floor of the House, if the taxpayers. It says if you’ve paid in 100 get, collectively, both sides of the aisle companion bill does not pass, then in percent of what your actual was the to agree to that strict a term of spite of the fact that the first bill year before, and you’ve paid that in by PAYGO. The PAYGO that will prob- passed on its own, neither bill would be April 15 and your ultimate tax liability ably be used often is some variation of able to be sent to the Senate if the lat- is a lot more than that, then there are what you may have heard about to- ter bill didn’t pass. no penalties and interest associated night, and others. Spending that grows The latter one is the one I want to with it if you do the catch-up on April on its own under the entitlements pro- talk about tonight, and that was the 15. grams that are out there probably isn’t bill that was passed in order to pay for So what the bill last week did is it subject to PAYGO. We won’t have to the additional spending for the dele- increased that safe harbor number by offset that or increase expenses any- gate converted to a Member and the one-tenth of a percent. Now, this is a where else. We just let that continue to new Member for Utah is going to cost. bunch of mumbo-jumbo for most folks grow out. So there will be a variety of Now, in terms of West Texans, it is a back home, but basically what this definitions. lot of money. But in terms of the over- does is we have borrowed the money to So what I hope to be able to commu- all budget and the numbers that we pay for these additional expenses from nicate to the folks in District 11, and, typically deal with here in D.C., it is a someone that may or may not owe ad- Mr. Speaker, what I hope other Ameri- relatively modest amount of money. ditional taxes. And, in fact, the bill cans understand is that when they hear But, nevertheless, it is new spending. sponsor from the other side specifically the phrase ‘‘PAYGO,’’ it is all in the So the bill that did pass was to, in ef- said at the end of his conversation on definition. It is all about what does it fect, alleviate the PAYGO violation the floor last week that his bill raised mean. Because apparently PAYGO has that the first bill created by spending taxes on no Americans, did not raise a variety of meanings in these Cham- new money without offsetting it with any new tax, did not raise any taxes. bers from time to time. And the one increased taxes on someone or de- So what we had here is a cash flow that was used last week, in my view, is creases in spending. And what the bill issue that accelerated some cash flow flawed in the purest sense of PAYGO. did was simply accelerate or increase to the Federal Government, and under So if you would indulge me a couple the amount of estimated tax payments this scoring mechanism that we use, it more minutes to talk about sales that taxpayers who make more than $5 appears that PAYGO has not been vio- taxes, that is particularly important to million in adjusted gross income each lated, it has been honored. But basi- folks from Texas. year have to pay in. cally what we’ve done with this version The tax extensions and the tax Now, admittedly, folks who make of PAYGO, and apparently there are changes that were brought about 2001– more than $5 million a year in adjusted going to be multiple versions of 2003 and more recently extended into gross income are not a particularly PAYGO that get talked about on this 2006 address some inequities between sympathetic group. They are easy tar- House floor, this version of PAYGO States that have State income taxes gets; so this increase in the estimated simply says that if we can take an ad- and States that don’t. Texas is one of tax payment would pay for the addi- vance from next month’s salary to pay those States that does not have a State tional spending on a strict cash-flow for next month’s expenses, then we’re individual income tax and, as such, basis. okay, and we will worry about next funds its State and local governments Now, what they have done, in effect, month next month. So this is a very in- through property taxes and sales taxes, with this mechanism is to take an ad- teresting concept for PAYGO. It is not along with a lot of other fees and ex- vance on next month’s salary to pay the traditional PAYGO that most folks cise taxes, those types of things. for this month’s expenses, which cre- in District 11 would understand and But under our current Federal In- ates a very interesting definition of agree to. It is a new version. come Tax Code, all States that have in- PAYGO. It is not by any means a tradi- Mr. SHUSTER. Can you explain that come taxes, those citizens get to de- tional definition of PAYGO, but as I PAYGO so people understand it better, duct their income taxes from their noted last time I looked, most of the what PAYGO really means, what it Federal taxable income in order to get colleagues on the other side of the aisle should mean. to a net tax; in other words, they are voted in favor of what I would call a Mr. CONAWAY. In its purest form it not paying Federal tax on the monies very twisted version of PAYGO to get would mean that any new spending that they have to pay into their State out from under this taint that their that this House decides is good Federal governments. They get a deduction for first bill passed. new spending, whether that’s new, new that, and that’s fine. The mechanics are that folks who spending or a growth in expenditures But to States like Texas, since we make more than $5 million a year in that is built into current mechanisms, have no income tax, we don’t get a de- adjusted gross income have to make would be paid for, in effect, by raising duction. In the past, beginning in 1986 quarterly estimated tax payments, in taxes, new taxes from somewhere, or and forward, off and on again, Texans addition to whatever withholding they reducing expenses in some other place were allowed to deduct their sales may make on their salaries, in order in this Federal Government so that taxes in lieu of a State income tax. So that on April 15 of the following year you have a net zero. In its purest form a citizen could look at whichever tax they have paid in all of the money that it would apply to both new programs as they paid and deduct that, and it would

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We have got to make sure they in effect are paying a higher Fed- than pleased with that number and is that we in Washington are making this eral income tax than taxpayers in looking forward to this Chamber ad- government work efficiently and not equivalent circumstances in States dressing the alternative minimum tax wasting their money, but making sure with an income tax, and that is inequi- as a part of the overall tax fix. We are that they continue to keep more of table and should be addressed. trying to come up with a tax scheme their hard-earned dollars. So the impact specifically on Texans, that collects the minimum amount of Next Monday night is going to be Tax if this is not fixed, would be that the money needed to fund this Federal Freedom Day, April 30 this year. That average tax increase per taxpayer, as Government. means Americans will, after April 30th, computed by the Heritage Foundation, b 2050 starting May 1, will be able to start the average tax increase per taxpayer, working for themselves. The first 4 not family, but per taxpayer, for Tex- Mr. SHUSTER. That ATM which I months of the year they have been ans, would be $2,755 per year beginning mentioned earlier and this conversa- working to pay their taxes, and on May in 2011. The loss of income per capita, tion I have had over the past couple of first they work for themselves. weeks with my accountant, he is seeing and this is income lost on top of the in- Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I need married couples, both husband and wife creased taxes, is $510 per person. And to correct something. The sales tax are teachers, and they are real close to Texas will lose, as a result of this, esti- issue that I was talking about is in- getting caught up in that minimum mated in 2012, 75,000-plus jobs. cluded within the overall numbers that tax. Again, two teachers making a de- Let me talk in a little further detail I talked about. Those overall numbers cent living, and they are getting on District 11, which I represent. The are the same ones that compare to the caught up in a tax code that is increas- tax increase there per person will be a $3,000 tax hit that you will have. The ing their taxes. We need to address little bit less than the state-wide aver- sales tax issue is included with the that. age. We will have a tax increase per other expiring Tax Code provisions As I said, talking to my accountant taxpayer of $2,091 a year, about $200 a that we were able to implement in 2001 last week, as millions of Americans month almost. And then on top of that and 2003. had, to fill out the paperwork and there will be another $974 that each So the numbers I quoted was not just taxpayer will lose in income on top of write checks to pay their taxes, it is a yearly ritual that is unavoidable. The sales taxes, but sales tax is an element this tax increase. And there will be in Texas of $2,755 increase, in District 2,153 jobs lost across the district. government has made this an incred- ibly complicated process to go through. 11 a $2,391 increase. So it is more than This happens if we allow this unfair, just a sales tax. I think I misspoke ear- inequitable circumstance to exist be- Not only does it seem we are ignoring the need to extend these tax cuts so lier in our conversation when I was tween States that have State income talking about sales taxes. That sales taxes and States that don’t at the Fed- Americans pay less, but we are ignor- ing the fact we need to reform our Tax tax issue is included in that number as eral level. And I am hoping that, while well. it’s not provided for this year in the Code to make it simpler. Mr. SHUSTER. I appreciate the gen- budget that was passed, I am hopeful I recently read an article by John tleman for pointing that out. that our colleagues on the other side of Stossel from ABC, and he wrote in 2005 As I said, next Monday night, April the aisle will see this as one of those Americans spent 6.4 billion hours com- 30, Tax Freedom Day, Americans will opportunities for tax equity in our Tax plying with the Federal Tax Code. He begin to start working for themselves. Code, and we will put in the right pro- further stated that a Washington-based In 2003, Tax Freedom Day was April 18. visions in the next tax bill that would group, The Tax Foundation, calculated We have slowly grown to April 30. It allow Texans to deduct sales taxes in that that 6.4 billion hours was valued will be even longer than that if this lieu of their Federal income tax. at $265 billion, was what Americans My colleague from Pennsylvania, I spent on complying with the Tax Code. Congress doesn’t act. The percentage appreciate you giving me this time to- That is more than the Federal deficit the Federal Government is going to night, and I yield back. last year. take from people will grow. People will Mr. SHUSTER. I thank the gen- If we could cut that in half, imagine earn less. As I said earlier, the average tleman. I appreciate you coming down $130 billion going into the economy, Pennsylvanian, and there are 4.7 mil- and talking about the budget because I our small businesses being able to buy lion Pennsylvanians that will pay know you understand it; but as I said more equipment, employ more people, taxes, on average that tax will go up by earlier, more importantly as a CPA, build a new building, expand their op- $3,000. you really understand what the Tax erations; the American family, having So we hope the American people com- Code means to individual businesses $130 billion to buy a new washer and municate with us at countdowncrew and families. dryer, save for college. What will it do @mail.house.gov and let us know what In fact, just last week I had a con- for this economy? We have to make they could do with that $3,000, as well versation, I would say it was an unfor- sure we pay attention to that. as over the past 4 or 5 years what it has tunate conversation with my CPA as As we were talking earlier tonight, meant to them, whether it is their fam- we went through my tax returns and the Democrat budget put out last ily, whether it is a small business, how had to pay taxes, as millions and mil- week, in Pennsylvania alone it is going they have been able to utilize those tax lions of people across this country had to increase taxes by 2009 on the average cuts in expanding their business and to do. Pennsylvanian by over $3,000. We hope saving for their children’s future. I know the gentleman said he had that people will e-mail us at These are extremely important mat- one more point to make. [email protected] and ters that this Congress has to address. Mr. CONAWAY. I had one more com- let us know what $3,000 would mean to As we started off saying, in 1,349 ment. I was also sitting with my older your family, how important that would days, if we don’t act, if the U.S. Con- son, who is a broker with Merrill be, that you would have that $3,000 to gress doesn’t act, there is going to be Lynch. And while his CPA was handing spend, instead of sending it to Wash- the largest tax increase in American him his tax return, he was going ington. history. through it, looking at it and he sud- As we keep pointing out, by 2011, if So I appreciate the gentleman from denly discovered that he owed a rel- we don’t act, the Democrat majority is Texas. I don’t know if you have any- atively sizeable amount of alternative going to increase taxes by almost $400 thing else to add. If not, I will yield minimum tax. And we will go through billion. It will be the largest tax in- back the time. I know some of our that concept on another night, but this crease in American history. I haven’t other colleagues have come to the floor is a tax that is going to catch a grow- been able to document this, but I think here to talk about important things.

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The American people need to Tech community, many West Vir- corporation or corporate injustice or know that. ginians attend Virginia Tech. We have product failure. And I think that is the I appreciate my colleague coming a great fondness for Virginia Tech, ex- intent of our court system. down to the floor tonight. cept possibly when we are playing However, what we are experiencing f them in football. But certainly our col- now in the United States is an over- lective hearts go out to them during abundance, a glut of lawsuits that are TORT REFORM this difficult time. clogging our courts, that are in some The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. I yield back to my friend from Mis- cases awarding outrageous jackpot ELLISON). Under the Speaker’s an- souri, and we will kick off the evening. types of awards, and because of that, nounced policy of January 18, 2007, the b 2300 because of that jackpot sort of men- gentleman from Missouri (Mr. CLEAV- tality, many people with their legal as- ER) is recognized for half the remaining Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I would sistance are clogging the courts so that time until midnight. like to associate myself with the com- those people who have suffered injus- Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I appre- ments of the gentlewoman from West tices and those people who are due ciate the opportunity to stand here on Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO). I too would like awards are unable to get there. this floor. to express sympathy to Ms. One of the issues that I think is ex- The subject of this special hour will MILLENDER-MCDONALD’s family and to tremely important is the cost to our be a debate between myself and the the families of those young people economy. We talk all of the time on gentlewoman from West Virginia, Mrs. whose lives were senselessly taken at the floor about the importance of small CAPITO. But before we begin our debate, Virginia Tech. businesses in the United States. I come which is aimed primarily at dem- The issue surfaces from time to time from a small State, and I think small onstrating to our colleagues that we that there is a desperate need for us to business comprises close to 90 percent can speak passionately about a matter do something major legislatively for of the businesses in our State. When and still avoid name calling or irrever- tort reform, that these greedy trial you look at the burden of the current ence or incivility, before we get into lawyers are out damaging if not de- tort system on our small businesses, our debate on tort reform, I would like stroying the Nation, running people we are breaking the backs of our small to yield to the gentlewoman from West out of the medical profession, creating business people. Virginia for some special comments economic problems for oil companies. I I would like to refer to my chart over unrelated to our debate. take a different view of that. Obvi- here: effect on small business, the tort IN MEMORY OF JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD ously, there are inappropriate lawsuits, liability price tag for small businesses AND THE VICTIMS OF THE VIRGINIA TECH and I think the courts usually deal in America is $88 billion a year. TRAGEDY with those. Small businesses bear 68 percent of Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I would But trial lawyers work to provide business tort liability costs, but only like to thank the gentleman from Mis- somewhat of a level playing field for take in 28 percent of business revenue. souri. I look forward to our second de- most Americans, small Americans, so And for the very small businesses, the bate, our second civil debate on a new they can hold even the most powerful tort liability price tag is $33 billion. topic. corporations accountable for their ac- These are statistics that show, and Before we move to the subject at tions when they cause injury or death. this is from an independent resource, it hand, I would like to join with my col- Today drug companies and oil compa- is not from a group that is shaded one leagues in expressing my deep sorrow nies, big insurance companies and large way or the other. It has shown the rise at the passing of our colleague, JUA- corporations too often dominate our in the cost of tort claims in this coun- NITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Just brief- political process and they begin to ask try. ly, she was a kind and gentle person. legislators to restrict access to the Very small businesses pay 44 percent She was a great advocate for many courts. When corporations and CEOs of tort liability costs out of pocket as things that she believed in. She was a act irresponsibly by refusing or delay- opposed to through insurance. And so pioneer. But, for me, she was just a ing to pay insurance claims, producing what happens is a lot of times small very helpful and warm and friendly unsafe products, polluting our environ- businesses, one small business is one person. ment or swindling their employees or large case or one frivolous lawsuit When I came to Congress, she had al- shareholders, the last resort for Ameri- away from having to close their doors. ready been here for several years. She cans, and this is our system, is to hold I yield back to the gentleman from was the chairman of the Caucus on them accountable in our courts of law. Missouri to see if he has a reaction to Women’s Issues, and I was the vice By holding them accountable, trial that. chair for the Republican side. JUANITA lawyers and their families are able to Mr. CLEAVER. I think there are per- was always very helpful, always very feel that this is a safer America. haps some legitimate concerns by concerned that I was making my way From automobile fuel tanks that ex- small business owners, but I don’t in my first several months in Congress, plode in rear-end collisions to bullet- think that the trouble is with the liti- and I think the way she crossed the proof vests that fail to stop bullets gation. I think the problem is with in- aisle, the way that she treated me with aimed at police officers, we have to re- surance companies. Now, the gentle- kid gloves, so-to-speak, in the begin- alize that there must be some corpora- woman and I both serve on the Finan- ning of my term, is something that I tion, some individual held accountable. cial Services Committee; and one of will never forget. So my thoughts and And these cases that I mentioned ear- the concerns we have been grappling prayers are with her. Bless her family lier were actual cases and they brought with, particularly in the aftermath of during this very tough time, and know to light deceptive practices and cover- Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the that she will be missed. ups by manufacturers that resulted in gulf coast, is that insurance companies I would also like to express publicly serious injury and even death. that are not regulated by the United before this body and before this Nation The civil justice system helps pro- States Federal Government from time my deep sadness over the tragic events vide compensation to those that are in- to time are the culprits, and I will get at Virginia Tech last week. I haven’t jured and helps prevent other needless back to that in just a minute. But I spoken publicly on the House floor injury from occurring. wanted to say that the tort filings in about this, but it is deeply crushing to I will now yield to the gentlewoman State courts have declined by 10 per- all of us, has been, and it has sort of set from West Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO). cent since 1994. And automobile filings a pall or a feeling of helplessness for all Mrs. CAPITO. Thank you, I appre- which make up the majority of tort of us. ciate your opening statements. This claims have fallen 14 percent.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 May 13, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD07\H23AP7.REC H23AP7 mmaher on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3772 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 23, 2007 So what you are finding is that more there was no one to do it in our local ance Commission, you find that clearly and more cases are not finding their area. That could have been a life-end- the insurance companies are the ones way into the courts. But what troubles ing experience for that family, a very, doing enormous damage to this coun- me and I think will trouble Americans very tragic one, and actually had a try. when they find out more about it is the happy ending. The other issue is that I think the in- fact that the insurance companies end So the legislature got on board, the surance companies have gouged so up really being the beneficiaries in the Governor got on board and passed much that many of the people in the debate that occurs from time to time State medical malpractice reform with country, probably even in my home in this country on the subject of tort a cap. I believe it is a half million dol- State, operate under the assumption reform. The reason I say that is that lars on noneconomic damages. I am not that malpractice costs run physicians there was a study done that showed 100 percent sure. There was a debate on away from their profession. that even in States where tort reform 250 or 500, but I think it was 500. They The truth of the matter is that, ac- occurred, insurance premiums never created a West Virginia Mutual Insur- cording to the American Medical Asso- dropped, and in some instances they ance Company, and according to the ciation, the number of physicians in actually increased. statistics that I have in front of me, the United States of America increased So we have a problem with the small those medical malpractice premiums by 40 percent since 1990, 40 percent. And businesses that I agree exists, but I am have gone down 5 percent in not only so more and more men and women are suggesting that one of the ways in general practice but also in the special- going into the profession, even as the which we deal with this problem is not ties. insurance companies are creating this trying to restrict the courts from deal- The large hospital I referred to ear- crisis, and they are the ones that seem ing with the claims that people bring lier, where they could not recruit and to be held harmless. They are rarely before them, but rather for the insur- retain physicians, they now are adding the center of the debate. It is usually ance companies. 49 and 50 new positions a year, whereas the lawyers and the physicians. Let me give one example, Mr. Speak- before they were afraid they were not I take the position that neither of er. A month after passing malpractice even going to be able to attract 15 or them are actually the villains here. It caps, South Carolina’s two largest in- 20. is the insurance companies that con- So this medical liability reform has surers increased rates by as much as 22 tinue to increase the rates. They pay had a phenomenal effect in our State of percent after increasing their rates by out less money in the payments and West Virginia. And if I can get my 27 percent the year before. then they are getting fatter and fatter. other chart out here real quick, this And after Texas passed rate caps in One last comment on this. According shows some States that are considered 2003, the Joint Underwriters Associa- to the Bush administration’s Justice to be in crisis, which I notice your tion requested a 35 percent premium Department, if I can find their study, State is in crisis over here, and West increase for physicians and 68 percent the Justice Department actually says Virginia would have been in the red, in for hospitals. This is after tort reform, that we are dropping in the number of the crisis area, but we moved ourselves after things were supposed to have cases that are being brought forward in out to caution. We are in the yellow been reformed so that people are pro- the courts, and so I think what we end area, where we were actually consid- up doing, I think, is fighting a ghost, tected. So the winner ends up being the ered one of the most difficult climates insurance companies. because the insurance companies have for practitioners of medicine to come. become ghostly in that they can be- Mrs. CAPITO. I am glad you brought We are not a State where we are able come invisible during the debate be- up medical malpractice reform because to retain and control, and it is directly cause they do not have to get in it be- in West Virginia we have lived this attributable to the medical liability re- cause they have not been portrayed as subject since I have been in Congress. form bill that we passed, that the State either the victim or the villain. So I In the campaign of 2002, many doctors passed in 2003. were leaving the State of West Vir- Mr. CLEAVER. May I inquire of the would suggest that our positions may ginia, closing up shop, early retire- gentlewoman from West Virginia, the not be dramatically different except ment, choosing to try another State white States are what? that I see the problem more in the because of either the unavailability of Mrs. CAPITO. Stable. They are con- hands of the insurance companies. medical malpractice insurance or the sidered stable. Look over here, Cali- Mrs. CAPITOL. Well, I think I would astronomically skyrocketing esca- fornia, which is held up to be one of the like to go back a little bit to medical lation of medical liability reform. States that passed medical liability re- malpractice, talking about it. See, I So an interesting thing happened. form in the 1970s, it is considered sta- think you were making my case for me West Virginia is known to be a State ble, and West Virginia was modeled when you said the situation in Mis- that is very tort friendly. So people after what was done in California. souri, because you do not have medical asked me how did the State legislature, Mr. CLEAVER. I think, to some de- liability reform, correct? which is predominantly Democratic, gree, that helps my position, not with Mr. CLEAVER. That is right. and the Governor, who was Democrat, West Virginia because I am not famil- Mrs. CAPITO. You have skyrocketing how were they able to pass with rel- iar with West Virginia, but you are ab- costs of your medical liability. A lot of ative ease such massive medical mal- solutely right about my home State of doctors, and I am sure you have had practice reform legislation. I know ex- Missouri. But it all relates back to my this conversation with the doctors, actly how because I was in that cam- earlier comments about insurance they practice basically with one arm paign in the 2002 year. companies. tied behind their back because they are A national study conducted in 2005 by practicing medicine defensively. Near- b 2310 former Missouri Insurance Commis- ly 80 percent of the doctors say they It was people coming up to you on sioner Jay Angoff found that insurance order unnecessary tests, and 74 percent the street saying my doctor’s leaving. companies have been price-gouging say they make unnecessary referrals to It was grandparents, it was seniors, it doctors by dramatically and dras- specialists due to the fear of being was pediatricians, OB/GYNs, neurolo- tically raising their insurance pre- sued. A lot of doctors are practicing de- gists, trauma specialists. Our largest miums, even though claims for pay- fensive medicine, ordering many more hospital in my community had to close ments have been flat or decreasing. Ac- medical procedures and tests to cover and be downgraded in terms of their cording to the annual statements of 15 themselves in the case of a legal test or trauma because the trauma surgeons large insurance companies, the 15th a lawsuit, and that raises the cost of left because of the high cost of medical largest in fact, the amount malpractice not only their insurance but it also liability reform causing, in one case, a insurers collected in premiums in- raises the cost of every individual’s young child in Putnam County, which creased by 120.2 percent between 2000 health insurance because it raises the is like 30 minutes away, had to drive and 2004, while claim payouts rose by cost of practicing medicine or deliv- all the way to Cincinnati, he and his only 5.7 percent. ering health care in a general sense. parents, 4 hours away, to have a penny I think if you look at the report from I think that a comprehensive solu- removed from his windpipe because Jay Angoff from the Missouri Insur- tion is certainly part of what we need

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 May 13, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD07\H23AP7.REC H23AP7 mmaher on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3773 to look at here, and that does include from the multibillion dollar lottery political gathering a couple of years the insurance companies most cer- torte reformers have often brought be- ago. He had oxygen, he was walking tainly, but it also includes looking at fore us. very slowly. And he came up to me and what has happened in some manufac- The other issue that I would like to he said, I have asbestosis, and I have turing segments that have had extreme bring forth is that, according to the lung disease from that. And I took my loss of jobs; 52,000 to 60,000 jobs have Congressional Budget Office, mal- case to court with my lawyer. And he been lost in the manufacturing seg- practice costs amount to less than 2 didn’t tell me how much he was award- ment of this country because of bank- percent of the overall medical cost. ed, but he was awarded some remedy ruptcies being caused by massive and And so when we start talking about the for that. And it was very obvious that huge tort lawsuits. And so I think that cost of medicine and how it is sky- he had difficulty breathing, and it was there is a median here, there is an easy rocketing, and it is, but when you very obvious that he needed some help, median that we can find here. think about the fact that the cost for a lot of help. But I would recommend to you that malpractice or the cost for the insur- But what he wanted to show me that the experience that we had in West Vir- ance, which supercedes the cost really day was the invoice. He got a settle- ginia with medical liability reform, paid out, it accounts for only 2 percent ment every month or every two across the board, bringing more spe- of the overall medical costs in the months, a pay-out, or it might have cialists in as a result, bringing the cost United States, which is Herculean; but even been every year. But he showed of medical liability insurance down, re- 2 percent is almost nonexistent. me how much he got, and I think it was cruitment and retention of physicians And I think what has happened is around $1,500. And every single time he gets that he has to take off 40 percent is something that we need to look at that we have created a mountain out of of that, or 45 percent of that, I think it nationwide, and that is why I support a a mole hill. That is not to say that was 40 percent in this case, for his at- Federal medical liability reform which there are not problems, but judges will torney. Every single time he gets a I am sure is no surprise to you that I quite often tell a lawyer that the case submitted is simply frivolous, and that payment, his attorney gets 40 percent. would support that and have been push- And this guy was on oxygen, could case will never come to court, and then ing for it over the last 7 years. barely walk. And I think, you know, of course summary judgments can also But I think there is also a cost to there is something wrong with the sys- prevent cases from ever coming to just the individual person as we inflate tem where the harmed person who court. So judges have the option of the cost of defending ourselves, busi- needs the help and has a legitimate nesses defending themselves, doctors looking at a case and deciding whether claim, and certainly I know lawyers defending themselves, hospitals defend- or not it is worthy of taking up the take risks by taking cases, I under- ing themselves. time and resources of the court. stand that part of it, but sometimes it My final chart here, and I do not And then the other part of it is that just seems astronomical to me that the know if you can read it or not, but I in an overwhelming majority of these fees are 40, by the time you get ex- will read the bottom line here. It shows cases, the amount or the award of the penses, and 50 percent of what the that in 2005, the U.S. population being judgment is set by a jury, which are ev- court has determined that victim is approximately 296 million, that the eryday people. And this is not to say due and willing. I think that is an in- tort cost per capita for each individual that there should not be something justice in the system, along with the is $880. done. I just think putting artificial frivolous lawsuits that we see clogging caps would be the wrong thing to do. b 2320 up our courts so this gentleman can And that is generally one of the pro- Whereas when you were talking get his case heard. posals that comes up. I’m not sure if Mr. CLEAVER. The meritless cases, about 1990 with the physicians, in 1990, the gentlewoman from West Virginia is however, rarely ever win in the first that cost was only $522, which is still supporting caps or not, but I think that place. I was offended when I first heard too much. So I think that we need to if that is one of the solutions, I think that somebody sued McDonald’s be- find a medium here where we can con- a one-size-fits-all kind of solution is cause they ordered a cup of hot coffee trol frivolous lawsuits, where we can unfair to people who may suffer a very, and were burned by the hot coffee that control the ability of people to have very debilitating injury in the same they ordered. I was offended by that as mass torte actions and seek friendly category of someone who has a fender well, and I think most Americans are. environments for those torte actions. bender. But in reality, the meritless cases rare- And we tried to address that in Con- I yield back to the gentlewoman. ly ever win in the first place, and that gress with a class action reform. And Mrs. CAPITO. Well, I think you are is contrary to the allegations that gen- we need to make sure that those people getting to the point here where you are erally come forth, particularly from that are damaged, hurt, have access to talking about the difference between a the major corporations. court, but also in a timely manner. legitimate claim and a frivolous claim. They would have us believe that the With all this massive torte legislation I don’t have statistics in front of me, frivolous lawsuits are just automati- or lawsuits in our courts, it is bogging but I know they exist in every court in cally finding their way to the court- up the courts and it is really hurting America where certain frivolous law- room and that they are meritless, but those people who are genuinely hurt suits are put out on the table, they they win. And the truth of the matter and need to have remedies. overreach in terms of not only are they is that our intricate system, with the Mr. CLEAVER. The gentlewoman suing maybe a business, but they are law and juries and judges and even from West Virginia makes a good going to sue the manufacturer, they independent reviewers, will pretty point. I do, however, think that this are going to sue the car they rode to go much weed out the frivolous lawsuits. may cause her to join me. That is, ac- to work in, they are going to sue, you And they are filed to no one’s benefit, cording to the Bush administration, know, anybody with deep pockets is except a lawyer, who I think we can this is what I was looking for earlier, going to get sued for an alleged wrong. find one in any profession who is going this is from the Justice Department of And it is absolutely a fact that some of to try to take advantage of their sys- the Bush administration, their re- these cases and more and more of these tem. And it has nothing to do with hav- searchers found that the median in- cases are not founded in legitimate ing gone to law school. It has some- flated adjusted award in 2001 was just fact. They are frivolous. They are try- thing to do with human nature. $28,000. And most of the discussion, you ing to get into the system to get a But I think that the way that this hear people talking about, millions, quick fix, to get a lottery mentality, to whole issue has been played out ends maybe even billions, but the average have the corporation settle, or whoever up actually protecting the one entity median inflated adjusted award in 2001 settle, so they can get in and get out of that I think is the most culpable, and was $28,000. And even in medical mal- the court system, and then have their that is the insurance companies that practice cases in which the injuries attorney take a 40 or 50 percent cut are not regulated. tend to be far, far more serious than from that. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE the average torte case, the median I had a very startling thing happen to The SPEAKER pro tempore. There award was only $170,000, which is far me. A gentleman approached me at a being no Republican hour at this time,

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I came to Washington and to the the gentleman from Missouri for par- Congress with this desire in my heart, ticipating tonight. He is a very able de- b 2330 to do what I could to make this a more bater. I learned in our first debate Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I thank civil place. With the intensity and in- when we debated tax reform that you the gentleman for staying up late, and tention of debate, sometimes it is dif- are a wonderful closer too, so I hate to I thank all those who are listening. ficult to restrain ourselves. But re- close. I think we have talked a lot about straint is something that we can do But I would like to talk a little bit our different perspectives on tort re- and feel better about having done it on about civility, because it is very im- form. I have talked about the need to the morrow. It is delayed satisfaction. portant to me. It is about being polite. rein in the system, because we are los- We might get some immediate joy from It is understanding that we have dif- ing jobs. We are costing the American being nasty, but the greater joy is re- ferent views and that we don’t dis- respect one another because of that. It public, each individual, $880 is the cost straint and receiving greater joy later, is about believing that our ideas, yes, for every individual for the lawsuit that you actually had the discipline to we believe our ideas are the right ideas, glut that we have in this country. Un- control your tongue. but it doesn’t necessarily mean that fortunately, some of those who are I have opinions that are very, very the opposite ideas or a different idea damaged or who are due and willing are strong. I feel strong about tort reform, doesn’t have merit. It also doesn’t unable to get into a clogged-up court not because I am an attorney. I have mean that because we are in different system. four children. None of them are attor- parties, we don’t have a lot of to give We are losing jobs in some of our neys. But I personally feel strongly manufacturing segment because of the and we don’t have a lot to share. I about it because of some personal think a lot of that gets lost here on the exorbitant cost of litigation. In many things that happened in my own family States, we have a medical liability cri- floor of the House. that could have gone to court, that we My great fear is because of the par- sis where physicians are paying exorbi- did not take to court for a lot of rea- tisanship and the evolved incivility of tant amounts of their hard-earned dol- sons. One of the things that we felt our debate, that when that person lars for the cost of medical liability in- strongly about was our own integrity, turns on that TV or that young person surance, and it has proven in my State, so we didn’t go to court. turns on C–SPAN to watch debate, they at least, if you pass good sense medical But my challenge is to state what- see the rancor and they see the acri- liability insurance reform, you can rein ever strong feelings I have in a tone monious debate and some of the lan- in the cost of insurance and can make that raises the level of the conversa- guage that is used, and what do they the system better. I understand there tion and honors those who disagree do? They turn it off. And then what are are other players at the table here. with me. they doing? They are not listening to There is the Bar, there is the indi- When you look at the roots of the the merits of the topic. They are not vidual, there is certainly the business word ‘‘civility,’’ to be civil is to be a listening to tax reform ideas or med- community and there is the insurance citizen, a respected part of the commu- ical malpractice reform ideas or the community. nity. So to be uncivil is to fracture the war in Iraq differing ideas, because of I think the best solution to this enor- community, locally, nationally and the tone, and the way it is delivered mous problem, this very costly prob- internationally, and that is something and the words that are used have lost lem to the American economy, is to get that none of us can afford to do. their way and have turned the Amer- everybody at the table for common Not long ago President Gerald Ford ican public off. sense reform. We passed class action died, and I was reminded of a story of Now, when I go and speak to people reform, and it is helping to weed out his days here in this House. He held in my district and I begin to talk like some of those large and unwieldy cases regular debates here in Washington that, people start nodding their heads, and make them adhere to more strin- with his Democratic counterpart Con- you are right. We do stop listening. We gent requirements. gressman Thomas Hale Boggs. They are no longer interested. With that, I yield back to the gen- would debate at the National Press So I think while these hallowed halls tleman from Missouri to close on this Club. At Congressman Gerald Ford’s have had more than their share of vig- topic. suggestion, they would ride over from orous debate, there is a good way to do Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, there the Capitol to the National Press Club it, and there is a good way to convey are people all around this country who and agree on the topic of the debate. our ideas in a very civil way. look at C–SPAN on a daily basis and Can you imagine that happening in I really appreciate the way, when you who look listen to radio talk shows, 2007? Then, after the debate, they said that Gerald Ford and Hale Boggs look at television news programs, and would go out and have lunch. used to drive over together and then they see Members of Congress, both Mr. Speaker, that is the kind of have lunch afterwards, I think it is a House and Senate, screaming at each House I think we need to demand as a little late for lunch tonight, so I think other. They see from time to time the part of what takes place in this city we will have to do that another time. animated debates that take place on called Washington, D.C. I hope, I even But I have enjoyed debating this topic. these shows, and even here in this pray, that the men and women of this I look forward to the next topic that great hall. great body will learn to exercise re- we debate. I hope that when we get to- Many, many great patriots have straint, because what we do and say gether again, maybe we can get some stepped into the well of the House of here in this hallowed place actually re- of our other colleagues here and have Representatives to wax eloquent, be- verberates and ends up traveling all more of a round-robin so we can get cause this is the place where the great across the length and breadth of this our colleagues not only involved in the orators stood and presented their cases Nation, and the words we say will im- debate on the topic, but also dem- to each other and to the American pub- pact the people around this country. onstrating a civil way to present ideas lic. But in the past decade or so, we I say again, there are few Members of to the American public. have seen a dramatic drop in the civil- this Congress, if any, who would say to f ity exercised by Members of this body, their children, watch C–SPAN and b 2340 and we have seen it from both sides of watch the leaders of this Nation de- the aisle. bate, so that they can show you how to GENERAL LEAVE Let me share something with you act around people with whom you have Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I ask that I read the other day by William a disagreement. unanimous consent that all Members

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Is there vidual who is a judicial officer or judicial Canada Management Area [Docket No. objection to the request of the gen- employee, to the extent necessary to protect 060606150-6240-02; I.D. 030107A] received March tleman from Missouri? the safety of that individual or a family 26, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to There was no objection. member of that individual, and for other pur- the Committee on Natural Resources. poses. 1229. A letter from the Acting Director Of- f fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- f tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- LEAVE OF ABSENCE ADJOURNMENT tion, transmitting the Administration’s final By unanimous consent, leave of ab- rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic sence was granted to: Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, pursu- Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area ant to House Resolution 328, I move Mr. BUYER (at the request of Mr. 630 of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. that the House do now adjourn in mem- 070213032-7032-01; I.D. 030707A] received March BOEHNER) for today on account of med- 26, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to ical reasons. ory of the late Honorable JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. the Committee on Natural Resources. Mr. EVERETT (at the request of Mr. 1230. A letter from the Acting Director Of- The motion was agreed to; accord- BOEHNER) for today on account of offi- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- cial business. ingly (at 11 o’clock and 40 minutes tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- p.m.), under its previous order, the Mr. LUCAS (at the request of Mr. tion, transmitting the Administration’s final House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic BOEHNER) for today on account of fam- Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area ily matters. day, April 24, 2007, at 10:30 a.m., for morning hour debate, as a further 610 of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. Mr. LINDER (at the request of Mr. mark of respect to the memory of the 070213032-7032-01; I.D. 030707B] received March BOEHNER) for today on account of offi- 26, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to late Honorable JUANITA MILLENDER- cial business. the Committee on Natural Resources. MCDONALD of California. Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania (at 1231. A letter from the Acting Director Of- the request of Mr. BOEHNER) for today f fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- on account of official business. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Mr. POE (at the request of Mr. ETC. rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic BOEHNER) for today on account of offi- Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive Zone Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska; Pollock in cial business. Statistical Area 630 of the Gulf of Alaska communications were taken from the Mr. WICKER (at the request of Mr. [Docket No. 070213032-7032-01; I.D. 022807A] re- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: BOEHNER) for April 19 and 20 on account ceived March 26, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of attending his daughter’s wedding. 1224. A letter from the Deputy Assistant 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Resources. f NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 1232. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED Administration, transmitting the Adminis- tration’s final rule — Fisheries Off West NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric By unanimous consent, permission to Coast States; Highly Migratory Species Fish- Administration, transmitting the Adminis- address the House, following the legis- eries [Docket No. 061113298-7046-02; I.D. tration’s final rule — Fisheries of the North- lative program and any special orders 110106A] (RIN: 0648-AU91) received March 26, eastern United States; Atlantic Herring 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Fishery; Amendment 1 [Docket No. 060901235- heretofore entered, was granted to: 7027-02; I.D. 082406C] (RIN: 0648-AQ87) re- (The following Members (at the re- Committee on Natural Resources. 1225. A letter from the Deputy Assistant ceived March 26, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. quest of Ms. WATSON) to revise and ex- Administrator for Regulatory Programs, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural tend their remarks and include extra- NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Resources. neous material:) Administration, transmitting the Adminis- 1233. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- Ms. WATSON, for 5 minutes, today. tration’s final rule — Fisheries of the trator for Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, for 5 minutes, Carribean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlan- tic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of mitting the Administration’s final rule — today. Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Mr. PAYNE, for 5 minutes, today. the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; Trip Limit Reduction [Docket No. 001005281-0369- off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Ground- Mr. ELLISON, for 5 minutes, today. 02; I.D. 022207A] received March 26, 2007, pur- fish Fishery; Biennial Specifications and Mr. SHERMAN, for 5 minutes, today. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Management Measures; Correction [Docket Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. mittee on Natural Resources. No. 060824226-7041-03; I.D. 082806B] (RIN: 0648- AU57) received April 10, 2007, pursuant to 5 Ms. BORDALLO, for 5 minutes, today. 1226. A letter from the Acting Director Of- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- Mr. MEEKS of New York, for 5 min- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- ural Resources. utes, today. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 1234. A letter from the Director Office of Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, for 5 minutes, tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- today. rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod Ms. NORTON, for 5 minutes, today. mitting the Administration’s final rule — in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Man- Mr. CUMMINGS, for 5 minutes, today. Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone agement Area [Docket No. 070213033-7033-01; Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 610 of Ms. WATERS, for 5 minutes, today. I.D. 030207A] received March 26, 2007, pursu- the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 070213032-7032- Mr. TOWNS, for 5 minutes, today. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 01; I.D. 032007A] received April 10, 2007, pursu- Mr. PALLONE, for 5 minutes, today. on Natural Resources. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Mr. SCHIFF, for 5 minutes, today. 1227. A letter from the Acting Director Of- on Natural Resources. Ms. ESHOO, for 5 minutes, today. fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- 1235. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Mr. TIERNEY, for 5 minutes, today. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- of the Army for Civil Works, Department of tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Mr. MCGOVERN, for 5 minutes, today. Defense, transmitting a copy of the Atlantic rule — Fisheries of the Carribean, Gulf of Intracoastal Waterway Bridge at Deep f Mexico, and South Atlantic; Coastal Migra- Creek, Cheasepeake, Virginia Feasibility tory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico Study; to the Committee on Transportation ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED and South Atlantic; Trip Limit Reduction and Infrastructure. Ms. Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the [Docket No. 001005281-0369-02; I.D. 022207A] re- 1236. A letter from the Administrator, House, reported and found truly en- ceived March 26, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. FAA, Department of Defense, transmitting rolled bills of the House of the fol- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural the Department’s report on the foreign avia- Resources. tion authorities to which the Federal Avia- lowing titles, which were thereupon 1228. A letter from the Director Office of tion Administration provided services for signed by the Speaker: Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- Fiscal Year 2006, pursuant to Public Law 103- H.R. 1003. An act to amend the Foreign Af- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- 305, section 202; to the Committee on Trans- fairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 to mitting the Administration’s final rule — portation and Infrastructure.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:25 May 13, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD07\H23AP7.REC H23AP7 mmaher on PROD1PC69 with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3776 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 23, 2007 1237. A letter from the Honors Attorney, partment of Veterans Affairs and Depart- information about financial aid opportuni- Department of Transportation, transmitting ment of Defense Joint Executive Committee, ties; to the Committee on Education and the Department’s final rule — Procedures for pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 320; jointly to the Com- Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Reimbursement of General Aviation Opera- mittees on Armed Services and Veterans’ Af- Financial Services, for a period to be subse- tors and Service Providers in the Wash- fairs. quently determined by the Speaker, in each ington, D.C. Area [Docket OST-2006-25906] 1248. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- case for consideration of such provisions as (RIN: 2105-AD61] received April 10, 2007, pur- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mitting the Department’s position on several concerned. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- reform proposals made concerning the Citi- By Mr. CONYERS (for himself and Mr. ture. zens’ Health Care Working Group report and NADLER): 1238. A letter from the Paralegal, Depart- the report of the Medicaid Commission; H.R. 1995. A bill to provide a mechanism ment of Transportation, transmitting the jointly to the Committees on Energy and for a determination on the merits of the Department’s final rule — Clean Fuels Grant Commerce and Ways and Means. claims brought by survivors and descendants Program [Docket No. FTA-2006-24708] (RIN: 1249. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- of the victims of the Tulsa, Oklahoma, Race 2132-AA91) received April 10, 2007, pursuant ment of Energy, transmitting the Depart- Riot of 1921 but who were denied that deter- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ment’s report on issues related to the Clean mination; to the Committee on the Judici- Transportation and Infrastructure. Coal Power Initiative, as required by Section ary. 1239. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 401(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005; joint- By Mr. GUTIERREZ (for himself, Mr. ment of Transportation, transmitting the ly to the Committees on Science and Tech- PAUL, Ms. CARSON, Mr. CLAY, and Ms. Department’s final rule — Disadvantaged nology, Appropriations, and Energy and LEE): Business Enterprise Program [Docket OST- Commerce. H.R. 1996. A bill to clarify the applicability 97-2550] (RIN: 2105-AD51) received April 10, of State law to national banks and Federal f 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the savings associations, and for other purposes; Committee on Transportation and Infra- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON to the Committee on Financial Services. structure. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS By Mr. HIGGINS: 1240. A letter from the Senior Vice Presi- H.R. 1997. A bill to provide for reclassifica- dent, Communications, Tennessee Valley Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of tion of Chautauqua County, New York, for Authority, transmitting a copy of the committees were delivered to the Clerk purposes of payment for inpatient hospital Authority’s statistical summary for Fiscal for printing and reference to the proper services under the Medicare Program; to the Committee on Ways and Means. Year 2006, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 831h(a); to calendar, as follows: the Committee on Transportation and Infra- By Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: Mr. WELCH: Committee on Rules. House structure. H.R. 1998. A bill to amend the Congres- Resolution 327. Resolution providing for con- 1241. A letter from the Director of Regula- sional Budget and Impoundment Control Act sideration of the bill (H.R. 362) to authorize tions Management, Department of Veterans of 1974 to provide for the expedited consider- science scholarships for educating mathe- Affairs, transmitting the Department’s final ation of certain proposed rescissions of budg- matics and science teachers, and for other rule — Veterans and Dependents Education: et authority; to the Committee on the Budg- purposes (Rept. 110–105). Referred to the Topping-Up Tuition Assistance; Licensing et, and in addition to the Committee on House Calendar. and Certification Tests; Duty to Assist Edu- Rules, for a period to be subsequently deter- Mr. FRANK: Committee on Financial Serv- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- cation Claimants (RIN: 2900-AK80) received ices. H.R. 1675. A bill to suspend the require- sideration of such provisions as fall within April 10, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ments of the Department of Housing and the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans’ Urban Development regarding electronic fil- By Mr. HINOJOSA (for himself and Mr. Affairs. 1242. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, ing of previous participation certificates and RENZI): H.R. 1999. A bill to authorize appropria- Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental regarding filing of such certificates with re- tions for assistance for the National Council Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, spect to certain low-income housing inves- of La Raza and the Raza Development Fund; transmitting the Department’s report on the tors (Rept. 110–106). Referred to the Com- to the Committee on Financial Services. Transportation Security Administration’s mittee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. By Mr. DEAL of Georgia: Voluntary Provision of Emergency Services H.R. 2000. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Program, pursuant to Public Law 109-295; to f enue Code of 1986 to encourage private phi- the Committee on Homeland Security. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS lanthropy; to the Committee on Ways and 1243. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- Means. trator, Bureau for Legislative and Public Af- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public By Mr. INSLEE (for himself, Mr. fairs, U.S. Agency for International Develop- bills and resolutions were introduced TERRY, Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. HIGGINS, ment, transmitting the Agency’s report on and severally referred, as follows: Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Ms. Multilateral Development bank loans likely BERKLEY, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. PITTS, to have substantial adverse impacts on envi- By Mr. MICHAUD (for himself and Mr. Mr. COHEN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, and Mr. ronment, natural resources, public health SMITH of New Jersey): MCDERMOTT): and indigenous peoples, pursuant to Section H.R. 1992. A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the import, export, and sale H.R. 2001. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- 1303(c) of the International Financial Insti- enue Code of 1986 to apply the energy credit tutions Act; jointly to the Committees on of goods made with sweatshop labor, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways to combined heat and power system prop- Appropriations and Financial Services. erty; to the Committee on Ways and Means. 1244. A letter from the Chairman, Defense and Means, and in addition to the Commit- tees on Armed Services, Oversight and Gov- By Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas: Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, transmit- H.R. 2002. A bill to amend title II of the So- ernment Reform, Rules, Energy and Com- ting the Seventeenth Annual Report describ- cial Security Act and the Internal Revenue merce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be ing the Board’s health and safety activities Code of 1986 to provide for enhanced retire- relating to the Department of Energy’s de- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ment security in the form of an Individual fense nuclear facilities during the calendar each case for consideration of such provi- Social Security Investment Program; to the year 2006; jointly to the Committees on sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways and Means. Armed Services and Energy and Commerce. committee concerned. By Mr. PAYNE (for himself, Mr. By Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin (for her- 1245. A letter from the General Counsel, HONDA, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Ms. self, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Department of Defense, transmitting a copy WATSON, and Mr. CLAY): of legislative proposals as part of the Na- and Mr. SCOTT of Georgia): H.R. 2003. A bill to encourage and facilitate tional Defense Authorization Bill for Fiscal H.R. 1993. A bill to improve the delivery of the consolidation of peace and security, re- Year 2008; jointly to the Committees on counterterrorism financing training and spect for human rights, democracy, and eco- Armed Services and Foreign Affairs. technical assistance by providing for greater nomic freedom in Ethiopia; to the Com- 1246. A letter from the Under Secretary for interagency coordination and cooperation, mittee on Foreign Affairs. Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, De- and for other purposes; to the Committee on By Mr. PETRI: partment of Defense, transmitting the Fiscal Financial Services, and in addition to the H.R. 2004. A bill to establish and strength- Year 2006 Defense Environmental Programs Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period en postsecondary programs and courses in Annual Report, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2706; to be subsequently determined by the Speak- the subjects of traditional American history, jointly to the Committees on Armed Serv- er, in each case for consideration of such pro- free institutions, and Western civilization, ices and Energy and Commerce. visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the available to students preparing to teach 1247. A letter from the Deputy Secretary of committee concerned. these subjects, and to other students; to the Veterans Affairs, Department of Veterans By Mr. MCKEON (for himself and Mr. Committee on Education and Labor. Affairs and Department of Defense Joint Ex- KELLER): By Mr. SALAZAR: ecutive Committee, transmitting a copy of H.R. 1994. A bill to provide more trans- H.R. 2005. A bill to amend title 38, United the report for Fiscal Year 2006 regarding the parency in the financial aid process and to States Code, to improve health care for vet- activities and accomplishments of the De- ensure that students are receiving the best erans who live in rural areas, and for other

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Act, and for other purposes; to the Com- GORDON, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. SHIMKUS, mittee on the Judiciary, and in addition to H.R. 891: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, Mr. UPTON, Mrs. BONO, Mr. MACK, Ms. BALD- Ms. HARMAN, Mr. SIRES, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. the Committee on Homeland Security, for a WIN, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. SCOTT of period to be subsequently determined by the PORTER, Mr. LANGEVIN, and Mr. KILDEE. Virginia, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Ms. HARMAN, H.R. 916: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas and Mr. Speaker, in each case for consideration of Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN, Mr. ROSS, Mr. ENGEL, DAVIS of Alabama. such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Mr. BAIRD, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. MURPHY of H.R. 942: Mr. WYNN. tion of the committee concerned. Connecticut, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. WALZ of Min- H.R. 943: Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. By Mr. TURNER (for himself, Mr. nesota, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, and Mr. COHEN. SPRATT, Mr. OBERSTAR, and Mr. PETERSON of WOLF, Mr. HOBSON, Mr. MORAN of Vir- H.R. 21: Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. BARROW, Ms. SOLIS, Minnesota. ginia, and Mr. BOEHNER): Ms. ESHOO, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. DEFAZIO, H.R. 954: Mr. WATT. H.R. 2007. A bill to amend title 5, United Mr. MARKEY, and Mr. HOLT. H.R. 964: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. States Code, to provide that the National Se- H.R. 41: Mr. PAUL, Mrs. MCMORRIS ROD- H.R. 971: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. JOR- curity Personnel System shall not apply GERS, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, DAN, Mr. POMEROY, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of with respect to certain laboratories within and Mr. CUELLAR. Texas, Mr. WESTMORELAND, and Mr. RAHALL. the Department of Defense; to the Com- H.R. 42: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 980: Mr. CUMMINGS. mittee on Oversight and Government Re- H.R. 50: Ms. BORDALLO. H.R. 984: Mr. EMANUEL. form. H.R. 98: Mr. DEAL of Georgia. H.R. 989: Mr. GILLMOR, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. By Mr. UDALL of New Mexico: H.R. 140: Mr. RAHALL. YOUNG of Alaska, and Mr. AKIN. H.R. 2008. A bill to direct the Secretary of H.R. 171: Mr. TOWNS. H.R. 1023: Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. Transportation to issue regulations that re- H.R. 174: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, JORDAN, and Mr. DUNCAN. quire air carriers to provide training for Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, and Mr. GON- H.R. 1028: Mr. ETHERIDGE and Mr. SHULER. flight attendants and gate attendants re- ZALEZ. H.R. 1038: Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. garding serving alcohol and dealing with dis- H.R. 176: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. H.R. 1043: Mr. MCNULTY. ruptive passengers, and for other passengers; HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. HONDA, Ms. EDDIE H.R. 1072: Mr. GRIJALVA. to the Committee on Transportation and In- BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. WYNN, Mr. H.R. 1095: Mr. MILLER of Florida. frastructure. RUSH, and Ms. KILPATRICK. H.R. 1098: Ms. SHEA-PORTER and Mr. By Mr. WEXLER: H.R. 180: Ms. BERKLEY. MCGOVERN. H.R. 234: Mr. BLUMENAUER and Ms. LEE. H.R. 1102: Mr. HODES, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. BUR- H.R. 2009. A bill to repeal the Medicare H.R. 254: Mr. JEFFERSON and Mr. COHEN. TON of Indiana, and Mrs. GILLIBRAND. cost containment provisions contained in H.R. 294: Mr. MICHAUD. H.R. 1103: Mr. CLAY, Ms. SLAUGHTER, and subtitle A of title VIII of the Medicare Pre- H.R. 315: Mr. SOUDER. Ms. MATSUI. scription Drug, Improvement, and Mod- H.R. 322: Mr. GOODE, Mr. WILSON of South H.R. 1108: Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. ARCURI, and ernization Act of 2003; to the Committee on Carolina, Mr. BONNER, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. Mr. KAGEN. Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- SESSIONS, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. SALI, Mr. H.R. 1133: Mr. SIRES, Mr. FILNER, Ms. mittee on Energy and Commerce, for a pe- MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. DOO- HOOLEY, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, riod to be subsequently determined by the LITTLE, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. Speaker, in each case for consideration of FORBES, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. CRENSHAW, LARSEN of Washington, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. HIN- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Mr. PENCE, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. MANZULLO, CHEY, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, tion of the committee concerned. Ms. FOXX, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. BURTON of Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Ms. By Mr. BROWN of South Carolina (for Indiana, Mr. COLE of Oklahoma, Mr. ROGERS SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. HARE, Ms. WATSON, Mr. himself, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mrs. of Kentucky, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. POE, Mr. SUL- MCGOVERN, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. DRAKE, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. THOMPSON of LIVAN, Mrs. DRAKE, Mr. TANCREDO, Ms. ROS- NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. California, Mr. ALLEN, and Mr. LEHTINEN, Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina, HOLT, and Mr. GRIJALVA. JINDAL): Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California, Mr. H.R. 1147: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut and H. Con. Res. 125. Concurrent resolution rec- LAHOOD, Mr. LEWIS of California, Mrs. Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. ognizing the health benefits of eating sea- SCHMIDT, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. TURNER, Mr. H.R. 1148: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. food as part of a balanced diet, and sup- BUYER, Mr. JINDAL, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. H.R. 1188: Mr. MARSHALL. porting the goals and ideals of National Sea- NEUGEBAUER, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. DEAL of H.R. 1222: Ms. DELAURO, Mr. MCDERMOTT, food Month; to the Committee on Energy Georgia, Mr. RENZI, Mr. KLEIN of Florida, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. and Commerce. Mr. AKIN, Mr. SOUDER, and Mr. SMITH of Ne- GEORGE MILLER of California, and Mrs. By Mr. ENGEL (for himself, Ms. BALD- braska. MUSGRAVE. WIN, Mr. FARR, Mr. HOLT, Mr. STARK, H.R. 371: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. H.R. 1223: Ms. DELAURO, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. MEEHAN, and Mr. H.R. 412: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. HINOJOSA, and Mr. MCNULTY): H.R. 507: Mr. EMANUEL, Mr. ALLEN, Mrs. GEORGE MILLER of California. H. Con. Res. 126. Concurrent resolution CAPPS, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, and Mr. SCOTT H.R. 1238: Mr. HONDA. supporting the goals and ideals of the Day of of Georgia. H.R. 1246: Mr. LOEBSACK. Silence with respect to discrimination and H.R. 551: Mrs. BONO, Mr. SHERMAN, and Ms. H.R. 1253: Mr. ELLISON. harassment faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, ESHOO. H.R. 1275: Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. and transgender individuals in schools; to H.R. 583: Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. MEEKS of New the Committee on Education and Labor, and JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. BALDWIN, Mrs. York, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. BACA, Mr. GENE in addition to the Committee on the Judici- CUBIN, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. UDALL of New Mex- GREEN of Texas, Ms. SOLIS, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. ary, for a period to be subsequently deter- ico, Mr. LYNCH, and Mr. RAMSTAD. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. SERRANO, and mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- H.R. 612: Mr. CARNEY and Mr. ALTMIRE. Mr. ANDREWS. sideration of such provisions as fall within H.R. 621: Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. GONZALEZ, and H.R. 1283: Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. KAGEN, Mr. the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Ms. HERSETH Sandlin. POMEROY, Ms. HOOLEY, and Mr. RYAN of Wis- By Ms. WATSON: H.R. 631: Mr. BACHUS and Mr. RAMSTAD. consin. H.R. 636: Mr. PICKERING and Mr. BILIRAKIS. H.R. 1287: Mr. INSLEE. H. Res. 328. A resolution expressing the H.R. 643: Ms. SUTTON. H.R. 1293: Mr. INSLEE, Mr. PRICE of North condolences of the House of Representatives H.R. 654: Mrs. DAVIS of California and Mr. Carolina, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. DENT, Mr. KUHL of on the death of the Honorable JUANITA DEFAZIO. New York, Mr. RENZI, and Mr. JINDAL. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, a Representative H.R. 661: Mr. ROTHMAN and Mr. DELAHUNT. H.R. 1303: Mr. ACKERMAN. from the State of California; considered and H.R. 676: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- H R. 1312: Mr. CONYERS. agreed to. fornia. H.R. 1328: Mrs. CAPPS. By Mr. JONES of North Carolina (for H.R. 687: Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. BECERRA, Mr. H.R. 1338: Mr. LOEBSACK, Ms. SUTTON, Mr. himself and Mr. BUTTERFIELD): KING of New York, Mrs. EMERSON, and Ms. TIERNEY, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, H. Res. 329. A resolution congratulating SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, Mr. the Barton College men’s basketball team H.R. 690: Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. DICKS, Mr. MILLER of for winning the 2007 NCAA Division II Men’s H.R. 694: Mr. CLAY, Ms. WATSON, and Mr. North Carolina, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mrs. Basketball National Championship; to the BISHOP of Georgia. TAUSCHER, Mr. ISRAEL, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Committee on Education and Labor. H.R. 724: Mrs. DRAKE. Ms. CLARKE, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. HARE, Mr.

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RODRIGUEZ, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. BISHOP of New H.R. 1757: Mr. LUCAS, Mr. COLE of Okla- SPRATT, Mr. KIND, Mr. KENNEDY, Ms. NOR- York, and Mr. PAYNE. homa, and Mr. SULLIVAN. TON, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Mrs. H.R. 1343: Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. LINCOLN H.R. 1773: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Mr. HOEK- DAVIS of California, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Min- DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. WICKER, Mr. ROSS, STRA. nesota, Mr. MEEKs of New York, Mr. Mr. ALLEN, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, H.R. 1776: Mr. FARR, Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas, MCCOTTER, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. Ms. SOLIS, Mr. DOOLITTLE, and Mr. BAIRD. and Mr. MCGOVERN. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. HILL, Mr. COHEN, and H.R. 1344: Mr. ROSS, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Min- H.R. 1778: Mr. REICHERT, Mr. ROTHMAN, and Mr. DUNCAN. nesota, and Mr. DOYLE. Mr. GALLEGLY. H. Res. 102: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Mr. H.R. 1355: Mr. GARY G. MILLER of Cali- H.R. 1783: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- NUNES. fornia. fornia, Mr. MICHAUD, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. H. Res. 117: Mr. STEARNS. H.R. 1371: Ms. CARSON. MCNULTY, Mr. MCHUGH and Ms. SLAUGHTER. H. Res. 119: Mr. CHANDLER, Mr. PALLONE, H.R. 1385: Ms. MATSUI and Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 1784: Mr. SHAYS. Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. WOLF, Mr. BECERRA, and H.R. 1386: Ms. BALDWIN and Mr. ABER- H.R. 1819: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER and Mr. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. CROMBIE. DELAHUNT. H. Res. 121: Ms. SOLIS, Mr. DAVIS of Ala- H.R. 1396: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Ms. H.R. 1823: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. BERRY, bama, and Mr. SHAYS. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. and Mr. LARSEN of Washington. H. Res. 194: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Ms. SUT- FRANK of Massachusetts, Ms. CLARKE, and H.R. 1873: Ms. FALLIN, Mr. FORTENBERRY, TON, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsyl- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. HELLER, Mrs. MUSGRAVE, Mr. WESTMORE- vania, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. JACKSON of H.R. 1406: Mr. MCNERNEY and Mrs. LAND, Mr. GRAVES, Mr. ELLSWORTH, Mr. Illinois, and Mrs. JONES of Ohio. GILLIBRAND. SESTAK, Mr. SHULER, Mr. CUELLAR, Ms. H. Res. 216: Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. HOLDEN, and H.R. 1408: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. CLARKE, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. ALTMIRE, Mr. Mr. WESTMORELAND. H.R. 1415: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. GRIJALVA, and Mr. SHUSTER. H. Res. 221: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 1416: Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. UDALL of Colo- H.R. 1877: Mr. LAHOOD, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of H. Res. 231: Mr. BOEHNER. rado, and Mr. WELCH of Vermont. Texas, and Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. H. Res. 257: Mr. PAUL. H.R. 1422: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- H.R. 1881: Mr. MCNULTY and Mr. SNYDER. H. Res. 272: Mr. HOLT, Mr. CLEAVER, and fornia. H.R. 1892: Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. MORAN of Virginia. H.R. 1439: Mr. SERRANO, Mr. SHADEGG, Mr. H.R. 1927: Mr. FARR, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. GOODE, H. Res. 281: Mr. JEFFERSON, Ms. JACKSON- SCHIFF, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. DEFAZIO, and Mr. Ms. SCHWARTZ, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. LEE of Texas, Mr. ARCURI, and Mr. MARIO MCCAUL of Texas. DELAURO, and Ms. SLAUGHTER. DIAZ-BALART of Florida. H.R. 1440: Mr. LOBIONDO. H.R. 1944: Ms. SUTTON, Mrs. BOYDA of Kan- H. Res. 289: Mr. LEVIN and Ms. LINDA T. H.R. 1441: Ms. HIRONO. sas, Mr. DOYLE, and Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- SA´ NCHEZ of California. H.R. 1470: Mr. LATHAM. vania. H. Res. 294: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois and Ms. H.R. 1475: Mr. CONYERS, Mr. STARK, Mrs. H.R. 1964: Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. WASSERMAN JACKSON-LEE of Texas. JONES of Ohio, and Ms. SUTTON. SCHULTZ, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Ms. CAS- H. Res. 296: Ms. DELAURO, Mr. WAMP, Mr. H.R. 1541: Mr. DOYLE and Mr. CARNEY. TOR, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mrs. MCCARTHY of BAIRD, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. H.R. 1551: Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut. New York, Mr. WYNN, Mr. GENE GREEN of SHERMAN, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. FARR, and Mr. H.R. 1553: Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Texas, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. WU, and SHUSTER. H.R. 1582: Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Ms. CLARKE. H.. Res. 299: Mr. STARK, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. H.R. 1616: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of H.R. 1973: Mr. MCCOTTER. MEEK of Florida, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. Texas and Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. H.R. 1975: Mr. WAXMAN, Ms. WOOLSEY, and HERGER, and Mr. PORTER. H.R. 1617: Mr. SKELTON, Mr. CLAY, and Mr. Mr. TAYLOR. H. Res. 313: Mr. ISSA, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mrs. CLEAVER. H.R. 1980: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. JONES of Ohio, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Ms. H.R. 1619: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. CLEAVER, and Mr. PASTOR. KILPATRICK, Mrs. DRAKE, Mr. GOODE, Mr. H.R. 1627: Mr. GOODE, Mr. BARTLETT of H.R. 1982: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi and FORBES, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS Maryland, and Mr. WOLF. Mr. CLEAVER. of Virginia, Mr. CANTOR, Mr. AL GREEN of H.R. 1655: Mr. HOLT, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. H.J. Res. 14: Mr. MARKEY and Mr. HODES. Texas, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. CARNAHAN. H. Con. Res. 7: Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. SHEA- CARDOZA, and Mr. SPRATT. H.R. 1660: Mrs. MUSGRAVE. PORTER, Mr. COHEN, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. H.R. 1663: Mr. ENGEL, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. NADLER, Mr. f BECERRA, Mr. FARR, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. GEORGE TANCREDO, Ms. HOOLEY, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. MILLER of California, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. HIN- SMITH of New Jersey, Ms. WASSERMAN DELETION OF SPONSORS CHEY, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Ms. SCHULTZ, and Ms. HIRONO. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. BALDWIN, and Mr. RANGEL. H. Con. Res. 101: Ms. CLARKE. were deleted from public bills and reso- H.R. 1674: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. H. Con. Res. 102: Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, SUTTON, and Mr. SOUDER. Mr. SHIMKUS, and Ms. CARSON. lutions as follows: H.R. 1700: Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. JOHNSON of H. Con. Res. 113: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of H.R. 65: Mr. COLE of Oklahoma. Georgia, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. Texas. H.R. 1964: Mr. PORTER. EMANUEL, Mr. PASCRELL, and Mr. DOYLE. H. Con. Res. 114: Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. DAVIS H.R. 1702: Mr. WELCH of Vermont, Ms. NOR- of Illinois, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, f TON, and Mr. FATTAH. Ms. CARSON, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 1705: Mr. GINGREY, Mr. DUNCAN, and BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHN- DISCHARGE PETITIONS— Mr. EHLERS. SON of Texas, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. THOMPSON of ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS H.R. 1707: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois and Mr. Mississippi, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, and Mr. [Inadvertently omitted from the Record of April WELCH of Vermont. FATTAH. 20, 2007] H.R. 1713: Mr. FILNER and Mr. WATT. H. Con. Res. 121: Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of Ten- The following Member added his H.R. 1721: Mr. HILL. nessee, Mr. TANNER, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, H.R. 1728: Mrs. CAPPS and Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. HOLT, name to the following discharge peti- H.R. 1742: Mr. PAYNE. Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. SHULER, Mr. WILSON of tion: H.R. 1756: Mr. AKIN, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mrs. South Carolina, Mr. NADLER, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. Petition 1 by Mr. JOHNSON of Texas on MUSGRAVE, and Mr. DONNELLY. CONYERS, Mr. BERMAN, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. House Resolution 220: Steve Buyer.

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Vol. 153 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2007 No. 65 Senate The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MORNING BUSINESS called to order by the Honorable JIM PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE WEBB, a Senator from the State of Vir- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The pore. Under the previous order, there ginia. clerk will please read a communication will now be a period for the transaction The PRESIDING OFFICER. Today’s to the Senate from the President pro of morning business until 2:45 p.m., prayer will be offered by the guest tempore (Mr. BYRD). Chaplain, Pastor Sunday Adelaja from The assistant legislative clerk read with Senators permitted to speak Kiev, Ukraine. the following letter: therein, with the first half controlled by the majority leader or his designee U.S. SENATE, PRAYER PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, and the second half controlled by the The guest Chaplain offered the fol- Washington, DC, April 23, 2007. minority leader or his designee. lowing prayer: To the Senate: The Senator from Pennsylvania. O, Lord of creation, we acknowledge Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, (The remarks of Mr. CASEY per- Your lordship today, Your sovereignty, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby appoint the Honorable JIM WEBB, a Senator taining to the submission of S. Res. 166 love, and power. We ask that You will from the State of Virginia, to perform the bless the United States of America in are located in today’s RECORD under duties of the Chair. ‘‘Submission of Concurrent and Senate these days of great uncertainties. ROBERT C. BYRD, Bless the leaders of this great Nation President pro tempore. Resolutions.’’) with the wisdom needed to lead the Na- Mr. WEBB thereupon assumed the Mr. CASEY. I yield the floor. tion in the right direction. As leaders, chair as Acting President pro tempore. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- we realize there are some things we f pore. The Senator from Wyoming. want but do not need and some things we need but do not want. You have RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY f promised to meet our needs but not LEADER satisfy our greed. Help us to realize our The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- decisions have a destiny, our choices pore. The majority leader is recog- IRAQ FUNDING have consequences, our path has a pur- nized. Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I come pose, our faith has a foundation, our f to the floor to talk about an issue that home has a hope, and this country has seems to be the most pressing of any a cause. SCHEDULE we have before us; that is, to fund our Acknowledging that as America goes, Mr. REID. Mr. President, today the troops in Iraq. so goes our world, I ask for a sweeping, time until 2:45 is equally divided, with weeping, and reaping revival through- the majority controlling the first por- I came to the floor on the 64th day out this great Nation. May Your King- tion of the time. Senator CASEY is here following the President’s submission to dom come and Your will be done in and will be using that time to do a the Congress of legislation for funding America as it is in heaven. Help us to tribute. At 2:45 today, the Senate will our troops in the field. I believed it was remember that America is great be- resume consideration of S. 761, the important that we urge Congress to cause America is good. If America competitiveness bill. While there are complete its work on this legislation ceases to be good, it will cease to be no rollcall votes today, I understand immediately. How could there be any- great. God of heaven, please help Amer- the managers are working on some thing more pressing than making fund- ica to continue to be good. amendments which could be offered ing available for our troops? Certainly, In Jesus’ Name. Amen. today. Later this week, we expect to the time is now. f receive the supplemental conference report, and the Senate will act on that It is now day 77, and we still don’t PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE report prior to concluding business this have a bill to send to the President. It The Honorable JIM WEBB, a Senator week. is time we do so. In fact, the conference committee has not even met. Even from the State of Virginia, led the f Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: though both houses of Congress have RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the passed the measure, they have yet to United States of America, and to the Repub- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- come together between the Houses in lic for which it stands, one nation under God, pore. Under the previous order, the order to do something. Our military indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. leadership time is reserved. leaders are people in the best position

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Completion of this emergency bitrary deadlines or unrelated pork, timetables or deadlines for the removal of supplemental is critical for our troops both of which are in the bill. troops, as contemplated by the supplemental serving on the front lines and for their Unfortunately, there are a number of spending bill the House and the Senate families here at home. Members who want to call the shots passed. In fact, the report specifically op- The President has requested, and and micromanage the execution of the poses that approach. As many military and political leaders told us, an arbitrary dead- Congress should be prepared to send war. I understand there are different immediately to the White House, a views about the war. There are dif- line would allow the enemy to wait us out and strengthen the positions of extremists clean bill that meets our obligations to ferent views about what our role over moderates. the troops. This legislation should not should be. But the fact is, we are there Several months ago the President in- be used as a vehicle to pass billions of now. We have had a change in direc- dicated he would establish a new direc- dollars of unrelated Federal spending tion. We have some new ideas, new tion in Iraq. General Petraeus is back or impose artificial deadlines on our leadership. But we have the troops in Washington today to report on the commanders in the field. We have to there. They need to be supported finan- move forward with this important mili- cially so they cannot only do their job, counterinsurgency plan. Certainly, it isn’t doing everything we want it to tary funding legislation because our certainly, but protect themselves. If we troops deserve nothing less. don’t get this funding to the troops, yet. It hasn’t achieved success yet. But it is moving in the right direction. We I want to highlight a few of the items the first thing to be cut without this that are included in this supplemental supplemental will be facilities mainte- have a change in people. We have a change in leadership. We have a change appropriations bill so our colleagues nance throughout the services, particu- can appreciate how essential it is to larly the Army. in the plan. It has only been 3 months since we installed the general and only get these funds to our troops as soon as In addition, counseling programs for possible. both troops and their families will have 60 percent of the troops are in place he had wanted and suggested were nec- This funding will ensure that our to be cut back. As to this idea that forces who are engaged in operations there is no hurry, that we can find the essary. Despite these modest improve- ments, the other side wants to pack up overseas have the very best force pro- money somewhere else, Members need tection equipment available, as well as to be sure they understand that finding and admit defeat. They are also claim- ing the war is lost, and that is unfortu- the most effective weaponry, commu- it somewhere else takes it away from nications gear, munitions, and other someone else who has earned it, either nate, especially when our troops hear essential items. through service or families of service those comments. In any event, I hope this Congress does what is responsible For example, high priority items in people. More and more troops and their the supplemental for our forces in Iraq families are seeking counseling, and re- and sends the President a bill. Our troops deserve to know Congress will and Afghanistan include: funding for ducing funding at this critical time body armor and other personal protec- certainly needs to be avoided. provide them with the funding they tion items; aircraft survivability com- Failing to act immediately will have need to succeed. ponents, radios, night vision equip- real-life impacts on military personnel. I wanted to talk on that issue. It is I should think we could come to that one of the most important we have. I ment, armored vehicles, and high mo- understanding. I don’t know quite what look forward to proceeding with what bility, multipurpose vehicle Frag- the timing is seeking to do—appar- will be before us on the floor now, edu- mentation Kits; funding for Improvised ently, impress on the President the cation. Sharpening up our competitive- Explosive Device Defeat Systems, at points of view being made on the other ness is very important. I am hopeful we $2.4 billion. side of the aisle or whatever. But he can assure Members that this program Yes, that Improvised Explosive De- has made it clear what he is going to with this money and additional spend- vice Defeat System is the very type of do. We know that. We know we have to ing will have some impact. As we look technology we need to protect our go there and get it vetoed, come back at it, we have lots of programs that are troops from the type of weapon that and find something that is acceptable. designed to strengthen education, yet has been more responsible than vir- All that takes time. All the time we we don’t have a very good measure- tually any other for injuring our sol- spend puts more risk on the military ment of whether those dollars are caus- diers. In the supplemental, more than $5 and their families. ing things to happen that we hoped billion in funding is designed for the I believe failing to enact this legisla- they would. tion very soon will have real-life im- I look forward to that. ongoing surge of U.S. forces to support pacts on our military personnel. I can’t I yield the floor and suggest the ab- General Petraeus’s revised strategy in find much reason for that. If we can’t sence of a quorum. Baghdad. Nearly $4 billion in funding is take care of our troops’ mental health The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- to accelerate the transition of two and see that they aren’t living in dilap- pore. The clerk will call the roll. Army brigade combat teams and estab- idated barracks, we will have a hard The assistant legislative clerk pro- lish a new Marine Corps regimental time ensuring they are able to fight ceeded to call the roll. combat team. Nearly $2 billion is to in- when the Nation calls. I hope we can Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask crease the size of the Army and Marine continue to remember what giving unanimous consent that the order for Corps to build combat capability, and these people are doing, what they are the quorum call be rescinded. lengthen the time soldiers and marines sacrificing. We need, of course, to sup- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- have between deployments. port them. pore. Without objection, it is so or- There is some very important equip- It is very simple. If our troops don’t dered. ment our troops are being denied while have the training to deploy, then our Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, may I we linger in passing this important soldiers and sailors overseas cannot inquire how much time remains in supplemental. As I mentioned a mo- come home, and that is kind of the sit- morning business on our side? ment ago, IEDs, or improvised explo- uation we are increasingly in now. At The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- sive devices, continue to strike our this point the only priority should be pore. Nine minutes. troops during ambushes, and IEDs are funding our troops in the field. Even Mr. CORNYN. I thank the Chair. responsible for a substantial number of though we have other work to do, cer- f the casualties. tainly if we look at priorities, what The Marines and the Army have re- could be more important than dealing EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL sponded to enemy tactics with the ac- with the needs of our troops overseas. APPROPRIATIONS quisition of substantial numbers of up- I don’t know if James Baker would Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, for the armored HMMWVs and advanced armor have been any clearer when we reiter- past several weeks, there has been a lot kits for other vehicles. But the Army

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Under the previous order, the What is distinctive about this vehicle, Priority will be given to repair and re- Senate will resume consideration of S. furbishment of immediately needed which is so important to get to our 761, which the clerk will report. war-fighting equipment, while training troops, is it represents a change in The assistant legislative clerk read and other nonmission critical equip- technology, with a V-shaped hull un- as follows: ment repair will be deferred. derlying this vehicle, which actually A bill (S. 761) to invest in innovation and will disperse the energy from an impro- In addition, the purchase of day-to- day supplies with governmental charge education to improve the competitiveness of vised explosive device away from the the United States in the global economy. troops located inside the vehicle. cards will be restricted, nonessential travel will be postponed or canceled, AMENDMENT NO. 904 I had occasion to visit a manufac- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I turing facility located in Sealy, TX, and shipment of equipment and sup- plies will be restricted or deferred alto- send an amendment to the desk on be- owned by Armor Holdings, which is gether, unless needed immediately for half of myself and Senator ALEXANDER. constructing these very same vehicles, war efforts. The Army has added it will The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- which are the subject of some of the also delay the repair of facilities and pore. The clerk will report. funds contained in the supplemental. environmental programs unless the The assistant legislative clerk read The President’s fiscal year 2007 sup- work is for safety or health reasons, or as follows: plemental request asked for $1.83 bil- has effects on family support. The Senator from New Mexico [Mr. BINGA- lion for mine-resistant ambush pro- These actions carry significant con- MAN], for himself and Mr. ALEXANDER, pro- tected, or MRAP, vehicles like this one sequences, including substantial dis- poses an amendment numbered 904. shown in the picture. In addition, Sen- ruption to installation functions, de- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ask ator BIDEN offered an amendment, creasing efficiency, and potentially unanimous consent that the reading of which passed the Senate 98 to 0, that further degrading the readiness of non- the amendment be dispensed with. provided an additional $1.5 billion in deployed units. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- funding for these critical MRAP vehi- These decisions may actually add to pore. Without objection, it is so or- cles. The total MRAP funding in the the Army’s costs over time. Just as im- dered. supplemental is now almost $4 billion. portantly, as Army Deputy Budget Di- The amendment is as follows: From what I saw in Sealy at the rector William Campbell said in the (Purpose: To strike the NIST working Armor Holdings facility, and from New York Times: capital fund provision) what I have heard from our troops, this Frankly, what I worry about is that On page 44, beginning with line 16 strike is exactly the kind of equipment they second- or third-order effect that might af- through line 2 on page 45. need but which is now being delayed as fect a soldier or a soldier’s safety or his abil- On page 45, line 3, strike ‘‘(d)’’ and insert Congress continues to debate this sup- ity to do a mission. ‘‘(c)’’. plemental appropriations bill. Mr. Campbell said: On page 47, line 8, strike ‘‘(e)’’ and insert The mine-resistant ambush protected As we put these brakes on, I do worry ‘‘(d)’’. vehicle is an armored combat vehicle about the impact that we don’t know about, On page 47, line 21, strike ‘‘(f)’’ and insert capable of providing superior protec- that someone will take some action trying ‘‘(e)’’. tion to our warfighters against these to do the right thing, but it will have a nega- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, at kinds of IEDs. tive impact on the ability of a soldier to do this point I will yield the floor. I know According to Marine Corps BG John his or her job. my colleague from Tennessee wishes to Allen, Deputy Commander of Coalition The New York Times also reported speak about a variety of issues, and Forces in Anbar Province, in more that unless the budget standoff is re- then there is another amendment than 300 attacks since last year, no ma- solved by the end of June, Pentagon of- which we also will be sending to the rines have died while riding in a new ficials have warned that units pre- desk for Senator INOUYE, who will be fortified MRAP armed vehicle. There paring to go to Iraq may not have here fairly shortly, related to provi- has been an average of less than one in- enough money to undertake all of their sions that have come from the Com- jured marine per attack on the vehi- required training. merce Committee. It should go without saying, but ap- cles, while attacks on other types of Mr. President, I yield the floor. parently it needs to be said again, our vehicles caused more than two casual- Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, we troops need this funding, and they need ties per attack, including deaths, ac- have Senator INOUYE here, who has it soon. Without it, it is simply a fact cording to Brigadier General Allen. played a major role in the development that our troops will be put at increased Our deployed servicemembers in Iraq of this legislation, and I believe we will risk. We have been ready for weeks to and Afghanistan deserve this latest have a little later Senator STEVENS, work in good faith to pass a clean sup- class of armored protection to protect who is right behind me now, and Sen- plemental funding bill the President them against the ever-present IED ator DOMENICI after that. So I am going can sign as soon as possible. But every threat, and they do not need funding to let the two distinguished chairs of day we do not fund our troops is a day for this important vehicle to be held the Commerce Committee speak. their ability to fight this war is weak- Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, techno- up. ened and they are exposed to additional Let me close by highlighting the ef- logical innovation is the lifeblood of danger. fect of delayed supplemental funding Mr. President, I yield the floor and U.S. economic growth and well-being. on our military. suggest the absence of a quorum. To achieve growth and success, the The Army announced on April 16 that The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- United States must continue to sup- because of the lack of passage of this pore. The clerk will call the roll. port the two critical components nec- supplemental, it will materially slow The assistant legislative clerk pro- essary during the early stages of the spending to various places. In order to ceeded to call the roll. innovation ecosystem: education and stretch the money it has, the Army Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ask basic research. will tell commanders to slow spending unanimous consent that the order for A pipeline of well-educated secondary in certain areas so war-related activi- the quorum call be rescinded. school students feeds into the college ties and support to families can con- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ranks, which in turn feeds into the tinue. The Department of Defense will pore. Without objection, it is so or- graduate schools. Graduate students also request that Congress approve the dered. engage in challenging and cutting edge

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:10 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23AP6.010 S23APPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with SENATE S4826 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 23, 2007 research led by principal investigators the keystones of a comprehensive tion is cited as a factor in the loss of that often are funded by Federal American competitiveness agenda. competitiveness in many U.S. regions. grants. Many times the students and We considered programs in several Also, our transportation infrastructure scientists will make a breakthrough agencies. Within the Department of would benefit from increased invest- discovery of innovation and attempt to Commerce, the National Institute of ment and deployment of new tech- commercialize it. If successful, they Standards and Technology, NIST, is nologies, such as investment in tech- will have created the next great gen- charged with promoting U.S. innova- nologies that can increase energy inde- eration, great American company that tion and industrial competitiveness by pendence. sells the next great product, employing advancing measurement science, stand- To succeed in a whole host of arenas, thousands of people and driving this ards, and technology. The bill would we need scientific discoveries and a economy’s economic growth further. continue NIST on a 10-year doubling technologically savvy workforce. If en- The United States has the luxury of path and promote high-risk, high-re- acted, the America COMPETES Act claiming many of the world’s top sci- ward research within the agency. can provide the first step for this coun- entific minds. These leading scientists Also within the Department of Com- try to get back into the global race. either emigrate to the United States merce. the National Oceanic and At- Many countries are looking to over- because we provide some of the best fa- mospheric Administration, NOAA, con- take us to claim technological and eco- cilities and resources or they are home ducts significant basic atmospheric and nomic superiority. While we continue grown, having excelled through the oceanographic research, including cli- to lead, we cannot take this lead for U.S. educational system to reach the mate change research. Its management granted. I fully support what we are top echelons of their respective dis- decisions and operational programs trying to accomplish with the America ciplines. However, this premier stand- rely on a strong scientific and tech- COMPETES Act and I look forward to ing we have enjoyed in the past is in nical underpinning. Some have argued working with my colleagues towards serious jeopardy. As a result, many be- that the ocean truly is the last frontier its final passage. lieve our economic prosperity is at on Earth, and ocean research and tech- Mr. President, working with Sen- ators STEVENS, HUTCHISON, other com- risk. nology may have broad impacts on im- Today the Senate has a unique oppor- proving health and understanding our mittee members, and members of other tunity to respond to the Nation’s defin- environment. Toward this end, our committees, we have developed a small ing economic challenge in the 21st cen- committee included modest provisions package of amendments to the Com- merce Committee sections of the bill. tury, and that is how to remain strong on NOAA research and education, We took an expansive view of American and competitive in the face of the which we hope to strengthen during competitiveness and wanted to ensure emerging challenges from India, China, the course of debate on S. 761. and the rest of the world. We have ex- The bill also includes the National that the research agencies in our Gov- ernment and jurisdiction could fully amined the expert reports and today Aeronautics and Space Administration participate in interagency programs to the Senate is considering S. 761, the in the administration’s competitive- address innovation and competitive- America COMPETES Act. ness agenda. Like the oceans, space ness. S. 761 is a bipartisan product of sev- captivates the minds of our young peo- This amendment is just the provi- eral committees including: the Health, ple and can help attract them into a sions regarding the National Oceanic Education, Labor and Pensions Com- lifelong study of science. and Atmospheric Administration, to mittee; the Energy Committee; and the America COMPETES continues the align them with those addressing the Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Senate’s commitment to doubling the National Aeronautics and Space Ad- tation Committee. As chairman of the funding of the National Science Foun- ministration. I hope we can agree to Commerce Committee, which was in- dation. The Foundation is the Nation’s even stronger provisions to promote strumental in developing Divisions A premier investment in undirected, ocean education. The oceans, like outer and D of the bill, I encourage my col- basic science. The bulk of its funding is space, hold such a lure for young peo- leagues to support S. 761. distributed as competitive grants. The ple and can draw them into a lifelong Many point out that the United bill includes provisions to ensure all study in key fields of science, tech- States’ declining scientific prowess is States, including small States like Ha- nology, engineering, and mathematics. palpable. They cite, for example, the waii, can share in important research These students may someday invent country’s dismal proficiency scores: funding. After all, good ideas know no products that keep our Nation eco- less than one-third of U.S. fourth-grad- boundaries. In order to be strong, we nomically competitive. ers performed at or above a level will need the ideas and leadership of re- The amendment also strikes a provi- deemed ‘‘proficient’’ and about one- searchers and entrepreneurs in every sion related to the sale of standard ref- fifth of eighth-graders lacked the com- corner of the Nation. erence materials by the National Insti- petency to perform basic math com- I was pleased to work with my col- tute of Standards and Technology that putations. U.S. 15-year-olds ranked 22 leagues on the HELP Committee to de- could have resulted in a million dollars out of 28 Organization for Economic velop the NSF education provisions. I of direct spending. With this amend- Co-Operation Development, OECD, am proud to have included programs to ment, the bill contains no direct spend- countries tested in mathematics. This encourage women to have careers in ing. is a troubling statistic. In math and science, technology, mathematics, and The amendment adjusts the author- science education our country is losing engineering. ization levels for the National Science ground to the likes of Germany, China, In recent years, we have passed legis- Foundation, so that the increase will and Japan. In the United States, only lation affecting interagency research not fluctuate but will be a consistent 32 percent graduate with college de- in nanotechnology, information tech- 15 percent annually. grees in science and engineering, while nology, computer security, climate As amended, the fiscal year 2008 level 36 percent of German undergraduates change, oceans and human health, for NSF is $300 million over the Presi- receive degrees in science and engi- earthquake research, wind research, dent’s requested level, reflecting the neering. In China it is 59 percent, and and aeronautics research. The America $302 million in new education programs in Japan, 66 percent of undergraduates COMPETES Act provides for a Science authorized in the bill. In addition, the receive science and engineering de- Summit to encourage interactivity and amendment changes the authorized grees. knowledge sharing between science, funding level for NSF’s education and In 2004, China graduated over 600,000 scientists, and industry. human resources programs to $1.05 bil- engineers; India, 350,000; and the United I would like to end by noting that lion in fiscal year 2008, and for the ex- States, less than 70,000. These statis- technology and innovation pervade perimental program for competitive re- tics are alarming and will have dire many policy problems that the Com- search, to $125 million in fiscal year consequences as the U.S. talent pipe- merce Committee and the Congress 2008. These programs would grow annu- line begins to dry up. To respond, the face. Changes in telecommunications ally from fiscal year 2009 to fiscal year America COMPETES Act emphasizes policy are being driven by innovation. 2011 at the same rate that NSF overall science, education, and technology as In particular, low broadband penetra- funding grows.

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I ering is a tremendous step forward in of the authorizations in the bill; and wanted to acknowledge their leader- these efforts. S. 761 seeks to ensure our third, on behalf of Senator HUTCHISON, ship and put into perspective that visit Nation remains the global leader in in- we make a clarifying change to section just last year in China. novation. It would increase Federal in- 4006 regarding NSF priorities. Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I agree vestment in basic research, improve Mr. President, I appreciate all of my wholeheartedly with my friend. We educational opportunities for young colleagues’ help in improving the Com- should not take the Chinese goal light- students to become excited about these merce Committee section and look for- ly. They mean business. fields, and develop an innovation infra- ward to adopting this modest agree- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- structure appropriate for the 21st cen- ment and amendment so that we can pore. The Senator from Alaska is rec- tury. begin to debate S. 761 in earnest. ognized. The America COMPETES Act is the I yield the floor. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I result of bipartisan cooperation be- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- strongly support S. 761, which Senator tween three committees: Commerce, pore. The Senator from Tennessee is INOUYE just discussed. This is the Energy, and HELP. Since last year, recognized. America COMPETES Act. Fifty-six these committees have worked to- Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, be- Senators, including members of both gether to address key concerns and so- fore the Senator from Alaska speaks parties’ leadership and several com- lutions identified by the Council on and while the Senator from Hawaii will mittee chairmen, are cosponsors of this Competitiveness and the National be here for a while longer, I wanted to important legislation. Academies. call attention to their leadership on When it was first brought to my at- A number of Senators also deserve tention last year, I tried to see if we this bill and their sense of urgency recognition for their leadership on this could organize a joint committee of the about the importance of it in the Com- matter: Senators BINGAMAN, ALEX- Congress to act on this subject because merce Committee. ANDER, ENSIGN, HUTCHISON, DOMENICI, I believe it is extremely important. I wanted to relate specifically an INOUYE, KENNEDY, LIEBERMAN, MIKUL- Having read the Augustine report, I event a year ago, in August, in Beijing, SKI, and NELSON. They all deserve our knew we had to move as quickly as China, which I related on the floor deepest gratitude, and I am sure there possible. That was not possible last when the bill was introduced. I think it are others. Without their hard work puts into perspective why so many year, but I believe it is this year. Many reports have revealed the seri- and dedication, our bill would not have Senators on both sides of the aisle have ous competitive challenges we face. In reached the Senate floor. worked on that, why the bill is being 2003, the Organisation for Economic In closing, let me say that educating introduced by both the Democratic and Co-operation and Development, OECD, the next generation of American Republican leaders, and why it came compared 15-year-old students living in innovators must be a priority for this directly to the floor and is ready for 40 industrialized nations. For America, Congress. Our Nation is at the cross- action. the results were very dire. Our students roads, and the decisions we make today Senator STEVENS and Senator INOUYE placed 16th in reading, 23rd in science, will affect us for decades to come. This took a group of Senators to China. and 29th in math. bill, when enacted, will reaffirm our They were especially well received— Carl Sagan said it best when he wrote commitment to America’s economic this Congressional Medal of Honor win- this: future. I urge each of our colleagues to ner and this Flying Tiger pilot who We live in a society exquisitely dependent support its swift passage. flew the first cargo plane into Beijing on science and technology, in which hardly I thank the Chair. toward the end of World War II. As a anyone knows anything about science and Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I result, we spent an hour with President technology. wish to say to the Senator from Alaska Hu and another hour with the No. 2 Another report I mentioned before, that if he, who last year was President man, Vice Premier Wu. We talked the Augustine report, entitled ‘‘Rising pro tempore of the Senate, and Senator about all of the things one would ex- Above the Gathering Storm,’’ contains INOUYE, one of our leading Senators on pect in that discussion: North Korea, the findings of the Commission chaired the Democratic side, had not from the Iran, and Iraq. But the subject, I recall, by Norman Augustine, the retired beginning placed such a priority on about which both of those leaders of chairman and CEO of Lockheed Martin. this legislation, it could never have China were most animated was the sub- This study also paints an alarming pic- made its way through the committees ject we are discussing on the floor ture of America’s ability to compete in and reached this point. So I salute today: How is China going to increase the 21st century. them for their willingness to look into its brainpower advantage so it can cre- Economists informed Commission our country’s future and see the impor- ate more jobs? members that ‘‘about half of the U.S. tance of this issue. President Hu told us that he had economic growth since World War II Mr. President, if the Senator from done what we are doing today but in has been the result of technological in- Hawaii doesn’t have further comments the Chinese way. He had, a month ear- novation.’’ But Commission members at the moment, I might use the time lier, gone to the Great Hall of the Peo- also discovered that our young people for the next few moments to talk about ple in China and assembled their na- now spend more time watching tele- a couple of items. One is how we got tional academy of science and engi- vision than they do in school or study- here with this legislation and, two, neering of China and established a 15- ing for school. They determined that more about what it does. year goal for innovation and declared hiring one engineer in America now First, let me say on behalf of the they would spend a certain amount in carries the same cost as hiring eight leadership, Senators REID, MCCONNELL, research and investment. That was the engineers in India. They reported that BINGAMAN, INOUYE, and others, we hope way they were going to raise their 38 percent of the scientists and engi- that Senators will bring their amend- standard of living to compete with the neers with doctorates in our country ments today, or early. Let us see them United States. We see that with the re- were born abroad. If those young men so that we can talk about them and, if cruitment of Chinese-born scholars and women choose to live and work in necessary, vote on them. who were educated in the United other countries, America will face a se- The Democratic leader and the Re- States and are going back to China to vere shortage of talented workers. publican leader have created an envi- create even better universities there. If we are to maintain our competitive ronment in which we can deal with this We saw, under the sponsorship of these edge, we must improve the education bill in the way the Senate ought to be

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Democratic leader, who will announce ommendations. We then had a Republican Congress his schedule, would like to finish the The recommendations are in this re- last year. Senator DOMENICI, who will bill by Wednesday sometime because port, ‘‘Rising Above the Gathering be here a little later this afternoon, we have other important legislation to Storm,’’ to which the two Senators was chairman of the Energy Com- consider this week. So I hope we make have referred. To their credit, they put mittee. He went to the White House to the most of today, tomorrow, and it in priority order. I will talk more in talk with the President about this Wednesday. a minute about what the priorities are. issue. He invited me to go with him, Just a word about how the Senate They started with kindergarten but he didn’t just invite me, he invited got here. I mentioned earlier that in through 12th grade, 10,000 teachers, 10 Senator BINGAMAN, his ranking Demo- China, President Hu could simply call a million minds, K–12 science and math crat, to go with him. So all the way we meeting in the Great Hall of the People education: ‘‘Sowing the Seeds through have worked together on this legisla- and, with his national academies of Science and Engineering Research,’’ tion. science and engineering, declare that: ‘‘Best and Brightest in Science and En- Then we sat down shortly after this This is where we are going for the next gineering Higher Education,’’ ‘‘Incen- report came out, which I suppose was 15 years. In China, that works pretty tives for Innovation and the Invest- in 2005 in the fall, and had a series of well, and that is likely where they are ment Environment.’’ They gave us 20 what we call homework sessions. We going. They have very specific goals, recommendations in priority order. invited representatives from the Na- for example, for the amount of gross That was not the only idea before the tional Science Foundation, the U.S. domestic product they will be spending Senate at that time, nor were those of Department of Energy, the U.S. De- on research and development, what us in the Senate the only ones in- partment of Education, the President’s they will be doing with their univer- volved. Representatives SHERWOOD science adviser, and a whole variety of sities, and how they hope to improve BOEHLERT and MARK GORDON of the other people within the administration their schools. House Committee on Science had who were already working on these In the United States, we have to joined us in asking this question. I subjects to get their advice about these work in a little different way. The re- know Representative GORDON, who is ideas and other ideas as we formed leg- sult we have here today with this legis- now chairman of the House Science islation. That is the kind of input this lation, which is 2,008 pages long—and I Committee, moved forward quickly to legislation has had. know that because I reread it over the introduce in the House of Representa- Finally, Senator DOMENICI and Sen- weekend. It came in a different way. tives similar legislation. ator BINGAMAN introduced what we call Senator BINGAMAN and I, with the en- What did we do when we got these 20 the PACE Act, Protect America’s Com- couragement and sponsorship of Sen- recommendations? As I mentioned, petitive Edge Act. Symbolically, it had ator DOMENICI, who was chairman of they were not the only recommenda- 70 cosponsors in the Senate—34 Repub- one of the affected committees here, tions. Senator BINGAMAN and Senator licans and 35 Democrats. literally asked the National Academy HUTCHISON, for example, had been So we have gotten to the beginning of Sciences this question a couple of working for many years to increase the of 2006. I will say a little bit more in a years ago: What are the top 10 actions number of children, especially low-in- moment about exactly what was in in priority order that Federal policy- come children, who could take the ad- that legislation, but let me continue makers could take over the next 10 vanced placement courses. Those are a with the process because it is fairly re- years to help the United States keep ticket to college, and there are a lot of markable and helped to produce this our advantage in science and tech- bright kids who don’t have the money legislation which I found in rereading nology? to pay for the tests or who go to it over the weekend is remarkably co- We figured that Members of Congress schools where the teachers are not herent. It is in plain English. It is orga- were not necessarily the best ones to trained to teach the courses. They have nized by sections. I could understand make those recommendations. I am been working on that for a long time. virtually every section. I have been sure the Presiding Officer has some Senator BOND from Missouri and Sen- reading it as we went along. Maybe idea of some math or science program ator MIKULSKI of Maryland have been this is a model for other complex legis- he thinks might be best or at least he speaking about this for a long time. lation we have in the Senate. has two or three friends who have an Then there was an excellent piece of The President, in his State of the idea. I know the Senator from Hawaii legislation by Senator LIEBERMAN and Union Address in 2006, and again this has one. I have five or six myself. We Senator ENSIGN which had in it rec- year, put the issue front and center thought perhaps we should ask the peo- ommendations from the Council on with what he called his American com- ple who are supposed to know. Competitiveness. Many of those rec- petitiveness agenda. The President in- We asked the National Academy of ommendations were then included in cluded $6 billion in his budget for just Sciences, the Academy of Engineering, the Commerce Committee’s hearings the first year. In March of last year, and the Institute of Medicine exactly and deliberations. the Energy Committee reported eight what should we in the Congress be So the question is how to take all provisions related to energy research doing. It is my view most ideas fail this information in the Senate where and math and science education for around here for the lack of an idea, so people have lots of different ideas and students and teachers in association we asked them specifically for an idea. get it all together into one bill and get with the National Labs. So eight provi- The academies took us seriously. it passed. Senator STEVENS said: Let’s sions of the Augustine report were re- They assembled an all-star panel of form a joint committee. That is a little ported out by the Energy Committee. business, Government, and university harder to do than before. Senator Then in May the Commerce Com- leaders headed by Norman Augustine, INOUYE once served on a joint com- mittee reported a bill that included as the Senator from Alaska said, the mittee—well, it was a special com- ideas from the Augustine report, as former chairman and CEO of Lockheed mittee in the Watergate days, but well as the President’s Council on Com- Martin, a member himself of the Na- there are not that many around here petitiveness. We had it from two com- tional Academy of Engineering. That because we have our own committees. mittees. panel included three Nobel Prize win- What happened was our senior Mem- Then the immigration bill passed the ners. bers of the Senate, such as Senator Senate. The immigration bill didn’t fi- Those very busy people, including STEVENS and Senator INOUYE, Senator nally become law, but it passed the university president Bob Gates, now ENZI and Senator KENNEDY, Senator Senate with pretty big numbers, and

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They include some of the bright- publican leader, took that bill, the one about what is in the bill, just to go est people in the world, and we make introduced last year by Senator Frist over it. them swear before they come that they and Senator REID, and reintroduced it As I said, for those who like to read will go home when, in fact, we should by removing authorizations for 2007 whole bills, it is 208 pages, but any con- want most of them to stay here and since we have already finished work on tractor will tell you that it is cheaper create jobs for us so we can keep our 2007 and are looking ahead to 2008. That to start from scratch in building a standard of living. is the bill we are considering today, the house sometimes than remodeling it. I So three provisions from the Augus- America COMPETES Act. think we may have found something tine report were in that immigration That is a long train ride. To those here working together in a bipartisan bill that passed the Senate last year, who may be outside the Senate, they way. In starting from scratch, we actu- and it is my hope that when the Senate may think that is unnecessarily com- ally may have produced a better orga- takes up immigration legislation be- plex. We didn’t really need to know all nized bill, more straightforward than fore Memorial Day, which the majority that. I think it is important for the trying to remodel a lot of existing leader has said we are likely to do, that American people to know all that. It is laws. But here is what we sought to do. legislation will, again, have the provi- especially important for Senators and Based upon these recommendations, sions from the Augustine report and their staffs to know all that because this legislation doubles funding for the other recommendations that will make virtually every Member of the Senate National Science Foundation over 5 it easier to attract and keep in our has had 2 years to get their say. I know years. Now, this is the work of Senator country the brightest men and women on the Commerce Committee there INOUYE and Senator STEVENS and their from around the world. If they are have been long meetings of members of committee. This is merely an author- going to create good jobs somewhere, both sides. I know that is true with the ization bill—it doesn’t appropriate a let’s create them in the United States staff meetings. Not all would write penny, but it has to be within the budg- for Americans to have. every provision of the bill the way it is, et. Senator BINGAMAN offered an The Defense authorization bill in- but that is the nature of work in the amendment, which I joined in with dur- cluded a provision related to support Senate. It is a very good piece of legis- ing our budget discussion, and it cre- for early career researchers funded by lation. It may be improved on the Sen- ated room in the budget, nearly $1 bil- the Pentagon. There are so many good ate floor by amendment, but it has lion of room in the budget, for the first applications from so many talented been a long and good process. year appropriations of the America people in the United States for basic Mr. INOUYE. Will the Senator yield? COMPETES Act. So these dollars are research or even applied research that Mr. ALEXANDER. I yield. within the budget, and I will talk a lit- the investigators, as they are called, Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I com- tle more about the dollars a little are sometimes in their forties before mend my colleague, Senator ALEX- later. they win their first grant. That is dis- ANDER, for his broad and very intricate I might say one thing about the dol- couraging to many of the brightest history of the bipartisanship. If all of lars. The dollars are an additional $16 young minds in the United States. us in this body followed this process on billion in spending over the next 4 These recommendations have sought to all major legislation, this would be a years. That is real money. But we include changes, and the Defense au- historic session, and I hope it is so. might remember on what else we spend thorization bill last year took a step in This will be one of the first I can look money. That is about 2 months of the that direction. back to and say we tried and we suc- war in Iraq. We spend about $8 billion One of the major recommendations of ceeded. And I think we are going to a month on the war in Iraq. We spent both of the reports I just mentioned succeed. I thank the Senator from Ten- $237 billion on debt last year, $378 bil- was making permanent the research nessee very much. lion on Medicare, $545 on Social Secu- and development tax credit so that our Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I rity, and $100 billion or so on hurri- brightest manufacturing jobs can stay thank the Senator. His example with canes. These are all very important here rather than be created overseas. Senator STEVENS is a good example for priorities, but somehow we have to put In the so-called tax extender last all of us. I hope he is right. The Amer- gas in the engine, and the gas in the year, the tax credit was temporarily ican people know we all have our prin- engine is our brain power advantage. extended, and so that was dealt with ciples, and we have our politics. They We have to invest in research, edu- last year. Last year, just before Sen- know that. But I believe they also cation—K–12—in order to keep the ad- ators went home for the elections in know there are some issues that are vantage that creates the dollars that October, the two leaders, Senator Frist simply too big for one party to solve, pay these bills for our most important then the majority leader, and Senator whether it is Iraq, whether it is immi- programs. But we have worked hard. REID then the Democratic leader, in- gration, whether it is energy independ- We have worked hard to have fiscal dis- troduced a package—it was numbered ence, whether it is affordable health cipline. The $16 billion over the next 4 S. 3936—that included the work of the care. And one of those issues is how do years that this bill would authorize to Energy and Commerce Committees and we keep our brain power advantage so spend, and which is within the budget added an education component to im- we can keep our jobs from going over- for this year, is a significant savings prove our children’s knowledge of seas to India and China. over the original legislation last year. math, science, and critical foreign lan- It will take a comprehensive ap- More than $3 billion over the 4 years in guages. proach. We take for granted sometimes authorized funding has been cut from That bipartisan product was the that we produce 30 percent of all the last year’s competitiveness bills passed work of the chairman and ranking money in the world for 5 percent of the by the Energy and Commerce Commit- members of the Health, Education, people. That is one of my favorite sta- tees. Labor, and Pensions Committee and tistics. If I were a citizen of China or of We also worked hard to avoid dupli- the Commerce and Energy Commit- India and I was looking at the United cative undergraduate scholarship pro- tees. States and I saw that disproportion- grams that were proposed in earlier We tried to be good stewards of the ately our wealth comes from our brain legislation, and it reduced the cost of a public money as we went through this power, I would be encouraged because number of other proposed and existing process. That working group last year many of the brightest people in the programs. For example, the Robert trimmed $3 billion from what the com- world are in China and in India, won- Noyse scholarship program of the Na- mittees passed in order to make it derful researchers, wonderful sci- tional Science Foundation was very

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Next, it authorizes bringing the Na- The former Governor of North Caro- So we simply sought to expand it. tional Institute of Standards and Tech- lina, Jim Hunt, told me the University With regard to the education and en- nology up from $703 million next year of North Carolina only graduated three ergy portions of the bill, the total cost to $937 million in fiscal year 2011. It physics teachers in a recent year from closely tracks the President’s proposed would direct NASA to increase funding its college of education. So we are not American Competitive Initiative. Re- for basic research. It will authorize co- going to learn much physics if we don’t member, he put in $6 billion in his ordinating ocean and atmospheric re- have anybody teaching much physics. budget last year. The President has search and education at the National So why not take advantage of these re- proposed over 10 years doubling re- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- markable National Laboratories we search funding at the National Science tion and other agencies to promote have around the country. I guess there Foundation, the National Institute of U.S. leadership in these important are about two dozen or so of them, like Standards and Technology, and the De- fields. This has been a major priority of the Oak Ridge Laboratory in the State partment of Energy’s Office of Science. Senator INOUYE, as well as others. of Tennessee, but there is also Los Ala- The cost of the commerce portion of The Augustine committee, at our re- mos and Lawrence Livermore. They are this legislation is a bit higher, but that quest, was asked to give us some prior- all around the country. If you are is because Chairman INOUYE and Co- ities and not just give us a random list. going to inspire a student or inspire a chairman STEVENS agreed last year And I might say, when they gave us 20 teacher to be active in math and that they wanted to double the Na- recommendations instead of 10, and science, why not place them in an envi- tional Science Foundation’s funding at they gave them in priority, they didn’t ronment for 4 weeks in the summer a faster rate, of about 5 years rather just go out and get the first 20 they with some of the finest math and than 10. So I would argue that this is heard about. Over the summer, the science researchers and individuals in progrowth legislation and a small price working group of 21 members—and I the United States? to pay for that growth in our standard am sure the Council on Competitive- It would be a choice for a young mu- of living. ness did the same—considered hundreds sician—give them a choice whether to Mr. President, I would say to the of ideas. So our leading scientists and be on the road with Johnny Cash or be Senator from Hawaii that any time he the people we asked to give us their in the business office at the Grand Ole would like to interrupt my presen- best advice on science and their best Opry, and they will go on the road tation, I hope he will. advice on medicine and their best ad- every time because that is how a singer Some of the specific provisions are vice on engineering, they waded learns to be a singer. And that is how the doubling of funding for the Na- through dozens and dozens of operating a student learns what they can do with tional Science Foundation, I just men- programs and other ideas and gave us math and the joy of mathematics. tioned, from $5.6 billion in the current just a handful of the best ideas. When I was Governor of Tennessee we year to $11.2 billion in 2011. Before I ar- This has been a tremendously impor- created summer academies—we called rived, the Congress doubled funding for tant screening process. I believe one them the Governor’s schools—for out- the National Institutes of Health with reason this has been so broadly accept- standing students and teachers of var- a great payoff, most people felt, in ed in the Senate and by those outside ious subjects. About 20 States have terms of our health and research for the Senate is that it is not just one done the same thing. We have found it cures for diseases. But we did not do as Senator’s idea of what is a great math is the best money we ever spent to good a job during that period of time program or another’s best friend’s idea offer 4 weeks at the University of Ten- on the physical sciences, which are also of a good research program. This is, in nessee connected to the Oak Ridge Na- important to the health sciences. This, effect, a merit-based, peer-reviewed set tional Laboratory for 200 of the most hopefully, will begin to change that. of recommendations and an answer to outstanding high school juniors inter- Second, setting the Department of the question as to what are the most ested in science and math. The teach- Energy’s Office of Science on track to important things we can do to keep our ers love to teach them, the students double in funding over 10 years, and in- brain power advantage. love to come. Instead of becoming a creasing from $3.6 billion in the current So, No. 1, authorizing competitive nerd in their rural school, suddenly year to $5.2 billion in fiscal year 2011; grants to States to better align ele- they are with 200 peers, and they are establishing the innovation accelera- mentary and secondary education with all celebrated for their academic tion research program, which will di- knowledge and skills needed for suc- achievements. Why not use these Na- rect Federal agencies funding research cess in colleges and universities and tional Laboratories to our advantage? and science and technology to set as a the Armed Forces. No other country in the world has goal dedicating approximately 8 per- Now, what that means in plain the National Laboratories that we cent of their research and development English is to make sure our elemen- have. One thing they can do is to help budgets toward high-risk frontier re- tary, middle, and high schools are inspire the next generation of math search. This was a recommendation of teaching what students need in order and science students and improve this both of the major organizations, the to go to college, to go to work, and to generation and the next generation of Augustine committee and the Council go to the Armed Forces. That is the math and science teachers. on Competitiveness. key. So expanding the Robert Noyse What this means is that there are so Next, strengthen the skills of thou- teaching scholarship program at the many good proposals before the peer sands of math and science teachers by National Science Foundation—this is a review and merit review groups that establishing training and educational very fine program at the National give out basic research grants that programs at summer institutes hosted Science Foundation which has had for they obviously tend to be a little more by the National Laboratories, and in- a long time a role in education as well conservative when presented with so creasing support for the teacher insti- as research. This program trains indi- many good ideas. The disadvantage of tutes at the National Science Founda- viduals to become math and science that is that it reduces the impulse to tion’s institutes. teachers in high-need local education take a few risks, to roll the dice, or to One Senator said to me the other agencies. try some idea that has less of a chance day: This is new, isn’t it, the idea of Assisting States in establishing or of succeeding but might be the next giving the National Laboratories such expanding statewide specialty schools Google or the next hybrid or the next a specific role in training outstanding in math and science. Now, I don’t know Internet or the next stealth invention. math and science teachers and inspir- whether the State of Virginia or the So this legislation encourages all ing math and science students to learn State of Hawaii has a full-time residen- through the America COMPETES Act and achieve more in math and science? tial school in science and math. I know

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But Governor take teachers who are now teaching The amendment is as follows: Bredesen, our current Democratic Gov- and give them intensive summer train- (Purpose: To strike the provisions regarding ernor of Tennessee, wants to start, and ing and improve their ability to teach the working capital fund and to amend cer- has made a very small start, of what math and science, all toward the same tain provisions regarding the National we call in the legislation a specialty objectives. Science Foundation) school in math and science, and several Then the President proposed Math On page 5, beginning on line 13, strike ‘‘science and technology’’ and insert other States have followed North Caro- Now grants, improving the teaching of mathematics in the elementary and ‘‘science, technology, engineering, and math- lina’s example. This would help States ematics’’. up to about a 50-percent level. All the middle schools. That is in here as well, after it went through the process. Then On page 25, line 5, strike ‘‘education’’ and rest of the money would have to be pri- insert ‘‘education, consistent with the agen- we expand the programs to increase the vate, State, or local. cy mission, including authorized activities’’. Establish schools like the North number of students who study critical Strike from line 16 on page 44 through line Carolina residential high school for foreign languages and become pro- 2 on page 45. ficient. That was recognized here for a On page 45, line 3, strike ‘‘(d)’’ and insert math and science. Not only will it give variety of reasons as a part of keeping ‘‘(c)’’. gifted students a greater knowledge, our brain power advantage. On page 47, line 8, strike through the end of but it helps us compete with the world. Finally, there are a number of pro- line 20. North Carolina has felt as though over posals that would identify continuing On page 47, line 21, strike ‘‘(f)’’ and insert the last 20 years it has helped keep ‘‘(d)’’. organizations within the White House On page 49, between lines 17 and 18, insert many of those bright students in North and Cabinet councils and other studies Carolina because if they go there to the following: to try to keep a spotlight on this sub- SEC. 1503. NOAA’S CONTRIBUTION TO INNOVA- school, they may go there to college, or ject. TION. at least they may come back if they go This is not the whole answer to the (a) PARTICIPATION IN INTERAGENCY ACTIVI- somewhere else, and then they create book ‘‘The World Is Flat.’’ It is on the TIES.—The National Oceanic and Atmos- more jobs and build up that economy. same subject. It is part of the answer. pheric Administration shall be a full partici- Facilitating the expansion of ad- It is a good start. In fact, it is a very pant in any interagency effort to promote in- vanced placement in international bac- good beginning. But we need to con- novation and economic competitiveness calaureate programs by increasing the tinue this attention to our position in through near-term and long-term basic sci- number of teachers prepared to teach entific research and development and the competitiveness. promotion of science, technology, engineer- those courses and foreign language What I have tried to review here is ing, and mathematics education, consistent courses. The AP courses, advanced how this legislation came to the floor, with the agency mission, including author- placement courses, are a ticket to suc- why it has attracted this unusual lead- ized activities. cess. College entrance examiners read ership from the majority leader and (b) HISTORIC FOUNDATION.—In order to them carefully. If you get a 4 or a 5— Republican leader, why it has had such carry out the participation described in sub- those are the highest grades in math or a sense of urgency from senior leaders section (a), the Administrator of the Na- science—or if you take several of them, such as Senator INOUYE, Senator STE- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- tion shall build on the historic role of the your chances of being admitted to a va- VENS, and others, why today it has 56 sponsors, why the House of Representa- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- riety of institutions are increased. But tration in stimulating excellence in the ad- they are offered to a very limited num- tives is considering legislation on a vancement of ocean and atmospheric science ber of the students—not limited by parallel track, and why I believe there and engineering disciplines and in providing their brains but limited by their is no more important piece of legisla- opportunities and incentives for the pursuit money. They either do not have the tion that will come before us in this of academic studies in science, technology, money to pay for the tests or they do session of Congress. engineering, and mathematics. not go to the schools where there are I suggest the absence of a quorum. On page 170, strike lines 20 through 23 and insert the following: enough teachers who are trained to The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- pore. The clerk will call the roll. (1) $6,729,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; teach in the preparation for their tests. (2) $7,738,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; This builds on a program in Houston, The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. (3) $8,899,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; and TX, which has been very successful in Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I ask (4) $10,234,000,000 for fiscal year 2011. the last 10 years, of expanding the op- On page 172, line 19, strike ‘‘Foundation, unanimous consent the order for the portunities for low-income students to for each of the fiscal years 2008’’ and insert quorum call be rescinded. the following: ‘‘Foundation, for fiscal year take more advanced placement courses The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- to prepare for college and also to train 2008, $1,050,000,000, and, for each of the fiscal pore. Without objection, it is so or- years 2009’’. teachers to meet that demand. dered. On page 172, line 25, strike ‘‘2007’’ and in- Senator HUTCHISON and Senator AMENDMENT NO. 904, WITHDRAWN sert ‘‘2008’’. BINGAMAN have been two of the leaders Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, on be- On page 173, line 5, strike ‘‘5-year’’ and in- in this for 10 years in the Senate. half of the distinguished chairman of sert ‘‘4-year’’. There are a variety of other pro- On page 173, line 21, strike ‘‘an additional the Energy Committee, I ask unani- posals. Adopting another program from 250’’ and insert ‘‘additional’’. mous consent to withdraw the pending Texas, the You Teach program—this On page 174, line 5, strike ‘‘5-year’’ and in- amendment. wasn’t sent over from the White House sert ‘‘4-year’’. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- On page 174, line 17, strike ‘‘an additional although this is two straight Texas pore. Without objection, it is so or- 250’’ and insert ‘‘additional’’. programs; this is from the National dered. On page 183, line 4, strike ‘‘restrict or bias’’ Academy of Sciences, because they and insert ‘‘inhibit’’. AMENDMENT NO. 906 have a terrific program at the Univer- On page 183, line 5, strike ‘‘against’’ and in- Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I am sert ‘‘for’’. sity of Texas at Austin, where they pleased to send to the desk a managers’ take students who are enrolled in On page 184, beginning on line 2, strike package, which I described earlier, ‘‘1862g), for each of fiscal years 2008’’ and in- chemistry and recruit them into the from the Commerce Committee. sert the following: ‘‘1862g), for fiscal year College of Education with an attractive The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- 2008, $125,000,000, and, for each of fiscal years scholarship and then the idea was to pore. The clerk will report. 2009’’. pay them $10,000 a year to teach at a The legislative clerk read as follows: On page 184, line 8, strike ‘‘2007’’ and insert ‘‘2008’’. high-needs school for 5 years after they The Senator from Hawaii [Mr. INOUYE], for leave. In other words, they get the peo- himself and Mr. STEVENS, proposes an Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I suggest ple into teaching and they will put amendment numbered 906. the absence of a quorum.

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It was Senator DOMENICI who, that there is great value in an awesome pore. Without objection, it is so or- rather than go down by himself as a power of science and mathematics edu- dered. Senator might have done, invited his cation. That is what brings me to the Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I junior colleague, me, to go with him. Senate floor, and that is why I rise in wish to speak to the amendment, the But more important than that, he in- strong support of this bill under con- managers’ package the Senator from vited his senior colleague, the Demo- sideration. Hawaii has proposed. I wish to make cratic Senator from New Mexico, Sen- Today is a great day. Today the Sen- two points about it. ator BINGAMAN, to go. It was Senator ate begins a process of rising above the The first is it reduces the cost of the DOMENICI who insisted in the Energy gathering storm. Let’s hope. Let’s bill by $280 million over 4 years. That and Commerce Committee he chaired hope. Those words, ‘‘Rising Above The is important to all of us and it is espe- that all this work be done in a bipar- Gathering Storm,’’ are part of the title cially important to some of us. We are tisan way. So because of that and the of the National Academy of Science re- trying to spend money wisely. way Senators STEVENS and INOUYE port released in 2005 on American fu- At the same time, there are signifi- work, we were able to do this. ture competitiveness and standard of cant increases in the National Science It was a Domenici-Bingaman piece of living of our people. The report was Foundation education programs—about legislation called the Protect Amer- written by a distinguished group $300 million, in fact, over the Presi- ica’s Competitiveness Act that was in- chaired by a former Lockheed chair- dent’s requested level. But it is impor- troduced last year with 70 sponsors, 35 man, chief executive officer Norm Au- tant that we know what these are. Democrats and 35 Republicans. gustine. Mr. Augustine’s committee in- They are directly in line with the rec- So before, Senator DOMENICI came, I cluded three Nobel laureates, presi- ommendations of the Augustine report thanked and saluted other Senators dents of leading American universities, and the Council on Competitiveness. whose leadership has made a dif- including then Texas A&M president Remember, we asked them to put these ference. But no one has been more re- and current Secretary of Defense, Rob- recommendations in priority order. sponsible for this piece of legislation ert Gates, and the chief executive offi- The first thing is not the R&D tax coming through. cers of corporations with global reach. credit, it is not bringing in more for- Now that the assistant Democratic After an intensive 10 weeks, the com- eign students—it is not. The first thing leader is here, I want to use this occa- mittee presented a significant chal- was kindergarten through 12th grade sion to say how much I, and many of lenge to our Nation. The findings of the math and science education. That is us, appreciate the way he and the ma- ‘‘Gathering Storm’’ report and the 20 where our academies believed we had jority leader have handled this piece of communications within tell us one the biggest problem. So this new legislation; created an environment in thing above all else: America is not money for education programs in the which we have it on the floor in a way doing enough to harness and develop National Science Foundation goes to it can succeed. Senator DURBIN, the its national brain power. Yes, that is a graduate research fellows, to graduate Presiding Officer, has been a strong strange thing to say. We are not doing education, research traineeships for a supporter of this legislation and a co- enough to harness and develop our na- program called Professional Science sponsor of it from the beginning. I also tional brain power. Today we are here Masters. This is a program where col- wanted to recognize that. to begin to remedy this problem and to leges are helping students earn mas- Mr. President, I yield the floor. meet the challenge set forth in the re- ter’s degrees, not necessarily with the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. DUR- port. goal of going on to a Ph.D., but a mas- BIN). The Senator from New Mexico is I am so grateful that even after 34 ter’s degree that might take you on recognized. years in the Senate I can find an issue into a highly technical field in busi- Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, it is such as this to get excited about. I can ness; in other words, making us more now over 60 years ago that a brilliant, find an issue such as this that Senators competitive. It includes the Robert charismatic man arrived on the scene from both sides of the aisle can get ex- Noyce scholarships, which were ex- in my home State of New Mexico. He cited about. They do not talk about panded to help train more math and cut an odd figure and began a strange their parties when we have these meet- science teachers, and the teachers in- recruiting effort for a secret project at ings. Most interesting. Maybe they go stitutes in the summer. an undisclosed location for an undeter- back to their rooms and talk about the These programs are education pro- mined period of time. Democratic party, how it can use this grams of the National Science Founda- Who was this man and what was the report, or the Republican party. They tion, but we save $280 million over 4 upshot? His name was J. Robert talk about America’s brain power is on years, and we have directed those to- Oppenheimer, a brilliant and char- the wane, meaning that, believe it or ward nonduplicative programs that are ismatic American physicist. We all not, we can do something about it. consistent with the commission re- know something of him, and we might That is a nice observation. We can do ports. have different views, one from another. something about the waning brain I wonder if, before Senator DOMENICI But he was collecting the best sci- power of America; meaning these speaks, I could say a word. Senator entific minds of his time worldwide, young kids, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18 DOMENICI is here. He is going to speak not just Americans, for he had the years of age, have within them the now. I am going to step to the side Fermis from Italy, husband and wife. same collective brain power that was while he does. But I wish to say a word Some say, as they assessed the bril- present when Oppenheimer went look- about Senator DOMENICI’s crucial role. liance of the team, Enrico Fermi led ing for the best. It was not just as- I have already spoken to the fact the pack. I don’t know which; it was 60 sumed that there were smart people; that without the sense of urgency of years ago. But I do know they were they knew there were people with brain Senators INOUYE and STEVENS, we asked and recruited by Mr. J. Robert power. Right? They just didn’t have would never have gotten to this point. Oppenheimer. He was collecting the them in place. They were scattered But Senator DOMENICI was there at the minds and taking them on a mys- about. Fermi was over here, some guys beginning of this work. Even though, terious journey to a remote mesa in were over in Eastern Europe, and a in our caucus, only one Senator is New Mexico. The task was to develop bunch of them were over on the West more senior, he stepped back and cre- the first atomic bomb. The collective Coast. But somebody had to put them ated an environment so Senator BINGA- scientific brain power of the Manhat- together. They collected brain power MAN and I and many other Senators tan Project, and the awesome power it that unlocked the atomic bomb.

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Does it mean well, there is some good to that, we are for the increase in announcing his they have more? No, it does not. It gaining something on that, well, we American Competitiveness Initiative means they have decided it is the will have an awfully long dialog on the last year. greatest thing for them, so they are floor on that one fact. Are we gaining The Augustine report stressed the educating more and more and more. So that much benefit for the American importance of increasing our national is India. We are sitting over here with people out of our tort system, as we are commitment to basic research in the all of the greatest institutions to do when we say that costs us as much in physical sciences. The America COM- the educating, but we do not have—it dollars? It says here: Industry spent PETES Act responds by putting the has not been coalesced even around the more on litigation than it did on re- Department of Energy Office of Science essence of a plan that has, as its goal, search and development. on a path to double in funding over the brain power collection, brain power en- Chemical companies closed 70 facili- next decade. As the largest Federal hancement; brain power is on the wane. ties around the United States in 2004. I funder of basic research in the physical Let’s build it back. might say to my friend, of the 120 sciences, the Office of Science is of That is what we are trying to do. chemical companies being built at the Today, we begin to remedy the problem critical importance. time of the release of the Augustine re- More than 58 Nobel Prize winners and meet the challenges set forth in port with a price tag of $1 billion or the report called the ‘‘Gathering since 1936 have been supported by the more, 1 was in the United States and 50 Department of Energy at some time in Storm.’’ It tells us in a few pages why were in China. Got it? Those are chem- it is a storm. It tells us in a few pages their careers. Eighteen Nobel Prizes ical plants. People say: Oh, chemical have been awarded to Department of why it is a gathering storm. It tells us plants; bad stuff. We are not talking in a few pages that we are actually Energy laboratory employees and an- about chemical plants, bad stuff. We other 13 to researchers who employed selling ourselves short. It tells us if we are talking about chemical plants do not decide to build this brain power the National Laboratory facilities in where you use the chemical product for back, we are going to lose. We are their award-winning discoveries. Most all kinds of things that make you a going to lose a war which some of us do of the 40 winners of the prestigious strong nation, that make things for not even know we are fighting. We are Enrico Fermi Presidential awards have people to use in their house, that make going to lose the war for brain power done research supported by the Depart- things you can use outdoors. The equality and we do not even know we ment. chemical plants are an evidence of are fighting. A few years ago, we made a commit- basic industry, and America built 1, This ‘‘Gathering Storm’’ report iden- ment to double funding in the National China built 50. That is pretty startling, tifies the two challenges linked to sci- Institutes of Health to support the bio- entific and engineering excellence: is it not? Of the nearly 1.1 million U.S. high logical sciences. We made good on that first, creating high quality jobs for the school seniors who took the college en- commitment. We said it, and we did it. American people, and, secondly, re- trance exam in 2002, less than 6 percent It is now time that we address the role sponding to America’s need for clean, physical sciences play and stand to- affordable, and reliable energy. had plans to study engineering. That is a 33-percent decrease from 10 years ear- gether to support such growth of key The report was aimed at enhancing agencies such as the DOE Office of our Nation’s human financial knowl- lier. Pretty big stuff. Meanwhile, more than 50 percent of the U.S. science and Science. By doing so, we will not be edge and capital to ensure our pros- taking away from other Department perity. It addressed increasing Amer- engineering workforce is approaching retirement. Startling. functions or laboratory resources. ica’s talent pool by vastly improving In fact, I was cosponsors with Sen- science and mathematics education in Now, Senators, these statistics show that the challenge to our Nation’s ators BINGAMAN and ALEXANDER to an kindergarten through grade 12. The re- amendment in this year’s budget reso- port, ‘‘Gathering Storm,’’ called for standard of living is before us and the Senate must act. I am proud to join lution. We have a few people who know significant advances in science and en- something about that, too. It is rather gineering programs in our Nation’s this bipartisan group of Senators intro- ducing the America COMPETES Act of tricky, and sometimes you have to do higher education, improving our eco- some things you don’t quite under- nomic policy, from intellectual prop- 2007, commonly referred to as the com- stand. Then you catch on. But we did erty protection to research and devel- petitiveness bill. put in a billion dollars for new author- opment tax credits and tax incentives Through this legislation, we are ad- izations provided in that budget, so for U.S.-based innovation. dressing nearly every one of the rec- The report also provides us with ommendations made by this significant that the legislation we are going to some worrisome indicators. The fol- report. Enacting this bill will be a cul- enact will not take money from Peter lowing few facts should sound alarm mination of a remarkable cooperative to pay Paul. We won’t be taking money bells throughout this Chamber and this effort, with work cutting across three out of the Department of Energy to Nation. I trust people will listen. Sen- Senate committees, and with valuable pay for the new items in the Depart- ators have participated from both sides contributions from a large number of ment of Energy. We would be called of the aisle, from all vintages. Some colleagues in the Senate. This bill has down here on the floor, and we would are young, some have just come, they the support of both leaders in the Sen- lose. I hope we have done it right so we are excited, some have been here a long ate and the collective support of our can prove our point. time. I am not going to say such as the Nation’s boardrooms, classrooms, and This bill leverages the tremendous Senator from New Mexico, I am going laboratories. talent and technological investment of to say such as the Senator from Ha- I will speak briefly about the area of our laboratories and its system. These waii, and he is enthused. Some have the bill over which the Energy and new provisions will build on education been even here as long as the Senator Natural Resources Committee has ju- and outreach work the labs have under- from Alaska, and that is a long time, risdiction. We know that following taken for years. Through this legisla- longer than me, and he is excited. through on recommendations of the tion, the national labs will provide op- Right? What it means is if you put the Augustine Commission will require portunities for high school students right plate in front of us, we can get new commitments and participation from across the Nation to gain hands- excited about doing something for our from several Federal agencies. The De- on experience in science and engineer- great country. partment of Energy has a major role to ing fields; assist States in establishing This report provided us with some play in meeting this challenge. This specialty schools in math and science; worrisome indicators. I am going to legislation doubles funding for the Of- strengthen the skills of thousands of

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GAMES is just one program in one I have spoken quite a bit recently The leadership in science and tech- State, and we need more like it about the importance of engaging nology that the United States has en- throughout the country. This legisla- China in the challenge of energy secu- joyed since World War II is being seri- tion will open the door and perhaps ex- rity and global climate change. I have ously threatened by the burgeoning pand these types of programs into written to the President about this im- and thriving economies and workforces other States and allow more bright portant issue. It should be clear to all in countries such as China and India. I young people to enter the fields of of us that our energy, environmental, believe in order to keep our competi- science, math, and technology. and educational challenges cannot be tive edge and to maintain our domi- My fellow colleagues, time is of the considered in a bubble; rather, they nance in the fields of science, tech- essence. We can no longer afford to be must be considered in light of global nology, engineering, and mathematics, complacent and just assume the United competitiveness, challenges that face it is imperative we make a long-term States will continue to be the world’s us all. To maintain our technological investment in our future scientists, leading innovator. Without action, our edge, we must improve our educational professors, and engineers. We can do so grandchildren face the genuine possi- systems and the research and develop- by improving science and mathematics bility of living in an America that is ment we do in corporations, univer- education, and by providing schools, not the preeminent leader in scientific sities, and Government laboratories universities, and research centers and technological advancements. I throughout our Nation. This must lead throughout the country with necessary urge each of you to join me in support us to higher brainpower for our people. funding. of this critical piece of legislation. The challenge is great, like others Recently, Microsoft Corporation I want to particularly commend my this Nation has faced. The challenge founder Bill Gates testified before Con- long-time dear friend, Senator LAMAR was great 60 years ago in New Mexico. gress, and he said: ALEXANDER from Tennessee, for play- They were busy trying to put a team The U.S. cannot maintain its economic ing a leading roll in the drafting of this leadership unless our workforce consists of legislation and for working so hard to together to build the first atomic people who have the knowledge and skills bomb—can you imagine—from scratch. needed to drive innovation. make sure the policy in this legislation is the right kind of policy to promote The idea alone is all they had. They Mr. President, that is a very accurate science, math, and technology in our put it together and built it. They found statement, and that is why we need to the manpower to do it. We have the pass this bill. With the funding and schools, not just from the eighth grade manpower. We are just not using it. We programs provided for in this bill, it forward, from the ninth grade forward, are not letting it build itself as re- will be easier to educate and grow an but from kindergarten forward. I say to Senator ALEXANDER, I know quired. innovative workforce that is highly he has been ably assisted by Senator I commend the authors of the Augus- skilled and highly trained. The Amer- tine report. I commend my colleagues ica COMPETES Act recognizes that BINGAMAN, as well as others, in a bipar- for their hard work on this legislation. better educated students make a tisan way to make sure America’s edu- I am hopeful we will rise above the smarter, more efficient workforce. And cational system continues to be the gathering storm. If we do, people will that is an important investment for preeminent system in the world and say: You had a lot to do, maybe more this Nation. that we give these bright minds the op- than you thought, but you sought out As an example of what funding for portunity to develop, and that we and found what was most important; science and mathematics education make sure—from the standpoint of de- that is, taking the gathering storm and can do, let me tell you about a program veloping engineers in the future, from making sure it did not end up hurting that is doing great things in my home the standpoint of developing medical our great Nation but, rather, was the State of Georgia. The Georgia Acad- researchers in the future, from the stimulus for us to increase the collec- emy of Mathematics, Engineering, and standpoint of developing doctors and tive brainpower of our young people. Science, or GAMES, was established at other types of engineers in that field— I yield the floor. Middle Georgia College in Cochran, we continue to lead the world not just Mr. INOUYE. I suggest the absence of GA, during the fall of 1997. GAMES is a in the production of individuals from a a quorum. residential, joint enrollment program numbers standpoint but in the produc- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The for top-performing high school juniors tion of quality individuals to develop clerk will call the roll. and seniors. The program allows stu- technology, to develop our research ca- The assistant legislative clerk pro- dents to obtain high school and college pability, as well as to make sure from ceeded to call the roll. credits simultaneously while enrolled a professional standpoint we have the Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, I in full-time college courses. Most stu- engineers and the physicians who will ask unanimous consent that the order dents in the GAMES program major in continue to lead the world. for the quorum call be rescinded. mathematics, science, or engineering. With that, Mr. President, I yield the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The GAMES program enrollment floor. objection, it is so ordered. continues to grow each year and has The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, I earned the reputation of an academic ator from Tennessee. rise today in strong support of a bill alternative for gifted students all Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I that addresses many of the challenges across Georgia. Over the 10 years this thank the Senator from Georgia for his facing Georgia and our Nation during program has been in existence, stu- comments but, more importantly, for this time of increasing global competi- dents who have been accepted into his leadership. We usually think of tiveness. I am a cosponsor of the Amer- GAMES have averaged a 3.85 GPA and Senator CHAMBLISS in terms of leader- ica COMPETES Act because it will en- an SAT score of 1246. After completing ship on intelligence matters, Armed sure that the United States will be able the GAMES program, 48 percent of the Services matters, on agricultural mat- to sustain a vigorous economy, an students enrolled in the program have ters, where he is the ranking member. unrivaled national defense, a first-rate transferred to the Georgia Institute of But from the very beginning on this health care and education system, a Technology. The GAMES program al- legislation, he has been out front. healthy environment, and a hopeful lows these students to earn a firm I can remember when Norm Augus- and prosperous future for generations foundation in science, technology, and tine, chairman of the Augustine com- to come. physics before entering Georgia Tech. mittee, came to the Senate and had a Although the United States has the Many GAMES graduates are pursuing dinner with us right around the corner. strongest scientific and technological and/or have received their Ph.D. in Senator CHAMBLISS was one of the first

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Section 3171 of this legislation, HOPE scholarship, which played a what you need to know to go to col- specialty schools for math and science, major role in attracting many of the lege, what you need to know to go to will assist States in establishing or ex- brightest Georgia students, and I would work. Sometimes there is not a good panding such residential high schools say many of the brightest Tennessee fit there. This would help schools and for math and science. students to come across the border to education systems, those chief State I spoke a little earlier on the floor go to the University of Georgia, and school officers, do that. about North Carolina’s math and then the residential school for math The second thing we would be doing science program which they have had and science did the same. This legisla- is strengthening the skills of thousands for 25 years. Tennessee is a little be- tion would permit every other State to of math and science teachers by using hind. We haven’t had one yet; we have do the same, and it is just one of the our national laboratories in Illinois, summer governor schools for math and things it would do. New Mexico, Tennessee, and around science. This legislation would author- If I may, if the Senator from Georgia our country, and a host of summer in- ize the Congress to appropriate funds is finished with his remarks, he has stitutions and academies for out- standing teachers of math and science, which could pay for up to 50 percent of highlighted an area I wish to enlarge as well as for students, but especially the cost of operating that school in on. Sometimes our legislation, particu- larly when we talk about big phrases for teachers. Georgia which would permit Georgia, if I found in my experience as Gov- such as competitiveness and it wished, to expand that school. The ernor, one of the most successful and globalization, takes us off into the Senator cited in his remarks one good productive things we did were Gov- stratosphere and one might say: Well, reason to do it in addition to the Na- ernors’ schools, where we would take what does that have to do with me? We tion’s competitiveness. I think I heard the Governors’ schools for teachers of him say 48 percent of the students went have just talked about one example. If mathematics or teachers of reading, or to Georgia Tech. So if our goal is to you are the Governor of Georgia or students of international affairs, and keep bright students at home to create Tennessee or Illinois and you are the students would come for 2 to 4 jobs for us in the United States, a more thinking: What can I do over the next weeks—sometimes it would only be specific goal is to keep bright Georgia 10 years to grow the largest number of teachers, but the students would come, students at home so they can create good new jobs, a residential school for you would bring in a core of faculty jobs for Georgians. math and science is a very good start. members from around the State, too. It Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, if I remember as Governor, after we re- would inspire those students so much, the Senator will yield for a question cruited the Nissan plant and the Sat- and what could be more inspiring for through the Chair. urn plant, I was feeling pretty good. math and science teachers than to have Mr. ALEXANDER. Certainly. Then I counted up the number of jobs, a chance to be at the National Labs Mr. CHAMBLISS. I simply say the and it was 10,000 or 12,000 jobs in a with Nobel Prize winners and some of Senator is exactly correct; 47 percent State that employs 2.5 million people. the outstanding scientists in the world. of our students do go on to Georgia We were losing 200,000 or 250,000 jobs It would refresh them, excite them, im- Tech. I wish we could get more of them per year, so we had to be creating that prove their skills, and help them carry at the University of Georgia where many more. In our country, in the a sense of mission back to their class- they happened to let me go, but at United States of America, we are los- rooms to inspire a new generation of Georgia Tech we are doing a terrific ing jobs all the time. We don’t want math students and hopefully math and job of taking these bright young minds that to happen, but that is happening. science teachers. that are being developed, as we said So the real test of our society is: Can I can say to the chief State school of- earlier, not just at the eighth and we create a lot more good new jobs ficers of our various States, we are ex- ninth grade level, but thanks to you than we are losing, a constant supply panding the Robert Noyce teacher and the leadership of folks like you, at of good new jobs. Most of that comes scholarship program at the National a much earlier age. Our GAMES pro- from the subject of this legislation: Science Foundation to recruit and gram, incidentally, was put into effect from brain power, better schools, bet- train individuals to become math and and implemented by our former col- ter colleges, better universities, more science teachers in high-need, local league Senator Zell Miller, when he research, and especially technological education agencies. We are finding as was the Governor of our State, and innovation. we review No Child Left Behind in ele- somebody whom I know you worked Illinois, I am told, already has such mentary and secondary education that very closely with over the years. It is a an academy: the Illinois Math and 80 percent of our schools are, we can great concept. It is forward thinking, Science Academy, a residential high say, achieving, or even high achieving. as this legislation is very forward school. I am sure the Presiding Officer In other words, their students, by cat- thinking from the standpoint of mak- is very familiar with it. He may have egory, are meeting what we call ade- ing sure that these great minds are de- helped start it, given his long tenure in quate yearly progress, so let’s catch veloped at a very early age. the Congress. This legislation would them doing something right. About 5 Again, I thank the Senator from Ten- give it an opportunity as well to ex- percent of those schools—I have missed nessee for his great work on this and I pand. it in one category—I would say they commend this legislation to all of our On the subject of creating new jobs, are still achieving pretty well. Only colleagues. the chief State school officers are in about 15 percent of the schools are high Mr. ALEXANDER. I thank the Sen- town. That means the superintendent need, and usually what we find is they ator. of education of Illinois and Tennessee’s are children of low income, children Mr. President, our former colleague commissioner of education are here in whose parents haven’t been able to Zell Miller was Lieutenant Governor of town. I am meeting with them tomor- help them, children whose parents have Georgia when I was a Governor. He was row at about noon for a while, and neglected them, children who have not a professor by profession and he was al- what I can tell them—even though yet learned English, children who have ways interested in education and very they probably heard all about math just arrived in this country and may skillful in education policy. Every Gov- and science they want to hear through not be in the same school in January ernor I know spends a lot of time try- No Child Left Behind—is we are doing they were in October, children who are ing to think of how we are going to re- a number of things to help them at hard to teach, and children who need cruit jobs. Well, if you study it, you least authorize funding to help them more than even good teachers are usu- learn after a while you don’t recruit succeed. For example, we are author- ally able to give them. I am coming to

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There is a long list. children in our public schools across Now, the Augustine report rec- There are 10 or 11 programs that ei- the country are these children, and ommended that we then pay $10,000 a ther expand or create efforts to, as the these are the ones we are leaving be- year in fellowships for those students Augustine commission says, ‘‘increase hind. so they can go into teaching in high- America’s talent pool by vastly im- Well, we are expanding teacher schol- need areas, rather than for IBM or proving K through 12 science and math- arship programs at the National Google or Dell or some other high-pay- ematics education.’’ Science Foundation to recruit and ing job. That part of our provision is Senator BINGAMAN, I, Senator train individuals to become math and not in this legislation, the $10,000 fel- DOMENICI, and the House Members science teachers in high-need edu- lowship. I would like to see it in there. asked our national academies: Please cational agencies. We are assisting, we Senator REID, the majority leader, tell us exactly what we need to do to have just said, teachers in establishing the principal sponsor of this legisla- keep our brain power advantage so we statewide specialty schools in math tion, suggested when he introduced the can keep our jobs. We understand that and science, and we will use the Na- bill the other day, that he had a very since World War II, more than half of tional Laboratories’ staff to help with good experience—he and Paul Simon, this remarkably high standard of living that. For example, if Tennessee wants the former distinguished Senator from we have has come through innovation to expand the new math and science Illinois—with finding ways to give sti- and technology. We understand that academy Governor Bredesen has estab- pends to teachers of math and science and we have an idea or two and we have lished—I salute him for doing it; he has so they would stay in teaching. Well, friends with an idea or two about what wanted to do it for a while, but it is ex- this You Teach program at the Univer- to do, but tell us exactly what to do pensive and he only has a few students sity of Texas is now going to be avail- about it. Tell us in priority order. They in it. This legislation makes it possible able in Michigan, Tennessee, and other put down K–12—vastly improving K–12 States around the country so we can science and mathematics education. to use the National Laboratory staff to I see the Senator from New Mexico is recruit outstanding students into help Governor Bredesen in Tennessee present. We have had a good discussion teaching. expand and enlarge and make better this afternoon. Some of the principal the summer residential school for math In addition, the Augustine commis- sion, after reviewing dozens and dozens advocates have been here, and I espe- and science. cially appreciate Senators STEVENS and I can say to the chief State school of- and dozens of programs, found an espe- INOUYE who have given a great sense of ficers tomorrow, and they can take it cially good program at the University urgency to this legislation. The Pre- back to their States across the coun- of Pennsylvania in science called Penn siding Officer, Senator STABENOW, has try, that if the Congress enacts this Science, and instead of recruiting stu- as well. Michigan has a tremendous legislation sponsored by the majority dents into teaching, it takes existing number of research institutes and teachers and puts them through con- leader and the Republican leader, with great universities that add fuel to the tinuous training during the summer 56 Senators on both sides of the aisle, economic resurgence of that State and and during the year so they can be its goal is to train 70,000 more teachers every other State. so they can teach advanced placement even better teachers of science. Really, we are all interested in this I can say to the chief State school of- courses in math, sciences, and foreign legislation. The key is, How do we put ficers who are meeting in Washington, language, so we can bring to the num- it together in a way that we can get it DC today that this legislation will per- ber of 700,000 the number of students through this interesting process we mit you in Wyoming and in Tennessee who can take advanced placement call the Senate? I think we are reason- and in New York and in Michigan and courses in math, sciences, and critical ably close to doing that, thanks to the wherever to create a partnership be- foreign language. senior leadership of this body and Sen- As we have said before in the debate tween our National Laboratories and ator BINGAMAN and Senator DOMENICI local high-need schools to establish on this bill, students who don’t get to on the Energy Committee. take those AP courses now don’t take centers of excellence in math and Madam President, I will conclude my them because they are not smart science education. So suddenly you remarks now and yield he floor to Sen- enough or because their brains don’t match up a high-needs school with one ator BINGAMAN. work well enough; they don’t take it of the greatest National Laboratories The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. often because they can’t afford it or be- in the world. What can be more excit- STABENOW). The Senator from New cause the teachers aren’t available to ing for the teachers in that school or Mexico is recognized. teach them in the schools they attend, the students? It might go from being a Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I so this will help to remedy that. high-needs school to one with a line appreciate the good work my colleague I can say to the chief State school of- around the block of students waiting to from Tennessee, as comanager of the ficers, Governor Jim Hunt of North get in the door. bill, has been doing on this issue, as I Carolina, one of our leading educators This legislation also has significant have been unavoidably detained over in in America, a former Governor for 16 authorization for funding for a pro- the Energy Committee. years in that State, who testified be- gram called Math Now. This is the It is my understanding, unless some- fore the President’s Commission on President’s proposal, from his Amer- one knows otherwise, that all debate Higher Education that the University ican Competitiveness Act which has expected on the pending amendment of North Carolina only graduated three been included in this legislation, and it has taken place. As far as I have been physics teachers in 1 year at its College would provide grants to improve math informed, the Senate is ready to dis- of Education. As I mentioned earlier, if instruction in the elementary and mid- pense with the amendment. we are not teaching physics, nobody is dle grades and provide targeted help to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there going to be learning it. So what are we struggling students so all students can further debate on the amendment? going to do about that? master grade level math standards. If not, the question is on agreeing to What this suggests is that after re- Finally, I can say to the chief State the amendment. viewing programs from all over the school officers who are meeting in The amendment (No. 906) was agreed country, the Augustine commission Washington—and I will say it to them to. recommends that we expand the You directly tomorrow at lunch—that the AMENDMENT NO. 908 Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I Teach program at the University of bill also authorizes expanding pro- send another amendment to the desk Texas. So there will be money that grams to increase the number of stu- and ask for its immediate consider- may be appropriated under this law dents from elementary school through ation. that would permit universities to do as postsecondary education who study The PRESIDING OFFICER. The they do in Texas, in Austin, to go into critical foreign languages. We find this clerk will report. the chemistry and biology programs not just in our military needs in Iraq The assistant legislative clerk read and recruit students who are majoring and Afghanistan and around the world, as follows: in those science subjects, or a student but we increasingly live in a worldwide The Senator from New Mexico [Mr. BINGA- who is majoring in math, and give economy, and our students, our citi- MAN] proposes an amendment numbered 908.

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During neering)’’ and insert ‘‘engineering and tech- would like to leave this pending at this the debates on this bill back in 2003, I nology)’’. point. We will proceed that way in case can remember Senator Santorum being On page 56, line 8, after ‘‘engineering’’ in- a Member decides to come and speak on the Senate floor virtually full-time, sert ‘‘and technology’’. taking on all comers, engaging on On page 56, line 24, strike ‘‘mathematics on it. and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, Madam President, I suggest the ab- every point, showing his skills as a de- science, engineering, and technology’’. sence of a quorum. bater, and displaying the passion and On page 59, line 6, strike ‘‘mathematics The PRESIDING OFFICER. The spirit that defined him during his two and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, clerk will call the roll. terms in the Senate. science, and, to the extent applicable, tech- The assistant legislative clerk pro- Senator Santorum was our leader in nology and engineering’’. the debates on this bill, and the Su- On page 59, line 15, strike ‘‘mathematics ceeded to call the roll. Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I preme Court’s affirmation of the bill’s and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, constitutionality yesterday should be a science, technology, and engineering’’. ask unanimous consent that the order On page 60, line 6, strike ‘‘mathematics for the quorum call be rescinded. moment of great pride for our former and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without colleague. This bill is part of his leg- science, technology, and engineering’’. objection, it is so ordered. acy, and we owe him a debt of grati- On page 60, line 10, before ‘‘that’’ insert ‘‘in tude. f mathematics, science, and to the extent ap- f plicable, technology and engineering’’. MORNING BUSINESS On page 61, lines 8 and 9, strike ‘‘mathe- FILIPINO VETERANS EQUITY ACT matics and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathe- Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Mr. AKAKA. Madam President, I matics, science, and, to the extent applica- wish to update our colleagues on an ble, technology and engineering’’. ate now be in a period of morning busi- important issue that the Veterans’ Af- On page 62, line 14, strike ‘‘mathematics or ness, with Senators permitted to speak fairs Committee is dealing with; name- science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, science, therein for up to 10 minutes each. ly, providing long overdue recognition technology, or engineering’’. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without On page 65, lines 16 and 17, strike ‘‘MATHE- to all those veterans of the Philippines objection, it is so ordered. MATICS AND SCIENCE’’ and insert ‘‘MATH- Armed Forces who served under U.S. Mr. BINGAMAN. I yield the floor and EMATICS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND command during the Second World suggest the absence of a quorum. ENGINEERING’’. War. On page 65, line 19, strike ‘‘MATHEMATICS The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Recently, the Veterans’ Affairs Com- AND SCIENCE’’ and insert ‘‘MATHEMATICS, clerk will call the roll. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENGINEER- mittee, which I am privileged to chair, The assistant legislative clerk pro- held a hearing on S. 57, the Filipino ING’’. ceeded to call the roll. On page 66, lines 8 and 9, strike ‘‘Mathe- Veterans Equity Act of 2007. This im- matics and Science’’ and insert ‘‘Mathe- Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I portant legislation, introduced by my matics, Science, Technology, and Engineer- ask unanimous consent that the order good friend and senior Senator, Mr. for the quorum call be rescinded. ing’’. INOUYE, would end more than 50 years On page 67, line 9, strike ‘‘Mathematics The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of inequality for Filipino veterans who and Science’’ and insert ‘‘Mathematics, objection, it is so ordered. Science, Technology, and Engineering’’. have served our country, and it has my (The remarks of Mr. BINGAMAN per- strong support. During our hearing, the On page 67, lines 16 and 17, strike ‘‘math taining to the introduction of S. 1185 and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, committee received testimony from science, and technology’’. are located in today’s RECORD under Filipino veterans who spoke of their On page 68, lines 21 and 22, strike ‘‘mathe- ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and service under U.S. military command matics or science (including engineering)’’ Joint Resolutions.’’) and their difficulties with a VA system and insert ‘‘mathematics, science, or engi- f that doesn’t recognize them as vet- neering’’. erans. On page 69, lines 4 and 5, strike ‘‘mathe- PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION matics or science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, Until 1946, the Philippines was not Mr. KYL. Madam President, I wanted completely independent from the science, or technology’’. to say a few words about the Supreme Beginning on page 69, line 25 through page United States. When America entered 70, line 1, strike ‘‘mathematics and science’’ Court’s decision last week in Gonzales the Second World War, the Filipino and insert ‘‘mathematics, science, tech- v. Carhart. In that opinion, the Court military was a part of the U.S. Armed nology, and engineering’’. held constitutional the Partial-Birth Forces, under the command of the U.S. On page 70, lines 10 and 11, strike ‘‘mathe- Abortion Act of 2003, a law that passed Armed Forces of the Far East. All mili- matics and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathe- this Senate with strong bipartisan sup- tary forces of the Commonwealth of matics, science, technology, and engineer- port, including my own. the Philippines were ordered by Presi- ing’’. I was heartened by this decision, and On page 71, line 7, strike ‘‘mathematics dent Franklin D. Roosevelt to serve and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, not just because partial-birth abortion under the command of the U.S. mili- science, technology, and engineering’’. is a disgusting act that should never be tary, and they served bravely, fighting On page 71, line 10, strike ‘‘mathematics performed in a civilized society. I am for our country and their freedom. and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, also heartened because this decision In 1946, Congress limited veterans’ science, technology, and engineering’’. represents a step towards restoring the benefits to only a portion of Filipinos On page 71, line 18, strike ‘‘mathematics American people’s right to govern who served in World War II. While and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, themselves through their elected rep- science, and, to the extent applicable, tech- some of the inequity has been cor- nology and engineering’’. resentatives. rected in recent years, this injustice On page 72, line 23, strike ‘‘mathematics For too long, the Supreme Court has still remains. Filipino veterans of the and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, set itself up as an antagonist to the U.S. military do not have equal access science, technology, and engineering’’. people and has shown unfortunate dis- to the health care and benefits they On page 73, lines 18 and 19, strike ‘‘mathe- regard for the judgments of those our have earned through service. S. 57 matics and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathe- governmental system is supposed to would end the inequity and give Fili- matics, science, and to the extent applicable, serve. pino veterans who fought under the technology and engineering’’. On page 73, lines 23 and 24, strike ‘‘mathe- The decision yesterday is a departure command of U.S. military the benefits matics and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathe- from that trend, and it should give us and care they earned. matics, science, technology, and engineer- all cautious optimism that the Su- Some who oppose S. 57 say we cannot ing’’. preme Court is coming around to a afford it. While I, too, am concerned

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We are at a critical juncture on in America or the Philippines. We need able to offer health insurance as a this issue. The United States has the a solution that is both morally respon- workplace benefit. As you can see, that greatest health care system in the sible to Filipino veterans and fiscally is a 10 percentage point reduction over world, and yet nearly 47 million Ameri- responsible with taxpayer dollars. the past 5 years. Clearly, we are head- cans are uninsured. Our goal ought to Many of the brothers-in-arms of ing in the wrong direction. be providing health care access for all, those who testified at our hearing have Further compounding the problem is and that means greatly expanding cov- since passed away, never having been the fact that small group insurance erage so that we can significantly re- recognized by the United States for markets exhibit no real competition. duce our Nation’s uninsured. their service. I find that shameful. Fol- No competition means higher costs. We must figure out how to solve the lowing the hearing, I asked myself how And higher costs mean no health insur- persistent criticisms that have mired we could stray from our moral commit- ance. I recently requested a Govern- small business health insurance legis- ment to these men for over half a cen- ment Accountability Office report, lation in Congress. We must address tury and then argue that it is too ex- which revealed a staggering consolida- how to allow health insurers to provide pensive to give those who are left the tion in the State small group insurance lower cost products to small businesses benefits they have earned. markets. Today, the five largest car- across State lines while maintaining With that in mind, let us look to ful- riers now have more than a 75 percent the most widely accepted and nec- fill both responsibilities, rather than market share in 26 States—and control essary benefits and services. We must neglecting the Filipino veterans who 98 percent of the small group market in tackle questions of how to ‘‘rate,’’ or remain with us today. We have gone Maine. price, these products—and also how down that path for over half of a cen- This trend is simply unacceptable this can be done in a uniform manner, tury, denying them care and benefits. and represents nothing short of a cri- without jeopardizing consumer protec- Today we find many Filipino veterans sis—and one that can and must be tions. And we can and we must do all living their twilight years in the pain fixed, now. In the Senate, I have been a this without injuring existing health of poverty, without access to the relief longstanding champion of small busi- insurance markets in the States. Plain available to other veterans of the U.S. ness health plans and I have introduced and simple, Congress must bring up Armed Forces. Allowing this to go on legislation in the past two Congresses small business health insurance legis- without searching vigorously for a re- that would allow small businesses to lation this year, in a bipartisan, com- alistic solution is not the responsible ‘‘pool’’ together, across State lines, prehensive way that can secure signifi- response. These veterans deserve bet- and offer uniform health insurance cant bipartisan support. ter. plans to their employees, at signifi- f f cantly lower costs. I firmly believe that small business NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS health plans are a critical solution to NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ WEEK the small business health insurance RIGHTS WEEK Ms. SNOWE. Madam President, today crisis. It is a matter of simple fairness. Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, last I commemorate National Small Busi- Just like larger businesses and unions, week we joined together in the after- ness Week, which President Bush des- I believe small businesses should have math of the tragic killings at Virginia ignated for April 22–28, 2007. As ranking the option to purchase health plans Tech to mourn and support the fami- member of the Senate Committee on across State lines with uniform bene- lies of the victims and the Virginia Small Business and Entrepreneurship, I fits packages. It would allow them to Tech community. This week we join to- simply cannot understate the vital role shop for affordable, quality plans with gether once again to commemorate Na- of small business in our Nation’s econ- much lower administrative costs while tional Crime Victims’ Rights Week. omy. Small businesses comprise 99 per- at the same time drastically shrinking Yesterday marked the official begin- cent of all businesses in the United the ranks of the nearly 47 million ning of National Crime Victims’ Rights States, employ more than half of the Americans living without health insur- Week. Since 1981, communities in total private sector workforce, and are ance. Vermont and across the Nation have responsible for the creation of more Moving forward this year, we need to observed this week through candlelight than two-thirds of all new jobs each leave no stone unturned in our search vigils and public rallies to renew our year. It is essential that we in Congress for solutions to this crisis. For exam- commitment to crime victims and continue to support small businesses’ ple, we should examine ways to use the their families. It is important, espe- efforts to grow and do what they do Tax Code as a mechanism for increas- cially during this time of national sor- best—create new jobs. ing access to health care, including row, that we recognize the needs of If there is one concern we have all through ‘‘pooling mechanisms, and in- crime victims and their family mem- heard time and again, it is the exorbi- jecting competition into the State bers and work together to promote vic- tant cost to small businesses of pro- small group insurance markets. This is tims’ rights and services. viding health insurance to their em- why I am currently working with a We have been able to make some ployees. In fact, small business owners number of my colleagues in the Senate, progress during the past 26 years to in all 50 States have cited rising health on both sides of the political aisle, to provide victims with greater rights and insurance costs as their number one forge a bipartisan bill that will pass assistance. In particular, I have been concern. Health insurance premiums the Senate and be signed into law. Sen- honored to support passage of the Vic- have increased at double-digit percent- ate Finance Committee Chairman BAU- tims of Crime Act of 1984, VOCA, Pub- age levels in 4 of the past 6 years—far CUS has announced that we will soon lic Law 98–473, which established the outpacing inflation and wage gains. Ac- consider health care legislation in the Crime Victims Fund, ‘‘the Fund.’’ The cording to the Kaiser Family Founda- Finance Committee—and I look for- fund allows the Federal Government to tion, last year the average health pol- ward to a robust productive debate provide grants to State crime victim icy for an individual was $4,242; the av- there. I also thank Senator ENZI for all compensation programs, direct victim erage family plan cost $11,480. of his tremendous efforts in getting assistance services and services to vic- As we are all well aware, these sharp- legislation passed through the HELP tims of Federal crimes. Nearly 90 per- ly rising costs are leading fewer and Committee last year, and for having cent of the fund is used to award State fewer small businesses to offer health that legislation considered on the Sen- crime victim compensation and victim insurance to their employees. Accord- ate floor for the first time ever. assistance formula grants. These

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:40 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23AP6.002 S23APPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with SENATE April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4839 VOCA-funded victim assistance pro- of the Crime Victims Fund and sup- I am proud that New Mexico is home grams serve nearly 4 million crime vic- porting its essential role in helping to Seeds of Change and that the com- tims each year, including victims of crime victims and their families meet pany, and organic agriculture as an in- domestic violence, sexual assault, child critical expenses, recover from the hor- dustry, has been so well served by the abuse, elder abuse, and drunk driving, rific crimes they endured, and move expertise and vision of Dr. Shapiro as well as survivors of homicide vic- forward with their lives. I urge Sen- throughout its growth. Again, I con- tims. Our VOCA-funded compensation ators on both sides of the aisle to gratulate Dr. Howard-Yana Shapiro for programs have helped hundreds of honor our longstanding commitment to receiving the Organic Trade Associa- thousands of victims of violent crime. crime victims by working together to tion’s highest honor. I thank him for The Crime Victims Fund is the Na- commemorate victims of crime and to his commitment to furthering organic tion’s premier vehicle for supporting preserve the Crime Victims Fund. agriculture around the world, and I victims’ services. It bears repeating f wish him continued success in the that the Crime Victims Fund does not years ahead.∑ ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS receive a dime from tax revenue or ap- f propriated funding. Instead, it is made MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE up of criminal fines, forfeited bail CONGRATULATING DR. HOWARD- ∑ Mr. CRAIG. Madam President, today bonds, penalties, and special assess- YANA SHAPIRO with great pride I honor Mountain ments. ∑ Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I Since fiscal year 2000, Congress has Home Air Force Base for their recent wish to congratulate Dr. Howard-Yana set a cap on annual fund obligations achievement of winning the Com- Shapiro, who will receive the Organic expressly for the purpose of ensuring mander in Chief’s Annual Award for In- Leadership Award on May 7, 2007. The stallation Excellence for an Air Force ‘‘that a stable level of funding will re- award is bestowed annually by the Or- main available for these programs in base. Over 85 Active-Duty Air Force in- ganic Trade Association on individuals stallations competed this year for the future years.’’ The ‘‘rainy day’’ fund who have demonstrated leadership and created by this spending cap has been award, and I was extremely pleased to vision in furthering the goals of or- get word that Idaho’s own Air Force used to make up the difference between ganic agriculture. annual deposits and distributions three base came out the winner. Dr. Shapiro has had a very impres- Over the years, I have worked very times during the past 7 years. sive career in organic agriculture, hav- The future of the fund is being closely with the different wing com- ing been involved with sustainable ag- manders at Mountain Home Air Force threatened, however. After 26 years of ricultural and agroforestry systems, progress, the Bush administration is Base to ensure that their installation plant genetics, and food production will provide our soldiers with the best proposing to rescind all amounts re- systems for over 35 years. He is best maining in the fund at the end of fiscal living conditions and optimal training known as the principal author of ‘‘Gar- space to ensure that should they be year 2008. That would leave the fund dening for the Future of the Earth,’’ with a balance of zero going into fiscal called to duty, they would be fully pre- which shows how to ‘‘create natural pared. I know firsthand that the work year 2009 and create a disastrous situa- bounty in your own backyard and help tion for providers of victims’ services. being done both at home and abroad by save the planet one seed at a time.’’ our airmen and soldiers at Mountain Over the last few years, the Senate has During his long and diverse career, Home Air Force Base is among the best successfully blocked several past at- Dr. Shapiro has been a community gar- our military can offer. tempts by this administration to re- dening activist, a university professor Over 500 airmen and crew from Moun- scind the fund’s remaining balance and for 15 years, twice a Fulbright Scholar, tain Home Air Force Base are cur- has supported the retention of all twice a Ford Foundation Fellow, and rently deployed in Afghanistan in sup- amounts deposited into the fund. Over winner of the National Endowment for port of our joint mission with NATO to the past 6 years, the Bush administra- the Humanities Award. He has worked provide freedom and security from ter- tion has squandered record surpluses with indigenous communities, non- rorist, and they are serving with great and racked up $8.5 trillion in Federal governmental organizations, govern- courage and determination. I know debt. It is wrong to try to pay for its mental agencies, and private institu- that their fellow servicemembers, the failed fiscal policies by emptying out tions throughout the world, including Idaho delegation, and all of Idaho the Crime Victims Fund. These re- Conservation International, World await their return and they will be sources are appropriately set aside to Wildlife Fund, U.S. Department of Ag- greeted with a hero’s welcome. Al- assist victims of crime. riculture, U.S. Agency for Inter- though they are not in Idaho to cele- In order to preserve the fund once national Development, U.S. Forest brate this very prestigious honor from again, Senator CRAPO and I, joined by Service, ICRAF, The World Agro- the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary more than a dozen other Senators are forestry Centre, Smithsonian Tropical of the Air Force, and the Commander sending a letter this week to the Sen- Research Institute, and many other na- in Chief, I know that their contribu- ate Appropriations Committee asking tional and regional agricultural insti- tions greatly aided in Mountain Home that the committee oppose the admin- tutions in Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, Bo- Air Force Base receiving this award. istration’s proposal to empty the livia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Ghana, Ni- COL Tony Rock, wing commander of Crime Victims Fund and, instead, per- geria, Cameroon, Senegal, South Afri- the 366 Fighting Wing at Mountain mit those amounts to remain in the ca, Vietnam, Indonesia, Papua New Home Air Force Base, expressed his fund, in accordance with law, to be Guinea, and Australia. pride of winning this award but gave used for the important programs and Most recently, Dr. Shapiro has held a the credit to the 4,000-plus men and services needed by crime victims. leadership role in Seeds of Change, the women who operate the base on a daily Also, last week the Vermont Depart- largest certified organic seed company basis. Colonel Rock was quoted as say- ment of Corrections received a $400,000 in the country. Located along the Rio ing, ‘‘This award validates the hard grant from the U.S. Department of Jus- Grande in El Guique, NM, Seeds of work, commitment and pride of all our tice to implement a Statewide Auto- Change, a division of Mars, Incor- Gunfighters who work together to mated Victim Information and Notifi- porated, is a pioneering cultivator of make Mountain Home the best base in cation, SAVIN, system to provide time- organically grown seeds for home and the Air Force. I am simultaneously ly notifications to crime victims who market growers, a leader in the organic humbled and awed to be part of this request it. Programs like these give foods industry, and a valued resource team and lead our Gunfighters as we crime victims some peace of mind and for organic farmers. Dr. Shapiro has continue to prove we are the premier facilitate communication among the been dedicated to Seeds of Change combat wing in the entire Air Force.’’ courts and corrections and other law since its inception and was a key figure I couldn’t agree more with Colonel enforcement officials. during the launching of the Seeds of Rock’s statement. We need to renew our national com- Change 100 percent certified organic Again, I would like to extend the ap- mitment to crime victims. The Senate food line in the United States, Europe, preciation and congratulations of my- can help by recognizing the importance Australia, and Japan. self and all of Idaho to the soldiers and

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Madam President, today NSBA’s members in my State and f I honor the distinguished 70-year his- across the Nation, welcoming their in- tory of the National Small Business sights and unique perspective. ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Association. This member-driven orga- I find it important to note that to- At 3:10 p.m., a message from the nization continues to take the lead on day’s small business owners struggle House of Representatives, delivered by important issues facing small busi- with some of the same issues that Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, nesses and is the oldest small business plagued Mr. Emery in 1937, and many announced that the Speaker has signed advocacy group in the United States. It new issues. From access to capital to the following enrolled bills: is especially fitting that we recognize health care, we will continue to work H.R. 1003. An act to amend the Foreign Af- this organization during National with small businesses as they strive to fairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 to Small Business Week. maintain and grow their firms—and as reauthorize the United States Advisory Com- The NSBA can trace its founding they make a significant contribution mission on Public Diplomacy. back to DeWitt M. Emery, a deter- to our economy. Through the efforts of H.R. 1130. An act to amend the Ethics in mined small business owner struggling Government Act of 1978 to extend the au- advocacy groups like the NSBA work- thority to withhold from public availability to keep his business running in the ing with us to pass legislation, we have midst of the Great Depression. As a financial disclosure report filed by an indi- been able to assist thousands of deter- vidual who is a judicial officer or judicial owner of the Monroe Letterhead Cor- mined small business owners like Mr. employee, to the extent necessary to protect poration in Akron, OH, Mr. Emery la- Emery. The tireless work of the NSBA the safety of the individual or a family mem- bored to keep his small business run- is testament to the resolve and spirit ber of that individual, and for other pur- ning while feeling burdened by the in- of small business owners, and I am poses. creasing cost of doing business—includ- gratified that the current organization f ing higher material costs and wages. leads the charge on many important MEASURES REFERRED Frustrated by the lack of support for issues. I invite the Senate to join me in small businesses in national politics, honoring NSBA and its distinguished The following bills were read the first and inspired by an idea to make his history of nonpartisan work on behalf and the second times by unanimous and his peers’ voices heard, Mr. Emery of small businesses.∑ consent, and referred as indicated: founded the National Small Business H.R. 865. An act to grant rights-of-way for Men’s Association on November 13, f electric transmission lines over certain Na- 1937. One hundred sixty small business MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE tive allotments in the State of Alaska; to owners out of 200 who received Mr. the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- At 2 p.m., a message from the House Emery’s recruitment letter joined the sources. of Representatives, delivered by Ms. organization that now boasts a reach of H.R. 1257. An act to amend the Securities Niland, one of its reading clerks, an- Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders over 150,000 small businesses. nounced that the House has passed the with an advisory vote on executive com- In keeping with the organization’s pensation; to the Committee on Banking, responsiveness to the ever-changing following bills, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate: Housing, and Urban Affairs. small business climate, and to be more f inclusive of the growing number of H.R. 1257. An act to amend the Securities women small business owners, the Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders EXECUTIVE AND OTHER with an advisory vote on executive com- COMMUNICATIONS group changed its name in 1962 to the pensation. National Small Business Association. H.R. 1495. An act to provide for the con- The following communications were In 1986, the organization changed its servation and development of water and re- laid before the Senate, together with name again to National Small Business lated resources, to authorize the Secretary accompanying papers, reports, and doc- United when it joined with Small Busi- of the Army to construct various projects for uments, and were referred as indicated: improvements to rivers and harbors of the ness United, or SBU, a rival organiza- EC–1593. A communication from the Under United States, and for other purposes. tion that started 5 years earlier. SBU Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), trans- and its member groups, such as the The message also announced that the mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vio- Smaller Business Association of New Speaker removes Mr. PRICE of North lation of the Antideficiency Act by the De- England, or SBANE, helped establish Carolina, as a conferee and appoints partment of the Army that is identified as the current organization’s vast net- Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan, to fill the being case number 04–07; to the Committee work of small business affiliates. After vacancy thereon, on the disagreeing on Appropriations. votes of the two Houses on the amend- EC–1594. A communication from the Under the merger, the new organization be- Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- came responsible for running the ment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. ness), transmitting, a report on the approved SBANE-created Washington Presen- 1591) making emergency supplemental retirement of Lieutenant General Donald J. tation. In addition to SBANE, some of appropriations for the fiscal year end- Wetekam, United States Air Force, and his the other NSBA affiliates are the Ari- ing September 30, 2007, and for other advancement to the grade of lieutenant gen- zona Small Business Association, the purposes. eral on the retired list; to the Committee on Small Business Association of Michi- The message further announced that Armed Services. gan, Missouri Merchants and Manufac- pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276h and the EC–1595. A communication from the Under order of the House of January 4, 2007, Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- turers Association, SMC Business ness), transmitting, a report on the approved Councils, Council of Smaller Enter- the Speaker appoints the following retirement of Vice Admiral Albert M. prises and Small Business California. Members of the House of Representa- Calland III, United States Navy, and his ad- Thanks to its strong affiliates NSBA tives to the Mexico-United States vancement to the grade of vice admiral on has emerged as a vibrant grassroots or- Interparliamentary Group: Mr. the retired list; to the Committee on Armed ganization. MCCAUL of Texas, Mr. WELLER of Illi- Services. In 2003, the oldest small business ad- nois, Mr. DREIER of California, Mr. EC–1596. A communication from the Chief vocacy group changed its name back to MACK of Florida, and Mr. FORTUNO of Counsel, Federal Emergency Management the National Small Business Associa- Puerto Rico. Agency, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of tion. Through its name changes and The message also announced that a rule entitled ‘‘Final Flood Elevation Deter- merger, the organization’s commit- pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276d, clause 10 of minations’’ (72 FR 17426) received on April 18, ment to representing small business rule 1, and the order of the House of 2007; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, owners has been unwavering, and to- January 4, 2007, the Speaker appoints and Urban Affairs.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:40 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G23AP6.001 S23APPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with SENATE April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4841 EC–1597. A communication from the Chief bon dioxide emissions from the Capitol com- ginia (Mr. BYRD) was added as a co- Counsel, Federal Emergency Management plex, with the goal of achieving carbon neu- sponsor of S. 119, a bill to prohibit prof- Agency, Department of Homeland Security, trality at the complex by December 31, 2020; iteering and fraud relating to military transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of to the Committee on Rules and Administra- action, relief, and reconstruction ef- a rule entitled ‘‘Final Flood Elevation Deter- tion. minations’’ (72 FR 17413) received on April 18, By Mr. LUGAR (for himself, Mr. DUR- forts, and for other purposes. 2007; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, BIN, Mr. BAYH, Ms. STABENOW, and S. 223 and Urban Affairs. Mr. LEVIN): At the request of Mr. FEINGOLD, the EC–1598. A communication from the Assist- S. 1188. A bill to amend the Farm Security name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. ant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to enhance SNOWE) was added as a cosponsor of S. transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- the ability to produce fruits and vegetables 223, a bill to require Senate candidates ative to the Secretary of the Army’s review on covered commodity base acres; to the to file designations, statements, and of the report of the Chief of Engineers on the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Ventura River; to the Committee on Envi- Forestry. reports in electronic form. ronment and Public Works. By Mr. PRYOR (for himself and Mrs. S. 406 EC–1599. A communication from the Assist- LINCOLN): At the request of Mrs. HUTCHISON, the ant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), S. 1189. A bill to designate the Federal name of the Senator from Michigan transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- building and United States Courthouse lo- (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- ative to the views of the South Florida cated at 100 East 8th Avenue in Pine Bluff, sor of S. 406, a bill to ensure local gov- Water Management District, the State of Arkansas, as the ‘‘George Howard, Jr. Fed- ernments have the flexibility needed to Florida, the Department of the Interior, and eral Building and United States Court- enhance decision-making regarding the Environmental Protection Agency on the house’’; to the Committee on Environment Picayune Strand ecosystem restoration and Public Works. certain mass transit projects. project; to the Committee on Environment S. 408 f and Public Works. At the request of Mr. CHAMBLISS, the EC–1600. A communication from the Chief SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. of the Regulatory Management Division, SENATE RESOLUTIONS CORNYN) was added as a cosponsor of S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, De- The following concurrent resolutions 408, a bill to recognize the heritage of partment of Homeland Security, transmit- hunting and provide opportunities for ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- and Senate resolutions were read, and continued hunting on Federal public titled ‘‘Removal of the Standardized Request referred (or acted upon), as indicated: land. for Evidence Processing Timeframe’’ By Mr. REID (for himself, Mr. MCCON- S. 469 (RIN1615–AB13) received on April 18, 2007; to NELL, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. BOXER, the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. AKAKA, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. AL- At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the f LARD, Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. BAYH, Mr. names of the Senator from Pennsyl- BENNETT, Mr. BIDEN, Mr. BINGAMAN, vania (Mr. SPECTER) and the Senator INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Mr. BOND, Mr. BROWN, Mr. from California (Mrs. BOXER) were JOINT RESOLUTIONS BROWNBACK, Mr. BUNNING, Mr. BURR, added as cosponsors of S. 469, a bill to The following bills and joint resolu- Mr. BYRD, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. amend the Internal Revenue Code of tions were introduced, read the first CARDIN, Mr. CARPER, Mr. CASEY, Mr. 1986 to make permanent the special CHAMBLISS, Mrs. CLINTON, Mr. and second times by unanimous con- COBURN, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. COLEMAN, rule for contributions of qualified con- sent, and referred as indicated: Ms. COLLINS, Mr. CONRAD, Mr. CORK- servation contributions. By Mr. HARKIN (for himself, Mr. COCH- ER, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. CRAIG, Mr. S. 479 RAN, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. BURR, Mrs. CRAPO, Mr. DEMINT, Mr. DODD, Mrs. At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the CLINTON, Mr. COLEMAN, Mr. BINGA- DOLE, Mr. DOMENICI, Mr. DORGAN, Mr. name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. MAN, Mr. SMITH, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. ENZI, Mr. OBAMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. DURBIN, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. GRASS- 479, a bill to reduce the incidence of LEVIN, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. REED, and LEY, Mr. GREGG, Mr. HAGEL, Mr. HAR- suicide among veterans. Mr. BROWN): KIN, Mr. HATCH, Mrs. HUTCHISON, Mr. S. 1183. A bill to enhance and further re- INHOFE, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. S. 543 search into paralysis and to improve reha- JOHNSON, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. KERRY, At the request of Mr. NELSON of Ne- bilitation and the quality of life for persons Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. KOHL, Mr. KYL, braska, the name of the Senator from living with paralysis and other physical dis- Ms. LANDRIEU, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. Minnesota (Mr. COLEMAN) was added as abilities, and for other purposes; to the Com- LEAHY, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. LIEBERMAN, a cosponsor of S. 543, a bill to improve mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Mrs. LINCOLN, Mr. LOTT, Mr. LUGAR, Medicare beneficiary access by extend- Pensions. Mr. MARTINEZ, Mr. MCCAIN, Mrs. ing the 60 percent compliance thresh- By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Mr. MCCASKILL, Mr. MENENDEZ, Ms. MI- KERRY): KULSKI, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mrs. MUR- old used to determine whether a hos- S. 1184. A bill to direct the Secretary of the RAY, Mr. NELSON of Florida, Mr. NEL- pital or unit of a hospital is an inpa- Interior to conduct a special resources study SON of Nebraska, Mr. OBAMA, Mr. tient rehabilitation facility under the regarding the suitability and feasibility of PRYOR, Mr. REED, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. Medicare program. designating certain historic buildings and ROCKEFELLER, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. S. 548 areas in Taunton, Massachusetts, as a unit of SANDERS, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. SES- At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the the National Park System, and for other SIONS, Mr. SHELBY, Mr. SMITH, Ms. name of the Senator from South Da- purposes; to the Committee on Energy and SNOWE, Mr. SPECTER, Ms. STABENOW, kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- Natural Resources. Mr. STEVENS, Mr. SUNUNU, Mr. TEST- By Mr. BINGAMAN (for himself, Mr. ER, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. THUNE, Mr. sponsor of S. 548, a bill to amend the BURR, and Mr. KENNEDY): VITTER, Mr. VOINOVICH, Mr. WARNER, Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- S. 1185. A bill to provide grants to States Mr. WEBB, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, and Mr. vide that a deduction equal to fair mar- to improve high schools and raise graduation WYDEN): ket value shall be allowed for chari- rates while ensuring rigorous standards, to S. Res. 165. A resolution relative to the table contributions of literary, musi- develop and implement effective school mod- death of Representative Juanita Millender- cal, artistic, or scholarly compositions els for struggling students and dropouts, and McDonald, of California; considered and created by the donor. to improve State policies to raise graduation agreed to. rates, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. CASEY (for himself and Mr. S. 558 mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and SPECTER): At the request of Mr. DOMENICI, the Pensions. S. Res. 166. A resolution commemorating name of the Senator from New Jersey By Mr. FEINGOLD: the lifetime achievement of the Reverend (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- S. 1186. A bill to amend the Congressional Leon H. Sullivan; considered and agreed to. sor of S. 558, a bill to provide parity be- Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 f tween health insurance coverage of to provide for the expedited consideration of mental health benefits and benefits for certain proposed rescissions of budget au- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS thority; to the Committee on the Budget. medical and surgical services. By Mr. KERRY: S. 119 S. 573 S. 1187. A bill to require the Architect of At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the the Capitol to develop a plan to reduce car- name of the Senator from West Vir- name of the Senator from New York

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NELSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. prove the prevention, diagnosis, and 766, a bill to amend the Fair Labor 991, a bill to establish the Senator Paul treatment of heart disease, stroke, and Standards Act of 1938 to provide more Simon Study Abroad Foundation under other cardiovascular diseases in effective remedies of victims of dis- the authorities of the Mutual Edu- women. crimination in the payment of wages cational and Cultural Exchange Act of S. 582 on the basis of sex, and for other pur- 1961. At the request of Mr. SMITH, the poses. S. 1012 name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. S. 794 At the request of Ms. LANDRIEU, the INOUYE) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mrs. LINCOLN, the name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. 582, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. enue Code of 1986 to classify automatic COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1012, a bill to amend the Consumer fire sprinkler systems as 5-year prop- 794, a bill to amend titles XIX and XXI Credit Protection Act to assure mean- erty for purposes of depreciation. of the Social Security Act to provide ingful disclosures of the terms of rent- S. 626 States with the option to expand or al-purchase agreements, including dis- At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the add coverage of pregnant women under closures of all costs to consumers names of the Senator from Alabama the Medicaid and State children’s under such agreements, to provide cer- (Mr. SESSIONS), the Senator from health insurance programs, and for tain substantive rights to consumers Maine (Ms. COLLINS) and the Senator other purposes. under such agreements, and for other from Massachusetts (Mr. KERRY) were S. 858 purposes. added as cosponsors of S. 626, a bill to At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the S. 1042 amend the Public Health Service Act names of the Senator from California At the request of Mr. ENZI, the name to provide for arthritis research and (Mrs. BOXER) and the Senator from of the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. public health, and for other purposes. Wisconsin (Mr. FEINGOLD) were added LOTT) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 638 as cosponsors of S. 858, a bill to amend 1042, a bill to amend the Public Health At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Service Act to make the provision of names of the Senator from Pennsyl- extend the transportation fringe ben- technical services for medical imaging vania (Mr. SPECTER) and the Senator efit to bicycle commuters. examinations and radiation therapy from South Dakota (Mr. JOHNSON) were S. 901 treatments safer, more accurate, and added as cosponsors of S. 638, a bill to At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the less costly. amend the Internal Revenue Code of name of the Senator from North Da- S. 1060 1986 to provide for collegiate housing kota (Mr. CONRAD) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. BIDEN, the and infrastructure grants. sponsor of S. 901, a bill to amend the names of the Senator from New Jersey S. 667 Public Health Service Act to provide (Mr. MENENDEZ), the Senator from At the request of Mr. BOND, the name additional authorizations of appropria- Washington (Ms. CANTWELL) and the of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. HARKIN) tions for the health centers program Senator from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cosponsor of S. 667, a under section 330 of such Act. were added as cosponsors of S. 1060, a bill to expand programs of early child- S. 948 bill to reauthorize the grant program hood home visitation that increase At the request of Mr. LIEBERMAN, the for reentry of offenders into the com- school readiness, child abuse and ne- names of the Senator from Indiana munity in the Omnibus Crime Control glect prevention, and early identifica- (Mr. BAYH) and the Senator from Ohio and Safe Streets Act of 1968, to im- tion of developmental and health (Mr. BROWN) were added as cosponsors prove reentry planning and implemen- delays, including potential mental of S. 948, a bill to amend the Public tation, and for other purposes. health concerns, and for other pur- Health Service Act to authorize fund- S. 1090 poses. ing for the establishment of a program At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the S. 721 on children and the media within the name of the Senator from New Mexico At the request of Mr. ENZI, the name National Institute of Child Health and (Mr. BINGAMAN) was added as a cospon- of the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Human Development to study the role sor of S. 1090, a bill to amend the Agri- JOHNSON) was added as a cosponsor of and impact of electronic media in the culture and Consumer Protection Act S. 721, a bill to allow travel between development of children. of 1973 to assist the neediest of senior the United States and Cuba. S. 960 citizens by modifying the eligibility S. 746 At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the criteria for supplemental foods pro- At the request of Mr. ALLARD, the name of the Senator from Michigan vided under the commodity supple- name of the Senator from Mississippi (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- mental food program to take into ac- (Mr. COCHRAN) was added as a cospon- sor of S. 960, a bill to establish the count the extraordinarily high out-of- sor of S. 746, a bill to establish a com- United States Public Service Academy. pocket medical expenses that senior petitive grant program to build capac- S. 962 citizens pay, and for other purposes. ity in veterinary medical education At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the S. 1105 and expand the workforce of veterinar- name of the Senator from Nebraska At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the ians engaged in public health practice (Mr. NELSON) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Vermont and biomedical research. of S. 962, a bill to amend the Energy (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- S. 761 Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize and sor of S. 1105, a bill to provide Federal At the request of Mr. REID, the improve the carbon capture and stor- assistance to States, local jurisdic- names of the Senator from California age research, development, and dem- tions, and Indian tribes to prosecute (Mrs. BOXER), the Senator from Hawaii onstration program of the Department hate crimes, and for other purposes. (Mr. AKAKA), the Senator from South of Energy and for other purposes. S. 1117 Dakota (Mr. JOHNSON) and the Senator S. 968 At the request of Mr. BOND, the name from Kentucky (Mr. BUNNING) were At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. added as cosponsors of S. 761, a bill to name of the Senator from Michigan AKAKA) was added as a cosponsor of S. invest in innovation and education to (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- 1117, a bill to establish a grant program improve the competitiveness of the sor of S. 968, a bill to amend the For- to provide vision care to children, and United States in the global economy. eign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide for other purposes. At the request of Mr. LEAHY, his increased assistance for the prevention, S. 1125 name was added as a cosponsor of S. treatment, and control of tuberculosis, At the request of Mr. LOTT, the name 761, supra. and for other purposes. of the Senator from Colorado (Mr.

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This is a bill we just intro- and elementary grades are critical to a tives to encourage investment in the duced today. student’s academic growth and success. expansion of freight rail infrastructure I thank Senator BURR and Senator Still, attention and resources must be capacity and to enhance modal tax eq- KENNEDY for their commitment to im- sustained throughout the middle and uity. proving our high schools and for in- high school years as well if the na- S. 1146 creasing graduation rates in this coun- tional goal of leaving no child behind is At the request of Mr. SALAZAR, the try. I am very pleased to be working to be met. Unfortunately, we have not name of the Senator from Washington with both of them on this legislation. I been doing this. Only about 8 percent (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- am also very glad that GPA, this legis- of all title I dollars go to our high sor of S. 1146, a bill to amend title 38, lation we have introduced, is supported schools today. United States Code, to improve health by the Alliance for Excellent Edu- Our continued economic security care for veterans who live in rural cation, by the Center for American hinges on preparing our young people areas, and for other purposes. Progress, by Jobs for the Future, by to enter college and to enter the 21st S. 1173 the National Council of La Raza, by century workforce. In fact, our na- At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the First Focus, and many other education tional security depends on it. names of the Senator from Montana groups. Fortunately, research has come to (Mr. TESTER) and the Senator from Nearly 20 years ago, the Nation’s light that will help us to better under- Connecticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN) were Governors met for the first education stand the factors behind the low grad- added as cosponsors of S. 1173, a bill to summit and, as far as I know, for the uation and student performance data. protect, consistent with Roe v. Wade, a only national education summit in our For instance, we can identify the high woman’s freedom to choose to bear a country’s history. They met with the schools that are producing the major- child or terminate a pregnancy, and for first President Bush in Charlottesville, ity of dropouts in this country. These other purposes. VA. They agreed to set high expecta- schools—roughly 2,000 schools I am re- S. CON. RES. 26 tions for education for the coming dec- ferring to—represent about 15 percent At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the ade. That was the decade following of all high schools in the country, and names of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. 1989. they have persistently low rates of CRAPO) and the Senator from Maine One of those standards they set was graduation and low rates of grade pro- (Ms. SNOWE) were added as cosponsors for an increase in high school gradua- motion. of S. Con. Res. 26, a concurrent resolu- tion rates to 90 percent by the year If we look at the typical senior class tion recognizing the 75th anniversary 2000. Today, we are not even close to at one of these high schools, it will of the Military Order of the Purple achieving that goal. In fact, the Na- have decreased in size by at least 40 Heart and commending recipients of tion’s graduation rate has stagnated at percent since the students entered the the Purple Heart for their courageous around 70 percent instead of 90 percent. school 4 years earlier. These high demonstrations of gallantry and her- Graduation rates for Hispanic and Afri- schools are in every State. They tend oism on behalf of the United States. can-American students are lower than to be concentrated in urban areas, and S. CON. RES. 27 that. In my home State of New Mexico, they serve more than a third of our Af- At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the by some estimates, the graduation rate rican-American and Hispanic students names of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. is less than 60 percent in some high nationwide. Unfortunately, there are 23 CRAPO) and the Senator from Maine schools. of these high schools in my home State (Ms. SNOWE) were added as cosponsors Many students are entering the ninth of New Mexico. of S. Con. Res. 27, a concurrent resolu- grade significantly behind in their Research has also shed light on the tion supporting the goals and ideals of reading and mathematics skills. They specific factors that allow us to predict ‘‘National Purple Heart Recognition are ill-prepared to master the chal- who is going to drop out of high school. Day’’. lenges of the typical high school cur- We can identify with up to 80 percent S. RES. 82 riculum. Not surprisingly, these stu- accuracy the future dropouts as early At the request of Mr. HAGEL, the dents are more prone to academic fail- as the ninth grade. We can do so by name of the Senator from South Da- ure and grade retention and, accord- looking at such predictors as course kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- ingly, the dropout rates among these failure, poor attendance, behavior sponsor of S. Res. 82, a resolution des- students are disturbingly high, specifi- problems, and retention in earlier ignating August 16, 2007 as ‘‘National cally in the ninth grade. grades. Students who enter high school Airborne Day’’. But low graduation rates are only significantly lagging behind in their one broad indicator of the crisis affect- academics and who show signs of be- f ing our Nation’s high schools. Even if a coming disengaged from the school are STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED student makes it to graduation, only a prone to drop out unless additional BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS third of all students who enter the support is put in place. By Mr. BINGAMAN (for himself, ninth grade will graduate with the Finally, research-based solutions Mr. BURR, and Mr. KENNEDY): skills and the knowledge necessary to with solid evidence of success are S. 1185. A bill to provide grants to go on to college or to succeed in the transforming of our high schools with States to improve high schools and modern workplace. They are not re- low graduation rates. Restructuring raise graduation rates while ensuring ceiving the kind of quality education schools into smaller, more personalized rigorous standards, to develop and im- that permits a seamless transition to a learning environments ensures that plement effective school models for job or postsecondary education. Again, students become engaged from the struggling students and dropouts, and this problem disproportionately affects time they enter the ninth grade on. to improve State policies to raise grad- minority students. Only 16 percent of Sustained efforts to boost attendance uation rates, and for other purposes; to Hispanic students and 23 percent of Af- ensure they will not fall further be- the Committee on Health, Education, rican-American students graduate pre- hind. Labor, and Pensions. pared for college, compared to 40 per- Schools that have combined these ef- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I cent for other students. forts with a high-quality curriculum wanted to take a few minutes of the This situation is simply unaccept- and structural improvements have Senate’s time to talk about a bill that able. In the global technology-based been very successful at improving stu- I introduced, along with Senator BURR economy we live in today, a high dent performance and improving grad- and Senator KENNEDY, entitled the school diploma is a minimum qualifica- uation rates. They have done so with Graduation Promise Act of 2007, or tion for most jobs in our fastest grow- transitional math and English for GPA. ing sectors. The United States ranks ninth graders that will help them catch This bill would create a Federal- 19th in high school graduation rates up by offering challenging curricula State-local partnership to improve the among major industrial democracies. and tangible contextual applications of

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A combina- (1) About a third of our Nation’s high dren in their early years must build a strong tion of these interventions has im- school students fail to graduate in 4 years, foundation for learning, research also clearly and another third graduate without the demonstrates the need to continue the in- proved student performance and in- skills and knowledge needed to succeed in vestment at each stage of the education creased graduation rates. We know this college or the workplace. The outcomes for process or risk losing much of the benefit of problem can be solved to meet the goal. minority students are even worse: only the early effort. This legislation has been introduced about 52 percent of Hispanic, 56 percent of (10) The United States has made some by Senators BURR and KENNEDY, and I African-American, and 57 percent of Native- progress in education outcomes in the early hope very much this legislation and American students graduate on time, com- years of education and in higher education, many of its provisions can be included pared to 78 percent of white students. but has seen decline in the middle and high (2) More than a decade after Congress de- when we get to a markup of the No school years. In terms of demonstrating re- clared a national goal that 90 percent of turn on investment, where Federal edu- Child Left Behind legislation later this American high school students graduate cational commitment has been made, posi- year. from high school we are far from that target I submit we cannot afford to let the and graduation rates have stagnated. tive outcomes have resulted. estimated 2,000 failing high schools (3) Half of the Nation’s dropouts attend a (11) Only 8 percent of title I of the Elemen- continue to push students off the path ‘‘dropout factory’’— schools where 40 percent tary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 to prosperity. Collectively, these or more of the freshman class has dis- U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) participants are high schools serve about 2.4 million stu- appeared by the time the students reach school students, leaving millions of title I-el- igible, high school students in low-per- dents. We need to ensure for the con- their senior year. These schools, which are forming schools without the focused support, tinued prosperity of the country that located in nearly every State, primarily serve minority and poor students, and have external assistance, and resources for im- these students remain in school and fewer resources and less qualified teachers provement that title I was created to pro- graduate with the skills needed to be- than schools in more affluent neighborhoods vide. Because title I funds serve as the trig- come productive citizens. with larger numbers of white students. In ger for school improvement requirements in There being no objection, the text of fact, almost half of African-American stu- the Elementary and Secondary Education the bill was ordered to be printed in dents and nearly 40 percent of Latino stu- Act of 1965, this also means that most low- the RECORD, as follows: dents—compared to only 11 percent of white income, low-performing high schools are not S. 1185 students—attend high schools in which grad- required to (or supported to) implement uation is not the norm. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- school improvement activities. (4) If the Nation’s high schools and colleges (12) While the Elementary and Secondary resentatives of the United States of America in raise the graduation rates of Hispanic, Afri- Congress assembled, Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) can-American, and Native-American stu- includes a strong focus on identifying low- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. dents to the levels of white students by 2020, performing schools, America still needs a This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Graduation the potential increase in personal income comprehensive strategy to support and im- Promise Act of 2007’’. across the Nation would add, conservatively, prove chronically low-performing schools SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. more than $310,000,000,000 to the United and districts. School improvement strategies In this Act: States economy. should be tailored based on a variety of indi- (1) IN GENERAL.—The terms ‘‘local edu- (5) If the high school graduation rate for cators and data, so that educators can create cational agency’’, ‘‘secondary school’’, and male students increased by just 5 percent, ‘‘State educational agency’’ have the mean- the Nation could save almost $5,000,000,000 a and implement successful school improve- ings given the terms in section 9101 of the El- year in reduced spending on crime-related ment strategies to address the needs of the ementary and Secondary Education Act of expenses such as prisons and medical costs individual schools. 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). for victims. An additional $2,700,000,000 could (13) Most districts and State educational (2) GRADUATION RATE.—The term ‘‘gradua- be generated in income if these high school agencies do not necessarily have the capac- tion rate’’ (except when used as part of the graduates went on to college at the same ity or infrastructure to guide, support, and term ‘‘averaged freshmen graduation rate’’) rate as other male students. fund school improvement strategies where has the meaning given the term in section (6) A high school diploma is increasingly they are needed, but good models for turning 1111(b)(2)(C)(vi) of the Elementary and Sec- important for success in the 21st century around low-performing high schools do exist. ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. economy. In fact, an estimated 80 percent of Federal support should be used to build this 6311(b)(2)(C)(vi)). current jobs and approximately 90 percent of capacity based on evidence from successful (3) HIGH-PRIORITY.—The term ‘‘high-pri- the fastest-growing, highest-paying jobs re- high schools. ority’’, when used with respect to a sec- quire some sort of education beyond high (14) If the Nation is to maintain and in- ondary school, means a school that— school. crease its competitiveness in the global (A) has low student achievement; and (7) The Nation spends more than economy, it must invest in a systemic ap- (B)(i) has a low graduation rate; or $1,400,000,000 a year to provide remedial proach to improving its high schools so that (ii) feeds students into a high school that courses to community college students who every child graduates prepared for success. has a low graduation rate. recently completed high school. And that (4) HIGH SCHOOL.—The term ‘‘high school’’ figure does not include the almost SEC. 102. PURPOSES. means a secondary school in which the— $2,300,000,000 that the economy loses because The purposes of this title are to— (A) entering grade of the school is not students who take remedial courses, particu- (1) improve high school student academic lower than grade 6; and larly in reading, are more likely to leave col- achievement and graduation rates; (B) highest grade of the school is— lege without getting a degree, and thereby (2) help States develop a high school im- (i) grade 12; or reduce their earning potential. Across the provement system to deliver support and (ii) in the case of a secondary school ap- Nation, 42 percent of community college technical assistance to high-priority high proved by a State to issue a regular diploma freshmen and 20 percent of freshmen in 4- schools; concurrently with a postsecondary degree or year institutions enroll in at least 1 remedial (3) ensure students graduate from high with not more than 2 years’ worth of postsec- course. school with the education and skills nec- ondary academic credit, grade 13. (8) Business and higher education consist- essary to compete in a global economy; and (5) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The ently report that students are leaving high term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has school unprepared for the demands of college (4) help build the capacity to develop and the meaning given the term in section 101(a) and the workplace. According to a survey of implement research-based, sustainable, and of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. the National Association of Manufacturers, replicable high school improvement models 1001(a)). more than 80 percent of manufacturing com- and interventions for high-priority high (6) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ panies are experiencing a shortage of quali- schools that engage the whole community. means the Secretary of Education. fied workers. More than two-thirds of manu- SEC. 103. DEFINITIONS. (7) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means each facturing companies said that businesses of the several States of the United States, train employees to raise basic skills, a sure In this title: the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth sign that a high school education is deficient (1) ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS.—The term of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Is- even for the few jobs that require nothing ‘‘adequate yearly progress’’ has the meaning lands, Guam, American Samoa, the Com- further. Forty percent of employers consid- given the term in section 1111(b)(2)(B) of the monwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, ered graduates deficient in their overall Elementary and Secondary Education Act of and the Republic of Palau. preparation for the workplace. 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(2)(B)).

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(2) AVERAGED FRESHMEN GRADUATION tendance records or have been suspended in (3) approve a State plan submitted under RATE.—The term ‘‘averaged freshmen grad- or before the middle grades or are likely to this title not later than 120 days after the uation rate’’ means the estimate of the per- struggle in high school or to not graduate date of the submission of the plan unless the centage of high school students who grad- and provide supports to get such students Secretary determines that the plan does not uate on time by dividing the number of grad- back on track; and meet the requirements of this title; uates with regular diplomas by the esti- (C) 2 percent to enter into contracts with (4) if the Secretary determines that the mated size of the incoming freshman class 4 or provide grants to technical assistance pro- State plan does not meet the requirements of years earlier, expressed as a percentage, as viders to build their capacity to serve more this title, immediately notify the State of calculated and reported by the National Cen- high schools and to support the development such determination and the reasons for such ter for Education Statistics. or enhancement of research-based whole sec- determination; (3) LOW-INCOME LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGEN- ondary school reform or new secondary (5) not decline to approve a State’s plan be- CY.—The term ‘‘low-income local educational school models. fore— agency’’ means a local educational agency in (2) STATE ALLOTMENT.—From the total (A) offering the State an opportunity to re- which not less than 15 percent of the stu- amount appropriated under section 114 for a vise the State’s plan; dents served by such agency are from fami- fiscal year and not reserved under paragraph (B) providing the State with technical as- lies with incomes below the poverty line. (1), the Secretary shall make allotments as sistance in order to submit a successful ap- (4) MIDDLE GRADES.—The term ‘‘middle follows: plication; and grades’’ means grades 6 through 8. (A) LOW-INCOME LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGEN- (C) providing a hearing to the State; and (5) POVERTY LINE.—The term ‘‘poverty CIES.—From such amount, the Secretary (6) have the authority to disapprove a line’’ means the poverty line described in shall allot to each State an amount that State plan for not meeting the requirements section 673 of the Community Services Block bears the same ratio to 50 percent of the of this title. Grant Act (42 U.S.C. 9902), applicable to a sums being allotted as the percentage of stu- (b) STATE REVISIONS.—A State plan shall family of the size involved. dents enrolled in schools served by low-in- be revised by the State educational agency if (6) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER.—The come local educational agencies in the State required to do so by the Secretary to satisfy term ‘‘technical assistance provider’’ means bears to the total of such percentages for all the requirements of this title. a nonprofit entity with a proven track the States. (c) ACCURACY.—In approving a State plan, record of significantly improving student (B) LOWEST CALCULATION.—From such the Secretary shall ensure that— achievement and outcomes in high-priority amount, the Secretary shall allot to each (1) the process the State educational agen- high schools. State within the lowest one-third averaged cy proposes for differentiating school im- freshman graduation rate an amount that SEC. 104. GRANTS AUTHORIZED. provement actions under section 109(b)(4) bears the same ratio to 25 percent of the The Secretary is authorized to make will assign high schools to each category in sums being alloted as the number of students grants to State educational agencies with such a way that accurately identifies schools enrolled in high schools in the State bears to applications approved under section 109 to and leads to the implementation of the inter- the total of such students in all of such establish or expand a differentiated high ventions necessary to meet student needs; States within the lowest one-third averaged and school improvement system that can im- freshman graduation rate. prove student achievement and graduation (2) the minimum expected growth targets (C) MIDDLE CALCULATION.—From such rates, and effectively target resources and proposed by the State educational agency amount, the Secretary shall allot to each under section 109(b)(2)(B) are meaningful, technical assistance to high-priority high State within the middle one-third averaged schools. achievable, and demonstrate continuous and freshman graduation rate an amount that substantial progress. SEC. 105. ALLOTMENT TO STATES. bears the same ratio to 15 percent of the (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall make sums being alloted as the number of students SEC. 107. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. grants to State educational agencies with enrolled in high schools in the State bears to If the Secretary determines that a State applications approved under section 109 to the total of such students in all of such does not have the capacity to carry out high enable the States to carry out the activities States within the middle one-third averaged school improvement activities, the Sec- specified in section 110. Each grant shall con- freshman graduation rate. retary shall offer technical assistance to sist of the allotment determined for a State (D) HIGHEST CALCULATION.—From such carry out such activities to States directly under subsection (b)(2). amount, the Secretary shall allot to each or through contracts with technical assist- (b) DETERMINATION OF ALLOTMENTS.— State within the highest one-third averaged ance providers. (1) RESERVATION OF FUNDS.—From the total freshman graduation rate an amount that SEC. 108. DIFFERENTIATED HIGH SCHOOL IM- amount appropriated for this Act, the Sec- bears the same ratio to 10 percent of the PROVEMENT SYSTEM. retary shall reserve— sums being alloted as the number of students (a) IN GENERAL.—A State educational agen- (A) 4 percent to— enrolled in high schools in the State bears to cy that receives a grant under this title shall (i) evaluate activities authorized under the total of such students in all of such use such funds to establish or expand dif- this title, including supporting large-scale States within the highest one-third averaged ferentiated high school improvement sys- randomized studies of planned variations in freshman graduation rate. tems. school time, such as length of school day, (3) REALLOTMENT.—If any State does not (b) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.—The systems week, and year, teacher effectiveness, class apply for an allotment under this subsection described in subsection (a) shall be designed size, teacher training, performance or place- for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall to do the following: ment incentives, and other major school im- reallot the amount of the allotment to the (1) IDENTIFY HIGH-PRIORITY HIGH SCHOOLS.— provement inputs, in order to determine the remaining States in accordance with this The system shall be designed to identify most effective strategies for improving stu- subsection. high-priority high schools within the State. dent achievement and outcomes for students (4) MATCHING FUNDS.—A State educational (2) DIFFERENTIATE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT AC- attending high-priority high schools; and agency that receives a grant under this title TIONS.—The system shall be designed to dif- (ii) disseminate findings of such evalua- shall provide matching funds, from non-Fed- ferentiate school improvement actions based tions; eral sources, in an amount equal to 25 per- on the amount and type of supports nec- (B) 2 percent to provide technical assist- cent of the amount of grant funds provided essary to improve student achievement and ance and ongoing regional training pro- to the State under this title (which may be graduation rates in high schools within the grams— provided in cash or in-kind, but not more State. (i) to build the capacity of State edu- than 10 percent of the amount of grant funds (3) LOCALLY DRIVEN IMPROVEMENT PLANS.— cational agencies and local educational may be provided in-kind) to carry out the ac- The system shall be designed to provide re- agencies to provide technical assistance to tivities supported by the grant. In-kind con- sources to support evidence-based activities improve high-priority high schools; tributions shall be directed toward sup- chosen by local school improvement teams (ii) to develop the capacity of State edu- porting State educational agency technical and based on school performance data. cational agencies to effectively manage a assistance efforts or the operation of the (4) TARGET FUNDS.—The system shall be de- differentiated high school improvement sys- State’s differentiated high school improve- signed to target resources and support to tem and analyze the capacity of local edu- ment system. those high-priority high schools within the cational agencies and high schools to effec- SEC. 106. SECRETARIAL PEER REVIEW AND AP- State. tively implement proven high school reform PROVAL. (5) RECOGNIZE PROGRESS.—The system shall strategies; and (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall— be designed to ensure that high schools mak- (iii) to develop, in middle schools served by (1) establish a peer-review process to assist ing progress on school performance indica- a local educational agency whose students go in the review and approval of State plans; tors continue to implement effective school on to attend high schools identified by the (2) appoint individuals to the peer-review improvement strategies identified in their local educational agency as in need of whole process who are educators and experts in current school improvement plan. school reforms or replacement, middle grade educational standards, assessments, account- (6) DEMONSTRATE COMMITMENT.—The sys- early indicator warning systems consisting ability, high school improvement, dropout tem shall be designed to ensure that high- of factors used to identify students who are prevention, and other educational needs of priority high schools making progress on struggling academically and have poor at- high school students; school performance indicators continue to

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have the resources and supports necessary to (4) DIFFERENTIATED SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT.— (II) allocate staff to participate on school continue improving high school graduation The State educational agency shall describe improvement teams; rates and student achievement. how data from the school performance indi- (III) provide technical assistance to the (7) BUILD CAPACITY.—The system shall be cators described in paragraph (2) and indica- school improvement teams; and designed to build the capacity of the State tors used to determine adequate yearly (IV) ensure that the school improvement educational agencies and local educational progress will be used by local educational teams have access to technical assistance agencies to assist in improving student agencies as criteria for placing high schools providers when needed. achievement and graduation rates in high- that do not make adequate yearly progress (6) DEMONSTRATION OF COMMITMENT.—The priority high schools. for 2 consecutive years into 1 of the fol- State educational agency shall demonstrate SEC. 109. STATE APPLICATION TO DEVELOP DIF- lowing school improvement categories: how it will provide ongoing support to high FERENTIATED HIGH SCHOOL IM- (A) SCHOOLS NEEDING TARGETED INTERVEN- schools that need targeted interventions, PROVEMENT SYSTEMS. TIONS.—High schools whose school perform- whole school reforms and replacement, and (a) IN GENERAL.— ance indicators demonstrate a need for tar- are making progress on school performance (1) IN GENERAL.—For a State to be eligible geted interventions to improve student out- indicators, to ensure continued improve- to receive a grant under this title, the State comes and make adequate yearly progress. ment, including the availability of funds educational agency shall submit an applica- (B) SCHOOLS NEEDING WHOLE SCHOOL RE- from non-Federal sources. tion to the Secretary at such time, in such FORMS.—High schools whose school perform- (7) MIDDLE GRADE EARLY INDICATOR WARN- manner, and containing such information as ance indicators demonstrate a need for com- ING SYSTEM.—The State educational agency the Secretary may reasonably require. prehensive schoolwide reform to improve shall demonstrate how it will work with (2) REVISED APPLICATION.—The State edu- student outcomes and make adequate yearly local educational agencies with low gradua- cational agency shall submit a revised appli- progress. tion rates to develop middle grade early indi- cation every 5 years based on an evaluation (C) SCHOOLS NEEDING REPLACEMENT.—High cator warning systems consisting of factors of the activities conducted under this title. schools whose school performance indicators used to identify students who are struggling (b) CONTENTS.—Each application submitted demonstrate a need for replacement, as de- academically and have poor attendance under this section shall include the fol- scribed in section 112(d). lowing: records or have been suspended in or before (D) SPECIAL RULE.—States may propose the middle grades or are likely to struggle in (1) SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROCESS.—The systems of differentiation aligned with their high school or to not graduate and, where State educational agency shall describe how existing State accountability systems that the State educational agency will use funds appropriate, provide supports to get such include additional categories. students back on track. authorized under this title to establish or ex- (E) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Notwith- pand a high school improvement system de- (8) EVALUATION OF SUCCESS.—The State standing any other provision of law, for pur- educational agency shall describe how, every scribed in sections 108 and 110. poses of this title, a high school shall be des- (2) SCHOOL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS.— 5 years, it will evaluate how the activities ignated as a school in need of whole school assisted under this title have been successful (A) IN GENERAL.—The State educational reform or as a school in need of replacement agency shall define a set of comprehensive in improving student achievement and out- in the case that such high school has— comes of the cohort of students that entered school performance indicators that shall be (i) a graduation rate of 60 percent or less; 9th grade 4 years earlier. used, in addition to the indicators used to or determine adequate yearly progress, to ana- (ii) achievement levels below the initial SEC. 110. STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY USE OF lyze school performance, determine the baseline for measuring the percentage of stu- FUNDS. amount and type of support the school needs, dents meeting or exceeding the State’s pro- and guide the school improvement process, (a) IN GENERAL.—A State educational agen- ficient level of academic achievement in ei- cy that receives a grant under section 105— such as— ther mathematics or English or language (1) may reserve not more than 10 percent of (i) student attendance rates; arts in accordance with section 1111(b)(2)(E) the grant funds to carry out the activities (ii) earned on-time promotion rates from of the Elementary and Secondary Education under this title; and grade to grade; Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(2)(E)). (2) shall use not less than 90 percent of the (iii) percent of students who have on-time (5) STATE REVIEW OF LOCAL EDUCATIONAL grant funds to make subgrants to local edu- credit accumulation at the end of each AGENCY PLANS.—The State educational agen- cational agencies in accordance with sub- grade; cy shall describe the following: section (b). (iv) percent of students failing a core, cred- (A) REVIEW LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY it-bearing mathematics, reading or language PLANS.—The State educational agency shall (b) STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY PEER RE- arts, or science course, or failing 2 or more of describe how it will collect and review high VIEW.—A State educational agency that re- any course; school improvement plans of local edu- ceives a grant under this title shall review (v) percent of students taking a college cational agencies using the peer-review proc- applications submitted under section 111 and preparatory curriculum, which may include ess described in section 110(b) submitted by make awards in accordance with subsection percent of students taking Advanced Place- local educational agencies in accordance (f) with the assistance and advice of a panel ment, International Baccalaureate courses, with section 111(e). who are educators and experts in— or college courses taken for dual credit; (B) ALLOCATION OF SUBGRANTS.—The State (1) educational standards, assessments, and (vi) teacher quality and attendance meas- educational agency shall describe how it will accountability; ures; award subgrants to local educational agen- (2) high school improvement; (vii) student rates of college enrollment, cies using the peer-review process described (3) dropout prevention; and persistence, and attainment; and in section 110(b) in accordance with section (4) other educational needs of high school (viii) additional indicators proposed by the 110(f). students. State educational agency and approved by (C) MONITORING OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT (c) ACCURACY.—The State educational the Secretary as part of the peer-review PLANS.—The State educational agency shall process described in section 110. describe how it will review and monitor the agency, in consultation with the panel de- scribed in subsection (b), shall ensure the (B) EXPECTED GROWTH.—The State edu- implementation of high school improvement cational agency shall define a minimum per- plans of high schools that do not meet the local educational agency has designated the cent of expected annual growth for each expected growth targets set in accordance school improvement category described in school performance indicator that dem- with paragraph (2)(B) and defined in the section 109(b)(4) for each high school served onstrates continuous and substantial school improvement plan described in sec- by the local educational agency that did not progress. tion 111(d). make adequate yearly progress for 2 consecu- tive years in such a way that accurately (3) CAPACITY EVALUATIONS.— (D) PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.— identifies schools and leads to the implemen- (A) STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY AND LOCAL (i) IN GENERAL.—The State educational tation of the interventions necessary to EDUCATIONAL AGENCY CAPACITY.—The State agency shall describe how it will provide educational agency shall describe how it will technical assistance to local educational meet student needs. evaluate and ensure that the State edu- agencies and high schools that need support (d) OPPORTUNITY TO REVISE.—If the State cational agency and local educational agen- to implement high school improvement educational agency, in consultation with the cy have sufficient capacity to improve high- plans described in section 111(d) and improve panel described in subsection (b), determines priority high schools. graduation rates and student achievement, that the local educational agency’s applica- (B) HIGH SCHOOL CAPACITY AND NEEDS AS- including through the use of technical assist- tion does not meet the requirements of this SESSMENT.—The State educational agency ance providers, where appropriate. title, the State educational agency shall im- shall describe how it will ensure that each (ii) SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAMS.—The mediately notify the local educational agen- high school that does not make adequate State educational agency shall describe how cy of such determination and the reasons for yearly progress for 2 consecutive years will it will assist school improvement teams de- such determination, and offer— undergo a capacity and needs assessment as scribed in section 111(b), when needed, in- (1) the local educational agency an oppor- described in section 111(e) and use such infor- cluding how it will— tunity to revise the application; and mation to assist in determining the amount (I) support and provide resources and train- (2) technical assistance to the local edu- of the subgrant awarded under section 110(f). ing to school improvement teams; cational agency to revise the application.

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(e) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The State edu- (A) shall include— (A) any additional funding to be provided cational agency shall provide technical as- (i) the building principal; by the State educational agency, the local sistance to a local educational agency re- (ii) teachers representing different grade educational agency, or other sources; and questing such assistance in preparing the ap- levels or disciplines; (B) technical assistance providers, where plication and needs assessment required (iii) local educational agency staff; appropriate. under section 111. (iv) parents, including parents of students (e) HIGH SCHOOL CAPACITY AND NEEDS AS- (f) AWARD OF SUBGRANTS TO LOCAL EDU- who have low graduation rates; SESSMENT.— CATIONAL AGENCIES.— (v) community representatives, including (1) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible to receive a (1) IN GENERAL.—A State educational agen- representatives of nonprofit organizations subgrant under this title, a local educational cy that receives a grant under this title shall serving young people and the business com- agency shall submit, with the application de- award subgrants to local educational agen- munity; and scribed in subsection (f), to the State edu- cies with applications approved on the basis (vi) pupil service representatives; and cational agency a capacity and needs assess- of— (B) may include— ment for each high school served by such (A) the quality of the plan to improve stu- (i) technical assistance providers, where agency that does not make adequate yearly dent graduation rates and student achieve- appropriate; and progress for 2 consecutive years. ment in high schools that have not made (ii) State educational agency staff when re- (2) ASSESSMENT.—The assessment under adequate yearly progress for 2 consecutive quested by the local educational agency or paragraph (1) shall be conducted by a school years; and assigned by the State educational agency. improvement team described in subsection (B) the capacity of the local educational (2) COLLABORATION.—A local educational (b) and the local educational agency and agency to implement the plan. agency shall ensure collaboration— shall include— (2) AMOUNT.—A subgrant under this section (A) of school improvement teams with per- (A) a description and analysis of the shall be awarded in an amount that is based sonnel of middle schools served by the local school’s capacity to implement needed on— educational agency whose students go on to school improvement activities identified in (A) the number and size of high schools attend high schools that are designated as in the school improvement plan, including an served by the local educational agency need- need of targeted assistance, whole school re- analysis of— ing— form, or replacement, where appropriate; and (i) the number, experience, training level, (i) targeted interventions; (B) between school improvement teams responsibilities, and stability of existing ad- (ii) whole school reforms; and working at different high schools served by ministrative, instructional, and noninstruc- (iii) replacement; tional staff for each high school to be as- the local educational agency, to the extent (B) the types of reforms or interventions sisted; appropriate. (ii) a review of the budget, including how proposed; (c) DEVELOP STUDENT INDICATORS.—To be (C) the resources available to the high eligible to receive a subgrant under this Federal, State, and local funds are currently schools to implement the reforms or inter- title, a local educational agency shall de- being spent for instruction and operations at ventions proposed; and velop a set of indicators to determine the the school level for staff salaries, instruc- (D) the resources available to the local number and percent of students who begin tional materials, professional development, educational agency to implement the re- high school at high risk for not graduating and student support services to establish the forms or interventions proposed. high school with a regular diploma and de- extent to which existing resources need to (3) PRIORITY.—The State educational agen- scribe how the school improvement team and can be reallocated to support the needed cy shall first award subgrants to local edu- will use such indicators to determine the school improvement activities; and cational agencies serving high schools need- type and intensity of supports each student (iii) additional resources and staff nec- ing whole school reforms and replacement. needs. Such indicators shall include the essary to implement the needed school im- The State educational agency shall award re- number and percent of 9th grade students provement activities described in section 112; maining subgrant funds to local educational who— and agencies serving high schools needing tar- (1) in the 8th grade— (B) an analysis of the local educational geted interventions. (A) failed a credit-bearing mathematics or agency’s capacity to provide technical as- (g) AUTHORITY TO INTERVENE.—If the State reading or language arts course, or 2 or more sistance, additional staff, and resources to educational agency determines that a local of any course; implement the school improvement plan to educational agency does not have the capac- (B) attended school less than 90 percent of improve high school performance. ity to implement high school improvement the required time; and (3) REQUIREMENTS.—The information pro- activities described in the school improve- (C) received an out-of-school suspension; vided in the capacity and needs assessment ment plan, the State educational agency (2) repeat the 9th grade; in coordination with the school improvement may intervene to implement the high school (3) enter the 9th grade over the average plan shall be used to determine the level and improvement plans or enter into contracts age; or direct the use of— with technical assistance providers to assist (4) have experienced interrupted formal (A) funds requested by the local edu- local educational agencies with the imple- education. cational agency for each high school to be mentation of high school improvement (d) DEVELOP HIGH SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT assisted under this title; plans. PLANS.—The school improvement team con- (B) any additional funding to be provided (h) IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE EDU- vened under subsection (b) shall use data by the State educational agency, the local CATIONAL AGENCY APPLICATION.—The State from the school performance indicators, the educational agency, or other sources; and educational agency shall use funds under student indicators, measures used to deter- (C) technical assistance providers, where this title to carry out the activities included mine adequate yearly progress, the capacity appropriate. in the application described in section 109. and needs assessment described in subsection (f) APPLICATION.— (i) SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUPPLANT.—A State (e), and other relevant data and knowledge of (1) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible to receive a educational agency that receives a grant the school to develop a multiyear school im- subgrant under this title, a local educational under this title shall use the grant funds to provement plan for each school. Such plan agency— supplement, and not supplant, Federal and shall— (A) shall submit an application to the non-Federal funds available to high schools. (1) identify annual benchmarks for school State educational agency at such time, in SEC. 111. LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY IMPLE- performance indicators that meet or exceed such manner, and containing such informa- MENTATION OF SCHOOL IMPROVE- MENT SYSTEM. the minimum percentage of expected growth tion as the State educational agency may (a) DIFFERENTIATE HIGH SCHOOLS.—A local defined by the State educational agency in reasonably require; and educational agency that applies for a section 109(b)(2)(B); (B) may request technical assistance from subgrant under this title shall designate the (2) define the evidence-based academic and the State educational agency in preparing category of high school improvement, as de- nonacademic interventions and resources the application and the capacity and needs scribed in section 109(b)(4), using data from necessary to meet annual benchmarks and assessment required under this section. the school performance indicators as cri- make adequate yearly progress; (2) CONTENTS.—Each application submitted teria, as prescribed by the State educational (3) identify the roles of the State edu- under this section shall use data from the ca- agency, for each high school served by such cational agency, the local educational agen- pacity and needs assessment required in sub- agency that does not make adequate yearly cy, the school, and technical assistance pro- section (e) and shall include the following: progress for 2 consecutive years. viders and service providers, as appropriate, (A) A description of how the local edu- (b) SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAMS.— in providing identified interventions and re- cational agency used data from the school (1) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible to receive a sources necessary to meet annual bench- performance indicators as criteria to des- subgrant under this title, a local educational marks and make adequate yearly progress; ignate the school improvement category de- agency shall convene a school improvement (4) provide for the involvement of business scribed in section 109(b)(4) for each high team for each high school served by such and community organizations and other en- school served by such agency that did not agency that does not make adequate yearly tities, including parents and institutions of make adequate yearly progress for 2 consecu- progress for 2 consecutive years and is as- higher education, in the activities to be as- tive years. signed to 1 of the school improvement cat- sisted under this title; and (B) An identification of each high school egories defined in section 109(b)(4), which— (5) describe and direct the use of— served by the local educational agency that

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(1) implement research- and evidence-based (D) time for collaboration; and (C) A description of the activities to be interventions to improve middle schools (E) the use of data; carried out by the local educational agency served by such agency whose students go on (3) shall be designed to address— under this title and a description of how the to attend high schools served by the local (A) the multiple layers of school improve- activities will be research-based and an ex- educational agency that need whole school ment demonstrated by research and best planation of why the activities are expected reforms or high schools served by the local practice; to improve student achievement and in- educational agency that need replacement; (B) schoolwide needs; crease graduation rates. and (C) students who need targeted assistance; (D) An assurance that the local edu- (2) establish an early indicator warning and cational agency will use funds authorized system consisting of factors used to identify (D) students who need intensive interven- under this title and received from the State students who are struggling academically tions; educational agency first to meet the needs of and have poor attendance records or have (4) shall include activities that serve to— high schools served by the local educational been suspended in or before the middle (A) personalize the school experience, in- agency that need whole school reforms or grades or are likely to struggle in high crease student engagement, attendance, and high schools served by the local educational school or to not graduate and provide sup- effort, and enable schools to provide the agency that need replacement. ports to get such students back on track. level and intensity of student support need- (E) A description of how the local edu- (j) SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUPPLANT.—A local ed, by creating constructs, such as— cational agency will provide for the involve- educational agency that receives a subgrant (i) smaller schools or smaller units within ment of parents, business and community or- under this title shall use the subgrant funds schools with their own leadership, such as ganizations, including institutions of higher to supplement, and not supplant, Federal 9th grade transition programs or academies, education, in the activities to be assisted and non-Federal funds available for high and upper grade programs or academies, in- under this title, and the resources such enti- schools. cluding career academies; ties will make available to assist in such ac- (k) MATCHING FUNDS.— (ii) thematic small-learning communities; tivities. (1) IN GENERAL.—A local educational agen- (iii) teams of teachers who work exclu- (F) An assurance that the local edu- cy receiving a grant under this title shall sively with small groups of students; or cational agency shall provide ongoing sup- provide matching funds, from non-Federal (iv) using extended periods, such as block port and resources to high schools that need sources, in an amount equal to not less than scheduling, to reduce the number of students whole school reforms and that need replace- 15 percent of the total subgrant award for for whom teachers are responsible and the ment, and are making progress on school the local educational agency, which may be number of courses students are taking at performance indicators, to ensure continued provided in cash or in-kind, to provide tech- any one time; improvement. nical assistance to high schools served by (B) improve curriculum and instruction, (G) A description of how the local edu- the local educational agency in developing such as— cational agency will increase its capacity to their high school improvement plans, con- (i) implementing a college- and work-ready improve high schools with low student ducting the capacity and needs assessment, curriculum for all students; achievement and graduation rates. and in implementing and monitoring the im- (ii) adopting well-designed curriculum and (H) A description of the options that will plementation of the high school improve- instructional materials aligned to high aca- be provided to high school students served by ment plans. demic standards for all students, including the local educational agency, such as— (2) WAIVER.—The Secretary may waive all students with diverse learning needs; (i) programs for credit recovery for overage or part of the matching requirement de- (iii) offering extended learning opportuni- or under-credited students; and scribed in paragraph (1) for any fiscal year ties, both in school and through after-school (ii) secondary-postsecondary learning op- for a local educational agency if the Sec- and summer programs; portunities, including dual enrollment pro- retary determines that applying the match- (iv) emphasizing intensive core academic grams and early college high schools. ing requirement to such local educational preparation and college and work-ready (g) IMPLEMENT HIGH SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT agency would result in serious hardship or skills development; PLANS.—The local educational agency shall an inability to carry out the authorized ac- (v) increasing rigor through advanced use funds to ensure the implementation of tivities described in section 110. placement courses, international bacca- school improvement plans. SEC. 112. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES. laureate courses, dual enrollment, and early NSURE ONTINUOUS IGH CHOOL M college high schools opportunities; (h) E C H S I - (a) IN GENERAL.—Each school improvement PROVEMENT.— team convened as described in section 111 (vi) creating contextual learning opportu- (1) IN GENERAL.—The local educational shall ensure that the school improvement ac- nities aligned with college and work readi- agency shall ensure the continuous improve- tivities developed under the school improve- ness, such as through a high-quality career ment of high schools by evaluating the ment plan are implemented. and technical education (as defined in sec- progress of high schools in making the con- (b) TARGETED INTERVENTIONS.—A high tion 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and tinuous and substantial progress as defined school or local educational agency, as deter- Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. in the school improvement plan in accord- mined by the school improvement team, 2302)) option for upper grades; ance with the minimum expected growth set shall implement research-based targeted (vii) collecting and using comprehensive by the State educational agency in section interventions, using data from the school data, including formative assessments; 109(b)(2)(B) and determining whether the performance and student indicators and ca- (viii) offering mentoring and tutoring; and high school is on track or not on track as pacity evaluations for schools identified for (ix) implementing pedagogies that actively provided in paragraphs (2) and (3). such interventions pursuant to section 111. engage students in the learning process; (2) ON TRACK.—Each high school that is The targeted interventions shall be designed, (C) increase teacher and principal effec- meeting the annual benchmarks as defined at a minimum, to address the specific prob- tiveness through activities such as— in the school improvement plan shall con- lems identified by the indicators. (i) providing teacher and administrator tinue to implement school improvement ac- (c) WHOLE SCHOOL REFORMS.—The local supports and research-based, ongoing profes- tivities in accordance with the school im- educational agency or State educational sional development tied to needs identified provement plan. agency, with technical assistance from tech- in the school improvement plan; (3) NOT ON TRACK.—For each high school nical assistance providers, as determined by (ii) providing regular opportunities for that is not meeting the annual benchmarks the school improvement team, shall imple- teachers of core academic subjects to— as defined in the school improvement plan, ment research-based whole school reforms, (I) meet together in both subject area and the local educational agency shall— using data from the school performance indi- interdisciplinary groups; (A) after 1 year, review the school improve- cators (as described in section 109(b)(2)) and (II) review student achievement data; and ment plan, and develop and implement a new capacity evaluations (as described in section (III) plan instruction; plan, as appropriate; 109(b)(3)), to schools designated as needing (iii) implementing a schoolwide literacy or (B) after 2 years, redesignate the school whole school reform pursuant to section 111. mathematics plan that may include hiring into a different school improvement cat- Such reforms— literacy or mathematics coaches; and egory, as described in section 109(b)(4), ei- (1) shall address the comprehensive aspects (iv) developing administrator learning net- ther— of high school reform, such as— works and supports; (i) as a school in need of whole school re- (A) attendance; (D) increase student supports, such as— form; or (B) student engagement, behavior, and ef- (i) student advisories; (ii) as a school in need of replacement; and fort; (ii) 9th grade transition programs; (C) develop and submit to the State edu- (C) academic success; and (iii) credit completion recovery programs; cational agency for review a new school im- (D) teacher and administrator skill and (iv) additional counselors, social workers, provement plan, as appropriate. collaboration; and mental and behavioral health service (i) TARGETED INTERVENTIONS FOR FEEDER (2) shall address resource allocation, in- providers; MIDDLE SCHOOLS.—A local educational agen- cluding— (v) student advocates;

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(x) additional supports for students with title; (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this title diverse learning needs, including students (3) the high schools that have changed are— with disabilities and English language learn- school improvement categories in accord- (1) to facilitate the development and im- ers; ance with section 111(h); and plementation of effective secondary school (E) improve middle schools within a local (4) the use of funds by each local edu- models for struggling students and dropouts; educational agency whose students go on to cational agency and each school served with and attend such high schools and establish an such funds. (2) to build the capacity of State edu- early indicator warning system consisting of (c) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Every 2 years, cational agencies, local educational agen- factors used to identify students who are the Secretary shall report to Congress and to cies, nonprofit organizations, and institu- struggling academically and have poor at- the public— tions of higher education to implement effec- tendance records or have been suspended in (1) a summary of the State reports; and tive secondary school models for struggling or before the middle grades or are likely to (2) on the use of funds by each State under students and dropouts. struggle in high school or not to graduate this title. SEC. 202. DEFINITIONS. and provide supports to get them back on SEC. 114. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. In this title: track; and There is authorized to be appropriated to (1) DROPOUT.—The term ‘‘dropout’’ means (F) provide the local educational agency or carry out the activities authorized under an individual who— high school with flexible budget and hiring this title, $2,400,000,000 for fiscal year 2008 (A) is not older than 21; authority where needed to implement im- and each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years. (B)(i) is not attending any school; or provements; and TITLE II—DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE (ii) prior to attending a school based on an (5) may include other activities designed to SCHOOL MODELS effective school model, was not attending address whole school needs, such as imple- SEC. 201. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. any school; and menting a comprehensive reform model. (a) FINDINGS.—The Senate finds the fol- (C) has not received a secondary school (d) REPLACEMENT.—The local educational lowing: regular diploma or its recognized equivalent. agency or the State educational agency, (1) With close to a third of our Nation’s (2) EFFECTIVE SCHOOL MODEL.—The term with assistance from technical assistance ‘‘effective school model’’ means— providers, shall replace high schools, using high school students failing to graduate in 4 (A) an existing secondary school model data from the school performance indicators years, and another third graduating without with demonstrated effectiveness in improv- and high school capacity and needs assess- the skills and knowledge needed to succeed ing student academic achievement and out- ment (described in paragraphs (2) and (3) of in college or the workplace, new models of comes for struggling students or dropouts; or section 109(b), respectively) designated as high school are clearly needed, especially for needing replacement pursuant to section 111. struggling students who are not on track to (B) a proposed new secondary school model Replacement shall be implemented— a high school diploma. design that is based on research-based orga- (1) by replacing such schools with 1 or (2) Researchers have identified leading in- nizational and instructional practices for more new small schools using effective dicators that, taken together, are as much as improving student academic achievement school models with evidence of success with 85 percent predictive of which 9th graders and outcomes for struggling students or students with similar academic challenges will not graduate from high school 4 years dropouts. and outcomes to those attending the school later. (3) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘‘eligible being replaced; (3) In the 2000 high schools nationwide with entity’’ means— (2) by reopening such schools after com- estimated 4-year graduation rates of 60 per- (A) a local educational agency, nonprofit bining the assignment of a new administra- cent or lower, 80 percent of the 9th graders organization, or institution of higher edu- tive team that has the authority to select a are significantly behind in skills or credits. cation— new teaching staff with the use of research- By a conservative estimate, this adds up to (i) that proposes to enhance or expand an based strategies through— not fewer than 500,000 students who are not existing effective school model for struggling (A) the implementation of a whole school on track to graduation. students or dropouts; or reform model with evidence of success with (4) Poor outcomes for struggling students (ii) that has a track record of serving students with similar academic outcomes to are endemic in cities, towns, and rural areas struggling students or dropouts and proposes those attending the school being replaced; across the country. Graduation rates for stu- to develop a new effective school model for and dents who are not on-track to an on-time struggling students or dropouts; or (B) increasing learning time; graduation in ninth grade are as low as 20 (B) a partnership involving 2 or more enti- (3) by closing such schools and reassigning percent. ties described in subparagraph (A). the students to high schools that have made (5) Schools designed to accelerate students’ (4) STRUGGLING STUDENT.—The term adequate yearly progress for the past 2 learning and get them on track to a college- ‘‘struggling student’’— years; or ready diploma make a difference. The Early (A) means a high school-aged student who (4) by otherwise replacing such schools. College High School Initiative has started is not making sufficient progress toward graduating from secondary school with a SEC. 113. EVALUATION AND REPORTING. 130 schools serving approximately 16,000 stu- regular diploma in the standard number of (a) LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY REPORT- dents in 23 States. Early results indicate years; and ING.—On an annual basis, each local edu- that in the first programs to graduate stu- cational agency receiving funds under this dents, over 95 percent earned a high school (B) includes a student who— title shall report to the State educational diploma, over 57 percent earned an associ- (i) has been retained in grade level; agency and to the public on— ate’s degree, and over 80 percent were accept- (ii) is under-credited, defined as a high (1) the designated category of school im- ed at a 4-year college school student who lacks either the nec- provement for each high school served by the (6) Most States and districts have limited essary credits or courses, as determined by local educational agency under this title; capacity to expand and spread proven prac- the relevant local educational agency and (2) the school performance indicators (as tices and models for improving graduation State educational agency, to graduate from described in section 109(b)(2)) for each school rates within a high standards environment. secondary school with a regular diploma in served under this title, in the aggregate and (7) The Nation’s young people understand the standard number of years; or disaggregated by the subgroups described in the value of education and will persist, often (iii) is a late entrant English language section 1111(b)(2)(C)(v)(II) of the Elementary against considerable odds, to further their learner, defined as a high school student and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 education. From 1980 to 2002, a period of time who— U.S.C. 6311(b)(2)(C)(v)(II)); with no discernible increase in the country’s (I) enters a school served by a local edu- (3) progress in meeting the benchmarks for graduation rates, the percentage of 10th cational agency at grade 9 or higher; and each high school served pursuant to this graders aspiring to a bachelor’s degree or (II) is identified by the local educational title; and higher increased from 40 percent to 80 per- agency as being limited English proficient (4) the use of funds by the local edu- cent, with the largest increase among low-in- and as having experienced interrupted for- cational agency and each such school. come youth. mal education. (b) STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY REPORT- (8) Young people who fall behind and drop SEC. 203. GRANTS AUTHORIZED. ING.—On an annual basis, each State edu- out of high school often report that they re- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary is author- cational agency receiving funds under this gret leaving and wish they had been encour- ized to award grants, on a competitive basis, title shall report to the Secretary and to the aged and supported to work harder while to eligible entities to enable the eligible en- public on— they were in school. Many persevere despite tities to develop and implement, or rep- (1) the school performance indicators (as a lack of school options or pathways de- licate, effective school models for struggling described in section 109(b)(2)), in the aggre- signed to help them succeed. Close to 60 per- students and dropouts.

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(b) PERIOD OF GRANT.—A grant awarded 202(2)(B), for struggling students and drop- 2006. Another 16 States report that they plan under this section shall be for a period of 3 outs; to raise requirements during 2007. years. (2) assess the progress of the implementa- (4) States that act aggressively to raise SEC. 204. APPLICATION. tion or replication of the effective school graduation rates without conceding ground (a) IN GENERAL.—Each eligible entity de- model and make necessary adjustments to on academic proficiency are gaining traction siring a grant under this title shall submit ensure continuous improvement; in such cutting- edge policy areas as: dual an application to the Secretary at such time, (3) provide opportunities for professional enrollment to support early college high in such manner, and containing such infor- development associated with the continuous schools that lead to high school diplomas mation as the Secretary may require. improvement and implementation or replica- and 2 years of postsecondary credit; expand- (b) CONTENTS.—Each application submitted tion of the effective school model; ing high school accountability to include in- under this section shall include a description (4) collect data and information on the dicators to reward schools for keeping strug- of— school model’s effectiveness in improving gling students in school and on track to pro- (1) how the eligible entity will carry out student academic achievement and outcomes ficiency; the development of new secondary the mandatory activities under section for struggling students and dropouts and dis- educational options, including both small 206(a); seminate such data and information to State school models and recovery or alternative (2) the research or evidence concerning the educational agencies, local educational agen- models for struggling students and dropouts. effective school model that the eligible enti- cies, and schools; and (5) Even frontrunner States have not yet ty proposes to develop and implement or rep- (5) build the capacity of the eligible entity adopted a comprehensive set of policies to licate, including— to— support high standards and high graduation (A) for an existing effective school model (A) sustain the implementation or replica- rates. They lack the supports and resources described in section 203(2)(A), the evidence tion of the effective school model assisted to track implementation of the policies they that the model has improved academic out- under paragraph (1) after the grant period have put in place or to partner with districts comes for struggling students or dropouts; or has ended; and to build further capacity to carry out evi- (B) for a proposed effective school model (B) replicate the effective school model. dence-based practices and programming. described in section 203(2)(B), the research (b) OPTIONAL USE OF FUNDS.—An eligible (6) Past Federal educational initiatives that supports the key organizational and in- entity receiving a grant under this title may have been effective in supporting and accel- structional practices of the proposed effec- use grant funds to— erating bolder, more strategic action with tive school model; (1) identify and create partnerships needed positive results, for example the National (3) the eligible entity’s school design ele- to improve the academic achievement and Science Foundation State Systemic Initia- ments and principles that will be used in the outcomes of the students attending a school tive. effective school model, including— assisted under this title; (7) Supporting frontrunner States to be- (A) the academic program; (2) support family and community engage- come laboratories of innovation and models (B) the instructional practices; ment in the effective school model; and for other States will accelerate the number (C) the methods of assessment; and (3) carry out any additional activities that of young people graduating from high (D) student supports and services, such as the Secretary determines are within the pur- schools across the Nation who are college those provided by the school or offered by poses described in section 201. and career ready. (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this title other organizations and agencies in the com- SEC. 207. EVALUATION AND REPORTING. are to— munity, to support positive student aca- (a) CONTENTS OF REPORT.—Each eligible en- (1) provide incentives for States to demic achievement and outcomes; tity receiving a grant under this title shall strengthen and develop new State policies in (4) how the eligible entity will use student annually report to the Secretary on— order to substantially raise the graduation data from the local educational agency or (1) the data and information being gath- rate in the State while ensuring rigorous State educational agency— ered to assess the effective school model’s ef- secondary education content standards and (A) to demonstrate the need for and pro- fectiveness in improving student academic assessments; and jected benefits of the effective school model; achievement and outcomes for struggling (2) evaluate the effectiveness of such and students and dropouts; changes to the State policies. (B) in the implementation of the model, in (2) the implementation status of the mod- order to improve academic outcomes for els, any barriers to implementation, and ac- SEC. 302. SYSTEMIC INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE. struggling students or dropouts; tions taken to overcome the barriers; (3) any professional development activities (a) GRANT PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.—The Sec- (5) for each school in which the eligible en- retary is authorized to award grants, on a to build the capacity of— tity implements or replicates an effective competitive basis, to States that meet the (A) the eligible entity to sustain or rep- school model under this title, how the eligi- requirements of section 303 to enable such licate the effective school model; or bility entity will sustain the implementa- States to design and align State policies in (B) the staff of a school assisted under this tion or replication of the effective school order to act as laboratories of innovation by model, including the financing mechanism to title to implement or improve the effective reducing barriers and creating incentives to be used; school model; improve outcomes for high school students. (6) how the eligible entity will collect data (4) the progress made in improving student (b) NUMBER OF GRANTS; DURATION.— and information to assess the performance of academic achievement and outcomes in the (1) NUMBER OF GRANTS.—For each of the the effective school model and will make effective school models for struggling stu- first 3 consecutive years of the grant pro- necessary adjustments to ensure continuous dents and dropouts; and gram under this title, the Secretary shall and substantial improvement in student aca- (5) the use of grant funds by the eligible award 4 or more grants under this title, ex- demic achievement and outcomes; and entity. cept that the Secretary shall award a total (7) how the eligible entity will make the (b) INDEPENDENT EVALUATIONS.—The Sec- of not more than 20 grants under this title performance data available to State edu- retary shall reserve not more than $5,000,000 for all 3 such years. to carry out an independent evaluation of cational agencies, local educational agen- (2) DURATION OF GRANT.—Each grant award- cies, and schools serving struggling students the grant program under this title and the ed under this title shall be for a period of 5 or dropouts. progress of the eligible entities receiving years. grants under this title. SEC. 205. SECRETARIAL PEER REVIEW AND AP- SEC. 303. ELIGIBLE STATE. PROVAL. SEC. 208. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. To be eligible to receive a grant under this The Secretary shall— There is authorized to be appropriated to title, a State shall comply with each of the (1) establish a peer-review process to assist carry out this title $60,000,000 for fiscal year following: in the review and approval of applications 2008 and each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years. (1) The State shall receive a grant under submitted by eligible entities under section TITLE III—STRENGTHENING STATE title I and carry out the activities required 204; and POLICIES under such title. (2) appoint individuals to the peer-review SEC. 301. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. (2) The State shall have implemented, or process who are experts in high school re- (a) FINDINGS.—The Senate finds the fol- be in the process of developing, a statewide form, dropout prevention and recovery, new lowing: longitudinal data system with individual school development for struggling students (1) Frontrunner States have begun to move student identifiers. and dropouts, and adolescent and academic more aggressively on the dual challenge of (3) The Governor of the State and any indi- development. raising high school graduation rates while vidual, entity, or agency designated under SEC. 206. USE OF FUNDS. also raising the standards to the level of a section 304(a) by the Governor shall regu- (a) MANDATORY USE OF FUNDS.—An eligible college and work-ready diploma. larly consult with each other and with the entity receiving a grant under this title shall (2) Seven States are publically reporting 4- State board of education, the State edu- use grant funds to— year cohort graduation rates and 20 States cational agency, the head of the State higher (1) enhance and expand, or replicate, an ex- plan to publically report by 2008. education entity, the head of career and isting effective school model described in (3) Thirteen States now require students to technical education in the State, and other section 202(2)(A), or develop a proposed effec- take a college-and work-ready course of agencies as appropriate, regarding carrying tive school model described in section study to earn a diploma, up from just 3 in out the activities required under this title.

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(vi) the dissemination and implementation number of years; (a) IN GENERAL.—If a State desires a grant of effective local school improvement activi- (2) use the results of the evaluation con- under this title, the Governor of the State, ties throughout the State; and ducted under paragraph (1) to adjust the or an individual, entity, or agency des- (B) provide recommendations regarding policies of the State as necessary to achieve ignated by the Governor, shall submit an ap- how the State can strengthen the policies of the purposes of this title; and plication to the Secretary at such time, in the State to substantially raise the gradua- (3) submit the results of the evaluation to such manner, and containing such informa- tion rate in the State while ensuring rig- the Secretary. tion as the Secretary may require. orous postsecondary and work-ready aca- (b) AVAILABILITY.—The Secretary shall (b) CONTENTS.—Each application submitted demic standards, including recommendations make the results of each State’s evaluation under this section shall include the fol- on— under subsection (a) available to other lowing: (i) innovative finance models, such as States and local educational agencies. (1) A description of the State’s plan to con- weighted student funding; SEC. 307. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. duct the policy gap and impact analysis de- (ii) data capacity that enables longitudinal There is authorized to be appropriated to scribed in section 305(1). and cross-sectoral analysis of State edu- carry out this title $40,000,000 for fiscal year (2) A description of the State’s plan for cation and other systems, such as juvenile 2008 and the 4 succeeding fiscal years. using the findings of the policy gap and im- justice, social services, and early childhood; Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, while pact analysis to strengthen the policies of (iii) improving a differentiated system of many measures are being taken at the the State in effect as of the date of enact- supports, sanctions, and interventions for Federal, State and local levels to im- ment of this Act. high-priority high schools; prove student achievement in America, (iv) the development of additional sec- (3) A description of how the State will en- our high school students are still being sure that the State elementary and sec- ondary educational options, including both ondary education content standards and aca- the development of small school models and left behind. High school students con- demic assessments described in section recovery or alternative models for struggling tinue to lag in both math and reading. 1111(b) of the Elementary and Secondary students and dropouts; In 12th grade, less than a quarter of Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)) are (v) additional accountability measures in students scored proficient or better on aligned to college and work readiness. the State accountability system; the math assessment, and only 35 per- (4) A description of how the State will en- (vi) dual student enrollment in secondary cent were proficient or better on the sure that all students have access to a col- schools and institutions of higher education; reading assessment. lege preparatory curriculum. and Furthermore, Federal funding is not (5) A plan to ensure the statewide longitu- (vii) the development of school-family- dinal student data system, other statewide community partnerships to improve student currently going to the high schools data systems, and data protocols are de- achievement. that are in the most need. The main signed and implemented in such a way that (2) Implement or enact— source of Federal funds is through the allows for data interoperability and port- (A) the changes to the policies of the State title I program. Yet only 8 percent of ability across local educational agencies and recommended by the policy gap and impact students who benefit from these funds among pre-kindergarten through grade 12 analysis under paragraph (1)(B); and are in high school. Ninety percent of systems, institutions of higher education, (B) any additional changes to the policies high schools with very low graduation and systems that identify whether students of the State necessary to enable the State to rates have many low-income students. carry out all of the plans described in the ap- enter the Armed Forces. The statistics on high school gradua- (6) A plan to grant additional flexibility plication under subsection (b). and autonomy to schools and local edu- (3) Develop a system to— tion rates are staggering. About 1,000 cational agencies working to increase the (A) measure how the changes to the poli- high schools across the country only graduation rates and college readiness of sec- cies of the State carried out under this title graduate half their students, and only ondary school students. improve student outcomes at the State and about 70 percent of high school stu- (7) A plan to stimulate the development of local levels; and dents graduate on time. Among African multiple pathways and expanded educational (B) adjust the policies of the State accord- Americans and Latinos, only 55 percent options to help secondary students, includ- ingly in order to achieve the desired policy graduate on time. It is clear that high targets and student outcomes at the State ing struggling students and dropouts, attain schools need more assistance in sup- a secondary school diploma that prepares the and local levels. student with the necessary skills to succeed (4) Devote resources to ensure the sustain- porting and retaining students. in higher education and work. ability of the activities carried out under The continued partnership between (8) An assurance that the following stake- this title and the long-term success of the local, State and the Federal Govern- holders are committed to achieving the goals secondary schools within the State. ment is essential in improving sec- and objectives set forth in the grant applica- SEC. 306. EVALUATION AND REPORTING. ondary education in America. That is tion: (a) EVALUATION AND REPORT.—Not later why the Graduation Promise Act pro- (A) The Governor of the State. than 180 days after the date of enactment of vides the necessary funding to improve (B) The chief executive officer of the State this Act, and annually thereafter for the pe- the capacity of low-performing high higher education coordinating board. riod of the grant, each State receiving a schools, decrease dropout rates and in- (C) The chief State school officer. grant under this title shall— crease student achievement. The act (D) The head of the State Board of Edu- (1) conduct an evaluation of the State’s cation. progress regarding the impact of the changes speaks directly to the root of the prob- (E) The head of career and technical edu- made to the policies of the State in accord- lem, providing support to high schools cation in the State. ance with this title, on substantially raising and middle schools to both assist and (F) Other agency heads, as determined ap- the graduation rate in the State while ensur- retain students who may have fallen propriate by the Governor and the individ- ing rigorous postsecondary and work-ready between the cracks. uals, entities, and agencies involved in the academic standards, including— The Graduation Promise Act would consultation under section 303(3). (A) a description of the specific changes make great strides in helping high SEC. 305. USE OF FUNDS. made, or in the process of being made, to school students achieve to their fullest A State receiving a grant under this title policies as a result of the grant; potential. The act would provide $2.5 shall carry out the following: (B) a discussion of any barriers hindering (1) Conduct, or enter into a contract with the identified changes in policies, and strate- billion to build capacity for secondary a third party to conduct, a policy gap and gies to overcome such barriers; school improvement, and at the same impact analysis to determine how to (C) evidence of the impact of changes to time provide States and local school strengthen the policies of the State in order policies on desired behavior and actions at districts with the resources to ensure to substantially raise the graduation rate in the local educational agency and school high schools with the greatest chal- the State while ensuring rigorous secondary level; lenges receive the support they need to education content standards and assess- (D) after the first year of the grant period, implement research-based interven- ments. Such analysis shall— a description of how the results of the pre- tions. (A) examine the policies of the State, and vious year’s evaluation were used to adjust Research shows that we can identify of the local educational agencies within the policies of the State as necessary to achieve State, affecting— the purposes of this title; and students who are most at-risk for not (i) school funding; (E) evidence of the impact of the changes completing high school as early as (ii) data capacity; to policies in accordance with this title on sixth grade. With early intervention, (iii) accountability systems; improving graduation rates or other meas- quality teachers, small classes, and

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(a) PROPOSED CANCELLATIONS.— The act assists these efforts by sup- get an up or down vote on his proposed Within 30 calendar days after the enactment porting the development and dissemi- cancellations. of any bill or joint resolution containing any nation of highly effective secondary There have been a number of so- congressional earmark or providing any lim- school models for students most at risk called line-item veto proposals offered ited tariff benefit or targeted tax benefit, the in the past several years. But the President may propose, in the manner pro- of being left behind. It would also vided in subsection (b), the repeal of the con- strengthen state improvement systems measure Congressman RYAN and I pro- gressional earmark or the cancellation of to identify, differentiate among, and pose today is unique in that it specifi- any limited tariff benefit or targeted tax target the level of reform and resources cally targets the very items that every benefit. If the 30 calendar-day period expires necessary to improve low-performing line-item veto proponent cites when during a period where either House of Con- high schools, while ensuring trans- promoting a particular measure, name- gress stands adjourned sine die at the end of parency and accountability. Finally, ly earmarks. When President Bush Congress or for a period greater than 30 cal- the act would support states’ con- asked for this kind of authority, the endar days, the President may propose a can- cellation under this section and transmit a tinuing efforts to align State policies examples he gave when citing wasteful spending he wanted to target were con- special message under subsection (b) on the and systems to meet the goal of college first calendar day of session following such a and career-ready graduation for all stu- gressional earmarks. When Members of period of adjournment. dents. the House or Senate tout a new line- ‘‘(b) TRANSMITTAL OF SPECIAL MESSAGE.— Bringing our schools into the 21st item veto authority to go after govern- ‘‘(1) SPECIAL MESSAGE.— century is the ultimate goal of this im- ment waste, the examples they give are ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The President may portant piece of legislation. Local congressional earmarks. When edi- transmit to the Congress a special message schools, States and the Federal Gov- torial pages argue for a new line-item proposing to repeal any congressional ear- marks or to cancel any limited tariff bene- ernment must continue to work to- veto, they, too, cite congressional ear- marks as the reason for granting the fits or targeted tax benefits. gether to modernize the practices and ‘‘(B) CONTENTS OF SPECIAL MESSAGE.—Each models that are being used to ensure President this new authority. special message shall specify, with respect to success from all of our high school stu- That is exactly what our bill does. It the congressional earmarks, limited tariff dents. Updating the system for the cur- provides the President with new expe- benefits, or targeted tax benefits to be re- rent times is a difficult process, but dited rescission authority—what has pealed or canceled— with the assistance of the Graduation been commonly referred to as a line- ‘‘(i) the congressional earmark that the Promise Act, all high school students item veto—to cancel congressional ear- President proposes to repeal or the limited tariff benefit or the targeted tax benefit that can be given the tools necessary to suc- marks. The definitions of earmarks that we use are the very definitions the President proposes be canceled; ceed both in school and beyond. ‘‘(ii) the specific project or governmental I thank my colleagues, Senator upon which each house has agreed in passing legislation earlier this year. functions involved; BINGAMAN and Senator BURR, for their ‘‘(iii) the reasons why such congressional Unauthorized congressional ear- good work on this initiative and their earmark should be repealed or such limited marks are a growing problem. By one leadership on this issue. I look forward tariff benefit or targeted tax benefit should estimate, in 2004 alone more than $50 to working with them on this and be canceled; billion in earmarks were passed. There many other important issues as we ‘‘(iv) to the maximum extent practicable, is no excuse for a system that allows the estimated fiscal, economic, and budg- move forward with the reauthorization that kind of wasteful spending year etary effect (including the effect on outlays of the Elementary and Secondary Act. after year, and while I have opposed and receipts in each fiscal year) of the pro- I urge my colleagues to support this granting the President line-item veto posed repeal or cancellation; legislation. authority to effectively reshape pro- ‘‘(v) to the maximum extent practicable, all facts, circumstances, and considerations By Mr. FEINGOLD: grams like Medicare and Medicaid, for relating to or bearing upon the proposed re- S. 1186. A bill to amend the Congres- this specific category, I support giving peal or cancellation and the decision to pro- sional Budget and Impoundment Con- the President this additional tool. pose the repeal or cancellation, and the esti- trol Act of 1974 to provide for the expe- Under our proposal, wasteful spend- mated effect of the proposed repeal or can- dited consideration of certain proposed ing doesn’t have anywhere to hide. It’s cellation upon the objects, purposes, or pro- grams for which the congressional earmark, rescissions of budget authority; to the out in the open, so that both Congress and the President have a chance to get limited tariff benefit, or the targeted tax Committee on the Budget. benefit is provided; Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I am rid of wasteful projects before they would become law. ‘‘(vi) a numbered list of repeals and can- delighted to join my colleague in the cellations to be included in an approval bill The taxpayers—who pay the price for other body, Congressman PAUL RYAN of that, if enacted, would repeal congressional Wisconsin, in introducing the Congres- these projects—deserve a process that earmarks and cancel limited tariff benefits sional Accountability and Line-Item shows some real fiscal discipline, and or targeted tax benefits proposed in that spe- that’s what we are trying to get at cial message; and Veto Act of 2007. Congressman RYAN and I belong to different political par- with this legislation. ‘‘(vii) if the special message is transmitted I ask unanimous consent that the subsequent to or at the same time as another ties, and differ on many important text of this legislation be printed in special message, a detailed explanation why issues. But we do share at least two the RECORD. the proposed repeals or cancellations are not things in common—our hometown of There being no objection, the text of substantially similar to any other proposed Janesville, WI, and an abiding respect the bill was ordered to be printed in repeal or cancellation in such other message. for Wisconsin’s tradition of fiscal re- ‘‘(C) DUPLICATIVE PROPOSALS PROHIBITED.— the RECORD, as follows: sponsibility. The President may not propose to repeal or S. 1186 The measure we are each introducing cancel the same or substantially similar con- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- today would grant the President spe- gressional earmark, limited tariff benefit, or resentatives of the United States of America in targeted tax benefit more than one time cific authority to rescind or cancel Congress assembled, under this Act. congressional earmarks, including ear- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(D) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SPECIAL MES- marked spending, tax breaks, and tariff This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Congres- SAGES.—The President may not transmit to benefits. This new authority would sional Accountability and Line-Item Veto the Congress more than one special message sunset at the end of 2012, ensuring that Act of 2007’’. under this subsection related to any bill or Congress will have a chance to review SEC. 2. LEGISLATIVE LINE ITEM VETO. joint resolution described in subsection (a), its use under two different Administra- (a) IN GENERAL.—Title X of the Congres- but may transmit not more than 2 special tions before considering whether or not sional Budget and Impoundment Control Act messages for any omnibus budget reconcili- of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 621 et seq.) is amended by ation or appropriation measure. to extend it. While not a true line-item striking all of part B (except for sections 1016 ‘‘(2) ENACTMENT OF APPROVAL BILL.— veto bill, our measure provides for fast- and 1013, which are redesignated as sections ‘‘(A) DEFICIT REDUCTION.—Congressional track consideration of the President’s 1019 and 1020, respectively) and part C and in- earmarks, limited tariff benefits, or targeted proposed cancellation of earmarks. serting the following: tax benefits which are repealed or canceled

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A motion to reconsider the vote special message to the Congress. ‘‘(B) ADJUSTMENT OF LEVELS IN THE CONCUR- on passage of the bill shall not be in order. ‘‘(2) EARLY AVAILABILITY.—The President RENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET.—Not later ‘‘(D) SENATE BILL.—An approval bill re- shall make any congressional earmark de- than 5 days after the date of enactment of an ceived from the Senate shall not be referred ferred pursuant to paragraph (1) available at approval bill as provided under this section, to committee. a time earlier than the time specified by the the chairs of the Committees on the Budget ‘‘(3) CONSIDERATION IN THE SENATE.— President if the President determines that of the Senate and the House of Representa- ‘‘(A) REFERRAL AND REPORTING.—Any com- continuation of the deferral would not fur- tives shall revise allocations and aggregates mittee of the Senate to which an approval ther the purposes of this Act. and other appropriate levels under the appro- bill is referred shall report it to the Senate ‘‘(b) TEMPORARY PRESIDENTIAL AUTHORITY priate concurrent resolution on the budget without amendment not later than the sev- TO SUSPEND A LIMITED TARIFF BENEFIT.— to reflect the repeal or cancellation, and the enth legislative day after the date of its in- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—At the same time as the applicable committees shall report revised troduction. If a committee fails to report the President transmits to the Congress a spe- suballocations pursuant to section 302(b), as bill within that period or the Senate has cial message pursuant to section 1011(b), the appropriate. adopted a concurrent resolution providing President may suspend the implementation ‘‘(C) ADJUSTMENTS TO STATUTORY LIMITS.— for adjournment sine die at the end of a Con- of any limited tariff benefit proposed to be After enactment of an approval bill as pro- gress, such committee shall be automati- canceled in that special message for a period vided under this section, the Office of Man- cally discharged from further consideration of 45 calendar days of continuous session of agement and Budget shall revise applicable of the bill and it shall be placed on the ap- the Congress after the date on which the limits under the Balanced Budget and Emer- propriate calendar. President transmits the special message to gency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as appro- ‘‘(B) MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDER- the Congress. priate. ATION.—After an approval bill is reported by ‘‘(2) EARLY AVAILABILITY.—The President ‘‘(D) TRUST FUNDS AND SPECIAL FUNDS.— or discharged from committee or the Senate shall terminate the suspension of any lim- Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), nothing has adopted a concurrent resolution pro- ited tariff benefit at a time earlier than the in this part shall be construed to require or viding for adjournment sine die at the end of time specified by the President if the Presi- allow the deposit of amounts derived from a a Congress, it shall be in order to move to dent determines that continuation of the trust fund or special fund which are canceled proceed to consider the approval bill in the suspension would not further the purposes of pursuant to enactment of a bill as provided Senate. A motion to proceed to the consider- this Act. under this section to any other fund. ation of a bill under this subsection in the ‘‘(c) TEMPORARY PRESIDENTIAL AUTHORITY ‘‘PROCEDURES FOR EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION Senate shall not be debatable. It shall not be TO SUSPEND A TARGETED TAX BENEFIT.— ‘‘SEC. 1012. (a) EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION.— in order to move to reconsider the vote by ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—At the same time as the ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The majority leader or which the motion to proceed is agreed to or President transmits to the Congress a spe- minority leader of each House or his des- disagreed to. cial message pursuant to section 1011(b), the ignee shall (by request) introduce an ap- ‘‘(C) LIMITS ON DEBATE.—Debate in the Sen- President may suspend the implementation proval bill as defined in section 1017 not later ate on a bill under this subsection, and all of any targeted tax benefit proposed to be re- than the third day of session of that House debatable motions and appeals in connection pealed in that special message for a period of after the date of receipt of a special message therewith (including debate pursuant to sub- 45 calendar days of continuous session of the transmitted to the Congress under section paragraph (D)), shall not exceed 10 hours, Congress after the date on which the Presi- 1011(b). If the bill is not introduced as pro- equally divided and controlled in the usual dent transmits the special message to the vided in the preceding sentence in either form. Congress. House, then, on the fourth day of session of ‘‘(D) APPEALS.—Debate in the Senate on ‘‘(2) EARLY AVAILABILITY.—The President that House after the date of receipt of the any debatable motion or appeal in connec- shall terminate the suspension of any tar- special message, any Member of that House tion with a bill under this subsection shall geted tax benefit at a time earlier than the may introduce the bill. be limited to not more than 1 hour, to be time specified by the President if the Presi- ‘‘(2) CONSIDERATION IN THE HOUSE OF REP- equally divided and controlled in the usual dent determines that continuation of the RESENTATIVES.— form. suspension would not further the purposes of ‘‘(A) REFERRAL AND REPORTING.—Any com- ‘‘(E) MOTION TO LIMIT DEBATE.—A motion in this Act. mittee of the House of Representatives to the Senate to further limit debate on a bill ‘‘IDENTIFICATION OF TARGETED TAX BENEFITS which an approval bill is referred shall re- under this subsection is not debatable. ‘‘SEC. 1014. (a) STATEMENT.—The chairman port it to the House without amendment not ‘‘(F) MOTION TO RECOMMIT.—A motion to re- of the Committee on Ways and Means of the later than the seventh legislative day after commit a bill under this subsection is not in House of Representatives and the chairman the date of its introduction. If a committee order. of the Committee on Finance of the Senate fails to report the bill within that period or ‘‘(G) CONSIDERATION OF THE HOUSE BILL.— acting jointly (hereafter in this subsection the House has adopted a concurrent resolu- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—If the Senate has re- referred to as the ‘chairmen’) shall review tion providing for adjournment sine die at ceived the House companion bill to the bill any revenue or reconciliation bill or joint the end of a Congress, such committee shall introduced in the Senate prior to a vote resolution which includes any amendment to be automatically discharged from further under subparagraph (C), then the Senate the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that is consideration of the bill and it shall be may consider, and the vote under subpara- being prepared for filing by a committee of placed on the appropriate calendar. graph (C) may occur on, the House com- conference of the two Houses, and shall iden- ‘‘(B) PROCEEDING TO CONSIDERATION.—After panion bill. tify whether such bill or joint resolution an approval bill is reported by or discharged ‘‘(ii) PROCEDURE AFTER VOTE ON SENATE contains any targeted tax benefits. The from committee or the House has adopted a BILL.—If the Senate votes, pursuant to sub- chairmen shall provide to the committee of concurrent resolution providing for adjourn- paragraph (C), on the bill introduced in the conference a statement identifying any such ment sine die at the end of a Congress, it Senate, then immediately following that targeted tax benefits or declaring that the shall be in order to move to proceed to con- vote, or upon receipt of the House companion bill or joint resolution does not contain any sider the approval bill in the House. Such a bill, the House bill shall be deemed to be targeted tax benefits. Any such statement motion shall be in order only at a time des- considered, read the third time, and the vote shall be made available to any Member of ignated by the Speaker in the legislative on passage of the Senate bill shall be consid- Congress by the chairmen immediately upon schedule within two legislative days after ered to be the vote on the bill received from request. the day on which the proponent announces the House. ‘‘(b) STATEMENT INCLUDED IN LEGISLA- his intention to offer the motion. Such a mo- ‘‘(b) AMENDMENTS PROHIBITED.—No amend- TION.— tion shall not be in order after the House has ment to, or motion to strike a provision ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any disposed of a motion to proceed with respect from, a bill considered under this section other rule of the House of Representatives or to that special message. The previous ques- shall be in order in either the Senate or the any rule or precedent of the Senate, any rev- tion shall be considered as ordered on the House of Representatives. enue or reconciliation bill or joint resolution motion to its adoption without intervening ‘‘PRESIDENTIAL DEFERRAL AUTHORITY which includes any amendment to the Inter- motion. A motion to reconsider the vote by ‘‘SEC. 1013. (a) TEMPORARY PRESIDENTIAL nal Revenue Code of 1986 reported by a com- which the motion is disposed of shall not be AUTHORITY TO WITHHOLD CONGRESSIONAL mittee of conference of the two Houses may in order. EARMARKS.— include, as a separate section of such bill or ‘‘(C) CONSIDERATION.—The approval bill ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—At the same time as the joint resolution, the information contained shall be considered as read. All points of President transmits to the Congress a spe- in the statement of the chairmen, but only order against an approval bill and against its cial message pursuant to section 1011(b), the in the manner set forth in paragraph (2). consideration are waived. The previous ques- President may direct that any congressional ‘‘(2) APPLICABILITY.—The separate section tion shall be considered as ordered on an ap- earmark to be repealed in that special mes- permitted under subparagraph (A) shall read proval bill to its passage without intervening sage shall not be made available for obliga- as follows: ‘Section 1021 of the Congressional

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MATE.—With respect to any revenue or rec- ‘as transmitted by the President in a special ‘‘EXPIRATION onciliation bill or joint resolution with re- message on llll’, the blank space being spect to which the chairmen provide a state- ‘‘SEC. 1018. This title shall have no force or filled in with the appropriate date, ‘regard- effect on or after December 31, 2012’’. ment under subsection (a), the Joint Com- ing llll.’, the blank space being filled in mittee on Taxation shall— with the public law number to which the spe- SEC. 3. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- MENTS. ‘‘(1) in the case of a statement described in cial message relates; subsection (b)(2)(A), list the targeted tax ‘‘(D) which only includes proposed repeals (a) EXERCISE OF RULEMAKING POWERS.— benefits in any revenue estimate prepared by and cancellations that are estimated by CBO Section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act the Joint Committee on Taxation for any to meet the definition of congressional ear- of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 621 note) is amended— conference report which accompanies such mark or limited tariff benefits, or that are (1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘1017’’ and bill or joint resolution, or identified as targeted tax benefits pursuant inserting ‘‘1012’’; and ‘‘(2) in the case of a statement described in to section 1014; and (2) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘section 13 subsection (b)(2)(B), indicate in such rev- ‘‘(E) if no CBO estimate is available, then 1017’’ and inserting ‘‘section 1012’’. enue estimate that no provision in such bill the entire list of legislative provisions pro- (b) ANALYSIS BY CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET or joint resolution has been identified as a posed by the President is inserted in the sec- OFFICE.—Section 402 of the Congressional targeted tax benefit. ond blank space in subparagraph (C). Budget Act of 1974 is amended by inserting ‘‘(d) PRESIDENT’S AUTHORITY.—If any rev- ‘‘(3) CALENDAR DAY.—The term ‘calendar ‘‘(a)’’ after ‘‘402.’’ and by adding at the end enue or reconciliation bill or joint resolution day’ means a standard 24-hour period begin- the following new subsection: is signed into law— ning at midnight. ‘‘(b) Upon the receipt of a special message ‘‘(1) with a separate section described in ‘‘(4) CANCEL OR CANCELLATION.—The terms under section 1011 proposing to repeal any subsection (b)(2), then the President may use ‘cancel’ or ‘cancellation’ means to prevent— congressional earmark, the Director of the the authority granted in this section only ‘‘(A) a limited tariff benefit from having Congressional Budget Office shall prepare an with respect to any targeted tax benefit in legal force or effect, and to make any nec- estimate of the savings in budget authority that law, if any, identified in such separate essary, conforming statutory change to en- or outlays resulting from such proposed re- section; or sure that such limited tariff benefit is not peal relative to the most recent levels cal- ‘‘(2) without a separate section described in implemented; or culated consistent with the methodology subsection (b)(2), then the President may use ‘‘(B) a targeted tax benefit from having used to calculate a baseline under section 257 the authority granted in this section with legal force or effect, and to make any nec- of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Def- respect to any targeted tax benefit in that essary, conforming statutory change to en- icit Control Act of 1985 and included with a law. sure that such targeted tax benefit is not im- budget submission under section 1105(a) of ‘‘TREATMENT OF CANCELLATIONS plemented and that any budgetary resources title 31, United States Code, and transmit ‘‘SEC. 1015. The repeal of any congressional are appropriately canceled. such estimate to the chairmen of the Com- earmark or cancellation of any limited tariff ‘‘(5) CBO.—The term ‘CBO’ means the Di- mittees on the Budget of the House of Rep- benefit or targeted tax benefit shall take ef- rector of the Congressional Budget Office. resentatives and Senate.’’. fect only upon enactment of the applicable ‘‘(6) CONGRESSIONAL EARMARK.—The term (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.—(1) Section approval bill. If an approval bill is not en- ‘congressional earmark’ means a provision 1(a) of the Congressional Budget and Im- acted into law before the end of the applica- or report language included primarily at the poundment Control Act of 1974 is amended by ble period under section 1013, then all pro- request of a Member, Delegate, Resident striking the last sentence. posed repeals and cancellations contained in Commissioner, or Senator providing, author- (2) Section 1022(c) of such Act (as redesig- that bill shall be null and void and any such izing or recommending a specific amount of nated) is amended is amended by striking congressional earmark, limited tariff ben- discretionary budget authority, credit au- ‘‘rescinded or that is to be reserved’’ and in- efit, or targeted tax benefit shall be effective thority, or other spending authority for a sert ‘‘canceled’’ and by striking ‘‘1012’’ and as of the original date provided in the law to contract, loan, loan guarantee, grant, loan inserting ‘‘1011’’. which the proposed repeals or cancellations authority, or other expenditure with or to an (3) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- applied. entity, or targeted to a specific State, local- tents set forth in section 1(b) of the Congres- sional Budget and Impoundment Control Act ‘‘REPORTS BY COMPTROLLER GENERAL ity or Congressional district, other than through a statutory or administrative for- of 1974 is amended by deleting the contents ‘‘SEC. 1016. With respect to each special mula-driven or competitive award process. for parts B and C of title X and inserting the message under this part, the Comptroller ‘‘(7) ENTITY.—As used in paragraph (6), the following: General shall issue to the Congress a report term ‘entity’ includes a private business, determining whether any congressional ear- ‘‘PART B—LEGISLATIVE LINE-ITEM VETO State, territory or locality, or Federal enti- mark is not repealed or limited tariff benefit ‘‘Sec. 1011. Line item veto authority ty. or targeted tax benefit continues to be sus- ‘‘Sec. 1012. Procedures for expedited consid- ‘‘(8) LIMITED TARIFF BENEFIT.—The term pended after the deferral authority set forth eration ‘limited tariff benefit’ means any provision in section 1013 of the President has expired. of law that modifies the Harmonized Tariff ‘‘Sec. 1013. Presidential deferral authority ‘‘DEFINITIONS Schedule of the United States in a manner ‘‘Sec. 1014. Identification of targeted tax ‘‘SEC. 1017. As used in this part: that benefits 10 or fewer entities (as defined benefits ‘‘(1) APPROPRIATION LAW.—The term ‘appro- in paragraph (12)(B)). ‘‘Sec. 1015. Treatment of cancellations priation law’ means an Act referred to in ‘‘(9) OMB.—The term ‘OMB’ means the Di- ‘‘Sec. 1016. Reports by comptroller general section 105 of title 1, United States Code, in- rector of the Office of Management and ‘‘Sec. 1017. Definitions cluding any general or special appropriation Budget. ‘‘Sec. 1018. Expiration Act, or any Act making supplemental, defi- ‘‘(10) OMNIBUS RECONCILIATION OR APPRO- ‘‘Sec. 1019. Suits by Comptroller General ciency, or continuing appropriations, that PRIATION MEASURE.—The term ‘omnibus rec- ‘‘Sec. 1020. Proposed Deferrals of budget au- has been signed into law pursuant to Article onciliation or appropriation measure’ thority’’. I, section 7, of the Constitution of the United means— (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments States. ‘‘(A) in the case of a reconciliation bill, made by this Act shall take effect on the ‘‘(2) APPROVAL BILL.—The term ‘approval any such bill that is reported to its House by date of its enactment and apply only to any bill’ means a bill or joint resolution which the Committee on the Budget; or congressional earmark, limited tariff ben- only approves proposed repeals of congres- ‘‘(B) in the case of an appropriation meas- efit, or targeted tax benefit provided in an sional earmarks or cancellations of limited ure, any such measure that provides appro- Act enacted on or after the date of enact- tariff benefits or targeted tax benefits in a priations for programs, projects, or activities ment of this Act.

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TON, Mr. COBURN, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. Whereas, in 1963, in response to a lack of It is the sense of Congress no President or job opportunities in Philadelphia, Pennsyl- COLEMAN, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. CONRAD, any executive branch official should condi- vania, Reverend Sullivan led more than 400 tion the inclusion or exclusion or threaten to Mr. CORKER, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. CRAIG, ministers in a successful boycott that opened condition the inclusion or exclusion of any Mr. CRAPO, Mr. DEMINT, Mr. DODD, up more than 4,000 jobs for African-Ameri- proposed repeal or cancellation in any spe- Mrs. DOLE, Mr. DOMENICI, Mr. DORGAN, cans; cial message under this section upon any Mr. DURBIN, Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. ENZI, Mr. Whereas, Reverend Sullivan met the need vote cast or to be cast by any Member of ei- FEINGOLD, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. GRASSLEY, for job training by establishing the Opportu- ther House of Congress. Mr. GREGG, Mr. HAGEL, Mr. HARKIN, nities Industrialization Center, which has Mr. HATCH, Mrs. HUTCHISON, Mr. grown to more than 75 training centers By Mr. PRYOR (for himself and Mrs. throughout the Nation; INHOFE, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. LINCOLN): Whereas, recognizing the need to take his S. 1189. A bill to designate the Fed- JOHNSON, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. KERRY, Ms. struggle to alleviate the plight of the poor eral building and United States Court- KLOBUCHAR, Mr. KOHL, Mr. KYL, Ms. abroad, in 1969 Reverend Sullivan established house located at 100 East 8th Avenue in LANDRIEU, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. Opportunities Industrialization Centers Pine Bluff, Arkansas, as the ‘‘George LEAHY, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mrs. International, which has grown to more than Howard, Jr. Federal Building and LINCOLN, Mr. LOTT, Mr. LUGAR, Mr. 40 centers in 16 African nations, Poland, and United States Courthouse’’; to the MARTINEZ, Mr. MCCAIN, Mrs. the Philippines; MCCASKILL, Mr. MENENDEZ, Ms. MIKUL- Whereas, when Reverend Sullivan saw the Committee on Environment and Public need to create a broader array of programs SKI, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. Works. in Africa, he established the International Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I rise NELSON of Florida, Mr. NELSON of Ne- Foundation for Education and Self-Help, today to commemorate the life and braska, Mr. OBAMA, Mr. PRYOR, Mr. which has conducted numerous initiatives, achievements of Arkansas native REED, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, including Schools for Africa, fellowship pro- George Howard, Jr., who died Satur- Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SCHU- grams, and innovative teacher and banker day, April 21, 2007 at Jefferson Regional MER, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. SHELBY, Mr. training programs since 1988; Medical Center in Pine Bluff, AR. How- SMITH, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. SPECTER, Ms. Whereas, in 2001, the Leon H. Sullivan STABENOW, Mr. STEVENS, Mr. SUNUNU, Foundation was established posthumously to ard, a remarkable lawyer and civil- support Reverend Sullivan’s life’s mission Mr. TESTER, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. THUNE, rights leader, was Arkansas’s first through the work of his many established or- black Federal judge. I am pleased to Mr. VITTER, Mr. VOINOVICH, Mr. WAR- ganizations; honor his legacy today by introducing NER, Mr. WEBB, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, and Whereas, the Leon H. Sullivan Foundation legislation to designate the Pine Bluff Mr. WYDEN) submitted the following presents the biennial Leon H. Sullivan Sum- Federal building and courthouse the resolution; which was considered and mits in Africa, which have provided a forum ‘‘George Howard, Jr. Federal Building agreed to: for leaders of African nations together with more than 18,000 African-Americans and and United States Courthouse.’’ S. RES. 165 Judge Howard will be remembered for Friends of Africa to interact with their coun- Resolved, That the Senate has heard with terparts and produce programs to meet the a number of remarkable professional profound sorrow and deep regret the an- needs of the poor and disadvantaged in Afri- accomplishments. He was named by nouncement of the death of the Honorable can nations; President Carter to a lifetime appoint- Juanita Millender-McDonald, late a Rep- Whereas, in 1977, Reverend Sullivan helped ment as U.S. District Court Judge for resentative from the State of California. to promulgate the Sullivan Principles, a Arkansas’s Eastern and Western dis- Resolved, That the Secretary communicate code of conduct for human rights and equal these resolutions to the House of Represent- tricts in 1980. Prior to taking office as opportunity for companies operating in atives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof South Africa, and the Sullivan Principles a Federal judge, Mr. Howard worked as to the family of the deceased. an attorney in private practice and helped end apartheid in South Africa; Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns or Whereas, Reverend Sullivan expanded on served as President of the State Coun- recesses today, it stand adjourned or re- the Sullivan Principles in 1999, by creating cil of Branches of the NAACP. cessed as a further mark of respect to the the Global Sullivan Principles, which en- He graduated from law school at the memory of the late Representative. courage corporate social responsibility and University of Arkansas at Fayetteville f promote global human rights and political, in 1954. Though not the first black stu- SENATE RESOLUTION 166—COM- economic, and social justice; dent to graduate from the U of A law Whereas, more than 250 governments, cor- MEMORATING THE LIFE TIME porations, and universities on 5 continents school, he was one of the earliest and ACHIEVEMENT OF THE REV- was the first black student to live in have endorsed the Global Sullivan Principles EREND LEON H. SULLIVAN since their initiation; campus housing. Judge Howard also Mr. CASEY (for himself and Mr. Whereas, 10 African heads of state endorsed served in the U.S. Navy during World the Global Sullivan Principles at the Leon H. SPECTER) submitted the following reso- War II. Sullivan Summit in Abuja, Nigeria, in July His hard work, dedication to his lution; which was considered and 2006; country and profession, and historic agreed to: Whereas, plans for the 8th Leon H. Sul- contribution to the State of Arkansas S. RES. 166 livan Summit in Tanzania in 2008 include should be celebrated and remembered. Whereas, the late Reverend Leon H. Sul- broader regional endorsement of the Global For this reason, I urge the Senate to livan dedicated his life to alleviating the Sullivan Principles among African nations: adopt this legislation honoring Judge plight of the poor and the disadvantaged in Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— George Howard, Jr. America and worldwide; Whereas, Reverend Sullivan received nu- (1) commemorates the life of the Reverend f merous honors and awards during his life- Leon H. Sullivan; SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS time, including recognition by LIFE maga- (2) salutes the positive impact of the Rev- zine in 1963 as one of the 100 outstanding erend Sullivan’s achievements domestically young adults in America, the Presidential and internationally; and Medal of Freedom in 1992, and the Eleanor (3) encourages the continued pursuit of SENATE RESOLUTION 165—REL- Reverend Sullivan’s mission to help the poor ATIVE TO THE DEATH OF REP- Roosevelt Award for Human Rights in 1999; Whereas, having dedicated 37 years of his and disenfranchised around the world. RESENTATIVE JUANITA ministerial vocation to the historic Zion f MILLENDER-MCDONALD, OF Baptist Church of Philadelphia, Reverend CALIFORNIA Sullivan’s leadership and innovation led to AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND Mr. REID (for himself, Mr. MCCON- the creation of one of the largest congrega- PROPOSED NELL, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. tions in the Nation during his time; Whereas, in 1966, as part of his 10-36 Plan to SA 903. Mr. GRASSLEY submitted an AKAKA, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. ALLARD, encourage individuals to invest in the eco- amendment intended to be proposed by him Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. BAYH, Mr. BENNETT, nomic future of their communities, Reverend to the bill S. 761, to invest in innovation and Mr. BIDEN, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. BOND, Sullivan founded the Leon H. Sullivan Chari- education to improve the competitiveness of Mr. BROWN, Mr. BROWNBACK, Mr. table Trusts and the Progress Investment the United States in the global economy; BUNNING, Mr. BURR, Mr. BYRD, Ms. Associates, through which numerous eco- which was ordered to lie on the table.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:40 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23AP6.016 S23APPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with SENATE S4856 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 23, 2007 SA 904. Mr. BINGAMAN (for himself and neering by pairing those women and minori- On page 184, beginning on line 2, strike Mr. ALEXANDER) proposed an amendment to ties who are in programs of study at spe- ‘‘1862g), for each of fiscal years 2008’’ and in- the bill S. 761, supra. cialty schools for mathematics and science, sert the following: ‘‘1862g), for fiscal year SA 905. Mr. OBAMA submitted an amend- Centers of Excellence, and summer insti- 2008, $125,000,000, and, for each of fiscal years ment intended to be proposed by him to the tutes established under chapters 1, 3, and 4, 2009’’. bill S. 761, supra; which was ordered to lie on respectively. On page 184, line 8, strike ‘‘2007’’ and insert the table. ‘‘(b) PROGRAM EVALUATION.—The Secretary ‘‘2008’’. SA 906. Mr. INOUYE (for himself and Mr. shall annually— STEVENS) proposed an amendment to the bill ‘‘(1) use metrics to evaluate the success of SA 907. Mr. OBAMA submitted an S. 761, supra. the programs established under subsection amendment intended to be proposed by SA 907. Mr. OBAMA submitted an amend- (a); and him to the bill S. 761, to invest in inno- ment intended to be proposed by him to the ‘‘(2) submit to Congress a report that de- vation and education to improve the bill S. 761, supra; which was ordered to lie on scribes the results of each evaluation.’’. competitiveness of the United States in the table. the global economy; which was ordered SA 908. Mr. BINGAMAN proposed an SA 906. Mr. INOUYE (for himself and amendment to the bill S. 761, supra. Mr. STEVENS) proposed an amendment to lie on the table; as follows: SA 909. Mr. GREGG submitted an amend- to the bill S. 761, to invest in innova- After section 4005, insert the following: ment intended to be proposed by him to the tion and education to improve the com- SEC. 4005A. CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION PRO- bill S. 761, supra; which was ordered to lie on petitiveness of the United States in the GRAM. (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Director of the the table. global economy; as follows: SA 910. Mr. GREGG submitted an amend- National Science Foundation hall establish a ment intended to be proposed by him to the On page 5, beginning on line 13, strike Climate Change Education Program to— bill S. 761, supra; which was ordered to lie on ‘‘science and technology’’ and insert (1) broaden the understanding of human in- the table. ‘‘science, technology, engineering, and math- duced climate change, possible long and SA 911. Ms. SNOWE submitted an amend- ematics’’. short-term consequences, and potential solu- On page 25, line 5, strike ‘‘education’’ and ment intended to be proposed by her to the tions; insert ‘‘education, consistent with the agen- bill S. 761, supra; which was ordered to lie on (2) apply the latest scientific and techno- cy mission, including authorized activities’’. logical discoveries to provide formal and in- the table. Strike from line 16 on page 44 through line SA 912. Mr. DURBIN submitted an amend- formal learning opportunities to people of all 2 on page 45. ages, including those of diverse cultural and ment intended to be proposed by him to the On page 45, line 3, strike ‘‘(d)’’ and insert linguistic backgrounds; and bill S. 761, supra; which was ordered to lie on ‘‘(c)’’. (3) emphasize actionable information to the table. On page 47, line 8, strike ‘‘through the end help people understand and to promote im- f of line 20. On page 47, line 21, strike ‘‘(f)’’ and insert plementation of new technologies, programs, TEXT OF AMENDMENTS ‘‘(d)’’. and incentives related to energy conserva- tion, renewable energy, and greenhouse gas SA 903. Mr. GRASSLEY submitted an On page 49, between lines 17 and 18, insert the following: reduction. amendment intended to be proposed by (b) PROGRAM ELEMENTS.—The Climate him to the bill S. 761, to invest in inno- SEC. 1503. NOAA’S CONTRIBUTION TO INNOVA- TION. Change Education Program shall include— vation and education to improve the (a) PARTICIPATION IN INTERAGENCY ACTIVI- (1) a national information campaign to dis- competitiveness of the United States in TIES.—The National Oceanic and Atmos- seminate information on and promote imple- the global economy; which was ordered pheric Administration shall be a full partici- mentation of the new technologies, pro- to lie on the table; as follows: pant in any interagency effort to promote in- grams, and incentives described in sub- novation and economic competitiveness section (a)(3); and At the appropriate place, insert the fol- (2) a competitive grant program to provide lowing: through near-term and long-term basic sci- entific research and development and the grants to States, local municipalities, edu- SEC. ll. H–1B VISA EMPLOYER FEE. promotion of science, technology, engineer- cational institutions, and other organiza- Section 214(c)(9)(B) of the Immigration and ing, and mathematics education, consistent tions to— Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(c)(9)(B)) is with the agency mission, including author- (A) create informal education materials, amended by striking ‘‘$1,500’’ and inserting ized activities. exhibits, and multimedia presentations rel- ‘‘$2,000’’. (b) HISTORIC FOUNDATION.—In order to evant to climate change and climate science; carry out the participation described in sub- (B) develop climate science kindergarten SA 904. Mr. BINGAMAN (for himself section (a), the Administrator of the Na- through grade 12 curriculum and supple- and Mr. ALEXANDER proposed an tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- mentary educational materials; or amendment to the bill S. 761, to invest tion shall build on the historic role of the (C) publish climate change and climate in innovation and education to improve National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- science information in print, electronic, and the competitiveness of United States in tration in stimulating excellence in the ad- audio-visual forms. (c) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 1 the global economy; as follows: vancement of ocean and atmospheric science and engineering disciplines and in providing year after the date of enactment of this Act, On page 44, beginning with line 16 strike opportunities and incentives for the pursuit and annually thereafter, the Director of the through line 2 on page 45. of academic studies in science, technology, National Science Foundation shall transmit On page 45, line 3, strike ‘‘(d)’’ and insert engineering, and mathematics. to Congress a report that evaluates the sci- ‘‘(c)’’. On page 170, strike lines 20 through 23 and entific merits, educational effectiveness, and On page 47, line 8, strike ‘‘(e)’’ and insert insert the following: broader impacts of activities under this sec- ‘‘(d)’’. (1) $6,729,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; tion. On page 47, line 21, strike ‘‘(f)’’ and insert (2) $7,738,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; ‘‘(e)’’. (3) $8,899,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; and SA 908. Mr. BINGAMAN proposed an (4) $10,234,000,000 for fiscal year 2011. amendment to the bill S. 761, to invest SA 905. Mr. OBAMA submitted an in innovation and education to improve amendment intended to be proposed by On page 172, line 19, strike ‘‘Foundation, the competitiveness of the United him to the bill S. 761, to invest in inno- for each of the fiscal years 2008’’ and insert States in the global economy; as fol- vation and education to improve the the following: ‘‘Foundation, for fiscal year lows: competitiveness of the United States in 2008, $1,050,000,000, and, for each of the fiscal years 2009’’. On page 55, lines 21 and 22, strike ‘‘engi- the global economy; which was ordered On page 172, line 25, strike ‘‘2007’’ and in- neering)’’ and insert ‘‘engineering and tech- to lie on the table; as follows: sert ‘‘2008’’. nology)’’. On page 78, strike line 21 and insert the fol- On page 173, line 5, strike ‘‘5-year’’ and in- On page 56, line 8, after ‘‘engineering’’ in- lowing: sert ‘‘4-year’’. sert ‘‘and technology’’. ‘‘(D) $27,500,000 for fiscal year 2011. On page 173, line 21, strike ‘‘an additional On page 56, line 24, strike ‘‘mathematics and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, ‘‘CHAPTER 6—ADMINISTRATION 250’’ and insert ‘‘additional’’. On page 174, line 5, strike ‘‘5-year’’ and in- science, engineering, and technology’’. ‘‘SEC. 3195. MENTORING PROGRAM. sert ‘‘4-year’’. On page 59, line 6, strike ‘‘mathematics ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—As part of the programs On page 174, line 17, strike ‘‘an additional and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, established under chapters 1, 3, and 4, the Di- 250’’ and insert ‘‘additional’’. science, and, to the extent applicable, tech- rector shall establish a program to recruit On page 183, line 4, strike ‘‘restrict or bias’’ nology and engineering’’. and provide mentors for women and under- and insert ‘‘inhibit’’. On page 59, line 15, strike ‘‘mathematics represented minorities who are interested in On page 183, line 5, strike ‘‘against’’ and in- and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, careers in mathematics, science, and engi- sert ‘‘for’’. science, technology, and engineering’’.

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On page 60, line 6, strike ‘‘mathematics ‘‘(e) WORLDWIDE LEVEL OF DIVERSITY IMMI- visas only to such immigrants and in a and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, GRANTS AND IMMIGRANTS WITH ADVANCED DE- strictly random order established by the Sec- science, technology, and engineering’’. GREES.— retary for the fiscal year involved. On page 60, line 10, before ‘‘that’’ insert ‘‘in ‘‘(1) DIVERSITY IMMIGRANTS.—The world- ‘‘(C) If the Secretary of State has made a mathematics, science, and to the extent ap- wide level of diversity immigrants described determination under subsection (c)(2)(B) and plicable, technology and engineering’’. in section 203(c)(1) is equal to 18,333 for each the number of eligible qualified immigrants On page 61, lines 8 and 9, strike ‘‘mathe- fiscal year. who have degrees selected under such sub- matics and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathe- ‘‘(2) IMMIGRANTS WITH ADVANCED DE- section and apply for an immigrant visa de- matics, science, and, to the extent applica- GREES.—The worldwide level of immigrants scribed in subsection (c)(2) is not greater ble, technology and engineering’’. with advanced degrees described in section than the worldwide level specified in section On page 62, line 14, strike ‘‘mathematics or 203(c)(2) is equal to 36,667 for each fiscal 201(e)(2), the Secretary shall— science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, science, year.’’. ‘‘(i) issue immigrant visas to eligible quali- technology, or engineering’’. (b) IMMIGRANTS WITH ADVANCED DEGREES.— fied immigrants with degrees selected in sub- On page 65, lines 16 and 17, strike ‘‘MATHE- Section 203 of the Immigration and Nation- section (c)(2)(B); and MATICS AND SCIENCE’’ and insert ‘‘MATH- ality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(c)) is amended— ‘‘(ii) issue any immigrant visas remaining EMATICS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND (1) in subsection (c)— thereafter to other eligible qualified immi- ENGINEERING’’. (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘para- grants with degrees described in subsection On page 65, line 19, strike ‘‘MATHEMATICS graph (2), aliens subject to the worldwide (c)(2)(A) in a strictly random order estab- AND SCIENCE’’ and insert ‘‘MATHEMATICS, level specified in section 201(e)’’ and insert- lished by the Secretary for the fiscal year in- SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENGINEER- ing ‘‘paragraphs (2) and (3), aliens subject to volved.’’. ING’’. the worldwide level specified in section (c) ADVANCED DEGREE AND DIVERSITY VISA On page 66, lines 8 and 9, strike ‘‘Mathe- 201(e)(1)’’; CARRYOVER.—Section 204(a)(1)(I)(ii)(II) of the matics and Science’’ and insert ‘‘Mathe- (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. matics, Science, Technology, and Engineer- as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; 1154(a)(1)(I)(ii)(II)) is amended to read as fol- ing’’. (C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol- lows: On page 67, line 9, strike ‘‘Mathematics lowing: ‘‘(II) An immigrant visa made available and Science’’ and insert ‘‘Mathematics, ‘‘(2) ALIENS WHO HOLD AN ADVANCED DEGREE under subsection 203(c) for fiscal year 2007 or Science, Technology, and Engineering’’. IN SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, TECHNOLOGY, OR any subsequent fiscal year may be issued, or On page 67, lines 16 and 17, strike ‘‘math ENGINEERING.— adjustment of status under section 245(a) and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Qualified immigrants may be granted, to an eligible qualified alien science, and technology’’. who hold a master’s or doctorate degree in who has properly applied for such visa or ad- On page 68, lines 21 and 22, strike ‘‘mathe- the life sciences, the physical sciences, justment of status in the fiscal year for matics or science (including engineering)’’ mathematics, technology, or engineering which the alien was selected notwith- and insert ‘‘mathematics, science, or engi- shall be allotted visas each fiscal year in a standing the end of such fiscal year. Such neering’’. number not to exceed the worldwide level visa or adjustment of status shall be counted On page 69, lines 4 and 5, strike ‘‘mathe- specified in section 201(e)(2). against the worldwide levels set forth in sec- matics or science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, ‘‘(B) ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS.—Beginning tion 201(e) for the fiscal year for which the science, or technology’’. on the date which is 1 year after the date of alien was selected.’’. Beginning on page 69, line 25 through page the enactment of this paragraph, the Sec- (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments 70, line 1, strike ‘‘mathematics and science’’ retary of State, in consultation with the made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take ef- and insert ‘‘mathematics, science, tech- Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of fect on October 1, 2007. nology, and engineering’’. Labor, and after notice and public hearing, On page 70, lines 10 and 11, strike ‘‘mathe- shall determine which of the degrees de- SA 910. Mr. GREGG submitted an matics and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathe- scribed in subparagraph (A) will provide im- amendment intended to be proposed by matics, science, technology, and engineer- migrants with the knowledge and skills that him to the bill S. 761, to invest in inno- ing’’. are most needed to meet anticipated work- vation and education to improve the On page 71, line 7, strike ‘‘mathematics force needs and protect the economic secu- competitiveness of the United States in and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, rity of the United States.’’; science, technology, and engineering’’. (D) in paragraph (3), as redesignated, by the global economy; which was ordered On page 71, line 10, strike ‘‘mathematics striking ‘‘this subsection’’ each place it ap- to lie on the table; as follows: and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, pears and inserting ‘‘paragraph (1)’’; and At the appropriate place, insert the fol- science, technology, and engineering’’. (E) by amending paragraph (4), as redesig- lowing: On page 71, line 18, strike ‘‘mathematics nated, to read as follows: SEC. ll. MARKET-BASED VISA LIMITS. and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, ‘‘(4) MAINTENANCE OF INFORMATION.— Section 214(g) of the Immigration and Na- science, and, to the extent applicable, tech- ‘‘(A) DIVERSITY IMMIGRANTS.—The Sec- tionality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)) is amended— nology and engineering’’. retary of State shall maintain information (1) in paragraph (1)— On page 72, line 23, strike ‘‘mathematics on the age, occupation, education level, and (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, other relevant characteristics of immigrants (A), by striking ‘‘(beginning with fiscal year science, technology, and engineering’’. issued visas under paragraph (1). 1992)’’; and On page 73, lines 18 and 19, strike ‘‘mathe- ‘‘(B) IMMIGRANTS WITH ADVANCED DE- (B) in subparagraph (A)— matics and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathe- GREES.—The Secretary of State shall main- (i) in clause (vi) by striking ‘‘and’’; matics, science, and to the extent applicable, tain information on the age, degree (includ- (ii) in clause (vii), by striking ‘‘each suc- technology and engineering’’. ing field of study), occupation, work experi- ceeding fiscal year; or’’ and inserting ‘‘each On page 73, lines 23 and 24, strike ‘‘mathe- ence, and other relevant characteristics of of fiscal years 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007;’’; and matics and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathe- immigrants issued visas under paragraph (iii) by adding after clause (vii) the fol- matics, science, technology, and engineer- (2).’’; and lowing: ing’’. (2) in subsection (e)— ‘‘(viii) 150,000 for fiscal year 2008; and (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘(c)’’ and ‘‘(ix) the number calculated under para- SA 909. Mr. GREGG submitted an inserting ‘‘(c)(1)’’; graph (9) for each fiscal year after fiscal year amendment intended to be proposed by (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as para- 2008; or’’; him to the bill S. 761, to invest in inno- graph (4); and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (9), (10), vation and education to improve the (C) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- and (11) as paragraphs (10), (11), and (12), re- competitiveness of the United States in lowing: spectively; and the global economy; which was ordered ‘‘(3) Immigrant visas made available under (3) by inserting after paragraph (8) the fol- subsection (c)(2) shall be issued as follows: lowing: to lie on the table; as follows: ‘‘(A) If the Secretary of State has not made ‘‘(9) If the numerical limitation in para- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- a determination under subsection (c)(2)(B), graph (1)(A)— lowing: immigrant visas shall be issued in a strictly ‘‘(A) is reached during the previous fiscal SEC. ll. IMMIGRANT VISA REFORM. random order established by the Secretary year, the numerical limitation under para- (a) WORLDWIDE LEVEL OF IMMIGRANTS WITH for the fiscal year involved. graph (1)(A)(ix) for the subsequent fiscal ADVANCED DEGREES.—Section 201 of the Im- ‘‘(B) If the Secretary of State has made a year shall be equal to 120 percent of the nu- migration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151) determination under subsection (c)(2)(B) and merical limitation of the previous fiscal is amended— the number of eligible qualified immigrants year; or (1) in subsection (a)(3), by inserting ‘‘and who have a degree selected under such sub- ‘‘(B) is not reached during the previous fis- immigrants with advanced degrees’’ after section and apply for an immigrant visa de- cal year, the numerical limitation under ‘‘diversity immigrants’’; and scribed in subsection (c)(2) is greater than paragraph (1)(A)(ix) for the subsequent fiscal (2) by amending subsection (e) to read as the worldwide level specified in section year shall be equal to the numerical limita- follows: 201(e)(2), the Secretary shall issue immigrant tion of the previous fiscal year.’’.

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(i) by striking clauses (i) and (ii) and in- (3) Congress authorized the establishment the global economy; which was ordered serting the following: of the Commission on the Abraham Lincoln to lie on the table; as follows: ‘‘(i) imminently eliminate the act, policy, Study Abroad Fellowship Program pursuant At the appropriate place, insert the fol- or practice that is the subject of the action to section 104 of the Miscellaneous Appro- lowing: to be taken under subsection (a) or (b); priations and Offsets Act, 2004 (division H of SEC. ll. TRADE COMPLAINT AND LITIGATION ‘‘(ii) imminently relieve the burden or re- Public Law 108–199). Pursuant to its man- ACCOUNTABILITY IMPROVEMENT. striction on United States commerce result- date, the Commission has submitted to Con- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be ing from the act, policy, or practice; or’’; and gress and the President a report of its rec- cited as the ‘‘Trade Complaint and Litiga- (ii) in clause (iii), by amending subclause ommendations for greatly expanding the op- tion Accountability Improvement Measures (I) to read as follows: portunity for students at institutions of Act’’ or the ‘‘Trade CLAIM Act’’. ‘‘(I) are equivalent in value to the burden higher education in the United States to (b) REVIEW OF DETERMINATIONS OF THE or restriction on United States commerce re- study abroad, with special emphasis on UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE BY sulting from the act, policy, or practice; studying in developing nations. THE COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE.—Sec- and’’. (4) Studies consistently show that United tion 1581 of title 28, United States Code, is (2) INITIATION OF INVESTIGATIONS.—Section amended— States students score below their counter- 302 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2412) is parts in other advanced countries on indica- (1) in subsection (i)— amended— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), tors of international knowledge. This lack of (A) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting ‘‘based global literacy is a national liability in an by striking ‘‘subsections (a)–(h) of this sec- on whether the petitioner has alleged facts tion’’ and inserting ‘‘subsections (a) through age of global trade and business, global that, if assumed to be true, would meet the interdependence, and global terror. (h) and subsection (k),’’; and criteria described in section 301(a)(1)’’ before (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘sub- (5) By numbers ranging from 77 to more the period at the end; and than 90 percent, Americans believe that it is sections (a)–(h) of this section’’ and inserting (B) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘(a) or’’. ‘‘subsections (a) through (h) and subsection important for their children to learn other (3) CONSULTATIONS.—Section 303 of the (k)’’; and languages, study abroad, attend a college Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2413) is amend- where they can interact with international (2) by adding at the end the following: ed— ‘‘(k) The Court of International Trade shall students, learn about other countries and (A) in subsection (a)(2), by striking ‘‘mutu- have exclusive jurisdiction of any civil ac- cultures, and generally be prepared for the ally acceptable resolution’’ and inserting tion commenced by a petitioner requesting global age, according to a December 2005 na- ‘‘resolution acceptable to the Trade Rep- that the United States Trade Representative tional survey commissioned by NAFSA: As- resentative, the foreign country, and the pe- take action under section 301 of the Trade sociation of International Educators. titioner (if any)’’; and Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411) to review de novo (6) In today’s world, it is more important (B) in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking any determination, finding, or action of the than ever for the United States to be a re- ‘‘after consulting with’’ and inserting ‘‘with United States Trade Representative under sponsible, constructive leader that other section 301(a), 302(a)(2), 304(a)(1), the consent of’’. countries are willing to follow. Such leader- 305(a)(2)(A)(ii), 306(b), or 307(a)(1) of the (4) IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIONS.—Section ship cannot be sustained without an in- Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411(a), 2412(a)(2), 305(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. formed citizenry with much more knowledge 2414(a)(1), 2415(a)(2)(A)(ii), 2416(b), and 2415(a)(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘, subject and awareness of the world than most Amer- 2417(a)(1)).’’. to the specific direction, if any, of the Presi- icans currently possess. (c) CONSIDERATION BY THE UNITED STATES dent regarding any such action, by no’’ and (7) Study abroad has proven to be a very ef- TRADE REPRESENTATIVE OF PETITIONS TO EN- inserting ‘‘by not’’. fective means of imparting international and FORCE UNITED STATES TRADE RIGHTS.— (5) MONITORING OF FOREIGN COMPLIANCE.— foreign-language competency to students. (1) ACTIONS BY UNITED STATES TRADE REP- Section 306(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 (8) In any given year, only approximately RESENTATIVE.—Section 301 of the Trade Act U.S.C. 2416(b)) is amended— one percent of all students enrolled in United of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411) is amended— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘the States institutions of higher education study (A) in subsection (a)— Trade Representative considers’’ and insert- abroad. (i) in the flush text at the end of paragraph ing ‘‘the Trade Representative or the peti- (9) Less than 10 percent of the students (1), by striking ‘‘of this section, subject to tioner (if any) considers’’; and who graduate from United States institu- the specific direction, if any, of the Presi- (B) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ‘‘the tions of higher education with bachelors de- dent regarding any such action,’’; and Trade Representative considers’’ and insert- grees have studied abroad. (ii) in paragraph (2)— ing ‘‘the Trade Representative or the peti- (10) Far more study abroad must take (I) in the matter preceding subparagraph tioner (if any) considers’’. place in the developing countries. Ninety- (A), by striking ‘‘in any case in which’’ and (6) MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION OF AC- five percent of the world’s population growth inserting ‘‘if’’; TION.—Section 307(a)(1) of the Trade Act of over the next 50 years will occur outside of (II) in subparagraph (A)(ii)(II), by striking 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2417(a)(1)) is amended by strik- Europe. Yet in the academic year 2004–2005, ‘‘or’’ at the end; and ing ‘‘, subject to the specific direction, if 60 percent of United States students study- (III) by striking subparagraph (B) and in- any, of the President with respect to such ing abroad studied in Europe, and 45 percent serting the following: action,’’. studied in four countries—the United King- ‘‘(B) the foreign country has— dom, Italy, Spain, and France—according to ‘‘(i) agreed to imminently eliminate the SA 912. Mr. DURBIN submitted an the Institute of International Education. act, policy, or practice; or amendment intended to be proposed by (11) The Final Report of the National Com- ‘‘(ii) agreed to a solution to imminently re- him to the bill S. 761, to invest in inno- mission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the lieve the burden or restriction on United vation and education to improve the United States (The 9/11 Commission Report) States commerce resulting from the act, pol- competitiveness of the United States in recommended that the United States in- icy, or practice; the global economy; which was ordered crease support for ‘‘scholarship, exchange, ‘‘(C) the Trade Representative determines to lie on the table; as follows: and library programs’’. The 9/11 Public Dis- that it is impossible for the foreign country course Project, successor to the 9/11 Commis- At the end of division C, insert the fol- to achieve the results described in subpara- sion, noted in its November 14, 2005, status lowing: graph (B), and the foreign country agrees to report that this recommendation was provide to the United States compensatory TITLE V—STUDY ABROAD ‘‘unfulfilled,’’ and stated that ‘‘The U.S. trade benefits that are equivalent in value to SEC. 3501. SHORT TITLE. should increase support for scholarship and the burden or restriction on United States This title may be cited as the ‘‘Senator exchange programs, our most powerful tool commerce resulting from the acts, policy, or Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of to shape attitudes over the course of a gen- practice; 2007’’. eration.’’. In its December 5, 2005, Final Re- ‘‘(D) in extraordinary cases, the Trade Rep- SEC. 3502. FINDINGS. port on the 9/11 Commission Recommenda- resentative determines that taking action Congress makes the following findings: tions, the 9/11 Public Discourse Project gave under this subsection would have an adverse (1) According to President George W. Bush, the government a grade of ‘‘D’’ for its imple- impact on the United States economy that is ‘‘America’s leadership and national security mentation of this recommendation. substantially out of proportion to the bene- rest on our commitment to educate and pre- (12) Investing in a national study abroad fits of such action, taking into account the pare our youth for active engagement in the program would help turn a grade of ‘‘D’’ into impact of not taking such action on the international community.’’. an ‘‘A’’ by equipping United States students credibility of the provisions of this chapter; (2) According to former President William to communicate United States values and or J. Clinton, ‘‘Today, the defense of United way of life through the unique dialogue that

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takes place among citizens from around the (2) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The Foundation States Agency for International Develop- world when individuals study abroad. shall be governed by a Board of Directors ment (or the Administrator’s designee); and SEC. 3503. PURPOSES. chaired by the Secretary of State in accord- (B) five other individuals with relevant ex- The purposes of this title are— ance with subsection (d). perience in matters relating to study abroad (1) to significantly enhance the global (3) INTENT OF CONGRESS.—It is the intent of (such as individuals who represent institu- competitiveness and international knowl- Congress in establishing the structure of the tions of higher education, business organiza- edge base of the United States by ensuring Foundation set forth in this subsection to tions, foreign policy organizations, or other that more students in United States institu- create an entity that will administer a study relevant organizations) who shall be ap- tions of higher education have the oppor- abroad program that— pointed by the President, by and with the ad- tunity to acquire foreign language skills and (A) serves the long-term foreign policy and vice and consent of the Senate, of which— international knowledge through signifi- national security needs of the United States; (i) one individual shall be appointed from cantly expanded study abroad; but among a list of individuals submitted by the (2) to enhance the foreign policy capacity (B) operates independently of short-term majority leader of the House of Representa- of the United States by significantly expand- political and foreign policy considerations. tives; ing and diversifying the talent pool of indi- (b) MANDATE OF FOUNDATION.—In admin- (ii) one individual shall be appointed from viduals with non-traditional foreign lan- istering the program referred to in sub- among a list of individuals submitted by the guage skills and cultural knowledge in the section (a)(3), the Foundation shall— minority leader of the House of Representa- United States who are available for recruit- (1) promote the objectives and purposes of tives; ment by United States foreign affairs agen- this title; (iii) one individual shall be appointed from cies, legislative branch agencies, and non- (2) through responsive, flexible grant-mak- among a list of individuals submitted by the governmental organizations involved in for- ing, promote access by students at diverse majority leader of the Senate; and eign affairs activities; institutions of higher education, including (iv) one individual shall be appointed from (3) to ensure that an increasing portion of two-year institutions, minority-serving in- among a list of individuals submitted by the study abroad by United States students will stitutions, and institutions that serve non- minority leader of the Senate. take place in nontraditional study abroad traditional students; (4) CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.—The Chief destinations such as the People’s Republic of (3) through creative grant-making, pro- Executive Officer of the Foundation shall China, countries of the Middle East region, mote access by diverse students, including serve as a nonvoting, ex officio member of and developing countries; and minority students, students of limited finan- the Board. (4) to create greater cultural under- cial means, and nontraditional students; (5) TERMS.— standing of the United States by exposing (4) raise funds from the private sector to (A) OFFICERS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERN- foreign students and their families to Amer- supplement funds made available under this MENT.—Each member of the Board described ican students in countries that have not tra- title; and in paragraph (3)(A) shall serve for a term ditionally hosted large numbers of American (5) be committed to minimizing adminis- students. that is concurrent with the term of service trative costs and to maximizing the avail- of the individual’s position as an officer SEC. 3504. DEFINITIONS. ability of funds for grants under this title. within the other Federal department or In this title: (c) CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.— agency. (1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- (1) IN GENERAL.—There shall be in the (B) OTHER MEMBERS.—Each member of the TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional Foundation a Chief Executive Officer who committees’’ means— Board described in paragraph (3)(B) shall be shall be responsible for the management of (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and appointed for a term of 3 years and may be the Foundation. the Committee on Appropriations of the reappointed for a term of an additional 3 (2) APPOINTMENT.—The Chief Executive Of- House of Representatives; and years. ficer shall be appointed by the Board and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations (C) VACANCIES.—A vacancy in the Board shall be a recognized leader in higher edu- and the Committee on Appropriations of the shall be filled in the manner in which the Senate. cation, business, or foreign policy, chosen on original appointment was made. the basis of a rigorous search. (2) BOARD.—The term ‘‘Board’’ means the (6) CHAIRPERSON.—There shall be a Chair- Board of Directors of the Foundation estab- (3) RELATIONSHIP TO BOARD.—The Chief Ex- person of the Board. The Secretary of State lished pursuant to section 3505(d). ecutive Officer shall report to and be under shall serve as the Chairperson. the direct authority of the Board. (3) CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.—The term (7) QUORUM.—A majority of the members of ‘‘Chief Executive Officer’’ means the chief (4) COMPENSATION AND RANK.— the Board described in paragraph (3) shall executive officer of the Foundation ap- (A) IN GENERAL.—The Chief Executive Offi- constitute a quorum, which, except with re- pointed pursuant to section 3505(c). cer shall be compensated at the rate pro- spect to a meeting of the Board during the (4) FOUNDATION.—The term ‘‘Foundation’’ vided for level III of the Executive Schedule 135-day period beginning on the date of the means the Senator Paul Simon Study under section 5314 of title 5, United States enactment of this Act, shall include at least Abroad Foundation established by section Code, and shall have the equivalent rank of one member of the Board described in para- 3505(a). Deputy Secretary. graph (3)(B). (5) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The (B) AMENDMENT.—Section 5314 of title 5, (8) MEETINGS.—The Board shall meet at the term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has United States Code, is amended by adding at call of the Chairperson. the meaning given the term in section 101(a) the end the following: (9) COMPENSATION.— of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ‘‘Chief Executive Officer, Senator Paul (A) OFFICERS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERN- 1001(a)). Simon Study Abroad Foundation.’’. MENT.— (6) NONTRADITIONAL STUDY ABROAD DESTINA- (5) AUTHORITIES AND DUTIES.—The Chief Ex- (i) IN GENERAL.—A member of the Board de- TION.—The term ‘‘nontraditional study ecutive Officer shall be responsible for the scribed in paragraph (3)(A) may not receive abroad destination’’ means a location that is management of the Foundation and shall ex- additional pay, allowances, or benefits by determined by the Foundation to be a less ercise the powers and discharge the duties of reason of the member’s service on the Board. common destination for United States stu- the Foundation. (ii) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Each such member dents who study abroad. (6) AUTHORITY TO APPOINT OFFICERS.—In of the Board shall receive travel expenses, (7) STUDY ABROAD.—The term ‘‘study consultation and with approval of the Board, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in abroad’’ means an educational program of the Chief Executive Officer shall appoint all accordance with applicable provisions under study, work, research, internship, or com- officers of the Foundation. subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United bination thereof that is conducted outside (d) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.— States Code. the United States and that carries academic (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There shall be in the (B) OTHER MEMBERS.— credit toward fulfilling the participating stu- Foundation a Board of Directors. (i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in dent’s degree requirements. (2) DUTIES.—The Board shall perform the clause (ii), a member of the Board described SEC. 3505. ESTABLISHMENT AND MANAGEMENT functions specified to be carried out by the in paragraph (3)(B)— OF THE SENATOR PAUL SIMON Board in this title and may prescribe, (I) shall be paid compensation out of funds STUDY ABROAD FOUNDATION. amend, and repeal bylaws, rules, regulations, made available for the purposes of this title (a) ESTABLISHMENT.— and procedures governing the manner in at the daily equivalent of the highest rate (1) IN GENERAL.—There is established in the which the business of the Foundation may be payable under section 5332 of title 5, United executive branch a corporation to be known conducted and in which the powers granted States Code, for each day (including travel as the ‘‘Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad to it by law may be exercised. time) during which the member is engaged in Foundation’’ that shall be responsible for (3) MEMBERSHIP.—The Board shall consist the actual performance of duties as a mem- carrying out this title under the authorities of— ber of the Board; and of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Ex- (A) the Secretary of State (or the Sec- (II) while away from the member’s home or change Act of 196l (22 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.). The retary’s designee), the Secretary of Edu- regular place of business on necessary travel Foundation shall be a government corpora- cation (or the Secretary’s designee), the Sec- in the actual performance of duties as a tion, as defined in section 103 of title 5, retary of Defense (or the Secretary’s des- member of the Board, shall be paid per diem, United States Code. ignee), and the Administrator of the United travel, and transportation expenses in the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 00:40 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23AP6.022 S23APPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with SENATE S4860 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 23, 2007 same manner as is provided under sub- son or government however designated and ditional appointment (or the equivalent), chapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United wherever situated, as may be necessary for and who, with the consent of the head of States Code. carrying out the functions of the Founda- such agency, transfers to the Foundation, is (ii) LIMITATION.—A member of the Board tion; entitled to be reemployed in such employee’s may not be paid compensation under clause (4) may determine and prescribe the man- former position or a position of like senior- (i)(II) for more than 90 days in any calendar ner in which its obligations shall be incurred ity, status, and pay in such agency, if such year. and its expenses allowed and paid, including employee— SEC. 3506. ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF expenses for representation; (A) is separated from the Foundation for PROGRAM. (5) may lease, purchase, or otherwise ac- any reason, other than misconduct, neglect (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PROGRAM.— quire, improve, and use such real property of duty, or malfeasance; and There is hereby established a program, which wherever situated, as may be necessary for (B) applies for reemployment not later shall— carrying out the functions of the Founda- than 90 days after the date of separation (1) be administered by the Foundation; and tion; from the Foundation. (2) award grants to— (6) may accept cash gifts or donations of (2) SPECIFIC RIGHTS.—An employee who sat- (A) individuals for study abroad; services or of property (real, personal, or isfies paragraph (1) is entitled to be reem- (B) nongovernmental institutions that pro- mixed), tangible or intangible, for the pur- ployed (in accordance with such paragraph) vide and promote study abroad opportuni- pose of carrying out the provisions of this within 30 days after applying for reemploy- ties, in consortium with institutions de- title; ment and, on reemployment, is entitled to at scribed in subparagraph (C); and (7) may use the United States mails in the least the rate of basic pay to which such em- (C) institutions of higher education, indi- same manner and on the same conditions as ployee would have been entitled had such vidually or in consortium, the executive departments; employee never transferred. in order to accomplish the objectives set (8) may contract with individuals for per- (c) HIRING AUTHORITY.—Of persons em- forth in subsection (b). sonal services, who shall not be considered ployed by the Foundation, not to exceed 30 (b) OBJECTIVES.—The objectives of the pro- Federal employees for any provision of law persons may be appointed, compensated, or gram established under subsection (a) are administered by the Office of Personnel Man- removed without regard to the civil service that, within 10 years of the date of the enact- agement; laws and regulations. ment of this Act— (9) may hire or obtain passenger motor ve- (d) BASIC PAY.—The Chief Executive Offi- (1) not less than one million undergraduate hicles; and cer may fix the rate of basic pay of employ- students in United States institutions of (10) shall have such other powers as may be ees of the Foundation without regard to the higher education will study abroad annually necessary and incident to carrying out this provisions of chapter 51 of title 5, United for credit; title. States Code (relating to the classification of (2) the demographics of study-abroad par- (b) PRINCIPAL OFFICE.—The Foundation positions), subchapter III of chapter 53 of ticipation will reflect the demographics of shall maintain its principal office in the such title (relating to General Schedule pay the United States undergraduate population; metropolitan area of Washington, District of rates), except that no employee of the Foun- and Columbia. dation may receive a rate of basic pay that (3) an increasing portion of study abroad (c) APPLICABILITY OF GOVERNMENT COR- exceeds the rate for level IV of the Executive will take place in nontraditional study PORATION CONTROL ACT.— Schedule under section 5315 of such title. N GENERAL abroad destinations, with a substantial por- (1) I .—The Foundation shall be (e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— tion of such increases taking place in devel- subject to chapter 91 of subtitle VI of title (1) the term ‘‘agency’’ means an executive oping countries. 31, United States Code, except that the agency, as defined by section 105 of title 5, (c) MANDATE OF THE PROGRAM.—In order to Foundation shall not be authorized to issue United States Code; and accomplish the objectives set forth in sub- obligations or offer obligations to the public. (2) the term ‘‘detail’’ means the assign- section (b), the Foundation shall, in admin- (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section ment or loan of an employee, without a istering the program established under sub- 9101(3) of title 31, United States Code, is change of position, from the agency by which section (a), take fully into account the rec- amended by adding at the end the following: such employee is employed to the Founda- ommendations of the Commission on the ‘‘(R) the Senator Paul Simon Study tion. Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship Abroad Foundation.’’. SEC. 3510. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. Program (established pursuant to section 104 (d) INSPECTOR GENERAL.— of the Miscellaneous Appropriations and Off- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Inspector General of (a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— sets Act, 2004 (division H of Public Law 108– the Department of State shall serve as In- There are authorized to be appropriated to 199)). spector General of the Foundation, and, in carry out this title $80,000,000 for fiscal year (d) STRUCTURE OF GRANTS.—In accordance acting in such capacity, may conduct re- 2008 and each subsequent fiscal year. with the recommendations of the Commis- views, investigations, and inspections of all (b) ALLOCATION OF FUNDS.— sion on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad aspects of the operations and activities of (1) IN GENERAL.—The Foundation may allo- Fellowship Program, grants awarded under the Foundation. cate or transfer to any agency of the United the program established under subsection (a) (2) AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD.—In carrying States Government any of the funds avail- shall be structured to the maximum extent out the responsibilities under this sub- able for carrying out this title. Such funds practicable to promote appropriate reforms section, the Inspector General shall report to shall be available for obligation and expendi- in institutions of higher education in order and be under the general supervision of the ture for the purposes for which the funds to remove barriers to participation by stu- Board. were authorized, in accordance with author- dents in study abroad. (3) REIMBURSEMENT AND AUTHORIZATION OF ity granted in this title or under authority (e) BALANCE OF LONG-TERM AND SHORT- SERVICES.— governing the activities of the United States TERM STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS.—In admin- (A) REIMBURSEMENT.—The Foundation Government agency to which such funds are istering the program established under sub- shall reimburse the Department of State for allocated or transferred. section (a), the Foundation shall seek an ap- all expenses incurred by the Inspector Gen- (2) NOTIFICATION.—The Foundation shall propriate balance between— eral in connection with the Inspector Gen- notify the appropriate congressional com- (1) longer-term study abroad programs, eral’s responsibilities under this subsection. mittees not less than 15 days prior to an al- which maximize foreign-language learning (B) AUTHORIZATION FOR SERVICES.—Of the location or transfer of funds pursuant to and intercultural understanding; and amount authorized to be appropriated under paragraph (1). (2) shorter-term study abroad programs, section 10(a) for a fiscal year, up to $2,000,000 f which maximize the accessibility of study is authorized to be made available to the In- NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS abroad to nontraditional students. spector General of the Department of State SEC. 3507. ANNUAL REPORT. to conduct reviews, investigations, and in- SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENERGY Not later than March 31, 2008, and each spections of operations and activities of the Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I March 31 thereafter, the Foundation shall Foundation. submit to Congress a report on the imple- would like to announce for the infor- SEC. 3509. GENERAL PERSONNEL AUTHORITIES. mation of the Senate and the public mentation of this Act during the prior fiscal (a) DETAIL OF PERSONNEL.—Upon request of year. the Chief Executive Officer, the head of an that a hearing has been scheduled be- SEC. 3508. POWERS OF THE FOUNDATION; RE- agency may detail any employee of such fore the Subcommittee on Energy of LATED PROVISIONS. agency to the Foundation on a reimbursable the Committee on Energy and Natural (a) POWERS.—The Foundation— basis. Any employee so detailed remains, for Resources. The hearing will be held on (1) shall have perpetual succession unless the purpose of preserving such employee’s al- May 1, 2007, at 2:30 p.m. in room 366 of dissolved by a law enacted after the date of lowances, privileges, rights, seniority, and the Dirksen Senate Office Building in the enactment of this Act; other benefits, an employee of the agency Washington, DC. (2) may adopt, alter, and use a seal, which from which detailed. shall be judicially noticed; (b) REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS.— The purpose of the hearing is to re- (3) may make and perform such contracts, (1) IN GENERAL.—An employee of an agency ceive testimony on S. 129, a bill to grants, and other agreements with any per- who is serving under a career or career con- study and promote the use of energy-

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H.R. 1126, a bill to reauthorize the by invitation only. However, those The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Steel and Aluminum Energy Conserva- wishing to submit written testimony objection, it is so ordered. tion and Technology Competitiveness for the hearing record should send it to f Act of 1988. the Committee on Energy and Natural Because of the limited time available Resources, United States Senate, RELATIVE TO THE DEATH OF REP- for the hearing, witnesses may testify Washington, DC 20510–6150, or by email RESENTATIVE JUANITA MILL- by invitation only. However, those to [email protected] ENDER-MCDONALD wishing to submit written testimony .gov. Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I for the hearing record should send it to For further information, please con- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- the Committee on Energy and Natural tact David Brooks at (202) 224–9863 or ate proceed to the immediate consider- Resources, United States Senate, Rachel Pasternack at (202) 224–0883. ation of S. Res. 165, submitted earlier Washington, DC 20510–6150, or by email today. _ f to Amanda [email protected]. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The For further information, please con- AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO clerk will report the resolution by tact Jonathan Epstein at (202) 224–3357 MEET title. or Amanda Kelly at (202) 224–6836. COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL The legislative clerk read as follows: SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER AND POWER RESOURCES A resolution (S. Res. 165) relative to the Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I ask death of Representative JUANITA MILLENDER- would like to announce for the infor- unanimous consent that the Com- MCDONALD, OF CALIFORNIA. mation of the Senate and the public mittee on Energy and Natural Re- There being no objection, the Senate that a hearing has been scheduled be- sources be authorized to hold a hearing proceeded to consider the resolution. fore the Subcommittee on Water and during the session of the Senate on Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ask Power of the Committee on Energy and Monday, April 23, 2007, at 3 p.m., in unanimous consent that the resolution Natural Resources. The hearing will be room SD–366 of the Dirksen Senate Of- be agreed to; that the motion to recon- held on May 2, 2007, at 2:30 p.m. in room fice Building. sider be laid upon the table; and that 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- The purpose of the hearing is to re- any statements relating to the resolu- ing in Washington, DC. ceive testimony on S. 1115, a bill to tion be printed in the RECORD. The purpose of the hearing is to re- promote the efficient use of oil, nat- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ceive testimony on S. 27, a bill to au- ural gas, and electricity, reduce oil objection, it is so ordered. thorize the implementation of the San consumption, and heighten energy effi- The resolution (S. Res. 165) was Joaquin River Restoration Settlement. ciency standards for consumer prod- Because of the limited time available agreed to, as follows: ucts and industrial equipment, and for S. RES. 165 for the hearing, witnesses may testify other purposes. by invitation only. However, those Resolved, That the Senate has heard with The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without profound sorrow and deep regret the an- wishing to submit written testimony objection, it is so ordered. for the hearing record should send it to nouncement of the death of the Honorable Juanita Millender-McDonald, late a Rep- the Committee on Energy and Natural COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS resentative from the State of California. Resources, United States Senate, Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I ask Resolved, That the Secretary communicate Washington, DC 20510–6150, or by email unanimous consent that the Com- these resolutions to the House of Represent- to [email protected]. mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- atives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof For further information, please con- to the family of the deceased. tact Michael Connor at (202) 224–5479 or ernmental Affairs be authorized to Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns or Gina Weinstock at (202) 224–5684. meet on Monday, April 23, 2007, at 2:30 recesses today, it stand adjourned or re- p.m. for a hearing titled ‘‘Protecting cessed as a further mark of respect to the SUBCOMMITTEE ON PUBLIC LANDS AND FORESTS College Campuses: Best Practices.’’ memory of the late Representative. Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without would like to announce for the infor- f objection, it is so ordered. mation of the Senate and the public COMMEMORATING THE LIFETIME f that a hearing has been scheduled be- ACHIEVEMENT OF THE REV- fore Committee on Energy and Natural PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR EREND LEON H. SULLIVAN Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I The hearing will be held on May 3, imous consent that Kusai Merchant, a ask unanimous consent that the Sen- 2007, at 2:30 p.m. in room SD–366 of the fellow in my office, be granted floor ate proceed to the immediate consider- Dirksen Senate Office Building. privileges during the consideration of ation of S. Res. 166, submitted earlier The purpose of the hearing is to re- S. 761 and any votes thereon. today. ceive testimony on the following bills: The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The S. 205 and H.R. 865, to grant rights-of- pore. Without objection, it is so or- clerk will report the resolution by way for electric transmission lines over dered. title. certain Native allotments in the State f The legislative clerk read as follows: of Alaska; S. 390, to direct the ex- A resolution (S. Res. 166) commemorating change of certain land in Grand, San UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREE- the lifetime achievement of the Reverend Juan, and Uintah Counties, Utah; S. MENT—EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Leon H. Sullivan. 647, to designate certain land in the Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I There being no objection, the Senate State of Oregon as wilderness; S. 1139, ask unanimous consent that at 12 noon proceeded to consider the resolution. to establish the National Landscape tomorrow, the Senate proceed to exec- Mr. CASEY. Madam President, I rise Conservation System; H.R. 276, to des- utive session to consider Calendar No. today in support of a resolution hon- ignate the Piedras Blancas Light Sta- 76, the nomination of Halil Suleyman oring the lifetime achievement of the tion and the surrounding public land as Ozerden to be a U.S. district judge; Reverend Leon H. Sullivan. My col- an Outstanding Natural Area to be ad- that there be 10 minutes for debate league from Pennsylvania, Senator

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The official said, ‘‘I am doing to you faith who achieved his mission in life He once said: what I have to do.’’ through concrete action as well as his I felt that God did not just want people to Reverend Sullivan replied: ‘‘When I preaching. His family, friends, and col- have milk and honey in heaven . . . He want- get back, I am going to do to you what leagues appropriately refer to him as a ed them to have some ham and eggs on I have to do.’’ ‘‘giant among men’’—a colossal force earth. I believe that God just doesn’t want What Leon Sullivan did was bring the who helped overcome some of the you to go to the pearly gates. He wants you economic power of corporate America greatest challenges of the 20th century. to have a better life on earth, and if you on the heads of those who supported have a better life on earth and treat people So I am honored to stand here today to right, you’ll get to the pearly gates. apartheid in South Africa. Under what acknowledge the extraordinary life- came to be known as the Sullivan Prin- time achievements of the late Rev- As part of his ministerial role, Rev- ciples, hundreds of multinational cor- erend Leon H. Sullivan. erend Sullivan spoke eloquently about porations publicly opposed racism and Originally from West Virginia, Leon social justice, calling on people to discrimination in South Africa. When Sullivan grew up during the Great De- ‘‘help the little man and aid those who the statement of principle failed to pression while racial segregation still cannot survive on their own.’’ For over change the status quo fast enough, ruled the United States. He recalled it a decade, he helped and counseled hun- Reverend Sullivan raised the stakes. In as a time when all of the White chil- dreds of parishioners and others, but his words: ‘‘I threatened South Africa dren walked down the left side of the his realization that racial segregation and said in 2 years Mandela must be street and all of the Black children would prevent his vision from becom- freed, apartheid must end and blacks walked on the right side of the street. ing a reality led him to join the civil must vote or else I will bring every It was a time when skin color often rights moment. He was one of the first American company I can out of South dictated one’s place in society. When civil rights leaders to recognize how Africa . . . ’’ Reverend Sullivan was an 8-year-old, the economic power of his people could His efforts eventually evolved into a he was reprimanded for sitting at a be harnessed to promote the cause of full campaign of disinvestment by hun- drugstore counter and drinking a soda. racial equality. He created the Selec- dreds of companies and by institutional A burly White man yelled at the young tive Patronage Movement, through investors holding hundreds of billions Leon: ‘‘Stand on your own two feet, which 400 Black ministers in Philadel- of dollars in corporate stock. And it you can’t sit here.’’ phia mobilized their parishioners to worked. Apartheid collapsed, and Nel- When we think of Leon Sullivan boycott businesses which practiced dis- son Mandela went from prisoner to today as a man, as a reverend, and as a crimination. Exercising economic head of state. leader, we think of his entire life, and power through the Selective Patronage Reverend Sullivan’s work continued his was a life of courage and compas- Movement led to the opening of thou- long after the end of apartheid. In 1999, sion, a life of struggle and triumph, a sands of jobs in previously segregated U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan in- life of faith and family—his own family companies in Philadelphia alone. vited him to deliver a speech at the and the human family—and, finally, These victories inspired Sullivan to United Nations, expanding his moral his was a life for others and for God. create the Opportunities Industrial code of corporate social responsibility When he was young and dealing with Utilization Center of America, the so- into the internally accepted Global the kind of discrimination I just de- called OIC, which provided and still Sullivan Principles. scribed, that kind of experience kin- provides today comprehensive training Beyond this, he led a campaign to dled a fire within his heart, and Leon so that motivated workers can be pre- rescue African children from the over- Sullivan made the decision to commit pared to take advantage of opportuni- all lack of schools, infrastructure, hos- his life to fighting segregation and in- ties opening up to them. As he said, pitals and security. justice. ‘‘Integration without preparation Reverend Sullivan said of children: Throughout his teenage years, he brings frustration.’’ Originally based in Children do not get here on their own . . . found inspiration in the founding docu- Philadelphia, the OIC captured the at- They didn’t ask to be here . . . They didn’t ments of the United States. He under- tention of President Lyndon Johnson, ask who their mothers or fathers would be or stood that the principle of equality ex- who worked directly with Reverend the situations in which they were born. So pressed in the Declaration of Independ- Sullivan to improve the infrastructure what society has to do is reach and get the ence and the Constitution transcends and efficiency of the organization and most out of that child you can . . . skin color. He repeatedly defied tradi- ultimately bring it to the national What I and so many others admired tion and deliberately frequented res- stage. Today, OIC America has chap- most about the Reverend Leon Sul- taurants, libraries, and shops where ters in 30 States and has helped thou- livan was his compassion for those Blacks were not welcome, often recit- sands of African Americans achieve truly in need. He called those of us who ing passages from the Declaration of success through its emphasis on self-re- are able to stand on our own feet and Independence, fearlessly challenging liance and self-improvement. improve ourselves, while always pro- racism and confronting prejudice where The nationally recognized success of tecting the helpless. he found it. OIC led the chairman of General Mo- Now I stand in this Chamber, on the After graduating from high school, tors to approach Reverend Sullivan floor of the Senate, to honor the en- Leon Sullivan was awarded an athletic about serving on the GM board of di- ergy and compassion of this great man scholarship to West Virginia State Col- rectors. The Reverend accepted the dedicated to his noble causes. I have lege, where he played football and bas- offer and served for over 20 years as the only touched on a few of the many con- ketball and also enjoyed the Kappa first African American on the GM tributions to our Nation and our world. Alpha Psi fraternity. board. These examples illustrate his unique After graduation, he was called to His service to GM brought him face ability to fight discrimination and in- the ministry, a vocation that allowed to face again with racism, this time in justice across the globe. From child- him to address the religious needs of the international arena. Reverend Sul- hood until his death, Leon Sullivan be- his people while continuing his fight livan traveled to South Africa, where lieved in the future and demonstrated a against segregation and injustice. He he was targeted as a troublesome vis- relentless optimism regardless of the moved first to Harlem, where he itor because of his meetings with anti- obstacles that tried to prohibit success. worked with the Reverend Adam Clay- apartheid organizers. As he was leaving He characterized his life’s work by say- ton Powell at the Abyssinian Baptist the country, he was stopped at the air- ing: Church and attended Union Theo- port and strip-searched. Reverend Sul- I would not be doing what I am doing if I logical Seminary. He was offered a po- livan, the pastor of one of the largest weren’t optimistic about it. I’m reaching

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A bill (H.R. 1681) to amend the Congres- job opportunities in Philadelphia, Pennsyl- As we know, when so many of us pass sional Charter of The American National vania, Reverend Sullivan led more than 400 Red Cross. on, most good people do, in fact, leave ministers in a successful boycott that opened a legacy of family and close friends. up more than 4,000 jobs for African-Ameri- There being no objection, the Senate Reverend Sullivan certainly did that. cans; proceeded to consider the bill. With us today is his family, rep- Whereas, Reverend Sullivan met the need Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, I am resented by his daughter Hope and his for job training by establishing the Opportu- pleased the Senate is considering H.R. friends and colleagues, many who nities Industrialization Center, which has 1681, the American National Red Cross worked with him for decades. But Leon grown to more than 75 training centers Governance Modernization Act of 2007. Sullivan left a legacy far beyond fam- throughout the Nation; Whereas, recognizing the need to take his The Judiciary Committee approved and ily and friends. The Zion Baptist struggle to alleviate the plight of the poor the Senate passed our version of this Church remains a bastion of faith and abroad, in 1969 Reverend Sullivan established bill last month, and I look forward to good works in north Philadelphia. OIC Opportunities Industrialization Centers approving the Red Cross Governance of America and OIC International con- International, which has grown to more than bill again with the House-passed lan- tinue to prepare thousands for produc- 40 centers in 16 African nations, Poland, and guage. I want to thank my colleagues, tive, well-paying jobs. The Inter- the Philippines; Senator GRASSLEY and Senator KEN- Whereas, when Reverend Sullivan saw the national Foundation for Education and NEDY, for their hard work on this issue need to create a broader array of programs Self-Help trains students for careers in Africa, he established the International and for introducing this important bill. ranging from teaching to banking. The Foundation for Education and Self-Help, I also want to congratulate the Amer- Sullivan Charitable Trust and Progress which has conducted numerous initiatives, ican Red Cross on appointing a new Investment Associates carries on his including Schools for Africa, fellowship pro- President and CEO last week. Mark W. economic and real estate development grams, and innovative teacher and banker Everson, currently the Commissioner initiatives. The Leon Sullivan Founda- training programs since 1988; of Internal Revenue was approved tion presents its biannual summit Whereas, in 2001, the Leon H. Sullivan unanimously by the Board of Gov- Foundation was established posthumously to meeting in Africa, encouraging co- support Reverend Sullivan’s life’s mission ernors to head the American Red Cross, operation between African Americans through the work of his many established or- effective next month. I congratulate and countries and leaders throughout ganizations; him on his appointment and thank cur- the continent of Africa. The Global Whereas, the Leon H. Sullivan Foundation rent Chairwoman, Bonnie McElveen- Sullivan Principles serve as a beacon presents the biennial Leon H. Sullivan Sum- Hunter for her dedicated leadership. for corporate social responsibility and mits in Africa, which have provided a forum Just last week we had the oppor- human rights throughout the world. for leaders of African nations together with tunity to see the importance of the Red more than 18,000 African-Americans and Cross and the good work they are doing South Africa, the nation that Reverend Friends of Africa to interact with their coun- Sullivan helped free from apartheid, terparts and produce programs to meet the on behalf of our citizens. In response to still struggles, yet stands as a shining needs of the poor and disadvantaged in Afri- the horrific shootings on Virginia example of what people speaking truth can nations; Tech’s campus, the American Red and wielding moral force can do in our Whereas, in 1977, Reverend Sullivan helped Cross mobilized their local chapter and world. to promulgate the Sullivan Principles, a provided 200–300 hot meals to rescue For all this and so much more that code of conduct for human rights and equal workers and police officers and ensured remains unsaid today, we honor the opportunity for companies operating in that Red Cross mental health workers South Africa, and the Sullivan Principles Rev. Leon Sullivan—today and always. helped end apartheid in South Africa; were available to students, faculty and Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I Whereas, Reverend Sullivan expanded on family members. I am glad the Senate ask unanimous consent that the reso- the Sullivan Principles in 1999, by creating and House have worked together to lution be agreed to, the preamble be the Global Sullivan Principles, which en- pass this bill to enhance the American agreed to, the motions to reconsider be courage corporate social responsibility and Red Cross’ governance structure so laid upon the table, and that any state- promote global human rights and political, they can better provide these crucial ments relating thereto be printed in economic, and social justice; services in all emergencies. Whereas, more than 250 governments, cor- the RECORD. Since its founding by Clara Barton in porations, and universities on 5 continents 1881, the American Red Cross has pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without have endorsed the Global Sullivan Principles objection, it is so ordered. since their initiation; vided essential relief services to those The resolution (S. Res. 166) was Whereas, 10 African heads of state endorsed affected by famine, floods and natural agreed to. the Global Sullivan Principles at the Leon H. and manmade disasters. Last year The preamble was agreed to. Sullivan Summit in Abuja, Nigeria, in July alone, the American Red Cross re- The resolution, with its preamble, 2006; sponded to approximately 75,000 disas- reads as follows: Whereas, plans for the 8th Leon H. Sul- ters with the help of more than one livan Summit in Tanzania in 2008 include S. RES. 166 million volunteers and thirty-five broader regional endorsement of the Global thousand employees. As a key partici- Whereas, the late Reverend Leon H. Sul- Sullivan Principles among African nations: livan dedicated his life to alleviating the Now, therefore, be it pant in the United States’ disaster re- plight of the poor and the disadvantaged in Resolved, That the Senate— lief plan, the American Red Cross is America and worldwide; (1) commemorates the life of the Reverend charged with helping the United States Whereas, Reverend Sullivan received nu- Leon H. Sullivan; prevent, prepare and respond to na- merous honors and awards during his life- (2) salutes the positive impact of the Rev- tional emergencies. Over the past sev- time, including recognition by LIFE maga- erend Sullivan’s achievements domestically eral years, however, the American Red zine in 1963 as one of the 100 outstanding and internationally; and Cross has been strained by disasters of young adults in America, the Presidential (3) encourages the continued pursuit of Medal of Freedom in 1992, and the Eleanor Reverend Sullivan’s mission to help the poor an unparalleled scope; the terrorist at- Roosevelt Award for Human Rights in 1999; and disenfranchised around the world. tacks of September 11, 2001, the Decem- ber 2004 Asian tsunami and the 2005 Whereas, having dedicated 37 years of his f ministerial vocation to the historic Zion hurricane season that included the Baptist Church of Philadelphia, Reverend THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED enormously destructive hurricanes Sullivan’s leadership and innovation led to CROSS GOVERNANCE MODERNI- Katrina, Rita and Wilma. These events the creation of one of the largest congrega- ZATION ACT OF 2007 all challenged the Red Cross’s ability tions in the Nation during his time; Whereas, in 1966, as part of his 10-36 Plan to Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I to respond to disasters quickly and ef- encourage individuals to invest in the eco- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- fectively. nomic future of their communities, Reverend ate proceed to the immediate consider- In order to improve its disaster relief Sullivan founded the Leon H. Sullivan Chari- ation of H.R. 1681, which was received services, the American Red Cross’s table Trusts and the Progress Investment from the House. Board of Governors unanimously voted

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IN HONOR OF SAM AND LUCY in the Women’s Division of the Democratic ity. At that forum he provided updates on KEKER National Committee. Lucy went on to become USPS efforts to modernize its vehicles and very involved in Maryland State politics, serv- decrease its diesel emissions, actions that HON. NANCY PELOSI ing as the Montgomery County Chairman to have greatly helped to improve air quality and OF CALIFORNIA several successful gubernational campaigns. public health in West Oakland. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES They were two of CHRIS VAN HOLLEN’s ear- In addition to being a dedicated government liest, most vocal, and most generous sup- Monday, April 23, 2007 servant throughout his career, Larry is a com- porters. Since I have known them I don’t think mitted husband, father, grandfather, bowler, Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I rise to they have missed a Democratic Convention. and fan of the San Francisco 49ers and Oak- honor Sam and Lucy Keker of Chevy Chase, Sam says they are planning to be in Denver land Raiders. Furthermore, he is a leader in MD, who are celebrating their 90th birthdays in 2008. the faith community, serving as an active on April 28th with family and friends at a What I have always admired about Sam and member of the Abyssinian Missionary Baptist luncheon in their honor. Lucy is their indomitable spirit and youthful- Church (AMBC) Men’s Ministry, serving under My husband Paul and I became friends with ness. They inspire us all by their never-flag- the direction of Dr. Kevin D. Barnes, Pastor of Sam and Lucy in San Francisco, where they ging interest in life, especially young people. AMBC. Education has also been a priority for travel every year for the past 35 years to visit On behalf of the Congress, I extend to them Larry throughout his life. He graduated from family. This House does not have time for me the warmest congratulations on their 90th Merritt College with an AA in Social Science in to list all of their accomplishments, so I will birthdays. 1976, and is currently attending C.B. Mason mention only a few items in a long list of f Bible College. proud service to their country, their commu- nity, their church, and their families. HONORING OAKLAND POSTMASTER I have known Larry for many years, and it Let us start with service to country. Sam LAWRENCE BARNES has always been a pleasure to work with him. served as a Naval Officer at sea in two wars, His commitment to his employees, his cus- World War II and Korea, and Lucy did what HON. BARBARA LEE tomers and to the Oakland community has had a positive impact on countless lives. On wives did during those wars, which was follow OF CALIFORNIA this very special day, I join the friends, family him wherever she could. Later, both their sons IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES were combat Marines in Vietnam and both and colleagues of Lawrence Barnes in thank- Monday, April 23, 2007 were wounded. ing and saluting him for his profound contribu- Sam and Lucy met at a student government Ms. LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to tions to California’s 9th Congressional District, conference in Albuquerque, NM, in 1938, honor the extraordinary life and career of Law- our country and our world. where Lucy represented Women’s College of rence Barnes. Larry served with distinction as the University of North Carolina as Student the Postmaster of Oakland from 1995 until f Body President, and Sam represented Amer- 2007. His appointment as Postmaster came BETWEEN POSSIBILITY AND ican University as Vice President of its student after more than 35 years of loyal service to PERIL: CONFRONTING THE CRI- government. They married in 1941 and even- the United States Postal Service (USPS), in SIS CONCERNING AFRICAN- tually settled in Montgomery County, MD. addition to four years of honorable service in Sam rose through the ranks to retire as the United States Air Force. Today Larry cele- AMERICAN BOYS Chairman of the Board of U.S. News and brates his retirement after more than four dec- World Report, while Lucy pursued her interest ades of outstanding service to his community in public education, becoming the elected and his country. HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL president of the Montgomery County School Larry graduated from high school in 1965, at OF NEW YORK Board during the building boom of the 1960s which time he joined the U.S. Air Force. There IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (which included a teachers strike) and later he served as an Air Traffic Control Technician, serving on the State Board for Higher Edu- and was honorably discharged in 1969. Monday, April 23, 2007 cation, where she sat with an up-and-coming Upon leaving the military, Larry began his politician named STENY HOYER. They raised career with the USPS as a distribution clerk. Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today two boys, John, now a lawyer in San Fran- Due to his exceptional performance and nat- to celebrate the accomplishments of David J. cisco who went to law school with our col- ural leadership abilities, it did not take long for Johns, a Congressional Black Caucus Fellow, leagues MEL WATT and JOHN SPRATT, and him to begin moving through the ranks and currently working in my office, who convened Jerry, now an outdoorsman in Boulder, CO. into management. In the years that followed, an important policy discussion on the subject Since 1961, they have been blessed with Tina Larry was promoted to MPLSM Clerk; Working of African-American high school Under- Keker, who became their surrogate daughter Group Leader; Supervisor of Mail; MPLSM Su- achievement and the No Child Left Behind Act and then daughter-in-law in 1965. They are pervisor; Management Trainee; Assignments on Monday, April 16, 2007. I am also entering further blessed with grandsons Adam and Na- in LRR; Postal Systems Examiner; MCS; Act- into the record an article titled ‘‘America Has than Keker, their wives Amanda and Nora, ing Superintendent; and General Supervisor. Lost A Generation of Black Boys,’’ written by and four beautiful great-grandchildren. All of Following his extraordinary service in all of Phillip Jackson for the CaribNews on the week them, as well as family and friends from all these areas, Larry was appointed as the Post- ending April 17, 2007. Both address the im- over the country, will be with them to celebrate master of Oakland on December 23, 1995. portance of recognizing and tackling the sig- their birthdays. As Postmaster, Larry worked tirelessly not nificant challenges faced by young African- For 50 years Sam and Lucy have been only to improve USPS functions for individual American males both in and outside the class- mainstays of the Chevy Chase Presbyterian customers and employees, but also to build a room. Church, many of whose members became stronger community. A regular speaker at In inner cities, more than half of all African- close friends and will be celebrating with them neighborhood meetings, he always made the American males do not finish high school. One as well. Sam and Lucy served as Deacons, effort to reach out to Oakland residents, and third of male youth of color are unemployed or then as Elders, and always as friends of the to be available to hear their ideas and con- not seeking employment; and 1 in every 3 Af- CCPC congregation. cerns. Larry and his staff have also been ac- rican-American men between the ages of 20 They love the game of politics, and are tive in local efforts to improve air quality and and 29 is under correctional supervision. In committed to the Democratic Party. Lucy’s first public health. I was proud and honored to host many school districts throughout the United Democratic National Convention was in 1940, Larry as a speaker at my September 2006 States, African-American males are more like- in Chicago, where she served as a secretary Town Hall Meeting on West Oakland air qual- ly than any other group to be expelled from

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23AP8.056 E23APPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMREMARKS E822 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 23, 2007 school, a practice that begins as early as kin- est dropout rates of all students in the coun- Build a positive peer culture for Black boys dergarten. African-American males are more try. When these young Black men don’t suc- (5) Teach Black boys self-discipline, culture likely to be classified as mentally retarded or ceed in school, they are much more likely to and history; and (6) Teach Black boys and succeed in the nation’s criminal justice and the communities in which they live to em- suffering from a learning disability, more likely penitentiary system. And it was discovered brace education and life-long learning. to be placed in special education and more recently that even when a young Black man NOTE: As the Executive Director of The likely to be absent from advance placement graduates from a U.S. college, there is a good Black Star Project, Phillip Jackson has be- and honors courses than any other student chance that he is from Africa, the Caribbean come a national leader advocating for com- group. These statistics are distressing and in- or Europe, and not the United States. munity involvement in education and the excusable. Black men in prison in America have be- importance of parental development to en- Sadly, the dismal state of African-American come as American as apple pie. There are sure that children are properly educated. more Black men in prisons and jails in the males, by far the most vulnerable and ne- f United States (about 1.1 million) than there glected population, has become all too famil- are Black men incarcerated in the rest of the PERSONAL EXPLANATION iar. Frequently, the severity of these statistics world combined. This criminalization proc- and the ways African-American men cope with ess now starts in elementary schools with tremendous barriers and challenges are Black male children as young as six and HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. brushed over or ignored altogether. Some- seven years old being arrested in staggering OF NEW JERSEY times we blame the males themselves, insist- numbers according to a 2005 report, Edu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing they subscribe to a culture of deviancy or cation on Lockdown by the Advancement Project. Monday, April 23, 2007 refuse to ‘‘act white’’ by doing well in school. The rest of the world is watching and fol- Other times we acknowledge that there are Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I was un- lowing the lead of America. Other countries avoidably detained on the rollcall vote for the grave inequalities but fail to provide resources including England, Canada, Jamaica, Brazil to adjust for gaps. and South Africa are adopting American so- final passage of H.R. 1257, the Shareholder The policy forum, which featured experts in- cial policies that encourage the incarcer- Vote on Executive Compensation Act (rollcall cluding: Jeffrey Robinson, Principal, Baltimore ation and destruction of young Black men. vote No. 244), in order to return to my district Talent Development High School; Robert This is leading to a world-wide catastrophe. to survey damage from the recent floodwaters Balfanz of the Center for Social Organization But still, there is no adequate response from that have severely affected many of my con- the American or global Black community. of Schools at Johns Hopkins; James Forman, stituents. Had I been present, I would have Worst of all is the passivity, neglect and voted ‘‘yea’’ on the rollcall vote for final pas- Jr., professor at Georgetown University Law disengagement of the Black community con- Center; Amy Wilkins of The Education Trust; cerning the future of our Black boys. We do sage of H.R. 1257, the Shareholder Vote on and Governor Bob Wise of the Alliance for Ex- little while the future lives of Black boys are Executive Compensation Act (rollcall vote No. cellent Education moved past simply high- being destroyed in record numbers. The 244). lighting the litany of issues facing African- schools that Black boys attend prepare them f American male youth to make recommenda- with skills that will make them obsolete be- fore, and if, they graduate. In a strange and TRIBUTE TO GEORGE HAMPTON tions designed to instigate lasting and relevant perverse way, the Black community, itself, positive change now. Among these rec- has started to wage a kind of war against ommendations were increased funding and young Black men and has become part of HON. DONALD M. PAYNE support for mentor programs; uniform calcula- this destructive process. OF NEW JERSEY tions of graduation rates, calling for States to Who are young Black women going to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES equalize funding by leveraging Federal dollars, marry? Who is going to build and maintain Monday, April 23, 2007 and expanding the length of the school day. the economies of Black communities? Who is going to anchor strong families in the Black Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, today I wish Many of these themes are reinforced by Mr. community? Who will young Black boys to recognize and honor a devoted friend and Jackson’s article, which insists we teach all emulate as they grow into men? Where is the dedicated public servant, George Hampton, Black boys to read at grade level by third outrage of the Black community at the de- who retires from the University of Medicine grade and to embrace education, provide posi- struction of its Black boys? Where are the and Dentistry of New Jersey—or UMDNJ—on tive role models, and investing as much plans and the supportive actions to change March 30th of this year. money in educating black boys as we do in- this? Is this the beginning of the end of the George Hampton was born and raised in carcerating them. Black people in America? The list of those who have failed young Newark and rose from a humble beginning to I applaud and support the efforts of both Black men includes our government, our earn a degree in Urban Planning from Rut- David J. Johns and Phillip Jackson who have foundations, our schools, our media, our gers, The State University of New Jersey contributed greatly to a much needed con- Black churches, our Black leaders, and even and—through peaceful but assertive protest versation about the state of African-American our parents. Ironically, experts say that the efforts, help gain a foothold for generations to males in America today. solutions to the problems of young Black come for minority populations and helped di- AMERICA HAS LOST A GENERATION OF BLACK men are simple and relatively inexpensive, versify Rutgers’ Newark Campus faculty. Later BOYS but they may not be easy, practical or pop- he even joined the faculty as an adjunct pro- (By Phillip Jackson) ular. It is not that we lack solutions as much as it is that we lack the will to implement fessor. There is no longer a need for dire pre- these solutions to save Black boys. Mr. Hampton would go on to serve the city dictions, hand-wringing, or apprehension It seems that government is willing to pay about losing a generation of Black boys. It is of Newark in several administrative positions, billions of dollars to lock up young Black become a consultant to the Greater Newark too late. In education, employment, econom- men, rather than the millions it would take ics, incarceration, health, housing, and par- to prepare them to become viable contribu- Urban Coalition and as executive assistant to enting, we have lost a generation of young tors and valued members of our society. the Commissioner of the New Jersey Depart- Black men. The question that remains is will Please consider these simple goals that can ment of Environmental Protection; and serve we lose the next two or three generations, or lead to solutions for fixing the problems of as the President of the Regional Health Plan- possibly every generation of Black boys young Black men: ning Newark Sub-area Council, as Board hereafter to the streets, negative media, Short term—(1) Teach all Black boys to Chairman of Newark Emergency Services for gangs, drugs, poor education, unemploy- read at grade level by the third grade and to Families, and as Board Chairman of the New- ment, father absence, crime, violence and embrace education; (2) Provide positive role death. models for Black boys; (3) Create a stable ark Collaboration Group. Most young Black men in the United home environment for Black boys that in- As Vice President of UMDNJ, Mr. Hampton States don’t graduate from high school. Only cludes contact with their fathers; (4) Ensure has fulfilled a statewide responsibility for im- 35% of Black male students graduated from that Black boys have a strong spiritual base; plementing the University’s community service high school in Chicago and only 26% in New (5) Control the negative media influences on mission and extending UMDNJ’s services to York City, according to a 2006 report by The Black boys; and (6) Teach Black boys to re- the community in the urban centers that serve Schott Foundation for Public Education. spect all girls and women. as host to the University’s several campuses Only a few Black boys who finish high school Long term—(1) Invest as much money in actually attend college, and of those few educating Black boys as in locking up Black in New Jersey. He has successfully directed Black boys who enter college, nationally, men; (2) Help connect Black boys to a posi- the University’s efforts to make a positive only 22% of them finish college. tive vision of themselves in the future; (3) community impact throughout the state. Young Black male students have the worst Create high expectations and help Black Madam Speaker, I invite my colleagues grades, the lowest test scores, and the high- boys live into those high expectations; (4) here in the U.S. House of Representatives to

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23AP8.002 E23APPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMREMARKS April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E823 join me in honoring George Hampton. I am gesture of gratitude she gave me a beautiful ceive technical assistance to better compete proud to have had him in my Congressional set of dinnerware which I use to this day. Her for those opportunities, and benefit from in- district and wish him never-ending success in memory and her love are deeply etched in my clusion in the City’s Online Directory of Cer- tified Firms. his future endeavors. heart and in the hearts of many. GHCC began actively promoting this ini- Thank you, George Hampton, for your dec- The last time I saw Beth was in September tiative in the Fall of 2006. Early outreach ac- ades of dedicated service to the community. 2006, when we celebrated my sister Mildred’s tivities included the Miller Urban Entre- f birthday in New York City. We enjoyed our preneur Series at Terrace In The Sky Res- evening with Congressman CHARLIE RANGEL, taurant on December 9, 2006 and the End of HONORING BESSIEFRANCES J. who welcomed us with open arms and gen- Year Reception at Pier 2110 Restaurant on MEADOR December 20, 2006. erous hospitality to his district in Harlem. Beth On February 20th the Greater Harlem was delighted to be with Congressman RAN- Chamber of Commerce hosted a special HON. BARBARA LEE GEL and enjoyed the evening tremendously. workshop on the importance of M/WBE’s OF CALIFORNIA Little did we know that these would be our last being certified with the city at the Marriott IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES moments together. Marquis Hotel on Broadway and 45th Street prior to its Quarterly Membership meeting. Monday, April 23, 2007 Today, California’s 9th Congressional Dis- trict salutes and honors a great human being, That workshop was the first in a series of Ms. LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to seminars and individual training sessions our beloved Beth Meador. We extend our that will take place through June 2007 in an honor the extraordinary life of Bessiefrances J. deepest condolences to Beth’s family, and our Meador of Riverdale, New York. The residents effort to get more Minority and Women deepest gratitude for sharing this great woman Owned Businesses to be certified with the of California’s 9th Congressional District re- with us. She will be deeply missed. May her city and make it possible for more minority member Beth as a brilliant woman, an astute soul rest in peace. companies of all kinds to do business with politician, a dedicated community activist, an NYC. f accomplished attorney, and a loving friend to Firms based in New York City or certain many. Beth passed away on March 30, 2007. CELEBRATING THE PROMULGA- surrounding counties are eligible for certifi- Beth spent her early years in Independence, TION OF MINORITY AND WOMEN cation if they have been in business for more than one year and are at least 51 percent Missouri and Colorado Springs, Colorado. In OWNED BUSINESSES owned by a member of an ethnic minority 1955, she and her family returned to the Kan- group or a woman. Certified M/WBEs have sas City area. There, they joined the Olivet In- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL access to free business assistance and semi- stitutional Baptist Church where Beth was very nars to help them make the most of their OF NEW YORK active as a youth and young adult. certification status. All companies are listed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Upon her graduation from Sumner High in a searchable public online directory that School in 1961, Beth began her under- Monday, April 23, 2007 purchasing officers and contracting agencies graduate studies at the University of Kansas. use to find the goods and services they need. Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today GHCC begins hosting individual training ses- After earning her B.A., she obtained her law to enter into the RECORD an article titled sions on M/WBE certification with the City degree from the University of California at ‘‘Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Joins every Thursday and Saturday starting Berkeley, and was admitted to the bar in Cali- New York City in Promoting Minority and through June. fornia and New York. Women Owned Businesses,’’ published in f Beth led a distinguished career in the legal CaribNews on the week ending April 3, 2007. profession, serving in a number of important INTRODUCING THE SECURE VISA The article celebrates the partnership be- WAIVER TRAVEL ACT OF 2007 roles. She was an administrative attorney in tween the Greater Harlem Chamber of Com- the United States Court of Appeals for the merce and the great City of New York and ef- Second Circuit in New York, and also main- forts to increase the number of and provide HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON tained a private law practice. Beth worked as necessary support to minority and women OF MISSISSIPPI a litigation compliance officer for the New York owned businesses. The partnership has been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES City Child Welfare Administration and as Mi- forged in an effort to help minority and women Monday, April 23, 2007 nority Business Specialist for the State of New owned businesses become certified to provide Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam York and the New York City Transit Authority. goods and services to the City of New York. Speaker, today, I am introducing the Secure She previously worked as Assistant Director in According to the article, ‘‘companies that be- Visa Waiver Travel Act of 2007. Dating back the Office of Legal Services of the State Bar come certified obtain greater access to and in- to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of of California. In the last years of her life, Beth formation about contracting opportunities, re- 1986, the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) has was a teacher in the New York City Public ceive technical assistance to better compete been a highly successful program that allows School System. for those opportunities, and benefit from inclu- nationals of designated countries to travel to Beth was active in politics throughout her sion in the City’s Online Directory of Certified the United States visa-free for up to 90 days life. Living in Oakland, California in the 1970s, Firms.’’ Each of these benefits is essential to for temporary business or tourism. VWP coun- she ran for the State Assembly, and was ac- the success of minority and women owned tries are required to grant reciprocal visa-free tively involved in many local campaigns. She businesses, many of whom face considerable travel to Americans. The VWP has been a participated in the 1972 National Black Polit- challenges in starting and sustaining their op- boost for tourism and commerce between the ical Convention in Gary, Indiana, as well as erations. United States and the 27 countries that cur- numerous State and national political conven- I applaud the partnership between the rently participate. For this reason, many other tions. Delegates always sought her counsel, Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and countries hope to join the VWP. There is for as much as she was an idealist, she was the great City of New York and look forward strong support within the Administration, the also very practical in seeking strategies and to the continued growth of minority and business community, and among our allies initiatives for making the United States a bet- women owned businesses in New York City. and friends for Congress to take up legislation ter country. GREATER HARLEM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE to expand the VWP. Always actively involved in her community, JOINS NEW YORK CITY IN PROMOTING MINOR- I also support expansion of the VWP, and Beth was centrally involved in a number of or- ITY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS that is why I am introducing this bill. The VWP ganizations. An accomplished concert pianist, Harlem, USA—The Greater Harlem Cham- has been beneficial to American tourism and she contributed her talent as the youth music ber of Commerce (GHCC) has joined with the businesses. However, the VWP also has seri- director at the historic Abyssinian Baptist NYC Department of Small Business Services ous security vulnerabilities; both ‘‘shoe-bomb- Church in Harlem, where she was also a in a partnership to help Minority and Women er’’ Richard Reid and convicted al-Qaeda op- member. Beth belonged to the Alpha Kappa Owned Businesses become certified to pro- erative Zacarias Moussaoui traveled under the Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the Coalition of 100 vide goods and services to the City of New VWP. As we consider ways to expand the Black Women. York. The New York City Minority- and VWP, I believe security considerations must Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) On a personal note, Beth was my roommate Program certifies, promotes, and fosters the be foremost in our minds. The United States for a year, and I was privileged to benefit from growth of the City’s minority and women- must enhance partnerships with VWP coun- her wise counsel, her musical genius, and our owned businesses. Companies that become tries to ensure that terrorists and those who thought-provoking discussions. After Beth certified obtain greater access to and infor- would violate our laws cannot travel visa-free. moved into her own apartment, as a generous mation about contracting opportunities, re- I believe my bill accomplishes this.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23AP8.006 E23APPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMREMARKS E824 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 23, 2007 As a prerequisite to expansion, my bill re- ican students at the University of California, bers in thanking and saluting the Association quires the Department of Homeland Security Berkeley. Among the founding members were for its profound contributions to California’s 9th (DHS) to implement an effective biometric air community leaders such as Khalid Al-Mansour Congressional District, our country, and our border exit system, US–VISIT air exit, so we (known then as Don Warden); future Judges world. can know at all times who is in our country. Henry Ramsey and Thelton Henderson; future f My bill also requires that VWP travelers be Congressman and Oakland Mayor Ron Del- PERSONAL EXPLANATION screened against terrorist and criminal watch lums; and future Black Panthers Huey Newton lists and that VWP countries report all lost and and Bobby Seale. stolen passports, so these passports cannot The Association’s founding occurred in the HON. BRIAN HIGGINS be used by terrorists and criminals. We must midst of a turbulent time for African Americans OF NEW YORK also improve information-sharing with our and for our country. Malcolm X was fearlessly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VWP partner countries to be able to know expressing his views on race relations. Many Monday, April 23, 2007 whether a traveler might present a threat to African nations were being liberated after Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I missed the U.S. In addition, before admitting new years of colonial rule and oppression. The civil rollcall votes during the week of April 16, countries to the VWP, DHS must consider rights movement was gaining national momen- 2007. On rollcall vote No. 214, the motion to other security factors, such as the country’s tum, and many young African Americans were suspend the rules and pass, as amended, passport standards, airport security, whether feeling a newfound source of pride in their Af- H.R. 1677, the Tax Payer Protection Act, I the country has an effective air marshal pro- rican heritage. A primary impetus for the would have voted ‘‘yea’’; on rollcall vote No. gram, and whether its nationals have a history group’s establishment was an interest in learn- 215, the motion to suspend the rules and of compliance with our immigration and other ing the real history of Africa and slavery in the agree to H. Res. 196, supporting the goals laws. United States. Not having the resources for a and ideals of World Water Day, I would have My bill maintains the requirement that the mass media campaign, group members took voted ‘‘yea’’; on rollcall vote No. 216, the mo- nationals of a VWP country demonstrate they their message to where the people were: they tion to suspend the rules and agree, as will comply with our immigration laws. Some took their message to the streets. amended, to H. Con. Res. 100, condemning who advocate expanding the Visa Waiver Pro- Of central importance to Association mem- the recent violent actions of the Government gram say that preventing terrorism should be bers were questions related to the African of Zimbabwe against peaceful opposition party our only concern and that we should not con- American self-image. Members wanted to ad- activists and members of civil society, I would sider whether a country’s nationals have a his- dress the negative light in which many African have voted ‘‘yea’’; on rollcall vote No. 217, the tory of immigration violations or visa over- Americans viewed themselves, specifically in motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. stays. While preventing terrorist travel is our the context of their African heritage and phys- Res. 273, supporting the goals and ideals of primary security concern, it is not our only se- ical features. Moreover, the Association’s mis- Financial Literacy Month, I would have voted curity concern. As we have seen in recent sion was to help African Americans cultivate ‘‘yea’’; on rollcall vote No. 218, the motion to worksite enforcement actions, persons living the sense of self-love that for many had been suspend the rules and agree to H. Con. Res. and working in the U.S. illegally can also missing as a result of slavery’s destructive leg- 76, honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Inter- present security risks to our citizens and our acy within the African American community national Geophysical Year, I would have voted economy, such as engaging in identity theft, or and throughout our country. ‘‘yea.’’ they can be exploited by criminal or terrorist After being met with skepticism initially, the On rollcall vote No. 219, ordering the pre- elements. Robust border security, where we Association began to reach more and more vious question, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’; on have control of who enters and leaves our people with their message of empowerment. rollcall vote No. 220, agreeing to H. Res. 301, country and know they are here for legitimate Members began reaching a wider audience by the rule providing for consideration of H.R. purposes, must be central to any expansion of broadcasting a half-hour radio show on Oak- 1257, Shareholder Vote on Executive Com- the VWP. To that end, I am pleased to offer land KDIA, entitled We Care Enough To Tell pensation Act, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’; on an approach to accomplishing this goal—the It Like It Is. After approximately a year of rollcall vote No. 221, the motion to suspend Secure Visa Waiver Travel Act of 2007. meeting in various locations, the Association the rules and agree to H. Res. 306, offering f established regular meeting facilities on Grove heartfelt condolences to the victims and their Street in Oakland. The best known and most families regarding the horrific violence at Vir- PERSONAL EXPLANATION attended events were the Association’s weekly ginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, I would Monday Night Lectures and Friday Night Fo- have voted ‘‘yea’’; on rollcall vote No. 222, HON. RUSS CARNAHAN rums. These gatherings featured discussions agreeing to the Chabot of Ohio Amendment OF MISSOURI of books on African and African American his- No. 1, I would have voted ‘‘nay’’; on rollcall IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tory, religion, architecture, current events, and vote No. 223, agreeing to the Chabot of Ohio Monday, April 23, 2007 other topics. People of all ages attended these Amendment No. 2, I would have voted ‘‘no’’; lively meetings because they always rep- on rollcall vote No. 224, the motion to recom- Mr. CARNAHAN. Madam Speaker, due to resented an opportunity to learn, and to look mit, with instructions, H.R. 1361, the Relief for being unavoidably delayed, I missed votes on at things from a new perspective. Entrepreneurs: Coordination of Objectives and H.R. 1677 (rollcall No. 214) and H. Res. 196 Over the years, the Association continued Values for Effective Recovery Act, I would (rollcall No. 215). I would have voted in favor its advocacy for social, political, economic, have voted ‘‘nay.’’ of both H.R. 1677 and H. Res. 196, had I and educational equality for African Ameri- On rollcall vote No. 225, passage of H.R. been present to record my vote. cans. Members urged African Americans to 1361, the Relief for Entrepreneurs: Coordina- f establish businesses, and the Association tion of Objectives and Values for Effective Re- HONORING THE AFRICAN formed its own employment office to match covery Act, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’; On roll- AMERICAN ASSOCIATION members with job opportunities. The Associa- call vote No. 226, the motion to suspend the tion also remained centrally involved in the rules and agree to H. Res. 300, commending HON. BARBARA LEE struggle to promote education among young the achievements of the Rutgers University African Americans, urging them to not only women’s basketball team and applauding the OF CALIFORNIA complete their education but to obtain the character and integrity of their student-ath- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES highest grades at the highest level of edu- letes, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’; On rollcall Monday, April 23, 2007 cation that they could. In addition, the Asso- vote No. 227, the motion to suspend the rules Ms. LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ciation organized to address countless other and agree to H. Res. 293, supporting the honor the African American Association. issues, including community safety, the dev- goals and ideals highlighted through National Throughout its extraordinary history, the Asso- astating impact of the Jonestown Massacre, Volunteer Week, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’; ciation has been known for promoting equality, and social justice in African countries. On rollcall vote No. 228, ordering the previous diversity, social justice, and African American Today the members and supporters of the question on H. Res. 317, I would have voted community empowerment. This year the Asso- African American Association have come to- ‘‘yea’’; On rollcall vote No. 229, agreeing to H. ciation celebrates the 45th anniversary of its gether to celebrate not only the organization’s Res. 317, providing for consideration of H.R. founding. 45th anniversary, but also the group’s perma- 1905 and H.R. 1906, I would have voted The African American Association was first nent and positive impact on our community. ‘‘yea’’; On rollcall vote No. 230, the motion to organized in the early 1960s by African Amer- On this very special day, I join all of the mem- recommit with instructions H.R. 1905, I

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The team mem- f with Adjusted Gross Income Greater than $5 bers are Tishara Fields, Lakeara Leslie, Alicia Million, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Bouldin, Sade´ Butler, Tara Smoots, Nicole A TRIBUTE TO JOHN K. VAN DE On rollcall vote No. 233, the motion to re- Holmes, Janee Williamson, Sheria Hatcher, KAMP commit with instructions H.R. 1495, the Water Michaella Weekes, Cari Pigott, and Shaquetta Resources Development Act, I would have Mance. The coaching staff includes Assistant HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF voted ‘‘no’’; On rollcall vote No. 234, passage Coaches Lloyd Nicholson, Latisha Berry, and of H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Develop- Athletic Trainer Dick Benson. Tom Healey is OF CALIFORNIA ment Act, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’; On roll- the Mott Community College Athletic Director. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The players on both teams communicate ef- call vote No. 235, the motion to instruct con- Monday, April 23, 2007 ferees on H.R. 1591, I would have voted fectively with each other and assess the ‘‘yea’’; On rollcall vote No. 236, agreeing to strengths and weaknesses of their opponents. Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today the Sessions Amendment, I would have voted Coupled with outstanding basketball skills to pay special recognition to John Van de ‘‘no’’; On rollcall vote No. 237, agreeing to the honed through years of practice, and inspired Kamp upon being named recipient of the Jim Garrett Amendment, I would have voted ‘‘no’’; coaching, this teamwork has made them win- Pfeiffer Award for the year 2007. On rollcall vote No. 238, agreeing to the ners. A community-wide celebration was held John Van de Kamp’s long and distinguished Campbell Amendment, I would have voted in Flint, Michigan on April 4 to honor the play- commitment to public service began following ‘‘no’’; On rollcall vote No. 239, agreeing to the ers, coaches, and staff with the Mott Commu- his graduation from Stanford Law School. Mr. McHenry Amendment, I would have voted nity College basketball teams. Van de Kamp’s career started in Los Angeles ‘‘no’’; On rollcall vote No. 240, agreeing to the Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- where he worked in the U.S. Attorney’s Office Price Amendment, I would have voted ‘‘No.’’ resentatives to join me in applauding the dedi- from 1960 to 1967. After briefly serving as On rollcall vote No. 241, agreeing to the cation of the Mott Community College basket- U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Cali- Putnam Amendment, I would have voted ‘‘no’’; ball teams and congratulate them on their fornia, he relocated to Washington, DC. and On rollcall vote No. 242, agreeing to the Price achievements. became the Director of the Executive Office of Amendment, I would have voted ‘‘no’’; On roll- f U.S. Attorneys. In 1971, Mr. Van de Kamp re- call vote No. 243, the motion to recommit H.R. HONORING ROBERT SPEED turned to Los Angeles to become the Central 1257, I would have voted ‘‘no’’; On rollcall vote District’s first Federal Public Defender. John No. 244, passage of H.R. 1257, the Share- was appointed Los Angeles County District At- holder Vote on Executive Compensation Act, I HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE torney in 1976, and subsequently elected to OF COLORADO would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ the position. In 1982, he was elected Califor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f nia’s Attorney General, where he served for 2 Monday, April 23, 2007 terms. Mr. Van de Kamp later joined the Law HONORING THE MOTT COMMUNITY Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Madam Speaker, I rise firm of Dewey Ballantine LLP, where he is cur- COLLEGE MEN’S AND WOMEN’S today to pay tribute to a man whose bravery rently of counsel. BASKETBALL TEAMS in the face of danger is now being honored In 1999 Mr. Van de Kamp was appointed by some 63 years later. National Association of Attorneys to The Stra- HON. DALE E. KILDEE Robert Speed served in the Air Force during tegic Contribution Fund Allocation Committee OF MICHIGAN World War II. During a bombing mission over to recommend distribution of the $8 billion of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Ploesti Oil Fields on July 15, 1944, the B– tobacco settlement proceeds. He served on Monday, April 23, 2007 24 that Mr. Speed and his crew were flying in the Board of the State Bar of California, was came under heavy anti-aircraft fire. The plane elected as the 80th President of the State Bar Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today lost an engine and lost contact with their of California, and served nearly 30 years as to pay tribute to the men and women of the squadron. Although the aircraft took on signifi- an L.A. County Delegate to the Conference of Mott Community College basketball teams. cant damage, the crew managed to evade Delegates. This season the men’s team won the National enemy aircraft, complete its bombing mission Junior College Athletic Association Men’s Bas- John’s strong commitment to community and return to Pantanella, Italy. service can also be seen in his dedication to ketball National Championship. The women’s The Ploesti Oil Fields, located in eastern nonprofit organizations. His board affiliations team finished third in the National Junior Col- Romania, were a significant source of petro- include The Planning and Conservation lege Athletic Association Division II Champion- leum Hitler used to fuel his war machine. The League, Norton Simon Museum, and the Los ship Tournament. bombing runs well into enemy territory were Angeles Conservation Corps. Mr. Van de The Mott Community College men’s team is dangerous, but crucially important to the Allied Kamp has served on the ABA’s Special Com- led by Head Coach Steve Schmidt. Coach effort. Schmidt has guided his team to the second The very next day after the Ploesti bombing mittee on Criminal Justice in a Free Society, championship title in 5 years. The hard work mission, Mr. Speed and his crew were shot ABA’s Task Force on the Federalization of by Coach Schmidt and the players has paid down and held as POWs for the remainder of Criminal Law, and the ABA’s Commission on off. Mott Community College made history this World War II. This turn of events resulted in Effective Criminal Sanctions. He is Chair of year by becoming the only team that has an administrative oversight on the part of the the Community Campaign for Schools for the played in four title games. The men’s basket- Air Force and Mr. Speed and his crew went Pasadena Education Foundation, the RAND’s ball program has the highest winning percent- unrecognized for 63 years. Advisory Committee on Infrastructure, Security age in National Junior College Athletic Asso- The oldest in a family of 9 children, Mr. and the Environment, City of Pasadena’s Task ciation Division II National Tournament play Speed was born May 21, 1922, in Blue Moun- Force on Good Government, and the Chair of with a record of 16–3 since 2001. Overall the tain, Alabama. After the war he moved to Mo- the Commission on Fair Administration of Jus- Mott Community College Bears have an 84.4 bile, AL to get a job at Brookley Air Force tice. percent win record in the Michigan Community Base where he was employed as a civilian John Van de Kamp lives in Pasadena with College Eastern Conference during the same until he retired. He still lives in Mobile. His son his wife Andrea. They have one daughter, time period. The team members are Terrence describes his father as typical of his genera- Diana. Watson, Jeremie Simmons, Willie Mustin, tion in that ‘‘he never talked much about what I ask all Members of Congress to join with Darius Brents, Rob Giles, Lorenzo McClelland, happened in the war and never asked for any- me today in honoring an outstanding individual LaMarr Drake, Thomas Kennedy, Alvin thing. He really is just a regular guy who found of California’s 29th District, John Van de Pegues, Greg Hamlin and Kevin Tiggs. This himself in extraordinary circumstances while Kamp. The entire community joins me in year the NJCAA bestowed the 2007 Most Val- serving his country.’’ thanking John for his success and continued uable Player Award on Kevin. The coaching I am pleased that Mr. Speed will finally be efforts toward making the 29th District a more staff consists of Assistant Coaches Carl recognized with the Distinguished Flying Cross enjoyable place in which to work and live.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23AP8.014 E23APPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMREMARKS E826 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 23, 2007 NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH HONORING SERGEANT JAMES A. type, Captain LaFarge recruited Sergeant MONTH REEDS AND THE ‘‘MONUMENTS Reeds as a Monument Man. Now as part of MEN’’ OF WORLD WAR II that historical team, Sergeant Reeds docu- mented the location of art officers in the field, HON. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER transcribed notes made by art historians, noted the transfer of recovered art to ware- OF CALIFORNIA OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES houses, and documented the artworks’ return IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the rightful owner. Monday, April 23, 2007 Monday, April 23, 2007 An ancient adage in war is that to the victor Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I rise go the spoils and this includes its cultural today to honor SGT James A. Reeds and the Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. works of art. However, it was the United ‘‘Monuments Men’’ of World War II, as Mem- Madam Speaker, I proudly join my colleagues States and the Allied forces that agreed that bers of Congress from across the country pre- today calling attention to the grave disparities the works of art from defeated nations would pare to celebrate our country’s artistic legacy be returned to their place of origin after the in minority health in our Nation. The research through hosting the Congressional Art Con- is clear: there is a health gap between races war. Thus, the rich culture for the countries of test: A Voyage of Artistic Discovery. A native Europe was preserved. Originally, Americans and ethnicities. There should be no more de- Kansas Citian, Sergeant Reeds was a hero to bate on whether this is a reality. were unfortunately paying a pittance for preserving our cultural heritage during World masterworks to send art that belonged to Ger- African Americans are more than twice as War II and I am pleased to honor him at the many home to be sold. In essence, Allied likely to have diabetes as Whites. Asian Amer- Fifth District’s 2007 Congressional Art Contest. troops were doing exactly what the Germans ican men suffer from stomach cancer twice as Throughout our great Nation, my colleagues had done. Consequently, the Monuments Men often as non-Hispanic White men. Hispanic are preparing for their districts’ art competi- initiated and President Truman agreed to the women are 2.2 times more likely to be diag- tions. Aspiring high school artists will compete Wiesbaden Manifesto which stated that all nosed with cervical cancer than non-Hispanic to send their masterpiece to our Nation’s Cap- German art had to be returned, thereby pre- White women. African American women are itol. Like previous generations of artists, these serving and protecting its place in history. young creative students are developing their 36 percent more likely to die from breast can- Upon his return, Sergeant Reeds returned skills, while gaining respect for the great mas- cer than White women. American Indians/ to college on the GI bill for a degree in Ger- ters who came before them. These masters Alaska Natives have diabetes rates that are man at the University of Iowa. He then went have blessed our world with artistic treasures nearly three times the national rate. on to receive a master’s degree and later a that have been enjoyed by past generations doctorate in linguistics from the University of In addition to disparities in health outcomes, and will continue to be enjoyed for generations Michigan. Later, he returned to Kansas City Hispanics and African Americans are least to come. likely to be covered by insurance. Disturbingly, During World War II, Nazi dictator Adolph and taught at University of Missouri—Kansas over 32 percent of Latinos are uninsured. Lack Hitler had a plan to secure art from every re- City for 21 years. of insurance translates to lack of preventive gion he occupied. As the Nazi regime con- Madam Speaker, please join me in express- care, lack of care for chronic conditions, and quered Europe, Hitler ordered covert recon- ing our heartfelt gratitude to SGT James A. failure to attain screenings that could catch naissance missions to locate priceless works Reeds and his fellow Monuments Men for their diseases and conditions at an early stage. Not of art throughout each newly occupied region. relentless efforts to preserve Europe’s great only do these communities of color lack ac- These missions were all done as part of Hit- artistic treasures. I urge my colleagues to cess to health care, but they face medical ler’s plan to build the world’s premier museum, please join me in expressing our appreciation debt that could be paralyzing to their eco- the Fuehrer Museum, in his home town of to Sergeant Reeds and his fellow soldiers for nomic situation. Linz, Austria. Hitler was bitter that Vienna’s their service to this great Nation. schools of art would not accept him into their I am pleased that Congress is finally ad- programs. f dressing racial and ethnic health disparities. Throughout Europe, as nations anticipated Not only because there should be parity in TRIBUTE TO THE HAITIAN- invasion, they took drastic measures to hide AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION health, but because the number of minorities their invaluable works of art. The resistance is growing. It will be detrimental to the future found various methods to conceal their artistic of our Nation if we do not continue to support treasures. Works were hidden in caves, HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK understanding and addressing how to best mines, castles, chaˆteaux, and in some cases, OF FLORIDA serve communities of color. Understanding the masterpieces, like the Mona Lisa, were health risk factors and how to effectively de- constantly on the move from one safe location IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES liver health care to our minority population to another. Unfortunately, many pieces were Monday, April 23, 2007 today will help us prepare to serve a majority taken, many destroyed, and thousands of of the population of tomorrow. In the end, we pieces of art are still missing to this day. Mr. MEEK of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise will all benefit. During the war, a special unit was formed to to pay tribute to the Haitian-American Nurses Association of Florida (HANA) for its success- While we work toward solving the national protect the cultural treasures of Europe from ful Scholarship and Awards Gala held at Mi- healthcare crisis, we cannot lose sight of racial Hitler’s raid. Comprised of Allied soldiers, the ami’s JW Marriott Hotel last Saturday, April and ethnic health disparities. The only way to unit was started by President Franklin D. Roo- sevelt under the War Department’s Monu- 14, 2007. This Annual Gala evoked yet an- solve our current dilemma is to use evidence- other opportunity for HANA members to renew based research findings. I support funding re- ments, Fine Arts & Archives section. The group’s charge was to find, catalogue, and re- their sense of purpose and mission to this search for further innovation. We already know noble organization. some of what we must do to improve health turn art to its rightful owners. They were chris- Established in 1984 to pull together the as- outcomes for minority population. For in- tened the Monuments Men. pirations and ideals of the many hardworking stance, we need more minority health care Today, Missouri’s Fifth Congressional Dis- trict is honored to have a ‘‘Monument Man,’’ Haitian nurses, this Association’s mission is to providers who are culturally competent. We enhance its leadership and membership in a also need to address linguistic barriers. and a native, living in our midst. Born in West- port, SGT James A. Reeds attended college manner that represents the utmost commit- April is National Minority Health Month. It is at the University of Iowa and planned to major ment and integrity of the Haitian community. It imperative that we have a productive and in- in chemistry. During his sophomore year, Ser- has also reached out to students by offering vigorating discussion on racial and ethnic geant Reeds was drafted into the Army. After scholarships to deserving individuals who will health disparities. We need to make sure all specialized training at Stanford, he was sent join their ranks in the near future. communities of color can live healthier lives. to France to serve as a chemical lab techni- I want to commend the exemplary efforts of As health care programs and policies are con- cian. One fateful day, Sergeant Reeds met its officers in providing much-needed assist- sidered, let us not forget to include all aspects CAPT Bancel LaFarge, who was an officer in ance and moral support to the constituents of in the debate, including minority health. As a the Monuments Men. Captain LaFarge needed the 17th Congressional District in a manner multicultural Nation, we should celebrate our someone who could speak German. Since that evokes both the individual and collective diversity, not punish it. Sergeant Reeds studied German and could nobility and compassion of its membership.

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It is my hope that this will Under the aegis of their ongoing projects importance of swimming fundamentals. As a improve public safety both in the air and on from Community Health Fairs to Emergency result of his discipline and specialization in the the ground. This legislation cannot prevent Response Teams, International Medical Mis- breaststroke, many of his former students every tragedy that comes from alcohol abuse, sions, Immunization Drives, Continuing Edu- went on to have successful high school and but it is one more valuable step we can take cation for Nurses, and interminable Nursing collegiate swimming careers. Keith’s commit- in the ongoing effort to stop drunk driving. Research—to name but a few—I am confident ment has not gone unnoticed; he has received I ask for your support of this legislation. that this Association will continue to serve and numerous awards, most notably YMCA’s Tri- care for the people of my Congressional Dis- angle Award by the YMCA of Greater Cleve- f trict, South Florida and beyond. land, and he was named ‘‘CitiSun of the Year’’ It is with the utmost gratitude and apprecia- by the Sun newspapers for his volunteer work A TRIBUTE TO GLENDALE tion that I congratulate all HANA members, with the community. However, Keith’s greatest ADVENTIST ACADEMY and the scholarship and award recipients for accomplishment has been coaching his three their efforts and dedication to healing individ- daughters. Together, Keith and Maureen have uals in our midst requiring medical attention. watched their daughters set numerous records HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF The officers and members of HANA truly ex- as swimmers for the Southeast YMCA and OF CALIFORNIA emplify the undaunted symbol of strength and Bedford High School swim teams. resilience in a way that genuinely combines Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES professionalism on one hand, and genuine me in honoring Keith Sorensen for his commit- Monday, April 23, 2007 compassion on the other. ment to the Northeast Ohio community. His f dedication is the embodiment of selflessness Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today and he brings great pride to us all. to pay special recognition to the Glendale Ad- PERSONAL EXPLANATION f ventist Academy upon the celebration of its One Hundredth Anniversary. HON. TAMMY BALDWIN INTRODUCTION OF THE AIRLINE PERSONNEL TRAINING ENHANCE- The Glendale Adventist Academy was OF WISCONSIN MENT ACT founded in 1907 to provide quality Christian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES education to young men and women. The Monday, April 23, 2007 HON. TOM UDALL school’s mission is to provide a Christ-cen- tered learning environment, a progressive and Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I regret OF NEW MEXICO challenging curriculum, and a focus on ethics that I missed three votes on amendments dur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing debate of H.R. 1257 last Friday, April 20, and values to instill a strong sense civic re- Monday, April 23, 2007 2007. sponsibility in their local and global commu- Had I been present, I would have voted in Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Madam Speak- nities. opposition to the following three amendments er, I rise today to introduce the Airline Per- The Glendale Adventist Academy chal- to H.R. 1257: the Sessions amendment (roll- sonnel Training Enhancement Act, an impor- lenges its students with a rigorous balance of call vote No. 236), the Garrett amendment tant piece of legislation that requires airlines to college preparatory courses, Christian edu- (rollcall vote No. 237), and the McHenry provide alcohol server training for flight attend- cation, arts, athletics, and a strong focus on amendment (rollcall vote No. 239). ants. community service. With over ninety percent f Late last year, another tragic drunk driving of graduating seniors proceeding to higher accident occurred in New Mexico resulting in education, this unique curriculum has aided IN RECOGNITION OF KEITH the death of a mother, father, and three chil- over 5,000 alumni who have excelled in fields SORENSEN dren, leaving only one surviving daughter. The including medicine, law, business and edu- family, on their way home from a soccer cation. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH match, was struck by the drunk driver as he Throughout one hundred years of service, OF OHIO drove down the wrong side of the interstate. the Glendale Adventist Academy has empha- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The driver also died in the accident. sized the importance of community outreach. As more was revealed about the events Monday, April 23, 2007 The school actively engages in food and cloth- leading up to the accident, we learned that ing drives, raising charitable funds, and partici- Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise only a few hours earlier, the driver was al- pating in mission trips. The school highly en- today in recognition of Keith Sorensen for 25 ready visibly intoxicated on a flight to New courages students to participate in spiritual ac- years of volunteer service with the Northeast Mexico. While other passengers noticed that tivities such as special religious and vesper Ohio YMCA. His inspirational work has made the man appeared to be intoxicated, the man programs. an impact on many lives in our community. was served more alcohol during the flight. Two Keith has never strayed too far from the hours after landing, the man, with a blood al- For one hundred years the Glendale Ad- water, and began his affiliation with the South- cohol content level four times the legal limit, ventist Academy has fulfilled its commitment east YMCA Riptide Swim Team as a student killed this family. to education and community service through of Bedford High School. Upon graduation, After this horrible tragedy occurred, I the strong guidance of its faculty. All teachers Keith joined the United States Navy. As a sail- learned that while Federal regulations prohibit hold a Bachelor’s Degree, many have their or, Keith was a passionate leader and rep- an intoxicated person to be served alcohol on Masters, and all hold Seventh-day Adventist resented himself and our Country as a com- board a flight, or to even board a flight, only certification in their subject. The Glendale Ad- petitive swimmer. some airlines actually provide the training nec- ventist Academy is fully accredited by both the After completing his service to our Country, essary to help these attendants identify and Western Association of Schools and Colleges Keith continued to devote himself to helping cope with intoxicated passengers. Additional and the Seventh-day Adventist North Amer- the community. For 30 years, he worked as a training to identify intoxicated passengers ei- ican Division Commission on Accreditation. frozen food manager for Reider’s Stop-N- ther boarding or already on the flight is critical I ask all Members to join me today in hon- Shop, and was the daily lifeguard of his old to ensuring attendants make informed deci- oring Glendale Adventist Academy upon the alma mater, Bedford High School. In 1996, sions when serving alcohol. celebration of its One Hundredth Anniversary. Keith assisted the head coach and together For this reason, I am introducing simple, The entire community joins me in thanking the they trained a talented group of students who straightforward legislation to ensure airline Glendale Adventist Academy for the out- would go on to be Ohio High School Athletic personnel receive this training. My bill requires standing educational opportunities that it has Association Northeast District and State Swim air carriers to provide alcohol server training to provided for the youth of California’s 29th Meet qualifiers. gate and flight attendants. This training also Congressional District.

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HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS f HON. SAM JOHNSON OF TEXAS OF MARYLAND PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, April 23, 2007 Monday, April 23, 2007 HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO Mr. CUMMINGS. Madam Speaker, I rise Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam OF GUAM today to announce the reintroduction of the Speaker, it is my privilege to bring before this ‘‘Minority Entrepreneurship Development Act,’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congress the following outstanding people who have voluntarily served orphans, public a bill designed to address economic inequality Monday, April 23, 2007 in minority communities by fostering business school children, college students, juvenile development and entrepreneurship. Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I was delinquents, and needy families under the offi- The numbers explain why this legislation is absent from the chamber on Friday. Had I cial invitation and authority of government necessary. Strikingly, the average income for been present for the rollcall votes taken on agencies in Russia, Mongolia, Romania, Mex- African Americans is only equal to 62 percent amendments to H.R. 1257, the Shareholder ico, Australia, New Zealand, Peru, Taiwan, of that earned by Whites. More than 40 years Vote on Executive Compensation Act, I would South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines after the last Jim Crow laws were repealed by have voted ‘‘nay’’ on each one. This includes and China. The excellent character dem- the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the economic a ‘‘nay’’ vote on rollcalls numbered 236, 237, onstrated by these people, as well as their value of blacks is still about three-fifths that of 238, 239, 240, 241, and 242. commitment to the principles upon which our nation was founded, have not only attracted whites. The average incomes of Native Americans f the attention of leaders, parents, the media, and Latinos are similarly unbalanced, with the and students, but it has also brought honor to INTRODUCTION OF THE HIGHER the United States of America and to the Lord income in those communities equaling 65 and EDUCATION FOR FREEDOM ACT Jesus Christ whom they serve. 74 percent respectively of the income earned OF 2007 Aguilar, Dominique (CA), Alexander, Evan- by Whites. This race-based ‘‘wealth gap’’ is geline (AK), Anderson, Cassia (MI), Ander- simply unacceptable. son, Daniel (TX), Apple, Alexandra (NC), All Americans deserve the right to share in HON. THOMAS E. PETRI Apple, John (NC), Archer, Amos (KS). the American Dream, regardless of their race OF WISCONSIN Bailey, Deanna (CA), Bair, Aileen (IL), or ethnicity. Bair, Robert (IL), Baldwin, Charity (VA), IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We know that small business development Barb, Joanna (CA), Barclay, Tiffany (OR), has provided great opportunities for minority Monday, April 23, 2007 Barker, Emily (GA), Bartlow, Joel (TX), communities. Minority-owned businesses pro- Beaulieu, Anna (MN), Beaulieu, David (MN), Mr. PETRI. Madam Speaker, today I am re- Behrens, Katherine (MI), Bender, Anthony mote personal economic growth, provide em- introducing the Higher Education for Freedom (CA), Bender, Steven (CA), Bennett, Erika ployment opportunities, and support local Act. This legislation establishes a competitive (GA), Bennett, Russell (IL), Bisson, Shannon economies. grant program making available funds to insti- (OH), Bode, Leah (VA), Bogner, Melanie Everyone wins when minority-owned busi- tutions of higher education, centers within (TX), Booth, Paul (GA), Bousfield, Leah nesses thrive. such institutions, and associated nonprofit (CA), Bracey, Danielle (CA), Bracey, That is why I have introduced the ‘‘Minority Michelle (CA), Brannon, Jolene (TX), Brink, foundations. These grants would promote pro- Entrepreneurship Development Act of 2007,’’ Julia (GA), Brown, James (NY), Brown, grams focused on the teaching and study of to help promote these vitally important enter- Sarah (NY), Brown, Timothy (NY), Brown, traditional American history, free institutions, prises. Zachary (NY), Brubaker, David (PA), Bru- and the history and achievements of Western baker, Emily (PA), Brubaker, Jeni (PA), Bru- The legislation would set up a $15 million, Civilization at both the graduate and under- baker, Leon (PA), Brubaker, Luke (PA), Bru- three-year pilot program to promote small graduate level, including those that serve stu- baker, Mary (PA), Bruccoleri, Berea (CA), business development in colleges and univer- dents enrolled in K–12 teacher education pro- Burrus, Anthony (TX), Burrus, Lula (TX), sities that serve African American, Native grams. Bylsma, Katrina (KS). American and Latino communities. Cade, Alton (MS), Cade, Laura (MS), Through grants of up to $1 million, the insti- Several years ago I was involved in a con- Cahill, Amy (TX), Cahill, Laura (TX), tutions would provide students who are not gressional effort to highlight the decline in his- Cavanaugh, Daniel (KY), Cavanaugh, Micah business majors with the tools necessary to torical and civic literacy among American col- (KY), Chamberlain, Sarah (IN), Chen, Anna lege students. This effort led to the unani- (NY), Chen, Dr. Stephen (NY), Chen, Faith use their area of expertise as entrepreneurs. (NY), Chen, Grace (NY), Chen, Karen (NY), The bill would also allow institutions to set mous, bicameral passage of S. Con. Res. 129 which stated, in part, that ‘‘the historical illit- Chen, Timothy (NY), Cheng, Shiowei (MD), up Small Business Development Centers to Clawson, Laura (MN), Coffing, Dominique conduct research and provide training, coun- eracy of America’s college and university (NM), Coggin, Hannah (VA), Cole, Leslie seling, capacity building and niche market de- graduates is a serious problem that should be (OK), Conzatti, Dena (WA), Cook, Tim (SC), velopment services to start-up entrepreneurs. addressed by the Nation’s higher education Copu, Carmen (IL), Copu, Paul (IL), Copu, The legislation garnered support from 42 of community.’’ Peter (IL), Copu, Rebecca (IL), Copu, Stefana my colleagues in the 109th Congress, and is Given the increased threat to American (IL), Copu, Valen (IL), Copu, Victor (IL), ideals in the trying times in which we live, it is Cribb, Laura (NC), Curtis, Anna (MI), Cyrus, the companion to S. 98, which was introduced Lauren (MI). by Senator JOHN KERRY of Massachusetts in easy to see how the lack of historical and civic Daniel, Sheri (GA), Davis, Andy (VA), January. literacy among today’s college students has DeBoer, Rachel (IL), DeMasie, Laura (IN), In the past, this legislation was supported by become a more pressing issue. Nevertheless, Derhammer, Rebecca (OH), DeVall, Adrian the American Indian Higher Education Consor- most of the Nation’s colleges and universities (FL), Dickey, Allison (CA), Dickey, Darlene tium, the National Association for Equal Op- no longer require United States history or sys- (CA), Dickie, Russell (KS), Dickson, Chris- portunity in Higher Education, and the His- tematic study of Western civilization and free tina (WA), Dicus, Bonnie (CA), Dicus, Carrie panic Association of Colleges and Universities. institutions as a general prerequisite to grad- (CA), Dicus, Melinda (CA), Dodd, Lindsay uation, or for completing a teacher education (GA), Dodson, Aaron (MD), Driggers, Noah I again look forward to their support and work- (TX), Dudley, Crystal (TX), Durocher, Susan ing with them to implement this important program. (MN). piece of legislation during the 110th Congress. I believe it is time for Congress to take a Eng, Emily (NC), Estes, Autumn (FL), A great legacy of the American Dream has more active role in addressing this matter. Our Estes, Curtis (FL), Estes, Daniel, (FL), Estes, been the opportunity for ordinary citizens to country’s higher education system must do a Mildred (FL). improve their livelihoods by starting their own better job of providing the basic knowledge Faas, Josiah (MN), Farr, Katie (TX), Feehan, Benjamin (WA), Feig, Joel (WI), business, and minority communities deserve a that is essential to full and informed participa- Feig, Zach (WI), Felber, Britton (IL), Felber, chance to share in that dream. tion in civic life and to the larger vibrancy of Shane (IL), Fernandez, Jonathan (CA), I would like to urge all of my colleagues to the American experiment in self-government, Fernandez, Rachel (CA), Fessenden, Jona- join me in this important initiative by becoming binding together a diverse people into a single than (TX), Fisher, Sarah (RI), Fisher, Zacha- a cosponsor of the ‘‘Minority Entrepreneurship nation with common purposes. riah (RI), Fiskeaux, Christy (AK), Fite, Caty

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23AP8.026 E23APPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMREMARKS April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E829 (AR), Fite, Joshua (AR), Foulke, Laura (NC), Reidsema, Lennae (PA), Richmond, Kristen unit was the only African American infantry di- Foulke, Sarah (NC), Fowler, Robert (IL), (OH), Riddell, Kelly (TX), Riddell, Tara (TX), vision to see combat in Europe during World Fox, David (CA), Fox, Elizabeth (CA), Fur- Ritchie, Nathaniel (IN), Robertson, Adam War II, as part of the 5th Army. (AL), Robertson, Anthony (AL), Robertson, long, Rebecca (TX). Lewis C. Dowdy’s unique service to our Na- Gay, Carissa (OR), George, Malia (NC), Ashley (AL), Robertson, Linda (AL), Robert- George, Theresa (NC), Gilley, Rebekah (AL), son, Michael (AL), Rodriguez, Cristina (IL), tion is something that we should all be proud Gillson, Kennan (MN), Gillson, Kirsten (MN), Rodriguez, Jordan (IL), Rodriguez, Joshua of, and reflects great honor upon himself, his Goodwin, Joshua (CT), Greenlaw, Paula (IL), Rodriguez, Judah (IL), Rogers, Jona- family and the United States Army. Therefore, (OK), Greenlaw, Robert (OK), Grindall, Ra- than (LA), Ross, Ashely (CO), Ross, Charles I am extremely honored to enter his accom- chel (WA). (GA), Ross, Mary (GA), Ross, Melinda (MI), plishment into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD for Hammond, Josie (IL), Hartstrom, Melissa Ross, Rebecca (GA), Ross, Richie (CO), Ross, all to see and cherish. (CA), Heath, Joshua (PA), Hierholzer, Jenell Robert (CO), Roth, Philip (WA), Rowland, (IN), Hildebrandt, Rachel (TX), Hinton, Mat- Jaime (WA), Rudge, Bethany (TN). f thew (VA), Hodgdon, Benjamin (CA), Sachse, Jennifer (MO), Sanborn, Chrissy PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT- Hodgdon, Loriann (CA), Hooley, Sarah (IN), (FL), Sanborn, Diane (FL), Sanders, Charity ER BINGHAMTON CHAMBER OF Hope, Jon-Eric (AR), Houser, Cameron (CA), (AL), Sauer, Rebecca (TX), Scarborough, Howell, Bethany (PA), Howell, Tamarind Amy (TX), Schweickert, Molly (CA), Seale, COMMERCE (PA), Hubbard, Dana (AL), Hubbard, Melissa Susanna (TX), Sherrer, Katherine (NC), (CA), Hug, Ruthie (WA), Hung, Rachel (CA), Sherwin, Todd (CO), Shinabarger, Rebekah HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY Hung, Rebecca (CA). (IN), Shipley, Daniel (IN), Shipley, Joshua OF NEW YORK Jacobsen, Elizabeth (CA), Jefferies, Megan (IN), Shipley, Paula (IN), Shoemaker, Gail IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (MI), Johnson, Benjamin (IN), Johnson, (IN), Shoemaker, Kari (IN), Shoemaker, Charles (LA), Jones, Sadie (AL), Jones, Woody (IN), Shrum, Samuel (MO), Simpson, Monday, April 23, 2007 Stacie (TX), Jordan, Mark (CA), Jordan, Nichole (OH), Sirpless, Gina (MN), Smillie, Mr. HINCHEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today Paul (WA), Jorgensen, Andrew (PA), Joyner, Evan (IN), Souther, Jonathan (NC), Sowash, Rebecca (NC), Joyner, Sara (NC). Jenna (MI), Stallings, Grayson (CO), Stal- to honor the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Kallberg, Luke (IL), Kallberg, Naomi (IL), lings, Preston (CO), Stearn, Elizabeth (IL), Commerce of Broome County, New York, on Kinsel, Hannah (IL), Kinz, Carol (CA), Knud- Stearn, Michelle (IL), Stewart, Andrew (OH), the occasion of its 100th anniversary. This sen, Kathleen (MI), Ko, Benjamin (MI), Stewart, Lucas (OH), Stonecypher, Caleb Chamber is a truly dynamic organization that Kraft, Anna (CA), Krauter, Jocelyn (PA), (IN), Stonecypher, Debra (IN), Stonecypher, has shown a remarkable ability to grow, adapt, Kruse, Tim (IN), Kulp, Jarita (WI). Elizabeth (IN), Stonecypher, Esther (IN), and succeed over the course of its one-hun- Langemann, Christy (CO), Lassiter, Stonecypher, Leah (IN), Stonecypher, Mau- dred year history and it remains a driving force rice (IN), Strickler, Ruth (PA), Stutzman, Michelle (TX), Laughlin, Rebekah (PA), Leh- for economic growth. It gives me great pleas- man, Regina (PA), Lentz, Sarah (WI), Lerma, Julie (OH), Sullivan, Andrei (NC), Sullivan, Aaron (TX), Leskowat, Catherine (OK), John David (NC), Sullivan, Roslyn (NC), Sul- ure to recognize the Greater Binghamton Leskowat, Naomi (OK), Lewis, Mai Cha (WI), livan, Sarah (NC), Sullivan, Tom (NC), Sut- Chamber of Commerce at its centennial anni- Lindley, Jessica (IL), Lindley, Sarah (IL), ton, Barbara (MT), Swicegood, Rebekah versary. Little, Lauren (NJ), Long, Mary Sarah (TX), (AR). The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Com- Lorenz, Rebekah (TX), Lukachick, Anna Taylor, Luisa (CA), Tijerina, Andrew (CO), merce serves a region with a rich history in in- (LA), Lyons, Naomi (IL). Turner, Jane (GA), Turner, Terry (IL). dustrial innovation and commerce, a history Madison, Lauren (PA), Madison, Nicole Wahl, Isaiah (OR), Walding, Atalie (TX), that stretches back to its founding father and (PA), Madison, Norman (PA), Main, Michelle Waller, Adam (WI), Waller, Brian (WI), namesake, the Englishman William Bingham, (NC), Marshall, Dallas (AR), Marshall, Ezra Waller, David (WI), Waller, Derrick (WI), an eminent merchant and banker based in (AR), Marshall, James (AR), Marshall, Jona- Waller, Rachelle (WI), Waller, Sarah (WI), than (AR), Marshall, Kymberly (AR), Mar- Waller, Sue (WI), Walsh, Caleb (FL), Walsh, Philadelphia. By the time of the Chamber’s es- shall, Louanne (AR), Marshall, Thaddaeus Candace (FL), Walsh, Catherine (FL), Walsh, tablishment, Binghamton and Broome County (AR), Martens, Brooke (MI), Martens, Lee Cathy (FL), Walsh, Daniel (FL), Walsh, Josh- had risen to become a national manufacturing Ann (MI), Martens, Tiffany (MI), Martin, ua (FL), Walsh, Pat (FL), Walsh, Ryan (FL), and commercial force, producing everything Anna (PA), Martin, Maria (PA), Martin- Waltman, Darleen (TX), Watkins, Elizabeth from wagons and furniture to cigars and ‘‘med- Vegue, Timothy (CA), Matchak, Jacob (CA), (CA), Welfel, Amanda (TX), Wenstrom, Angie icine.’’ In the twentieth century, the region be- Matchak, Joel (CA), Matchak, Josiah (CA), (FL), Wenstrom, Brittany (FL), Wenstrom, came known as the Valley of Innovation and Matchak, Nathan (CA), Matchak, Sarah Chris (FL), Wenstrom, James (FL), produced industrial giants such as IBM, Link (CA), McAllister, Carlyn (NC), McCloy, Jen- Wenstrom, Kimberly (FL), Wenstrom, Mat- nifer (TX), McCraw, Sarah (OR), McCurdy, thew (FL), Wenstrom, Michelle (FL), White, Aviation, and the Endicott-Johnson Shoe Terry (IL), McEndarfer, Christina (OK), Elizabeth (FL), White, Michael (FL), Whit- Company. While these large employers con- McEndarfer, Daniel (OK), McMains, Amy ten, Manoah (IN), Whitten, Susannah (IN), tributed greatly to the growth and prosperity of (AZ), Melvin, Brent (FL), Melvin, Thomas Wilson, Joanna (WY), Wilson, Rachael (WY), the region, they were mostly memories by the (FL), Miller, Jeanne (PA), Miller, Kate (TX), Winkler, Kathryn (NY), Yates, Jared (FL), dawn of the twenty-first century. The loss of Miller, Mary Frances (CA), Miller, Teresa Yates, Kyle (FL). certain large employers meant new challenges (CO), Molina, Leah (IN), Molina, Matthew f for Broome County and new opportunities for (IN), Moll, James (PA), Mullen, Jessica (MN), Mullen, Michael (MN), Myers, Vanessa the local chamber of commerce. HONORING PRIVATE LEWIS C. The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Com- (IN). DOWDY FOR HIS SERVICE Nelson, Stephen (TX), Neu, Daniel (KS), merce has played an essential role in helping Nikoforovna, Ksenya (WA), Noland, Kath- local businesses adapt to an ever-changing erine (MA), Noland, Margaret (MA), Nor- HON. DAVID SCOTT business climate. With nearly 1,000 members cross, Brianne (IN), Norris, Kaleb (CA), Nor- OF GEORGIA representing 50,000 employees, the Chamber ris, Tyler (CA), Nugent, Tiara (TX). IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES boasts a broad and diverse membership that O’Conner, Adam (LA). spans the entire county. The Chamber uses Parker, Marty (IL), Parker, Thomas (IL), Monday, April 23, 2007 its influence wisely, successfully partnering Payne, Nikolai (IA), Perez, Kimberly (TX), Phariss, Erik (CA), Phariss, Kenneth (CA), Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I with community leaders, playing a key role in Phariss, Sacha (CA), Phariss, Susana (CA), am honored to recognize, Private Lewis C. developing and implementing strategies to Pierpont, Charles (IL), Pierpont, Daniel (IL), Dowdy for his distinct and honorable service grow the local economy, and always working Pierpont, Hannah (IL), Pierpont, Heidi (IL), to our Country during the period July 10, 1943 to make Broome County a destination for peo- Pierpont, Holly (IL), Pierpont, Hope (IL), through November 15, 1945. Private Dowdy, ple to live, work and raise families. Pierpont, Ken (IL), Pierpont, Lois (IL), service number 34756030, served as a Rifle- The work of the Greater Binghamton Cham- Pierpont, Wesley (IL), Povich, Jocelyn (MI), man while assigned to the 370th Regimental ber of Commerce is an integral part of the re- Powell, Jonathan (DC), Powell, Matthew Combat Team of the famed 92nd Infantry Divi- gion’s history and an essential part of its fu- (MI), Price, Alisa (TX) Protz, Annie (CA), Protz, Jane (CA), Pulliam, Christa (GA). sion of the United States Army. ture. I look forward to many more opportuni- Quinnett, Sara (TX). The 92nd Infantry Division (colored) was a ties for partnering with this dynamic organiza- Ramsey, Jeffrey (OH), Ramsey, Jordan unit of the United States Army in World War tion and celebrating the continuing success (OH), Randall, Erin (TX), Rasmussen, I and World War II and was nicknamed the story that is the Greater Binghamton Chamber Courtney (CA), Rebelez, Jaimie (CA), ‘‘Buffalo Soldiers Division.’’ This Segregated of Commerce.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23AP8.031 E23APPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMREMARKS E830 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 23, 2007 TRIBUTE TO MARGIE ORLAND, ON TRIBUTE TO DETECTIVE LT. Known to many as ‘‘Pooch,’’ he was an en- RECEIVING THE RABBI NORMAN GIUSEPPE PETROSINO dearing friend, a first-class sheriff, a well-be- F. FELDHEYM AWARD FOR LOY- loved family man, and a respected member of ALTY AND SERVICE TO THE HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY our community in Merced County, California. At the age of 82, Jess Bowling passed away SYNAGOGUE AND COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK OF THE CONGREGATION EMANU on Wednesday, April 18, 2007. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EL Jess Bowling was born in Binger, Oklahoma Monday, April 23, 2007 on August 23, 1924. He moved to Dos Palos, Mr. CROWLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise California at the age of 11 with his father and HON. JOE BACA today to pay tribute to the life and memory of brother, where he attended school and later Detective Lt. Giuseppe Petrosino. An immi- married Darlene Dorrell in 1945. He began his OF CALIFORNIA grant from Padula, Salerno, Italy, Lt. Petrosino career in law enforcement in 1953, working for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was the first Italian-American to be named de- the Dos Palos Police Department. In 1956, he tective in the New York Police Department. joined the Atwater Police Department until fi- Monday, April 23, 2007 His contributions to the Police Force and to nally moving back to Merced in 1958 to work the worlds of criminal investigation and pre- as a resident deputy for the Sheriff’s Depart- Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, the Rabbi Nor- ment on the Westside. He rose quickly vention are still honored by the governments man F. Feldheym Award was established to through the ranks of the department and was of Italy and the United States. pay tribute to those members of Congregation promoted to sergeant-in-command of the new Lt. Petrosino is responsible for the creation Emanu El, located in my home district of San Los Banos sub-station in 1962. Eleven years of the Bomb Squad, the first unit of its kind in Bernardino, California, who have conspicu- later, Mr. Bowling was appointed undersheriff the United States. Additionally, he formed the ously and exceptionally reflected Rabbi and in August of 1974, he was named acting Feldheym’s qualities of love for and loyalty to Italian Branch, an elite corps of Italian-Amer- sheriff. That year he was officially elected the synagogue, and service to the community. ican police officers within the NYPD consid- sheriff by the citizens of Merced County. I stand here today to honor Margie Orland for ered by many to be the world’s first under- As sheriff, Mr. Bowling was instrumental in receiving this distinguished award. cover police officers. Under Lt. Petrosino’s the development of the department, including guidance in the early 1900s, the Italian Branch the creation of the department’s corrections di- Margie has been an extraordinarily devoted arrested thousands of members of an Italian vision and the hiring of its first female deputy. leader of Congregation Emanu El. She began extortion racket referred to as the Black Hand, In addition, Mr. Bowling oversaw the creation her service as a member of the Congrega- while simultaneously working to successfully of the county’s first 24-hour patrol, organized tion’s Board of Directors in 1986, and since reduce crimes committed against Italian Amer- a special narcotics investigation team, began then she has served as Secretary, 2nd Vice- icans by nearly half. Not only was Lt. a countywide crime prevention program, cre- president, Vice-president, and from 2002– Petrosino the first Italian to earn the rank of ated the work furlough program for prisoners 2004, as the President of the Congregation. Lieutenant in the United States, but he was and significantly improved the jail communica- She has been an inspirational leader of the also the first and only NYPD officer to receive tion system. Sadly, due to health reasons, Mr. Congregation, giving evidence of her deep funeral solemnities in both Italy and the United Bowling retired from the Sheriff’s Department love for Judaism, a strong participation in wor- States. Over 25,000 mourners were in attend- in 1980. At the time of his death in 2007, ship and education, and an exemplary com- ance for his services and President Theodore Bowling was the oldest living Merced County mitment to Jewish values and their application Roosevelt proclaimed about his death, ‘‘He sheriff. in contemporary society. was a just man, a worthy man, and a man to Mr. Bowling is survived by his daughter For over twenty years Margie has rendered admire. I am grieved at the loss of a friend.’’ Shirley Foley of Los Banos, his brother Jack extraordinary volunteer service to the con- We are forever indebted to the work and Bowling of Atwater, his three grandchildren gregation in a variety of ways including serv- dedication of Detective Lt. Giuseppe Petrosino Talisha Zorra of Los Banos, Aaron Crutcher of ing as chairperson of the first Mitzvah Day, and his career remains a source of pride and Anchorage, Alaska, and Lance Crutcher of her work on numerous raffles and commemo- inspiration for the Italian-American community Merced, and 15 great-grandchildren. rative journals, her work on the Purim Shalach that he was so committed to in New York City. Madam Speaker, it is my honor and privi- Manot project, and co-chairing the Centennial It is with great honor and privilege today that lege to join the community of Dos Palos in recognizing Jess ‘‘Pooch’’ Bowling. Our com- Torah project. I acknowledge the achievements of this hero, Lt. Giuseppe Petrosino. munity benefits greatly from the example he In addition to her dedicated involvement set throughout his lifetime of service as a f with Congregation Emanu EI, Margie has sheriff who dedicated his life to his community served give terms as president of the Red- PERSONAL EXPLANATION and his family. lands Jewish Club. She also has chaired the f Redlands Home Discussion Series for over fif- HON. ED PERLMUTTER teen years and currently serves as president IN RECOGNITION OF WILLIAM G. OF COLORADO of Jewish Family Services of the Inland Com- WOOTEN munities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, April 23, 2007 Margie has also been very active in the HON. BRAD ELLSWORTH OF INDIANA wider community of Southern California. She Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, due to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has been a long time supporter and volunteer a family obligation I missed the last 4 votes on at both the Girls and Boys Club of Redlands Friday, April 20, 2007. I would have voted as Monday, April 23, 2007 and the Loma Linda Children’s Hospital. She follows: Putnam Amendment—‘‘No’’; Price Mr. ELLSWORTH. Madam Speaker, I rise also currently serves as president of Start Out Amendment—‘‘No’’; Motion to Recommit— today to recognize the important contributions Smart, a local literacy program aimed at par- ‘‘Nay’’; Final Passage of H.R. 1257, Share- of one of my constituents and friends, Dr. Wil- ents-to-be. holder Vote on Executive Compensation Act— liam Wooten. For nearly a decade, Dr. Wooten Margie and her husband, Burt, are proud ‘‘Aye.’’ has been a leader in substance abuse preven- parents of two sons, David and Michael, and f tion in the Evansville, Indiana community. While serving as the Medical Director of Ad- grandparents of Tanner, Kaley, Jacob and IN RECOGNITION OF JESS diction Services for the Mulberry Center in Jared. She is known as a loving and dedi- ‘‘POOCH’’ BOWLING Evansville, Dr. Wooten saw an alarming num- cated friend to those throughout the Con- ber of young people with substance abuse gregation. HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA problems. Inspired by a program in Little Madam Speaker, this year marks the 116th OF CALIFORNIA Rock, Arkansas, Wooten urged a community anniversary of the founding of the Congrega- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES effort to combat this problem. In March of tion Emanu El. It is fitting, on such a momen- 1998, Wooten’s organizing efforts culminated tous occasion, that we stand here today to Monday, April 23, 2007 in Youth First, Inc., which focuses on preven- honor Margie Orland, for outstanding service Mr. CARDOZA. Madam Speaker, it is with tion and early intervention approaches to re- to her Congregation, her family, and her com- the greatest respect and sincerity that I rise duce substance abuse. Under Wooten’s lead- munity. today to honor the late Mr. Jess Bowling. ership, the Youth First program has grown

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23AP8.036 E23APPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMREMARKS April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E831 rapidly each year since its inception and this nership by the United Nations has thrust cent of eligible examining attorneys, who year will serve over 20,000 people. Grand Rapids into the global spotlight as a spend the vast majority of their workweek at For all of his outstanding work, Dr. Wooten community at the forefront of environmental home. has been honored by such groups as Family stewardship. Grand Rapids is located at the The lesson learned from Hurricane Katrina Partnership Against Drugs, Boys and Girls Grand River watershed, Michigan’s largest is that governments and private sector busi- Clubs of Evansville, The United Way and Ro- drainage basin, and the region is blessed with nesses must continue to operate if our Nation tary International. On April 19, 2007, he was some of America’s most beautiful and pre- is faced with similar disasters in the future. presented with Leadership Evansville’s 2007 cious resources. The watershed drains directly Telecommuting has proven benefits, not only Lifetime Achievement Award. I am proud to into Lake Michigan, which provides drinking for continuity of operations, but also energy have this opportunity to honor Dr. Wooten for water for millions of people and serves as a savings, air quality, employee productivity, and his distinguished service to the Evansville source of fishing, recreation and transportation employee cost savings. In short, telework is a community. to the region’s residents. The Great Lakes winner all around. As the Nation’s largest em- ployer, the Federal Government should be the f contain twenty percent of the world’s fresh water supply, making them one of the world’s leader in telework policy. The USPTO is the ON HONORING OLLIE L. McCOY, most important natural resources. gold standard for the Federal Government VETERAN AND PUBLIC SERVANT, As Michigan’s second largest city, Grand thanks to the efforts of my constituent, Debo- ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RE- Rapids has dedicated itself to preserving the rah Cohn. Ms. Cohn began her career at the USPTO TIREMENT AND TO EXTEND environment for future generations while pro- as a trademark examining attorney in 1983. In BEST WISHES TO HIM AND HIS moting economic innovation and growth. The 2001, she joined the Senior Executive Service FAMILY Partnership formed between public and private as a Trademark Group director. She became interests in Grand Rapids has worked together deputy commissioner for Trademark Oper- HON. JOHN A. YARMUTH to educate the area’s residents on sustainable ations in 2005 and currently oversees the ex- OF KENTUCKY development. It has played an important role amination and processing of applications IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in making sure that the region’s economy and throughout the trademark operation. Monday, April 23, 2007 environment remain vibrant. The Regional Throughout her legal career at the USPTO, Center of Expertise, among other things, will Ms. Cohn has been involved in work-life im- Mr. YARMUTH. Madam Speaker, it is my work to manage sustainable urban growth, provement initiatives. She is a former Council privilege to stand before you today to honor a conserve energy and water, improve the re- of Excellence in Government fellow where she fellow Louisville native; retiring Capitol Police gion’s infrastructure, and educate the public first developed the seeds of the trademark Officer Ollie McCoy. Officer McCoy has de- on how best to conserve our treasured natural work-at-home program. Ms. Cohn is a grad- voted his career to public service. He served resources. To this degree, the Grand Rapids uate of The American University and George in the United States Army, Airborne Division, Community Sustainability Partnership will en- Mason University School of Law. Ms. Cohn is for 22 years, including three tours in Vietnam. sure that our children and grandchildren inherit a sought after resource and speaker as an ex- As a Capitol Police Officer, he has helped pro- a thriving community. pert on the development and management of tect our Nation’s Capitol for 20 years, helping Through the leadership of the Grand Rapids telework programs. guard the Capitol during such crises as the Community Sustainability Partnership, Michi- I ask that my colleagues join me in recog- Capitol shootings in 1998, the anthrax con- gan remains a principal player in the con- nizing Ms. Cohn’s efforts in making the tamination of 2001 and the attacks of Sep- servation and protection of not only our econ- USPTO the most successful telework program tember 11th. omy, but also our environment. I have dedi- within the Federal Government. I also ask my Officer McCoy has dedicated most of his life cated a major part of my life and career as a colleagues to join me in celebrating the 10th to serving his country. He has demonstrated scientist and representative in local, State and anniversary of the Trademark Office’s award- throughout his career the true meaning of her- Federal Government toward advancing these winning telework program. oism. I ask that you will all join me in giving same goals of sustainable development and f him the recognition he deserves, and in wish- environmental stewardship, so I am especially TRIBUTE TO U.S. ARMY CAPTAIN ing that his well-deserved retirement is long proud of my hometown on this achievement. I JAMES A. MORIN and fulfilling. On behalf of Kentucky’s 3rd Dis- commend the Partnership’s activities to my trict, I thank you, Officer McCoy, for your dedi- colleagues in the House. HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK cation to our Nation. You have played a vital f role in the safety and security of our country, OF FLORIDA and we are proud to call you one of our own. TRIBUTE TO DEBORAH COHN AND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f THE USPTO Monday, April 23, 2007 CONGRATULATING THE GRAND HON. FRANK R. WOLF Mr. MEEK of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise RAPIDS COMMUNITY SUSTAIN- today to recognize Change of Command of OF VIRGINIA ABILITY PARTNERSHIP the Headquarters and Headquarters Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pany, 1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regi- Monday, April 23, 2007 ment, and the achievements of its outgoing HON. VERNON J. EHLERS Commander, Captain James A. Morin. OF MICHIGAN Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I am pleased In a ceremony tomorrow at Ft. Myer, Vir- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to recognize Deborah Cohn, deputy commis- ginia, Captain Morin will pass the company’s sioner for Trademark Operations at the United Monday, April 23, 2007 guidon to its new Commander, Captain Mi- States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), chael J. Shouse. Mr. EHLERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today for her leadership in promoting government The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment is affection- in recognition of the Grand Rapids Community telework. With her creativity and persever- ately known as The Old Guard. It was created Sustainability Partnership’s accomplishment in ance, Deborah Cohn pioneered the develop- in 1784, and it is the Army’s oldest active in- being named a Regional Center of Expertise ment of the USPTO’s first telework program at fantry regiment. It is also the lead Army unit on Education for Sustainable Development by a time when telework was far from the norm. for all ceremonial activities in and around the the United Nations. I ask my colleagues to join Convincing reluctant agency executives, Ms. Nation’s capital, and in many respects its me in congratulating the members of the Part- Cohn forged coalitions with managers, IT per- members exemplify the best traditions of both nership. sonnel, and the employee union to create an the United States Army and of our Nation. The Grand Rapids Community Sustainability innovative, award-winning telework program at Captain Morin was a graduate of the U.S. Partnership is an enterprise comprised of the the USPTO. Military Academy at West Point and served City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Public This month, the Trademark Work at Home with distinction in both Operation Enduring Schools, Grand Rapids Community College, (TWAH) program celebrates its 10th anniver- Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, where Grand Valley State University, Aquinas Col- sary. Established in 1997, TWAH began as a he earned several important awards and dis- lege and 104 corporate or institutional mem- feasibility pilot of 18 teleworkers. Today, tinctions for his service. He joined the 3rd U.S. bers that strive to promote leadership in sus- TWAH is the most innovative and progressive Infantry Regiment in 2004, and he has com- tainable development in the West Michigan program in the entire Federal Government in- manded the Headquarters and Headquarters area. The recognition bestowed upon the Part- volving more than 220 employees, or 85 per- Company since February, 2006.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23AP8.040 E23APPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMREMARKS E832 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 23, 2007 Captain Morin has said that, even as a policies. He helped bring into being two of the co-director of the United States Senate’s bi- young boy, he wanted to be a leader of men. most significant pieces of nuclear legislation of partisan investigation of the Three Mile Is- He has certainly achieved that goal, with the atomic age, the Energy Reorganization Act land accident, the nation’s most serious commercial reactor failure. honor and distinction. We are fortunate to of 1974 and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act Mr. Leventhal opposed commercial nuclear have men of his caliber serving our Nation. of 1978. power not only because of the threat of a Madam Speaker, I know I speak for all my To give you a sense of the significance of Chernobyl-like disaster but also because of colleagues in congratulating Captain Michael these laws, I want to tell a very short story its potential to ease the making of nuclear J. Shouse on his new command, and in thank- about the concept of ‘‘full-scope safeguards,’’ weapons. The construction of nuclear reac- ing Captain James A. Morin for a job well of which Paul was an early advocate, and tors in this country ceased for decades, though experts attribute this to cost more done. which became U.S. law under the Nuclear than to fears of proliferation. But Mr. f Non-Proliferation Act in 1978. ‘‘Full-scope Leventhal kept those fears on the front safeguards’’ means that a country would need burner for 22 years as his institute’s presi- TRIBUTE TO POPULATION RE- to have IAEA safeguards over all its nuclear dent and since 2002, when his title became SOURCE CENTER PRESIDENT facilities as a requirement for receiving any ci- founding president. JANE DELUNG UPON THE OCCA- vilian U.S. nuclear commerce. It is a crucial He lobbied lawmakers, organized con- SION OF HER RETIREMENT ferences and wrote op-ed articles about pro- requirement, and it was adopted in 1992 by liferation, nuclear terrorism and the use of the Nuclear Suppliers Group as not only a commercial reactors to make tritium, an in- HON. DANNY K. DAVIS U.S. requirement but an international one. gredient of nuclear bombs, a program that OF ILLINOIS In July 2005, when President Bush an- the federal Energy Department is now pur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nounced that he wanted to blow a hole in US. suing. He was particularly concerned about Iran, Monday, April 23, 2007 non-proliferation laws to allow nuclear trade with India, what was stopping him? Paul which he believed had a secret weapons pro- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, it is gram that would justify a harsh reaction, Leventhal and the ‘‘full-scope safeguards’’ re- perhaps even military strikes. with great pride and a tremendous sense of quirement. Not many people make such an appreciation that I rise to congratulate Ms. ‘‘If you look at every nation that’s re- impact on U.S. policy that it reverberates cently gone nuclear, they’ve done it through Jane DeLung on an outstanding career in re- through three decades. But Paul did just that. the civilian nuclear cycle,’’ Mr. Leventhal search, planning and public advocacy. It has I relied on Paul’s encyclopedic knowledge told The New York Times in 2004. Atoms for been a privilege to know Ms. DeLung since for many years, as did my staff. He was an ir- peace can be a ‘‘shortcut to atoms for war,’’ the late 1960s, when she was doing commu- replaceable resource to me back in the mid- he added. ‘‘It may take the unthinkable hap- pening before the political process can screw nity health and family planning with the Chi- eighties, when we were fighting the Clinch cago Department of Public Health, which was up the courage to put an end to this ridicu- River Breeder Reactor, and the Reagan Ad- lously dangerous industry.’’ very exciting and meaningful work. ministration’s plans to open the door to nu- Paul Lincoln Leventhal was born in Man- She went on to become assistant commis- clear cooperation with the Peoples’ Republic hattan on Feb. 12 in 1938, a son of Jack and sioner, worked for the Federal Government, of China. He was also a driving force behind Helen Shapiro Leventhal. In addition to his was vice president of the Illinois Family Plan- the effort Howard Wolpe and I undertook in son Ted, of Washington, he is survived by his wife of 39 years, the former Sharon Tanzer; ning Council and ultimately became president the early nineties to strengthen U.S. non- of the Population Resource Center where she another son, Josh, of Raleigh, N.C.; a broth- proliferation law and close export control loop- er, Warren, of Roslyn, N.Y.; and two grand- served for 15 years. holes. He was tireless in his efforts to move During her career, Ms. DeLung has devel- children. the world away from the use of highly en- Mr. Leventhal graduated from Franklin & oped effective approaches to bringing people riched uranium in research reactors and to Marshall College in 1959 and received a mas- together to raise issues, foster concepts and promote the alternative of low-enriched ura- ter’s from the Columbia School of Jour- engineer advocacy action to advance causes nalism in 1960. He was a reporter for The nium. On issue after issue, Paul was on the and put ideas about advancing quality of life Plain Dealer in Cleveland and later The New cutting edge of nuclear non-proliferation policy, on broad scale agendas. York Post and Newsday. pointing out flaws in proposed nuclear co- Ms. DeLung has obviously obtained a In 1969, Senator Jacob K. Javits, Repub- operation agreements with Japan and lican of New York, hired him as his press wealth of personal experience to match her Euratom, pressing Congress to tighten loop- secretary. Mr. Leventhal began concen- formal training, B.A. Emory University, M.A. holes in U.S. law, and searching for every trating on energy issues for Mr. Javits and, Roosevelt University, and thousands of hours conceivable procedural or legislative strategy in 1979, was named staff director of the Sen- of workshops, seminars and field training. ate’s subcommittee on nuclear regulation that could be employed in the cause. Madam Speaker, it has indeed been a and a director of the Three Mile Island inves- While the void left by Paul’s passing is pleasure to know and work with Ms. DeLung tigation. large, and we will often wish that we had his for all of these many years. She has been a [From the Washington Post, Apr. 14, 2007] wise counsel to guide us as we continue the most effective social planner, researcher, engi- PAUL LEVENTHAL; LED NUCLEAR CONTROL fight, I’d like to think that as we do so Paul will neer and advocate. I commend and congratu- INSTITUTE be looking down on us and encouraging us in late her, although she is retiring as President (By Yvonne Shinhoster Lamb) our efforts to fight for a world free from nu- of PRC, I know that she will remain engaged. Paul Leventhal, 69, founder of the Nuclear clear fear. Best wishes and good luck. Control Institute in Washington and an ex- I honor Paul Leventhal today, and I pray pert in nuclear proliferation issues, died f that we will succeed in the struggle that he April 10 at his home in Chevy Chase. He had IN MEMORIAM—PAUL LEVENTHAL dedicated his life to—the fight to prevent the melanoma, a form of skin cancer. spread of nuclear weapons. My prayers are Mr. Leventhal, a former newspaperman with his wife, Sharon, and his two sons, Ted and congressional aide, launched his advo- HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY cacy institute with a full-page ad in the New and Josh; and I would like to thank them for OF MASSACHUSETTS York Times on June 21, 1981, posing the ques- sharing Paul with us over the years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion: ‘‘Will Tomorrow’s Terrorist Have an Madam Speaker, I submit Paul Leventhal’s Atom Bomb?’’ Monday, April 23, 2007 obituaries from New York Times and the Since serving in the early 1970s as an aide Mr. MARKEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today Washington Post for the RECORD. on a Senate subcommittee chaired by Sen. to commemorate and celebrate the life and [From the New York Times, Apr. 12, 2007] Abraham Ribicoff (D-Conn.), Mr. Leventhal remained adamant about the dangers of nu- PAUL LEVENTHAL, WHO OPPOSED COMMERCIAL work of Paul Leventhal. clear terrorism and global commerce in plu- USE OF NUCLEAR POWER, DIES AT 69 Paul was a giant in the debate on how to tonium—a key element used in nuclear protect the United States and the world from (By Dennis Hevesi) weapons—and worked to prevent the spread the proliferation of nuclear technology. He en- Paul Leventhal, who as president of the of nuclear weapons to nations or groups. couraged us, he challenged us, and he em- small but influential Nuclear Control Insti- On the subcommittee, Mr. Leventhal powered us to not back down in our continual tute was one of the most vocal opponents of worked on a Nixon administration bill to re- struggle to free ourselves from the threat of expanding the commercial use of nuclear organize the Atomic Energy Commission. He power, died Tuesday at his home in Chevy described work on the legislation as a ‘‘bap- nuclear weapons. And now, as that struggle Chase, Md. He was 69. tism in fire’’ that changed his life. continues, Paul will be sorely missed. The cause was cancer, his son Ted said. Mr. Leventhal, who worked in the Senate Paul was a constant and tireless advocate Mr. Leventhal founded the Nuclear Control from 1972 to 1981, was responsible for the in- for smart arms control and non-proliferation Institute in 1981, two years after becoming vestigations and legislation that resulted in

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23AP8.044 E23APPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMREMARKS April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E833 passage of two landmark nuclear laws—the Survivors include his wife, Sharon Tanzer Patricia Thornburg of Belleville, MI; for SSgt Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, which Leventhal of Chevy Chase; two sons, Theo- Frank G. Celuck, his daughter, Ms. Mary Ellen split the Atomic Energy Commission into dore Leventhal of Washington and Joshua McConnell ofMonroeville, PA; for SSgt Daniel separate regulatory and promotional nuclear Leventhal of Raleigh, N.C.; a brother; and agencies, and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation two grandsons. P. Toomey, his daughter, Ms. Eileen Gorman of Dedham, MA. Act of 1978, which established stricter con- f trols on U.S. nuclear trade. Madam Speaker, Air Force Chief of Staff T. The non-proliferation act’s requirement NINE WORLD WAR II HEROES Michael Moseley will officiate today over the that countries accept international inspec- RECEIVE LONG OVERDUE HONORS presentation of the Distinguished Flying Cross tions on all their nuclear activities—‘‘full- to these World War II heroes. Special words scope safeguards’’—as a condition for receiv- of thanks are due to General Moseley for his ing U.S. nuclear assistance eventually was HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG adopted as an international norm by the OF FLORIDA personal review of this matter over the past multinational Nuclear Suppliers Group. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES year since I first raised the story of this crew Mr. Leventhal recognized the growth and with him. He took a personal interest in this threat of nuclear and bomb-grade materials, Monday, April 23, 2007 matter and he and his staff put in many long said lawyer Richard Wegman, who served as Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Madam Speaker, hours to document the story of this mission chief counsel for Ribicoffs committee with Tomorrow we will honor nine World War II and verify the crew’s eligibility for one of our Mr. Leventhal and later as counsel for the U.S. Army Air Forces members here at the Nuclear Control Institute. Nation’s highest military honors. ‘‘Paul was a truly remarkable individual, United States Capitol with Distinguished Flying Thank you, General Moseley, for allowing exceptionally dedicated to an exceptionally Crosses for actions during a mission attacking us to honor these nine brave men and ex- difficult cause,’’ Wegman said. ‘‘He was one oil refineries near Ploesti, Romania, more than press deep appreciation for their outstanding of the first to work for full-scope safeguards. 60 years ago. and selfless service to our country. The cere- . . . He insisted on incorporating that con- The nine heroic service members to be hon- mony will be held tomorrow at 4 p.m. in 2118 cept in legislation.’’ ored are 1LT James E. J atho, 1LT Edward L. Rayburn House Office Building. All are wel- In 1979, Mr. Leventhal served as co-director of the bipartisan Senate investigation of the McNally, 2LT George N. Croft, 2LT Theodore come to come and say thank you to these Three Mile Island nuclear accident, and he D. Bell, TSGT. Jay T. Fish, TSGT. William A. men who sacrificed so much in the defense of prepared the ‘‘lessons-learned’’ legislation Magill, SSGT Frank G. Celuck, SSGT Robert freedom and liberty. enacted in 1980 to require preventive meas- D. Speed, and SSGT Daniel P. Toomey. f ures and emergency planning. The nine medal recipients were members of He said that work left him ‘‘acutely aware a B–24 Liberator crew assigned to the 779th CONGRATULATING OFFICER OLLIE of that ineffable combination of human falli- Bomb Squadron, 464th Bomber Group, 15th LEE MCCOY OF THE UNITED bility and mechanical failure that makes nu- Air Force, who flew the mission July 15, 1944. STATES CAPITOL POLICE DE- clear plants vulnerable to accidents, and also PARTMENT ON THE OCCASION sabotage.’’ The crew took off from Pantanella, Italy, to He lamented a few years ago that the flow take part in what was to become the heaviest OF HIS RETIREMENT of nuclear technology and materials from in- day of bombing of the oil refineries near dustrial countries to developing regions was Ploesti, Romania. Enroute to the target, the HON. JO BONNER continuing. crew encountered heavy anti-aircraft fire, se- OF ALABAMA ‘‘As a result, there is now more plutonium in civilian hands than in all of the nuclear verely damaging the plane and causing the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES loss of one engine. weapons in the world. And some of it has al- Monday, April 23, 2007 ready been turned into bombs, as in India, Despite a damaged plane, pilots Jatho and Pakistan and North Korea, while others have Croft managed to hold the course. Navigator Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, it is with used or are now using civilian nuclear pro- Bell successfully plotted the flight path while great pleasure and personal pride that I rise grams as a cover for weapons programs,’’ he Engineer Fish powered the engines to reach today to honor Officer Ollie Lee McCoy on the said in a speech in 2001, adding that Iran and the target. Gunners Celuck, Speed and occasion of his retirement from the United Iraq raised immediate concerns. States Capitol Police Department. Mr. Leventhal, born in Manhattan, grad- Toomey courageously manned their gun posi- uated magna cum laude with a degree in his- tions battling through to the target. In heavy For the past 20 years, Officer McCoy has tory from Franklin & Marshall College in smoke, Bombardier McNally armed each served those who work in the United States Pennsylvania in 1959 and received a master’s bomb and successfully released the payload Capitol complex with a great deal of profes- degree from the Columbia University Grad- over the Uniera Sperantza oil refinery. sionalism, enthusiasm and concern for their uate School of Journalism in 1960. He spent After dropping the payload, the crew’s plane well-being. In the process of performing his 10 years as an investigative and political re- began losing speed and altitude and lost con- professional duties, Officer McCoy has also porter at the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the tact with the rest of their squadron. Over the gained the respect and admiration of not only New York Post and Newsday, until deciding this Member, but of all of my House col- that he wanted to ‘‘get inside of government Adriatic Sea, Radio Operator Magill was able and try to make it work.’’ to successfully dial in the Pantanella base leagues, the thousands of staffers that work In 1969, he came to Washington as a press homing signal while Engineer Fish got enough on the Hill, and the countless visitors who secretary to Sen. Jacob K. Javits (R-N.Y.), power from the remaining three engines in come to the Capitol complex each and every served in 1970 as campaign press secretary to order for Navigator Bell and pilots Jatho and day. Sen. Charles Goodell (R-N.Y.) and two years Croft to successfully guide the crew and dam- Madam Speaker, Officer McCoy is the epit- later was a congressional correspondent for aged plane to their base at Pantanella without ome of a true professional. He stands at the the National Journal. front of a long line of dedicated men and From 1972 to 1976, he concentrated on nu- further damage to the plane or injuries to the clear weapons proliferation as a research fel- crew. women from all walks of life that represent the low at Harvard University’s Program for The next day, the crew took part in a raid very best of the U.S. Congress. While the U.S. Science and International Affairs and as a on Weiner Neusdorf, Austria, during which Capitol Police has, as its mission, to protect visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution. their plane was shot down. TSgt Magill was and support the Congress in meeting our Con- From 1979 to 1981, he was staff director of the killed in action and the rest of the crew was stitutional responsibilities, men like Officer Senate Nuclear Regulation Subcommittee, taken as prisoners of war for the remainder of McCoy have taken that mission a step further chaired by Sen. Gary Hart (D-Colo.). by always adhering to the highest standard After starting the Nuclear Control Insti- World War II. tute, Mr. Leventhal served as its president Today we honor the three living members of and by always putting the good of others for 22 years, lectured in a number of coun- the crew: 1LT Edward L. McNally of Stone ahead of oneself. tries, organized conferences and wrote op-ed Mountain, GA; TSgt Jay T. Fish of Englewood, Without a doubt, one of the saddest days on articles and books on nuclear terrorism, FL; and SSgt Robert D. Speed of Mobile, AL. Capitol Hill—certainly one of the saddest days averting a Latin American nuclear arms Six of the honorees will receive the medal during my time here on the Hill—was July 24, race, nuclear power and the spread of nuclear posthumously, and be represented by family 1998, when Officers John Michael Gibson and weapons. members. Receiving the award for 1LT James Jacob Joseph Chestnut were fatally wounded For the past several years, he directed the institute as a Web-based program that main- E. Jatho, his son, Mr. Jim Jatho of Augusta, at the memorial door of the Capitol. Following tains a word-searchable electronic archive at GA; for 2LT Theodore D. Bell, his widow, Mrs. the shootings, Officer McCoy was assigned to www.nci.org: and a collection of institute Jean Bell of Evanston, IL; for 2LT George N. be liaison to the Chestnut family, and he re- and Senate papers spanning more than 30 Croft, his widow, Mrs. Lorraine Croft of Kenai, ceived a commendation award for his out- years at the National Security Archive. AK; for TSgt William A. Magill, his niece, Ms. standing service.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23AP8.049 E23APPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMREMARKS E834 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 23, 2007 Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join raised issues at law, and resulted in a dis- Beadles of La Porte, IN, who died on April 12, me today in recognizing Officer Ollie Lee missal on statute of limitation grounds. In dis- 2007, while proudly serving his Nation in McCoy for his tremendous contributions to the missing the survivors’ claims, however, the Baghdad, Iraq. Jason risked everything in United States Capitol complex. The experi- court found that extraordinary circumstances order to provide security and freedom to peo- ence and zeal he has brought to his job—and might support extending the statute of limita- ple halfway around the world. the concern and compassion he has displayed tions, but that Congress did not establish rules Jason loved Johnny Cash, and he loved for everyone whom he has encountered all applicable to the case at bar. With this legisla- country music. He loved taking his nieces and these many years—are unquestioned and un- tion, we have the opportunity to provide clo- nephews swimming. He loved fooling around paralleled. Officer McCoy has indeed been a sure for a group of claimants—all over 90 and playing games with his brothers and cous- genuine asset to the police department and to years old—and the ability to close the book on ins in the backyard. He loved motorcycles, the thousands of men, women, and children a tragic chapter in history. and hoped to eventually turn this passion into he has assisted over the past two decades. Racism, and its violent manifestations, are a career. In many ways Jason always was, as Make no mistake, Officer McCoy’s talents part of this Nation’s past that we cannot avoid. his parents described him to a local paper, a and experience in the department will be sore- With the prosecution of historical civil rights big child at heart. ly missed. Along with his many friends and claims, both civil and criminal, we encourage But Jason also loved his country. Moved by colleagues, I wish to extend to Officer McCoy a process of truth and reconciliation which can the horror of 9/11 and inspired by his father and his family much health and happiness in heal historic wounds. In this case, the court and grandfather, his brother and uncles, Jason the years ahead. took ‘‘no great comfort’’ in finding that there joined the Army to serve his country. Where f was no legal avenue through which the plain- before there was the big child, now there was tiffs could bring their claims. The Tulsa-Green- an honorable man. INTRODUCTION OF THE TULSA- wood Riot Accountability Act would simply And as an honorable man, Jason braved GREENWOOD RIOT ACCOUNT- give Tulsans and all Oklahomans, white and the dangers of war. In braving those dangers, ABILITY ACT black, victims and non-victims, their day in Jason knew that he might face a day when he court. Without that opportunity, we will all con- was called upon to pay the highest price de- HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. tinue to be victims of our past. manded of any patriot. To the sorrow of the OF MICHIGAN f Beadles family and Jason’s many friends, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jason did pay that price less than two weeks PERSONAL EXPLANATION Monday, April 23, 2007 ago. It is my sad duty to enter the name of Jason Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I am HON. JAMES T. WALSH Beadles into the official record of the United pleased to introduce the Tulsa-Greenwood OF NEW YORK States House of Representatives in honor of Riot Accountability Act of 2007, along with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his service to this country and the ultimate Representative NADLER. This legislation will Monday, April 23, 2007 price he paid. We honor him today as a true extend the statute of limitations to allow the patriot, and a true hero. He served his country Mr. WALSH of New York. Madam Speaker, survivors of the Tulsa-Greenwood Riot of 1921 at war so that, as a great President once said, I was not able to participate in legislative du- to seek a determination on the merits of their ‘‘freedom might live, and grow and increase its ties last week as i was in my District taking civil rights and other claims against the per- blessings.’’ care of family commitments. petrators of the riot in a court of law. May God grant peace to those who mourn On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, The Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, OK, and strength to those who continue to fight. as Amended to H.R. 1677 Taxpayer Protec- was one of the Nation’s most prosperous Afri- And may God be with all of us, as I know he tion Act—Vote ‘‘yea.’’ can-American communities entering the dec- is with Jason. ade of the 1920s. Serving over 8,000 resi- On Motion to Suspend Rules and Agree to f dents, the community boasted two news- H. Res. 196 Supporting the Goals and Ideals papers, over a dozen churches, and hundreds of World Water Day—Vote ‘‘yea.’’ COMMEMORATING THE ARMENIAN of African-American owned businesses, with On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, GENOCIDE the commercial district known nationally as the as Amended to H. Con. Res. 100 Condemning ‘‘Negro Wall Street.’’ In May 1921, all that the recent violent actions of the Government HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO came to an end as 42 square blocks of the of Zimbabwe against the peaceful opposition party activists and members of civil society— OF MASSACHUSETTS community were burned to the ground and up IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to 300 of its residents were killed by a racist Vote ‘‘yea.’’ mob. In the wake of the violence, the State On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Monday, April 23, 2007 and local governments quashed claims for re- to H. Res. 273 Supporting the goals and Mr. CAPUANO. Madam Speaker, I rise dress and effectively erased the incident from ideals of Financial Literacy Month—Vote today to commemorate a people who despite official memory. ‘‘yea.’’ murder, hardship, and betrayal have per- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree The 1921 Tulsa race riot was one of the severed. April 24, 2007, marks the 92nd anni- to H. Con. Res. 76 Honoring the 50th Anniver- most destructive and costly attacks upon an versary of the Armenian Genocide. American community in our Nation’s history. sary of the International Geophysical Year and Throughout three decades in the late 19th However, no convictions were obtained for the its past contributions to space research and and early 20th centuries, millions of Arme- incidents of murder, arson or larceny con- looking forward to future accomplishments— nians were systematically uprooted from their nected with the riot, and none of the more Vote ‘‘yea.’’ homeland of 3,000 years and deported or On Passage of H.R. 195 District of Colum- than 100 contemporaneously filed lawsuits by massacred. From 1894 through 1896, three bia House Voting Rights Act—Vote ‘‘nay.’’ residents and property owners were success- hundred thousand Armenians were ruthlessly On Passage of H.R. 1495 Water Resources ful in recovering damages from insurance murdered. Again in 1909, thirty thousand Ar- Development Act—Vote ‘‘yea.’’ companies to assist in the reconstruction of On Passage of H.R. 1257 Shareholder menians were massacred in Cilicia, and their the community. Votes on Executive Compensation Act—Vote villages were destroyed. The case of the Tulsa-Greenwood riot vic- ‘‘yea.’’ On April 24, 1915, two hundred Armenian tims is worthy of congressional attention be- religious, political, and intellectual leaders cause substantial evidence suggests that gov- f were arbitrarily arrested, taken to Turkey and ernmental officials deputized and armed the HONORING CORPORAL JASON murdered. This incident marks a dark and sol- mob and that the National Guard joined in the BEADLES OF LA PORTE, INDIANA emn period in the history of the Armenian peo- destruction. The report commissioned by the ple. From 1915 to 1923, the Ottoman Empire Oklahoma State Legislature in 1997, and pub- HON. JOE DONNELLY launched a systematic campaign to extermi- lished in 2001, uncovered new information and OF INDIANA nate Armenians. In 8 short years, more than detailed, for the first time, the extent of the in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1.5 million Armenians suffered through atroc- volvement by the State and city government in ities such as deportation, forced slavery and prosecuting and erasing evidence of the riot. Monday, April 23, 2007 torture. Most were ultimately murdered. This new evidence was crucial for the formula- Mr. DONNELLY. Madam Speaker, I rise Many of our companions in the international tion of a substantial case, but its timeliness today to honor the sacrifice of Corporal Jason community have already taken this final step.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A23AP8.053 E23APPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMREMARKS April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E835 The European Parliament and the United Na- EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR NA- To meet these challenges, the health con- tions have recognized and reaffirmed the Ar- TIONAL MINORITY HEALTH cerns of particular minority groups must be ad- menian Genocide as historical fact, as have MONTH dressed, and this must be achieved as we the Russian and Greek parliaments, the Cana- better our healthcare system. I am a strong dian House of Commons, the Lebanese supporter of the healthcare providers and re- HON. SILVESTRE REYES search institutions in my district of El Paso, Chamber of Deputies and the French National OF TEXAS TX, such as Texas Tech University, the Uni- Assembly. It is time for America to join the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versity of Texas at El Paso, El Paso Commu- chorus and acknowledge the Armenians who nity College, the Border Health Institute (BHI), suffered at the hands of the Ottoman Empire. Monday, April 23, 2007 Pan American Health Organization, La Fe, And let me stress that I am not speaking of Mr. REYES. Madam Speaker, April is Na- Project Vida, Project Arriba, Fort Bliss, area the government of modern day Turkey, but tional Minority Health Month. Its goal is to fos- hospitals and clinics, and individual doctors, rather its predecessor, which many of Turkey’s ter awareness of minority health issues, and nurses, and other healthcare professionals. I present day leaders helped to remove from spur dialogue and solutions toward ensuring believe we must make every effort to create power. that minorities are not disproportionately vul- solid foundations for healthcare in our commu- nities. As I have in the past, as a member of the nerable to illness, disease and premature National Minority Health Month is a vitally Congressional Armenian Caucus, I will con- death. In the U.S., Hispanics, African-Ameri- cans and Asian Pacific Islanders have signifi- important time for millions of Americans. In tinue to work with my colleagues and with the cant healthcare needs. These groups suffer honor of National Minority Health Month, I Armenian-Americans in my district to promote from high levels of poverty and disease, in- urge my colleagues in Congress to support ini- investment and prosperity in Armenia. And, I cluding diabetes, heart disease, tuberculosis, tiatives designed to effectively reduce minority sincerely hope that this year, the U.S. will hepatitis, and cancer. Large numbers of mi- health disparities. With respect to minority have the opportunity and courage to speak in norities are also uninsured or under-insured. health, though there may be no shortage of support of the millions of Armenians who suf- In a world where we have shortages of need, we must assure there is also no short- fered because of their heritage. nurses, doctors, and other health practitioners, age of resources to address the disparity, and with respect to minority health in particular, eventually close the gap. there is no shortage of need.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A23AP8.057 E23APPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMREMARKS E836 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 23, 2007 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS persons engaged in interstate com- ize the Secretary of the Interior to as- merce, in possession of data containing sist in the planning, design, and con- Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, sensitive personally identifiable infor- struction of the Tumalo Irrigation Dis- agreed to by the Senate on February 4, mation, to disclose any breach of such trict Water Conservation Project in 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- information, S. 879, to amend the Sher- Deschutes County, Oregon, S. 1116 and tem for a computerized schedule of all man Act to make oil-producing and ex- H.R. 902, bills to facilitate the use for meetings and hearings of Senate com- porting cartels illegal, S. Res. 125, des- irrigation and other purposes of water mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- ignating May 18, 2007, as ‘‘Endangered produced in connection with develop- tees, and committees of conference. Species Day’’, and encouraging the peo- ment of energy resources, S. 175, to This title requires all such committees ple of the United States to become edu- provide for a feasibility study of alter- to notify the Office of the Senate Daily cated about, and aware of, threats to natives to augment the water supplies species, success stories in species re- of the Central Oklahoma Master Con- Digest—designated by the Rules Com- covery, and the opportunity to pro- servancy District and cities served by mittee—of the time, place, and purpose mote species conservation worldwide, the District, S. 1112 and H.R. 235, bills of the meetings, when scheduled, and S. Res. 116, designating May 2007 as to allow for the renegotiation of the any cancellations or changes in the ‘‘National Autoimmune Diseases payment schedule of contracts between meetings as they occur. Awareness Month’’ and supporting ef- the Secretary of the Interior and the As an additional procedure along forts to increase awareness of auto- Redwood Valley County Water Dis- with the computerization of this infor- immune diseases and increase funding trict. mation, the Office of the Senate Daily for autoimmune disease research, S. SD–366 Digest will prepare this information for Res. 146, designating June 20, 2007, as 3:30 p.m. ‘‘American Eagle Day’’, and cele- Armed Services printing in the Extensions of Remarks brating the recovery and restoration of Strategic Forces Subcommittee section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the American bald eagle, the national To hold hearings to examine Department on Monday and Wednesday of each symbol of the United States, S. Res. of Energy atomic energy defense pro- week. 162, commemorating and acknowl- grams in review of the Defense Author- Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, edging the dedication and sacrifice ization Request for fiscal year 2008. April 24, 2007 may be found in the Daily made by the men and women who have SR–232A Digest of today’s RECORD. lost their lives while serving as law en- forcement officers, and the nomina- APRIL 26 MEETINGS SCHEDULED tions of Robert Gideon Howard, Jr., to 9:30 a.m. APRIL 25 be United States Marshal for the East- Armed Services ern District of Arkansas, Frederick J. 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings to receive testimony on Kapala, to be United States District legal issues regarding individuals de- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Judge for the Northern District of Illi- To hold hearings to examine challenges tained by the Department of Defense as nois, and Benjamin Hale Settle, to be unlawful enemy combatants. and opportunities facing American ag- United States District Judge for the ricultural producers, focusing on farm SH–216 Western District of Washington, John 10 a.m. programs and the commodity title of Roberts Hackman, to be United States Appropriations the farm bill. Marshal for the Eastern District of Vir- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related SD–106 ginia, Department of Justice, and pos- Agencies Subcommittee 10 a.m. sible authorization of subpoenas in the To hold hearings to examine proposed Armed Services connection with investigation into re- budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for Airland Subcommittee placement of U.S. attorneys. the Federal Bureau of Investigation. To hold hearings to examine whether the SD–226 SD–192 Army is properly sized, organized, and 10:30 a.m Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions equipped to respond to the most likely Appropriations Employment and Workplace Safety Sub- missions over the next two decades Defense Subcommittee committee while retaining adequate capability to To hold hearings to examine proposed To hold hearings to examine the effec- respond to all contingencies along the budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for tiveness of the Occupational Safety & spectrum of combat in review of the the Missile Defense Agency. Health Administration (OSHA). Defense Authorization Request for fis- SD–192 SD–628 cal year 2008 and the Future Years De- 2 p.m. Indian Affairs fense Program. Armed Services To hold hearings to examine S. 462, to SR–222 Emerging Threats and Capabilities Sub- approve the settlement of the water Environment and Public Works committee rights claims of the Shoshone-Paiute Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Sub- To hold hearings to examine language Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Res- committee and cultural awareness capabilities for ervation in Nevada, to require the Sec- To hold an oversight hearing to examine the Department of Defense. retary of the Interior to carry out the the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. SR–325 settlement. SD–406 Veterans’ Affairs SR–485 Judiciary To hold an oversight hearing to examine Commerce, Science, and Transportation Business meeting to consider S. 376, to the Department of Veterans Affairs, fo- Science, Technology, and Innovation Sub- amend title 18, United States Code, to cusing on mental health issues. committee improve the provisions relating to the SR–418 To hold hearings to examine clean coal carrying of concealed weapons by law 2:30 p.m. technology. enforcement officers, S. 119, to prohibit Commerce, Science, and Transportation SR–253 profiteering and fraud relating to mili- Business meeting to consider pending Appropriations tary action, relief, and reconstruction calendar business. Transportation, Housing and Urban Devel- efforts, S. 1079, to establish the Star- SR–253 opment, and Related Agencies Sub- Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicen- Energy and Natural Resources committee tennial Commission, S. 735, to amend Water and Power Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine proposed title 18, United States Code, to improve To hold hearings to examine S. 324, to di- budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for the terrorist hoax statute, H.R. 740, to rect the Secretary of the Interior to the Department of Housing and Urban amend title 18, United States Code, to conduct a study of water resources in Development. prevent caller ID spoofing, S. 221, to the State of New Mexico, S. 542, to au- SD–124 amend title 9, United States Code, to thorize the Secretary of the Interior to 1 p.m. provide for greater fairness in the arbi- conduct feasibility studies to address Finance tration process relating to livestock certain water shortages within the Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastruc- and poultry contracts, S. 495, to pre- Snake, Boise, and Payette River sys- ture Subcommittee vent and mitigate identity theft, to en- tems in the State of Idaho, S. 752, to To hold hearings to examine coal, focus- sure privacy, to provide notice of secu- authorize the Secretary of the Interior ing on a clean future. rity breaches, and to enhance criminal to participate in the implementation of SD–215 penalties, law enforcement assistance, the Platte River Recovery Implementa- 2:30 p.m. and other protections against security tion Program for Endangered Species Energy and Natural Resources breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse in the Central and Lower Platte River National Parks Subcommittee of personally identifiable information, Basin and to modify the Pathfinder To hold hearings to examine S. 312 and S. 239, to require Federal agencies, and Dam and Reservoir, S. 1037, to author- H.R. 497, bills to authorize the Marion

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Energy Subcommittee retary of the Interior to update the fea- SD–366 To hold hearings to examine S. 129, to sibility and suitability studies of four 9:30 p.m. study and promote the use of energy- national historic trails, S. 686, to Indian Affairs efficient computer servers in the amend the National Trails System Act To hold hearings to examine S. 310, a bill United States, S. 838, to authorize to express the policy of the United to designate the Washington-Rocham- funding for eligible joint ventures be- beau Revolutionary Route National States regarding the United States re- tween United States and Israeli busi- lationship with Native Hawaiians and Historical Trail, S. 722, to direct the nesses and academic persons, to estab- Secretary of the Interior and the Sec- to provide a process for the recognition lish the International Energy Advisory by the United States of the Native Ha- retary of Agriculture to jointly con- Board, H.R. 85, to provide for the estab- duct a study of certain land adjacent to waiian governing entity. lishment of centers to encourage dem- SR–485 the Walnut Canyon National Monu- onstration and commercial application ment in the State of Arizona, S. 783, to of advanced energy methods and tech- MAY 9 adjust the boundary of the Barataria nologies, and H.R. 1126, to reauthorize Preserve Unit of the Jean Lafitte Na- the Steel and Aluminum Energy Con- 9:30 a.m. tional Historical Park and Preserve in servation and Technology Competitive- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry the State of Louisiana, S. 890, to pro- ness Act of 1988. To hold hearings to examine farm bill vide for certain administrative and SD–366 policy proposals relating to farm and support services for the Dwight D. Ei- Commerce, Science, and Transportation energy issues and rural development. senhower Memorial Commission, and Surface Transportation and Merchant Ma- SR–328A H.R. 1047, to authorize the Secretary of rine Infrastructure, Safety and Secu- Veterans’ Affairs the Interior to conduct a study to de- rity Subcommittee To hold hearings on benefits legislation. termine the suitability and feasibility To hold hearings to examine Electronic SD–562 of designating the Soldiers’ Memorial On-Board Recorders (EOBR’s) and Military Museum located in St. Louis, truck driver fatigue reduction. MAY 16 Missouri, as a unit of the National SR–253 10 a.m. Park System. Veterans’ Affairs SD–336 MAY 2 To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Intelligence 10 a.m. tion of Michael K. Kussman, of Massa- Closed business meeting to consider Commerce, Science, and Transportation chusetts, to be Under Secretary for pending intelligence matters. Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism Health of the Department of Veterans SH–219 Subcommittee Affairs. 3 p.m. To hold hearings to examine United SD–562 Armed Services States trade relations with China. Airland Subcommittee SR–253 MAY 17 To hold hearings to examine Air Force Judiciary 10 a.m. and aviation programs in review of the Terrorism, Technology and Homeland Se- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Defense Authorization Request for Fis- curity Subcommittee Surface Transportation and Merchant Ma- cal Year 2008 and the Future Years De- To hold hearings to examine strength- rine Infrastructure, Safety and Secu- fense Program. ening the security of international rity Subcommittee SR–232A travel documents, focusing on inter- To hold hearings to examine rail safety rupting terrorist travel. reauthorization. APRIL 30 SD–226 SR–253 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Energy and Natural Resources Commerce, Science, and Transportation MAY 23 Water and Power Subcommittee Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings to examine S. 27, to au- Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee thorize the implementation of the San To hold hearings to examine Halliburton Joaquin River Restoration Settlement. To hold hearings on health legislation. and United States business ties to Iran. SD–366 SD–562 SR–253 Homeland Security and Governmental Af- MAY 3 fairs 2:30 p.m. POSTPONEMENTS Oversight of Government Management, the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Federal Workforce, and the District of APRIL 25 To hold hearings to examine pending Columbia Subcommittee nominations. 2 p.m. To hold hearings to examine the Federal SR–253 Judiciary government’s role in empowering Energy and Natural Resources To hold hearings to examine rising crime Americans to make informed financial Public Lands and Forests Subcommittee in the United States, focusing on the decisions. To hold hearings to examine S. 390, to di- Federal role in helping communities SD–342 rect the exchange of certain land in prevent and respond to violent crime. Grand, San Juan, and Uintah Counties, SD–226 MAY 1 Utah, S. 647, to designate certain land 10 a.m. in the State of Oregon as wilderness, S. APRIL 26 Commerce, Science, and Transportation 1139, to establish the National Land- 2:30 p.m. Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security scape Conservation System, H.R. 276, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee to designate the Piedras Blancas Light Consumer Affairs, Insurance, and Auto- To hold hearings to examine improving Station and the surrounding public motive Safety Subcommittee air service to small and rural commu- land as an Outstanding Natural Area to To hold hearings to examine All-Terrain nities. be administered as a part of the Na- Vehicle (ATV) safety. SR–253 tional Landscape Conservation System, SR–253

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:33 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M23AP8.000 E23APPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMREMARKS Monday, April 23, 2007 Daily Digest Senate A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- Chamber Action viding for further consideration of the bill at 11 Routine Proceedings, pages S4823–S4864 a.m., on Tuesday, April 24, 2007. Page S4864 Measures Introduced: Seven bills and two resolu- Ozerden Nomination—Agreement: A unanimous- tions were introduced, as follows: S. 1183–1189, and consent-time agreement was reached providing for S. Res. 165–166. Page S4841 consideration of the nomination of Halil Suleyman Measures Passed: Ozerden, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi at 12 noon, on Death of Representative Juanita Millender- Tuesday, April 24, 2007; that there be 10 minutes McDonald: Senate agreed to S. Res. 165, relative to for debate equally divided between the Chairman the death of Representative Juanita Millender- and Ranking Member of the Committee on the Ju- McDonald. Page S4861 diciary, or their designees; that at the conclusion, or Commemorating Lifetime Achievement of Rev- yielding back, of time Senate vote on confirmation erend Leon H. Sullivan: Senate agreed to S. Res. of the nomination. Page S4861 166, commemorating the lifetime achievement of Messages From the House: Page S4840 the Reverend Leon H. Sullivan. Pages S4861–63 Measures Referred: Page S4840 American National Red Cross Governance Mod- Executive Communications: Pages S4840–41 ernization Act: Senate passed H.R. 1681, to amend Additional Cosponsors: Pages S4841–43 the Congressional Charter of The American National Red Cross to modernize its governance structure, to Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: enhance the ability of the board of governors of The Pages S4843–55 American National Red Cross to support the critical Additional Statements: Pages S4839–40 mission of The American National Red Cross in the Amendments Submitted: Pages S4855–60 21st century, clearing the measure for the President. Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Pages S4860–61 Pages S4863–64 Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S4861 America COMPETES Act: Senate resumed consid- eration of S. 761, to invest in innovation and edu- Privileges of the Floor: Page S4861 cation to improve the competitiveness of the United Adjournment: Senate convened at 2 p.m., and as a States in the global economy, taking action on the further mark of respect to the memory of the late following amendments proposed thereto: Honorable Juanita Millender-McDonald, United Pages S4825–37 States Representative from the State of California, in Adopted: accordance with S. Res. 165, adjourned at 5:26 p.m., Inouye/Stevens Amendment No. 906, to strike the until 10 a.m., on Tuesday, April 24, 2007. (For Sen- provisions regarding the working capital fund and to ate’s program, see the remarks of the Acting Major- amend certain provisions regarding the National ity Leader in today’s Record on page S4864.) Science Foundation. Pages S4831–36 Withdrawn: Committee Meetings Bingaman/Alexander Amendment No. 904, to strike the NIST working capital fund provision. (Committees not listed did not meet) Pages S4825–31 HEIGHTEN GAS EFFICIENCY STANDARDS Pending: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Committee Bingaman Amendment No. 908, to make certain concluded a hearing to examine S. 1115, to promote improvements to the bill. Pages S4836–37 the efficient use of oil, natural gas, and electricity, D545

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reduce oil consumption, and heighten energy effi- COLLEGE CAMPUS SECURITY ciency standards for consumer products and indus- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- trial equipment, after receiving testimony from Sec- fairs: Committee concluded a hearing to examine se- retary John Mizroch, Principle Deputy Assistant Sec- curity and emergency preparedness on America’s col- retary of Energy; Mayor Martin J. Chavez, Albu- querque, New Mexico, on behalf of the United lege campuses, after receiving testimony from David States Conference of Mayors; Robert E. Schjerven, Ward, American Council on Education, Washington, Lennox International, Inc., Arlington, Virginia, on D.C; W. Roger Webb, University of Central Okla- behalf of the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Associa- homa, Edmond; Steven J. Healy, Princeton Univer- tion (GAMA); William Prindle, American Council sity, Princeton, New Jersey, on behalf of the Inter- for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE), and Jim national Association of Campus Law Enforcement Y. Kerr II, National Association of Regulatory Util- Administrators; Russ Federman, University of Vir- ity Commissioners (NARUC), Alicia Collier, Federal ginia Department of Student Health, Charlottesville; Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC), all of and Irwin Redlener, Columbia University Mailman Washington, D.C.; and Kyle Pitsor, National Elec- School of Public Health, New York, New York. tric Manufacturers Association, Rosslyn, Virginia. h House of Representatives Atanacio Haro-Marin Post Office Designation Chamber Action Act: H.R. 625, to designate the facility of the Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 18 pub- United States Postal Service located at 4230 Maine lic bills, H.R. 1992–2009; and 4 resolutions, H. Avenue in Baldwin Park, California, as the Con. Res. 125–126; and H. Res. 328–329 were in- ‘‘Atanacio Haro-Marin Post Office’’; Page H3731 troduced. Pages H3776–77 Sergeant Dennis J. Flanagan Lecanto Post Of- Additional Cosponsors: Pages H3777–78 fice Building Designation Act: H.R. 1402, to des- Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: ignate the facility of the United States Postal Service H. Res. 327, providing for consideration of the located at 320 South Lecanto Highway in Lecanto, bill H.R. 362, to authorize science scholarships for Florida, as the ‘‘Sergeant Dennis J. Flanagan Lecanto educating mathematics and science teachers (H. Post Office Building’’, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of Rept. 110–105); and 386 yeas with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 247; H.R. 1675, to suspend the requirements of the Pages H3731–33, H3742–43 Department of Housing and Urban Development re- Rachel Carson Post Office Building Designation garding electronic filing of previous participation Act: H.R. 1434, to designate the facility of the certificates and regarding filing of such certificates United States Postal Service located at 896 Pitts- with respect to certain low-income housing investors burgh Street in Springdale, Pennsylvania, as the (H. Rept. 110–106). Page H3776 ‘‘Rachel Carson Post Office Building’’, by a 2⁄3 yea- Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she and-nay vote of 334 yeas to 53 nays with 3 voting appointed Representative Hirono to act as Speaker ‘‘present’’, Roll No. 246; and Pages H3733–35, H3742 Pro Tempore for today. Page H3727 Gerald W. Heaney Federal Building and Recess: The House recessed at 12:31 p.m. and re- United States Courthouse and Customhouse Des- convened at 2 p.m. Page H3727 ignation Act: S. 521, to designate the Federal build- ing and United States courthouse and customhouse Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules located at 515 West First Street in Duluth, Min- and pass the following measures: nesota, as the ‘‘Gerald W. Heaney Federal Building Expressing support for a National Foster Par- and United States Courthouse and Customhouse’’— ents Day: H. Res. 179, to express support for a Na- clearing the measure for the President. tional Foster Parents Day, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote Pages H3740–41 of 390 yeas with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 245; Pages H3728–32, H3741–42

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:13 Apr 24, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D23AP7.REC D23APPT1 hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMDIGEST April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D547 Committee Resignation: Read a letter from Rep- resentative Renzi wherein he resigned from the Se- Committee Meetings lect Committee on Intelligence, effective imme- NCLB: PREVENTING DROPOUTS AND diately. Page H3741 ENHANCING SCHOOL SAFETY Recess: The House recessed at 3:46 p.m. and recon- Committee on Education and Labor: Held a hearing on vened at 6:30 p.m. Page H3741 NCLB: Preventing Dropouts and Enhancing School Suspensions—Proceedings Postponed: The House Safety. Testimony was heard from Jane P. Norwood, debated the following measures under suspension of Vice-Chair, Board of Education, State of North Caro- the rules. Further proceedings were postponed until lina; and public witnesses. Tuesday, April 24th. 10,000 TEACHERS, 10 MILLION MINDS Expressing the sense of the House of Representa- SCIENCE AND MATH SCHOLARSHIP ACT tives with respect to raising awareness and encour- aging prevention of sexual assault in the United Committee on Rules: Granted, by a voice vote, a struc- States and supporting the goals and ideals of Na- tured rule. The rule provides for 1 hour of general tional Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention debate on H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers, 10 Million Month: H. Res. 289, to express the sense of the Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, equally di- House of Representatives with respect to raising vided and controlled by the Chairman and Ranking awareness and encouraging prevention of sexual as- Minority Member of the Committee on Science and sault in the United States and supporting the goals Technology. and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and The rule waives all points of order against consid- eration of the bill except those arising under clause Prevention Month and Pages H3735–37 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The rule makes in order the Supporting the mission and goals of National amendment in the nature of a substitute rec- Crime Victims’ Rights Week in order to increase ommended by the Committee on Science and Tech- public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns nology as the original bill for the purpose of further of victims and survivors of crime in the United amendment. The committee amendment in the na- States during such week and throughout the year: ture of a substitute shall be considered as an original H. Res. 119, to support the mission and goals of bill and shall be considered as read. All points of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in order to order against the committee amendment are waived increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and except those arising under clauses 9 or 10 or rule concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the XXI. United States during such week and throughout the The rule makes in order those amendments print- year. Pages H3737–40 ed in the report and waives all points of order Moment of Silence: The House observed a moment against such amendments except those arising under of silence in memory of the Honorable Juanita clauses 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The rule provides one Millender-McDonald. Page H3742 motion to recommit with or without instructions. Whole Number of the House: The Chair an- Finally, notwithstanding the operation of the pre- nounced to the House that, in light of the passing vious question, during consideration of the bill the of Representative Millender-McDonald, the whole Chair may postpone further consideration to a time designated by the Speaker. Testimony was heard number of the House is adjusted to 433. Page H3742 form Representatives Lipinski and Hall of Texas. In Memory of the late Honorable Juanita Millender-McDonald of California: The House f agreed to H. Res. 328, expressing the condolences of COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, the House on the death of the Honorable Juanita APRIL 24, 2007 Millender-McDonald, a Representative from the (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) State of California. Pages H3743–53 Quorum Calls—Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes de- Senate veloped during the proceedings of today and appear Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: to hold on pages H3741–42, H3742 and H3742–43. There hearings to examine challenges and opportunities facing were no quorum calls. American agriculture producers, focusing on specialty crops, dairy, sugar, organic production and marketing, Adjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and and honey, 9 a.m., SD–106. at 11:40 p.m., pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings to receive 328, it stands adjourned in memory of the late Hon- testimony on United States Pacific Command, United orable Juanita Millender-McDonald. States Forces Korea, and United States Special Operations

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Command in review of the Defense Authorization Re- Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, hearing on quest for fiscal year 2008 and the Future Years Defense Have OSHA Standards Kept Up With Workplace Haz- Program, 9:30 a.m., SH–216. ards? 1:30 p.m., 2175 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on En- to hold hearings to examine the readiness of United ergy and Air Quality, hearing entitled ‘‘Implementation States ground forces in review of the Defense Authoriza- of EPACT 2005 Loan Guarantee Programs by the De- tion Request for fiscal year 2008 and the Future Years partment of Energy’’, 2 p.m., 2322 Rayburn. Defense Program, 3 p.m., SR–232A. Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to entitled ‘‘Diminished Capacity: Can the FDA Assure the hold hearings to examine communications, broadband and Safety and Security of the Nation’s Food Supply?’’ 9:30 competitiveness relating to how the United States meas- a.m., 2123 Rayburn. ures up, 10 a.m., SR–253. Subcommittee on Telecommunication and the Internet, Committee on Environment and Public Works: to hold hear- to continue hearings entitled ‘‘Digital Future of the ings to examine the implications of the Supreme Court’s United States: Part IV: Broadband Lessons from Abroad, decision regarding the Enviroment Proection Agency au- 10 a.m., 2322 Rayburn. thorities with respect to greenhouse cases under the Clean Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Capital Air Act, 9:45 a.m., SD–406. Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enter- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: to prises, hearing entitled ‘‘Policy Options for Extending the hold hearings to examine No Child Left Behind Reau- Terrorism Risk Insurance Act,’’ 1:30 p.m., 2128 Ray- thorization, focusing on modernizing middle and high burn. schools for the 21st century, 10 a.m., SD–628. Committee on Foreign Affairs, hearing on PEPFAR: An Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Assessment of Progress and Challenges, 11 a.m., 2172 Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery, to hold Rayburn. hearings to examine trailers, focusing on creating a more Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, hearing on flexible, efficient, and cost-effective Federal Disaster U.S.-Columbia Relations, 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. Housing Program, 9:30 a.m., SD–342. Committee on Homeland Security, to consider the fol- Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, to hold lowing measures: H.R. 1413, To direct the Assistant Sec- hearings to examine the Federal Transit Benefit Program, retary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Ad- focusing on whether benefits are being misused, program ministration) to address vulnerabilities in aviation secu- rules are being violated, and agency oversight requires rity by carrying out a pilot program to screen airport strengthening, 2:30 p.m., SD–342. workers with access to secure and sterile areas of airports; Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Human and H.R. 1981, To amend title 49, United States Code, Rights and the Law, to hold hearings to examine the cas- to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security ualties of war focusing on child soldiers and the law, 10 (Transportation Security Administration) to issue regula- a.m., SD–226. tions establishing security standards for foreign repair sta- Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the In- tions performing maintenance for aircraft used to provide surrection Act rider and the state control of the National air transportation, 1:30 p.m., 1539 Longworth. Guard, 2:30 p.m., SD–226. Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Constitu- Select Committee on Intelligence: to receive a closed brief- tion, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, hearing on the ing on certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. Tulsa Greenwood Riot Accountability Act of 2007, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Se- Committee on Agriculture, Subcommittee on Livestock, curity, hearing on the following bills: H.R. 1700, COPS Dairy, and Poultry, hearing to review the Federal Milk Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 916, John R. Justice Marketing Order rulemaking procedures, 10 a.m., 1300 Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act of 2007; and Longworth. H.R. 933, Witness Security and Protection Act of 2007; Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Com- followed by markup of H.R. 1592, Local Law Enforce- merce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, on public ment Hate Crimes Act of 2007, 2 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. witnesses, 10 a.m., and 2 p.m., H–309 Capitol. Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Subcommittee on Defense, on Navy and Marine Corps Border Security, and International Law, hearing on Prob- Force Posture and Acquisition Overview, 1:30 p.m., lems in the Current Employment Verification and Work- H–140 Capitol. site Enforcement System, 11 a.m., 2226 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Fish- Agencies, on Woodrow Wilson Center/Kennedy Center, eries, Wildlife and Oceans and the Subcommittee on En- 9:30 a.m., B–308 Rayburn. ergy and Mineral Resources, joint hearing on Renewable Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, on Capitol Visi- Energy Opportunities and Issues on the Outer Conti- tors Center, 1:30 p.m., 2359 Rayburn. nental Shelf, 2 p.m., 1324 Longworth. Committee on Education and Labor, hearing on Strength- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, hearing on ening the Middle Class: Ensuring Equal Pay for Women, Misleading Information from the Battlefield, 10 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. 2154 Rayburn.

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Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census and Na- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Dis- tional Archives, hearing on Preparations for the 2010 ability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, to mark up of Census, 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. H.R. 1660, to direct the Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs’ to Committee on Rules, to consider the following: H.R. establish a national Cemetery for Veterans in the southern 1332, Small Business Lending Improvements Act of Colorado region, and a hearing on Helping Those Left 2007; and H.R. 249, To restore the prohibition on the Behind: Are We Doing Enough for the Parents, Spouses commercial sale and slaughter of wild free-roaming horses and Children of Veterans, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon. and burros, 5 p.m. H–313 Capitol. Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Select Committee on Small Business, to mark up H.R. 1873, To Revenue Measures, hearing on Member proposals on En- reauthorize the programs and activities of the Small Busi- ergy and Tax Policy, 2 p.m., 1100 Longworth. ness Administration relating to procurement, 2 p.m., Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, executive, on In- 2360 Rayburn. telligence Matters, 2 p.m., H–405 Capitol. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- committee on Highways and Transit, hearing on Buy America, 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 24 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 24

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: After the transaction of any Program for Tuesday: Consideration of the fol- morning business (not to extend beyond 60 minutes), lowing suspensions: (1) H.R. 1675—Preservation Senate will continue consideration of S. 761, America Approval Process Improvement Act of 2007; (2) COMPETES Act. At 12 noon Senate will begin consider- H.R. 1676—Native American Home Ownership ation of the nomination of Halil Suleyman Ozerden, to Opportunity Act of 2007; (3) H. Res. 299—Express- be United States District Judge for the Southern District ing the sense of the House of Representatives that of Mississippi and after a period of debate vote on con- Congress should increase public awareness of child firmation thereof. abuse and neglect and should continue to work with (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their the States to reduce the incidence of child abuse and respective party conferences.) neglect through such programs as the Child Welfare Services and Promoting Safe and Stable Families pro- grams; and (4) H.R. 518—International Solid Waste Importation and Management Act of 2007. Consid- eration of H.R. 362—10,000 Teachers, 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act and H.R. 363—Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engi- neering Research Act.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Donnelly, Joe, Ind., E834 Pelosi, Nancy, Calif., E821 Ehlers, Vernon J., Mich., E831 Perlmutter, Ed, Colo., E830 Baca, Joe, Calif., E830 Ellsworth, Brad, Ind., E830 Petri, Thomas E., Wisc., E828 Baldwin, Tammy, Wisc., E827 Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E824 Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E821, E823 Bonner, Jo, Ala., E833 Hinchey, Maurice D., N.Y., E829 Reyes, Silvestre, Tex., E835 Bordallo, Madeleine Z., Guam, E828 Johnson, Sam, Tex., E828 Sa´ nchez, Linda T., Calif., E826 Capuano, Michael E., Mass., E834 Kildee, Dale E., Mich., E825 Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E825, E827 Cardoza, Dennis A., Calif., E830 Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E827 Scott, David, Ga., E829 Carnahan, Russ, Mo., E824 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E821, E823, E824 Thompson, Bennie G., Miss., E823 Cleaver, Emanuel, Mo., E826 Markey, Edward J., Mass., E832 Udall, Tom, N.M., E827 Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E834 Meek, Kendrick B., Fla., E826, E831 Walsh, James T., N.Y., E834 Crowley, Joseph, N.Y., E830 Musgrave, Marilyn N., Colo., E825 Wolf, Frank R., Va., E831 Cummings, Elijah E., Md., E828 Pascrell, Bill, Jr., N.J., E822 Yarmuth, John A., Ky., E831 Davis, Danny K., Ill., E832 Payne, Donald M., N.J., E822 Young, C.W. Bill, Fla., E833

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