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Vol. 151 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, MAY 16, 2005 No. 64 House of Representatives The House met at 12:30 p.m. and was one can do that. We even take it for nology and this act to visit my website called to order by the Speaker pro tem- granted that you can take your car to at murphy.house.gov. pore (Miss MCMORRIS). have an oil change, and the person who f is doing that oil change will be able to f CLOSURE OF CANNON AIR FORCE tell you all about your car, when your BASE AN ENORMOUS MISTAKE DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO last oil change was done, where, how TEMPORE much, et cetera. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- But in America today if you try and ant to the order of the House of Janu- fore the House the following commu- access the same sort of information ary 4, 2005, the gentleman from New nication from the Speaker: about your own health, your needs in a Mexico (Mr. UDALL) is recognized during morning hour debates for 5 min- WASHINGTON, DC hospital, hospitals are often at a loss May 16, 2005. to gather that information. Even the utes. I hereby appoint the Honorable CATHY best hospitals in America have that Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Madam MCMORRIS to act as Speaker pro tempore on trouble. So today in America thou- Speaker, Friday the 13th unfortunately this day. sands of patients are having unneces- lived up to its ominous reputation J. DENNIS HASTERT, sary tests, undergoing surgeries they when this administration and Sec- Speaker of the House of Representatives. do not need and taking harmful drugs retary Donald Rumsfeld of the Depart- f due to our paper-based health care sys- ment of Defense announced that they were closing Cannon Air Force Base in MORNING HOUR DEBATES tem, and the consequences are deadly and costly. Because of this, sadly, hun- Eastern New Mexico. They announced The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- dreds of patients will die today and that Cannon was closing and all 2,800 ant to the order of the House of Janu- thousands more will be put at risk. employees would be moved to other ary 4, 2005, the Chair will now recog- And all of this can be prevented. Sim- areas. nize Members from lists submitted by ply put, paper kills. I can tell you one thing; our Congres- the majority and minority leaders for To solve this problem, I have intro- sional delegation, all the Democrats morning hour debates. The Chair will duced, along with my colleague the and all the Republicans, along with our alternate recognition between the par- gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Governor, Governor Richardson, are ties, with each party limited to not to KENNEDY) the 21st Century Health Care united to fight this, because we believe exceed 30 minutes, and each Member, Information Act, to make it easier for this is an ill-advised decision, an ill- except the majority leader, the minor- doctors to take advantage of new tech- considered decision and a wrongheaded ity leader, or the minority whip, lim- nologies, including electronic medical move. I just want to talk today about ited to not to exceed 5 minutes. records and electronic prescribing into a couple of the reasons why this is ill- The Chair recognizes the gentleman their everyday practices. Electronic considered. from Pennsylvania (Mr. MURPHY) for 2 medical records and electronic pre- First of all, there is the issue of en- minutes. scribing centralizes patient informa- croachment. When you have an Air f tion in a secure and confidential man- Force base, you do not want residential ner to improve patient safety and in- areas nor industrial areas nearby. Of INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY crease the quality, availability and ac- the 56 Air Force bases in this country, SAVES MONEY AND LIVES cessibility of health care. this is one of the best in terms of the Mr. MURPHY. Madam Speaker, Congress can no longer ignore the encroachment issue. The local commu- today I had the pleasure of meeting over $100 billion in savings and the nities have worked very closely and with a group of bright students from countless number of lives that can be formed a committee to try to make Jeannette High School in Jeannette, saved by these new technologies. If you sure that this Air Force base was not Pennsylvania. In today’s world, so believe in saving lives and saving encroached upon. There has been a ro- many high school and college students money, I would urge my colleagues to bust buffer around this base for years make information technology a com- support this legislation to prevent fur- and years. mon part of their everyday lives. They ther medical errors from taking the Secondly, there is the issue for our have learned so much about technology lives of those whom we hold dear. airmen and women of practicing and that it is commonplace in America to Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues training in supersonic air space. We use a card to access your bank ma- if they wish to learn more about the have initiated in New Mexico some- chine. In fact, anywhere in the world benefits of health information tech- thing called the New Mexico Training

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\H16MY5.REC H16MY5 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3266 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 16, 2005 Range Initiative. It will be approved in Until September 8th, however, I will work with country, knowing full well that he October by the FAA and the Air Force. the entire Congressional Delegation, Governor would face, if extradited, the death What that training initiative is going Richardson, and the Clovis and Portales Com- penalty, and that would prevent the to do is make sure that as those pilots munities to fight to get Cannon off the list of Mexican government from extraditing get off the ground, within a matter of recommended closures. him. minutes, they can train in supersonic A central argument we will make to the Well, over the past 3 years, in a bi- air space. This is not true anyplace else commissioners is the issue of ‘‘range en- partisan way, my colleagues the gen- in the country. For many, many pilots, croachment.’’ It is the process whereby a mili- tleman from California (Mr. MCKEON), they must fly 2 to 3 hours in order to tary base is progressively hemmed in by who represents the March family, get to a training area. urban growth, competition for air space, and along with the gentleman from Cali- At Cannon Air Force Base, there are other factors. Such a development can detract fornia (Mr. SCHIFF), whom I mentioned, nearby bombing ranges, there is train- from a base’s desirability, and thus make it a the gentleman from California (Mr. ing, there is going to be this access to target for future closure and realignment in the BERMAN), and a wide range of Members, supersonic air space, which is enor- BRAC round. Cannon has two long runways, especially of the California delegation, mously important, and they will be excellent airspace, and bombing ranges with have come together trying to deal with able to train immediately and not have no encroachment issues. this issue. to travel those long distances. That Additionally, the Department of Defense did While the introduction of today’s leg- fact was not even considered by the De- not take into account the New Mexico Training islation will not directly deal with the partment of Defense because their cut- Range Initiative as part of its analysis of Can- March case, it clearly is legislation off date was December of 2004, so we non’s military value. Although the Initiative has that is designed to ensure that as we are going to put that fact before the yet to be fully approved, it is expected to be look at the prospect of someone killing commission. by October of this year. The Training Range a law enforcement officer and fleeing The third issue is what is called the Initiative will allow training at supersonic the country, we will have the full force military value and mission of this par- speeds, only further adding to the exceptional of the Federal Government behind our ticular base. This is a top-notch base. capabilities offered by Cannon Air Force Base. quest for a resolution. This does not in any way preempt the opportunity for It is an exceptional base. We have It is further evidence of the DoD’s short- county and State jurisdictions to pur- spent as a country $53 million over the sightedness that they failed to take into ac- sue with vigor a case such as this, but last 6 or 7 years improving the towers, count this valuable initiative. improving the runways, improving and Cannon Air Force Base is a critical compo- it does provide the option for the Fed- eral Government to be involved, and enhancing the fire-fighting capability nent of our Nation’s defense. It is also equally, also to deal with any kind of negoti- on the base and increasing base hous- if not more, important to the communities of ating that might be necessary to en- ing so that the base is in the kind of Clovis and Portales and the entire State of shape to make sure that our airmen sure that someone can be extradited. New Mexico. There are several months to Madam Speaker, I encourage my col- and women that train there are ready fight the DoD’s recommendation and I plan to leagues to join as cosponsors of this to go into battle. do so vigilantly side-by-side with you, the legislation, which will federalize the To close, this is a bad decision. Our other members of the Congressional Delega- crime of killing a law enforcement offi- Congressional delegation and Governor tion, and Governor Richardson to show the cer and fleeing the country. As I say, are united. We are going to persuade BRAC Commissioners just how valuable Can- the bill is going to be introduced today, that base closing commission that this non, Clovis, and Portales are to our Nation. so I would encourage as many of my was not the right decision for the coun- f colleagues as possible to join on board try. in this bipartisan effort to help ensure Madam Speaker, Friday the 13th was a day FEDERALIZING THE CRIME OF that we bring the killers of law en- that unfortunately lived up to its ominous rep- KILLING A POLICE OFFICER AND forcement officials to justice. utation when the Department of Defense FLEEING THE COUNTRY (DoD) released its Base Realignment and Clo- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- f sure (BRAC) recommendations. In what I and ant to the order of the House of Janu- AIR FORCE ACADEMY INAPPRO- the entire New Mexico Congressional Delega- ary 4, 2005, the gentleman from Cali- PRIATELY AND IMPROPERLY tion believe is an enormous mistake, the Sec- fornia (Mr. DREIER) is recognized dur- PUTTING PRESSURE ON CADETS retary of Defense included Cannon Air Force ing morning hour debates for 5 min- TO FOLLOW CERTAIN RELIGIOUS Base on its list of bases recommended for clo- utes. PRACTICES sure. Mr. DREIER. Madam Speaker, I have The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The BRAC process was established over a taken this time today to announce the ant to the order of the House of Janu- decade ago following the collapse of the So- introduction of legislation. Today my ary 4, 2005, the gentleman from Massa- viet Union as a means to realign or close mili- very distinguished colleague, the gen- chusetts (Mr. FRANK) is recognized dur- tary installations that are believed to be no tleman from California (Mr. SCHIFF), ing morning hour debates for 5 min- longer needed for our Nation’s defense. There has joined me in introducing legisla- utes. have been BRAC rounds in 1988, 1991, 1993, tion that calls for making it a Federal Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. and 1995. This year’s BRAC round, however, crime to kill a law enforcement officer Madam Speaker, a couple of weeks ago was expected to be one of the largest as De- and flee the country. I was disturbed to read of reports that fense Secretary Don Rumsfeld pledged to Just yesterday we saw the memorial people at the Air Force Academy were shrink the number of military installations in held for the fallen peace officers, and inappropriately and improperly putting the United States by as much as 25 percent. we had here in Washington the Sheriff pressure on cadets to follow certain re- Although Secretary Rumsfeld recently ac- of Los Angeles County, Lee Baca, who ligious practices. In this particular knowledged that the BRAC round would be is really the progenitor of this legisla- case, cadets who did not follow a cer- less extensive than earlier thought, DoD still tion, along with the Chief of Police of tain brand of Christianity were being recommended closing 33 bases, including the City of La Verne, Ron Ingels, who ridiculed and being criticized, and the Cannon. was representing the California Police allegations were that they were even This is just the beginning of our fight to save Chiefs Association and the Los Angeles being pressured by officials of the Cannon. The list of recommendations sub- County Police Chiefs Association. Academy to follow this specific set of mitted by the DoD to the BRAC Commission We have had over the past 3 years a religious practices. is only the first stage of a lengthy process. very tragic case in Southern Cali- Obviously, we should create a situa- The next step is the Commission must submit fornia. Three years ago this last month tion in which people of any religious its list of recommendations to President Bush we saw the tragic murder of Deputy persuasion are free at the Academy to on September 8th. The President will then ei- Sheriff David March by a Mexican na- follow that. But for young men and ther approve or disapprove the recommenda- tional, who chose to first shoot Deputy women who were sent to the Academy tions made by the BRAC Commission and March and leave and then return and to learn to lead our Air Force and de- submit to Congress. Congress will then have put the gun to Deputy Sheriff March’s fend our country in that important in- an up-or-down vote on the recommendations. head and kill him, and then flee the stitution to be subjected to religious

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She said When I heard that, my reaction was Press that Colonel Whittington, the that about two weeks later, on May 4, she re- to give the Air Force the benefit of the chaplain who apparently asked her to ceived an e-mail message from Colonel doubt. I wrote a letter to the Air Force denounce the report, and when she dis- Whittington dismissing her from her posi- Academy and the Secretary of the Air agreed with him and said she could not tion as his administrative assistant, or ‘‘ex- Force asking that the Air Force be denounce the report she agreed with, ecutive officer.’’ However, she remains a looking into this, and I had read that and the report said there had been in- chaplain, retains her rank and earns the in fact they were. So I thought, well, I appropriate religious pressure, he ap- same salary. ‘‘That is pretty plainly, in my mind, ret- hope we are talking with reasonable parently was part of an effort to penal- ribution,’’ Captain Morton said. ‘‘That people. These allegations sounded to ize her. We are told that he could not makes a big point on a staff. The point is, me like things that no reasonable per- give an interview to the New York ‘We don’t regard Mel as trustworthy and we son would allow to go forward. Let us Times and the AP because he was being humiliate her by firing her.’ However, in the see what happens. I decided I would interviewed by the Air Force Special whole scope of things, that’s pretty minor to wait to see what the Air Force did. Study Panel. what’s going on in the academy.’’ Well, I am not waiting anymore, be- Now, I doubt very much that the Air She also said that in March she received cause the Air Force has acted. They Force Special Study Panel is grilling orders to transfer to Okinawa, and from there could be deployed to Iraq or Afghani- have made things worse. They have him 18 hours a day, or even 10 hours a stan. Captain Morton said she was surprised done some things that confirm the day. In other words, there is obviously because in December she was told by Colonel view that I and others have that there no conflict between being interviewed Whittington that she would be staying at the is something seriously wrong. by this panel and also talking to the academy through summer 2006 to see several Captain Melinda Morton, an Air press. projects through. At the time, Captain Mor- Force chaplain, number two in the Why do they not let the chaplain ton was developing a sensitivity training chaplaincy there, was just transferred, talk to the press? Because they are program for the academy and was involved well ahead of when she was supposed to afraid if he told the truth it would be in pastoral care for cadets who were victims embarrassing, is my inference. If there in a sexual abuse scandal that swept the be transferred, to Okinawa. academy in 2003. Now, I mean no disrespect to Oki- is a different argument, let them give An academy spokesman, Lt. Col. Laurent nawa. For the people that live there, it it to us. Fox, said in an interview that Captain is home, and it is a wonderful home. It Madam Speaker, we should note that Morton’s dismissal as executive officer and has a lot of advantages. But when you among those who brought these allega- her reassignment to Okinawa were entirely are the number two in the chaplaincy tions to light originally is a proud Air routine, and not retribution. He said that in Colorado and you are sent to Oki- Force Academy alumni, Michael Captain Morton was removed from her posi- nawa very suddenly, it is clearly meant Weinstein, who worked for the Reagan tion in order to make way for a new execu- to be a rebuke, and the reason that the Administration, whose son is now tive officer because Colonel Whittington was leaving the academy in June and Captain number two in the chaplain’s office was there, who said he has spoken to 117 Morton is leaving in July. sent to Okinawa was because she was people at the Academy who validate ‘‘We don’t see this as a dismissal,’’ Colonel supporting the criticisms. the accusation that there is inappro- Fox said. ‘‘This kind of a transition is a nor- According to a New York Times arti- priate pressure put on people and that mal process that happens in squadrons cle, which I will include for the record, people are subject to disadvantages if across the Air Force.’’ she was told by the Chief Chaplain, they do not follow a particular reli- Colonel Fox said he knew nothing about a Colonel Whittington, after a critical gious view. meeting that led to a quarrel over the Yale report on this subject from a team The Air Force has got to reverse this Divinity School report. A request to interview Colonel Whittington was denied be- from the Yale Divinity School, she was pattern of religious oppression at the cause he was being interviewed by the task asked to denounce the report and de- Academy, of religious abuse, ‘‘oppres- force investigating the religious climate at fend the Academy. But she said she sion’’ may be too strong; it has got to the academy. The task force is expected to could not do that because she agreed stop the transfer of a brave woman for release a preliminary report on May 23. with the report. It was about 2 weeks speaking out; and they have got to Complaints about the religious climate at later that she was transferred to Oki- take seriously a problem, rather than the academy first surfaced after fliers were nawa. make it worse. passed out in the dining hall advertising a So we have here not just a refusal to Madam Speaker, I include for the showing of the movie ‘‘The Passion of the Christ.’’ An alumnus of the academy, Mikey deal with inappropriate abuse of people record the May 15, 2005, New York Weinstein, grew concerned after he visited on religious grounds, but a punishment Times article entitled ‘‘Air Force his son at the school last year and learned of a very brave officer, a woman of in- Chaplain Says She Was Removed for that he had been subject to repeated reli- tegrity, a chaplain, a member of the Being Critical.’’ gious slurs because he is Jewish. clergy, who in pursuance of her faith [From the New York Times, May 25, 2005] Mr. Weinstein, who served in the Reagan and her obligations and her under- AIR FORCE CHAPLAIN SAYS SHE WAS REMOVED administration, said yesterday that he became enraged and set out to see if others had standing of the Constitution refused to FOR BEING CRITICAL similar experiences. He said he has now spo- (By Laurie Goodstein) say something that she thought untrue ken with 117 academy cadets, staff members about a report. A chaplain at the Air Force Academy in and faculty members who complained about When intelligent people say silly Colorado Springs who has accused her supe- religious intimidation and proselytizing at things, it generally means that they do riors of using their positions to promote the academy. Of the 117 people, 8 are Jewish, not want to tell you the truth. The ex- evangelical Christianity among the cadets one is an atheist, about 10 are Catholic and planation the Air Force gives for send- says she was fired from an administrative the rest are nonevangelical Protestants. job because of her outspokenness and was ing her to Okinawa makes no sense at His son was interviewed by the task force given orders to ship out to Japan. this week, Mr. Weinstein said. He said he was all. I do not believe we have put in An Air Force task force, meanwhile, has charge of the Academy people incapa- not interviewed by the task force, even finished an investigation at the academy though ‘‘I have a boatload of information,’’ ble of making sense, so when they tell into charges by the chaplain and others that he said. us things that are just silly, I think officers there were inappropriately proselyt- ‘‘I can’t reveal people’s names, but I they are covering up. izing the cadets. thought it might be useful,’’ he said. They gave a convoluted argument The academy chaplain, Capt. MeLinda about, well, the other guy is going to Morton, said she had disagreed with her boss, [From Associated Press, May 13, 2005] the academy’s chief chaplain, Col. Michael CHAPLAIN SAYS SHE WAS OUSTED leave, so she is going to have to leave Whittington, after a critical report by a afterwards, and, therefore, they both team from the Yale Divinity School was re- (By Robert Weller and Jon Sarche) have to leave together. It makes zero leased to the news media in April. The re- DENVER.—A top Air Force Academy chap- sense. If anything, you would probably port, dated July 2004 and which she helped lain said Thursday she was fired for speaking

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Will the has acknowledged errors in its story. to deny a report by Yale Divinity School gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. The source used by Newsweek’s report- Professor Kristen Leslie that a chaplain told WILSON) come forward and lead the ers was anonymous, and it is obvious 600 cadets during basic training last year ‘‘to House in the Pledge of Allegiance. that the magazine failed to fully inves- go back to their tents and tell their fellow Mr. WILSON of South Carolina led tigate this ‘‘source’’ and his or her cadets that those who are not born again will the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: claims. burn in the fires of hell.’’ I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Newsweek decided to publish these ‘‘I was told by Chaplain Whittington that United States of America, and to the Repub- if someone was going to be loyal to the chap- accusations in haste, without regard lic for which it stands, one nation under God, laincy and the Air Force, then someone for the great pain and suffering that indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. would take a certain view of the Yale report they could, and ultimately would, and view Dr. Leslie as disloyal,’’ Morton f cause. said. CONGRATULATING BASCOMB Some in the media are simply fanat- Both chaplains had been scheduled to leave UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ical about being first, and we as a the school this year, with Whittington, the country and as a culture must draw the academy’s chief chaplain, retiring and Mor- (Mr. PRICE of Georgia asked and was line and demand more from our media. ton, his executive officer, scheduled for an given permission to address the House Today, I call on Newsweek to fully overseas assignment. She called that an ex- for 1 minute.) retract its story and to apologize to cuse to get rid of her. Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, The Air Force’s chief chaplain, Maj. Gen. the people of Afghanistan whose lives Charles Baldwin, said Morton was not fired. it is with great honor and enthusiasm have been forever impacted by this Her duties have changed, however, because that I congratulate Bascomb United carelessness and to the American peo- Whittington will retire in June rather than Methodist Church as they join together ple for damaging our good name. in July as originally planned. Morton has for their 175th Homecoming Celebra- f been scheduled for reassignment to an Air tion on June 5, 2005, a church with a Force base in Japan for some time, Baldwin rich heritage which continues to serve TEXAS MLR said. the Cherokee County community and (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given The academy said Whittington was un- beyond. available because he was being interviewed permission to address the House for 1 for a Pentagon investigation into more than The church began in a mill in 1830 minute and to revise and extend his re- 50 complaints of religious intolerance in the when W.K. McCanless organized a marks.) past several years. group of Christians which came to be Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, some known as Bascomb Church, named for f good news today from down in my antebellum orator and bishop Henry home State of Texas. Recognizing that RECESS Bascomb. The church predates the a unique turnaround is under way in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- founding of Cherokee County; and as the State of Texas in the arena of med- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair the congregation grew, they moved to ical liability reform, the American declares the House in recess until 2 a log cabin which also served as a Medical Association today announced p.m. school. that it was removing Texas from its Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 48 In 1883, after negotiation for land, list of States in crisis from the medical minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- the framed and painted church was liability crisis. cess until 2 p.m. completed with cornerstones bearing The medical liability crisis in Texas the names of the trustees. Modern ren- f was halted thanks to sweeping reforms ovations include additions for class- that took place almost 2 years ago, in b 1400 rooms and fellowship and stained glass September, 2003, when voters in the AFTER RECESS windows. The chancel cross in the State of Texas passed a constitutional chapel is made from timbers from the amendment which placed an upper The recess having expired, the House 1883 frame building. limit on noneconomic damages on pain was called to order by the Speaker pro With pride I recognize Bascomb and suffering. tempore (Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of United Methodist Church for its 175 Since those reforms were passed, California) at 2 p.m. years of offering a place of loving care signs of improvement are widespread in f and joyous worship to the people of Texas. Access to care is increasing and Woodstock, Georgia, and beyond. I ask PRAYER claims are down; physician recruit- all Members to join me in honoring and ment, physician retention is up, espe- The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. congratulating the congregation for cially in high-risk specialties. New in- Coughlin, offered the following prayer: their remarkable achievements. surers are entering the Texas medical Lord God, Ruler of heaven and Earth, f liability market, creating more choices You created us to glorify You both in for doctors. Subsequently, competition NEWSWEEK ERROR prayer and by our daily labor. is increasing; and all five of the largest Look with favor upon us as we begin (Mrs. MILLER of Michigan asked and insurers in the Texas medical liability a new week in Your presence. Let us be was given permission to address the market have announced rate cuts. fellow workers with You in building an House for 1 minute and to revise and Rates are down. Doctors are coming earthly Nation that will reflect the at- extend her remarks.) back to the State of Texas. This is tributes of Your heavenly Kingdom. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. good news for the patients of Texas as Grant to us, O Lord, joy and peace Speaker, all Americans are distressed access and affordability have in- that we may bring these gifts to all we by the anti-American images that sur- creased. meet, for we desire to live, move, and faced this weekend in Afghanistan. This House should take up the bill have our being in You, now and for- United States flags are being burned, that we passed 2 years ago and react ever. Amen. the American military is being harshly similarly. f criticized, our good name is being f stained. What is more, people are THE JOURNAL dying. FILIBUSTER ARGUMENT A FRAUD The SPEAKER pro tempore. The All of this because of the carelessness (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina Chair has examined the Journal of the of one group of magazine editors at asked and was given permission to ad- last day’s proceedings and announces Newsweek magazine. This magazine redress the House for 1 minute and to re- to the House his approval thereof. cently reported that U.S. investigators vise and extend his remarks.)

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Mr. PAK, Member of Congress: of the great traditions, customs, and Speaker, as a co-chair of the Afghan HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, unwritten rules of the Senate is that Caucus, let me acknowledge the fact Washington, DC, May 6, 2005. we do not filibuster judicial nominees. that, although we have the first Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, Only once in 200 years has a filibuster amendment, and we have a respected Speaker, House of Representatives, been successful, and it reflected Washington, DC. journalists and a respected publication, DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you uniquely a lack of votes for confirma- it is appropriate that we have an apol- tion. formally, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules ogy for the tragedy that has occurred of the House of Representatives, that I have Senate Majority Leader FRIST is to in Afghanistan and in Pakistan. been served with a subpoena for testimony be commended for maintaining the Hundreds or tens of tens have lost and documents issued by the U.S. District constitutional case for an up-or-down their lives because of a report that sol- Court for the Western District of Michigan. vote. Democrat obstructionism is a diers at Guantanamo Bay flushed the After consultation with the Office of Gen- radical deviation from allowing Sen- Quran down the toilet, a report that eral Counsel, I have determined that compli- ators to vote on nominees who are ance with the subpoena is inconsistent with has now been suggested by the person the precedents and privileges of the House. highly qualified. Senator FRIST is cou- who reported it to be inaccurate. rageously protecting the American Sincerely, I think in order to get ourselves back BART STUPAK, people to take an unwritten 200-year- on track to create a more peaceful at- Member of Congress. old rule to make it written. mosphere in Afghanistan and to not f In conclusion, God bless our troops undermine the peaceful track that the and we will never forget September 11. Afghani people are on with President REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS TO f Karsai, we must apologize, Newsweek COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL CALLING ON ISIKOFF AND must apologize, and it must, it must, RELIGIOUS FREEDOM WHITAKER TO ISSUE FULL RE- rewrite the story or retract it if it is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- TRACTION AND APOLOGY FOR inaccurate or untrue. ant to section 201(b) of the Inter- NEWSWEEK STORY It is important to note that every- national Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (Mr. NEY asked and was given per- thing that is said by Americans today (22 USC 6431 note), amended by section mission to address the House for 1 can be characterized around the world 681(b) of the Foreign Relations Author- minute and to revise and extend his re- to disturb the orderly peacefulness and ization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (22 USC marks.) the operations of new governments by 2651 note), and the order of the House Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, today I stand countries where conflicts exist. It is of January 4, 2005, the Chair announces as co-chair of the Afghan Caucus with appropriate that we recognize that the that on May 14, 2005, the Speaker re- the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. importance of our soldiers’ safety rises appointed the following members on JACKSON-LEE). above any potential thought that one the part of the House to the Commis- Newsweek reporter Michael Isikoff cannot apologize. sion on International Religious Free- fabricated an incident at Guantanamo So I hope that we will accept and rec- dom: Bay where American soldiers allegedly ognize this need that the media and Ms. Nina Shea, Washington, D.C., for desecrated a copy of the Quran. Yester- Newsweek will stand and apologize so a 2-year term ending May 14, 2007, to day, Newsweek editor Mark Whitaker that we can begin to rebuild and repair succeed herself; announced that Newsweek may have the schism that has now been created. and upon the recommendation of the ‘‘inaccurately reported’’ the incident; Telling the truth by media at all minority leader: yet he refuses to run a retraction. times, painful or not, is important, and Ms. Felice Gaer, Paramus, New Jer- Isikoff inaccurately reported an inci- an apology is owed; and I hope that sey, for a 2-year term ending May 14, dent that led to riots throughout the this will occur very shortly. 2007, to succeed herself. Muslim world. Isikoff inaccurately re- f ported an incident that led to the f death of 17 innocent people. Isikoff in- CBO COST ESTIMATE ON H.R. 1817, accurately reported an incident that COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- resulted in the international con- CLERK OF THE HOUSE CURITY AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 demnation of the American military. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Newsweek’s behavior is not merely fore the House the following commu- Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, on May 3, unfortunate. It is criminal. Journalists nication from the Clerk of the House of 2005, the Committee on Homeland Se- wield considerable power, and there- Representatives: curity filed its report on H.R. 1817, the fore, must exercise responsibility. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Department of Homeland Security Au- Though Isikoff’s actions resulted in the Washington, DC, May 13, 2005. thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006. At death of innocent people, he is evi- Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, that time the committee had not yet dently accountable to no one. His Speaker, House of Representatives, received a Congressional Budget Office Newsweek editor, Mark Whitaker, even Washington, DC. cost estimate, and it filed the report refuses to run a retraction. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- without the cost estimate required in Michael Isikoff and Mark Whitaker’s mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of clause 3(c)(3) of rule XIII of the Rules the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- fraud explains why the Gallup poll says tives, the Clerk received the following mes- of the House of Representatives. Subse- that media credibility is at its lowest sage from the Secretary of the Senate on quently, the committee received the point in 30 years. May 13 at 9:29 am: CBO cost estimate on H.R. 1817, and I I call on Michael Isikoff and Mark That the Senate agreed to without amend- am submitting it herewith for the Whitaker to take responsibility by ment H. Con. Res. 86. RECORD. issuing a full retraction of their fab- That the Senate agreed to without amend- Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- ricated story and an apology to the Na- ment H. Con. Res. 135. sent that the enclosed estimate be in- That the Senate agreed to without amend- tion and to the Afghanis. America’s serted into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ment H. Con. Res. 136. troops are in enough danger without With best wishes, I am at the appropriate place. self-righteous, yellow journalists like Sincerely, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Michael Isikoff defaming them for a JEFF TRANDAHL, objection to the request of the gen- cheap headline. Clerk of the House. tleman from California?

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\H16MY5.REC H16MY5 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3270 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 16, 2005 There was no objection. H.R. 1817 contains an intergovernmental Estimated cost to the Federal Govern- CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE COST mandate as defined in the Unfunded Man- ment: The estimated budgetary impact of ESTIMATE dates Reform Act (UMRA) by exempting cer- H.R. 1817 is shown in the following table. For H.R. 1817—Department of Homeland Security tain information related to critical infra- this estimate, CBO assumes that the author- Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 structure from state and local laws that pro- ized amounts will be appropriated near the Summary: H.R. 1817 would authorize the vide public access to information. CBO esti- beginning of fiscal year 2006 and that outlays appropriation of $34.2 billion for fiscal year mates that the costs, if any, to state and will follow the historical spending rates for these activities. The costs of this legislation 2006 to fund the major operations of the De- local governments would be minimal and fall within budget functions 050 (national department of Homeland Security (DHS). CBO well below the annual threshold established fense), 300 (natural resources and environ- estimates that implementing H.R. 1817 would in that act ($62 million in 2005, adjusted an- cost about $33 billion over the 2006–2010 pe- ment), 400 (transportation), 450 (community nually for inflation). H.R. 1817 contains no riod, assuming appropriations of the author- and regional development), 550 (health), 600 ized amounts. Enacting the bill would not af- new private-sector mandates as defined in (income security), 750 (administration of jus- fect direct spending or receipts. UMRA. tice), and 800 (general government).

By fiscal year, in millions of dollars— 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

SPENDING SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION Department of Homeland Security Spending Under Current Law: Estimated Budget Authority 1 ...... 38,469 0 0 0 0 0 Estimated Outlays ...... 31,928 14,443 7,939 3,475 1,308 594 Proposed Changes: Authorization Level ...... 0 34,152 0 0 0 0 Estimated Outlays ...... 0 17,418 7,513 5,123 2,391 683 Department of Homeland Security Spending Under H.R. 1817: Authorization Level 1 ...... 38,469 34,152 0 0 0 0 Estimated Outlays ...... 31,928 31,861 15,452 8,598 3,699 1,277 1 The estimated 2005 level is the amount of appropriations less offsetting collections for that year for operations of DHS.

Intergovernmental and private-sector im- Record votes on postponed questions necticut, as the Linda White-Epps Post pact: H.R. 1817 contains an intergovern- will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. Office. Linda White-Epps lived a life mental mandate as defined in UMRA by ex- f that is very fitting for this high honor. empting certain information related to crit- Mrs. White-Epps was a breast cancer ical infrastructure from state and local laws LINDA WHITE-EPPS POST OFFICE that provide public access to information. and women’s health advocate in her CBO estimates that the costs, if any, to state Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. community ever since she personally and local governments would be minimal and Speaker, I move to suspend the rules overcame a bout with breast cancer in well below the annual threshold established and pass the bill (H.R. 627) to designate 1990. in that act ($62 million in 2005, adjusted an- the facility of the United States Postal 1415 nually for inflation). H.R. 1817 contains no Service located at 40 Putnam Avenue b new private-sector mandates as defined in in Hamden, Connecticut, as the ‘‘Linda A result of her battle with the dread- UMRA. White-Epps Post Office’’. ed disease, she founded a group called Section 306 would require the Secretary of The Clerk read as follows: ‘‘Sisters’ Journey,’’ a nonprofit organi- the Department of Homeland Security to zation that provides support to sur- issue regulations for the security of mari- H.R. 627 time cargo moving within the intermodal Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- vivors and anyone affected by this transportation system. Those regulations resentatives of the United States of America in dreaded disease. would relate to the securing, recording, and Congress assembled, She was also a member of both the verifying of seals on maritime cargo con- SECTION 1. LINDA WHITE-EPPS POST OFFICE. local NAACP executive board and the tainers in the hauling of cargo from one (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the local Boys and Girls Club Board of Di- mode of transportation to another. Accord- United States Postal Service located at 40 rectors. In 2001, she was elected to the ing to DHS, a notice of proposed rulemaking Putnam Avenue in Hamden, Connecticut, Hamden City Council. That same year, that incorporates the recommendations re- shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Linda she was named a ‘‘Point of Light’’ for ferred to in the bill has been drafted and is White-Epps Post Office’’. her work on behalf of women’s health pending review. Based on information from (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, DHS, CBO anticipates that the Secretary map, regulation, document, paper, or other issues by the Points of Life Founda- will issue those regulations. Thus, CBO ex- record of the United States to the facility re- tion, a national volunteer organization pects that the provisions in this section ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to devoted to community service. would impose no additional mandates on be a reference to the ‘‘Linda White-Epps Post Mr. Speaker, sadly, though, Linda public or private-sector entities. Office’’. White-Epps’ form of cancer relapsed State and local governments would benefit The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- more than a decade later and she from programs to improve interoperable ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from passed away in 2003. Over the years I communications and to reimburse costs for having law enforcement officers trained to Michigan (Mrs. MILLER) and the gentle- know she became very close with the enforce immigration laws. Any costs in- woman from Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. curred by those governments would be in- each will control 20 minutes. DELAURO), and I want to commend my curred voluntarily. The Chair recognizes the gentle- distinguished colleague for her work on Estimate prepared by: Federal Costs: Mark woman from Michigan (Mrs. MILLER). this bill. This Post Office will help citi- Grabowicz; Impact on State, Local, and Trib- GENERAL LEAVE zens of Hamden, Connecticut to real Governments: Melissa Merrell; Impact on member their dear friend, Linda, as the Private Sector: Paige Piper/Bach. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Estimate approved by: Peter H. Fontaine, Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that well as her contributions and her chari- Deputy Assistant Director for Budget Anal- all Members may have 5 legislative table life. ysis. days within which to revise and extend Linda White-Epps’ grandfather was a f their remarks and include extraneous letter carrier, making this honor of a material on the bill under consider- Post Office all the more fitting and ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ation. meaningful for her family. I strongly PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there support this resolution and I urge all of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- objection to the request of the gentle- my colleagues to do the same. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair woman from Michigan? Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of will postpone further proceedings There was no objection. my time. today on motions to suspend the rules Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield on which a recorded vote or the yeas Speaker, I yield myself such time as I myself such time as I may consume. and nays are ordered, or on which the may consume. I am pleased to join my colleague, vote is objected to under clause 6 of Mr. Speaker, H.R. 627 will designate the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. rule XX. this post office in Hamden, Con- MILLER), in consideration of H.R. 627,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\H16MY5.REC H16MY5 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3271 legislation designating a postal facility with African American women facing honor would be a most fitting tribute. in Hamden, Connecticut after the late only a 72 percent 5-year survival rate, I urge my colleagues to support this Linda White-Epps. 15 percent lower than the survival rate legislation. This measure was introduced by my for white women. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. good friend, the gentlewoman from That disparity inspired Linda to Speaker, I have no further speakers at Connecticut (Ms. DELAURO), introduced search for ways to bring survivors to- this time, and I continue to reserve the on February 8, 2005 and unanimously gether. Knowing that many women balance of my time. reported by the Committee on Govern- often wait too long to be tested and are Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, we have ment Reform on May 5, 2005. It enjoys reluctant to talk about their problems, no further requests for time, and I the support and cosponsorship of the she wanted to ensure that all women, yield back the balance of my time. entire Connecticut delegation. regardless of race, would be able to Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. By all accounts, Linda White-Epps take advantage of the remarkable med- Speaker, I urge all Members to support was a very active member of her com- ical advances we have seen over these H.R. 627, and I yield back the balance munity. A member of the Hamden Leg- last several years. Whether it was early of my time. islative Council, Ms. White-Epps served detection or increasing access to the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. on the executive board of the local best health care possible, she wanted to DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California). The NAACP and on the Board of Directors give every woman a fighting chance of question is on the motion offered by of the local Boys and Girls Club. Most beating this disease. She knew as a the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. importantly, she was a two-time presi- breast cancer survivor, as I do as an MILLER) that the House suspend the dential Point of Light recipient and a ovarian cancer survivor, that no one rules and pass the bill, H.R. 627. breast cancer activist. should have to depend on luck when it The question was taken. Linda White-Epps will forever be re- comes to fighting cancer. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the membered for founding ‘‘Sisters’ Jour- So she created Sisters’ Journey, a opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of ney,’’ a nonprofit support organization nonprofit organization which provides those present have voted in the affirm- for women of color who have survived education and support to breast cancer ative. breast cancer. The organization pub- survivors, their friends, and their fami- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. lished a calendar featuring African lies, and it was the first of its kind in Speaker, on that I demand the yeas American cancer survivors and their Connecticut. and nays. stories and their words of support. The In 1999, Sisters’ Journey published a The yeas and nays were ordered. calendar also serves as an important calendar featuring the pictures of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- reminder to conduct breast self-exams women who have beaten the disease. ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the and schedule mammograms. Each turn of a page provides a look at Chair’s prior announcement, further Although Linda survived breast can- another month, more stories from ‘‘sis- proceedings on this motion will be cer in 1990, it eventually took her life ters’’ and words of encouragement to postponed. in October of 2003. women, teaching women to conduct Mr. Speaker, I commend my col- self-examinations and to get mammo- f league for seeking to honor the legacy grams regularly. The unveiling of the ROBERT M. LA FOLLETTE, SR. of Linda White-Epps and urge the swift calendar still occurs every October at a POST OFFICE BUILDING passage of this bill. fund-raiser known as the ‘‘Pink Tea,’’ a Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she tradition Linda started. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. may consume to the sponsor of this In addition to Sisters’ Journey, she Speaker, I move to suspend the rules legislation, the gentlewoman from organized the first Relay for Life held and pass the bill (H.R. 1760) to des- Connecticut (Ms. DELAURO). in the Hamden community, raising ignate the facility of the United States Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I want nearly $50,000 for the American Cancer Postal Service located at 215 Martin to thank the gentlewoman from Wis- Society. Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Madison, consin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the gentle- Sadly, Linda, a grandmother of two, Wisconsin, as the ‘‘Robert M. La woman from Michigan (Mrs. MILLER) finally succumbed to the disease in Follette, Sr. Post Office Building’’. for their kind remarks about a wonder- 2003, and we miss her to this day. For The Clerk read as follows: ful, wonderful woman. I also want to all her outspokenness on behalf of H.R. 1760 say thank you to my colleagues in Con- women too reserved to speak up for Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- necticut for their support of this effort. themselves, Linda faced her own breast resentatives of the United States of America in I rise in support of the legislation cancer in such a quiet way that many Congress assembled, that would name the Whitneyville of her neighbors and friends were not SECTION 1. ROBERT M. LA FOLLETTE, SR. POST Branch Post Office in Hamden, Con- aware of the gravity of her illness. OFFICE BUILDING. necticut the ‘‘Linda White-Epps Post Linda approached advocacy with the (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Office,’’ and this is in honor of her he- same humility, dignity, and grace, re- United States Postal Service located at 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Madi- roic work on behalf of women battling ceiving numerous awards from the son, Wisconsin, shall be known and des- breast cancer. American Cancer Society for her ef- ignated as the ‘‘Robert M. La Follette, Sr. To all who knew her Linda White- forts. She won the Greater New Haven Post Office Building’’. Epps was an inspiration, a true friend. NAACP Freedom Fund Award and the (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, An extraordinary young woman who ‘‘Daily Point of Light’’ award by the map, regulation, document, paper, or other did so much to improve the lives of Points of Life Foundation, which hon- record of the United States to the facility re- those around her, she dedicated her life ors those who have made a commit- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to to her community. She served in the ment to bring people together through be a reference to the ‘‘Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Post Office Building’’. town government on Hamden’s Legisla- service to help meet critical needs in tive Council and on the boards of local their communities. Indeed, she did. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- nonprofits. As my colleagues have And today, Linda’s legacy lives on in ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from heard, she served as an executive board her mother, Phyllis White, who long Michigan (Mrs. MILLER) and the gentle- member of the NAACP and on the joined Linda on her journey. Now she woman from Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) Board of Directors of the local Boys has taken up her cause as well, bring- each will control 20 minutes. and Girls Club. ing new energy to that effort. The Chair recognizes the gentle- But it was her devotion to raising Mr. Speaker, Linda White-Epps lived woman from Michigan (Mrs. MILLER). awareness about breast cancer in Afri- a life of hope and of resilience, perse- GENERAL LEAVE can American women that became her verance, and dedication to community. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. life’s work. Linda herself had beaten She did bring people together and for Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that breast cancer in 1990, but knew that the greatest of causes. As the grand- all Members may have 5 legislative the disease continued to affect minor- daughter of a postal carrier, renaming days within which to revise and extend ity communities disproportionately, the Hamden Post Office in Linda’s their remarks and include extraneous

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\H16MY5.REC H16MY5 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3272 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 16, 2005 material on the bill under consider- 29 and served three terms as a Repub- Follette’s wife, Belle Case La Follette, ation. lican from 1885 to 1891. It is such a who La Follette regarded as an equal The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there privilege to hold his congressional seat partner in life. Belle Case La Follette objection to the request of the gentle- over 100 years later. was the first woman to graduate from woman from Michigan? After losing his seat, La Follette re- the University of Wisconsin law school. There was no objection. turned to Wisconsin to practice law in She was a woman before her time, sup- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Madison. It was at that point that La porting women’s suffrage and advo- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I Follette reached a turning point in his cating civil rights legislation for eth- may consume. political career, when he felt that a nic and racial minorities. This important legislation, intro- party stalwart was trying to bribe him La Follette referred to her as my duced by the distinguished gentle- to fix a court case. La Follette decided wisest and best counselor. Mr. Speaker, woman from Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN), that it was time to challenge corrup- I would like to close with how appro- names a Post Office in Madison, Wis- tion in politics. He did so by taking his priate the location of the Madison Cap- consin as the ‘‘Robert M. La Follette, ideas directly to the people. La itol Station Post Office is in honoring Sr. Post Office Building.’’ Follette went on speaking tours at La Follette. This post office is in the Robert La Follette, Sr. was a giant in county fairs and as a Chautauqua lec- shadow of the Wisconsin State capitol, Wisconsin and American politics turer. He spoke about his commitment where La Follette developed many of around the turn of the 20th century. He to eliminating the corruption in gov- his progressive ideas and support for served the people of the Badger State ernment and in corporations, the rail- farmers and the working person, oppo- as a Congressman, a Senator, a Gov- roads, and banks. sition to monopolies and corruption in ernor, and even ran and finished third He was elected Governor of Wisconsin politics, and his belief that a strong de- in the 1924 presidential election, falling in 1900, as a Republican, and during his mocracy requires fair distribution of to incumbent President Calvin Coo- tenure La Follette was able to pass and both wealth and power. lidge. His passion and his rousing implement many progressive reforms This summer, on June 14, Fighting speaking style earned him the nick- and anti-corruption measures, includ- Bob’s greatest supporters will come to name ‘‘Fighting Bob.’’ ing instituting the direct primary elec- Madison for his 150th birthday celebra- As a member of this body, he was tion in Wisconsin. tion. And I am particularly grateful chairman of the Committee on Expend- La Follette was elected by the Wis- that this bill has been brought to the itures in the Department of Agri- consin State Legislature to the U.S. floor for a vote in time for this celebra- Senate in 1905, over 100 years ago, and culture in the 51st Congress, after tion. which he lost a reelection bid in 1890. he was elected while he was still serv- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of He returned home to a law career in ing as Governor of the State. He re- my time. Madison that began before his first signed as Governor in 1906 to once Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. stint in Congress. again return to Washington to rep- Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to my dis- Sixteen years after his defeat in 1906, resent the people of Wisconsin. tinguished colleague, the gentleman In the Senate, he fought against cor- he was elected to return to Wash- from Wisconsin (Mr. PETRI). ruption and led the investigation into ington, this time as a United States Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, it is an the infamous Teapot Dome scandal Senator. He was reelected three times honor to speak in support of H.R. 1760, that revealed the oil lease scandals of before he died in office in 1925, shortly a bill to designate a post office in the Harding administration. His prin- after his bid for the presidency ended Madison, Wisconsin, as the Robert M. cipled work in the Senate was so high- the previous year. La Follette, Sr. Post Office Building. ly regarded that a mural of La Follette His legacy was further enhanced Fighting Bob La Follette was a was placed in the Senate Reception when his son actually succeeded him as strong progressive Republican voice for Room in 1959 as part of a collection of a Senator and went on to a significant the people in the late 19th and early five outstanding Senators. political career of his own. Another son La Follette ran for President on the 20th century. During his political ca- also held up the family name by be- Progressive ticket in 1922. The Progres- reer as a district attorney, and espe- coming Governor of Wisconsin in 1931. sive Party championed a populist agen- cially as a Congressman, Governor and Mr. Speaker, all seven members of da, which included reforms to outlaw Senator, Bob La Follette fought to im- the Wisconsin delegation have joined child labor, allow workers to organize, prove the lot of farmers, workers, chil- Congresswoman BALDWIN as cosponsors increase protection of civil liberties, dren and women, and battled against of H.R. 1760 to prove the stature of and end discrimination on the basis of corruption in politics. As Governor of Wisconsin, he pro- Robert La Follette in Wisconsin polit- race, class, and creed. Just outside the posed and implemented the Wisconsin ical history. This Post Office in Madi- House chamber doors, you can visit a Idea, a philosophy that public leader- son will be an appropriate memorial to statue of ‘‘Fighting Bob’’ La Follette. ship, in combination with academic ex- his legacy. Wisconsin chose La Follette as one of Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of pertise, will improve the performance two State heroes to be included in the my time. of government. This philosophy was U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield the driving force in the progressive collection. myself such time as I may consume. movement, and here in Washington led I rise in support of this bill, and I b 1430 to the creation of, among other things, would first like to thank my colleagues Mr. Speaker, this weekend I had the the Congressional Research Service. from the Wisconsin delegation, Rep- privilege of addressing graduating stu- Bob La Follette believed that the resentatives OBEY, SENSENBRENNER, dents as a commencement speaker at government should be more directly in PETRI, MOORE, KIND, GREEN and RYAN, the University of Wisconsin, Madison. the hands of the people. Therefore, he who have joined me as original cospon- In that speech, I spoke to the grad- pursued policies, such as the establish- sors of this bipartisan resolution to uates about the obligation to carry one ment of direct primary nomination. designate the Post Office at 215 Martin of Fighting Bob’s legacies forward, the Under his leadership, Wisconsin be- Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Madison, Wisconsin Idea. came one of the first States to adopt Wisconsin as the ‘‘Robert M. La The Wisconsin Idea is the notion that child labor laws and pass a women’s Follette, Sr. Post Office Building.’’ government should collaborate with suffrage amendment. Mr. Speaker, Robert, otherwise the State’s public universities to ad- As a Congressman and Senator, he known as ‘‘Fighting Bob’’ La Follette, dress serious social and economic prob- brought his progressive Republican pol- is a true Wisconsin hero and a leader of lems. In simple terms, the Wisconsin itics to the national stage by playing a the progressive movement. He was born Idea is often expressed by saying that major role in bringing about the direct on a farm in Primrose, Wisconsin on the boundaries of the university are election of Senators and spearheading June 14, 1855. This would have been the the boundaries of the State. an investigation into the Teapot Dome 150th year of his birth. La Follette was I would also like to share with you scandal. And you can imagine how pop- elected to this body at the young age of one other of my personal heroes, La ular he was when elected to the United

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\H16MY5.REC H16MY5 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3273 States Senate and stood up and asked ‘‘Fighting Bob’’ La Follette was one of our the rules were suspended and the bill for a roll call vote over and over and great American leaders. He spearheaded polit- was passed. over again, for the first time in a gen- ical reform in both Wisconsin and the Nation, A motion to reconsider was laid on eration putting his colleagues on the laying the framework for the progressive the table. record as to whether they were voting movement. As governor of Wisconsin, he f for or against railroad legislation and a gained the respect of local farmers, small GENERAL LEAVE variety of other things. business owners, and intellectuals with his And the public record, combined with pledge to break the power of the private mo- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. direct election of Senators, revolution- nopoly system over the economic life of the Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that ized the United States Senate and American people. all Members may have 5 legislative American politics from the Mississippi La Follette consistently championed the days within which to revise and extend west in our country, in particular. rights of women, minorities, the working class, their remarks and include extraneous Bob La Follette was the kind of and the poor. He called for reform of a tax material on H. Res. 266. American that all of us, regardless of system that disproportionately burdened mid- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there party, can be proud of. Accordingly, I dle and lower income Americans, and he cam- objection to the request of the gentle- urge support of H.R. 1760. paigned for agricultural reform to relieve the woman from Michigan? Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 distress of farmers. La Follette’s progressive There was no objection. minutes to my friend, the gentlewoman party also called for government control of rail- f from Wisconsin (Ms. MOORE). roads, the outlawing of child labor, the right of SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Speak- workers to organize unions, and increased IDEALS OF PEACE OFFICERS ME- er, it is with such great pride and protection of civil liberties. MORIAL DAY pleasure that I stand here in support of ‘‘Fighting Bob’’ La Follette was a man fierce H.R. 1760, to name a post office after in his convictions and steeped in the ideals of Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Fighting Bob La Follette. Lincoln and Jefferson. In 1957, the Senate Speaker, I move to suspend the rules You have heard from my other col- voted him one of the five most outstanding and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 266) leagues from Wisconsin about the insti- Senators of all time. supporting the goals and ideals of tutions that this man has built and the Mr. Speaker, I fully support H.R. 1760 to re- Peace Officers Memorial Day. impact that this one man has made on name a post office in Madison, Wisconsin in The Clerk read as follows: not only the institutions in Wisconsin, honor of this extraordinary American, Robert H. RES. 266 developing a civil service system, that La Follette. Whereas the well-being of all people of the has had an impact throughout our Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise United States is preserved and enhanced as a country, establishing the Congres- today in support of H.R. 1760 to designate the direct result of the vigilance and dedication postal facility at 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. of law enforcement personnel; sional Research Service, which really Whereas more than 870,000 law enforcement put us on par with the K Street lobby- Boulevard in Madison, Wisconsin, as the ‘‘Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Post Office Build- personnel, the highest amount ever in the ists in terms of having information and United States, serve their fellow citizens as knowledge about the initiatives that ing.’’ A man of the people, Bob La Follette cap- guardians of peace; take place here. Whereas peace officers are on the front line tured the hearts and minds of Wisconsin’s citi- But Fighting Bob La Follette has put in preserving the right of the children of the zens and rose to a place of distinction in the us on the map internationally, as Wis- United States to receive an education in a history of my State and this Nation. His storied consin has been a leader in the world, crime-free environment, a right that is all political career began as a Republican when too often threatened by the insidious fear training people in democratic institu- he was elected District Attorney of Dane caused by violence in schools; tions. Fighting Bob La Follette is a County in 1880. Whereas 153 peace officers across the Na- hero to me. He was a powerful voice, a ‘‘Fighting Bob,’’ as he would become known, tion were killed in the line of duty during Lincoln Republican. He was a powerful served right here in the House of Representa- 2004, well below the decade-long average of voice with the underrepresented, out- tives from 1885 to 1891. Although he was de- 165 deaths annually, and a major drop from 2001 when 230 officers were killed, including spoken for their issues no matter how feated for re-election in 1890, Fighting Bob re- unpopular or controversial. 72 officers in the September 11th terrorist at- turned to his law practice and demonstrated tacks; He denounced any discrimination the resilience for which he developed a ster- based on race, creed, class, during the Whereas every year, a law enforcement of- ling reputation. ficer is killed somewhere in the United era, for example, of the Ku Klux Klan After two failed attempts for the Governor- States every 53 hours, and there are also resurgence. He called for investigations ship, La Follette was elected Wisconsin’s 56,000 assaults against our law officers each of World War I profiteers and defended twentieth Governor in 1990. During his three year, resulting in 17,000 injuries; antiwar activists that were sent to jail. terms as Governor in the early 1900’s, La Whereas section 136 of title 36, United One of the favorite quotes of Bob La Follette led the State out of debt and earned States Code, requests that the President Follette that I think is apropos for issue each year a proclamation designating a reputation as a skilled orator and a cham- May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in where we are today was a quote that he pion of the people. made arguing on the United States honor of Federal, State, and local officers Fighting Bob returned to Washington in killed or disabled in the line of duty; and Senate floor, and I would like to end 1906 following his election to the U.S. Senate, Whereas on May 13, 2005, more than 20,000 my remarks with that quote: ‘‘We where he served until his death in 1925 at 70 peace officers are expected to gather in should not seek to inflame the mind of years of age. It is no accident that one of my Washington, D.C. to join with the families of our people by half truths into the fren- State’s two statues prominently displayed in their recently fallen comrades to honor zy of war. The poor, who are always the Statuary Hall is dedicated to ‘‘Fighting Bob’’ La those comrades and all others who went be- ones called upon to rot in the trenches, Follette. He served Wisconsin and the United fore them: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representa- at some time will be heard. There will States honorably. I urge my colleagues to join come an awakening. They will have tives— me in honoring Bob La Follette by supporting (1) supports the goals and ideals of Peace their day, and they will be heard.’’ this resolution. Officers Memorial Day to honor Federal, Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I have Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. State, and local peace officers killed or dis- no more requests for time, and I yield Speaker, I have no further requests for abled in the line of duty; and back the balance of my time. time, and I yield back the balance of (2) calls upon the people of the United Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. my time. States to observe such a day with appro- Speaker, I would urge all of my col- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. priate ceremonies and respect. leagues to support this bill. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California). The The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in question is on the motion offered by ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from strong support of H.R. 1760, to designate the the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. Michigan (Mrs. MILLER) and the gentle- post office located at 215 Martin Luther King, MILLER) that the House suspend the woman from Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) Jr. Boulevard in Madison, Wisconsin, as the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1760. each will control 20 minutes. ‘‘Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Post Office Build- The question was taken; and (two- The Chair recognizes the gentle- ing.’’ thirds having voted in favor thereof) woman from Michigan (Mrs. MILLER).

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\H16MY5.REC H16MY5 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3274 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 16, 2005 Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. so at great risk. Each year in the en or become disabled in the line of duty. As Speaker, I yield myself such time as I United States, one in 15 officers is as- a former officer with the Michigan State Police may consume. saulted, one in 46 officers is injured, and Escanaba City Police Department as well Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to and one in every 5,255 officers is killed as founder and co-chair of the Law Enforce- rise in support of House Resolution 266 in the line of duty. In total, more than ment Caucus, I am a proud cosponsor of this that supports the goals and the ideals 17,500 men and women have made the Resolution and want to thank my colleague of Peace Officers Memorial Day. ultimate sacrifice. Representative HEFLEY for introducing it once This occasion is a day of remem- In 2004, 154 law enforcement officers again this year. brance of all Federal, State, and local died while serving in the line of duty, The House will also overwhelmingly support law enforcement officials who were well below the decade-long average of H.R. 2107, a bill that requires the maintenance killed or disabled in the line of duty 169 deaths annually, and well below the of the National Law Enforcement Officers Me- during the past year. 2001 total of 237. morial in Washington, DC and provides for the Peace Officers Memorial Day high- A number of factors have contributed addition of the names of those in law enforce- lights National Police Week, which is to this reduction, including better ment who have made the ultimate sacrifice. observed with several events in Wash- equipment, increased use of bullet-re- Last Friday at the 17th Annual Candlelight ington this week, from May 15 through sistant vests, improved training, and Vigil, more than 20,000 family members, law May 21. More than 20,000 peace officers advanced emergency medical care. enforcement officers, and friends of law en- and their families are expected to con- But the work of peace officers con- forcement gathered at this Memorial to re- gregate here in the Nation’s Capital for tinues to take the lives of too many spect, honor, and remember the 153 law en- National Police Week 2005. men and women who work to ensure forcement heroes who in 2004 made the ulti- Mr. Speaker, on October 1, 1962, our safety. So far this year, 42 peace of- mate sacrifice. President John F. Kennedy signed into ficers have been killed in the line of Since September 11, 2001, many in this na- law legislation that designates both duty. tion and this Congress have come to recog- May 15 as National Peace Officers Me- Mr. Speaker, I support the goals and nize the importance of the sacrifices made by morial Day, and the week containing ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day our law enforcement officers. Every day these May 15 as National Police Officers to honor Federal, State, and local men and women protect and serve, often put- Week. peace officers killed or disabled in the ting their own lives at risk. However, the first National Peace Of- line of duty; and I call upon the people Peace Officers Memorial Day brings us to- ficers Memorial Day service was not of- of the United States to observe such a gether to honor the sacrifice our nation’s law ficially held until May 15, 1982, and day with appropriate ceremonies and enforcement and public safety officers make to since then May 15 has indeed been a respect. our communities and our nation every day. solemn date on the law enforcement Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- It is important as we discuss and pass both calendar. quests for time, and I yield back the H. Res. 266 and H.R. 2107 that we must also In addition to the focus of the observ- balance of my time. resolve to provide our public safety officers the ance here in Washington, National Po- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. resources they need to meet the daily chal- lice Week is also recognized by police Speaker, I would urge all Members to lenges of their jobs—especially at a time when officers across the country. And since support the adoption of House Resolu- we have placed greater demands on them to we all witnessed police officers’ inde- tion 266. fight and prevent terrorist threats. We can do scribable bravery on September 11, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, that by fully funding important grant programs 2001, Americans have intensified their I rise today as a supporter of H. Res. 266, such as COPS, Byrne, and Local Law En- appreciation for the men and women of which supports the goals and ideals of Peace forcement Block Grants. our Nation’s law enforcement. Officers Memorial Day. I want to thank Mr. These programs allow our local agencies to These courageous individuals are the HEFLEY for introducing this necessary recogni- buy essential protective gear, hire the officers essential parts of our entire homeland tion of our peace officers and the sacrifice that they need, and obtain all the resources security effort. They deserve to be they make everyday for Americans. I hope ev- they must have to make themselves and our thanked by each and every one of us eryone in this Nation will take the time to ob- communities safe. for the protection that they provide serve Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor Congress can provide these resources and for the freedom that they ensure. Federal, State, and local peace officers killed through grants, especially the Community Ori- Peace officers are true American he- or disabled in the line of duty. ented Policing Services or ‘‘COPS’’ program. roes. Mr. Speaker, I certainly want to Today, more than 870,000 law enforcement This program was so successful that it helped thank the distinguished gentleman personnel, the highest amount ever in the to put 100,000 cops on the street under Presi- from Colorado (Mr. HEFLEY), a great United States, serve their fellow citizens as dent Clinton. It is critical that Congress fully friend of law enforcement, for spon- guardians of peace. Unfortunately, while these fund this program! soring House Resolution 266. brave men and women seek to keep the Unfortunately, the President’s budget dev- Mr. Speaker, I am confident that all peace they are too often taken by the violence astates the COPS program, requesting only of my colleagues will join the gen- they are working to prevent. Every year, a law $117.8 million for this important program. That tleman from Colorado (Mr. HEFLEY) enforcement officer is killed somewhere in the is a $381.2 million cut below last year’s level! and myself in supporting this resolu- United States every 53 hours, and there are The President’s budget also zeroes out the tion. also 56,000 assaults against our law officers Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of each year, resulting in 17,000 injuries. I want grant program that provides funding for 19 dif- my time. to take a moment to honor the law enforce- ferent programs for counter-drug initiatives in Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield ment officers from the City of Houston who rural communities. These grants are used to myself such time as I might consume. day in and day out work to keep my constitu- administer vital programs such as multi-juris- Mr. Speaker, each day peace officers ents safe. Last Friday on May 13, 2005, more dictional drug enforcement teams, anti-drug nobly protect our families, friends, and than 20,000 peace officers gathered here in education programs, treatment programs and neighbors from crime. Peace officers Washington, DC to join with the families of alternative sentencing initiatives. work to improve the quality of life for their recently fallen comrades to honor those If enacted, the President’s budget cuts will all of us. For that, they deserve our comrades and all others who went before have far reaching effects on our local commu- sincere appreciation and respect. them. I wish to join them in this recognition of nities. Local drug enforcement teams are cru- While it is impossible to suitably the brave and honorable law enforcement official to keeping our communities drug free. If thank these brave Americans for the cers who served this Nation despite the dan- Byrne Grants are zeroed out they will be un- tremendous sacrifices they make, we ger. able to hire the officers they need to sustain pause this week to salute them for Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, today the House their drug enforcement teams. their courage, dedication and service, of Representatives will overwhelmingly support And let me tell you—when it comes to drug and to pay our respects for those who H. Res. 266, a resolution that pays tribute to abuse, no community—urban or rural—is im- have fallen in the line of duty. Peace Officers Memorial Day, which took mune to this problem. To highlight how impor- Currently, more than 850,000 men and place yesterday. This is a special day to honor tant these local teams are to our rural districts, women guard our communities, and do those law enforcement officers who have fall- take a look at this article from a local paper in

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\H16MY5.REC H16MY5 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3275 my First Congressional District of Michigan. The question was taken. (B) REVENUES.—Notwithstanding the Act On April 13th the Huron Undercover Narcotics The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the of May 9, 1938 (52 Stat. 322, chapter 187; 43 Team seized 3,000 Oxycontin tablets from a opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of U.S.C. 392a)— home in the rural county of Presque Isle. This those present have voted in the affirm- (i) any operation and maintenance charges ative. received under a contract executed under is just one example of the critical work these paragraph (1) shall be credited against appli- Narcotics Teams do everyday to keep our Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. cable operation and maintenance costs of the communities safe. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas Kendrick Project; and This Country’s Drug problems are not going and nays. (ii) any other revenues received under a away. In fact, with the emergence of prescrip- The yeas and nays were ordered. contract executed under paragraph (1) shall tion drugs used and dealt illegally like The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- be credited to the Reclamation Fund as a Oxycontin, some would argue the problems ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the credit to the construction costs of the are getting worse. My question is why are we Chair’s prior announcement, further Kendrick Project. zeroing out the funding that enables programs proceedings on this motion will be (C) EFFECT ON EXISTING CONTRACTORS.—A postponed. contract under paragraph (1) shall not ad- like the Huron Undercover Narcotics Team to versely affect the Kendrick Project, any ex- exist and combat this problem that is only f isting Kendrick Project contractor, or any growing more severe? GENERAL LEAVE existing Reclamation contractor on the We also need to provide assistance to help North Platte River System. regional law enforcement and first responders Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- talk to each other in times of emergency. My mous consent that all Members may bill, H.R. 1323 ‘‘The Public Safety Interoper- have 5 legislative days within which to ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ar- ability Implementation Act’’, would provide revise and extend their remarks and in- izona (Mr. RENZI) and the gentleman grants to local law enforcement agencies to clude extraneous material on H.R. 1046. from New Mexico (Mr. UDALL) each will modernize their communication systems and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there control 20 minutes. become interoperable. These are the kinds of objection to the request of the gen- The Chair recognizes the gentleman resources and tools I’m talking about!! We tleman from Arizona? from Arizona (Mr. RENZI). need to do everything possible to ensure that There was no objection. our law enforcement officers are fully inter- f b 1445 operable. AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF Currently, firefighters and law enforcement Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- THE INTERIOR TO CONTRACT self such time as I may consume. officials may not be able to communicate with WITH CITY OF CHEYENNE, WYO- H.R. 1046 provides long-term water each other even if they work in the same juris- MING, FOR WATER STORAGE IN supplies to the City of Cheyenne, Wyo- diction. The tragic events of September 11th KENDRICK PROJECT, WYOMING illustrated why it is so important that our law ming. This important bill authorizes enforcement officials are fully interoperable. Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I move to the Bureau of Reclamation to enter 343 firefighters and 72 law enforcement offi- suspend the rules and pass the bill into a long-term water contract with cers lost their lives in the WorId Trade Center (H.R. 1046) to authorize the Secretary Cheyenne. Due to uncertainty in the on September 11th. 121 of these brave fire- of the Interior to contract with the law, the Federal Government cannot fighters lost their lives due to fact that they City of Cheyenne, Wyoming, for the enter into long-term, non-project water were unable to talk to each other. storage of the city’s water in the contracts with municipal entities with- When our first responders are confronted Kendrick Project, Wyoming. out the express consent of Congress. with an emergency situation, it is absolutely The Clerk read as follows: This bill simply provides that author- necessary that they are able to communicate H.R. 1046 ity. with one another so they can fully assess the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- I urge my colleagues to support this situation and how best to handle it. These are resentatives of the United States of America in non-controversial bill that seeks to Congress assembled, the kind of resources and tools our first re- provide much needed long-term water sponders need. We need to do everything SECTION 1. WATER STORAGE CONTRACTS. (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this Act: use certainty. possible to ensure that our law enforcement (1) CITY.—The term ‘‘city’’ means— Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of officers that play an integral role in our nations (A) the city of Cheyenne, Wyoming; my time. anti-terrorism efforts are fully interoperable. (B) the Board of Public Utilities of the Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. We also need to ensure that programs like city; and Speaker, I yield myself such time as I Thin Blue Line are fully funded. The Thin Blue (C) any agency, public utility, or enter- may consume. Line is a non-profit, volunteer organization that prise of the city. assists and supports the families of injured or (2) KENDRICK PROJECT.—The term (Mr. UDALL of New Mexico asked deceased officers of law enforcement agen- ‘‘Kendrick Project’’ means the Bureau of and was given permission to revise and cies. Thin Blue Line began in Michigan and is Reclamation project on the North Platte extend his remarks.) River that was authorized by a finding of Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. now beginning to expand throughout the na- feasibility approved by the President on Au- tion. Thin Blue Line volunteers assist families gust 30, 1935, and constructed for irrigation Speaker, the Committee on Resources with applying for benefits, counseling, and an- and electric power generation, the major fea- and the 108th Congress approved legis- swering their question during the most difficult tures of which include— lation identical to H.R. 1046. We have of circumstances. These officers have made (A) Seminoe Dam, Reservoir, and Power- no objection to this legislation. the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and plant; and Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- their families deserve to be honored, re- (B) Alcova Dam and Powerplant. quests for time, and I yield back the spected, and supported any way we can. (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ balance of my time. means the Secretary of the Interior, acting I am hopeful that we can continue to show Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I have no our commitment to law enforcement by sup- through the Commissioner of Reclamation. (4) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the further requests for time, and I yield porting their important funding needs as well State of Wyoming. back the balance of my time. as supporting these important pieces of legis- (b) CONTRACTS.— The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. lation. It is the least we can do for those who (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may enter DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California). The put their lives on the line for us everyday. into 1 or more contracts with the city for an- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. nual storage of the city’s water for munic- question is on the motion offered by Speaker, I have no further requests for ipal and industrial use in Seminoe Dam and the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. time, and I yield back the balance of Reservoir of the Kendrick Project. RENZI) that the House suspend the my time. (2) CONDITIONS.— rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1046. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (A) TERM; RENEWAL.—A contract under The question was taken; and (two- question is on the motion offered by paragraph (1) shall— thirds having voted in favor thereof) (i) have a term of not more than 40 years; the rules were suspended and the bill the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. and MILLER) that the House suspend the (ii) may be renewed on terms agreeable to was passed. rules and agree to the resolution, H. the Secretary and the city, for successive A motion to reconsider was laid on Res. 266. terms of not more than 40 years per term. the table.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\H16MY5.REC H16MY5 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3276 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 16, 2005 POTASH ROYALTY REDUCTION (2) Despite booming world demand, growth bills introduced by two of my col- ACT OF 2005 in United States exports of soda ash since leagues from the western United 1997 has been flat, with most of the world’s Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I move to States. largest markets for such growth, including Title I of this bill contains language suspend the rules and pass the bill Brazil, the People’s Republic of China, India, (H.R. 485) to provide that the royalty the countries of eastern Europe, and the Re- by my friend, the gentleman from New rate on the output from Federal lands public of South Africa, have been closed by Mexico (Mr. PEARCE). This language of potassium and potassium compounds protectionist policies. provides for a 5-year period the royalty from the mineral sylvite in the 5-year (3) The People’s Republic of China is the rate on potash produced from Federal period beginning on the date of the en- prime competitor of the United States in lands shall be 1 percent. soda ash production, and recently supplanted actment of this Act shall be reduced to Potash is used primarily as an agri- the United States as the largest producer of culture fertilizer because it is a source 1.0 percent, and for other purposes, as soda ash in the world. amended. of soluble potassium, one of the three (4) Over 700 jobs have been lost in the primary plant nutrients; the others are The Clerk read as follows: United States soda ash industry since the H.R. 485 Department of the Interior increased the fixed nitrogen and soluble phosphorus. The 5-year reduction in royalty rates Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- royalty rate on soda ash produced on Federal resentatives of the United States of America in land, in 1996. provides the industry the ability to Congress assembled, (5) Reduction of the royalty rate on soda employ new and more efficient produc- ash produced on Federal land will provide TITLE I—POTASH ROYALTY REDUCTION tion methods in potash mining, sustain needed relief to the United States soda ash and create new jobs, extend the life of SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE. industry and allow it to increase export This title may be cited as the ‘‘Potash existing deposits and make techno- growth and competitiveness in emerging logical advances that will expand the Royalty Reduction Act of 2005’’. world markets, and create new jobs in the SEC. 102. POTASSIUM AND POTASSIUM COM- United States. availability of the Nation’s potash re- POUNDS FROM SYLVITE. SEC. 203. REDUCTION IN ROYALTY RATE ON sources. (a) ROYALTY RATE.—Notwithstanding sec- SODA ASH. Title II of this bill contains language tion 102(a)(9) of the Federal Land Policy and Notwithstanding section 102(a)(9) of the introduced by my colleague, the gen- Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701(a)(9)), Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976 tlewoman from Wyoming (Mrs. CUBIN), section 2 of the Act of February 7, 1927 (30 (43 U.S.C. 1701(a)(9)), section 24 of the Min- which will reduce for 5 years the royal- U.S.C. 282) and the term of any lease issued eral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 262), and the ties paid on trona to help balance the under such section 2, the royalty rate on the terms of any lease under that Act, the roy- quantity or gross value of the output from alty rate on the quantity or gross value of unfair playing field in the world mar- Federal lands of potassium and potassium the output of sodium compounds and related ket that U.S. trona producers face from compounds from the mineral sylvite at the products at the point of shipment to market countries like China. point of shipment to market in the 5-year pe- from Federal land in the 5-year period begin- The U.S. soda ash industry, which riod beginning on the date of the enactment ning on the date of the enactment of this Act until recently was the largest in the of this Act shall be 1.0 percent. shall be 2 percent. world, has operations in Wyoming, Col- (b) RECLAMATION FUND.—Fifty percentum SEC. 204. STUDY. orado, and California, with the bulk of of any royalties paid pursuant to this title After the end of the 4-year period begin- during the 5-year period referred to in sub- total production through four plants in ning on the date of the enactment of this the State of Wyoming. The total esti- section (a), together with any interest Act, and before the end of the 5-year period earned from the date of payment, shall be beginning on that date, the Secretary of the mated value of the industry is around paid by the Secretary of the Treasury to the Interior shall report to the Congress on the $800 million. payor of the royalties to be used solely for effects of the royalty reduction under this The current Federal royalty on soda land reclamation purposes in accordance title, including— ash produced in the United States with a schedule to implement a reclamation (1) the amount of sodium compounds and ranges from 4 percent to 6 percent. plan for the lands for which the royalties are related products at the point of shipment to Mines in the Rocky Mountain region, paid. No payment shall be made by the Sec- market from Federal land during that 4-year retary of the Treasury pursuant to this sub- Colorado and Wyoming, pay 6 percent. period; Mines in California pay only 4 percent. section until the Secretary of the Interior (2) the number of jobs that have been cre- receives from the payor of the royalties, and ated or maintained during the royalty reduc- Until 2003, the United States was the approves, the reclamation plan and schedule, tion period; world’s largest exporter of soda ash. In and submits the approved schedule to the (3) the total amount of royalty paid to the 2003, China passed the United States as Secretary of the Treasury. The share of roy- United States on the quantity or gross value the world’s number one exporter. alties held by the Secretary of the Treasury of the output of sodium compounds and re- Producers in China manufacture a pursuant to this subsection, and interest lated products at the point of shipment to synthetic product while the United earned thereon, shall be available until paid market produced during that 4-year period, States exports natural soda ash. This pursuant to this subsection, without further and the portion of such royalty paid to appropriation; shall not be considered as bill will reduce the Federal royalty to States; and the statutory minimum of 2 percent for money received under section 35 of the Min- (4) a recommendation of whether the re- eral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 191) for the pur- duced royalty rate should apply after the end a period of 5 years. This will make the pose of revenue allocation; and shall not be of the 5-year period beginning on the date of U.S. soda ash more attractive to for- reduced by any administrative or other costs the enactment of this Act. eign purchases and provide a window of incurred by the United States. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- opportunity to tackle the global bar- (c) STUDY AND REPORT.—After the end of riers that limit market access for U.S. the 4-year period beginning on the date of ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ar- the enactment of this Act, and before the izona (Mr. RENZI) and the gentleman soda ash. end of the 5-year period beginning on that from New Mexico (Mr. UDALL) each will Mr. Speaker, H.R. 485 is supported by date, the Secretary of the Interior shall re- control 20 minutes. the majority and minority of the com- port to the Congress on the effects of the The Chair recognizes the gentleman mittee. I urge adoption of the bill. royalty reduction under this title, including from Arizona (Mr. RENZI). Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of a recommendation on whether the reduced GENERAL LEAVE my time. royalty rate for potassium from sylvite Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. should apply after the end of the 5-year pe- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I riod. mous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to may consume. TITLE II—SODA ASH ROYALTY (Mr. UDALL of New Mexico asked REDUCTION revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 485. and was given permission to revise and SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there extend his remarks.) This title may be cited as the ‘‘Soda Ash Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Royalty Reduction Act of 2005’’. objection to the request of the gentleman from Arizona? Speaker, the House passed similar roy- SEC. 202. FINDINGS. alty relief legislation in the 108th Con- The Congress finds the following: There was no objection. (1) The combination of global competitive Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- gress. The bill before us contains provi- pressures, flat domestic demand, and spi- self such time as I may consume. sions sponsored by the gentleman from raling costs of production threaten the fu- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 485 is a bill that New Mexico (Mr. PEARCE) and the gen- ture of the United States soda ash industry. actually contains the language from tlewoman from Wyoming (Mrs. CUBIN).

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\H16MY5.REC H16MY5 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3277 We have no objection to this legisla- (2) by striking paragraphs (4), (6), and (7), list for 2004, brave men and women who tion. and redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph died in the line of duty protecting and Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- (4); and serving others. quests for time, and I yield back the (3) in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated), by We all had a personal reminder last striking the semicolon and inserting a pe- balance of my time. riod. week of what that selfless service real- Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I want to ly means when many Capitol Police of- thank the gentleman from New Mexico The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ficers remained behind on the Capitol ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ar- (Mr. UDALL), who is the champion of grounds to evacuate Members, staff, American potash and the sodium indus- izona (Mr. RENZI) and the gentleman and visitors. Thankfully, that episode try here in America and I appreciate from New Mexico (Mr. UDALL) each will proved to be a nonthreatening incident; his advocacy. control 20 minutes. however, it clearly highlighted the po- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- tential dangers the women and men of from Arizona (Mr. RENZI). quests for time, and I yield back the the Capitol Police are trained and will- balance of my time. GENERAL LEAVE ing to confront. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- We would encourage everyone to visit question is on the motion offered by mous consent that all Members may the National Law Enforcement Officers the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. have 5 legislative days within which to Memorial and to let law enforcement RENZI) that the House suspend the revise and extend their remarks and in- officers know just how much we appre- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 485, as clude extraneous material on H.R. 2107. ciate their service as they go about amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there their duties this week. The question was taken; and (two- objection to the request of the gen- Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- thirds having voted in favor thereof) tleman from Arizona? quests for time, and I yield back the the rules were suspended and the bill, There was no objection. balance of my time. as amended, was passed. Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I yield such A motion to reconsider was laid on self such time as I may consume. time as he may consume to the gen- the table. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2107, introduced by tleman from New Jersey (Mr. SAXTON), my colleague on the Committee on Re- f the author of this bill. sources, the gentleman from New Jer- (Mr. SAXTON asked and was given NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT sey (Mr. SAXTON), would transfer funds permission to revise and extend his re- OFFICERS MEMORIAL MAINTE- of the 1996 sale of a commemorative marks.) NANCE FUND ACT OF 2005 coin from the National Park Service to Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I move to the Law Enforcement Officers Memo- the gentleman for yielding me time. suspend the rules and pass the bill rial Fund for the purpose of maintain- Mr. Speaker, this bill will transfer (H.R. 2107) to amend Public Law 104–329 ing the National Law Enforcement Of- control of the National Law Enforce- to modify authorities for the use of the ficers Memorial. The Memorial Fund, a ment Officers Memorial Fund from the National Law Enforcement Officers non-profit organization incorporated in National Park Service to the nonprofit Memorial Maintenance Fund, and for Washington, DC, that raised the origi- National Law Enforcement Officers other purposes. nal $12 million to build the Memorial, Memorial Fund to ensure the much The Clerk read as follows: wishes to have access to the $1.4 mil- needed maintenance and repairs to the H.R. 2107 lion raised from the coin sales to main- memorial are made in an effective and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tain the memorial in an effective and timely manner. resentatives of the United States of America in timely manner. In 1996, the United States Commemo- Congress assembled, Today, more than 16,500 fallen law rative Coin Act of 1996 was signed into SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. enforcement officers’ names are in- law. This law mandated the minting This Act may be cited as the ‘‘National scribed on the Memorial, dating back and sale of several commemorative Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Mainte- to the first recorded police fatality in coins, including the National Law En- nance Fund Act of 2005’’. 1792. forcement Officers Memorial Silver SEC. 2. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH RE- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2107 is supported Dollar. Surcharges from the coin sale SPECT TO NATIONAL LAW ENFORCE- by the majority and minority of the were to be placed in a special interest- MENT MEMORIAL MAINTENANCE FUND. committee and the administration. bearing account established by the U.S. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 201 of Public Law Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of the Treasury and to be maintained by the 104–329 is amended by adding at the end the bill. National Park Service. The revenues following new subsection: Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of generated were then to be used to ‘‘(d) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT.— my time. maintain the memorial and interest ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Effective on and after Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. accrued was to be used towards estab- the date of the enactment of the National Speaker, I yield myself such time as I lishing a scholarship fund for the chil- Law Enforcement Memorial Maintenance may consume. dren of officers who were killed in the Fund Act of 2005, the following applies, not- (Mr. UDALL of New Mexico asked withstanding other provisions of this Act: line of duty. ‘‘(A) The Secretary of the Interior, acting and was given permission to revise and Unfortunately, due to a series of un- through the National Park Service, shall extend his remarks.) intentional oversights, the nearly $1.4 enter into a cooperative agreement with the Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. million generated from the sale of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memo- Speaker, we support passage of this coin was misplaced and until recently rial Fund, Inc., a nonprofit corporation in- measure. was never invested by the U.S. Treas- corporated under the laws of the District of Yesterday, May 15, was National ury in an interest-bearing account, as Columbia, to carry out the purposes of the Peace Officers Memorial Day and the required by law. Fund as described in subsection (b). first day of National Police Week, For the past 6 years, the Memorial ‘‘(B) In accordance with the terms of such agreement, the Secretary shall transfer all which are both intended to commemo- Fund has tried, unsuccessfully, to gain amounts in the Fund to the Corporation. rate the service and sacrifice of those access to the maintenance fund to ‘‘(2) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sub- who keep our communities safe. While make needed repairs to the memorial. section— this legislation is technical in nature, During this time, the Memorial Fund ‘‘(A) the term ‘Corporation’ means the Na- it is an important way in which Mem- has spent more than $250,000 of its own tional Law Enforcement Officers Memorial bers can show their respect for those funds, despite the existence of the $1.4 Fund, Inc; and honored by this memorial and for those million. ‘‘(B) the term ‘Secretary’ means the Sec- who continue to serve as peace officers. Therefore, to ensure the money of retary of the Interior.’’. (b) PURPOSES OF FUND.—Section 201(b) of Mr. Speaker, there are today more the maintenance fund is spent in ac- Public Law 104–329 is amended— than 17,000 names listed on the memo- cordance with the original intent of (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ‘‘and’’ rial here in our Nation’s capital. Sadly, the law, I have worked with the Na- after the semicolon; another 153 names will be added to the tional Park Service and the National

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\H16MY5.REC H16MY5 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3278 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 16, 2005 Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ladies and gentlemen, in 1984, Congress The question was taken. Fund to introduce legislation requiring honored those officers who worked devotedly The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the the Park Service and the Officers Me- and selflessly on behalf of the people of our opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of morial Fund enter into a cooperative Nation by authorizing a memorial built in their those present have voted in the affirm- agreement outlining how the money in honor. Over a decade later, Congress again ative. the maintenance fund will be spent. It authorized support for our law enforcement Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, on that I is imperative that we correct this over- community by issuing a coin sale to help demand the yeas and nays. sight and ensure the financial viability cover the costs of maintaining their memorial. The yeas and nays were ordered. of the Officers Memorial Fund. Which brings us to today, over 20 years later, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. we must continue to ensure these sacrifices ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the 2107, the National Law Enforcement Officers made are memorialized in perpetuity. Chair’s prior announcement, further Memorial Maintenance Fund of 2005. The bill This week, the Nation pays tribute to our proceedings on this motion will be will transfer control of the National Law En- law enforcement community by celebrating postponed. forcement Officers Memorial Fund from the National Police Week. Enacted 43 years ago, f National Park Service to the non-profit Na- this weeklong celebration commemorates law NEWLANDS PROJECT HEAD- tional Law Enforcement Officers Memorial enforcement officers, past and present, who Fund to ensure the much needed mainte- QUARTERS AND MAINTENANCE have, through their courageous and enduring YARD FACILITY TRANSFER ACT nance and repairs to the Memorial are made commitment to maintaining the safety and sein a timely and effective manner. curity of all citizens, earned the respect and Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I move to In 1996, the United States Commemorative recognition of this grateful Nation. suspend the rules and pass the bill Coin Act of 1996 was signed into law. This Please join me in continuing to honor these (H.R. 540) to authorize the Secretary of law mandated the minting and sale of several brave men and women by supporting H.R. the Interior to convey the Newlands commemorative coins, including a National 2107. Project Headquarters and Maintenance Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Silver Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Yard Facility to the Truckee-Carson Dollar. Surcharges from the coin sale were to I rise in strong support of the legislation intro- Irrigation District, as amended. be placed in a special interest-interest bearing duced by the gentleman from New Jersey, Mr. The Clerk read as follows: account established by the U.S. Treasury and SAXTON. H.R. 2107, the National Law Enforce- H.R. 540 to be maintained by the National Park Service. ment Officers Memorial Maintenance Fund Act Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- The revenues generated were then to be used of 2005 is a timely bill given that we are cele- resentatives of the United States of America in to maintain the Memorial, and interest accrued brating ‘‘National Police Week.’’ Congress assembled, was to be used towards establishing a schol- I am pleased that the 17th Annual Candle- SECTION 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS. arship fund for the children of officers who light Vigil was held at the National Law En- The table of contents for this Act is as follows: were killed in the line of duty. forcement Officers Memorial last Friday. A Unfortunately, due to a series of uninten- reading of the 415 names newly engraved on tional oversights, the nearly $1.4 million gen- Sec. 1. Table of contents. the Memorial immediately followed the cere- erated from the sale of the coin was mis- TITLE I—NEWLANDS PROJECT HEAD- mony, and I send my condolences to the fami- placed, and until recently, was never invested QUARTERS AND MAINTENANCE YARD lies of all of the fallen officers whose names by the U.S. Treasury in an interest-bearing ac- FACILITY TRANSFER were inscribed. count, as required by law. Sec. 101. Short title. For the past six years, the Memorial Fund This important bill amends the United States Sec. 102. Conveyance of Newlands Project has tried, unsuccessfully, to gain access to the Commemorative Coin Act of 1996 to direct the Headquarters and Maintenance maintenance Fund to make needed repairs to Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Yard Facility. the memorial. During this time, the Memorial National Park Service, to: (1) enter into a co- TITLE II—INLAND EMPIRE AND Fund has spent more than $250,000 of its operative agreement with the National Law CUCAMONGA VALLEY RECYCLING PROJECTS own funds, despite the existence of $1.4 mil- Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Inc., lion they raised from the sale of the com- Corporation, to carry out the Fund’s purposes, Sec. 201. Inland Empire and Cucamonga Val- ley recycling projects. memorative coin. These funds were intended generally, maintaining and repairing the Na- for the purpose of making repairs to the me- tional Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in TITLE III—RIVERSIDE-CORONA FEEDER WATER PROJECT morial, as specifically outlined in federal legis- Washington, D.C., and periodically adding to it lation. the names of law enforcement officers who Sec. 301. Planning, design, and construction Therefore, to ensure the money in the main- have died in the line of duty; and (2) transfer of the Riverside-Corona Feeder. Sec. 302. Project authorizations. tenance fund is spent in accordance with the all amounts in the Fund to the Corporation, in TITLE IV—AINSWORTH UNIT, original intent of the law, I have worked with accordance with the terms of such agreement. Furthermore, H.R. 2107 revises the pur- SANDHILLS DIVISION, PICK-SLOAN the National Park Service and the National MISSOURI BASIN PROGRAM Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund to poses of the Fund to repeal: (1) authority to provide educational scholarships to immediate Sec. 401. Ainsworth Unit, Sandhills Division, introduce legislation requiring the Park Service Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Pro- and the Officers Memorial Fund enter into a family members of law enforcement officers gram. killed in the line of duty whose names appear cooperative agreement outlining how the TITLE V—WICHITA PROJECT EQUUS money in the maintenance fund will be spent. on the Memorial; and (2) limitation of the BEDS DIVISION Fund’s use for its own administration to the It is imperative we correct this oversight, and Sec. 501. Short title. secure the financial viability of the Officers lesser of ten percent of its annual income or Sec. 502. Equus Beds Division. Memorial Fund. $200,000 during any one-year period, includ- TITLE VI—LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY This past Friday, the National Law Enforce- ing an emergency affecting the Memorial’s op- WATER RESOURCES CONSERVATION ment Officers Memorial held their annual can- eration. AND IMPROVEMENT dlelight vigil, honoring the 153 brave men and Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the Sec. 601. Short title. women who lost their lives in defense of their city of Houston’s law enforcement officers for Sec. 602. Authorization of additional communities in 2004. The Memorial hosted the bravery that they exhibit in keeping the projects and activities under nearly 20,000 family members, law enforce- constituents of the 18th Congressional District the lower rio grande water con- ment officers, and friends of law enforcement, safe. Lastly, I send condolences to the fami- servation and improvement who gathered to pay tribute to these fallen he- lies and friends of Houston law enforcement program. roes. In addition to the pain and suffering of officers who have fallen in the line of duty. Sec. 603. Reauthorization of appropriations for lower rio grande construc- tragically losing a loved one, can you imagine Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I have no tion. the added stress had these families visited an further requests for time, and I yield Sec. 604. Sunset provision. unkempt site? Had the Officers Memorial Fund back the balance of my time. TITLE VII—BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTIL- not used their own funds to provide routine The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ITY BOARD WATER RECYCLING AND maintenance and repair, grieving families question is on the motion offered by DESALINIZATION PROJECT would not have descended upon a memorial the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Sec. 701. Brownsville Public Utility Board fit to honor the sacrifices made by their loved RENZI) that the House suspend the water recycling and desaliniza- ones. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2107. tion project.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0655 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\H16MY5.REC H16MY5 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3279 TITLE VIII—EL PASO, TEXAS, WATER Agency, may participate in the design, plan- used for operation or maintenance of the RECLAMATION, REUSE, AND DESALIN- ning, and construction of the Inland Empire project described in subsection (a). IZATION PROJECT regional water recycling project described in (f) SUNSET.—The authority of the Sec- Sec. 801. El Paso, Texas, water reclamation, the report submitted under section 1606(c). retary to carry out any provisions of this reuse, and desalinization ‘‘(b) COST SHARING.—The Federal share of section shall terminate 10 years after the project. the cost of the project described in sub- date of the enactment of this section. section (a) shall not exceed 25 percent of the TITLE I—NEWLANDS PROJECT HEAD- SEC. 302. PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS. total cost of the project. QUARTERS AND MAINTENANCE YARD (a) IN GENERAL.—The Reclamation Waste- ‘‘(c) LIMITATION.—Funds provided by the FACILITY TRANSFER water and Groundwater Study and Facilities Secretary shall not be used for operation and Act (Public Law 102–575, title XVI; 43 U.S.C. SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE. maintenance of the project described in sub- 390h et seq.) is amended by adding at the end This title may be cited as the ‘‘Newlands section (a). the following: Project Headquarters and Maintenance Yard ‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ‘‘SEC. 163l. YUCAIPA VALLEY REGIONAL WATER Facility Transfer Act’’. There is authorized to be appropriated to SUPPLY RENEWAL PROJECT. SEC. 102. CONVEYANCE OF NEWLANDS PROJECT carry out this section $20,000,000. ‘‘(a) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary, in co- HEADQUARTERS AND MAINTENANCE ‘‘(e) SUNSET.—The authority of the Sec- operation with the Yucaipa Valley Water YARD FACILITY. retary to carry out any provisions of this District, may participate in the design, plan- (a) CONVEYANCE.—The Secretary of the In- section shall terminate 10 years after the ning, and construction of projects to treat terior shall convey to the Truckee-Carson Ir- date of the enactment of this section. impaired surface water, reclaim and reuse rigation District, Nevada, as soon as prac- ‘‘SEC. 1638. CUCAMONGA VALLEY WATER RECY- impaired groundwater, and provide brine dis- ticable after the date of the enactment of CLING PROJECT. posal within the Santa Ana Watershed de- this Act and in accordance with all applica- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in co- scribed in the report submitted under section ble law and the terms of the memorandum of operation with the Cucamonga Valley Water 1606. agreement between the District and the Sec- District, may participate in the design, plan- ‘‘(b) COST SHARING.—The Federal share of retary dated June 9, 2003 (Contract No. 3–LC– ning, and construction of the Cucamonga the cost of the project described in sub- 20–8052), all right, title, and interest of the Valley Water District satellite recycling section (a) shall not exceed 25 percent of the United States in and to real property within plants in Rancho Cucamonga, California, to total cost of the project. the Newlands Projects, Nevada, known as reclaim and recycle approximately 2 million ‘‘(c) LIMITATION.—Funds provided by the 2666 Harrigan Road, Fallon, Nevada, and gallons per day of domestic wastewater. Secretary shall not be used for operation or identified for disposition on the map entitled ‘‘(b) COST SHARING.—The Federal share of maintenance of the project described in sub- ‘‘Newlands Project Headquarters and Main- the cost of the project described in subsection (a). tenance Yard Facility’’. section (a) shall not exceed 25 percent of the ‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (b) TREATMENT OF PROCEEDS FROM FALLON capital cost of the project. There is authorized to be appropriated to FREIGHT YARD AS CONSIDERATION.—Notwith- ‘‘(c) LIMITATION.—Funds provided by the carry out this section $20,000,000. standing any other provision of law to the Secretary shall not be used for operation and ‘‘(e) SUNSET.—The authority of the Sec- contrary, amounts received by the United maintenance of the project described in sub- retary to carry out any provisions of this States for the lease and sale of Newlands section (a). section shall terminate 10 years after the Project lands comprising the Fallon Freight ‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— date of the enactment of this section. Yard shall, for purposes of this section, be There is authorized to be appropriated to ‘‘SEC. 163l. CITY OF CORONA WATER UTILITY, treated as payment in full of consideration carry out this section, $10,000,000. CALIFORNIA, WATER RECYCLING for the property conveyed under subsection ‘‘(e) SUNSET.—The authority of the Sec- AND REUSE PROJECT. (a). retary to carry out any provisions of this ‘‘(a) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary, in co- (c) REPORT.—If the Secretary has not com- section shall terminate 10 years after the operation with the City of Corona Water pleted such conveyance within 12 months date of the enactment of this section.’’. Utility, California, is authorized to partici- after the date of enactment of this Act, the (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—The table pate in the design, planning, and construc- Secretary shall submit a report to the Con- of sections in section 2 of Public Law 102–575 tion of, and land acquisition for, a project to gress explaining the reasons the conveyance is amended by inserting after the item relat- reclaim and reuse wastewater, including de- has not been completed and stating the date ing to section 1636 the following: graded groundwaters, within and outside of by which the conveyance will be completed. ‘‘1637. Inland Empire Regional Water Recy- the service area of the City of Corona Water (d) ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, REMEDIATION, cling Program. Utility, California. AND REMOVAL.—The Secretary may not ‘‘1638. Cucamonga Valley Water Recycling ‘‘(b) COST SHARE.—The Federal share of the make any conveyance under this section Project.’’. cost of the project authorized by this section until the completion with respect to the con- shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost veyance, in accordance with the memo- TITLE III—RIVERSIDE-CORONA FEEDER WATER PROJECT of the project. randum of agreement referred to in sub- ‘‘(c) LIMITATION.—The Secretary shall not section (a), of— SEC. 301. PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUC- provide funds for the operation and mainte- (1) compliance with requirements relating TION OF THE RIVERSIDE-CORONA nance of the project authorized by this sec- FEEDER. to the National Environmental Policy Act of tion. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the In- 1969 (42 U.S.C. et seq. 4321 et seq.) and cul- ‘‘(d) SUNSET.—The authority of the Sec- terior, in cooperation with the Western Mu- tural resources; and retary to carry out any provisions of this nicipal Water District, may participate in a (2) environmental site assessments, reme- section shall terminate 10 years after the project to plan, design, and construct a diation, or removal. date of the enactment of this section.’’. water supply project, the Riverside-Corona (e) LIABILITY.—The United States shall not (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—The table Feeder, which includes 20 groundwater wells be liable for damages of any kind arising out of sections in section 2 of Public Law 102–575 and 28 miles of pipeline in San Bernardino of any act or omission by, or occurrence re- is amended by inserting after the item relat- and Riverside Counties, California. lating to, the Truckee-Carson Irrigation Dis- ing to section 163l the following: (b) AGREEMENTS AND REGULATIONS.—The trict or its employees, agents, or contractors ‘‘Sec. 163l. Yucaipa Valley Regional Water relating to the property conveyed under this Secretary may enter into such agreements and promulgate such regulations as are nec- Supply Renewal Project. section and occurring prior to, on, or after ‘‘Sec. 163l. City of Corona Water Utility, the date of such conveyance. essary to carry out this section. (c) FEDERAL COST SHARE.— California, water recycling and TITLE II—INLAND EMPIRE AND (1) PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION.—The reuse project.’’. CUCAMONGA VALLEY RECYCLING Federal share of the cost to plan, design, and TITLE IV—AINSWORTH UNIT, SANDHILLS PROJECTS construct the project described in subsection DIVISION, PICK-SLOAN MISSOURI BASIN SEC. 201. INLAND EMPIRE AND CUCAMONGA VAL- (a) shall be the lesser of 35 percent of the PROGRAM LEY RECYCLING PROJECTS. total cost of the project or $50,000,000. SEC. 401. AINSWORTH UNIT, SANDHILLS DIVI- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be (2) STUDIES.—The Federal share of the cost SION, PICK-SLOAN MISSOURI BASIN cited as the ‘‘Inland Empire Regional Water to complete the necessary planning study as- PROGRAM. Recycling Initiative’’. sociated with the project described in sub- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the In- (b) IN GENERAL.—The Reclamation Waste- section (a) shall not exceed 50 percent of the terior shall extend for the period described in water and Groundwater Study and Facilities total study cost. subsection (b) the water service contract for Act (Public Law 102–575, Title XVI; 43 U.S.C. (d) IN-KIND SERVICES.—In-kind services the Ainsworth Unit, Sandhills Division, 390h et seq.) is amended by adding at the end performed by the Western Municipal Water Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, Ne- the following: District shall be considered a part of the braska, consisting of— ‘‘SEC. 1637. INLAND EMPIRE REGIONAL WATER local cost share to complete the project de- (1) the water service contract entered into RECYCLING PROJECT. scribed in subsection (a). by the Secretary of the Interior under— ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in co- (e) LIMITATION.—Funds provided by the (A) section 9(e) of the Reclamation Project operation with the Inland Empire Utilities Secretary under this section shall not be Act of 1939 (43 U.S.C. 485h(e));

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\H16MY5.REC H16MY5 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3280 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 16, 2005 (B) section 9(c) of the Act of December 22, justified by reason of ordinary fluctuations conservation and improvement projects as 1944 (58 Stat. 887, chapter 665); in construction costs as indicated by engi- identified in the March, 2004, engineering re- (C) the Act of August 21, 1954 (68 Stat. 757, neering cost indexes applicable to the type of port by Axiom-Blair Engineering at a cost of chapter 781); and construction involved herein, whichever is $3,450,000. (D) the Act of May 18, 1956 (70 Stat. 160, less. Such sums shall be nonreimbursable. ‘‘(31) In the Hidalgo County, Texas Santa chapter 285); and ‘‘(h) SUNSET.—The authority of the Sec- Cruz Irrigation District No. 15, water con- (2) the water service contract for the set retary to carry out any provisions of this servation and improvement projects as iden- project located in Cherry, Brown, and Rock section shall terminate 10 years after the tified in an engineering report dated March Counties, Nebraska, for the use of a part of date of the enactment of this section.’’. 5, 2004, by Melden and Hunt, Inc. at a cost of the waters of the Snake River, a tributary of TITLE VI—LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY $4,609,000. the Niobrara River. WATER RESOURCES CONSERVATION ‘‘(32) In the Hidalgo County, Texas, (b) PERIOD OF EXTENSION.—The water serv- AND IMPROVEMENT Engelman Irrigation District, water con- ice contract described in subsection (a) shall SEC. 601. SHORT TITLE. servation and improvement projects as iden- be extended for 4 years after the date on This title may be cited as the ‘‘Lower Rio tified in an engineering report dated March which the contract expires under the water Grande Valley Water Resources Conserva- 5, 2004, by Melden and Hunt, Inc. at a cost of service contract and law in existence before tion and Improvement Act of 2005’’. $2,251,480. the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 602. AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL ‘‘(33) In the Hidalgo County, Texas, Valley TITLE V—WICHITA PROJECT EQUUS BEDS PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES UNDER Acres Water District, water conservation DIVISION THE LOWER RIO GRANDE WATER and improvement projects as identified in an CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT engineering report dated March, 2004, by SEC. 501. SHORT TITLE. PROGRAM. Axiom-Blair Engineering at a cost of This title may be cited as the ‘‘Wichita (a) ADDITIONAL PROJECTS.—Section 4(a) of $500,000. Project Equus Beds Division Authorization the Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Re- ‘‘(34) In the Hudspeth County, Texas, Act of 2005’’. sources Conservation and Improvement Act Hudspeth County Conservation and Reclama- SEC. 502. EQUUS BEDS DIVISION. of 2000 (Public Law 106–576; 114 Stat. 3067) is tion District No. 1, water conservation and The Act entitled ‘‘An Act to provide for amended by adding at the end the following: improvement projects as identified in the the construction of the Cheney division, ‘‘(20) In Cameron County, Texas, Bayview March, 2004, engineering report by Axiom- Wichita Federal reclamation project, Kan- Irrigation District No. 11, water conserva- Blair Engineering at a cost of $1,500,000. sas, and for other purposes’’ (Public Law 86– tion and improvement projects as identified ‘‘(35) In the El Paso County, Texas, El Paso 787; 74 Stat. 1026) is amended by adding the in the March 3, 2004, engineering report by County Water Improvement District No. 1, following new section: NRS Consulting Engineers at a cost of water conservation and improvement ‘‘SEC. 10. EQUUS BEDS DIVISION. $1,425,219. projects as identified in the March, 2004, en- ‘‘(a) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary of the ‘‘(21) In the Cameron County, Texas, gineering report by Axiom-Blair Engineering Interior may assist in the funding and imple- Brownsville Irrigation District, water con- at a cost of $10,500,000. mentation of the Equus Beds Aquifer Re- servation and improvement projects as iden- ‘‘(36) In the Hidalgo County, Texas, Donna charge and Recovery Component which is a tified in the February 11, 2004, engineering Irrigation District, water conservation and part of the ‘Integrated Local Water Supply report by NRS Consulting Engineers at a improvement projects identified in an engi- Plan, Wichita, Kansas’ (referred to in this cost of $722,100. neering report dated March 22, 2004, by section as the ‘Equus Beds Division’). Con- ‘‘(22) In the Cameron County, Texas Har- Melden and Hunt, Inc. at a cost of $2,500,000. struction of the Equus Beds Division shall be lingen Irrigation District No. 1, water con- ‘‘(37) In the Hidalgo County, Texas, Hi- in substantial accordance with the plans and servation and improvement projects as iden- dalgo County Irrigation District No. 16, designs. tified in the March, 2004, engineering report water conservation and improvement ‘‘(b) OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND RE- by Axiom-Blair Engineering at a cost of projects identified in an engineering report PLACEMENT.—Operation, maintenance, and $4,173,950. dated March 22, 2004, by Melden and Hunt, replacement of the Equus Beds Division, in- ‘‘(23) In the Cameron County, Texas, Cam- Inc. at a cost of $2,800,000. cluding funding for those purposes, shall be eron County Irrigation District No. 2, water ‘‘(38) The United Irrigation District of Hi- the sole responsibility of the City of Wichita, conservation and improvement projects as dalgo County water conservation and im- Kansas. The Equus Beds Division shall be op- identified in the February 11, 2004, engineer- provement projects as identified in a March erated in accordance with applicable laws ing report by NRS Consulting Engineers at a 2004, engineering report by Sigler Winston, and regulations. cost of $8,269,576. Greenwood and Associates at a cost of ‘‘(c) AGREEMENTS.—The Secretary of the ‘‘(24) In the Cameron County, Texas, Cam- $6,067,021.’’. Interior may enter into, or agree to amend- eron County Irrigation District No. 6, water (b) INCLUSION OF ACTIVITIES TO CONSERVE ments of, cooperative agreements and other conservation and improvement projects as WATER OR IMPROVE SUPPLY; TRANSFERS appropriate agreements to carry out this identified in an engineering report by Turner AMONG PROJECTS.—Section 4 of such Act section. Collie Braden, Inc., at a cost of $5,607,300. (Public Law 106–576; 114 Stat. 3067) is further ‘‘(d) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.—From funds ‘‘(25) In the Cameron County, Texas, amended by redesignating subsection (c) as made available for this section, the Sec- Adams Gardens Irrigation District No. 19, subsection (e), and by inserting after sub- retary of the Interior may charge an appro- water conservation and improvement section (b) the following: priate share related to administrative costs projects as identified in the March, 2004, en- ‘‘(c) INCLUSION OF ACTIVITIES TO CONSERVE WATER OR IMPROVE SUPPLY.—In addition to incurred. gineering report by Axiom-Blair Engineering the activities identified in the engineering ‘‘(e) PLANS AND ANALYSES CONSISTENT WITH at a cost of $2,500,000. reports referred to in subsection (a), each FEDERAL LAW.—Before obligating funds for ‘‘(26) In the Hidalgo and Cameron Counties, project that the Secretary conducts or par- design or construction under this section, Texas, Hidalgo and Cameron Counties Irriga- ticipates in under subsection (a) may include the Secretary of the Interior shall work co- tion District No. 9, water conservation and any of the following: operatively with the City of Wichita, Kansas, improvement projects as identified by the ‘‘(1) The replacement of irrigation canals to use, to the extent possible, plans, designs, February 11 engineering report by NRS Con- and lateral canals with buried pipelines. and engineering and environmental analyses sulting Engineers at a cost of $8,929,152. ‘‘(2) The impervious lining of irrigation ca- that have already been prepared by the City ‘‘(27) In the Hidalgo and Willacy Counties, Texas, Delta Lake Irrigation District, water nals and lateral canals. for the Equus Beds Division. The Secretary ‘‘(3) Installation of water level, flow meas- conservation and improvement projects as of the Interior shall assure that such infor- urement, pump control, and telemetry sys- identified in the March, 2004, engineering re- mation is used consistent with applicable tems. port by Axiom-Blair Engineering at a cost of Federal laws and regulations, including prin- ‘‘(4) The renovation and replacement of $8,000,000. ciples and guidelines used in preparing feasi- pumping plants. ‘‘(28) In the Hidalgo County, Texas, Hi- bility level project studies. ‘‘(5) Other activities that will result in the dalgo County Irrigation District No. 2, a ‘‘(f) TITLE; RESPONSIBILITY; LIABILITY.— conservation of water or an improved supply water conservation and improvement project Nothing in this section or assistance proof water. identified in the engineering reports at- vided under this section shall be construed ‘‘(d) TRANSFERS AMONG PROJECTS.—Of to transfer title, responsibility, or liability tached to a letter dated February 11, 2004, amounts made available for a project re- related to the Equus Beds Division (includ- from the district’s general manager, at a ferred to in any of paragraphs (20) through ing portions or features thereof) to the cost of $5,312,475. (38) of subsection (a), the Secretary may United States. ‘‘(29) In the Hidalgo County, Texas, Hi- transfer and use for another such project up ‘‘(g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— dalgo County Irrigation District No. 1, water to 10 percent.’’. There is authorized to be appropriated as the conservation and improvement projects iden- SEC. 603. REAUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIA- Federal share of the total cost of the Equus tified in an engineering report dated March TIONS FOR LOWER RIO GRANDE Beds Division, an amount not to not exceed 5, 2004, by Melden and Hunt, Inc. at a cost of CONSTRUCTION. 25 percent of the total cost or $30,000,000 $5,595,018. Section 4(e) of the Lower Rio Grande Val- (January, 2003 prices), whichever is less, plus ‘‘(30) In the Hidalgo County, Texas, Hi- ley Water Resources Conservation and Im- or minus such amounts, if any, as may be dalgo County Irrigation District No. 6, water provement Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–576;

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\H16MY5.REC H16MY5 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3281 114 Stat. 3067), as redesignated by section section shall terminate 10 years after the b 1500 602(b) of this title, is further amended by in- date of the enactment of this section.’’. Mr. Speaker, these are bipartisan serting before the period the following: ‘‘for (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of projects referred to in paragraphs (1) through sections in section 2 of such Act is amended bills and deserve unanimous support. (19) of subsection (a), and $42,356,145 (2004 dol- by inserting after the item relating to sec- Once again, I urge my colleagues to lars) for projects referred to in paragraphs tion 16xx the following: pass H.R. 540 and the measures in- (20) through (38) of subsection (a)’’. ‘‘Sec. 16xx. El Paso, Texas, water reclama- cluded therewith. SEC. 604. SUNSET PROVISION. tion, reuse, and desalinization Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. The authority of the Secretary to carry project.’’. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I out the projects added by paragraphs (20) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- may consume. through (38) of the amendment made by sec- ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ar- (Mr. UDALL of New Mexico asked tion 602(a) of this title shall terminate 10 izona (Mr. RENZI) and the gentleman and was given permission to revise and years after the date of the enactment of this from New Mexico (Mr. UDALL) each will extend his remarks.) section. control 20 minutes. Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. TITLE VII—BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTIL- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Speaker, we support passage of H.R. 540 ITY BOARD WATER RECYCLING AND DE- from Arizona (Mr. RENZI). and the amendment to the bill which SALINIZATION PROJECT GENERAL LEAVE adds seven new titles. The amendment SEC. 701. BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITY BOARD WATER RECYCLING AND DESALIN- Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- authorizes several important projects IZATION PROJECT. mous consent that all Members may for water recycling, improvements to (a) IN GENERAL.—The Reclamation Waste- have 5 legislative days within which to irrigation efficiency, conservation of water and Groundwater Study and Facilities revise and extend their remarks and in- groundwater and surface water, and de- Act (Public Law 102–575, title XVI; 43 U.S.C. clude extraneous material on H.R. 540. salination of water. 390h et seq.) is amended by adding at the end The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there I particularly want to draw attention the following new section: objection to the request of the gen- to titles VI, VII and VIII of this legisla- ‘‘SEC. 163ll. BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITY tion. These titles incorporate the text BOARD WATER RECYCLING AND DE- tleman from Arizona? SALINIZATION PROJECT. There was no objection. of H.R. 386, H.R. 855 and H.R. 863, re- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in co- Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- spectively. operation with the Brownsville Public Util- self such time as I may consume. These bills, introduced by the gentle- ity Board, may participate in the design, H.R. 540 directs the Secretary of the men from Texas (Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. planning, and construction of facilities to re- Interior to transfer 35 acres of the ORTIZ, and Mr. REYES), my colleagues, claim, reuse, and treat impaired waters in Truckee-Carson Irrigation District as will help finance projects to stretch the the Brownsville, Texas, area. soon as practicable. Before the transfer limited water supplies in their dis- ‘‘(b) COST SHARING.—The Federal share of takes place, all environmental anal- the cost of the project described in sub- tricts. I commend my friends from section (a) shall not exceed 25 percent of the yses will be completed in accordance Texas for their leadership in intro- total cost of the project. with Federal, State and local laws. ducing these bills and for working hard ‘‘(c) LIMITATION.—Funds provided by the As amended, this important bill also to secure their passage. Secretary shall not be used for operation and includes a number of other bipartisan Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of maintenance of the project described in sub- water measures either favorably re- my time. section (a). ported by the Committee on Resources Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I yield such ‘‘(d) SUNSET.—The authority of the Sec- in the waning days of the 108th Con- time as he may consume to the gen- retary to carry out any provisions of this gress or those which were passed in the section shall terminate 10 years after the tleman from Nevada (Mr. GIBBONS). date of the enactment of this section.’’. last Congress but were not considered Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, first, let (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of by the Senate. Today’s effort is an at- me thank my good friend and colleague sections in section 2 of Public Law 102–575 is tempt to make it easier for Senate to from Arizona for allowing me the privi- amended by inserting after the last item re- pass these measures. lege to rise today in support of legisla- lating to title XVI the following: These bipartisan bills include H.R. tion I introduced, the Newlands Project ‘‘163l. Brownsville Public Utility Board 386, legislation offered by the gen- Headquarters and Maintenance Yard water recycling and desaliniza- tleman from Texas (Mr. HINOJOSA) and Facility Transfer Act, H.R. 540. tion project.’’. some of his lower Rio Grande, Texas This legislation passed the House TITLE VIII—EL PASO, TEXAS, WATER REC- colleagues, to help local irrigation dis- under suspension of the rules last year, LAMATION, REUSE, AND DESALINIZA- tricts and communities preserve their but was not considered in the Senate TION PROJECT water supplies; H.R. 802, a bill authored prior to the adjournment of the 108th SEC. 801. EL PASO, TEXAS, WATER RECLAMATION, by the gentleman from California (Mr. Congress. I truly appreciate the oppor- REUSE, AND DESALINIZATION PROJECT. DREIER) and the gentlewoman from tunity to stand before my colleagues (a) AUTHORIZATION.—The Reclamation California (Mrs. NAPOLITANO), to au- again in support of this legislation that Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Fa- thorize Federal assistance for a water is so important for the people of the cilities Act (Public Law 102–575, title XVI; 43 recycling project in California’s Inland Second District of the State of Nevada. U.S.C. 390h et seq.) is amended by adding at Empire; H.R. 855, legislation intro- The purpose of this legislation is to the end the following new section: duced by the gentleman from Texas transfer all right, title, and interest in ‘‘SEC. 16xx. EL PASO, TEXAS, WATER RECLAMA- (Mr. ORTIZ), to provide Federal dollars the Newlands Project to the Truckee- TION, REUSE, AND DESALINIZATION PROJECT. to the City of Brownsville’s desaliniza- Carson Irrigation District, otherwise ‘‘(a) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary, in co- tion project; H.R. 863, a bill sponsored known as TCID. This conveyance con- operation with the State and local authori- by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. sists of approximately 35 acres and will ties, is authorized to participate in the de- REYES), to provide Federal assistance allow TCID to make permanent im- sign, planning, and construction of the El to the City of El Paso’s alternative provements on this land for the contin- Paso Water Reclamation, Reuse, and Desa- water supply project; H.R. 1008, legisla- ued operation of the Newlands Rec- linization project to reclaim and reuse tion authored by the gentleman from lamation Project. wastewater and to treat and reuse impaired California (Mr. CALVERT) and the gen- In 1996, the Bureau of Reclamation and brackish groundwater in the service area of the El Paso Water Utilities Public Service tleman from California (Mr. LEWIS), to certified that TCID had repaid the Board, El Paso, Texas. allow Federal assistance for water original construction costs designated ‘‘(b) COST SHARE.—The Federal share of the projects in southern California; H.R. for repayment to the United States. cost of the project authorized by this section 1197, a bill sponsored by the gentleman The original construction costs in- shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost from Nebraska (Mr. OSBORNE), to ex- cluded the cost of the land on which of the project. tend irrigation contracts in Nebraska; the initial headquarter facilities were ‘‘(c) LIMITATION.—The Secretary shall not and finally, H.R. 1327, legislation of- located. In the late 1970s, however, provide funds for the operation and maintenance of the project authorized by this sec- fered by the gentleman from Kansas TCID had outgrown the original facili- tion. (Mr. TIAHRT), to provide Federal assist- ties and moved to the current site, ‘‘(d) SUNSET.—The authority of the Sec- ance to the City of Wichita’s aquifer which is the area to be conveyed retary to carry out any provisions of this recharge project. through this legislation.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\H16MY5.REC H16MY5 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3282 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 16, 2005 TCID paid for the land where the forts by authorizing the city of El Paso These funds are being put to good use. Nu- original facilities were located; how- to expand the soon-to-be constructed merous projects are already underway and ever, they were never compensated desalination plant or to construct an some are almost completed. when they vacated these lots, despite additional plant if and when additional When the metering system is fully installed, the fact that a Federal post office now capacity is required over the next 10 irrigation districts will have a much clearer pic- sits on the original tract of land that years. ture of water usage and water savings. This housed the project headquarters. Ensuring a reliable, long-term water data will be vital to improving water manage- Critics will charge that this bill un- source for El Paso and the El Paso re- ment throughout the region. fairly favors the TCID and that the gion is essential for the community’s I urge my colleagues to support this legisla- land is a taxpayer asset and should be future. Desalination, and therefore, tion. treated accordingly. Those assertions this legislation, is an integral part of Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to simply do not make sense. that effort. thank House Resources Chairman RICHARD The Bureau of Reclamation certified In closing, Mr. Speaker, I would like POMBO and Subcommittee on Water and that the Newlands Project had been to thank the gentleman from Nevada Power Chairman GEORGE RADANOVICH, for paid for and asking the TCID to pay for (Mr. GIBBONS) and the gentleman from their hard work in moving H.R. 802 as a part their land that their headquarters is West Virginia (Mr. RAHALL), the chair- of this larger resources package bill, H.R. 540 currently located on would be in effect man and ranking member of the full as amended, to the House floor. asking them to pay for it twice. committee, and the gentleman from I introduced this Inland Empire Water Recy- To say that H.R. 540 is a giveaway is California (Mr. RADANOVICH) and the cling Initiative, H.R. 802, to authorize $30 mil- simply incorrect and misrepresents the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. lion total for the Inland Empire Utilities Agency intent of this important legislation. NAPOLITANO), the chairman and rank- (IEUA) and the Cucamonga Valley Water Dis- This bill is a fair solution to an unfair ing member of the Subcommittee on trict (CVWD) to assist in constructing two situation. Water and Power, for their assistance water recycling projects which will nearly Therefore, I urge my colleagues to in moving this important legislation 100,000 acre-feet of new water annually to the join me and Senator JOHN ENSIGN and forward. area’s water supply. It is imperative that we continue to approve Senator HARRY REID and Governor I would also like to thank my two Kenny Guinn of Nevada and the local colleagues from Arizona and from New measures preventing water supply shortages leaders of Churchill County and the Mexico for granting me the oppor- in the Western United States. This recycling city of Fallon, Nevada, in supporting tunity to speak this afternoon. Mr. initiative will help meet the water needs of the this legislation. Speaker, I urge all my colleagues to Inland Empire and begin a strategic federal- I want to thank the gentleman from support this bill. local partnership to bring a significant amount Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- of new water supply to the region. Arizona (Mr. RENZI), my good friend I am pleased that this initiative has the sup- and colleague, once again for allowing port of H.R. 540, a bill that will authorize a va- port of all member agencies of the Inland Em- me to speak on this bill. I appreciate riety of water projects including several in my pire Utilities Agency, as well as the water the consideration of this legislation congressional district. I want to thank Chair- OMBO AHALL agencies downstream in Orange County. IEUA that is so very important to my con- man P and Ranking Member R for including my legislation, H.R. 386, in this bill. encompasses approximately 242 square miles stituents in Nevada. I represent a region of the country that is Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. and serves the cities of Chino, Chino Hills, subject to periodic droughts and yet is experi- Speaker, I congratulate the gentleman Fontana, Ontario, Upland, Montclair, and Ran- encing phenomenal population growth. cho Cucamonga. from Nevada (Mr. GIBBONS) for his lead- The 2000 Census showed that the popu- IEUA and CVWD are replacing water-inten- ership on this bill. lation of Hidalgo County, in my district, in- sive applications like landscape and agricul- Mr. Speaker, I yield as much time as creased by 48 percent. On the Mexican side tural irrigation, construction, and industrial he may consume to the gentleman of the border, millions have come to work in cooling with high-quality recycled water, fresh from El Paso, Texas (Mr. REYES), and the maquiladoras and to take advantage of the water can be conserved or used for drinking, also recognize his crucial leadership on economic boom that has come from NAFTA. thereby reducing the dependence on expen- water issues in the border area. This growth has placed an enormous strain sive imported water. Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I thank the on water delivery systems along the Texas- In addition, by recycling water which would gentleman for yielding me time this Mexico border. Agriculture irrigation water otherwise be wasted and unavailable, these afternoon. often flows through open dirt ditches and stud- agencies provide that the water available goes Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support ies show that much is lost to seepage and through at least one more cycle of beneficial of this legislation which will help sev- evaporation. use before it is ultimately returned to the envi- eral local communities around the Municipalities rely on the water from the irri- ronment. country address their water manage- gation delivery systems to meet the water I want to reiterate my thanks to the House ment issues. needs of growing communities. Resources Committee, as well as to my col- Like many communities in the West, H.R. 540 will authorize 19 projects that will leagues, KEN CALVERT, GRACE NAPOLITANO, one of the greatest challenges facing allow border water districts to continue up- GARY MILLER, and JOE BACA for cosponsoring my congressional district of El Paso, grading and modernizing our antiquated water H.R. 802. Texas, has been providing an adequate delivery systems through the installation of And last but certainly not least, I appreciate water supply to our rapidly growing water pipes and canal linings. Similar projects the visionary leadership of Mr. Robert population. were authorized in the 106th and 107th Con- DeLoach, General Manager of the Fortunately, our community is meet- gresses. Cucamonga Valley Water District and Mr. Rich ing this challenge successfully, in part We have already made a great deal of Atwater, CEO and General Manager of the In- through the construction of a major in- progress because this has been a collabo- land Empire Utilities Agency. land desalination plant that will treat rative effort. The irrigation districts have pro- Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. the brackish water of the Hueco Bolson vided matching funds. The Texas Water De- Speaker, having no additional speak- so it can be utilized by the people of El velopment Board and Texas A&M University ers, I yield back the balance of my Paso and the surrounding region, as have paid for many of the engineering studies. time. well as Fort Bliss military base. The Federal appropriators have provided more Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I yield back project, which is a partnership of the than $10 million. As a result, we are seeing the balance of my time. El Paso Water Utilities and the Depart- water savings of almost 80 percent in the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ment of Defense, is set to begin con- projects that have been completed. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California). The struction and should be completed Most importantly, Federal authorization has question is on the motion offered by within the year. allowed us to tap into the resources of the the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. I am proud to say that El Paso is North American Development Bank. To date, RENZI) that the House suspend the leading the way when it comes to in- NADBank has approved almost $24 million for rules and pass the bill, H.R. 540, as land desalination, in addition to our these projects and passage of H.R. 540 will amended. ongoing conservation and reclamation make these new projects eligible for NADBank The question was taken; and (two- initiatives. This bill will further our ef- assistance. thirds having voted in favor thereof)

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\H16MY5.REC H16MY5 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3283 the rules were suspended and the bill, paper, and electrical generation industries Hinsdale, Lanesboro, Lee, Lenox, Monterey, as amended, was passed. and has cultural resources to interpret those Mount Washington, New Marlboro, Pitts- The title of the bill was amended so industries. field, Richmond, Sheffield, Stockbridge, as to read: ‘‘A bill to authorize the Sec- (6) The region became a national leader in Tyringham, Washington, and West Stock- scenic beautification and environmental con- bridge in Massachusetts. retary of the Interior to convey the servation efforts following the era of indus- (c) AVAILABILITY OF MAP.—The map shall Newlands Project Headquarters and trialization and deforestation and maintains be on file and available for public inspection Maintenance Yard Facility to the a fabric of significant conservation areas in- in the appropriate offices of the National Truckee-Carson Irrigation District.’’. cluding the meandering Housatonic River. Park Service, Department of the Interior. A motion to reconsider was laid on (7) Important historical events related to (d) MANAGEMENT ENTITY.—The Upper the table. the American Revolution, Shays’ Rebellion, Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area, and early civil rights took place in the upper Inc. shall be the management entity for the f Housatonic Valley. Heritage Area. UPPER HOUSATONIC VALLEY (8) The region had an American Indian SEC. 5. AUTHORITIES, PROHIBITIONS, AND DU- TIES OF THE MANAGEMENT ENTITY. NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT presence going back 10,000 years and Mohi- cans had a formative role in contact with (a) DUTIES OF THE MANAGEMENT ENTITY.— Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I move to Europeans during the seventeenth and eight- To further the purposes of the Heritage Area, suspend the rules and pass the bill eenth centuries. the management entity shall— (H.R. 938) to establish the Upper (9) The Upper Housatonic Valley National (1) prepare and submit a management plan Housatonic Valley National Heritage Heritage Area has been proposed in order to for the Heritage Area to the Secretary in ac- heighten appreciation of the region, preserve cordance with section 6; Area in the State of Connecticut and (2) assist units of local government, re- the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, its natural and historical resources, and improve the quality of life and economy of the gional planning organizations, and nonprofit and for other purposes, as amended. area. organizations in implementing the approved The Clerk read as follows: (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this Act management plan by— H.R. 938 are as follows: (A) carrying out programs and projects Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (1) To establish the Upper Housatonic Val- that recognize, protect and enhance impor- resentatives of the United States of America in ley National Heritage Area in the State of tant resource values within the Heritage Congress assembled, Connecticut and the Commonwealth of Mas- Area; sachusetts. (B) establishing and maintaining interpre- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (2) To implement the national heritage tive exhibits and programs within the Herit- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Upper area alternative as described in the docu- age Area; Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area ment entitled ‘‘Upper Housatonic Valley Na- (C) developing recreational and edu- Act’’. tional Heritage Area Feasibility Study, cational opportunities in the Heritage Area; SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. 2003’’. (D) increasing public awareness of and ap- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- (3) To provide a management framework to preciation for natural, historical, scenic, and lowing: foster a close working relationship with all cultural resources of the Heritage Area; (1) The upper Housatonic Valley, encom- levels of government, the private sector, and (E) protecting and restoring historic sites passing 29 towns in the hilly terrain of west- the local communities in the upper and buildings in the Heritage Area that are ern Massachusetts and northwestern Con- Housatonic Valley region to conserve the re- consistent with heritage area themes; necticut, is a singular geographical and cul- gion’s heritage while continuing to pursue (F) ensuring that signs identifying points tural region that has made significant na- compatible economic opportunities. of public access and sites of interest are tional contributions through its literary, ar- (4) To assist communities, organizations, posted throughout the Heritage Area; and tistic, musical, and architectural achieve- and citizens in the State of Connecticut and (G) promoting a wide range of partnerships ments, its iron, paper, and electrical equip- the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in iden- among governments, organizations and indi- ment industries, and its scenic beautifi- tifying, preserving, interpreting, and devel- viduals to further the purposes of the Herit- cation and environmental conservation ef- oping the historical, cultural, scenic, and age Area; forts. natural resources of the region for the edu- (3) consider the interests of diverse units of (2) The upper Housatonic Valley has 139 cational and inspirational benefit of current government, businesses, organizations and properties and historic districts listed on the and future generations. individuals in the Heritage Area in the prep- National Register of Historic Places, includ- SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. aration and implementation of the manage- ing— In this Act: ment plan; (A) five National Historic Landmarks— (1) HERITAGE AREA.—The term ‘‘Heritage (4) conduct meetings open to the public at (i) Edith Wharton’s home, The Mount, Area’’ means the Upper Housatonic Valley least semi-annually regarding the develop- Lenox, Massachusetts; National Heritage Area, established in sec- ment and implementation of the manage- (ii) Herman Melville’s home, Arrowhead, tion 4. ment plan; Pittsfield, Massachusetts; (2) MANAGEMENT ENTITY.—The term ‘‘Man- (5) submit an annual report to the Sec- (iii) W.E.B. DuBois’ Boyhood Homesite, agement Entity’’ means the management en- retary for any fiscal year in which the man- Great Barrington, Massachusetts; tity for the Heritage Area designated by sec- agement entity receives Federal funds under (iv) Mission House, Stockbridge, Massa- tion 4(d). this Act, setting forth its accomplishments, chusetts; and (3) MANAGEMENT PLAN.—The term ‘‘Man- expenses, and income, including grants to (v) Crane and Company Old Stone Mill Rag agement Plan’’ means the management plan any other entities during the year for which Room, Dalton, Massachusetts; and for the Heritage Area specified in section 6. the report is made; (B) four National Natural Landmarks— (4) MAP.—The term ‘‘map’’ means the map (6) make available for audit for any fiscal (i) Bartholomew’s Cobble, Sheffield, Massa- entitled ‘‘Boundary Map Upper Housatonic year in which it receives Federal funds under chusetts, and Salisbury, Connecticut; Valley National Heritage Area’’, numbered this Act, all information pertaining to the (ii) Beckley Bog, Norfolk, Connecticut; P17/80,000, and dated February 2003. expenditure of such funds and any matching (iii) Bingham Bog, Salisbury, Connecticut; (5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ funds, and require in all agreements author- and means the Secretary of the Interior. izing expenditures of Federal funds by other (iv) Cathedral Pines, Cornwall, Con- (6) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the organizations, that the receiving organiza- necticut. State of Connecticut and the Commonwealth tions make available for such audit all (3) Writers, artists, musicians, and vaca- of Massachusetts. records and other information pertaining to tioners have visited the region for more than SEC. 4. UPPER HOUSATONIC VALLEY NATIONAL the expenditure of such funds; and 150 years to enjoy its scenic wonders, making HERITAGE AREA. (7) encourage by appropriate means eco- it one of the country’s leading cultural re- (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established nomic development that is consistent with sorts. the Upper Housatonic Valley National Herit- the purposes of the Heritage Area. (4) The upper Housatonic Valley has made age Area. (b) AUTHORITIES.—The management entity significant national cultural contributions (b) BOUNDARIES.—The Heritage Area shall may, for the purposes of preparing and im- through such writers as Herman Melville, be comprised of— plementing the management plan for the Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edith Wharton, and (1) part of the Housatonic River’s water- Heritage Area, use Federal funds made avail- W.E.B. DuBois, artists Daniel Chester shed, which extends 60 miles from Lanesboro, able through this Act to— French and Norman Rockwell, and the per- Massachusetts to Kent, Connecticut; (1) make grants to the State of Con- forming arts centers of Tanglewood, Music (2) the towns of Canaan, Colebrook, Corn- necticut and the Commonwealth of Massa- Mountain, Norfolk (Connecticut) Chamber wall, Kent, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salis- chusetts, their political subdivisions, non- Music Festival, Jacob’s Pillow, and Shake- bury, Sharon, and Warren in Connecticut; profit organizations and other persons; speare & Company. and (2) enter into cooperative agreements with (5) The upper Housatonic Valley is noted (3) the towns of Alford, Becket, Dalton, or provide technical assistance to the State for its pioneering achievements in the iron, Egremont, Great Barrington, Hancock, of Connecticut and the Commonwealth of

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PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION. organizations, and other interested parties; recreational opportunities consistent with (a) ACCESS TO PRIVATE PROPERTY.—Noth- (3) hire and compensate staff, which shall the purposes of the Heritage Area. ing in this Act shall be construed to— include individuals with expertise in natural, (b) APPROVAL AND DISAPPROVAL OF MAN- (1) require any private property owner to cultural, and historical resources protection, AGEMENT PLAN.— allow public access (including Federal, and heritage programming; (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ap- State, or local government access) to such (4) obtain money or services from any prove or disapprove the management plan private property; or source including any that are provided under not later than 90 days after receiving the (2) modify any provision of Federal, State, any other Federal law or program; management plan. or local law with regard to public access to (5) contract for goods or services; and (2) CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL.—In deter- or use of private property. (6) undertake to be a catalyst for any other mining the approval of the management (b) LIABILITY.—Designation of the Heritage activity that furthers the purposes of the plan, the Secretary shall consider whether— Area shall not be considered to create any li- Heritage Area and is consistent with the ap- (A) the management entity is representa- ability, or to have any effect on any liability proved management plan. tive of the diverse interests of the Heritage under any other law, of any private property (c) PROHIBITIONS ON THE ACQUISITION OF Area, including governments, natural and owner with respect to any persons injured on REAL PROPERTY.—The management entity historic resource protection organizations, such private property. may not use Federal funds received under educational institutions, businesses, and rec- (c) RECOGNITION OF AUTHORITY TO CONTROL this Act to acquire real property, but may reational organizations; LAND USE.—Nothing in this Act shall be con- use any other source of funding, including (B) the management entity has afforded strued to modify the authority of Federal, other Federal funding outside this authority, adequate opportunity, including public hear- State, or local governments to regulate land intended for the acquisition of real property. ings, for public and governmental involve- use. (d) PARTICIPATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY SEC. 6. MANAGEMENT PLAN. ment in the preparation of the management OWNERS IN HERITAGE AREA.—Nothing in this (a) IN GENERAL.—The management plan for plan; Act shall be construed to require the owner the Heritage Area shall— (C) the resource protection and interpreta- of any private property located within the (1) include comprehensive policies, strate- tion strategies contained in the management boundaries of the Heritage Area to partici- gies and recommendations for conservation, plan, if implemented, would adequately pro- pate in or be associated with the Heritage funding, management and development of tect the natural, historical, and cultural re- Area. the Heritage Area; sources of the Heritage Area; and (e) EFFECT OF ESTABLISHMENT.—The bound- (2) take into consideration existing State, (D) the management plan is supported by county, and local plans in the development aries designated for the Heritage Area rep- the appropriate State and local officials resent the area within which Federal funds of the management plan and its implementa- whose cooperation is needed to ensure the ef- tion; appropriated for the purpose of this Act may fective implementation of the State and be expended. The establishment of the Herit- (3) include a description of actions that local aspects of the management plan. governments, private organizations, and in- age Area and its boundaries shall not be con- (3) ACTION FOLLOWING DISAPPROVAL.—If the strued to provide any nonexisting regulatory dividuals have agreed to take to protect the Secretary disapproves the management plan, natural, historical and cultural resources of authority on land use within the Heritage the Secretary shall advise the management Area or its viewshed by the Secretary, the the Heritage Area; entity in writing of the reasons therefore (4) specify the existing and potential National Park Service, or the management and shall make recommendations for revi- entity. sources of funding to protect, manage, and sions to the management plan. The Sec- SEC. 11. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. develop the Heritage Area in the first 5 years retary shall approve or disapprove a pro- (a) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be of implementation; posed revision within 60 days after the date appropriated for the purposes of this Act not (5) include an inventory of the natural, his- it is submitted. torical, cultural, educational, scenic, and more than $1,000,000 for any fiscal year. Not (4) APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS.—Substan- more than a total of $10,000,000 may be appro- recreational resources of the Heritage Area tial amendments to the management plan priated for the Heritage Area under this Act. related to the themes of the Heritage Area shall be reviewed by the Secretary and ap- that should be preserved, restored, managed, (b) MATCHING FUNDS.—Federal funding pro- proved in the same manner as provided for vided under this Act may not exceed 50 per- developed, or maintained; the original management plan. The manage- (6) describe a program of implementation cent of the total cost of any assistance or ment entity shall not use Federal funds au- grant provided or authorized under this Act. for the management plan including plans for thorized by this Act to implement any SEC. 12. SUNSET. resource protection, restoration, construc- amendments until the Secretary has ap- The authority of the Secretary to provide tion, and specific commitments for imple- proved the amendments. mentation that have been made by the man- assistance under this Act shall terminate on agement entity or any government, organi- SEC. 8. DUTIES OF OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES. the day occurring 15 years after funds are zation, or individual for the first 5 years of Any Federal agency conducting or sup- first made available for this Act. implementation; and porting activities directly affecting the Her- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (7) include an interpretive plan for the Her- itage Area shall— ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ar- itage Area. (1) consult with the Secretary and the izona (Mr. RENZI) and the gentleman (b) DEADLINE AND TERMINATION OF FUND- management entity with respect to such ac- ING.— tivities; from New Mexico (Mr. UDALL) each will (1) DEADLINE.—The management entity (2) cooperate with the Secretary and the control 20 minutes. shall submit the management plan to the management entity in carrying out their du- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Secretary for approval within 3 years after ties under this Act and, to the maximum ex- from Arizona (Mr. RENZI). funds are made available for this Act. tent practicable, coordinate such activities GENERAL LEAVE (2) TERMINATION OF FUNDING.—If the man- with the carrying out of such duties; and, Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- agement plan is not submitted to the Sec- (3) to the maximum extent practicable, mous consent that all Members may retary in accordance with this subsection, conduct or support such activities in a man- the management entity shall not qualify for ner which the management entity deter- have 5 legislative days within which to Federal funding under this Act until such mines will not have an adverse effect on the revise and extend their remarks and in- time as the management plan is submitted Heritage Area. clude extraneous material on H.R. 938, to the Secretary. SEC. 9. REQUIREMENTS FOR INCLUSION OF PRI- the bill under consideration. SEC. 7. DUTIES AND AUTHORITIES OF THE SEC- VATE PROPERTY. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there RETARY. (a) NOTIFICATION AND CONSENT OF PROP- objection to the request of the gen- (a) TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSIST- ERTY OWNERS REQUIRED.—No privately tleman from Arizona? ANCE.—The Secretary may, upon the request There was no objection. of the management entity, provide technical owned property shall be preserved, con- assistance on a reimbursable or non-reim- served, or promoted by the management plan Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- bursable basis and financial assistance to the for the Heritage Area until the owner of that self such time as I may consume. Heritage Area to develop and implement the private property has been notified in writing Mr. Speaker, H.R. 938, introduced by approved management plan. The Secretary is by the management entity and has given the gentlewoman from Connecticut authorized to enter into cooperative agree- written consent for such preservation, con- (Mrs. JOHNSON), and amended by the ments with the management entity and servation, or promotion to the management Committee on Resources, contains four entity. other public or private entities for this pur- titles. However, all four titles passed pose. In assisting the Heritage Area, the Sec- (b) LANDOWNER WITHDRAW.—Any owner of retary shall give priority to actions that in private property included within the bound- this House in the 108th Congress. general assist in— ary of the Heritage Area shall have their Title I would establish the Upper (1) conserving the significant natural, his- property immediately removed from the Housatonic National Heritage Area in torical, cultural, and scenic resources of the boundary by submitting a written request to the State of Connecticut and the Com- Heritage Area; and the management entity. monwealth of Massachusetts. It would

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The board will be comprised of with today, but her role in our national commission to a nonprofit organiza- representatives from the State, af- history is rightfully recognized in the tion, which is in line with more recent fected counties, tribes, cities, and oth- newly reopened National Archives ex- Heritage Area management. ers. The corporation’s plan would in- hibit, Charters of Freedom. Title III would authorize the Sec- clude recommendations for identifying, b 1515 retary of the Interior to conduct a suit- conserving and preserving cultural, ability and feasibility study of estab- historical and natural resources within A slave from Sheffield, Massachu- lishing the St. Croix National Heritage the heritage area, along with strategies setts, Mumbet sued in Massachusetts Area in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. to promote tourism of the region’s nat- court for her freedom, leading to the Title IV would establish the North- ural and cultural assets. abolition of slavery in Massachusetts ern Rio Grande National Heritage Area The city of Espanola, the city of in 1793. Many years later, the great across three counties within the State Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, Rio Arriba civil rights leader, W.E.B. Dubois, of New Mexico to commemorate the County, Taos County, La Jicarita En- made his home in Great Barrington, unique combination of cultures, lan- terprise Community, the Chimayo Cul- Massachusetts. His papers are archived guages, folk arts, customs, and archi- tural Preservation Association, and the and open to the public today in the tecture associated with the Spanish Eight Northern Pueblos support the University of Massachusetts in Am- colonization of New Mexico, beginning Northern Rio Grande Heritage Area. herst. as far back as 1598. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of As I hoped to highlight for you today, I urge adoption of this bill. my time. the Upper Housatonic Valley is an area Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I continue rich in culture, history, and innovation my time. to reserve my time. against the backdrop of scenic land- Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. scapes. Its designation as a National Speaker, I yield myself such time as I Speaker, I yield such time as he may Heritage Area will help preserve this may consume. consume to the gentleman from Massa- treasure for years to come. I urge an (Mr. UDALL of New Mexico asked chusetts (Mr. OLVER). ‘‘aye’’ vote in support of this legisla- and was given permission to revise and Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, I thank tion. extend his remarks.) the gentleman from New Mexico for Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speak- Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. yielding time. er, I rise today in support of H.R. 938, a bill Speaker, I rise today to speak on H.R. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support to establish the Upper Housatonic Valley Na- 938. The majority has explained the of H.R. 938, but I will confine my re- tional Heritage Area Act. The Upper pieces of this package. As the sponsor marks to title I of the bill which would Housatonic Valley, encompassing 29 towns in of the legislation comprising title IV, I establish the Upper Housatonic Valley the hilly terrain of western Massachusetts and would like to focus my remarks on the National Heritage Area in Connecticut northwestern Connecticut, is a singular geo- Northern Rio Grande National Herit- and Massachusetts. graphical and cultural region that has made age Area, which will be designated in Let me start by thanking the gentle- significant national contributions through its lit- the State of New Mexico. woman from Connecticut (Mrs. JOHN- eracy, artistic, musical, and architectural I introduced this legislation earlier SON) for her persistence, her diligence, achievements, its iron, paper, and electrical this year. A companion bill in the Sen- and her hard work on this legislation. equipment industries and its scenic beautifi- ate, introduced by New Mexico’s two It has been a pleasure working with cation and environmental conservation efforts. Senators, currently awaits a vote on her. I would like to thank Chairman POMBO and the floor of that body. In the 107th Con- During the 106th Congress, H.R. 4312 the Resources Committee for bringing this leg- gress, identical language passed the authorized the Secretary of the Inte- islation forward and for recognizing that House unanimously. I am obviously rior to conduct a feasibility study of through this broad, flexible and locally led ini- pleased that today we, once again, have the Upper Housatonic as a potential tiative, the States of Connecticut and Massa- the opportunity to move closer to mak- national heritage area. The study es- chusetts will be able to make real progress in ing this bill a law so New Mexicans can tablishes that the Upper Housatonic protecting the river and its heritage. The herit- take additional steps to preserve and Valley meets the Interior Depart- age area has broad support throughout the re- learn from our rich history. ment’s criteria for such a designation. gion, from historic and civic organizations, The establishment of the Northern The Park Service recognizes the val- local businesses and governments, and our Rio Grande National Heritage Area is a ley as distinctive for having a land- State governments have expressed strong citizen-driven effort to protect the re- scape that includes a blend of indus- support for the establishment of a National maining significant resources rep- trial innovations, environmental con- Heritage Area and are enthusiastic about the resentative of the Spanish and Pueblo servation initiatives, and cultural potential for celebration and preservation of colonial era in north-central New Mex- achievements of national significance. the heritage. It also has inspired the develop- ico. The bill identifies the northern The Upper Housatonic Valley in- ment of a local organization that has already New Mexico counties of Rio Arriba, cludes 29 communities in western Mas- begun hosting hiking events and historic visits. Santa Fe and Taos as a National Herit- sachusetts and northwestern Con- Congress established criteria in our 2000 age Area, an elite designation from necticut. I would like to highlight a legislation that clarifies that designation re- Congress reserved for areas regarded as few of the many contributions this requires a cultural, natural and historical herit- significant resources. gion of New England brings to our na- age of national significance, must have broad Northern New Mexico boasts many tional heritage. public support and a qualified entity to man- sites of historic and cultural signifi- Herman Melville, Nathaniel Haw- age the Area. The Park Service agreed that cance. Our State is a blend of Pueblo thorne, Edith Wharton, Oliver Wendell the Upper Housatonic Valley meets the De- and Hispanic cultures, making it a Holmes, Norman Rockwell, Suzy partment’s ten interim criteria for designation very unique and special place in our Frelinghuesen are just a few of the of a national heritage area and cite us as the country. This legislation would iden- prominent artists and writers who have best example of how to go about becoming a tify many of the sites that tell north- made the Housatonic Valley their National Heritage Area. ern New Mexico’s story, help preserve home and the subject of their work. The Upper Housatonic Valley National Herit- them and, in the process, allow them to Today, visitors can see these artists’ age Area would extend from Lanesboro, Mas- be more thoroughly enjoyed by New work on display in local museums be- sachusetts, 60 miles South to Kent, Con- Mexicans and visitors to our State. fore taking in a classical music concert necticut. This region of New England was

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It is also the place where one of our proved the cultural, environmental, historic and George Washington’s army to make other founding fathers and first Treasury Secretary, tourism resources that the canal offers. weapons for soldiers of the Revolutionary Alexander Hamilton, lived and worked during Under the leadership of Ana Koval I am army. While most of the furnaces, mine sites his formative years. firmly convinced that the CCA, through their and charcoal pits have been lost to develop- In 1493, Columbus arrived at what is now governance of the I & M Canal, will continue ment and time, the few that remain are in the Salt River National Historic Park and Eco- to successfully educated citizens of the nation- need of refurbishment. The Beckley Furnace logical Preserve, making it the only site under ally historical importance of the I & M Canal in Canaan, Connecticut, was designated an the American flag where his men went ashore, and to play a pivotal role in the continued eco- official project by the Millennium Committee to as well as the first recorded hostile encounter nomic redevelopment of the region. Save America’s Treasures and now has been between Europeans and Native Americans. Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. well restored. Frederiksted has the distinction of having Speaker, having no additional requests The Valley’s history as a cultural retreat been the first jurisdiction to have raised its flag for time, I yield back the balance of my from the Boston and New York areas provides in salute of the new Republic of the U.S.A., time. both past and current riches for the country. and indeed the first designed flag was done Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I yield back Since the 1930s visitors from all over have by a resident of that Island. the balance of my time. come to hear the music at Tanglewood, Music Mr. Speaker, I can go on and on about the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mountain and Norfolk, see the paintings at the many unique and significant features of the is- DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California). The Norman Rockwell Museum, watch serious the- land of St. Croix, but in the interest of time I question is on the motion offered by ater at Stockbridge and musical treats at Shar- would say that this is the third time that we the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. on. Today’s local authors draw on a long tradi- would have passed this bill in the House and RENZI) that the House suspend the tion going back to the 19th century, when Her- sent it to the other body and I hope that the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 938, as man Melville, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edith third time will be the charm. I urge my col- amended. Wharton lived and wrote here. leagues to support H.R. 938. The question was taken; and (two- The Housatonic Valley is also rich with envi- Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thirds having voted in favor thereof) ronmental and recreational treasures. The express my support for H.R. 938. Among its the rules were suspended and the bill, Housatonic River, just below Falls Village, provisions, H.R. 938 incorporates bill language as amended, was passed. Connecticut, is one of the prized fly-fishing from H.R. 1820 which reauthorizes the Illinois A motion to reconsider was laid on centers in the Northeast and is enjoyed by and Michigan, I & M, Canal National Heritage the table. fisherman from not only Connecticut and Mas- Corridor to receive appropriations and trans- sachusetts but the entire eastern seaboard. fers management entity status from the now f Olympic rowers have trained in this river as defunct federal, I & M Commission to the non- children have learned to swim, boat and fish profit Canal Corridor Association. I would like RECESS and value its ecosystem. The Upper to commend Chairman POMBO and the House The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Housatonic Area, with its remoteness from, Committee on Resources for their hard work ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair but ties to large cities, occupy a special niche on this important piece of legislation. declares the House in recess until ap- in our national culture and I encourage my col- The I & M Canal changed the Nation in proximately 6:30 p.m. leagues to support this legislation. 1848 when it opened the first shipping route Accordingly (at 3 o’clock and 16 min- Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in between New York and New Orleans, desig- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess support of H.R. 938, to establish the Upper nating Chicago as the Nation’s greatest inland until approximately 6:30 p.m. Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area in port. While the canal eventually fell into disuse Connecticut and Massachusetts. I am particu- due to new transportation methods and routes, f larly pleased that Title 2 of the bill includes in 1982 business and industry leaders founded legislation I sponsored in the last Congress the Canal Corridor Association to help revi- b 1830 and again in this Congress to provide for a talize the I & M Canal region, and in doing so, AFTER RECESS study of the suitability and feasibility of estab- created a national model for regional partner- lishing my home island of St. Croix as a Na- ship, conservation and renewal. I am proud to The recess having expired, the House tional Heritage Area was also included in this say that the I & M Canal National Heritage was called to order by the Speaker pro package. Corridor was America’s charter National Herit- tempore (Mr. BRADLEY of New Hamp- I want to begin by thanking Chairman RICH- age area, being created by an act of Congress shire) at 6 o’clock and 30 minutes p.m. ARD POMBO and Ranking Member NICK RA- in 1984. For 20 years, the Federal I & M Com- HALL for their support in including my bill in mission has worked to carry out the mission of f H.R. 938. the I & M Canal National Heritage Corridor. Its Mr. Speaker, I can think of no more fitting efforts have been particularly successful dur- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER place that should be studied for possible des- ing the past 5 years that Phyllis Ellin has pro- PRO TEMPORE ignation as a national Heritage Area than my vided strong leadership as the Executive Di- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- home island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. rector of the Commission. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings The island of St. Croix has a long, distin- Since 1984, the I & M Canal National Herit- will resume on motions to suspend the guished, and varied history, including being age Corridor has increasingly become an en- rules previously postponed. the site where Christopher Columbus first gine of economic growth in communities up Votes will be taken in the following stepped onto what is now American soil. and down the length of the Corridor; primarily order: There is significant interest in preserving and through an increase in tourism but also in the H.R. 627, by the yeas and nays; enhancing the natural, historical and cultural use of the Corridor for recreational purposes. H. Res. 266, by the yeas and nays; and resources of the island on a cooperative basis After consulting with local officials and those H.R. 2107, by the yeas and nays. and such a study would provide guidance on most interested and involved in the I & M The first and third electronic votes how we can best achieve those purposes. Canal, it seems that the private sector ap- will be conducted as 15-minute votes. Even though each one of the four major is- proach offers more advantages to handle the The second vote in this series will be a lands of the U.S. Islands Virgin Islands can increased work load brought on by the recent 5-minute vote. make a good case for designation as a Na- success of the canal and interest in heritage tional Heritage Area, the island of St. Croix tourism. f with its two historic towns—Christiansted built As a result, H.R. 938 designates the Canal in 1734 and Frederiksted built in 1752—is Corridor Association, CCA, as the new man- LINDA WHITE-EPPS POST OFFICE richly blessed with all of the attributes that agement entity of the I & M Canal National The SPEAKER pro tempore. The would justify this designation. Heritage Corridor. The CCA seeks to enhance pending business is the question of sus- The towns historic architecture matured over economic vitality by raising awareness of and pending the rules and passing the bill, a 100-year period. The town of Christiansted expanding the parks, trails, landscapes, and H.R. 627.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\H16MY5.REC H16MY5 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3287 The Clerk read the title of the bill. Miller, George Rangel Snyder the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. Mollohan Regula Sodrel MILLER) that the House suspend the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Moore (KS) Rehberg Solis question is on the motion offered by Moore (WI) Reichert Spratt rules and agree to the resolution, H. the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. Moran (KS) Renzi Stark Res. 266, on which the yeas and nays Murphy Reyes Stearns are ordered. MILLER) that the House suspend the Murtha Reynolds rules and pass the bill, H.R. 627, on Strickland This will be a 5-minute vote. Musgrave Rogers (AL) Stupak which the yeas and nays are ordered. Myrick Rogers (KY) Sullivan The vote was taken by electronic de- Nadler Rogers (MI) Tancredo vice, and there were—yeas 391, nays 0, The vote was taken by electronic de- Napolitano Rohrabacher Tanner vice, and there were—yeas 390, nays 0, Neugebauer Ross not voting 42, as follows: Tauscher Ney Rothman [Roll No. 172] not voting 43, as follows: Taylor (NC) Northup Roybal-Allard YEAS—391 [Roll No. 171] Norwood Royce Terry Thomas YEAS—390 Nunes Ruppersberger Abercrombie Davis (FL) Hunter Nussle Rush Thompson (CA) Aderholt Davis (KY) Hyde Abercrombie Davis (FL) Hulshof Oberstar Ryan (OH) Thompson (MS) Akin Davis (TN) Inglis (SC) Aderholt Davis (KY) Hunter Obey Ryan (WI) Thornberry Alexander Davis, Jo Ann Inslee Akin Davis (TN) Hyde Olver Ryun (KS) Tiahrt Allen Davis, Tom Israel Alexander Davis, Jo Ann Inglis (SC) Ortiz Sabo Tiberi Andrews Deal (GA) Issa Allen Davis, Tom Inslee Osborne Salazar Tierney Baca DeFazio Jackson (IL) Andrews Deal (GA) Israel Otter Sa´ nchez, Linda Towns Bachus DeGette Jackson-Lee Baca DeFazio Issa Owens T. Turner Baird Delahunt (TX) Bachus DeGette Jackson (IL) Oxley Sanchez, Loretta Udall (CO) Baker DeLauro Jefferson Baird Delahunt Jackson-Lee Pallone Sanders Udall (NM) Baldwin DeLay Jenkins Baker DeLauro (TX) Pascrell Saxton Upton Barrow Dent Jindal Baldwin DeLay Jefferson Pastor Schakowsky Van Hollen Bartlett (MD) Dicks Johnson (CT) Barrow Dent Jenkins Paul Schiff Vela´ zquez Barton (TX) Dingell Johnson (IL) Bartlett (MD) Dicks Jindal Payne Schwartz (PA) Visclosky Bass Doggett Johnson, E. B. Barton (TX) Dingell Johnson (CT) Pearce Schwarz (MI) Walden (OR) Bean Doolittle Johnson, Sam Bass Doggett Johnson (IL) Beauprez Drake Jones (NC) Pelosi Scott (GA) Walsh Bean Doolittle Johnson, E. B. Becerra Dreier Jones (OH) Pence Scott (VA) Wamp Beauprez Drake Johnson, Sam Berkley Duncan Keller Peterson (MN) Sensenbrenner Watson Becerra Dreier Jones (NC) Peterson (PA) Serrano Berman Edwards Kelly Watt Berkley Duncan Jones (OH) Petri Sessions Berry Ehlers Kennedy (MN) Waxman Berman Edwards Kaptur Pickering Shadegg Biggert Emanuel Kennedy (RI) Weiner Berry Ehlers Keller Pitts Shaw Bilirakis Emerson Kildee Biggert Emanuel Kelly Platts Shays Weldon (PA) Bishop (GA) Engel Kind Bilirakis Emerson Kennedy (MN) Poe Sherman Weller Bishop (NY) English (PA) King (IA) Bishop (GA) Engel Kennedy (RI) Pombo Sherwood Westmoreland Bishop (UT) Eshoo King (NY) Bishop (NY) English (PA) Kildee Pomeroy Shimkus Whitfield Blackburn Etheridge Kingston Bishop (UT) Eshoo Kind Porter Shuster Wilson (NM) Blumenauer Evans Kirk Blackburn Etheridge King (IA) Price (GA) Simmons Wilson (SC) Blunt Everett Kline Blumenauer Evans King (NY) Price (NC) Simpson Wolf Boehlert Farr Knollenberg Blunt Everett Kingston Putnam Skelton Woolsey Boehner Fattah Kolbe Boehlert Farr Kirk Radanovich Slaughter Wu Bonilla Feeney Kucinich Boehner Fattah Kline Rahall Smith (NJ) Wynn Bonner Ferguson Kuhl (NY) Bonilla Feeney Knollenberg Ramstad Smith (TX) Young (AK) Bono Filner LaHood Bonner Ferguson Kolbe Boozman Fitzpatrick (PA) Langevin Bono Filner Kucinich NOT VOTING—43 Boren Flake Latham Boozman Fitzpatrick (PA) Kuhl (NY) Ackerman Graves Moran (VA) Boswell Foley LaTourette Boren Flake LaHood Barrett (SC) Gutierrez Neal (MA) Boucher Forbes Leach Boswell Foley Langevin Brady (TX) Holden Pryce (OH) Boustany Ford Lee Boucher Forbes Latham Brown, Corrine Istook Ros-Lehtinen Boyd Fortenberry Levin Boustany Ford LaTourette Burton (IN) Kanjorski Smith (WA) Bradley (NH) Fossella Lewis (CA) Boyd Fortenberry Leach Carson Kilpatrick (MI) Souder Brady (PA) Foxx Lewis (KY) Bradley (NH) Fossella Lee Clay Lantos Sweeney Brown (OH) Frank (MA) Linder Brady (PA) Foxx Levin Costa Larsen (WA) Taylor (MS) Brown (SC) Franks (AZ) Lipinski Brown (OH) Frank (MA) Lewis (CA) Davis (AL) Larson (CT) Wasserman Brown-Waite, Frelinghuysen LoBiondo Brown (SC) Franks (AZ) Lewis (KY) Davis (IL) Lewis (GA) Schultz Ginny Gallegly Lofgren, Zoe Brown-Waite, Frelinghuysen Linder Diaz-Balart, L. Manzullo Waters Burgess Garrett (NJ) Lowey Ginny Gallegly Lipinski Diaz-Balart, M. Marshall Weldon (FL) Butterfield Gerlach Lucas Burgess Garrett (NJ) LoBiondo Doyle Meek (FL) Wexler Buyer Gibbons Lungren, Daniel Butterfield Gerlach Lofgren, Zoe Gilchrest Millender- Wicker Calvert Gillmor E. Buyer Gibbons Lowey Gohmert McDonald Young (FL) Camp Gingrey Lynch Calvert Gillmor Lucas Cannon Gonzalez Mack Camp Gingrey Lungren, Daniel b 1854 Cantor Goode Maloney Cannon Gonzalez E. Capito Goodlatte Marchant Cantor Goode Lynch So (two-thirds having voted in favor Capps Gordon Markey Capito Goodlatte Mack thereof) the rules were suspended and Capuano Granger Matheson Capps Gordon Maloney the bill was passed. Cardin Green (WI) Matsui Capuano Granger Marchant The result of the vote was announced Cardoza Green, Al McCarthy Cardin Green (WI) Markey Carnahan Green, Gene McCaul (TX) Cardoza Green, Al Matheson as above recorded. Carter Grijalva McCollum (MN) Carnahan Green, Gene Matsui A motion to reconsider was laid on Case Gutknecht McCotter Carter Grijalva McCarthy the table. Castle Hall McCrery Case Gutknecht McCaul (TX) Stated for: Chabot Harman McDermott Castle Hall McCollum (MN) Chandler Harris McGovern Chabot Harman McCotter Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. Chocola Hart McHenry Chandler Harris McCrery 171, had I been present, I would have voted Cleaver Hastings (FL) McHugh Chocola Hart McDermott ‘‘yea.’’ Clyburn Hastings (WA) McIntyre Cleaver Hastings (FL) McGovern Coble Hayes McKeon Clyburn Hastings (WA) McHenry f Cole (OK) Hayworth McKinney Coble Hayes McHugh SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND Conaway Hefley McMorris Cole (OK) Hayworth McIntyre Conyers Hensarling McNulty Conaway Hefley McKeon IDEALS OF PEACE OFFICERS ME- Cooper Herger Meehan Conyers Hensarling McKinney MORIAL DAY Costa Herseth Meeks (NY) Cooper Herger McMorris Costello Higgins Melancon Costello Herseth McNulty The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Cox Hinchey Menendez Cox Higgins Meehan BRADLEY of New Hampshire). The pend- Cramer Hinojosa Mica Cramer Hinchey Meeks (NY) ing business is the question of sus- Crenshaw Hobson Michaud Crenshaw Hinojosa Melancon Crowley Hoekstra Miller (FL) Crowley Hobson Menendez pending the rules and agreeing to the Cubin Holt Miller (MI) Cubin Hoekstra Mica resolution, H. Res. 266. Cuellar Honda Miller (NC) Cuellar Holt Michaud The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Culberson Hooley Miller, Gary Culberson Honda Miller (FL) tion. Cummings Hostettler Miller, George Cummings Hooley Miller (MI) Cunningham Hoyer Mollohan Cunningham Hostettler Miller (NC) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Davis (CA) Hulshof Moore (KS) Davis (CA) Hoyer Miller, Gary question is on the motion offered by

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\H16MY5.REC H16MY5 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3288 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 16, 2005 Moore (WI) Rehberg Snyder The vote was taken by electronic de- Pascrell Ryan (OH) Stupak Moran (KS) Reichert Sodrel vice, and there were—yeas 392, nays 0, Pastor Ryan (WI) Sullivan Murphy Renzi Solis Paul Ryun (KS) Tancredo Murtha Reyes Spratt not voting 41, as follows: Payne Sabo Tanner Musgrave Reynolds Pearce Salazar Tauscher Stark [Roll No. 173] Myrick Rogers (AL) Stearns Pelosi Sa´ nchez, Linda Taylor (NC) Nadler Rogers (KY) Strickland YEAS—392 Pence T. Terry Napolitano Rogers (MI) Stupak Peterson (MN) Sanchez, Loretta Thomas Abercrombie DeLauro Jones (OH) Neugebauer Rohrabacher Sullivan Peterson (PA) Sanders Thompson (CA) Aderholt DeLay Kaptur Ney Ross Tancredo Petri Saxton Thompson (MS) Akin Dent Keller Northup Rothman Tanner Pickering Schakowsky Thornberry Norwood Roybal-Allard Alexander Diaz-Balart, M. Kelly Pitts Schiff Tiahrt Tauscher Allen Dicks Kennedy (MN) Nunes Royce Taylor (NC) Platts Schwartz (PA) Tiberi Nussle Ruppersberger Andrews Dingell Kennedy (RI) Poe Schwarz (MI) Tierney Terry Baca Doggett Kildee Oberstar Rush Thomas Pombo Scott (GA) Towns Obey Ryan (OH) Bachus Doolittle Kind Thompson (CA) Pomeroy Scott (VA) Turner Olver Ryan (WI) Baird Drake King (IA) Porter Sensenbrenner Udall (CO) Thompson (MS) Ortiz Ryun (KS) Baker Dreier King (NY) Price (GA) Serrano Udall (NM) Thornberry Osborne Sabo Baldwin Duncan Kingston Price (NC) Sessions Upton Tiahrt Otter Salazar Barrow Edwards Kirk Putnam Shadegg Van Hollen Tiberi Owens Sa´ nchez, Linda Bartlett (MD) Ehlers Kline Radanovich Shaw Vela´ zquez Tierney Oxley T. Barton (TX) Emanuel Knollenberg Rahall Shays Visclosky Pallone Sanchez, Loretta Towns Bass Emerson Kolbe Ramstad Sherman Walden (OR) Pascrell Sanders Turner Bean Engel Kucinich Rangel Sherwood Walsh Pastor Saxton Udall (CO) Beauprez English (PA) Kuhl (NY) Regula Shimkus Wamp Paul Schakowsky Udall (NM) Becerra Eshoo LaHood Rehberg Shuster Watson Payne Schiff Upton Berkley Etheridge Langevin Reichert Simmons Watt Pearce Schwartz (PA) Van Hollen Berman Evans Latham Renzi Simpson Waxman Pelosi Schwarz (MI) Vela´ zquez Berry Everett LaTourette Reyes Skelton Weiner Pence Scott (GA) Visclosky Biggert Farr Leach Reynolds Slaughter Weldon (PA) Peterson (MN) Scott (VA) Walden (OR) Bilirakis Fattah Lee Rogers (AL) Smith (NJ) Weller Peterson (PA) Sensenbrenner Walsh Bishop (GA) Feeney Levin Rogers (KY) Smith (TX) Westmoreland Petri Serrano Wamp Bishop (NY) Ferguson Lewis (CA) Rogers (MI) Smith (WA) Whitfield Pickering Sessions Watson Bishop (UT) Filner Lewis (GA) Rohrabacher Snyder Wilson (NM) Pitts Shadegg Watt Blackburn Fitzpatrick (PA) Lewis (KY) Ross Sodrel Wilson (SC) Platts Shaw Waxman Blumenauer Flake Linder Rothman Solis Wolf Poe Shays Weiner Blunt Foley Lipinski Roybal-Allard Spratt Woolsey Pombo Sherman Weldon (PA) Boehlert Forbes LoBiondo Royce Stark Wu Pomeroy Sherwood Weller Boehner Fortenberry Lofgren, Zoe Ruppersberger Stearns Wynn Porter Shimkus Westmoreland Bonilla Fossella Lowey Rush Strickland Young (AK) Price (GA) Shuster Whitfield Bonner Foxx Lucas Price (NC) Simmons Wilson (NM) Bono Frank (MA) Lungren, Daniel NOT VOTING—41 Putnam Simpson Wilson (SC) Boozman Franks (AZ) E. Ackerman Graves Neal (MA) Boren Frelinghuysen Lynch Radanovich Skelton Wolf Barrett (SC) Gutierrez Pryce (OH) Boswell Gallegly Mack Rahall Slaughter Woolsey Brady (TX) Holden Ros-Lehtinen Boucher Garrett (NJ) Maloney Ramstad Smith (NJ) Wu Brown, Corrine Istook Souder Rangel Smith (TX) Wynn Boustany Gerlach Marchant Burton (IN) Kanjorski Boyd Gibbons Markey Sweeney Regula Smith (WA) Young (AK) Capps Kilpatrick (MI) Taylor (MS) Bradley (NH) Gillmor Matheson Carson Lantos NOT VOTING—42 Brady (PA) Gingrey Matsui Wasserman Clay Larsen (WA) Schultz Ackerman Gutierrez Moran (VA) Brown (OH) Gonzalez McCarthy Davis (AL) Larson (CT) Brown (SC) Goode McCaul (TX) Waters Barrett (SC) Holden Neal (MA) Davis (IL) Manzullo Brown-Waite, Goodlatte McCollum (MN) Weldon (FL) Brady (TX) Istook Pryce (OH) Diaz-Balart, L. Marshall Ginny Gordon McCotter Wexler Brown, Corrine Kanjorski Ros-Lehtinen Doyle Meek (FL) Burgess Granger McCrery Wicker Burton (IN) Kaptur Souder Ford Millender- Butterfield Green (WI) McDermott Young (FL) Carson Kilpatrick (MI) Sweeney Gilchrest McDonald Clay Lantos Buyer Green, Al McGovern Gohmert Moran (VA) Taylor (MS) Calvert Green, Gene McHenry Davis (AL) Larsen (WA) Wasserman Davis (IL) Larson (CT) Camp Grijalva McHugh b 1921 Schultz Diaz-Balart, L. Lewis (GA) Cannon Gutknecht McIntyre Waters Diaz-Balart, M. Manzullo Cantor Hall McKeon So (two-thirds having voted in favor Weldon (FL) Doyle Marshall Capito Harman McKinney thereof) the rules were suspended and Gilchrest Meek (FL) Wexler Capuano Harris McMorris the bill was passed. Wicker Cardin Hart McNulty Gohmert Millender- The result of the vote was announced Graves McDonald Young (FL) Cardoza Hastings (FL) Meehan Carnahan Hastings (WA) Meeks (NY) as above recorded. f Carter Hayes Melancon A motion to reconsider was laid on Case Hayworth Menendez b 1903 Castle Hefley Mica the table. So (two-thirds having voted in favor Chabot Hensarling Michaud f Chandler Herger Miller (FL) thereof) the rules were suspended and Chocola Herseth Miller (MI) PERSONAL EXPLANATION the resolution was agreed to. Cleaver Higgins Miller (NC) The result of the vote was announced Clyburn Hinchey Miller, Gary Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- Coble Hinojosa Miller, George avoidably absent from this chamber today. I as above recorded. Cole (OK) Hobson Mollohan A motion to reconsider was laid on Conaway Hoekstra Moore (KS) would like the RECORD to show that, had I the table. Conyers Holt Moore (WI) been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on Cooper Honda Moran (KS) rollcall votes 171, 172 and 173. f Costa Hooley Murphy Costello Hostettler Murtha f NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT Cox Hoyer Musgrave OFFICERS MEMORIAL MAINTE- Cramer Hulshof Myrick PERSONAL EXPLANATION NANCE FUND ACT OF 2005 Crenshaw Hunter Nadler Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I was Crowley Hyde Napolitano The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Cubin Inglis (SC) Neugebauer regrettably delyead in my return to Wash- BRADLEY of New Hampshire). The pend- Cuellar Inslee Ney ington, DC and therefore unable to be on the ing business is the question of sus- Culberson Israel Northup House floor for rollcall votes 171, 172, and Cummings Issa Norwood pending the rules and passing the bill, Cunningham Jackson (IL) Nunes 173. Had I been here I would have voted H.R. 2107. Davis (CA) Jackson-Lee Nussle ‘‘yea’’ for rollcall vote 171, ‘‘yea’’ for rollcall The Clerk read the title of the bill. Davis (FL) (TX) Oberstar vote 172, and ‘‘yea’’ for rollcall vote 173. Davis (KY) Jefferson Obey The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Davis (TN) Jenkins Olver f question is on the motion offered by Davis, Jo Ann Jindal Ortiz the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Davis, Tom Johnson (CT) Osborne PERSONAL EXPLANATION RENZI) that the House suspend the Deal (GA) Johnson (IL) Otter Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, DeFazio Johnson, E. B. Owens rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2107, on DeGette Johnson, Sam Oxley personal business in my district prevents me which the yeas and nays are ordered. Delahunt Jones (NC) Pallone from being present for legislative business

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\H16MY5.REC H16MY5 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3289 scheduled for today, Monday, May 16, 2005. on foreign oil, we spend time on the plant, sells at a local pharmacy in Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ House floor passing an energy bill that Rochester, Minnesota, for $145.33. on H.R. 627, designating the ‘‘Linda White- will do nothing to relieve rising gas Look at Prevacid. In Germany, it is Epps’’ Post Office in Hamden, CT (rollcall No. prices, but instead give tax incentives $35.22, American. In the United States 171); ‘‘yea’’ on H. Res. 266, a resolution sup- to big oil and gas companies. it is $146.47. Zocor. This is an inter- porting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers The Republican leadership must stop esting drug. You can walk in off the Memorial Day (rollcall No. 172); and ‘‘yea’’ on abusing this body and the people we street with a prescription and you can H.R. 2107, the National Law Enforcement Offi- represent. They are doing it for their buy it in Germany, 30 tablets, 10 milli- cers Memorial and Maintenance Fund Act of own self-interests, and it is time the grams, for $23.83. That same drug in 2005 (rollcall No. 173). people take this House back. It is the Rochester, Minnesota, will be $85. f people’s House. UPPER HOUSATONIC VALLEY f b 1930 NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT SPECIAL ORDERS But what I want to talk about is the (Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut asked The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Germans. Even if we add up 10 of the and was given permission to address BRADLEY of New Hampshire). Under the most commonly prescribed drugs, in the House for 1 minute and to revise Speaker’s announced policy of January Germany you can buy all of those for and extend her remarks.) 4, 2005, and under a previous order of $455.57. Those same drugs in the United Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. the House, the following Members will States would be more than double that Speaker, I rise to thank the gentleman be recognized for 5 minutes each. at $1,040.04. from California (Mr. POMBO), chairman f That is bad enough, but what makes of the Committee on Resources, for it even worse is the Germans are look- bringing out today and through this PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICES AND ing at cutting the cost that they paid House H.R. 938, legislation that estab- THE COST OF HEALTH CARE for prescription drugs. Recently, the lishes the Upper Housatonic Valley Na- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a German health care system announced tional Heritage Area and designates a previous order of the House, the gen- that they would not pay for Lipitor. number of other National Heritage tleman from Minnesota (Mr. GUT- Why not? Well, the ministry decided Areas as well. KNECHT) is recognized for 5 minutes. last year it could no longer cover the This program of National Heritage Mr. GUTKNECHT. Mr. Speaker, for Areas is really a wonderful program. high prices of some of the branded those Members who are going home drugs because they were deemed to The 29 towns that encompass the Upper and having town hall meetings and Housatonic Valley have worked to- have the same medical efficacy as meeting with constituents, the one available generics. gether, their first selectmen, their his- issue that comes up with almost every The point is even though they are toric societies, and a very large group small business, big business, medium- buying Lipitor considerably cheaper of volunteers to inventory the historic, sized businesses, and it comes up with than we buy it here in the United the economic, and the environmental families and school boards, as well as States, they still think it is too much assets of this area. And truly, in my coming up with representatives of and the manufacturers cannot justify district as in the others, they are State legislatures, it is the cost of the price. unique areas, uniquely important his- health care. torically and uniquely endowed envi- One of the issues we talk a lot about The other story is from The Wash- ronmentally. in Minnesota, because we are so close ington Post where even the Depart- By having a structure within which to the Canadian border, is the dif- ment of Defense is starting to get it they could work together with the ference between what we pay for pre- right. They are saying they will not re- technical experts from the Federal scription drugs and what people on the imburse for Nexium except in rare cir- level, they have developed a knowledge other side of the Canadian border pay cumstances. Nexium is the new purple that enables them to plan and will en- for the same drugs. pill, and it came out to replace able them to strengthen the economy I have in my hands two boxes of Prilosec. That is why we have to pay so through thoughtful tourism programs. Celebrex. We had a hearing last week much for these drugs, because these are Truly this is a partnership between the in the Committee on Government Re- blockbuster drugs. Federal Government and very small form and I held these up and asked: The truth of the matter is by their local governments that will bless every only filings with the FDA, Nexium is life in the Upper Housatonic Valley and Can anyone tell me which one of these drugs came from another country and not much more effective than Prilosec. the other Heritage Areas throughout As the Department of Defense says in the country. which one came from the United States? Well, the answer is you cannot the article, Nexium is not worth the f tell because they are exactly the same. money. It goes on to say it is pretty IMPORTANT ISSUES NOT BEING Another question, though, about the dubious to pay $4 a pill for Nexium ADDRESSED Celebrex, is which one is safe? Well, ac- when over-the-counter Prilosec is 67 cents. (Ms. WOOLSEY asked and was given cording to the FDA, and now according permission to address the House for 1 to the company itself, depending upon Mr. Speaker, I think Americans minute and to revise and extend her re- the condition you may have with your ought to have access to world-class marks.) heart and blood, neither one of them drugs. I think we ought to pay our fair Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, how may actually be safe. share. I think we ought to be willing to disappointing that instead of using the What I want to talk a little bit about subsidize the starving people in sub-Sa- first months of this new Congress to tonight is the differences between what haran Africa, but I do not think Ameri- address the important issues facing our we pay here in the United States and cans should have to subsidize the starv- Nation, we have spent most of our time what they pay in Germany for the ing Swiss. I do not think Americans on issues that cater to special inter- same drugs. I have a list here, and we ought to be forced to pay the world’s ests. have some pharmacies now around the highest prices for these drugs. No one Instead of helping retirees by world who, on a regular basis, will send can tell the difference. These are the strengthening our pension system, my us via e-mail what the pricing is right same drugs. They come from the same colleagues on the other side of the aisle then for anyone who walks in off the plants; and yet as Members can see, we are seeking to dismantle Social Secu- street to buy the drugs. are paying many times 50, 60, 70 per- rity. They want to take away the safe- Here are a few examples. I am going cent more for the same drugs. ty net, a safety net that seniors depend to talk later about the drug Nexium. I am asking Members to join in this on, in favor of giving even more money You can buy that at the Metropolitan effort by cosponsoring my Pharma- to Wall Street. Pharmacy in Frankfurt, Germany, for ceutical Market Access bill. We have Instead of developing a meaningful $60.25. That same drug, same potency, been working on this for several years. energy policy to lessen our dependence same everything, made in the same It has passed the House a couple of

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Mr. Speaker, I ask Instead of addressing the threat of But tonight I am glad to come to the unanimous consent to take my Special future terrorism by engaging the Mus- floor after 4 weeks of coming and talk- Order at this time. lim world through smart national secu- ing about Lieutenant Ilario Pantano, a The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. rity policies, the Bush administration Marine who was charged with murder KUHL of New York). Is there objection took the fight to a country that be- for actions he took as a Marine officer to the request of the gentlewoman came a terrorist enclave only after the in Iraq over a year ago. I have been on from California? U.S. invaded. It is quite clear that the the floor for 4 weeks saying this man There was no objection. war in Iraq was the worst possible re- should never have been charged. He did f sponse to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In- his job as a Marine officer. But because stead of stopping terrorism, the war of circumstances of a sergeant who did SMART SECURITY AND REACHING has actually hindered our efforts, in- OUT TO THE MUSLIM WORLD not like the gentleman, he filed cluding any effort to capture Osama charges 21⁄2 months later. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a bin Laden. I am pleased to say this past Friday previous order of the House, the gentle- But fortunately, there is another I was notified by the attorney for Lieu- woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) way. Over the last 2 years, I have de- tenant Pantano that the hearing offi- is recognized for 5 minutes. veloped and refined a national security cer, Major Wynn at Camp Lejeune, Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, the platform called SMART Security. North Carolina, in my district, has de- Bush administration has done a woe- SMART is Sensible, Multilateral cided that he will recommend these fully inadequate job of reaching out to American Response to Terrorism for charges be dropped: two charges of pre- the Muslim world. To quote an oft-used the 21st Century. Unlike our current meditated murder that should never phrase, ‘‘They never seem to miss an policies, it will achieve real results. have happened. But Major Wynn will opportunity to miss an opportunity.’’ SMART Security will ensure America’s now send his recommendations to Gen- I believe that fundamentally they security by reaching out and engaging eral Huck who is in Iraq, and it is my fail to understand that most Muslims the Muslim world. Instead of rushing hope and prayer that General Huck do not want to blow up Western sites off to war for the wrong reasons, will agree with the hearing officer and and buildings; they want to live in a SMART Security encourages the drop these charges. free society, one which allows them to United States to work with other na- Mr. Speaker, what has been said worship the God of their choosing and tions to address the most pressing about this is Lieutenant Pantano loves raise their children in safety, much global issues. America. He had been a soldier during like every American. There is a demonstrated link between Desert Storm, came back, went back to Unfortunately, the Bush administra- debt relief and lack of support for ter- his home State of New York, went to tion because of this lack of under- rorism, which is why the SMART plat- college and graduated in 3 years. He standing has twisted the September 11 form will encourage wealthy nations to went into the stock market selling en- attacks in order to achieve a veritable provide debt relief and developmental ergy stocks making six figures. But clash of societies. The President uses aid for the world’s poorest countries. shortly after September 11, he felt a Not every international problem has phrases like ‘‘us versus them’’ and passion because he had his brother and a military answer; and that is why ‘‘you are either with us or against us.’’ sister killed in the Twin Towers by ter- SMART Security will prevent ter- Quotes like these cause many non- rorism, so he went back into the Ma- rorism, by addressing the very condi- violent Muslims to oppose the United rine Corps and was made an officer. States as they see a U.S. engaged in a tions which give rise to terrorism in Shortly after the shooting in Iraq, he war not against terrorism but against the first place. was actually recommended for pro- SMART Security also encourages de- Muslims. They see the United States as motion by the officer in charge, that he mocracy building, human rights edu- a colonial occupier, not as a liberating was competent and a real leader and cation, conflict resolution through government. the type of person that they needed to nonmilitary means, educational oppor- This has encouraged radical Muslim promote in the Marine Corps. But 21⁄2 tunities for women and girls, and groups to step up their recruiting and months later, a sergeant who was de- strengthening civil society programs in their tactics. The net result is 31⁄2 years moted by Lieutenant Pantano weeks after September 11, Americans are the developing world. Programs like these are the best way before is the one who made the charges much less safe, not safer than they 1 to encourage democracy in countries 2 ⁄2 months later. But the good news to- were. Instead of responding by reaching night is that the hearing officer has out to the Muslim world to address the like Iraq, not through wars that cause thousands of deaths, cost billions of made a recommendation that the root causes of terrorism, deprivation, charges of murder be dropped against resource scarcity and lack of edu- dollars. The SMART approach is a way to reach out to the Muslim world. It is Lieutenant Pantano. cational opportunities, this adminis- Mr. Speaker, last Friday I had the time we stop putting all of our eggs in tration invaded Iraq, a country that pleasure to speak with Mary Pantano the military basket and start getting was not previously a haven for terror- who stood by her son for months, and I smart about our national security. ists and had no relationship whatso- had the pleasure to talk with her. I was ever to the events of September 11. f convinced, even before I met her son, Regardless, in April 2003, the United ORDER OF BUSINESS who is a wonderful man, I would love States invaded Iraq with the support of Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. to have as a son or son-in-law, and she a weak coalition of nations. Most coun- Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to convinced me her son could not have tries, even those that fought in the take my Special Order at this time. done anything more than what he first Gulf War in 1991, chose not to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there should have done as a Marine officer. enter the second war in Iraq. They objection to the request of the gen- So tonight, as I begin to close, I could not legitimize a war based on tleman from North Carolina? thank God Almighty that he has such faulty and wavering premises as There was no objection. helped the Pantano family, both the the ones we heard in late 2002 and early f mother; wife, Jill; and the two cute 2003. boys who are his sons; and also Lieu- The war has been a disaster from CHARGES DROPPED tenant Pantano. nearly the beginning. Since April 2003, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Mr. Speaker, I close tonight by ask- more than 1,600 American soldiers and previous order of the House, the gen- ing God, I think about our men and at least 24,000 Iraqi civilians have paid tleman from North Carolina (Mr. women in uniform in Iraq and Afghani- for this arrogant foreign policy with JONES) is recognized for 5 minutes. stan, how difficult it must be for them

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Under a previous bless the job that they are doing for week the U.S. Chamber of Commerce order of the House, the gentleman from this world to bring peace. I ask God for flew six Central American presidents Arizona (Mr. FRANKS) is recognized for the families that have lost loved ones, around our country hoping they might 5 minutes. that they be remembered with our be able to sell CAFTA. They went to Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Mr. Speak- blessings and prayers. Albuquerque, they went to Los Ange- er, this is a critical time in the life of With that I ask three times, God les, they went to Cincinnati, Ohio, in America. Our colleagues in the United please, God please, God please continue my State, trying to convince the States Senate are imminently ap- to bless America. media, trying to convince the public, proaching a crossroads that will for- f trying to convince Members of Con- ever impact the future of this Republic. gress that CAFTA was a good idea. They will choose the road that will re- FAILED TRADE AGREEMENTS Again they failed. The Costa Rican store the constitutional balance of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a president after the trip announced his power that our Founding Fathers so previous order of the House, the gen- country would not ratify CAFTA un- carefully constructed, or they will tleman from Ohio (Mr. BROWN) is rec- less an independent commission could travel down that path that rewards a ognized for 5 minutes. determine the agreement will not hurt shameless behavior that has delib- Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, the working poor in his country. erately injured this delicate balance by nearly a year ago, President Bush The most powerful Republican in the transferring the executive power of ju- signed the Central American Free House, Majority Leader TOM DELAY, dicial appointment to the legislative Trade Agreement, a one-sided plan to even promised a vote on CAFTA by Me- minority. benefit multinational corporations at morial Day to try to drum up support The Constitution’s advice and con- the expense of the United States and in Congress. As you can see by this cal- sent has been twisted into mockery by Central American workers, small farm- endar, we are barely a week away from the Senate minority. Men and women ers, and small business people. Every that deadline, the deadline to vote on of outstanding character have come trade agreement negotiated by this ad- the Central American Free Trade forth as judicial nominees to be ministration has been ratified by Con- Agreement, set by Majority Leader undeservedly maligned, smeared, ridi- gress within 60 days of its signing. Tom DeLay, the most powerful Repub- culed and then left in nominations But CAFTA has languished in Con- lican in this Chamber. Echoed by the limbo indefinitely by this unprece- gress for nearly 1 year. Why? Because chairman of the Ways and Means Com- dented, unconstitutional and out- this wrong-headed trade agreement of- mittee, BILL THOMAS, they said there rageous judicial filibuster. fends both Republicans and Democrats. would be a vote by the end of this Mr. Speaker, this is a show of dis- Just look at what has happened with month. That is the 1-year anniversary regard and contempt for the world’s our trade policy. In 1992, the year I of CAFTA. Remember, every other flagship of freedom and toward her peo- first ran for Congress, was elected later trade agreement was voted on within 2 ple and toward the time-honored prin- that year, that year our trade deficit, months. This one has been a year. As ciples of the United States Senate. We meaning the amount of dollars we im- you can see by the calendar, it has sim- will recapture the civility that once ported versus exported, our trade def- ply not happened. That is again be- presided over judicial appointments or icit was $38 billion in 1992. Last year in cause of the failures of NAFTA. we will forever surrender what Abra- 2004, it was $618 billion. It is hard to Last month, two dozen Democrats ham Lincoln called ‘‘the angels of our argue our trade policy is working when and Republicans in Congress joined better nature’’ to this bitterly partisan the deficit goes from $38 billion to $618 more than 150 business groups and tactic that threatens the constitu- billion in just 12 years. labor organizations saying vote ‘‘no’’ tional prerogative of the President of Opponents to the Central American on the Central American Free Trade the United States to appoint good, de- Free Trade Agreement know it is an Agreement. Last week, more than 400 cent and honorable men and women to extension of NAFTA, which clearly did union workers and Members of Con- the Federal judiciary. not work for our country. It is the gress gathered in front of the U.S. Cap- Advice and consent is clearly written same old story. Every time there is a itol delivered the same message, vote in the United States Constitution. This trade agreement, the President says it ‘‘no’’ on the Central American Free judicial filibuster to prevent a fair up- will mean more jobs for Americans, Trade Agreement, because Republicans or-down vote is neither advice nor con- more manufacturing done in the and Democrats, labor and business, sent and, Mr. Speaker, it is not in the United States, it will mean more eco- know what the administration refuses United States Constitution. Never be- nomic prosperity and profits for U.S. to admit, that CAFTA is about one fore 2003, in 214 years of U.S. Senate de- companies. It will mean a rising stand- thing. It is not about more manufac- liberations, has any judicial nomina- ard of living in the developing world; it turing in the United States. It is not tion supported by the majority of the will mean more involvement, a higher about creating jobs in the United Senate been denied a fair up-or-down standard of living in the developing States. It is one thing only. It is access vote. Yet the minority would have the world, and more workers working. to cheap Central American labor. public believe that the majority is the That is why CAFTA, like NAFTA, is one trying to change the rules here, b 1945 not a trade agreement, it is an calling it the nuclear option. It is the But it never works that way. So now outsourcing agreement. It will move Senate minority, Mr. Speaker, that has they are trying this year because our more American jobs offshore. It will launched this unprecedented, quote, trade policy clearly is not working, mean more profits for large businesses nuclear option by devastating the con- those promises every year, every trade and more hurt for small businesses, stitutionally required just consider- agreement, never pan out. more hurt for small farmers. Congress ation of judicial nominees duly ap- This year the administration is tying must throw out this dysfunctional pointed by the President of the United the Central American Free Trade cousin of NAFTA and negotiate a trade States. Agreement, saying it is not just going agreement that will lift up workers in What the majority seeks is the con- to ensure growth, it is going to help de- Central America. stitutional option that is totally in mocracy in the developing world. Both When students such as those I met keeping with 214 years of the rules, tra- Deputy Secretary of State Robert with today at Longfellow Elementary ditions and dignity of the United Zoellick and Defense Secretary Donald School in Lorain, Ohio, are guaranteed States Senate. Senate Democrats have Rumsfeld have said CAFTA will help in good-paying jobs when they graduate strongly and arrogantly and openly

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State grants for innovative lic permanently. But while we are focused on defend- education programs were cut by $100 In this critical struggle for the future ing ourselves from terrorists here in million. Funding for the improvement of this Republic, one of two things will the United States and fighting terror- of postsecondary education was gutted occur. Either the time-honored and ists in Iraq, one has to wonder whether by $140 million. tested provision of advice and consent, we are not missing some other threats These are not the type of priorities written in the Constitution, will pre- that are looming on the horizon that that understand the threat to the vail or unprecedented judicial fili- America must protect themselves. Fri- United States economic future and the buster and obstructionism will take its day in the New York Times, Tom type of global economy and global place and become the tragic legacy of Friedman mentioned that the Univer- competition this country is facing. We these days. sity of Illinois recently tied for 17th are living on past times and on bor- Mr. Speaker, I should not have to replace in the world finals of a major rowed time in the area of science and mind my Republican colleagues that computer competition. That is the uni- technology, but that is not how the the people who have entrusted us with versity that also helped develop the Chinese, Indians, Japanese, Germans this majority have spoken with re- Internet. and others across Europe are facing sounding voice on the issue of judicial Seventeenth was the best of any U.S. this competition. nominations. They hear it and I hear it university and the worst we have done America did well in 17th place. It can everywhere I go. The people of America in 29 years of the competition. Who was do better. The way it does better is it have a profound sense of fair play and number one? Shanghai, China. Second makes the type of investments in our universities. It allows the people in our they are tired of some of their United place and third place were won, respec- high schools and in our colleges to un- States Senators cowering behind a dis- tively, by Moscow State University and derstand the priorities. Unfortunately torted version of the true and impec- St. Petersburg Institute of Fine Me- the budget we voted on did not reflect cable auspices of the United States chanics and Optics. The last time an America’s future and investment in its Senate. The people want their Senators American university won the competi- future. What it says is that as we deal to have the courage to take a stand on tion was 1997. I do not think I have to with the terrorist threat of homeland judicial nominations. The people want remind anyone here that the modern security and increasing the funding by a fair up-or-down vote on judges, Mr. computer and the field of computer 4 percent, increasing our defense budg- Speaker, and they will remember those science was invented here in the United et, making cuts in basic research and States, and yet the best we can do is who have the courage to do so and, sir, basic funding, and I did not add into 17th. But it is not just in computers they will remember those who did not. that area, in the National Institutes of The people understand how impor- and the computer competition that Health for the first time in over 15 tant this really is. They understand America’s place in the world has fallen. years that budget was held without an Last year, the Chinese produced that it is truly about the Constitution increase, which basically means a cut. 160,000 more engineers than we did. itself, and they innately embrace the These are not the type of invest- core message of those magnificent Nearly 40 percent of all the U.S. jobs in ments of a major economy, the leader words by Daniel Webster when he said, a science or technology field that rein the global economy, that builds and ‘‘Hold on, my friends, to the Constitu- quire a Ph.D. are filled by foreigners, plans for the future. These are the cuts tion, and to the Republic for which it up from 25 percent in just 15 years. We of an economy and an administration stands, for miracles do not cluster and now rank below 13 other countries, in- that does not see its vision for Amer- what has happened once in 6,000 years cluding Japan, South Korea and Ger- ica’s future as bright and as strong as may never happen again. So hold on to many, in the percentage of 24-year-olds the past and it is clearly not putting the Constitution, for if the American with a college degree in science and en- its money toward that investment. It Constitution should fall, there will be gineering. That is down from third is high time that we understand that as anarchy throughout the world.’’ place just 25 years ago. we take up these two pieces of legisla- Mr. Speaker, the stakes could not be And according to the National tion this week on homeland security, higher and this Republic truly hangs in Science Teachers Association, just 26 we understand there are other threats the balance. We have a once in a life- percent of recent high school graduates to the United States, ones that are time opportunity to pass this miracle scored high enough on their ACT looming on the horizon and coming to of the American constitutional Repub- science test to have a good chance of shore, and that is in the area of tech- lic on to future generations that are completing a first-year college science nology and competing against the Chi- yet to be. We owe it to the American course. nese and the Indians and we are not people, we owe it to ourselves, we owe I say all this because it is about the having a budget that reflects the types it to those future generations and we foundation and this competition and of investments we need to do. this area that is going to lay the owe it to that vision of human freedom f that our forefathers risked their lives, groundwork for whether America keeps their fortunes and their sacred honor its economic and competitive edge CONGRATULATING WINFRED to entrust to us. with the rest of the world. What would ORRELL Mr. Speaker, we must not fail. you think if that was the type of threat The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a f that you saw coming to the United previous order of the House, the gen- States? What type of preparation tleman from Georgia (Mr. GINGREY) is INNOVATION CRISIS IS A would you do? We know what we are recognized for 5 minutes. HOMELAND SECURITY ISSUE doing on homeland security. We cre- Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I rise The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ated a new department. We are increas- this evening to honor 30 years of serv- previous order of the House, the gen- ing its funding. What do we do as it re- ice by Cobb County history teacher tleman from Illinois (Mr. EMANUEL) is lates to this type of falling down and Winfred ‘‘Windy’’ Orrell, who is retir- recognized for 5 minutes. declining percentages of Americans ing from teaching this Friday, May 20. Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, this leading in the area of science and tech- With admirable dedication, Mr. Orrell week we are considering legislation to nology? served his students not only in the fund the Department of Homeland Se- The recent budget we passed here classroom but also on the field as a curity. These are necessary, important cuts basic research by 13 percent. It coach for the football, baseball, track pieces of legislation, two bills we are cuts applied research by 15 percent. In- and cross-country teams at Campbell taking up, that will help protect our vestments in research facilities and and Cobb County High Schools.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise Furthermore, I am concerned that we imaginary rifle in hand, moving in and this evening to express my profound are making base closure decisions prior out of imaginary trenches. Mr. Orrell’s disappointment and flat disagreement to the Quadrennial Defense Review for desk has represented many ships, in- with the Department of Defense’s rec- 2005. The Quadrennial Defense Review cluding the Alabama and the Bis- ommendation to close Ellsworth Air analyzes force structure, moderniza- marck. He knows how to get the very Force Base in South Dakota as a part tion plans, military infrastructure, and best out of every one of his students of the Base Realignment and Closure the defense budget to help establish a because he makes history enjoyable Commission. This recommendation is roadmap for defense programs. It can- and memorable. as misguided as they come. not be ignored before assessing base re- While the BRAC process is necessary alignments and closures. b 2000 to ensure that our Armed Forces can Finally, the economic impact of clos- efficiently and adequately serve our ing Ellsworth Air Force Base on South Mr. Orrell honed his skills at West military needs at home and abroad into Dakota would be dramatic. Our State Georgia College, where former Speaker the 21st century, this decision does not would lose our second largest employer of this House, Newt Gingrich, was his accurately reflect the value of Ells- and an estimated $278 million a year. teacher. Mr. Orrell’s gifts of teaching worth to that cause. The loss of nearly 4,000 jobs would set earned him two Campbell High School As Lead Wing for the Aerospace Ex- South Dakota almost a year back in Teacher of the Year honors and five peditionary Force, the 28th Bomb Wing statewide job growth. Star Teacher awards. He served as a so- at Ellsworth Air Force Base played a I have invited the chairman of the cial studies department head at Camp- decisive role in Operation Iraqi Free- BRAC Commission, Anthony Principi, bell High School for 15 years and at dom and Operation Enduring Freedom. and other members of the commission South Cobb High for 2. As they did in Kosovo and Afghanistan, to visit Ellsworth Air Force Base and He started teaching AP courses, ad- the B–1 and her crews from Ellsworth hold one of their regional field hear- vanced placement, in 1982 in the ear- Air Force Base performed superbly. ings in Rapid City, home to Ellsworth. liest days of the program and served as During Operation Iraqi Freedom, B–1s A visit to Ellsworth will allow the a successful example for the budding played a vital role in helping liberate commission the opportunity to see AP program across the State of Geor- Iraq by dropping more than half the what those of us from South Dakota al- gia. satellite-guided munitions. Ellsworth ready know: the B–1 bomber and Ells- As much as he loves teaching gifted once again demonstrated that it is the worth Air Force Base are irreplaceable students, Coach Orrell will be the first backbone of America’s bomber fleet and crucial to our national security. to tell us that the greatest moments of and the base has fulfilled its missions As the BRAC Commission moves for- his teaching career have been helping admirably. This is a modern, well- ward and reviews the Department of those students in need, students that equipped installation that has served Defense’s recommendations, I am con- were disconnected from the school our country for decades and is prepared fident the BRAC Commission will real- community and disillusioned with to serve for decades to come. Ellsworth ize the Department of Defense deviated learning. He found great joy in restor- has substantially upgraded its infra- substantially from their established ing their hope and belief in the value of structure since the last round of base base closure criteria when recom- education. He let them know he be- closures, which will allow Ellsworth to mending Ellsworth for closure and will lieved in them and they had the capac- accept new missions and continue to support removing it from the list. ity to learn and to achieve their goals. grow. Rather than closing, Ellsworth is f Mr. Orrell has influenced his students well situated to receive additional as- THE FILIBUSTER and even other teachers. He leaves each signments. school a better place to teach and learn In addition, Ellsworth’s geographic The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a than when he arrived. And his depar- and strategic strengths are many. Lo- previous order of the House, the gentle- ture on Friday will be no different. cated in western South Dakota, Ells- woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE) Mr. Speaker, I ask the Members to worth is strategically positioned and is is recognized for 5 minutes. join me in congratulating Coach Windy not threatened by urban encroachment Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Orrell for his service to teaching, pro- or crowded air space, major factors Speaker, this week the Senate has re- viding inspiration to future leaders, that have not been given appropriate turned, and I believe America’s eyes and helping make Cobb County a weight by the Department of Defense. will focus on whether or not this Con- standard bearer for Georgia education. In addition, the base is close to bomber gress has the integrity and respect for training facilities in the region. the institution to be reminded of the f I am also concerned the Secretary of principles of democracy, which is that The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Defense did not adequately consider where there is a majority and a minor- KUHL of New York). Under a previous the benefits of locating military bases ity, a democratic nation respects the order of the House, the gentlewoman in rural regions. A disproportionate power, or at least the rights, of the mi- from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is recognized number of bases recommended for clo- nority. for 5 minutes. sure realignment resulting in a dis- We have heard this discussion about (Ms. KAPTUR addressed the House. proportionate number of lost jobs are nonnuclear and nuclear and filibuster Her remarks will appear hereafter in in rural States such as Alaska, Maine, center around some suggestion that the Extensions of Remarks.) North Dakota, and South Dakota. This those who are opposing the elimination oversight is part and parcel of a contin- of such would, frankly, be considered f ued disregard for not only the needs of antireligious, antipatriotic, and anti- rural America but the unique value and democratic, as I listened to my good ORDER OF BUSINESS strengths rural America offers to our friend on the other side of the aisle Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, I ask country as a whole. even cite the Constitution to suggest unanimous consent to take my Special Additionally, commencing a round of that the Constitution provides the Order at this time. base closures during a time of war is right of an up-or-down vote on Presi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there questionable strategy and could be dential judicial nominees. objection to the request of the gentle- harmful to our national security. The The Constitution is large and small. woman from South Dakota? current round of domestic base clo- Small in words, but large in its power. There was no objection. sures should wait until after the De- And it does say that the Senate gives

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Senate gives the advice and consent to organizations that had marched with the President on nominations, which Martin Luther King, never for once b 2015 includes the Supreme Court and made stood up and said get rid of the fili- by inference these nominations. buster which protects the rights of mi- This second chart shows the impact But this question of filibuster is not norities. It is not time at this time to that time out of the workplace would issue oriented. It is not about judges do that, Mr. Speaker. If the judges can- have on private account accumula- being confirmed or wars being fought. not pass muster, protect the rights of tions. A man born today with average It is about protecting the minority. the minority, it is not an issue of the earnings throughout his career who di- I might suggest to my good friends judges and an issue of the war. It is a verted 4 percent of his earnings into a that I wish that we had participated in right of the minority to be protected, private account would accumulate a filibuster in the fall of 2002 when this and the filibuster does that. And I ask about $204,000. A woman who earned 24 administration came to this Congress the Senate to step away from any nu- percent less each year would only accu- and argued that Saddam Hussein had clear option and respect the integrity mulate about $155,000. If she took 10 weapons of mass destruction and that of this place. years out of the workforce, her private those weapons were pointed at the very f account accumulation would drop to heart and soul and minds of Americans about $112,000, just over half what the and we were under immediate danger. SOCIAL SECURITY, PRIVATE typical man would accumulate. If she It was a very difficult time. So many of ACCOUNTS, AND PAY EQUITY only took 5 years out of the workforce, us questioned the intelligence of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a her private account accumulation evidence, asked whether or not there previous order of the House, the gentle- would drop to about $132,000, 35 percent were other alternatives or other op- woman from New York (Mrs. MALONEY) less than what the typical man would tions, asked the administration to go is recognized for 5 minutes. accumulate. to the United Nations, and there was a Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, on lukewarm response. Women are also more likely to work April 19 of this year, we observed Equal part-time, less likely to be covered by Based upon the loss of life that we Pay Day, a day that indicates just how have experienced over the last 3 years, an employer-sponsored pension plan, far into each year a woman must work and more likely to work in low-paying the amputees, the young men and to earn as much as a man earned in the women who have come home trauma- fields. As a result, they have lower life- previous year. Because women on aver- tized, needing mental health services, time earnings, making Social Security age earn less than men, they must those who committed suicide, the fami- a larger portion of their retirement in- work longer for the same pay. come. lies who buried their loved ones, I wish While many of my colleagues have Because women earn less, they would that the rights of the minority had addressed the impact of the pay gap on been protected. But, more importantly, have less to invest in private accounts working women, I want to call atten- I wish that those who had the privilege than men and more to lose from the tion today to how Social Security re- of filibuster had stood on the floor of substantial benefit cuts under the kind duces this inequity for women in re- the House and filibustered this decision of privatization plan the President sup- tirement in a way that private ac- to go to war. ports. The President’s preferred plan counts will not. So there is value to that. There is requires cutting guaranteed benefits by It is no surprise that women are par- value to the idea of protecting the more than 25 percent, even for middle ticularly wary of President Bush’s pro- rights of the minority. And that value, class workers, and even for those who posed private accounts for Social Secu- Mr. Speaker, is that this is a democ- choose not to invest in private ac- rity. Women are more likely than men racy. So I am saddened that the leader counts. Meanwhile, those that do to depend on Social Security for their of the other body would even think choose a private account also would be financial well-being, not only in retire- that because they have not been able hit with a privatization tax of 70 per- ment but throughout their lives, to get their way, the majority, that the cent or more of the value of their ac- through survivorships and disability rights of the minority should be extin- count, which would be deducted from guished or denied. benefits. The vast majority of Social Security their Social Security benefits upon re- Let me say again this is not a ques- tirement. Because Social Security tion of a pointed rejection of the Presi- recipients are women, representing almost 60 percent of all beneficiaries age helps level the playing field for women, dent’s right to nominate. This is the cutting their benefits would make it sanctity and integrity of a procedure 65 and over. And an even higher percentage of women that are seniors and even harder for women to achieve fi- that allows the minority to be heard in nancial security in retirement. opposition to the decisions being made are in older age groups are on Social Without Social Security, more than by the majority. Security. Unfortunately, women still I want to remind my colleagues that make less money than men, about 76 half of white and Hispanic senior I stand here as an African American cents on the dollar, and usually work women and almost two-thirds of Afri- who lived for a very long time as a sec- fewer years than men. Social Security can American senior women would live ond class citizen in the United States provides proportionately higher bene- in poverty. Also, because women live of America. No, not me personally in fits for lower earners; so the progres- longer, whatever they are able to save terms of age, but the history of African sive benefit structure counteracts the in private accounts would have to be Americans first came as two thirds of a pay and pension gaps that women expe- stretched to cover more years in their person. The laws were against us. So in rience during their working years. senior years. Unlike private savings, the early 1960s after Rosa Parks and As this chart shows, women typically you cannot outlive Social Security, Martin Luther King, President Lyndon earn about 24 percent less than men. and the benefits are not eroded over Baines Johnson brought to this Con- Since their lifetime earnings are lower time by inflation. gress the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and than men’s, they receive smaller Social The President is having a hard time the 1965 Voter Rights Act. And, Mr. Security benefits than men, but the convincing the American people, espe- Speaker, what were called the Dixie- gap is narrower. The typical woman’s cially women, that private accounts crats and others took to the floor of Social Security benefit is only 17 per- would be better for American families the Senate and filibustered those bills, cent lower than the typical man’s, nar- than Social Security, and rightly so. It and they talked and they talked and rowing the gap by almost one third. In has touched so many of our lives. So- they talked and they talked. If there contrast, private accounts would pre- cial Security is an insurance program, ever was a time for us to begin to look serve the wage gap. The typical woman not an investment plan, and private ac- at why that procedure should be elimi- would accumulate 24 percent less in her counts would destroy much of the in- nated, that was the time. private account than the typical man. surance value of the program.

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Federal Reserve Chairman all of the material, but in a somewhat tion, and eventually all of it gets con- Alan Greenspan told Congress that pri- more cursory fashion. In addition, this verted into heat and radiates out into vate accounts would do absolutely evening we are going to add another di- space. nothing to improve Social Security’s mension to the topic, and that is to solvency. The government would have discuss its relevance for national and Now, an important side effect of this, to borrow nearly $5 trillion over 20 economic security. So I hope that of our dependence on energy as being years to fund private accounts. That those who have listened to and seen the the most basic natural resource and would increase interest rates, harm our presentation last week will enjoy this something we cannot recycle, is that economy, and lead to large tax in- one, again, because it will be somewhat the price of energy affects our economy creases. modified. more than the price of almost any Democrats want to work with Presi- The first point I would like to make other resource. So when the price of dent Bush to strengthen Social Secu- about energy is that it is unique. En- gasoline goes up, it has a dramatic af- rity for the long term, but we need to ergy is unique, and unique means there fect on us, but even more than that, get it right. Clearly, women are dis- is nothing else like it. That is very and an even more dramatic affect, is true about energy. Let me describe advantaged when facing retirement. the price of energy affects the cost of two, just two factors about energy that They are paid less and work fewer manufacturing something, the cost of demonstrate this. years than men, on average. Any re- First of all, energy is our most basic digging it out of the ground. So when form that is enacted must keep the natural resource. Why? Because with- the price of energy goes up, the cost of safety net intact. Our mothers, our out it, we cannot use our other natural living goes up because the price of al- daughters, and our granddaughters are resources. Just think about any nat- most everything goes up. counting on us. ural resource you might wish to use, Let us take a look at something else f whether it is copper or iron or some about energy, another aspect. Energy REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- other natural resource. Suppose you appears to be intangible. You cannot VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF want to use some copper, you want to really detect energy very well with H.R. 2360, DEPARTMENT OF do some plumbing in your house or you your senses, and energy has many, HOMELAND SECURITY APPRO- want to run some copper wires through many different forms. But you cannot PRIATIONS ACT, 2006 your house. Where do you get the cop- touch it, see it, feel it, smell it, or Mr. SESSIONS, from the Committee per? You have to dig copper ore out of taste it, except for light and heat; the ground. It takes energy to do that. on Rules, submitted a privileged report those are pretty obvious to our senses Once you get the copper out of the (Rept. No. 109–83) on the resolution (H. of seeing and the sense of feeling some- Res. 278) providing for consideration of ground, you have to process it. You have to smelt it or use some similar thing hot. But energy is largely intan- the bill (H.R. 2360) making appropria- gible. And, for most people, the only tions for the Department of Homeland process for that to purify the copper. That takes energy. Then you have to tangible aspect of energy is the price at Security for the fiscal year ending Sep- the gas pump and the utility bill at the tember 30, 2006, and for other purposes, transport it to the fabrication plant. If end of the month, and that is how you which was referred to the House Cal- you are going to use copper for plumb- tell when you have used energy and endar and ordered to be printed. ing, then you have to transport it to a how much you have used. f plant that can convert it to tubing. It takes energy to transport it to the Now, it is different for scientists. The A SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVE ON plant, and then it takes energy to man- ENERGY gentleman from Maryland (Mr. BART- ufacture the tubing from the copper. LETT) and I recognize the nature of en- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. And when you finally finish, it takes ergy because we have worked with it so KUHL of New York). Under the Speak- energy to transport the copper to the much. To us energy is very tangible er’s announced policy of January 4, store near your home, and it takes en- 2005, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. and we can develop a sense of feeling ergy for you and your car to drive down for energy and when it is being used, EHLERS) is recognized for 60 minutes as and buy it and drive it back home, and but for most people it is not. That the designee of the majority leader. finally, you install the copper. Every leads me to a comment that I made a Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, it is a single step of the way of using that pleasure to rise again to address a natural resource, that copper, involved number of times: I wish energy were topic of immediate and great impor- the use of energy, and that is why I say purple. I really wish energy were pur- tance to our Nation. I will be joined energy is our most basic natural re- ple, because if energy were purple we this evening in this discussion by my source, because without it we cannot could see it, we could all see it. We fellow scientist, the gentleman from access and use our other natural re- could see when it is being used, when it Maryland (Mr. BARTLETT). He is in the sources. is being wasted. And if in the middle of life sciences primarily, although he has The second unique aspect to energy winter you drive up to your house and done work in the physical sciences. I as a resource is that it is a non- you look at your house and see purple am a physicist by training, a nuclear recyclable resource. Once you use it, it oozing through the walls, you say, I physicist to be more precise, and we is gone. Now, that is not true of copper. better get better insulation in this hope to give a scientific perspective on You use copper tubing, and eventually house. Or you see rivulets of purple the issue of energy. the house may be demolished, you can running from your windows and doors, There are a number of topics I wish save the copper and recycle it and use you say, I have to tighten up those to discuss relating to this, but let me it over and over. The same with iron. windows and doors. I cannot have all first say that as scientists we have a The same with many other natural re- that money being wasted in energy. unique perspective on energy, because sources. But with energy, it is dif- But we cannot see it, so we do not we have had to deal with it in both a ferent. The laws of thermodynamics know it. If energy were purple, we theoretical and a pragmatic way. As a are very explicit and the laws of ther- would see how cars use it when they go result of this, and our scientific train- modynamics are laws of physics that by us on the freeway, we would see it ing and analysis, and graphing, we de- have been known for over a century, around us in many different ways, and veloped a perspective which I believe is well over a century, and there have we would certainly treat it more care- accurate, but which is not widely held, been no violations observed to those fully and certainly try to save more except by a few far-seeing energy com- laws. These are laws of nature gov- money by saving more energy. panies and energy analysts. erning our creation. And I would also like to mention, if One aspect of that energy is it is a Something else about energy I have I may, that we covered much of this nonrecyclable resource. Once you use pointed out before is how important it

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That energy, a lot of it, goes league, the gentleman from Maryland that relates to some of the ways that into growing plants. We refer to that as (Mr. BARTLETT) will talk about that a we use energy in everyday language. biomass. And we take these plants, and bit later, and particularly the fact that Have you ever gotten up in the morn- we can burn that to extract energy we have finite resources of coal and ing and said, boy, I am full of energy from it. natural gas and we should be quite today. I cannot wait to get out there Solar energy through differential careful in how we use those resources and chop some wood. Or other morn- heating of the atmosphere creates because there are not that many. ings you wake up and you say, oh, I am wind. And we can tap into wind energy. I am not saying we should not use so tired, I do not have any energy That is another way of using solar en- them; but the point is, if we use them, today; I do not think I can do any- ergy. Hydropower. Building big dams we should use them to help develop thing. That is reflecting this state- and backing up the water behind them, other energy sources so that our chil- ment. and having them turn the turbines so dren and grandchildren will have en- Now, how does energy affect civiliza- we generate the electricity. That again ergy available for use. tion? As I said, I give two examples. is solar energy. The sun’s energy Now, let me add something else that The first is use of nonhuman energy; in evaporating the water from the oceans is of extreme importance on this issue. other words, the use of domesticated and the lakes gets into the atmosphere, And these are quotes that are taken animals led to the agricultural revolu- it rains down on the Earth behind the from the document prepared by the En- tion. People tried agriculture before dams, and the water shed, we get to ergy Future Coalition and contained in the agricultural revolution took hold. collect it behind the dams. So that is a letter addressed to President Bush It did not work. But once they devel- another way of using solar energy. from representatives of this Energy oped a way to use nonhuman energy, Wave energy. Waves are generated by Future Coalition. I cannot list all of they had animals pulling the plows, the winds, which are generated by the the names corresponding to this, but then it worked, because there was sun’s energy. So another way to tap Frank Gaffney was a leader in this, and enough more energy added to the mix solar energy. And, finally, tidal energy, James Woolsey, former Director of the so that it actually helped advance the which comes from the tides, which are CIA, certainly someone who knows agricultural revolution and changed generated by the motion of the Moon. about security, C. Boyden Gray, Robert civilization. Now, all of those are sources of in- McFarlane, and many others signed Thousands of years later, we devel- come for our energy mix. And if we are this document, including a number of oped another use of energy, the first wise, we will try to live within our en- our military people. use of nonanimal energy. We turned ergy income, just as we try to have our And I bring this forward because too away from domestic animals and we families live within our personal in- many people in America have this idea started developing engines, motors, come. So that is the best use of energy, somehow that conserving energy, using tractors, things that could do work for try to use our income energy. energy carefully, living within your in- us, and we ran those by using fossil What about the savings? What does come is some fuzzy-headed liberal idea. fuels, first coal and then petroleum, that represent? Well, first of all, in I am only pointing out here it is a na- oil, and natural gas. And that led to wood, solar energy helps grow the tional security issue as well, and we the industrial revolution, the second trees. The trees become very large. have got some very conservative indi- major revolution that historians talk There is a lot of energy there. We can viduals and military people who are about. burn the wood as the people in this signing and saying, well, the policy we planet did for many millennia. But also are pursuing is not a good one. 2030 b there are other savings accounts we First quote: ‘‘U.S. dependence on for- So energy has a dramatic effect on have below the surface. eign petroleum poses a serious risk to civilization. Now, how do we deal with Coal, oil, natural gas, all of them are our national and homeland security as energy use? And I have been amazed at captured solar energy. Energy that well as our economic well-being.’’ Why the number of comments and telephone grows plants, the plants died, they de- is that? Because if it is from foreign calls that I have received since we have cayed. And in the process of decaying, countries, first of all, we have to buy put this on the board last week and they are transformed into other chemi- it. That contributes to an economic talked about it, people who are in- cals. But they still return energy from problem, namely, our deficit, a trade trigued by this as a very useful model. the sun. And so we have a savings ac- deficit. And let me talk about this. Let us count on the surface of the Earth; we But, secondly, much of the money is just look at the left-hand side first. We have the wood. going to people who really are not that will talk about income savings and in- Underneath the Earth, underneath friendly to us, and, in fact, some are heritance. Now, these terms are all fa- the surface we have coal, oil, natural downright enemies. So dependence on miliar to everyone. Most of us try to gas. And this is over-simplified. I can foreign petroleum poses a serious risk get a job so that we have some income. name other examples. to our national and homeland security. This is the way we handle our money. Finally, an inheritance. These came Another quote from the document: We try to live within our means, with- with the Earth. As the Earth was cre- ‘‘Some foreign interests have used oil in our income. ated, it was very hot. Hot body. And a revenues to purchase destabilizing We also try to build up the savings lot of that heat is still there under- weapons or to support terrorism.’’ account for special occasions, special neath the surface of the Earth. In fact, Where do you think Osama bin Laden events, saving money towards a car or the center of the Earth is molten iron. got the money that he used to attack a refrigerator, washing machine. And So it has a lot of heat there. And we New York, destroy the Twin Towers then some of us are fortunate enough could tap that inheritance, if we wish. and kill 3,000 Americans? It was not his to get an inheritance. So that is the Also nuclear energy. That was there personal fortune, although that also way we handle our money. from the beginning of the Earth, and came from oil; but it came from many, Now, a model for responsible energy through radioactive decay. It has many of the dollars that we sent over- use is to look at energy in the same changed over the years. Nevertheless seas to buy oil. way. We have an income of energy on there is still a lot of nuclear energy And it really irritates me. It burns this planet. Where does it come from? available to us if we mine appropriate me up that our Nation is sending Most of it comes from the sun. We have ores and use it properly. money abroad to people who are using what is called solar energy which has So income, savings, inheritance. We it to, in turn, attack us. I would also many different forms. We receive it should live within our income. We say the same, incidentally, about the

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Technologies exist Certainly we need oil, but we will pretty good at this, and as the next today that can improve efficiency and need it in the future if our economy chart shows here, they have been produce clean domestic petroleum sub- continues to grow even more than we scouring the world for oil. And they stitutes.’’ There is no question about need it now. So I think we need to re- were in our country a week or two ago that. But they need some development flect a bit on whether it is a good idea and what they were doing is talking money to really get going. to exploit that resource now. with our technical people, how do you And some of these technologies are, We import about two-thirds of the oil could it? How do you get that oil out of for example, improved nuclear reac- we use. And the gentleman from Michi- the ground from these wells that were nearly exhausted? tors. They will be safer and operate gan (Mr. EHLERS) said that is just This chart shows the world, and by more efficiently. No green-house gases going down hill from the direction we the way, this green here for Russia produced. We can do a much better job ought to be going, because during the should come around the other side be- with that, but also with photovoltaics. Arab oil embargo, we imported only cause that is Russia there right next to I have a report here which appeared about a third of the oil that we used, Alaska. Russia spans 11 time zones. in the American Physical Society News and you may remember then the long They are now a major oil exporter. in April, about photovoltaics, so-called lines at the service stations and a few One of the few countries that prob- solar cells, which are now becoming fights over it, I think a death or two. ably has several years before they peak very efficient and very soon will reach And you may remember that gas guz- in their, they have peaked but that the point where they can be used, for zling cars, you could hardly give them peak is being stretched out because of example, as shingles on houses. away. And now when we are importing very poor performance when the Soviet So on a house, you cannot only put two-thirds of our oil rather than a Union was disintegrating. So they have shingles on your house to protect it third of our oil, suddenly SUVs and a ways to go before they are on the from the rain, but also to generate pickup trucks represent more than half steep down slope of a curve that we are electricity, to operate your appliances, of the personal vehicles sold in the going to talk about in a minute. But your lights and everything inside the country. what this shows is all of the places in house. So these 30 world and United States the world that they have gone to and Another important point from the leaders who wrote this letter referred secured contracts, and in some places Energy Future Coalition, and that is to this data. They said, Mr. President, bought assets to make sure that they that the cost of action is far smaller this is an unacceptable national secu- have access to the world’s oil. than the risk of inaction. And there is rity risk. We cannot be using 25 per- They are in our backyard. They have no excuse for further delay. I totally cent of the world’s oil, have only 2 per- contracts in Canada. They have con- agree with the comments in their let- cent of the reserves, and import two- tracts in Colombia, in Venezuela, in ter; and I hope that we can, as a Na- thirds of what we use from other coun- Brazil, in Argentina, in Africa, several tion, act on this, these ideas, and not tries without having a big unaccept- in the Middle East. They are now meet- only improve our energy future but able national security risk. ing with Russia to build a very large also improve our national security. And they noted, and the President pipeline from the Sakhalin Island re- Well, basically, I have been talking agreed, because I have heard him say it gion, the Russian far east to get oil about energy because I hope this will more than once, that much of that oil down to China and perhaps on down to help all of my colleagues and our Na- we imported comes from countries that the Korean Peninsula. tion to appreciate energy. My hope is do not even like us very much. China’s economy is growing very rap- that a better understanding of energy This is indeed a big national security idly, 10 percent last year, about the will lead to a wiser use of it by our citi- concern. Two other bullets on the same the year before. They increased zens. chart point out some relevant factors their oil imports last year about 25 per- Mr. Speaker, at this point, I am that we need to be concerned with. cent. I have a set of exponential curves pleased to turn it over to my colleague, First of all, the bullet here that says that we will show in a moment that the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. we are 5 percent, we are a bit less than show what those growth rates mean, BARTLETT); and he will talk, as I said that, actually about 1 percent out of 22 but we are focusing on energy this earlier, about petroleum reserves and in the world, less than 5 percent of the evening with particular reference to what we are doing with our petroleum, world’s population, and having only 2 national security. And China recog- and how we are using it so rapidly that percent of the known reserves, and nizes their dependence on oil, not only the price is going up, as we know every using 25 percent of the world’s oil, two- are they scouring the world for oil, time we go to the gas station, and it is thirds of it coming to us from other they have noted that they are depend- going to get worse and worse until we countries, much of it from across the ent on the shipping lanes to get their take appropriate action. seas. oil. And they are now aggressively I am pleased to yield to the gen- If those shipping lanes were inter- building a blue water navy. tleman from Maryland (Mr. BARTLETT). rupted or if there was some impedi- There is no other country other than Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Mr. ment to the flow of oil through some the United States that has a blue water Speaker, the data that led these 30 peo- choke points in the world, we really navy. By that I mean a Navy that pa- ple you mentioned, Jim Woolsey and could have an economy at risk. trols the seven seas, that controls ac- Frank Gaffney, and there were about a One other thing that I wanted to de- cess to those shipping lanes. dozen admirals and generals, and sev- note, and that is from this little 2 per- A couple of years ago, one of the sen- eral retired heads of agencies in the cent of the reserves that we have, we ior members of the Pentagon sent some government that signed that letter, are producing 8 percent of the world’s interrogators to China and India to ask these were really thought leaders in oil. We are pretty good at pumping oil. people, men on the street, up and down, the country. That is both good news and bad news. from the workers up to the leaders of And the data that they quoted that It is good news in that we are import- the country, questions about oil and led them to write that letter is what is ing only two-thirds of what we use. If what they saw as China’s future. And on the board here. We have only 2 per- we were not so good at sucking that oil they were surprised that most of the cent of the world’s oil reserves. But we out of the ground, we would be import- people they talked to in China recog- use 25 percent of the world’s oil. And ing more than two-thirds of what we nized the dependence that China had on let me digress for just a moment. I use. oil and recognized how vulnerable they have not been enthusiastic about drill- The bad news is that it is going to be were to disruption of that and how es- ing in ANWR, because if you have only gone sooner doing that. And the more sential it was for them to develop the

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And he said the most power- tury now, actually just about half a what Prudhoe Bay did. We already ful force of the universe is the force of century, and this is a chart that was reached our peak, and we are starting compound interest. developed by a scientist called M. King to slide down the peak, and there is a So here we see some curves where Hubbert who worked for the Shell Oil little blip as we slide down that peak you have compound growth. The lower Company. And he was observing the from Prudhoe Bay. About a fourth of curve here is a 2 percent growth. This production of oil from oil fields in the our oil production in our country 2 percent growth rate represents the United States and he was observing the comes from Prudhoe Bay. We are now rate about the rate at which we have exhaustion of those oil fields, and he reaching the end of the production been growing. noted that they all follow a bell curve from that field. Now, some people think you can rep- way was not too surprising. I am sure all of you can remember a resent a 2 percent growth with a There are many things that follow a little bit after that there was a lot of straight line. But if that is what you bell curve. How tall we are, how long optimism because of what was sup- project, then each year you have a less- we live. Most things in our world, the posed to be a major oil find in the Gulf er percentage growth rate than the most of the data, most of the individ- of Mexico. That is this yellow. That is year before. All of us who have interest uals, most of the length, most of the all it amounted to. We are still sliding in the bank and it is compounded know heights fall in a fairly narrow range in down Hubbert’s Peak. This did not stop that what you get at the end of the the future, but there are some that the slide down Hubbert’s Peak. year is more than the simple interest were very much less and some that I would like to again mention ANWR. rate because you get interest on inter- were very much more and we call this Mr. Speaker, you may be supportive of est if it is compounded. Sometimes it a bell curve. drilling in ANWR or you may not be is compounded almost instantaneously M. King Hubbert rationalized that if supportive of drilling in ANWR, but the by computers. Sometimes it is com- he added up all the individual bell reality is that it will not make much pounded every month. curves in the country that he could difference whether we drill or not in But when it is compounded, instead predict when we would reach that ANWR. That will not come on line of having this lower flat curve, the 2 peak. And he noted that when we reach until maybe as much as 10 years, cer- percent growth rate follows the second the peak in these individual fields that tainly not before 5 years. And when it curve. In just a moment we will show about half of the oil had been ex- comes on line, it is almost certainly you a generic curve that shows how hausted. going to be less than Prudhoe Bay was, that relates to where we are now. Now, it is reasonable that the first and you see the fairly small contribu- This next growth rate is 4 percent half of the oil is going to be easier to tion that Prudhoe Bay made. growth, and this first dotted line here get than the last half and it takes more Drilling in ANWR will not solve our is 5 percent growth. And what I really and more energy to get the last part of oil problems, which is another concern want to focus on is this steep line here, the oil and it comes with more dif- about drilling there because if it gives and that is 10 percent growth and that ficulty and so you cannot pull it out of people the illusion that we have solved is the way China has been growing. the ground as fast. After observing this our oil problem then we will have done Now, at 10 percent growth it doubles for a number of years, he made a pre- a great disservice. in 7 years. That means it is four times diction in 1956 that the United States The next chart shows a generic curve bigger in 14 years. That means it is would peak in oil production in the and this is one that we really need to eight times bigger in 21 years. Now, I early seventies. As a matter of fact, it focus on. It shows a 2 percent rise. Let think that it is unlikely that China was 1970 that we peaked in oil produc- me show you this one next because this will continue this 10 percent growth tion, and this smooth green curve here one shows some exponential curves and rate for 21 years. But if they did, they is his prediction. The more ragged most people do not really understand would be using eight times the energy green curve, the actual data points the exponential function. that they are using today. show how close to the predicted curve The story is told of the ancient king- Where will they find that energy? the data points fell. dom in which one of its citizens in- I would like to look at a couple of It did peak in 1970 and we are now vented the game of chess. It was very recognitions in news weeklies and they sliding down Hubbert Peak. As a mat- popular and the king was very pleased are fairly recent. This one is U.S. News ter of fact, we now are producing only and he told his subject that I would and World Report. It is May 16. This is about half as much oil as we produced like to reward you for what you have the last one. And I have here Time in 1970, when we were self-sufficient in done. Anything which is reasonable I Magazine and I think May 9, so these oil. The red curve here shows a similar will give you for your contribution to are very current. Hubbert’s Peak curve for the Soviet our society. I think it is significant that two of Union, Russia. It was the Soviet Union And the inventor of the chess board our major news weeklies are focusing early on. Now it is Russia. You see how said, I am a simple man with simple on the energy problem, particularly poorly they performed and how they needs. And if you will simply take my the oil and gas part of the energy prob- deviated from the projected curve with chess board and put one grain of wheat lem. the collapse of the Soviet Union. They on the first square and two grains of The article in U.S. News and World now are getting their act together and wheat on the second square and four Report is about Exxon Mobil. This is they will have a second little peak grains of wheat on the third square and really a giant. ‘‘In the past year the here. This is larger, the peak back here eight on the fourth square and just corporate titan began pumping oil and is higher than the second peak will be. keep doubling the wheat until you have natural gas from eight major new Most other countries have a single covered all the squares on my chess fields, including challenging projects in peak and several of them have already board, that will be adequate compensa- the deep water off Angola’s coast, the peaked in oil production. The little tion for my contribution. icy depths of the North Sea, and the blue line here that does not show up Well, the king was elated. How sim- tough terrain of landlocked Chad.’’ Yet very well on this chart shows what ple. All he wants is one grain of wheat Exxon’s production continued to slip in happened with ANWR. And the next and double it for each one after that. spite of these new fields. Even these chart that shows all of the places that What he did not know was of course significant additions could not make we get oil from in our country. I am that there was no way that he could up for the inexorable decline of the sorry. I said ANWR. I am thinking comply with that wish. My under- company’s fast mature fields around Alaska. This is Prudhoe Bay. Two standing is that that would represent the world.

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Their about 35 years. oil is the blue curve, then you see there stocks fell because they did not reach So you see that the real problem be- is an ever increasing discrepancy be- the expectations and that was because gins not when you reach peak oil, but tween what we would like to burn and the company’s production eroded near- it begins when you are nearing the what there is to use. ly 5 percent in the first quarter, a rate peak, and the increase in production The real question is: What will the that surprised analysts and caused shows that it cannot keep pace with world do; what will we do; what will Exxon to miss earning projections and the increasing growth of demand. China do; what will Russia do; what therefore their stock fell. There is some belief that the peak pro- will the world do when it is recognized It says here that Exxon has shown duction may, as a matter of fact, be that, in fact, there will be no increased ‘‘little concern about its reserves, even several years off in the future. The lat- production of oil? The Third World is though by the government’s account- est I have heard is 2037. Even if it was trying to industrialize. India and China ing method it replaced only 83 percent 2037, it is really quite past time that are rapidly increasing their economies of the reserves it depleted last year.’’ we should have been addressing this. and using more and more energy, and They did pretty well because world- Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, if I may by the way, not very efficiently. wide we are pumping about six barrels reclaim the time for just a moment, I One of the things that we might very of every new barrel of oil that we find. want to explain something that I dis- well do to help ourselves in the end, cover often confuses individuals, and and everybody, is to show them how to b 2100 that is, when you reach the peak, they use energy more efficiently. Not only In a few moments, we will show you say, well, we have only used half of it, do we use 25 percent of the world’s en- a chart which shows that the major oil but the problem is that showed beau- ergy, we use it pretty efficiently. You discoveries from which we are pumping tifully in that chart there, we are al- might question, do we really need to today occurred roughly 30, 40 years ready in a habit of using so much oil, use that much energy? We have a chart ago. and it is going up yet. So even though which we will show a little later that From a national security perspective, we only used half, the demand is going shows that people in California use which is what we are focussing on rel- to be so high, and as we go over the only 60 percent of the energy of the ative to energy this evening, this phe- peak, production decreases, the oil be- rest of us in the country, and it would nomenal growth in China has to be a comes more expensive to retrieve be- be hard to argue with California that major concern. Where will they get cause we may be tapping tar sands or they do not have a quality of life equiv- that oil? shales at some point there. So you alent to ours. So you can use less en- The next curve, the generic curve, have double effect. It is going to be ergy. shows what is probably the situation more expensive to find and produce, I promised a slide, and the next one today or will shortly be in the near fu- but at the same time, the demand shows when we found this oil. It shows ture. Notice that the past bell curves keeps increasing. The demand versus how long it is between when you find were pretty steep, and you can make supply gets worse, and so the price, of the oil and when you pump it. Of them as high and steep as you want. course, goes up and the wealthiest peo- course, we might have pumped it a lit- You simply change the abscissas and ple can buy it. tle sooner, because you are not going the ordinate. To contrast that, we are talking a bit to pump oil that people are not de- This is a 2 percent growth curve, and about solar energy. The best estimate manding, and the world’s economy M.K. Hubbert predicted that the world we have at the moment is that the sun grew. There were enough resources would peak in its oil production about will probably continue for roughly 1 there in the oil in the ground that we the turn of the millennium. That was billion years, producing just as much could pump it out, but this shows when delayed a little because he could not energy as it is producing today. After the peak occurred. This is worldwide. have known of the Arab oil embargo that time, we have to start worrying. It shows that the peak occurred way and the oil price hikes and the world- That is quite a contrast with the short- back in the 1960s, well before 1970, and wide recession that occurred. Because time scales here, and I find that much now we are peaking in production out of that, we reduced the consumption of of the difficulty that we have is that here about 2000. So you see it is rough- oil, and there are now many people who most people have very short time hori- ly 30, 40 years after the peak discov- believe that oil may be peaking in the zons. If they have got enough for next eries that we are peaking in the pro- world today. week or next year, everything is fine. duction of oil. As a matter of fact, yesterday there This is a case where I think we have The next chart is a very interesting was what I think to be a fairly signifi- a particular responsibility, as the lead- one, and it shows that drilling more cant book that came out, written by ers of the Nation to recognize the long- will not necessarily get you more oil. the CEO of the largest energy invest- time scale problems that are involved By the way, even the oil companies ment bank in the world, Matt Sim- and change course so that we do not now have fabulous profits, and mons, and the title of the book is enter this catastrophic period where we ExxonMobil has billions of dollars in ‘‘Twilight in the Desert.’’ The content are getting reduced production and in- reserves. Their turnover is greater of the book addresses Saudi Arabia and creased demand. Prices are going to go than most of the countries in the production of oil there. He believes skyrocketing. We will have at least a world. Why are they not out drilling that Saudi Arabia has probably peaked recession, probably a depression at for more oil? It is probably because in their oil production. My colleagues that point, and so I think it is incum- they recognize what this little chart may have noticed that a couple of bent upon the Congress to recognize shows, and this shows what happens to weeks ago when the Saudi oil prince the situation we are in and take action oil drilling with the Reagan adminis- was here that he did not promise the now so to avoid disaster later. tration. President that they would increase oil With that, I will be happy to yield Remember, Hubbert’s Peak peaked in production. That may be the right back to the gentleman from Maryland 1970. By 1980, when Reagan came to of- verb. It may very well be that he could (Mr. BARTLETT). fice, we are already sliding down not promise the President that they Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Mr. Hubbert’s Peak, and that administra- would increase oil production because Speaker, I thank the gentleman for tion recognized that we were producing many people believe that they cannot yielding to me again and thank him for less oil. Their solution to that was to increase oil production. that clarification. He is right. give the oil companies an incentive to This is just that little leisurely 2 per- At the top of Hubbert’s peak, still go out and drill more. This yellow line cent growth curve. China is growing about half the oil remains, and the here represents the number of wells very much more rapidly you will re- problem is that it is not that we are drilled, and notice, there is a big spike

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But he points out here, toward this one little brief green blip, there is then you have a problem because where the end, that we have made so much just nothing but red after they started are we going to get the feed stocks for progress in developing solar cells, or drilling for oil and kept on drilling for our petrochemical industry? Where will photovoltaics cells, that he envisions oil. Notice where it is now. It is way the plastic manufacturers get their that by the year 2015 the electricity down. They recognize that there is not materials, because that is all made produced by photovoltaic cells, or solar much return for aggressive drilling of from natural gas or petroleum? Where cells, will cost only about 6 cents per oil, and so none of the major oil compa- will the farmers get their agriculture kilowatt hour. nies now are aggressively drilling for because that is made from natural gas Well, that is more than competitive oil. and oil? And so on and down the line. with the energy producing power I mentioned the articles in these two So we really as a Nation should be ask- plants today using coal, oil or natural magazines, and both of them reflect ing ourselves, what is the highest and gas, because they have transmission the reality that we really do have a na- best use of the energy resources we costs and transmission lines, whereas tional security implication here. This have. the photovoltaic cells can be in your is the May 9 of this year Time maga- We have huge amounts of coal avail- back yard or on your roof. zine, and it has a good article that has able in this country. Russia, inciden- He also says the current predictions questions and answers, and it makes it tally, has far more coal available than are that half of all new U.S. electricity easy to read that way. we do, but coal is dirty. But why do we generation will be produced by Is the world running out of oil? And not investigate ways that we can use photovoltaics by the year 2025. That the answer is, no, half the oil is left. that to provide for our electrical needs will be an amazing growth, and it will That is not the problem. The problem in a very clean way and reserve the be interesting to watch that and see if is that you cannot get it out fast natural gas in the oil for higher and it happens, because that will definitely enough to meet the demands of our better use? give us a heads-up and the opportunity growing economies. There are other issues that arise to greatly improve our energy situa- So cheap oil is now just part of his- from this, and again, recognizing the tion. tory? And their answer is, yes, it is time spans available, we have not There are other ways, as I have outgoing to be expensive from now on. talked much about Europe tonight, but lined, of using solar energy, other ways Mr. Speaker, I appreciate very much recognize that the reason we have not of using our savings and our inherit- the time that the gentleman from is because Europe basically has very ance. But always keep in mind it is our Michigan (Mr. EHLERS) yielded me. little natural gas and oil left. They are responsibility to provide for our chil- Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I thank importing virtually all of it. They still dren and grandchildren the resources the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. have some coal but not a huge amount that they are going to need in this BARTLETT), and I am pleased to reclaim of it. So we have not been talking world to do their work, to grow plants, the time. I would like to make a few about them, but they still use a lot of to produce products, to manufacture. additional points and see if he has any energy. Europe has a greater popu- And if we run away with all this coal, additional comments. lation than the U.S., and they use a oil, and natural gas and do not leave One thing we have not discussed to- great deal of energy. our kids and grandkids any, and we do night, which I think is very, very im- Where are they getting it? They not do the research necessary now to portant, is to ask what is the highest turned to nuclear energy. In the midst provide alternatives, we are not help- and best use of the energy resources we of all the discussion and upheaval in ing our kids and grandkids. In fact, we have. Take, for example, natural gas, the United States about nuclear energy are depriving them of things that they which many in this country use to heat and the dangers and so forth, we will need to go forward in life. their homes. produce only 20 percent of our elec- So I urge the Congress to adopt legis- I live in Michigan, the so-called tricity from nuclear energy. France, I lation that will help develop alter- ‘‘Frozen North.’’ We use natural gas to believe, is at 80 percent now, and I be- native energy sources that will make heat our homes, and it is wonderful. It lieve India is even higher than that. certain that our kids and grandkids is clean burning and so forth, but what These other Nations have turned to nu- have enough energy to use and can live has happened with natural gas, because clear energy for two reasons. a decent lifestyle, as we do today, and it is clean burning, the power plants, First of all, they do not have supplies that we not waste our resources but which now have to meet strong envi- of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and nat- shepherd them and use them wisely as ronmental requirements if they are ural gas. a means of producing new energy re- burning coal, say, well, let us burn nat- sources that our children and grand- b 2115 ural gas, it is nice and clean, and we do children can use. Secondly, they have decided it is not have these environmental require- f ments that we have with coal, and we safer because it does not give off green- will save money. So copious amounts house gases. Maybe we have to learn a SENATE FILIBUSTER of natural gas are being burned in elec- lesson from these other nations and The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. tric power plants to produce elec- say, look, oil and coal and natural gas DENT). Under the Speaker’s announced tricity. At the same time, those of us are too valuable to just burn to policy of January 4, 2005, the gen- who heat it with our homes, our heat- produce electricity. Let us produce our tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) ing bills double because there is just electricity in other ways, perhaps nu- is recognized for 60 minutes as the des- not that much natural gas available. clear fusion reactors, as France, India, ignee of the minority leader. It is even more serious than that. I and other nations are doing. Perhaps Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I do not have often said that natural gas really we should work more actively on fu- intend to use all the time this evening, is too valuable to burn. Why is that? sion research so that we can build nu- but I did want to take to the floor this Because natural gas is a beautiful feed clear fusion reactors, which should be evening on the first day of this week stock for the petrochemical industry. cleaner and safer by far. So there are a because of my concern of what may be We use a lot of fertilizer on our farms, lot of different options to investigate. happening in the Senate on the issue of and so do other countries and that is Also, I mentioned earlier photo cells, the filibuster. why we had the Green Revolution. We or photovoltaics, and I mentioned this I know that the word filibuster to are able to feed far more people today article from the American Physical So- many may seem a little obscure. Peo- than anyone anticipated because we ciety News, excellent article, written ple ask what it is about, why it is sig- are using a lot of chemical fertilizer. by Dr. Alvin Compaan from the Univer- nificant, but I do want to say that in

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First, it breaks the Senate About 2 or 3 weeks ago, at Princeton strongly oppose a bill or a judicial rules in order to eliminate another University in New Jersey, a group of nominee, they can vote to continue de- rule, the filibuster. Under normal Sen- students started their own filibuster to bate and block a final vote on the ate procedures it takes 67 Senators, or basically point out how important they issue. A final vote can only be taken if two-thirds, to end debate on changing a thought the filibuster was, and they and when the majority wins 60 Sen- Senate rule. So normally you would went on for 2 or 3 weeks, or as far as I ators’ votes. have to have 67 Senators, even more know they may still be continuing, but In the context of a Supreme Court than 60, to change a Senate rule; but all hours of the night, 24 hours a day, battle, the filibuster means that 60 the nuclear option would violate Sen- 7 days a week having different students Senate votes may be needed to confirm ate rules and require only 50 Senators, and different people, including myself, out of the mainstream judicial nomi- plus the Vice President’s tie breaker. I went one day on a Saturday with my nees rather than a simple majority of Secondly, the atmosphere in the Sen- kids to basically talk about the fili- 51. ate after this attack would resemble a buster. My son read from one of his fa- For two centuries, our leaders have nuclear winter. That is one of the rea- vorite Goosebumps novels. supported the tradition of the fili- sons why they call it the nuclear op- The point that so many of these buster in order to promote cooperation tion. All bipartisan cooperation would Princeton University students and New and compromise, and because they vanish and the Senate’s legislative Jersey residents were trying to make have recognized the dangers of one- business would grind to a halt, only was that the filibuster is a guarantee party control and the importance of adding to the price Americans would of minority rights. They see it, and I protecting the rights of the minority. pay for the right’s reckless abuse of see it, and the Democrats here in the Now, there is a new word for what power. House of Representatives see the fili- the Senate Republicans under Majority I wanted to make three points, again, buster as a way of checking the abso- Leader FRIST are trying to do, and it is this is from the People for the Amer- lute power, the absolute power of the called the nuclear option. I think that ican Way from the Filibuster Action majority, in this case the Republican is their own phrase. Proponents of the Center, three very important points majority. nuclear option seek to break Senate that I think they make. And of course it is true that the Re- rules and eliminate the filibuster on ju- One is that filibusters are in fact con- publicans are in the majority. They dicial nominations. They basically stitutional. The U.S. Constitution control the majority in the Senate, argue, and their justification is, the gives Senators the vital responsibility here in the House, the President is also false argument, that the Constitution and power to confirm or reject the President’s nominees to our Federal Republican, but I would feel the same requires an up-or-down vote in the full courts. That is in the Constitution, Ar- way regardless of which party was in Senate on every judicial nomination. ticle II, section 2. The Constitution power; that the filibuster is a way to This argument is very much refuted also gives Senators the authority to guarantee that the Senate acts on a by more than 200 years of Senate his- create rules for their own Senate pro- consensus basis, particularly with judi- tory, during which literally thousands ceedings. That is in the Constitution, cial nominees. of judicial and executive branch nomi- It was always envisioned by our nees have been blocked in the Senate Article I, section 5. For over 200 years, almost since the Founding Fathers that the Senate by filibusters, delays, and other tac- very founding of this republic, the fili- would be different than the House of tics. Again, the idea being that it is buster tradition has been maintained Representatives. The House of Rep- necessary in the Senate, unlike the under this authority and used by Sen- resentatives, because each of us rep- House, to have more of a consensus, ators of both parties, including the resents a fairly equal number of con- hence the 60 votes. GOP Senate majority leader Bill Frist, Now, I would maintain, and I am constituents, is the representative body of in an effort to prevent the confirma- tinuing making reference to this docu- the people. We act through majority tion of judicial and other nominees. rule. However, in the Senate, it was al- ment from the Filibuster Action Cen- The second point. If filibusters re- ways envisioned there had to be more ter, that the nuclear option proposed flect the democratic vision of our of a consensus; that there would not be by the Senate Republicans is essen- Founding Fathers, a primary goal of the power of the absolute majority. Be- tially a radical tactic that would pro- the filibuster is to force greater delib- cause, after all, in the Senate they are hibit Senators from using filibusters eration and compromise on controver- not necessarily representative in the against extremist judicial nominees. sial Senate matters by requiring that same way as the House. So you could Right-wing Senators and leaders are they receive 60 votes to proceed. More have, as we have, two Senators from supporting this destructive action be- of consensus. Since it is legitimate to California, and they represent over 50 cause they want to guarantee the Sen- filibuster controversial legislation that million people, or millions of people, as ate confirmation of far-right future Congresses can revisit, it is even opposed to a smaller State, like Dela- ideologues to our Federal courts, but more appropriate to allow filibusters ware or Wyoming, where the numbers especially our Supreme Court. when considering lifetime appoint- may be 500,000 approximately. The nuclear option is actually a se- ments to powerful positions on the So it was always envisioned the Sen- ries of steps that right-wing Senators Federal Judiciary. ate should act more on a consensus would take to eliminate the filibuster. Remember, these Federal judicial ap- basis, and that is one of the reasons The nuclear attack would likely begin pointments are for life. That is in the why the filibuster is in place, to pro- with one party’s Senators provoking a Constitution. Our Founding Fathers vide a check on the power of the major- filibuster, most likely by trying to wanted America’s courts to be an inde- ity; to make sure that minority rights force the confirmation vote on an out- pendent branch of government, free of are represented. of-the-mainstream appeals court nomi- partisanship. Because Federal judges Now, I want to talk a little tonight, nee. A Senator would then object, serve lifetime terms it is important a little extended debate, if you will, on claiming that the filibuster could not both parties help determine who is ap- this whole issue, and I think it is im- be used on a judicial nomination. Vice pointed to the Federal bench. portant, first, to start with what the President CHENEY or another Senator Lastly, on this point, Mr. Speaker, filibuster is. I am actually referencing presiding over the Senate would rule in and again I think this is so important, a statement from the Filibuster Action the radical right’s favor and then that that filibusters are really necessary to Center at the People for an American ruling would be appealed. At that prevent one party from having absolute Way. They say, what is the filibuster? point, a simple majority, with Vice power, which is what the Republican The filibuster is one of our democracy’s President CHENEY as the tie-breaking Party wants right now in Washington.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\H16MY5.REC H16MY5 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3302 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 16, 2005 The outgoing Republican chairman of tion that comes before the Senate, in- and consent clause in the Constitution the Committee on the Judiciary, Sen- cluding a nomination. It takes 60 votes applies to both judicial and executive ator ORRIN HATCH, has himself ex- to invoke cloture, ending unlimited de- branch nominations. plained that the filibuster is, and I bate and bringing a nomination or Mr. Speaker, I just wanted to point quote, ‘‘one of the few tools that the other matter to a final vote. It takes in several cases the proponents of the minority has to protect itself and those two-thirds of the Senators present, as nuclear option are supporting or have the minority represents.’’ many as 67, to end debate or on a supported several of these filibusters. For 200 years, the filibuster has been change to the Senate rules. For example, Senator FRIST supported an essential part of our system of So the nuclear option is a proposed a filibuster against U.S. Circuit Court checks and balances and has appro- parliamentary maneuver which re- of Appeals nominee Richard Paez in priated cooperation and compromise. I quires a simple majority to get around 2000. Senate Republicans, including would say consensus. Senators have re- the Senate rules and amend the Senate FRIST, LOTT and MCCONNELL, were so tained the filibuster rules because they rules that requires 60 Senators to end a adamant to try to block a final vote on recognize the dangers of one-party con- filibuster. Nowhere in the Constitu- Paez that they forced the Senate to trol and the importance of protecting tion, in the text of the Constitution, is vote an extremely rare motion to post- the rights of the minority. there a requirement for a simple ma- pone the nomination indefinitely after I think America works best when no jority for a vote on nominations or for cloture had been invoked. one party has absolute power. any vote at all. What the Constitution Some current nuclear option pro- I just wanted to now go, if I could, does expressly say is that the Senate ponents have been among the most fre- Mr. Speaker, into this myth that I holds the sole power to make its rules, quent Republican filibusterers of nomi- think Senator FRIST and certainly the which certainly must include the rules nations. Senators LOTT, HATCH and leadership on the Republican side in governing debate on the Senate floor. MCCONNELL all voted against cloture to the Senate are trying to give out to the Again, this interpretation is validated continue a filibuster on 11 nominations American people; that somehow the by over 216 years of Senate consider- during the first 3 years of the Clinton Constitution requires an up-or-down ation of nominations. administration, including on two occa- vote on a judicial nominee. I want to give some examples because sions where filibusters defeated nomi- If you look at the true history of I do not want to just talk about this in nees with majority support in the Sen- checks and balances and the advise and the abstract. Until 1949 when Senate ate. consent in the Senate, it is often the rule XXII was amended to allow the Former Senate majority leader case that a nominee never has a vote Senate to invoke cloture on any mat- TRENT LOTT on at least one occasion because the nominee is simply too far, ter before the Senate, there was no way even prevented a cloture motion from in this case, to the right ideologically for the Senate to end extended debate being filed on a nomination. In 1998, to achieve a consensus, to achieve the or delaying tactics on a nomination. It President Clinton named James 60 votes. And there is nothing in the simply kept going. In the last 32 years Hormel to be the U.S. ambassador to Constitution that says there has to be of the 20th century, the Senate leader- Luxembourg. Despite an overwhelming an up-or-down vote on a judicial nomi- ship was forced to file cloture on at bipartisan vote of approval in com- nee if that person is not acceptable be- least 34 nominations to end a filibuster mittee, 16 to 2, LOTT simply refused to cause they are too extreme, which is on the Senate floor. bring the nomination to the floor de- essentially what we have in some of Among those 34 were 13 judicial spite clear evidence that at least 60 these cases. nominations, of which three people Senators would have voted to confirm were nominated to be justices of the the nomination. b 2130 Supreme Court. So 26 of the 34 filibus- I could give many more examples, Again, I am making reference to the ters, including in these cases Federal but I am not going to. I am trying to People for the American Way report on judges, approximately three-quarters point out the hypocrisy, essentially, in this and they say: ‘‘To justify a truly were led by Republican Senators. the fact the Senate Republicans, in- unparalleled nuclear option parliamen- So when they talk about how it is the cluding some who oppose the filibuster, tary maneuver to end filibusters of ju- Democrats are trying to do this, they have in the past used it in so many dicial nominations by breaking the should keep in mind that in three-quar- cases, including against judicial nomi- Senate’s rules, Senate majority leader ters of the cases where filibusters were nees. Bill Frist asserts that Democratic fili- used in the last 30 or 40 years to stop a Mr. Speaker, the gentleman from busters are unprecedented and that judicial nomination, it was the Repub- Michigan (Mr. STUPAK) has joined me, Senators have a constitutional duty to licans that were using the filibuster. and I yield to the gentleman. give Presidential nominations an up- I will give some examples. Among Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I saw the or-down vote on the Senate floor. This these, Abe Fortas, nominated in 1968 to gentleman speaking on the floor on assertion is squarely refuted by the be a Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme this important issue, and I wanted to history of the confirmation process in Court, was denied a final up-or-down join the gentleman. the Senate.’’ vote by a Republican-led filibuster ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE To the contrary, as the examples when the Senate failed to stop on a The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. that I am going to be giving illustrate, vote to invoke cloture by 45–43. In that DENT). The gentleman will suspend. for over 200 years Members of the Sen- case, while the vote indicates that a The Chair must advise the gentleman ate have used delaying tactics, includ- majority of the Senate supported a from New Jersey that, under clause 1 of ing the filibuster, to defeat Presi- final vote because of primarily Repub- rule XVII, his allusions to hypocrisy dential nominations to both the Fed- lican obstructionism, a final up-or- are improper. eral judiciary and the executive down vote did not occur. Senator How- Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I wanted branch. On many occasions, they have ard Baker argued during debate in de- to just come down here because it is a been successful. fense of the filibuster of Justice Fortas very important issue. It is often said in Furthermore, nuclear option pro- by a Senate minority: ‘‘On any issue, this House we sort of rush things ponents themselves, including Senator the majority at any given moment is through, and if it has 218 votes it FRIST, have repeatedly used the fili- not always right.’’ Basically invoking passes; but the Senate is designed by buster themselves to delay nomina- the argument about minority rights. our Founding Fathers to be more delib- tions, including judicial nominations, Similarly, the nomination of Henry erate, more thoughtful, to take time and have been successful in defeating Foster to be Surgeon General was and reason things out. nominations through a filibuster and killed by a successful Republican fili- In order to do that, the minority other delaying tactics, in which case buster in 1995, as was the nomination of party, whichever party it may be at the nomination never came to the floor Sam Brown to be a U.S. ambassador in the time, has certain rights that must for an up-or-down vote. 1994. On both of these votes, a clear be respected and honored. And what we Under the Senate rules, there is a majority of the Senate supported the have seen these last few years, that has right of unlimited debate on any ques- nominations. The exact same advice not happened.

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I am not get caught up in their judicial power, son majority to bring anything to the saying that is the reason why they are their legislative power, their executive floor under a unanimous consent agree- blocking this handful of nominees by power; and they forget about the ment. the President, because of Judge White; founding principles of this country, If we look at the judicial nomina- but the point being we have never seen that is, that whether you are in the tions that President Bush has enjoyed the threat of nuclear option being used majority or minority party, there are in his 4-plus years in office, there have before. We saw Judge White sit there certain things that should be respected been 250, and I think 208 have been ap- for 7 years and was certainly fit for the and the right of the minority to be proved. This is 96 or 97 percent have job. I am not saying tit for tat or any- heard. been approved. That is the best record thing like that, but what goes around Whether it is a filibuster, or whether of any modern-day President: more comes around; and there will be a time, it is on the floor to have an amend- than President Carter, President Clin- hopefully soon, when the Democratic ment or a substitute bill, the minority ton, or the first President Bush. Party will be back in the majority on should always have that right. In the Not everyone who is nominated who the Senate side. last few years, I know I and other may be a Federal district court judge is b 2145 members of the minority party have automatically qualified to be elevated felt we have been blocked from even to the court of appeals or even the Su- I would hate to see this where, well, having any thoughtful consideration of preme Court. You have a different set you blocked us, we’re going to block legislation. It is the main bill, no of facts. One is a trial judge; the other you, or you do this, we do that. That amendments are made in order, espe- one is an appellate review judge. And does not do anything for a democracy. cially Democratic amendments, and the higher up, the broader your powers The idea behind it that our Founding they just ram things through. over a greater part of the Nation, espe- Fathers had for 217 years has been, Or with the Medicare reform bill, we cially the judicial circuits, all the way there is a minority party which slows have 15 minutes to vote; but it is left to the Supreme Court where one vote things down in the Senate. You may open for 3 hours and twist arms and could determine the law of the land. So not like it but we have got to take our have ethics investigations on the way I think you need to have a certain judi- time and make sure that we do it prop- those votes were obtained. Those are cial temperament to be elevated to erly. This President enjoys 96 or 97 per- things when you do it at 3 in the morn- each one of those steps. Those few who cent of all his nominees being sent up ing and the vote closes at 6 in the have been objected to have been based and approved. But I guess they want morning like it did on the so-called upon judicial temperament of the indi- 100 percent. I understand last week Medicare reform bill, which is the pre- vidual or the inexperience, whatever it they even had an offer to approve a few scription drug bill, and I am sure peo- may be; but that is for the Senate to more of these judges in good com- ple will not be happy next year when decide. promise, good spirit so we do not have they see it; but to hold a vote open To change the filibuster rules, if you any problems in the Senate. Because I from 3 to 6 in the morning, what is the will, change it for all of it, but they really hate to see this nuclear option majority afraid of? only want to change it for judicial and that you spoke so eloquently of become One of the founding principles of any Presidential nominees. Why not change a reality in the U.S. Senate because democracy, the credibility of your de- it for all legislation? that defeats the whole purpose of the mocracy, is how does that majority Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I think Senate. We should have thoughtful de- party treat the minority party. I never it is just an excuse. I think they are liberations, something we do not have learned more about this than when I using the judicial nominees and ulti- a lot of time for here. And I understand was dealing with a number of issues mately we will see it for everything the rules are different in the House be- dealing with NATO, the North Atlantic else. There is no reason to make the cause there are 435 of us. If we all got Treaty Organization. In order to be ad- distinction. I would argue there is a up to speak our mind, nothing would mitted to NATO, the dominant coun- stronger case for judicial nominees be- ever get done around here. But here is try, the majority population, has to cause they are lifetime judges, and so an opportunity to show the true prin- treat that minority population with all it is an even stronger case why there ciples of democracy and I think the due respect and courtesies in the legis- should be a consensus and a filibuster true principles of democracy is again lature and in the executive and the should be used. how the majority party treats the mi- way they are treated in their society. Mr. STUPAK. Absolutely. If a fili- nority. They respect them. They give Being of Slovakian descent, I was in- buster is so bad, it should go to 51 votes them an opportunity to be heard. strumental in trying to get Slovakia, and not 60, and do it for everything. If Do they have an opportunity to fol- and one of the reasons they were not you are going to do it for the judges, do low the rules and abide by them, those admitted to NATO sooner, there was it for everybody. Let us do it for the rules, when it applies to the minority concern with how Slovakia treated the environmental laws, labor laws. Let us when they are the majority or the ma- Hungarian minority in their country. do it for trade agreements, defense; let jority when they are back to the mi- And until reforms were made to show us do it before we go to war, as we did nority? I would hope we would not get that the Hungarians had a voice in that in Iraq. That took 60 votes. But we to this nuclear option. I would hope country and an opportunity to make only want to do it for the select few that reasonable minds would prevail. their views known, they were not going people. For 217 years it has served our country to be allowed into NATO. So if you are really going to have a well. I just hope we do not change So here we have the United States majority and minority party, if you are those rules on judicial nominees. As Senate, which says to bring anything going to respect the spirit and the you indicated, it is a lifetime appoint- before the floor, to have a thoughtful, thought behind a minority party being ment, cannot be really recalled unless deliberate consideration, you have to respected by the majority party, if you there is gross, gross, gross, improper have 60 votes. It is 55–45. You have to are going to change the rules, apply behavior on the judicial bench which have cooperation. The rules force you them to all of the rules, not selective usually does not happen thankfully in to cooperate. rulemaking. That is worse than the au- this country. Not like here where it is martial law: tocracy or dictatorship or whatever We are a country of laws. We are a there is a rule, it passes, no amend- word you want to use where one party country of rules. No one party or no ments, no substitute bill, go with the determines everything. That is where one person should prevail over them. majority bill and that is it, vote ‘‘yes’’ you have to be very careful. This President has had, as I said, 96 or or ‘‘no.’’ In my home State of Michigan, we 97 percent, 208 of 215 nominees ap- But in the Senate, it is different. The had a judge nominated by President proved, some just in the last week or rules force you to get along. It forces Clinton, Judge White, who sat for over two. I do not think this nuclear option you to talk with each other and discuss 7 years. Judge White never got a hear- is viable. I would hope that we would

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It was the cratic Party on the Senate side, is to even come to committee anymore, or first time the House ethics rules have try to disrupt the proceedings of that bills in committee do not have a hear- been changed without both sides, Chamber. ing, or they skip the subcommittee Democrats and Republicans, sitting at If they are going to change the rules mark, or they go to full committee and the table and writing new rules to- to suit them every time something they do not allow Democrats to offer gether. Fortunately, both conservative they do not agree upon comes up, that amendments, or bills come to the and liberal newspapers around the is not really a democracy anymore and House floor with a totally closed rule, country and the American people saw I think then the Senate minority party so there is no opportunity for amend- the weakened rules for the Ethics Com- has to do what they feel is appropriate ment, or there is very little time for mittee for what they were, just a power to bring attention to the mistreatment debate. In fact, one of the reasons that grab and an attempt by the Republican or maltreatment by the majority you and I are here tonight doing spe- leadership to protect one of their own. party. I hope it would not come to that cial orders is because oftentimes we do The Republican leaders were forced to because it does not speak well of our not get a chance to speak during the backtrack and reinstate the rules a democracy. We are supposed to be an day when legislation is being discussed couple of weeks ago after Democrats example for the rest of the world and because the rules are very limiting. refused to allow the Ethics Committee how you treat a minority party by the We have just seen many examples to meet until the rules were reinstated where the Republican majority has majority certainly is one of the most and the pressure from the public be- limited in the House of Representatives critical factors that they look to. came too great. We brag about how our country, that the ability of the minority to speak or But it appears that the Senate Re- our President may ask us to declare offer amendments or offer changes in publicans learned nothing from that policy. We do not want to see the Sen- war and if we do, the military listens experience in the House with the rules ate go down that route. Clearly, par- to the civilian. That is a great respect change that the House Republicans ticularly on judicial nominations, the that people always marvel at, how a tried to make here. Instead, the Senate intent of the framers was that there popularly elected or electoral college- Republicans seem prepared to over- had to be a consensus and the Senate elected President can have control of reach this week, as my colleague said, was going to be a deliberative body the military, that the military does we hear as early as Wednesday, in an not see the President as a threat or the that operated more, as I said, on a con- attempt to blow up 200 years of tradi- President does not see the military as sensus basis. tion in the U.S. Senate. Majority Lead- a threat. That same principle should I just wanted to say again, I was er FRIST and Senate Republicans are on apply when we deal with one another in making reference to this document the cusp of waging an unprecedented these great halls of Congress, whether from the People for the American way political grab, abusing their power in it is the House or the Senate side. where Senator FRIST is justifying this Unfortunately we are not seeing nuclear option or this parliamentary order to force through a few judges who that. If we don’t get our own way, we’ll maneuver where he would simply have have been unable to earn a bipartisan just change the rules. After 217 years, a majority vote on a rule change and consensus for their lifetime judicial ap- that is not the way to run this country. that has never been done in the history pointments. This power grab was initiated by the For whatever reason why they have to of the United States Senate. For over White House, which manufactured a ju- have these last seven or eight judges 200 years, nearly as long as there has approved to give the President 100 per- been a Senate, there have been docu- dicial crisis. I think my colleague from cent, no one gets 100 percent nowadays. mented examples of presidential nomi- Michigan mentioned that since Presi- Not even the schoolyard bully gets 100 nations rejected by the Senate without dent Bush has taken office the Senate percent. There are times when we have even having an up-or-down vote, confirmed 208 of his judicial nomina- to stop and say, okay, step back a lit- through delay, inaction, parliamentary tions and turned back only 10, a 95 per- tle bit. I would urge the majority party tactics, including the filibuster. That cent confirmation rate. That is the in the other body to step back and do history, I think, demonstrates conclu- highest approval rating for any Presi- not invoke this nuclear option. sively that from the text of the Con- dent in modern times, including Reading Congress Daily today, I stitution there is no requirement for Reagan, Bush and Clinton. Thanks to guess the first signs of it are set for the Senate to vote on a presidential these confirmations, President Bush Wednesday. We hope it does not get to nomination. There is not a require- now presides over the lowest court va- that. They are talking about staying in ment that the Senate take any action cancy rate since Ronald Reagan was all weekend and debating this issue. at all on a nomination, which has often President. Debates are fine. Let us respect the been the case. And the history of the There is no judicial crisis here, Mr. rules of the body, whether it is the confirmation process in the Senate il- Speaker. It is manufactured by the Re- House or the Senate. lustrates another central fact, that publicans. Despite the fact that Demo- I thank the gentleman from New Jer- Presidents have had the most success crats have helped confirm 95 percent of sey for his leadership on this issue and with their nominations when they have President Bush’s judicial nominees, the others as he is down here each night viewed the entire Senate as a partner President is choosing to pick fights and working hard for the democracy and in the nominations process, not an ad- resubmit the names of nominees who for the right of everyone to speak out versary. If you listen to Senator FRIST, have been rejected during his first during their time and place here on it is as if the Democrats are an adver- term. There were 10 nominees that our this House floor or in the other body. sary. That is not the way it is supposed Democratic colleagues in the Senate Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I want to be. The better way out of this cur- opposed because they had serious ques- to thank my colleague from Michigan rent stalemate and the best way to pre- tions about their independence and and his willingness to come down here serve our independent judiciary is not fairness. tonight. I know we both feel very the tyranny of the majority in the Sen- One wonders, why are the Repub- strongly about this. Sometimes I think ate but a genuine bipartisan coopera- licans preparing to throw out all these it is hard to explain because people’s tion and consultation with Senators on constitutional checks and balances just images of the filibuster are somebody both the Democrat and the Republican for a couple of extreme judges? Some standing up on the Senate floor reading side of the aisle. people say it is because of the Supreme the phone book, almost like ridiculing Mr. Speaker, as I said and my col- Court, that President Bush wants this the process. But the bottom line is it is league has said, we continue to see fight on the filibuster before a Supreme a very important part of our democ- abuse of power by the congressional Court justice retires, which is some- racy. Republicans. thing that could happen anytime. That

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This is just an come paralyzed at prices too high for Court judges. example of how frequently the need to the wheels of economy and even daily Again, I think it is just the right deal with the urgent diverts us from living in ’advanced’ societies. There wing of the Republican Party that considering things which in the long may be an event that appears to trig- wants to appoint extreme conserv- run are going to be very much more ger this final energy crash, but the atives to the highest court in the land important than that. overall cause will be the huge con- and they simply know they cannot do Let me give you an example of what sumption on a finite planet.’’ it if they have to meet the 60-vote I am talking about here, and this is an In an earlier hour this evening, the threshold. The White House does not article written by Matt Savinar. The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. EHLERS) want to nominate another David introduction to it will really grab your shared part of his Special Order hour Souter or an Anthony Kennedy or a attention if he is correct. This is what with me, and he tells the story of when Sandra Day O’Connor or a Steven he says: he was a little boy, he was told that Breyer, all of whom were confirmed ‘‘Dear Reader: there was about 250 years of oil remain- with nearly unanimous bipartisan sup- ‘‘Civilization as we know it is coming ing in the world. That was grossly port. Instead, it wants to divide the to an end soon. This is not the wacky over-optimistic; but even if it were country by picking a right-wing Su- proclamation of a doomsday cult, true, his immediate response, he says preme Court nominee that it knows apocalypse Bible prophecy sect or con- was, gee, what will the world do when could not garner bipartisan support. spiracy theory society. Rather, it is the oil is gone? I just think that again although the the scientific conclusion of the best- We may now be approaching peak oil. motivation may be in terms of the Su- paid, most widely respected geologists, What will the world do? preme Court, the bottom line is that physicists and investment bankers in ‘‘The trucks,’’ he says, ‘‘will no we should not be sacrificing this very the world. These are rational, profes- longer pull into Wal-Mart or Safeway important safeguard of our democracy, sional, conservative individuals who or other food stores. The freighters the filibuster, just to appoint some are absolutely terrified by a phe- bringing packaged techno-toys and conservative judges that the President nomenon known as global peak oil.’’ whatnot from China will have no fuel. wants to nominate. It is not just Matt Savinar that is There will be fuel in many places, but The last thing I wanted to say, again concerned about this because he quotes hoarding and uncertainty will trigger there is a difference between the House several people in his article. One of outages, violence, and chaos. For only and the Senate. The framers did not them is an investment banker that he a short time will the police and mili- want the Senate and the House to be referenced. That is Matthew Simmons, tary be able to maintain order, if at the same. They saw two different bod- with whom I had lunch last week. all.’’ ies. One of the things that would likely I am not sure that this has to be b 2200 happen is if this nuclear option was true. I really hope that it does not have presented and the filibuster was over- Simmons and Company International to be true. And what we will be doing turned is the Senate would basically is considered the most reputable and is talking about some of the things we become a second House of Representa- reliable energy investment bank in the need to keep it from being true. And I tives. That is not what the Founding world. Given Matthew Simmons’ back- am sure all have heard of the Lundberg Fathers envisioned when they created ground, what he has to say about peak reports on gas prices. two distinct Chambers. oil is truly terrifying. For instance, in Dr. Ted Trainer explains in a recent Again, I do not know what is going to August of 2003, in an independent inter- article on the thermodynamic limita- happen, but I think we have to speak view with ‘‘From the Wilderness’’ pub- tions of biomass fuels, and this is his out and say that this is not just some- lisher Michael Ruppert, Simmons was quote: ‘‘This is why I do not believe thing that myself and my colleague asked if it was time for peak oil to be- consumer-capitalist society can save from Michigan feel strongly about. I come a part of the public policy debate. itself. Not even its ‘intellectual’ class- know and I have even seen polling that He responded, ‘‘It is past time. As I es or green leadership give any sign suggests that the American people feel have said, the experts and politicians that this society has the wit or the will very strongly about this. That is one of have no plan B to fall back on. If en- to even think about the basic situation the reasons why we had this 2 or 3- ergy peaks,’’ he might have said when we are in. As the above figures make week filibuster at Princeton University energy peaks, ‘‘it will be a tremendous clear, the situation cannot be solved and why some of the Princeton stu- jolt to our economic well-being and to without huge reduction in the volume dents came down here last week and our health, greater than anyone could of consumption.’’ brought a bus, they called it the ever imagine.’’ Going on in a few moments we will ‘‘filibus,’’ we were down on the Mall When asked if there is a solution to have a chance to look at some curves and we spoke to make the point of how the impending crisis, Simmons re- that put that in context. important the filibuster is as a safe- sponded, ‘‘I don’t think there is one. Dr. Smalley, in the February 2005, guard of democracy. The solution is to pray. Under the best issue of Discover magazine gave the f of circumstances, if all prayers are an- following prognosis as a result of the swered, there will be no crisis for energy shortage brought on by peak oil PEAK OIL maybe 2 years. After that,’’ he says, and the fact that the world cannot The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ING- ‘‘it’s a certainty.’’ produce oil as fast as the world’s grow- LIS of South Carolina). Under the Mr. Speaker, if we are talking about ing economies demand it: ‘‘There will Speaker’s announced policy of January things that are important, if he is cor- be inflation as billions of people com- 4, 2005, the gentleman from Maryland rect, and this evening we will explore pete for insufficient resources. There (Mr. BARTLETT) is recognized for 60 the evidence so that the listener can will be famine. There will be terrorism minutes. make up their own mind, but if he is and war.’’ I hope he is not correct. Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Mr. correct, this truly is something which I am just reading these quotes, Mr. Speaker, the special orders of this is important. Speaker, to point out that it is not just evening, I think, have been a good ex- Former industry insider Jan one person. It is many people who are ample of a problem that faces families Lundberg recently pointed out: ‘‘The concerned about this. and businesses and countries and in- scenario I foresee is that market-based The chief economist of Morgan Stan- deed is facing the world today and that panic will, within a few days, drive ley recently predicted that we have a is the tyranny of the urgent. So often, prices skyward.’’ He is talking about a 90 percent chance of facing ‘‘economic no matter whether it is your family or time when oil prices are peaking and Armageddon,’’ while stating, ‘‘I fear

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Just this week in U.S. tion, we started falling down what is peak and demand keeps on going up, News and World Report, an article on called Hubbert’s Peak. This is a well- even before we reach the peak, there ExxonMobil points out that this giant known phenomenon and M. King will be a discrepancy, a difference, be- was not able to meet its projection pro- Hubbert became a celebrity among his tween what we would like to use and duction last year. They slipped 5 per- peers because he predicted that the what is available to use. cent, as a matter of fact. Although United States would peak in oil pro- The next chart shows us something they made enormous profits, their duction in 1970. He looked at the world about the challenges that we face, and stocks still fell because they did not situation and made some guesses to this is an interesting chart. The top meet expectations. The other article is how much more oil the world would graph here shows the history of the use one in Time magazine, and that is last find. And, by the way, most of it had of energy in the world, going clear week’s Time magazine: ‘‘Why Gas been found during his lifetime. We are back to the 1600s and bringing us up to Won’t Get Cheaper,’’ and they ask a now pumping it some 30 or 40 years the present. The brown curve here is number of interesting questions in the after it was found. wood; and for a very long time, that article and display a considerable un- And he made a prediction of when oil was the world’s only energy source. derstanding of the probability of peak production would peak in the world, And then the Industrial Revolution oil. ‘‘Is the world running out of oil?’’ and he said that that would be about was almost floundering because we had And the answer is ‘‘No.’’ The world is the turn of the millennium. It was a decimated the forests in New England. not running out of oil. What the world little after that, obviously. He could There are now more forests in New is running out of is its ability to not have known about the Arab oil em- Hampshire than there was at the time produce high-quality cheap oil on de- bargo or the oil price hikes or the of the revolution because we had used mand. worldwide recession that reduced the the trees in very large numbers for pro- How did we get here? The chart that demand for oil, and so we had a few ducing coke, for producing charcoal, we have on the easel here shows a pre- years of grace. Mr. Speaker, I would for producing iron. diction that was made in 1956, and I like to point out that if M. King And then we discovered coal, and no- keep coming back in discussions to M. Hubbert was right about the United tice how many more quadrillion BTUs King Hubbert because it was his pre- States and, using those same analysis we were able to produce with coal. dictions that started this discussion, techniques, he predicted that the world That is for two reasons: one, because which has now been going on for half a would peak in oil production at about the energy density of coal is higher, century. In 1956, he predicted that the the turn of the century, why should the and because it is more convenient to United States would peak in its oil pro- world leaders not have been concerned use. duction about 1970. As a matter of fact, that maybe, just maybe, he was right it was exactly 1970. How could he do about world oil production peaking b 2215 that? How could he watch what was about the turn of the millennium? And happening in 1956 and conclude that we if that was true, then we should have And then, long before we ran out of would peak in oil production in this been embarking on an aggressive pro- coal, we transitioned to oil. And notice country in 1970? gram to develop alternative energy then what happened to energy use. What he was doing was watching the sources. That is because, again, these two quali- exploitation and exhaustion of indi- Before leaving this, I would like to ties of oil, one is it is more convenient vidual oil fields, and he noted that they point out that the red is what happened to use; you could have a coal cart fol- all followed a very similar pattern. in the Soviet Union and now Russia. lowing the engine and shovel coal as we They followed a bell curve, lots of bell There are going to have a second little did in trains for a long time and run curves. If we measure people, how tall peak here because they kind of came the train on coal. That is very difficult they are, we will see some are very apart when the Soviet Union was dis- to do with your car, but oil you can put short, most are bunched in the middle, solving, and we see the oil they pumped in the tank of your car, and so we and a few are very tall. If we weigh did not meet the expectations of the found lots more uses for energy, and people to see how much they weigh, we Hubbert’s curve. the energy density of oil is greater will find a few are 60, 70, 80 pounds, The next chart I want to show is kind than the energy density of coal. So we very few at that weight. A few would be of a schematic curve that shows the re- see a greatly increased production of up at 600, 700, 800, very few there. But lationship between oil demand and oil BTUs with oil. the big mass of people are bunched in use. During all of history until this The challenge that we face as we roll the middle, and that is called a typical time, there has been adequate oil in over Hubbert’s Peak, and the available bell curve. the ground and adequate capability to oil does not meet the demands for oil He found that the production of oil pump it that the oil supply has been in the world; the challenge we face is followed this curve that is well known equal to the demand for oil. But when to find energy sources which can re- to scientists and statisticians. When we are reaching the peak of this curve place oil. Now, unless there is some oil is plentiful in the ground, it is eas- and demand keeps on going up, there sort of energy that we have not envi- ily pumped and it reached a peak, and will be an increasing discrepancy be- sioned yet that is hidden out there, we he found that when it had reached that tween the amount of oil we would like just need to go find it, we are going to peak production rate that about half of to use and the amount of oil that is have to deal with the energy sources the oil had been pumped. available to use. that are available to us. It is reasonable, Mr. Speaker, that This is a 2 percent growth curve. The next chart shows us the energy the last part of the oil would be more With 2 percent growth compounded, it density of a number of different sub- difficult to get. As a matter of fact, I doubles in 35 years; and so from this stances, and it begins with something just heard today that the scavaging point to this point, it has doubled. So like domestic refuge which, by the wells that we have in our country, the that is about 35 years. So it shows that way, can produce a lot of electricity if yield between three and 10 barrels of rolling over this peak, and, by the way, you burn it rather than putting it in a oil a day, much of it electrical energy sometimes this phenomenon is known landfill; brown coal, which is a very in pumping, are requiring more energy as ‘‘the great rollover.’’ We have been poor quality coal, baled straw, this is to get the oil out than we will get out referring to it as peak oil. It about 35 the biomass that you may hear people of the oil. But, never mind, we may years from this point to the end of the talking about, dried dung, we burned have enough electrical energy, and one yellow there. And this points out that buffalo chips when our forefathers went

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Then we go through coke has been more heat and all of the oil nize it, you are going to have to spend and ethanol, and notice that ethanol has, in a sense, been vaporized and be- some of the energy in the coal to con- does not have the same energy density, come natural gas. vert the coal to more usable forms. it is considerably less than crude oil Here we have a list of the alter- Now, our 250-year supply of coal, with and, of course, as you refine it, why natives that are available to us, and no growth, now has shrunk to just you get the diesel and petrol, the auto- there are some finite resources that we about 50 years. When we have only a 2 motive gasoline, naptha is still higher, can tap, and we will need to do that, percent growth and, by the way, last aviation fuel is still higher, and nat- but we need to recognize two things. year the world economy grew 5 per- ural gas, which contains relatively One is that there is some economic and cent, we grew about 2 percent, the more hydrogen, still has a higher en- environmental penalties that we will world economy grew 5 percent, and ergy density. need to pay for tapping some of these, China’s economy grew at about 10 per- Just a word about this energy den- and the second is that they are also not cent last year, which, by the way, they sity and what that really means. The forever. So we must not conclude that doubled their economy in just 7 years. energy density in these fossil fuels is if we are successful in developing some We are going to have to depend more just incredible, and we have kind of of these; well there is one of these that on coal clearly to tide us over, but it is taken them for granted, and we have could be forever and that is nuclear fu- a fantasy that it will carry us through fashioned a society and economy which sion. I think the odds of getting there, to the indefinite future. We have to is just about totally dependent on Mr. Speaker, are relatively small; recognize that it is a resource that we them. The energy in one barrel of oil, about the same odds as you and I plan- have to use wisely. that is 42 gallons of oil, which today at ning on our economic future by win- Let us go back now to the original the pump will cost something like $100; ning the lottery. That would be nice, chart and look at the nuclear, this is a it is about $50 to buy it and another $50 but unlikely, and I think that fusion nuclear option, which is a little dif- to refine it and transport it to the sta- would be very nice, but just about as ferent than the other one, because we tion. You are paying a little over $2 a unlikely. do have some nuclear options here. We gallon, so that is about $100 for that We have some enormous deposits of produce 20 percent of our electricity barrel of oil. That barrel of oil, Mr. tar sands in Canada, and they have in- with nuclear power plants in this coun- Speaker, has the energy equivalent of vited us to come there this summer to try. France produces about 70, 80 per- about 25,000 man-hours of labor. look at those. They are being ex- cent of their electricity with nuclear Now, in another life, I worked for ploited, by the way, and China has power. There are three ways in which IBM and we prepared a lot of responses bought the rights to purchase much of you can use nuclear power to produce to proposals, and we would price our the oil that they are producing from electricity. One of those I mentioned manpower in man-years, and a man- the tar sands and the oil shales. There already and that is fusion, and that is year was 260 hours; that is the number is a lot of potential oil there. But the what the sun does. That is why we get of hours a person works in a year. So if problem is that it is very difficult to so much energy from the sun. That is I divide 260 hours into 25,000, I get get. It takes a lot of energy to get, the hydrogen bomb, and you get a lot roughly 12 man-years. What that with a pretty high environmental pen- of energy from that over a very short means, Mr. Speaker, is that with this alty. In a few moments we will show a time period, and it becomes difficult to barrel of oil that costs you $100, you chart that looks at energy profit ratios effectively utilize that, but we are try- have bought the work equivalent of 12 and we will see where the tar sands and ing. We are trying to exploit fusion so people working full-time for you for oil shales fall on this plot. that we can use it in a scale large one year. What a cheap servant fossil Then there is coal. I would like to di- enough to produce electricity economi- fuels have been for us, and how ad- gress for just a moment. We will come cally. If we ever get there, we are kind dicted we have become to using them. back to this chart, but let us look at of home free, Mr. Speaker, because this Another little example so that you coal, because I know some people say, really could produce energy with which can get perhaps a more personal appre- gee, we have a lot of coal in this coun- we could do wonderful things in the ciation of the energy density of these try and China has a lot of coal, we are world. But the odds of getting there are fossil fuels, imagine how far a gallon of the two biggest economies in the world pretty small, I think. You can use your gasoline, not very large, and still now, and why worry, we will just burn own judgment, but I think that they cheaper, by the way, than water in the coal. And your children may come are pretty small. So it is something grocery store, unless you buy it in a home from school and tell you there is that we need to keep pursuing, but let gallon jug in Wal-Mart or K-Mart or a 500-year supply of coal. That really is us not bank on it. some place like that; but note how far not true. The best estimates today There are two other ways we can use that gallon of gas takes you in your that, at current use rates, with no nuclear power. One of them is in the car. And if you are going up a moun- growth, there is about a 250-year sup- lightwater reactors that uses fission- tain, how long it would take you using ply of coal. Well, gee, that sounds like able uranium, which is probably in some mechanical advantage to pull a lot of coal. Well, that would tide us shorter supply in the world than either yourself up that mountain, and you can over. gas or oil. And so that is not a final so- get some notion as to the energy den- But notice what happens when I as- lution. We really have to ramp up nu- sity in these fossil fuels and the enor- sume just 1.1 percent growth rate. Re- clear, and we really seriously need to mous challenge we have in finding al- member those exponential curves we look at nuclear power. I know there are ternatives, and alternatives we must showed; with just 1 percent growth some environmental concerns, and as find. rate. Notice what happens with 2 per- long as oil was plentiful and natural The next chart takes a look at some cent growth rate, it drops down to gas burns cleanly, why worry about nu- of the options that are available to us about 100 years. But since there are not clear when you can burn these fossil as we transition from our enormous de- very many uses for coal directly, ex- fuels. But if, in fact, Mr. Speaker, we pendence on oil and natural gas, which cept maybe firing a furnace that pro- are at or will soon be at peak oil, then tend to go together, because natural duces steam that drives a turbine that we need to reevaluate nuclear, and I gas is kind of a volatile from oil, it ex- produces electricity, we are going to know some of my friends are now tak- ists generally with oil; remember pic- have to convert coal into gas and into ing a new look at nuclear who have tures of old oil derricks that are burn- oil. been kind of stoutly opposed to nuclear ing the natural gas off, we did not have I remember as a little boy that all of in the past. pipelines, it was just a waste product the lamps that we burned were not ker- Well, since fission with fissionable and they burned it off. The gas is col- osene lamps, they were called coal oil uranium is limited because of a limited

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supply in the world, the third way to some of the lumps were so big we could at 31⁄2 cents a kilowatt hour. Some peo- produce electricity from nuclear is not put them in our furnace. ple do not like their looks. I think they look a whole lot nicer than those what is called the breeder reactor. We b 2230 have none of those in this country. The swaths that we cut through our forests only one we have here were producing And so I would go to the basement, to run these high tension lines; and if nuclear weapons. France has a number and with a sledgehammer I would we had more of these wind machines of them. As the name implies, they break the lumps of coal to get them closer by, we would have less suscepti- produce more fuel than they use, and small enough to throw in the furnace. bility to terrorist attacks, because we so this could be a big energy source. And I remember the feelings that I had, would have a distributed energy pro- But it produces, the way we now use it, Mr. Speaker, when I broke open those duction, and we would not need so it produces by-products, Mr. Speaker, big lumps of coal, and there was a fern many high tension lines, and you which have to be stored away for leaf. And I recognized how many thou- would not have a grid which is at such maybe as much as a quarter of a mil- sands of years ago that plant grew that risk. lion years. was producing coal for us today. Of course, the wind blows because the I have a feeling that anything which And then, of course, it was the sun sun shines, and the differential heating is so hot, that it has so much energy in that made the little organisms grow in produced by the sun causes the wind to it that you have to squirrel it away for those ancient waters in a very much blow, so that really is solar energy. We a quarter of a million years ought to warmer Earth than we have today. It get it through wind, but it is the sun have enough energy in it that resource- was warm at the poles because there is shining that makes the wind blow. And ful, creative, innovative people could oil up at the poles. And these little or- then there is true geothermal. find some use for it. And I think that ganisms grew in the water. They would Now, that term is used in an inter- that is a challenge that we need to ad- die and settle out to the bottom, and esting way in heat pumps. The ordi- dress, because if we are going to have then in many places they would fall nary heat pump is not very brightly, anything like a smooth transition and into deep crevices and the rains would wisely conceived, because what it does not have the dire predictions that I wash sediment in over them. And time in the winter time to warm you in the read in Savinar’s article here, if we are and pressure, the sediments were con- house, it tries to make the outside air going to have anything like a smooth verted to rock, then with the move- even colder; and the summer time, to transition to alternatives, we are going ment of the tectonic plates in the cool you in the house, it tries to make to have to use a whole lot more nuclear Earth, they would sink down to where the outside air warmer. than we are using now to buy us time heat acting on this organic material If you are working not against the to move to these renewables. trapped under the rocks would be con- outside temperature, which can be zero Now, with nuclear, we are limited in verted to oil and gas. in the winter time and 100 in the sum- the kind of energy we can produce. And so all of the fossil fuels that we mer time, if you are working against Heat, which can boil water and run tur- are burning came from the energy of the Earth or groundwater, obviously bines and produce electricity, that is the sun. Today, we can harness the en- you are working against something the way we use nuclear energy now. Of ergy of the sun in many ways. You which is a whole lot warmer in the win- course, there are limited things we can build a house with windows that face ter and a whole lot cooler in the sum- do with electricity, and so there are south, and your house will be warmed mer. And they sometimes call that geo- other types of energy that we need by what we call passive solar heating. thermal. But real geothermal is when equivalent to the type of energy that You can put a little mechanism on the you are doing what Iceland does and we get from oil. top of your house that has a copper that is tap the energy from the core of Now we look at some truly renewable pipe painted black usually inside of it, the Earth, which is molten iron, and sources, and the gentleman from under glass. You know what happens to some places it comes close enough to Michigan (Mr. EHLERS) earlier this your car in a parking lot, it gets really the surface, sometimes it actually evening was talking about how this is hot inside that glass, and you can heat boils the water, it, of course, comes out our income, and we ought not to be your water with it. through a volcano, but some places you dipping into our savings, and our sav- We now have developed technologies can drill down deep enough, if you tap ings are things like tar sands and oil where we can convert the photons into that heat, that is a very large molten shales and coal and so forth; we ought electricity. And the gentleman from core. to be able to make due with our income Michigan (Mr. EHLERS) earlier men- So that is an energy source that we and if you keep dipping into your sav- tioned the thin films that we have de- have some places in the West we can ings, by and by you will be bankrupt. veloped that you can incorporate in tap that, which would be an important That is what we have pretty much done tiles for your floor or roof shingles for source of energy, but only in certain as a society is dip into these savings your house, or siding for your house, places. And then there is ocean energy. and, from an energy perspective, we are which can produce electricity. Two kinds of energy in the ocean. One near bankruptcy. That has been fairly expensive, like is the waves, and of course we have So you look at all of these renew- 26 cents a kilowatt hour. We pay about waves in the ocean because the wind ables now and by and by, with the ex- 7 now per hour now here in the East, blows, and the wind blows because of ception of nuclear and how much of but that is really coming down in the sun, and we come back again to the that you are willing to put up with in price. sun as the source of energy. terms of environmental effects and so With oil at $50 a barrel, and Goldman The other source of energy from the forth, we are going to have to have a Sachs says it is going up to $105, I do ocean are the tides. And this is about society that runs on these renewables, not how they picked that magic num- one of the few energy sources that does because obviously, fossil fuels are not ber, but since solar is coming down and not come from the sun, and that of forever. Solar is one of them. And by the price of oil is going up, those course comes from the Moon, because the way, Mr. Speaker, most of the en- curves will cross; and I hope we will see as the Moon goes around the Earth, it ergy that we are using or will use came a whole lot more solar, because it is has the gravitational pull, and it is from or comes from the sun. It is no really clean. There are no byproducts, pulling the water up about 2 feet. How wonder the ancients, so many of them, for at least 30 years. Those solar cells much energy would it take to raise the worshipped the sun, because they intu- will sit there. Every time the sun whole ocean 2 feet? itively recognized it as the source of shines or you have light, they will be There is a whole lot of energy there life. It was the sun that made the producing electricity, less when there if we could tap it. And we have tried, plants grow, that produced the coal. As is no sun. but that is very difficult, because there a little boy I remember we used to use Then there is wind energy. Mr. is an old axiom that says that energy, what was called run-of-mine coal. You Speaker, I have driven and seen some to be effective, must be concentrated. took it from the mine just as it came, real forests of these wind machines, And these tides are spread out over far some big lumps and some dust, and I out in some of the passes in the West; too great a distance, and they are dif- grew up in western Pennsylvania, and and they are now producing electricity ficult to tap.

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That is why the energy on one and more creative in how we approach tilizer, because what the lightning does of those first charts I showed getting tapping that energy source, because in the thunderstorm is to combine ni- from wood is not zero now, because we there is a lot of potential energy there trogen of the air, and about four-fifths are still using a fair amount of energy that could be made available. of all of the air is nitrogen, combines it in some industries from wood because And the next point here is agricul- in a form that can be carried down by it is a waste product otherwise. tural resources. This is one I really am the rain, into the soil so your lawn And then, of course, waste to energy. very enthusiastic about. A few cau- does look greener after nature waters I mentioned that previously. We were tions, however. Our agriculture in this it, as compared to you watering it, and looking at that as one of the lowest, country is in trouble economically. that is because of the nitrogen which that was the lowest on that chart, in And there are lots of potential sources has been converted to a form by the fact, energy density. But, never mind. of energy from agriculture. The soy lightning, which can be carried down There is a whole lot of it. We still could diesel and biodiesel are an obvious en- by the water. get some meaningful energy out of it. ergy source, and there are now engines What will we do for nitrogen when And then the last one here: hydrogen today that will run on soy diesel, soy- natural gas is gone? Now we can from renewables. And hydrogen bears bean oil, indeed, as well as on diesel produce it with other energy sources. spending just a moment talking about fuel. But we are looking at enormous invest- it, because hydrogen, contrary to what So this is a potential source of en- ments of energy. Because, look, nearly many people believe, is not an energy ergy, ethanol, which everybody has half of all of the energy that went into source. Hydrogen is, in effect, Mr. heard about. And I would like to di- producing that bushel of corn is just Speaker, pretty much the equivalent of gress for just a moment and come back the natural gas and the nitrogen fer- a battery. A battery is a handy way to to this chart. I have another chart here tilizer. take electrons, electricity, and store that looks at ethanol. This points out But let us go on. Here is the seed. them, and then get them back at an- some very interesting challenges that Some energy went into growing that. other time at another place where you we have. Input hauling, that is fossil fuels. Pur- want to use it. On the right here, it shows how you chased water. That was probably That is pretty much exactly what hy- go from petroleum, that is crude oil, pumped using some fossil fuels. Chemi- drogen is. There is no hydrogen out how you go from crude oil to gasoline. cals, a whole bunch of those chemicals there that you can suck out of the air, And it shows all of the energy inputs at are made from fossil fuels, which, by or you can pump out of the ground. The every step from recovering it, to trans- the way, we have not mentioned the way you get hydrogen is to invest en- porting it, to refining it, to hauling it importance of oil and gas as feed ergy to get it from natural gas, or to to the gas station. stocks for an enormous petrochemical split water. Water is made up of two And to get 1 million Btus out of it, industry. parts of hydrogen and one part of oxy- you had to consume 1.23 million Btus Some have very appropriately noted gen. of fossil energy. So it cost you about 25 that gas, particularly, and oil are too So you can get a lot of hydrogen percent of the energy to produce the good to burn. We live in a plastic from water. But you will always spend energy. On the other side here, we look world; that all comes from gas and oil. more energy making the hydrogen at ethanol. And, of course, we start out And so many of these chemicals came than you will ever get out of the hydro- with energy from the sun, and corn, from oil. For custom work, he came in gen. Well, you say, gee, why are people and this is the energy input of the fer- to harvest on the combine. He used oil talking about a hydrogen economy? tilizers and so forth to plant the corn to drive his combine, oil helped And why is that a good idea if it will and transport the corn and make the produce the combine. Natural gas, elec- take more energy to produce the hy- ethanol and transport the ethanol. tricity that could have been produced drogen than you will get out of the hy- And for the same one million, it will by these fossil fuels, oil or gas or coal. drogen? be more volume, by the way. Do you Here is liquid gas here, and gasoline It really is a good idea. And the rea- remember the energy density? Lower and diesel fuel. son it is a good idea is because once for ethanol, more volume, but the And then we come to the other two you have got the hydrogen, and you same. We are comparing apples to ap- nutrients that we give corn in large can produce it from like nuclear, coal, ples, because it is a million Btus. To quantities, that will put some lime on biomass, you cannot have a trunkful of get a million Btus of ethanol, we had it to make sure that the Ph is okay. garbage and run your car down, but to use .74 million Btus of fossil fuel, And then phosphate and potash. Now, you could produce electricity, and with still a net gain but not a really big net we use fossil fuels in mining and haul- electricity you could produce hydro- gain. But still worth doing. ing the phosphate and potash. gen, and then your car will run very The bottom here shows something So you see, Mr. Speaker, that prob- well on that. really interesting. It shows the energy ably 95 percent, at least, of all of the which is used to produce a bushel of energy that goes into producing corn b 2245 corn. And I want to note how much of comes from fossil fuels. The corn that When you are using the hydrogen, if this energy comes from fossil fuel. Ni- we eat is in a very literal sense oil. Be- you are burning it, it does not matter trogen. All of that comes from fossil cause if it were not for oil, unless we how you burn it, if you use it in a fuel fuel. All of the nitrogen fertilizers we were producing corn in a very different cell or reciprocating engine, the fuel have today are made from natural gas. way than we do today, we would not cell is much better because it has twice Until we learned how to do that, the have corn to eat. the efficiency. You just get water. So only source of fertilizers was barnyard Let us go back to our selection of the the only pollution you have to worry manures and guano. Guano is the drop- options. And we were talking about about is the pollution at the site where pings of birds and bats over thousands ethanol, and methanol is similar. You you made the hydrogen. And the econo- of years accumulating in caves and on get ethanol from the carbohydrates in mies of scale make it a whole lot easier tropical islands. There was an indus- plants and corn. You get methanol to control the pollution there than it try, before we learned how to make ni- from sawdust and things like that. does in a million cars running up and trogen fertilizer from natural gas, This is a one-carbon alcohol, this is a down the road. I am very supportive of there was an industry that mined two-carbon alcohol. And then biomass. the hydrogen economy. guano. That is gone now; that is not a Biomass is just using corn stocks or I really need to emphasize again, Mr. resource we can fall back on. switchgrass or trees or something like Speaker, this is not a solution to our By the way, Mr. Speaker, I do not that to produce energy. energy problem, Mr. Speaker. It will know whether you have noticed or not By the way, we still produce a lot of not replace oil. Hydrogen is simply the in the summer time when you water energy with wood. It is generally in in- equivalent of a battery. It is a handy your lawn, it is nowhere near as green dustries where wood waste is a byprod- way to take energy from one place, to as when you have a thunderstorm. You uct. If you have a lot of sawdust, you store it, to take it to another place

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\H16MY5.REC H16MY5 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with CONG-REC-ONLINE H3310 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 16, 2005 where you can use it in a very handy ethanol, then it is very convenient. But we are showed, Hubbert’s Peak and the form, that you can use it in a nuclear notice how far it is down here in terms 2 percent exponential increase in use of cell and get at least the twice the effi- of energy-profit ratio. We are putting energy? We have got to buy some time ciency of a reciprocating engine, that almost as much energy in as we are or we will be sliding down the other is the kind of engine you have in your getting out of it. side of Hubbert’s Peak, and you buy car or truck, and that produces only Here is U.S. oil in the 1970s. It was up time by conservation and efficiency. water as a by-product which is not pol- here, very convenient to use. But it is Conservation you can do very quick- luting. way down in energy profit ratio be- ly. Turn down the thermostat. Turn The next chart we will show you cause we pumped our good oil a long out the light when you are not using it. shows some of the characteristics that time before 1970, our easy to get oil. We Drive less in your car. Car pool. There you will have to look for in substitutes peaked in 1970 as you know. This is the are a lot of things we can do for effi- for oil as we run down the other side of oil use in 1985. It is sliding down. We ciency. Hubbert’s Peak. Here on the ordinate are now in 2005. 20 years later. Look We can buy time by using new tech- we look at energy profit ratios. What what it did in these 15 years. For our nologies. Conservation and efficiency that is is how much energy you have to oil we are down somewhere near zero of course go hand in hand. Conserva- put in to get energy out. If you are put- here. We are putting in almost as much tion you can do more quickly. Effi- ting in one unit of energy and getting energy as we are getting out. But never ciency you have to develop the tech- one unit of energy out, you do less than mind because the energy we are put- nologies to be more efficient. We have that in producing hydrogen. You put ting in is more convenient to get, like done that by the way. Our refrigerators one more than one unit to get one unit electrical energy. today probably use half the electricity out, but never mind. It is still a good I mentioned previously that some of they did a couple of decades ago. idea because hydrogen burns so cleanly our stripper wells, we are putting in Then we need to use this time wisely. and is used so efficiently in a fuel cell. more Btus of electrical energy than the Once we bought some time we need to The abscissa shows the economic ef- Btus we will get out of the oil. But we use wisely. fectiveness, how easy is it to transport are still doing it because oil is a com- Now we are about out of time in our it and use it. So where you want to be modity that is just so useful in our so- special order this evening, and I would is right in the upper right-hand corner ciety. like to talk a little bit at another time and most giant oil fields are up there The next chart shows us the transi- about Jevons’ Paradox and how if the all alone. That is gas and oil of course. tion that we need to go through if we whole world does not do this, Jevons’ There is not anything out there that are going to be successful in going from Paradox which says the harder you competes with these. our enormous dependence on fossil work on some problems the worse they Let us look at the alternatives that fuels, particularly oil, and gas, if we get. we have been talking about. Here is the are going to transition to these renew- Jevons’ Paradox could be a real prob- 1970s direct use of coal. It was sort of ables. The first thing we have to do is lem here. The whole world really needs good on the energy profit ratio but, voluntary conservation. to work together here. Suppose we boy, was it inconvenient to use. It is We have a chart if we can find it of really do heave to and conserve and be- way over here on the left. Trains used the situation in California. It shows come more efficient and save a lot of it directly. You had the coal car and what the Californians did voluntarily. oil and all that happens is that makes you shoveled it into the train and pro- As you can see from this chart, this it more available to China to grow duced heat and steam and you ran the graph, the average citizen in California their economy and grow their mili- train with that. uses only about 60 percent of the en- tary? That is an application of Jevons’ Here is photovoltaics. In 1995 they ergy that used in the rest of the coun- Paradox. We are working real hard to were not very good. Photovoltaics is try. Now, I know a lot of Californians. solve the problem. And from our per- another name for solar cells. But we They are the biggest delegation here, sonal perspective and national security are now getting very much better with and none of them believe that they perspective in this country, we have them. We are probably even better have a lesser quality of life in Cali- just made the problem worse because than this chart shows that we are mov- fornia than we have in Mississippi or we have made more oil and gas avail- ing up here. But they will never move Oregon or Maryland, and they have able for China. to the right because they are stuck on done that through, much of it vol- But we are all in this boat together the roof of your house or something untary. Not all of it voluntary. and the whole world needs to work to- like that. So you have to use the en- Let us go back to the other chart to gether. Let us assume we do. Then we ergy from them if you want to go show the route California has been fol- need to use it wisely and we need to someplace like to charge a battery or lowing to get where they are. The next make the investments in these alter- make hydrogen so you can put that in is organized voluntary conservation. natives that we should have been mak- your car and go with that. By the way, there were no rolling ing. We have known for at least 25 Electricity is produced from hydro blackouts in California because they years that peak oil was coming. If plants, from coal fire plants, from nu- voluntarily reduced their consumption Hubbert was right about the United clear plants; and notice that it is down of electricity by 11 percent which States, Mr. Speaker, then why was he here very close to the abscissas and it avoided the rolling blackouts that we not right about the world and why did cannot much move from there. And no- were sure they were going to have. Now we waste the last 25 years and paid no tice that the energy profit ratio is not we have organized voluntary conserva- attention to the obvious necessity of very high. Never matter, because election. Let us work together. Let us freeing ourselves from this dependence tricity is so convenient. We do so many share our experiences. on fossil fuels. For oil, much of that things with it, that it really does not Monetary incentives, something comes, two-thirds of it we import, matter that it is not produced very ef- where government can gets involved. much of that as the President says ficiently. And of course you cannot Policies for voluntary conservation. from countries that do not even like transport it very well so it is stuck Efficient technology retrofits. How us. somewhere down here on the abscissa can we live as well as we are living now The benefits of this, additional bene- and it never goes very high on the ordi- using much less energy? We were a fits include business opportunities. We nate. very creative people. We really can do are a very creative culture. We have Look down here, in the worst pos- this. lots of opportunities to make contribu- sible place to be in terms of energy- Finally, monetary incentives that tions here. Potential worldwide mar- profit ratio and that is tar sands and will increase our efficiency. kets, if we are going to pioneer domes- ethanol. Of course, the worst place to The last chart we are going to show tic job creation, environmentally be- be is here by zero. It has no energy- here kind of capitulates this and looks nign technologies that are not pro- profit ratio and you cannot do any- at where we are and what we need to be ducing greenhouse gases. thing with it. Once you get the oil out doing. What we clearly need to do is We need to be a role model. Like it or of the tar sands and once you get the buy time. Remember that earlier chart not we are a leader in the world. We

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:52 Nov 16, 2006 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORDCX\T37X$J0E\H16MY5.REC H16MY5 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3311 use a fourth of the world’s oil, a fourth Ms. CARSON of Indiana (at the request tend their remarks and include extra- of the world’s energy, we are a fourth of Ms. PELOSI) for today on account of neous material:) of the world’s economy. We are a role an appointment in the district. Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. model. We have got to be a role model. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois (at the request Mr. BROWN of Ohio, for 5 minutes, Mr. Speaker, I hope we can be a good of Ms. PELOSI) for today on account of today. role model, inspiring the rest of the business in the district. world to do what needs to be done to Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan (at the Mr. EMANUEL, for 5 minutes, today. conserve, have more efficiency, to buy request of Ms. PELOSI) for today and Ms. KAPTUR, for 5 minutes, today. time, to invest that very wisely. This May 17. Ms. HERSETH, for 5 minutes, today. can create a whole new economy with Mr. LARSON of Connecticut (at the re- all of the technologies that are nec- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, for 5 min- quest of Ms. PELOSI) for today and the utes, today. essary to transition to these renew- balance of the week on account of a ables. family medical emergency. Mrs. MALONEY, for 5 minutes, today. By the way, Mr. Speaker, we have to Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD (at the re- (The following Members (at the re- have some other way of measuring suc- quest of Ms. PELOSI) for today. quest of Mr. GUTKNECHT) to revise and cess other than how much energy you Mr. POMEROY (at the request of Ms. extend their remarks and include ex- use, a bigger car, a more expensive va- PELOSI) for today on account of official traneous material:) cation, an enormous house that you business. Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, for 5 minutes, heat and cool. These are the signs of Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ (at the re- today. success and they all require more en- quest of Ms. PELOSI) for today. ergy. We are going to have to have a Mr. GUTKNECHT for 5 minutes, May different yard stick by which we meas- Ms. WATERS (at the request of Ms. 23. PELOSI) for today on account of per- ure success. We can do it. I am sure we Mr. BILIRAKIS, for 5 minutes, May 19. sonal business. can but will not do it unless we mobi- Mr. GINGREY, for 5 minutes, today. lize, unless we all understand that this Mr. KANJORSKI (at the request of Ms. is something that we need to work to- PELOSI) for today and before 1:00 p.m. Mr. POE, for 5 minutes, May 19. gether to solve. May 17 on account of official business Mr. Speaker, I have confidence that in the district. f America can rise to this challenge, but Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina (at the request of Mr. DELAY) for today on the real challenge now is for all of us ADJOURNMENT to understand that if we do not do this account of family reasons. we are going to face a very bleak fu- f Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Mr. ture as was quoted from all of these ex- Speaker, I move that the House do now perts that Matt Savinar quotes in his SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED adjourn. article. By unanimous consent, permission to The motion was agreed to; accord- f address the House, following the legis- ingly (at 10 o’clock and 58 minutes lative program and any special orders p.m.), under its previous order, the LEAVE OF ABSENCE heretofore entered, was granted to: House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- By unanimous consent, leave of ab- (The following Members (at the re- day, May 17, 2005, at 9 a.m., for morn- sence was granted to: hquest of Ms. WOOLSEY) to revise and ex- ing hour debates. EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL Reports concerning the foreign currencies and U.S. dollars utilized for speaker-authorized official travel during the first quarter of 2004 and the first quarter of 2005, pursuant to Public Law 95–384 are as follows:

AMENDED REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, MR. BRYAN DAVIS AND HON. DONALD A. MANZULLO, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN OCT. 22 AND OCT. 25, 2003

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Bryan Davis ...... 10/22 10 /25 Italy ...... (3) ...... Hon. Donald Manzullo ...... 10/22 10/25 Italy ...... 1,073.00 ...... 1,073.00 6,696.61

Committee total ...... 6,696.61

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Returned 30 E. DONALD A. MANZULLO, Chairman, May 4, 2005.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, MR. JASON FENTON, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN FEB. 21 AND MAR. 1, 2005

Jason Fenton ...... 2/21 3/1 China ...... 894.00 ...... 5,889.02 ...... 6,783.02

Committee total ...... 894.00 ...... 5,889.02 ...... 6,783.02

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. JASON FENTON, Apr. 4, 2005.

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Jacqueline Moran ...... 2 /19 2 /22 New Dehli ...... 85.00 ...... 160.00 ...... 1,180.00 2/23 2/25 Bangolore ...... 92.00 ...... 400.00 ...... 1,626.00

Committee total ...... 177.00 ...... 560.00 21,921.00 2,806.00

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. JACQUELINE MORAN, Mar. 25, 2005.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, REV. DANIEL COUGHLIN, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN MAR. 18 AND MAR. 23, 2005

Rev. Daniel Coughlin ...... 3/18 3/20 Mexico ...... 576.00 ...... 576.00 3/20 3/23 Panama ...... 708.00 ...... 708.00

Committee total ...... 1,284.00 ...... 1,284.00

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. DANIEL COUGHLIN, Apr. 14, 2005.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, MS. JANICE McKINNEY AND MS. VANESSA GRIDDINE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN MAR. 23 AND APR. 2, 2005

Janice McKinney ...... 3/23 3/25 Egypt ...... 578.00 (3) ...... 578.00 Vanessa Griddine ...... 3/23 3/25 Egypt ...... 578.00 (3) ...... 578.00 Janice McKinney ...... 3/25 3/27 Jordan ...... 508.00 (3) ...... 508.00 Vanessa Griddine ...... 3/25 3/27 Jordan ...... 508.00 (3) ...... 508.00 Janice McKinney ...... 3/27 3/29 Israel ...... 724.00 (3) ...... 724.00 Vanessa Griddine ...... 3/27 3/29 Israel ...... 724.00 (3) ...... 724.00 Janice McKinney ...... 3/29 3/31 Cyprus ...... 780.58 (3) ...... 780.58 Vanessa Griddine ...... 3/29 3/31 Cyprus ...... 780.58 (3) ...... 780.58 Janice McKinney ...... 3/31 4/02 Belgium ...... 790.00 (3) ...... 790.00 Vanessa Griddine ...... 3/31 4/02 Belgium ...... 790.00 (3) ...... 790.00

Committee total ...... 6,761.16 ...... 6,761.16

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, MR. SCOTT PALMER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN MAR. 30 AND APR. 5, 2005

Scott Palmer ...... 3/30 4/01 France ...... 1,052.64 ...... (3) ...... 1,052.64 4/01 4/05 Netherlands ...... 2,125.02 ...... (3) ...... 2,125.02

Committee total ...... 3,177.66 ...... 3,177.66

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2005

Janice Helwig ...... 1/10 United States ...... 4,804.00 ...... 4,804.00 1/11 1/24 Austria ...... 4,172.00 ...... 4,172.00 ...... 2/09 United States ...... 4,803.00 ...... 4,803.00 2/10 3/25 Austria ...... 13,112.00 ...... 13,112.00

Committee total ...... 17,284.00 ...... 9,607.00 ...... 26,891.00

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. CHRIS SMITH, Chairman, May 10, 2005.

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Hon. Michael Bilirakis ...... 2/18 2/20 Belgium ...... 1,185.00 ...... (3) ...... 2/21 2/23 France ...... 1,386.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,571.00 Hon. John Boozman ...... 2/18 2/20 Belgium ...... 1,185.00 ...... (3) ...... 2/21 2/23 France ...... 1,386.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,571.00 Hon. Randy Forbes ...... 2/18 2/20 Belgium ...... 1,185.00 ...... (3) ...... 2/21 2/23 France ...... 1,386.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,571.00 Hon. Paul Gillmor ...... 2 /20 2 /23 France ...... 1,716.00 ...... (3) 2,956.10 ...... 4,672.10 Hon. Joel Hefley ...... 2/18 2/20 Belgium ...... 1,185.00 ...... (3) ...... 2/21 2/23 France ...... 1,386.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,571.00 Hon. Dennis Moore ...... 2 /18 2 /20 Belgium ...... 1,185.00 ...... (3) ...... 2/21 2/23 France ...... 1,386.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,571.00 Hon. Thomas Petri ...... 2/23 2/23 France ...... 162.00 ...... (3) ...... 162.00 Hon. John Tanner ...... 2/18 2/20 Belgium ...... 1,185.00 ...... (3) ...... 2/21 2/23 France ...... 1,386.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,571.00 Hon. Ellen Tauscher ...... 2 /18 2 /20 Belgium ...... 1,185.00 ...... (3) ...... 2/21 2/23 France ...... 1,386.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,571.00 Kathy Becker ...... 2/18 2/20 Belgium ...... 1,185.00 ...... (3) ...... 2/21 2/23 France ...... 1,386.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,571.00 Candace Bryan Abbey ...... 2/18 2/20 Belgium ...... 1,185.00 ...... (3) ...... 2/21 2/23 France ...... 1,386.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,571.00 Beverly Hallock ...... 2/18 2/20 Belgium ...... 1,185.00 ...... (3) ...... 2/21 2/23 France ...... 1,386.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,571.00 Kay King ...... 2/18 2/20 Belgium ...... 1,185.00 ...... (3) ...... 2/21 2/23 France ...... 1,386.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,571.00 Susan Olson ...... 2/18 2/20 Belgium ...... 1,185.00 ...... (3) ...... 2/21 2/23 France ...... 1,386.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,571.00 Patrick Prisco ...... 2/18 2/20 Belgium ...... 1,185.00 ...... (3) ...... 2/21 2/22 France ...... 924.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,109.00 Mark Wellman ...... 2 /18 2 /20 Belgium ...... 1,185.00 ...... (3) ...... 2/21 2/23 France ...... 1,386.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,571.00 Delegation Expenses: Representational Functions ...... 5,310.06 ...... 5,310.06 Miscellaneous ...... 815.68 ...... 815.68 Committee total ...... 37,410.00 ...... 2,956.10 ...... 6,125.74 ...... 46,491.84 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. JOEL HEFLEY, Chairman, Apr. 18, 2005.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO ITALY, JORDAN, AND IRELAND, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 5 AND JAN. 11, 2005

Hon. Kay Granger ...... 1/6 1 /7 Italy ...... 218.00 ...... (3) ...... 1 /7 1 /10 Jordan ...... 762.00 ...... (3) ...... 1/10 1/11 Ireland ...... 343.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,323.00 Hon. Ellen Tauscher ...... 1 /6 1/7 Italy ...... 218.00 ...... (3) ...... 1 /7 1 /10 Jordan ...... 762.00 ...... (3) ...... 1/10 1/11 Ireland ...... 343.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,323.00 Hon. Judy Biggert ...... 1 /6 1/7 Italy ...... 218.00 ...... (3) ...... 1 /7 1 /10 Jordan ...... 762.00 ...... (3) ...... 1/10 1/11 Ireland ...... 343.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,323.00 Hon. John Shimkus ...... 1 /6 1/7 Italy ...... 218.00 ...... (3) ...... 1 /7 1 /11 Jordan ...... 762.00 ...... (3) ...... 1/10 1/11 Ireland ...... 343.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,323.00 Mr. Darin Gardner ...... 1/6 1 /7 Italy ...... 218.00 ...... (3) ...... 1 /7 1 /10 Jordan ...... 762.00 ...... (3) ...... 1/10 1/11 Ireland ...... 343.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,323.00 Mr. Simon Limage ...... 1 /6 1/7 Italy ...... 218.00 ...... (3) ...... 1 /7 1 /10 Jordan ...... 762.00 ...... (3) ...... 1/10 1/11 Ireland ...... 343.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,323.00 Committee total ...... 7,938.00 ...... 7,938.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. KAY GRANGER, Chairman, Mar. 31, 2005.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO EGYPT, LEBANON, ISRAEL, JORDAN, AND IRAQ, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN MAR. 18 AND MAR. 25, 2005

Rep. Nancy Pelosi ...... 3/19 3/20 Egypt ...... 289.00 ...... (3) ...... 289.00 3/20 3/20 Lebanon ...... (3) ...... 3/20 3/23 Israel ...... 1,086.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,086.00 3/23 3/24 Jordan ...... 254.00 ...... (3) ...... 254.00 3/24 3/24 Iraq ...... (3) ...... Rep. Henry Waxman ...... 3 /19 3 /20 Egypt ...... 289.00 ...... (3) ...... 289.00 3/20 3/20 Lebanon ...... (3) ...... 3/20 3/23 Israel ...... 1,086.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,086.00 3/23 3/24 Jordan ...... 254.00 ...... (3) ...... 254.00 3/24 3/24 Iraq ...... (3) ...... Rep. George Miller ...... 3/19 3/20 Egypt ...... 289.00 ...... (3) ...... 289.00 3/20 3/20 Lebanon ...... (3) ...... 3/20 3/23 Israel ...... 1,086.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,086.00 3/23 3/24 Jordan ...... 254.00 ...... (3) ...... 254.00

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3/24 3/24 Iraq ...... (3) ...... Rep. Edward Markey ...... 3 /19 3 /20 Egypt ...... 289.00 ...... (3) ...... 289.00 3/20 3/20 Lebanon ...... (3) ...... 3/20 3/23 Israel ...... 1,086.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,086.00 3/23 3/24 Jordan ...... 254.00 ...... (3) ...... 254.00 3/24 3/24 Iraq ...... (3) ...... Rep. Anna Eshoo ...... 3/19 3/20 Egypt ...... 289.00 ...... (3) ...... 289.00 3/20 3/20 Lebanon ...... (3) ...... 3/20 3/23 Israel ...... 1,086.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,086.00 3/23 3/24 Jordan ...... 254.00 ...... (3) ...... 254.00 3/24 3/24 Iraq ...... (3) ...... Rep. James McGovern ...... 3/19 3/20 Egypt ...... 289.00 ...... (3) ...... 289.00 3/20 3/20 Lebanon ...... (3) ...... 3/20 3/23 Israel ...... 1,086.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,086.00 3/23 3/24 Jordan ...... 254.00 ...... (3) ...... 254.00 3/24 3/24 Iraq ...... (3) ...... Rep. Linda Sa´nchez ...... 3/19 3/20 Egypt ...... 289.00 ...... (3) ...... 289.00 3/20 3/20 Lebanon ...... (3) ...... 3/20 3/23 Israel ...... 1,086.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,086.00 3/23 3/24 Jordan ...... 254.00 ...... (3) ...... 254.00 3/24 3/24 Iraq ...... (3) ...... Rep. Darrell Issa ...... 3 /19 3 /20 Egypt ...... 289.00 ...... (3) ...... 289.00 3/20 3/20 Lebanon ...... (3) ...... 3/20 3/23 Israel ...... 1,086.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,086.00 3/23 3/24 Jordan ...... 254.00 ...... (3) ...... 254.00 3/24 3/24 Iraq ...... (3) ...... Hon. Wilson Livingood ...... 3/19 3/20 Egypt ...... 289.00 ...... (3) ...... 289.00 3/20 3/20 Lebanon ...... (3) ...... 3/20 3/23 Israel ...... 1,086.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,086.00 3/23 3/24 Jordan ...... 254.00 ...... (3) ...... 254.00 3/24 3/24 Iraq ...... (3) ...... Philip Schiliro ...... 3/19 3/20 Egypt ...... 289.00 ...... (3) ...... 289.00 3/20 3/20 Lebanon ...... (3) ...... 3/20 3/23 Israel ...... 1,086.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,086.00 3/23 3/24 Jordan ...... 254.00 ...... (3) ...... 254.00 3/24 3/24 Iraq ...... (3) ...... Frederick Hill ...... 3/19 3/20 Egypt ...... 289.00 ...... (3) ...... 289.00 3/20 3/20 Lebanon ...... (3) ...... 3/20 3/23 Israel ...... 1,086.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,086.00 3/23 3/24 Jordan ...... 254.00 ...... (3) ...... 254.00 3/24 3/24 Iraq ...... (3) ...... Jennifer Crider ...... 3/19 3/20 Egypt ...... 289.00 ...... (3) ...... 289.00 3/20 3/20 Lebanon ...... (3) ...... 3/20 3/23 Israel ...... 1,086.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,086.00 3/23 3/24 Jordan ...... 254.00 ...... (3) ...... 254.00 3/24 3/24 Iraq ...... (3) ...... Deborah Spriggs ...... 3/19 3/20 Egypt ...... 289.00 ...... (3) ...... 289.00 3/20 3/20 Lebanon ...... (3) ...... 3/20 3/23 Israel ...... 1,086.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,086.00 3/23 3/24 Jordan ...... 254.00 ...... (3) ...... 254.00 3/24 3/24 Iraq ...... (3) ...... Michael Sheehy ...... 3 /19 3 /20 Egypt ...... 289.00 ...... (3) ...... 289.00 3/20 3/20 Lebanon ...... (3) ...... 3/20 3/23 Israel ...... 1,086.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,086.00 3/23 3/24 Jordan ...... 254.00 ...... (3) ...... 254.00 3/24 3/24 Iraq ...... (3) ......

Committee total ...... 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. NANCY PELOSI, Chairman, Apr. 18, 2005.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO GREECE, ALBANIA, AND ITALY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN MAR. 29 AND APR. 2, 2005

Hon. Deborah Pryce ...... 3/29 3/30 Greece ...... 380.45 ...... (3) ...... 380.45 Hon. Kay Granger ...... 3/29 3/30 Greece ...... 380.45 ...... (3) ...... 380.45 Hon. Thelma Drake ...... 3/29 3/30 Greece ...... 380.45 ...... (3) ...... 380.45 Lori Salley ...... 3/29 3/30 Greece ...... 380.45 ...... (3) ...... 380.45 Andrea Fantaros ...... 3/29 3/30 Greece ...... 380.45 ...... (3) ...... 380.45 Shiloh Roehl ...... 3/29 3/30 Greece ...... 380.45 ...... (3) ...... 380.45 Hon. Deborah Pryce ...... 3/30 3/31 Albania ...... 494.00 ...... (3) ...... 494.00 Hon. Kay Granger ...... 3/30 3/31 Albania ...... 494.00 ...... (3) ...... 494.00 Hon. Thelma Drake ...... 3/30 3/31 Albania ...... 494.00 ...... (3) ...... 494.00 Lori Salley ...... 3/30 3/31 Albania ...... 244.00 ...... (3) ...... 244.00 Andrea Tantavos ...... 3/30 3/31 Albania ...... 244.00 ...... (3) ...... 244.00 Shiloh Roehl ...... 3/30 3/31 Albania ...... 244.00 ...... (3) ...... 244.00 Hon. Deborah Pryce ...... 3/31 4/2 Italy ...... 1,020.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,020.00 Hon. Kay Granger ...... 3/31 4/2 Italy ...... 1,020.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,020.00 Hon. Thelma Drake ...... 3/31 4/2 Italy ...... 1,020.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,020.00 Lori Salley ...... 3/31 4/2 Italy ...... 1,020.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,020.00 Andrea Tantavos ...... 3/31 4/2 Italy ...... 1,020.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,020.00 Shiloh Roehl ...... 3/31 4/2 Italy ...... 1,020.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,020.00

Committee total ...... 10,616.70 ...... 10,616.70 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. DEBORAH PRYCE, Chairman, Apr. 26, 2005.

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Hon. Joel Hefley ...... 4/1 4/4 Iceland ...... 1308.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,308.00 Hon. Ben Chandler ...... 4/1 4 /4 Iceland ...... 1,308.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,308.00 Hon. John Tanner ...... 4/1 4/4 Iceland ...... 1,308.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,308.00 Susan Olson ...... 4/1 4/4 Iceland ...... 1,308.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,308.00 Delegation Expenses: Representational ...... 1,657.61 ...... Miscellaneous ...... 115.20 ...... Committee total ...... 5,232.00 ...... 1,772.81 ...... 7,004.81 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. JOEL HEFLEY, Chairman, Apr. 26, 2005.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO ROME, ITALY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 7 AND APR. 8, 2005

Hon. Tom DeLay ...... 4/7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Nancy Pelosi ...... 4/7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Steny H. Hoyer ...... 4/7 4 /8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Rosa Delauro ...... 4/7 4 /8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. David R. Obey ...... 4/7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Charles B. Rangel ...... 4/7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (5) (6) 4,285.07 ...... 5,434.22 Hon. Christopher H. Smith ...... 4 /7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Marcy Kaptur ...... 4 /7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Jerry F. Costello ...... 4 /7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Christopher Cox ...... 4 /7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Michael R. McNulty ...... 4/7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen ...... 4/7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. John A. Boehner ...... 4/7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Anna G. Eshoo ...... 4/7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Tim Holden ...... 4/7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Peter T. King ...... 4/7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Bart Stupak ...... 4/7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Steve Chabot ...... 4/7 4 /8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Phil English ...... 4/7 4 /8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Mark Foley ...... 4 /7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Gil Gutknecht ...... 4/7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Sheila Jackson-Lee ...... 4 /7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Robert W. Ney ...... 4/7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Robert Aderholt ...... 4/7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Mark Green ...... 4/7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Hon. Mike Ferguson ...... 4 /7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Scott Palmer ...... 4/7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Brett Shogren ...... 4/7 4 /8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 John Russell ...... 4/7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Brendan Daly ...... 4/7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Adm. John Eisold ...... 4 /7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Wilson Livingood ...... 4/7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Rev. Daniel P. Coughlin ...... 4/7 4/8 Italy ...... 1,058.15 (3) ...... 1,058.15 Committee total ...... 34,918.95 ...... 4,285.07 ...... 39,204.02 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. 5 Military air transportation return only. 6 Conair outbound. J. DENNIS HASTERT, Chairman, Apr. 29, 2005.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO ROME, ITALY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 22 AND APR. 24, 2005

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Arrival Departure Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Peter King ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Hon. Donald M. Payne ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Hon. Patrick J. Kennedy ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Hon. Daniel Lungren ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Hon. Kevin Brady ...... 4 /22 4 /24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Hon. John Larson ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Hon. Grace Napolitano ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Hon. Paul Ryan ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Hon. Melissa Hart ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Hon. Mark Kennedy ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Hon. James Langevin ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Hon. Hilda Solis ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Hon. John Sullivan ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Hon. Diane Watson ...... 4 /22 4 /24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Hon. Steve King ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Hon. Thadderus McCotter ...... 4 /22 4 /24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Hon. Linda Sa´nchez ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Hon. Luis Fortuno ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Hon. Daniel Lipinski ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Hon. Michael McCaul ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Hon. Charlie Melancon ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Scott Palmer ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Mike Stokke ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Dean Aguillen ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 David Lafferty ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 David Adams ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Wilson Livingood ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55

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Rev. Daniel P. Coughlin ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 ...... 4/22 4/24 Italy ...... 1,932.55 (3) ...... 1,932.55 Committee total ...... 56,043.95 ...... 56,043.95 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. J. DENNIS HASTERT, Chairman, May 2, 2005.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN OCT. 1 AND DEC. 31, 2004

J. Matthew Szymanski ...... 10 /22 11 /06 China ...... 10,714.00 ...... 478.00 ...... 12,684.00 Rich Beutel ...... 10 /22 11 /06 China ...... 10,714.00 ...... 366.00 ...... 12,777.00 Sean Deverey ...... 10/22 11/06 China ...... 10,714.00 ...... 482.00 ...... 12,896.00 Tom Bezas ...... 10 /22 11 /06 China ...... 10,714.00 ...... 728.00 ...... 13,161.00 Hon. Ed Case ...... 11 /20 11 /20 London ...... 8,263.00 ...... 911.00 ...... 9,174.00 Military Air between Pakistan and 11 /21 11 /22 Pakistan ...... Afghnistan. 11/22 11/22 Afghanistan ...... 11/22 11/23 Pakistan ...... 11/23 11/23 Afghanistan ...... 11/23 11/24 Pakistan ...... 11/24 11/24 London ...... Bradley Knox ...... 10 /01 10 /05 London ...... 636.84 ...... 197.64 ...... 197.64 10/05 10/08 Austria ...... 1,019.18 ...... (7) ...... 1,019.18 10/08 11/11 Czech Republic ...... 1,765.00 ...... (8) 605.00 ...... 605.00 Committee total ...... 62,513.82 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation 7 Returned $439.20. 8 Returned $160.00. DONALD A. MANZULLO, Chairman, Apr. 22, 2005.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2005.

Hon. Bob Goodlatte ...... 2/18 2/22 United Kingdom ...... 1,928 ...... (3) ...... 1,928 2/22 2/22 France ...... (3) ...... 2/22 2/24 Romani ...... 552 ...... (3) ...... 552 2/24 2/27 Greece ...... 1,167 ...... (3) ...... 1,167 2/27 2/28 Ireland ...... 343 ...... (3) ...... 343 Hon. Tom Osborne ...... 2/18 2/22 United Kindgom ...... 1,928 ...... (3) ...... 1,928 2/22 2/22 France ...... (3) ...... 2/22 2/24 Romania ...... 552 ...... (3) ...... 552 2/24 2/27 Greece ...... 1,167 ...... (3) ...... 1,167 2/27 2/28 Ireland ...... 343 ...... (3) ...... 343 Hon. Stephanie Herseth ...... 2/18 2/22 United Kingdom ...... 1,928 ...... (3) ...... 1,928 2/22 2/22 France ...... (3) ...... 2/22 2/24 Romania ...... 552 ...... (3) ...... 552 2/24 2/27 Greece ...... 1,167 ...... (3) ...... 1,167 2/27 2/28 Ireland ...... 343 ...... (3) ...... 343 Hon. Gil Gutknecht ...... 2/18 2/22 United Kingdom ...... 1,928 ...... (3) ...... 1,928 2/22 2/22 France ...... (3) ...... 2/22 2/24 Romania ...... 552 ...... (3) ...... 552 2/24 2/27 Greece ...... 1,167 ...... (3) ...... 1,167 2/27 2/28 Ireland ...... 343 ...... (3) ...... 343 Hon. Mike McIntyre ...... 2/18 2/22 United Kingdom ...... 1,928 ...... (3) ...... 1,928 2/22 2/22 France ...... (3) ...... 2/22 2/24 Romania ...... 552 ...... (3) ...... 552 2/24 2/27 Greece ...... 1,167 ...... (3) ...... 1,167 2/27 2/28 Ireland ...... 343 ...... (3) ...... 343 Hon. Bob Etheridge ...... 2/18 2/22 United Kingdom ...... 1,928 ...... (3) ...... 1,928 2/22 2/22 France ...... (3) ...... 2/22 2/24 Romania ...... 552 ...... (3) ...... 552 2/24 2/27 Greece ...... 1,167 ...... (3) ...... 1,167 2/27 2/28 Ireland ...... 343 ...... (3) ...... 343 Hon. Robin Hayes ...... 2 /18 2 /22 United Kingddom ...... 1,928 ...... (3) ...... 1,928 2/22 2/22 France ...... (3) ...... 2/22 2/24 Romania ...... 552 ...... (3) ...... 552 2/24 2/27 Greece ...... 1,167 ...... (3) ...... 1,167 2/27 2/28 Ireland ...... (3) ...... Brent Gattis ...... 2/18 2/22 United Kingdom ...... 1,928 ...... (3) ...... 1,928 2/22 2/22 France ...... (3) ...... 2/22 2/24 Romania ...... 552 ...... (3) ...... 552 2/24 2/27 Greece ...... 1,167 ...... (3) ...... 1,167 2/27 2/28 Ireland ...... 343 ...... (3) ...... 343 Lynn Gallagher ...... 2/18 2/22 United Kingdom ...... 1,928 ...... (3) ...... 1,928 2/22 2/22 France ...... (3) ...... 2/22 2/24 Romania ...... 552 ...... (3) ...... 552 2/24 2/27 Greece ...... 1,167 ...... (3) ...... 1,167 2/27 2/28 Ireland ...... 343 ...... (3) ...... 343 Alise Kowalski ...... 2 /18 2 /22 United Kingdom ...... 1,928 ...... (3) ...... 1928 2/22 2/22 France ...... (3) ...... 2/22 2/24 Romania ...... 552 ...... (3) ...... 552 2/24 2/27 Greece ...... 1,167 ...... (3) ...... 1,167 2/27 2/28 Ireland ...... 343 ...... (3) ...... 343 Josh Maxwell ...... 2/18 2/22 United Kingdom ...... 1,928 ...... (3) ...... 1,928

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2/22 2/22 France ...... (3) ...... 2/22 2/24 Romania ...... 552 ...... (3) ...... 552 2/24 2/27 Greece ...... 1,167 ...... (3) ...... 1,167 2/27 2/28 Ireland ...... 343 ...... (3) ...... 343 Brandon Ritchie ...... 2/18 2/22 United Kingdom ...... 1,928 ...... (3) ...... 1,928 2/22 2/22 France ...... (3) ...... 2/22 2/24 Romania ...... 552 ...... (3) ...... 552 2/24 2/27 Greece ...... 1,167 ...... (3) ...... 1,167 2/27 2/28 Ireland ...... 343 ...... (3) ...... 343 Hon. Collin Peterson ...... 1/9 1/13 Honduras ...... (10) ...... 1/13 1/16 Panama ...... 708 ...... 2,695.45 ...... 3,403.45 2/18 2/20 Japan ...... 816 ...... (3) ...... 816 2/20 2/22 China ...... 626 ...... (3) ...... 626 2/22 2/25 Thailand ...... 696 ...... (3) ...... 696 2/24 2/24 Sri Lanka ...... (3) ...... 2/25 2/27 Hong Kong ...... 822 ...... (3) ...... 822 3/20 3/24 Spain ...... 660 ...... 4,030.60 ...... 4,690.60 Committee total ...... 51,865 ...... 6,726.05 ...... 58,591.05 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. 10 Commercial air transportation. BOB GOODLATTE, Chairman, Apr. 28, 2005.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2005

Hon. Jim Kolbe ...... 1/07 1/15 New Zealand ...... (9) 1,686.00 ...... 1,686.00 1/15 1/16 Thailand ...... (9) 232.00 ...... 232.00 1/16 1/17 Indonesia ...... (9) 266.00 ...... 266.00 1/17 1/18 Thailand ...... (9) 232.00 ...... 232.00 Misc. Transportation Costs ...... 70.04 ...... 70.04 Commercial Airfare 9 ...... 9,897.64 ...... 9,897.64 Hon. Mark Steven Kirk ...... 1/10 1/12 Netherlands ...... 658.00 ...... 658.00 1/13 1/15 Pakistan ...... 1/16 1/17 Afghanistan ...... 90.00 ...... 90.00 1/17 1/18 Pakistan ...... 1,052.00 ...... 1,052.00 Commercial Airfare ...... 8,651.88 ...... 8,651.88 James W. Dyer ...... 12/30 12/31 Jordan ...... 254.00 ...... 254.00 12/31 1/01 Iraq ...... 61.00 ...... 61.00 1/01 1/02 Jordan ...... 254.00 ...... 254.00 1/02 1/03 Turkey ...... 317.00 ...... 317.00 ...... (3) ...... Hon. Frank Wolf ...... 1 /07 1 /09 Kenya ...... 590.00 ...... 590.00 Commercial Airfare ...... 5,029.91 ...... 5,029.91 Dixon Butler ...... 2/19 2/26 Russia ...... 2,058.00 ...... 2,058.00 Commercial Airfare ...... 2,914.58 ...... 2,914.58 Misc. Transportation Costs ...... 144.58 ...... 144.58 Scott Burnison ...... 2/19 2/26 Russia ...... 2,058.00 ...... 2,058.00 Commercial Airfare ...... 2,914.58 ...... 2,914.58 Misc. Transportation Costs ...... 130.04 ...... 130.04 Hon. C.W. Bill Young ...... 2/18 2/19 Luxembourg ...... 741.60 ...... 741.60 2/19 2/22 Italy ...... 2,182.00 ...... 2,182.00 ...... (3) ...... Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen ...... 2/18 2/19 Luxembourg ...... 741.60 ...... 741.60 2/19 2/22 Italy ...... 2,182.00 ...... 2,182.00 ...... (3) ...... Douglas Gregory ...... 2/18 2/19 Luxembourg ...... 741.60 ...... 741.60 2/19 2/22 Italy ...... 2,182.00 ...... 2,182.00 ...... (3) ...... Robert Blair ...... 2 /20 2 /22 Indonesia ...... 550.00 ...... 550.00 2/22 2/25 Sri Lanka ...... 750.00 ...... 750.00 Commercial Airfare ...... 11,462.00 ...... 11,462.00 Rodney Bent ...... 2/20 2/22 Indonesia ...... 550.00 ...... 550.00 2/22 2/25 Sri Lanka ...... 750.00 ...... 750.00 Commercial Airfare ...... 11,462.00 ...... 11,462.00 Hon. Harold Rogers ...... 3/19 3/23 Spain ...... 1,778.00 ...... 1,788.00 3/23 3/26 Greece ...... 1,167.00 ...... 1,167.00 3/26 3/30 Italy ...... 2,084.00 ...... 2,084.00 3/30 3/31 Ireland ...... 486.00 ...... 486.00 ...... (3) ...... Hon. Martin Sabo ...... 3/19 3/23 Spain ...... 1,788.00 ...... 1,788.00 3/23 3/26 Greece ...... 1,167.00 ...... 1,167.00 3/26 3/30 Italy ...... 2,084.00 ...... 2,084.00 3/30 3/31 Ireland ...... 486.00 ...... 486.00 ...... (3) ...... Hon. Ed Pastor ...... 3/19 3/23 Spain ...... 1,788.00 ...... 1,788.00 3/23 3/26 Greece ...... 1,167.00 ...... 1,167.00 3/26 3/30 Italy ...... 2,084.00 ...... 2,084.00 3/30 3/31 Ireland ...... 486.00 ...... 486.00 ...... (3) ...... Stephanie Gupta ...... 3/19 3/23 Spain ...... 1,788.00 ...... 1,788.00 3/23 3/26 Greece ...... 1,167.00 ...... 1,167.00 3/26 3/30 Italy ...... 2,084.00 ...... 2,084.00 Commercial Airfare ...... 3,377.04 ...... 3,377.04 Beverly Pheto ...... 3 /19 3 /23 Spain ...... 437.00 ...... 437.00 3/23 3/26 Greece ...... 1,167.00 ...... 1,167.00 3/26 3/30 Italy ...... 2,084.00 ...... 2,084.00 Commercial Airfare ...... 4,730.64 ...... 4,730.64 Scott Burnison ...... 3/19 3/23 Spain ...... 1,788.00 ...... 1,788.00 3/23 3/26 Greece ...... 1,167.00 ...... 1,167.00 3/26 3/30 Italy ...... 2,084.00 ...... 2,084.00 3/30 3/31 Ireland ...... 486.00 ...... 486.00 ...... (3) ...... Carol Murphy ...... 3/18 3/20 Kuwait ...... 788.00 ...... 788.00 3/20 3/21 Uzbekistan ...... 123.00 ...... 123.00

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3/21 3/22 Afghanistan ...... 65.00 ...... 65.00 Misc. Transportation Costs ...... 55.00 ...... 55.00 Commercial Airfare ...... 7,000.35 ...... 7,000.35 Tom Forhan ...... 3/18 3/20 Kuwait ...... 788.00 ...... 788.00 3/20 3/21 Uzbekistan ...... 123.00 ...... 123.00 3/20 3/21 Afghanistan ...... 65.00 ...... 65.00 Misc. Transportation Costs ...... 125.00 ...... 125.00 Commercial Airfare ...... 7,000.35 ...... 7,000.35 Committee total ...... 53,957.80 ...... 74,785.63 ...... 180.00 ...... 128,923.43 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. 9 Received only $2,400 per diem. JERRY LEWIS, Chairman, Apr. 26, 2005.

AMENDED REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, SURVEYS AND INVESTIGATIONS STAFF, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN OCT. 22 AND OCT. 25, 2003

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2005

Visit to Hawaii, Wake Island, South Korea, China, Guam; January 6–16, 2005: Hon. J. Randy Forbes ...... 1/6 1/7 Hawaii ...... 1 /8 1 /8 Wake Island ...... 1 /8 1 /11 South Korea ...... 1,053.00 ...... 1,053.00 1/11 1/15 China ...... 1,236.00 ...... 1,236.00 1/15 1/15 Guam ...... 1/15 1/16 Hawaii ...... Hon. Joe Wilson ...... 1/6 1/7 Hawaii ...... 1 /8 1 /8 Wake Island ...... 1 /8 1 /11 South Korea ...... 1,053.00 ...... 1,053.00 1/11 1/15 China ...... 1,236.00 ...... 1,236.00 1/15 1/15 Guam ...... 1/15 1/16 Hawaii ...... Hon. Jeff Miller ...... 1 /6 1/7 Hawaii ...... 1 /8 1 /8 Wake Island ...... 1 /8 1 /11 South Korea ...... 1,053.00 ...... 1,053.00 1/11 1/15 China ...... 1,236.00 ...... 1,236.00 1/15 1/15 Guam ...... 1/15 1/16 Hawaii ...... Hon. Phil Gingrey ...... 1/6 1/7 Hawaii ...... 1 /8 1 /8 Wake Island ...... 1 /8 1 /11 South Korea ...... 1,053.00 ...... 1,053.00 1/11 1/15 China ...... 1,236.00 ...... 1,236.00 1/15 1/15 Guam ...... 1/15 1/16 Hawaii ...... Hon. Ike Skelton ...... 1/6 1/7 Hawaii ...... 1 /8 1 /8 Wake Island ...... 1 /8 1 /11 South Korea ...... 1,053.00 ...... 1,053.00 1/11 1/15 China ...... 1,236.00 ...... 1,236.00 1/15 1/15 Guam ...... 1/15 1/16 Hawaii ...... Hon. Niel Abercrombie ...... 1/6 1/7 Hawaii ...... 1 /8 1 /8 Wake Island ...... 1 /8 1 /11 South Korea ...... 1,053.00 ...... 1,053.00 1/11 1/15 China ...... 1,236.00 ...... 1,236.00 1/15 1/15 Guam ...... 1/15 1/16 Hawaii ...... Hon. Rick Larsen ...... 1/6 1/7 Hawaii ...... 1 /8 1 /8 Wake Island ...... 1 /8 1 /11 South Korea ...... 1,053.00 ...... 1,053.00 1/11 1/15 China ...... 1,236.00 ...... 1,236.00 1/15 1/15 Guam ...... 1/15 1/16 Hawaii ...... Hon. Jim Cooper ...... 1/6 1/7 Hawaii ...... 1 /8 1 /8 Wake Island ...... 1 /8 1 /11 South Korea ...... 1,053.00 ...... 1,053.00 1/11 1/15 China ...... 1,236.00 ...... 1,236.00 1/15 1/15 Guam ...... 1/15 1/16 Hawaii ...... Hon. Madeline Bordallo ...... 1/6 1/7 Hawaii ...... 1 /8 1 /8 Wake Island ...... 1 /8 1 /11 South Korea ...... 1,053.00 ...... 1,053.00 1/11 1/15 China ...... 1,236.00 ...... 1,236.00 1/15 1/15 Guam ...... 1/15 1/16 Hawaii ...... Hon. John F. Sullivan ...... 1/6 1/7 Hawaii ...... 1 /8 1 /8 Wake Island ...... 1 /8 1 /11 South Korea ...... 1,053.00 ...... 1,053.00 1/11 1/15 China ...... 1,236.00 ...... 1,236.00

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1/15 1/15 Guam ...... 1/15 1/16 Hawaii ...... 1/15 1/15 Guam ...... 1/15 1/16 Hawaii ...... B. Ryan Vaart ...... 1/6 1/7 Hawaii ...... 1 /8 1 /8 Wake Island ...... 1 /8 1 /11 South Korea ...... 1,053.00 ...... 1,053.00 1/11 1/15 China ...... 1,236.00 ...... 1,236.00 1/15 1/15 Guam ...... 1/15 1/16 Hawaii ...... Erin C. Conaton ...... 1/6 1/7 Hawaii ...... 1 /8 1 /8 Wake Island ...... 1 /8 1 /11 South Korea ...... 1,053.00 ...... 1,053.00 1/11 1/15 China ...... 1,236.00 ...... 1,236.00 1/15 1/15 Guam ...... 1/15 1/16 Hawaii ...... Delegation Expenses ...... 1/11 1/14 China ...... 384.51 ...... 5,832.06 ...... 6,216.57 Visit to Israel with Codel Kyl, January 6–10, 2005: Hon. Adam Smith ...... 1 /6 1/10 Israel ...... 1,356.00 ...... 1,356.00 Visit to Jordan with Codel Granger, January 6–10, 2005: Hon. Ellen O. Tauscher ...... 1/7 1 /10 Jordan ...... 762.00 ...... 762.00 1/10 1/11 Ireland ...... 343.00 ...... 343.00 Visit to Italy, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Jordan, Iraq, Denmark, Ireland, January 7–14, 2005: Hon. Jim Saxton ...... 1/7 1/8 Italy ...... 264.00 ...... 264.00 1 /9 1 /9 Uzbekistan ...... 1 /9 1 /10 Afghanistan ...... 90.00 ...... 90.00 1/10 1/10 Uzbekistan ...... 1/10 1/13 Jordan ...... 762.00 ...... 762.00 1/11 1/11 Iraq ...... 1/12 1/12 Iraq ...... 1/13 1/14 Denmark ...... 346.00 ...... 346.00 1/14 1/14 Ireland ...... Hon. Frank LoBiondo ...... 1/7 1/8 Italy ...... 264.00 ...... 264.00 1 /9 1 /9 Uzbekistan ...... 1 /9 1 /10 Afghanistan ...... 90.00 ...... 90.00 1/10 1/10 Uzbekistan ...... 1/10 1/13 Jordan ...... 762.00 ...... 762.00 1/11 1/11 Iraq ...... 1/12 1/12 Iraq ...... 1/13 1/14 Denmark ...... 346.00 ...... 346.00 1/14 1/14 Ireland ...... Hon. Mike Turner ...... 1/7 1/8 Italy ...... 264.00 ...... 264.00 1 /9 1 /9 Uzbekistan ...... 1 /9 1 /10 Afghanistan ...... 90.00 ...... 90.00 1/10 1/10 Uzbekistan ...... 1/10 1/13 Jordan ...... 762.00 ...... 762.00 1/11 1/11 Iraq ...... 1/12 1/12 Iraq ...... 1/13 1/14 Denmark ...... 346.00 ...... 346.00 1/14 1/14 Ireland ...... Hon. Gene Taylor ...... 1 /7 1/8 Italy ...... 264.00 ...... 264.00 1 /9 1 /9 Uzbekistan ...... 1 /9 1 /10 Afghanistan ...... 90.00 ...... 90.00 1/10 1/10 Uzbekistan ...... 1/10 1/13 Jordan ...... 762.00 ...... 762.00 1/11 1/11 Iraq ...... 1/12 1/12 Iraq ...... 1/13 1/14 Denmark ...... 346.00 ...... 346.00 1/14 1/14 Ireland ...... Hon. Marty Meehan ...... 1/7 1/8 Italy ...... 264.00 ...... 264.00 1 /9 1 /9 Uzbekistan ...... 1 /9 1 /10 Afghanistan ...... 90.00 ...... 90.00 1/10 1/10 Uzbekistan ...... 1/10 1/13 Jordan ...... 762.00 ...... 762.00 1/11 1/11 Iraq ...... 1/12 1/12 Iraq ...... 1/13 1/14 Denmark ...... 346.00 ...... 346.00 1/14 1/14 Ireland ...... Thomas H. Hawley ...... 1/7 1/8 Italy ...... 264.00 ...... 264.00 1 /9 1 /9 Uzbekistan ...... 1 /9 1 /10 Afghanistan ...... 90.00 ...... 90.00 1/10 1/10 Uzbekistan ...... 1/10 1/13 Jordan ...... 762.00 ...... 762.00 1/11 1/11 Iraq ...... 1/12 1/12 Iraq ...... 1/13 1/14 Denmark ...... 346.00 ...... 346.00 1/14 1/14 Ireland ...... William H. Natter ...... 1 /7 1/8 Italy ...... 264.00 ...... 264.00 1 /9 1 /9 Uzbekistan ...... 1 /9 1 /10 Afghanistan ...... 90.00 ...... 90.00 1/10 1/10 Uzbekistan ...... 1/10 1/13 Jordan ...... 762.00 ...... 762.00 1/11 1/11 Iraq ...... 1/12 1/12 Iraq ...... 1/13 1/14 Denmark ...... 346.00 ...... 346.00 1/14 1/14 Ireland ...... Delegation Expenses ...... 1/10 1/12 Jordan ...... 266.32 ...... 3,083.15 ...... 3,349.47 Visit to Russia, North Korea, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Japan; January 8–19, 2005: Hon. Curt Weldon ...... 1/10 1/11 Russia ...... 266.00 ...... 266.00 1/11 1/14 North Korea ...... 950.00 ...... 950.00 1/14 1/15 South Korea ...... 351.00 ...... 351.00 1/15 1/16 China ...... 291.00 ...... 291.00 1/16 1/17 Hong Kong ...... 411.00 ...... 411.00 1/17 1/18 Japan ...... 408.00 ...... 408.00 Hon. Roscoe Bartlett ...... 1/10 1/11 Russia ...... 266.00 ...... 266.00 1/11 1/14 North Korea ...... 950.00 ...... 950.00 1/14 1/15 South Korea ...... 351.00 ...... 351.00 1/15 1/16 China ...... 291.00 ...... 291.00 1/16 1/17 Hong Kong ...... 411.00 ...... 411.00 1/17 1/18 Japan ...... 408.00 ...... 408.00 Hon. Solomon P. Ortiz ...... 1/10 1/11 Russia ...... 266.00 ...... 266.00 1/11 1/14 North Korea ...... 950.00 ...... 950.00

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1/14 1/15 South Korea ...... 351.00 ...... 351.00 1/15 1/16 China ...... 291.00 ...... 291.00 1/16 1/17 Hong Kong ...... 411.00 ...... 411.00 1/17 1/18 Japan ...... 408.00 ...... 408.00 Hon. Silvestre Reyes ...... 1/10 1/11 Russia ...... 266.00 ...... 266.00 1/11 1/14 North Korea ...... 950.00 ...... 950.00 1/14 1/15 South Korea ...... 351.00 ...... 351.00 1/15 1/16 China ...... 291.00 ...... 291.00 1/16 1/17 Hong Kong ...... 411.00 ...... 411.00 1/17 1/18 Japan ...... 408.00 ...... 408.00 Douglas Roach ...... 1/10 1/11 Russia ...... 266.00 ...... 266.00 1/11 1/14 North Korea ...... 950.00 ...... 950.00 1/14 1/15 South Korea ...... 351.00 ...... 351.00 1/15 1/16 China ...... 291.00 ...... 291.00 1/16 1/17 Hong Kong ...... 411.00 ...... 411.00 1/17 1/18 Japan ...... 408.00 ...... 408.00 Henry J. Schweiter ...... 1/10 1/11 Russia ...... 266.00 ...... 266.00 1/11 1/14 North Korea ...... 950.00 ...... 950.00 1/14 1/15 South Korea ...... 351.00 ...... 351.00 1/15 1/16 China ...... 291.00 ...... 291.00 1/16 1/17 Hong Kong ...... 411.00 ...... 411.00 1/17 1/18 Japan ...... 408.00 ...... 408.00 Delegation Expenses ...... 1/10 1/11 Russia ...... 2,065.00 ...... 5,908.00 ...... 7,973.00 1/15 1/16 China ...... 9.80 ...... 1,117.38 ...... 1,127.18 1/16 1/17 Hong Kong ...... 505.04 ...... 2,384.38 ...... 2,889.42 Visit to Russia, Staffdel Rusten, January 10–15, 2005: William C. Ostendorff ...... 1 /10 1 /15 Russia ...... 1,786.00 ...... 1,786.00 Commercial transportation ...... 5,839.70 ...... 5,839.70 Visit to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Jordan, Iraq, Ger- many, January 12–18, 2005: Hon. John Kline ...... 1/12 1/14 Pakistan ...... 263.00 ...... 263.00 1/14 1/14 Afghanistan ...... 1/14 1/17 Jordan ...... 762.00 ...... 762.00 1/15 1/15 Iraq ...... 1/16 1/16 Iraq ...... 1/17 1/18 Germany ...... 264.00 ...... 264.00 Hon. Jim Marshall ...... 1/12 1/14 Pakistan ...... 263.00 ...... 263.00 1/14 1/14 Afghanistan ...... 1/14 1/17 Jordan ...... 762.00 ...... 762.00 1/15 1/15 Iraq ...... 1/16 1/16 Iraq ...... 1/17 1/18 Germany ...... 264.00 ...... 264.00 Hon. Kendrick Meek ...... 1 /12 1 /14 Pakistan ...... 263.00 ...... 263.00 1/14 1/14 Afghanistan ...... 1/14 1/17 Jordan ...... 762.00 ...... 762.00 1/15 1/15 Iraq ...... 1/16 1/16 Iraq ...... 1/17 1/18 Germany ...... 264.00 ...... 264.00 Jeffrey A. Green ...... 1 /12 1 /14 Pakistan ...... 263.00 ...... 263.00 1/14 1/14 Afghanistan ...... 1/14 1/17 Jordan ...... 762.00 ...... 762.00 1/15 1/15 Iraq ...... 1/16 1/16 Iraq ...... 1/17 1/18 Germany ...... 264.00 ...... 264.00 Mark R. Lewis ...... 1 /12 1 /14 Pakistan ...... 263.00 ...... 263.00 1/14 1/14 Afghanistan ...... 1/14 1/17 Jordan ...... 762.00 ...... 762.00 1/15 1/15 Iraq ...... 1/16 1/16 Iraq ...... 1/17 1/18 Germany ...... 264.00 ...... 264.00 Delegation Expenses ...... 1/12 1/14 Pakistan ...... 98.42 ...... 3,633.67 ...... 3,732.09 1/14 1/17 Jordan ...... 337.98 ...... 4,222.84 ...... 4,560.82 Visit to Poland with Codel McCotter, January 25– 28, 2005: Hon. Steve Israel ...... 1/25 1/28 Poland ...... 502.00 ...... 502.00 Commercial transportation ...... 5,868.66 ...... 5,868.66 Visit to Germany and Ukraine with Codel McCain, February 11–13, 2005: Hon. Joe Schwarz ...... 2 /11 2 /13 Germany ...... 884.28 ...... 884.28 2/11 2/11 Ukraine ...... Hon. Ellen O. Tauscher ...... 2/11 2/13 Germany ...... 884.28 ...... 884.28 2/11 2/11 Ukraine ...... Hon. Mark Udall ...... 2 /11 2 /13 Germany ...... 884.28 ...... 884.28 2/11 2/11 Ukraine ...... Visit to Japan, China, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, with Codel Duncan, February 17–27, 2005: Hon. Solomon P. Ortiz ...... 2/18 2/20 Japan ...... 816.00 ...... 816.00 2/20 2/22 China ...... 626.00 ...... 626.00 2/22 2/25 Thailand ...... 696.00 ...... 696.00 2/24 2/24 Sri Lanka ...... 2/25 2/27 Hong Kong ...... 822.00 ...... 822.00 Visit to Hong Kong, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Feb- ruary 18–28, 2005: Hon. John McHugh ...... 2 /20 2 /22 Hong Kong ...... 822.00 ...... 822.00 2/22 2/24 Vietnam ...... 452.00 ...... 452.00 2/23 2/23 Laos ...... 2/24 2/25 Thailand ...... 294.50 ...... 294.50 Commercial transportation ...... 8,490.53 ...... 8,490.53 Hon. Ken Calvert ...... 2 /20 2 /22 Hong Kong ...... 822.00 ...... 822.00 2/22 2/24 Vietnam ...... 452.00 ...... 452.00 2/23 2/23 Laos ...... 2/24 2/25 Thailand ...... 294.50 ...... 294.50 Commercial transportation ...... 8,490.53 ...... 8,490.53 Hon. Jim Marshall ...... 2/20 2/22 Hong Kong ...... 822.00 ...... 822.00 2/22 2/24 Vietnam ...... 452.00 ...... 452.00 2/23 2/23 Laos ...... 2/24 2/25 Thailand ...... 287.00 ...... 287.00 Commercial transportation ...... 8,490.53 ...... 8,490.53 John Chapla ...... 2/20 2/22 Hong Kong ...... 822.00 ...... 822.00 2/22 2/24 Vietnam ...... 452.00 ...... 452.00 2/23 2/23 Laos ...... 2/24 2/25 Thailand ...... 294.50 ...... 294.50 Commercial transportation ...... 8,490.53 ...... 8,490.53

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Delegation Expenses ...... 2/20 2/22 Hong Kong ...... 50.83 ...... 2,385.42 ...... 2,436.25 2/22 2/24 Vietnam ...... 37.75 ...... 1,139.29 ...... 1,177.04 2/24 2/25 Thailand ...... 22.08 ...... 1,376.53 ...... 1,398.61 Visit to Puerto Rico, Panama, Honduras, February 18–25, 2005: Hon. Gene Taylor ...... 2 /18 2 /20 Puerto Rico ...... 2/20 2/22 Panama ...... 472.00 ...... 472.00 2/22 2/24 Honduras ...... 446.00 ...... 446.00 Commercial transportation ...... 1,249.79 ...... 1,249.79 Henry J. Schweiter ...... 2/18 2/20 Puerto Rico ...... 2/20 2/22 Panama ...... 472.00 ...... 472.00 2/22 2/24 Honduras ...... 446.00 ...... 446.00 Commercial transportation ...... 1,249.79 ...... 1,249.79 Delegation Expenses ...... 2/20 2/22 Panama ...... 1,304.00 ...... 974.88 ...... 2,278.88 Visit to Jordan, Iraq, Germany with Codel Cole, March 3–8, 2005: Hon. Daniel Boren ...... 3/4 3 /6 Jordan ...... 712.00 ...... 712.00 3 /5 3 /5 Iraq ...... 3 /6 3 /6 Iraq ...... 3 /7 3 /8 Germany ...... 214.00 ...... 214.00 Commercial transportation ...... 879.20 ...... 879.20 Visit to Alaska, Japan, Guam, Hawaii with Codel Issa, March 10–15, 2005: Hon. Madeleine Bordallo ...... 3/10 3/11 Alaska ...... 3/11 3/12 Japan (Iwo Jima) ...... 3/12 3/14 Guam ...... 3/14 3/15 Hawaii ...... Visit to the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Spain with Codel LaTourette, March 18–26, 2005: Hon. Tim Ryan ...... 3/19 3/21 United Kingdom ...... 992.00 ...... 992.00 3/21 3/23 France ...... 900.00 ...... 900.00 3/23 3/25 Italy ...... 1,106.00 ...... 1,106.00 3/25 3/26 Spain ...... 477.00 ...... 477.00 Commercial transportation ...... 4,601.60 ...... 4,601.60 Visit to Mexico and Panama with Codel Hyde, March 18–23, 2005: Hon. Loretta Sanchez ...... 3/18 3/20 Mexico ...... 576.00 ...... 576.00 3/20 3/23 Panama ...... 708.00 ...... 708.00 Committee total ...... 84,358.34 ...... 58,732.59 ...... 32,057.60 ...... 175,148.53 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. DUNCAN HUNTER, Chairman, Apr. 29, 2005.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON BUDGET, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2005

Hon. Rob Portman ...... 2 /26 2 /27 Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan ...... 788.00 ...... 3,518.74 ...... 2/27 2/28 Germany ...... 122.00 ...... (3) ...... Committee total ...... 910.00 ...... 3,518,74 ...... 4,428.74 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. JIM NUSSLE, Chairman, Apr. 29, 2005.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2005

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total

Name of Member or employee Country U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Fred Upton ...... 1/10 1/11 Russia ...... 266.00 ...... 266.00 1/11 1/14 North Korea ...... 950.00 ...... 950.00 1/14 1/15 South Korea ...... 351.00 ...... 351.00 1/15 1/16 China, People’s Rep ...... 291.00 ...... 291.00 1/16 1/17 Hong Kong ...... 411.00 ...... 411.00 1/17 1/18 Japan ...... 408.00 ...... 408.00 Hon. Darrell Issa ...... 1 /13 1 /13 Thailand ...... 236.00 ...... 1,959.55 ...... 2,195.55 Hon. Frank Pallone, Jr...... 1/9 1/10 Sri Lanka ...... 231.99 ...... 8,804.51 ...... 9,036.50 1/10 1/12 India ...... 412.00 ...... 412.00 1/12 1/13 Indonesia ...... 295.00 ...... 295.00 Hon. Mike Ferguson ...... 1 /6 1/9 Indonesia ...... 121.00 ...... 10,310.20 ...... 10,431.20 1 /9 1 /12 Sri Lanka ...... 412.00 ...... 412.00 David Cavicke ...... 2 /21 2 /25 Brazil ...... 706.60 ...... 5,998.00 ...... 6,704.60 W. Christopher Leahy ...... 2 /21 2 /25 Brazil ...... 706.60 ...... 5,998.00 ...... 6,704.60 Hon. Rick Boucher ...... 2/18 2/22 United Kingdom ...... 1,928.00 ...... 1,928.00 2/22 2/22 France ...... 0.00 ...... 0.00 2/22 2/24 Romania ...... 552.00 ...... 552.00 2/24 2/27 Greece ...... 1,167.00 ...... 1,167.00 2/27 2/28 Ireland ...... 343.00 ...... 343.00 Hon. Barbara Curin ...... 3/19 3/23 Spain ...... 1,788.00 ...... 1,788.00 3/23 3/26 Greece ...... 1,167.00 ...... 1,167.00 3/26 3/30 Italy ...... 2,084.00 ...... 2,084.00 3/30 3/31 Ireland ...... 486.00 ...... 486.00 Hon. Cliff Stearns ...... 3/19 3/23 Spain ...... 1,788.00 ...... 1,778.00 3/23 3/26 Greece ...... 1,167.00 ...... 1,167.00 3/26 3/30 Italy ...... 2,084.00 ...... 2,084.00 3/30 3/31 Ireland ...... 486.00 ...... 486.00 Andrew Snowdon ...... 3/28 3/30 England ...... 830.00 ...... 828.87 ...... 283.36 ...... 1,942.23

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Thomas Freddo ...... 3/28 3/30 England ...... 830.00 ...... 828.87 ...... 1,658.87 Hon. Marsha Blackburn ...... 3 /23 3 /24 Germany ...... 497.00 ...... 497.00 3/24 3/27 Israel ...... 724.00 ...... 724.00 3/27 3/28 Jordan ...... 254.00 ...... 254.00 3/28 3/28 Iraq ...... 3/28 3/29 Spain ...... 188.00 ...... 188.00 Committee total ...... 24,161.19 ...... 34,728.00 ...... 283.36 ...... 59,172.55 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. JOE BARTON, Chairman, May 5, 2005.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2005

Peggy Peterson ...... 2 /20 2 /22 United Kingdom ...... 964.00 ...... 964.00 2/22 2/24 France ...... 924.00 ...... 924.00 2/24 2/26 Belgium ...... 790.00 ...... 6,667.76 ...... 7,457.76 Carter McDowell ...... 2/20 2/22 United Kingdom ...... 964.00 ...... 964.00 2/22 2/24 France ...... 924.00 ...... 924.00 2/24 2/26 Belgium ...... 790.00 ...... 6,667.76 ...... 7,457.76 Barbara Matthews ...... 2 /20 2 /22 United Kingdom ...... 964.00 ...... 964.00 2/22 2/24 France ...... 924.00 ...... 924.00 2/24 2/26 Belgium ...... 790.00 ...... 6,667.76 ...... 7,457.76 Justin Daly ...... 2 /20 2 /22 United Kingdom ...... 964.00 ...... 964.00 2/22 2/24 France ...... 924.00 ...... 924.00 2/24 2/26 Belgium ...... 790.00 ...... 6,627.05 ...... 7,417.05 Michael McEleney ...... 2/20 2/22 United Kingdom ...... 964.00 ...... 964.00 2/22 2/24 France ...... 924.00 ...... 924.00 2/24 2/26 Belgium ...... 790.00 ...... 6,627.05 ...... 7,417.05 Jonathan Blackmer ...... 2/20 2/22 United Kingdom ...... 964.00 ...... 964.00 2/22 2/24 France ...... 924.00 ...... 924.00 2/24 2/26 Belgium ...... 790.00 ...... 6,276.76 ...... 7,066.76 Scott Wilber ...... 2 /20 2 /22 United Kingdom ...... 964.00 ...... 964.00 2/22 2/24 France ...... 924.00 ...... 924.00 2/24 2/26 Belgium ...... 790.00 ...... 6,627.05 ...... 7,417.05 Joseph Pinder ...... 2 /20 2 /22 United Kingdom ...... 964.00 ...... 964.00 2/22 2/24 France ...... 924.00 ...... 924.00 2/24 2/26 Belgium ...... 790.00 ...... 8,225.05 ...... 9,015.05 Jaime Lizarraga ...... 2/20 2/22 United Kingdom ...... 964.00 ...... 964.00 2/22 2/24 France ...... 924.00 ...... 924.00 2/24 2/26 Belgium ...... 790.00 ...... 6,627.05 ...... 7,417.05 Scott Morris ...... 2/20 2/22 United Kingdom ...... 964.00 ...... 964.00 2/22 2/24 France ...... 924.00 ...... 924.00 2/24 2/26 Belgium ...... 790.00 ...... 6,627.05 ...... 7,417.05 Lawrence Stewart ...... 2/20 2/22 United Kingdom ...... 964.00 ...... 964.00 2/22 2/24 France ...... 924.00 ...... 924.00 2/24 2/26 Belgium ...... 790.00 ...... 6,627.05 ...... 7,417.05 Hon. Scott Garrett ...... 1/10 1/12 Sri Lanka ...... 412.00 ...... 412.00 1/12 1/14 India ...... 590.00 ...... 6,811.21 ...... 7,401.21 Hon. Barney Frank ...... 1/22 1/30 Switzerland ...... 2,168.00 ...... 6,784.58 ...... 8,952.58 Committee total ...... 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. MICHAEL G. OXLEY, Chairman, Apr. 29, 2005.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND APR. 30, 2005

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total

J. Anthony Haywood ...... 3/7 3/11 Austria ...... 1,392.00 ...... 4,901.74 ...... 6,293.74 Brien Beattie ...... 2/21 3/01 China ...... 894.00 ...... 5,908.58 ...... 6,802.58 Jaime Hjort ...... 2/19 2/26 India ...... 2,806.00 ...... 6,492.37 ...... 9,298.37 Jim Moore ...... 2/19 2/26 India ...... 2,806.00 ...... 6,492.37 ...... 9,298.37 John Hunter ...... 2/19 2/26 India ...... 2,806.00 ...... 6,492.37 ...... 9,298.37 Edward Kidd ...... 2 /19 2 /26 India ...... 2,806.00 ...... 6,492.37 ...... 9,298.37 Lorraine Gavaghan ...... 2/19 2/26 India ...... 2,806.00 ...... 6,492.37 ...... 9,298.37 Brandon Lerch ...... 2/23 3/02 Germany ...... 2,190.19 ...... 7,477.84 ...... 9,668.03 3/02 3/04 Belgium ...... 690.00 ...... 690.00 3/04 3/06 England ...... 830.00 ...... 830.00 Jeffrey Baran ...... 1/28 2/01 Iraq ...... 1,016.00 ...... 6,353.80 ...... 7,369.80 Christopher Shays ...... 1/7 1/9 Indonesia ...... 992.05 ...... 2,767.84 ...... 3,759.89 1 /9 1 /10 Thailand ...... 231.98 ...... 3,455.32 ...... 3,687.30 1/10 1/12 Sri Lanka ...... 412.00 ...... 2,335.15 ...... 2,747.15 Hon. Marsha Blackburn ...... 1 /11 1 /13 Colombia ...... 212.00 ...... 2,879.65 ...... 3,091.65 1/13 1/16 Panama ...... 708.00 ...... 708.00 1/16 1/17 Honduras ...... 223.00 ...... 223.00 Hon. Todd Platts ...... 3/24 3/25 Germany ...... 264.00 ...... 264.00 3/25 3/27 Israel ...... 724.00 ...... 724.00 3/27 3/28 Jordan ...... 254.00 ...... 254.00 3/28 3/29 Spain ...... 297.00 ...... 297.00 J. Marc Wheat ...... 2/23 2/27 Germany ...... 1,547.00 ...... 6,350.56 ...... 7,897.56 2/27 3/4 Belgium ...... 1,725.00 ...... 1,725.00 Nick Coleman ...... 2/23 2/27 Germany ...... 1,742.02 ...... 6,893.85 ...... 8,635.87 2/27 3/4 Belgium ...... 1,350.85 ...... 1,350.85 Hon. Stephen Lynch ...... 3/24 3/25 Germany ...... 264.00 ...... 264.00 3/25 3/27 Israel ...... 724.00 ...... 724.00 3/27 3/28 Jordan ...... 254.00 ...... 254.00

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3/28 3/29 Spain ...... 297.00 ...... 297.00 Hon. Christopher Shays ...... 1/24 1/29 Switzerland ...... 2,546.25 ...... 9,258.85 ...... 11,805.10 1/29 2/01 Jordan ...... 762.00 ...... 762.00 Lawrence Halloran ...... 1 /24 1 /28 Switzerland ...... 1,792.00 ...... 7,024.85 ...... 8,816.85 1/28 2/01 Jordan ...... 1,016.00 ...... 1,016.00 Nick Palarino ...... 1/27 1/28 Turkey ...... 552.00 ...... 6,708.76 ...... 7,260.76 1/28 2/01 Jordan ...... 1,016.00 ...... 1,016.00 Committee total ...... 40,948.34 ...... 104,778.64 ...... 145,726.24 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. TOM DAVIS, Chairman, Apr. 29, 2005.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2005

Hon. Curt Weldon ...... 2/1 2/3 Russia ...... 1,632.00 ...... 2,951.94 ...... 4,583.94 Jeshua Weerasinghe ...... 2 /19 2 /23 India ...... 1,180.00 ...... 6,318.59 ...... 7,498.59 Mandy Bowers ...... 2/19 2/23 India ...... 1,180.00 ...... 6,318.59 ...... 7,498.59 Committee total ...... 3,992.00 ...... 15,589.12 ...... 19,581.12 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. CHRISTOPHER COX, Chairman, May 5, 2005.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2005

Christopher Otillio ...... 2/17 2/26 India ...... 2,806.00 ...... 6,492.37 ...... 6,298.37 David Duncan ...... 2 /21 3 /1 China ...... 894.00 ...... 5,908.58 ...... 6,802.58 Committee total ...... $13,100.95 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. BOB NEY, Chiarman, Apr. 12, 2005.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2005

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent or Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Lara Alameh ...... 1/11 1/16 Israel ...... 1,445.00 ...... 1,445.00 Douglas Anderson ...... 1/6 1/7 China ...... 313.00 ...... 313.00 1 /7 1 /9 Indonesia ...... 290.00 ...... 290.00 1 /9 1 /10 Thailand ...... 232.00 ...... 232.00 1/10 1/12 Sri Lanka ...... 412.00 ...... 412.00 1/12 1/15 India ...... 885.00 ...... 885.00 1 /6 1 /15 (4) ...... 10,258.91 ...... 10,258.91 Renee Austell ...... 1/26 1/28 Poland ...... 502.00 ...... 6,286.66 ...... 6,788.66 Hon. Shelley Berkley ...... 1/26 1/28 Poland ...... 502.00 ...... 7,591.66 ...... 8,093.66 3/11 3/13 Spain ...... 965.00 ...... 5,906.25 ...... 6,871.25 Hon. Howard Berman ...... 2/11 2/13 Germany ...... 370.00 ...... (3) ...... 370.00 Hon. Earl Blumenauer ...... 1/6 1/7 China ...... 313.00 ...... 313.00 1 /7 1 /9 Indonesia ...... 290.00 ...... 290.00 1 /9 1 /10 Thailand ...... 232.00 ...... 232.00 1/10 1/12 Sri Lanka ...... 412.00 ...... 412.00 1/12 1/14 India ...... 590.00 ...... 590.00 1/6 1 /14 Round Trip Airfare ...... 7,691.29 ...... 7,691.29 Ted Brennan ...... 1/10 1/13 Colombia ...... 525.00 ...... 525.00 1/13 1/16 Panama ...... 558.00 ...... 558.00 1/16 1/18 Honduras ...... 496.00 ...... 496.00 1/10 1/18 (4) ...... 2,798.62 ...... 2,798.62 Hon. Dan Burton ...... 2/11 2/15 Costa Rica ...... 900.00 ...... 1,687.85 ...... (5) 343.00 ...... 2,930.85 Hon. Steve Chabot ...... 1/12 1/15 Egypt ...... 867.00 ...... 6,428.76 ...... 7,295.76 Malik Chaka ...... 1/22 1/24 Chad ...... 590.00 ...... 590.00 1/24 1/25 Algeria ...... 272.00 ...... (3) ...... 272.00 Joan Condon ...... 3/26 3/30 Libya ...... 1,002.00 ...... 7,554.85 ...... 8,556.85 Frank Cotter ...... 3/18 3/20 Mexico ...... 576.00 ...... 576.00 3/20 3/23 Panama ...... 708.00 ...... (3) ...... 708.00 Ninfa DeLuna ...... 3/17 3/20 Mexico ...... 864.00 ...... 864.00 3/20 3/23 Panama ...... 708.00 ...... 1,187.11 ...... 1,895.11 Hon. Eliot Engel ...... 1/10 1/11 Russia ...... 266.00 ...... 266.00 1/11 1/14 North Korea ...... 118.75 ...... 118.75 1/14 1/15 South Korea ...... 351.00 ...... 351.00 1/15 1/16 China ...... 291.00 ...... 291.00 1/16 1/17 Hong Kong (Indonesia) ...... 411.00 ...... 411.00 1/17 1/18 Japan ...... 408.00 ...... (3) ...... 408.00 Hon. Eni Faleomavaega ...... 1 /6 1/10 India ...... 1,583.00 ...... (5) 670.13 ...... 2,253.13 1/10 1/13 Sri Lanka ...... 618.00 ...... 618.00 1 /6 1 /3 (4) ...... 6,901.09 ...... 6,901.09 2 /9 2 /14 Tahiti ...... 0.0 ...... 5,813.10 ...... 5,813.10 3/18 3/20 Mexico ...... 576.00 ...... 576.00

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent or Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

3/20 3/23 Panama ...... 708.00 ...... (3) ...... 708.00 3/30 4/1 New Zealand ...... 1,261.00 ...... 1,341.50 ...... 2,603.30 James Farr ...... 3/17 3/20 Mexico ...... 864.00 ...... 864.00 3/20 3/23 Panama ...... 708.00 ...... 1,808.19 ...... 2,516.19 David Fite ...... 1/14 1/16 Pakistan ...... 789.00 ...... 789.00 1/16 1/17 Afghanistan ...... 90.00 ...... 90.00 1/14 1/17 (4) ...... 8,425.86 ...... 8,425.86 Hon. Jeff Flake ...... 1/7 1/9 Indonesia ...... 290.00 ...... 290.00 1 /9 1 /10 Thailand ...... 232.00 ...... 232.00 1/10 1/11 Sri Lanka ...... 412.00 ...... 412.00 1 /7 1 /11 (4) ...... 4,428.30 ...... 4,428.30 Hon. Jeff Fortenberry ...... 3/4 3/7 Jordan ...... 550.00 ...... 887.35 ...... 1,437.35 Kristi Garlock ...... 2 /21 2 /23 Turkey ...... 390.00 ...... 390.00 2/23 2/25 Italy ...... 850.00 ...... 850.00 2/21 2/25 (4) ...... 5,657.29 ...... 5,657.29 Dennis Halpin ...... 3 /23 3 /27 South Korea ...... 1,204.00 ...... 1,204.00 3/27 3/29 Japan ...... 656.00 ...... 656.00 3/23 3/29 (4) ...... 9,278.42 ...... 9,278.42 Hon. Henry Hyde ...... 3/18 3/20 Mexico ...... 576.00 ...... (5) 33,000.00 ...... 33,576.00 3/20 3/23 Panama ...... 708.00 ...... (3) ...... (5) 5,035.99 ...... 5,743.99 Hon. Darrell Issa ...... 3 /12 3 /12 Japan ...... 0.0 ...... (3) ...... 0.0 Jonathan Katz ...... 1 /11 1 /15 Egypt ...... 2,312.00 ...... 5,415.84 ...... 7,727.84 2/23 2/25 Ukraine ...... 1,228.00 ...... 5,933.49 ...... 7,161.49 Kay King ...... 3/25 3/26 Holland ...... 309.00 ...... 309.00 3/26 3/30 Libya ...... 1,002.00 ...... 1,002.00 3/25 3/30 (4) ...... 7,577.47 ...... 7,577.47 Robert King ...... 1/7 1/8 China ...... 291.00 ...... 291.00 1 /8 1 /11 North Korea ...... 963.00 ...... 963.00 1/11 1/13 China ...... 582.00 ...... 582.00 1 /7 1 /13 (4) ...... 5,551.06 ...... 5,551.06 3/25 3/26 Holland ...... 309.00 ...... 309.00 3/26 3/30 Libya ...... 1,002.00 ...... 1,002.00 3/25 3/30 (4) ...... 7,577.47 ...... 7,577.47 Sheila Klein ...... 3/18 3/20 Mexico ...... 576.00 ...... 576.00 3/20 3/23 Panama ...... 708.00 ...... (3) ...... 708.00 Hon. Thomas Lantos ...... 1/7 1/8 China ...... 291.00 ...... 291.00 1 /8 1 /11 North Korea ...... 963.00 ...... 963.00 1/11 1/13 China ...... 582.00 ...... 582.00 1/13 1/15 Hong Kong ...... 822.00 ...... 822.00 1/15 1/18 Taiwan ...... 1,005.00 ...... 1,005.00 1 /7 1 /18 (4) ...... 6,486.54 ...... 6,486.54 3/25 3/26 Holland ...... 381.00 ...... 381.00 3/26 3/29 Libya ...... 1,002.00 ...... 1,002.00 3/25 3/29 (4) ...... 8,232.88 ...... 8,232.88 Hon. James Leach ...... 1/6 1/7 China ...... 313.00 ...... 313.00 1 /7 1 /9 Indonesia ...... 290.00 ...... (5) 8,971.51 ...... 9,261.51 1 /9 1 /10 Thailand ...... 232.00 ...... (5) 8,355.52 ...... 8,587.52 1/10 1/12 Sri Lanka ...... 412.00 ...... 412.00 1/12 1/13 India ...... 590.00 ...... 590.00 1/13 1/16 Egypt ...... 578.00 ...... 578.00 1/16 1/18 (4) ...... 7,691.29 ...... 7,691.29 Hon. Barbara Lee ...... 1/22 1/24 Chad ...... 590.00 ...... 590.00 1/24 1/25 Algeria ...... 272.00 ...... (3) ...... 272.00 Caleb McCarry ...... 1/10 1/13 Colombia ...... 675.00 ...... 675.00 1/13 1/16 Panama ...... 708.00 ...... 708.00 1/16 1/18 Honduras ...... 396.00 ...... 396.00 1/10 1/18 (4) ...... 2,798.65 ...... 2,798.65 3/17 3/20 Mexico ...... 864.00 ...... 864.00 3/20 3/23 Panama ...... 708.00 ...... 1,278.32 ...... 1,986.32 Hon. Betty McCollum ...... 1/22 1/24 Chad ...... 590.00 ...... 590.00 1/24 1/25 Algeria ...... 272.00 ...... (3) ...... 272.00 2/25 3/1 Italy ...... 520.00 ...... 6,163.07 ...... 6,683.07 3/18 3/20 Mexico ...... 576.00 ...... 576.00 3/20 3/23 Panama ...... 633.00 ...... (3) ...... 633.00 James McCormick ...... 1 /6 1/7 China ...... 313.00 ...... 313.00 1 /7 1 /9 Indonesia ...... 240.00 ...... 240.00 1 /9 1 /10 Thailand ...... 232.00 ...... 232.00 1/10 1/12 Sri Lanka ...... 362.00 ...... 362.00 1/12 1/13 India ...... 590.00 ...... 590.00 1/13 1/16 Egypt ...... 478.00 ...... 478.00 1 /6 1 /18 (4) ...... 7,691.29 ...... 7,691.29 Hon. Thaddeus McCotter ...... 1/26 1/28 Poland ...... 502.00 ...... 6,441.74 ...... (5) 1,252.00 ...... 8,195.74 3/13 3/11 Spain ...... 965.00 ...... 5,096.25 ...... 6,061.25 Matthew McLean ...... 1/3 1/5 Botswana ...... 290.00 ...... 290.00 1 /5 1 /9 South Africa ...... 772.00 ...... 772.00 1 /9 1 /11 Madagascar ...... 343.00 ...... 343.00 1/11 1/14 Mozambique ...... 576.00 ...... 576.00 1 /3 1 /14 (4) ...... 10,270.67 ...... 10,270.67 2/20 2/23 Indonesia ...... 648.00 ...... 648.00 2/23 2/26 Sri Lanka ...... 652.00 ...... 652.00 2/20 2/26 (4) ...... 11,169.95 ...... 11,169.95 John Mackey ...... 1/10 1/12 Turkey ...... 552.00 ...... 552.00 1/12 1/15 Pakistan ...... 1,052.00 ...... 1,052.00 1/16 1/17 Afghanistan ...... 90.00 ...... 90.00 1/10 1/17 (4) ...... 8,849.72 ...... 8,849.72 2/21 2/26 Colombia ...... 1,125.00 ...... 1,752.15 ...... 2,877.15 Alan Makovsky ...... 1/11 1/15 Egypt ...... 2,312.00 ...... 5,415.84 ...... 7,727.84 3/25 3/26 Holland ...... 381.00 ...... 381.00 3/26 3/30 Libya ...... 1,002.00 ...... 1,002.00 3/25 3/30 (4) ...... 7,577.47 ...... 7,577.47 Pearl Alice Marsh ...... 1 /22 1 /24 Chad ...... 590.00 ...... 590.00 1/24 1/25 Algeria ...... 272.00 ...... (3) ...... 272.00 Richard Mereu ...... 3/11 3/13 Spain ...... 945.00 ...... 3,533.50 ...... 4,479.00 3/21 3/23 Belgium ...... 648.50 ...... 5,908.13 ...... 6,556.63 Thomas Mooney ...... 3/18 3/20 Mexico ...... 576.00 ...... 576.00 3/20 3/23 Panama ...... 708.00 ...... 1,792.61 ...... 2,500.61 Paul Oostburg-Sanz ...... 1/5 1 /8 El Salvador ...... 475.00 ...... 475.00 1 /8 1 /11 Madagascar ...... 334.00 ...... 334.00 1/11 1/14 Mozambique ...... 551.00 ...... 551.00 1 /5 1 /14 (4) ...... 14,499.46 ...... 14,499.46 3/18 3/20 Mexico ...... 526.00 ...... 526.00 3/20 3/23 Panama ...... 437.00 ...... (3) ...... 437.00 Hon. Donald Payne ...... 1 /8 1/9 Kenya ...... 0.0 ...... 9,588.01 ...... 9,588.01 Hon. Ted Poe ...... 1 /29 2 /1 Jordan ...... 762.00 ...... 6,353.77 ...... 7,115.77 Amy Porter ...... 1/22 1/24 Chad ...... 590.00 ...... 590.00

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent or Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

1/24 1/25 Algeria ...... 272.00 ...... (3) ...... 272.00 Patrick Prisco ...... 2/18 2/21 Belgium ...... 1,185.00 ...... 1,185.00 2/21 2/23 France ...... 924.00 ...... 924.00 2/23 2/25 Austria ...... 596.00 ...... 596.00 2/18 2/25 (4) ...... 3,284.25 ...... 3,284.25 John Walker Roberts ...... 3/19 3/23 Belgium ...... 1,035.00 ...... 6,496.13 ...... 7,531.13 Rotem Roizman ...... 2/22 2/23 Turkey ...... 226.00 ...... 226.00 2/23 2/25 Italy ...... 566.00 ...... 566.00 2/22 2/25 (4) ...... 5,657.29 ...... 5,657.29 Hon. Edward Royce ...... 1/22 1/24 Chad ...... 590.00 ...... 590.00 1/24 1/25 Algeria ...... 272.00 ...... (3) ...... 272.00 Susan Schiesser ...... 3/17 3/20 Mexico ...... 864.00 ...... 864.00 3/20 3/23 Panama ...... 708.00 ...... 1,187.11 ...... 1,895.11 Douglas Seay ...... 3/18 3/20 Mexico ...... 576.00 ...... 576.00 3/20 3/23 Panama ...... 708.00 ...... (3) ...... 708.00 Thomas Sheehy ...... 1/22 1/24 Chad ...... 590.00 ...... 590.00 1/24 1/25 Algeria ...... 272.00 ...... (3) ...... 272.00 Hon. Christopher Smith ...... 1/8 1/9 Indonesia ...... 121.00 ...... 121.00 1 /9 1 /10 Thailand ...... 232.00 ...... 232.00 1/10 1/13 Sri Lanka ...... 412.00 ...... 412.00 1 /8 1 /13 (4) ...... 10,369.89 ...... 10,369.89 Sam Stratman ...... 1/14 1/15 Thailand ...... 232.00 ...... 5,700.00 ...... 6,002.05 3/17 3/20 Mexico ...... 864.00 ...... 864.00 3/20 3/23 Panama ...... 708.00 ...... 1,744.32 ...... 2,452.32 Sarah Tillemann ...... 1/7 1/8 China ...... 291.00 ...... 291.00 1 /8 1 /11 North Korea ...... 963.00 ...... 963.00 1 /7 1 /11 (4) ...... 1,796.87 ...... 1,796.87 Mark Walker ...... 3/17 3/20 Mexico ...... 814.00 ...... 814.00 3/20 3/23 Panama ...... 658.00 ...... 1,682.32 ...... 2,340.32 Hon. Diane Watson ...... 1 /8 1/10 Thailand ...... 463.99 ...... 463.99 1/10 1/12 Sri Lanka ...... 412.00 ...... 412.00 1/12 1/13 India ...... 590.00 ...... 590.00 1 /8 1 /13 (4) ...... 6,339.83 ...... 6,339.83 1/22 1/24 Chad ...... 590.00 ...... 590.00 1/24 1/25 Algeria ...... 272.00 ...... (3) ...... 272.00 Lynne Weil ...... 1/7 1/8 China ...... 291.00 ...... 291.00 1 /8 1 /11 North Korea ...... 963.00 ...... 963.00 1/11 1/13 China ...... 582.00 ...... 582.00 1/13 1/15 Hong Kong ...... 822.00 ...... 822.00 1/15 1/18 Taiwan ...... 1,005.00 ...... 1,005.00 1 /7 1 /18 (4) ...... 7,342.87 ...... 7,342.87 Hillel Weinberg ...... 3/20 3/23 Belgium ...... 1,184.00 ...... 1,184.00 3/23 3/25 United Kingdom ...... 755.00 ...... 755.00 3/25 3/30 Egypt ...... 1,145.00 ...... 1,145.00 3/20 3/30 (4) ...... 7,889.45 ...... 7,889.45 Hon. Gerald Weller ...... 1/10 1/13 Colombia ...... 318.00 ...... 318.00 1/13 1/16 Panama ...... 708.00 ...... 708.00 1/16 1/18 Honduras ...... 496.00 ...... 496.00 1/10 1/18 (4) ...... 2,879.65 ...... 2,879.65 Hon. Robert Wexler ...... 1/11 1/13 Egypt ...... 578.00 ...... 5,415.84 ...... 5,993.84 2/23 2/25 Ukraine ...... 1,228.00 ...... 5,933.49 ...... (5) 475.10 ...... 7,636.59 Lisa Williams ...... 1/6 1/13 India ...... 2,073.00 ...... 5,887.07 ...... 7,960.07 Judy Wolverton ...... 3/18 3/20 Mexico ...... 576.00 ...... 576.00 3/20 3/23 Panama ...... 708.00 ...... (3) ...... 708.00 Peter Yeo ...... 1/7 1/8 China ...... 291.00 ...... 291.00 1 /8 1 /11 North Korea ...... 963.00 ...... 963.00 1/11 1/13 China ...... 582.00 ...... 582.00 1/13 1/15 Hong Kong ...... 822.00 ...... 822.00 1/15 1/17 Taiwan ...... 335.00 ...... 335.00 1 /7 1 /17 (4) ...... 6,646.79 ...... 6,646.79

Committee total ...... 108,601.54 ...... 358,902.92 ...... (5) 58,103.25 ...... 525,607.71 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. 4 Round trip airfare. 5 Indicates delegation costs. HENRY J. HYDE, Chairman, Apr. 29, 2005.

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Hon. F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr...... 1 /8 1/13 France, Paris ...... 1,848.00 ...... 6,271.40 ...... 8,119.40 1/13 1/17 Strasbourg ...... 1,564.00 ...... 1,564.00 Philip Kiko ...... 1/8 1/13 France, Paris ...... 1,848.00 ...... 6,271.40 ...... 8,199.40 1/13 1/17 Strasbourg ...... 1,564.00 ...... 1,564.00 Hon. Louis Gohmet ...... 3/3 3/5 Iraq ...... 204.00 ...... (3) ...... 204.00 3 /6 3 /8 Germany ...... 314.00 ...... 2,835.42 ...... 3,149.42 Hon. Daniel Lungren ...... 3/18 3/26 Beijing ...... (4) ...... (3) ...... 3/27 3/31 Hong Kong ...... 1,744.00 ...... 2,885.00 ...... 4,629.30 Hon. Howard Coble ...... 3/18 3/20 Mexico ...... 576.00 ...... (3) ...... 576.00 3/20 3/23 Panama ...... 708.00 ...... (3) ...... 708.00

Committee total ...... 492.00 ...... 7,922.11 ...... 28,633.52 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. 4 To be submitted. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, Chairman, Apr. 26, 2005.

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Hon. Stevan Pearce ...... 1/8 1 /11 Korea ...... 1,053.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,053.00 1/11 1/15 China ...... 1,236.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,236.00 Hon. J.D. Hayworth ...... 2 /18 2 /20 Japan ...... 816.00 ...... (3) ...... 816.00 2/22 2/25 Thailand ...... 696.00 ...... (3) ...... 696.00 2/24 ...... Sri Lanka—Day Trip ...... (3) ...... 2/25 2/27 Honk Kong ...... 822.00 ...... (3) ...... 822.00 Hon. Richard Pombo ...... 2 /19 2 /20 Panama ...... 236.00 ...... (3) ...... 236.00 2/20 2/23 Argentina ...... 861.00 ...... (3) ...... 861.00 2/23 2/26 Brazil ...... 661.00 ...... (3) ...... 661.00 2/26 2/29 Trinidad and Tobago ...... 1,245.57 ...... (3) ...... 1,245.57 Hon. Neil Abercrombie ...... 2/19 2/20 Panama ...... 236.00 ...... (3) ...... 236.00 2/20 2/23 Argentina ...... 861.00 ...... (3) ...... 861.00 2/23 2/26 Brazil ...... 661.00 ...... (3) ...... 661.00 2/26 2/29 Trinidad and Tobago ...... 1,245.57 ...... (3) ...... 1,245.57 Hon. Ruben Hinojosa ...... 2/19 2/20 Panama ...... 236.00 ...... (3) ...... 236.00 2/20 2/23 Argentina ...... 861.00 ...... (3) ...... 861.00 2/23 2/26 Brazil ...... 661.00 ...... (3) ...... 661.00 2/26 2/29 Trinidad and Tobago ...... 1,023.57 ...... 946.75 ...... 1,970.32 Hon. Jay Inslee ...... 2/19 2/20 Panama ...... 236.00 ...... (3) ...... 236.00 2/20 2/23 Argentina ...... 861.00 ...... (3) ...... 861.00 2/23 2/26 Brazil ...... 661.00 ...... (3) ...... 661.00 2/26 2/29 Trinidad and Tobago ...... 1,245.57 ...... (3) ...... 1,245.57 Hon. Grace Napolitano ...... 2/19 2/20 Panama ...... 236.00 ...... (3) ...... 236.00 2/20 2/23 Argentina ...... 861.00 ...... (3) ...... 861.00 2/23 2/26 Brazil ...... 661.00 ...... (3) ...... 661.00 2/26 2/29 Trinidad and Tobago ...... 444.00 ...... (3) ...... 444.00 Hon. Tom Tancredo ...... 2/19 2/20 Panama ...... 236.00 ...... (3) ...... 236.00 2/20 2/23 Argentina ...... 861.00 ...... (3) ...... 861.00 2/23 2/26 Brazil ...... 661.00 ...... (3) ...... 661.00 2/26 2/29 Trinidad and Tobago ...... 1,245.57 ...... (3) ...... 1,245.57 Hon. Jeff Flake ...... 2/19 2/20 Panama ...... 236.00 ...... (3) ...... 236.00 2/20 2/23 Argentina ...... 861.00 ...... (3) ...... 861.00 2/23 2/26 Brazil ...... 661.00 ...... (3) ...... 661.00 2/26 2/29 Trinidad and Tobago ...... 1,245.57 ...... (3) ...... 1,245.57 Hon. Dennis Rehberg ...... 2/19 2/20 Panama ...... 236.00 ...... (3) ...... 236.00 2/20 2/23 Argentina ...... 861.00 ...... (3) ...... 861.00 2/23 2/26 Brazil ...... 661.00 ...... (3) ...... 661.00 2/26 2/29 Trinidad and Tobago ...... 1,245.57 ...... (3) ...... 1,245.57 Hon. Dennis Cardoza ...... 2/19 2/20 Panama ...... 236.00 ...... (3) ...... 236.00 2/20 2/23 Argentina ...... 861.00 ...... (3) ...... 861.00 2/23 2/26 Brazil ...... 453.00 ...... 3,714.68 ...... 4,167.68.00 Hon. Devin Nunes ...... 2/19 2/20 Panama ...... 236.00 ...... (3) ...... 236.00 2/20 2/23 Argentina ...... 861.00 ...... (3) ...... 861.00 2/23 2/26 Brazil ...... 661.00 ...... (3) ...... 661.00 2/26 2/29 Trinidad and Tobago ...... 1,245.57 ...... (3) ...... 1,245.57 Hon. Donna Christensen ...... 2 /19 2 /20 Panama ...... 236.00 ...... (3) ...... 236.00 2/20 2/23 Argentina ...... 861.00 ...... (3) ...... 861.00 2/23 2/26 Brazil ...... 661.00 ...... (3) ...... 661.00 2/26 2/29 Trinidad and Tobago ...... 859.19 ...... (3) ...... 859.19 Hon. Madeleine Bordallo ...... 2/19 2/20 Panama ...... 236.00 ...... (3) ...... 236.00 2/20 2/23 Argentina ...... 861.00 ...... (3) ...... 861.00 2/23 2/26 Brazil ...... 661.00 ...... (3) ...... 661.00 2/26 2/29 Trinidad and Tobago ...... 1,245.57 ...... (3) ...... 1,245.57 Tony Babauta ...... 2/19 2/20 Panama ...... 236.00 ...... (3) ...... 236.00 2/20 2/23 Argentina ...... 861.00 ...... (3) ...... 861.00 2/23 2/26 Brazil ...... 661.00 ...... (3) ...... 661.00 2/26 2/29 Trinidad and Tobago ...... 1,245.57 ...... (3) ...... 1,245.57 Kristen Bossi ...... 2/19 2/20 Panama ...... 236.00 ...... (3) ...... 236.00 2/20 2/23 Argentina ...... 861.00 ...... (3) ...... 861.00 2/23 2/26 Brazil ...... 661.00 ...... (3) ...... 661.00 2/26 2/29 Trinidad and Tobago ...... 1,245.57 ...... (3) ...... 1,245.57 Steve Ding ...... 2/19 2/20 Panama ...... 236.00 ...... (3) ...... 236.00 2/20 2/23 Argentina ...... 861.00 ...... (3) ...... 861.00 2/23 2/26 Brazil ...... 661.00 ...... (3) ...... 661.00 2/26 2/29 Trinidad and Tobago ...... 1,245.57 ...... (3) ...... 1,245.57 Chris Foster ...... 2/19 2/20 Panama ...... 236.00 ...... (3) ...... 236.00 2/20 2/23 Argentina ...... 861.00 ...... (3) ...... 861.00 2/23 2/26 Brazil ...... 661.00 ...... (3) ...... 661.00 2/26 2/29 Trinidad and Tobago ...... 1,245.57 ...... (3) ...... 1,245.57 Rob Howarth ...... 2/19 2/20 Panama ...... 236.00 ...... (3) ...... 236.00 2/20 2/23 Argentina ...... 861.00 ...... (3) ...... 861.00 2/23 2/26 Brazil ...... 661.00 ...... (3) ...... 661.00 2/26 2/29 Trinidad and Tobago ...... 1,245.57 ...... (3) ...... 1,245.57 Dan Kish ...... 2/19 2/20 Panama ...... 236.00 ...... (3) ...... 236.00 2/20 2/23 Argentina ...... 861.00 ...... (3) ...... 861.00 2/23 2/26 Brazil ...... 661.00 ...... (3) ...... 661.00 2/26 2/29 Trinidad and Tobago ...... 1,245.57 ...... (3) ...... 1,245.57 Lisa Wallace ...... 2/19 2/20 Panama ...... 236.00 ...... (3) ...... 236.00 2/20 2/23 Argentina ...... 861.00 ...... (3) ...... 861.00 2/23 2/26 Brazil ...... 661.00 ...... (3) ...... 661.00 2/26 2/29 Trinidad and Tobago ...... 1,245.57 ...... (3) ...... 1,245.57 Todd Willens ...... 2/20 2/23 Argentina ...... 861.00 ...... 4,784.65 ...... 5,697.65 Dave Whaley ...... 3/5 3 /12 Italy ...... 3,570.00 ...... 5,355.74 ...... 8,925.74 Committee total ...... 63,258.31 ...... 14,801.82 ...... 78,060.13 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. RICHARD W. POMBO, Chairman, Apr. 28, 2005.

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Hon. David Dreier ...... 3/23 3/25 Egypt ...... 578.00 ...... (3) ...... 578.00 3/25 3/26 Jordan ...... 359.65 ...... (3) ...... 359.65 3/27 3/29 Israel ...... 724.00 ...... (3) ...... 724.00 3/29 3/30 Cyprus ...... 780.58 ...... (3) ...... 780.58 3/30 3/30 Lebanon ...... 67.00 ...... (3) ...... 67.00 3/31 4/01 Belgium ...... 790.00 ...... (3) ...... 790.00

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Hon. Lincoln Diaz-Balart ...... 3 /23 3 /25 Egypt ...... 578.00 ...... (3) ...... 578.00 3/25 3/26 Jordan ...... 359.65 ...... (3) ...... 359.65 3/27 3/29 Israel ...... 724.00 ...... 2,377.04 ...... 3,101.04 Hon. Doc Hastings ...... 3/23 3/25 Egypt ...... 578.00 ...... (3) ...... 578.00 3/25 3/26 Jordan ...... 359.65 ...... (3) ...... 359.65 3/27 3/29 Israel ...... 724.00 ...... (3) ...... 724.00 3/29 3/30 Cyprus ...... 780.58 ...... (3) ...... 780.58 3/30 3/30 Lebanon ...... 67.00 ...... (3) ...... 67.00 3/31 4/01 Belgium ...... 790.00 ...... (3) ...... 790.00 Hon. Phil Gingrey ...... 3/23 3/25 Egypt ...... 578.00 ...... (3) ...... 578.00 3/25 3/26 Jordan ...... 359.65 ...... (3) ...... 359.65 3/27 3/29 Israel ...... 724.00 ...... (3) ...... 724.00 3/29 3/30 Cyprus ...... 780.58 ...... (3) ...... 780.58 3/30 3/30 Lebanon ...... 67.00 ...... (3) ...... 67.00 3/31 4/01 Belgium ...... 790.00 ...... (3) ...... 790.00 Hon. Alcee Hastings ...... 3/23 3/25 Egypt ...... 578.00 ...... (3) ...... 578.00 3/25 3/26 Jordan ...... 359.65 ...... (3) ...... 359.65 3/27 3/29 Israel ...... 724.00 ...... (3) ...... 724.00 3/29 3/30 Cyprus ...... 780.58 ...... (3) ...... 780.58 3/30 3/30 Lebanon ...... 67.00 ...... (3) ...... 67.00 3/31 4/01 Belgium ...... 790.00 ...... (3) ...... 790.00 Bradley Smith ...... 3/23 3/25 Egypt ...... 578.00 ...... (3) ...... 578.00 3/25 3/26 Jordan ...... 359.65 ...... (3) ...... 359.65 3/27 3/29 Israel ...... 724.00 ...... (3) ...... 724.00 3/29 3/30 Cyprus ...... 780.58 ...... (3) ...... 780.58 3/30 3/30 Lebanon ...... 67.00 ...... (3) ...... 67.00 3/31 4/01 Belgium ...... 790.00 ...... (3) ...... 790.00 Hugh Halpern ...... 3/23 3/25 Egypt ...... 578.00 ...... (3) ...... 578.00 3/25 3/26 Jordan ...... 359.65 ...... (3) ...... 359.65 3/27 3/29 Israel ...... 724.00 ...... (3) ...... 724.00 3/29 3/30 Cyprus ...... 780.58 ...... (3) ...... 780.58 3/30 3/30 Lebanon ...... 67.00 ...... (3) ...... 67.00 3/31 4/01 Belgium ...... 790.00 ...... (3) ...... 790.00 Ed Cassidy ...... 3/23 3/25 Egypt ...... 578.00 ...... (3) ...... 578.00 3/25 3/26 Jordan ...... 359.65 ...... (3) ...... 359.65 3/27 3/29 Israel ...... 724.00 ...... (3) ...... 724.00 3/29 3/30 Cyprus ...... 780.58 ...... (3) ...... 780.58 3/30 3/30 Lebanon ...... 67.00 ...... (3) ...... 67.00 3/31 4/01 Belgium ...... 790.00 ...... (3) ...... 790.00 Robert Lawrence ...... 3/23 3/25 Egypt ...... 578.00 ...... (3) ...... 578.00 3/25 3/26 Jordan ...... 359.65 ...... (3) ...... 359.65 3/27 3/29 Israel ...... 724.00 ...... (3) ...... 724.00 3/29 3/30 Cyprus ...... 780.58 ...... (3) ...... 780.58 3/30 3/30 Lebanon ...... 67.00 ...... (3) ...... 67.00 3/31 4/01 Belgium ...... 790.00 ...... (3) ...... 790.00 Hon. Tom Cole ...... 3/04 3/06 Jordan ...... 508.00 ...... (3) ...... 508.00 3/06 3/08 Germany ...... 764.00 ...... 879.20 ...... 1,643.20 Chris Caron ...... 3/04 3/06 Jordan ...... 508.00 ...... (3) ...... 508.00 3/06 3/08 Germany ...... 764.00 ...... 879.20 ...... 1,643.20 Adam Jarvis ...... 3/04 3/06 Jordan ...... 508.00 ...... (3) ...... 508.00 3/06 3/08 Germany ...... 764.00 ...... 879.20 ...... 1,643.20 Committee total ...... 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. DAVID DREIER, Chairman, May 10, 2005.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2005

Hon. Judy Biggert ...... 1 /7 1/10 Jordan ...... 872.00 ...... 872.00 Amy Carroll ...... 2/13 2/17 Belgium ...... 1,975.00 ...... 874.87 ...... 2,849.87 Olwen Huxley ...... 2/18 2/27 India ...... 3,348.00 ...... 6,492.37 ...... 9,840.37 Hon. Lamar Smith ...... 2 /18 2 /21 United Kingdom ...... 1,928.00 ...... 1,928.00 2/21 2/21 France ...... 2/21 2/23 Romania ...... 320.00 ...... 320.00 2/24 2/26 Greece ...... 1,167.00 ...... 1,167.00 2/27 2/28 Ireland ...... 343.00 ...... 343.00 Committee total ...... 9,953.00 ...... 7,367.24 ...... 17,320.24 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. ———Apr. 12, 2005.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2005

Rich Beutel ...... 1/09 1/15 China ...... 8,350.57 ...... 1,104.20 ...... 9,454.77 ...... 351.00 ...... 2/21 3/1 China ...... 894.00 ...... 5,908.58 ...... 6,802.58 J. Matthew Szymanski ...... 2/17 2/21 India ...... 590.00 ...... 590.00 2/21 3/1 China ...... 894.00 ...... 5,908.58 ...... 6,802.58 Tom Bezas ...... 2/21 3/1 China ...... 894.00 ...... 5,908.58 ...... 6,802.58 Sean Deverey ...... 2/21 3/1 China ...... 894.00 ...... 5,908.58 ...... 6,802.58 Patrick Wilson ...... 2 /21 3 /1 China ...... 894.00 ...... 5,908.58 ...... 6,802.58 Jim Meenan ...... 2/21 3/1 China ...... 894.00 ...... 5,908.58 ...... 6,802.58 Bradley Knox ...... 2/28 3/2 France ...... 924.00 ...... 6,184.28 ...... 125.66 ...... 6,309.94 ...... (3) 798.33 ...... Committee total ...... 57,170.19 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals.

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REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2005

Mark Zachares ...... 1/2 1/8 Japan ...... 1,224.00 ...... 7,249.60 ...... 8,473.60 Hon. Wayne Gilchrest ...... 1/6 1/14 Indonesia ...... 290.00 ...... 290.00 1 /9 1 /10 Thailand ...... 231.98 ...... (7) 71.76 ...... 303.74 1 /6 1 /14 Sri Lanka ...... 412.00 ...... (6) ...... 412.00 1 /6 1 /14 India ...... 590.00 ...... 8,356.06 ...... 8,946.06 Hon. Michael Burgess ...... 1 /12 1 /14 Pakistan ...... 263.00 (3) ...... 263.00 1/14 1/14 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... 1/14 1/17 Jordan ...... 762.00 (3) ...... 762.00 1/15 1/15 Iraq ...... (3) ...... 1/16 1/16 Iraq ...... (3) ...... 1/17 1/18 Germany ...... 264.00 (3) ...... 264.00 Hon. John Duncan ...... 2/18 2/20 Japan ...... 816.00 (3) ...... 816.00 Hon. Jerry Costello ...... 2 /18 2 /20 Japan ...... 816.00 (3) ...... 816.00 Hon. Tim Holden ...... 2/18 2/20 Japan ...... 816.00 (3) ...... 816.00 Hon. E.B. Johnson ...... 2/18 2/20 Japan ...... 816.00 (3) ...... 816.00 Hon. Henry Brown ...... 2/18 2/20 Japan ...... 816.00 (3) ...... 816.00 Hon. Lincoln Davis ...... 2/18 2/20 Japan ...... 816.00 (3) ...... 816.00 Chris Kennedy ...... 2/18 2/20 Japan ...... 816.00 (3) ...... 816.00 Jimmy Miller ...... 2 /18 2 /20 Japan ...... 816.00 (3) ...... 816.00 Jim Berard ...... 2/18 2/20 Japan ...... 816.00 (3) ...... 816.00 Hon. Jim Coon ...... 2/18 2/20 Japan ...... 816.00 (3) ...... 816.00 Hon. Stacie Soumbeniotis ...... 2 /18 2 /20 Japan ...... 816.00 (3) ...... 816.00 Hon. John Duncan ...... 2/20 2/22 China ...... 626.00 (3) ...... 626.00 Hon. Jerry Costello ...... 2 /20 2 /22 China ...... 626.00 (3) ...... 626.00 Hon. Tim Holden ...... 2/20 2/22 China ...... 626.00 (3) ...... 626.00 Hon. E.B. Johnson ...... 2/20 2/22 China ...... 626.00 (3) ...... 626.00 Hon. Henry Brown ...... 2/20 2/22 China ...... 626.00 (3) ...... 626.00 Hon. Lincoln Davis ...... 2/20 2/22 China ...... 626.00 (3) ...... 626.00 Hon. Chris Kennedy ...... 2/20 2/22 China ...... 626.00 (3) ...... 626.00 Jimmy Miller ...... 2 /20 2 /22 China ...... 626.00 ...... 626.00 Jim Berard ...... 2/20 2/22 China ...... 626.00 ...... 626.00 Jim Coon ...... 2/20 2/22 China ...... 626.00 ...... 626.00 Stacie Soumbeniotis ...... 2/20 2/22 China ...... 626.00 ...... 626.00 Rep. John Duncan ...... 2/22 2/25 Thailand ...... 696.00 ...... 696.00 Rep. Jerry Costello ...... 2 /22 2 /25 Thailand ...... 696.00 ...... 696.00 Rep. Tim Holden ...... 2/22 2/25 Thailand ...... 696.00 ...... 696.00 Rep. E.B. Johnson ...... 2/22 2/25 Thailand ...... 696.00 ...... 696.00 Rep. Henry Brown ...... 2/22 2/25 Thailand ...... 696.00 ...... 696.00 Rep. Lincoln Davis ...... 2/22 2/25 Thailand ...... 696.00 ...... 696.00 Rep. Chris Kennedy ...... 2/22 2/25 Thailand ...... 696.00 ...... 696.00 Rep. Jimmy Miller ...... 2/22 2/25 Thailand ...... 696.00 ...... 696.00 Rep. Jim Berard ...... 2/22 2/25 Thailand ...... 696.00 ...... 696.00 Rep. Jim Coon ...... 2/22 2/25 Thailand ...... 696.00 ...... 696.00 Rep. Stacie Soumbeniotis ...... 2 /22 2 /25 Thailand ...... 696.00 ...... 696.00 Rep. John Duncan ...... 2/25 2/27 Hong Kong ...... 822.00 ...... 822.00 Rep. Jerry Costello ...... 2 /25 2 /27 Hong Kong ...... 822.00 ...... 822.00 Rep. Tim Holden ...... 2/25 2/27 Hong Kong ...... 822.00 ...... 822.00 Rep. E.B. Johnson ...... 2/25 2/27 Hong Kong ...... 822.00 ...... 822.00 Rep. Henry Brown ...... 2/25 2/27 Hong Kong ...... 822.00 ...... 822.00 Rep. Lincoln Davis ...... 2/25 2/27 Hong Kong ...... 822.00 ...... 822.00 Rep. Chris Kennedy ...... 2/25 2/27 Hong Kong ...... 822.00 ...... 822.00 Rep. Jimmy Miller ...... 2/25 2/27 Hong Kong ...... 822.00 ...... 822.00 Rep. Jim Berard ...... 2/25 2/27 Hong Kong ...... 822.00 ...... 822.00 Rep. Jim Coon ...... 2/25 2/27 Hong Kong ...... 822.00 ...... 822.00 Stacie Soumbeniotis ...... 2/25 2/27 Hong Kong ...... 822.00 ...... 822.00 Hon. Russ Carnahan ...... 3 /3 3/3 Kuwait ...... 0.00 3 /3 3 /6 Jordan ...... 508.00 ...... 879.30 (4) ...... 1,387.30 3 /6 3 /8 Germany ...... 518.00 (3) 2,835.42 (5) ...... 3,353.42 Hon. Steve LaTourette ...... 3/19 3/21 United Kingdom ...... 992.00 ...... (8) 6,848.10 ...... 7,840.10 Hon. Corrine Brown ...... 3 /19 3 /21 United Kingdom ...... 992.00 ...... (8) 5,052.10 ...... 6,044.10 Hon. E.B. Johnson ...... 3/21 3/21 United Kingdom ...... (8) 4,601.60 ...... 4,601.60 Hon. John Mica ...... 3/19 3/21 United Kingdom ...... 992.00 ...... (8) 5,820.72 ...... 6,812.72 Hon. Bill Shuster ...... 3/19 3/21 United Kingdom ...... 992.00 ...... (8) 4,601.60 ...... 5,593.60 Jimmy Miller ...... 3 /19 3 /21 United Kingdom ...... 992.00 ...... (8) 4,601.60 ...... 5,593.60 Ward McCarragher ...... 3/18 3/21 United Kingdom ...... 1,488.00 ...... (8) 4,601.60 ...... 6,089.60 Glenn Scammel ...... 3 /18 3 /21 United Kingdom ...... 1,488.00 ...... (8) 4,601.60 ...... 6,089.60 Adam Tsao ...... 3/18 3/21 United Kingdom ...... 1,488.00 ...... (8) 4,601.60 ...... 6,089.60 Matt Wallen ...... 3/18 3/21 United Kingdom ...... 1,488.00 ...... (8) 4,601.60 ...... 6,089.60 Jennifer Esposito ...... 3/18 3/21 United Kingdom ...... 1,488.00 ...... (8) 4,601.60 ...... 6,089.60 Hon. Steve LaTourette ...... 3/21 3/25 Paris France ...... 900.00 ...... 900.00 Hon. Corrine Brown ...... 3 /21 3 /23 Paris France ...... 900.00 ...... 900.00 Hon. E.B. Johnson ...... 3/21 3/23 Paris France ...... 900.00 ...... 900.00 Hon. John Mica ...... 3/21 3/23 Paris France ...... 900.00 ...... 900.00 Hon. Bill Shuster ...... 3/21 3/23 Paris France ...... 900.00 ...... 900.00 Jimmy Miller ...... 3 /21 3 /23 Paris France ...... 900.00 ...... 900.00 Ward McCarragher ...... 3/21 3/23 Paris France ...... 900.00 ...... 900.00 Glenn Scammel ...... 3 /21 3 /23 Paris France ...... 900.00 ...... 900.00 Adam Tsao ...... 3/21 3/23 Paris France ...... 900.00 ...... 900.00 Matt Wallen ...... 3/21 3/23 Paris France ...... 900.00 ...... 900.00 Jennifer Esposito ...... 3/21 3/23 Paris France ...... 900.00 ...... 900.00 Hon. Steve LaTourette ...... 3/23 3/25 Italy ...... 1,106.00 ...... 1,106.00 Hon. Corrine Brown ...... 3 /23 3 /25 Italy ...... 1,106.00 ...... 1,106.00

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Hon. E.B. Johnson ...... 3/23 3/25 Italy ...... 1,106.00 ...... 1,106.00 Hon. John Mica ...... 3/23 3/25 Italy ...... 1,106.00 ...... 1,106.00 Hon. Bill Shuster ...... 3/23 3/25 Italy ...... 1,106.00 ...... 1,106.00 Jimmy Miller ...... 3 /23 3 /25 Italy ...... 1,106.00 ...... 1,106.00 Ward McCarragher ...... 3/23 3/25 Italy ...... 1,106.00 ...... 1,106.00 Glenn Scammel ...... 3 /23 3 /25 Italy ...... 1,106.00 ...... 1,106.00 Adam Tsao ...... 3/23 3/25 Italy ...... 1,106.00 ...... 1,106.00 Matt Wallen ...... 3/23 3/25 Italy ...... 1,106.00 ...... 1,106.00 Jennifer Esposito ...... 3/23 3/25 Italy ...... 1,106.00 ...... 1,106.00 Hon. Steve LaTourette ...... 3/25 3/26 Spain ...... 477.00 ...... 477.00 Hon. Corrine Brown ...... 3 /25 3 /26 Spain ...... 477.00 ...... 477.00 Hon. E.B. Johnson ...... 3/25 3/26 Spain ...... 477.00 ...... 477.00 Hon. Bill Shuster ...... 3/25 3/26 Spain ...... 477.00 ...... 477.00 Jimmy Miller ...... 3 /25 3 /26 Spain ...... 477.00 ...... 477.00 Ward McCarragher ...... 3/25 3/26 Spain ...... 477.00 ...... 477.00 Glenn Scammel ...... 3 /25 3 /26 Spain ...... 477.00 ...... 477.00 Adam Tsao ...... 3/25 3/26 Spain ...... 477.00 ...... 477.00 Matt Wallen ...... 3/25 3/26 Spain ...... 477.00 ...... 477.00 Jennifer Esposito ...... 3/25 3/26 Spain ...... 477.00 ...... 477.00 Hon. John Mica ...... 3/25 3/26 Italy ...... 553.00 ...... 553.00 3/26 3/30 Italy ...... 2,088.00 ...... 2,088.00

Committee total ...... 79,499.98 ...... 73,925.86 ...... 153,425.84

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. 4 Jordan to Germany (Commercial airfare) 5 Germany to U.S. 6 All trips U.S. to countries in U.S. 7 Trip to Thailand. 8 U.S. to London, Madrid to U.S., roundtrip. DON YOUNG, Chairman, Apr. 29, 2005.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN MAR. 10 AND MAR. 15, 2005

Hon. Lane Evans ...... 3/12 3/12 Japan ...... Kevin Gash ...... 3/12 3/12 Japan ...... Kimo Hollingsworth ...... 3/12 3/12 Japan ......

Committee total ......

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. BERNADINE DOLSON, Clerk, Apr. 27, 2005.

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Hon. Jim McDermott ...... 1/22 1/24 Chad ...... 590.00 ...... (3) ...... 590.00 1/24 1/25 Algeria ...... 272.00 ...... (3) ...... 272.00 Hon. John Larson ...... 2/11 2/13 Germany ...... 370.00 ...... (3) ...... 370.00 Hon. Ron Lewis ...... 2/18 2/20 Japan ...... 816.00 ...... (3) ...... 816.00 2/20 2/22 China ...... 626.00 ...... (3) ...... 626.00 2/22 2/25 Thailand ...... 696.00 ...... (3) ...... 696.00 2/24 2/24 Sri Lanka ...... 0.00 ...... (3) ...... 0.00 2/25 2/27 Hong Kong ...... 822.00 ...... (3) ...... 822.00

Committee total ...... 4,192.00 ...... 4,192.00

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HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. ROBERT W. NEY, Chairman, Apr. 13, 2005.

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HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. h BILL THOMAS, Chairman, Apr. 25, 2005. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, Mr. BOEHLERT: Committee on Science. benefit program through the end of Oper- ETC. H.R. 1215. A bill to provide for the implemen- ation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring tation of a Green Chemistry Research and Freedom and to provide for the application Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive Development Program, and for other pur- of the program to other contingency oper- communications were taken from the poses; with an amendment (Rept. 109–82). Re- ations; to the Committee on Armed Services. Speaker’s table and referred as follows: ferred to the Committee of the Whole House By Mr. FILNER (for himself, Mr. 1981. A communication from the President on the State of the Union. GRIJALVA, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. REYES, of the United States, transmitting a request Mr. SESSIONS: Committee on Rules. Mr. HINOJOSA, and Mrs. NAPOLITANO): for a FY 2006 budget amendment for the De- House Resolution 278. Resolution providing H.R. 2367. A bill to amend the Immigration partments of Agriculture, Education, Health for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2360) mak- and Nationality Act to permit certain Mexi- and Human Services, Justice, and the Treas- ing appropriations for the Department of can children, and accompanying adults, to ury; and the United States-Canada Alaska Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending obtain a waiver of the documentation re- Rail Commission; (H. Doc. No. 109–26); to the September 30, 2006, and for other purposes quirements otherwise required to enter the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to (Rept. 109–83). Referred to the House Cal- United States as a temporary visitor; to the be printed. endar. Committee on the Judiciary. 1982. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE By Mr. FILNER: ment of Health and Human Services, trans- [The following action occurred on May 13, 2005] H.R. 2368. A bill to amend title 10, United mitting a report regarding the progress made Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XII the States Code, to provide for immediate imple- in launching the Physician Group Practice Committee on Government Reform, mentation of full concurrent receipt for re- demonstration, pursuant to Public Law 106– tired members of the Armed Forces who have 554, section 412 (114 Stat. 2763A–515); jointly Science, Transportation and Infra- a service-connected disability of both mili- to the Committees on Ways and Means and structure, Ways and Means, and the tary retired pay paid by reason of their years Energy and Commerce. Permanent Select Committee on Intel- of military service and disability compensa- f ligence discharged from further consid- tion from the Department of Veterans Af- eration. H.R. 1817 referred to the Com- fairs paid by reason of their disability; to the REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON mittee of the Whole House on the State Committee on Armed Services, and in addi- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS of the Union, and ordered to be printed. tion to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of f committees were delivered to the Clerk by the Speaker, in each case for consider- for printing and reference to the proper PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ation of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. calendar, as follows: Under clause 2 of rule XII, public By Mr. FILNER (for himself and Mr. [Pursuant to the order of the House on May 12, bills and resolutions were introduced MCNULTY): 2005, the following reports were filed on May and severally referred, as follows: H.R. 2369. A bill to amend title 10, United 13, 2005] By Mr. GIBBONS (for himself and Mrs. States Code, to provide for the Purple Heart Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky: Committee on CUBIN): to be awarded to prisoners of war who die in Appropriations. H.R. 2360. A bill making ap- H.R. 2362. A bill to reauthorize and amend captivity under circumstances not otherwise propriations for the Department of Home- the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992; establishing eligibility for the Purple Heart; land Security for the fiscal year ending Sep- to the Committee on Resources. to the Committee on Armed Services. tember 30, 2006, and for other purposes (Rept. By Mr. DREIER (for himself, Mr. By Mr. FILNER: 109–79). Referred to the Committee of the SCHIFF, Mr. MCKEON, and Mrs. BONO): H.R. 2370. A bill to direct the Secretary of Whole House on the State of the Union. H.R. 2363. A bill to amend title 18, United Defense to issue a medal to certain veterans Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina: Com- States Code, to increase the penalty on per- who died after their service in the Vietnam mittee on Appropriations. H.R. 2361. A bill sons who are convicted of killing peace offi- War as a direct result of that service, or who making appropriations for the Department cers and who flee the country; to the Com- were presumptively exposed to ionizing radi- of the Interior, environment, and related mittee on the Judiciary. ation, herbicide agents, or chemical agents agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- By Mr. ROHRABACHER: during their service in the Armed Forces; to tember 30, 2006, and for other purposes (Rept. H.R. 2364. A bill to establish a Science and the Committee on Armed Services. 109–80). Referred to the Committee of the Technology Scholarship Program to award By Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire: Whole House on the State of the Union. scholarships to recruit and prepare students H.R. 2371. A bill to extend the temporary for careers in the National Weather Service [The following actions occurred on May 13, suspension of duty on bitolylene and in National Oceanic and Atmospheric 2005] diisocyanate (TODI); to the Committee on Administration marine research, atmos- Ways and Means. Mr. BARTON: Committee on Energy and pheric research, and satellite programs; to By Mrs. CAPITO: Commerce. H.R. 1817. A bill to authorize ap- the Committee on Science. H.R. 2372. A bill to extend the temporary propriations for fiscal year 2006 for the De- By Mr. FILNER: suspension of duty on 2-(Methoxycar- partment of Homeland Security, and for H.R. 2365. A bill to amend title 38, United bonyl)benzylsulfonamide; to the Committee other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. States Code, to extend the time limitation on Ways and Means. 109–71 Pt. 2). for use of eligibility and entitlement for edu- By Mrs. CAPITO: Mr. SENSENBRENNER: Committee on the cational assistance under the Montgomery H.R. 2373. A bill to suspend temporarily the Judiciary. H.R. 1817. A bill to authorize ap- GI Bill; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- duty on 2-chlorobenzenesulfonamide; to the propriations for fiscal year 2006 for the De- fairs, and in addition to the Committee on Committee on Ways and Means. partment of Homeland Security, and for Armed Services, for a period to be subse- By Mrs. CAPITO: other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. quently determined by the Speaker, in each H.R. 2374. A bill to suspend temporarily the 109–71 Pt. 3). case for consideration of such provisions as duty on ESPI; to the Committee on Ways [Filed on May 16, 2005] fall within the jurisdiction of the committee and Means. Mr. OXLEY: Committee on Financial Serv- concerned. By Mrs. CAPITO: ices. H.R. 1224. A bill to repeal the prohibi- By Mr. FILNER (for himself, Mr. H.R. 2375. A bill to suspend temporarily the tion on the payment of interest on demand PETRI, Mr. SHAYS, Mrs. TAUSCHER, duty on CMBSI; to the Committee on Ways deposits, and for other purposes; with an Mr. SNYDER, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, and and Means. amendment (Rept. 109–81). Referred to the Mr. STRICKLAND): By Mr. CASE: Committee of the Whole House on the State H.R. 2366. A bill to extend the current De- H.R. 2376. A bill to designate the North- of the Union. partment of Defense telecommunications western Hawaiian Islands National Marine

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Refuge, and for other purposes; to the Com- H. Res. 279. A resolution condemning the H.R. 663: Mr. SERRANO. mittee on Resources, and in addition to the recent vote by the British Association of H.R. 699: Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, Mr. Committee on Transportation and Infra- University Teachers to boycott Bar-Ilan Uni- SPRATT, Mr. NEY, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. WU, structure, for a period to be subsequently de- versity and Haifa University; to the Com- Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. termined by the Speaker, in each case for mittee on International Relations. BONNER, Mr. CHANDLER, Mr. SANDERS, Ms. consideration of such provisions as fall with- HOOLEY, and Ms. HART. f in the jurisdiction of the committee con- H.R. 713: Mr. GINGREY. cerned. MEMORIALS H.R. 745: Mr. GILLMOR. By Mr. KLINE (for himself, Mr. H.R. 788: Mr. CUBIN. BOUSTANY, and Mr. SOUDER): Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials H.R. 824: Mr. CLAY and Mr. STARK. H.R. 2377. A bill to reduce temporarily the were presented and referred as follows: H.R. 873: Mr. LEWIS of California. duty on certain automotive catalytic con- 23. The SPEAKER presented a memorial of H.R. 880: Mr. HINCHEY. verter mats; to the Committee on Ways and the Senate of the State of Hawaii, relative to H.R. 908: Mr. FATTAH. Means. Senate Resolution No. 104 urging the Con- H.R. 916: Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. By Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky (for him- gress of the United States to authorize and MCDERMOTT, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. LEWIS of self and Mr. BOUCHER): appropriate funds to allow all members of Kentucky, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. PAUL, Mr. H.R. 2378. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- the Armed Forces Reserve Component to ac- ETHERIDGE, Mr. SNYDER, Mr. DAVIS of Flor- enue Code of 1986 to permit interest on Fed- cess the TRICARE Program; to the Com- ida, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida, erally guaranteed water, wastewater, and es- mittee on Armed Services. Mr. WICKER, Ms. BERKLEY, Ms. Mr. HOOLEY, sential community facilities loans to be tax and Mr. SANDERS. exempt; to the Committee on Ways and 24. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of the State of Maine, relative to H.P. 813 Joint H.R. 938: Mr. WELLER. Means. H.R. 972: Mr. RADANOVICH. Resolution memorializing the Congress of By Mr. LYNCH: H.R. 988: Mr. WEXLER and Mr. DINGELL. the United States not to close the Brunswick H.R. 2379. A bill to amend title 38, United H.R. 1126: Mr. CAPUANO. Naval Air Station; to the Committee on States Code, to require the Department of H.R. 1130: Mr. PASTOR and Mr. THOMPSON of Veterans Affairs to fill prescriptions for Armed Services. Mississippi. 25. Also, a memorial of the General Assem- drugs and medicines written by private phy- H.R. 1150: Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire. sicians; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- bly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, H.R. 1204: Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. fairs. relative to House Resolution No. 225 recog- FORD, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California, and By Mr. MARKEY: nizing the month of May 2005 as Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. H.R. 2380. A bill to suspend temporarily the ‘‘Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness H.R. 1215: Mr. REICHERT. duty on gemifloxacin, gemifloxacin Month’’ in Pennsylvania and memorializing H.R. 1216: Mr. GORDON, Mr. ADERHOLT, and mesylate, and gemifloxacin mesylate the President and Congress of the United Mr. BONNER. sesquihydrate; to the Committee on Ways States to enact legislation to provide addi- H.R. 1232: Ms. BORDALLO. and Means. tional funding for research in order to find a H.R. 1245: Mr. ADERHOLT, Ms. ESHOO, Ms. By Mrs. MYRICK: treatment and cure for ALS; to the Com- PELOSI, Mr. CLEAVER, and Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 2381. A bill to reduce temporarily the mittee on Energy and Commerce. California. duty on PHBA; to the Committee on Ways 26. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the H.R. 1262: Mr. SKELTON, Mrs. MCCARTHY, and Means. State of Michigan, relative to Senate Con- and Mr. SNYDER. By Mrs. MYRICK: current Resolution No. 12 memorializing H.R. 1291: Mr. VAN HOLLEN and Mr. CAL- H.R. 2382. A bill to suspend temporarily the Congress to enact highway reauthorization VERT. duty on Butralin; to the Committee on Ways legislation with a level of funding that closes H.R. 1316: Mr. WICKER and Mr. FRANKs of and Means. the gap between federal fuel tax dollars paid Arizona. By Mr. NUNES (for himself, Mr. by Michigan motorists and dollars received H.R. 1376: Mr. HYDE. RADANOVICH, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. to address Michigan’s transportation needs; H.R. 1384: Mr. KLINE. COSTA, and Mr. CARDOZA): to the Committee on Transportation and In- H.R. 1406: Mr. ANDREWS. H.R. 2383. A bill to redesignate the facility frastructure. H.R. 1409: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. of the Bureau of Reclamation located at H.R. 1426: Ms. HOOLEY and Mr. MCKEON. 19550 Kelso Road in Byron, California, as the f H.R. 1474: Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan, Mr. ‘‘C.W. ‘Bill’ Jones Pumping Plant’’; to the ADDITIONAL SPONSORS ENGEL, Ms. CARSON, and Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Committee on Resources. H.R. 1492: Mr. GUTIERREZ, Ms. WASSERMAN By Mr. SWEENEY: Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors SCHULTZ, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. MEEKS of H.R. 2384. A bill to adjust the boundary of were added to public bills and resolu- New York, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. BLUMENAUER, and Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, tions as follows: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. and for other purposes; to the Committee on H.R. 1505: Mr. CRAMER. Resources. H.R. 13: Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- ida. H.R. 1554: Mrs. KELLY. By Mr. SIMMONS: H.R. 1558: Mr. ROTHMAN and Mr. FILNER. H.R. 22: Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. ENGLISH of H. Con. Res. 152. Concurrent resolution H.R. 1575: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. Pennsylvania, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. FER- commemorating Mystic Seaport: the Mu- HOEKSTRA, and Mr. WOLF. GUSON, and Mrs. CAPPS. seum of America and the Sea in recognition H.R. 1581: Mr. TURNER. H.R. 23: Mr. ISSA, Mrs. EMERSON, and Mr. of its 75th year; to the Committee on Trans- H.R. 1600: Mr. BOUCHER. LEACH. portation and Infrastructure. H.R. 1606: Mr. BOUCHER. H.R. 65: Mr. BOUCHER. By Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN (for herself, H.R. 1607: Mr. CARDIN. H.R. 136: Mrs. KELLY. Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. H.R. 1619: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 193: Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. BERMAN, and FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. H.R. 1632: Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, Mr. RAN- Mr. ISSA. SCHIFF, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. GEL, and Mr. KUCINICH. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. WILSON of H.R. 297: Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. STRICKLAND, H.R. 1651: Mr. HALL. South Carolina, Mr. PENCE, Mr. Mr. DICKS, and Mr. MARKEY. H.R. 1671: Ms. HOOLEY and Mr. WAMP. MCCOTTER, and Mr. MARIO DIAZ- H.R. 299: Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 1680: Mr. MENENDEZ. BALART of Florida): H.R. 303: Mr. EVERETT, Mr. LARSEN of H.R. 1686: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. H. Con. Res. 153. Concurrent resolution Washington, Mr. HOLDEN, and Mr. CUMMINGS. H.R. 1689: Mr. HYDE, Mr. CANNON, Mr. welcoming His Excellency Hamid Karzai, the H.R. 314: Ms. HOOLEY. PENCE, Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida, President of Afghanistan, on the occasion of H.R. 358: Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- and Mr. MILLER of Florida. his visit to the United States in May 2005 and fornia. H.R. 1764: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. expressing support for a strong and enduring H.R. 421: Mr. OWENS. H.R. 1776: Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. strategic partnership between the United H.R. 438: Mr. CALVERT. WELDON of Florida, and Mrs. CUBIN. States and Afghanistan; to the Committee H.R. 535: Mr. FARR and Ms. PELOSI. H.R. 1790: Mr. BOUSTANY. on International Relations. H.R. 558: Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. H.R. 1835: Mr. BLUMENAUER. By Mr. HIGGINS (for himself, Mr. DAVIS of Florida, and Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 1898: Mr. UPTON, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. PENCE, Mr. CROWLEY, Ms. ROS- H.R. 559: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. FEENEY, Mr. REHBERG, Mr. BARRETT of South LEHTINEN, Mr. WEINER, Ms. BERKLEY, H.R. 560: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Carolina, and Mr. NEY. Mr. NADLER, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. ISRAEL, H.R. 581: Mr. SHAW, Mr. NEAL of Massachu- H.R. 1944: Mr. MILLER of Florida. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. FRANK setts, and Ms. HERSETH. H.R. 1973: Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. of Massachusetts, Mrs. TAUSCHER, H.R. 583: Mr. CLEAVER. CUMMINGS, and Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. SOUDER, Mr. AKIN, Mr. ACKER- H.R. 594: Mr. CLEAVER and Mrs. LOWEY. H.R. 2000: Ms. HOOLEY and Mr. MENENDEZ. MAN, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. ROTHMAN, Mr. H.R. 615: Mrs. MYRICK. H.R. 2012: Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. ANDREWS, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. H.R. 662: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Ms. CORRINE H.R. 2017: Mr. EMANUEL, Mr. PETERSON of SESSIONS, and Mr. GARRETT of New BROWN of Florida, Mr. CAPUANO, and Mr. Pennsylvania, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Jersey): MCNULTY. Florida, and Mr. LAHOOD.

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H.R. 2018: Mr. MILLER of Florida President has selected a single agency to Page 23, line 19, after the dollar amount, H.R. 2041: Mr. MICHAUD. conduct security clearance investigations insert the following: ‘‘(decreased by H.R. 2045: Mr. BOEHNER. pursuant to section 3001(c) of the Intel- $15,000,000)’’. H.R. 2047: Mrs. MUSGRAVE. ligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Page 26, line 23, after the dollar amount, H.R. 2074: Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-458; 50 U.S.C. insert the following: ‘‘(decreased by H.R. 2088: Mr. PUTNAM. 435b) and the entity selected under section $50,000,000)’’. H.R. 2106: Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania and 3001(b) of such Act has reported to Congress Page 34, line 19, after the dollar amount, Mr. PLATTS. that the agency selected pursuant to such insert the following: ‘‘(decreased by H.R. 2107: Mr. BASS. section 3001(c) is capable of conducting all $117,539,000)’’. H.R. 2125: Mrs. MCCARTHY. necessary investigations in a timely manner Page 36, line 7, after the dollar amount, in- H.R. 2126: Mrs. MCCARTHY. or has authorized the entities within the De- sert the following: ‘‘(decreased by H.R. 2127: Mr. MCHUGH. partment of Homeland Security covered by $20,000,000)’’. H.R. 2134: Ms. BALDWIN. this section to conduct their own investiga- Page 37, line 12, after the dollar amount, H.R. 2218: Mr. BURGESS. tions pursuant to section 3001 of such Act. insert the following: ‘‘(decreased by H.R. 2238: Mr. RANGEL, Mr. HOLT, MR. H.R. 2360 $29,000,000)’’. SCHIFF, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. LINDER, Mr. Page 37, line 12, after the dollar amount, NADLER, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, OFFERED BY: MR. HOSTETTLER insert the following: ‘‘(decreased by Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. DAVIS of AMENDMENT NO. 3: Page 12, line 20, after $10,000,000)’’. Alabama, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. the first dollar amount, insert the following: Page 37, line 12, after the dollar amount, LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. MCNULTY, ‘‘(increased by $29,000,000)’’. insert the following: ‘‘(decreased by Mr. LANTOS, Mr. WEINER, Ms. CORRINE BROWN Page 37, line 12, after the dollar amount, $1,000,000)’’. of Florida, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, insert the following: ‘‘(decreased by H.R. 2360 Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. $29,000,000)’’. OFFERED BY: MR. LOBIONDO CUMMINGS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. H.R. 2360 PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. CHANDLER, Ms. AMENDMENT NO. 7: In title I, in the item re- OFFERED BY: MR. HOSTETTLER MCKINNEY, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. lating to ‘‘OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY AND EX- AMENDMENT NO. 4: Page 7, line 17, after the OLVER, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. BISHOP of New York, ECUTIVE MANAGEMENT’’, after the first dollar first dollar amount, insert the following: and Ms. KAPTUR. amount, insert the following: ‘‘(reduced by H.R. 2326: Mr. JENKINS, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. ‘‘(increased by $95,000,000)’’. $130,000,000)’’. Page 23, line 19, after the dollar amount, FFICE TAYLOR of North Carolina, and Mr. WATT. In title I, in the item relating to ‘‘O H.R. 2328: Mrs. MCCARTHY, Mr. MCNULTY, insert the following: ‘‘(decreased by OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR MANAGE- and Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. $15,000,000)’’. MENT’’, after the first dollar amount, insert H.R. 2337: Mr. OTTER, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. Page 26, line 23, after the dollar amount, the following: ‘‘(reduced by $130,000,000)’’. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. RAHALL, Mrs. insert the following: ‘‘(decreased by In title I, in the item relating to ‘‘OFFICE MUSGRAVE, and Mr. UDALL of Colorado. $50,000,000)’’. OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER’’, after the H.R. 2346: Mr. BAKER, Mr. BOUSTANY, and Page 36, line 7, after the dollar amount, in- dollar amount, insert the following: ‘‘(re- Mr. MELANCON. sert the following: ‘‘(decreased by duced by $16,000,000)’’. H.R. 2351: Mr. FILNER. $20,000,000)’’. In title I, in the item relating to ‘‘OFFICE H.R. 2358: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina Page 37, line 12, after the dollar amount, OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER’’, after and Mr. FORBES. insert the following: ‘‘(decreased by the first dollar amount, insert the following: H.J. Res. 12: Ms. BORDALLO and Mr. UDALL $10,000,000)’’. ‘‘(reduced by $190,000,000)’’. of Colorado. H.R. 2360 In title II, in the item relating to ‘‘UNITED STATES COAST GUARD-ACQUISITION, CONSTRUC- H.J. Res. 38: Mr. WEINER. OFFERED BY: MR. HOSTETTLER H.J. Res. 46: Mr. DEAL of Georgia. TION, AND IMPROVEMENTS’’, after the first dol- AMENDMENT NO. 5: Page 2, line 9, after the H. Con. Res. 71: Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. BER- lar amount, insert the following: ‘‘(increased dollar amount, insert the following: ‘‘(de- MAN, Mr. FARR, and Mr. FATTAH. by $466,000,000)’’. creased by $500,000)’’. H. Con. Res. 85: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. H.R. 2360 Page 4, line 2, after the dollar amount, in- H. Con. Res. 145: Mr. MARSHALL. sert the following: ‘‘(decreased by OFFERED BY: MR. SIMMONS H. Res. 123: Mr. WOLF and Mr. GREEN of $5,505,000)’’. AMENDMENT NO. 8: Page 19, line 1, after the Wisconsin. Page 12, line 20, after the first dollar dollar amount insert ‘‘(increased by H. Res. 167: Mrs. CUBIN. amount, insert the following: ‘‘(increased by $24,000,000)’’. H. Res. 185: Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin and $193,200,000)’’. Page 40, line 19, after the dollar amount in- Mr. DAVIS of Alabama. Page 16, line 5, after the dollar amount, insert ‘‘(reduced by $24,000,000)’’. H. Res. 246: Mr. CASE. sert the following: ‘‘(decreased by H. Res. 266: Mr. PLATTS, Mr. GENE GREEN of H.R. 2360 $21,156,000)’’. Texas, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. ROGERS of Ala- OFFERED BY: MR. SOUDER Page 19, line 1, after the dollar amount, in- bama, Ms. NORTON, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. sert the following: ‘‘(decreased by AMENDMENT NO. 9: Page 2, line 9, after REICHERT, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. HOLT, Mr. SHAYS, $47,500,000)’’. ‘‘$133,239,000’’ insert ‘‘, of which $6,000,000 Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. PRICE of Page 34, line 19, after the dollar amount, shall be for the Office of Counternarcotics Georgia, Mr. BEAUPREZ, Mr. OBERSTAR, Ms. insert the following: ‘‘(decreased by Enforcement to carry out its responsibilities DEGETTE, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. OTTER, $117,539,000)’’. under section 878 of the Homeland Security Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. DIN- Page 37, line 12, after the dollar amount, Act of 2002, as amended’’. GELL, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Is- insert the following: ‘‘(decreased by H.R. 2360 land, and Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- $1,000,000)’’. ida. OFFERED BY: MR. POE H.R. 2360 AMENDMENT NO. 10: At the end of the bill, f OFFERED BY: MR. HOSTETTLER before the short title, insert the following AMENDMENTS AMENDMENT NO. 6: Page 2, line 9, after the (and conform the table of contents of the bill accordingly): Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, pro- dollar amount, insert the following: ‘‘(decreased by $500,000)’’. SEC. 509. None of the funds made available posed amendments were submitted as under this Act may be used to carry out sec- follows: Page 4, line 2, after the dollar amount, insert the following: ‘‘(decreased by tion 105(a)(4) and (5) of the Aviation and H.R. 2360 $5,505,000)’’. Transportation Security Act of 2001 (49 OFFERED BY: MR. TANCREDO Page 7, line 17, after the first dollar U.S.C. 44917(a)(4) and (5)). AMENDMENT NO. 1: At the end of the bill amount, insert the following: ‘‘(increased by H.R. 2360 (before the short title), insert the following: $95,000,000)’’. OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS SEC. 536. None of the funds appropriated or Page 12, line 20, after the first dollar AMENDMENT NO. 11: Page 2, line 9, after the otherwise made available in this Act may be amount, insert the following: ‘‘(increased by dollar amount, insert the following: ‘‘(re- used in contravention of section 642(a) of the $193,200,000)’’. duced by $20,000,000)’’. Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Page 12, line 20, after the first dollar Page 37, line 12, after the first dollar Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373(a)). amount, insert the following: ‘‘(increased by amount, insert the following: ‘‘(increased by $29,000,000)’’. H.R. 2360 $20,000,000)’’. Page 16, line 5, after the dollar amount, in- H.R. 2360 OFFERED BY: MR. TOM DAVIS OF VIRGINIA sert the following: ‘‘(decreased by AMENDMENT NO. 2: At the end of section $21,156,000)’’. OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS 516, add the following: Page 19, line 1, after the dollar amount, in- AMENDMENT NO. 12: Page 2, line 9, after the Provided further, That this section shall sert the following: ‘‘(decreased by dollar amount, insert the following: ‘‘(re- cease to be effective at such time as the $47,500,000)’’. duced by $10,000,000)’’.

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Vol. 151 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, MAY 16, 2005 No. 64 Senate The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was The assistant legislative clerk read LEBANON called to order by the President pro as follows: Mr. President, in my leader remarks tempore (Mr. STEVENS). A bill (H.R. 3) to authorize funds for Fed- for the past week, I have come to the eral-aid highways, highway safety programs, Senate floor to briefly comment on a PRAYER and transit programs, and for other purposes. recent trip to the Middle East. Over The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- Pending: the April recess I had the privilege of fered the following prayer: Inhofe amendment No. 605, to provide a traveling to Israel, the West Bank, Jor- Let us pray. complete substitute. dan, Egypt, and Lebanon. In each of Merciful God, how precious is Your Dorgan amendment No. 652 (to amendment these stops, I met with officials and steadfast love. We take refuge in the No. 605), to provide for the conduct of an in- community leaders. I also made a spe- shadow of Your wings. We thank You vestigation to determine whether market cial point of meeting with opposition that You are present not only in green manipulation is contributing to higher gaso- leaders as well. pastures and beside the still waters but line prices. With each conversation, I learned in the valley of the shadow of death. Inhofe (for Ensign) amendment No. 636 (to more about the challenges facing this amendment No. 605), to authorize the State complicated part of the world. I be- Give us the wisdom to know You are of Nevada to continue construction of the near in sunshine and in storms. U.S.-95 Project in Las Vegas, Nevada. came convinced that despite the deep Prepare our lawmakers to face the Allen/Ensign amendment No. 611 (to differences that divide them, each challenges of today with an awareness amendment No. 605), to modify the eligi- party is committed to and wants peace of Your willingness to lead and guide bility requirements for States to receive a and prosperity. Each side knows that them. Remind them that You never grant under section 405 of title 49, United dialog is the only way forward. give up Your pursuit of our hearts, and States Code. Nowhere has this been on more as- that Your love follows us into the Schumer amendment No. 674 (to amend- tonishing display than in Lebanon. As ment No. 605), to increase the transit pass we all witnessed, following the assas- darkest night of the soul. and van pooling benefit to $200. Lord, let Your goodness and mercy sination of former Prime Minister Sessions modified amendment No. 646 (to Rafik Hariri in February, hundreds of follow us throughout the days of our amendment No. 605), to reduce funding for earthly pilgrimage, until we dwell in certain programs. thousands of Lebanese citizens took to the streets to peacefully protest for- Your house forever. RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER eign occupation and interference. The We pray this in Your wonderful The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Name. Amen. images on television were remarkable. majority leader is recognized. Central Beirut was awash in this sea of f SCHEDULE flags of red, green, and white. Proudly PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, today we defiant citizens passed out roses to the The PRESIDENT pro tempore led the return to the consideration of the high- soldiers who had been sent in to con- Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: way bill. The managers are here to tain them. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the work through the remaining amend- It was a triumphant moment for the United States of America, and to the Repub- ments this afternoon, and we will have Lebanese people and a turning point in lic for which it stands, one nation under God, votes on at least one amendment at their country’s history. Our delegation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 5:30, or sometime around 5:30. The spe- had the opportunity to walk through f cific time we will state shortly but at Martyr Square, as that square is around 5:30 today. We have an agree- called, where, on March 14, there were RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME ment for finishing this bill tomorrow. hundreds of thousands of people who The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under Under the agreement, Senators may came forth to express the will of the the previous order, the leadership time offer amendments today from the lim- people. is reserved. ited list we agreed to last week. We do Syrian military and intelligence per- f hope most of these amendments will sonnel had been stationed in Lebanon not require votes. There are a few re- for decades and had consistently denied TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT: A maining amendments that will need the Lebanese people the sovereignty LEGACY FOR USERS rollcall votes prior to passage. I once and territorial integrity deserved by The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under again thank the managers for their all independent nations. In addition, the previous order, the Senate will re- hard work, and I look forward to fin- heavily armed militias, such as the sume consideration of H.R. 3, which the ishing the bill tomorrow so we can get Deborah terrorist group, have operated clerk will report. it to conference as soon as possible. with virtual impunity in Lebanon and

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For the first time in dec- of the Middle East, especially the files in courage. ades, the Lebanese people are free of young, and demonstrate to them that While we are ready to debate this the interference of the Syrian military. they can achieve their hopes and aspi- issue, I am deeply pained we need to do However, it is still not clear that rations for peace and freedom. so. The Senate in which I have spent Syria is fully complying with the My visit to Lebanon and the deter- the last 20 years of my life is a body in United Nations Security Council Reso- mination exhibited by the Lebanese which the rules are sacrosanct. We may lution 1559. Resolution 1559 calls for people in the past few months have choose to amend the rules by a two- the withdrawal of all foreign forces and been truly inspiring. I hope my Senate thirds vote. We may enter into unani- intelligence personnel, and the dis- colleagues will join me in continuing mous consent agreements to waive the arming of armed militias. Although to support the Lebanese people as they rules. But never before in the history Syria claims to have removed all of its strive to achieve their dream of a free of the Senate has a partisan majority intelligence personnel from Lebanon, and prosperous Lebanon. sought to break the rules in order to this has not been confirmed. And Mr. President, I yield the floor. achieve momentary political advan- groups such as Deborah refuse to dis- RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER tage. arm. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The We know that the Parliamentarian Resolution 1559 also calls for free and Democratic leader is recognized. has said—and it is a nonpartisan of- fair elections. Our first meeting in Bei- Mr. REID. Thank you very much, Mr. fice—this is the wrong way to go for- rut was with members of the opposi- President. ward. I have had conversations with tion. They represented parties and reli- WISHING SENATOR PAUL SARBANES WELL the Parliamentarians myself. So I re- gious sects—Christian, Druze, and Mus- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I would peat, never in the history of the Senate lim. These leaders were well versed in has a partisan majority sought to the requirements for a successfully first like to say we have just received word that PAUL SARBANES has been break the rules in order to achieve mo- functioning democracy. In particular, mentary political advantage, because they discussed the need to restore ac- taken to the hospital. He was attending the funeral of Chairman Rodino in that is what it would be. If this hap- countability, to restore transparency, pens, it will be a short-term win for my to secure an independent judiciary, and New Jersey. We hope that for him and Chris everything works out fine. But I colleagues on the other side of the aisle to rebuild their economy so all Leba- but a long-term loss for the Senate and nese people have a stake in the future. think everyone who is part of the Sen- ate family should give their thoughts for the American people. Their commitment to freedom, the rule I have worked so hard, Mr. Presi- of law, and democratic governance was and prayers to PAUL SARBANES, a wonderful human being. I am confident he dent—I am not boasting about how truly inspiring. They are intensely hard; we have all worked hard, but I aware of the importance of this his- will be OK, but he is at a hospital now in New Jersey. have spent the majority of my time in toric opportunity to secure a truly free the last month on this issue. I have democracy, and they were all united in JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS AND THE NUCLEAR OPTION said privately and publicly this is the holding elections on time in late May. most important issue I have ever While I am hopeful, it remains to be Mr. President, the majority leader stated the Senate will turn to the sub- worked on in my 40 years in public seen how their unity will hold once service. that new government is formed. ject of judicial nominations this week. In an effort to avoid this confronta- We then met with the Prime Min- We are ready for that. We stand united tion and preserve constitutional checks ister, Prime Minister Najib Mikati. I against an outrageous abuse of power and balances, I have made every effort was greatly encouraged when he echoed that would pack the courts with out-of- to be reasonable—every effort. Here on many of the concerns that had been ex- the-mainstream judges. the floor, I offered last Monday an up- pressed earlier in the day by leaders of The time has come for those Sen- or-down vote on Thomas Griffith, a the opposition. He spoke of the need for ators of the majority to decide where controversial nominee to the DC Cir- an independent judiciary and respect they stand, whether they will abide by cuit. Last Thursday, I offered to have for Lebanese sovereignty. I agreed with the rules of the Senate or break the an up-or-down vote on three nominees his assessment that economic reform rules for the first time in 217 years—217 to the Sixth Circuit, two of whom were required a strong private sector that is years—of American history. Will they filibustered last year. truly globally competitive. support the checks and balances estab- He also expressed confidence that lished by the Founding Fathers or vote These are not judges we would Syria had withdrawn all of its intel- to give the President unaccountable choose, but we know the difference be- ligence agents and that the Lebanese power to pick lifetime judges? tween opposing bad nominees and people would soon see the benefits of I am confident and hopeful there will blocking acceptable ones. In making freedom from foreign occupation. be six Republican Senators who will be what I thought were good-faith offers, I The Prime Minister also echoed the profiles of courage. I have had Senators asked the majority: Do you want to assurances of Parliamentary Speaker come to me, even today, Republican confirm judges or do you want to pro- Nabih Berri that free and fair elections Senators, in personal conversations, voke a fight? Regrettably, all of my would take place as scheduled. telephone conversations, today and proposals have been rejected—all of my Finally, I had the opportunity to over the weeks, who have said: We proposals. There were certainly more visit with participants in a program know you are right. We know you are than these, and I am not going to go called AMIDEAST. This program was right. But we can’t vote with you. through the proposals I made pri- established by our State Department Boy, I will tell you, that is—I told vately. I have only talked about those shortly after 9/11, seeking to rebuild a my staff today, these conversations I have made separate from these offers. better understanding of the United have been some of the biggest dis- I wrote to the majority leader last States by selecting young Lebanese appointments I have ever had in my po- week and suggested two ways to break students to attend American schools litical life. To have people say they the impasse. First, I made clear my and live with host families for a year. know they are breaking the rules, but previous offer to allow an up-or-down I had the opportunity to meet with two they want to—I don’t know all the rea- vote on one of the most controversial students who will soon be in Tennessee. sons—maybe so the President likes nominees remaining on the table. President Bush has rightly empha- them or they think he likes them. I Second, I suggested we consider sized the importance of public diplo- don’t know all the reasons. It is hard changing the rules in accordance with macy in our efforts to spread freedom for me to intellectually understand, the rules—not too unique; if you want and democracy. My interactions with emotionally understand how a Senator to change the rules, follow the rules— the participants of AMIDEAST con- could say they know we are right but if the majority leader were to put his

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5199 proposal in the form of a Senate resolu- vote on judicial nominees. If there Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- tion and allow it to be referred to the were, more than 60 of President Clin- imous consent that amendments num- Rules Committee. ton’s nominees had their rights vio- bered 638, 690, and 723 be removed from I have spoken to Senator DODD. In lated. In fact, the Senate has rejected the list of first-degree amendments to fact, he was here last week to speak on hundreds of judicial nominations over H.R. 3. this matter, but because of what was the years. Legal scholars say 20 percent The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is going on in the Chamber he was unable of those selected for the Supreme Court there objection? The Chair hears none, to do that. Senator DODD said he would have not gone forward. Prior to 1917, and it is so ordered. do everything in his power as ranking there was no way to stop the filibuster, AMENDMENT NO. 619 TO AMENDMENT NO. 605 member to expedite this consideration. and lots of judges simply didn’t come Mr. REID. On behalf of Senator LAU- Neither of these good-faith sugges- forward. So we have rejected hundreds TENBERG, I call up amendment No. 619. tions have been accepted, and I guess it of judicial nominations over the years, The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- is clear why, I am sad to say. Repub- some by an up-or-down vote, some by out objection, the pending amendment licans in the Senate demand to have it filibuster, and some by simple inac- is laid aside and the clerk will report. all. A 95-percent confirmation rate is tion. In each case the Senate was act- The assistant legislative clerk read not good enough. Votes on some of the ing within its authority under the ad- as follows: most controversial nominees isn’t good vice and consent clause of the Con- The Senator from Nevada [Mr. REID], for enough. They are prepared to do what- stitution. Mr. LAUTENBERG, proposes an amendment ever it takes to achieve total victory. My friend, Senator FRIST, says he numbered 619. Meanwhile, the White House appears wants a fairness rule, but a rule allow- The amendment is as follows: to be pulling strings. ing the President to ram extreme (Purpose: To increase penalties for individ- At a meeting I had in the White judges through the Senate is unfair to uals who operate motor vehicles while in- House, I asked the President: Mr. the American people. Meanwhile, we toxicated or under the influence of alcohol President, you could avoid so much need to get back to the people’s busi- under aggravated circumstances) controversy in the Senate. We could ness and put people over partisanship. Strike section 1403 and insert the fol- move forward on your agenda so much We were sent here to govern, and right lowing: easier if you would intervene on this now we are not doing that. Gas prices SEC. 1403. INCREASED PENALTIES FOR HIGHER- so-called nuclear option and help us re- are up, families have lost health insur- RISK DRIVERS DRIVING WHILE IN- TOXICATED OR DRIVING UNDER THE solve it. ance, pension plans are unstable, to say INFLUENCE. He said to me: I have nothing to do the least, and the situation in Iraq is (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 164 of title 23, with that. That is all up to you—not grave. The Senate, literally, is fiddling United States Code, is amended to read as me but the Senate leaders—I am stay- while Rome is burning. follows: ing out of this. Mr. President, I am going to continue ‘‘§ 164. Increased penalties for higher-risk Well, within hours after that, deputy to talk to the majority leader. I am drivers driving while intoxicated or driving White House Chief of Staff Carl Rove going to talk and talk and talk as under the influence was quoted as discouraging any middle much as I can to try to resolve this ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: ground, all or nothing. Then Vice issue. I know there are other efforts at ‘‘(1) BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION.—The President CHENEY gave a speech in compromise under consideration. But term ‘blood alcohol concentration’ means which he said: All or nothing. On Fri- unless cooler heads prevail, this con- grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or the equivalent grams of alcohol per 210 li- day, the Washington Times—and this is frontation will be upon us later this really interesting for those of us who ters of breath. week. If it comes to that vote, Demo- ‘‘(2) DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED; DRIVING love the Senate. On Friday, the Wash- crats and responsible Republicans—if it UNDER THE INFLUENCE.—The terms ‘driving ington Times reported that White comes to that vote, Democrats in the while intoxicated’ and ‘driving under the in- House Press Secretary Scott McClellan Senate and responsible Republicans in fluence’ mean driving or being in actual ‘‘flatly rejected any talk of com- the Senate will vote to preserve checks physical control of a motor vehicle while promise that would confirm only some and balances and preserve the principle having a blood alcohol concentration above of the President’s blocked nominees.’’ that the Senate rules must not be bro- the permitted limit as established by each State. The White House is telling the Senate ken. how to operate? The Press Secretary of ‘‘(3) HIGHER-RISK IMPAIRED DRIVER LAW.— Mr. President, the eyes of the Nation ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘higher-risk the President is telling the Senate are upon us. There have been few mo- impaired driver law’ means a State law that what to do and not to do? The White ments of truth like this one in the his- provides, as a minimum penalty, that— House, through their Press Secretary, tory of this great institution. The ‘‘(i) an individual described in subpara- flatly rejects an offer of compromise. American people will see whether the graph (B) shall— What has this body come to? Senate passes this historic test. ‘‘(I) receive a driver’s license suspension; It is disturbing that the White House Would the Chair announce what the ‘‘(II)(aa) have the motor vehicle driven at the time of arrest impounded or immobilized is playing an aggressive role to dis- business is before the Senate? courage compromise. Every high for not less than 45 days; and The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The ‘‘(bb) for the remainder of the license sus- school student in America learns about pending business is H.R. 3. pension period, be required to install a cer- checks and balances. The Senate ad- Mr. REID. There is no time for morn- tified alcohol ignition interlock device on vice and consent role is one of the most ing business this morning; is that true? the vehicle; important checks on Executive power. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. There ‘‘(III)(aa) be subject to an assessment by a The White House should not be lob- has been none requested. certified substance abuse official of the bying to change Senate rules in a way Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, we are State that assesses the degree of abuse of al- that would hand dangerous new powers at the point now where I believe we are cohol by the individual; and to the President over two separate going to hear from a number of Mem- ‘‘(bb) be assigned to a treatment program or impaired driving education program, as branches—the Congress and the judici- bers who have submitted amendments determined by the assessment; and ary. and some who simply want to talk ‘‘(IV) be imprisoned for not less than 10 Of course, the President would like about the bill, some who want to talk days, or have an electronic monitoring de- the power to name anyone he wants to about the formulas. We have had some vice for not less than 100 days; and lifetime seats on the Supreme Court requests for time. It is my under- ‘‘(ii) an individual who is convicted of driv- and other Federal courts, but that is standing that we are going to have our ing while intoxicated or driving under the in- not how America works. The Constitu- vote at 5:30. It does mean we have lim- fluence with a blood alcohol concentration tion doesn’t give him that power, and ited time between now and then. Let level of 0.15 percent or greater shall— ‘‘(I) receive a driver’s license suspension; we should not cede that power to the me just make a comment or two about and executive branch. this and then ask— ‘‘(II)(aa) be subject to an assessment by a As the majority leader admitted with Mr. REID. Would the Senator yield certified substance abuse official of the Senator BYRD last week, there is no for a unanimous consent request? State that assesses the degree of abuse of al- constitutional right to an up-or-down Mr. INHOFE. Of course. cohol by the individual; and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5200 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 16, 2005 ‘‘(bb) be assigned to a treatment program Last year, our bill was funded at $318 for the future. So I guess I am a little or impaired driving education program, as billion. It was passed on to conference, disappointed that it has taken as long determined by the assessment. and we lacked one signature of getting as it has for us to move forward. But ‘‘(B) COVERED INDIVIDUALS.—An individual a conference report, so it did not hap- now we do have an opportunity to do referred to in subparagraph (A)(i) is an individual who— pen. As a result, we are operating on that, and certainly it is the time to do ‘‘(i) is convicted of a second or subsequent our sixth extension. I know the occu- it. This bill has been reviewed by al- offense for driving while intoxicated or driv- pant of the chair understands the sig- most everybody in the place. We don’t ing under the influence within a period of 10 nificance of this. It means all the re- need to spend a lot more time talking consecutive years; forms we have in here, streamlining re- about it. Certainly, there will be some ‘‘(ii) is convicted of a driving-while-sus- forms, will not be a reality if we are amendments. However, the House has pended offense, if the suspension was the re- not able to pass a bill, if we have to op- passed a similar bill. I think we should sult of a conviction for driving under the in- erate on a seventh extension. It means stick to the highway funding as it was fluence; or ‘‘(iii) refuses a blood alcohol concentration we are not going to have any help for set up in the budget, frankly, but that test while under arrest or investigation for the donee States. We will not have any is an issue that will be resolved in involvement in a fatal or serious injury help for the sparsely populated States. time. crash. We are not going to be able to have the So I just hope we can pass it here. I ‘‘(4) LICENSE SUSPENSION.—The term ‘li- commission that is going to look into think these decisions as to how the cense suspension’ means, for a period of not new ways of funding highways. We money is used should be made in the less than 1 year— started off back in the Eisenhower ad- States, and we do not want a bunch of ‘‘(A) the suspension of all driving privi- ministration. Since he started the na- decisions made here as to the details of leges of an individual for the duration of the suspension period; or tional highways program, we have been transportation. ‘‘(B) a combination of suspension of all funding them essentially the same way I will not take more time, but I do driving privileges of an individual for the ever since, but this bill appoints a com- want to say that it is discouraging and first 45 days of the suspension period, fol- mission that is going to be creative and frustrating for us to take this long to lowed by reinstatement of limited driving do a lot better job than we have done move forward. We have so many things privileges requiring the individual to operate before. out there we need to be doing. The En- only motor vehicles equipped with an igni- The formula—you always find some- ergy bill is just as important as this, tion interlock system or other device ap- one objecting to the formula. It takes perhaps even more. We have laid it proved by the Secretary during the remain- aside and continue to wait. We need to der of the suspension period. into consideration about 10 different ‘‘(5) MOTOR VEHICLE.— things: size of the State, density of the be looking at the future both in the ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘motor vehi- State, the donor status of the State— highway bill and energy as to where we cle’ means a vehicle driven or drawn by me- things that are very significant in are going to be in 10 or 15 years and chanical power and manufactured primarily order to be totally equitable. One of make some policy decisions with re- for use on public highways. the factors is the highway fatalities in spect thereto. ‘‘(B) EXCLUSIONS.—The term ‘motor vehi- the State on a per capita basis. That One of the real problems, of course, cle’ does not include— has to tell you something. If one of the with highway funding is that all, prac- ‘‘(i) a vehicle operated solely on a rail line; tically all of the work that is done on or States has a lot more fatalities on the ‘‘(ii) a commercial vehicle. highway, it means they have greater highways is done by contracting with ‘‘(b) TRANSFER OF FUNDS.— needs. My State of Oklahoma has ter- our various State departments that ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in rible bridges. We are ranked dead last. handle highways. When you do con- paragraph (2), on October 1, 2008, and each We were tied with the State of Mis- tracting, you have to have knowledge October 1 thereafter, if a State has not en- souri, but I think we are now last. We of the time ahead as to what your fi- acted or is not enforcing a higher-risk im- want to correct that. We want this bill. nancing is going to be because con- paired driver law, the Secretary shall trans- It is very important that we have this tracting is done in the future. fer an amount equal to 3 percent of the funds So I hope we can get on with this apportioned to the State on that date under bill. We are going to have our vote to- paragraphs (1), (3), and (4) of section 104(b) to morrow, and we want to hear from any- bill. I think we need to be talking the apportionment of the State under sec- one down here. about budgets. That is one of the tion 402 to be used in accordance with sec- I ask Senator JEFFORDS, did you things that is very important to us. tion 402(a)(3) only to carry out impaired driv- want to make any comments at this Energy is very important to us. I think ing programs. time? we need to get over this idea of stall- ‘‘(2) NATIONWIDE TRAFFIC SAFETY CAM- Mr. JEFFORDS. No. ing. PAIGNS.—The Secretary shall— Mr. INHOFE. I don’t see Senator I noticed the minority leader has said ‘‘(A) reserve 25 percent of the funds that BAUCUS. I ask Senator BOND, do you we are talking about breaking the would otherwise be transferred to States for a fiscal year under paragraph (1); and want to make any comments? rules. We are not breaking the rules. ‘‘(B) use the reserved funds to make law Mr. BOND. No. We are going to change the rules so enforcement grants, in connection with na- Mr. INHOFE. Senator THOMAS. that we can move forward. I think it is tionwide traffic safety campaigns, to be used The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The time to stop the chatter about that as in accordance with section 402(a)(3).’’. Senator from Wyoming is recognized. well and move on to something that we (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The analysis Mr. THOMAS. I will not take long. I can do. for subchapter I of chapter 1 of title 23, know there is lots for us to do, but I So we need a bill. Extensions are no United States Code, is amended by striking wanted to come over to the floor and the item relating to section 164 and inserting longer acceptable. Our State DOTs can- the following: express my support for the movement not wait long periods of time. Our con- ‘‘164. Increased penalties for higher-risk and the passage of the highway bill. I, struction time in Wyoming, for exam- drivers driving while intoxi- first of all, wish to thank the chairman ple, is very short during the summer. cated or driving under the in- and the ranking member for the work So, Mr. President, I again thank the fluence.’’. they have done. Having been on that managers of this bill for moving for- Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, as I was committee in years past, I know how ward. Let’s get it done. saying, we do have a lot of people who difficult a task it is and what a great I thank the Chair. want to be heard on this bill. I believe job they have done. Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I thank I have said several times this could We have been now some 5 or 6 years the Senator from Wyoming for an ex- very well be the most significant vote waiting to do what we really need to cellent point, and that point is we are we will have this year. It is a vote that do, clearly need to do. All of us have on our sixth extension now. Some ex- we actually had last year. Senator JEF- highway problems. All of us have need tensions are 30-day extensions, some of FORDS and I worked for 3 years on this for an infrastructure. It is certainly them are 6-month extensions, and you bill, along with Senator BOND and Sen- one of the things that creates more can’t expect the contracting commu- ator BAUCUS. The four of us have been jobs than almost anything we could nity out there to be able to plan in an shepherding this bill. Now it looks as if possibly have. And the transportation efficient way to spend the money to we are very close to getting a bill. system is something we clearly need build the highways, to build the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5201 bridges, or repair the highways if they The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- gasoline. The President also stressed can’t plan in advance. This would give ator from Iowa. we must embrace domestic alternative us 5 more years on a 6-year authoriza- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, it fuels as a critical midstep on the path- tion. It is absolutely imperative. should be quite obvious from America’s way toward hydrogen, which may well I say to my colleagues that we are increasing dependence on foreign prove to be our ultimate fix. But the now operating on the bill, so whoever sources of oil that it has now reached a simple fact remains that a sustainable, seeks recognition can get recognition very critical threshold which calls for affordable hydrogen program is still as he or she desires. immediate action. This bill before us is decades away. Transitioning America The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Who part of our immediate action, as it has away from our entrenched dependency yields time? some things in it to increase our avail- on foreign petroleum fuels to cleaner, Mr. INHOFE. I don’t believe we are ability of domestic supplies of energy. cheaper domestic alternatives is occur- yielding time. Global oil prices and supplies remain ring right now here at home. We should The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Who beyond our reach, just as surely as our not be oblivious to it. I agree with the seeks recognition? own demand here at home will remain President that these domestic alter- The Senator from Hawaii. constant. Abroad, oil prices and sup- natives need to be embraced and en- Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I ask plies are at best in a state of flux, very couraged. To that end, therefore, as unanimous consent to speak as in unpredictable. At worst, you could say chairman of the Finance Committee, I morning business for 15 minutes. that things are beyond our control. have developed a proposal entitled the Mr. INHOFE. Reserving the right to Our obvious goal in a lot of our en- ‘‘Volumetric Excise Tax Credit for Al- object, I don’t want to object, but we ergy legislation—some of it is part of ternative Fuels.’’ It would be just like have a short period of time until we this bill and part of the debate we had VEETC for ethanol and biodiesel that have to go to the highway bill vote. We 2 years ago on the highway bill—is to we passed last year, only extended to have a long list of people who want to get some of this under our control by alternative fuels. This proposal would speak on the highway bill. What I having less dependence upon foreign help significantly accomplish that goal would ask of the Senator from Hawaii sources of oil. of being less dependent upon foreign is that instead of his speaking for 15 In China, for instance, the competi- sources of energy. minutes, he go ahead and start, and if tion for oil is unprecedented. So deter- The VEETC proposal would provide anyone wants to seek recognition on mined is China to protect itself and its for the expansion and modification of the highway bill, they could do so. burgeoning growth against global un- the Volumetric Excise Tax Credit for The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Does certainty, they have recently secured Alternative Fuels. Our proposal will the Senator withdraw his request? supplies from both Canada and Ven- expand last year’s excise tax formula, Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I will not ezuela and are actively seeking oil as it relates to ethanol, to include an ask for time. I ask unanimous consent from producers upon whom the United excise tax credit for all domestic alter- to speak as in morning business. States has traditionally relied. Some native fuels which would displace im- The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- ported petroleum. This is how it would out objection, it is so ordered. experts suggest that we have now reached our global supply limits, per- work. Some fuels, such as natural gas, (The remarks of Mr. AKAKA per- presently pay a partially reduced rate taining to the introduction of S. 1037 haps even that we have exceeded them. If they are correct—and of course we of excise tax into the highway trust are located in today’s RECORD under fund. ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and hope they are not—we face more shortages and rising prices. The answer to However, because these motor vehi- Joint Resolutions.’’) cles exact the same amount of damage these very real and vexing questions The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The to our roads and highways, my amend- about the global security of supply and Senator from Oklahoma. ment would have them pay an in- price for America’s oil demands are far Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, we have creased rate of Federal excise tax into beyond this Senator and indeed even several requests to speak prior to 4 the highway trust fund. With this beyond this legislation before the Sen- o’clock and then more prior to 5:30 on mechanism, the President’s objective ate. the highway bill which is the regular of displacing as much imported oil as However, I believe, with this amend- order. So far, those speakers who want possible is met. As importantly, the in- ment as part of the managers’ package, to speak in morning business have been creased excise tax payments would go a we will go a long way toward reducing kind enough to say that they would not long way toward increasing revenue our domestic dependence upon oil dedi- mind being interrupted, if necessary, if into the highway trust fund for the cated to our transportation sector. We someone came down to talk about the near term and well into the foreseeable are gulping vast amounts of imported highway bill. I appreciate that and re- future. mind my colleagues that we don’t have oil in an increasingly futile attempt to This is not a new concept. Congress a lot of time between now and the vote quench our thirsty addiction to petro- passed, and the President signed into at 5:30. leum. Today, our transportation sector law, a similar provision last year pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. accounts for two-thirds of the total viding the same treatment for ethanol BURR). The Senator from North Da- United States demand. This forces us and biodiesel. In an effort to further kota. to import a whopping 60 percent of our encourage other domestic alternative Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I intend petroleum needs. fuels, this new VEETC amendment to introduce a bill and speak about it I remember a time when we thought that we will be taking up which enjoys briefly. I will do that with the proviso it was inconceivable America would broad bipartisan support, it constitutes that if someone comes and wishes to ever exceed even 50-percent reliance a simple expansion on the part of the speak about their amendment on the upon foreign oil. Yet, we have, and framers to include other alternative highway bill, I will be happy to relin- then we exceeded even that, until here fuels which displace imported petro- quish the floor. we are today at more than 60 percent. leum-based fuels. Adoption of the Is the Senator from Iowa wishing to What can we do now to alleviate the VEETC for alternative fuels would con- speak on an amendment? problem? How can we do so here at stitute a win-win. It puts more money Mr. INHOFE. The Senator from Iowa, home? into the highway trust fund, while at chairman of the Finance Committee, The President pointed something out the same time promoting domestic has a title under this bill. If you don’t when he spoke last week about the sources of motor fuel. mind, I am sure there will be time. pressing needs to develop and imple- I yield the floor. Mr. DORGAN. I am happy to defer. I ment comprehensive national energy The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- know this highway bill is important to policy, and I think it bears repeating if ator from North Dakota is recognized. get passed as soon as possible. I am only through paraphrasing. President Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, again, I happy to yield the floor and perhaps, Bush indicated that technology would seek permission to speak as in morning following the Senator from Iowa, if provide our Nation with the means to business. I will relinquish the floor if there is an opportunity, I will make reduce our demand for petroleum-based somebody wishes to speak about the my statement. fuel, thus reducing the high price of highway bill.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5202 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 16, 2005 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without GM is now in court. General Motors begin to finally take action? I have objection, it is so ordered. filed an action alleging that their pro- mentioned before that part of our trade PIRACY AND COUNTERFEITING BY CHINA duction-line blueprints were stolen. problem is due to the incompetence of Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I am in- But it is not just that. It is so many our trade negotiators. There is no troducing some legislation today, different products. Take a look at the other way to describe it. In the bilat- along with Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM products that all of us know—films, eral trade negotiation that occurred from South Carolina to construct. It publishing, software, electric equip- with China about 5 years ago, our nego- deals with the issue of piracy or coun- ment, automotive parts, on and on— tiators agreed that China would impose terfeiting of goods by China. It relates have been counterfeited and pirated. It 25-percent tariff on any American cars to the substantial loss of U.S. jobs, and means American lost jobs and a higher we tried to sell in China, and we would $200 billion in harm to the U.S. econ- trade deficit to the tune, we are told, of impose only a 2.5-percent tariff on Chi- omy as a result of the piracy and coun- $200 billion in piracy and counter- nese cars coming into this country. terfeiting that is going on in China. feiting. That is fundamentally incompetent. I What is our Government’s reaction Now, given that we had specific don’t have any idea who would have to this problem? Our government’s re- promises by China that they would agreed to that, but it obviously pulls action to date can be characterized as begin to crack down on this with re- the rug out from our country’s inter- somewhere between looking worried, a spect to their entrance into the World ests. deep frown, or thumb-sucking. Essen- Trade Organization, and the fact we Now, we hear that General Motors tially, it is doing nothing to stand up know they have done nothing—our own has filed an action against Chery Auto- for this country’s economic interests. U.S. Trade Ambassador says they have mobile Company in China for pro- Let me describe the problem. The done nothing, that it is ‘‘epidemic’’— ducing a car called the QQ, which Gen- U.S. Trade Representative has con- when will this country take action? eral Motors says was stolen from the cluded that: ‘‘China has not resolved Winston Churchill once told a story production blueprints of General Mo- critical deficiencies in intellectual of being taken to a carnival by his par- tors for one of their vehicles. And cars property rights protection and enforce- ents. He was speaking to his adversary like these are headed to our market ment and, as a result, infringements in the House of Commons, and he told soon, where the floodgates are wide remain at epidemic levels.’’ the story about seeing the sideshow’s open. In short, the Chinese are cheating, big canvas sign that says, ‘‘Come In- It all comes around. Incompetent ne- counterfeiting American goods and side and See the Boneless Wonder,’’ a gotiators on our side, piracy and coun- robbing jobs from our country. Chinese man apparently born without bones. terfeiting on their side, and unwilling- fake goods coming into the United Winston Churchill said he was with his ness on our side to stand up for this States grew 47 percent last year. The parents that day; his parents thought country’s economic interests; and Chinese government is not doing any- it was too traumatic to take a young meanwhile we watch the exodus of thing about it. Investigations of coun- boy into a carnival sideshow to see the American jobs and the sapping of our terfeiting in China, as you see, have boneless wonder. He never got to see it economic strength because of trade taken a nosedive. The vast majority of until that day on the floor of the House rules, trade agreements, and the lack products in the United States that are of Commons. When he addressed his ad- of enforcement that represents a basic counterfeits or pirated are Chinese; 67 versary, he said, ‘‘Finally, I see a unfairness to the producers and work- percent of the counterfeit products in boneless wonder.’’ ers in this country. this country are Chinese counterfeit Boneless wonder is a good way to de- So the question remains: When will products. scribe, in my judgment, those involved our Government stand up for American The question is, What are we going to in trade policy in this country, who fail workers? When will our Government do about it? Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM to stand up for this country’s economic stand up for American producers? I am and I are offering a sense of the Senate interests, who don’t have the backbone talking about unfair trade, and about a resolution—and we will ask the Senate to stand up and say it is in our coun- Chinese Government that does nothing to vote on it at some point—calling for try’s interests, in the interest of our about it. It is past the time—long the immediate launch of a WTO case jobs, to take action against those who past—when our country should expect against China for gross violation of pirate or counterfeit American intel- action. The citizens of our country de- U.S. intellectual property rights. lectual property. I have talked often on serve a Government that does better On April 29, last month, the U.S. the Senate floor about trade with for them in demanding fair trade. Trade Representative released a report China and Japan and Korea and with So my colleague and I will introduce finding that China had broken its Europe. There has been a lack of spine the resolution today. It is a sense of promises to crack down on this piracy on many fronts. In this case, I am the Senate resolution that calls for a and counterfeiting. They have done speaking specifically about counter- WTO case to be filed by our Trade Am- nothing. They promised the moon, and feiting and piracy by the Chinese, with bassador against China for gross viola- they have done nothing. The question whom we have the largest trade deficit tions of U.S. intellectual property is, Will this country stand up for its in history. rights. own economic interests? Now we see that the USTR says it is There are so many examples of pi- Mr. President, let me give you spe- in epidemic proportions—piracy and racy and counterfeiting that I will not cific case that I think is interesting. counterfeiting—and yet nothing is begin to chronicle them, but I will say Time magazine wrote recently about a being done. The question is, Will we do this: I know that many U.S. companies new car produced by Chery, an auto- something? Will we finally have the that are victimized by counterfeiting mobile company in China—that’s right, nerve to say we want a WTO case to be do complain mightily, but they are not Chevy, but Chery the Chery Auto- commenced against the Chinese? also very nervous about an action mobile Company. This is a sense of the Senate resolu- being filed against this kind of stealing A Chinese firm called the Chery tion asking that the USTR commence and cheating. It is time for them to de- Automobile Company has stolen pro- a WTO case against the Chinese. Again, cide whether they are interested in duction-line blueprints for a new GM it is not me who says that the Chinese solving the problem or just com- car called the Chevrolet Spark. The have cheated. The U.S. Trade Rep- plaining about it. If they are interested Chery Automobile Company is going to resentative said himself that: ‘‘China in just complaining about being vic- be producing that car, which they call has not resolved of the critical defi- tims, then they are going to ultimately the QQ, and they plan to sell five mod- ciencies in intellectual property rights be happy if the trade ambassador con- els, including an SUV, in the United protection and enforcement and, as a tinues to do nothing. But in my judg- States. Chery has teamed up with the result, infringements remain at epi- ment, it is a disservice to our country’s man who brought the Subaru to Amer- demic levels.’’ interests at a time when we have the ica in the 1960s. Their plan is to import That amounts to massive wholesale highest trade deficits in history, at a up to a quarter of a million Cherys stealing going on. It affects this coun- time when we are trying to hang on to starting in 2007. try in a very detrimental way. Will we American jobs, trying to stem the flow

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5203 of American jobs outside of our coun- er the Senator from North Dakota has respect to issues, whether it be the Chi- try that are moving abroad in whole- read that yet, but I am going to call nese or others, when we think they are sale numbers. It is a disservice to our that up with a resolution to implement an affront to our economic interests country’s interests for us not to stand the recommendations. and our long-term national interests. up when we see unfair trade and take This is far more serious than even I appreciate the comments of Senator action against it. some of the issues the Senator from INHOFE. That is why Senator LINDSEY GRA- North Dakota mentioned in his excel- Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, first, HAM and I have submitted this resolu- lent comments. If we look at how this Commission worked 4 years. They tion today. That is why I hope in the China is now using up the resources we studied it from a security and eco- coming days and weeks we will be able are depending upon, if we go to any of nomic standpoint. It was bipartisan to have an opportunity for the Senate the countries in Africa, such as Nigeria and had every expert one can think of to express itself. Does the Senate be- and the coast of Guinea where they on the Commission. They came out lieve we ought to have our trade am- have huge reserves, we find the Chinese with some very strong recommenda- bassador file an action with the WTO, are building huge stadiums, coliseums, tions. I would hope the Senator from or does it not believe that? Does it be- and roads, and paying for it themselves North Dakota and the Senator from lieve this is a serious problem, or does to get the corner on those markets we South Carolina might want to expand it think it is simply an annoyance? will be dependent upon at some time. what they are doing after reading the I hope most Senators will agree with They are dealing with countries such recommendations. Maybe we can join Senator GRAHAM and myself that this as Iran and exchanging nuclear tech- forces at a later date and have a resolu- is a very serious problem and one that nology. tion recommending the adoption of the deserves an opportunity to be cor- I have been deeply concerned about recommendations of this Commission. rected. the Chinese, not just in what they have Mr. President, again, we are on the Mr. President, let me now take a mo- been able to do in terms of their nu- highway bill. Senator JEFFORDS, the ment to congratulate Senator INHOFE clear capabilities, but also their con- ranking member of the EPW Com- and Senator JEFFORDS for their work ventional capabilities. It was in 1998 mittee, and I worked so well together on the highway bill. This is business that GEN John Jumper came forth and on this. I have to say before he makes that has been around the Senate for said something that startled a lot of his comments, there are a lot of provi- over 2 years. Most all of us wished—and people, but we knew it all the time, sions in this bill that he likes better I know no one more than the chairman and that is the Russians are now mak- than I like, and there are provisions I and ranking member—we had passed a ing a strike vehicle, an SU–30, that is like better than he likes. That is what highway bill a long while ago, but it better than our strike vehicles, the F– it is, that is how we got to where we has taken some effort to get the kind 15 and F–16. And then we find out China are today. It has been a great working of highway bill to the floor of the Sen- has purchased, in one purchase, 240 of relationship, and I anticipate we are ate that they have been able to get these vehicles. Their buildup of con- going to be successful in getting this here. ventional forces and what they are bill passed. I very much appreciate their leader- doing economically to this country is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ship. Is this bill perfect? No, but it is very disturbing to me. It has to be ad- ator from Vermont. an awfully good bill. Tomorrow, hope- dressed. Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I fully, when we finally pass this legisla- I hope the Senator from North Da- thank the Senator for his kind words. tion and get to conference, my hope is kota will join us in trying to imple- We are making progress. I know we are the conference will have the wisdom to ment the recommendations of this 2004 going to come out with a good bill. I accept the Senate bill. There is a very study—it was 4 years in the making—of look forward to working with him. big difference between the Senate bill the security and economic problems we and the House bill. My thoughts go are facing today as a result of the Chi- Today we begin the third week of de- with the chairman and ranking mem- nese buildup. bate on this very important legisla- ber and the conferees as they go to con- Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, if the tion. The bill before us, the Safe, Ac- ference because this is a very impor- Senator will yield for a question. I countable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005, bet- tant piece of legislation, and I com- agree with what Senator INHOFE has pliment them. described with respect to the Chinese, ter known as the highway bill, is im- Finally, all the papers warned us this and I think he would agree neither of portant to the Nation. will be some momentous week with re- us is attempting to paint the Chinese Too many Americans are sitting in spect to the so-called nuclear option as an adversary. Our intention is to traffic. The Texas Transportation In- and other issues. Just as I think all of make China a long-term friend of our stitute, which ranks U.S. cities on the us feel good about talking about a country, but for that to happen, the severity of their congestion, tells us in highway bill which is important and Chinese need to do the right thing on a recently released report that the av- which strengthens this country, I think trade and security issues. erage commuter in Atlanta sits in traf- all of us would much prefer to be on I have described today with respect fic for 67 hours each year; Washington, the floor of the Senate talking about to piracy and counterfeiting some very DC, for 69 hours; San Francisco, 72 jobs, health care, energy, and about all troubling issues, and Senator INHOFE hours; in Los Angeles, the average the other issues that are so important. knows and I know and others know commuter sits in traffic for an as- My hope is at the end of this week, we there are some very serious and very tounding 93 hours each year. That is al- will get back to those issues as well. troubling issues with respect to inter- most 4 days each year wasted while sit- Mr. President, I yield the floor. national security. That is the move- ting behind the wheel in traffic. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ment of critical materials and tech- I would hope we could move away ator from Oklahoma. nology to the wrong parts of the world, from our reliance on cars and make Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I thank the purchase of that technology by the better use of public transit, but the re- the Senator from North Dakota for his Chinese. ality is the number of cars on the roads comments on the highway bill. It is Our intention and our hope is to increases each year. very significant. It probably could very work with the Chinese. But I think a The bill before us will help cities in well be the most significant bill we will country cannot sit back and say, what- all of our States reduce congestion by be voting on this year. ever happens happens, whatever you adding additional travel lanes, by If I can get the attention of the Sen- are doing, that is fine. You have to building overpasses at busy intersec- ator from North Dakota, I have had oc- stand up to things you find troubling. tions, and using the best technology casion to give four 1-hour China People take advantage of you if you let available to keep our traffic moving. speeches on the floor of this Senate in them take advantage of you. The same We need this bill to make our roads response to the 2004 report to the Con- thing is true of countries, whether it is safer. More than 42,000 Americans will gress on the China Economic and Secu- trade or international security. We die in traffic accidents this year. The rity Commission. I do not know wheth- have a responsibility to speak out with bill before us will help States make

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5204 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 16, 2005 dangerous intersections and curves do not pass this bill, people are going could be 6 months. They are out there safer by putting up better warning to die. People are going to die because trying to address serious problems such signs, by building guardrails, and by we don’t have any safety provisions in as we have in Oklahoma with our building center median dividers. the extension so none of those would be bridges. This bill will make our roads safer by adopted. By the way, we have had several helping States build wider shoulders We have streamlining provisions. I losses of life in my State of Okla- for disabled vehicles, by building rum- think we all hear stories about how homa—two in the fairly recent past— ble strips to slow down traffic, and by some of our antiquated rules, regula- due to bridges crumbling and killing building fences to discourage jay- tions, and statutes have made it al- people. So we need to correct this prob- walkers. This bill will save lives. most impossible to get roads built and lem. We cannot do it unless we pass the Once again, I thank the chairman, have made them cost something close bill. Senator INHOFE, Senator BOND, and to 15 percent more. We have stream- A lot of the States are complaining Senator BAUCUS for all their efforts in lining provisions and reviews of this right now, the border States—Cali- moving this bill forward. And while I process in the bill, but if we don’t pass fornia, Arizona, Florida, Texas—about am glad we expect to pass this bill to- the bill we will be operating under an the fact that, because of NAFTA, a lot morrow through the Senate, I remind extension, and that is not going to hap- of excess traffic is going through their all of my Senate colleagues we still pen. States. We want to do something about have a lot of work to do ahead. I mentioned earlier today this all that and we are doing it. We have a Mr. President, I yield the floor. started with President Eisenhower, ac- borders provision in this bill that gives The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tually Major Eisenhower, back in them some of that relief. We will not ator from Oklahoma. World War II when he realized he was be able to do that if we do not pass the Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, the Sen- unable to move troops and equipment bill. It is not going to work with an ex- ator from Vermont brought up a very around the United States to prosecute tension. interesting point when he said this bill World War II as well as he should have Right now we have chokepoints such will save lives. We have a whole safety been able to. So when he became Presi- as the canals we have in Oklahoma. core in this bill. This was done in the dent, he decided to have this National People do not realize they are navi- Commerce Committee’s portion of the Highway System and we passed this gable. I remember many years ago bill. That is why when we have a very bill. We have been operating the same when I was in the State senate, in complicated formula, one of the factors way since then, almost 50 years now, order to try to get the point across to in the formula is the fatality rate on a raising money to pay for our infra- people that we have a navigable chan- per-capita basis of the States because structure in America the same as we nel that goes all the way to my home- that is one indicator that there is a did 50 years ago. town of Tulsa, OK, or Catoosa, and in problem with surface transportation We have done two things. First, we order to show this we managed to take and a problem that can be corrected are giving the States the ability to be a World War II submarine, the USS with this bill. creative. I know a lot of people think Batfish, from Texas, in the boneyard, We had called this bill the SAFETEA no decision is a good decision if it is and moved it all the way to Oklahoma, bill because it has the safety provisions made in Washington. I have learned, and it is sitting in Muskogee to tell that will save lives. I can speak for my after having been in State government that story. State of Oklahoma and many others and mayor of a city, that the closer The point is, if we have channel traf- that more than half the States are you get to the people, the better the fic activity, we have railroads, we have above this average in terms of fatali- decision is and the more accurate it is. air, and we have surface, this provides ties. We need to do something about We recognize this. We allow the States chokepoints. We address the this. We cannot do it if we extend it. not just to do things in general but chokepoints as a major part of this I do not think people realize that if also to come up with creative funding bill. we do not pass this bill by tomorrow mechanisms, where they exercise the The last and maybe most important and get it to conference and back from maximum of the private sector in- thing is we have firewalls. When a per- conference prior to the termination of volvement in order to get these prob- son goes to the pump and pays Federal this sixth extension—and that is May lems resolved. excise taxes when they buy a gallon of 31—then we will have to get another In this bill we hope to pass, we even fuel, that person expects that money extension. If we get another extension, have a national commission to explore will go to improving highways and go we will be doing the same thing we how to fund transportation in the fu- to transportation. That is a no-brainer. have done over the last 2 years with ex- ture. This is something that will not That is what is supposed to happen. tensions, and that is continue it as it happen if it is an extension. So we need That is what we told the people is was under the 7-year-old TEA–21. There to have this. That is why it is impor- going to happen. But that is not what have been a lot of changes since then. tant. is happening. The insatiable appetite of All those Senators representing We have the Safe Routes to School members of an elected body to spend donor States, such as my State of provision. I could probably name 20 dif- somebody else’s money is something Oklahoma—I can remember when ferent provisions of this very large bill, we have to deal with on a regular basis. Oklahoma would only get back 75 per- but this is one that several Members So we have a trust fund and people pay cent of what they sent in, and now we had a great passion for. I know several money into the trust fund, but every have made improvements. The bill Members in the other body, as well as time they have a chance to steal passed 7 years ago, TEA–21, brought up Senator JEFFORDS, were concerned money out of the trust fund, they do. the minimum to 90.5 percent. If we had about the Safe Routes to School provi- What the Finance Committee tried to passed the bill we had last year at a sion. This is something that will save do, and I applaud them, they have put higher funding level, that would have young people’s lives, but if we do not this together so they cannot do this been 95 percent. do it and instead operate under an ex- that easily. For example, someone was In other words, every donor State or tension, we will not have that provi- complaining about the way this finance every State would get back 95 percent sion in there. package is working. They said we have of what they sent in. That would be Anyone who has been in business and this program where we have hybrid better than the 90.5 today. At this re- who has watched and waited, knows cars so we give them financial advan- duced funded level, it will be about 92 what you have to go through to get tages to encourage them so we can percent. contracts, how you plan the financing, look out for the environment and save The point is this: If we do not pass a and that when you get the labor pool money on fuel and not aggravate the bill, it is not going to happen. We are and your resources, in order to get the already existing energy shortage prob- not going to have any relief for the very most from them, you have to plan lem we have in America. donor States. The safety core program years in advance. The problem with the What do they do? They give them Senator JEFFORDS talked about—he is extension is it could be a 2-month ex- that money. But they take it out of the right, it is a life-or-death issue. If we tension or a 1-month extension or it trust fund. It has nothing to do with

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5205 that. This is environmental policy, eco- from the vote. So we will wait for those fall, but the pensions of the executives, nomic policy, but it is paid for by the to come down. the CEOs, are safe and secure in a tidy trust fund. This is wrong. AMENDMENT NO. 706 TO AMENDMENT NO. 605 lockbox. I don’t think that is right. In 1998, when President Clinton was On behalf of Senator SNOWE, I ask As a member of the Senate Finance President, he had a balanced budget unanimous consent to set aside the Committee, I will do everything I can amendment. He was going to balance pending amendment and call up to change it. I have been trying to fig- the budget. But a lot of that money, $8 amendment 706. ure out exactly how much money the billion, was out of the trust fund to go The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without CEO of any major company is receiving toward the deficit. At that time I voted objection, it is so ordered. The clerk in this country in his or her pension against it. All my conservative friends will report. package. This is a very difficult exer- said, You want to do something about The bill clerk read as follows: cise. It is sort of like trying to find a the deficit, don’t you? But I said, Not needle in multiple haystacks. The Senator from Oklahoma [Mr. INHOFE], To begin the effort to try to figure on the back of the highway trust fund. for Ms. SNOWE, proposes an amendment num- The point I want to make is there bered 706 to amendment No. 605. out what these executives are paid, I have been raids on the trust fund, and was first instructed to call the Depart- Mr. INHOFE. I ask unanimous con- not just the highway trust fund but ment of Labor to obtain a copy of a sent the reading of the amendment be others. In this legislation we hope to company’s annual report of employee dispensed with. benefit plans. This is what is called the pass tomorrow, we have firewalls built The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without in so they can no longer raid the high- form 5500. After I did that, I was told to objection, it is so ordered. contact the U.S. Securities and Ex- way trust fund. If there is no other rea- The amendment is as follows: son to pass this bill, this would be change Commission to get hold of the enough of a reason. (Purpose: To specify which portions of Inter- company’s 10(k) filing for the year in state Routes 95, 195, 295, and 395 in the There will have been some com- question. State of Maine are subject to certain vehi- Armed with these two documents, plaints concerning our approach. There cle weight limiatins) are two different basic approaches that you then have to figure out the amount On page 410, between lines 7 and 8, insert of unfunded liability for all of the one might take, putting together some- the following: thing such as the allocation of money groups the company pays, and then SEC. 18ll. VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITATIONS IN subtract that number from a line item that goes to the States. One is used in MAINE. the other body. I served 8 years on the Section 127(a) of title 23, United States in the 10(k) form. Even when you go Transportation Committee in the Code, is amended in the last sentence by this route, what you have is, at best, a House of Representatives. I know how striking ‘‘respect to that portion’’ and all rough estimate that requires a back- that works over there. Frankly, it is that follows through ‘‘New Hampshire State ground in pension legislation, an inti- more on projects than anything else. line,’’ and inserting ‘‘respect to Interstate mate knowledge of SEC requirements, Routes 95, 195, 295, and 395 in the State of Not that there is anything wrong with and a degree in calculus. Maine,’’. It seems to me that American work- that, except it would seem to me, and ers, at a time when they are seeing it seems to the majority of people in Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I observe their pensions shellacked—we saw it at this body, better if you allocate on for- Senator SNOWE is en route and unless Enron in Oregon where we had workers mula an amount of money then that someone else wants to gain access to who used to have close to $1 million, goes back to the States and those the floor, I suggest the absence of a and their private pension funds now States determine how to use it. In the quorum. have $3,000 or $4,000. They deserve bet- State of Oklahoma we have eight The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ter than to have to try to figure out, transport districts, eight transpor- clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk through a bevy of forms and stock op- tation commissioners. They sit down in proceeded to call the roll. Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask tions, deferred accounts, years of serv- a room. Certainly they know more ice calculations, equations—one form about the needs in Oklahoma than we unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. of paper after another—they deserve know here in Washington, DC. So we better than to try to have to sort all allocate the money in accordance with The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. that out to see what the executives are a lot of factors. making in their pensions while they We have low-income States as a fac- Mr. WYDEN. I ask unanimous con- are seeing their pensions evaporate in tor. If you are in a State such as Wyo- sent to speak for 10 minutes. front of their eyes. ming or Montana that has a low popu- Mr. INHOFE. Let me reserve the right to object and ask the Senator if Senator KENNEDY has done very good lation density, yet you have to have work in terms of trying to sort this out roads to get across it, that is a consid- he would amend his unanimous consent to speak for up to 10 minutes as in so as to determine when a company eration. If you have a high fatality tries to unload their responsibilities at rate, as we mentioned before, that is a morning business. However, if a Mem- ber comes with an amendment—since a time of crisis. consideration. We want to consider the The Senate Finance Committee, on a the cutoff is 25 minutes away—the Sen- number of interstate lane miles they bipartisan basis, should do more. What ator agrees not to speak for more than have, the age of those, the traffic on the Senate ought to be doing at a time a couple of minutes. those—all these things are factors that when we are seeing our workers suffer Mr. WYDEN. I very much appreciate are in a formula. It might be politi- and their pensions disappear, the Sen- the work of the Senators from cally a lot smarter to line up 60 Sen- ate ought to make sure that share- Vermont and Oklahoma, and if we have ators and say this is what we are going holders and the public can find out ex- a Senator, I will wrap up within a cou- to do in your States and forget about actly and conveniently what these ex- ple minutes of time at that point. all the rest of them and just do ecutives will be getting upon their re- projects. We could do them. It is per- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tirement. fectly legal. We elected not to do that. objection, it is so ordered. I am proposing a bit of sunshine We elected to do it the hard way with DISCLOSURE OF CEO PENSION FUNDS come into these executive pension a complicated formula, and by the way, Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, this is a lockboxes. Let’s do for the workers that is one nobody likes and that is time when millions of our families are whose pensions are being offered up for probably a pretty good indication it is walking on an economic tightrope. I the CEOs, a bit of justice. Let’s also do a pretty good formula. There are will talk for a couple of minutes about it for taxpayers because with every things I don’t like. There are areas the double standard that applies with company that the Pension Benefit where I don’t believe Oklahoma is respect to the pension rights of our Guaranty Corporation steps in to res- being treated fairly. I am sure every workers. When we look at what is hap- cue, the agency’s deficit grows. From one of the 100 Senators in this body can pening today in America with the an estimated $23 billion today, it is an- say the same thing. workers—for example, at United Air- ticipated to grow to an expected $40 We are still waiting now. We will be lines, we saw it at Enron, as well—the billion with the takeover of additional having a vote. We are 2 hours away pensions of our workers are in a free airlines.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5206 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 16, 2005 We are seeing our workers sacrifice. weeks, possibly months, more to go to to 7, so we have 7 to be voted on be- The question is, What are they sacri- get this bill done. I look forward to tween now and tomorrow. At the con- ficing for? Apparently, on the basis of working with him. clusion of that, we will then vote on the news in the last couple of weeks, Senator BOND also has been wonder- final passage and send it to conference. some of these workers are sacrificing ful to work with. He brings spirit, en- I hope leadership is working on both in order to fund the retirement pack- thusiasm to all his work, and a lot of sides of the aisle to appointing con- ages for the CEOs. That is not my view humor, and I appreciate our close ferees and that we can get it to con- of making tough decisions together. working relationship. He is a good ference and get it back. That is not my view of coming to- friend. I keep responding that I believe we gether and dealing with a tough prob- Senator BAUCUS, my colleague on can do this within the May 31 deadline lem in an equitable way. It is a double this side, is a very close friend and has and avoid an extension. We can show standard. been a great addition to the team and that things can happen in an expedi- If you ask the average person on the this process. The Senator from Mon- tious way in the Senate, whether peo- street if they knew, for example, that tana is a true legislator. He knows how ple believe it or not. If we get this the worker was going to be at risk with to get things done. Without him, I passed tomorrow, we would have time their pensions while the enormous pen- don’t think we would be as far as we to do it, if we are committed to making sion of the CEO was protected, those are here today. It is an honor to work it a reality. workers wouldn’t have any idea that with such an intelligent and fair-mind- With that, I yield the floor. was the case. They would say the same ed Senator. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- rules apply to everyone. There are many staff to acknowledge, ator from Texas, Mrs. HUTCHISON, is We are seeing they don’t. Look par- also. I have always told my staff direc- recognized. Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, ticularly at the pension arrangement tor, Ken Connolly, that in order to suc- earlier this week, I offered an amend- for the CEO at United. Three months ceed in his job, he needed to hire a ment, which was passed unanimously, before United Airlines filed for bank- strong team and to hire staff smarter to eliminate the ability to toll existing ruptcy in 2002, the company placed $4.5 than me and him. Well, in this case, it interstate highways. I did this because million in a special bankruptcy pro- wasn’t difficult. Anyway, let me run I believe in using our tax dollars that tected trust for the CEO. So right now through a few staff members who have we collect to support the Federal inter- helped the cause of moving this bill. we are seeing the workers of United state highway program. But we ought Senator INHOFE’s staff: Ruth Airlines face the devastation of their to do it fairly. VanMark, Andrew Wheeler, James pensions literally disappearing. They The majority of the highway system look at this double standard. The peo- O’Keefe, Nathan Richmond, Angie was designed in the 1950s to meet the ple at the top do not have to sweat it. Giancarlo, Greg Murrill, John needs of the westward expansion of a That is not right. We ought to have one Shanahan, Marty Hall, and others; rapidly growing nation. Today, we face set of pension rules for everyone in this Senator BOND’s staff: Ellen Stein, John different needs. For example, new areas country. It ought to be based on disclo- Stoody, Heideh Shahmoradi; Senator of population growth, especially along sure and transparency. BAUCUS’s staff: Kathy Ruffalo returned the southern tier, require new infra- As a member of the Senate Finance to the Senate just this past spring to structure, and also with the trade com- Committee I am going to do everything help us complete this legislation. She ing from NAFTA, we are seeing an even I can in this session, on a bipartisan has been a fantastic addition to that more increasing load that adds to the basis, to get this passed. team. transportation burdens of our border I yield the floor. On my staff, there are many people regions. Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I to thank, including JoEllen Darcy, Strong trade partnerships with Mex- commend the Senator for his excellent Catharine Ransome, Margaret ico and Canada have provided great statement. I offer to work with the Wetherald, Chris Miller, and benefits for us, but the resulting traffic Senator to see if we can bring about MaryFrancis Repko. is damaging the highway network in some action to take care of those prob- However, there are four key people my State and others, such as Arizona lems. who need to be acknowledged and and Michigan. I yield the floor. thanked for bringing this bill to us Most of the goods in our economy Mr. INHOFE. I suggest the absence of today. Malia Somerville has been the ride on our Nation’s highways. In large a quorum. glue that kept our team together; Ali- part, over the past 50 years, the Fed- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The son Taylor, the best chief counsel of eral highway aid program has assisted clerk will call the roll. any committee in either body of Con- the States in producing one of the The bill clerk proceeded to call the gress; J.C. Sandberg, the only staffer world’s finest highway networks. roll. who really knows what is in the bill, To meet our needs, Congress must re- Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask and the hardest worker in the Senate; authorize surface transportation pro- unanimous consent that the order for and Ken Connolly, my staff director, grams this year. States are responsible the quorum call be rescinded. who has built such a good team. To for converting the resources this legis- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without him I owe a great deal for the work lation provides into infrastructure that objection, it is so ordered. that has been done. allows traffic to move efficiently, and Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask All of these staff members, I am sure, we want and need to undertake that unanimous consent, since we are right are looking forward to final passage to- construction. to the 4 o’clock deadline, that the man- morrow. They are even more eager, I My major concern with the Federal agers’ amendment proposed by myself am sure, to go to conference. highway program is that Texas has and the ranking member be introduced Mr. President, I yield the floor. been a donor State for 50 years, con- at a time after 4 o’clock. Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I also tributing billions to other States to en- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without am going to thank staff. This was not able them to build their highway net- objection, it is so ordered. easy. We have endured 3 years now. work. As a strong adherent of a Na- Mr. INHOFE. I yield the floor. Ruth VanMark has been with me 18 tional Transportation Safety Board The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- years and has all of the background in system, I understand that large States, ator from Vermont. the other body in the Transportation such as Texas, should assist smaller Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, there Committee. They will all be glad to get and rural States with their transpor- are many people to thank in what has a good night’s sleep at some time. We tation needs because we all profit from been a long 3-year process. go from here into conference. the comprehensive highway network. First, Chairman INHOFE. It has been I suggest that we be aware that our 4 What concerns me is the level of sup- an honor and a privilege to work with o’clock deadline has passed now. We port Texas has been forced to provide the Senator from Oklahoma. He has al- have exempted the managers’ amend- to other States. ways been fair and considerate, and I ment so it can be done at a later time. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, enjoy our friendship. We have a couple We are now down from 173 amendments Texas and other donor States received

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5207 as little as 76-percent rate of return on helps the donee States which are con- are growing States. I have come up what our taxpayers send to Wash- tributing less to the trust fund. with a lot of alternatives. None of ington. With the 1998 bill, TEA–21, For example, Pennsylvania’s share of them have been acceptable to the Texas’s rate of return rose to 90.5 per- contributions during TEA–21 was 4.1 chairman and the ranking member of cent in the formula program. percent, but it is expected to con- the committee. This program produced real dollars. tribute just 3.9 percent of the trust It is my hope that as this bill goes From 1994 to 2003, Texas contributed fund during SAFETEA. It does not out of the Senate, which it will, we will $20 billion to the highway trust fund make sense to guarantee an increase in be able to work in conference for some and received $18 billion in return. If not cash when a State is contributing less. more fair allocation that is based on a for other donor State Senators, such as The formula in the pending sub- State’s needs, a State’s taxing, and a the chairman of the committee, the stitute is made worse. Not only does it State’s efforts. It is only fair that the Senator from Oklahoma, and improv- increase spending for the bill by $11 bil- States that are growing, that are put- ing the rate of return, Texas would lion, it increases the floor to 115 per- ting more money into the highway have received only $15.8 billion. The ad- cent. So Pennsylvania is now guaran- trust fund should get some bonus for ditional $2.4 billion has been critical teed to receive 15 percent more cash doing that to help them with the needs for us to meet our transportation than it received from Washington in they have. needs. However, Texas has still given $2 1998, even though it is contributing a I think we have gone in the wrong di- billion to other States over this period. smaller proportion of the trust fund. rection, and I certainly hope we will States such as Texas, California, Ari- Superdonor States, such as Texas, come much closer to a fair allocation. zona, Colorado, and Michigan are con- move up to an average return of only I am not saying there should be 100 per- tributing more and more, and we are 91.3 percent. cent, but 91.3 percent is a mighty price the States that need the most new in- While this is an improvement, it is for Texans to pay when it is growing at frastructure to handle the greatest not enough. The committee tells me I such a fast rate and has the most high- population growth. In addition, most of should like this legislation because way miles of any State in our Nation. the donor States are border States while total spending grows 30 percent, I look forward to working with the with unique needs resulting from trade. Texas will see a 37-percent dollar in- chairman and the ranking member as Texas has more than 300,000 highway crease compared to 6 years ago. How- this bill does sail out of here. I cannot miles, the most of any State in our Na- ever, Texas’s increase has little to do possibly support it in this current con- tion. Texas highways are almost 10 per- with the formula and instead is the re- figuration. I still hold out hope that if cent of the national total. Eighty per- sult of Texas buying more gas and pay- we can come up to the 92-cent level, we cent of NAFTA traffic travels through ing more taxes into the highway trust would be in a much better position to my home State of Texas. But while the fund. feel good about this legislation, help- entire Nation benefits from the result- It is fair, if a State’s contribution is ing all of our States instead of just the ing commerce, Texas bears the brunt of growing faster than the average, that donee States. And I hope the door will maintenance and upkeep on our high- it should receive higher than the aver- still be open to helping all of the ways. age in return. This bill does not give States feel good about this effort. In 2003, more than 4 million trucks, Texas the resources to adequately ex- I yield the floor. hauling 18 billion pounds of cargo, en- pand our infrastructure at the rate the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tered from Mexico through 24 commer- traffic is growing on the NAFTA cor- ator from Oklahoma. cial border-crossing facilities. More ridor of Mexico and around our fast- Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I thank than 3 million of those trucks, or 68 growing cities. If Texas received all of the senior Senator from Texas for her percent, entered through Texas. In ad- the money that we contribute to the comments. I know the depth of her in- dition, 90 million personal vehicles fund, this disparity would be reduced. terest and the passion she has for doing from Mexico also travel through the I believe the ability to pay for high- everything she can for her State. southwest border States. way project needs with their own con- I have said several times on the floor The donor States are the fastest tribution exists for most States, with of the Senate how difficult it is to growing States in America and are very few exceptions, particularly in the come up with formula approaches. It is most responsible for the growth in the West, and funding increases should be difficult. It is a tough thing to do. highway trust fund. Ironically, the for- based on growth and need rather than There are so many factors that go into mula in this bill offers the least relief tradition. it, such as the interstate lane miles, to the States where cities are devel- I am not suggesting that we cut off miles traveled, principal arteries, cost oping most rapidly. aid to other States altogether, but I do to repair and replace deficient highway In 1998, Texas accounted for 7 percent think we can reduce this disparity in bridges, weight nonattainment mainte- of the highway trust fund receipts. In the current donor-donee system. It has nance areas, low-population States, 2004, it rose to 9 percent, and during been too large for too long and unfairly donor States, donee States, fast-grow- this bill, it may top 10 percent. In limits the ability of States to benefit ing States. Again, it would have been other words, we are paying a larger and from their tax dollars. so much easier to do it the way it has larger share. We all want the Federal highway sys- been done before and the way we have The formula in the bill reported out tem to be good throughout our Nation, done it, actually, in the other body just of committee created a floor guaran- and that may require some donor sta- by making a political list, and when we teeing every State at least 110 percent tus, but donating almost 10 cents of get to the 60 votes saying: All right, of the total cash it received under every dollar is not necessary, and it is that is it, the other 40 of you guys, it TEA–21. To limit costs, no State may not fair. is your problem. receive more than a certain percent- I recognize the needs of donee States We try not to do that. There is not age, 130 percent in year 1, of the TEA– vary widely, but we have never before one State represented in this Senate 21. created this special class of donor that cannot complain about some parts So even if a State’s contribution to State to carry the heavier load, and I of the formula. We have tried hard. the trust fund grows in excess of 130 hope we will not do it when this bill is When we passed the bill out of com- percent, it hits the ceiling and it hits finished. mittee, starting in 2005 through 2009 in pretty fast on growing States such as At a minimum, we should all receive Texas, 90.5 percent was all the way to Texas, capping our funding. at least 92 percent in year 1 rather than 2009, and then it was 92 percent. Now in Using cash as the measuring stick having to wait until the final year to 2006, 2007, 2008 at 91 percent and going rather than the percentage a State get to that level. to 92 percent. contributes to the trust fund ignores I have worked with the chairman for Of course, the Senator is right that whether a State is growing or shrink- a long time trying to come up with a Texas is a very large State, so it rep- ing, and it ignores whether it is giving formula that would help mitigate the resents very large amounts of money. more to the fund or less. This method- border States’ particular needs because But it is a half percent more in each of ology hurts our growing States, and it we are border corridors and most of us those 3 years of 2006, 2007, 2008. We have

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If we take which Senator JEFFORDS and I will be was seeking bans on chlorine, the care of a problem in Texas, then that propounding, there are probably, real- chemical used to purify our Nation’s aggravates a problem in Pennsylvania. istically, maybe four votes that we will water. After September 11 they decided So formulas are tough. They are be having. That is my guess what it to play upon the fears of the Nation tough to deal with politically. They are will be. We have announced already we and repackage FIST as a solution to tough to deal with rationally. I think are going to have one tonight at 5:30, potential security problems. Now they we have tried to do the very best we which is just an hour and 6 minutes seek to repackage it again as a trans- can. With that, I am glad to yield the from now. portation issue, which it is not. floor. After that, we invite Senators to stay This issue is not about security. It is Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, if here and debate their amendments. I not about transportation. It is about the Senator will yield, I do understand think we probably will not have votes trying to find a research justification exactly what has happened to the bill. until tomorrow morning. We can de- for giving the Federal Government au- I do understand the difficulty. The Sen- bate these amendments. I think by thority to mandate that a private com- ator is responsible for getting the num- that time there may be as many as pany change its manufacturing process ber of votes he has to have to get the three or four amendments that would or the chemicals they use. The study’s bill out of the Senate, and my col- be appropriate for us to debate. Then parameters reveal this intent when it league has those votes. we can get on to the final passage. states ‘‘substituting less lethal sub- I do hope, in conference, he will look As it is right now, we have plenty of stances than toxic inhalation hazards at the border corridor issue which, time tonight. We have another hour in the manufacturing process.’’ when the bill came out of committee, and 5 minutes before the vote. I am There are entire books written about was above the line, outside the for- sure Senator JEFFORDS joins me in the subject of FIST by various groups, mula, and did give some of the help to making this request: Members who are including current efforts by the Center these fast-growing border States that authors of these amendments, they for Chemical Process Safety and the have the NAFTA traffic coming in di- know who they are, come down. We are American Institute of Chemical Engi- rectly, which then fans out to the rest open for business. Come down and de- neers to update their 1996 ‘‘gold book’’ of the country where it is dissipated. I bate your amendments. on the subject. These are chemical hope my colleague will take that into I suggest the absence of a quorum. process experts. The Federal Govern- account. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ment is not. I was the one who authored the bor- clerk will call the roll. I do not believe mandatory FIST is der corridor idea. It really did help The assistant bill clerk proceeded to good for our Nation’s security. Besides when it was, as we discussed, above the call the roll. that, it is not a transportation issue. If line. I just hope, as you do fix par- Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask it is something you want to debate in ticular problems for other States— unanimous consent that the order for the Senate as a freestanding bill, do it whether they be pass-through States or the quorum call be rescinded. that way, but do not sneak around be- other types of designations—you will The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without hind and throw little a part into this look at the border corridor issue, which objection, it is so ordered. bill through the Commerce title that would help both northern corridor Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President I will has nothing to do with transportation. States such as Michigan and southern briefly talk about a provision in the I mention this and anything else we border States such as California, Ari- Commerce title of the highway bill. We find in the bill that perhaps we have zona, and Texas. It is still going to have the Commerce title, Banking, Fi- overlooked that has nothing to do with make us very big donor States, but it nance, and EPW title. Section 7370 cre- transportation, we will make every ef- would mitigate it, to a great extent, ates a hazardous material cooperative fort to make sure it gets out when it is because that is where our biggest prob- research program. It authorizes $2 mil- in conference. lem is. We have three border corridors lion a year for each year, including 2006 I suggest the absence of a quorum. and two of them are clogged com- through 2009, for hazardous material The PRESIDING OFFICER. The pletely, all the way through Texas. transport research projects on topics clerk will call the roll. That is not helpful to anyone. that are ‘‘not adequately addressed by The assistant legislative clerk pro- I don’t want to toll a highway that is existing Federal private sector re- ceeded to call the roll. already in place. We have spoken on search programs.’’ Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask that. But I think we need to try to look The section goes on to require that unanimous consent that the order for at that issue in conference—if you can at least one of the studies ‘‘provide an the quorum call be rescinded. do something that would mitigate that assessment of the need and feasibility The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without particular problem. of substituting less lethal substances objection, it is so ordered. Mr. INHOFE. It is a very reasonable than toxic inhalation hazards in the Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I will request the Senator from Texas is manufacturing process.’’ speak on another subject, but as per an making. I observe we talked about this I oppose the provision and hope it agreement with the Senator from Okla- ‘‘above the line/below the line.’’ We can be removed in conference. I will be homa, should someone else come to the plowed this furrow several times. How- actively opposing it in conference to Senate floor and wish to speak on the ever, when you get in conference, there see it is removed. There is no such lan- subject of the bill at hand, I will yield are things that can be done. I can as- guage in the House portion. the floor. sure the Senator the State of Texas The concept at the heart of this pro- NUCLEAR OPTION will be well represented in conference. vision is called inherently safer tech- Mr. President, I will change the sub- I am sure we will hear proposals, and nology and it is not about transpor- ject to the subject on everyone’s mind there will be some give and take in all tation but a longstanding wish of some other than the transportation bill, areas. of the environmental extremist com- probably more on our minds than just Of course, we will be dealing with an- munities. The EPW has spent the last 4 about anything else, and that is the up- other whole body over there, so it is years working on the issue of chemical coming nuclear option. Right now, we hard to predict what will come out. security and this issue of FIST has are on the precipice of a constitutional But we will try to get to it expedi- arisen several times in the context of crisis. We are about to step into the tiously and see that Texas—as I say, the security debate. The idea of inher- abyss. I want to talk for a few minutes they will be well represented. I think ently safer technology predates Sep- why we are on that precipice and why we all understand that. tember 11. It was around long before we are looking into the abyss.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5209 Let me first ask a fundamental ques- ters on judges. A Wall Street Journal Mr. VITTER. Will the Senator yield? tion: What is the crisis that calls for poll showed 41 percent of Republicans Mr. SCHUMER. I would like to finish the undoing of two centuries of tradi- support giving the Democrats the right my remarks, and then I would be happy tion? What is the crisis that requires to keep the filibuster going. They, like to yield to my colleague. such an unprecedented parliamentary most Americans, are wondering, and Mr. VITTER. OK, but I say to the sleight of hand? What is the crisis that rightly so, why we are talking more Senator, I understood you had been calls for a response that is so con- about the nuclear option in the Senate given the floor until someone came to troversial and extreme that Senator than about nuclear proliferation in the floor to speak on the highway bill. LOTT coined the term ‘‘nuclear option’’ North Korea. About how much longer? to describe it? Nor is it the business establish- Mr. SCHUMER. I probably will need Is it that President Bush has had the ment—clearly, usually, a conservative no more than 5 minutes, if that is OK terrible misfortune of having only 95 constituency—that is calling for a with my colleague. percent of his judicial nominees con- change in the rules. To the contrary, Mr. VITTER. OK, that will be fine. Mr. SCHUMER. I thank the Senator. firmed? That is, 208 out of 218? It can’t the business community wants the I appreciate that very much. be that. Every President should have Senate to get busy addressing impor- It seems the only conservatives who the luck of George Bush and have so tant issues they believe will get the are strongly in favor of the nuclear op- many nominees confirmed to the economy back on track. The Chamber tion—who are pushing it—are some bench. I might also add, in part be- of Commerce and many other business Senators who might wish to run for cause of this high confirmation rate, groups have either publicly or pri- President. court vacancies at the end of last ses- vately stated their opposition to invok- Now, to hear the tirades of those de- sion were at their lowest rate in 14 ing the nuclear option. manding the nuclear option is spine years. So it can’t be either vacancies Is it the ‘‘gray heads’’ of the conserv- tingling. on the bench or overwhelming rejec- ative movement who are calling for Conservative activist James Dobson tion of the President’s nominees be- this? No. By and large, elder statesmen compared the nine Supreme Court Jus- cause neither is the fact. from the conservative movement are tices to the Ku Klux Klan’s men in Is it that the Constitution, as my not demanding this radical move. robes. strict constructionist friends across Many, including such leading figures as Pat Robertson said the threat posed the aisle like to argue, requires an up- George Will and Ken Starr, have criti- by judges was ‘‘more serious than a few or-down vote on every judicial nomi- cized the nuclear option and urge re- bearded terrorists who fly into build- nee? Is that the crisis? No, Senator straint—so have Senators Armstrong ings.’’ FRIST acknowledged as much last week and McClure, hardly beacons of a lib- Conservative lawyer-author Edwin when he conceded, after a question eral influence in this country or in the Vieira said Justice Kennedy should be from Senator BYRD, that there was no Senate. impeached and invoked Joseph Stalin’s such language in the Constitution. So if there is no constitutional re- murderous slogan, which he said In fact, it is a great irony that those quirement, and there is no vacancy dis- worked very well for him: on the other side of the aisle who are aster, and there is no public clamoring [W]henever he ran into difficulty: ‘‘no man, seeking this nuclear option in the for the extinguishing of the minority no problem.’’ name of strict construction are being rights to filibuster, why are we here? Do we hear any denunciation of this activists, as they call it, because they Why are we on the edge of the abyss? inflammatory rhetoric? No. Denuncia- are expanding the Constitution, read- Why are we—at least the majority— tions of heinous characterizations of ing in their own views in the Constitu- being motivated to plunge this Senate, independent judges? No. tion when the very words do not exist. this city, and this country into a con- Instead, Senators—some maybe with It is my understanding that is what stitutional crisis, into an end of what Presidential ambitions—are kowtowing the Constitution-in-exile school holds; is ever left of comity in the Senate, to these extremists. When the Demo- that is, what the strict constructive which is the body that has at least cratic Party kowtowed to extremists school of Justice Scalia holds. If the some comity left? on the left, we paid the price. It is a words are not in the Constitution, you Well, let me tell you why I fear we lesson I think we have learned. It is a do not read them in. are here. We are here, I fear, because lesson that ought to be learned by my Is the word ‘‘filibuster’’ in the Con- the nuclear option is being pushed colleagues on the other side. stitution? No. Are the words ‘‘majority largely by the radioactive rhetoric of a Now, let’s try to examine the record. vote,’’ ‘‘up-or-down vote’’ in the Con- small band of radicals who hold in And this is the No. 1 point I want to stitution? Absolutely not. That is not their hands the political fortunes of make. Look what conservatives are the crisis, either. the President and a minority of sitting saying, conservatives not running for Let me ask again, Why are we on the Senators who would be President. The President or running for office, but brink of destroying what is good in the once conservative Republican Party people whose conservative credentials Senate and destroying whatever is left has, I believe, been hijacked by activ- go unchallenged. These are not mod- of good will in the Senate? Is it that ist, radical, rightwing ideologues who erates. These are not liberals. They are the public, in high dudgeon, is demand- are exerting too much influence over true conservatives, and a chorus of ing this radical rule change? Are Re- Senators. their voices is speaking out against the publican Senators merely doing their These ideologues have taken to in- nuclear option. jobs as legislators, responding to a gen- timidating and even threatening the True conservatives, independent eralized public calling for the abolition independent judiciary. They have, thinkers who are not under pressure of the filibuster? Clearly not. among other things, compared judges from the likes of Tony Perkins and Pat It is not the American people at large to the KKK and claimed that the inde- Robertson and others, have eloquently who are demanding detonation of the pendent judiciary is worse than al- made the case against the nuclear op- nuclear option. Indeed, in poll after Qaida. Unfortunately, these extreme tion. These conservatives have two poll, first, people say they do not know groups are exerting disproportionate things in common: They were strongly what it is when asked, and then when influence on certain Senators from the in favor of George Bush for President, it is described to them, the people have other side who—because of pure polit- and they are strongly against the nu- made clear they believe the filibuster ical pressure—are proceeding at pace clear option. is an important check and balance to with the nuclear option. Here are some of the names. Many be preserved, not vaporized. Most re- There is, to be sure, much irony and leading conservative commentators cently, for instance, according to a hypocrisy in this dance. It is particu- and thinkers are against it, such as Time magazine poll, the American peo- larly perverse that many of my col- George Will and Kenneth Starr. Many ple are against the nuclear option 59 to leagues purport to preserve the prin- former Republican Senators are 28. ciple of majority rule by doing the bid- against it, such as Senator Armstrong, Nor is it rank-and-file Republicans ding of a distinct, but politically pow- Senator McClure, Senator Wallop, Sen- who are clamoring for an end to filibus- erful, minority. ator Simpson. Many editorial boards

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I am I recognize that in these polarized supermajority rules are unconstitutional. here to stand in strong support of H.R. times maybe the words of a Democratic These are the words of George Will, 3, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Effi- Senator from New York will have little not CHUCK SCHUMER. cient Transportation Equity Act of sway across the aisle, but what about But it stands conservatism on its head to 2005. the words of some icons and leaders of argue that what the Constitution does not Last year, I traveled Louisiana ex- the conservative movement? mandate is not permitted. tensively, campaigning all around the Some conservatives say there is a ‘‘con- State. I heard concerns expressed in I urge my colleagues who have not stitutional right’’ to have an up-or-down yet made up their minds and been com- vote on nominees. But in whom does this every part of the State about the im- mitted to the nuclear option to heed right inhere: The nominees, the President? portance of making sure that we in these words. Most of those who have This is a perverse contention, coming from Louisiana get our fair share of Federal not made up their minds are far more conservatives eager to confirm judges who highway funding. In the past, Lou- moderate than the voices that we list- will stop the promiscuous discovery by isiana was a donor State, which means ed here, but they should be listened to courts of spurious constitutional rights. our State’s taxpayers contributed more in this instance. It is rare that you get That is George Will, not CHUCK SCHU- in gas tax revenue than they got back so many conservatives—not in office, MER. from the Treasury in highway moneys. not under the thumb of these extreme, Here is what Stephen Moore, founder As one of the newest members of the small-numbered groups—but rarely do of the arch conservative Club for Environment and Public Works Com- you get such a chorus. Growth says: mittee, I worked hard this year to en- Here are the arguments of the con- Eviscerating the filibuster would violate sure that we try to change this unfair servatives. The conservatives under- the spirit of the Constitution and endanger state of affairs. So Louisiana’s rate of stand that destroying an important our rights as individuals against excessive return will substantially increase governmental power. tradition of the Senate is not conserv- under the bill before us from about 90.5 These conservatives also understand ative. Conservatism has a long tradi- cents for every dollar that we send in that no party lasts forever in the mation in American politics. I agree with Louisiana taxpayer money to the Fed- jority and the nuclear option may some of its tenets and disagree with eral Government to 95 cents on the dol- come back to haunt Republicans. For many others. But true advocates and lar. That is a huge jump. It is still not short-term political gain, Republican students of that tradition recognize a dollar—we need to go further—but it Senators are willing to trash a tradi- better than anyone the violence that is a dramatic improvement. tion that will hurt themselves in the This increase will provide my State the nuclear option does to conservative long run. with $2.9 billion over the next 5 years, principles. Former Senator Simpson recognizes funding that is critical to ensure that Ken Starr said in one leading maga- this: work continues on one of my State’s zine: [T]here isn’t a question in my mind that major corridors, I–49, as well as many It may prove to have the kind of long-term when the Republicans go out of power and other Louisiana highway projects. boomerang effect, damage on the institution they, they’re looking for protection of mi- Providing additional funding for I–49 of the Senate, that thoughtful Senators may nority rights, they’re going to be alarmed come to regret. has been a goal of mine since my days and saddened. in the House of Representatives. Upon How about former Senator Arm- Finally, the conservatives also un- assuming my seat in the Senate this strong? He said this: derstand that once triggered, there will January, I have continued to fight for Having served in the majority and in the be no stopping the continued erosion of those additional I–49 dollars. That is minority, I know that it’s worthwhile to the filibuster. The legislative filibuster why I initiated a letter in February to have the minority empowered. As a conserv- is also at great risk. Listen to former ative, I think there is value to having a con- Chairman INHOFE and Ranking Member straint on the majority. Senators McClure and Wallop: JEFFORDS calling for them to support a Let me repeat that: ‘‘As a conserv- It is naive to think what is done to the ju- significant level of funding for the cor- dicial filibuster will not be done to its legis- ative, I think there is value to having ridor improvement program in the lative counterpart, whether by a majority highway reauthorization bill. That let- a constraint on the majority.’’ leader named Reid, or Clinton, or Kennedy. Jim McClure and Malcolm Wallop: ter was cosigned by five colleagues. Here is David Hoppe, former chief of As a member of the committee that It is disheartening to think that those en- staff to Senator LOTT: produced that bill, I am also pleased trusted with the Senate’s history and future That’s the problem with the nuclear op- would consider damaging it in this manner. that we were able to agree on language tion, because it will not stop there. The next that would redress a serious transpor- Second, these conservatives realize step when somebody needs it will be to get tation and safety issue for my State. that the Constitution, even in expan- rid of the filibuster on legislative issues. You see, Louisiana is the 22nd most sive reading, let alone strict In conclusion, we are here. We are at populous State, yet it ranks third in constructionism, does not support the a defining moment in the world’s the Nation in the number of collisions nuclear option. greatest deliberative body. Now, this at highway-railroad crossings and fifth In advocating for the nuclear option, week, in the next few weeks, will in the Nation in the number of railroad Republicans in the Senate have aban- enough of my colleagues across the fatalities. doned conservative principles for con- aisle act with courage and conviction? Along the 3,000 miles of tracks in venient propaganda. In doing so, how- Will enough of them resist the extrem- Louisiana are over 6,000 rail crossings, ever, they are committing a level of in- ist entreaties of a tiny but vocal mi- more than any other State except Illi- tellectual hypocrisy that we have not nority who only want their way 100 nois. So the bill we crafted would pro- seen since Bush v. Gore. To make sure percent of the time, not 99, not 98, not vide $178 million for the elimination of that strict constructionist judges are 97? Will enough of them pay heed to hazards and the installation of protec- placed on the bench, the nuclear advo- the arguments made by independent tive devices at railroad highway cross- cates are reading the Constitution so conservatives of their own party, ings. broadly and elastically that it would whether it is George Will or Bill Arm- I wanted to take this opportunity to make the most activist judge cringe. strong or Ken Starr or so many of the thank my colleagues, in particular Do not take my word for it. others I mentioned? those on the Environment and Public Mr. President, I know my colleague Time is running out. Time is running Works Committee, for agreeing to the is getting ready to speak, and I am al- out. inclusion in the highway bill of three most finished. I appreciate his indul- I yield the floor. significant amendments that I offered. gence. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I thank Chairman INHOFE for his work Here is what George Will said: ator from Louisiana. on behalf of these amendments. Some conservatives say the Constitution’s Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, now that One of the amendments would ensure framers ‘‘knew what supermajorities they time has run out, I am excited to be that emergency evacuation routes are

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And the third will help local officials because he has had a great deal of in- We spent a good deal of time negoti- complete much faster, and at much fluence on the amendments. A critical ating that legislation. We had strong, lower cost locally, a highway project problem in Louisiana is beach erosion. bipartisan support at the very end. And connecting the parishes of Houma and He has persuaded our committee, in an then to read Bill Pryor’s assessment of Thibodaux, LA. The inclusion of these articulate way, to become much more what that act said and his interpreta- amendments in the managers’ amend- aggressive in solving that problem. We tion of it is completely antithetical to ment will greatly benefit Louisiana are a much better committee because what the legislation was about, the and other coastal States across the of him. I thank him for his hard work language that was clear and explicit, country that experience frequent hurri- on the committee. and what the sense of the intent and canes. It is my understanding the senior the supporters of that legislation were As noted in the Times Picayune and Senator from Massachusetts wishes to about. The list goes on. So we welcome other Louisiana newspapers, the 2004 speak. this debate. evacuation of Louisiana due to Hurri- I yield the floor. I agree with the Senator from New cane Ivan was disturbingly slow and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- York that this is a monumental deci- marked by traffic gridlock. Traffic was ator from Massachusetts is recognized. sion. We are talking about changing backed up for 26 hours in Baton Rouge JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS the rules of the game in the middle of and 14 hours in New Orleans, while Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, first, I the game. Americans may not under- nearly 4,500 cars per hour were crossing commend my friend and colleague from stand completely all of the parliamen- the Mississippi River on I–10 at the New York, Senator SCHUMER. I was lis- tary maneuvers here that are available peak of evacuation. Two of my amend- tening to him when he mentioned some in the Senate, but they understand ments will provide additional funding of our former colleagues, all with when you have an agreed set of rules, for evacuation routes such as I–49, whom I have served. He mentioned you don’t change them in the middle of La. 1, and La. 3127 during hurricanes or Senator Armstrong, and he also men- the game, and I think they also under- other emergencies. Providing Federal tioned Senator McClure, and Senator stand that when Members have strong resources to upgrade and maintain Simpson, who was a good friend. I views and believe nominees who are evacuation routes throughout the served with him on the Judiciary Com- going to have lifetime appointments to State will certainly help avoid the as- mittee. He mentioned Senator Duren- the Supreme Court—not 31⁄2 years, such tounding gridlock and danger that oc- berger. An excellent article was writ- as this President has in the remainder curred during the evacuation of Hurri- ten by Senator Mathias last week. He of his term, but a lifetime commit- cane Ivan. mentioned Senator Wallop, and the list ment—those who have strong views The third amendment I offered will goes on. They are seven or eight mem- ought to be able to speak to those expand the scope of an existing Federal bers of the Senate who served in recent views and have a right to be heard. highway project without increasing the times and have a very good sense of the AMENDMENT NO. 674 cost-share burden on the local commu- institution’s importance, the impor- Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, on an- nity and State. Without my amend- tance of the powers of this institution other matter, I rise in strong support ment, the areas of Houma and and the relationship to the executive. of Senator SCHUMER’s amendment to Thibodaux, LA, would have had to They have a very keen awareness of raise the amount employers can give come up with as much as $5 million the advice and consent role and under- workers tax free for mass transit com- more money. This transportation stand this is a balance that both have muter costs from the current $105 a project will establish a new north- responsibilities to fulfill. I think very month to $200 a month. south evacuation route that is vitally deeply that Members of the Senate who In the face of high fuel costs and con- important to residents of Houma and have strong views on these nominees stant urban congestion, more com- Thibodaux and all of those areas in should not be muzzled, silenced, and muters using mass transit makes in- southeast Louisiana. they should not be gagged. creasingly good sense, and the tax ben- I thank, again, the full EPW Com- The point I might have missed from efit is an effective way to encourage it. mittee, the chairman, Mr. INHOFE, the my friend from New York is the re- The current benefit of $105 a month is ranking member, Mr. JEFFORDS, the statement that 96 percent of this Presi- too low to cover most mass transit subcommittee chairman and the sub- dent’s nominees have been approved. costs in major metropolitan areas, and committee ranking member and all of That is always something that causes it is counter-productive that current the staff who have assisted on this bill, constant amazement, I find, from peo- law provides a benefit almost twice particularly Andrew Wheeler and Ruth ple who call my office in Massachu- that size for parking—$200 a month. Van Mark. I call on my colleagues to setts inquiring about my position. I have here a diagram that indicates support the chairman and ranking They find out that 96 percent of the the commuter fees for the different member in their efforts to shepherd President’s nominees have been ap- parts coming into Boston. Even from this bill through the Senate and proved and they wonder what this bat- this distance, you can look at them. through important conference com- tle is all about. Then when you tell For Fitchburg, $198; $181 for Lowell; mittee negotiations. them this was not a battle the Mem- $191 for Gloucester; and the list goes Congress has been extending funding bers of the Senate were interested in, on. From the South Shore, $198; from for Federal aid to highway programs that it was as a result of the President Stoughton, $149; and $198 from Worces- six times. The current extension is set sending back to the Senate those who ter. to expire on May 31 this year, a little have previously been rejected and indi- This amendment is good transpor- over 2 weeks away. We need to pass cated that they were going to add tation policy and good environmental this bill. Then we need to quickly go to other individuals as well, such as the policy too. It is an energy policy that conference with the House and resolve current general counsel of the Defense makes sense as workers see more and our differences with the other Chamber Department, Mr. Haynes, who was the more of their paychecks go up in before that important May 31 deadline. architect of the whole torture and smoke at the gas pump. It is an energy That is when the current extension emasculation of the Geneva Conven- policy that I hope we can all support. expires and funding for Federal aid to tions—these are individuals who are far In Massachusetts, the change will highway programs will run out. I know outside of the mainstream of judicial help nearly 200,000 commuters who pur- that is a tall order, but all of our thinking. I have had the chance to ad- chase monthly T-passes to commute by States’ transportation needs, our Na- dress many of these issues in the mark- bus, subway or commuter rail to work.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5212 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 16, 2005 By increasing the commuter tax It is kind of interesting to see how nominees, who have to put their lives on break to parity with the parking ben- the minority has changed its mind hold waiting for us to act, deserve an ‘up or efit—$200 a month—the amendment from just a short period ago. down’ vote. will cover the cost of every monthly T- Senator BIDEN on March 19, 1997, Senator LAUTENBERG on June 21, 1995, pass sold in Massachusetts. said: said: The highest monthly T-pass cost But I also respectfully suggest that every- Talking about the fairness of the system from Worcester, Middleborough/ one who is nominated ought to have a shot, and how it is equitable for a minority to re- Lakeville or Fitchburg is $198, and to have a hearing and to have a shot to be strict the majority view, why can we not would be covered in full, as would fares heard on the floor and have a vote on the have a straight up-or-down vote on this from Gloucester and Haverhill. floor . . . It is totally appropriate for Repub- without threats of filibuster? When it was Commuters could have the full $181 licans to reject every single nominee if they Robert Bork or John Tower or Clarence cost of commuting from Lawrence or want to. That is within their right. But it is Thomas, even though there was strong oppo- not, I will respectfully request, Madam sition, many Senators opposed them. The Lowell covered or the $149 cost from President, appropriate not to have hearings fact is that the votes were held here, up or Brockton. on them, not to bring them to the floor and down. By raising the cap to $200, the not to allow a vote . . . amendment will also encourage more Senator LEAHY on June 21, 1995, said: Senator BOXER on May 14, 1997, said: When President Bush nominated Clarence new employers to participate in the According to the U.S. Constitution, the program. They will be able to give an Thomas to the U.S. Supreme Court, I was the President nominates, and the Senate shall first member of the Senate to declare my op- affordable benefit of much greater provide advice and consent. It is not the role position to his nomination. I did not believe value to their employees. of the Senate to obstruct the process and that Clarence Thomas was qualified to serve And as more employers come into the prevent numbers of highly qualified nomi- on the Court. Even with strong reservations, program, we can cut down on gridlock nees from even being given the opportunity I felt that Judge Thomas deserved an up-or- in Boston and other urban areas across for a vote on the Senate floor. down vote. the country. Senator DASCHLE on October 5, 1999, On October 14, 1997: In Boston, gridlock cost the average said: I cannot recall a judicial nomination being commuter 51 extra hours a year. Con- I find it simply baffling that a Senator successfully filibustered. I do recall earlier gestion nationwide costs $63 billion a would vote against even voting on a judicial this year when the Republican Chairman of year in wasted productivity and en- nomination . . . We have a constitutional the Judiciary Committee and I noted how ergy. outlet for antipathy against a judicial nomi- improper it would be to filibuster a judicial The amendment means more moms nee—a vote against that nominee. nomination. and dads will have more time to spend Senator DURBIN on September 28, October 22, 1997: 1998, said: with their children, instead of being I hope we might reach a point where we as stuck in traffic. And more employees I think that responsibility requires us to a Senate will accept our responsibility and will get to work on time, meaning act in a timely fashion on nominees sent be- vote people up or vote them down. Bring the higher productivity. fore us. The reason I oppose cloture is I names here. If we want to vote against them, We cannot afford to waste fuel like would like to see that the Senate shall also vote against them. be held to the responsibility of acting in a this anymore. Our dependence on for- June 18, 1998: eign oil is a national crisis. The amend- timely fashion. If, after 150 days languishing in a committee there is no report on an indi- If we want to vote against somebody, vote ment will help save some of the 2.3 bil- vidual, the name should come to the floor. If, against them. I respect that. State your rea- lion gallons of gas a year now being after 150 days languishing on the Executive sons. I respect that. But don’t hold up a lost to unnecessary congestion. This Calendar that name has not been called for a qualified judicial nominee . . . I have stated amendment will mean clearer air in vote, it should be. Vote the person up or over and over again on this floor . . . that I our cities and less wear and tear on our down. They are qualified or they are not. would object and fight against any filibuster roads. Senator FEINSTEIN on September 16, on a judge, whether it is somebody I opposed In so many ways, this is a smart 1999, said: or supported; that I felt the Senate should do amendment and a fair amendment, and its duty. If we don’t like somebody the Presi- A nominee is entitled to a vote. Vote them dent nominates, vote him or her down. I urge our colleagues to support it. up; vote them down . . . What this does to a I yield the floor. [nominee’s] life is, it leaves them in limbo September 16, 1999: Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I would . . . It is our job to confirm these judges. If I . . . do not want to see the Senate go like to give a progress report. We are we don’t like them, we can vote against down a path where a minority of the Senate down to four or five amendments now. them. That is the honest thing to do. If there is determining a judge’s fate on votes of 41 Many of them have been agreed to or are things in their background, in their . . . [D]uring the Republican administrations have been withdrawn. We don’t have abilities that don’t pass muster, vote no. I rarely ever voted against a nomination by On October 4, 1999, she said: either President Reagan or President Bush. anyone at this moment who is going to There were a couple I did. I also took the ask for a vote tonight. We had pre- Our institutional integrity requires an up- or-down vote. floor on occasion filibusters to hold them up viously scheduled a vote at 5:30. We did and believe that we should have a vote up or not anticipate at that time that we And on May 19, 1997, Senator FEIN- down. STEIN said: would be getting the cooperation we Again on September 16, 1999: are getting from the Members who Mr. President, the time has come to act on these nominations. I’m not asking for a rub- I do not want to get having to invoke clo- have worked things out. So I announce ture on judicial nominations. I think it is a on behalf of the leadership that we will ber stamp; let’s hold hearings on those nominees who haven’t had them, and vote on all bad precedent. not be having the vote at 5:30 tonight. of them, up or down, yes or no. October 1, 1999: Let me make a couple of comments. I know anxieties are high concerning Senator KENNEDY on January 28, 1998, Nominees deserve to be treated with dig- said: nity and dispatch, not delayed for 2 and 3 the so-called nuclear option, or what years. We are talking about people going to we call the constitutional option. I The Constitution is clear that only individuals acceptable to both the President and the Federal judiciary, a third independent hesitate to take up time. If anybody the Senate should be confirmed. The Presi- branch of Government. They are entitled to comes to talk about the highway bill, dent and the Senate do not always agree. But dignity and respect. They are not entitled we will stop and talk about the high- we should resolve these disagreements by atomically for us to vote aye, but they are way bill. voting on these nominees—yes or no. entitled to a vote, aye or nay. If you stop and realize what we really And on February 3, 1998: October 3, 1999: want, what we have been asking for is We owe it to Americans across the country When we hold a nominee up by not allow- a vote. People are entitled to have a to give these nominees a vote. If our Repub- ing them a vote and not taking any action vote on the floor of this Senate. They lican colleagues don’t like them, vote one way or the other, we are . . . doing a ter- are nominees. You may not like the against them. But give them a vote. rible disservice to the man or woman to nominees of the President for the cir- Senator KOHL on August 21, 1999, whom we do this. cuit court positions, but certainly said: March 7, 2000: these people at least deserve an up-or- [T]here are many other deserving nominees The Chief Justice of the United States Su- down vote. out there. Let’s not play favorites. These preme Court said: ‘‘The Senate is surely

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There will not be any votes first time in 7,000 years that they had different parties, I have agreed with Gov. tonight on the amendments. We are an opportunity for self-determination. George Bush, who has said that in the Senate down to about four amendments, al- It is a huge thing happening over a nominee ought to get a [floor] vote, up or down, within 60 days. though they should be debated tonight there. Who would ever have dreamed at if at all possible. We need to get the de- any time in the last 35 years that they Senator LEVIN on June 21, 1995, said: bates behind us so we will be prepared would actually be participating in a The President is entitled to his nominee, if to vote tomorrow morning. free election? a majority of the Senate consent. I suggest the absence of a quorum. Now we have seen what has happened Senator LINCOLN at a press con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The since then. Sure, the terrorists over ference on September 14, 2000, said: clerk will call the roll. there who do not want this to happen If we want people to respect their govern- The legislative clerk proceeded to are out there and they are killing as ment again, then government must act recall the roll. many of the Iraqis as possible to try to spectably. It’s my hope that we’ll take the Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask obstruct this new freedom that is com- necessary steps to give these men and these unanimous consent that the order for ing their way. women especially the up or down vote that the quorum call be rescinded. they deserve. The last time I was there, I decided it The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without would be a good idea to spend time in Senator REID on March 7, 2000, said: objection, it is so ordered. the Sunni triangle. That is where most Once they get out of committee, let’s bring INACCURATE PRESS REPORTS of the hostilities are. It was the Sunnis them here and vote up or down on them. . . . Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, while we I think anybody who has to wait 4 years de- who were the ones holding out last, the serves an up-or-down vote. are waiting for Members to come down ones who were supporting Saddam Hus- . . . If there is a Senator who believes to the Senate floor to offer their sein. I recall going to Falluja, just a there is a problem with any judge, whether it amendments, to talk about their matter of a few weeks ago, and in is the one we are going to vote on at 5 amendments, and be prepared for votes Falluja there was a general whose o’clock or the two we are going to vote on tomorrow morning, I will share with name was Mahdi. He was the general, tomorrow, or Thursday, they have every you that we have had a lot of erroneous the commanding officer of the brigade. right to come to talk at whatever length reports concerning what is going on in He was the brigade commander for Sad- they want. But with Judge Paez, it has been 4 years. There has been ample opportunity to Iraq and in other sensitive areas of the dam Hussein. He hated Americans and talk about this man. He has bipartisan sup- world. Quite frankly, I believe the he had the background to demonstrate port. greatest disservice that has been done how deeply that hatred went, the mur- On June 9, 2001, in an interview on to our troops in Iraq has been by the ders and all these things going on. Evans, Novak, Hunt, and Shields said: press, by the press not giving an accu- Yet that general, after we moved the rate accounting as to what is really Marines into Falluja and they started [W]e should have up or down votes in the committee and on the floor. happening there. going door to door, and they were em- I am a member of the Senate Armed bedded with the Iraqis, this general Senator SCHUMER on March 7, 2000, Services Committee, and as such I have was so impressed with the Marines that said: taken on the responsibility of spending he made a statement. When they ro- The basic issue of holding up judgeships is time in Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, and tated the Marines out and said the Ma- the issue before us, not the qualifications of different places where terrorism may judges, which we can always debate. The rines were going to have to go into a problem is it takes so long for us to debate come due to the squeeze in the Middle rotation, they had become so close those qualifications. It is an example of Gov- East. But as far as Iraq is concerned, I working and fighting together that ernment not fulfilling its constitutional will share a couple of experiences. when they all got together before the mandate because the President nominates, One was a couple days after the Jan- Marines left, he said they all cried. and we are charged with voting on the nomi- uary 30 election. So many people in the There was a general looking at me say- nees. media were trying to say the election ing: We cried because we didn’t want . . . I also plead with my colleagues to is not going to come off on January 30, the Marines to leave. He renamed the move judges with alacrity—vote them up or it is not going to happen; democracy is down. But this delay makes a mockery of the security forces of Falluja the Iraqi Ma- Constitution, makes a mockery of the fact not going prevail there; they are not rines. He named them after us. that we are here working, and makes a going to be able to make the deadlines; While we were there in Tikrit, the mockery of the lives of very sincere people they are not going to be able to handle home of Saddam Hussein, there was an who have put themselves forward to be the elections and they are not capable explosion. It was at a place they called judges and then they hang out there in of doing it on their own; they do not a police station, but it was a training limbo. have the security because they would area where they were training Iraqis These are people who are now saying have to provide all the security for the for the security forces. It killed 10 im- they do not want to have a vote on elections. Yet a few days after that, mediately and seriously injured 30 these nominees. We have nominees who you might remember, of the three ele- more so they could not be trained. The have been waiting not for weeks or ments over there, the Sunnis were the families of these 40 individuals who months but for years. I believe some of ones—not the Shiites or the Kurds—but were either killed or were severely in- these Senators who before had a philos- the Sunnis were the ones wanting to jured offered up another member of ophy that everyone is entitled to a obstruct the elections—the most anti- each of their families to substitute for vote ought to turn around and give the American of all the groups. Yet the day the one who was killed or the one who current nominees a vote. I have a great after the election, the two primary was injured. It was the type of sacrifice deal of respect for these people, except Sunni leaders stood and said publicly you would never dream possible a few I would like to have them express some that they were surprised it went the years before—a few days before, really. level of consistency. way it did. They wanted to be in on I remember going all over the Sunni The issue has become a bit clouded this. They wanted to participate. We triangle in a Blackhawk helicopter, 100 and confusing. When one talks about know subsequent to that they have. feet off the ground. That is the only the various polls, I suggest that one I remember testimonials by different safe way to get there. There are terror- can word a question to get almost any people who had participated in that ists who have SAMs, surface-to-air kind of answer one wants. When it gets election. One was a lady who said she missiles, although some pretty crude. down to the facts, the Constitution could not read the ballot because of the Many American families who have says the President nominates and the tears in her eyes. She couldn’t see the sent care packages to the troops over Senate is either to confirm or not con- ballot. there—candy, cookies, these different

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5214 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 16, 2005 things—what they have done with The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The these is repackage them and, as we objection, it is so ordered. clerk will call the roll. The legislative were going over the Sunni triangle and TRIBUTE TO DETECTIVE DONALD YOUNG clerk proceeded to call the roll. looked down at these small villages, all Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, it is Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask the kids were out there and we threw with tremendous sadness that I rise unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. them candy and things like that, and today to commemorate the life and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without they were waving American flags and work of Detective Donald ‘‘Donnie’’ objection, it is so ordered. cheering. This is not the picture you Young of the Denver Police Depart- AMENDMENT NO. 652 get from the media. ment. Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask for I applaud the job our guys and gals In the early morning hours of Sun- have done over there, our troops. Of the regular order with respect to the day, May 8, Detective Young tragically Dorgan amendment, No. 652. course, many have lost their lives, but lost his life while working off-duty as a people don’t stop to realize how many The PRESIDING OFFICER. The security guard at a private party in amendment is now pending. more lives would have been lost if we Denver. Today, I join the people of had not been involved in that area, of- Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I raise a Denver and my home State of Colorado point of order that the amendment is fering that kind of freedom. in mourning the loss of a dedicated Now we see a lot of terrorists are not germane. public servant, and a devoted husband going into other areas. One of the good The PRESIDING OFFICER. The and father. things I would announce that is going point of order is well taken and the Detective Young is remembered by on right now is down in Africa we are amendment falls. his family, friends, and colleagues as a now in the process of assisting Africans AMENDMENTS NOS. 636 AND 674 WITHDRAWN man who was always willing to help in forming five African brigades, and Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask others in need, whether by hopping out these African brigades, we will put unanimous consent the Ensign amend- of his truck on a broken foot to help a them in a position to help them train ment No. 636 and the Schumer amend- stranded driver out of a snowdrift, themselves so when something like ment No. 674 be withdrawn. lightening the mood with his unique The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without this erupts down there it will not be sense of humor, or working overtime to objection, it is so ordered. the Americans who have to do it. Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I am I just wanted to take this time to ap- help protect women from the threat of very pleased to report that the Senate plaud our troops for the great job they domestic violence, Donnie never failed transportation bill not only continues are doing. I really believe, as great a to embody the selflessness and compas- but also greatly expands a program I disservice as the press has provided, sion so common among his 850,000 authored in the TEA–21 law to promote that the people of America know bet- brothers and sisters serving as law en- smart growth initiatives. When TEA–21 ter. They are showing they do know forcement officers in this country today. became law in 1998, this pilot program better. was the first Federal program ever cre- I suggest the absence of a quorum. It will come as no surprise to those The PRESIDING OFFICER. The men and women and anyone familiar ated to provide incentives to help clerk will call the roll. with their line of work that Donnie States and local governments pursue The assistant legislative clerk pro- was also exceedingly modest; it is con- smart growth policies. The good news is that the Senate ceeded to call the roll. sequently left to the rest of us to give Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask the many awards and honors he re- transportation bill recognizes the value unanimous consent that the order for ceived over the course of his 12-year ca- of this groundbreaking program by pro- the quorum call be rescinded. reer in law enforcement the attention viding a substantial funding increase. The original smart growth pilot pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without they deserve. In recognition of the gram I authored, the Transportation objection, it is so ordered. bravery and dedication he displayed on and Community and System Preserva- AMENDMENT NO. 761 TO AMENDMENT NO. 605 countless occasions, Detective Young tion Program, TCSP, provided $25 mil- Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask received three of the Denver Police De- lion per year to investigate and address unanimous consent that the pending partment’s four most prestigious the relationships between transpor- amendment be laid aside for the con- awards, including the medal of honor tation projects, communities and the sideration of the managers’ amend- for his role in the 1994 rescue of two environment. Under the SAFETEA bill ment. kidnapping victims. now before the Senate, funding for this The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Yesterday, more than 20,000 people program would nearly double to about objection, it is so ordered. gathered in our Nation’s capital to for- The clerk will report. $47 million per year. mally honor and remember Detective The not so good news is that 7 years The legislative clerk read as follows: Young and other law enforcement offi- after Congress enacted the TCSP pro- The Senator from Oklahoma [Mr. INHOFE], cers recently injured or slain in the gram it remains the only Federal pro- for himself and Mr. JEFFORDS, proposes an line of duty. This day was marked in gram to provide incentives for smart amendment numbered 761. part by a Senate resolution I had the Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask growth. In the last 7 years, the prob- privilege of cosponsoring that recog- lems of urban sprawl have only gotten unanimous consent that further read- nizes May 15, 2005, as Peace Officers ing of the amendment be dispensed worse. Clearly more needs to be done. Memorial Day, in honor of Federal, Sprawl development not only hurts with. State, and local officers killed or dis- our citizens where they live and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without abled while working to protect the pub- breathe, it also hits them in their wal- objection, it is so ordered. lic. Having served as Attorney General (The amendment is printed in today’s lets. A number of studies have come for the State of Colorado, I know first- RECORD under ‘‘Text of amendments.’’) out that show the costs of sprawling hand the sacrifices our men and women Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask for growth are significantly higher than in law enforcement make on a daily adoption of the amendment. more compact, managed growth pat- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without basis, and I am deeply proud to have terns. These studies show that tax- objection, it is so ordered. had the honor of serving in the same payers can save billions of dollars in The amendment (No. 761) was agreed family as Detective Young and others public facility construction and oper- to. like him. ation and maintenance costs by opting Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I yield Today, I join my former brothers and for growth management. the floor. sisters in the law enforcement commu- Because of the major impacts feder- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- nity—in Colorado and across the Na- ally funded transportation projects can ator from Colorado is recognized. tion—in grieving the loss of a pas- have, there is an appropriate role for Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, I ask sionate and capable public servant, De- the Federal Government in ensuring unanimous consent that I be allowed to tective Donald ‘‘Donnie’’ Young. these projects and the development address the Senate as in morning busi- I thank the Chair. I yield the floor they spawn are both economically and ness. and suggest the absence of a quorum. environmentally sound.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5215 That role should not be to embroil State and local governments smart to these innovative programs for un- the Federal Government in land use de- growth efforts. By following that ap- derserved populations across the Na- cisions that have historically been proach, Congress can provide our citi- tion. In August of 2003, he was awarded State and local issues. We do not want zens with both better infrastructure the Frank Brown Berry Prize by US Federal zoning. and better quality of life. Medicine magazine—the highest honor Instead, the proper role for the Fed- Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I suggest in Federal Healthcare. Colonel Murphy eral Government is to create incentives the absence of a quorum. is the only Air Force physician to have to encourage and build on the State The PRESIDING OFFICER. The won this prestigious honor and the and local efforts to address transpor- clerk will call the roll. youngest recipient to date. tation and growth that are already un- The assistant legislative clerk pro- I am proud to call Colonel Murphy a derway. I am very pleased that the ceeded to call the roll. friend and thank him today for his Senate SAFETEA bill extends and ex- Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask service to the Air Force and our coun- pands the TCSP program to help local unanimous consent the order for the try. I would be remiss however if I did communities grow in environmentally quorum call be rescinded. not also thank his loyal wife Cindy. As sustainable ways by creating incen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without anyone who has been around the mili- tives for smart growth management. objection, it is so ordered. tary will attest, a good military spouse The additional funding for TCSP in f is vital to the success of the service- the Senate transportation bill is a good member. As Colonel and Mrs. Murphy start. But if we are going to improve MORNING BUSINESS head out now into civilian practice, I both our Nation’s infrastructure and Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask know that they will continue to make our quality of life, we need to do more unanimous consent that there now be a lasting contributions to all Ameri- at the Federal level to provide incen- period of morning business, with Sen- cans.∑ tives to support smart growth policies. ators permitted to speak for up to 10 f My home State of Oregon leads the minutes each. Nation in developing innovative ap- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without THE RECOGNITION OF DETECTIVE proaches to manage our growth and to objection, it is so ordered. DONALD R. ‘‘DONNIE’’ YOUNG ∑ tie transportation policies in to growth f Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I rise to management. Our statewide land con- honor all law enforcement officers who servation and development program re- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS protect our families and communities quires each municipality to establish against crime during National Police an urban growth boundary to define RECOGNITION OF COL. KENT Week 2005. Also, I ask to pay special both the areas where growth and devel- MURPHY tribute to Detective Donald R. Young opment should occur and those areas of Denver, CO, and others officers like that should be protected from develop- ∑ Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I would him who have given their lives in serv- ment. This system keeps agricultural like to bring to the Senate’s attention ice. and forest lands in productive use and the retirement of a distinguished mem- Communities readily rely on law en- preserves ‘‘green corridors’’ for hiking, ber of our military, Col. Kent Murphy, forcement officers to answer the call in biking and other recreational uses that who is retiring this year after a distin- times of great need. These men and are located in or close to urban areas. guished 25-year career in the Air Force. women serve to enforce not only our Our transportation planning and con- Colonel Murphy started his career at laws, but to defend the weakest and struction efforts reinforce these poli- the U.S. Air Force Academy, grad- most vulnerable among us. I think it is cies by not only avoiding developing in uating in 1980. From there, he went on suitable that we salute and recognize environmentally sensitive areas but to the Uniformed Services University these dedicated heroes with a National also by helping make the areas where of the Health Sciences, USUHS, and be- Police Week. we want development to occur more ac- came a doctor in the Air Force Medical Detective Donald R. ‘‘Donnie’’ Young cessible. Corps. Dr. Murphy served in varying was shot and killed in Denver, CO, on Oregon recognizes that it is not assignments in the United States and May 8, 2005. He was working off duty at enough to tell people where they can overseas while in the Air Force. He has the time, providing security detail at a not build. For our system to work, we held surgical positions ranging from a baptismal event. Detective Young was have to make it easier to develop the F–16 flight surgeon to a staff surgeon a 12-year veteran of the Denver Police areas where we want growth to occur. in the Air Force Academy Hospital’s Department. He leaves behind a wife And we do not just give lip service to Department of Otolaryngology, where and two young daughters. this principle. We actually put our he later became department head. He Along with Detective Donald R. money where our mouth is to make has been an adjunct assistant professor Young, I ask that we pay homage to all sure the development we want occurs. at USUHS and the senior otolaryn- our fallen heroes. Law enforcement of- These policies make the State of Or- gology malpractice consultant for the ficers knowingly put themselves in egon, Metro, the city of Portland, and Office of the Air Force Surgeon Gen- harms way every day. It is important other localities in our State ideal can- eral. Certainly, such a career serving to take this time to remember their didates to apply for funding under the his country as a doctor in the Air service. We must acknowledge their ef- Transportation and Community and Force would be laudable in its own forts as some of the bravest among us System Preservation Program. right, but Colonel Murphy went far be- and share our gratitude for their sac- I greatly appreciate the support of yond that. rifice with their families. Chairman INHOFE, Chairman BOND and In 1997, Colonel Murphy founded the I rise to humbly pay my respect to Senators JEFFORDS and BAUCUS in Center of Excellence for Medical Multi- law enforcement officers everywhere working with me to increase funding media at the U.S. Air Force Academy. and honor the legacy that fallen offi- substantially for this important pro- There, Colonel Murphy pioneered the cers leave behind.∑ gram in the bill. Thanks to their ef- concept of information therapy f forts the bill now before the Senate throughout the Air Force Medical will enable State and local smart Service. He developed high-tech pro- RECOGNIZING KAHUKU HIGH growth policies to merge more smooth- grams, using the Internet, video and SCHOOL ‘‘WE THE PEOPLE’’ TEAM ly with our transportation policies. CD/DVD ROM, that are the cornerstone ∑ Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, it gives As Congress considers other Federal of Air Force efforts to educate service me great pleasure and pride to an- infrastructure programs, I will be look- members, dependents and retirees nounce that students from Kahuku ing for ways to build on the success of about important medical conditions High School, on the Island of Oahu, TCSP. The TCSP model can also be such as pregnancy, hypertension and honorably represented Hawaii at the adapted for water, sewer and other fed- diabetes. Additionally, he served as the national finals of ‘‘We the People: The erally funded infrastructure to help chairman of the Prorenata Health Citizen and the Constitution.’’ These save taxpayers money and support Media Foundation to help create access Hawaii students joined more than 1,200

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5216 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 16, 2005 students from across the country to our great Nation. In particular, I con- little things that are necessary during visit Washington, DC, and take part in gratulate the recipients of the Sec- a time of extended treatment, such as national competition during the first retary’s Award for Excellence in Nurs- developing a relationship with this week of May. These bright students ing and Advancement of Nursing Pro- young patient. Mr. Cheng is also dedi- showcased their exemplary knowledge grams. These recipients were nomi- cated to professional growth. He is the of the U.S. Consitution, and did my nated for dedication to their profession only employee to graduate from the State proud against competition from and for outstanding service to our vet- VA-sponsored Licensed Practical other States. I applaud the achieve- erans and to the Department of Vet- Nurse, LPN, program and is now work- ment of the Kahuku students for plac- erans Affairs, VA. The honor bestowed ing on achieving his registered nurse ing in the Top 10 of National Finalists on these individuals is greatly de- degree. out of the 51 schools participating. served. Timothy B. Williams is the director The ‘‘We the People’’ program is ad- The 2005 Nursing Award Recipients of the VA Puget Sound Health Care ministered by the Center for Civic Edu- for Excellence in Nursing include: System. Mr. Williams has worked cation and is an extensive educational Marthe Moseley, Kim Pyatt, Ferris closely with nursing and physician program developed specifically to edu- Jones, and John Cheng. The recipients leadership to implement innovative cate young people about the Constitu- of the 2005 Award for the Advancement strategies to optimally deliver patient tion and Bill of Rights. The 3-day com- of Nursing Programs are Timothy B. care, in spite of limited resources. He petition is modeled after hearings in Williams and Rebecca Newson Wil- has continuously sought opportunities the U.S. Congress and provides stu- liams. All these individuals have dem- to ensure nurse support and to encour- dents with the opportunity to demonstrated high level of achievement age professional development of nurs- onstrate their knowledge before a and dedication through their service ing at all levels. Mr. Williams has also panel of adult judges while they evalu- with VA. been an effective supporter of VA ef- ate, take, and defend positions on rel- Marthe Moseley, PhD, RN, CCRN, forts to recruit and retain nursing evant historical and contemporary CCNS, is an award recipient from the staff. Rebecca Newsom Williams, RN, MPH, issues. Their testimony is followed by South Texas Veterans Health Care Sys- is the associate director for Patient/ questions designed to probe the stu- tem. Dr. Moseley coordinates and eval- Nursing Services for the VA Eastern dents’ depth of understanding and abil- uates integrated programs that dem- Colorado Health Care System. In her ity to apply their constitutional onstrate clinical excellence in the field role, Ms. Williams directs the integra- knowledge. of orientation, competency develop- I recognize the following 23 Kahuku ment and implementation. She has tion of all nursing related activities students who proudly represented the been a key consultant to entities such throughout the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, in collaboration State of Hawaii: Genevieve Allen, as the National Dialysis Conference; with the executive leadership team. Yesenia Arevalo, Amanda Baize, Brook Army Medical Center; and Ms. Williams has demonstrated excel- Bonnie Cameron, Meri Ching, Dannah Wilford Hall Medical Center, Air Force. lence in her leadership by recognizing Christensen, Krystle Corpuz, Oliver Dr. Moseley has been a leader in im- the need for combined research and Howells, Lorna Kekua, Jokke proving the quality and effectiveness of clinical practices. Kokkonen, Jacquelyn Lautaha, Wil- care for critically ill patients. As you can see, these phenomenal Kim Pyatt, RN, BSN, of the Louis liam Law, Catalina Markowitz, Ajri nurses deserve to be applauded for Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, McArthur, Sara Mirels, Brad Ras- their accomplishments. Through their has been an outstanding and positive mussen, Ashley Rillamas, Lizette commitment and compassion to our nurse for the past 5 years. She served Sauque, Noelle Spring, Shirly Nation’s heroes, they themselves also as a staff nurse and a night charge Tagayuna, Joseph Trisolini, and Mor- become heroes to our veterans. gan Wright. I especially thank their nurse in the Nursing Home Care Unit, As ranking member of the Com- teacher, Ms. Sandra Cashman, for once NHCU, before being selected as the mittee on Veterans’ Affairs, I again again seizing this opportunity to edu- Geriatrics and Extended Care Wound congratulate these distinguished award cate students about the significance of coordinator in 2002. Ms. Pyatt has a recipients. They demonstrate the need the American institutions of constitu- great passion for veterans and for pro- and importance of excellence at every tional democracy. The mere fact that viding excellent nursing care in the level of care giving, for every patient. Kahuku students competed here for 11 NHCU. In this time of critical need for nurses, of the last 12 ‘‘We the People’’ competi- Ferris Jones, LPN, works in the it is imperative that we thank these tions is a testament to Ms. Cashman’s Puget Sound Health Care System with nurses who have chosen to serve in the skills as a civics education teacher. the Mental Health Service in the VA health care system for their dili- As a former Kahuku High School Homeless Care Line, Domiciliary Care gence and dedication.∑ teacher, I take pride in these students Program, and also through a residen- f who rose to the challenges presented in tial program that treats veterans for this competition, and gave impressive post traumatic sress disorder. His HIGH TECHNOLOGY performances. I know that it is because strong medical background, training in ENTREPRENEURSHIP HONORED of school and parental support, dedica- the U.S. Army, and experience in men- ∑ Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, Idaho’s tion, and commitment that these stu- tal health have worked together to set small businesses make up over 95 per- dents were empowered and encouraged a standard of excellence. He has con- cent of total businesses in the State. to excel in this arena. These students tributed to quality of care through New companies launch their products have no doubt made everyone in their evaluations of procedures for the Domi- and services every day. These busi- school, their families, and their friends ciliary Care Program and the develop- nesses are the lifeblood of Idaho’s econ- proud of what they achieved. We should ment of an educational orientation omy and their existence indicates the all recognize that they are learning video for those newly admitted to the overwhelming entrepreneurship that and advocating the fundamental ideas program. abides in our communities large and that identify us as a people and bind us John Cheng, from the Northport VA small. A unique public-private partner- together as a nation. The zeal and dili- Medical Center, has been a nursing as- ship between the Idaho National Lab, gence these students showed in their sistant in Extended Care since 1998. Mr. Boise State University, and the Idaho understanding of Government ought to Cheng as continued to provide top Department of Commerce and Labor is serve as a symbol for all citizens to quality, as well as encouragement, to helping these vital organs of Idaho’s pursue.∑ his veteran patients. Mr. Cheng re- economy grow and function to their f cently spent a great deal of time with best potential. The Small Business Ad- a young traumatic brain injury patient ministration recently recognized this EXCELLENCE IN NURSING who had been admitted to the NCHU. effort, giving Idaho TechConnect a na- ∑ Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, today I During this time, Mr. Cheng dem- tional ‘‘Best Practices’’ award at an celebrate the hard work and dedication onstrated compassion and selfless dedi- economic development conference here of all nurses that serve the veterans of cation to treating patients. He did the in Washington.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5217 Idaho TechConnect has been instru- sively whether or not they are the ment Area (BSAI)’’ received on May 3, 2005; mental in providing small high tech champions. to the Committee on Commerce, Science, business entrepreneurs with develop- I am proud to say that South Laurel and Transportation. EC–2143. A communication from the Direc- ment assistance, and facilities and High School’s Boys Basketball Team tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National services to assess the progress and di- proved themselves the champions. This Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, rection of their business expansion. accomplishment took hard work, focus, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- The partnerships with industry and patience, and team spirit. It is impor- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled higher education provide these ven- tant that all our young people learn ‘‘Closure of Directed Fishing for Atka Mack- tures with inspiration, innovation, out- these qualities. And I would like to erel with Gears Other than Jig in the East- side experience and consultation from point out that in winning the State ern Aleutian District (Area 541) and the Ber- those in academia as well as the estab- championship, they have not only ating Sea Subarea of the BSAI Management Area and Announcement of the Opening and lished and thriving high tech industry tained a trophy, but more importantly, Closure Dates of the First and Second Di- in Idaho. they have developed characteristics rected Fisheries Within the Harvest Limit Sharing resources, whether intellec- that will always be of help to them Area in Statistical Areas 542 and 543’’ re- tual or tangible, provides outcomes later on. ceived on May 3, 2005; to the Committee on that are productive and long lasting. Winning a State championship is a Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The people and organizations involved great athletic achievement. I want the EC–2144. A communication from the Acting with Idaho TechConnect are to be com- boys of this team to be proud of them- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- mended on their commitment to our tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- selves, as I am proud of them. They tion, Department of Commerce, transmit- State’s economy and by extension, have done well. I extend my heartfelt ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- communities and families. This tre- congratulations to the Boys Basketball titled ‘‘Closure of Commercial Run-Around mendous honor by SBA is most cer- Team of South Laurel High School, and Gillnet Fishery for Gulf Group King Mack- tainly well deserved.∑ I encourage them to keep up the good erel in the Southern Florida West Coast f work.∑ Subzone’’ received on May 3, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and LARAMIE HIGH SCHOOL AND THE f Transportation. CAPITOL HILL CHALLENGE MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EC–2145. A communication from the Acting ∑ Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I rise today Messages from the President of the tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- to recognize the efforts of Natasha United States were communicated to tion, Department of Commerce, transmit- Olsonawski, a teacher at Laramie High the Senate by Ms. Evans, one of his ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- School in Laramie, WY, along with secretaries. titled ‘‘Fisheries Off West Coast States and Traci Gardner and Cassandra in the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Shotkoski, both Laramie High School f Groundfish Fishery; Annual Specifications seniors graduating this month. All EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED and Management Measures; Inseason Adjust- three participated in the Capitol Hill ments; Corrections’’ received on May 3, 2005; As in executive session the Presiding to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Challenge, a nationwide stock market Officer laid before the Senate messages and Transportation. game to test participants’ knowledge from the President of the United EC–2146. A communication from the Acting of our financial markets and ability to States submitting sundry nominations Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- save and invest wisely. I am proud to and two treaties which were referred to tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- tion, Department of Commerce, transmit- say that the team from Laramie High the appropriate committees. School finished seventh in this nating, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- (The nominations received today are titled ‘‘Closing Deep-Water Species Fishery tional competition, and first among printed at the end of the Senate pro- Western states. by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Gulf of ceedings.) Alaska’’ received on May 3, 2005; to the Com- Under the direction of Mrs. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- f Olsonawski, Traci and Cassandra stud- tation. ied financial statements and newspaper MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE EC–2147. A communication from the Acting articles to create a winning investment Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- strategy. More importantly, they At 3:32 p.m., a message from the tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- gained valuable experience about per- House of Representatives, delivered by tion, Department of Commerce, transmit- sonal finance that will be useful Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Prohibiting Directed Fishing for Pa- throughout their lives. As an account- announced that pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 6913, and the order of the House of Jan- cific Cod by Catcher/Processor Vessels Using ant, I understand the importance of Pot Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Is- knowing how to balance a checkbook, uary 4, 2005, the Speaker appoints the following Members of the House of Rep- lands Management Area’’ received on May 3, establish a good credit record, and 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, achieve a secure financial future. It is resentatives to the Congressional-Ex- Science, and Transportation. encouraging to know that our nation’s ecutive Commission on the People’s EC–2148. A communication from the Acting young people are learning these skills Republic of China: Mr. LEACH of Iowa, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- too, and using them in their daily Co-Chairman, Mr. DREIER of California, Mr. WOLF of Virginia, Mr. PITTS of tion, Department of Commerce, transmit- lives. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- I congratulate the team from Lar- Pennsylvania, and Mr. ADERHOLT of Alabama. titled ‘‘Reallocation of Pacific Cod from Ves- amie for their hard work. I also wish sels Using Jig Gear to Catcher Vessels Less Traci and Cassandra good luck in their f than 60 Feet (18.3 meters) Length Overall future endeavors.∑ Using Pot or Hook-and-Line Gear in the Ber- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER ing Sea and Aleutian Islands Management f COMMUNICATIONS Area’’ received on May 3, 2005; to the Com- IN RECOGNITION OF SOUTH The following communications were mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- LAUREL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM laid before the Senate, together with tation. ∑ accompanying papers, reports, and doc- EC–2149. A communication from the Attor- Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, today I ney Advisor, Office of the Secretary, Depart- honor the Laurel High School’s Boys uments, and were referred as indicated: ment of Transportation, transmitting, pur- Basketball Team for winning the Ken- EC–2142. A communication from the Direc- suant to law, the report of a vacancy in the tucky High School Athletic Associa- tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National position of Deputy Secretary, received on tion State Championship on March 19, Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, May 4, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, 2005. As you may know, winning a Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- Science, and Transportation. State high school championship is no suant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2150. A communication from the Attor- ‘‘Notification of Registered Vessels of Their ney Advisor, Office of the Secretary, Depart- small feat. A great number of teams Assignments for the A Season Atka Mack- ment of Transportation, transmitting, pur- have to be defeated before any team erel Fishery in Harvest Limit Area (HLA) 542 suant to law, the report of a vacancy in the even gets into the playoff. Once in the and/or 543 of the Aleutian Islands Subarea of position of Assistant Secretary for Budget playoff that team is able to prove deci- the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- and Programs, received on May 4, 2005; to the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5218 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 16, 2005 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Harrisburg, PA’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (2005–0098)) lation for Marine Events; Severn River, Col- Transportation. received on May 3, 2005; to the Committee on lege Creek, Weems Creek and Carr Creek, EC–2151. A communication from the Chair- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Annapolis, MD [CGD05-05–023]’’ (RIN1625– man, Surface Transportation Board, Depart- EC–2160. A communication from the Pro- AA08) received on May 8, 2005; to the Com- ment of Transportation, transmitting, pur- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tation. ‘‘STB Ex Parte No. 542 (Sub-No. 12) Regula- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–2170. A communication from the Chief, tions Governing Fees for Services Performed entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class E Airspace; Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. in Connection with Licensing and Related Harrisburg, PA’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (2005–0097)) Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Secu- Services—2005 Update’’ (STB Ex Parte No. received on May 3, 2005; to the Committee on rity, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- 542 (Sub-No. 12)) received on May 3, 2005; to Commerce, Science, and Transportation. port of a rule entitled ‘‘Special Local Regu- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–2161. A communication from the Pro- lation; National Maritime Week Tugboat Transportation. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Races, Seattle, WA [CGD13–05–004]’’ EC–2152. A communication from the Dep- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- (RIN1625–AA08) received on May 8, 2005; to uty Assistant Secretary for Export Adminis- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule the Committee on Commerce, Science, and tration, Bureau of Industry and Security, entitled ‘‘Revision of Class E Airspace; Transportation. Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- Burns, OR’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (2005–0094)) re- EC–2171. A communication from the Chief, suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ceived on May 3, 2005; to the Committee on Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. ‘‘Revised Contact Information, Nomen- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Secu- clature Change and Correction of Citation EC–2162. A communication from the Pro- rity, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Error’’ (RIN0694–AD48) received on May 3, gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety Zone; Chicago 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago, IL Science, and Transportation. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule [CGD09–05–009]’’ (RIN1625–AA00) received on EC–2153. A communication from the Dep- entitled ‘‘Revision of Class E Airspace; May 8, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, uty Assistant Secretary for Export Adminis- Blanding, UT’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (2005–0093)) Science, and Transportation. tration, Bureau of Industry and Security, received on May 3, 2005; to the Committee on EC–2172. A communication from the Chief, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. suant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2163. A communication from the Pro- Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Secu- ‘‘Expansion of the Country Scope of the Li- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- rity, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- cense Requirements that Apply to Chemical/ tion, Department of Transportation, transport of a rule entitled ‘‘Security Zones (in- Biological (CB) Equipment and Related mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule cluding 4 regulations): [COTP Mobile–05–007], Technology; Amendments to CB-Related entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Boeing [COTP Mobile–04–057], [COPT San Juan–05– End-User/End-Use and U.S. Person Controls’’ Model 747–200F and 200C Series Airplanes’’ 002], [CGD13–05–013]’’ (RIN1625–AA87) re- (RIN0694–AD37) received on May 3, 2005; to ((RIN2120–AA64) (2005–0206)) received on May ceived on May 8, 2005; to the Committee on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 3, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–2173. A communication from the Sec- Transportation. Science, and Transportation. retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- EC–2154. A communication from the Sec- EC–2164. A communication from the Pro- ant to law, a six-month periodic report on retary of the Commission, Bureau of Con- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- the national emergency with respect to the sumer Protection, Federal Trade Commis- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Development Fund for Iraq that was declared sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule in Executive Order 13303; to the Committee port of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice of Federal entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Bom- on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Trade Commission Publication Incor- bardier Model CL–600–2B19 Airplanes’’ EC–2174. A communication from the Chair- porating Model Forms and Procedures for ((RIN2120–AA64) (2005–0205)) received on May man and President, Export-Import Bank of Identity Theft Victims’’ (RIN3084–AA94) re- 3, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, the United States, transmitting, pursuant to ceived on May 4, 2005; to the Committee on Science, and Transportation. law, a report relative to transactions involv- EC–2165. A communication from the Pro- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ing U.S. exports to the Republic of Korea; to EC–2155. A communication from the Sec- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- the Committee on Banking, Housing, and retary of the Commission, Bureau of Con- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Urban Affairs. sumer Protection, Federal Trade Commis- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–2175. A communication from the Chair- sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- entitled ‘‘IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous man, Federal Energy Regulatory Commis- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Rules Implementing Amendments (14); Amdt. No. 454’’ ((RIN2120– sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the the CAN–SPAM Act of 2003’’ (RIN3084–AA96) AA63) (2005–0003)) received on May 3, 2005; to Commission’s annual report for fiscal year received on May 3, 2005; to the Committee on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 2004; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation. ural Resources. EC–2156. A communication from the Sec- EC–2166. A communication from the Pro- EC–2176. A communication from the Assist- retary of the Commission, Bureau of Con- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- ant Secretary, Land and Minerals Manage- sumer Protection, Federal Trade Commis- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- ment, Office of Surface Mining, Department sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to port of a rule entitled ‘‘Part 305—Rule Con- entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Approach law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Pennsyl- cerning Disclosures Regarding Energy Con- Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (83); vania Regulatory Program’’ (PA–124–FOR) sumption and Water Use of Certain Home Amdt. No. 3180’’ ((RIN2120–AA65) (2005–0012)) received on May 11, 2005; to the Committee Appliances and Other Products Required received on May 3, 2005; to the Committee on on Energy and Natural Resources. Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–2177. A communication from the Acting Act (‘Appliance Labeling Rule’) (Clothes EC–2167. A communication from the Chief, Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Washer Ranges)’’ (RIN3084–AA74) received on Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Department of State, transmitting, pursuant May 4, 2005; to the Committee on Commerce, Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Secu- to law, a report relative to U.S. military per- Science, and Transportation. rity, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- sonnel and U.S. individual civilians retained EC–2157. A communication from the Pro- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Oper- as contractors involved in the anti-narcotics gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- ation Regulations; Elizabeth River-Eastern campaign in Colombia; to the Committee on tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Branch, Norfolk, VA [CGD05–04–209]’’ Foreign Relations. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule (RIN1625–AA09) received on May 8, 2005; to EC–2178. A communication from the Acting entitled ‘‘Modification of Class E Airspace; the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Washington, KS’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (2005–0096)) Transportation. Department of State, transmitting, pursuant received on May 3, 2005; to the Committee on EC–2168. A communication from the Chief, to the Arms Export Control Act, the certifi- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. cation of a proposed license for the export of EC–2158. A communication from the Pro- Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Secu- defense articles or defense services sold com- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- rity, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- mercially under contract in the amount of tion, Department of Transportation, transport of a rule entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Oper- $100,000,000 or more to New Zealand, Israel, mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ation Regulations; Elizabeth River, Eastern and Canada; to the Committee on Foreign entitled ‘‘Modification of Class E Airspace; Branch, Virginia [CGD05–05–031]’’ (RIN1625– Relations. Harper, KS’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (2005–0095)) re- AA09) received on May 8, 2005; to the Com- EC–2179. A communication from the Under ceived on May 3, 2005; to the Committee on mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Tech- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. tation. nology, and Logistics, Department of De- EC–2159. A communication from the Pro- EC–2169. A communication from the Chief, fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the De- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. partment’s report relative to corrosion pre- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Secu- vention control and mitigation efforts and mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule rity, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- planned improvements; to the Committee on entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class E Airspace; port of a rule entitled ‘‘Special Local Regu- Armed Services.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5219 EC–2180. A communication from the Gen- ‘‘National Emission Standards for Pharma- committee on Investigations in connection eral Counsel of the Department of Defense, ceuticals Production’’ ((RIN2060–AM52) (FRL with its investigation into the United Na- transmitting, the report of proposed legisla- No. 7911–3)) received on May 11, 2005; to the tions’ ‘‘Oil-For-Food’’ Programme; consid- tion relative to the National Defense Au- Committee on Environment and Public ered and agreed to. thorization Bill for Fiscal Year 2006; to the Works. By Ms. SNOWE (for herself, Ms. CANT- Committee on Armed Services. f WELL, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. EC–2181. A communication from the Direc- MCCAIN, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. KERRY, tor, Defense Finance and Accounting Serv- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Ms. COLLINS, Mr. BIDEN, Mr. JEF- ice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report The following reports of committees FORDS, Mr. DODD, Mr. LAUTENBERG, relative to an A–76 competition of the Ma- Mr. REED, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. PRYOR, rine Corps accounting function; to the Com- were submitted: Mrs. BOXER, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Mr. mittee on Armed Services. By Mr. MCCAIN, from the Committee on AKAKA): EC–2182. A communication from the Under Indian Affairs, with an amendment in the S. Con. Res. 33. A resolution expressing the Secretary of Defense, Personnel and Readi- nature of a substitute: sense of the Congress regarding the policy of ness, Department of Defense, transmitting, S. 147. A bill to express the policy of the the United States at the 57th Annual Meet- the report of a retirement; to the Committee United States regarding the United States ing of the International Whaling Commis- on Armed Services. relationship with Native Hawaiians and to sion; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- EC–2183. A communication from the Assist- provide a process for the recognition by the tions. ant Secretary for Financial Markets, Depart- United States of the Native Hawaiian gov- f ment of the Treasury, transmitting, a draft erning entity (Rept. No. 109–68). bill relative to the U.S. Agriculture Depart- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS f ment (USDA) Cushion of Credit Payments S. 32 Program received on May 11, 2005; to the INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND At the request of Mr. DAYTON, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and JOINT RESOLUTIONS Forestry. name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. EC–2184. A communication from the Prin- The following bills and joint resolu- DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office tions were introduced, read the first 32, a bill to enhance the benefits and of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Envi- and second times by unanimous con- protections for members of the reserve ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, sent, and referred as indicated: components of the Armed Forces who pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled By Mr. SALAZAR (for himself, Mr. are called or ordered to extend active ‘‘Dimethyl Ether; Exemption from the Re- CONRAD, and Mr. JOHNSON): duty, and for other purposes. quirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. 7711–4) S. 1036. A bill to provide assistance for S. 117 received on May 11, 2005; to the Committee rural school districts, and for other purposes; on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. to the Committee on Health, Education, At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the EC–2185. A communication from the Prin- Labor, and Pensions. names of the Senator from Michigan cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office By Mr. AKAKA: (Mr. LEVIN), the Senator from Hawaii of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Envi- S. 1037. A bill to require disclosure of fi- (Mr. AKAKA) and the Senator from Lou- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, nancial relationships between brokers and pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled isiana (Ms. LANDRIEU) were added as mutual fund companies, and of certain bro- ‘‘Pinene Polymers; Exemption from the Re- cosponsors of S. 117, a bill to amend the kerage commissions paid by mutual fund quirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. 7710–3) Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend companies; to the Committee on Banking, received on May 11, 2005; to the Committee loan forgiveness for certain loans to Housing, and Urban Affairs. on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Head Start teachers. EC–2186. A communication from the Prin- By Mr. LUGAR: S. 132 cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office S. 1038. A bill to amend the Farm Security of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Envi- and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to enhance At the request of Mr. SMITH, the ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, the ability to produce fruits and vegetables name of the Senator from Wyoming pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled on covered commodity base acres; to the (Mr. ENZI) was added as a cosponsor of ‘‘Red Cabbage Colot; Exemption from the Re- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and S. 132, a bill to amend the Internal quirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. 7711–7) Forestry. Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduc- received on May 11, 2005; to the Committee By Mr. HATCH: S. 1039. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- tion for premiums on mortgage insur- on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. ance. EC–2187. A communication from the Prin- enue Code of 1986 to modify the treatment of cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office depreciation of refinery property; to the S. 304 of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Envi- Committee on Finance. At the request of Mr. LAUTENBERG, ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: the name of the Senator from Massa- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled S. 1040. A bill to amend the Truth in Lend- chusetts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous ing Act to provide for enhanced disclosure cosponsor of S. 304, a bill to amend Air Pollutants: Asphalt Processing and As- under an open end credit plan; to the Com- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- title 18, United States Code, to prohibit phalt Roofing Manufacturing’’ ((RIN2060– certain interstate conduct relating to AM10) (FRL No. 7911–6)) received on May 11, fairs. 2005; to the Committee on Environment and By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: exotic animals. Public Works. S. 1041. A bill for the relief of Alfredo S. 337 EC–2188. A communication from the Prin- Plascencia Lopez and Maria Del Refugio At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office Plascencia; to the Committee on the Judici- name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. ary. of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Envi- DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, f 337, a bill to amend title 10, United pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND States Code, to revise the age and serv- Air Pollutants for Iron and Steal Foundries’’ SENATE RESOLUTIONS ice requirements for eligibility to receive retired pay for non-regular serv- ((RIN2060–AM85) (FRL No. 7911–8)) received The following concurrent resolutions ice, to expand certain authorities to on May 11, 2005; to the Committee on Envi- and Senate resolutions were read, and ronment and Public Works. provide health care benefits for Re- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: EC–2189. A communication from the Prin- serves and their families, and for other cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office By Mr. DORGAN (for himself and Mr. purposes. of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Envi- GRAHAM): ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, S. Res. 142. A resolution expressing the S. 365 pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled sense of the Senate that the United States At the request of Mr. COLEMAN, the ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous Trade Representative should bring a case be- name of the Senator from California Air Pollutants: Miscellaneous Coating Manu- fore the World Trade Organization regarding (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- facturing’’ ((RIN2060–AM72) (FRL No. 7911–1)) the violations of intellectual property rights sponsor of S. 365, a bill to amend the received on May 11, 2005; to the Committee by the People’s Republic of China; to the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to on Environment and Public Works. Committee on Finance. authorize appropriations to provide as- EC–2190. A communication from the Prin- By Mr. FRIST (for himself and Mr. cipal Deputy Associate Administrator, Office REID): sistance for domestic and foreign cen- of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Envi- S. Res. 143. A resolution to authorize the ters and programs for the treatment of ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, Senate Legal Counsel to appear in legal pro- victims of torture, and for other pur- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ceedings in the name of the Permanent Sub- poses.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5220 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 16, 2005 S. 398 (Ms. LANDRIEU) was added as a cospon- kota (Mr. THUNE) and the Senator from At the request of Mr. SANTORUM, the sor of S. 711, a bill to amend the Meth- Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS) were added as name of the Senator from Pennsyl- ane Hydrate Research and Develop- cosponsors of S. 956, a bill to amend vania (Mr. SPECTER) was added as a co- ment Act of 2000 to reauthorize that title 18, United States Code, to provide sponsor of S. 398, a bill to amend the Act and to promote the research, iden- assured punishment for violent crimes Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ex- tification, assessment, exploration, and against children, and for other pur- pand the expensing of environmental development of methane hydrate re- poses. remediation costs. sources. S. 962 S. 418 S. 756 At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the At the request of Mr. ENZI, the name At the request of Mr. BENNETT, the name of the Senator from California of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. name of the Senator from Wisconsin (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. FEINGOLD) was added as a cospon- sponsor of S. 962, a bill to amend the 418, a bill to protect members of the sor of S. 756, a bill to amend the Public Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Armed Forces from unscrupulous prac- Health Service Act to enhance public a credit to holders of qualified bonds tices regarding sales of insurance, fi- and health professional awareness and issued to finance certain energy nancial, and investment products. understanding of lupus and to projects, and for other purposes. strengthen the Nation’s research ef- S. 484 S. 991 forts to identify the causes and cure of At the request of Mr. WARNER, the At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the lupus. names of the Senator from South Da- name of the Senator from Washington S. 770 kota (Mr. THUNE) and the Senator from (Mrs. MURRAY) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. LEVIN, the Minnesota (Mr. COLEMAN) were added sor of S. 991, a bill to amend title I of name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. as cosponsors of S. 484, a bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Se- DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to curity Act of 1974 to limit the avail- 770, a bill to amend the Nonindigenous allow Federal civilian and military re- ability of benefits under an employer’s Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Con- tirees to pay health insurance pre- nonqualified deferred compensation trol Act of 1990 to reauthorize and im- miums on a pretax basis and to allow a plans in the event that any of the em- prove that Act. deduction for TRICARE supplemental ployer’s defined benefit pension plans S. 787 premiums. are subjected to a distress or PBGC ter- At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the S. 515 mination in connection with bank- name of the Senator from Vermont At the request of Mr. BYRD, the ruptcy reorganization or a conversion (Mr. JEFFORDS) was added as a cospon- names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. to a cash balance plan, to provide ap- sor of S. 787, a bill to amend the Inter- SMITH) and the Senator from Virginia propriate funding restrictions in con- nal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize (Mr. ALLEN) were added as cosponsors nection with the maintenance of non- the exclusion from gross income of of S. 515, a bill to amend title 32, qualified deferred compensation plans, parking and transportation fringe ben- United States Code, to increase the and to provide for appropriate disclo- maximum Federal share of the costs of efits and to provide for a common cost- of-living adjustment, and for other pur- sure with respect to nonqualified de- State programs under the National poses. ferred compensation plans. Guard Youth Challenge Program, and S. 1013 for other purposes. S. 843 At the request of Mr. SANTORUM, the At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the S. 628 names of the Senator from Arkansas names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. At the request of Mr. LUGAR, the (Mr. PRYOR), the Senator from MARTINEZ) and the Senator from Mas- name of the Senator from New York Vermont (Mr. JEFFORDS) and the Sen- sachusetts (Mr. KERRY) were added as (Mrs. CLINTON) was added as a cospon- ator from Massachusetts (Mr. KERRY) cosponsors of S. 1013, a bill to improve sor of S. 628, a bill to provide for in- were added as cosponsors of S. 843, a the allocation of grants through the creased planning and funding for bill to amend the Public Health Serv- Department of Homeland Security, and health promotion programs of the De- ice Act to combat autism through re- for other purposes. partment of Health and Human Serv- search, screening, intervention and S. 1018 ices. education. At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, her S. 633 S. 859 name was added as a cosponsor of S. OHNSON At the request of Mr. J , the At the request of Mr. SANTORUM, the 1018, a bill to provide that transit pass name of the Senator from California name of the Senator from Pennsyl- transportation fringe benefits be made (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor vania (Mr. SPECTER) was added as a co- available to all qualified Federal em- of S. 633, a bill to require the Secretary sponsor of S. 859, a bill to amend the ployees in the National Capital Region; of the Treasury to mint coins in com- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow to allow passenger carriers which are memoration of veterans who became an income tax credit for the provision owned or leased by the Government to disabled for life while serving in the of homeownership and community de- be used to transport Government em- Armed Forces of the United States. velopment, and for other purposes. ployees between their place of employ- S. 635 S. 894 ment and mass transit facilities, and At the request of Mr. SANTORUM, the At the request of Mr. ENZI, the name for other purposes. name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. of the Senator from Massachusetts At the request of Mr. WARNER, his ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. KERRY) was added as a cosponsor name was added as a cosponsor of S. 635, a bill to amend title XVIII of the of S. 894 , a bill to allow travel between 1018, supra. Social Security Act to improve the the United States and Cuba. S.J. RES. 18 benefits under the medicare program S. 935 At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the for beneficiaries with kidney disease, At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the name of the Senator from Maryland and for other purposes. names of the Senator from New York (Mr. SARBANES) was added as a cospon- S. 642 (Mrs. CLINTON) and the Senator from sor of S.J. Res. 18, a joint resolution At the request of Mr. FRIST, the Vermont (Mr. JEFFORDS) were added as approving the renewal of import re- name of the Senator from New Mexico cosponsors of S. 935, a bill to regulate strictions contained in the Burmese (Mr. BINGAMAN) was added as a cospon- .50 caliber sniper weapons designed for Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. sor of S. 642, a bill to support certain the taking of human life and the de- At the request of Mr. MCCONNELL, national youth organizations, includ- struction of materiel, including ar- the names of the Senator from Colo- ing the Boy Scouts of America, and for mored vehicles and components of the rado (Mr. ALLARD), the Senator from other purposes. Nation’s critical infrastructure. Virginia (Mr. ALLEN), the Senator from S. 711 S. 956 Kentucky (Mr. BUNNING), the Senator At the request of Mr. AKAKA, the At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the from Montana (Mr. BURNS), the Sen- name of the Senator from Louisiana names of the Senator from South Da- ator from Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS), the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5221 Senator from Mississippi (Mr. COCH- tain brokerage commissions paid by conflicts of interest that must be ad- RAN), the Senator from Ohio (Mr. mutual fund companies; to the Com- dressed. Brokers have conflicts of in- DEWINE), the Senator from North Caro- mittee on Banking, Housing, and terest, some of which are unavoidable, lina (Mrs. DOLE), the Senator from New Urban Affairs. but these need to be disclosed to inves- Mexico (Mr. DOMENICI), the Senator Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I rise tors. Without such disclosure, inves- from Nevada (Mr. ENSIGN), the Senator today to introduce the Mutual Fund tors cannot make informed financial from Tennessee (Mr. FRIST), the Sen- Transparency Act of 2005. Mutual funds decisions. Investors may believe that ator from Nebraska (Mr. HAGEL), the are vital investment vehicles for mid- brokers are recommending funds based Senator from Arizona (Mr. KYL), the dle-income Americans that offer diver- on the expectation for solid returns or Senator from Indiana (Mr . LUGAR), the sification and professional money man- low volatility, when the broker’s rec- Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. agement. Mutual funds are what aver- ommendation may be influenced by SANTORUM) , the Senator from Oregon age investors rely on for retirement, hidden payments. This legislation will (Mr. SMITH) and the Senator from Ohio savings for children’s college edu- require brokers to disclose in writing (Mr. VOINOVICH) were added as cospon- cation, or other financial goals and the amount of compensation the sors of S.J. Res. 18, supra. dreams. broker will receive due to the trans- S. CON. RES. 19 I was outraged by the widespread action, instead of simply providing a At the request of Mr. CHAMBLISS, the abuses in the industry. Ordinary inves- prospectus. Currently, the prospectus names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. tors were being harmed due to the fails to include the detailed relevant MARTINEZ) and the Senator from South greed of brokers, mutual fund compa- information that investors need to Dakota (Mr. THUNE) were added as co- nies, and institutional and large inves- make informed decisions. sponsors of S. Con. Res. 19, a concur- tors. That is why I introduced the Mu- The SEC has requested comments on rent resolution expressing the sense of tual Fund Transparency Act in Novem- a proposal to require a confirmation the Congress regarding the importance ber 2003 with my colleagues Senator notice, as well as increased point-of- of life insurance and recognizing and Fitzgerald and Senator LIEBERMAN. sale disclosures, to provide investors supporting National Life Insurance I want to thank the Chairman of the with more information about broker Awareness Month. Securities and Exchange Commission, conflicts in mutual fund transactions. SEC, William Donaldson, for his coura- The SEC is reviewing comments on its S. RES. 140 geous leadership. Chairman Donaldson proposal, and studying other possibili- At the request of Mr. MARTINEZ, the has demonstrated a commitment to ties. I have included a point-of-sale dis- names of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. bring about reforms that better protect closure requirement in my legislation BROWNBACK), the Senator from Wyo- investors. I applaud the SEC’s enforce- that was absent in the prior bill. In my ming (Mr. ENZI) and the Senator from ment and regulatory efforts in address- bill, investors would have to be pro- Nebraska (Mr. NELSON) were added as ing weaknesses and abuses in the mu- vided with the amount of differential cosponsors of S. Res. 140, a resolution tual fund industry. payments and average fees for com- expressing support for the historic The SEC has adopted several reforms parable transactions. My legislation meeting in Havana of the Assembly to that mirror provisions found in my also requires that confirmation notices Promote the Civil Society in Cuba on original Mutual Fund Transparency be provided for mutual fund trans- May 20, 2005, as well as to all those cou- Act. In July 2004, the SEC adopted re- actions, which will include how their rageous individuals who continue to forms requiring mutual funds, with broker was compensated. advance liberty and democracy for the certain exemptive rules, to have an To further increase the transparency Cuban people. independent chairman and ensure that of the actual costs of the fund, broker- AMENDMENT NO. 648 75 percent of their board members are age commissions must be counted as an At the request of Mr. VOINOVICH, the independent. expense in filings with the SEC and in- name of the Senator from California Although the SEC has undertaken a cluded in the calculation of the ex- (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- number of impressive reforms, I have pense ratio. Consumers often compare sponsor of amendment No. 648 intended chosen to reintroduce a modified the expense ratios of funds when mak- to be proposed to H.R. 3, a bill to au- version of my original bill to further ing investment decisions. However, the thorize funds for Federal-aid highways, strengthen the independence of boards, expense ratios fail to take into account highway safety programs, and transit make investors more aware of the true the cost of commissions in the pur- programs, and for other purposes. costs of their mutual funds, and pre- chase and sale of securities. Therefore, AMENDMENT NO. 652 vent several key reforms from being investors are not provided with a com- At the request of Mr. DORGAN, the rolled back. It is also important to leg- plete and accurate idea of the expenses names of the Senator from West Vir- islatively address areas where the SEC involved with owning that fund. Cur- ginia (Mr. ROCKEFELLER) and the Sen- needs additional statutory authority. rently, brokerage commissions are dis- ator from Wisconsin (Mr. FEINGOLD) Legislation is needed to ensure that closed to the SEC, but not to indi- were added as cosponsors of amend- the increased independence rule ap- vidual investors. Right now, brokerage ment No. 652 proposed to H.R. 3, a bill plied universally among mutual funds. commissions are only disclosed to the to authorize funds for Federal-aid high- My bill includes a number of provi- investor upon request. My bill puts ways, highway safety programs, and sions intended to strengthen mutual teeth into brokerage commission dis- transit programs, and for other pur- fund boards. It will require that mu- closure provisions and ensures that poses. tual fund boards have independent commissions will be included in a docu- AMENDMENT NO. 654 chairmen and that 75 percent of their ment that investors have access to and At the request of Mr. DORGAN, the directors be independent. My bill can utilize. name of the Senator from Nebraska strengthens the definition of who is The inclusion of brokerage commis- (Mr. HAGEL) was added as a cosponsor considered an independent director and sions in the expense ratio creates a of amendment No. 654 intended to be requires independent directors to be powerful incentive to reduce the use of proposed to H.R. 3, a bill to authorize approved by shareholders. These steps soft dollars. Soft dollars can be used to funds for Federal-aid highways, high- are necessary to strengthen the ability lower expenses, since most purchases way safety programs, and transit proof mutual fund boards to detect and using soft dollars do not count as ex- grams, and for other purposes. prevent abuses of investor trust. penses and are not calculated into the f My bill will also increase the trans- expense ratio. There have been calls for parency of the complex financial rela- the prohibition of soft dollars. This is a STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED tionships between brokers and mutual recommendation that needs to be fur- BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS funds in ways that are both meaningful ther examined. My bill provides an al- By Mr. AKAKA: and easy to understand for investors. ternative, which is an incentive for S. 1037. A bill to require disclosure of Shelf-space payments and revenue- funds to limit the use of soft dollars by financial relationships between brokers sharing agreements between mutual identifying them as expenses. If com- and mutual fund companies, and of cer- fund companies and brokers present missions are disclosed in this manner,

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This makes it easier clusively in— ‘‘(A) selecting persons to be nominated for for investors to see the true cost of the ‘‘(i) a registration statement or prospectus election to the board of directors; and of an open-end company; or fund and compare the expense ratios of ‘‘(B) adopting qualification standards for ‘‘(ii) any other filing of an open-end com- the nomination of directors. funds. pany with the Commission. ‘‘(2) DISCLOSURE.—The standards developed Some may argue that this approach ‘‘(E) COMMISSION AUTHORITY.— under paragraph (1)(B) shall be disclosed in gives an incomplete picture and fails to ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall the registration statement of the registered account for spreads, market impact, promulgate such final rules as are necessary investment company.’’. and opportunity costs. However, the to carry out this paragraph not later than 1 (c) DEFINITION OF INTERESTED PERSON.— SEC has the authority to address the year after the date of enactment of the Mu- Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company issue further if it can determine an ef- tual Fund Transparency Act of 2005. Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a–2) is amended— fective way to quantify these addi- ‘‘(ii) FORM OF DISCLOSURE.—Disclosures under this paragraph shall be in such form as (1) in subparagraph (A)— tional factors. My bill does not impose the Commission, by rule, shall require. (A) in clause (iv), by striking ‘‘two’’ and in- additional reporting requirements that ‘‘(F) DEFINITION.—In this paragraph, the serting ‘‘5’’; and would be burdensome to brokers. It term ‘open-end company’ has the same (B) by striking clause (vii) and inserting merely uses what is already reported meaning as in section 5 of the Investment the following: and presents this information in a Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a–5).’’. ‘‘(vii) any natural person who has served as manner meaningful to investors. (b) DISCLOSURE OF BROKERAGE COMMIS- an officer or director, or as an employee Another important provision in my SIONS.—Section 30 of the Investment Com- within the preceding 10 fiscal years, of an in- bill requires the SEC to conduct a pany Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a–29) is amended vestment adviser or principal underwriter to by adding at the end the following: study to assess financial literacy such registered investment company, or of ‘‘(k) DISCLOSURE OF BROKERAGE COMMIS- any entity controlling, controlled by, or among mutual fund investors. This SIONS.—The Commission, by rule, shall re- under common control with such investment study is necessary because any addi- quire that brokerage commissions as an ag- adviser or principal underwriter; tional disclosure requirements for mu- gregate dollar amount and percentage of as- ‘‘(viii) any natural person who has served tual funds will not truly work unless sets paid by an open-end company be in- as an officer or director, or as an employee investors are given the tools they need cluded in any disclosure of the amount of within the preceding 10 fiscal years, of any to make smart investment decisions. fees and expenses that may be payable by the entity that has within the preceding 5 fiscal Mr. President, my legislation will en- holder of the securities of such company for years acted as a significant service provider sure that mutual fund boards are inde- purposes of— to such registered investment company, or of ‘‘(1) the registration statement of that any entity controlling, controlled by, or pendent and that investors are pro- open-end company; and vided with more relevant and meaning- under the common control with such service ‘‘(2) any other filing of that open-end com- provider; ful disclosures from which they can pany with the Commission, including the ‘‘(ix) any natural person who is a member make better informed choices. I look calculation of expense ratios.’’. of a class of persons that the Commission, by forward to continue working with my SEC. 3. MUTUAL FUND GOVERNANCE. rule or regulation, determines is unlikely to colleagues and the SEC to better pro- (a) INDEPENDENT FUND BOARDS.—Section exercise an appropriate degree of independ- tect investors. 10(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ence as a result of— Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- (15 U.S.C. 80a–10(a)) is amended— ‘‘(I) a material business relationship with sent that the text of the bill printed in (1) by striking ‘‘shall have’’ and inserting the investment company or an affiliated per- the RECORD. the following: ‘‘shall— son of such investment company; There being no objection, the bill was ‘‘(1) have’’; ‘‘(II) a close familial relationship with any (2) by striking ‘‘60 per centum’’ and insert- natural person who is an affiliated person of ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as ing ‘‘25 percent’’; such investment company; or follows: (3) by striking the period at the end and in- ‘‘(III) any other reason determined by the S. 1037 serting a semicolon; and Commission.’’; Be it enacted by the Senate and House of (4) by adding at the end the following: (2) in subparagraph (B)— Representatives of the United States of America ‘‘(2) have as chairman of its board of direc- (A) in clause (iv), by striking ‘‘two’’ and in- in Congress assembled, tors an interested person of such registered company; or serting ‘‘5’’; and SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (B) by striking clause (vii) and inserting This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Mutual ‘‘(3) have as a member of its board of direc- the following: Fund Transparency Act of 2005’’. tors any person that is an interested person of such registered investment company— ‘‘(vii) any natural person who is a member SEC. 2. DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL RELATION- of a class of persons that the Commission, by SHIPS BETWEEN BROKERS AND MU- ‘‘(A) who has served without being ap- TUAL FUND COMPANIES. proved or elected by the shareholders of such rule or regulation, determines is unlikely to (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 15(b) of the Secu- registered investment company at least once exercise an appropriate degree of independ- rities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o(b)) every 5 years; and ence as a result of— is amended by adding at the end the fol- ‘‘(B) unless such director has been found, ‘‘(I) a material business relationship with lowing: on an annual basis, by a majority of the di- such investment adviser or principal under- ‘‘(13) CONFIRMATION OF TRANSACTIONS FOR rectors who are not interested persons, after writer or affiliated person of such invest- MUTUAL FUNDS.— reasonable inquiry by such directors, not to ment adviser or principal underwriter; ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Each broker shall dis- have any material business or familial rela- ‘‘(II) a close familial relationship with any close in writing to customers that purchase tionship with the registered investment com- natural person who is an affiliated person of the shares of an open-end company reg- pany, a significant service provider to the such investment adviser or principal under- istered under section 8 of the Investment company, or any entity controlling, con- writer; or Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a–8)— trolled by, or under common control with ‘‘(III) any other reason as determined by ‘‘(i) the amount of any compensation re- such service provider, that is likely to im- the Commission:’’. ceived or to be received by the broker in con- pair the independence of the director.’’. (d) DEFINITION OF SIGNIFICANT SERVICE nection with such transaction from any (b) ACTION BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS.— PROVIDER.—Section 2(a) of the Investment sources; and Section 10 of the Investment Company Act of ‘‘(ii) such other information as the Com- 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a–10) is amended by adding Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a–2(a)) is mission determines appropriate. at the end the following: amended by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(B) REVENUE SHARING.—The term ‘com- ‘‘(i) ACTION BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—No ‘‘(53) SIGNIFICANT SERVICE PROVIDER.— pensation’ under subparagraph (A) shall inaction taken by the board of directors of a ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 270 days clude any direct or indirect payment made registered investment company may require after the date of enactment of the Mutual by an investment adviser (or any affiliate of the vote of a director who is an interested Fund Transparency Act of 2005, the Securi- an investment adviser) to a broker or dealer person of such registered investment com- ties and Exchange Commission shall issue for the purpose of promoting the sales of se- pany. final rules defining the term ‘significant curities of an open-end company. ‘‘(j) INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE.— service provider’. ‘‘(C) TIMING OF DISCLOSURE.—The disclo- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The members of the ‘‘(B) REQUIREMENTS.—The definition devel- sure required under subparagraph (A) shall board of directors of a registered investment oped under paragraph (1) shall include, at a be made to a customer not later than as of company who are not interested persons of minimum, the investment adviser and prin- the date of the completion of the trans- such registered investment company shall cipal underwriter of a registered investment action. establish a committee comprised solely of company for purposes of paragraph (19).’’.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5223 SEC. 4. FINANCIAL LITERACY AMONG MUTUAL connection with comparable transactions, as reduce costs for the almost 100 million Amer- FUND INVESTORS STUDY. determined by the Commission; and icans who have entrusted their financial se- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Securities and Ex- ‘‘(iv) such other information as the Com- curity to mutual funds. change Commission shall conduct a study to mission determines appropriate. FUND GOVERNANCE identify— ‘‘(B) REVENUE SHARING.—The term ‘com- The mutual scandal that erupted in Sep- (1) the existing level of financial literacy pensation’ under subparagraph (A) shall in- among investors that purchase shares of tember 2003 and continues to be litigated to clude any direct or indirect payment made this day revealed ‘‘a serious breakdown in open-end companies, as that term is defined by an investment adviser (or any affiliate of under section 5 of the Investment Company management controls in more than just a an investment adviser) to a broker or dealer few mutual fund complexes.’’ As noted by Act of 1940, that are registered under section for the purpose of promoting the sales of se- 8 of that Act; the Securities and Exchange Commission: curities of a registered investment company. ‘‘The breakdown in fund management and (2) the most useful and understandable rel- ‘‘(C) TIMING OF DISCLOSURE.—The disclo- compliance controls evidenced by our en- evant information that investors need to sures required under subparagraph (A) shall forcement cases raises troubling questions make sound financial decisions prior to pur- be made to permit the person purchasing the about the ability of many fund boards, as chasing such shares; shares to evaluate such disclosures before de- presently constituted, to effectively oversee (3) methods to increase the transparency of ciding to engage in the transaction. the management of funds. The failure of a expenses and potential conflicts of interest ‘‘(D) LIMITATION.—The disclosures required board to play its proper role can result, in in transactions involving the shares of open- under subparagraph (A) may not be made ex- addition to serious compliance breakdowns, end companies; clusively in— in excessive fees and brokerage commissions, (4) the existing private and public efforts ‘‘(i) a registration statement or prospectus less than forthright disclosure, mispricing of to educate investors; and of a registered investment company; or securities, and inferior investment perform- (5) a strategy to increase the financial lit- ‘‘(ii) any other filing of a registered invest- ance.’’ eracy of investors that results in a positive ment company with the Commission. The Act directly addresses the governance change in investor behavior. ‘‘(E) COMMISSION AUTHORITY.—The Commis- weaknesses revealed by the scandal by (b) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after sion shall promulgate such final rules as are strengthening the independence of fund di- the date of enactment of this Act, the Secu- necessary to carry out this paragraph not rectors. It plugs loopholes that have allowed rities and Exchange Commission shall sub- later than 1 year after the date of enactment former executives of fund managers and mit a report on the study required under of the Mutual Fund Transparency Act of subsection (a) to— other fund service providers, among others, 2005.’’. (1) the Committee on Banking, Housing, to qualify as ‘‘independent’’ directors when (b) NATIONAL SECURITIES ASSOCIATION RE- and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and their independence is clearly compromised QUIREMENTS.—Section 15A of the Securities by their former positions. The Act also en- (2) the Committee on Financial Services of Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o-3) is the House of Representatives. sures that the board’s agenda will be set by amended by adding at the end the following: an independent chairman, and not by the SEC. 5. STUDY REGARDING MUTUAL FUND AD- ‘‘(n) NATIONAL SECURITIES ASSOCIATION RE- VERTISING. CEO of the fund’s manager, as is common QUIREMENTS.—Each national securities asso- practice, and that independent directors will (a) IN GENERAL.—The Comptroller General ciation registered pursuant to this section of the United States shall conduct a study on control board matters and the evaluation of shall issue such rules as necessary not later mutual fund advertising to identify— independent nominees. The Act’s require- than 1 year after the date of enactment of (1) existing and proposed regulatory re- ment that independent directors seek share- the Mutual Fund Transparency Act of 2005 to quirements for open-end investment com- holder approval at least every 5 years will require that a broker that provides individ- pany advertisements; enhance the accountability of independent ualized investment advice to a person shall— (2) current marketing practices for the sale directors to the shareholders whose interests ‘‘(1) have a fiduciary duty to that person; of open-end investment company shares, in- they are supposed to serve. ‘‘(2) act solely in the best interests of that cluding the use of unsustainable past per- Although the SEC recently adopted rules person; and formance data, funds that have merged, and requiring independent fund chairmen and a ‘‘(3) fully disclose all potential conflicts of incubator funds; 75% independent board, these rules will not interest and other information that is mate- (3) the impact of such advertising on con- prevent fund managers from terminating rial to the relationship to that person prior sumers; independent chairmen or reducing inde- to the time that the investment advice is (4) recommendations to improve investor pendent representation on the board to the first provided to the person and at least an- protections in mutual fund advertising and statutory minimum of 40%. The SEC’s rules nually thereafter.’’. apply only when the funds choose to rely on additional information necessary to ensure Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I ask that investors can make informed financial certain exemptive rules. If there is a conflict decisions when purchasing shares. unanimous consent that a letter in between the fund’s independent directors and (b) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after support of my legislation from Fund the fund manager, the fund manager can the date of enactment of this Act, the Comp- Democracy, the Consumer Federation simply stop relying on the rules and seek to troller General of the United States shall of America, Consumer Action, and Con- install its own executives in a majority of submit a report on the results of the study board positions. This is precisely what Don sumers Union, as well as a letter of Yacktman did when the independent direc- conducted under subsection (a) to— support from AARP, be printed in the (1) the Committee on Banking, Housing, tors of his funds opposed him, and it will un- and Urban Affairs of the United States Sen- RECORD. doubtedly be repeated the next time that ate; and The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- there is a similar confrontation. More impor- (2) the Committee on Financial Services of out objection, it is so ordered. tantly, independent directors know from the the House of Representatives. There being no objection, the mate- Yacktman experience that the protection SEC. 6. POINT-OF-SALE DISCLOSURE. rial was ordered to be printed in the given them by the SEC is limited, and they (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 15(b) of the Secu- RECORD, as follows: therefore will be less likely to stand up for rities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78o(b)), MAY 16, 2005. shareholders than if—as you have proposed— as amended by section 2, is amended by add- Hon. DANIEL K. AKAKA, the SEC’s requirements were codified. ing at the end the following: Hart Senate Office Building, FIDUCIARY DUTIES AND FULL DISCLOSURE FOR ‘‘(14) BROKER DISCLOSURES IN MUTUAL FUND Washington, DC. ALL INVESTMENT ADVISERS TRANSACTIONS.— DEAR SENATOR AKAKA: We are writing to Recent regulatory investigations and en- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Each broker shall dis- express our enthusiastic support for your forcement actions have uncovered persistent close in writing to each person that pur- Mutual Fund Transparency Act of 2005. Your and widespread sales abuses by brokers. Reg- chases the shares of an investment company bill will benefit fund shareholders in three ulators have found that brokers have sys- registered under section 8 of the Investment significant respects. First, it will strengthen tematically overcharged investors for com- Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8)— the independence of fund board to help en- missions, routinely made improper rec- ‘‘(i) the source and amount, in dollars and sure that the gross abuses of trust com- ommendations of B shares, accepted undis- as a percentage of assets, of any compensa- mitted by fund managers in connection with closed directed brokerage payments in re- tion received or to be received by the broker the recent mutual fund scandal will not be turn for distribution services, and received in connection with such transaction from repeated. Second, the bill will require that revenue sharing payments that create incen- any sources; fund shareholders be provided with full and tives to favor funds that pay the highest ‘‘(ii) the amount, in dollars and as a per- understandable disclosure of brokers’ fees compensation rather than funds that are the centage of assets, of compensation received and conflicts of interest, and that when bro- best investment option for their clients. in connection with transactions in shares of kers provide individualized investment ad- Last fall, the Commission promised that it other investment company shares offered by vice they will be held to the same fiduciary would address the problems that have so the broker, if materially different from the standards to which all other investment ad- long plagued brokers’ sales practices, but the amount under (i); visers are held. Third, the bill will promote Commission’s efforts have fallen far short of ‘‘(iii) comparative information that shows competition through increased price trans- the mark. Its recent proposals fail to require the average amount received by brokers in parency, and thereby improve services and full disclosure of brokers’ compensation,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5224 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 16, 2005 much less the disclosure of information that FINANCIAL LITERACY AND FUND This bill provides tax incentives to would enable investors to fully evaluate ADVERTISEMENTS encourage increases in oil refining ca- their brokers’ conflicts of interests. The new Finally, we strongly agree that there is a pacity in the United States. By in- disclosure requirements that you have pro- need to further study of financial literacy, creasing domestic refining capacity, we posed will ensure that brokers’ conflicts of including especially information that fund will increase supply of refined oil prod- interest will be fully transparent to inves- investors need to make informed investment tors. Investors will be able to view the decisions and methods to increase the trans- ucts, thus decreasing the price of gaso- amount the broker is being paid for the fund parency of fees and potential conflicts of in- line at the pump. being recommended compared with the terest. Your proposed study of mutual fund This bill is the second in a package of (often lesser) amount the broker would re- advertisements is also timely, as the regula- three bills I am proposing to promote ceive for selling a different fund, which can- tion of fund ads continues to permit mis- long-term solutions to our Nation’s en- not help but direct investors’ attention to leading touting of out sized short-term per- ergy needs. the conflict of interest created by differen- formance and other abuses. Our nation needs clean, affordable tial compensation structures. We especially Mutual funds are Americans’ most impor- applaud your proposal to ensure that all tant lifeline to retirement security. The reg- sources of energy, and we should in- broker compensation, including revenue ulation of mutual funds, however, has not crease our energy security by focusing sharing payments, is disclosed in the point- kept pace with their enormous growth. We on those sources of energy that can be of-sale document, which ensures that disclo- applaud your continuing efforts to enhance developed domestically. sure rules will not create an incentive for investor protection, promote vigorous mar- Two weeks ago I introduced the brokers to favor revenue sharing as a means ket competition and create wealth for Amer- CLEAR ACT, which provides market of avoiding disclosure. ica’s mutual fund investors through effective solutions to promote breakthroughs in disclosure and truly independent board over- Remarkably, in the wake of a longstanding the use of alternative fuels and tech- pattern of brokers’ sales abuses, the Com- sight. Respectfully submitted, nologies in our transportation sector. mission has recently repealed Congress’s The third bill, which I will introduce narrow exemption from advisory regulation MERCER BULLARD, for brokers who provide only ‘‘solely inci- Founder and Presi- in the near future, will focus on in- dental’’ advice. The Commission’s strained dent, Fund Democ- creasing U.S. energy independence interpretation of ‘‘solely incidental’’ advice racy, Inc. through the development of our na- to include any advice provided ‘‘in connec- BARBARA ROPER, tion’s gigantic, untapped oil shale and tion with and reasonably related to a bro- Director of Investor tar sands reserves. Protection, Con- ker’s brokerage services’’3 has effectively Both Republicans and Democrats rec- stripped advisory clients of the protections sumer Federation of America. ognize that increasing our domestic of an entire statutory regime solely on the supplies of crude oil is not an effective ground that the investment advice happens KEN MCELDOWNEY, to be provided by a broker. The Commis- Executive Director, solution unless we can increase our casion’s position flatly contradicts the text Consumer Action. pacity to refine it. This is the genesis and purpose of the Investment Advisers Act, SALLY GREENBERG, of the Gas Price Reduction Through In- which, as the Supreme Court has stated: ‘‘re- Senior Counsel, Con- creased Refining Capacity Act. flects a congressional recognition ‘‘of ‘the sumers Union. Refining capacity in the United delicate fiduciary nature of an investment States cannot keep up with demand. In advisory relationship,’ as well as a congres- AARP, E STREET, NW, fact, there has not been a new refinery sional intent to eliminate, or at least to ex- built in the United States since the pose, all conflicts of interest which might in- Washington, DC, May 13, 2005. cline an investment adviser—consciously or Hon. DANIEL K. AKAKA, 1976. unconsciously—to render advice which was U.S. Senate, Hart Senate Office Building, But that is only part of the story. not disinterested.’’ Washington, DC. The fact is that the economics of re- DEAR SENATOR AKAKA: AARP supports fining are so tough that we have actu- Your proposal restores crucial components your continuing efforts to expand investor of Congress’s carefully constructed regu- awareness of mutual fund costs, to promote ally lost about 200 refineries since the latory scheme for the distinct and com- fund competition by making those costs last one was built. So now, our power- plementary regulation of brokerage and ad- transparent and comparable, and to improve ful Nation is down to only 149 over- visory services. It properly recognizes that a the independent oversight and governance worked refineries. ‘‘fiduciary, which Congress recognized the functions of fund boards of directors. Build- Technological improvements at ex- investment adviser to be,’’ is also what con- ing on legislation that you introduced in No- isting refineries have brought some in- sumers expect an investment adviser to be, vember of 2003, which AARP supported, we crease to capacity, but these increases as is generally the case when professional are also pleased to support the updated and services are provided on a personalized basis. upgraded legislation that you are intro- have fallen far short of demand. As a The Act also recognizes the importance ducing today, the ‘‘Mutual Fund Trans- result, we now meet the gap in demand of’’expos[ing] all conflicts of interest which parency Act of 2005.’’ by importing more and more oil prod- might incline an investment adviser—con- We believe that there exists a growing need ucts that have already been refined, sciously or unconsciously—to render advice for legislative action that clarifies, rein- which makes us all the more dependent which was not disinterested’’ by requiring forces, strengthens, and secures the correc- on foreign suppliers. full disclosure of such conflicts of interests tive rule-making efforts undertaken by the Every day, I hear from Utahns who and other material information at the time U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that the prospective client is deciding (SEC) that were—in part—stimulated by are burdened by rapidly rising gas whether to enter into the relationship. your earlier legislative proposal. We look prices. Let me quote from just a por- forward to working with you on these issues tion of a letter from one of my con- FEE DISCLOSURE AND PRICE COMPETITION that are critical to the economic security of stituents, Richard Decker of West Jor- Your fee disclosure provisions will do dou- millions of Americans—particularly those of dan, Utah: ble duty, by addressing conflicts of interest or near retirement age. If you have any ques- ‘‘I am interested in knowing the progress and brokers’ sales abuses while also pro- tions, please do not hesitate to call me, or or status of planning to protect Americans moting competition, thereby improving serv- have your staff call Roy Green of our Federal from the continually rising oil prices . . . I ices and driving down expenses. Requiring Affairs Department. am just a normal guy with a tiny family. brokers to disclose the amount of differen- Sincerely, Given salaries, inflation, lack of fuel effi- tial payments and average fees for com- DAVID CERTNER, cient automobiles at a decent price, I worry parable transactions will provide the kind of Director, Federal Affairs. if I and others will be able to make a decent price transparency that is a necessary predi- life here—not just in Utah but in America. cate for price competition and the efficient By Mr. HATCH: Personally, I wish I had the option of a hy- operation of free markets. In addition, the S. 1039. A bill to amend the Internal drogen-powered vehicle that would com- requirement that funds disclose the amount Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the pletely rid us of the dependence on foreign of commissions they pay will ensure that the treatment of depreciation of refinery oil imports. fund expense ratio includes all of the costs of property; to the Committee on Fi- However, this isn’t likely soon, so can we the fund’s operations and enable investors to work on the gas prices? Do you have any sug- make more informed investment decisions. nance. gestions? . . . Keep up the good work. Best The best regulator of fees is the market, but Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I rise Regards, Richard Decker’’ the market cannot operate efficiently when today to introduce the Gas Price Re- brokers and funds are permitted to hide the duction through Increased Refining Ca- My answer to Richard is that we hear actual cost of the services they provide. pacity Act of 2005, S. 1039. him, and we are trying to respond.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5225 We have a serious problem. Finally, I must point out that, in the imum payments. One study determined It is easy to point a finger at the en- long run, this bill will not have any that 35 million pay only the minimum ergy companies for high gas prices, but cost, since refineries are allowed to on their credit cards. In a recent poll, the reality is that government rules change the timing of the depreciation 40 percent of respondents said that and regulations combined with a com- of their equipment, but not the they pay the minimum or slightly plete lack of a national energy policy amount. more. What is certain is that many and unfriendly tax rules have kept our I urge my colleagues in the Senate to Americans pay only the minimum, and refining capacity far short of our need. join me in this important effort to in- that paying only the minimum has There are no silver bullets that will crease our refining capacity, lower gas harsh financial consequences. bring price relief immediately, but we prices for our citizens, and provide for I suspect that most people would be our Nation’s security through in- can act now to start meeting this need. surprised to know how I much interest creased energy independence. Last year, Secretary of Energy Spen- can pile up when paying the minimum. cer Abraham asked the National Petro- Take the average household, with leum Council to make recommenda- By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: S. 1040. A bill to amend the Truth in $7,300 of credit card debt, and the aver- tions to improve our oil supply and to Lending Act to provide for enhanced age credit card interest rate, which in increase our nation’s oil refining ca- disclosure under an open end credit April, before the most recent Federal pacity. Among the Council’s rec- plan; to the Committee on Banking, Reserve Board increase of the prime ommendations was a call to adjust the Housing, and Urban Affairs. rate, was 16.75 percent. If only the 2 depreciation schedule for new refining Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I percent minimum payment is made, it equipment from 10 years to five years rise to introduce the Credit Card Min- will take them 44 years and $23,373.90 to to make refineries consistent with imum Payment Notification Act. pay off the card. And that is if the fam- other manufacturers in the U.S. Today, 144 million Americans utilize ily doesn’t spend another cent on their I believe that the 10-year deprecia- credit cards and charge more debt on credit cards—an unlikely assumption. tion schedule is unwarranted, and that those cards than ever before. In 1990, In other words, the family will need to it has contributed to a hostile eco- Americans charged $338 billion on cred- pay over $16,000 in interest to repay nomic environment for refineries. Lev- it cards. By 2003, that number had risen just $7,300 of principal. eling the playing field on depreciation to $1.5 trillion. For individuals or families with more is long overdue, and the Gas Price Re- Many Americans now own multiple duction Act would accomplish that than average debt, the pitfalls are even credit cards. In 2003, 841 million bank- greater. $20,000 of credit card debt at goal. issued credit cards were in circulation But it is also important that we see the average 16.75 percent interest rate in the U.S. That number becomes near- will take 58 years and $65,415.28 to pay this new refining capacity as soon as ly 1.4 billion credit cards, when cards possible. So, I have added a provision off if only the minimum payments are issued by stores and oil companies are made. in my bill aimed at pushing refining factored in. That’s an average of 5 cred- companies to act quickly to increase it cards per person. And 16.25 is percent only the average capacity. For refiners that can commit The proliferation of credit cards can interest rate. The prime rate, despite to starting construction on new refin- be traced, in part, to a dramatic in- recent increases, remains relatively ing equipment before 2007 and have new crease in credit card solicitation. In low—at 6 percent. However, interest facilities built by 2011, the bill would 1993, credit card companies sent 1.52 rates around 20 percent are not uncom- allow a complete write-off for their billion solicitations to American mon. In fact, among the 10 banks that new equipment in the first year. This is homes; in 2001, they sent over 5 billion. are the largest issuers of credit cards, a powerful incentive, and I believe it As one would expect, the increase in the top interest rates on credit cards will capture the attention of decision- credit cards has also yielded an in- are between 23 and 31 percent—and that makers in the refining industry. crease in credit card debt. Individuals does not factor in various penalties and Again, the goal of the Gas Price Re- get 6, 7, or 8 different credit cards, pay fees. When penalty interest rates are duction Act is to get results as soon as only the minimum payment required, factored in, the highest rates are 41 possible, and I believe my legislation and many end up drowning in debt. percent. In 1990, the highest interest will make a difference. This bill will That happens in case after case. rate—even with penalties, was 22 per- not bring immediate relief at the Since 1990, the debt that Americans cent, a little more than half of what pump. But it will begin to put the carry on credit cards has more than they are today. brakes on escalating prices in the next tripled, going from about $238 billion in Even if we assume only a 20 percent few years and increase our nation’s 1990 to $755 billion in 2004. interest rate, a family that has the av- control over our energy future. As a result, the average American erage debt of $7,300 at a 20 percent in- There are other good reasons to sup- household now has about $7,300 of cred- terest rate and makes the minimum port this bill. it card debt. payments will need an incredible 76 As part of my three-pronged ap- As has been discussed much in this years and $41,884 to pay off that initial proach to meeting our Nation’s energy Congress, the number of personal bank- $7,300 of debt. That’s $34,584 in interest needs, it is in accord with the Presi- ruptcies has doubled since 1990. Many payments—more than 4 times the dent’s energy plan. of these personal bankruptcies are peo- original debt. And these examples are It does not provide a windfall to oil ple who utilize credit cards. These far from extreme. companies but puts refineries on an cards are enormously attractive. How- equal footing with other industries in ever, these individual credit card hold- Moreover, these are not merely sta- the manufacturing sector, which al- ers receive no information on the im- tistics, but are reflective of very real ready have a five-year depreciation. pact of compounding interest. They situations for many people. On March It is important to note that S. 1039 pay just the minimum payment. They 6, the Washington Post ran a headline does nothing to weaken our strong en- pay it for 1 year, 2 years—they make story on its front page, entitled ‘‘Cred- vironmental laws and regulations; additional purchases, they get another it Card Penalties, Fees Bury Debtors.’’ rather, it would lead to cleaner tech- card, and another, and another. I would recommend this article to my nologies as refineries upgrade equip- Unfortunately, these individuals colleagues, because it illustrates part ment. making the minimum payment are wit- of the problem—that credit card com- This bill is also an essential part of nessing the ugly side of the ‘‘Miracle of panies, aggressively marketing their our strategy to increase domestic pro- Compound Interest.’’ After 2 or 3 years, products, end up charging outrageous duction. When we begin to realize the many find that the interest on the debt interest and fees to their customers. I potential of our vast oil shale and tar is such that they can never repay these ask unanimous consent that the article sands reserves we will need domestic cards, and do not know what to do be included in the RECORD. The article refining capacity to handle any in- about it. highlighted the following stories: crease in domestic crude oil produc- Statistics vary about the number of Ohio resident, Ruth Owens tried for 6 tion. individuals who make only the min- years to pay off a $1,900 balance on her

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5226 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 16, 2005 Discover card, sending the credit com- of us just don’t realize how fast it com- staff tells me that on the website pany a total of $3,492 in monthly pay- pounds or how important it is to do the Cardweb.com, there is a free interest ments from 1997 to 2003. Yet her bal- math to find out what it means to pay calculator that does these calculations ance grew to $5,564.28. a minimum requirement. in under a second. Moreover, I am told Virginia resident Josephine The bottom line is that for many that banks make these calculations in- McCarthy’s Providian Visa bill in- consumers, the 2 percent minimum ternally to determine credit risk. The creased to $5,357 in 2 years, even payment is a financial trap. expense would be minimal. though McCarthy has used the card for The Credit Card Minimum Payment Percentage rates and balances are only $218.16 in purchases and has made Notification Act is designed to ensure constantly changing and each month, monthly payments totaling $3,058. that people are not caught in this trap the credit card companies are able to Special-education teacher Fatemeh through lack of information. The bill assess the minimum payment, late Hosseini, from my state of California, tracks the language of the amendment fees, over-the-limit fees and finance worked a second job to keep up with originally proposed to the Bankruptcy charges for millions of accounts. the $2,000 in monthly payments she col- bill that was co-sponsored by Senator If the credit card companies can put lectively sent to five banks to try to KYL, Senator BROWNBACK, and myself. in their bills what the minimum pay $25,000 in credit card debt. Even Let me tell you exactly what this bill monthly payment is, they can cer- though she had not used the cards to would do. It would require credit card tainly figure out how to disclose to buy anything more, her debt had near- companies to add two items to each their customers how much it might ly doubled to $49,574 by the time she consumer’s monthly credit card state- cost them if they stick to that min- filed for bankruptcy last June. ment: 1. A notice warning credit card imum payment. Unfortunately, these stories are not holders that making only the min- The credit card industry is the most unique. imum payment each month will in- profitable sector of banking, and last Part of the problem goes back to crease the interest they pay and the year it made $30 billion in profits. changes made in the credit card indus- amount of time it takes to repay their MBNA’s profits alone last year were try. For a long time, most banks re- debt; and 2. Examples of the amount of one-and-a-half times that of McDon- quired their customers to pay 5 percent time and money required to repay a ald’s. Citibank was more profitable of their credit card balance every credit card debt if only minimum pay- than Microsoft and Walmart. I don’t month. That was before Andrew Kahr, ments are made; OR if the consumer think they should have any trouble im- a credit card industry consultant, got makes only minimum payments for plementing the requirements of this involved. Mr. Kahr realized that if cus- six-consecutive months, the amount of bill. tomers were able to pay less, they time and money required to repay the I believe that this is extraordinarily would borrow more, and he convinced individual’s specific credit card debt, important and that it will minimize his clients that they should reduce the under the terms of their credit card bankruptcies. With companies charg- minimum payment to just 2 percent. agreement. ing very substantial interest rates, The PBS program ‘‘Frontline’’, ran a The bill would also require that a toll they have an obligation to let the cred- program in November of last year ti- free number be included on statements it card holder know what those min- tled ‘‘The Secret History of the Credit that consumers can call to get an esti- imum payments really mean. I have Card’’ that examined the rapid growth mate of the time and money required people close to me I have watched, with of the credit card industry and in- to repay their balance, if only min- 6 or 7 credit cards, and it is impossible cluded an interview with Mr. Kahr. imum payments are made. for them, over the next 10 or 15 years, Mr. Kahr’s innovation has been a And, if the consumer makes only to pay off the debt if they continue windfall for the credit card industry. If minimum payments for six consecutive making just minimum payments. consumers are paying a lower percent- months, they will receive a toll free We now have a bankruptcy bill that age of their balance as the minimum number to an accredited credit coun- has passed into law. I continue to be- payment, the credit card companies seling service. lieve that a bill requiring a limited but will make more money over time. In The disclosure requirements in this meaningful disclosure by credit cards fact, many in the industry refer to in- bill would only apply if the I consumer companies is a necessary accompani- dividuals who pay their credit card has a minimum payment that is less ment. I think you will have people who bills in full as ‘‘deadbeats’’, because than 10 percent of the debt on the cred- are more cautious, which I believe is they are less profitable than individ- it card, or if their balance is greater good for the bankruptcy courts in uals who carry large balances, who are than $500. Otherwise, none of these dis- terms of reducing their caseloads, and known as ‘‘revolvers.’’ closures would be required on their also good for American consumers. And Mr. Kahr’s own research showed statement. The credit card debt problem facing that just making the minimum pay- The language of this bill comes from our Nation is significant. I believe that ment eased consumers’ anxiety about a California law, the ‘‘California Credit this bill is an important step in pro- carrying large amounts of credit card Card Payment Warning Act,’’ passed in viding individuals with the information debt—they believe they are still being 2001. Unfortunately, in 2002, this Cali- needed to act responsibly, and it does financially prudent. fornia law was struck down in U.S. Dis- so with a minimal burden on the indus- The bill I am proposing speaks di- trict Court as being preempted by the try. rectly to those types of consumers. 1968 Truth in Lending Act. The Truth I urge my colleagues to support this There will always be people who cannot in Lending Act was enacted in part be- legislation. afford to pay more than their min- cause Congress found that, ‘‘The in- There being no objection, the article imum payments. But, there are also a formed use of credit results from an was ordered to be printed in the large number of consumers who can af- awareness of the cost of thereof by con- RECORD, as follows: ford to pay more but feel comfortable sumers.’’ Consequently, this bill would paying the minimum payment because amend the Truth in Lending Act, and [From the Washington Post, Mar. 6, 2005] they don’t realize the consequences of would also further its core purpose. CREDIT CARD PENALTIES, FEES BURY DEBT- doing so. These disclosures allow consumers to ORS; SENATE NEARS ACTION ON BANKRUPTCY Now I am certainly not trying to de- know exactly what it means for them CURBS monize credit cards or the credit card to carry a balance and only make min- (By Kathleen Day and Caroline E. Mayer) industry. Credit cards are an important imum payments, so they can make in- For more than two years, special-edu- part of everyday life. However, I do formed decisions on credit card use and cation teacher Fatemeh Hosseini worked a think that people should understand repayment. second job to keep up with the $2,000 in The disclosure required by this bill is monthly payments she collectively sent to the dangers of paying only their five banks to try to pay $25,000 in credit card monthly minimums. In this way indi- straightforward how much it will cost debt. viduals will be able to act responsibly. to pay off the debt if only minimum Even though she had not used the cards to It’s not necessarily that people don’t payments are made, and how long it buy anything more, her debt had nearly dou- understand the basics of interest. Most will take to do it. As for expense, my bled to $49,574 by the time the Sunnyvale,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5227 Calif., resident filed for bankruptcy last card industry. The Republican majority, from fees, interest or principal, said retired June. That is because Hosseini’s payments along with a few Democrats, has voted down U.S. bankruptcy judge Ronald Barliant, who sometimes were tardy, triggering late fees dozens of proposed amendments to the bill, presided in Chicago. The only question for ranging from $25 to $50 and doubling interest including one that would make it easier for the courts is whether the debt is accurate, rates to nearly 30 percent. When the addi- the elderly to protect their homes in bank- judges and lawyers say. tional costs pushed her balance over her ruptcy and another that would require credit John Rao, staff attorney of the National credit limit, the credit card companies added card companies to tell customers how much Consumer Law Center, one of many con- more penalties. extra interest they would pay over time by sumer groups fighting the bankruptcy bill, ‘‘I was really trying hard to make min- making only minimum payments. says the plight consumers face was illus- imum payments,’’ said Hosseini, whose fi- No one knows how many consumers get trated last year in a bankruptcy case filed in nancial problems began in the late 1990s caught in the spiral of ‘‘negative Northern Virginia. when her husband left her and their three amoritization,’’ which is what regulators Manassas resident Josephine McCarthy’s children. ‘‘All of my salary was going to the call it when a consumer makes payments but Providian Visa bill increased to $5,357 from credit card companies, but there was no balances continue to grow because of penalty $4,888 in two years, even though McCarthy change in the balances because of that inter- costs. The problem is widespread enough to has used the card for only $218.16 in pur- est and those penalties.’’ worry federal bank regulators, who say near- chases and has made monthly payments to- Punitive charges—penalty fees and sharply ly all major credit card issuers engage in the taling $3,058. Those payments, noted U.S. higher interest rates after a payment is practice. Bankruptcy Judge Stephen S. Mitchell in Al- late—compound the problems of many finan- Two years ago regulators adopted a policy exandria, all went to ‘‘pay finance charges cially strapped consumers, sometimes mak- that will require credit card companies to (at a whopping 29.99%), late charges, over- ing it impossible for them to dig their way set monthly minimum payments high limit fees, bad check fees and phone payment out of debt and pushing them into bank- enough to cover penalties and interest and fees.’’ Mitchell allowed the claim ‘‘because ruptcy. lower some of the customer’s original debt, the debtor admitted owing it.’’ McCarthy, The Senate is to vote as soon as this week known as principal, so that if a consumer through her lawyer, declined to be inter- on a bill that would make it harder for indi- makes no new charges and makes monthly viewed. viduals to wipe out debt through bank- minimum payments, his or her balance will Alan Elias, a Providian Financial Corp. ruptcy. The Senate last week voted down begin to decline. spokesman, said: ’When consumers sign up several amendments intended to curb exces- Banks agreed to the new rules after, in the for a credit card, they should understand sive fees and other practices that critics of words of one top federal regulator, ‘‘some that it’s a loan, no different than their mort- the industry say are abusive. House leaders arm-twisting.’’ But bank executives per- gage payment or their car payment, and it say they will act soon after that, and Presi- suaded regulators to allow the higher min- needs to be repaid. And just like a mortgage dent Bush has said he supports the bill. imum payments to be phased in over several payment and a car payment, if you are late Bankruptcy experts say that too often, by years, through 2006, arguing that many cus- you are assessed a fee.’’ The 29.99 percent in- the time an individual has filed for bank- tomers are so much in debt that even slight terest rate, he said, is the default rate ruptcy or is hauled into court by creditors, increases too soon could push many into fi- charged to consumers ‘‘who don’t meet their he or she has repaid an amount equal to nancial disaster. obligation to pay their bills on time’’ and is their original credit card debt plus double- Credit card companies declined to com- clearly disclosed on account applications. digit interest, but still owes hundreds or ment on specific cases or customers for this Feddis, of the banker’s association, said thousands of dollars because of penalties. article, but banking industry officials, the nature of debt means that interest will ‘‘How is it that the person who wants to do speaking generally, said there is a good rea- often end up being more than the original right ends up so worse off?’’ Cleveland Mu- son for the fees they charge. principal. ‘‘Anytime you have a loan that’s nicipal Judge Robert J. Triozzi said last fall ‘‘It’s to encourage people to pay their bills going to extend for any period of time, the when he ruled against Discover in the com- the way they said they would in their con- interest is going to accumulate. Look at a pany’s breach-of-contract suit against an- tract, to encourage good financial manage- 30–year-mortgage. The interest is much, other struggling credit cardholder, Ruth M. ment,’’ said Nessa Feddis, senior federal much more than the principal.’’ Owens. counsel for the American Bankers Associa- Samuel J. Gerdano, executive director of Owens tried for six years to payoff a $1,900 tion. ‘‘There has to be some onus on the the American Bankruptcy Institute, a non- balance on her Discover card, sending the cardholder, some responsibility to manage partisan research group, said that focusing credit company a total of $3,492 in monthly their finances.’’ on late fees is ‘‘refusing to look at the ele- payments from 1997 to 2003. Yet her balance High fees ‘‘may be extreme cases, but they phant in the room, and that’s the massive grew to $5,564.28, even though, like Hosseini, are not the trend, not the norm,’’ Feddis levels of consumer debt which is not being she never used the card to buy anything said. paid. People are living right up to the edge,’’ more. Of that total, over-limit penalty fees ‘‘Banks are pretty flexible,’’ she said. ‘‘If failing to save so when they lose a second job alone were $1,158. you are a good customer and have an occa- or overtime, face medical expense or their Triozzi denied Discover’s claim, calling its sional mishap, they’ll waive the fees, be- family breaks up, they have no money to attempt to collect more money from Owens cause there’s so much competition and it’s cope. ‘‘unconscionable.’’ too easy to go someplace else.’’ Banks are ‘‘Late fees aren’t the cause of debt,’’ he The bankruptcy measure now being de- also willing to work out settlements with said. bated in Congress has been sought for nearly people in financial difficulty, she said, be- Credit card use continues to grow, with an eight years by the credit card industry. cause ‘‘there are still a lot of options even average of 6.3 bank credit cards and 6.3 store Twice in that time, versions of it have for people who’ve been in trouble.’’ credit cards for every household, according passed both the House and Senate. Once, Many bankruptcy lawyers disagree. James to Cardweb.com Inc., which monitors the in- President Bill Clinton refused to sign it, say- S.K. ‘‘Ike’’ Shulman, Hosseini’s lawyer, said dustry. Fifteen years ago, the averages were ing it was unfair, and once the House re- credit card companies hounded her and did 3.4 bank credit cards and 4.1 retail credit versed its vote after Democrats attached an not live up to several promises to work with cards per household. amendment that would prevent individuals her to cut mounting fees. Despite, or perhaps because of, the large such as antiabortion protesters from using Regulators say it is appropriate for lenders increase in cards, there is a ‘‘fee feeding bankruptcy as a shield against court-im- to charge higher-risk debtors a higher inter- frenzy,’’ among credit card issuers, said Rob- posed fines. est rate, but that negative amortization and ert McKinley, Cardweb’s president and chief Credit card companies and most congres- other practices go too far, posing risks to the executive. ‘‘The whole mentality has really sional Republicans say current law needs to banking system by threatening borrowers’ changed over the last several years,’’ with be changed to prevent abuse and make more ability to repay their debts and by being un- the industry imposing fees and increasing in- people repay at least part of their debt. Con- fair to individuals. terest rates if a single payment is late. sumer-advocacy groups and many Democrats U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David H. Adams of Penalty interest rates usually are about 30 say people who seek bankruptcy protection Norfolk, who is also the president of the Na- percent, with some as high as 40 percent, do so mostly because they have fallen on tional Conference of Bankruptcy Judges, while late fees now often are $39 a month, hard times through illness, divorce or job said many debtors who get in over their and over-limit fees, about $35, McKinley said. loss. They also argue that current law has heads ‘‘are spending money, buying things ‘‘If you drag that out for a year, it could be strong provisions that judges can use to they shouldn’t be buying.’’ Even so, he said, very damaging,’’ he said. ‘‘Late and over- weed out those who abuse the system. ‘‘once you add all these fees on, the amount limit fees alone can easily rack up $900 in Opponents also argue that the legislation of principal being paid is negligible. The fees fees, and a 30 percent interest rate on a $3,000 is unfair because it ignores loopholes that and interest and other charges are so high, balance can add another $1 ,000, so you could would allow rich debtors to shield millions of they may never be able to pay it off.’’ go from $2,000 to $5,000 in just one year if you dollars during bankruptcy through expensive Judges say there is little they can do by fail to make payments.’’ homes and complex trusts, while ignoring the time cases get to bankruptcy court. According to R.K. Hammer Investment the need for more disclosure to cardholders Under the law, ‘‘the credit card company is Bankers, a California credit card consulting about rates and fees and curbs on what they legally entitled to collect every dollar with- firm, banks collected $14.8 billion in penalty say is irresponsible behavior by the credit out a distinction’’ whether the balance is fees last year, or 10.9 percent of revenue, up

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5228 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 16, 2005 from $10.7 billion, or 9 percent of revenue, in ployee’’ who ‘‘handles himself in a very from their teachers. In fact, last year, 2002, the first year the firm began to track professional manner’’ and serves as ‘‘a the principal of Erika’s school recog- penalty fees. role model’’ to other employees. Others nized her as the ‘‘Most Artistic’’ stu- The way the fees are now imposed, ‘‘people would be better off if they stopped paying’’ who have written to me praising Mr. dent in her class. Recently, Erika’s once they get in over their heads, said T. Plascencia’s job performance have re- teacher, Mrs. Nascon, remarked on a Bentley Leonard, a North Carolina bank- ferred to him as ‘‘gifted,’’ ‘‘trusted,’’ report card, ‘‘Erika is a bright spot in ruptcy attorney. Once you stop paying, ‘‘honest’’ and ‘‘reliable.’’ my classroom.’’ creditors write off the debt and sell it to a Third, like her husband, Mrs. The Plascencia’s youngest child is 2- debt collector. ‘‘They may harass you, but Plascencia has distinguished herself as year-old Daisy. your balance doesn’t keep rising. That’s the a medical assistant at a Kaiser Removing Mr. and Mrs. Plascencia irony.’’ Permanente hospital in the Bay Area. from the United States would be most By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: Not satisfied with working as a maid at tragic for their children. Children who S. 1041. A bill for the relief of Alfredo a local hotel, Mrs. Plascencia went to were born in the United States and who Plascencia Lopez and Maria Del school, earned her high school equiva- through no fault of their own have Refugio Plascencia; to the Committee lency degree, improved her skills and been thrust into a situation that has on the Judiciary. became a medical assistant. the potential to alter their lives dra- Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I For four years, Mrs. Plascencia was matically. am offering today private relief legisla- working in Kaiser Permanente’s Oncol- It would be especially tragic for the tion to provide lawful permanent resi- ogy Department, where she attended to Plascencia’s older children—Christina, dence status to Alfredo Plascencia cancer patients. Her colleagues, many Erika and Alfredo—to have to leave the Lopez and his wife, Maria del Refugio of whom have written to me in support United States. They are old enough to Plascencia, Mexican nationals living in of her, commend her ‘‘unending enthu- understand that they are leaving their San Bruno, CA. siasm’’ and have described her work as schools, their teachers, their friends I have decided to offer legislation on ‘‘responsible,’’ ‘‘efficient,’’ and ‘‘com- and their home. They would leave ev- their behalf because I believe that, passionate.’’ In fact, Kaiser erything that is familiar to them. without it, this hardworking couple Permanente’s Director of Internal Med- Their parents would find themselves in and their four United States citizen icine, Nurse Rose Carino, wrote to say Mexico without a job and without a children would endure an immense and that Mrs. Plascencia is ‘‘an asset to the house. The children would have to ac- unfair hardship. Indeed, without this community and exemplifies the virtues climate to a different culture, language legislation, this family may not re- we Americans extol: hardworking, de- and way of life. main a family for much longer. voted to her family, trustworthy and The only other option would be for In the seventeen years that the loyal, [and] involved in her commu- Mr. and Mrs. Plascencia to leave their Plascencias have been here, they have nity. She and her family are a solid ex- children here with relatives. This sepa- worked to adjust their status through ample of the type of immigrant that ration is a choice which no parents the appropriate legal channels, only to America should welcome whole- should have to make. have their efforts thwarted by inatten- heartedly.’’ Nurse Carino went on to Many of the words I have used to de- tive legal counsel. write that Mrs. Plascencia is ‘‘an excel- scribe Mr. and Mrs. Plascencia are not Repeatedly, the Plascencia’s lawyer lent employee and role model for her my own. They are the words of the refused to return their calls or other- colleagues. She works in a very de- Americans who live and work with the wise communicate with them in any manding unit, Oncology, and is valued Plascencias day in and day out and way, thereby leaving them in the dark. and depended on by the physicians she who find them to embody the American He also failed to forward crucial immi- works with.’’ The physicians them- spirit. I have sponsored this private re- gration documents, or even notify the selves confirm this. For example, Dr. lief bill, and ask my colleagues to sup- Plascencias that he had them. Because Laurie Weisberg, the Chief of Oncology port it, because I believe that this is a of the poor representation they re- at Kaiser Permanente, writes that Mrs. spirit that we must nurture wherever ceived, Mr. and Mrs. Plascencia only Plascencia ‘‘is truly an asset to our we can find it. Forcing the Plascencias became aware that they had been or- unit and is one of the main reasons to leave the United States would extin- dered to leave the country fifteen days that it functions effectively.’’ guish that spirit. prior to their deportation. Although Together, Mr. and Mrs. Plascencia I ask unanimous consent that the the family was stunned and devastated have used their professional successes text of the private relief bill and the by this discovery, they acted quickly to realize many of the goals dreamed of numerous letters of support my office to fire their attorney for gross incom- by all Americans. They saved up and has received from members of the San petence, secure competent counsel, and bought a home. They own a car. They Bruno community be the printed in the file the appropriate paperwork to delay have good health care benefits and RECORD. their deportation to determine if any they each have begun saving for retire- There being no objection, the mate- other legal action could be taken. ment. They want to send their children rial was ordered to be printed in the For several reasons, it would be trag- to college and give them an even better RECORD, as follows: ic for this family to be removed from life. S. 1041 the United States. This private relief bill is important Be it enacted by the Senate and House of First, since arriving in the United because it would preserve these Representatives of the United States of America States in 1988, Mr. and Mrs. Plascencia achievements and ensure that Mr. and in Congress assembled, have proven themselves to be a respon- Mrs. Plascencia will be able to make SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR sible and civic-minded couple who substantive contributions to the com- ALFREDO PLASCENCIA LOPEZ AND share our American values of hard munity in the future. It is important, MARIA DEL REFUGIO PLASCENCIA. work, dedication to family and devo- also, because of the positive impact it (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Im- tion to community. will have on the couple’s children, each migration and Nationality Act, Alfredo Second, Mr. Plascencia has been of whom is a United States citizen and Plascencia Lopez and Maria Del Refugio gainfully employed at Vince’s Shellfish each of whom is well on their way to Plascencia shall each be eligible for the for the past 13 years, where his dedica- becoming productive members of the issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjust- tion and willingness to learn have pro- Bay Area community. ment of status to that of an alien lawfully pelled him from part-time work to a Christina, 13, is the Plascencia’s old- admitted for permanent residence upon fil- managerial position. He now oversees est child, and an honor student with a ing an application for issuance of an immi- the market’s entire packing operation 3.0 grade-point average at Parkside In- grant visa under section 204 of that Act or and several employees. The President for adjustment of status to lawful permanent termediate School in San Bruno. resident. of Vince’s Shellfish, in one of the sev- Erika, 9, and Alfredo, Jr., 7, are en- (b) ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS.—If Alfredo eral dozen letters I have received in rolled at Belle Air Elementary, where Plascencia Lopez and Maria Del Refugio support of Mr. Plascencia, referred to they have worked hard at their studies Plascencia enter the United States before him as ‘‘a valuable and respected em- and received praise and good grades the filing deadline specified in subsection (c),

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5229 Alfredo Plascencia Lopez and Maria Del kind of citizens that we should welcome with ter, Alfredo and Erica, are both on our Refugio Plascencia shall be considered to open arms. Maria and Alfredo save and spend school’s student council. They too, are very have entered and remained lawfully and their money wisely. They have been able to bright students. shall be eligible for adjustment of status save enough to buy a home for their family Please do not let an injustice of deport- under section 245 of the Immigration and Na- in our community. We can’t even imagine ment happen to this family. Please assist tionality Act as of the date of enactment of their loss, as well as ours, if Maria and them and keep them a family unit. We have this Act. Alfredo are required to leave the United so many children hurt and scared already in (c) DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION AND PAY- States. They both love our country and they the world. Please do not add these children MENT OF FEES.—Subsections (a) and (b) shall support it with their heart and soul. and this family to the numbers. This family apply only if the application for issuance of Maria seems to have an unending energy and these children are what help keep Amer- immigrant visas or the application for ad- and enthusiasm volunteering numerous ican values and traditions alive. I came from justment of status are filed with appropriate hours at her church, the community, as well an immigrant family and have made it my fees within 2 years after the date of enact- as working full time in a fast paced medical mission to give back to others by working in ment of this Act. environment, caring for her four children education and that is why I am personally (d) REDUCTION OF IMMIGRANT VISA NUM- and attending college to continue her edu- writing this letter because I know what fam- BERS.—Upon the granting of immigrant visas cation to become a registered nurse. Maria ily, hard work, and love can do to produce or permanent residence to Alfredo and Alfredo are raising four exceptional chil- productive adults and citizens. Plascencia Lopez and Maria Del Refugio dren who are excelling in school and extra- Please find it in your heart, to help this Plascencia, the Secretary of State shall in- curricular activities. It would cause an im- family. struct the proper officer to reduce by 2, dur- measurable hardship on these children if If you need to speak with me personally ing the current or next following fiscal year, their parents are not allowed to stay in the feel free to contact me. the total number of immigrant visas that are United States. Therefore, we ask you please Sincerely, allow them to stay so that their children can made available to natives of the country of ANGELA M. ADDIEGO, the aliens’ birth under section 203(a) of the continue with their education and their Belle Air School, Principal. Immigration and Nationality Act or, if appli- lives. The effect on their children would be emotionally and mentally severe and it cable, the total number of immigrant visas MENSAJEROS DE CRISTO, COMUNIDAD would seem unfair to all to allow this situa- that are made available to natives of the DE ORACIO´ NYEVANGELIZACIO´ N, tion to happen to people who deserve to be in country of the aliens’ birth under section ALL SOULS PARISH, 202(e) of that Act. this country. We will like for our plea to be heard by the San Francisco, CA, January 13, 2005. VINCE’S SHELLFISH CO., INC., members of the Senate and for them to con- Sen. DIANNE FEINSTIEN, San Bruno, CA, January 12, 2005. sider the acceptance of the private bill on be- San Francisco, CA. Sen. DIANNE FEINSTEIN, half of this family. Please consider the high This letter represents the community and U.S. Senate, San Francisco, CA. regard that Maria and Alfredo have earned is in regards to the situation of Maria and DEAR SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN: I am with their fellow workers when making the Alfredo Plascencia. We would like to make writing on behalf of Maria and Alfredo determination regarding of their residency you aware of a few facts and information Plascencia from San Bruno, California. status. that may have possible bearing on Mr. and Alfredo has worked for me at Vince’s Shell- Sincerely, Mrs. Placencia’s situation. fish Co. Inc. for the past 13 years. Alfredo is Laurie Weisberg, M.D. Chief of Oncology, They have both been productive and valued well respected here at Vinces. Alfredo is a Edmond Schmulbach, M.D. Oncology members, of long standing, of our commu- very reliable, dependable individual who has Specialist, William Huang, M.D. Oncol- nity and in our church. worked his way up and is now a foreman who ogy Specialist, Kelly Sutter, RNNP On- Maria and Alfredo have been active mem- is in charge of our packing department. cology, Jodie L. Beyer, pharm. D. On- bers of All Souls Parish since 1997, Where Alfredo is responsible for 10 employees at cology pharmacist, Cynthia Galicia, they are currently serving as counselor of this time. RN Oncology Infusion Dept., Clarita Mensajeros de Cristo. They have shown high On a personal basis, Alfredo is a fine fa- Difuntorum, RN, Oncology Infusion moral standard through the years. ther. He is trying desperately to keep his Dept., Gail Walker, RN Oncology Infu- They are well thought of and respected by family together. It has been a 15-year strug- sion Dept., Fran Luna, RN Oncology the congregation. gle for Mr. and Mrs. Plascencia to create a Infusion Dept., Marita Tumaneng, RN Please take this information into consider- better life in America for their four U.S. Oncology Infusion Dept., Barbara ation when evaluating their status of Stay- born children. If Mr. and Mrs. Plascencia Modica, MA Oncology Dept., Jenifer ing in this country. were to face deportation it would be dev- Ogolin, MA Oncology Dept., Kathie Should you need any additional informa- astating for his four children. Ankers, MA Gastroenterology Dept., tion, please do not hesitate to contact us. At this time I support the private bill that and Tracy Thurman, MA Gastro- Sincerely, is to be presented before the Senate at the enterology Dept. HUGO LARA, end of this month. The Plascencia family Mensajeros de Cristo, Coordinator. will greatly benefit from its passing. SAN BRUNO PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT, Sincerely, BELLE AIR SCHOOL, JANUARY 13, 2005. CHRISTOPHER N. SVEDISC, San Bruno, CA, January 14, 2005. Senator DIANNE FEINSTEIN, President. DEAR SENATOR FEINSTEIN: I am writing in San Francisco, CA. behalf of the Plascencia Family. I have This letter is just to let you know that, I THE PERMANENTE known this family for over ten years as the know Maria and Alfredo Plascencia since MEDICAL GROUP, INC., Principal of Belle Air Elementary School. I March 1999. When he joined the Charismatic South San Francisco, CA., January 13, 2005. have the utmost respect for the parents and Renewal of the Archdioceses of San Fran- Re Alfredo Plascencia Lopez and Maria del their family values. The children are won- cisco, though the prayer group Mensajeros de Refugio Plascencia derful. They are well taken care of and are Cristo from the parish of All Souls in South Sen. DIANNE FEINSTEIN, well adjusted. I am so worried that if they San Francisco. San Francisco, CA. are separated from their parents the affect of Maria and Alfredo are people with great DEAR SENATOR: We are writing to you in the separation will cause reprievable damage moral principles, good citizens, and good ex- representation of the Oncology department to their well being. I have personally coun- amples of their community. They are very staff at Kaiser Permanente So. San Fran- seled the children during the drama of the active members of the above prayer group. cisco. We are shocked to hear the events re- possible deportment of their parents. I saw If you have any questions or concerns garding Maria and Alfredo’s United States the deep sadness and worry that the stress please feel free to contact me. residency status and we are convinced that caused. I know that parents wanted a better Sincerely yours, it could not be due to any omissions on their life for their children and have worked very ISABEL TOVAR, part. We have the pleasure and good fortune hard to actualize that. To take the parents Hispanic Director, Charismatic Renewal, of working with Maria for over four years and or move this family would be tragic. Archdioceses of San Francisco. and she has always distinguished herself for There are so many undeserving people who her intelligence, and good judgment. She is will stay in the United States that should CITY OF SAN BRUNO, truly an asset to our unit and is one of the leave and be sent back to their countries. January 12, 2005. main reasons that it functions effectively But this family is not one. They are a pic- Senator DIANNE FEINSTEIN, and to the betterment of our patients. This ture of the American dream. They work San Francisco, CA. letter is a plea to ask you to reconsider the hard, support their family, church and com- HON. SENATOR FEINSTEIN: We are writing to deportation of this young couple. Their four munity. Their children have grown to be you regarding, Alfredo and Maria Plascencia, children, who are all United States citizens, proud American citizens. The oldest daugh- citizens of the City of San Bruno, who are do not need to suffer this ordeal, which ter Christy is an honor student and a cheer- about to be deported in the very near future. seems to be a horrible nightmare. They de- leader at Parkside Middle School and a grad- Mr. and Mrs. Plascencia, in the sixteen serve to stay in America, as these are the uate of Belle Air. Christy’s brother and sis- years they have resided in this country and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5230 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 16, 2005 raised their children, have proven to be hard and Family are my neighbors and friends, I property rights) infringements throughout working and law-abiding people trying to have known them since 1999. They live on 3rd China,’’ notwithstanding China’s commit- provide a better place for their family. While Ave. and I live on 4th. Since I have known ment in April 2004 to achieve such a reduc- we are certainly aware of the laws of this them I saw that they are a very close and tion; country we believe that this is a time when spiritual family. I enjoyed their company be- Whereas, according to the United States we should do everything possible to allow cause they have been a great example of how Chamber of Commerce, China’s violations of legal residency so this family can stay in a close family they are and how spiritual intellectual property rights are costing this country. they are. They are great parents and they United States industry an estimated We urge you to afford the Plascencia fam- love and are very close with the rest of their $200,000,000,000 per year; and ily whatever consideration possible. family. They always go every where together Whereas the Agreement on Trade-Related Sincerely yours, as a family, you never see them without each Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights LARRY FRANZELA, other. They always get together with the (TRIPS) (described in section 101(d)(15) of the Mayor. rest of their relatives they are very close Uruguay Round Agreements Act) is intended JIM RUANE, family. They invited me one night to a pray- to provide a mechanism for the enforcement Vice Mayor. er group and even offered to pick me up and of intellectual property rights: Now, there- CHRIS PALLAS, take me and bring me home when I was fore, be it Councilmember. going through some hard times. This experi- Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate IRENE O’CONNELL, ence was so moving, and it help me and my that the United States Trade Representative Councilmember. whole life changed from that day on. I have should immediately initiate a case against KEN IBARRA, became very spiritual thanks to the Alfredo the People’s Republic of China through the Councilmember. and Maria. I met them at St. Bruno’s World Trade Organization dispute settlement Church. They always do voluntary work at process. ST. BRUNO’S CHURCH, the church they both do so much for our par- f San Bruno, CA, January 13, 2005. ish and are always willing to help anyone Sen. DIANE FEINSTEIN, who needs it. SENATE RESOLUTION 143—TO AU- U.S. Senate, If Alfredo and Maria are separated from Washington, DC. THORIZE THE SENATE LEGAL their children and family it will be very hard COUNSEL TO APPEAR IN LEGAL The purpose of this letter is to present my for their children to be with out their par- observations on Alfredo Placencia Lopez and ents or I know if they all go to Mexico it will PROCEEDINGS IN THE NAME OF Maria Placencia’s character and work ethic. be very hard for this family to survive there. THE PERMANENT SUB- I first came to know them in our Church I hope you can help them by not separating COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATIONS when they came to worship on a Sunday. this family, they are hard workers and I’m IN CONNECTION WITH ITS INVES- This happened around January 1998. And so far, the last 7 years both Alfredo sure they would never be a burden for this TIGATION INTO THE UNITED NA- and Maria have been two of our outstanding country. This is a very nice young family, TIONS’ ‘‘OIL-FOR-FOOD’’ PRO- parishioners at St. Bruno’s Church. They you don’t see families like this one these GRAMME come to Sunday Mass and worship, and have days. I hope everything can be done so been involved in many ministries and serv- Alfredo and Maria can get their permanent Mr. FRIST (for himself and Mr. REID) ices here in our Church at St. Bruno’s. residency and their lives can get back to nor- submitted the following resolution; Alfredo has been especially a minister of mal and . they don’t have to suffer from this which was considered and agreed to: hospitality, always welcoming people to bad roller coaster. S. RES. 143 Thank you for your attention to this let- church and participation in the life of the Whereas, the Permanent Subcommittee on community, helping to provide a spirit of ac- ter. Investigations is conducting an inquiry into ceptance and concern among our people and Sincerely, the United Nations’ ‘‘Oil-for-Food’’ Pro- providing bread and refreshments for some ELISA ALVAREZ. gramme; gatherings. Alfredo has also reached out to f Whereas, the Subcommittee has need to the homeless for whom we have a shelter in our Parish and especially providing them SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS obtain access to evidence from an individual with food. Maria has been especially in- formerly associated with the Independent In- volved as a teacher, faithfully giving to our quiry Committee, a committee formed by children the fundamentals of our Faith, of SENATE RESOLUTION 142—EX- the United Nations to investigate claims re- the Gospel and of a Christian moral life. She PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE lating to the Programme; has founded a Children’s Choir and leads SENATE THAT THE UNITED Whereas, in the course of the Subcommit- tee’s efforts to obtain access to such evi- them with our Special Music for Sunday STATES TRADE REPRESENTA- worship. They have four children all of whom dence, legal issues may arise requiring the have been baptized at St. Bruno’s Church TIVE SHOULD BRING A CASE BE- Subcommittee to appear in the courts of the and come to our School of Religion and our FORE THE WORLD TRADE ORGA- United States; Church. NIZATION REGARDING THE VIO- Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(c), 706(a), Alfredo and Maria have been most gen- LATIONS OF INTELLECTUAL and 713(a) of the Ethics in Government Act erous with their time, their talents and their PROPERTY RIGHTS BY THE PEO- of 1978, 2 U.S.C. 288b(c), 288e(a), and 288l(a), money, sharing all these with the members PLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA the Senate may direct its Counsel to appear of our Church Community. They have also as amicus curiae or to intervene in the name frequently donated food to the Church and to Mr. DORGAN (for himself and Mr. of a subcommittee of the Senate in any legal the Pastor. I have found them to be really GRAHAM) submitted the following reso- action in which the powers and responsibil- good Christian people, most generous, con- lution; which was referred to the Com- ities of Congress under the Constitution are siderate, kind, honest and reliable. If they mittee on Finance: placed in issue: Now, therefore, be it would have to leave the United States, it Resolved, That the Senate Legal Counsel is S. RES. 142 will be most difficult for them and for their authorized, when directed by the Permanent children who have been growing in a Chris- Whereas at the Joint Commission on Com- Subcommittee on Investigations, or by the tian environment and are doing so well; it merce and Trade (JCCT) meeting in April Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, would be a tremendous loss. We too here in 2004, the People’s Republic of China com- acting jointly, to appear in the name of the our Church would find it difficult without mitted to undertake a significant reduction Subcommittee as amicus curiae, intervenor, them. For they are a great asset to this of infringements on intellectual property applicant or respondent in United Nations v. country and to our Church and to many peo- rights; Robert Parton or any related action or pro- ple. Whereas on April 29, 2005, the United ceeding. We appreciate whatever you can do for States Trade Representative concluded that, them to help them get their legal papers of ‘‘China has not resolved critical deficiencies f residence in the United States. in (intellectual property rights) protection SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- Thank you very much. and enforcement and, as a result, infringe- Sincerely yours, ments remain at epidemic levels’’; TION 33—EXPRESSING THE RENE´ GOMEZ, Whereas the United States Trade Rep- SENSE OF THE CONGRESS RE- Pastor of St. Bruno’s Church. resentative found that ‘‘China’s inadequate GARDING THE POLICY OF THE intellectual property rights enforcement is UNITED STATES AT THE 57TH SAN BRUNO, CA, resulting in infringement levels at 90 percent ANNUAL MEETING OF THE January 13, 2005. or above for virtually every form of intellec- INTERNATIONAL WHALING COM- Re Alfredo Placencia Lopez and/or Maria Del tual property,’’; MISSION Refugio Placencia. Whereas United States Trade Representa- TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: My name is tive further concluded that ‘‘there has not Ms. SNOWE (for herself, Ms. CANT- Elisa Alvarez. Alfredo and Maria Placencia been a significant reduction in (intellectual WELL, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5231 MCCAIN, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. KERRY, thal research and recognizes the importance other zones of protection in which commer- Ms. COLLINS, Mr. BIDEN, Mr. JEFFORDS, of demonstrating and expanding the use of cial whaling is prohibited; (H) support efforts to expand data collec- Mr. DODD, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. REED, non-lethal scientific research methods; Whereas more than 8,700 whales have been tion on whale populations, monitor and re- Mr. WYDEN, Mr. PRYOR, Mrs. BOXER, killed in lethal scientific whaling programs duce whale bycatch and other incidental im- Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Mr. AKAKA) sub- since the adoption of the commercial whal- pacts, and otherwise expand whale conserva- mitted the following concurrent resolu- ing moratorium and the lethal take of tion efforts; tion; which was referred to the Com- whales under scientific permits has in- (I) support the adoption of an active pro- mittee on Foreign Relations: creased both in quantity and species, with gram of work by the Conservation Com- mittee to address the full range of threats to S. CON. RES. 33 species now including minke, Bryde’s, sei, and sperm whales, and media reports indi- whales, and otherwise expand whale con- Whereas whales have very low reproductive cate a new plan may be offered that could ex- servation efforts; rates, making many whale populations expand such whaling to fin and humpback (J) call upon the Contracting Parties to tremely vulnerable to pressure from com- whales; the Convention to submit to the Commission mercial whaling; Whereas engaging in commercial whaling for discussion within the Conservation Com- Whereas whales migrate throughout the under reservation and lethal scientific whal- mittee national approaches, including laws, world’s oceans and international cooperation ing undermines the conservation program of regulations and other initiatives, that fur- is required to successfully conserve and pro- the Commission; ther the conservation of cetaceans; and tect whale stocks; Whereas discussions are taking place with- (2) the United States should make full use Whereas in 1946 a significant number of the in the Commission on a Revised Management of all appropriate diplomatic mechanisms, nations of the world adopted the Inter- Scheme (RMS) that would regulate any pos- Federal law, relevant international laws and national Convention for the Regulation of sible future commercial whaling; agreements, and other appropriate mecha- Whaling, which established the International Whereas any decision to lift the morato- nisms to implement the goals set forth in Whaling Commission to provide for the prop- rium against commercial whaling must be paragraph (1). er conservation of whale stocks; taken independently from negotiations and Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, as Whereas in 2003 the Commission estab- adoption of an RMS; ranking member of the Subcommittee lished a Conservation Committee, open to all Whereas any RMS must include or be con- on Fisheries and Coast Guard of the members of the Commission, for the purpose ditioned on the concurrent adoption of provi- Committee on Commerce, Science and of facilitating efficient and effective coordi- sions similar to those in other international nation and development of conservation rec- Transportation, I am pleased to join agreements related to fisheries and marine the chair of the Subcommittee, Sen- ommendations and activities, which are mammals, including transparent and neutral fully consistent with the conservation objec- observer mechanisms, and effective compli- ator SNOWE, in submitting a resolution tives stated in the 1946 Convention; ance and dispute settlement mechanisms; regarding the policy of the United Whereas the Commission adopted a mora- Whereas to be effective, if an RMS is States at the upcoming 57th Annual torium on commercial whaling in 1982 in adopted, any future commercial whaling Meeting of the International Whaling order to conserve and promote the recovery must take place pursuant to the RMS, and Commission (IWC). I wish to also thank of whale stocks, many of which had been no reservations allowing commercial whal- hunted to near extinction by the commercial my colleagues Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. KEN- ing outside of the RMS should be permitted; NEDY, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. REED, Ms. COL- whaling’ industry; and LINS, Mr. DODD, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. BIDEN, Whereas the rights of indigenous people to Whereas any decision to lift the morato- whale for subsistence purposes has been spe- rium against commercial whaling must be Ms. BOXER, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Ms. FEIN- cifically recognized under the 1946 Conven- conditioned on the immediate cessation of STEIN, Mr. PRYOR, Mr. KERRY, Mr. JEF- tion; lethal scientific whaling: Now, therefore, be FORDS, Mr. WYDEN, and Mr. LIEBERMAN Whereas the Commission has desigl1ated it for co-sponsoring as well. the Indian Ocean and part of the ocean Resolved, by the Senate (the House of Rep- Recognizing that whales are highly around Antarctica as whale sanctuaries to resentatives concurring) That it is the sense of migratory and therefore require inter- further enhance the recovery of whale the Congress that— stocks; national cooperation for their preser- (1) at the 57th Annual Meeting of the Inter- vation, the IWC was formed in 1946 Whereas many nations of the world have national Whaling Commission the United designated waters under their jurisdiction as States should— under the International Convention for whale sanctuaries where commercial whal- (A) remain firmly opposed to commercial the Regulation of Whaling. In 1982, due ing is prohibited, and additional regional whaling and any linking of adoption of a Re- to the severe impacts of whaling on the whale sanctuaries have been proposed by na- vised Management Scheme (RMS) to the lift- populations of large whale species, the tions that are members of the Commission; ing of the commercial whaling moratorium; IWC adopted an indefinite moratorium Whereas two member nations that lodged (B) initiate and support efforts to ensure on all commercial whaling. objections to the Commission’s moratorium that all activities conducted under reserva- Despite the IWC moratorium on com- on commercial whaling when it was adopted tions to the Commission’s moratorium or mercial whaling, significant whaling continue to hold such objections, a third sanctuaries are ceased; member nation asserted a reservation to the (C) seek to ensure that any RMS includes, has continued. In particular, Japan and moratorium on rejoining the Commission, or is conditioned on the concurrent adoption Iceland have been using a provision in and one member nation is currently con- of provisions similar to those in other inter- the Convention—which allows coun- ducting commercial whaling operations in national agreements related to fisheries and tries to issue themselves permits for spite of the moratorium and the protests of marine mammals, including transparent and ‘‘scientific whaling’’—to kill whales in other nations; neutral observer mechanisms, and effective the name of science, and later sell the Whereas the Commission has adopted sev- compliance and dispute settlement mecha- meat commercially. More than 8700 eral resolutions at recent meetings asking nisms; member nations to halt commercial whaling (D) insist that any future commercial whales have been killed in lethal sci- activities conducted under reservation to the whaling must take place pursuant to the entific whaling programs since the moratorium and to refrain from issuing spe- RMS, that no reservations allowing commer- adoption of the commercial whaling cial permits for research involving the kill- cial whaling outside of the RMS should be moratorium, and press reports indicate ing of whales; permitted, and that lethal scientific whaling that a new plan may be offered that Whereas one member nation of the Com- must immediately cease upon the com- would expand such whaling to fin and mission has taken a reservation to the Com- mencement of any commercial whaling; humpback whales. The IWC Scientific mission’s Southern Ocean Sanctuary and (E) uphold the rights of indigenous people Committee has repeatedly stated that also continues to conduct unnecessary lethal to whale for subsistence purposes, and firmly scientific whaling in the Southern Ocean and reject any attempts to compromise such such lethal takes are not necessary for in the North Pacific Ocean; rights or to equate commercial whaling with scientific research. Whereas one member nation has recently such rights; In this resolution we call on the U.S. begun to conduct unnecessary lethal sci- (F) initiate or support efforts to end the le- delegation to remain firmly opposed to entific whaling in the Atlantic; thal taking of whales for scientific purposes, commercial whaling. We urge the U.S. Whereas whale meat and blubber is being seek support for expanding the use of non-le- to initiate or support efforts to oppose sold commercially from whales killed pursu- thal research methods, and seek to end the the unnecessary lethal taking of ant to such unnecessary lethal scientific sale of whale meat and blubber from whales whales for scientific purposes and to whaling, further undermining the morato- killed for unnecessary lethal scientific re- rium on commercial whaling; search; seek to end the sale of meat and blub- Whereas the Commission’s Scientific Com- (G) support proposals for the permanent ber from whales killed for scientific re- mittee has repeatedly expressed serious con- protection of whale populations through the search in order to remove this perverse cerns about the scientific need for such le- establishment of whale sanctuaries and incentive.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5232 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 16, 2005 This resolution comes at a time when whaling in 1982. The United States was responsible protection and manage- discussions are underway in the IWC to a leader in the efforts to establish this ment of our whale populations helps establish a framework, or ‘‘revised moratorium, and in the intervening ensure the healthy functioning of ma- management scheme’’ for any future decades we have continued our out- rine ecosystems for generations to commercial whaling, should it ever spoken opposition to commercial whal- come. occur. The resolution calls for the U.S. ing. Whales constitute a vital component delegation to the IWC to insist that My colleagues and I are submitting of the world’s marine ecosystems. any RMS negotiations remain separate this resolution to give needed support Whales are some of the largest and from discussions on whether to lift the to the U.S. negotiators as they strive most intelligent mammals on Earth, moratorium on commercial whaling, to preserve vital whale conservation and conserving them requires us to up- and that any such RMS include provi- measures through the International hold strong international agreements sions on accountability, transparency, Whaling Commission. Pro-whaling and an unwavering commitment to and compliance that are part of all ef- countries have made clear, through nu- science-based management. Supporting fective international agreements. It merous media outlets, that they plan whale conservation is more critical further calls on the U.S. delegation to to work to lift the moratorium at this now than ever, and I urge my col- insist, as part of the RMS language, year’s meeting, a move that threatens leagues to support swift passage of this that lethal scientific whaling imme- to undo years of international efforts resolution. diately cease upon the commencement to recover whale populations. As a Na- f of any commercial whaling. The reso- tion we must stand firmly against lift- lution also firmly recognizes the rights ing of the moratorium and the resump- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND of indigenous people to whale for sub- tion of commercial whaling. But we PROPOSED sistence purposes, and calls on the U.S. cannot stop there. As we continue our SA 761. Mr. INHOFE (for himself and Mr. delegation to firmly reject any at- international efforts for effective, glob- JEFFORDS) proposed an amendment to tempts to compromise such rights or to al whale conservation we must work to amendment SA 605 proposed by Mr. INHOFE equate commercial whaling with such close loopholes in, and end abuses of, to the bill H.R. 3, to authorize funds for Fed- eral-aid highways, highway safety programs, Commission regulations. This resolu- rights. and transit programs, and for other purposes. In order to ensure future abundance tion calls for the closing of a scientific and health of whale populations, we whaling loophole that some countries f call on the U.S. to support the work of are exploiting to allow whaling, not TEXT OF AMENDMENTS the Conservation Committee, and to just in the open ocean, but in des- SA 761. Mr. INHOFE (for himself and otherwise expand whale conservation ignated whale sanctuaries. Lethal sci- Mr. JEFFORDS) proposed an amendment efforts. The resolution calls for the entific whaling is an outdated concept to amendment SA 605 proposed by Mr. U.S. delegation to support the perma- that serves no useful purpose; even the INHOFE to the bill H.R. 3, to authorize nent protection of whale populations Commission’s own Scientific Com- funds for Federal-aid highways, high- through the establishment of whale mittee has called for the cessation of way safety programs, and transit pro- sanctuaries in which commercial whal- this practice. In addition to the sci- grams, and for other purposes; as fol- entific whaling provision, some coun- ing is prohibited. Finally, the resolu- lows: tion directs the U.S. to make full use tries choose to take reservations to the On page 29, line 1, strike ‘‘Control and’’ and of all appropriate mechanisms to moratorium under which they continue insert ‘‘Inventory, control, and’’. change the behavior of other nations to expand commercial whaling activi- On page 35, strike lines 15 through 21 and ties year after year. These unilateral which are undermining the protection insert the following: of these magnificent creatures. actions weaken the Commission and (C) PARK ROADS AND PARKWAYS.— I would like to again thank chair- undermine international whale con- (i) IN GENERAL.—For park roads and park- woman SNOWE for collaborating with servation efforts; therefore, they must ways under section 204 of that title— me on this important effort, and I look be brought to an end. (I) $320,000,000 for fiscal year 2005; and forward to working with my colleagues We must consider the future as we (II) $330,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 on this issue. strive to ensure the sustainability of through 2009. Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, I rise the world’s whale populations. At this (ii) MINIMUM ALLOCATION TO CERTAIN STATES.—A State more than 50 percent of the today to submit a resolution that is year’s meeting, the Commission may acreage of which is within the National Park both timely and vital to the future of address the critical issue of a Revised System shall receive not less than 3 percent the world’s large whale populations. In Management Scheme, or RMS, to gov- of any funds appropriated under this sub- little more than a month, representa- ern whale conservation in future years. paragraph, to be used for park transpor- tives from around the world will gather As we consider possible management tation projects. in South Korea for the 57th annual systems, it is imperative that we build (iii) MODIFICATION OF AUTHORIZATION.—Any meeting of the International Whaling any RMS on a solid foundation of sci- amount authorized to be appropriated under section 2001(a)(1)(A) to carry out surface Commission. These representatives entific knowledge and sustainability. If transportation research shall be reduced will consider proposals to weaken or our Nation is to support any RMS, we by— lift the moratorium on commercial must ensure that it addresses the need (I) for fiscal year 2005, $29,025,031; and whaling and expand whaling operations for additional research and ensure that (II) for each of fiscal years 2006 through around the globe. It is more critical all whaling outside the scheme ceases 2009, $29,638,742. than ever that the United States re- immediately. Any RMS that we are On page 140, strike lines 11 through 18, and mains firmly opposed to any proposals party to must also include provisions insert the following: to resume commercial whaling and that we find in other international ‘‘(10)(A) Recommending federally-assisted maintain its leadership role in shaping fisheries agreements, such as trans- projects to implement or accommodate the global whale conservation policies parency in decision making, objective use of a device capable of— ‘‘(i) automatically capturing images of, through the Commission. observers, and effective compliance measuring the speed of, and relating to, mul- The Commission’s early attempts to mechanisms. tiple vehicles in multiple lanes simulta- regulate commercial whaling did not I thank my colleagues who have al- neously; and stop the precipitous decline of whale ready signed on as co-sponsors of this ‘‘(ii) correlating measured speeds to cap- populations around the world. This resolution for their continuing com- ture images of specific identified vehicles management failure exposed a dra- mitment to marine conservation: Sen- traveling in excess of posted speed limits in road work zones and construction areas. matic lack of knowledge and under- ators CANTWELL, LEVIN, KENNEDY, ‘‘(B) Recommending appropriate measures standing of whales and their environ- MCCAIN, LIEBERMAN, KERRY, COLLINS, to protect public security and privacy, in- ment. In response to dwindling whale BIDEN, JEFFORDS, DODD, LAUTENBERG, cluding— populations, the Commission declared REED, WYDEN, BOXER, FEINSTEIN, ‘‘(i) notice to drivers of the use of the de- a global moratorium on commercial PRYOR, and AKAKA. Their dedication to vices described in subparagraph (A); and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5233 ‘‘(ii) with respect to the information gen- SEC. 14ll. SENSE OF THE SENATE IN SUPPORT (iii) education; erated by the devices described in subpara- OF INCREASED PUBLIC AWARENESS (iv) public health; graph (A)— OF BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRA- (v) environment; and ‘‘(I) limitations on the number of, and au- TION LEVELS AND THE DANGERS OF (vi) energy; DRINKING AND DRIVING. thorization process relating to, individuals (D) maximize bicycle facility investments; (a) FINDINGS.—The Senate finds that— that may access the information; (1) in 2003— (E) demonstrate methods that may be used ‘‘(II) limitations on the use, disclosure, and (A) 17,013 Americans died in alcohol-rein other regions of the United States; and retention of the information; and lated traffic crashes; (F) facilitate the continuation of ongoing ‘‘(III) any measures necessary to ensure (B) 40 percent of the persons killed in traf- programs that are sustained by local re- that the information is accessed only by an fic crashes died in alcohol-related crashes; sources. individual that is authorized to access the OST SHARING.—At least 20 percent of and (3) C information. the cost of each pilot project described in (C) drivers with blood alcohol concentra- ‘‘(11) Ensuring that any recommendation paragraph (1) shall be provided from State or tion levels over 0.15 were involved in 58 per- made under any of paragraphs (7) through local sources. (10) provides for an exemption for applica- cent of alcohol-related traffic fatalities; (d) ENERGY AND BICYCLING RESEARCH bility to a State, with respect to a project or (2) research shows that 77 percent of Amer- STUDY.— class of projects— icans think they have received enough infor- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years ‘‘(A) to the extent that a State notifies the mation about drinking and driving and the after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary in writing that safety is not ex- way in which alcohol affects individual blood Secretary shall enter into a contract with pected to be adversely affected by non- alcohol concentration levels; and the National Academy of Sciences for, and application of the recommendation to the (3) only 28 percent of the American public the National Academy of Sciences shall con- project or class of projects; or can correctly identify the legal limit of duct and submit to Congress a report on, a ‘‘(B) in any case in which the State has in blood alcohol concentration of the State in study on the feasibility of converting motor effect a law that prohibits a project or class which they reside. vehicle trips to bicycle trips. of projects (including a device or activity to (b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense (2) COMPONENTS.—The study shall— be installed or carried out under such a of the Senate that the National Highway project).’’. Traffic Safety Administration should work (A) document the results or progress of the On page 143, after the matter following line with State and local governments and inde- pilot projects under subsection (b); 25, add the following: pendent organizations to increase public (B) determine the type and duration of SEC. 14ll. PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION ON AL- awareness of— motor vehicle trips that people in the United COHOL-IMPAIRED DRIVING. (1) State legal limits on blood alcohol con- States may feasibly make by bicycle, taking (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— centration levels; and into consideration factors such as— (1) there has been considerable progress (2) the dangers of drinking and driving. (i) weather; over the past 25 years in reducing the num- SEC. 14ll. GRANT PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL (ii) land use and traffic patterns; ber and rate of alcohol-related highway fa- DRIVER TRAINING. (iii) the carrying capacity of bicycles; and talities; (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of (iv) bicycle infrastructure; (2) the National Highway Traffic Safety Transportation shall establish a program for (C) determine any energy savings that Administration projects that fatalities in al- making grants to commercial driver training would result from the conversion of motor cohol-related crashes declined in 2004 for the schools and programs for the purpose of pro- vehicle trips to bicycle trips; second year in a row; viding financial assistance to entry level (D) include a cost-benefit analysis of bicy- (3) in spite of this progress, an estimated drivers of commercial vehicles (as defined in cle infrastructure investments; and 16,654 Americans died in 2004, in alcohol-re- section 31301 of title 49, United States Code). (E) include a description of any factors lated crashes; (b) FEDERAL SHARE.—The Federal share of that would encourage more motor vehicle (4) these fatalities comprise 39 percent of the cost for which a grant is made under this trips to be replaced with bicycle trips. the annual total of highway fatalities; section shall be 80 percent. On page 318, strike lines 13 through 23 and (5) about 250,000 are injured each year in al- (c) FUNDING.—There are authorized to be insert the following: cohol-related crashes; appropriated from the Highway Trust Fund SEC. 1803. REVISION OF REGULATIONS. (6) the past 2 years of decreasing alcohol- (other than the Mass Transit Account) for related fatalities follows a 3-year increase; the purpose of carrying out this section Section 112(b)(3) of title 23, United States (7) drunk driving is the Nation’s most fre- $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2006 Code, is amended— quently committed violent crime; through 2009. (1) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as (8) the annual cost of alcohol-related On page 296, strike lines 13 through 18 and subparagraph (E); and crashes is over $100,000,000,000, including insert the following: (2) by striking subparagraph (C) and insert- $9,000,000,000 in costs to employers; SEC. 1621. FEDERAL PROCUREMENT OF RECY- ing the following: (9) a Presidential Commission on Drunk CLED COOLANT. ‘‘(C) QUALIFIED PROJECTS.—A qualified Driving in 1982 and 1983 helped to lead to sub- On page 297, between lines 9 and 10, insert project referred to in subparagraph (A) is a stantial progress on this issue; and the following: project under this chapter (including inter- (10) these facts point to the need to renew SEC. 1622. CONSERVE BY BICYCLING PROGRAM. modal projects) for which the Secretary has the national commitment to preventing (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: approved the use of design-build contracting these deaths and injuries. (1) PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘program’’ means under criteria specified in regulations pro- (b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense the Conserve by Bicycling Program estab- mulgated by the Secretary. of the Senate that, in an effort to further lished by subsection (b). ‘‘(D) REGULATORY PROCESS.—Not later than change the culture of alcohol impaired driv- (2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ 90 days after the date of enactment of the ing on our Nation’s highways, the President means the Secretary of Transportation. Safe, Affordable, Flexible, and Efficient should consider establishing a Presidential (b) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established Transportation Equity Act of 2005, the Sec- Commission on Alcohol-Impaired Driving— within the Department of Transportation a retary shall promulgate revised regulations (1) comprised of— program to be known as the ‘‘Conserve by under section 1307(c) of the Transportation (A) representatives of State and local gov- Bicycling Program’’. Equity Act for 21st Century (23 U.S.C. 112 ernments, including state legislators; (c) PROJECTS.— note; 112 Stat. 230) that— (B) law enforcement; (1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the pro- ‘‘(i) do not preclude State transportation (C) traffic safety experts, including re- gram, the Secretary shall establish not more departments or local transportation agencies searchers; than 10 pilot projects that are— from— (D) victims of alcohol-related crashes; (A) dispersed geographically throughout ‘‘(I) issuing requests for proposals; (E) affected industries, including the alco- the United States; and ‘‘(II) proceeding with awards of design- hol, insurance, and auto industries; (B) designed to conserve energy resources build contracts; or (F) the business community; by encouraging the use of bicycles in place of ‘‘(III) issuing notices to proceed with pre- (G) labor; motor vehicles. liminary design work under design-build (H) the medical community; (2) REQUIREMENTS.—A pilot project de- contracts; prior to compliance with section (I) public health; and scribed in paragraph (1) shall— 102 of the National Environmental Policy (J) Members of Congress; and (A) use education and marketing to con- Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332); (2) that not later than September 30, 2006, vert motor vehicle trips to bicycle trips; ‘‘(ii) require that the State transportation would— (B) document project results and energy department or local transportation agency (A) conduct a full examination of alcohol- savings (in estimated units of energy con- receive concurrence from the Secretary be- impaired driving issues; and served); fore carrying out an activity under clause (B) make recommendations for a broad (C) facilitate partnerships among inter- (i); and range of policy and program changes that ested parties in at least 2 of the fields of— ‘‘(iii) preclude the design-build contractor would serve to further reduce the level of (i) transportation; from proceeding with final design or con- deaths and injuries caused by drunk driving. (ii) law enforcement; struction of any permanent improvement

VerDate Mar 15 2010 20:47 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2005SENATE\S16MY5.REC S16MY5 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5234 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 16, 2005 prior to completion of the process under sec- ‘‘(vi) 69–8159–0–7–401 (Motor Carrier Safety ‘‘(ii) When the President submits the sup- tion 102 of the National Environmental Pol- Operations and Programs).’’. plementary budget estimates for each of fis- icy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332).’’. (2) MASS TRANSIT CATEGORY.—Section cal years 2006 through 2009 under section 1106 On page 352, line 5, strike ‘‘and’’. 250(c)(4) of the Balanced Budget and Emer- of title 31, United States Code, OMB’s Mid- On page 352, line 9, strike the period at the gency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. Session Review shall include adjustments to end and insert ‘‘; and’’. 900(c)(4)) is amended by striking subpara- the obligation limitation and outlay limit On page 352, between lines 9 and 10, insert graph (C) and inserting the following: for the highway category for the budget year the following: ‘‘(C) MASS TRANSIT CATEGORY.—The term and each outyear as follows: ‘‘(iii) not less than 40 percent of the ‘mass transit category’ means the following ‘‘(I) OMB shall take the most recent esti- amount made available under subparagraph budget accounts, or portions of the accounts, mate of highway receipts for the current (B) for the fiscal year for the seismic retrofit that are subject to the obligation limitations year (based on OMB’s Mid-Session Review) of bridges for multilane, suspension bridges on contract authority provided in the Safe, and subtract the estimated level of highway that— Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Trans- receipts in clause (iii) plus any amount pre- ‘‘(I) were open to traffic prior to 1940; and portation Equity Act of 2005 or for which ap- viously calculated and included in the Presi- ‘‘(II) are located in high-seismic zones.’’. propriations are provided in accordance with dent’s Budget under clause (i)(II) for that On page 357, line 5, strike ‘‘and’’. authorizations contained in that Act: year. On page 357, line 8, strike the period at the ‘‘(i) 69–1120–0–1–401 (Administrative Ex- ‘‘(II) OMB shall— end and insert ‘‘; and’’. penses). ‘‘(aa) take the amount calculated under On page 357, between lines 8 and 9, insert ‘‘(ii) 69–1134–0–1–401 (Capital Investment subclause (I) and add that amount to the the following: Grants). amount of obligations set forth in section ‘‘(3) support the planning, development, ‘‘(iii) 69–8191–0–7–401 (Discretionary 3103 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and and construction of high priority corridors Grants). Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005 identified by section 1105(c) of the Inter- ‘‘(iv) 69–1129–0–1–401 (Formula Grants). for the highway category for the budget modal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act ‘‘(v) 69–8303–0–7–401 (Formula Grants and year, and calculate the outlay change result- of 1991 (Public Law 102–240; 105 Stat. 2032). Research). ing from that change in obligations relative On page 357, strike lines 12 through 14 and ‘‘(vi) 69–1127–0–1–401 (Interstate Transfer insert the following: to that amount for the budget year and each Grants—Transit). outyear using current estimates; and ‘‘(c) ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES.—The Secretary ‘‘(vii) 69–1125–0–1–401 (Job Access and Re- shall make allocations under this program ‘‘(bb) after making the calculation under verse Commute). item (aa), adjust the amount of obligations for— ‘‘(viii) 69–1122–0–1–401 (Miscellaneous Ex- ‘‘(1) multistate highway and multimodal set forth in section 3103 of the Safe, Account- pired Accounts). able, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation planning studies and construction; and ‘‘(ix) 69–1139–0–1–401 (Major Capital Invest- ‘‘(2) coordinated planning, development, Equity Act of 2005 for the budget year by ment Grants). adding the amount calculated under sub- and construction of high priority corridors ‘‘(x) 69–1121–0–1–401 (Research, Training and identified by section 1105(c) of the Inter- clause (I).’’; and Human Resources). (3) by adding at the end the following: modal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act ‘‘(xi) 69–8350–0–7–401 (Trust Fund Share of ‘‘(iii) The estimated level of highway re- of 1991 (Public Law 102–240; 105 Stat. 2032). Expenses). ceipts for the purpose of this subparagraph On page 404, line 11, strike ‘‘and transit’’. ‘‘(xii) 69–1137–0–1–401 (Transit Planning and are— On page 410, between lines 7 and 8, insert Research). ‘‘(I) for fiscal year 2005, $34,163,000,000; the following: ‘‘(xiii) 69–1136–0–1–401 (University Transpor- ‘‘(II) for fiscal year 2006, $36,972,000,000; SEC. 1830. US–95 PROJECT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. tation Research). ‘‘(III) for fiscal year 2007, $38,241,000,000; Unless an agreement is reached between ‘‘(xiv) 69–1128–0–1–401 (Washington Metro- ‘‘(IV) for fiscal year 2008, $39,432,000,000; and the Federal Highway Administration, the politan Area Transit Authority).’’. ‘‘(V) for fiscal year 2009, $40,557,000,000. State of Nevada, and the Sierra Club, the (b) HIGHWAY FUNDING REVENUE ALIGN- State of Nevada may continue to completion MENT.—Section 251(b)(1)(B) of the Balanced ‘‘(iv) In this subparagraph, the term ‘‘high- construction of the project entitled ‘‘US–95 Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act way receipts’’ means the governmental re- Project in Las Vegas, Nevada’’, as approved of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901(b)(1)(B)) is amended— ceipts and interest credited to the highway by the Federal Highway Administration on (1) in clause (i)— account of the Highway Trust Fund.’’. November 18, 1999, and selected in the record (A) by inserting ‘‘for each of fiscal years (c) CONTINUATION OF SEPARATE SPENDING of decision dated January 28, 2000, on June 2006 through 2009’’ after ‘‘submits the budg- CATEGORIES.—For the purpose of section 30, 2005. et’’; 251(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency On page 418, line 16, before the semicolon, (B) by inserting ‘‘the obligation limitation Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901(c)), insert ‘‘, including alternative materials and outlay limit for’’ after ‘‘adjustments the discretionary spending limits for the used in highway drainage applications’’. to’’; and highway category and the mass transit cat- Beginning on page 557, strike line 5 and all (C) by striking ‘‘provided in clause egory shall be— that follows through page 564, line 13, and in- (ii)(I)(cc).’’ and inserting the following: ‘‘fol- (1) for fiscal year 2005— sert the following: lows: (A) $33,657,000,000 for the highway category; TITLE III—TRANSPORTATION DISCRE- ‘‘(I) OMB shall take the actual level of and TIONARY SPENDING GUARANTEE AND highway receipts for the year before the cur- (B) $6,844,000,000 for the mass transit cat- BUDGET OFFSETS rent year and subtract the sum of the esti- egory; SEC. 3101. SENSE OF THE SENATE ON OVERALL mated level of highway receipts in clause (2) for fiscal year 2006— FEDERAL BUDGET. (iii), plus any amount previously calculated (A) $37,086,000,000 for the highway category; It is the sense of the Senate that— under clauses (i)(II) and (ii) for that year. and (1) comprehensive statutory budget en- ‘‘(II) OMB shall take the current estimate (B) $5,989,000,000 for the mass transit cat- forcement measures, the jurisdiction of of highway receipts for the current year and egory; which lies with the Senate Budget Com- subtract the estimated level of highway re- (3) for fiscal year 2007— mittee and Senate Governmental Affairs ceipts in clause (iii) for that year. (A) $40,192,000,000 for the highway category; Committee, should— ‘‘(III) OMB shall— and (A) be enacted this year; and ‘‘(aa) take the sum of the amounts cal- (B) $7,493,000,000 for the mass transit cat- (B) address all areas of the Federal budget, culated under subclauses (I) and (II) and add egory; including discretionary spending, direct that amount to the obligation limitation set (4) for fiscal year 2008— spending, and revenues; and forth in section 3103 of the Safe, Account- (A) $41,831,000,000 for the highway category; (2) special allocations for transportation able, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation and should be included in that context. Equity Act of 2005 for the highway category (B) $8,479,000,000 for the mass transit cat- SEC. 3102. DISCRETIONARY SPENDING CAT- for the budget year, and calculate the outlay egory; and EGORIES. change resulting from that change in obliga- (5) for fiscal year 2009— (a) DEFINITIONS.— tions relative to that amount for the budget (A) $42,883,000,000 for the highway category; (1) HIGHWAY CATEGORY.—Section year and each outyear using current esti- and 250(c)(4)(B) of the Balanced Budget and mates; and (B) $9,131,000,000 for the mass transit cat- Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 ‘‘(bb) after making the calculation under egory. U.S.C. 900(c)(4)(B)) is amended— item (aa), adjust the obligation limitation (d) ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENTS.—Section (A) by striking ‘‘Transportation Equity set forth in section 3103 of the Safe, Account- 251(b)(1) of the Balanced Budget and Emer- Act for the 21st Century’’ and inserting able, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation gency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. ‘‘Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Equity Act of 2005 for the budget year by 901(b)(1)) is amended— Transportation Equity Act of 2005’’; and adding the amount calculated under sub- (1) in subparagraph (C)— (B) by adding at the end the following: clauses (I) and (II).’’; (A) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘fiscal years ‘‘(v) 69–8158–0–7–401 (Motor Carrier Safety (2) by striking clause (ii) and inserting the 2000, 2001, 2002, or 2003,’’ and inserting ‘‘each Grants). following: of fiscal years 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009,’’; and

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(B) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘2002 and ‘‘(B) P Series Fuels (as defined by the Sec- ‘‘(4) TERMINATION.—This subsection shall 2003’’ and inserting ‘‘2008 and 2009’’; and retary of Energy under section 13211(2) of not apply to any sale, use, or removal for (2) in subparagraph (D)— title 42, United States Code, any period after September 30, 2009. (A) in clause (i)— ‘‘(C) hydrogen, ‘‘(e) ALTERNATIVE FUEL MIXTURE CREDIT.— (i) by striking ‘‘1999’’ and inserting ‘‘2005’’; ‘‘(D) any liquid fuel (other than ethanol ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this sec- (ii) by striking ‘‘2000 through 2003’’ and in- and methanol) derived from coal (including tion, the alternative fuel mixture credit is serting ‘‘2006 through 2009’’; and peat), and the product of 50 cents and the number of (iii) by striking ‘‘section 3103 of the Trans- ‘‘(E) liquid hydrocarbons derived from bio- gallons of alternative fuel used by the tax- portation Equity Act for the 21st Century’’ mass (as defined in section 29(c)(3)).’’. payer in producing any alternative fuel mix- and inserting ‘‘section 6102 of the Safe, Ac- (3) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section ture for sale or use in a trade or business of countable, Flexible, and Efficient Transpor- 4041(a), as amended by section 5101 of this the taxpayer. tation Equity Act of 2005’’; and Act, is amended by striking paragraphs (2) ‘‘(2) ALTERNATIVE FUEL MIXTURE.—For pur- (B) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘2000, 2001, and (3) and inserting the following: poses of this section, the term ‘alternative 2002, or 2003’’ and inserting ‘‘2006, 2007, 2008, ‘‘(2) SPECIAL MOTOR FUELS.— fuel mixture’ means a mixture of alternative and 2009’’. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—There is hereby imposed fuel and taxable fuel (as defined in subpara- a tax on any alternative fuel (other than gas SEC. 3103. LEVEL OF OBLIGATION LIMITATIONS. graph (A), (B), or (C) of section 4083(a)(1)) oil or fuel oil) and liquefied petroleum gas— which— (a) HIGHWAY CATEGORY.—For the purpose ‘‘(i) sold by any person to an owner, lessee, ‘‘(A) is sold by the taxpayer producing such of section 251(b) of the Balanced Budget and or other operator of a motor vehicle or mo- mixture to any person for use as fuel in a Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 torboat for use as a fuel in such motor vehi- highway vehicle, or U.S.C. 901(b)), the level of obligation limita- cle or motorboat, or ‘‘(B) is used as a fuel in a highway vehicle tions for the highway category is— ‘‘(ii) used by any person as a fuel in a by the taxpayer producing such mixture. (1) for fiscal year 2005, $35,154,000,000; motor vehicle or motorboat unless there was ‘‘(3) TERMINATION.—This subsection shall (2) for fiscal year 2006, $40,110,000,000; a taxable sale of such fuel under clause (i). not apply to any sale, use, or removal for (3) for fiscal year 2007, $40,564,000,000; ‘‘(B) EXEMPTION FOR PREVIOUSLY TAXED any period after September 30, 2009.’’. (4) for fiscal year 2008, $42,544,000,000; and FUEL.—No tax shall be imposed by this para- (3) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— (5) for fiscal year 2009, $43,281,000,000. graph on the sale or use of any alternative (A) The section heading for section 6426 is (b) MASS TRANSIT CATEGORY.—For the pur- fuel or liquefied petroleum gas if tax was im- amended by striking ‘‘ALCOHOL FUEL AND pose of section 251(b) of the Balanced Budget posed on such alternative fuel or liquefied BIODIESEL’’ and inserting ‘‘CERTAIN ALTER- and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 petroleum gas under section 4081 and the tax NATIVE FUEL’’. U.S.C. 901(b)), the level of obligation limita- thereon was not credited or refunded. (B) The table of sections for subchapter B tions for the mass transit category is— ‘‘(C) RATE OF TAX.—Except as otherwise of chapter 65 is amended by striking ‘‘alcohol (1) for fiscal year 2005, $7,609,000,000; provided, the rate of the tax imposed by this fuel and biodiesel’’ in the item relating to (2) for fiscal year 2006, $8,902,000,000; paragraph shall be the rate of tax specified section 6426 and inserting ‘‘certain alter- (3) for fiscal year 2007, $9,367,000,000; in clause (iv), (v), or (vi) of section native fuel’’. (4) for fiscal year 2008, $10,171,000,000; and 4081(a)(2)(A) on the alternative fuel which is (C) Section 6427(a) is amended by striking (5) for fiscal year 2009, $10,502,000,000. in effect at the time of such sale or use. In ‘‘paragraph (2) or (3) of section 4041(a) or sec- For the purpose of this subsection, the term the case of liquefied petroleum gas, the rate tion 4041(c)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 4041(a)(2) ‘‘obligation limitations’’ means the sum of of the tax imposed by this paragraph shall be or 4041(c)’’. budget authority and obligation limitations. 13.6 cents per gallon (3.2 cents per gallon in (D) Section 6427(e) is amended— On page 566, strike lines 2 and 3 and insert the case of any sale or use after September (i) by inserting ‘‘or the alternative fuel the following: 30, 2011). mixture credit’’ after ‘‘biodiesel mixture ‘‘(C) blast furnace slag aggregate; ‘‘(D) BUS USES.—No tax shall be imposed by credit’’ in paragraph (1), ‘‘(D) silica fume; and this paragraph on any sale for use, or use, de- (ii) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) ‘‘(E) any other waste material or byprod- scribed in subparagraph (B) or (C) of section as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively, and 6427(b)(2) (relating to school bus and intra- On page 582, after line 25, add the fol- by inserting after paragraph (1) the following city transportation).’’. lowing: new paragraph: (b) CREDIT FOR ALTERNATIVE FUEL AND AL- ‘‘(2) ALTERNATIVE FUEL.—If any person pro- SEC. 5204. VOLUMETRIC EXCISE TAX CREDIT FOR TERNATIVE FUEL MIXTURES.— duces an alternative fuel described in section ALTERNATIVE FUELS. (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 6426(a) (relating 6426 in such person’s trade or business, the (a) IMPOSITION OF TAX.— to allowance of credits) is amended by strik- Secretary shall pay (without interest) to (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 4081(a)(2)(A) (re- ing ‘‘plus’’ at the end of paragraph (1), by such person an amount equal to the alter- lating to rates of tax), as amended by section striking the period at the end of paragraph native fuel credit with respect to such fuel.’’, 5611 of this Act, is amended— (2) and by adding at the end the following (iii) by striking ‘‘under paragraph (1) with (A) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of clause new paragraphs: respect to any mixture’’ in paragraph (3) (as (ii), ‘‘(3) the alternative fuel credit, plus redesignated by clause (ii)) and inserting (B) by striking the period at the end of ‘‘(4) the alternative fuel mixture credit.’’. ‘‘under paragraph (1) or (2) with respect to clause (iii), and (2) ALTERNATIVE FUEL AND ALTERNATIVE any mixture or alternative fuel’’, (C) by adding at the end the following new FUEL MIXTURE CREDIT.—Section 6426 (relating (iv) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of para- clauses: to credit for alcohol fuel and biodiesel mix- graph (4)(A) (as redesignated by clause (ii)), ‘‘(iv) in the case of P Series Fuels, 18.3 tures) is amended by redesignating sub- (v) by striking the period at the end of cents per gallon, sections (d) and (e) as subsections (f) and (g) paragraph (4)(B) (as so redesignated), ‘‘(v) in the case of compressed natural gas and by inserting after subsection (c) the fol- (vi) by adding at the end of paragraph (4) and hydrogen, 18.3 cents per energy equiva- lowing new subsection: lent of a gallon of gasoline, and ‘‘(d) ALTERNATIVE FUEL CREDIT.— (as so redesignated) the following new sub- ‘‘(vi) in the case of liquefied natural gas, ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this sec- paragraph: any liquid fuel (other than ethanol and tion, the alternative fuel credit is the prod- ‘‘(C) any alternative fuel or alternative methanol) derived from coal (including uct of 50 cents and the number of gallons of fuel mixture (as defined in section 6426 (d)(2) peat), and liquid hydrocarbons derived from an alternative fuel or gasoline gallon equiva- or (e)(3)) sold or used after September 30, biomass (as defined in section 29(c)(3)), 24.3 lents of a nonliquid alternative fuel sold by 2009.’’, and cents per gallon.’’. the taxpayer for use as a motor fuel in a (vii) by striking ‘‘OR BIODIESEL USED TO (2) TREATMENT OF ALTERNATIVE FUEL AS highway vehicle. PRODUCE ALCOHOL FUEL AND BIODIESEL MIX- TAXABLE FUEL.— ‘‘(2) ALTERNATIVE FUEL.—For purposes of TURES’’ in the heading and inserting ‘‘, BIO- (A) IN GENERAL.—Section 4083(a)(1) (defin- this section, the term ‘alternative fuel’— DIESEL, OR ALTERNATIVE FUEL’’. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments ing taxable fuel) is amended— ‘‘(A) has the meaning given such term by made by this section shall apply to any sale, (i) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of subpara- subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (E) of section use, or removal for any period after Sep- graph (B), 4083(a)(4), tember 30, 2006. (ii) by striking the period at the end of ‘‘(B) includes any liquid fuel derived from On page 583, line 14, insert ‘‘received on or subparagraph (C) and inserting ‘‘, and’’, and coal (including peat) through the Fischer- after October 1, 2005, and before October 1, (iii) by adding at the end the following new Tropsch process, and 2011,’’ after ‘‘taxes’’. subparagraph: ‘‘(C) does not include ethanol, methanol, or On page 585, strike lines 12 and 13, and in- ‘‘(D) alternative fuel.’’. biodiesel. sert the following: (B) DEFINITION.—Section 4083(a) is amended ‘‘(3) GASOLINE GALLON EQUIVALENT.—For graphs (1) and (2) and inserting ‘‘TRUST by adding at the end the following new para- purposes of this subsection, the term ‘gaso- FUND’’. graph: line gallon equivalent’ means, with respect On page 585, line 21, strike ‘‘Sports’’ and in- ‘‘(4) ALTERNATIVE FUEL.—The term ‘alter- to any nonliquid alternative fuel, the sert ‘‘Sport’’. native fuel’ means— amount of such fuel having a Btu content of On page 628, strike line 23, and insert the ‘‘(A) compressed or liquefied natural gas, 124,800 (higher heating value). following:

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SEC. 5518. ELIMINATION OF DOUBLE DEDUCTION On page 1111, line 17, strike ‘‘or’’ after the On page 631, line 7, insert ‘‘, except that ON MINING EXPLORATION AND DE- semicolon and insert ‘‘and’’. the Secretary shall report and take action VELOPMENT COSTS UNDER THE On page 1224, strike lines 6 through 10 and under subsection (a)(1) not later than July 1, MINIMUM TAX. insert the following: 2006’’ before the period at the end. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 57(a)(1) (relating SEC. 7402. DEFINITIONS; APPLICATION OF PROVI- Beginning on page 2, line 8, of Modified to depletion) is amended by striking ‘‘for the SIONS. Amendment No. 670, strike all through page taxable year)’’ and inserting ‘‘for the taxable (a) TERMS USED IN THIS CHAPTER.—In this 3, line 9, and insert the following: year and determined without regard to so chapter, the terms ‘‘carrier’’, ‘‘household ‘‘(b) LIMITATION.—The credit allowed under much of the basis as is attributable to min- goods’’, ‘‘motor carrier’’, ‘‘Secretary’’, and subsection (a) with respect to any alter- ing exploration and development costs de- ‘‘transportation’’ have the meaning given native fuel vehicle refueling property shall scribed in section 616 or 617 for which a de- such terms in section 13102 of title 49, United not exceed— duction is allowable for any taxable year States Code. ‘‘(1) $30,000 in the case of a property of a under this part).’’. (b) ‘‘HOUSEHOLD GOODS MOTOR CARRIER’’ IN character subject to an allowance for depre- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment PART B OF SUBTITLE IV OF TITLE 49.—Section ciation, and made by this section shall apply to taxable 13102 is amended by redesignating para- ‘‘(2) $1,000 in any other case. years beginning after the date of the enact- graphs (12) through (24) as paragraphs (13) ‘‘(c) QUALIFIED ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE ment this Act. through (25) and by inserting after paragraph REFUELING PROPERTY.— On page 722, line 2, insert ‘‘for use as a (11) the following: ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in fuel’’ after ‘‘liquid’’. ‘‘(12) HOUSEHOLD GOODS MOTOR CARRIER.— paragraph (2), the term ‘qualified alternative On page 722, line 5, insert ‘‘for use as a ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘household fuel vehicle refueling property’ has the fuel’’ after ‘‘liquid’’. goods motor carrier’ means a motor carrier meaning given to such term by section On page 722, line 15, insert ‘‘AS A FUEL’’ described in subparagraph (B) that, in the or- 179A(d), but only with respect to any fuel at after ‘‘USED’’. dinary course of its business of providing least 85 percent of the volume of which con- On page 944, after line 21, add the fol- transportation of household goods, offers sists of ethanol, natural gas, compressed nat- lowing: some or all of the following additional serv- ural gas, liquefied natural gas, and hydrogen. SEC. 6044. COMMUTER RAIL. ices: ‘‘(2) RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.—In the case of (a) IN GENERAL.—The Federal Transit Ad- ‘‘(i) Binding and nonbinding estimates. any property installed on property which is ministration shall approve final design for ‘‘(ii) Inventorying. used as the principal residence (within the the project authorized under section ‘‘(iii) Protective packing and unpacking of meaning of section 121) of the taxpayer, 3030(c)(1)(A)(xliv) of the Federal Transit Act individual items at personal residences. paragraph (1) of section 179A(d) shall not of 1998 and section 1214(g) of the Transpor- ‘‘(iv) Loading and unloading at personal apply. tation Equity Act for the 21st Century (16 residences. On page 635, before line 4, insert the fol- U.S.C. 668dd note) in the absence of an access ‘‘(B) REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT.—A motor lowing: agreement with the owner of the railroad carrier is described in this subparagraph if SEC. 5310. DIESEL FUEL TAX EVASION REPORT. right of way. its operations require it to register as a Not later than 360 days after the date of (b) TIMELY RESOLUTION OF ISSUES.—The household goods motor carrier under— the enactment of this Act, the Commissioner Secretary shall timely resolve any issues de- ‘‘(i) section 13902 of this title; and of the Internal Revenue shall report to the laying the completion of the project author- ‘‘(ii) regulations prescribed by the Sec- Committees on Finance and Environment ized under section 1214(g) of the Transpor- retary consistent with Federal agency deter- and Public Works of the Senate and the tation Equity Act for the 21st Century (16 minations and decisions that were in effect Committees on Ways and Means and Trans- U.S.C. 668dd note) and section on the date of enactment of the Household portation and Infrastructure of the House of 3030(c)(1)(A)(xliv) of the Federal Transit Act Goods Mover Oversight Enforcement and Re- Representatives on the availability of new of 1998. form Act of 2005. technologies that can be employed to en- On page 1021, between lines 5 and 6, insert ‘‘(C) LIMITED SERVICE EXCLUSION.—The hance collections of the excise tax on diesel the following: term ‘household goods motor carrier’ does fuel and the plans of the Internal Revenue SEC. 7130. CERTIFICATION OF VEHICLE EMIS- not include a motor carrier solely because it Service to employ such technologies. SION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. provides transportation of household goods On page 698, between lines 13 and 14, insert (a) REGISTRATION OF MOTOR CARRIERS.— entirely packed in, and unpacked from, 1 or the following: Section 13902(a)(1) of title 49, United States more containers or trailers by the individual SEC. 5516. LIMITATION OF EMPLOYER DEDUC- Code (as amended by section 7117(b)), is shipper.’’. TION FOR CERTAIN ENTERTAIN- amended— (c) APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF MENT EXPENSES. (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and LAW.—The provisions of title 49, United (a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (2) of section (C) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respec- States Code, or of this chapter, relating to 274(e) (relating to expenses treated as com- tively; and the transportation of household goods apply pensation) is amended to read as follows: (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the only to a household goods motor carrier (as ‘‘(2) EXPENSES TREATED AS COMPENSATION.— following: defined in section 13102(12) of title 49, United Expenses for goods, services, and facilities, ‘‘(B) a requirement that a motor carrier States Code). to the extent that the expenses do not exceed certify that, beginning on January 1, 2007, On page 1234, beginning with line 8, strike the amount of the expenses which are treat- any vehicle operated by the motor carrier through line 6 on page 1235 and insert the fol- ed by the taxpayer, with respect to the re- will comply with the heavy duty vehicle and lowing: cipient of the entertainment, amusement, or engine emissions performance standards and ‘‘(b) NOTICE AND CONSENT.— recreation, as compensation to an employee related regulations established by the Ad- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The State shall serve on the taxpayer’s return of tax under this ministrator of the Environmental Protection written notice to the Secretary or the Board, chapter and as wages to such employee for Agency under section 202(a)(3) of the Clean as the case may be, of any civil action under purposes of chapter 24 (relating to with- Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7521(a)(3));’’. subsection (a) prior to initiating such civil holding of income tax at source on wages).’’. (b) STUDY.—Not later than 180 days after action. The notice shall include a copy of the (b) PERSONS NOT EMPLOYEES.—Paragraph the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- complaint to be filed to initiate such civil (9) of section 274(e) is amended by striking retary shall make recommendations to Con- action. ‘‘to the extent that the expenses are includ- gress on methods of ensuring that trucks ‘‘(2) CONDITIONS.—The Secretary or the ible in the gross income’’ and inserting ‘‘to built before January 1, 2007, that are oper- Board— the extent that the expenses do not exceed ating in the United States comply with any ‘‘(A) shall review the initiation of the ac- the amount of the expenses which are includ- emissions performance standard under the tion by the State if— ible in the gross income’’. Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) that was ‘‘(i) the carrier or broker (as such terms (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment applicable to the truck on the date on which are defined in section 13102 of this title) is made by this section shall apply to expenses the engine of the truck was manufactured. not registered with the Department of incurred after the date of the enactment of On page 1069, after line 10, add the fol- Transportation; this Act. lowing: ‘‘(ii) the license of a carrier or broker for SEC. 5517. INCREASE IN PENALTY FOR BAD SEC. 7155. SCHOOL BUS ENDORSEMENT KNOWL- failure to file proof of required bodily injury CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS. EDGE TEST REQUIREMENT. or cargo liability insurance is pending, or (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 6657 (relating to The Secretary shall recognize any driver the license has been revoked for any other bad checks) is amended— who passes a test approved by the Federal reason by the Department of Transportation;

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CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION AND FORESTRY FOR TRAVEL FROM JAN. 1 TO MAR. 31, 2005

Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator Saxby Chambliss: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 615.00 ...... 615.000 France ...... Euro ...... 364.00 ...... 364.00

Total ...... 979.00 ...... 979.00 SAXBY CHAMBLISS, Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, Apr. 4, 2005.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS FOR TRAVEL FROM OCT. 1 TO DEC. 31, 2004

Scott B. Gudes: Venezuela ...... Dollar ...... 400.00 ...... 400.00 Costa Rica ...... Dollar ...... 400.00 ...... 400.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,035.00 ...... 2,035.00 Rebecca M. Davies: Spain ...... Euros ...... 738.75 ...... 738.75 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,223.75 ...... 1,223.75 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,496.40 ...... 5,496.40 Tim Rieser: Nepal ...... Dollar ...... 150.00 ...... 60.00 ...... 210.00 Sri Lanka ...... Dollar ...... 240.00 ...... 90.00 ...... 330.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,327.00 ...... 4,327.00]

Total ...... 3,152.50 ...... 11,858.40 ...... 150.00 ...... 15,160.90 THAD COCHRAN, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Apr. 14, 2005.

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Thomas P. Hawkins: Philippines ...... Peso ...... 732.00 ...... 732.00 Indonesia ...... Rupiah ...... 532.00 ...... 532.00 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 444.15 ...... 444.15 Cambodia ...... Riel ...... 406.00 ...... 406.00 Hong Kong ...... Dollar ...... 822.00 ...... 822.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,657.74 ...... 6,657.74 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 313.00 ...... 313.00 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 270.00 ...... 270.00 Italy ...... Lira ...... 1,530.00 ...... 860.00 ...... 2,390.00 Paul C. Grove: Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 313.00 ...... 313.00 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 270.00 ...... 270.00 Italy ...... Lira ...... 1,530.00 ...... 860.00 ...... 2,390.00 Mark Lippert: Philippines ...... Peso ...... 732.00 ...... 732.00 Indonesia ...... Rupiah ...... 532.00 ...... 532.00 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 444.15 ...... 444.15 Cambodia ...... Riel ...... 406.00 ...... 406.00 Hong Kong ...... Dollar ...... 822.00 ...... 822.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,015.92 ...... 7,015.92 Senator Sam Brownback: Sri Lanka ...... Rupee ...... 669.00 ...... 669.00 India ...... Rupee ...... 368.00 ...... 368.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,640.38 ...... 7,640.38 Landon Fulmer: Sri Lanka ...... Rupee ...... 824.00 ...... 824.00 India ...... Rupee ...... 590.00 ...... 590.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,873.16 ...... 7,873.16 Dennis Ward: Qatar ...... Dollar ...... 148.00 ...... 148.00 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 503.25 ...... 503.25 Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 788.00 ...... 788.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,544.05 ...... 6,544.05 Sean Knowles: Qatar ...... Dollar ...... 148.00 ...... 148.00 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 503.25 ...... 503.25 Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 788.00 ...... 788.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,514.05 ...... 6,514.05 Italy ...... Euro ...... 743.00 ...... 743.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,419.37 ...... 7,419.37 Barry G. Wright: Qatar ...... Dollar ...... 148.00 ...... 148.00 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 503.25 ...... 503.25 Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 788.00 ...... 788.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,660.05 ...... 6,660.05 Christiana Evans: Qatar ...... Dollar ...... 148.00 ...... 148.00 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 503.25 ...... 503.25 Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 788.00 ...... 788.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,454.05 ...... 45.00 ...... 6,499.05 Senator Christopher Bond: Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 538.00 ...... 538.00 Malaysia ...... Ringgit ...... 358.00 ...... 358.00 Indonesia ...... Rupiah ...... 532.00 ...... 532.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,658.00 ...... 6,658.00 John R. Bartling: Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 538.00 ...... 538.00 Malaysia ...... Ringgit ...... 358.00 ...... 358.00 Indonesia ...... Rupiah ...... 532.00 ...... 532.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,658.00 ...... 6,658.00 Jason Ian Eaton: Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 538.00 ...... 538.00 Malaysia ...... Ringgit ...... 358.00 ...... 358.00 Indonesia ...... Rupiah ...... 532.00 ...... 532.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,616.00 ...... 6,616.00 Senator Patrick Leahy: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 615.00 ...... 615.00 France ...... Euro ...... 364.00 ...... 364.00 Senator Wayne Allard: Marshall Islands ...... Dollar ...... 150.00 ...... 150.00 Jayson Roehl: Marshall Islands ...... Dollar ...... 150.00 ...... 150.00 Paul Carliner: New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 900.00 ...... 900.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,570,00 ...... 8,570.00 Total ...... 25,512.30 ...... 93,000.77 ...... 45.00 ...... 118,558.07 THAD COCHRAN, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Apr. 20, 2005.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FOREIGN CURRENCIES AND APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES FOR TRAVEL FROM JAN. 1 TO MAR. 31, 2005

Lynn F. Rusten: United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,944.70 ...... 5,944.70 Russia ...... Dollar ...... 1,340.00 ...... 1,340.00 Madelyn R. Creedon: United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,839.00 ...... 5,839.00 Russia ...... Dollar ...... 1,487.00 ...... 1,487.00 Senator Jeff Sessions: Qatar ...... Rial ...... 100.00 ...... 100.00 Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 930.00 ...... 930.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,914.89 ...... 5,914.89 Arch Galloway II: Qatar ...... Rial ...... 90.00 ...... 90.00

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Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 940.00 ...... 940.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,914.89 ...... 5,914.89 Ambrose R. Hock: Qatar ...... Rial ...... 46.00 ...... 46.00 Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 981.00 ...... 981.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,914.89 ...... 5,914.89 William C. Greenwalt: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,087.33 ...... 6,087.33 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,149.60 ...... 134.47 ...... 1,284.07 Peter K. Levine: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,087.33 ...... 6,087.33 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,136.34 ...... 134.47 ...... 32.30 ...... 1,303.01 Senator Jack Reed: United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,862.50 ...... 10,862.50 Qatar ...... Dollar ...... 7.00 ...... 7.00 Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 263.00 ...... 7.00 ...... 270.00 Elizabeth King: United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,967.50 ...... 10,967.50 Qatar ...... Dollar ...... 128.54 ...... 128.54 Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 249.00 ...... 8.00 ...... 257.00 Lucian L. Niemeyer: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,454.00 ...... 6,454.00 Qatar ...... Dollar ...... 8.00 ...... 8.00 Afghanistan ...... Dollar ...... 10.50 ...... 10.50 United Arab Emirates ...... Dollar ...... 52.18 ...... 52.18 Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 655.00 ...... 655.00 Michael J. McCord: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,454.00 ...... 6,454.00 Qatar ...... Dollar ...... 13.00 ...... 13.00 United Arab Emirates ...... Dollar ...... 38.00 ...... 38.00 Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 646.00 ...... 646.00 Senator James M. Inhofe: Germany ...... Euro ...... 373.88 ...... 15.15 ...... 389.03 John Bonsell: Germany ...... Euro ...... 201.12 ...... 10.10 ...... 211.12 Ryan Thompson: Germany ...... Euro ...... 148.50 ...... 10.00 ...... 158.50 Senator John McCain: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 102.21 ...... 102.21 Richard H. Fontaine: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 585.00 ...... 585.00 Senator Lindsey O. Graham: Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 810.00 ...... 233.00 ...... 1,043.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 179.00 ...... 207.75 ...... 386.75 Afghanistan ...... Dollar ...... 90.00 ...... 90.00 Tunisia ...... Dinar ...... 84.00 ...... 142.50 ...... 226.50 Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton: Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 1,139.00 ...... 1,139.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 419.75 ...... 419.75 Huma Abedin: Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 899.50 ...... 899.50 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 240.75 ...... 240.75 Richard H. Fontaine: Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 1,180.00 ...... 1,180.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 228.50 ...... 228.50 Afghanistan ...... Dollar ...... 100.00 ...... 100.00 Tunisia ...... Dinar ...... 251.50 ...... 251.50 Senator Susan M. Collins: Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 1,043.00 ...... 1,043.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 239.75 ...... 239.75 Afghanistan ...... Dollar ...... 90.00 ...... 90.00 Tunisia ...... Dinar ...... 282.50 ...... 282.50 Senator John McCain: Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 998.00 ...... 998.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 279.00 ...... 279.00 Afghanistan ...... Dollar ...... 90.00 ...... 90.00 Tunisia ...... Dinar ...... 260.00 ...... 260.00 Senator Joseph Lieberman: Germany ...... Dollar ...... 581.50 ...... 581.50 Frederick M. Downey: Germany ...... Dollar ...... 781.50 ...... 781.50 Andrew Shapiro: Germany ...... Dollar ...... 153.00 ...... 153.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,797.26 ...... 5,797.26 Richard H. Fontaine: Germany ...... Dollar ...... 250.00 ...... 250.00 Senator Jeff Sessions: Marshall Islands ...... Dollar ...... 75.00 ...... 75.00 Arch Galloway II: Marshall Islands ...... Dollar ...... 140.00 ...... 140.00 Robert M. Soofer: Marshall Islands ...... Dollar ...... 117.00 ...... 117.00 Senator John Cornyn: Marshall Islands ...... Dollar ...... 150.00 ...... 150.00 Russell J. Thomasson: Marshall Islands ...... Dollar ...... 110.00 ...... 110.00 Senator John Thune: Germany ...... Euro ...... 352.32 ...... 352.32 Matthew Zabel: Germany ...... Euro ...... 352.32 ...... 352.32

Total ...... 23,422,22 ...... 82,507.23 ...... 891.14 ...... 106,820.59 JOHN W. WARNER, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Apr. 15, 2005.

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Charles W. Alsup: Colombia ...... Peso ...... 469.00 ...... 65.00 ...... 534.00 Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 43.00 ...... 40.00 ...... 83.00 Paraguay ...... Guarani ...... 113.25 ...... 20.00 ...... 133.25 Brazil ...... Real ...... 114.00 ...... 35.00 ...... 149.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,698.27 ...... 4,698.27 Evelyn N. Farkas: United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,698.27 ...... 4,698.27 Colombia ...... Peso ...... 520.00 ...... 520.00 Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 43.00 ...... 43.00 Paraguay ...... Guarani ...... 105.70 ...... 105.70 Brazil ...... Real ...... 114.00 ...... 114.00 Senator Carl Levin: Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 688.00 ...... 688.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 521.70 ...... 521.70 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 135.00 ...... 135.00

Total ...... 2,866.65 ...... 9,396.54 ...... 160.00 ...... 12,423.19 JOHN W. WARNER, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Apr. 12, 2005.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS FOR TRAVEL FROM JAN. 1 TO MAR. 31, 2005

Senator Richard Shelby: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 618.00 ...... 618.00 France ...... Euro ...... 364.00 ...... 364.00 Kathleen L. Casey: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 618.00 ...... 618.00 France ...... Euro ...... 364.00 ...... 364.00 Louis Tucker: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 618.00 ...... 618.00 France ...... Euro ...... 364.00 ...... 364.00 Walter E. Fischer: United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,722.00 ...... 7,722.00 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 404.00 ...... 404.00 Bahrain ...... Dinar ...... 298.00 ...... 298.00 Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 76.00 ...... 76.00 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,017.00 ...... 1,017.00 John V. O’Hara: United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,722.00 ...... 7,722.00 United Arab Emirates: ...... Dirham ...... 404.00 ...... 404.00 Bahrain ...... Dinar ...... 263.00 ...... 263.00 Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 73.00 ...... 73.00 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 817.00 ...... 817.00 Steven R. Kroll: United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,722.00 ...... 7,722.00 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 404.00 ...... 404.00 Bahrain ...... Dinar ...... 313.00 ...... 313.00 Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 185.00 ...... 185.00 Steven R. Kroll: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,017.00 ...... 1,017.00 Robin Landauer: United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,507.00 ...... 5,507.00 China ...... Dollar ...... 382.00 ...... 382.00 China ...... Yuan ...... 894.00 ...... 894.00 Theodore Dahlstrom: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,422.00 ...... 6,422.00 China ...... Dollar ...... 382.00 ...... 382.00 China ...... Yuan ...... 894.00 ...... 894.00 Bryan N. Corbett: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,627.00 ...... 6,627.00 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 964.00 ...... 964.00 France ...... Euro ...... 924.00 ...... 924.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 790.00 ...... 790.00 Mark F. Oesterle: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,627.00 ...... 6,627.00 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 964.00 ...... 964.00 France ...... Euro ...... 924.00 ...... 924.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 790.00 ...... 790.00 Steven Patterson: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,627.00 ...... 6,627.00 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 964.00 ...... 964.00 France ...... Euro ...... 924.00 ...... 924.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 790.00 ...... 790.00 Maurice Perkins: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,627.00 ...... 6,627.00 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 964.00 ...... 964.00 France ...... Euro ...... 924.00 ...... 924.00 Berlgium ...... Euro ...... 790.00 ...... 790.00 Dean V. Shahinian: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,627.00 ...... 6,627.00 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 964.00 ...... 964.00 France ...... Euro ...... 924.00 ...... 924.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 790.00 ...... 790.00

Total ...... 23,395.00 ...... 68,994.00 ...... 92,389.00 RICHARD C. SHELBY, Chairman, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Apr. 20, 2005.

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Susan G. Keenom: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 615.00 ...... 615.00 Framce ...... Euro ...... 364.00 ...... 364.00 Jean Toal Eisen: New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 591.30 ...... 591.30 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,900.60 ...... 1,900.60 Floyd DesChamps: New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 840.00 ...... 840.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,382.77 ...... 8,382.77 Chris Socha: Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 491.00 ...... 491.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 16.44 ...... 16.44 Wesley Denton: Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 490.59 ...... 490.59 Germany ...... Euro ...... 16.44 ...... 16.44 Senator Jim DeMint: Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 491.00 ...... 30.30 ...... 521.30 Germany ...... Euro ...... 41.61 ...... 13.09 ...... 54.70 Matthew Paxton: Belgium ...... Euro ...... 1,316.94 ...... 1,316.94 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,906.87 ...... 5,906.87 Total ...... 5,274.32 ...... 16,190.24 ...... 43.39 ...... 21,507.95 TED STEVENS, Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Apr. 20, 2005.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FOREIGN CURRENCIES AND APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES FOR TRAVEL FROM JAN. 1 TO MAR. 31, 2005

Senator Jeff Bingaman: India ...... Rupee ...... 2,256.07 ...... 2,256.07 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,394.81 ...... 6,394.81 Robert Simon: India ...... Rupee ...... 2,608.94 ...... 2,608.94 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,394.81 ...... 6,394.81 Stephen D. Ward: India ...... Rupee ...... 2,555.57 ...... 2,555.57 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,394.81 ...... 6,394.81 Allen Stayman: Micronesia/Marshall ...... Dollar ...... 1,431.79 ...... 1,431.79 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,599.60 ...... 4,599.60 Joshua Johnson: Micronesia/Marshall ...... Dollar ...... 1,665.78 ...... 1,665.78 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,440.50 ...... 7,440.50 Colin T. Hayes: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 615.00 ...... 615.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 872.32 ...... 872.32 Clint Williamson: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 570.00 ...... 570.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 872.32 ...... 872.32

Total ...... 11,703.15 ...... 32,969.17 ...... 44,672.32 PETE V. DOMENICI, Chairman, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Apr. 18, 2005.

Senator Gordon Smith: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 615.00 ...... 615.00 France ...... Euro ...... 364.00 ...... 364.00 Robert F. Epplin: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 1,083.00 ...... 1,083.00 France ...... Euro ...... 364.00 ...... 364.00 Paul Matulic: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 615.00 ...... 615.00 France ...... Euro ...... 364.00 ...... 364.00 Robert F. Epplin: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 508.00 ...... 508.00 Egypt ...... Pound ...... 867.00 ...... 867.00 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 991.70 ...... 991.70 Senator Gordon Smith: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 508.00 ...... 508.00 Egypt ...... Pound ...... 867.00 ...... 867.00 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 991.70 ...... 991.70

Total ...... 8,138.40 ...... 8,138.40 CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, Chairman, Committee on Finance, Oct. 14, 2005.

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Senator George Allen: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 254.00 ...... 254.00 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 339.00 ...... 339.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,067.76 ...... 6,067.76 Senator Joseph Biden: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 615.00 ...... 615.00 France ...... Euro ...... 364.00 ...... 364.00 Senator Lincoln Chafee: Venezuela ...... Bolivar ...... 266.03 ...... 266.03 Paraguay ...... Guarini ...... 295.10 ...... 793.89 ...... 1,088.99 Argentina ...... Peso ...... 300.01 ...... 300.01 Peru ...... Neuvo Sol ...... 574.00 ...... 574.00 Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 130.27 ...... 725.41 ...... 855.68 Senator Christopher Dodd: Venezuela ...... Bolivar ...... 283.00 ...... 283.00 Paraguay ...... Guarini ...... 375.00 ...... 793.89 ...... 1,168.89 Argentina ...... Peso ...... 308.00 ...... 308.00 Peru ...... Neuvo Sol ...... 773.00 ...... 773.00 Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 235.80 ...... 725.41 ...... 961.21 Senator Christopher Dodd: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 510.00 ...... 510.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,141.19 ...... 2,141.19 Senator Russell Feingold: Algeria ...... Dinar ...... 205.00 ...... 205.00 Chad ...... Franc ...... 148.00 ...... 148.00 Mali ...... Franc ...... 301.00 ...... 301.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,096.88 ...... 7,096.88 Senator Russell Feingold: Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 1,060.50 ...... 1,060.50 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 238.75 ...... 534.12 ...... 772.87 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 34.00 ...... 34.00 Tunisia ...... Dinar ...... 191.50 ...... 191.50 Senator John Kerry: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 548.00 ...... 548.00 Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 348.00 ...... 348.00 Syria ...... Pound ...... 206.00 ...... 206.00 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 961.00 ...... 961.00 Egypt ...... Pound ...... 286.00 ...... 286.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 402.00 ...... 402.00 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 482.00 ...... 482.00 France ...... Euro ...... 462.00 ...... 462.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,055.64 ...... 7,055.64 Senator Mel Martinez: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 909.90 ...... 909.90 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 483.60 ...... 483.60 Senator Lisa Murkowski: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 909.90 ...... 909.90 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 483.60 ...... 483.60 Senator Bill Nelson: Venezuela ...... Bolivar ...... 160.00 ...... 160.00 Paraguay ...... Guarini ...... 208.00 ...... 156.00 ...... 793.89 ...... 1,157.89 Argentina ...... Peso ...... 256.00 ...... 256.00 Peru ...... Neuvo Sol ...... 124.00 ...... 124.00 Jonah Blank: Indonesia ...... Rupiah ...... 3,000.00 ...... 3,000.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,791.72 ...... 12,791.72 Deborah Brayton: Venezuela ...... Bolivar ...... 283.00 ...... 283.00 Paraguay ...... Guarini ...... 375.00 ...... 793.89 ...... 1,168.89 Argentina ...... Peso ...... 308.00 ...... 308.00 Peru ...... Neuvo Sol ...... 773.00 ...... 773.00 Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 235.00 ...... 725.41 ...... 960.41 Paul Foldi: Haiti ...... Gourde ...... 560.00 ...... 560.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,176.15 ...... 1,176.15 Heather Flynn: Kenya ...... Shilling ...... 1,180.00 ...... 1,180.00 Zambia ...... Kwacha ...... 588.00 ...... 588.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,294.00 ...... 9,294.00 Michelle Gavin: Algeria ...... Dinar ...... 233.00 ...... 233.00 Chad ...... Franc ...... 148.00 ...... 148.00 Mali ...... Franc ...... 372.00 ...... 372.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,096.88 ...... 7,096.88 Frank Jannuzi: China ...... Yuan ...... 1,401.00 ...... 1,401.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,594.00 ...... 1,594.00 Thailand ...... Baht ...... 1,160.00 ...... 1,160.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,188.00 ...... 9,188.00 Norm Kurz: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 678.00 ...... 678.00 Keith Luse: Indonesia ...... Rupiah ...... 2,915.26 ...... 2,915.26 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 563.68 ...... 536.00 ...... 1,099.68 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,334.34 ...... 6,334.34 Bill Martin: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 396.00 ...... 396.00 Dan McLaughlin: Venezuela ...... Bolivar ...... 283.00 ...... 283.00 Paraguay ...... Guarini ...... 375.00 ...... 793.89 ...... 1,168.89 Argentina ...... Peso ...... 311.00 ...... 311.00 Peru ...... Neuvo Sol ...... 773.00 ...... 773.00 Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 236.00 ...... 725.41 ...... 961.41 Janice O’Connell: Venezuela ...... Bolivar ...... 283.00 ...... 283.00 Paraguay ...... Guarini ...... 375.00 ...... 798.89 ...... 1,173.89 Argentina ...... Peso ...... 308.00 ...... 308.00 Peru ...... Neuvo Sol ...... 773.00 ...... 773.00 Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 235.80 ...... 725.41 ...... 961.21 United States ...... Dollar ...... 470.50 ...... 470.50 Jonathan Pearl: Venezuela ...... Bolivar ...... 283.00 ...... 283.00 Paraguay ...... Guarini ...... 375.00 ...... 793.89 ...... 1,168.89 Argentina ...... Peso ...... 308.00 ...... 308.00 Peru ...... Neuvo Sol ...... 773.00 ...... 773.00

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Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 235.80 ...... 725.41 ...... 961.21 Nilmini Rubin: Sri Lanka ...... Rupee ...... 1,528,00 ...... 1,528.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,309.01 ...... 9,309.01 Kim Savit: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 622.31 ...... 622.31 Jennifer Simon: Haiti ...... Gourde ...... 702.00 ...... 702.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,176.15 ...... 1,176.15 Nancy Stetson: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 722.00 ...... 722.00 Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 354.00 ...... 354.00 Syria ...... Pound ...... 216.00 ...... 216.00 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 980.00 ...... 980.00 Egypt ...... Pound ...... 289.00 ...... 289.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 298.00 ...... 298.00 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 482.00 ...... 482.00 France ...... Euro ...... 462.00 ...... 462.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,862.54 ...... 5,862.54 Puneet Talwar: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 678.00 ...... 678.00 Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 615.00 ...... 615.00 France ...... Euro ...... 364.00 ...... 364.00 Greece ...... Euro ...... 1,127.00 ...... 1,127.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,991.23 ...... 5,991.23 Paul Unger: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 254.00 ...... 254.00 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 319.00 ...... 319.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,067.76 ...... 6,067.76 David Wade: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 762.00 ...... 762.00 Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 355.00 ...... 355.00 Syria ...... Pound ...... 230.00 ...... 230.00 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 977.00 ...... 977.00 Egypt ...... Pound ...... 340.00 ...... 340.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 390.00 ...... 390.00 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 430.00 ...... 430.00 France ...... Euro ...... 400.00 ...... 400.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,862.54 ...... 5,862.54 Total ...... 51,391.50 ...... 103,674.29 ...... 10,675.12 ...... 165,740.91 RICHARD G. LUGAR, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, Apr. 21, 2005.

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Senator Lincoln Chafee: Bahrain ...... Dinar ...... 1,040.00 ...... 1,040.00 Senator Chuck Hagel: Bahrain ...... Dinar ...... 1,040.00 ...... 1,040.00 Deborah Brayton: Bahrain ...... Dinar ...... 1,040.00 ...... 1,040.00 Andrew Parasiliti: Bahrain ...... Dinar ...... 1,040.00 ...... 1,040.00 Patrick Garvey: Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 3,152.00 ...... 333.99 ...... 3,485.99 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,103.00 ...... 7,103.00 Kim Savit: Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 333.99 ...... 333.99 Total ...... 3,152.00 ...... 7,103.00 ...... 4,827.98 ...... 15,082.98 RICHARD G. LUGAR, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, Apr. 21, 2005.

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Jennifer Tyree: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,513.39 ...... 1,513.39 Ireland ...... Euro ...... 480.00 ...... 480.00 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 710.00 ...... 710.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 1,503.18 ...... 1,503.18 Deborah Parkinson: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,513.39 ...... 1,513.39 Ireland ...... Euro ...... 446.35 ...... 446.35 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 809.84 ...... 809.84 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 1,356.04 ...... 1,356.04 Senator Daniel K. Akaka: Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,117.00 ...... 1,117.00 Richard Kessler: Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,117.00 ...... 1,117.00 Leeland Erickson: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,000.67 ...... 1,000.67 Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 1,789.60 ...... 1,789.60 Steven Groves: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,000.67 ...... 1,000.67

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Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 1,789.60 ...... 1,789.60 Laura Stuber: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,000.67 ...... 1,000.67 Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 178.60 ...... 178.60 Steven Groves: United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,426.07 ...... 3,426.07 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,000.00 ...... 1,000.00 Kevin Landy: United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,036.00 ...... 3,036.00 Thailand ...... Baht ...... 737.00 ...... 737.00

Total ...... 13,034.21 ...... 12,490.86 ...... 25,525.07 SUSAN M. COLLINS, Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Apr. 15. 2005.

Senator Jon Kyl: Israel ...... shekel ...... 869.68 ...... 869.68 Turkey ...... lira ...... 169.60 ...... 169.60 Brandon Wales: Israel ...... shekel ...... 718.00 ...... 718.00 Turkey ...... lira ...... 138.60 ...... 138.60

Total ...... 1,895.88 ...... 1,895.88 ARLEN SPECTER, Chairman, Committee on Judiciary, Apr. 18, 2005.

Neil MacBride: United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,084.70 ...... 2,084.70 Germany ...... Euro ...... 717.62 ...... 0.00 ...... 717.62 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 587.10 ...... 0.00 ...... 587.10 Italy ...... Euro ...... 906.82 ...... 0.00 ...... 906.82 J. Edward Pagano: United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,085.70 ...... 2,085.70 Germany ...... Euro ...... 704.00 ...... 0.00 ...... 704.00 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 600.00 ...... 0.00 ...... 600.00 Italy ...... Euro ...... 895.00 ...... 0.00 ...... 895.00 John Gillies: United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,665.43 ...... 5,665.43 Germany ...... Euro ...... 675.13 ...... 0.00 ...... 675.13 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 493.47 ...... 0.00 ...... 493.47 Italy ...... Euro ...... 770.00 ...... 0.00 ...... 770.00 Stephen Higgins: United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,732.82 ...... 5,732.82 Germany ...... Euro ...... 588.86 ...... 0.00 ...... 588.86 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 499.24 ...... 0.00 ...... 499.24 Italy ...... Euro ...... 844.60 ...... 0.00 ...... 844.60

Total ...... 8,281.84 ...... 15,568.65 ...... 23,850.49 ARLEN SPECTER, Chairman, Committee on Judiciary, Apr. 18, 2005.

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Matthew Walker: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,422.02 ...... 6,422.02 China ...... Yuan ...... 894.00 ...... 894.00

Total ...... 894.00 ...... 6,422.02 ...... 7,316.02 OLYMPIA J. SNOWE, Chairman, Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Apr. 22, 2005.

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Nancy St. Louis: ...... 1,053.00 ...... 1,053.00 ...... Dollar ...... 4,289.15 ...... 4,289.15 Adam Harris: ...... 1,053.00 ...... 1,053.00 ...... Dollar ...... 4,289.15 ...... 4,289.15 Elizabeth O’Reilly: ...... 873.00 ...... 873.00 ...... Dollar ...... 4,289.15 ...... 4,289.15 Rebecca Farley: ...... 1,053.00 ...... 1,053.00 ...... Dollar ...... 4,289.15 ...... 4,289.15 Randall Bookout: ...... 2,877.00 ...... 2,877.00 ...... Dollar ...... 6,994.00 ...... 6,994.00 Melvin Dubee: ...... 1,656.00 ...... 1,656.00 ...... Dollar ...... 7,362.39 ...... 7,362.39 Jacqueline Russell: ...... 1,430.00 ...... 1,430.00 ...... Dollar ...... 6,597.00 ...... 6,597.00 Total ...... 9,995.00 ...... 38,109.99 ...... 48,104.99 PAT ROBERTS, Chairman, Committee on Intelligence, Apr. 11, 2005.

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Senator Bill Frist: United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,905.23 ...... 5,905.23 Sri Lanka ...... Dollar ...... 413.00 ...... 413.00 Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 788.00 ...... 788.00 India ...... Rupee ...... 390.00 ...... 390.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 263.00 ...... 263.00 Bahrain ...... Dollar ...... 321.00 ...... 321.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 395.00 ...... 395.00 Senator Mitch McConnell: Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 388.00 ...... 388.00 India ...... Rupee ...... 290.00 ...... 290.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 263.00 ...... 263.00 Bahrain ...... Dollar ...... 221.00 ...... 221.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 295.00 ...... 295.00 Senator Mike DeWine: Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 680.00 ...... 680.00 India ...... Rupee ...... 389.86 ...... 389.86 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 263.00 ...... 263.00 Bahrain ...... Dollar ...... 321.00 ...... 321.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 395.00 ...... 395.00 Senator Mary Landrieu: United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,325.00 ...... 9,325.00 Sri Lanka ...... Dollar ...... 413.00 ...... 413.00 Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 788.00 ...... 788.00 Senator Norm Coleman: Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 788.00 ...... 788.00 India ...... Rupee ...... 590.00 ...... 590.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 263.00 ...... 263.00 Bahrain ...... Dollar ...... 321.00 ...... 321.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 395.00 ...... 395.00 Mark Esper: United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,905.23 ...... 5,905.23 Sri Lanka ...... Dollar ...... 300.00 ...... 300.00 Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 788.00 ...... 788.00 India ...... Rupee ...... 530.00 ...... 530.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 263.00 ...... 263.00 Bahrain ...... Dollar ...... 321.00 ...... 321.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 395.00 ...... 395.00 Paul Grove: Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 788.00 ...... 788.00 India ...... Rupee ...... 440.00 ...... 440.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 263.00 ...... 263.00 Bahrain ...... Dollar ...... 321.00 ...... 321.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 395.00 ...... 395.00 John Klemmer: Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 788.00 ...... 788.00 India ...... Rupee ...... 490.00 ...... 490.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 263.00 ...... 263.00 Bahrain ...... Dollar ...... 321.00 ...... 321.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 395.00 ...... 395.00 Robert Stevenson: United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,905.23 ...... 5,905.23 Sri Lanka ...... Dollar ...... 300.00 ...... 300.00 Robert Stevenson: Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 788.00 ...... 788.00 India ...... Rupee ...... 564.00 ...... 564.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 263.00 ...... 263.00 Bahrain ...... Dollar ...... 321.00 ...... 321.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 395.00 ...... 395.00 Sally Walsh: Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 788.00 ...... 788.00 India ...... Rupee ...... 590.00 ...... 590.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 263.00 ...... 263.00 Bahrain ...... Dollar ...... 321.00 ...... 321.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 395.00 ...... 395.00 Delegation Expenses: * Sri Lanka ...... Dollar ...... 1,839.63 ...... 1,839.63

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Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 7,085.35 ...... 7,085.35 Iraq ...... Dollar ...... 1,425.04 ...... 1,426.04 India ...... Rupee ...... 7,714.79 ...... 7,714.79 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 3,636.11 ...... 3,636.11 Afghanistan ...... Dollar ...... 1,601.05 ...... 1,601.05 Bahrain ...... Dollar ...... 5,468.05 ...... 5,468.05 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 9,371.07 ...... 9,371.07 Total ...... 27,588.09 ...... 21,135.46 ...... 38,142.09 ...... 86,865.64 * Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State, and the Department of Defense under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. BILL FRIST, h Chairman, Committee on Codel Frist, Feb. 28, 2005. REMOVAL OF INJUNCTION OF SE- and Central Pacific being the largest the Northern Mariana Islands, all have CRECY—TREATY DOCUMENT NO. and most valuable in the world. Imple- a crucial stake in the health of the 109–1 AND TREATY DOCUMENT mentation of the WCPF Convention oceans and their resources as promoted NO. 109–2 will offer the opportunity to conserve by the WCPF Convention. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, as in exec- and manage these resources respon- I recommend that the Senate give utive session I ask unanimous consent sibly before they become subject to the early and favorable consideration to the injunction of secrecy be removed pressures of overfishing and over-ca- the WCPF Convention and give its ad- from the following conventions trans- pacity that are so evident elsewhere in vice and consent to its ratification. mitted to the Senate on May 16, 2005, the world’s oceans. GEORGE W. BUSH. THE WHITE HOUSE, May 16, 2005. by the President of the United States: The WCPF Convention builds upon the 1982 United Nations Convention on Convention Concerning Migratory Fish the Law of the Sea and the 1995 United To the Senate of the United States: Stock in the Pacific Ocean (Treaty Nations Agreement on the Conserva- With a view to receiving the advice Document 109–1); and Convention tion and Management of Straddling and consent of the Senate to ratifica- Strengthening the Inter-American Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish tion, I transmit herewith the Conven- Tuna Commission (Treaty Document Stocks. The WCPF Convention gives tion for the Strengthening of the Inter- 109–2). American Tropical Tuna Commission I further ask the conventions be con- effect to the provisions of these two in- struments, which recognize coopera- established by the 1949 Convention be- sidered as having been read the first tion to conserve highly migratory fish tween the United States of America time; that they be referred, with ac- stocks as essential, and require those and the Republic of Costa Rica, with companying papers, to the Committee with direct interests in them coastal Annexes, (the ‘‘Antigua Convention’’), on Foreign Relations and ordered to be States with authority to manage fish- which was adopted on June 27, 2003, in printed; and the President’s messages ing in waters under their jurisdiction Antigua, Guatemala, by the Parties to be printed in the RECORD. the 1949 Convention. The United States The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and nations whose vessels fish for these stocks to engage in such cooperation signed the Antigua Convention on No- objection, it is so ordered. through regional fishery management vember 14, 2003. I also transmit, for the The messages of the President are as information of the Senate, the report follows: organizations. The WCPF Convention balances in an of the Secretary of State with respect To the Senate of the United States: equitable fashion the interests of to the Antigua Convention, with an en- With a view to receiving the advice coastal States, notably the island closure. and consent of the Senate to ratifica- States that comprise the Forum Fish- The Antigua Convention sets forth tion, I transmit herewith the Conven- eries Agency (FFA), in protecting im- the legal obligations and establishes tion on the Conservation and Manage- portant fishery resources off their the cooperative mechanisms necessary ment of the Highly Migratory Fish shores, and the interests of distant for the long-term conservation and sus- Stocks in the Western and Central Pa- water fishing States, notably Asian tainable use of the highly migratory cific Ocean, with Annexes (the ‘‘WCPF fishing nations and entities (Japan, Re- fish stocks (such as tuna and sword- Convention’’), which was adopted at public of Korea, China, and Taiwan), fish) of the Eastern Pacific Ocean that Honolulu on September 5, 2000, by the whose fishing vessels range far from range across extensive areas of the Multilateral High Level Conference on their own shores. high seas as well as through waters the Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in The United States, which played an under the fisheries jurisdiction of nu- the Western and Central Pacific Ocean. instrumental role in achieving this bal- merous coastal States. Once in force, The United States signed the Conven- ance, has direct and important inter- the Antigua Convention will replace tion on that date. I also transmit, for ests in the WCPF Convention and its the original 1949 Convention estab- the information of the Senate, the re- early and effective implementation. lishing the Inter-American Tropical port of the Secretary of State with re- The United States is both a major dis- Tuna Commission (IATTC). Revisions spect to the WCPF Convention. tant water fishing nation (with the to the 1949 Convention will strengthen The WCPF Convention sets forth fourth-largest catch in the region) and the mandate of the IATTC to reflect legal obligations and establishes coop- an important coastal State with sig- changes in the law governing living erative mechanisms that are needed in nificant Exclusive Economic Zone marine resources since the adoption of order to ensure the long-term con- waters in the region (including the the original Convention more than 50 servation and sustainable use of highly waters around Hawaii, American years ago. migratory fish stocks (such as tuna, Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mar- The highly migratory fish stocks swordfish, and marlin) that range iana Islands). governed by the Antigua Convention across extensive areas of the high seas United States fishing concerns, in- constitute an important economic re- as well as through waters under the cluding the U.S. tuna industry, U.S. source for the countries of the region fisheries jurisdiction of numerous conservation organizations, and U.S. and vital components of the marine coastal States. These constitute re- consumers, as well as those residents of ecosystem of the Eastern Pacific Ocean sources of worldwide importance, with Hawaii and the U.S. Flag Pacific island requiring careful conservation and the fisheries for tuna in the Western areas of Guam, American Samoa, and management. Early entry into force

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The individual at Subcommittee as amicus curiae, intervenor, efforts to ensure compliance and en- issue, Mr. Robert Parton, is an investi- applicant or respondent in United Nations v. forcement of agreed conservation and gator formerly associated with the Robert Parton or any other related action or management measures. Independent Inquiry Committee, an en- proceeding. The Antigua Convention draws upon tity formed by the United Nations to f relevant provisions of the 1982 United conduct its own investigation into the Nations Convention on the Law of the program. The United Nations contends ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, MAY 17, Sea (the ‘‘LOS Convention’’) and the that its privileges and immunities, and 2005 1995 United Nations Agreement on the its contracts with Mr. Parton, bar him Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask Conservation and Management of from complying with the subcommit- unanimous consent that when the Sen- Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Mi- tee’s subpoenas. ate completes its business today, it gratory Fish Stocks (the ‘‘U.N. Fish Mr. President, subcommittee staff stand in adjournment until 9:45 a.m. on Stocks Agreement’’). The Antigua Con- has been discussing for some time with Tuesday, May 17. I further ask that fol- vention gives effect to the provisions of United Nations and IIC counsel their lowing the prayer and pledge, the the LOS Convention and U.N. Fish concerns regarding United Nations morning hour be deemed expired, the Stocks Agreement that recognize as es- privileges and how any such privileges Journal of proceedings be approved to sential, and require cooperation to con- might be accommodated consistent date, the time for the two leaders be serve highly migratory fish stocks with the investigative needs of the sub- reserved, and the Senate then begin a through regional fishery management committee. The subcommittee does not period of morning business for up to 60 organizations, by those with direct in- desire adversely to affect the IIC’s on- minutes, with the first 30 minutes terests in them—coastal States with going investigation of the Oil-for-Food under the control of the Democratic authority to manage fishing in waters Program. However, the subcommittee leader or his designee and the final 30 under their jurisdiction and those na- believes that it is possible for Mr. minutes under the control of the ma- tions and entities whose vessels fish for Parton to provide information needed jority leader or his designee; provided these stocks. by the subcommittee in the fulfillment that following morning business, the The United States, which played an of its responsibilities without doing so. Senate resume consideration of H.R. 3, instrumental role in negotiation of the In the event, however, that the sub- the highway bill. I further ask consent revised Convention, has direct and im- committee’s negotiations with the that there then be 30 minutes equally portant interests in the Antigua Con- United Nations and the IIC do not re- divided between the chairman and vention and its early and effective im- solve this matter, the enclosed resolu- ranking member or designees prior to plementation. United States fishing tion authorizes the Senate legal coun- beginning the series of votes in rela- concerns, including the U.S. tuna in- sel, when directed by the Permanent tion to the pending amendments as dustry, U.S. conservation organiza- Subcommittee on Investigations, or by under the original order. tions, and U.S. consumers, as well as the chairman and ranking minority I further ask unanimous consent that those people who reside in those U.S. member, acting jointly, to appear in the Senate recess from 12:30 to 2:15 for States bordering the Convention Area, the name of the subcommittee as ami- the weekly party luncheons. have crucial stakes in the health of the cus curiae, intervenor, applicant or re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without oceans and their resources as promoted spondent in United Nations v. Robert objection, it is so ordered. by the Antigua Convention. Parton or any related action or pro- f I recommend that the Senate give ceeding. early and favorable consideration to Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent PROGRAM the Antigua Convention and give its the resolution be agreed to the pre- Mr. FRIST. Tomorrow, following advice and consent to ratification. amble be agreed to, and the motion to morning business, the Senate will re- GEORGE W. BUSH. reconsider be laid on the table. sume consideration of the highway bill. THE WHITE HOUSE, May 16, 2005. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Under a previous order, following the f objection, it is so ordered. final 30 minutes for closing remarks, The resolution (S. Res. 143) was SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL the Senate will proceed to a series of agreed to. AUTHORIZATION stacked votes on the pending amend- The preamble was agreed to. ments to the bill. Following the dis- Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent The resolution, with its preamble, position of those amendments, the Sen- the Senate now proceed to the consid- reads as follows: ate will immediately vote on passage eration of S. Res. 143, which was sub- S. RES. 143 of the bill. Therefore, Senators should mitted earlier today. Whereas, the Permanent Subcommittee on expect multiple rollcall votes begin- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Investigations is conducting an inquiry into ning at approximately 11:30 a.m. to- clerk will report the resolution by the United Nations’ ‘‘Oil-for-Food’’ Pro- morrow, culminating in passage of the title. gramme; highway bill. The legislative clerk read as follows: Whereas, the Subcommittee has need to A resolution (S. Res. 143) to authorize Sen- obtain access to evidence from an individual f ate Legal Counsel to appear in legal pro- formerly associated with the Independent In- quiry Committee, a committee formed by ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:45 A.M. ceedings in the name of the Permanent Sub- TOMORROW committee on Investigations in connection the United Nations to investigate claims re- with its investigation into the United Na- lating to the Programme; Mr. FRIST. If there is no further tions’ ‘‘Oil-For-Food’’ Programme. Whereas, in the course of the Subcommit- business to come before the Senate, I tee’s efforts to obtain access to such evi- There being no objection, the Senate dence, legal issues may arise requiring the ask unanimous consent that the Sen- proceeded to consider the resolution. Subcommittee to appear in the courts of the ate stand in adjournment under the Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, this reso- United States; previous order. lution concerns a request for represen- Whereas, pursuant to section 703(c), 706(a), There being no objection, the Senate, tation in a civil action pending in Fed- and 713(a) of the Ethics in Government Act at 6:29 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, eral District Court in the District of of 1978, 2 U.S.C. 288b(c), 288e(a), and 288l(a), May 17, 2005, at 9:45 a.m. Columbia. In this case, the United Na- the Senate may direct its Counsel to appear as amicus curiae or to intervene in the name f tions is seeking to prevent an indi- of a subcommittee of the Senate in any legal NOMINATIONS vidual from complying with subpoenas actions in which the powers and responsibil- for testimony and documents issued by ities of Congress under the Constitution are Executive nominations received by the Permanent Subcommittee on In- placed in issue: Now, therefore, be it the Senate May 16, 2005:

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TERENCE PATRICK MCCULLEY, OF OREGON, A CAREER To be general MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF DANIEL R. STANLEY, OF KANSAS, TO BE AN ASSISTANT COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND GEN. TEED M. MOSELEY, 0000 SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, VICE POWELL A. MOORE. PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ERIC S. EDELMAN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE UNDER SEC- TO THE REPUBLIC OF MALI. IN THE ARMY RETARY OF DEFENSE FOR POLICY, VICE DOUGLAS JAY LARRY MILES DINGER, OF IOWA, A CAREER MEMBER FEITH. OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUN- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT SELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: SANDRA L. PACK, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN ASSISTANT TO THE REPUBLIC OF THE FIJI ISLANDS, AND TO SERVE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, VICE TERESA M. CONCURRENTLY AND WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COMPENSA- To be brigadier general RESSEL, RESIGNED. TION AS AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENI- POTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO COL. JULIA A. KRAUS, 0000 DEPARTMENT OF STATE THE REPUBLIC OF NAURU, THE KINGDOM OF TONGA, TUVALU, AND THE REPUBLIC OF KIRIBATI. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT PAUL A. TRIVELLI, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEMBER IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUN- UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: SELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND DEVELOPMENT PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA To be brigadier general TO THE REPUBLIC OF NICARAGUA. MICHAEL E. HESS, OF NEW YORK, TO BE AN ASSISTANT ANN LOUISE WAGNER, OF MISSOURI, TO BE AMBAS- ADMINISTRATOR OF THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR COL. DONALD M. BRADSHAW, 0000 SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, VICE ROGER P. WIN- COL. JAMES K. GILMAN, 0000 THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO LUXEMBOURG. TER, RESIGNED. COL. DAVID A. RUBENSTEIN, 0000 VICTORIA NULAND, OF CONNECTICUT, A CAREER MEM- IN THE AIR FORCE COL. PHILIP VOLPE, 0000 BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICES, CLASS OF MIN- ISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE PERMANENT REPRESENTA- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY TIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON THE COUN- AS CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE AIR FORCE, AND FOR AP- CIL OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION, POINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED JANICE B. GARDNER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE ASSISTANT WITH THE RANK AND STATUS OF AMBASSADOR EX- TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY SECRETARY FOR INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYSIS, DE- TRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY. UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 8033 AND 601: PARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. (NEW POSITION)

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AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL nity to Susan Edgerton, Democratic Staff Di- July 4th celebration in Webster Groves known GROUNDS FOR NATIONAL PEACE rector for the Subcommittee on Health of the as ‘‘Community Days.’’ The Webster Lions OFFICERS’ MEMORIAL SERVICE Committee on Veterans Affairs in the U.S. provide amusement rides, midway booths, and House of Representatives. delicious barbecued food over 4 days of family SPEECH OF Susan is leaving the Committee staff after fun and wholesome festivities. HON. BETTY McCOLLUM more than 8 years of service, and what she In recent years, the Lions Club has ex- has accomplished in that relatively brief time panded its community involvement by donat- OF MINNESOTA has literally touched every comer of the body ing their time and resources to support events IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of law covering veterans’ health care services. such as ‘‘Make a Difference Day,’’ the Fire Tuesday, May 10, 2005 Her achievements have had profound impact Department’s ‘‘Open House,’’ the Police De- Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speak- on both the VA health care system and the partment’s ‘‘Public Safety Day,’’ the ‘‘Opening er, I rise to support the many police and lives of those who enter the doors of its facili- Day’’ of the Youth Baseball and Softball Sea- peace officers across this country who have ties. Prominent among her accomplishments son, and an annual ‘‘Diabetes Screening & In- made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our fami- are a heightened focus on mental health, long- formation Day. ‘‘ lies and our communities safe, and to lend my term care and specialized services for vet- The generosity of the Lions Club can be support to H. Con. Res. 135, which authorizes erans, access to emergency care and chiro- seen throughout the community with the con- the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Na- practic care for veterans, comprehensive serv- struction of new tennis courts, wading pools, tional Peace Officers’ Memorial Service. ices for homeless veterans, and improved pay scoreboards, and bathrooms in parks. Some During this year’s service, on May 15, our for VA physicians, nurses and dentists. She of these items, including the 1939 Flagpole in nation will honor one more fallen hero from has been a principal player in assisting Mem- Ruhe Park, have been symbols of the fine Minnesota’s Capital City. Last week my com- bers of Congress in the struggle to acquire community of Webster Groves for generations. munity was stunned and saddened by the adequate VA health care funding. Furthermore, the Lions Club motto of ‘‘we death of St. Paul Police Sgt. Gerald Vick, who Before joining the Committee staff, Susan serve’’ has reached beyond the tangible. More was killed in an act of senseless violence in was the Program Director of Health Policy for than 50 organizations and programs, including the line of duty. Sgt. Vick knew well the dan- Paralyzed Veterans of America here in Wash- the Webster-Rock Hill Ministries, Webster gers of his job, yet he exemplified the great ington. She is a graduate of the University of Groves Historical Society, various college bravery and selfless commitment of our city’s Virginia and received a Masters of Science in scholarships, and Meals on Wheels, all re- finest. Public Health in Health Policy and Administra- ceive annual financial contributions, the sum After graduating from St. Paul’s police acad- tion from the University of North Carolina at of which has exceeded $2 million. emy in 1989, Sgt. Vick’s career had ‘‘upward Chapel Hill. Today, the Lions Club of Webster Groves mobility,’’ written all over it, according to the She has used that education well. Like the remain an integral part of the community. city’s former chief of police. His personnel file majority of successful public servants, Susan Whether fostering civic improvement or do- was filled with approving letters from the chief. has quietly and diligently toiled behind the nating time, money and effort, they are to be Sgt. Vick went above and beyond to protect scenes to improve the lot of those she serves. commended. I am honored to stand here our community and keep it a safe and healthy With great compassion and impressive polit- today in recognition of the past 80 years of place to raise a family, After being promoted ical and legislative acumen, Susan has made servIce. to sergeant in 1999 where he could have her mark in and on this body, garnering tre- f taken a much safer desk job, he only wanted mendous respect and trust on both sides of to get back on the streets to the part of the job the aisle, and also from her colleagues in the RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC SERV- he love the most—working with the commu- Senate and throughout the veterans’ affairs ICE OF MS. MARCELLE FORTIER nity. community. She has been an extraordinary CITRON Twice Sgt. Vick was awarded the St. Paul asset to me, to my staff, and most important, Police Department’s highest honor, the Medal to the noble mission of caring for veterans and HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR. of Valor. The first time was in 1990 when he their families. I will miss her, and so will a OF LOUISIANA saved an infant from a burning building, then great number of others in this chamber and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES beyond. again in 1997 when he shot and killed an Monday, May 16, 2005 armed robbery suspect who pulled a gun on I know my colleagues will join with me in him. Sgt. Vick served for 16 years on the wishing Susan Edgerton well in her next and Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Saint Paul police force and was a true public all future endeavors, and in thanking her for a to recognize the great achievements and self- servant. Jerry died on May 6, 2005 protecting job exceptionally well done. less service of Ms. Marcelle Fortier Citron of the community—the job he loved so much. He f Lafayette, Louisiana. Ms. Citron has been will be deeply missed by his family, his helping the people of Acadiana for over fifty friends, and his fellow officers. PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LIONS years. She began her service work in 1950, I wish to express my sincere condolences CLUB OF WEBSTER GROVES, MO when she served as the co-chair for the Hos- as well as my thoughts and prayers to all pital Dental Clinic for Under-Privileged Chil- those who loved and worked with Sgt. Gerald HON. RUSS CARNAHAN dren. During the 1950s she helped establish Vick. OF MISSOURI the Lafayette Day Nurseries, where underprivi- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leged mothers could leave their children when they had to go to work. In 1962, Ms. Citron SUSAN EDGERTON PRAISED FOR Monday, May 16, 2005 helped found the Pink Ladies and Candy SERVICE TO VETERANS Mr. CARNAHAN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise Stripers for the Lafayette Sanitarium at the La- to pay tribute to the Lions Club of Webster fayette General Hospital. She then served as HON. LANE EVANS Groves, Missouri, in this, the year of its 80th the organization’s president for three and a OF ILLINOIS anniversary. Since its establishment on March half years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 12, 1925, the Lions Club has demonstrated a In 1982, Ms. Citron became a board mem- deep concern and commitment to the well- ber of the Faith House Battered Women’s Monday, May 16, 2005 being of the community. Shelter. She served on the board for nine Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to For the past 29 years, the Lions Club has years, including two as president. Frequently, publicly recognize and express the gratitude of held a summertime ‘‘Carnival & Barbecue.’’ Ms. Citron would provide shelter in her own many in Congress and the veterans’ commu- Since 1960, it has been an integral part of the home for the women and the families that

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VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:45 May 17, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16MY8.001 E16PT1 E980 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 16, 2005 sought refuge at Faith House. During her time gion and privacy. In many cases, the judicial ‘‘Pop’’ Warner, the man who introduced pro- with the Faith House, it was recognized as system denies criminal defendants basic legal tective padding, numbered plays and jerseys, one of the top five model shelters in the coun- safeguards and due process. Thousands of and who pioneered the forward pass, spiral, try by the Homeless in America Project. Even people are detained or serving sentences for forever changing the game of football. today Ms. Citron remains in touch with many ‘‘counterrevolutionary crimes’’ or ‘‘crimes Schools are cornerstones of our commu- of those she helped through the Faith House against the state,’’ including those arrested for nities, and nowhere is that more true than in and often provides them with necessities. issuing petitions or open letters calling for re- Springville, New York. Throughout its history, In the late 1980s, Ms. Citron founded two forms and greater democracy. the Griffith Institute’s staff—past and present— non-profit organizations that have done im- For the sake of peace and stability in the have helped shape and positively influence measurable good for Acadiana. Foodnet was Asian-Pacific region, especially in the Taiwan thousands of local students, and continue to created in 1987. Foodnet provides food and Strait, I therefore urge President Hu Jin-tao to do so today. We in Western New York appre- necessities for lower income residents in rescind the Anti-Secession Law and improve ciate all that the Springville-Griffith Institute Acadiana’s eight parishes. During its eighteen China’s dismal human rights record. As a has done to educate generations of children, years of existence, Foodnet has collected over start, China should censure its bloody and we hope for many more successful years 30,000 tons of food for the thirty food distribu- Tiananmen crackdown, reverse its verdict on to come. tion agencies it supports. In 1989 Ms. Citron June 4th and release the more than 250 polit- Mr. Speaker, I ask that this Congress join also founded Project RX, a program which ical prisoners jailed for their involvement in the me in celebrating the 175h Anniversary of the provides free prescription drugs for those in fi- 1989 pro-democracy movement. Springville Academy, Griffith Institute, and nancial distress. Today, this organization helps China’s Anti-Secession Law and human Springville-Griffith Institute Central School Dis- hundreds of needy obtain important and crit- rights abuses need to be recognized by the trict. ical medications. world for what they are: antiquated measures f In recognition of her service, Ms. Citron has to impose China’s rule on its neighbor and its CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1268, received numerous service awards. In 1990 own people. If China wants to be recognized EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL she was named Outstanding Woman by the as a world power, it must act responsibly in a APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR DE- Business and Professional Women Associa- peaceful solution to the Taiwan issue and cor- FENSE, THE GLOBAL WAR ON tion. She was then named Rotarian of the recting human rights at home. TERROR, AND TSUNAMI RELIEF Year in 1991. Ms. Citron has also been f ACT, 2005 awarded the Lafayette Civic Cup. Though she has received so much deserved notice of her RECOGNIZING THE SPRINGVILLE- SPEECH OF GRIFFITH INSTITUTE AND great service, Ms. Citron nonetheless prefers HON. BETTY McCOLLUM to remain in the background of her organiza- SPRINGFIELD-GRIFFITH INSTI- OF MINNESOTA tions. She works not for public recognition but TUTE CENTRAL SCHOOL DIS- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rather solely for the public good. I applaud Ms. TRICT ON 175TH ANNIVERSARY Citron’s work and commend the shining exam- Thursday, May 5, 2005 ple of personal charity and kindness she sets HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speak- for Acadiana. OF NEW YORK er, every member of this House supports pro- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES viding our troops, their families and the vet- Monday, May 16, 2005 erans who have returned from service in Iraq CHINA’S ANTI-SECESSION and Afghanistan. The on-going wars in Iraq TARGETING DEMOCRATIC TAIWAN Mr. REYNOLDS. Mr. Speaker, it is with and Afghanistan, as well as other active mili- great pleasure that I rise to recognize the tary and intelligence operations in other coun- HON. STEVAN PEARCE Springville-Griffith Institute and Springville-Grif- tries require planning, budgeting and congres- OF NEW MEXICO fith Institute Central School District on the oc- sional oversight to ensure the best and most IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES casion of its 175th Anniversary. As a proud effective use of taxpayer dollars in order to graduate of Springville-Griffith Institute, I know Monday, May 16, 2005 keep our troops and all Americans safe and firsthand the dedication that the teachers, ad- protected. Mr. PEARCE. Mr. Speaker, on March 14, ministrators and staff bring to providing a top- Unfortunately, the Conference Agreement China’s unelected Parliament passed its Anti- notch education for their students. on the Emergency Wartime Supplemental Ap- Secession Law targeted at Taiwan. Later that Springville Academy was organized in 1825. propriation, H.R. 1268, is a testament to poor month, Taiwanese citizens took to the streets After Dewitt Clinton penned the school’s incor- planning, the complete absence of competent protesting the law, while senior U.S. adminis- poration in 1827, it opened its doors in 1830, budgeting and, worst of all, the exploitation by tration officials and U.S. Congress repeatedly making it the first high school in Erie County. this Congress of the needs of our troops to and on many occasions expressed their grave The original school building was a modest pass a grab bag of political pork and exploitive concern regarding the passage of the Chinese one, with most of the funds used to build the public policy. To add insult to injury, every dol- legislation. The European Union has also de- school coming from community donations. lar in this $82 billion bill is borrowed and will cided not to lift its arms embargo against From the time of its inception, Springville be added to our nation’s debt—eventually paid China at this time. Academy became an educational cornerstone for by future generations. Clearly, the Chinese anti-secession legisla- of both Springville and Western New York, My vote against this bill is a reflection of the tion has impeded cross-strait dialogue, threat- drawing students from all across the region. inept, incompetent and deliberately misleading ened peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific re- By 1849, there were 110 boys and 100 girls policies of the Bush Administration and the gion and, more importantly, allowed the world attending the school. In 1867, the school be- Republican controlled Congress. At every to see the true nature of the Chinese Com- came known as the Griffith Institute in recogni- point in this war in Iraq, from pre-emptive war munist Party. It is a party that hasn’t changed tion of a scholarship gift from Archibald Grif- to the on-going occupation, there has been a much from the days of the Tiananmen mas- fith. As the years passed, the school and its shameless disregard for honesty and a com- sacre in 1989. student population grew, as did its reputation plete failure of meaningful, constructive con- Indeed, despite China’s recent economic for providing a quality education. Today, the gressional oversight. With, almost 1,700 lives growth and prosperity, China remains authori- district boasts an enrollment of over 2,300 stu- lost, thousands wounded, some $212 billion tarian. The Chinese Communist Party is the dents. spent in Iraq and at least $65 billion spent in supreme source of power. Human rights viola- Over the past 175 years, the Springville- Afghanistan to date, Americans should expect tions are widespread, stemming from the au- Griffith Institute has touched the lives of thou- Congress to be engaged and conducting vig- thorities’ intolerance of dissent, fear of unrest, sands of students, their families, our commu- orous oversight, not playing political games. and the absence of laws protecting basic free- nity and our nation. Notable graduates of the Where is the courage, or at least the out- doms. Abuses include torture and mistreat- school include: author and statesmen Clark E. rage, among members of this House to stand ment of prisoners, forced confessions, and ar- Carr, who suggested that his close friend, up and say enough is enough. Let us pass an bitrary and lengthy incommunicado detention. President Abraham Lincoln, be invited to appropriations bill to provide the courageous Prison conditions are harsh. The government speak at Gettysburg; Ralph B. Waite, who U.S. servicemen and women risking their lives has placed severe restrictions on freedom of brought the world ‘‘painless dentistry’’ through in Iraq and Afghanistan with the tools to pro- speech, the press, assembly, association, reli- the introduction of Novocain; and Glen S. tect themselves, achieve their mission and

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Daley, lion in funding to construct a new U.S. em- My strong and unwavering support for has succeeded him as mayor, and has built bassy in Baghdad that is not an emergency, America’s fighting men and women, as well as his own legacy as a great leader and urban vi- could not be constructed during the on-going for our veterans remains steadfast. My opposi- sionary. Together, the two Mayor Daleys have insecurity and was previously defeated in a tion to this legislation is a demonstration of my provided the city of Chicago with outstanding vote in the House by a wide margin. lack of confidence in the Iraq policy and my leadership and direction and along with the Our nation is now in its third year with al- disgust with the irresponsible fiscal policies of entire Daley family have shown a sense of most 160,000 troops occupying both Iraq and this White House and Republican controlled commitment to public service that is inspiring. Afghanistan. Why was the $78 billion for mili- Congress. The needs and priorities of the I am proud that, 50 years after the first Mayor tary operations included in this emergency American people must come before the short- Daley’s inauguration, Chicago is among the supplemental appropriation not included in the sighted political advantages of the majority world’s greatest and most vibrant cities. May it regular $400 billion FY2005 defense budget party. The priorities in Washington must remain so for many years to come. passed only months ago. That would have change and I will continue to fight to put our raised defense spending to almost $500 bil- troops and our families first, not use them as lion, but at least it would have honestly met a political excuse. f our obligations to our troops. But foresight and f TRIBUTE TO EDITH SCHAFFER proper planning are not the strengths of this LEDERBERG White House and by budgeting properly it RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVER- would have stripped the Republicans in Con- SARY OF MAYOR RICHARD J. gress of a convenient legislative vehicle, a DALEY’S INAUGURATION HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ ‘‘must pass’’ bill as they refer to it, by which to supporting our troops is cover for attaching HON. RAHM EMANUEL OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pork projects and politically motivated policies. OF ILLINOIS This bill, regardless of the margin by which IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, May 16, 2005 it has passed Congress, is a shameful example of politicians exploiting the needs of a na- Monday, May 16, 2005 Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, tion at war and the warriors who are fighting Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to Senior Volunteer Services in Broward County, this war to advance a narrow, ideological and rise in recognition of the fiftieth anniversary of Florida will honor Edith Schaffer Lederberg, of exclusive political agenda. Since there is no the first inauguration of the late Richard J. the Area Agency on Aging, Area Agency, for money for Iraq in the 2006 federal budget we Daley, former mayor of Chicago and one of her longstanding commitment to Broward can expect another ‘‘emergency wartime sup- America’s all-time greatest mayors. His legacy County’s elder population at its 40th anniver- plemental’’ again in the near future and with it was honored at a symposium last week at the sary luncheon on Thursday, May 19. This the same abusive process. University of Illinois at Chicago, UIC, followed event provides an excellent opportunity to Among the most egregious and offensive by a gala reception and benefit for that fine thank Edith for her dedication and leadership. provisions of this bill is the attachment of dis- school. The Area Agency plans, develops, coordi- graceful provision call the ‘‘REAL ID.’’ The This event, attended by the mayor’s family, nates, and evaluates programs; funds serv- provision adds a de facto national identifica- friends and many other Chicagoans was ad- ices; and is the prime advocate for residents tion card to be paid for by state and local tax- dressed by public servants and members of of Broward County, Florida, who are 60 years payers. It is another multi-billion dollar un- the media who knew and worked with the of age or older. funded mandate on taxpayers, as well as an- mayor. Remembered as a man of strong con- Serving as the executive director of the other example of Republican excess and com- viction and dedication to his family, faith and Area Agency for the past 19 years, Edith has plete disregard for competent policy making. the city, Mayor Daley left an indelible mark as been responsible for overseeing an annual The REAL ID will make it easier for the immi- Chicago’s longest-serving chief executive. Federal and State budget of more than $24 gration officials to send persons fleeing polit- As many participants made clear at the million. Under her guidance, the Area Agency ical or religious persecution back to their per- symposium, evidence of Mayor Daley’s stamp has been proactive in responding to the critical secutors and it builds a wall along portions of on Chicago can be seen clearly today. From needs of our community. In response to a vital the U.S.-Mexico border with complete dis- its vibrant downtown to its freeways and mass need for transportation to aid elderly and regard for all laws, including environmental transit to O’Hare International Airport, Mayor younger disabled Broward residents’ in their regulations. Furthermore, because the legisla- Daley forever transformed Chicago into the efforts to travel to work or medical appoint- tion calls for national driver license standards ‘‘city that works.’’ He appreciated the impor- ments, Edith was determined to become a to be implemented by states, it all but guaran- tance of the city’s great cultural institutions provider. She wanted to ensure that these tees that more untrained and tested drivers and core businesses, building strong partner- services would be delivered by caring and ca- will be driving on our streets, roads and free- ships that have enabled Chicago to avoid the ways. This is not an anti-terrorism provision, it pitfalls affecting many other industrial cities. pable coordinators.; Her endeavor became a is simply more political grandstanding at the His visionary founding of UIC as an urban col- reality in 1996, with the Area Agency as a expense of the American taxpayer and hard lege for the children of immigrants and work- committed provider. Because of Edith’s fore- working families. ing families was perhaps his greatest achieve- sight, the Area Agency has developed pioneer There are some good aspects of this bill ment, making it a most appropriate place for programs such as the Noble McArtor Adult which I do support strongly. In addition to the the Daley Library, Archives and student schol- Day Care Center—the first such facility in the needed funding for our troops, there is critical arships in the name of the late mayor and his United States to target the needs of the gay foreign assistance which I support. This in- beloved wife, Eleanor. and lesbian population. cludes funds for victims of the Indian Ocean Through times of great social upheaval and Most recently, in a concerted effort to raise tsunami, humanitarian assistance to the vic- racial tension, the mayor never wavered from funds for aging services throughout Florida, tims of the genocide in Darfur, funds to sup- his vision of politics and government as ‘‘a Edith drafted legislation to support aging serv- port the African Union peacekeeping operation people business.’’ He maintained his commit- ices within communities. Mr. Speaker, these in Sudan, economic development for the Pal- ment to public education and economic oppor- are but a few examples of Edith Lederberg’s estinian people, international food aid and tunity for all people, working closely with na- countless accomplishments. She works tire- other bilateral assistance to critical allies. tional leaders like Presidents John F. Kennedy lessly each day to ensure that the seniors in These are proper and needed uses of Amer- and Lyndon Johnson toward these goals, our community have the resources they need ica’s wealth to create stability, security and which passage of the landmark Civil Rights and deserve in order to maintain their dignity save lives around the world. and Voting Rights laws. and wellbeing. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and We are at a critical time in our nation’s his- In return for his dedicated service and in Members of Congress for the opportunity to tory. The current levels of deficit spending to recognition of his great love for Chicago, its salute this great Floridian and great American.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:45 May 17, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16MY8.007 E16PT1 E982 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 16, 2005 TRIBUTE TO KCPT PRESIDENT/CEO in Washington, DC, in 1974, where he was During the last five years, President Chen WILLIAM REED promoted to Senior Vice President in 1978 has been deft in navigating the dangerous and worked until 1991. While at PBS, Reed shoals between the demands of his people HON. DENNIS MOORE led the planning and implementation of PBS seeking independence and Chinese threats to OF KANSAS Home Video and the PBS Adult Learning attack Taiwan. In recent weeks and months, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Service and the development of PBS China passed the anti-secession law, codifying VIDEO—a service for educational institutions. the use of force if Taiwan moves toward inde- Monday, May 16, 2005 After leaving PBS, he also served as a con- pendence and lavishly entertained two Taiwan Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, Mr. sultant to the Corporation for Public Broad- opposition parties leaders. CLEAVER and I join today to pay tribute to Wil- casting, CPB. Reed served the boards of a At the moment, there is a ‘‘China fever’’ liam T. Reed, the President and CEO of number on local and national organizations: sweeping Taiwan. Many Taiwanese are lured KCPT, Kansas City’s public broadcasting sta- the Public Broadcasting Service Board of Di- by China’s promise of trade benefits and are tion, who has announced his retirement effec- rectors from 1972 to 1974; the Association of willing to make political concessions to China. tive June 30, 2005. He steps down after 13 America’s Public Television Stations’, APTS, However, President Chen has been steadfast years as head of Kansas City Public Tele- Board of Trustees from 1995 to 2001; and in demanding that the best welfare for the vision. American Public Television, APT, Board of Di- people of Taiwan must be safeguarded in any Bill Reed joined KCPT in 1992 and empha- rectors from 1997 to 2003. He was elected as negotiations with China. sized education, local programming and out- the National Educational Telecommunications I believe it is time for us to speak up for reach. The station received numerous awards Association’s, NETA, first chairman in 1997. President Chen and the Taiwanese people. from PBS, the National Educational Tele- Reed served as President of the Jackson We treasure our affiliations and relations with communication Association NETA, and com- County Historical Society from 1996 to 1998, Taiwan as we admire Taiwan’s political and munity organizations for its local programming President of the Public Television Association economic achievements of the last two dec- and services, including 21 regional Emmy of Missouri, PTAM, from 1994 to 1998 and ades. It is often too easy to forget that all awards and one national Emmy for the docu- 2002 to present, and Chairman of the Kansas these accomplishments came through dec- mentary, ‘‘Be Good Smile Pretty’’. Four of the Public Broadcasting Council, KPBC, from ades of hard work. Taiwan today is a beacon station’s signature program series, ‘‘Ruckus’’, 1997 to 1998. Reed also served on the Cor- of democracy and an island of prosperity to ‘‘Rare Visions’’, ‘‘Roadside Revelations’’ and poration for Public Broadcasting’s, CPB, Dig- many developing countries, including China. ‘‘Kansas City Week in Review’’, began under ital Television Task Force from 1998 to the The Taiwanese people, as we know, do Reed’s leadership. He also introduced viewers present, and was a member of Video Advisory treasure their democratic way of life and their to the beautiful writings of Kansas City Star Committee to the Missouri Department of Ele- independence. And the person who has their columnist Charles Gusewelle, who this spring mentary and Secondary Education from 1993 best interests at heart is President Chen Shui- will produce his fourth documentary for KCPT, to 2000. bian. I rise today to support President Chen’s called ‘‘Stories Under the Stone’’. Reed’s col- In 1991, the Pacific Mountain Network handling of Taiwan’s relations with China. laboration with Gusewelle also launched Board honored Reed with its Governor’s President Chen is right in pointing out the dif- KCPT’s home video library venture. Later this Award for Distinguished Service to Public Tel- ferences between democratic Taiwan and year, children and their parents also will ben- evision. He also served as a private sector autocratic China and the importance of con- efit from the development of an interactive representative in telecommunications for the ducting direct talks by elected leaders in Tai- reading program called ‘‘Bark Park Place’’. U.S. Department of State to the Conference wan and China. Bill Reed made partnerships and collabora- on Security and Cooperation in Europe, 1989– In the meantime, I urge Chinese leaders to tions an important part of the station’s busi- London; as Chairman of the Broadcast Panel withdraw their missiles deployed on the other ness plan. In 2003, KCPT was named Best for U.S.-U.S.S.R. Bilateral Information Talks, side of the Taiwan Strait and accept President Place to Work for Community Partnerships by 1988–Moscow; and as President of the West- Chen’s suggestion of setting up a stable the Kansas City Business Journal. Many of ern Educational Network, 1972. mechanism for cross-strait interaction, leading those partnerships, like Chalkwaves, a digital Bill Reed was born in Los Angeles, Cali- to permanent peace and development in the instructional media service for elementary and fornia. He received his B.A. in History and, fol- Taiwan Strait. secondary schools now used across the coun- lowing a year of graduate studies, his General Again my best wishes to the Taiwanese try, changed the education landscape. Addi- Secondary Teaching Credential from the Uni- people on their president’s first anniversary. tionally, the Kansas City Regional Access versity of the Pacific in Stockton, California. f Consortium for Higher Education, KC From 1963 to 1965, he served in the U.S. THE RETIREMENT OF MAJOR REACHE, a distance education effort Army, including one year in Vietnam, where GENERAL RICHARD S. COLT partnering KCPT with nine area colleges and he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the universities, began under Reed’s stewardship Air Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters and long before distance learning was common- HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER the Army Commendation Medal for Valor. OF NEW YORK place. Other successful partnerships include Mr. Speaker, Bill Reed and his wife, Mary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Network KC, an in-depth news partnership Ann, will continue to live in Kansas City after Monday, May 16, 2005 with the Kansas City Star, KCUR–FM, KPRS– his retirement. A nationwide search is under- FM and UMKC’s Back Channel, a student pro- way for his replacement and his shoes will be Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, on May 14, duction for the web; and Speaking of Wom- very difficult to fill. Mr. CLEAVER and I com- 2005 there was a military retirement ceremony en’s Health, a partnership with Shawnee Mis- mend Bill Reed for his many accomplishments for Major General Richard S. Colt, the Com- sion Medical Center to conduct a yearly health on behalf of the Kansas City community dur- manding General of the 77th Regional Readi- symposium for 1,700 women. The TV Dinner ing his tenure at KCPT and wish him and ness Command at Fort Totten, New York. He and the KCPT Holiday Auction were also cre- Mary Ann all the best in the years to come. has served his country honorably for nearly ated, and a partnership developed with the f forty years. While no statement could ade- Gamma Phi Beta Sorority for the Antiques, quately recognize his achievements, Major Garden and Home Design Show to raise addi- IN HONOR OF PRESIDENT CHEN’S General Colt’s accomplishments in service of tional funds for the station. ANNIVERSARY his country deserve our greatest admiration From 1997 to 2001, KCPT successfully con- and thanks. ducted a capital campaign that raised $10 mil- HON. PETE SESSIONS Major General Colt received his commission lion to renovate its facilities on 31st Street and OF TEXAS as a Second Lieutenant in the Military Intel- to purchase digital television equipment. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ligence Branch in 1967 through the Reserve station was among the first stations to go on Officer Training Corps Program at Fordham Monday, May 16, 2005 the air with digital television and was cited by University, in New York City. After completing PBS as one of seven Digital Pioneers in public Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I wish to ex- the Infantry Basic Course at Fort Benning, television. tend my congratulations to the people of Tai- Georgia, he served on active duty with the Reed began his public broadcasting career wan on the occasion of their president’s first Military Assistance Command in Vietnam from in 1967 as General Manager of KIXE, the pub- anniversary in office this May 20th. Taiwan May 1968 until May 1969. lic television station in Redding, California. He President Chen Shui-bian was re-elected to a In November 1969, Major General Colt was joined the Public Broadcasting Service, PBS, second four year term in 2004. honorably discharged from active duty, and in

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:45 May 17, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16MY8.011 E16PT1 May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E983 June 1978 he joined the New York Army Na- dren, Julie and Dan, who are both pursuing In 1992, Mr. Laytham launched the Clyde’s tional Guard where he served until September their own careers, but have also become fifth- School/Work program in partnership with the 1985. At that time, Major General Colt trans- generation cattle ranchers. D.C. public school system. His love for the ferred to the United States Army Reserve I have personally known of Steve’s leader- restaurant industry and concern for the well where he served as: Deputy Commander, ship and commitment to conservation for being of the District’s youth helped him infuse 94th Regional Support Command; Chief of many years. In fact, over 20 years ago, I the two interests allowing students to learn Staff, 77th Regional Support Command; Com- worked with the Sinton family to protect land valuable work skills while obtaining a diploma. mander of the 301st Area Support Group at in San Luis Obispo County. Today, Steve This mentoring program was started in hopes Fort Totten, New York; Deputy Chief of Staff oversees his family’s ranches, the Canyon of eventually creating a high profile charter for Training and Chief of Unit Training, Head- Ranch in Shandon and the Avenales Ranch school, and with the help of other industry quarters, 77th Army Reserve Command; and near Pozo, and manages his family’s vineyard leaders the Marriott Hospitality Public Charter Commander of the 5th Battalion, 5th Field Ar- on Shell Creek Road. To promote the sustain- High School was formed. tillery at Fort Tilden, New York. On June 20, ability of his ranch and vineyard while also Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to ex- 2001, he was assigned as the Commanding protecting the environment, he has employed tend my heartfelt thanks to Mr. Laytham for General of the 77th Regional Support Com- a variety of original methods, including the use his extensive service to the District of Colum- mand, which was restructured and renamed to of a unique trellising method to balance the bia and the restaurant industry. His contribu- the 77th Regional Readiness Command in canopy to fruit ratio on the vineyard. Steve tions and efforts are much appreciated and July 2003. has also participated in experiments with greatly admired. I call upon my colleagues to In addition to completing the Infantry Officer cover crops and erosion control. join me in congratulating Mr. Laytham on his Basic Course, Major General Colt has com- In addition to his hard work on the ranch award and in wishing him the best of luck in pleted the Field Artillery Officer, Military Intel- and in the vineyard, Steve has also been a all future endeavors. national leader in the effort to promote con- ligence Officer, and Quartermaster Officer Ad- f vance Courses, the U.S. Army Command and servation and sustainable agriculture. He was General Staff College and the Army War Col- a founding member and the founding chair- PERSONAL EXPLANATION lege. He holds a BA in English from Fordham man of the California Rangeland Trust, which University, an MBA in Organizational Behav- is a statewide agricultural land trust formed in HON. MIKE ROGERS 1998 that has used conservation easements ior, and a PMC in Information Systems from OF MICHIGAN to keep 173,000 acres on cattle ranches unde- Iona College. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES General Colt has received countless military veloped. Steve also has been active in the Monday, May 16, 2005 awards for his service: the Legion of Merit with San Luis Obispo, the California, and the Na- Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star Medal, the Mer- tional Cattlemen’s Associations, and has Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, on itorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf served as the Vice-Chairman of the Land Use the legislative day of May 4, 2005 the House Committee of the California Cattlemen’s Asso- Clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with had procedural vote on H.R. 366, the Voca- ciation. Steve also has used his talent and ex- two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Achievement tional and Technical Education Act. On House pertise to benefit the San Luis Obispo County Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two serv- rollcall vote #153, I was unavoidably detained. agricultural community through his involve- ice stars, the Republic of Vietnam Honor Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ ment with the Central Coast Vineyard Team Medal First Class, the Vietnam Campaign f and the San Luis Obispo County Water Advi- Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry sory Committee. Accordingly, I would like to HONOR OUR WOUNDED AND Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge, a Meri- congratulate him and wish him well as he con- FALLEN HEROES torious Unit Commendation Medal, and the tinues in his various endeavors. Combat Infantryman Badge. Since July 25, 1967, Major General Colt has f HON. BOB FILNER served the United States. He is a living exam- HONORING JOHN G. LAYTHAM, OF CALIFORNIA ple of honor, duty, courage, and service. I WASHINGTON RESTAURANT AS- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wish him well in his retirement. SOCIATION DUKE ZEIBERT Monday, May 16, 2005 f AWARD Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, I IN HONOR OF THE 2005 STEWARD rise today to urge support of my legislation OF THE LAND AWARD RECIPI- HON. TOM DAVIS that recognizes and honors the service and ENT, STEVE SINTON OF VIRGINIA sacrifice of members of the United States IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Armed Forces. HON. WILLIAM M. THOMAS Monday, May 16, 2005 The first bill is H.R. 2369, ‘‘Honor our Fallen OF CALIFORNIA Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I Prisoners of War Act’’. Currently, prisoners of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rise today to congratulate John G. Laytham on war who die during their imprisonment of winning the Washington Restaurant Associa- wounds inflicted in war are eligible for post- Monday, May 16, 2005 tion’s Duke Zeibert Award. This special honor humous Purple Heart recognition. However, Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to is truly well-deserved. those who die of starvation, beatings, freezing congratulate Steve Sinton of Shandon, Cali- John Laytham has worked tirelessly for over or other causes are not eligible for the Purple fornia, who will receive the American Farm- 41 years for Clyde’s Restaurant Group and Heart! land Trust’s 2005 Steward of the Land Award has helped shaped their success in the Wash- This is not right! There should be no false on May 17. This is an impressive accomplish- ington, DC Metropolitan area. He first started distinction indicating more courage or more ment as Steve is just the ninth American farm- to work at Clyde’s Restaurant to earn extra in- sacrifice by some who died and less by other to win this award, which is given to recog- come while attending Georgetown University. ers. All POWs who died in service to our Na- nize exemplary leadership exhibited in envi- He held nearly every position, and in 1968 he tion should be eligible for Purple Heart rec- ronmental stewardship and the protection of was asked to be partner. In 1970 he and his ognition. H.R. 2369 will allow all members of farmland. partner purchased the Old Ebbitt Grill, the old- our Armed Forces who die while a Prisoner of Steve is a fifth-generation Californian and a est saloon in Washington, and today the most War, regardless of the cause of death, to be fourth-generation rancher whose family has popular restaurant in the city. awarded the Purple Heart posthumously. This been grazing cattle in San Luis Obispo County The success of Clyde’s restaurant group will apply to all wars, past and present. for over 125 years. He graduated locally from can be attributed to Mr. Laytham’s dedication, I am indebted to Rick and Brenda Morgan Shandon High School, and then went on to keen sense of detail, and good judgment of Tavares of Campo, California and to Wilbert earn his Bachelor of Arts from Stanford Uni- style. Since the purchase of Old Ebbitt Grill ‘‘Shorty’’ Estabrook of Murrieta, California who versity and his Juris Doctor from the University the company has expanded to include 11 res- brought this issue to my attention. Shorty sur- of Colorado. He began his professional career taurants. Currently, Mr. Laytham is working to vived the Tiger Camp death march during the working as an attorney for the California De- expand that number. He is simultaneously Korean War and was imprisoned for over partment of Water Resources in Sacramento overseeing the construction of a restaurant in three years. Brenda’s uncle, Corporal Melvin before returning to his family’s cattle ranch in the Penn Quarter and a restaurant in Loudon Morgan, died of starvation and beatings in 1978. Steve and his wife Jane have two chil- County Virginia. 1950 at the age of 20 in Korea.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:45 May 17, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16MY8.014 E16PT1 E984 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 16, 2005 Today, I am also introducing H.R. 2370, the tenant Rover ‘‘Bob’’ Haley, Comanche County Mr. Davis, the lives of hundreds of homeless ‘‘In Memory Medal for Forgotten Veterans Sheriff s Department; and Police Officer Amy people have been lifted into the light of posi- Act’’. There are two groups of veterans who I Donovan, Austin Police Department. tive change and hope for a brighter tomorrow. believe need recognition beyond what they are Each of these Officers provided their com- f currently receiving. The first are veterans who munity with tireless, courageous, and gallant have died as a result of their service in the service of the highest caliber. They worked to HONORING THE 20TH ANNIVER- Vietnam War but who do not meet the criteria preserve our rights, our homes, and in many SARY OF TROPHY CLUB, TX for inclusion on The Wall of the Vietnam War cases, our lives—keeping our cities and towns Memorial in Washington, DC. safe for the sake of our children and families. HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund has a These men and women were committed to ex- OF TEXAS program called ‘‘In Memory’’ which has raised cellence in leadership, developing community IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES money for a plaque that has been placed near partnerships and always building for a better Monday, May 16, 2005 The Wall. The plaque honors ‘‘those who future. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to served in the Vietnam War and later died as It is a great honor to pay tribute to such honor the town of Trophy Club, TX, as they a result of their service.’’ No names are on the amazing and exemplary individuals. Their self- celebrate 20 years as a municipality. Trophy plaque, but all names are kept in a ‘‘In Mem- less efforts and noble service will never be for- Club, a town of roughly 7,600 residents, was ory Book’’ at a kiosk near The Wall, and fami- gotten. built on a foundation of individuals who sought lies can order a copy. f to create a unique town with less population My bill adds to this fine recognition by pre- density. senting the families of these veterans with a IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF It is the passion of those like Jim Carter, medal, to be known as the ‘‘Jesus Chuchi BRIAN DAVIS, EXECUTIVE DI- Trophy Club’s first Mayor, Town Manager Salgado Medal’’ to be issued by the Secretary RECTOR NORTHEAST OHIO COA- Donna Welsh and numerous other individuals of Defense. Chuchi Salgado was an out- LITION FOR THE HOMELESS who dedicated their support, sweat and money standing individual, living in my Congressional to the incorporation of this small town which district, whose exposure to Agent Orange ulti- HON. DENNIS. J. KUCINICH has allowed it to be so successful. mately led to his death. I would like to recog- OF OHIO Trophy Club became the first master nize his wife, Carla Salgado, as well as and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES planned community in Texas and that fore- Dan Santillan, who live in my Congressional Monday, May 16, 2005 sight has allowed citizens to take hold of their District in California. Dan suggested the ap- community and develop the amenities and en- propriateness of this bill. Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of Brian Davis, execu- terprises, which are wanted by their peers. The second group of veterans deserving of Originally designed to be a housing devel- the ‘‘Jesus Chuchi Salgado’’ medal are those tive director of the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH), for his activism and opment circling a golf course designed by Ben who were exposed to chemical agents, ion- Hogan, Trophy Club has come a long way izing radiation, or chemical and herbicide dedication on behalf of the homeless women, men and children of our community. from that vision, but relishes that it is the only agents during their service in the Armed town home to a golf course designed by that Forces. The medal would be presented to vet- For the past decade, Mr. Davis has fought in the interests of justice and hope for North- golfing legend. erans who are still living or to their families if Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I they have died. Thomas Barnes of Whittier, east Ohio’s most vulnerable citizens living on the streets. Mr. Davis’ unwavering energy, stand here today to commemorate the twen- California requested that action be taken to tieth anniversary of a city founded on such commemorate and honor such veterans. compassion and focus has given a voice to those whose voices have been silenced by sound principles of representation and democ- I urge my colleagues to join with me in co- racy. sponsoring and passing H.R. 2369 and H.R. poverty and hopelessness. For the past ten 2370. It is critical that we honor and remember years, he has edited The Grapevine, a publi- f those who have fought so gallantly for our cation that has provided an income and a MILITARY RETIREES ARE freedom! communications medium for hundreds of WAITING—LET’S FINISH THE JOB f homeless people. Under Mr. Davis’ leadership, NEOCH has HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS helped obtain permanent housing for more HON. BOB FILNER OF CALIFORNIA OF TEXAS POLICE OFFICERS than 425 people; provided 150 voice mail- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY boxes for homeless individuals; provided legal THIS YEAR assistance for nearly 900 people; and pro- Monday, May 16, 2005 vided 5,800 people social services and em- Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, I HON. HENRY CUELLAR powerment through the Homeless Stand rise today to introduce a bill to eliminate the OF TEXAS Down. Disabled Veterans Tax and to provide imme- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Beyond Cleveland’s local scene, Mr. Davis diate concurrent receipt of military retired pay has been a powerful voice for the homeless and VA disability compensation to all deserv- Monday, May 16, 2005 on Capitol Hill and at the State House in Co- ing disabled military retirees. Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I am here lumbus. He testified before the Government The ‘‘Immediate and Full Repeal of the Dis- today to recognize the extraordinary I contribu- Reform Committee at my request to speak of abled Veterans Tax Act of 2005 (H.R. 2368) tions of the following Texas Police Officers the need for the Passport program for home- does exactly what it says—it eliminates the killed this year in the line of duty: less men at a time when its funding was years of waiting before all disabled military re- Sergeant John Maki, Celeste Policy Depart- threatened. Mr. Davis was a guiding force and tirees receive all the retired pay and comment; Deputy Constable Frank ‘‘Scotty’’ active participant in my Homelessness Sum- pensation they have earned and deserve. Claborn, Harris County Constable’s Office; Po- mit, an advisory group with more than 200 For the past several years, our Nation’s vet- lice Officer John Logan, Huntington Police De- Cleveland area activists working to end home- erans waged a long and determined campaign partment; Police Officer Frank M. Cantu, lessness and advise me on legislative pro- to eliminate the Disabled Veterans Tax. As my Houston Police Department; Trooper Kurt posals. His energy extended to Columbus, colleagues know, we were partially successful. David Knapp, Department of Public Safety; where he worked with a state coalition to se- But only partially. Police Officer Darren Glen Mdelin, Grapevine cure a revenue source for the Ohio Housing The laws that we passed make veterans Police Department; Sergeant Gregory Hunter, Trust Fund. with a disability rating of 50 percent to 90 per- Grand Prairie Police Department; Police Offi- Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me cent wait for ten years before their tax is com- cer Nathan Laurie, River Oaks Police Depart- in honor and recognition of Brian Davis, the pletely eliminated. A great number of these ment; Sergeant Mike Lane, Beaumont Police tireless leader of the Northeast Ohio Coalition veterans are elderly and, unfortunately, may Department; Police Officer Angel Barcena, EI for the Homeless. His advocacy on behalf of not live to see that day. Paso Police Department; Police Officer Chris- the homeless citizens, the formerly homeless, Even worse, fully two thirds of America’s topher Jerome Sobieski, Prairie View Police and those at risk in the community continues disabled veterans, with a rating less than 50 Department; Deputy Sheriff Dirk Knearem, to offer protection, guidance and empower- percent, have been left behind and will con- Chambers County Sheriff’s Department; Lieu- ment. Because of the dedication and focus of tinue to be taxed as before—nearly 400,000

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:45 May 17, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16MY8.018 E16PT1 May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E985 veterans! Despite the actions of Congress last $3,000 to buy new flags, outdoor benches, of the passion of one individual, Kelly Bradley, year, the Disabled Veterans Tax is alive and and trashcans for her school. who saw the need to aid her neighbors. It was well. This past year has been extremely hard for her dedication to others and the generosity of Our Democratic Leader, NANCY PELOSI, re- Belinda, who has remained strong, positive, the First United Methodist Church of Roanoke cently stated: ‘‘On the battlefield, our soldiers and determined to continue working as normal which fostered this program and allowed it to pledge to leave no one behind. As a Nation, despite her ongoing battle with cancer. Belin- grow into its current state; bringing dignity and let it be our pledge that when they return da hopes her enthusiasm for teaching and respect to seniors in over 19 cities in the home, we will leave no veteran behind. The sponsoring extra-curricular activities touches North Texas region. Disabled Veterans Tax breaks that promise.’’ each of her students. The invaluable support and outreach that Some of the veterans left behind include: I am honored to acknowledge Belinda Ellis, Metroport Meals on Wheels provides to these A veteran of the Kuwait theater who had a Tom Green Elementary School Teacher of the Texas communities is an integral connection below-the-knee amputation after being hit by a Year. Her passion and dedication are cher- for those who wish to stay independent. Last drunk driver while jogging near the Pentagon ished by all in her community. year alone this grassroots organization served over 54,000 meals without the aid of State or to maintain physical fitness. f A retiree who cannot work on a family farm Federal funding. because of pain, numbness and osteoarthritis IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF Mr. Speaker, I would like to offer my utmost of both feet due to exposure to cold during MR. MIGUEL CONTRERAS thanks and congratulations to Metroport Meals noncombatant military service. on Wheels for their 25 years of service to my A veteran who lost an eye when an air hose fellow Texans and those most in need of their HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH support and their humble respect. The gen- accidentally detached from an airplane being OF OHIO erosity of Ms. Bradley and the other volun- worked on and who cannot work as an airline IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teers at Metroport is truly making a difference pilot. Monday, May 16, 2005 in the lives of those they serve. A female retiree who has weekly panic attacks and chronic sleep disturbances as the Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in f result of a sexual assault which occurred while honor and remembrance of Mr. Miguel A SMARTER APPROACH TO THE on active duty. Contreras, devoted husband and father; a BORDER My friends and colleagues, Congress did dedicated labor leader whose exemplary work just okay by taking the first steps towards touched the lives of many Californians. HON. BOB FILNER eliminating the Disabled Veterans Tax—I Mr. Contreras was born and raised in OF CALIFORNIA ¥ would give us a grade of C , but we did not Dinuba, California. The son of migrant farm- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES do A work. workers, Mr. Contreras went to work beside Monday, May 16, 2005 During my years in Congress, I cannot re- his parents and five brothers in the agricultural call more than or two other issues on which I fields of California’s Central Valley at only five Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, as California’s have received so many letters, e-mails and years of age. Border Congressman, I rise today to deliver a phone calls. Our veterans have been telling us As a young man Mr. Contreras worked with simple yet important message to this Con- that this is an important issue to them. They the United Farm Workers of America. It was gress about how we handle affairs on our na- deserve that we do A work. here that he found his true calling by learning tion’s southern border. I understand that there are costs to concur- from Cesar Chavez the meaning of dignity and To my fellow Members of Congress, I im- rent receipt. But I also understand that the self-worth. Mr. Chavez saw the potential of Mr. plore you: Don’t block clinics that want to help now-disabled veterans did not hesitate when Contreras and appointed him a staff member Mexican children with severe medical needs. called to duty. Many have returned home with of the United Farm Workers. It was here that Don’t block border schools from hosting their Mexican neighbors. And don’t block our tour- disabilities they have had to lived with ever Mr. Contreras learned the importance of ism industry from welcoming Mexican field since. How can we doubt the imperative that speaking up and standing up for oneself. trips. Instead, join me in supporting the VISA we keep our promise and give them what they With this strong foundation Mr. Contreras fought tirelessly for the rights of immigrants. Act! deserve? They earned their military retired Prior to September 11, 2001, the Valley Or- He was an inspiration to many, bringing a spe- pay. They deserve their VA disability com- thopedic Clinic in Calexico, California treated cial pride to Latino workers throughout Cali- pensation. low-income Mexican children who suffered fornia. We cannot make them wait any longer for from cleft palates or other maladies. In fact, In 1993 Mr. Contreras began his work for justice to prevail! over forty years, they treated 125,000 children! the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, f The Port Directors at the border selectively AFL–CIO as Political Director. In 1996 he be- issued humanitarian visa waivers so that these HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS came Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the OF BELINDA ELLIS, TOM GREEN children could briefly visit the United States Federation, devotedly serving 345 unions with without paying for an unaffordable $100 visa. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER a collective 800,000 members. He held this OF THE YEAR Since September 11, Port Directors have position until his unexpected death on May 6, ceased issuing these visa waivers. As a result, 2005. He will be missed greatly. children have been blocked from receiving HON. HENRY CUELLAR Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me specialized medical attention, participating in OF TEXAS in honor and remembrance of Mr. Contreras. educational exchanges between border IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I offer my deepest condolences to his mother schools and taking field trips to tourist sites in Esther Contreras; his wife, Maria Elena Monday, May 16, 2005 border states. Durazo; his two sons, Mario Salazar and Mi- That’s why I have re-introduced the Visitors Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- chael Contreras, and his five brothers Alex, Interested in Strengthening America (VISA) nize the contributions of Belinda Ellis, Tom Antonio, David, Juan and Pablo Contreras. Act (H.R. 2367). The bill gives Port Directors Green Elementary School Teacher of the f the discretion to issue humanitarian visa waiv- Year. ers to Mexican children making brief, pre- HONORING METROPORT MEALS ON Belinda’s greatest influence is her mother, scheduled visits to the U.S. for medical, edu- WHEELS who taught her that things in life don’t just cational or recreational purposes. happen—if you want something, you need to In addition to clearing the way for American set a goal and work towards that goal a little HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS doctors who wish to provide specialized care at a time. This advice led Belinda to become OF TEXAS to Mexican children, this bill would boost the the first in her family to graduate high school, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES economy in the border region and strengthen and later college at Southwest Texas. cultural and political understanding with Mex- Monday, May 16, 2005 Mrs. Ellis has pledged over 18 years to ico. teaching, and currently teaches math and Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The bill is identical to legislation that the science. She believes that having the support honor Metroport Meals on Wheels as they cel- Border Trade Alliance, National Council of La and involvement of a child’s parent is the key ebrate 25 years of service to numerous com- Raza, former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Jef- to her success. During her time at Tom Green munities within the 26th District of Texas. The frey Davidow and others supported in the Elementary, Belinda has raised close to Metroport Meals on Wheels program grew out 108th Congress.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:45 May 17, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16MY8.023 E16PT1 E986 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 16, 2005 I urge my colleagues to join me in fighting CTO—Cleveland’s premiere organization fo- they have earned through their sacrifice and for this important legislation. cusing on the rights of tenants—as the Direc- courage. Please join me in co-sponsoring the f tor of the Rental Information Center. He be- ‘‘Troops Phone Home Free Extension’’ Act! came the assistant director of CTO in 1998 f HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS and in late 1999 Mr. Foley became CTO’s Ex- HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CARLA BANDY, DAHLSTROM ecutive Director. MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER OF Mr. Foley has worked collaboratively with OF NANCY PHILLIPS IMPACT THE YEAR me since I began serving in the US. House of CENTER SCHOOL TEACHER OF Representatives. He was a guiding force and THE YEAR HON. HENRY CUELLAR active participant in my Homelessness Sum- OF TEXAS mit, an advisory group with more than 200 HON. HENRY CUELLAR OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cleveland area activists working to end homelessness and advise me on legislative pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, May 16, 2005 posals. When out-of-state landlords bought Monday, May 16, 2005 Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- one of the largest 55–and-over communities in Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the contributions of Carla Bandy, Ohio’s 10th Congressional District and imme- nize the contributions of Nancy Phillips, Impact Dahlstrom Middle School Teacher of the Year. diately increased seniors’ rent by as much as Center School Teacher of the Year. Carla Bandy considers herself lucky to have 25 percent, Mr. Foley worked with me, and the Nancy’s interest in teaching stemmed from given teaching another chance—initially quit- seniors, to organize one of the largest tenant her ‘‘lifelong love affair’’ with the language ting after 2 years because she felt she wasn’t organizations in the State. He went on to work arts. Following a Bachelor’s degree, a teach- cut out for the job. Carla now understands that with the seniors to organize the largest rent ing certificate in English and two subsequent she made the right choice, and currently strike in Ohio’s history. Mr. Foley has also fa- Master’s degrees, she dove into a teaching teaches Art at Dahlstrom Middle School. cilitated the passage of a local landlord tenant career that has continued for the past 25 In class, Carla stresses friendship; she react and extended the services his agency pro- years. spects her students and earns their respect in vides to include an eviction diversion program Nancy Phillips teaches English at an alter- return. She believes that once she can and a lead testing program. native school, where students are sent be- achieve the trust of her students, the ‘‘real Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me cause of past drug use or violent histories. learning’’ begins. in honor and recognition of Michael Foley. His She teaches grades six to twelve, and is chal- Carla does her best to reach students of all long-time advocacy on behalf of rent-payers in lenged to stretch her creative capabilities and abilities, skills, and interests. She keeps all the Cleveland area exemplify the Lifetime management skills every time she walks into students equally engaged—from the timid and Commitment to Social Justice Award that he the classroom. unsure to the extremely talented. She re- received from the Northeast Ohio Coalition for Nancy does her best to lead her students searches the psychology behind different the Homeless at the NEOCH Annual Meeting gently towards the good things they can find types of learning in an effort to customize her and Awards Ceremony on May 13. Because in books, describing herself as a ‘‘combination teaching techniques for each individual stu- of the dedication and focus of Michael Foley, tight rope walker and ring master.’’ She is dent. the lives of thousands of people have been humble, and acknowledges that when she I am honored to recognize Carla Bandy, lifted. stays late at work or comes in during the Dahlstrom Middle School Teacher of the Year. f weekend, she is not alone. Her dedication and hard work reward her stu- I am honored to recognize Nancy Phillips, dents everyday. PHONE CALLS FOR THE TROOPS! Impact Center School Teacher of the year. f Through her drive and consistent hard work, HON. BOB FILNER she is able to set her students on track for ON RECEIVING THE NORTHEAST OF CALIFORNIA whatever challenges the future may bring. OHIO COALITION FOR THE HOME- f LESS LIFETIME COMMITMENT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARD Monday, May 16, 2005 DEMOCRACY AND DR–CAFTA Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, we are all com- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH mitted to ensuring that our troops have the HON. DAVID DREIER OF CALIFORNIA OF OHIO support they need to succeed in their mission IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and maintain high morale. As part of this effort, we have taken impor- Monday, May 16, 2005 Monday, May 16, 2005 tant steps to ensure that the soldiers in Iraq Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in and Afghanistan can make free phone calls highlight the importance that the Dominican honor and recognition of Michael Foley, the home to their loved ones. Last year, we Republic—Central America Free Trade Agree- executive director of the Cleveland’s Tenants passed a Defense Authorization bill that pro- ment will have on stabilizing the democracies Organization (CTO), for his activism and dedi- vided a $40 per month calling program to of the participating nations. While we have wit- cation on behalf of Northeast Ohio’s families these soldiers. And our military hospitals have nessed firsthand the benefits than free trade who pay rent for their housing. Mr. Foley has created adhoc programs, largely based on pri- has on emerging democracies, no one is in a proudly served the Cleveland community and vately donated calling cards, to ensure that better position to describe the benefits than has focused on meeting the housing needs hospitalized troops can call home as well. President Enrique Bolanos of Nicaragua. His and protecting the housing rights of Cleveland In order to strengthen and expand these ef- country continues to face serious challenges area tenants. forts, I have introduced the bipartisan ‘‘Troops to democratic reform, yet he is unwavering in Mr. Foley has dedicated his entire profes- Phone Home Free Extension’’ Act (H.R. his commitment to DR–CAFTA because he sional career to fighting for social justice on 2366). This legislation would extend the calling knows it will lead to further democratic behalf of Cleveland’s residents. Mike received program until the end of operations in Iraq and progress. his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy Afghanistan. My bill would also extend the Last week, President Bolanos gave an ad- from the University of Dayton and his law de- program to future contingency operations to dress at the Nicaraguan Embassy here in the gree from Cleveland Marshall College of Law. ensure that our troops do not have to wait for United States where he presented Senator He has served as a community organizer for the legislative process to catch up with their RICHARD LUGAR and Ambassador Jeane Kirk- the St. Clair-Superior Coalition and was a phone call needs. Finally, the ‘‘Troops Phone patrick with the Order of Ruben Dario, the Field Representative for the City of Cleveland Home Free Extension’’ Act would extend the highest honor of Nicaragua. I am including his Community Relations Board. From 1990 to monthly calling card program to the wounded remarks in the RECORD to reiterate to my col- 1996, Mike was the court administrator and to ensure that the Federal government will leagues that this trade agreement is about far personal bailiff for Judge William H. Corrigan provide the phone benefit if private donations more than trade. at Cleveland Municipal Housing Court. In 1996 are insufficient. SPEECH BY H.E. PRESIDENT ENRIQUE BOLANOS and 1997 he was an instructor with the Cleve- I invite you join me in fighting to maintain EMBASSY OF NICARAGUA—MAY 13, 2005 land Marshall College of Law, Housing Law the morale of our troops, support our military Distinguished Guests and Dear Friends: I Clinic. In 1997 he began working with the families and give our soldiers the benefits that am in the United States this week with my

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:45 May 17, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16MY8.028 E16PT1 May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E987 fellow Central American Presidents. To- will rally Nicaraguan people who crave de- WE ARE ALMOST OUT OF TIME gether, we are here as the singular voice of mocracy and functioning democratic institu- Central America bringing a crucial message tions; we will fight to enforce the ruling of to the United States Congress. That message the Central American Court of Justice which HON. BOB FILNER is as simple as it is important: pass the Cen- in a historic decision on March 29, 2005 ruled OF CALIFORNIA tral American—Dominican Republic Free against the attempts of the Nicaraguan Na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Trade Agreement and pass it as quickly as tional Assembly to strip the Presidency of Monday, May 16, 2005 possible. its powers and declared it a violation of the There is a common misunderstanding principle of separation of powers. And we Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, I about DR–CAFTA in the United States. The will fight if necessary in the Organization of rise to join with my colleagues in the recogni- misunderstanding is that DR-CAFTA is pri- American States with its wonderful and pow- tion of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. marily about trade. Yes, it is true that DR– erful Democratic Charter. And we will fight CAFTA will bring very important trade and The contributions of Asian Pacific Islander with the help of the many friends of Nica- economic benefits to both the United States Americans throughout the history of the United and to the nations of Central America and ragua that are here tonight who have sup- States are widely known. the Caribbean. This is an undeniable fact. ported the cause of freedom. One of the contributions that has never But to truly understand DR–CAFTA, you Finally, I would like to point out, only been properly acknowledged by the United have to get underneath the surface and see eleven days ago, on May 1st at the May Day States and by Congress is the part that was what DR–CAFTA is really about. In its cen- ceremonies in Havana, Cuba, Daniel Ortega played in World War II by soldiers of the Phil- tral core, DR–CAFTA is really about ‘‘de- was hugging the dictator Fidel Castro and ippines, a territory of the United States at that mocracy.’’ It is about rewarding a region calling the United States ‘‘an enemy of hu- time. who has fought so hard to build their demo- manity.’’ This would be a scene intimately cratic institutions and increase the security familiar to both of our honorees here tonight They were drafted in World War II by Presi- of the region. from their days of defending democracy in dent Roosevelt. They did not say no. They Democracy has made very important gains the 1980s. All of which proves that the price fought bravely and gallantly, in the battles of in Central America in the last 15 years. But of liberty is eternal vigilance, and with the Bataan and Corrigidor, and the bullets did not many of those gains are not irreversible. As help of all our friends here tonight, together distinguish between those who were U.S. citi- we have seen recently in some of the coun- we will meet the new challenges with the zens at the time and those who were citizens tries of South America, some people are be- same courage and resolution that was ginning to question whether democracy and of the Philippines. Death did not make a dis- brought to the earlier challenges to democ- tinction. The participation of the Filipino sol- free markets can solve their country’s prob- racy in Nicaragua in the past. lems. But they are wrong. This well-nego- diers was critical to the successful outcome of tiated free trade agreement will consolidate the war in the Pacific. We owe them a great the democratic gains and ensure that the re- f deal. gion does not back slide into the insecurity And yet, in 1946, the Congress said thank A TRIBUTE TO LANCE BRET and violence of previous decades. DR–CAFTA you, but no thank you. Congress withdrew the TAYLOR binds the United States and Central America benefits that these brave men were promised. not only economically, but more importantly, democratically. DR–CAFTA should Although some positive steps were taken in be seen for what it really is: a chance to lock HON. DUNCAN HUNTER the six decades since the war, we have not in the democratic future for Central America properly redeemed that promise. with all economic and security benefits that OF CALIFORNIA Congressman CUNNINGHAM and I have intro- implies for the United States. I want all duced H.R. 302, the Filipino Veterans Equity IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Americans, particularly members of Con- Act, and Senator INOUYE has introduced a gress, to understand that CAFTA is a democ- Monday, May 16, 2005 companion bill in the Senate, S. 146. These racy issue more than a trade issue. bills will complete the job and restore all the Today, Nicaragua’s democracy faces a new Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to set of threats. Yesterday’s enemies of democ- benefits that were rescinded by Congress. The racy used pure military force. Today’s en- honor and pay tribute to a constituent of mine, passage of these bills will benefit the Filipino emies of democracy have evolved and refined Lance Bret Taylor of Spring Valley, California. veterans in a substantial way. their techniques. Today’s enemies of democ- On April 6, 2005, Lance was traveling on a But, at a deeper level, these bills are also racy leave the outside facade of democratic CH–47 Chinook helicopter when it crashed in about restoring dignity and honor to these institutions intact, while at the same time the desert of Afghanistan, killing all eighteen proud veterans. Sixty years of injustice burn in they hollow out these institutions from the Americans on board. the hearts of the Filipino World War II Vet- inside, leaving nothing but the hollow shell. Unfortunately, this is exactly what the en- With the brave military personnel aboard erans and in the hearts of their sons and emies of democracy are attempting to do in that aircraft, there were three civilians, all non- daughters. It is time that our nation recognizes Nicaragua. As many of you who are fol- combatants. Working for Halliburton subsidiary their contributions, recognizes the injustice, lowing events in Nicaragua know, democracy KBR, Lance was responsible for providing and acts to correct it. To those who say that is under a direct threat. The assault is being U.S. and coalition forces operating in Afghani- we cannot afford to redeem this debt, I answer led by what the Economist magazine called that we cannot afford not to! The historical an ‘‘unholy alliance’’ of the extreme left, led stan with vital logistics and life support services. record remains blotted until we recognize by Daniel Ortega, and of the extreme right these veterans. led by ex-President Arnoldo Aleman who is A specialist in vector control who was re- In passing these bills, we can make good currently serving a 20-year prison sentence. turning to the U.S. base in Bagram from a Together these two party bosses, or cau- on the promise of America. dillos, as we say in Spanish, are attempting mission, Lance was, like many Americans, f to dismantle some of democracy’s most sa- proudly serving his country in other ways be- cred principles—principles such as checks sides wearing a uniform. While Lance recog- HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS and balances and the independence of the ju- nized the dangers inherent to working in a war OF JENNIFER WELMA, HAYS diciary—principles without which no democ- zone, he was driven by a desire to help im- CSID SPECIAL EDUCATION racy can be called a democracy. prove the lives of others. TEACHER OF THE YEAR When the military dictatorship was ended and freedom was restored to our country in Lance leaves behind his loving mother Lori, 1991, many believed that progress towards brother Kevin, his beautiful wife Deborah, a HON. HENRY CUELLAR building fully functioning democratic insti- ten-year-old daughter, four stepchildren, and a OF TEXAS tutions would be linear, that is to say for- baby granddaughter. He will continue to be re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ever upward on a steady course. This has not membered and loved by all those who knew been the case, however. And once again those Monday, May 16, 2005 him—not just today, but for as long as the who value democracy and believe in democ- Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- racy for Nicaragua are being called to the U.S. defends the ideas of democracy and lib- nize the contributions of Jennifer Welma, Hays ramparts to defend it. erty throughout the world. CSID Special Education Teacher of the Year. My administration will never cease to Mr. Speaker, I extend my heartfelt sympathy fight for the independence of the judiciary, Growing up, Jennifer always knew that one will never cease to fight for the separation of to the members of Lance’s bereaved family day she wanted to be a teacher. Yet it was powers, will never cease to fight against cor- and loved ones. Lance’s dedication and serv- the 1991 State Competition for the Special ruption by government officials. And my ad- ice represents the best America has to offer Olympics in San Marcos which sparked a spe- ministration will fight on every front: we and his sacrifice will never be forgotten. cial passion. She was emotionally touched by

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:45 May 17, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16MY8.034 E16PT1 E988 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 16, 2005 the bravery, courageousness, and beautiful rine ecosystem left on the planet—some 55 western Hawaiian Islands Marine Refuge, to- spirit of the Olympians, and instantly knew she percent of the total fish biomass is made up gether with rules prohibiting commercial or needed to be involved with such amazing indi- of predator species, the natural way of our recreational fishing within refuge waters. The viduals. oceans. Board’s action followed a public input process Jennifer Welma now teaches Phys Ed., and Yet this incredible remnant of a purer world which yielded some 110,000 comments sup- has a great time dancing, moving, laughing, will not survive absent affirmative protective porting the most stringent protections. As and learning with her students. action, for by its isolation it is a fragile world, Peter Young, Chair of the Board, said at the Special Education has become even more one where the most seemingly insignificant time: ‘‘We are dealing with a special place, important to Jennifer now that she has a son and benign human interaction can have the and it’s different.’’ For this action, Chair Young who is visually impaired and considered dis- most magnified effect. As a prime example, and the Board deserve our lasting gratitude. abled. She continues her fight to promote the the islands and waters of the NWHI have de- To complete now this penumbra of protec- active participation of disabled students, en- veloped a unique ecosystem whose isolation tion and truly discharge our responsibility of suring their role as a visible part of a school at one time provided protection ttom invasive stewardship, we must turn our attention pri- campus. She thanks her son Kameron for the species. Yet today some invasives have be- marily to the Reserve. Following its establish- continued inspiration to become a better come established due not only to marine de- ment, subsequent legislation mandated that teacher, friend, and person. bris from the Northern Pacific but from fishing, the Reserve be converted to a National Ma- I am honored to recognize Jennifer Welma, transiting, and other vessels. And commercial rine Sanctuary. Public scoping meetings Hays CSID Special Education Teacher of the fishing and other human interaction is itself in- began in 2002, and the National Marine Sanc- Year. Jennifer’s passion and dedication to herently invasive, as is evident in the introduc- tuary Program published ‘‘Advice and Rec- teaching enrichs the lives of all around her. tion of rats (now eliminated) and the con- ommendations on Development of Draft Fish- f sequences of overfishing, leading the near-ex- ing Regulations’’ in September 2004. tinction of the black-lipped pearl oyster and Essentially, in an effort to forge compromise INTRODUCTION OF THE NORTH- other species and, more recently, the crash of between the interests of fishermen who oper- WESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS the lobster fishery. Just last February, as an- ate in the Reserve, the desire of the Western NATIONAL MARINE REFUGE ACT other example, our Marine Mammal Commis- Pacific Fishery Management Council OF 2005 sion reported that the world’s dwindling Hawai- (WESPAC) to retain control over the Reserve, ian monk seal population of an estimated the opinion of scientists and conservationists HON. ED CASE 1,400, based in the NWHI, has ‘‘no tolerance that the area remains vulnerable, and the OF HAWAII for additional mortality associated with fish- overwhelming sentiment of the people of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eries or other human activities.’’ Hawai‘i for protection, the Program proposed a Jurisdiction of the NWHI and waters has Monday, May 16, 2005 management plan that would allow current been shared by our federal and Hawai‘i state fishing to continue and keep WESPAC in- Mr. CASE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to intro- governments. As an overall template, the is- volved in Reserve fishery management. duce a truly novel and revolutionary proposal lands themselves (with the exception of Mid- WESPAC, however, subsequently proposed to create the largest marine protected area in way Island, an unassociated federal posses- alternative Reserve regulations that would ex- our world. I offer for this Congress’ consider- sion) are part of the State of Hawai‘i (and my pand current fishing, open a fishery for pre- ation and prompt action the Northwestern Ha- Second Congressional District) along with the cious corals, and provide only a temporary waiian Islands National Marine Refuge Act of waters around those islands out to the three- closing of the lobster fishery. Final Program 2005, which would provide the maximum level mile limit. Beyond three miles and out to the Reserve regulations are pending. of permanent protection for a magnificent ma- fifty-mile boundary is the current Northwestern This is an opportune, in fact optimum, time, rine system and international treasure, larger Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Re- before the Program acts any further, for us all even than Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Ma- serve (Reserve), established by President to first stop, look, and listen, and second move rine Protected Area. In so doing, my proposal Clinton and under the jurisdiction of the Na- to a whole different beat. And in doing so we would do for our country’s, and world’s, tional Ocean Service (NOS) within the Depart- must first ask this basic question: shouldn’t oceans what another then-novel and revolu- ment of Commerce’s National Oceanographic there be some special places in our marine tionary action—our 1872 set-aside of what and Atmospheric Administration. The waters world which are in fact true reserves—truly off- later became the foundation of our National beyond the Reserve out to the extent of our limits, where our marine species can live and Park System, Yellowstone National Park—did country’s 200-mile exclusive economic zone thrive in their natural state, without the for permanent protection of our treasured and are also administered by the Department of invasive, extractive hand of humankind? I endangered terrestrial ecosystems. Commerce in non-reserve status. Midway and know in my heart that the answer is yes, and This ‘‘Ocean Yellowstone’’ lives and its waters out twelve miles constitute the Mid- that the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and breathes in the waters of our country sur- way Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, established their waters are where we should just do it. rounding the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands in 1988 and administered by the Department The challenge, however, is that we simply (NWHI), an equally magnificent chain of is- of the Interior’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service do not have an existing federal marine statu- lands starting at Nihoa Island lying just north- (FWS). With the exception of Midway, the is- tory and regulatory regime that encompasses west of the main Hawaiian Islands and lands of the NWHI and certain offshore wa- this goal. We do have a National Marine stretching fully 1,200 miles northwest across ters, including some Hawai‘i waters and some Sanctuary Program run by good people with the Pacific to Kure Atoll. In these waters and Reserve waters (except for waters off Kure good intentions, administering a number of na- among their reefs, banks, and seamounts, and Atoll), also constitute the Hawaiian Islands Na- tional marine sanctuaries. But the basic statu- existing as an integrated ecosystem with their tional Wildlife Refuge, originally established as tory and regulatory authority under which the terrestrial neighbors, lie some 70 percent of a bird reservation by President Theodore Roo- Program operates and the sanctuaries are ad- our nation’s coral reefs. sevelt in 1909 and now under joint FWS- ministered requires a balancing of sometimes- This remote and incredibly diverse eco- Hawai‘i management. competing uses, including extractive uses, system is also home to some 7,000 species, On the face of it, if one’s end-goal is, as is which is why some form of extractive use, fos- at least one-quarter of which (some scientists mine, to provide the highest level of perma- tered by fisheries management councils such say as much as half) are endemic to this area nent protection to the total ecosystem of the as WESPAC, is allowed in all of our nation’s and found nowhere else on earth. It also NWHI and waters, this structure can work and national marine sanctuaries. There is simply serves as a pu‘uhonua (place of refuge) to is, in most cases, working. The FWS is man- not the regime in place to create what truly many species of coral, fish, birds, and marine aging its jurisdiction within the Midway Atoll would be a sanctuary in the literal sense of mammals, including the highly endangered and the Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife the word, to forge a world such as my State Hawaiian monk seal, threatened green sea Refuges toward the goal of full protection and of Hawai‘i just proudly did in creation in its wa- turtle, and the endangered leatherback, log- preservation under longstanding and well-es- ters of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Ma- gerhead, and hawksbill sea turtles. An esti- tablished federal mandates and mechanisms. rine Refuge. mated 14 million seabirds thrive in these is- And just last Friday, May 13th, the State of My Northwestern Hawaiian Islands National lands and their waters, including 99 percent of Hawai‘i’s Board of Land and Natural Re- Marine Refuge Act of 2005 would do just that: the world’s Laysan albatrosses and 98 percent sources, responsible for the administration of establish the public policy of this country that of the black-footed albatross population. This all state lands and waters, voted to establish there should exist in the waters of the North- also may be the last predator-dominated ma- throughout Hawai‘i’s NWHI waters the North- western Hawaiian Islands one place that is

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This refuge human activities in the [Refuge] shall be lim- forming serious reconstructive surgery. would extend seaward from the boundary of ited to those entirely consistent with preserva- Through these operations, he could use his the federal national wildlife refuges-with con- tion and protections in the true nature of a full medical training and surgical skills to repair current jurisdiction over those portions also protected refuge, and that all commercial use damages, correct congenital disorders and within Hawaii’s Northwestern Hawaiian Islands of such refuge shall be prohibited.’’ bring hope back into the faces of those who Marine Refuge—out fifty miles to the bound- Section 4: Provides Act definitions, including suffered traumatic injuries and disfigurations. aries of the current federal Reserve, except Refuge boundaries and cooperative manage- Twice, Sandy traveled to Venezuela to fix chil- that the boundary would be further out past ment between federal and Hawai‘i agencies. dren’s cleft palates and lips with Rotaplast Kure Atoll to encompass newly-identified pre- Section 5: Designates the Refuge. International, a charitable organization spon- cious coral beds and monk seal foraging Section 6: Provides for management of the sored by the Rotary Club. areas. The total area of this precious refuge Refuge by NOS through the new Office of Na- In addition to his work with Rotaplast, Sandy would be approximately 137,000 square miles, tional Marine Sanctuaries and Refuges in co- was politically active and socially conscious— eclipsing Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Marine operation with the State of Hawai‘i through an advocate of civil rights, a generous political Protected Area of 135,000 square miles. memoranda of agreement and in consultation campaign donor and patron of the arts. He Under my bill, the Refuge would continue to with an advisory council. was a visible figure in the Jewish community: be managed by NOS through a new Office of Section 7: Provides for vessel presence in an active member of his local synagogue and National Marine Sanctuaries and Refuges. the Refuge by permit only; outlines prohibited a past board member of the Jewish Federa- This is consistent with NOAA’s longstanding activities; provides compensation for current tion of Silicon Valley. Sandy lived a rich and desire to elevate the current National Marine permitholders. full life, and contributed to his community in so Sanctuary Program to full office level, and it Section 8: Provides for enforcement and many ways. provides NOS with a management option for penalties. Sandy Ellenberg died on February 27, 2005. marine resources in need of a higher level of Section 9: Provides for liability and other On that day America lost one of its quiet he- protection than that currently provided under legal consequences. roes. In a world that is always looking out for the Program. And that office, in managing the Section 10: Repeals prior inconsistent laws. the bottom line, where a ‘‘free lunch’’ is rarely Section 11: Requires issuance of imple- Refuge (in consultation with an advisory coun- ever ‘‘free,’’ Sandy Ellenberg was a breath of menting regulations within six months of en- cil including representatives from the State of fresh air. He recognized his own good fortune, actment. Hawai‘i and the Native Hawaiian, scientific, and was committed to making success, equal- Mr. Speaker, I confess to speaking on this and marine conservation communities), would ity, freedom and happiness available to others. floor today with a mix of excitement and awe. be statutorily charged with implementing His life was an example of righteousness and Excitement at continuing a journey to a next, Congress’s purpose ‘‘that the preservation of unselfish giving—of tzedakah. higher level that is not only novel and revolu- biodiversity and the protection and conserva- Sandy leaves behind his wife of fifty years, tionary, but so right. And awe at the responsi- tion of the natural resources and cultural herit- Maureen, and 2 sons, Steven and Gary. Our bility and opportunity we all have to truly pre- age of [the Refuge] shall be the exclusive thoughts and prayers go out to their family serve and protect one of the most incredible basis for all associated decisions by Federal and friends; Sandy is deeply missed by us all. places on this world. I hope and believe that I ask my colleagues to join me today in hon- agencies.’’ we can all come together to harness the col- Passage through and activities in the Ref- oring the life and work of Alexander Ellenberg, lective aloha of so many for this place, and uge would be by permit only. Permitted activi- a man whose life exemplified goodwill and promptly pass the Northwestern Hawaiian Is- ties would include scientific research and other selfless giving; he was one of America’s true lands National Marine Refuge Act of 2005. uses consistent with the purpose of the Ref- heroes. Mahalo, and aloha! uge. These uses would not include commer- f f cial fishing or other extractive practices except TRIBUTE TO SIX HONOREE TEACH- in very narrow circumstances. As there are TRIBUTE TO ALEXANDER ERS OF ST. RICHARDS SCHOOL some existing commercial fishing ‘‘SANDY’’ ELLENBERG permitholders, my bill provides a mechanism HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI to buy out these permits at fair value. HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA OF ILLINOIS It is vital to note that this bill is grounded OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES solidly in the cultural heritage and traditions of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the indigenous peoples of Hawai‘i, our Native Monday, May 16, 2005 Hawaiians. Their respect for the ‘aina—our Monday, May 16, 2005 Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in natural world in all its manifestations—in their Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in recognition of six exemplary veteran teachers practice of environmental protection and sus- memory of Alexander ‘‘Sandy’’ Ellenberg, and who have combined experience of over 166 tainability, was not just a profoundly spiritual to recognize his lifelong achievements and years in the teaching profession. In April these belief but a basic survival strategy. So it is no legacy of volunteerism and dedication to pub- six teachers were honored with the Heart of surprise that one of the principal groups work- lic service. St. Richards Parish award because of the ing toward just such a Refuge is Kahea: the In the Jewish faith, there is a commandment positive influences they contribute to students, Hawaiian Environmental Alliance, dedicated to requiring that one give tzedakah, which in He- families, and the whole community of St. Rich- bringing to our modern world this pu‘uhonua brew means an act of ‘‘charity’’ or ‘‘righteous- ards Parish. Today, I ask my colleagues to for the rare and precious species of the NWHI. ness’’ without expecting anything in return. join me in honoring these teachers for their And in that same spirit my bill provides, as Sandy Ellenberg was a man of faith, and his outstanding commitment to our Nation’s youth. does Hawai‘i’s newly-proposed Northwestern life represented a life-long example of They stand as a symbol of the positive influ- Hawaiian Islands Marine Refuge, for continued tzedakah. Sandy Ellenberg was a good friend ences that teachers contribute to students traditional use of the Refuge by Native Hawai- of mine and a true pillar to the local commu- every day across this great country. ians for religious, cultural, and sustenance nity; he was a man of character, compassion The first teacher I am privileged to recog- purposes. and goodwill. He will be deeply missed by all nize is Mrs. Kathleen Riordan Pona who Here is a quick overview of my proposed who knew him and were touched by his work. began teaching in 1959 with a class of 51 en- Northwestern Hawaiian Islands National Ma- Alexander Ellenberg was born on October ergetic second grade students. Mrs. Pona has rine Refuge Act of 2005: 13, 1933 in Stockton, California—the first child served with 4 pastors and 7 principals who Section 1: Entitles the act. in his family to be born in the United States. have helped her build the foundation that has Section 2: Outlines Congress’s findings, in- Sandy worked his way through the University continued the road of success at St. Richards cluding the finding that the ‘‘waters of the of California, completing his undergraduate School. Her 43 years of teaching is a shining NWHI must be set aside as a fully protected degree at Berkeley and his medical degree at light for teachers around the country who are national marine refuge to preserve in per- UC San Francisco. Recognizing his own good beginning their careers in teaching and strug- petuity their unique and fragile ecosystems, fortune and the difficulty in achieving one’s gling to bring success to the classroom on an habitats, and communities of flora and fauna, dreams, Sandy endowed an annual scholar- annual basis. This Nation is indebted to Mrs. as well as areas of traditional Hawaiian cul- ship at Cal for a San Joaquin County student Pona and teachers like her who have made tural significance. ‘‘ to study medicine. teaching their first love. Section 3: Sets forth the purposes and poli- A successful plastic surgeon by profession, Miss Joann Gaus began her teaching career cies of the Act, including the provision that ‘‘all Sandy said that he got the most joy from per- in 1969 at St. Richards School and continually

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:45 May 17, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16MY8.041 E16PT1 E990 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 16, 2005 requested new opportunities inside and out- HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY imaginary runner. Over there, isn’t that side of the classroom to benefit the lives of Andy Senicrope pitching to Bill Luika? Then her students. Miss Gaus had the honor of tak- SPEECH OF it was like they were all as one when they spotted Ray and came to greet him. It was ing an active part in the parochial education of HON. BARBARA LEE talk, talk, yak, yak for a while. Ray brought her students preparing them for both Com- OF CALIFORNIA up the subject of playing as a team. They munion and Reconciliation. She has been a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES were all from the 1938 team of East Hartford team leader in the teaching profession by High. The only ones missing, Bobby Brown being a coordinator for nearly every subject Thursday, May 5, 2005 at third and Pitkin in right. Now the vision area and representing her fellow faculty mem- Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the 6 changes. It is a month later. Someone has bers at meetings within the Archdiocesan million Jews who lost their lives in the Holo- filled the vacancies and Coach has found oth- Council. ers from his past teams. They are all wearing caust. I pay tribute to these innocent men, the knicker length baseball pants. On the Another outstanding teacher is Ms. Jose- women, and children who died at the hands of front of their shirts it is East Hartford, and phine Granat who has graciously and excitedly the brutal Nazi regime. on the back, Ray’s ’38 Team. They look pret- served her students for 32 years in teaching While the Nazis were defeated by Allied ty sharp as they work out. Word is that they and 17 years at St. Richards. Her concern for Forces 60 years ago, the specter of bigotry, have joined the Eastern Division of the her students is matched by the excitement prejudice, and intolerance has tragically sur- newly formed Sky League. Yes! Ray had an and energy that she brings into the classroom. vived. The best way to honor the victims of important role in this endeavor. If any of St. Richards is proud and lucky to have such the Holocaust is to ensure that such an event you would like to see them play their first season, it is quite easy. Walk out into your a great teacher continuing her career at their never happens again. Yet, with every year and yard, tilt your head back and look up into institution of learning. every generation that passes this tragedy be- the blue. Now close your eyes. Did you see Mrs. Rita Zbella is currently in her 29th year comes less a reality and more a story to read that? Loika threw out the man trying to of teaching at St. Richards School, where she about in a history book. steal. Just stay like that. This is only the came and taught in 1976. Mrs. Zbella has Everyone of us shares in the responsibility third inning. There is more coming. You all proven to be an essential asset to St. Rich- to make sure those who have died in the Hol- know the rest of this vision. Mr. Editor. If ards where she is currently teaching the com- ocaust have not done so in vain. you should happy to be in touch with Ray, please tell him that when I am finished here, puter class, which ranges from 3–year-old pre- f I will join them with glove and shoes in schoolers to 8th grade junior high students. HONORING THE LIFE OF RAY hand. P.S. Good Luck guys! Thanks, Don Her commitment to her family and profession Pitkin of East Hartford Note: Don Pitkin is MCKENNA is representative of the sacrifices teachers a graduate of East Hartford High School, make everyday in their lives. Class of 1938. He and East Hartford Gazette Mr. Frank Trapani has been a teacher for HON. JOHN B. LARSON Sports Editor Ray McKenna were team- 28 years, dedicating 20 of those years at St. OF CONNECTICUT mates. Richards teaching religion and social studies. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Individuals like Mr. Trapani enjoy the feeling of Monday, May 16, 2005 PERSONAL EXPLANATION community, connection, brotherhood and sis- terhood, and culture that a teacher receives Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I when teaching at a parochial school. As a rise today to pay tribute to the life and dedica- HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA teacher, Mr. Trapani enjoys the privilege of tion of an East Hartford legend and community OF CALIFORNIA being able to know his students, their parents, sports leader, the late Ray McKenna. In honor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the community that make up St. Richards of his memory, I am submitting for the Monday, May 16, 2005 RECORD a letter to the editor by Don Pitkin in Parish. He is truly grateful to have been able Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, to dedicate his life to the teaching profession. the East Hartford Gazette. [From the East Hartford Gazette, Mar. 10, May 12th, I was unavoidably detained and Finally, it is an honor to give praise to Mrs. 2005] missed rollcall votes on that day. Pamela Toppings, who began her teaching ca- LETTER TO THE EDITOR Had I been present I would have voted the reer in 1984 and has dedicated 21 years to St. (By Don Pitkin) following: ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote number 169, Richards School. Her career is a promising the Weiner Amendment limiting the number of TO THE EDITOR: Ray McKenna, the Sports one and her experience with St. Richards has Urban Area Security Initiative grants during been rewarding. St. Richards is fortunate to Legend, icon, humanitarian, and more importantly, the friend we all lost a week ago. any given fiscal year to 50, and ‘‘yea’’ on roll- have a quality teacher as shown by Mrs. Top- Much has been spoken and chronicled about call vote number 170, final passage of H.R. ping’s dedication and hard work. his many accomplishments and the giving of 1544, the Faster & Smarter Funding for First I am honored today to pay tribute to 6 won- himself. Any attempt to try and say more Responders Act of 2005. derful and dedicated teachers who have along those lines would be to repeat what f shown quality service to a great institution, St. has already been stated. Now is the time to Richards School. try and envision what Ray has been, or is THE ‘‘PRESERVING PATIENT AC- doing, since he left us. It is easily believed Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Kathleen Rior- CESS TO PHYSICIANS ACT OF that on his journey to his new ‘‘Burnside,’’ 2005’’ dan Pona, Joann Gaus, Josphine Granat, Rita he is thinking of those he will be joining. Zbella, Frank Trapani, Pamela Toppings, and How many will there be? What have they the parish of St. Richards for the many years been doing? Are there any sports activities HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN it has provided services to the community and there? It soon became clear what he would OF MARYLAND wish them the very best in the years yet to do first. He would look for his old coach and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come. mentor, Mr. John ‘‘Crafty Jack’’ McGrath. Once arrived it didn’t take long. Everyone Monday, May 16, 2005 knew Mr. McGrath. After all, the residents Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f in this area all came from East Hartford. join my colleague, Representative CLAY SHAW, Ray will be surrounded by those he has PERSONAL EXPLANATION known for years. After the greetings and to introduce the ‘‘Preserving Patient Access to reminiscing is over, Ray gets right to the Physicians Act of 2005.’’ point. Are there any sports here? Are there This is an issue of great importance to HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ are athletes from East Hartford around? Medicare beneficiaries and to the providers OF ILLINOIS There are! Who are they? Will you help me who care for them. Under current law, physi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES find them? And off Ray went with Coach. cians are reimbursed according to a payment Ray spotted them even before he and Coach formula that uses the Sustainable Growth Monday, May 16, 2005 got there. Someone was banging out fly balls Rate (SGR). This formula led to a 5.4 percent for Al Jordan and Johnny Lichatz to chase Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- down. Then it was a grounder to the left of cut in payments in 2002. Additional cuts in avoidably absent from this chamber on May Ed Cox at short. The scoop and the toss to 2003, 2004, and 2005 were averted only after 10, 2005. I would like the record to show that, Bill Wood at second and the throw to Long Congress intervened. The most recent short had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ John Gorman at first. It was wide, but John term intervention—in the 2003 Medicare Mod- on rollcall votes 162 and 163. snared it and made the swipe to tag the ernization Act—will expire in seven and a half

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:45 May 17, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16MY8.045 E16PT1 May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E991 months on January 1, 2006. If Congress does payment formula with a new formula that in- while achieving fairness in our reimbursement not act soon, a 4.3 percent across-the-board creases the update to reflect changes in the system. cut will be imposed for 2006 and between cost of providing care. There is bipartisan I urge my colleagues to cosponsor this im- 2007 and 2012 cuts would total approximately agreement that Congress needs to fix the phy- portant legislation. 30 percent. To restore predictability and sta- sician payment formula permanently. Unfortu- f bility to providers, Congress must devise a nately, budgetary constraints have limited us permanent solution that will stave off this im- to only short-term fixes. Our nation is facing a CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. pending crisis and its potential impact on $7 trillion debt, and this year’s budget deficit JUSTIN COLLIER beneficiaries’ access to care. exceeds $500 billion. Given our Nation’s fiscal The current physician payment formula is situation and the budget rules on Congress, HON. LINCOLN DAVIS flawed for two primary reasons: first payment the likelihood that Congress will enact a per- OF TENNESSEE rates are calculated by using the SGR, which manent fix this year is diminished. But each IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is in turn tied to our Nation’s Gross Domestic year that we delay increases the ten-year cost Monday, May 16, 2005 Product (GDP). When the economy softens of the bill, and Congress must move beyond and GDP declines—unless physician volume a band-aid approach to a more comprehen- Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, congratulations to and costs decline correspondingly—physician sive, responsible and permanent solution to Mr. Justin Collier, who has been named the payment updates will be decreased. But this is this flawed payment system. This is an ambi- 2004–2005 Outstanding AG/HEC Ambas- a faulty measure of appropriate utilization, be- tious bill, but one that I believe is necessary sador. Mr. Collier is from McMinnville, TN, he cause the health care needs of our seniors do to initiate serious debate on this matter. Con- is currently a student at Tennessee Tech Uni- not decline during economic downturns. We gress must make sure that the enactment of versity studying Agriculture with concentrations faced such a situation in 2002, when the a solution for physician reimbursement is done in horticulture and nursery and landscape economy faced a downturn, yet the rising in a fiscally responsible manner. management. costs of caring for beneficiaries continued to MedPAC’s March 2005 report also notes Mr. Collier received an engraved plaque and rise. As a result, CMS cut the physician up- that neither the SGR nor any previous mecha- a $500 cash award which was presented by date by 5.4 percent. nism has been successful in moderating Don Elkins, Dean of the College of Agriculture Furthermore, the SGR system fails to recog- growth of physician services through the use and Human Ecology and AG/HEC Ambas- nize that several factors driving volume and of volume targets. Specifically, according to sadors advisor, at the Agriculture Awards Ban- cost increases are beyond providers’ control. MedPAC, ‘‘volume has continued to grow and quet on April 15, 2005. These include administrative coverage deci- legislated targets have not succeeded in dif- Mr. Collier began his work in recruiting and sions that promote greater use of physician ferentiating between beneficial volume growth public relations even before he was officially services, increases in the cost of the physi- and increases in inappropriate services. The an AG/HEC Ambassador. He started speaking cian-administered drugs, and the addition current sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula to several groups of new students and their since 1997 of valuable, life-saving preventive has resulted in both budgetary and policy parents in the summer of 2004 during SOAR benefits, including mammograms, pap smears, problems.’’ Congress must devise a way to sessions. He also visited 7 high schools on re- colorectal and prostate cancer screening, and control unwarranted growth in services without cruitment visits during the year, where he bone mass measurements for osteoporosis. In compromising the delivery of needed medical gave presentations to classes about Ten- addition, the 2003 MMA added a physical ex- care. nessee Tech, the College of Agriculture and amination for new beneficiaries, cholesterol I also want to address an issue of great im- Human Ecology, and career opportunities and lipid screenings, and limited prescription portance to our beneficiaries—rising Medicare available to Agriculture/Human Ecology grad- drug coverage. premiums and copayments. Increases in Medi- uates. As a result of these initiatives, beneficiaries care Part B premiums are set by law based on In addition, he gave official welcome tours will visit their physicians more often-to get pre- the actuarial value of the coverage. Increases to several groups of campus visitors. During scriptions for newly-covered drugs, to be mon- in Part B costs in turn increase the monthly these tours he hosted several individuals and itored for drugs’ side effects, to receive newly- premiums and copayments that beneficiaries small groups of campus visitors and gave covered preventive services, or to receive fol- must pay. I recognize that this bill is no excep- them a complete campus tour, which included low-up care for conditions diagnosed by these tion to the rule. CMS has just reported that a farm tour. His efforts also included writing, services. These costs must be taken into ac- monthly premiums for Part B will rise to an es- emailing and calling numerous prospective count in determining payment updates for phy- timated 14 percent to $89.20 in 2006, largely students. In 2005 Mr. Collier participated in sicians. Physicians should not be penalized for because of an unexpected 15 percent in- LEAD 2005, an Ambassador Leadership Con- increases in volume resulting from Congres- crease in spending on physician visits and ference held in February at the University of sional initiatives. other outpatient services in 2004. According to Georgia in Athens. The volatility of Medicare reimbursement CMS, the higher spending levels can be attrib- Regarding his experiences as an AG/HEC jeopardizes the ability of physician practices to uted to longer office visits, more services pro- Ambassador in 2004–05, Mr. Collier states, make sound long-term financial decisions. vided, an increase in laboratory tests and im- ‘‘The recruiting and other activities have al- Many physicians in my home State of Mary- aging services, and higher use of physician- lowed me to share my love for the College land are beginning to limit the number of administered drugs. CMS also reported that with many people. I have met more new peo- Medicare patients they treat. Cuts in Medicare enrollment growth and a 1.5 percent increase ple and made more friends than I could have payments also jeopardize access to care for in Medicare physician reimbursements last possibly imagined. Having had the opportunity our military families and retirees, because the year were not significant factors in the overall to serve as an AG/HEC Ambassador has TRICARE program sets its rates based on spending increase. been an honor and will definitely go down as Medicare’s. In addition many State Medicaid The annual cost-of-living increases in our one of the most memorable and exciting expe- programs and other third party payers rely on seniors’ and disabled persons’ Social Security riences during my time at TTU.’’ Medicare’s system to set their rates. checks are not sufficient to cover rapidly in- f Congress must replace the SGR with a creasing Medicare premiums. Furthermore, methodology that assures adequate and ap- because the prescription drug coverage en- IN HONOR OF ARMY SERGEANT propriate payments as well as a stable up- acted in 2003 will be administered by private ADAM PLUMONDORE AND ARMY dates for Medicare providers. The Medicare plans that will set their own premiums, seniors SPECIALIST CLINTON GERTSON, Payment Advisory Commission in its March do not know what they will have to pay for a BOTH OF WHOM WERE KILLED IN 2005 report and recommends implementation drug plan premiums next year or in the years COMBAT DURING OPERATION of a system where updates are based on a to come. So, in addition to fixing SGR, Con- IRAQI FREEDOM fair assessment of practice costs and ade- gress must also act to protect beneficiaries quacy of payment rates. from sharp increases in premiums. We must HON. JACK KINGSTON The Preserving Patient Access to Physi- make sure that seniors do not pay the price OF GEORGIA cians Act of 2005 would set the Medicare phy- for appropriate increases to health care pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sician payment update for 2006 at no less viders. As a member of the Ways and Means than 2.7 percent, in accordance with Committee, I will continue to work with my col- Monday, May 16, 2005 MedPAC’s recommendation. For 2007 and be- leagues and with all groups who want to pre- Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, SGT Adam yond, it would replace the flawed physician serve access and affordability for beneficiaries Plumondore of Gresham, Oregon, was killed

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:45 May 17, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16MY8.050 E16PT1 E992 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 16, 2005 in action on 16 February 2005, and SPC Clin- only because of men like Clint Gertson. We on slung on his back. Without hesitation he ton Gertson of Houston Texas, was killed in were taking significant small arms, RPG and began to put out the Stryker on fire and as- action on 19 February 2005. Both men were mortar fire when we moved to the top of a sist in the evacuation of the wounded from snipers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 24th In- building to get better fields of fire. As we ar- the Stryker. The fire out, Plum then turned rived at the top of the building, I heard the his attention to the enemy and began to en- fantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Di- distinctive bark of the .50 Cal sniper rifle gage them with precision fires. Because of vision, Ft. Lewis, Washington. Lieutenant from the corner and looked over to see Gerty his actions, Plum saved soldiers lives and the Colonel Michael E. Kurilla commands the 1– in all his glory. Gerty and the sniper crew Stryker did not burn to the ground—in fact 24 Infantry Regiment and he shares his com- were killing RPG gunners as they moved be- his determined face was back in the gunner’s ments made at the memorial service for these tween buildings in an attempt to reposition hatch of his vehicle engaging an enemy RPG Great Americans. on Apache company. At one point he turned team that tried to ambush the platoon dur- GEN Bergner, COL Brown, SGTs Major, around and gave that big Texas smile and ing exfil—complete with sleeves rolled up to friends of Deuce Four, and most importantly turned back to administering death to the the elbows. the men of Deuce Four. Thank you for com- enemy. How do you honor such heroes as Clint ing today to honor two of the finest warriors I also remember one month later when Gertson and Adam Plumondore? You honor that I have had the privilege and honor to Gerty missed a shot on an enemy mortar them by telling the stories of their friend- serve beside. team only 300m from his hide site (I think it ship, camaraderie, and fierce bravery. You GEN William T. Sherman stated that War was closer to 250m)—I teased him that he honor them by continuing to fight to protect is Hell. My friends, he was right. It affects needed more range time but he quickly re- the man on your left and right who would all those in its all consuming grasp. It af- minded me that at least it scared the shit lay down his life so that others might live. fects us physically, mentally, emotionally, out of the enemy to drop the mortar tube You honor them by continuing in this noble and spiritually—it does not differentiate be- and we did capture it. Good point Gerty. endeavor providing freedom to a people we tween civilian or soldier. No one wishes for Clint Gertson was the kind of man that made do not know or understand the sacrifices war—to do so is sheer madness. GEN Mac- you proud to say that you served with him. that are made—but that is what makes Arthur said it best—The soldier above all SGT Adam Plumondore was also such a America the greatest nation on earth. others prays for peace, for it is the soldier man. An extraordinary leader that did ex- We will miss them both terribly, but I who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds traordinary things. I had the privilege to ob- know that our Deuce Four snipers, Gerty and and scars of war. serve the actions of SGT Plumondore on a Plum, are looking down from Heaven con- To the men of Deuce Four, we now honor daily basis—and stand back in awe and won- tinuing to look out for us—that voice you our 7th warrior to die defending the freedom der. hear in your head is Gerty calling the winds, of a people we neither know nor completely Plum was a walking uniform violation— Plum ensuring you have the correct dis- understand. But such action is truly the no- but strangely, that is one of the things I tance, and both always reminding you to al- bility of our profession. We sacrifice all for a loved about this man. I do not think a day ways look for the positive in life. people that do not fully understand the ex- would go by where I did not tell him to roll On this day, we ask almighty God to grant tent of our sacrifice. A people that had never down his sleeves, buckle his chin strap, or us patience and steadfast resolve in all that tasted the sweet waters of freedom until 30 trim up his Delta Force mustache. Sure is to come. May God Bless Deuce Four, 1st Jan of this year. And it is because of your enough, he would make the correction and in Brigade, and may God Bless America. valiant actions, the valiant actions of heroes the thick of a fire fight there would be Plum like SGT Adam Plumondore and SPC Clint with sleeves up, chin strap unbuckled, a big Gertson. smile on his face and a weapon that never f missed—unless he was firing 40mm from his I would like to tell you about what kind of PERSONAL EXPLANATION men they were as I remembered them—for M203 which he often reminded me was an these were extraordinary men that accom- area weapon. plished extraordinary things. I remember 3 Dec like it was yesterday. HON. JOHN B. LARSON Clint Gertson was the first man I met from Sixty to seventy enemy had set up a 2km OF CONNECTICUT Deuce Four three weeks before I took com- ambush along Route Tampa and the Recon mand of the Battalion. I was visiting Deuce platoon and TAC found itself running a 2km IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Four in Feb 2004 conducting live fires at gauntlet of 15 IEDs, over 30 RPGs, hand gre- Monday, May 16, 2005 Yakima Training Center. I approached the nades and significant machinegun and AK47 support by fire position and this 6’4’’ square fire. Six soldiers were wounded including Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I jawed PFC stood up and greeted me with SPC Moore who was blown from the hatch of would like to submit this statement for the that big Texas smile and asked me if I want- his Stryker that was now running on 8 flat record and regret that I could not be present ed a clinic on how to shoot; he subsequently tires—without missing a beat SGT today, Thursday May 12, 2005 to vote on roll- Plumondore immediately jumped up and proceeded to hit a man sized target at 500m. call vote nos. 171, 172 and 173 due to a fam- I immediately knew that I would love this manned the MK19 and suppressed and killed ily medical emergency. battalion and that if the rest of the soldiers enemy positions allowing the platoon to get were half as impressive as he was, I would casualties to the CSH and then launch a Bat- Had I been present, I would have voted: have the best battalion in the Army. talion counter attack that killed 22 enemy. ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote no. 171 on H.R. 627— Gerty became a main stay of motivation I remember 11 Dec like it was yesterday. to designate the facility of the United States for me. If one ever needed to know why it is As we were beginning to exfil from destroy- Postal Service located at 40 Putnam Avenue a privilege and honor to command the sons ing a weapons cache a suicide car bomb in Hamden, Connecticut, as the ‘‘Linda White- and daughters of America they only needed slammed into the side of Hunter 1. The en- Epps Post Office’’; ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote no. to meet Clint Gertson. tire vehicle was in flames, 6 soldiers were I remember 11 Nov like it was yesterday. wounded. The enemy then engaged with mor- 172 on H. Res. 266—supporting the goals and What started as a raid to kill or capture an tars, RPGs, and machinegun fire from 3 di- ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day; and, HVT turned into a 6 hour firefight with 60 in- rections. Without even thinking twice, SGT ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote no 173 on H.R. 2107— surgents, leaving 25 confirmed enemy dead Plumondore jumped from his vehicle with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memo- and estimates of up to 40 killed. This was fire extinguishers in his hands and his weap- rial Maintenance Fund Act of 2005.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:45 May 17, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16MY8.002 E16PT1 May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E993 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m. Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Science and Space Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine the nomina- agreed to by the Senate on February 4, To hold hearings to examine human tions of Ben S. Bernanke, of New Jer- 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- spaceflight. sey, to be a Member of the Council of tem for a computerized schedule of all SR–253 Economic Advisers, and Brian D. Mont- meetings and hearings of Senate com- 2:30 p.m. gomery, of Texas, to be an Assistant mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- Intelligence Secretary of Housing and Urban Devel- tees, and committees of conference. To receive a closed briefing on certain opment. This title requires all such committees intelligence matters. SD–538 SH–219 2:30 p.m. to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Judiciary Digest—designated by the Rules Com- MAY 19 Constitution, Civil Rights and Property mittee—of the time, place, and purpose Rights Subcommittee of the meetings, when scheduled, and 9 a.m. To hold hearings to examine the need for any cancellations or changes in the Foreign Relations a constitutional amendment relating meetings as they occur. To receive a closed briefing regarding to the protection of marriage. As an additional procedure along weapons proliferation, terrorism and SD–226 with the computerization of this infor- democracy in Iran. Homeland Security and Governmental Af- S–407 Capitol fairs mation, the Office of the Senate Daily 9:30 a.m. Federal Financial Management, Govern- Digest will prepare this information for Energy and Natural Resources ment Information, and International printing in the Extensions of Remarks Business meeting to consider comprehen- Security Subcommittee section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD sive energy legislation. To hold hearings to examine account- on Monday and Wednesday of each SD–366 ability and results in Federal budg- week. Environment and Public Works eting, focusing on steps being taken to Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, May Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water Sub- ensure that federal programs are effec- 17, 2005 may be found in the Daily Di- committee tive and accountable and to explore in- depth the Program Assessment and gest of today’s RECORD. To hold an oversight hearing to examine the Endangered Species Act. Rating Tool (PART), which is used by MEETINGS SCHEDULED SD–406 OMB to assess and evaluate federal Homeland Security and Governmental Af- programs. MAY 18 fairs SD–562 8:30 a.m. To hold hearings to examine the nomina- MAY 24 Judiciary tions of Philip J. Perry, of Virginia, to To hold hearings to examine issues relat- be General Counsel, Department of 9:30 a.m. ing to protecting the judiciary at home Homeland Security; to be followed by a Energy and Natural Resources and in the courthouse. hearing on the nominations of Carolyn Business meeting to consider comprehen- SD–226 L. Gallagher, of Texas, and Louis J. sive energy legislation. 9:30 a.m. Giuliano, of New York, each to be a SD–366 Energy and Natural Resources Governor of the United States Postal 10 a.m. Business meeting to consider comprehen- Service, and Tony Hammond, of Vir- Commerce, Science, and Transportation sive energy legislation. ginia, to be a Commissioner of the To hold hearings to examine S. 529, to SD–366 Postal Rate Commission. designate a United States Anti-Doping Environment and Public Works SD–562 Agency and to examine the competi- To hold hearings to examine eco-ter- Appropriations tive pressures that lead amateur ath- rorism specifically examining the Interior and Related Agencies Sub- letes to use drugs, the sources of such Earth Liberation Front (‘‘ELF’’) and committee drugs, and the science of doping. the Animal Liberation Front (‘‘ALF’’). To hold hearings to examine proposed SR–253 SD–406 budget estimates for fiscal year 2006 for 2:30 p.m. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Homeland Security and Governmental Af- the Environmental Protection Agency. Education and Early Childhood Develop- fairs SD–124 ment Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine FEMA’s re- Judiciary To hold hearings to examine issues relat- sponse to the 2004 Florida hurricanes, Business meeting to consider pending ing to American history. and its impact on taxpayers. calendar business. SD–430 SD–562 SD–226 Indian Affairs 3 p.m. 10 a.m. Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs To hold oversight hearings to examine Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs issues relating to the taking of land To hold hearings to examine money laun- To continue hearings to examine Regula- dering and terror financing issues in into trust. tion NMS designed to strengthen our SH–216 the Middle East. national market system for equity se- Judiciary SD–538 curities, focusing on recent market de- Business meeting to consider pending velopments. calendar business. MAY 25 SD–538 SD–226 9:30 a.m. Foreign Relations 10 a.m. Energy and Natural Resources Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs To hold hearings to examine weapons Business meeting to consider comprehen- To hold hearings to examine Regulation proliferation, terrorism and democracy sive energy legislation. NMS designed to strengthen our na- in Iran. SD–366 tional market system for equity securi- SD–419 10 a.m. ties, focusing on recent market devel- 10:30 a.m. Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry opments. Intelligence To hold hearings to examine the U.S. SD–538 To hold a closed meeting to discuss cer- Grain Standards Act. Commerce, Science, and Transportation tain intelligence matters. SR–328A To hold hearings to examine the nomina- SH–219 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions tions of David A. Sampson, of Texas, to 1 p.m. Business meeting to consider pending be Deputy Secretary of Commerce, and Foreign Relations calendar business. John J. Sullivan, of Maryland, to be International Economic Policy, Export and SD–430 General Counsel of the Department of Trade Promotion Subcommittee Indian Affairs Commerce. To hold hearings to examine S. 883, to di- To hold hearings to examine S.J. Res. 15, SR–253 rect the Secretary of State to carry to acknowledge a long history of offi- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions out activities that promote the adop- cial depredations and ill-conceived Business meeting to consider the pro- tion of technologies that reduce green- policies by the United States Govern- posed Workforce Investment Act house gas intensity in developing coun- ment regarding Indian tribes and offer Amendments of 2005, and pending tries, while promoting economic devel- an apology to all Native Peoples on be- nominations. opment. half of the United States. SD–430 SD–G50 SR–485

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VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:45 May 17, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M16MY8.000 E16PT1 Monday, May 16, 2005 Daily Digest Senate or under the influence of alcohol under aggravated Chamber Action circumstances. Pages S5199–S5205 Routine Proceedings, pages S5197–S5248 Inhofe (for Snowe) Amendment No. 706 (to Measures Introduced: Six bills and three resolu- Amendment No. 605), to specify which portions of tions were introduced, as follows: S. 1036–1041, S. Interstate Routes 95, 195, 295, and 395 in the State Res. 142–143, and S. Con. Res. 33. Page S5219 of Maine are subject to certain vehicle weight limitations. Pages S5205–11 Measures Passed: During consideration of this measure today, Senate Senate Legal Counsel: Senate agreed to S. Res. also took the following action: 143, to authorize the Senate Legal Counsel to appear Chair sustained a point of order that Dorgan in legal proceedings in the name of the Permanent Amendment No. 652 (to Amendment No. 605), to Subcommittee on Investigations in connection with provide for the conduct of an investigation to deter- its investigation into the United Nations’ ‘‘Oil-For- mine whether market manipulation is contributing Food’’ Program. Page S5247 to higher gasoline prices, was not germane, and the Transportation Equity Act: Senate resumed consid- amendment thus fell. Page S5214 eration of H.R. 3, to authorize funds for Federal-aid A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- highways, highway safety programs, and transit providing for further consideration of the bill at ap- grams, taking action on the following amendments proximately 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2005, proposed thereto: Pages S5197–S5215 with 30 minutes of debate equally divided. Adopted: Page S5247 Inhofe/Jeffords Amendment No. 761 (to Amend- Removal of Injunction of Secrecy: The injunction ment No. 605), to make certain revisions and modi- of secrecy was removed from the following conven- fications. Page S5214 tions: Withdrawn: Convention Concerning Migratory Fish Stock in Inhofe (for Ensign) Amendment No. 636 (to the Pacific Ocean (Treaty Doc. No. 109–1), and Amendment No. 605), to authorize the State of Ne- Convention Strengthening Inter-American Tuna vada to continue construction of the US–95 Project Commission (Treaty Doc. No. 109–2). in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pages S5214–15 The conventions were transmitted to the Senate Schumer Amendment No. 674 (to Amendment today, considered as having been read for the first No. 605), to increase the transit pass and van pool- time, and referred, with accompanying papers, to the ing benefit to $200. Pages S5211–15 Committee on Foreign Relations and ordered to be Pending: printed. Pages S5246–47 Inhofe Amendment No. 605, to provide a com- Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- plete substitute. Page S5197 lowing nominations: Allen/Ensign Amendment No. 611 (to Amend- Daniel R. Stanley, of Kansas, to be an Assistant ment No. 605), to modify the eligibility require- Secretary of Defense. ments for States to receive a grant under section 405 Eric S. Edelman, of Virginia, to be Under Sec- of title 49, United States Code. Page S5197 retary of Defense for Policy. Sessions Modified Amendment No. 646 (to Sandra L. Pack, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Amendment No. 605), to reduce funding for certain Secretary of the Treasury. programs. Page S5197 Paul A. Trivelli, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to Reid (for Lautenberg) Amendment No. 619 (to the Republic of Nicaragua. Amendment No. 605), to increase penalties for indi- Ann Louise Wagner, of Missouri, to be Ambas- viduals who operate motor vehicles while intoxicated sador to Luxembourg. D487

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Victoria Nuland, of Connecticut, to be Permanent Messages From the House: Page S5217 Representative of the United States of America on Executive Communications: Pages S5217–19 the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organiza- tion, with the rank and status of Ambassador. Executive Reports of Committees: Page S5219 Terence Patrick McCulley, of Oregon, to be Am- Additional Cosponsors: Pages S5219–21 bassador to the Republic of Mali. Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Larry Miles Dinger, of Iowa, to be Ambassador to Pages S5221–32 the Republic of the Fiji Islands, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Am- Additional Statements: Pages S5215–17 bassador to the Republic of Nauru, the Kingdom of Amendments Submitted: Pages S5232–37 Tonga, Tuvalu, and the Republic of Kiribati. Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Page S5237 Michael E. Hess, of New York, to be an Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for Inter- Adjournment: Senate convened at 2 p.m. and ad- national Development. journed at 6:29 p.m. until 9:45 a.m., on Tuesday, Janice B. Gardner, of Virginia, to be Assistant May 17, 2005. (For Senate’s program, see the re- Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Department marks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on of the Treasury. page S5247.) 1 Air Force nomination in the rank of general. 5 Army nominations in the rank of general. Committee Meetings Pages S5247–48 No committee meetings were held. h House of Representatives H.R. 1215, to provide for the implementation of Chamber Action a Green Chemistry Research and Development Pro- Measures Introduced: 23 public bills, H.R. gram, amended (H. Rept. 109–82); and 2362–2384; and 3 resolutions, H. Con. Res. H. Res. 278, providing for consideration of H.R. 152–153, and H. Res. 279 were introduced. 2360, making appropriations for the Department of Pages H3330–31 Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending Sep- Additional Cosponsors: Pages H3331–32 tember 30, 2006 (H. Rept. 109–83). Page H3330 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he Filed on Friday, May 13: H.R. 1817, to authorize appointed Representative McMorris to act as speaker appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for the Depart- pro tempore for today. Page H3265 ment of Homeland Security, amended (H. Rept. Recess: The House recessed at 12:48 p.m. and re- 109–71, Pt. 2); convened at 2 p.m. Page H3268 Filed on Friday, May 13: H.R. 1817, to authorize Commission on International Religious Freedom: appropriations for fiscalyear 2006 for the Depart- The Chair announced the Speaker’s reappointment of ment of Homeland Security, amended (H. Rept. Ms. Nina Shea of Washington, D.C., and upon the 109–71, Pt. 3); recommendation of the Minority Leader, Ms. Felice Filed on May 13: H.R. 2360, making appropria- Gaer of Paramus, New Jersey to the Commission on tions for the Department of Homeland Security for International Religious Freedom for a two year term the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006 (H. Rept. ending May 14, 2007. Page H3269 109–79); Filed on May 13: H.R. 2361, making appropria- Department of Homeland Security Authorization tions for the Department of the Interior, environ- Act for FY 2006—CBO Estimate: The House ment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending agreed that the Congressional Budget Office cost es- September 30, 2006 (H. Rept. 109–80); timate for H.R. 1817 be inserted in the appropriate H.R. 1224, to repeal the prohibition on the pay- place in the Congressional Record. Pages H3269–70 ment of interest on demand deposits, amended (H. Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules Rept. 109–81); and pass the following measures:

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:56 May 17, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D16MY5.REC D16MY5 May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D489 Linda White-Epps Post Office Designation Act: Recess: The House recessed at 3:16 p.m. and recon- H.R. 627, to designate the facility of the United vened at 6:30 p.m. Page H3286 States Postal Service located at 40 Putnam Avenue Quorum Calls—Votes: Three yea-and-nay votes de- in Hamden, Connecticut, as the ‘‘Linda White-Epps 2 veloped during the proceedings today and appear on Post Office’’, by a ⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 390 yeas pages H3287, H3287–88, and H3288. There were with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 171; no quorum calls. Pages H3270–71, H3286–87 Adjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Post Office Building adjourned at 10:58 p.m. Designation Act: H.R. 1760, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Madison, Wis- Committee Meetings consin, as the ‘‘Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Post Office AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, Building’’; Pages H3271–73 FDA, AND RELATED AGENCIES Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers APPROPRIATIONS Memorial Day: H. Res. 266, supporting the goals Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Agri- and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day, by a 2⁄3 culture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Admin- yea-and-nay vote of 391 yeas with none voting istration, and Related Agencies approved for full ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 172; Pages H3273–75, H3287–88 Committee action the Agriculture, Rural Develop- Providing for the authorization to store water ment, Food and Drug Administration, and Related from the city of Cheyenne in the Kendrick Project, Agencies appropriations for Fiscal Year 2006. Wyoming: H.R. 1046, to authorize the Secretary of UN OIL-FOR-FOOD PROGRAM the Interior to contract with the city of Cheyenne, Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Wyoming, for the storage of the city‘s water in the Oversight and Investigations held a hearing entitled Kendrick Project, Wyoming; Page H3275 ‘‘The United Nations Oil-for-Food Program: Saddam Potash Royalty Reduction Act of 2005: H.R. Hussein’s Use of Oil Allocations to Undermine Sanc- 485, amended, to provide that the royalty rate on tions and the United Nations Security Council.’’ the output from Federal lands of potassium and po- Testimony was heard from Gerald C. Anderson, Di- tassium compounds from the mineral sylvite in the rector, Office of Peacekeeping, Sanctions and 5-year period beginning on the date of the enact- Counterterrorism, Department of State; and public ment of this Act shall be reduced to 1.0 percent; witnesses. Pages H3276–77 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2006 Maintenance Fund Act of 2005: H.R. 2107, to amend Public Law 104–329 to modify authorities Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, an open for the use of the National Law Enforcement Officers rule providing for consideration of H.R. 2360, a bill making appropriations for the Department of Home- Memorial Maintenance Fund, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 392 yeas with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. land Security for the fiscal year ending September 173; Pages H3277–78, H3288 30, 2006, and for other purposes. The rule provides for one hour of general debate equally divided and Newlands Project Headquarters and Mainte- controlled by the chairman and ranking minority nance Yard Facility Transfer Act: H.R. 540, member of the Committee on Appropriations. The amended, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior rule waives all points of order against consideration to convey the Newlands Project Headquarters and of the bill. Under the rules of the House the bill Maintenance Yard Facility to the Truckee-Carson Ir- shall be read for amendment by paragraph. The rule rigation District; and Pages H3278–83 waives points of order against provisions in the bill Agreed to amend the title so as to read: to author- for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI (pro- ize the Secretary of the Interior to convey the hibiting unauthorized appropriations or legislative Newlands Project Headquarters and Maintenance provisions in an appropriations bill), except as speci- Yard Facility to the Truckee-Carson Irrigation Dis- fied in the resolution. The rule authorizes the Chair trict. Page H3283 to accord priority in recognition to Members who Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage have pre-printed their amendments in the Congres- Area Act: H.R. 938, amended, to establish the sional Record. Finally, the rule provides one motion Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area in to recommit with or without instructions. Testimony the State of Connecticut and the Commonwealth of was heard from Chairman Rogers of Kentucky and Massachusetts. Pages H3283–86 Representative Sabo.

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Efforts,’’ 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. f Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations, hearing entitled ‘‘Examining Pay-for-Performance Measures COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR and Other Trends in Employer-Sponsored Health Care,’’ TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2005 2 p.m., 2175 Rayburn. (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, hearing entitled ‘‘Subver- Senate sion of Drug Testing Programs,’’ 9:30 a.m., 2322 Ray- Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Legisla- burn. tive Branch, to hold hearings to examine the progress of Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Hous- the Capitol Visitor Center, 10:30 a.m., SD–138. ing and Community Opportunity, hearing on H.R. 1999, Subcommittee on Defense, to hold hearings to examine State and Local Housing Flexibility Act of 2005, 2 p.m., proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2006 for the 2128 Rayburn. Department of Defense, 2:30 p.m., SD–192. Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on Fed- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: to eral Workforce and Agency Organization, to consider the hold hearings to examine the current legal and regulatory following bills: H.R. 994, To amend the Internal Rev- requirements and industry practices for credit card issuers enue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military with respect to consumer disclosures and marketing ef- retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax forts, 10 a.m., SD–538. basis and to allow a deduction for a TRICARE supple- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to mental premiums; H.R. 1283, To provide that transit hold hearings to examine measures that have been taken pass transportation fringe benefits be made available to all since September 11, 2001, to secure our nation’s ports, qualified Federal employees in the National Capital Re- focusing on the implementation of the Maritime Trans- gion; to allow passenger carriers which are owned or portation Security Act and vulnerabilities that remain in leased by the Government to be used to transport Gov- the maritime transportation sector, 10 a.m., SR–253. ernment employees between their place of employment Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: business and mass transit facilities; and H.R. 1765, Generating meeting to consider comprehensive energy legislation, Opportunity by Forgiving Educational Debt for Service 9:30 a.m., SD–366. Act of 2005; followed by a hearing entitled ‘‘Question: Committee on Environment and Public Works: Sub- What is More Scrambled Than an Egg? Answer: the Fed- committee on Clean Air, Climate Change, and Nuclear eral Food Inspection Program,’’ 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. Safety, to hold closed hearings to examine nuclear secu- Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats rity, 9:30 a.m., S–407, Capitol. and International Relations, hearing entitled ‘‘Fostering Committee on Foreign Relations: to hold hearings to exam- Democracy in the Middle East: Defeating Terrorism with ine activities of the Commission for Africa, focusing on Ballots?’’ 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. recommendations for a coherent strategy for Africa, 9:30 Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Courts, the a.m., SD–419. Internet, and Intellectual Property, oversight hearing on Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Sub- Intellectual Property Theft in China, 10 a.m., and an committee on Retirement Security and Aging, to hold oversight hearing on Intellectual Property Theft in Rus- hearings to examine the Administration’s recommenda- sia, 12 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. tions for the Older Americans Act Reauthorization, 10 Committee on Rules, to consider H.R. 1817, Department a.m., SD–430. of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: 2006, 2:30 p.m., H–313 Capitol. Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, to resume Committee on Science, to mark up the following: H.R. hearings to examine the United Nations’ Oil-for-Food 50, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Program, the illegal surcharges paid on Iraqi oil sales, Act; and a measure to establish a Science and Technology and the nature and extent of the 2003 Khor al-Amaya in- Scholarship Program to award scholarships to recruit and cident, 9:30 a.m., SD–106. prepare students for careers in the National Weather Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Immigra- Service and in Administration marine research, atmos- tion, Border Security and Citizenship, with the Sub- pheric research and satellite programs, 10 a.m., 2318 committee on Terrorism, Technology and Homeland Se- Rayburn.

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Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Social Subcommittee on Trade, hearing on the Future of the Security, hearing on Protecting and Strengthening Social World Trade Organization, 10 a.m., 1100 Longworth. Security, 2 p.m., B–318 Rayburn.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:45 a.m., Tuesday, May 17 9 a.m., Tuesday, May 17

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: After the transaction of any Program for Tuesday: Begin consideration of H.R. morning business (not to extend beyond 60 minutes), 2360, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Senate will continue consideration of H.R. 3, Transpor- Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (open rule, one hour of debate). tation Equity Act, and following 30 minutes of debate, vote on certain pending amendments, to be followed by a vote on final passage of the bill. (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their respective party conferences.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Emanuel, Rahm, Ill., E981 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E979, E980 Evans, Lane, Ill., E979 Moore, Dennis, Kans., E982 Boustany, Charles W., Jr., La., E979 Filner, Bob, Calif., E983, E984, E985, E986, E987 Pearce, Stevan, N.M., E980 Burgess, Michael C., Tex., E984, E985 Gutierrez, Luis V., Ill., E990 Reynolds, Thomas M., N.Y., E980 Cardin, Benjamin L., Md., E990 Honda, Michael M., Calif., E989, E990 Rogers, Mike, Ala., E983 Carnahan, Russ, Mo., E979 Hunter, Duncan, Calif., E987 Case, Ed, Hawaii, E988 Kingston, Jack, Ga., E991 Sessions, Pete, Tex., E982 Cuellar, Henry, Tex., E984, E985, E986, E986, E987 Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E984, E985, E986 Thomas, William M., Calif., E983 Davis, Lincoln, Tenn., E991 Larson, John B., Conn., E990, E992 Wasserman Schultz, Debbie, Fla., E981 Davis, Tom, Va., E983 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E990 Weiner, Anthony D., N.Y., E982 Dreier, David, Calif., E986 Lipinski, Daniel, Ill., E989

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