Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 108 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 108 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 150 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2004 No. 131 House of Representatives The House met at 2 p.m. MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE land, and provide for the high quality devel- The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. opment in Lincoln County, Nevada, and for A message from the Senate by Mr. other purposes. Coughlin, offered the following prayer: Monahan, one of its clerks, announced Lord God of heaven and Earth, dur- that the Senate has passed with an The message also announced that the ing this time between the national amendment in which the concurrence Senate has passed with an amendment election and the national celebration of the House is requested, bills of the in which the concurrence of the House of Thanksgiving, this country stands House of the following titles: is requested, a bill of the House of the following title: humbly before You, grateful for free H.R. 1113. An act to authorize an exchange elections and our constitutional way of of land at Fort Frederica National Monu- H.R. 4548. An act to authorize appropria- life. ment, and for other purposes. tions for fiscal year 2005 for intelligence and Proud to be Americans, may Your H.R. 1446. An act to support the efforts of intelligence-related activities of the United people find gracious ways to express the California Missions Foundation to re- States Government, the Community Man- thoughtfulness for others and broaden store and repair the Spanish colonial and agement Account, and the Central Intel- ligence Agency Retirement and Disability the parameters of social inclusion into mission-era missions in the State of Cali- fornia and to preserve the artworks and arti- System, and for other purposes. the very fabric of this Nation. facts of these missions, and for other pur- Do not allow partisan differences to The message also announced that the poses. Senate insists upon its amendment to deter leaders from finding ways to H.R. 1630. An act to revise the boundary of strengthen national unity, while al- the Petrified Forest National Park in the the bill (H.R. 4548) ‘‘An Act to author- ways seeking equal justice and greater State of Arizona, and for other purposes. ize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 security for all Your people. H.R. 1964. An act to assist the States of for intelligence and intelligence-re- May Your reconciling Spirit, which Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and lated activities of the United States Pennsylvania in conserving priority lands Government, the Community Manage- first brought the 108th Congress to- and natural resources in the Highlands re- gether, now revitalize this body to ment Account, and the Central Intel- gion, and for other purposes. ligence Agency Retirement and Dis- complete the tasks You set before The message also announced that the them for the common good of all. ability System, and for other pur- Senate has passed with amendments in poses,’’ requests a conference with the Out of gratitude we choose to serve which the concurrence of the House is You humbly now and forever. Amen. House on the disagreeing votes of the requested, a bill of the House of the fol- two Houses thereon, and appoints Mr. f lowing title: ROBERTS, Mr. HATCH, Mr. DEWINE, Mr. H.R. 3936. An act to amend title 38, United BOND, Mr. LOTT, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. THE JOURNAL States Code, to authorize the principal office HAGEL, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. WARNER, of the United States Court of Appeals for Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. LEVIN, Mrs. The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- Veterans Claims to be at any location in the ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, rather FEINSTEIN, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. ceedings and announces to the House than only in the District of Columbia, and BAYH, Mr. EDWARDS, and Ms. MIKULSKI, his approval thereof. expressing the sense of Congress that a dedi- to be the conferees on the part of the Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- cated Veterans Courthouse and Justice Cen- Senate. nal stands approved. ter should be provided for that Court and The message also announced that the those it serves and should be located, if fea- Senate has passed bills and concurrent f sible, at a site owned by the United States resolutions of the following titles in that is part of or proximate to the Pentagon which concurrence of the House is re- Reservation, and for other purposes. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE quested: The message also announced that the S. 353. An act for the relief of Denes and The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman Senate has passed with an amendment from South Carolina (Mr. WILSON) Gyorgi Fulop. in which the concurrence of the House S. 437. An act to provide for adjustments to come forward and lead the House in the is requested, bills of the House of the Pledge of Allegiance. the Central Arizona Project in Arizona, to following titles: authorize the Gila River Indian Community Mr. WILSON of South Carolina led H.R. 4516. An act to require the Secretary water rights settlement, to reauthorize and the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: of Energy to carry out a program of research amend the Southern Arizona Water Rights I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the and development to advance high-end com- Settlement Act of 1982, and for other pur- United States of America, and to the Repub- puting. poses. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, H.R. 4593. An act to establish wilderness S. 1042. An act for the relief of Tchisou indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. areas, promote conservation, improve public Tho.

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VerDate jul 14 2003 01:53 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO7.000 H16PT1 H9686 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 S. 1129. An act to provide for the protection S. 2847. An act to reauthorize the Water That the Senate passed without amend- of unaccompanied alien children, and for Resources Research Act of 1984. ment H.R. 4306. other purposes. S. 2856. An act to limit the transfer of cer- That the Senate passed without amend- S. 1379. An act to require the Secretary of tain Commodity Credit Corporation funds ment H.R. 4381. the Treasury to mint coins in commemora- between conservation programs for technical That the Senate passed without amend- tion of veterans who became disabled for life assistance for the programs. ment H.R. 4471. while serving in the Armed Forces of the S. 2938. An act to grant a Federal charter That the Senate passed without amend- United States. to the National American Indian Veterans, ment H.R. 4481. S. 1433. An act to authorize the Secretary Incorporated. That the Senate passed without amend- of the Interior to provide assistance in im- S. 2976. An act to amend the Controlled ment H.R. 4556. plementing cultural heritage, conservation, Substances Act to lift the patient limitation That the Senate passed without amend- and recreational activities in the Con- on prescribing drug addiction treatments by ment H.R. 4579. necticut River watershed of the States of medical practitioners in group practices, and That the Senate passed without amend- New Hampshire and Vermont. for other purposes. ment H.R. 4618. S. 1466. An act to facilitate the transfer of S. 2979. An act to amend title 5, United That the Senate passed without amend- land in the State of Alaska, and for other States Code, to authorize appropriations for ment H.R. 4632. That the Senate passed without amend- purposes. the Administrative Conference of the United S. 1614. An act to designate a portion of the ment H.R. 4731. States for fiscal years 2005, 2006, and 2007, That the Senate passed without amend- White Salmon River as a component of the and for other purposes. National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. ment H.R. 4827. S. Con. Res. 8. Concurrent resolution ex- That the Senate passed without amend- S. 1678. An act to provide for the establish- pressing the sense of Congress that there ment of the Uinta Research and Curatorial ment H.R. 4917. should be established a National Visiting That the Senate passed without amend- Center for Dinosaur National Monument in Nurse Association Week. the States of Colorado and Utah, and for ment H.R. 5027. S. Con. Res. 113. Concurrent resolution rec- That the Senate passed without amend- other purposes. ognizing the importance of early diagnosis, S. 1852. An act to provide financial assist- ment H.R. 5039. proper treatment, and enhanced public ance for the rehabilitation of the Benjamin That the Senate passed without amend- awareness of Tourette Syndrome and sup- Franklin National Memorial in Philadelphia, ment H.R. 5051. porting the goals and ideals of National Pennsylvania, and the development of an ex- That the Senate passed without amend- Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month. hibit to commemorate the 300th anniversary ment H.R. 5107. S. Con. Res. 121. Concurrent resolution sup- That the Senate passed without amend- of the birth of Benjamin Franklin. porting the goals and ideals of the World S. 2012. An act for the relief of Luay Lufti ment H.R. 5131. Year of Physics. That the Senate passed without amend- Hadad. S. 2042. An act for the relief of Rocco A. S. Con. Res. 136. Concurrent resolution ment H.R. 5133. That the Senate passed without amend- Trecosta of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. honoring and memorializing the passengers S. 2044. An act for the relief of Alemseghed and crew of United Airlines Flight 93. ment H.R. 5147. That the Senate passed without amend- Mussie Tesfamical. f S. 2142. An act to authorize appropriations ment H.R. 5294. for the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail COMMUNICATION FROM THE That the Senate agreed to conference re- Route, and for other purposes. CLERK OF THE HOUSE port H.R. 4200. S. 2181. An act to adjust the boundary of That the Senate agreed to conference re- Rocky Mountain National Park in the State The SPEAKER laid before the House port H.R. 4520. of Colorado. the following communication from the That the Senate agreed to conference re- S. 2302. An act to improve access to physi- Clerk of the House of Representatives: port H.R. 4567. That the Senate agreed to conference re- cians in medically underserved areas. OFFICE OF THE CLERK, port H.R. 4837. S. 2314. An act for the relief of Nabil Raja HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Dandan, Ketty Dandan, Souzi Dandan, Raja That the Senate passed without amend- Washington, DC, October 12, 2004. ment H.J. Res. 57. Nabil Dandan, and Sandra Dandan. Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, S. 2331. An act for the relief of Fereshteh That the Senate passed without amend- The Speaker, House of Representatives, ment H. Con. Res. 473. Sani. Washington, DC. S. 2334. An act to designate certain Na- That the Senate passed without amend- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- ment H. Con. Res. 486. tional Forest System land in the Common- mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of wealth of Puerto Rico as components of the That the Senate passed without amend- the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- ment H. Con. Res. 514. National Wilderness Preservation System. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- S. 2408. An act to adjust the boundaries of That the Senate passed without amend- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Oc- the Helena, Lolo, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge ment H. Con. Res. 518. tober 12, 2004 at 3:45 p.m.: National Forests in the State of Montana. That the Senate passed without amend- That the Senate passed without amend- S. 2567. An act to adjust the boundary of ment H. Con. Res. 519. ment H.R. 712. Redwood National Park in the State of Cali- With best wishes, I am That the Senate passed without amend- fornia. Sincerely, S. 2571. An act to clarify the loan guar- ment H.R. 867. JEFF TRANDAHL, antee authority under title VI of the Native That the Senate passed without amend- Clerk of the House. ment H.R. 2010. American Housing Assistance and Self-De- f termination Act of 1996. That the Senate passed without amend- S. 2622. An act to provide for the exchange ment H.R. 2023. COMMUNICATION FROM THE of certain Federal land in the Santa Fe Na- That the Senate passed without amend- CLERK OF THE HOUSE tional Forest and certain non-Federal land ment H.R. 2400. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. in the Pecos National Historical Park in the That the Senate passed without amendment H.R. 2984. BIGGERT) laid before the House the fol- State of New Mexico. lowing communication from the Clerk S. 2656. An act to establish a National That the Senate passed without amend- Commission on the Quincentennial of the ment H.R. 3056. of the House of Representatives: discovery of Florida by Ponce de Leon. That the Senate passed without amend- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, S. 2668. An act for the relief of Griselda ment H.R. 3217. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Lopez Negrete. That the Senate passed without amend- Washington, DC, October 18, 2004. S. 2688. An act to provide for a report of ment H.R. 3391. Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, Federal entities without annually audited fi- That the Senate passed without amend- The Speaker, House of Representatives, nancial statements. ment H.R. 3478. Washington, DC. S. 2691. An act to establish the Long Island That the Senate passed without amend- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- Sound Stewardship Initiative. ment H.R. 3479. mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of S. 2693. An act to designate the facility of That the Senate passed without amend- the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- the United States Postal Service located at ment H.R. 3706. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- 1475 Western Avenue, Suite 45, in Albany, That the Senate passed without amend- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Oc- New York, as the ‘‘Lieutenant John F. Finn ment H.R. 3797. tober 15, 2004 at 12:00 p.m.: Post Office’’. That the Senate passed without amend- That the Senate concurs in House Amend- S. 2839. An act to designate the facility of ment H.R. 3819. ments S. 2292. the United States Postal Service located at That the Senate passed without amend- With best wishes, I am 555 West 180th Street in New York, New ment H.R. 4046. Sincerely, York, as the ‘‘Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda That the Senate passed without amend- GERASIMOS C. VANS, Post Office’’. ment H.R. 4066. Deputy Clerk of the House.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:53 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO7.013 H16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9687 COMMUNICATION FROM THE pancreatic islet cells for research, and H.R. 867, for the relief of CLERK OF THE HOUSE to provide for better coordination of Durreshahwar Durreshahwar, Nida The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Federal efforts and information on Hasan, Asna Hasan, Anum Hasan, and fore the House the following commu- islet cell transplantation; Iqra Hasan; nication from the Clerk of the House of H.R. 4175, to increase, effective as of H.R. 2010, to protect the voting rights Representatives: December 1, 2004, the rates of disability of members of the armed services in compensation for veterans with serv- elections for the delegate representing OFFICE OF THE CLERK, ice-connected disabilities and the rates American Samoa in the United States HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, DC, October 18, 2004. of dependency and indemnity com- House of Representatives, and for other Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, pensation for survivors of certain serv- purposes; The Speaker, House of Representatives, ice-connected disabled veterans, and H.R. 2023, to give a preference regard- Washington, DC. for other purposes; ing States that require schools to allow DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- H.R. 4278, to amend the Assistive students to self-administer medication mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of Technology Act of 1998 to support pro- to treat that student’s asthma or ana- the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- grams of grants to States to address phylaxis, and for other purposes; tives, the Clerk received the following mes- the assistive technology needs of indi- H.R. 2400, to amend the Organic Act sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Oc- viduals with disabilities, and for other tober 16, 2004 at 10:40 p.m.: of Guam for the purposes of clarifying That the Senate passed S. 2845. purposes; the local judicial structure of Guam; That the Senate agreed to conference re- H.R. 4555, to amend the Public Health H.R. 2984, to amend the Agricultural port H.R. 1350. Service Act to revise and extend provi- Adjustment Act to remove the require- With best wishes, I am sions relating to mammography qual- ment that processors be members of an Sincerely, ity standards; agency administering a marketing GERASIMOS C. VANS, H.R. 4567, making appropriations for order applicable to pears; Deputy Clerk of the House. the Department of Homeland Security H.R. 3056, to clarify the boundaries of f for the fiscal year ending September 30, the John H. Chafee Coast Barrier Re- COMMUNICATION FROM THE 2005, and for other purposes; sources System Cedar Keys Unit P25 on H.R. 4837, making appropriations for CLERK OF THE HOUSE otherwise protected Area P25P; military construction, family housing, H.R. 3217, to provide for the convey- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- and base realignment and closure for ance of several small parcels of Na- fore the House the following commu- the Department of Defense for the fis- tional Forest System land in the Apa- nication from the Clerk of the House of cal year ending September 30. 2005, and lachicola National Forest, Florida, to Representatives: for other purposes; resolve boundary discrepancies involv- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, H.R. 5185, to temporarily extend the ing the Mt. Trial Primitive Baptist HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, programs under the Higher Education Church of Wakulla County, Florida, Washington, DC, October 18, 2004. Act of 1965; and for other purposes; Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, H.R. 5186, to reduce certain special The Speaker, House of Representatives, H.R. 3391, to authorize the Secretary allowance payments and provide addi- of the Interior to convey certain lands Washington, DC. tional teacher loan forgiveness on Fed- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- and facilities of the Provo River mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of eral student loans; project; S. 524, to expand the boundaries of the rules of the U.S. House of Representa- H.R. 3478, to amend title 44, United the Fort Donelson National Battlefield tives, the Clerk received the following mes- States Code, to improve the efficiency to authorize the acquisition and inter- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Oc- of operations by the National Archives tober 18, 2004 at 9:58 a.m.: pretation of lands associated with the and Records Administration and to re- That the Senate concurs in House Amend- campaign that resulted in the capture authorize the National Historical Pub- ment S. 129. of the fort in 1862, and for other pur- That the Senate concurs in House Amend- lications and Records Commission; poses; H.R. 3479, to provide for the control ment S. 144. S. 1368, to authorize the President to That the Senate concurs in House Amend- and eradication of the brown tree award a Gold Medal on behalf of the ment S. 643. snake on the island of Guam and the Congress to Reverend Doctor Martin That the Senate concurs in House Amend- prevention of the introduction of the Luther King, Jr. (Posthumously) and ment S. 1194. brown tree snake to other areas of the his widow, Coretta Scott King, in rec- That the Senate concurs in House Amend- United States, and for other purposes; ment S. Con. Res. 135. ognition of their contributions to the H.R. 3706, to adjust the boundary of With best wishes, I am Nation on behalf of the civil rights the John Muir National Historic site, Sincerely, movement; GERASIMOS C. VANS, S. 2195, to amend the Controlled Sub- and for other purposes; H.R. 3797, to authorize improvements Deputy Clerk of the House. stances Act to clarify the definition of in the operations of the Government of f anabolic steroids and to provide for re- the District of Columbia, and for other search and education activities relat- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER purposes; PRO TEMPORE ing to steroids and steroid precursors; S. 2864, to extend for eighteen H.R. 4381, to designate the facility of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- months the period for which chapter 12 the United States Postal Service lo- ant to clause 4 of rule I, Speaker pro of title 11, United States Code, is reen- cated at 2811 Springdale Avenue in tempore WOLF signed the following enacted; Springdale, Arkansas, as the ‘‘Harvey rolled bills and joint resolution, which S. 2883, to amend the International and Bernice Jones Post Office Build- the Clerk will recite by number and, Child Abduction Remedies Act to limit ing’’; without objection, the respective titles the tort liability of private entities or H.R. 4046, to designate the facility of will appear at this point in the RECORD. organizations that carry out respon- the United States Postal Service lo- There was no objection. sibilities of the United States central cated at 555 West 180th Street in New On Tuesday, October 12, 2004: authority under this act; York, New York, as the ‘‘Sergeant H.R. 1533, to amend the securities S. 2895, to authorize the Gateway Riayan A. Tejeda Post Office’’; laws to permit church pension plans to Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, to be illu- H.R. 4066, to provide for the convey- be invested in collective trusts; minated by pink lights in honor of ance of certain land to the United H.R. 2608, to reauthorize the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; States and to revise the boundary of Earthquake Hazards Reduction pro- S. 2896, to modify and extend certain Chickasaw National Recreation Area, gram, and for other purposes; privatization requirements of the Com- Oklahoma, and for other purposes; H.R. 2714, to reauthorize the State munications Satellite Act of 1962. H.R. 4306, to amend section 274A of Justice Institute; On Friday, October 15, 2004: the Immigration and Nationality Act H.R. 3858, to amend the Public Health H.R. 712, for the relief of Richi James to improve the process for verifying an Service Act to increase the supply of Lesley; individual’s eligibility for employment;

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:53 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.004 H16PT1 H9688 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 H.R. 4471, to clarify the loan guar- of Special Olympics and development CELEBRATING THE 150TH ANNI- antee authority under title VI of the of education programs and a Healthy VERSARY OF THE REPUBLICAN Native American Housing Assistance Athletes Program, and for other pur- PARTY and Self-Determination Act of 1996; poses; (Mr. COX asked and was given per- H.R. 4481, to amend Public Law 86–434 H.R. 5133, to designate the facility of mission to address the House for 1 establishing Wilson’s Creek National the United States Postal Service lo- minute and to revise and extend his re- Battlefield in the State of Missouri to cated at 11110 Sunset Hills Road in Res- marks.) expand the boundaries of the park, and ton, Virginia, as the ‘‘Martha Pennino Mr. COX. Madam Speaker, this year for other purposes; Post Office Building’’; is the 150th anniversary of the founding H.R. 4556, to designate the facility of H.R. 5147, to designate the facility of of the Republican Party. Over a cen- the United States Postal Service lo- the United States Postal Service lo- tury and a half from the abolition of cated at 1115 South Clinton Avenue in cated at 23055 Sherman Way in West slavery to the establishment of wom- Dunn, North Carolina, as the ‘‘General Hills, California, as the ‘‘Evan Asa en’s suffrage to the liberation of mil- William Carey Lee Post Office Build- Ashcraft Post Office Building’’; lions of people in the Soviet Union, Af- ing’’; H.R. 5294, to amend the John F. Ken- ghanistan, and Iraq, the Republican H.R. 4579, to modify the boundary of nedy Center Act to authorize appro- Party has been the most effective po- the Harry S Truman National Historic priations for the John F. Kennedy Cen- litical organization in the history of site in the State of Missouri, and for ter for the Performing Arts, and for the world in advancing the cause of other purposes; other purposes; freedom. H.R. 4618, to designate the facility of H.J. Res. 57, expressing the sense of So that all of us can learn more the United States Postal Service lo- the Congress in recognition of the con- about the achievements of this fun- cated at 10 West Prospect Street in tributions of the seven Columbia astro- damentally American institution in its Nanuet, New York, as the ‘‘Anthony I. nauts by supporting establishment of a 150th anniversary year, the House Re- Lombardi Memorial Post Office Build- Columbia Memorial Space Science publican Policy Committee has pub- ing’’; Learning Center; lished the 2005 Republican Freedom H.R. 4632, to designate the facility of S. 1134, to reauthorize and improve Calendar. Each day the Republican the United States Postal Service lo- the program authorized by the Public Freedom Calendar lists an important cated at 19504 Linden Boulevard in St. Works and Economic Development Act milestone in the Republican Party’s Albans, New York, as the ‘‘Archie of 1965; history of advancing freedom and the Spigner Post Office Building’’; H.R. 4731, to amend the Federal S. 1721, to amend the Indian Land civil rights of every American. On this day in 1948, we mourned the Water Pollution Control Act to reau- Consolidation Act to improve provi- death of California Republican woman thorize the National Estuary Program; sions relating to probate of trust and H.R. 4827, to amend the Colorado restricted land, and for other purposes; from my home State, Florence Kahn, Canyons National Conservation Area S. 2292, to require a report on acts of the first Jewish woman to serve in the and Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness anti-Semitism around the world. United States House of Representa- Act of 2000 to rename the Colorado On Wednesday, October 20, 2004: tives, who paved the way by her service Canyons National Conservation Area H.R. 3819, to redesignate Fort Clatsop for many more Jewish women who have followed. as the McInnis Canyons National Con- National Memorial as the Lewis and servation Area; Clark National Historical Park, to in- b 1415 clude in the park sites in the State of H.R. 4917, to amend title 5, United She was a Member of Congress from Washington as well as the State of Or- States Code, to authorize appropria- San Francisco from 1925 to 1937. egon, and for other purposes; tions for the administrative conference Madam Speaker, the 2005 Republican H.R. 4200, to authorize appropriations of the United States for fiscal years Freedom Calendar is available on the for fiscal year 2005 for military activi- 2005, 2006, and 2007, and for other pur- Internet at policy.house.gov. ties of the Department of Defense, for poses; f H.R. 5027, to designate the facility of military construction, and for defense the United States Postal Service lo- activities of the Department of Energy, TRIBUTE TO ARMY SPECIALIST cated at 411 Midway Avenue in to prescribe personnel strengths for RAYMOND L. WHITE Mascotte, Florida, as the ‘‘Specialist such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, (Mr. PENCE asked and was given per- Eric Ramirez Post Office’’; and for other purposes; mission to address the House for 1 H.R. 5039, to designate the facility of H.R. 4520, to amend the Internal Rev- minute and to revise and extend his re- the United States Postal Service lo- enue Code of 1986 to remove impedi- marks.) cated at United States Route 1 in ments in such Code and make our man- Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, the Ridgeway, North Carolina, as the ‘‘Eva ufacturing, service, and high-tech- Bible tells us if you owe debts, pay Holtzman Post Office’’; nology businesses and workers more debts; if honor, then honor; if respect, H.R. 5051, to designate the facility of competitive and productive both at then respect. I rise humbly today to the United States Postal Service lo- home and abroad; pay a debt of honor and respect to cated at 1001 Williams Street in S. 129, to provide for reform relating Army Specialist Raymond L. White of Ignacio, Colorado, as the ‘‘Leonard C. to Federal employment, and for other Elwood, Indiana. Burch Post Office Building’’; purposes; On November 12, 2004, Ray lost his H.R. 5107, to protect crime victims’ S. 144, to require the Secretary of Ag- life while fighting to defend America rights to eliminate the substantial riculture to establish a program to pro- and liberate Iraq. His convoy, with the backlog of DNA samples collected from vide assistance to eligible weed man- 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, crime scenes and convicted offenders, agement entities to control or eradi- 1st Calvary Division, Fort Hood, Texas, to improve and expand the DNA testing cate noxious weeds on public and pri- was ambushed this last Friday by 30 in- capacity of Federal, State and local vate land; surgents while traveling near Baghdad crime laboratories, to increase re- S. 643, to authorize the Secretary of to meet with local community leaders. search and development of new DNA the Interior, in cooperation with the Ray died, according to all of his supe- testing technologies, to develop new University of New Mexico, to construct riors and all of those present, coura- training programs regarding the collec- and occupy a portion of the Hibben geously providing cover to protect his tion and use of DNA evidence, to pro- Center for Archaeological Research at fellow soldiers. While there were inju- vide post-conviction testing of DNA the University of New Mexico, and for ries, there were no casualties as a re- evidence to exonerate the innocent, to other purposes; sult of his self-sacrifice. His bravery improve the performance of counsel in S. 1194, to foster local collaborations saved the lives of each of his men. State capital cases, and for other pur- which will ensure that resources are ef- Ray was a hero who believed in this poses; fectively and efficiently used within great Nation. As his father recounted H.R. 5131, to provide assistance to the criminal and juvenile justice sys- to me yesterday, Ray recently told his Special Olympics to support expansion tems. mother, ‘‘It is my patriotic duty, mom.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:53 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.007 H16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9689 I would rather fight terrorists in their died Friday, November 12, when his sin- Bush said, ‘‘So today I want to speak country than have them come here and gle engine plane developed engine trou- to every person who voted for my oppo- have my friends, family and Americans ble and crashed near Lexington, Ken- nent. To make this Nation stronger killed on our soil.’’ tucky. Scott was en route to Chicago and better, I will need your support, He entered the military in April of to meet his wife Mary, a Lewisville and I will work to earn it.’’ 2003 to fulfill his duty, following in the physician, who was attending an al- Regrettably, even after the election, footsteps of his father, uncle, grand- lergy conference there. the attacks on President Bush have father and great-grandfather. Scott Hudelson, a Minnesota native, continued. Leading the pack were opin- Madam Speaker, Specialist Raymond opened his Flower Mound dental prac- ion makers of the New York Times. A White is a hero, whose service and sac- tice after serving in the Army Re- November 5 Times column headlined rifice brought freedom to 25 million serve’s Dental Corps during Operation ‘‘No Surrender’’ described President Iraqis. Memory of his sacrifice will for- Desert Storm. He had earned degrees in Bush as ‘‘a radical, the leader of a coa- ever be emblazoned on hearts of two engineering and dental surgery from lition which deeply dislikes America.’’ grateful nations. the University of Minnesota and is list- Perhaps the most notable example of I offer my deepest condolence to his ed as a member of the American Dental why national unity will be difficult to parents, Henry and Sharon, his three Association. achieve were the words of Senator brothers, Henry, Jesse and Daniel, his In addition to running a successful KERRY’s running mate, Senator JOHN grandparents Clayton and Clara practice, Scott made monthly trips in EDWARDS. In his concession speech, Menefee, and John Francis, and all his small plane on his own time with Senator EDWARDS used the phrase ‘‘the other families and friends who loved his own finances to clean and fill the battle rages’’ four times. He described and admired this courageous American teeth of young patients at the Okla- the battle as one where ‘‘the fight has hero. homa School for the Deaf. The school just begun.’’ May God rest the soul of Army Spe- has about 150 students and most live on President Bush has reached out to cialist Raymond White. campus. He talked with the patients in his opponents. Unfortunately, they f their own sign language to help put have turned their backs on him. them at ease. WHY PRESIDENT BUSH WON f Scott Hudelson married Mary Brandt REELECTION on July 4, 1992. Together, they have six WHAT DOES RAISING THE DEBT (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina children, including a grown daughter LIMIT MEAN FOR AMERICAN asked and was given permission to ad- who is working as an accountant in FAMILIES? dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Tikrit, Iraq. (Ms. SOLIS asked and was given per- vise and extend his remarks.) Tomorrow, I will give the eulogy for mission to address the House for 1 Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. my dear friend Scott. I cannot ade- minute and to revise and extend her re- Madam Speaker, just 2 weeks ago quately express my sorrow to the marks.) today, in an historic election, a clear Hudelson family, but I can say I was Ms. SOLIS. Madam Speaker, today I majority of more than 60 million Amer- blessed to have him in my life. My rise because I am concerned about the icans voted to elect President George prayers are with Mary and Scott and impact of raising the debt limit on W. Bush to a second term in office. his family as I honor him today. American families. This was an increase over President f One of my constituents recently Bush’s 2000 totals of more than 10 mil- wrote to me just 2 weeks ago ques- lion votes, showing an astonishing LEARNING IMMIGRATION LESSONS tioning the credibility of the U.S. Gov- growth in the support for his positive FROM HOLLAND ernment and wondering about her So- agenda to move America forward. (Mr. STEARNS asked and was given cial Security benefits. The median in- The President ran a campaign based permission to address the House for 1 come in my district is approximately on optimism and an overriding belief in minute and to revise and extend his re- $41,394. The average Social Security the goodness and compassion of the marks.) American people. His message reso- Mr. STEARNS. Madam Speaker, we benefit is only $11,940 per year. Seniors, nated across every demographic group recently read in the newspapers of the children and veterans depend on Fed- in America. President Bush increased murder of a prominent filmmaker, a eral programs like the Pell Grant pro- his support among Hispanics, African distant relative of Vincent van Gogh, gram, Social Security and Medicare. Americans, Jewish Americans, Asian in the Netherlands, or Holland. Our veterans especially, many of whom Americans and women. Holland has been a very open, toler- are disabled and many struggling fi- Of the 3,154 counties in America, ant society for many decades. However, nancially, deserve these benefits. Yet President Bush carried 2,542 counties many immigrants just simply refuse to America’s growing debt will ensure that our children and our grand- and Senator JOHN KERRY carried only assimilate into the Dutch culture, and 611. He became the first Republican this resulted in one-sixth of the popu- children are overtaxed for the rest of President in 104 years to win reelection lation rejecting that culture, western our lives. with increases in U.S. House and Sen- civilization and its values, and after We need to have a plan to control the ate seats. With a 53 percent majority in the recent barbaric act, Holland has deficit. Democrats are fighting to put the U.S. House and a 5 percent major- now been forced to re-think its immi- the budget on a pay-as-you-go system. ity in the U.S. Senate, the President gration policy, the relaxed way that Do not spend more than you earn. That clearly has won the respect of the they viewed this whole process of let- is what our households are demanding, American people. ting people into their country. and we should take that advice here in In conclusion, may God bless our I believe frankly, Madam Speaker, the U.S. House of Representatives. troops, and we will never forget Sep- that there are lessons for us here in f tember 11. America in terms of helping to assimi- REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBER OF late our immigrants into our culture f SOCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY here in the United States. TRIBUTE TO SCOTT HUDELSON BOARD f (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. permission to address the House for 1 BIPARTISANSHIP HARD TO BIGGERT). Pursuant to section 703 of minute and to revise and extend his re- ACHIEVE the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 903 marks). (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was Note) the order of the House of Decem- Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, it is given permission to address the House ber 8, 2003, and with the advice of the my sad duty today to rise and honor for 1 minute and to revise and extend Chairman of the Committee on Ways my friend Scott Hudelson of Flower his remarks.) and Means, the Chair announces that Mound, Texas. He was a devoted phi- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speak- on October 9, 2004, the Speaker re- lanthropist and a local dentist who er, the day after the election President appointed the following member on the

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:41 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.009 H16PT1 H9690 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 part of the House to the Social Secu- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pennsylvania (Mr. PLATTS) and the rity Advisory Board for a 6-year term Washington, DC, October 20, 2004. gentleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) to fill the existing vacancy thereon: Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, each will control 20 minutes. Mrs. Dorcas R. Hardy, Spotsylvania, Speaker, House of Representatives, The Chair recognizes the gentleman Washington, DC. from Pennsylvania (Mr. PLATTS). Virginia. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you GENERAL LEAVE f formally, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, that I have Mr. PLATTS. Madam Speaker, I ask APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS TO been served with a civil subpoena for docu- unanimous consent that all Members LIBRARY OF CONGRESS TRUST ments issued by the United States District may have 5 legislative days within Court for the Western District of Michigan. which to revise and extend their re- FUND BOARD After consultation with the Office of Gen- marks and include extraneous material The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- eral Counsel, I have determined that partial compliance is consistent with the privileges on H. Res. 641. ant to Section 1 of the Library of Con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there gress Trust Fund Board Act (2 U.S.C. and precedents of the House. Sincerely, objection to the request of the gentle- 154 Note) and the order of the House of BART STUPAK, woman from Pennsylvania? December 8, 2004, the Chair announces Member of Congress. There was no objection. that on October 19, 2004, the Speaker f Mr. PLATTS. Madam Speaker, I appointed the following members on yield myself such time as I may con- the part of the House to the Library of ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER sume. Congress Trust Fund Board, each for a PRO TEMPORE Madam Speaker, I rise to strongly 5-year term: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- support this resolution that admirably Mr. Edwin L. Cox, Dallas Texas, re- ant to clause 8, rule XX, the Chair will supports the goals and ideals of Pan- appointment; postpone further proceedings today on creatic Cancer Awareness Month. Mr. Anthony Welters, Vienna Vir- motions to suspend the rules on which Madam Speaker, few Americans may ginia, appointment to fill the existing a recorded vote or the yeas and nays understand that pancreatic cancer is a vacancy thereon. are ordered or on which the vote is ob- horrific killer. Because early detection jected to under clause 6 of rule XX. methods are largely unsuccessful, 99 f Record votes on postponed questions percent of those diagnosed will lose REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. their lives, the highest mortality rate BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OF- f of any form of cancer. By the time the symptoms become evident in patients, FICE OF COMPLIANCE SUPPORTING GOALS AND IDEALS it is almost always too late. Individ- OF PANCREATIC CANCER The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- uals diagnosed have an average life ex- AWARENESS MONTH ant to section 301 of the Congressional pectancy of just 3 to 6 months. Accountability Act of 1995 (2 USC 1381), Mr. PLATTS. Madam Speaker, I This year alone, more than 31,000 amended by Public Law 108–329, and move to suspend the rules and agree to Americans will be diagnosed with pan- the order of House of December 8, 2003, the resolution (H. Res. 641) supporting creatic cancer. The Pancreatic Cancer the Chair announces on behalf of the the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Can- Action Network, known as PANCAN, is Speaker and minority leader of House cer Awareness Month. the only national advocacy organiza- of Representatives and the majority The Clerk read as follows: tion available for pancreatic cancer pa- and minority leaders of the United H. RES. 641 tients, their families and friends and States Senate their joint reappoint- Whereas over 31,860 people will be diag- all Americans. ment on October 27, 2004, of the fol- nosed with pancreatic cancer this year in the PANCAN regards each November as lowing individuals to a 5-year term to United States; Pancreatic Cancer Month. By adopting the Board of Directors of the Office of Whereas the mortality rate for pancreatic House Resolution 641 today, this body cancer is 99 percent, the highest of any can- Compliance: will offer strong support for this out- Mr. Allen V. Friedman, Los Angeles cer; Whereas pancreatic cancer is the 4th most standing organization and, most impor- California. common cause of cancer death in the United tantly, help to increase awareness of Ms. Susan S. Robfogel, Rochester, States; pancreatic cancer so that we can help New York. Whereas there are no early detection meth- to improve detection and treatment ap- Ms. Barbara Childs Wallace, ods and minimal treatment options for pan- proaches. Ridgeland, Mississippi. creatic cancer; Madam Speaker, since all of our fel- Whereas when symptoms of pancreatic f low citizens have family, friends and cancer generally present themselves, it is neighbors who are regrettably vulner- too late for an optimistic prognosis, and the REMOVAL OF MEMBER AND AP- average survival rate of those diagnosed with able to this dreaded disease, I urge sup- POINTMENT OF MEMBER TO metastasis disease is only 3 to 6 months; port from my distinguished colleagues PERMANENT SELECT COM- Whereas pancreatic cancer does not dis- for this resolution here today. MITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE criminate by age, gender, or race, and only 4 Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- percent of patients survive beyond 5 years; ance of my time. Whereas the Pancreatic Cancer Action Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- ant to clause 11 of rule I, the Chair an- Network (PanCAN), the first national pa- er, I yield myself such time as I may nounces the Speaker’s removal of the tient advocacy organization serving the pan- consume. gentleman from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT) creatic cancer community, focuses its efforts Madam Speaker, this year, approxi- from the Permanent Select Committee on public policy, research funding, patient mately 28,000 people will die from can- on Intelligence and pursuant to clause services, and public awareness and education cer of the pancreas. Most pancreatic 11 of rule X, clause 11 of rule I, and the related to developing effective treatments cancers arise from the ductal cells of order of the House of December 8, 2003, and a cure for pancreatic cancer; and the pancreas. The pancreas, an organ appoints the gentleman from New York Whereas the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network has requested that the Congress situated deep in the abdominal cavity, (Mr. BOEHLERT) to fill the existing va- designate November as Pancreatic Cancer serves several critical functions, in- cancy thereon. Awareness Month in order to educate com- cluding the production of enzymes that f munities across the Nation about pancreatic are delivered to the small intestine to cancer and the need for research funding, aid in the digestion of food and the COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON. early detection methods, effective treatments, and prevention programs: Now, there- control of sugar levels in the body. BART STUPAK, MEMBER OF CON- Unlike other types of cancer where GRESS fore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representa- progress is being made to treat the dis- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- tives supports the goals and ideals of Pan- ease, the medical community con- fore the House the following commu- creatic Cancer Awareness Month. tinues to be baffled by pancreatic can- nication from the Honorable BART STU- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- cer. Close to 99 percent of those diag- PAK, Member of Congress: ant to the rule, the gentleman from nosed will die from the disease.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:25 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.010 H16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9691 It is imperative that we work to- S. 2640 passed this body on September 7 of this gether to raise awareness about this Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- year. I now urge like support for the fatal disease. Therefore, I join with my resentatives of the United States of America in Senate bill here today. colleague from Pennsylvania (Mr. Congress assembled, I am pleased that this deserved legis- PLATTS) to voice my strong support for SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF GUARDIANS OF lative tribute to our Nation’s military FREEDOM MEMORIAL POST OFFICE servicemen and women will soon be on H. Res. 641, a bill supporting the goals BUILDING. the President’s desk and become law. and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Aware- (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the ness Month. United States Post Office located at 1050 As our Nation is engaged in the glob- The journey to find a cure for pan- North Hills Boulevard in Reno, Nevada, shall al war on terror, courageous American creatic cancer will certainly be a long be known and designated as the ‘‘Guardians troops work and fight each day to and difficult one. However, I am of Freedom Memorial Post Office Building’’. make us all safer here at home. When pleased that the Pancreatic Cancer (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, President Bush accepted his nomina- Network, known as PANCAN, has map, regulation, document, paper, or other tion for the presidency this summer, he record of the United States to the facility re- stated, ‘‘We have fought the terrorists worked diligently since 1999 to focus ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to national attention on the need to find across the Earth not for pride, not for be a reference to the ‘‘Guardians of Freedom power, but because the lives of our citi- a cure for pancreatic cancer. This orga- Memorial Post Office Building’’. zens are at stake.’’ nization believes that with hard work SEC. 2. INSTALLATION OF PLAQUE. and cooperation from government a (a) AGREEMENT.—The Postmaster General b 1430 cure for pancreatic cancer will be dismay enter into an agreement with the Office These words remain true today. And, covered. I share this view. of Veterans’ Services of the State of Nevada thus, the sacrifices of our brave troops It is very important that we signal to under which the Office of Veterans’ Services of the State of Nevada agrees— across the world continue to be so in- the American people and to those valuable to all of us. struggling with this terrible disease (1) to install a plaque to be displayed at the Guardians of Freedom Memorial Post Of- This Guardians of Freedom Post Of- that we are indeed serious about find- fice Building referred to in section 1(a); and fice in Reno, Nevada, is a relatively ing a cure. Designating November as (2) to maintain and update such plaque, as small, but critically important and Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month appropriate and in accordance with sub- very relevant, gesture of the American will serve to help educate communities sections (b) and (c). people’s appreciation of Nevada’s vet- across the Nation about pancreatic (b) INSCRIPTIONS.— erans. We will never take their blood, cancer and the need for research fund- (1) DEDICATION.—The plaque installed pur- sweat, and tears for granted. I thank ing, early detection methods, effective suant to subsection (a) shall bear the following inscription: ‘‘This post office building both the gentleman from Nevada (Mr. treatments and preventive programs. is dedicated in the memory of those men and GIBBONS) and his colleague in the Sen- So, Madam Speaker, again I want to women of the State of Nevada who have lost ate, Senator JOHN ENSIGN of Nevada, thank the gentleman from Pennsyl- their lives while serving in the Armed Forces for their meaningful work towards es- vania (Mr. PLATTS) for his tireless ef- of the United States in the Global War on tablishing the Guardians of Freedom fort on this important issue and urge Terrorism and in Operation Iraqi Freedom.’’. Memorial Post Office. that we all join with him in supporting (2) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.—The plaque Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- H. Res. 641. installed pursuant to subsection (a) shall ance of my time. Madam Speaker, I have no further re- also include with respect to the men and Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- women of the Armed Forces referred to in quests for time, and I yield back the paragraph (1) inscriptions containing the er, I yield myself such time as I may balance of my time. names, ranks, branches of service, home- consume. Mr. PLATTS. Madam Speaker, I towns, and dates of death of such men and Madam Speaker, as a member of the yield myself such time as I may con- women. House Committee on Government Re- sume. (c) EXPENDITURE OF COSTS.—The agreement form, I am pleased to join my colleague Madam Speaker, I certainly appre- referred to in subsection (a) shall provide in consideration of S. 2640, legislation ciate and thank the gentleman for his that the Office of Veterans’ Services of the designating the postal facility in Reno, kind words of support and his efforts to State of Nevada shall have sole responsi- Nevada, in memory of the Guardians of bility for the expenditure of all costs associ- Freedom. This measure, which was help raise awareness of this deadly dis- ated with the installation, maintenance, and ease. updating of the plaque. sponsored by Senator JOHN ENSIGN, Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- passed the Senate unanimously on July The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ance of my time. 22, 2004. S. 2640 is closely related to ant to the rule, the gentleman from The SPEAKER pro tempore. The H.R. 4442 which passed the House by Pennsylvania (Mr. PLATTS) and the question is on the motion offered by voice vote on September 7, 2004. gentleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. The name Guardians of Freedom Me- each will control 20 minutes. morial Post Office was chosen by the PLATTS) that the House suspend the The Chair recognizes the gentleman rules and agree to the resolution, H. Nevada North Valley High School Air from Pennsylvania (Mr. PLATTS). Res. 641. Force Junior ROTC cadets and honors The question was taken; and (two- GENERAL LEAVE the Nevada men and women who lost thirds having voted in favor thereof) Mr. PLATTS. Madam Speaker, I ask their lives while serving in the mili- the rules were suspended and the reso- unanimous consent that all Members tary on the global war on terrorism lution was agreed to. may have 5 legislative days within and in Operation Iraqi Freedom. A motion to reconsider was laid on which to revise and extend their re- Madam Speaker, I was pleased to join the table. marks and include extraneous material last week with veterans in my home- on S. 2640. town of Chicago at the George Giles f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there and Dorrie Miller posts, as we all com- objection to the request of the gen- memorated Veterans Day and we all GUARDIANS OF FREEDOM MEMO- tleman from Pennsylvania? paid tribute to the men and women RIAL POST OFFICE BUILDING There was no objection. who have given their lives in defense of Mr. PLATTS. Madam Speaker, I Mr. PLATTS. Madam Speaker, I this country. Therefore, I am pleased move to suspend the rules and pass the yield myself such time as I may con- to support the men and women in the Senate bill (S. 2640) to designate the fa- sume. military, commend the young people at cility of the United States Postal Serv- Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- the Nevada high school for arriving at ice located at 1050 North Hills Boule- port of S. 2640, a bill to designate the the name, and join with my colleague vard in Reno, Nevada, as the ‘‘Guard- Reno, Nevada, Post Office as the in urging swift passage of this bill. ians of Freedom Memorial Post Office Guardians of Freedom Memorial Post Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- Building’’ and to authorize the instal- Office Building. The House version of ance of my time. lation of a plaque at such site, and for this legislation, H.R. 4442, introduced Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, I yield other purposes. by my esteemed colleague, the gen- such time as he may consume to the The Clerk read as follows: tleman from Nevada (Mr. GIBBONS), gentleman from Nevada (Mr. GIBBONS).

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:41 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.013 H16PT1 H9692 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, I thank The question was taken; and (two- five terms in the House of Representa- my friend and colleague, the gen- thirds having voted in favor thereof) tives in 1942. Then, in 1952 he won elec- tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. the rules were suspended and the Sen- tion to the Senate, where he would be- PLATTS), for granting me the time. ate bill was passed. come a national household name, and Mr. Speaker, it is my great honor A motion to reconsider was laid on the body where he would spend the and privilege to rise today in support the table. next 24 years. Senator Mansfield rap- of Senate 2640, the Guardians of Free- f idly became majority whip, the number dom Memorial Post Office Building two post in the Senate in 1957. When MIKE MANSFIELD POST OFFICE Designation Act. The concept of this Senator Lyndon Baines Johnson left legislation, while generated and origi- Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, I move to the Senate to become Vice President, nated in our office on the House side, suspend the rules and pass the Senate Senator Mansfield was the natural was the genesis for the bill introduced bill (S. 2214) to designate the facility of choice to replace him. He became ma- by my good friend, Senator JOHN EN- the United States Postal Service lo- jority leader and held the post for an SIGN, as companion legislation to my cated at 3150 Great Northern Avenue in extraordinary 16 years, again from 1961 bill, H.R. 4442. All five members of Ne- Missoula, Montana, as the ‘‘Mike to 1977. vada’s congressional delegation fully Mansfield Post Office’’. After retiring from the Senate, Presi- support the memorial that these bills The Clerk read as follows: dent Jimmy Carter appointed him Am- would realize. S. 2214 bassador to Japan, an office he held This bill honors Nevada’s military Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- through 1988. The distinguished Sen- personnel who have made that ulti- resentatives of the United States of America in ator died of congestive heart failure mate sacrifice during the global war on Congress assembled, here in Washington at the age of 98 on terror and the liberation of Iraq. Ne- SECTION 1. MIKE MANSFIELD POST OFFICE, MIS- October 5, 2001. His body was buried at vada’s families have lost precious loved SOULA, MONTANA. Arlington National Cemetery. ones during these conflicts, and many (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Mr. Speaker, the Nation benefited United States Postal Service located at 3150 members of Nevada’s communities Great Northern Avenue in Missoula, Mon- monumentally from Senator Mike have requested help in providing some tana, shall be known and designated as the Mansfield’s legendary, yet humble, form of recognition for these noble ‘‘Mike Mansfield Post Office’’. leadership. Therefore, I urge all Mem- men and women. (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, bers to support this legislation that This bill helps provide such recogni- map, regulation, document, paper, or other honors him. tion by establishing the Guardians of record of the United States to the facility re- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Freedom Memorial Post Office building ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to my time. in Reno, Nevada, a consecration of be a reference to the ‘‘Mike Mansfield Post Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I Office’’. ground forever preserving the memo- yield myself such time as I may con- ries of these valiant individuals. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sume. The name for this special memorial ant to the rule, the gentleman from Mr. Speaker, as a member of the post office originates through a contest Pennsylvania (Mr. PLATTS) and the House Committee on Government Re- in a high school in the North Valleys gentleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) form, I am pleased to join my colleague area of Reno, Nevada, and the name each will control 20 minutes. in consideration of S. 2214, legislation Guardians of Freedom Post Office was The Chair recognizes the gentleman designating the postal facility in Mis- selected from a name generated by the from Pennsylvania (Mr. PLATTS). soula, Montana, after the late Senator Junior ROTC of North Valleys High GENERAL LEAVE Mike Mansfield. This measure, which School in Reno. Those students created Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, I ask was sponsored by Senator CONRAD a name which best embodies the spirit unanimous consent that all Members BURNS, passed the Senate unanimously of our recently fallen heroes. may have 5 legislative days within on June 9, 2004. I congratulate these young Nevadans which to revise and extend their re- Michael Joseph Mansfield was born on their achievement and thank them marks and include extraneous material in 1903 in New York City. In 1906 he for their participation in this special on S. 2214. moved with his family to Montana honor that will forever recognize these The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there where he attended public schools. At fallen patriots. objection to the request of the gen- the age of 14 he entered the United To my knowledge, Mr. Speaker, no tleman from Pennsylvania? States Navy serving for 4 years, the other post office in the United States There was no objection. U.S. Army for 1 year, and the U.S. Ma- honors the memories of all of those of Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, I yield rine Corps for 2 years. After serving in a community who have fallen in de- myself such time as I may consume. the military, he returned to Montana fense of our Nation’s liberty. At the Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise in to further his education, graduating Guardians of Freedom Post Office, a support of this legislation that will from college and receiving a master’s plaque will be placed at this site bear- name the postal facility in Missoula, degree. ing the names of the Nevadans who Montana, after one of Montana’s favor- From 1943 to 1953, Mike Mansfield, a have made the ultimate sacrifice in ite sons, Senator Mike Mansfield. To Democrat, served in the United States fighting terrorism and who have died put it forthrightly, Mike Mansfield was House of Representatives, representing defending America’s liberties. one of America’s finest leaders. He was Montana’s First Congressional Dis- It is my hope that the names perma- the longest-serving Senate Majority trict. In 1952, Representative Mansfield nently etched into this plaque will be Leader ever, presiding over the other was elected to the U.S. Senate where an enduring reminder to future genera- body during a critical and tumultuous he served until 1977. During his Senate tions that freedom is never free, and time in our Nation’s history from 1961 career, Senator Mansfield served as those who defend liberty will never be to 1977. democratic whip, majority leader, forgotten. Before entering government service, Chairman of the Committee on Rules I urge my colleagues to vote in favor Senator Mansfield bravely served and Administration, and Select Com- of this bill. stints in three different branches of the mittee on Secret and Confidential Doc- Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, I urge all military. Perhaps more remarkably, he uments. Members to support this resolution. began his military service as a seaman A man of impeccable integrity, Sen- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance at just the age of 14 in the United ator Mansfield was instrumental in se- of my time. States Navy during World War I. Later, curing passage of the Civil Rights Bill The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. he joined the Army from 1919 to 1920, in 1964. Although an early supporter of PETRI). The question is on the motion and the Marine Corps from 1920 to 1922. the Vietnam War, he later was a lead- offered by the gentleman from Penn- Senator Mansfield became a history ing voice to end that war. After his sylvania (Mr. PLATTS) that the House and political science professor at Mon- service in the Senate, he was appointed suspend the rules and pass the Senate tana State University for a decade Ambassador to Japan under Presidents bill, S. 2640. prior to being elected to the first of his Carter and Reagan.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:41 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.016 H16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9693 Prior to his death in 2001, he served Lieutenant John Finn, a 12-year vet- graduated from Smithtown High School, also as senior advisor to Goldman Sachs in eran of the Albany Police Department, on Long Island, and the University of Albany. Washington, D.C. was shot three times while chasing a He joined the Albany Police Department on Mr. Speaker, I commend my col- robbery suspect on December 23, 2003. January 31, 1991. He had a 13-year career league for seeking to honor the mem- Amazingly, he endured in spite of his with the Albany Police Department with many ory and legacy of the late Senator wounds for nearly 7 weeks, before sadly diverse assignments. He completed them all Mike Mansfield, and I urge swift pas- passing away on February 12 of this with exemplary commitment, dedication, and sage of this bill. year. compassion. Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- Last month, on October 6, the House He was named a detective in the juvenile quests for time, and I yield back the passed H.R. 5053, an identical bill that unit in 1993, promoted to sergeant in 1996, balance of my time. memorialized Lieutenant Finn’s serv- and promoted to lieutenant in 2001. Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, I urge ice and bravery to his grateful Nation. Mr. Speaker, on December 23, 2003, Lt. passage of S. 2214, and I yield back the With passage of the Senate bill here Finn responded to an armed robbery at a con- balance of my time. today, the House can ensure that the venience store. Although he was wearing a The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Lieutenant John F. Finn Post Office protective vest, the suspect, armed with a question is on the motion offered by will soon be established in Albany. semiautomatic weapon, struck Lt. Finn three the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Mr. Speaker, I commend the gen- times in the lower abdomen and leg. PLATTS) that the House suspend the tleman from New York (Mr. MCNULTY) Overe the next few weeks, John underwent rules and pass the Senate bill, S. 2214. for advancing H.R. 5053, and Senator numerous surgeries and received exceptional The question was taken; and (two- SCHUMER of New York for shepherding care at the Albany Medical Center. thirds having voted in favor thereof) today’s bill, S. 2693, through both He passed away 51 days later, on February the rules were suspended and the Sen- Chambers. 12th of this year, becoming the ninth member ate bill was passed. Lieutenant Finn and his family of the Albany Police Department to be killed in A motion to reconsider was laid on greatly deserve this honor, and I urge the line of duty. the table. passage of this legislation. Mr. Speaker, over 5,000 officers and mourn- ers from around the northeastern United f Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. States attended the memorial service in Feb- LIEUTENANT JOHN F. FINN POST Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I ruary at the Pepsi Arena in Albany. The serv- OFFICE yield such time as he may consume to ice recalled John’s distinguished career and Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, I move to the gentleman from New York (Mr. life of service and sacrifice. He had received suspend the rules and pass the Senate MCNULTY), the sponsor of this legisla- two lifesaving awards from the Albany Police bill (S. 2693) to designate the facility of tion in the House of Representatives. Department. the United States Postal Service lo- Mr. MCNULTY. Mr. Speaker, I simply In 2000, the Kiwanis Club named him Offi- cated at 1475 Western Avenue, Suite 45, want to thank Senator SCHUMER, Sen- cer of the Year, and the Albany County Youth in Albany, New York, as the ‘‘Lieuten- ator CLINTON, the gentleman from New Recognition Awards have been renamed in ant John F. Finn Post Office’’. York (Mr. SWEENEY), and all the mem- honor of Lt. Finn. Governor Pataki named Lt. Finn Police Offi- The Clerk read as follows: bers of the New York delegation, Al- cer of the Year in 2003 and presented that S. 2693 bany Mayor Jerry Jennings, and all of award to Lt. Finn’s wife, Maura McNulty-Finn, those who worked so hard to bring this Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- and to his two daughters, Clara and Molly. resentatives of the United States of America in legislation to the floor today. Maura was the love of his life, and Clara Congress assembled, John Finn was a police officer who and Molly were his pride and joy. He brought SECTION 1. LIEUTENANT JOHN F. FINN POST OF- was killed in the line of duty. He lit- his daughters to work with him when he volun- FICE. erally laid down his life for his friends. (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the teered, as he frequently did. Mr. Speaker, we consider this bill He was also instrumental in creating the United States Postal Service located at 1475 today in memory of all of his service Western Avenue, Suite 45, in Albany, New Children and Family Services Unit in the Al- York, shall be known and designated as the through the years to the Albany Police bany Police Department. ‘‘Lieutenant John F. Finn Post Office’’. Department, and also for his wife, Mr. Speaker, at John’s memorial service, I (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Maura, his children, Clara and Molly, quoted scripture in saying, ‘‘No greater love map, regulation, document, paper, or other and all of his fellow police officers and can one man have than that he lay down his record of the United States to the facility re- friends. life for his friends.’’ That is what John Finn did. ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to I ask all of my colleagues to approve At this particular time, when we have many be a reference to the Lieutenant John F. this legislation as a small tribute to a Finn Post Office. service personnel serving overseas, we are true American hero, Lieutenant Finn. mindful of their sacrifice. We remember their The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for service on a daily basis, as well we should. ant to the rule, the gentleman from yielding me this time to comment on S. 2693, We should always remember that had it not Pennsylvania (Mr. PLATTS) and the which designates the United States Post Of- been for all the men and women who wore the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) fice at 1475 Western Avenue in Albany, New uniform of the United States military, the rest each will control 20 minutes. York as the ‘‘Lieutenant John F. Finn Post Of- of us would not have the privilege of going The Chair recognizes the gentleman fice.’’ around bragging, as I often do, about how we from Pennsylvania (Mr. PLATTS). This bill was introduced by our former col- live in the freest and most open democracy on GENERAL LEAVE league, my good friend from New York, Sen- the Earth. Freedom is not free. We paid a tre- Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, I ask ator CHUCK SCHUMER. mendous price for it. unanimous consent that all Members I was pleased to introduce the House com- I think we sometimes neglect to remember may have 5 legislative days within panion to this legislation, HR 5053, which the sacrifices made by those protecting the which to revise and extend their re- passed the House unanimously on October homeland, who put themselves at risk every marks and include extraneous material 6th of this year. single day, just like John Finn did on Decem- on S. 2693. I would also like to thank the gentleman ber 23, 2003, when he gave his life for his The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there from New York, Mr. SWEENEY, for his steadfast friends. objection to the request of the gen- support of this legislation and his leadership So I am honored to be here today, Mr. tleman from Pennsylvania? on issues of importance to the law enforce- Speaker, to recall John’s life of service and There was no objection. ment community. sacrifice, to pay this small tribute to him, and Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, I yield And I also thank Albany Mayor Jerry Jen- to do what I know he would really like—to myself such time as I may consume. nings for his steadfast support for the entire thank all police officers across the Nation who Mr. Speaker, this legislation des- Finn family. put their lives on the line for us every single ignates the postal facility located at Mr. Speaker, John Francis Finn was born in day. 1475 Western Avenue in Albany, New Port Jefferson on Long Island. He was the son Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I York, as the Lieutenant John F. Finn of Bill and Mary Finn, and he was a great yield myself such time as I may con- Post Office. brother to Bill, Michael, Mary and Rose. He sume.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:41 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.018 H16PT1 H9694 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 Mr. Speaker, as a member of the of Lakes Huron and Superior, and the 10th pendent agency within the Department House Committee on Government Re- district consisted of Lake Michigan; of the Treasury before these operations form, I am pleased to join with my col- Whereas in 1878 these lifesaving stations were transferred to the newly estab- leagues in the consideration of S. 2693, were organized with others around the Na- lished United States Coast Guard in tion as a separate agency of the Department legislation designating the postal facil- of the Treasury known as the United States 1915. The efforts by the brave heroes of ity in Albany, New York, after Lieu- Life-Saving Service; the Life-Saving Service formed the tenant John F. Finn. Whereas in 1854 at the direction of the Sec- basis for the Coast Guard’s search and b 1445 retary of the Treasury, lifesaving capabili- rescue functions that continue to this ties were first introduced to the Great Lakes very day. This measure, which was sponsored with 9 lifeboats placed on Lake Ontario, 14 by Senator CHARLES SCHUMER, passed lifeboats placed on Lake Erie, 23 lifeboats As part of the service, numerous life- the Senate unanimously on October 10, placed on Lake Michigan, and 1 lifeboat saving and lifeboat stations were built 2004. S. 2693 is identical to H.R. 5053 placed on Lake Superior; on the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts which passed the House by a voice vote Whereas the forgotten heroes who served and along the shores of the Great on October 6, 2004. at lifesaving stations contended with giant Lakes. Over a period of 40 years, the A 12-year veteran of the Albany, New squalls, wrecked vessels, and low pay; men of the Life-Saving Service saved Whereas these men performed amazing res- York, Police Department, Lieutenant cues, but by far the largest amount of work the lives of more than 55,000 people, John F. Finn was shot while pursuing a for the crews revolved around drilling with and they saved more than $110 million robbery suspect. Sadly, Lieutenant the rescue equipment, patrol and lookout in property in the Great Lakes region Finn passed away last year from his duty, and general station upkeep; alone. These rescues were often made wounds. Whereas the United States Life-Saving in the face of dangerous storms and Mr. Speaker, we appreciate the enor- Service enabled the shipping industry to rap- under treacherous conditions. Twenty mous sacrifice paid by Lieutenant Finn idly grow on the Great Lakes; brave men gave their lives while per- for protecting his community. There- Whereas when the United States Life-Sav- forming their duties as employees of ing Service ended in 1915, 63 Great Lakes sta- fore, I join with all of those who would tions were in operation, including one on the the Life-Saving Service, and we honor seek to honor his life, his work and his Mississippi River in Louisville, Kentucky; their service and their sacrifice with memory and urge swift passage of this Whereas during the years of its operation, this resolution here today. bill. the Great Lakes Life-Saving Service con- I certainly commend my colleague, Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance tended with 9,763 disasters, saving 55,639 peo- the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. of my time. ple and $110,038,860 in property; Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, I again Whereas over the course of the United MCCOTTER), for introducing this legis- urge support for passage of Senate 2693. States Life-Saving Service, 20 brave employ- lation, and I urge my colleagues to join We are blessed by the courageous serv- ees gave their lives while performing their me in recognizing the anniversary of duties; ice of individuals such as Lieutenant the creation of life-saving stations on Whereas the organization that Mr. Kimball the Great Lakes. Finn who went into harm’s way for the formed provided the basis for the new search safety and security of all of us fellow and rescue organization of the Coast Guard; Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of citizens. and my time. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Whereas the constant attention to practice Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I yield of my time. with rescue equipment and inspections em- myself such time as I may consume. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ployed by the United States Life-Saving PETRI). The question is on the motion Service is still in use today: Now, therefore, Those of us who live on or along the offered by the gentleman from Penn- be it Great Lakes or within the Great Lakes Resolved, That the House of Representa- sylvania (Mr. PLATTS) that the House basin know what a great resource this tives— suspend the rules and pass the Senate (1) recognizes the 130th anniversary of the extraordinary collection of individual bill, S. 2693. creation of lifesaving stations on the Great bodies of fresh water is. It is 20 percent The question was taken; and (two- Lakes, which became part of the United of the fresh water on the face of the thirds having voted in favor thereof) States Life-Saving Service; earth. We think of it as a great fresh the rules were suspended and the Sen- (2) commends the personnel of the United water resource, but it is also a highway ate bill was passed. States Life-Saving Service whose efforts of commerce, and we recognize today A motion to reconsider was laid on saved lives and property on the Great Lakes; that in this highway of commerce the table. and there are dangers for those who ply the (3) acknowledges Sumner Increase Kimball f for his foresight in the field of marine safety waterways. RECOGNIZING 130TH ANNIVERSARY and commitment to maritime safety on the The story of today’s legislation be- OF CREATION OF LIFESAVING Great Lakes. gins in 1871, when a young lawyer from STATIONS ON THE GREAT LAKES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Maine named Sumner Kimball was ap- Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Speaker, I move ant to the rule, the gentleman from pointed chief of the Treasury Depart- to suspend the rules and agree to the Connecticut (Mr. SIMMONS) and the ment’s Revenue Marine Division. gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. OBER- resolution (H. Res. 750) recognizing the Not many people know, or if they STAR) each will control 20 minutes. 130th anniversary of the creation of knew recall, that the Coast Guard we The Chair recognizes the gentleman lifesaving stations on the Great Lakes, know today started out as a revenue from Connecticut (Mr. SIMMONS). which became part of the United States cutter service. It was the main source Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Life-Saving Service, and for other pur- of revenue for the fledgling U.S. gov- myself such time as I may consume. poses. ernment. So the Revenue Marine Divi- Mr. Speaker, H. Res. 750, which was The Clerk read as follows: sion leader began a review of the De- introduced by the gentleman from H. RES. 750 partment’s life-saving network. He Michigan (Mr. MCCOTTER), recognizes Whereas in 1871 Sumner Increase Kimball found equipment old, rusty, in need of the 130th anniversary of the creation of was appointed as the Chief of the Revenue replacement and that the Department’s Marine Division of the Department of the life-saving stations on the Great Lakes. It commends the personnel of lifesaver employees were too old for Treasury; life-saving missions, few were com- Whereas in overhauling the Revenue Ma- the United States Life-Saving Service rine Division and decentralizing the system for their efforts to save lives and prop- petent, and that their selection de- of lifesaving stations, Mr. Kimball rec- erty on the Great Lakes and acknowl- pended more on politics than qualifica- ommended the establishment of lifesaving edges the leadership of Sumner In- tions in handling boats. stations on the Great Lakes; crease Kimball in protecting maritime It was indeed a very dark time for Whereas in 1874 Congress authorized the organization of the Life-Saving Service into safety. life-saving, especially on the treach- 12 districts, including 3 on the Great Lakes; The United States Life-Saving Serv- erous waters of the Great Lakes, Whereas the 8th district consisted of Lakes ice was established in 1874. The Life- whether it is Superior, Michigan, Erie and Ontario, the 9th district consisted Saving Service operated as an inde- Huron, Erie or Ontario.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:41 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.021 H16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9695 Kimball went to Congress to ask for Great Lakes shipping industry to take hold and known as the Battle of the Bulge was fought and was successful in getting an appro- expand in the early part of the 20th century. from December 16, 1944, to January 25, 1945; priation of $200,000 to hire the nec- Despite facing long hours and low pay, Whereas the Battle of the Bulge was a major German offensive in the Ardennes for- essary life-saving personnel. He insti- these individuals risked their lives—tackling est region of Belgium and Luxembourg which tuted six-man boat crews at all sta- giant squalls and wrecked vessels to ensure took Allied forces by surprise and was in- tions, built new stations, set perform- the safety of individuals and property traveling tended to split the Allied forces in Europe by ance standards, physical standards for on the Great Lakes. In all, the Great Lakes breaking through the Allied lines, crippling crews and also schedules for the life- Life-Saving Service saved over 55,000 people the Allied fuel supply lines, and exacerbating saving stations. and $110 million in property. tensions within the alliance; Within 3 years, by 1874, Mr. Kimball’s In the late 1870s while Chief of the Rev- Whereas 600,000 American troops, joined by life-saving stations had been estab- 55,000 British, Belgian, Canadian, and other enue Marine Division of the Department of soldiers, participated in the Battle of the lished not only across the Great Lakes Treasury, Sumner Increase Kimball played a Bulge, overcoming numerous disadvantages but all across the country, three of key role in redesigning the network of life-sav- in the early days of the battle that included those in particular on key points on ing stations around the country and cham- fewer numbers, treacherous terrain, and bit- the Great Lakes. pioned the idea of establishing stations on the ter weather conditions; By 1878, the life-saving mission with- Great Lakes. Whereas the Battle of the Bulge resulted in in the Department of Treasury was These life-saving stations, which became 81,000 American and 1,400 British casualties, split off as a separate organization, part of the United States Life-Saving Service, of whom approximately 19,000 American and named the U.S. Life-Saving Service. 200 British soldiers were killed, with the re- combined with the Revenue Cutter Service in mainder wounded, captured, or listed as Sumner Kimball would be named su- 1915 to form the United States Coast Guard. missing in action; perintendent of this service and remain The organization provided in these units Whereas the worst atrocity involving there until his civilian service was serving the Great Lakes provided a basis for Americans in the European theater during merged with the revenue cutter service the new United States Coast Guard’s search World War II, known as the Malme´dy Mas- that I mentioned a moment ago in 1915 and rescue organization for years to come. sacre, occurred on December 17, 1944, when 86 to create what we know today as the I would like to thank Congressman unarmed American prisoners of war were U.S. Coast Guard. gunned down by elements of the German 1st MCCOTTER for his efforts to acknowledge the SS Panzer Division; For over 10 years, the Life-Saving heroic performance of the Life-Saving Service Whereas American, British, Belgian, Cana- Service and the Coast Guard operating on the Great Lakes. dian, and other forces overcame great odds the Great Lakes have encountered over Please join me in recognizing the personnel throughout the battle, including most fa- 10,000 disasters, saved 55,000 people, and of the United States Life-Saving Service, es- mously the action of the 101st Airborne Divi- over $110 million in property damage pecially the 20 brave rescuers who gave their sion in holding back German forces at the protected. Over 40 life-saving and Coast lives in duty during the Services’ existence, key Belgian crossroads town of Bastogne, thereby preventing German forces from Guard personnel have sacrificed their and Mr. Kimball for his commitment to marine lives in the pursuit of this service and achieving their main objective of reaching safety on the Great Lakes, by supporting this Antwerp as well as the Meuse River line; their duties. resolution. Whereas the success of American, British, The legacy of Sumner Kimball and Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Speaker, seeing Belgian, Canadian, and other forces in de- the Life-Saving Service continues in that there are no more speakers on this feating the German attack made possible the the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes reside, I yield back the balance of my defeat of Nazi Germany four months later in gion is part of the 9th Coast Guard Dis- time. April 1945; Whereas thousands of United States vet- trict, with two air stations, two air fa- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The cilities, five group offices, eight marine erans of the Battle of the Bulge have trav- question is on the motion offered by eled to Belgium and Luxembourg in the safety offices, 10 cutters and 46 small the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. years since the battle to honor their fallen boat stations, protecting more than SIMMONS) that the House suspend the comrades who died during the battle; 6,700 miles of coastline in the eight rules and agree to the resolution, H. Whereas the peoples of Belgium and Lux- States in the 9th Coast Guard District. Res. 750. embourg, symbolizing their friendship and We talk a great deal about homeland The question was taken; and (two- gratitude toward the American soldiers who security in this post-9/11 era, and that thirds having voted in favor thereof) fought to secure their freedom, have graciously hosted countless veterans groups certainly is one of the missions of the the rules were suspended and the reso- Coast Guard, but far predating home- over the years; lution was agreed to. Whereas Luxembourg has erected over 90 land security was that of life security, A motion to reconsider was laid on monuments and plaques commemorating the and there is no organization in the the table. liberation of Luxembourg by United States Federal Government better suited to GENERAL LEAVE Armed Forces during World War II; saving lives than the U.S. Coast Guard. Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Speaker, I ask Whereas the 60th anniversary of the Battle Its personnel are rigorously trained, of the Bulge in 2004 will be marked by many unanimous consent that all Members highly skilled, a great sense of mission, commemorative events by citizens of the may have 5 legislative days within and today we recognize a great sense of United States, Belgium, Luxembourg, and which to revise and extend their re- history in the carrying out of their many other nations; marks and include extraneous material Whereas the friendship between the United life-saving responsibilities that we on H. Res. 750. States and both Belgium and Luxembourg is know today as the search and rescue The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there strong today in part because of the Battle of service of the U.S. Coast Guard. objection to the request of the gen- the Bulge; and With great pleasure, we bring to the tleman from Connecticut? Whereas section 204 of the Veterans Bene- House floor from our Committee on fits Act of 2002 (38 U.S.C. 2409 note) author- There was no objection. Transportation and Infrastructure H. ized the Secretary of the Army to place in Res. 750 recognizing the extraordinary f Arlington National Cemetery a memorial and valiant service of the men and marker honoring those who fought in the RECOGNIZING THE 60TH ANNIVER- Battle of the Bulge: Now, therefore, be it: women of the Life-Saving Service and SARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- the U.S. Coast Guard on our Great BULGE DURING WORLD WAR II resentatives of the United States of America in Lakes. Congress assembled, That Congress— Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, (1) recognizes the 60th anniversary of the of my time. I move to suspend the rules and pass the battle in the European theater of oper- Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 110) rec- ations during World War II known as the commemorate the 130th anniversary of the ognizing the 60th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, which began with a Ger- creation of life-saving stations on the Great Battle of the Bulge during World War man surprise attack in the Ardennes forest region of Belgium and Luxembourg and Lakes. II. The Clerk read as follows: ended with an Allied victory that made pos- Congressman MCCOTTER and I recently in- sible the defeat of Nazi Germany four troduced House resolution 750 to recognize H.J. RES. 110 months later; the heroes who paved the way in improving Whereas the battle in the European the- (2) honors those who gave their lives dur- modern maritime safety and enabling the ater of operations during World War II ing the Battle of the Bulge;

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:25 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.032 H16PT1 H9696 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 (3) authorizes the President to issue a proc- ments honoring the great sacrifices fought at Gettysburg, and 55,000 British lamation calling upon the people of the made by the United States during soldiers. There were three German Ar- United States to honor the veterans of the World War II and specifically after the mies, 10 corps, the equivalent of 29 divi- Battle of the Bulge with appropriate pro- Battle of the Bulge. sions. The American Armies had three grams, ceremonies, and activities; and (4) reaffirms the bonds of friendship be- So this joint resolution recognizes armies, six corps, the equivalent of 31 tween the United States and both Belgium the 60th anniversary of the Battle of divisions. There were 100,000 German and Luxembourg. the Bulge, authorizes the President to casualties, killed, wounded, or cap- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- issue a proclamation calling upon tured, and 81,000 of our own American ant to the rule, the gentleman from American citizens to honor the vet- casualties, including 23,554 captured, New York (Mr. KING) and the gen- erans of the Battle of the Bulge with and as the gentleman from New York tleman from New York (Mr. CROWLEY) appropriate programs and ceremonies (Mr. KING) mentioned, 19,000 of our each will control 20 minutes. and activities. young men killed. There were 1,400 The Chair recognizes the gentleman This joint resolution not only reaf- British casualties, including 200 killed, from New York (Mr. KING). firms the bonds of friendship between and 800 tanks lost on each side, along Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, the citizens of the United States, Bel- with 1,000 German aircraft. I yield myself such time as I may con- gium and Luxembourg, but encourages I might also mention something that sume. citizens of all countries to honor those even I knew, and my colleague knows Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support who bravely fought for world peace in as well, and he was born 18 years after of H.J. Res. 110. This joint resolution the Battle of the Bulge. this incredible battle, is the story of recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Major General Anthony McAuliffe, Battle of the Bulge and honors those my time. whom Hitler called upon to surrender who sacrificed their lives in the Euro- b 1500 Bartongre Garrison, and his response pean theater of operations during has been lauded and made known to World War II. From December 16, 1944, Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield millions of Americans throughout his- to January 25, 1945, 600,000 American myself such time as I may consume, tory. His response to Hitler was troops and 55,000 British, Belgian, Ca- and I too want to rise in strong support ‘‘nuts.’’ nadian and other soldiers fought honor- of this resolution. I also want to thank The United States and Luxembourg ably in this battle. The defeat of Nazi the gentleman from New York (Mr. remain steadfast allies. As common Germany 4 months after the conflict KING), my friend and colleague on the members of NATO, our countries have would not have been possible without other side of the aisle, for speaking in cooperated on many issues, including the success of the Allied forces during favor of this resolution. I also want to peacekeeping during the first Gulf War this crucial battle. thank the Speaker, the gentleman and recent humanitarian aid for Iraq. The Battle of the Bulge was a sur- from Illinois (Mr. HASTERT), for intro- Our friendship is historic, and more prise German offensive against Allied ducing this resolution. than 5,000 American soldiers, including forces and was intended to perma- Mr. Speaker, the resolution before General George S. Patton, are buried nently defeat the Allied forces. The the House recognizes an important at the American military cemetery battle began before dawn on the morn- turning point in World War II, the Bat- near its capital. ing of December 16, and the soldiers tle of the Bulge. With the outcome of Although an occasional critic of the faced treacherous conditions of sub- the war uncertain, American forces United States, Belgium is still a solid freezing temperatures, snow, rough ter- proved that neither bitter winter nor ally and a member of NATO. The Bel- rain, limited supplies and limited man- enemy fire could sway the resolve in gian people continue to exhibit good power, but they never ceased to fight the greatest battle of that war. will and gratitude for the Allied Forces valiantly against the Nazi Army. I am most pleased we are moving ex- that freed them from Nazi occupation. During this battle, Mr. Speaker, peditiously to recognize this critically Today, they form a wealthy, pros- there were 81,000 U.S. casualties, in- important battle. The roughly 4 mil- perous nation possessing some of the cluding 19,000 Americans who were lion World War II veterans who remain highest levels of education, health, and killed. Additionally, 1,400 British sol- from the original 16 million are in the well-being in the world today. diers were killed. twilight of their years and 1,200 die When we look back on World War II, There were many outstanding suc- every day. We are rapidly losing both we see it was a battle against tyranny, cesses during this battle. For instance, our witnesses to history and the against Fascism. The United States the 101st Airborne captured Bastogne chance for many of us to thank them. and her allies will always stand on the before the Germans could launch a And so we remember that great bat- side of freedom and democracy and siege of the city, and this was very tles are won not with rhetoric, but by against totalitarian regimes wherever strategic for this battle. our soldiers on the battlefield. While they are. Mr. Speaker, it is also to be noted, we commemorate those soldiers who Let this resolution and the Battle of though, that this legislation was intro- left behind families and careers during the Bulge Memorial Marker in Arling- duced by the gentleman from Illinois World War II to fight for freedom, we ton National Cemetery serve as a re- (Mr. HASTERT), the Speaker of the also honor those for whom adult life minder for all those who gave their all, House, who has a supreme interest in was just beginning, the young men of and also as a reminder that we should all matters involving World War II. In the 106th Infantry, whose average age thank our veterans whenever we have fact, this past summer, I had the privi- was 22 years old. the opportunity. lege of traveling to Normandy to com- The determination, intelligence, and Mr. Speaker, I wish to include for the memorate the 60th anniversary of D- valor that General Eisenhower showed RECORD the statistics I read off, which Day, and I know of the intense interest as military commander at the Battle of were provided via the Internet by John the Speaker has in honoring all the the Bulge would later be called upon in Kline, who was at the Battle of the men and women of the Greatest Gen- his service as President of the United Bulge. eration who sacrificed so much to de- States. We can only hope that our fu- BATTLE EXPERIENCE AND RELATED FACTS: feat the Nazis and the Japanese during ture leaders being tested today in the BATTLE OF THE BULGE, DECEMBER 16, 1944 World War II. deserts of Iraq will have the same TO JANUARY 25, 1945 Also, it should be noted that the strength in war, but also a love for (By John Kline) Speaker’s ancestors come from Luxem- peace. On 16 December 1944 the Germans started bourg, and he has a special interest in Let me just talk about a couple of their Ardennes Offensive. The 106th Infantry this legislation because the Battle of statistics from the Ardennes Offensive. Division, in place of a salient jutting out the Bulge forged distinctly close rela- It was the coldest, snowiest weather in into Germany were hit with full force. After three days of battle, two of the Regiments, tionships between the Americans and memory in the Ardennes Forest on the the 422nd and the 423rd were surrounded. The the people of Belgium and Luxem- Belgium-German border. There were 424th, south of the other two regiments, was bourg. In fact, to this day, Luxembourg over 1 million men, 500,000 Germans, able to withdraw and join with the 112th has numerous memorials and monu- 600,000 Americans, more than who Regiment of the 28th Infantry Division. They

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:41 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO7.005 H16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9697 formed a Regimental Combat Team and were for Antwerp. The first three days of battle Since the landing of Allied forces in Normandy successful in the oncoming days of January were vital and the 106th Infantry Division six months before, the war had not gone well 1945 in helping counter the German attack slowed his advance in the St. Vith area. By for Germany. This offensive represented the driving the Germans back through the same doing so the 106th played a large role in the area where the 106th had been in position in final defeat of the German Army. The delay last desperate gasp of Germany to save itself mid-December 1944. This German Offensive and extended battle used so much of the pre- from total defeat. The Nazi goal was to reach became known in the U.S. Forces journals as cious resources of the German Army that the North Sea, hamstring Allied armies, and The Battle of the Bulge. they were never again able to recoup and force a negotiated peace on the western front. BATTLE FACTS fight the style of war they had in earlier The offensive failed. The coldest, snowiest weather ‘‘in mem- days. This delay in time was a big key in the Although the Nazis surprised the Allied ory’’ in the Ardennes Forest on the German/ final downfall of the German plans for their forces, American troops gave no ground with- Belgium border. Ardennes Offensive. The loss of their re- out a fight. Perhaps the most famous story sources, both human and equipment acceler- Over a million men, 500,000 Germans, demonstrating American tenacity is the story 600,000 Americans (more than fought at Get- ated their final defeat and caused an early end to the long war in Europe. of General Anthony McAuliffe. Although sur- tysburg) and 55,000 British. rounded by German forces demanding his sur- 3 German armies, 10 corps, the equivalent On 16 December 1944, the day the battle of 29 divisions. started, I was a 19 year old Sergeant, heavy render. General McAuliffe replied with a single 3 American armies, 6 corps, the equivalent machine gun squad leader (30 cal water word: Nuts. Despite continued German at- of 31 divisions. cooled) turning twenty on January 10, 1945. tacks, McAuliffe’s determination and stubborn- The equivalent of 3 British divisions as The 106th Infantry Division, my division, ness had been demonstrated and the Amer- was spread over a 21 mile front. Normally a well as contingents of Belgian, Canadian and ican lines were not broken. French troops. division covers five miles. We received the initial thrust of the German counter-offen- American and Allied bravery during the Bat- 100,000 German casualties, killed, wounded tle of the Bulge cannot be doubted. Hundreds or captured. sive. I was captured on 19 December, 1944. I 81,000 American casualties, including 23,554 spent four months as a Prisoner of War, of thousands of soldiers fought during this bat- captured and 19,000 killed. walking over 525 miles, with a loss of 50 tle bravely to bring peace and freedom to Eu- 1,400 British casualties 200 killed. pounds of ‘‘fighting’’ body weight. I was only rope. Over half a million Allied soldiers, the 800 tanks lost on each side, 1,000 German in a sheltered camp for one month and one bulk of whom were American, took part in the aircraft. week. battle. During the month and a half long battle The Malmedy Massacre, where 86 American Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- 81,000 Americans were injured and 19,000 soldiers were murdered, was the worst atroc- quests for time, and I yield back the killed. ity committed against American troops dur- balance of my time. The Battle of the Bulge sealed the fate of ing the course of the war in Europe. Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, My division, the 106th Infantry Division, Germany on the western front. Notwith- average age of 22 years, suffered 564 killed in I yield myself such time as I may con- standing our ultimate success, we faced many action, 1,246 wounded and 7,001 missing in ac- sume to thank my good friend from obstacles, including weather and supply prob- tion at the end of the offensive. Most of New York (Mr. CROWLEY) for his sup- lems, which could have slowed our victory. these casualties occurred within the first porting comments and for the great December 1944 was one of the most inclem- three days of battle, when two of the divi- work he does on behalf of our veterans, ent winters on record. Snow and rain had sion’s three regiments was forced to sur- certainly World War II veterans. render. slowed the Allied advance and hampered our Mr. HASTERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ability to wage war. In it’s entirety, the ‘‘Battle of the Bulge,’’ pay tribute to those American heroes who was the worst battle—in terms of losses—to Fearing what would happen if the foul the American Forces in WWII. fought so valiantly alongside our allies during weather continued, General George Patton of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. I urge SHORT HISTORY the American Third Army, distributed the fol- the House to pass this resolution. In doing so, On a wintry mid-December day in 1944, lowing prayer to his troops during the Battle of we’re honoring the memory of those heroes three powerful German armies plunged into the Bulge: the semi-mountainous, heavily forested who changed the course of history. On December 16, 1944, Nazi forces Almighty and most merciful Father, we Ardennes region of eastern Belgium and humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, northern Luxembourg. Their goal was to launched a counter offensive through the to restrain these immoderate rains with reach the sea, trap four allied armies, and Ardennes Forest in Belgium. Surprising the Al- which we have had to contend. Grant us fair impel a negotiated peace on the Western lies, the German Army managed to force their weather for Battle. Graciously hearken to us front. way deep into Belgium and break through Al- as soldiers who call upon Thee that, armed Thinking the Ardennes was the least likely lied lines, thus creating a territorial bulge. Six with Thy power, we may advance from vic- spot for a German offensive, American Staff hundred thousand Americans joined the Brit- tory to victory, and crush the oppression and Commanders chose to keep the line thin, so ish, Belgians, Canadians and other allied wickedness of our enemies and establish Thy that the manpower might concentrate on justice among men and nations. offensives north and south of the Ardennes. forces in a month long effort to stop Nazi Ger- The American line was thinly held by many’s last-ditch attempt to save their evil re- Although some object to praying to God for three divisions and a part of a fourth, while gime. Nineteen thousand Americans made the victory in battle, General Patton pointed out the fifth was making a local attack and a ultimate sacrifice during the Battle of the that American troops were fighting for freedom sixth was in reserve. Division sectors were Bulge. Countless others were wounded. from evil and tyranny. They were not fighting more than double the width of normal, defen- Among those who fought bravely and for- only for themselves, but also for millions of sive fronts. ever altered the course of history was my people they had never met. Their cause was Even though the German Offensive achieved total surprise, nowhere did the good friend and mentor from Illinois, our right and just. American troops give ground without a former Republican Leader, Bob Michel. Bob As the United States is currently engaged in fight. Within three days, the determined was awarded the Purple Heart after being in- a right and just battle, I cannot help but draw American stand and the arrival of powerful jured by a merciless hail of machine gun bul- parallels between our brave soldiers then and reinforcements insured that the ambitious lets fired by enemy combatants from the Third now. Then, as now, the enemy was a tena- German goal was far beyond reach. Reich. Along with his Purple Heart, he re- cious foe determined to break our will and In snow and sub-freezing temperatures the ceived the Bronze Star and four battle stars break our spirit. Then, as now, our troops did Germans fell short of their interim objec- not give an inch without a fight. And then, as tive—that of reaching the sprawling Meuse for his selfless, heroic efforts. People like Bob River on the fringe of the Ardennes. All the Michel and his brothers-in-arms are great ex- now our troops were battling to bring peace Germans accomplished was to create a Bulge amples of why we live in a free world today. and freedom to a region that has seen so in the American line. In the process they ex- The world is better off because of those brave much evil, destruction, and heartache. Then, pended irreplaceable men, tanks and mate- heroes who stood their ground in the as now, our case was right and just. rial. Four weeks later, after grim fighting, Ardennes Forest and stopped the spread of On the sixtieth anniversary of the Battle of with heavy losses on both the American and fascism. By passing this resolution, we can the Bulge, I will join Speaker HASTERT and German sides, the Bulge ceased to exist. forever remember those Americans and our other Members in Luxembourg at ceremonies Battle Action Credits: The 106th Infantry Division was credited with a holding action allied friends for everything they gave. honoring all of our soldiers who fought so that used much of the precious time of the Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, sixty years ago, bravely many years ago. Although many of German Offensive. Time was an important the forces of the Third Reich pushed forward them are no longer with us, the memory of and vital ingredient in Hitler’s plan to break into the mountainous and heavily forested their accomplishment and the gratitude of mil- through to the Meuse River and then to go Ardennes region of Luxembourg and Belgium. lions of people will never be forgotten.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:22 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO7.016 H16PT1 H9698 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, [Roll No. 531] Putnam Sensenbrenner Thompson (MS) I have no further requests for time, and Quinn Serrano Thornberry YEAS—392 Radanovich Sessions Tiahrt I yield back the balance of my time. Rahall Shadegg Abercrombie Dicks King (IA) Tiberi Ramstad Shaw The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Ackerman Dingell King (NY) Tierney Rangel Shays PETRI). The question is on the motion Aderholt Doggett Kingston Towns Regula Sherman Akin Doolittle Kirk Turner (OH) offered by the gentleman from New Rehberg Sherwood Alexander Doyle Kleczka Turner (TX) ING Renzi Shimkus York (Mr. K ) that the House sus- Udall (CO) Allen Dreier Kline Reyes Shuster pend the rules and pass the joint reso- Udall (NM) Andrews Duncan Knollenberg Reynolds Simmons lution, H.J. Res. 110. Baca Dunn Kolbe Rodriguez Simpson Upton The question was taken. Bachus Edwards Kucinich Rogers (AL) Skelton Van Hollen The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Baird Ehlers LaHood Rogers (KY) Slaughter Vela´ zquez Baker Emanuel Lampson Visclosky opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of Rogers (MI) Smith (MI) Baldwin Emerson Lantos Rohrabacher Smith (NJ) Vitter those present have voted in the affirm- Ballenger Engel Larsen (WA) Ros-Lehtinen Smith (TX) Walden (OR) ative. Barrett (SC) English Larson (CT) Ross Smith (WA) Walsh Bartlett (MD) Eshoo Latham Rothman Snyder Wamp Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, Barton (TX) Etheridge LaTourette on that I demand the yeas and nays. Royce Solis Watt Bass Evans Leach Ruppersberger Souder Weiner Beauprez Everett Lee The yeas and nays were ordered. Rush Spratt Weldon (FL) Becerra Farr Levin The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Ryan (OH) Stearns Weldon (PA) Bell Fattah Lewis (CA) ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Ryan (WI) Stenholm Weller Berkley Feeney Lewis (GA) Ryun (KS) Strickland Chair’s prior announcement, further Berman Ferguson Lewis (KY) Wexler Sabo Stupak Whitfield Berry Filner LoBiondo Sa´ nchez, Linda proceedings on this motion will be Sullivan Wicker Biggert Flake Lofgren T. Sweeney postponed. Wilson (NM) Bilirakis Foley Lucas (KY) Sanchez, Loretta Tancredo Bishop (GA) Forbes Lucas (OK) Wilson (SC) f Sanders Tanner Bishop (NY) Ford Majette Sandlin Tauscher Wolf Bishop (UT) Fossella Maloney Saxton Tauzin Woolsey GENERAL LEAVE Blackburn Frank (MA) Manzullo Schakowsky Taylor (MS) Wu Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, Blumenauer Franks (AZ) Markey Schiff Terry Wynn Blunt Frelinghuysen Marshall Scott (GA) Thomas Young (AK) I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Boehlert Frost Matheson Scott (VA) Thompson (CA) Young (FL) bers may have 5 legislative days within Boehner Gallegly Matsui which to revise and extend their re- Bonilla Garrett (NJ) McCarthy (MO) NOT VOTING—40 Bonner Gerlach McCollum marks and include extraneous material Brown, Corrine Houghton Millender- Bono Gibbons McCotter Burr Hunter McDonald on House Joint Resolution 110. Boozman Gilchrest McCrery Cannon Isakson Murtha The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Boswell Gillmor McGovern Capps Jackson-Lee Neal (MA) Boucher Gingrey McHugh Clay (TX) Nethercutt objection to the request of the gen- Boyd Gonzalez McIntyre tleman from New York? Cox Jones (OH) Norwood Bradley (NH) Goode McKeon Davis (FL) Langevin Roybal-Allard There was no objection. Brady (PA) Goodlatte McNulty Delahunt Linder Schrock Brady (TX) Gordon Meehan DeMint Lipinski Stark f Brown (OH) Granger Meek (FL) Dooley (CA) Lowey Taylor (NC) Brown (SC) Graves Meeks (NY) Gephardt Lynch Toomey RECESS Brown-Waite, Green (TX) Menendez Gutierrez McCarthy (NY) Waters Ginny Green (WI) Mica Hastings (FL) McDermott Watson The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Burgess Greenwood Michaud Hoeffel McInnis Waxman ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Burns Grijalva Miller (FL) Burton (IN) Gutknecht Miller (MI) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE declares the House in recess subject to Butterfield Hall Miller (NC) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. OSE) the call of the Chair. Buyer Harman Miller, Gary Accordingly (at 3 o’clock and 5 min- Calvert Harris Miller, George (during the vote). Members are advised Camp Hart Mollohan 2 minutes remain in this vote. utes p.m.), the House stood in recess Cantor Hastings (WA) Moore subject to the call of the Chair. Capito Hayes Moran (KS) b 1857 Capuano Hayworth Moran (VA) f Cardin Hefley Murphy So (two-thirds having voted in favor Cardoza Hensarling Musgrave thereof) the rules were suspended and b 1833 Carson (IN) Herger Myrick the joint resolution was passed. Carson (OK) Herseth Nadler The result of the vote was announced Carter Hill Napolitano AFTER RECESS Case Hinchey Neugebauer as above recorded. The recess having expired, the House Castle Hinojosa Ney A motion to reconsider was laid on Chabot Hobson Northup the table. was called to order by the Speaker pro Chandler Hoekstra Nunes tempore (Mr. OSE) at 6 o’clock and 33 Chocola Holden Nussle Stated for: minutes p.m. Clyburn Holt Oberstar Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. Coble Honda Obey 531, had I been present, I would have voted f Cole Hooley (OR) Olver ‘‘yea.’’ Collins Hostettler Ortiz Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. RECOGNIZING THE 60TH ANNIVER- Conyers Hoyer Osborne Cooper Hulshof Ose 531, had I been present, I would have voted SARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE Costello Hyde Otter ‘‘yea.’’ BULGE DURING WORLD WAR II Cramer Inslee Owens Crane Israel Oxley f The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Crenshaw Issa Pallone pending business is the question of sus- Crowley Istook Pascrell APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON pending the rules and passing the joint Cubin Jackson (IL) Pastor H.R. 4818, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, resolution, H.J. Res. 110. Culberson Jefferson Paul EXPORT FINANCING, AND RE- Cummings Jenkins Payne LATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIA- The Clerk read the title of the joint Cunningham John Pearce resolution. Davis (AL) Johnson (CT) Pelosi TIONS ACT, 2005 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Davis (CA) Johnson (IL) Pence Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- Davis (IL) Johnson, E. B. Peterson (MN) question is on the motion offered by Davis (TN) Johnson, Sam Peterson (PA) imous consent to take from the Speak- the gentleman from New York (Mr. Davis, Jo Ann Jones (NC) Petri er’s table the bill (H.R. 4818) making KING) that the House suspend the rules Davis, Tom Kanjorski Pickering appropriations for foreign operations, Deal (GA) Kaptur Pitts and pass the joint resolution, H.J. Res. DeFazio Keller Platts export financing, and related programs 110, on which the yeas and nays are or- DeGette Kelly Pombo for the fiscal year ending September 30, dered. DeLauro Kennedy (MN) Pomeroy 2005, and for other purposes, with a The vote was taken by electronic de- DeLay Kennedy (RI) Porter Senate amendment thereto, disagree to Deutsch Kildee Portman vice, and there were—yeas 392, nays 0, Diaz-Balart, L. Kilpatrick Price (NC) the Senate amendment, and agree to not voting 40, as follows: Diaz-Balart, M. Kind Pryce (OH) the conference asked by the Senate.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:22 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.030 H16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9699 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ostracized the United States from our macy and engagement? The choice is in objection to the request of the gen- allies. Instead, Mr. Speaker, the Presi- his hands. tleman from Arizona? The Chair hears dent must lead the country in a new, f none and, without objection, appoints stronger and safer direction, one that THE SITUATION IN IRAQ the following conferees: makes use of aggressive diplomacy and From the Subcommittee on Foreign the rule of law to accomplish what The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Operations, Export Financing, and Re- needs to be done. The point has never previous order of the House, the gen- lated Programs of the Committee on been clearer that, in the vast majority tleman from Tennessee (Mr. DUNCAN) is Appropriations, for consideration of of situations, negotiations work; and recognized for 5 minutes. the House bill and the Senate amend- the recent developments in Iran are a Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, to find ment, and modifications committed to perfect example. The Bush administra- out how chaotic, how messed up the conference: Messrs. KOLBE, KNOLLEN- tion’s approach to Iran’s pursuit of nu- situation in Iraq is, all you need to do BERG, LEWIS of California, WICKER, clear weapons has consisted of little is read the front page of yesterday’s BONILLA, VITTER, KIRK, CRENSHAW, Mrs. more than saber-rattling and aggres- Washington Post. The top headline LOWEY, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. sive posturing. While the U.S. has at- said, ‘‘Trouble Spots Dot Iraqi Land- KILPATRICK, Mr. ROTHMAN and Ms. KAP- tempted unsuccessfully to flex its mus- scape.’’ The subhead read: ‘‘Attacks TUR. cles, three European countries have erupting away from Fallujah.’’ From the Committee on Appropria- banded together to achieve real results. The story says: tions, for consideration of the House The United Kingdom, France, and Ger- ‘‘The fighting started in Mosul 2 days bill and the Senate amendment, and many announced earlier this week that after U.S. tanks entered Fallujah. modifications committed to con- they had reached a deal to prevent the Armed men appeared in a sudden tide ference: Messrs. YOUNG of Florida, REG- development of Iran’s nuclear program on a main street in Iraq’s third largest ULA, HOBSON, OBEY and VISCLOSKY. for the purpose of creating nuclear city, a wide avenue where so many There was no objection. weapons. In exchange, the three Euro- American convoys had been ambushed that locals nicknamed it ‘Death f pean powers promised that Iran would not face U.N. Security Council sanc- Street.’ b 1900 tions. The promise will be upheld be- ‘‘At 11 a.m. Thursday, the target was an armored SUV. Witnesses said that SPECIAL ORDERS cause France and the U.K. are both permanent members of the Security after its Western passengers were The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Council and can veto any sanctions chased into a police station, the driver OSE). Under the Speaker’s announced against a fully compliant Iran. To be was burned alive atop the vehicle as policy of January 7, 2003, and under a sure, it will take months, if not years, the attackers shouted, ‘Jew!’ The city previous order of the House, the fol- to assure that Iran does not pose a nu- of 1.8 million people then devolved into lowing Members will be recognized for clear threat to the rest of the world, chaos. Thousands of police officers 5 minutes each. but the consequences of these negotia- abandoned their precinct houses. The f tions are significant. governor’s house was set alight. Insur- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a By engaging Iran in direct talks, in- gents took the police chief’s brother, previous order of the House, the gen- stead of a political wrestling match, himself a senior officer, into his front tleman from Oklahoma (Mr. COLE) is three European powers were able to yard and shot him dead. recognized for 5 minutes. achieve tangible results. Negotiations ‘‘By Sunday, the dawn of a 3-day fes- (Mr. COLE addressed the House. His worked, while U.S. aggression has not. tival celebrating the end of Ramadan, remarks will appear hereafter in the There has to be a better way to re- control over sections of the city re- Extensions of Remarks.) spond to the threats America faces, a mained in doubt. In streets emptied by fear and gunfire, insurgents battled f better way than the chest-thumping hundreds of Iraqi National Guard rein- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a aggression that was adopted by the forcements dispatched by the interim previous order of the House, the gen- first-term Bush administration. That is why I have introduced H. Con. Res. 392, government to quell an uprising that tleman from Illinois (Mr. EMANUEL) is was at once largely expected and dis- recognized for 5 minutes. a SMART Security Platform For the quieting.’’ (Mr. EMANUEL addressed the House. 21st Century. SMART stands for sen- This is a story about fighting in His remarks will appear hereafter in sible, multilateral, American response Mosul. the Extensions of Remarks.) to terrorism. SMART security treats war as an absolute last resort. It fights U.S. troops have taken control of f terrorism with stronger intelligence Fallujah, but the insurgents have sim- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a and multilateral partnerships. It con- ply moved out to fight alongside sup- previous order of the House, the gen- trols the spread of weapons of mass de- porters in several other Iraqi cities. At tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is struction with uncompromising diplo- least 38 additional U.S. troops have recognized for 5 minutes. macy, strong regional security ar- been killed and at least 320 more (Mr. BURTON of Indiana addressed rangements, and vigorous inspection wounded in this most recent fighting. the House. His remarks will appear regimes. SMART security defends Fortune magazine, Mr. Speaker, in hereafter in the Extensions of Re- America by relying on the very best of its November 25, 2002 edition, a couple marks.) America, not our nuclear capabilities of months before the war started, had f but our capacity for multinational an article entitled ‘‘Iraq—We Win— leadership and our commitment to What Then?’’ The Fortune article said: SMART SECURITY AND PRESIDENT peace and freedom around the world. ‘‘A military victory could turn into a BUSH’S SECOND TERM Mr. Speaker, President Bush should strategic defeat. A prolonged, expen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a view the example of Iran as a lesson in sive, American-led occupation could previous order of the House, the gentle- how to engage so-called ‘‘rogue na- turn U.S. troops into sitting ducks for woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) tions’’ over the next 4 years. He no Islamic terrorists.’’ How right this ar- is recognized for 5 minutes. longer has a reelection campaign to ticle was. Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, George worry about, and there is nothing to James Webb, a hero in Vietnam and W. Bush will lead the United States, stop him from using smarter alter- President Reagan’s Secretary of the and the free world, for another 4 years. natives when conducting America’s for- Navy, wrote in The Washington Post With the weight of the Presidential eign policy. before the war: ‘‘The issue before us is contest behind him, it is my sincere What kind of world will the President not whether the United States should hope that he will take this opportunity leave when he steps off the global stage end the regime of Saddam Hussein but to shun the aggressive, unyielding, and in the year 2008? A world at war for the whether we as a Nation are prepared to unilateral approach to world affairs foreseeable future, or a world at peace, occupy territory in the Middle East for that has bedeviled his first term and guided by the smart choices of diplo- the next 30 to 50 years.’’ Secretary

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:22 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.035 H16PT1 H9700 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 Webb was strongly opposed to such an tleman from Ohio (Mr. BROWN) is rec- counter to the teachings of Christ and occupation. ognized for 5 minutes. Mohammed and the Jewish prophets, Charley Reese, the very popular con- Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, on and fly in the face of the values upon servative columnist, wrote, again be- November 2, Ohio Democrats took our which this Nation was founded. fore the war: ‘‘Just let the United moral values to the polls. For many of This Congress hurts families by States try to occupy the Middle East, us, our faith guided us, too, and our underfunding Leave No Child Behind which will be the practical result of a final vote for President was far too and college student loans, while giving war against Iraq, and Americans will close to declare us or assail us, as some tax cuts to the wealthiest among us. be bled dry by the costs both in blood now do, as a State full of evangelical This Congress hurts the elderly by de- and treasure.’’ fundamentalists. For many of us, feating legislation to bring down the A few months ago, our own govern- moral values are grounded in our reli- price of prescription drugs and then ment took a poll and found that 92 per- gious faith. My Lutheran upbringing passing a Medicare bill that further en- cent of Iraqis regard us as occupiers instructs me, and my fellow Christians, riches the drug industry and insurance rather than liberators. These people in the teachings of Jesus, to read and companies. This Congress hurts God’s really do not appreciate what we have to follow as best we can the words of Earth when it caves to the energy and done for them. No one can legitimately the Beatitudes, to try to live our lives chemical companies. This Congress criticize our troops, and I certainly and practice our faiths as Jesus would hurts our communities when it gives would not. They are simply following have wanted us to. For others of us, tax breaks to encourage the largest orders and doing a great job. But when those moral values take the form of a corporations, most of them big contrib- people say we made a mistake going in faith in our country’s greatness to utors to the Bush administration, to there but now that we are there we solve our most pressing problems of ra- outsource our jobs. And this Congress have to stay, we have to get the job cial inequality and inaccessible health hurts our grandchildren when it loads done, that is like saying we know we care, the poverty of millions of Amer- huge burdens of debt on future genera- are going the wrong way down the ican children, and the war in Iraq. tions. interstate, but we have to keep going For 3 years I have worn a lapel pin Tens of thousands of Ohioans worked anyway. I think you get off at the next depicting a canary in a cage. A century feverishly for months to help change exit. ago, miners took a canary into the our Nation’s course because of their We should announce to the world mines to warn them of toxic gases. moral values, because of their faith in that we have done far more than any Miners were forced to provide for their God, because of their belief in our Na- other nation has done for another own protection. No mine safety laws. tion’s history of using the Biblical country in the history of the world. We No trade unions able to help. No real term ‘‘taking care of the least among have spent almost $200 billion, more support from their government. us.’’ than 90 percent of the money and cas- A baby born 100 years ago had a life In no way do I question the faith of ualties have been American, but we expectancy of about 47 years. Today, my political opponents. But I am really cannot help any more until because of public health initiatives, weary of the far right’s claim that they Iraqis stop killing our young soldiers worker safety laws, Medicare and So- are the only ones guided by the hand of and stop blowing each other up. That is cial Security, we live decades longer. God. My understanding of the teach- what we should announce. Every bit of progress in the struggle ings of Christ and my religious up- For those who say Iraq would go into for economic and social justice, often bringing call me to walk a different chaos if we leave, they should read yes- rooted in our Judeo-Christian beliefs, path and to express and act upon my terday’s Washington Post. The chaos is every bit of progress prevailed over the faith in the cause of social and eco- already there. opposition of society’s most privileged nomic justice. and most powerful. Columnist Georgie Anne put it best: f Today, those struggles continue. Our ‘‘Critics of the war against Iraq have The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. said since the beginning of the conflict fight for seniors who are forced to OSE). Under a previous order of the choose between medicine and food and that Americans, still strangely compla- House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. cent about overseas wars being waged our fight against the large pharma- BLUMENAUER) is recognized for 5 min- ceutical companies’ greed is our under- by a minority in their name, will inevi- utes. standing of the Holy Word. Our opposi- tably come to a point where they will (Mr. BLUMENAUER addressed the tion to tax cuts for America’s most see they have to have a government House. His remarks will appear here- privileged adults and Head Start cuts that provides services at home or one after in the Extensions of Remarks.) that seeks empire across the globe.’’ afflicting our least privileged children follow from the teachings of Christ. f f Our opposition to the death penalty, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a George Bush approved an execution of previous order of the House, the gentle- previous order of the House, the gen- a Texan every 2 weeks as Governor, is woman from the District of Columbia tleman from New York (Mr. HINCHEY) grounded in the Scriptures. And our be- (Ms. NORTON) is recognized for 5 min- is recognized for 5 minutes. lief that government programs like utes. (Mr. HINCHEY addressed the House. Medicare and Social Security, not (Ms. NORTON addressed the House. His remarks will appear hereafter in privatized imitations of them, should Her remarks will appear hereafter in the Extensions of Remarks.) serve all Americans bespeaks a faith in the Extensions of Remarks.) f the greatness of our country and its f ORDER OF BUSINESS ability and willingness to lift up all of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a God’s children. Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I previous order of the House, the gen- ask unanimous consent to speak out of b 1915 tleman from Michigan (Mr. STUPAK) is turn on the gentleman from New York As we have seen over the last 4 years, recognized for 5 minutes. (Mr. HINCHEY’s) time. Republicans campaign on their reli- (Mr. STUPAK addressed the House. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there gious beliefs and on their moral values, His remarks will appear hereafter in objection to the request of the gen- mostly opposition to abortion and gay the Extensions of Remarks.) tleman from Ohio? marriage; and then they govern for and f There was no objection. with their corporate allies and contrib- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a f utors. previous order of the House, the gen- On this floor of the House of Rep- tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) IN PURSUIT OF SOCIAL AND resentatives, in the light of day, we is recognized for 5 minutes. ECONOMIC JUSTICE hear much talk about moral values. (Mr. PALLONE addressed the House. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a But in the committee rooms and the His remarks will appear hereafter in previous order of the House, the gen- cloakrooms, choices are made that run the Extensions of Remarks.)

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:25 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.041 H16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9701 WELCOMING NEW REPUBLICAN As I say, Dr. PRICE has practiced wife, Supriya, for 6 years and is the fa- MEMBERS OF CONGRESS medicine in northwest Atlanta for over ther of two children, Selia Elizabeth The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under 20 years as an orthopedic surgeon. He and Shaan Robert. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- comes to the Congress to represent the Mr. Speaker, as I said at the outset, uary 7, 2003, the gentleman from Indi- sixth district and will do an absolutely it is indeed an honor to be part of this ana (Mr. CHOCOLA) is recognized for 60 fantastic job as he did in the Georgia Special Order as we introduce the new minutes as the designee of the major- general assembly. And it is certainly Republican Members of the 109th Con- ity leader. my honor, as a physician Member, to gress. We look forward to working with Mr. CHOCOLA. Mr. Speaker, I have have a fellow physician serving with them. to say I am thrilled to be here tonight. me. I think that will make eight or Mr. CHOCOLA. Mr. Speaker, reclaim- Ever since Election Day, I have been nine physician Members, Mr. Speaker, ing my time, I thank the gentleman very anxious to get back here to Wash- in the United States Congress, and to from Georgia for welcoming his new ington and join my colleagues, in fact, have two of them from the State of colleagues from Georgia and Louisiana, the growing Republican majority. For Georgia and actually two who rep- doing such a fine job. Next it is my honor to yield to the the first time ever, the Republicans resent the same county, Cobb County, gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. have grown their majority in two con- that has got to be unprecedented. MURPHY), newly elected president of secutive cycles, and now we have the TOM PRICE is married to his wife, the soon-to-be sophomore class, to in- most Republican Members we have Elizabeth, Betty, who is also a physi- troduce two of his new colleagues from ever elected since 1946. cian; and they have a 12-year-old son, Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, there is a lot of talk Robert. It is a great honor to be able to Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Speaker, I thank about a divided America, but I do not introduce Dr. PRICE for the very first the gentleman from Indiana for yield- time this evening to my colleagues in see a divided America. When we look at ing to me. the results of the election, and this is the House. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and Representative LYNN WESTMORELAND a very historic election, we see that welcome Congressman-elect MICHAEL will be representing the Eighth Con- the President won the popular vote FITZPATRICK, who was just elected to 1 gressional District of Georgia, the dis- margin by 3 ⁄2 million votes. He is the serve in the 109th Congress from the trict that has been represented so ef- first President to win the majority eighth district of Pennsylvania. The fectively by the gentleman from Geor- vote of over 50 percent since 1988. He eighth district, mainly to the north of gia (Mr. COLLINS) for the past 12 years. received the most votes of any can- Philadelphia, consists of Bucks Coun- LYNN WESTMORELAND is from Sharps- didate for President in our Nation’s ty, parts of Montgomery County, and a history with almost 60 million votes, burg, Georgia. He and his wife, Joan, small portion of Philadelphia. Mr. have three children and three grand- and he was reelected and gained seats FITZPATRICK resides in Levittown with in both Houses of Congress, both Cham- children. LYNN has served in the Geor- his wife, Kathy, and six children. He re- bers of Congress, for the first time gia House for 12 years and 2 years ago ceived an honors degree from St. since 1936. became minority leader. LYNN led the Thomas University in Miami, Florida, Mr. Speaker, when we look at the Georgia house as minority leader and and a law degree from Dickinson Law map of America as a result of the elec- was very instrumental in this last elec- School of Pennsylvania State Univer- tions, especially when we look at the tion cycle when Georgia finally took sity. county-by-county map, it is over- over control of both the senate and the Prior to his election in Congress, Mr. whelmingly red. house. FITZPATRICK has served as a member of So, Mr. Speaker, America spoke in a And I think a great deal of credit the Bucks County Board of Commis- loud and united voice on Election Day goes to these two gentlemen, Dr. TOM sioners since 1995, on which he served and sent people here to Washington to PRICE, who will be representing the as chairman for 5 years, and as the serve in this body to express their sixth congressional district, and Rep- Commissioner, he oversaw a county voice, and they sent very good people. resentative LYNN WESTMORELAND in budget of $385 million and a workforce So tonight I am very pleased and hon- the eighth. I share counties with both of 2,600 employees. He also sought im- ored to be joined by many of my col- of these Members. I commend them to provements in the local 9/11 system and leagues to introduce to America those my colleagues. They will work tire- the construction of a state-of-the-art that will be serving as new freshman lessly in a bipartisan fashion as we emergency operations center. Members in the Republican Party in continue the leadership that we have in Mr. FITZPATRICK has also received the 109th Congress. this great body. numerous honors relating to personal Mr. Speaker, we have got a lot of Last but not least, it is my distinct achievements, including the American people to introduce and an hour to do honor to introduce to the Members Red Cross Citizen of the Year in the it. So we are going to get right to it. Representative BOBBY JINDAL. BOBBY year 2000 and the Habitat for Humanity So it is my honor to yield to the gen- will be representing Louisiana’s First Leadership Award for 2003. I am certain tleman from Georgia (Mr. GINGREY). Congressional District. He was born all my colleagues will join in wel- Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, it is an and raised in the State of Louisiana. coming our newly elected Congressman honor indeed to be a part of this time He has served as a public servant in MIKE FITZPATRICK. tonight to introduce our new Members both health and education. Before en- I would also like to recognize a friend of the Republican majority, and it is tering politics, he served as Secretary who I met while I served in the Penn- my distinct pleasure to talk about for the Louisiana Department of sylvania senate, and that is Congress- three of them, two who are from my Health and Hospitals. And most re- man-elect CHARLIE DENT, who was also State of Georgia who will be rep- cently he was appointed by President elected to the 109th Congress from the resenting the sixth and the eighth con- Bush as a health policy adviser to the fifteenth district in Pennsylvania. The gressional districts. administration. BOBBY JINDAL has also fifteenth district is located in the heart First of all, let me talk briefly about served as president of the University of of Lehigh Valley and includes the cit- Dr. TOM PRICE. Dr. PRICE is an ortho- Louisiana system, and during his ten- ies of Allentown, Bethlehem, and Eas- pedic surgeon. I have known him for ure, the universities there raised their ton. Mr. DENT’s wonderful family has many years. He served in the Georgia graduation and retention rates, in- lived in the region for six generations, senate for 8 years, the past 8 years, and creased private donations and the num- and he currently resides in Allentown actually was a mentor to me when I ber of endowed chair positions. with his wife, Pamela, and three chil- was first elected to the senate and A graduate of Brown University and dren: Kathryn, William, and Jack. served for 4 years. Dr. PRICE at that a graduate degree from Oxford, BOBBY CHARLIE received a BA from Penn time was the minority whip and went JINDAL has received the National Jef- State University in foreign service and on to become the first senate majority ferson Award by the American Insti- international politics and a master’s in leader, Republican majority leader, in tute for Public Service and the public administration from Lehigh the history of the Georgia general as- Christus Health Advocacy Award for University. He began his political ca- sembly. Leadership. He has been married to his reer early on as an interim for former

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:22 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.049 H16PT1 H9702 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 Representative Don Ritter, who also a local nonprofit foundation which University in political science and his served the fifteenth district. funds church-related humanitarian aid J.D. degree from the University of He was first elected to the Pennsyl- projects around the world. Houston Law Center where he was a vania house in 1991, representing Allen- KEN MARCHANT has both a bachelor’s member of the Law School Honor Soci- town and South Whitehall. And in 1999 degree and an honorary doctorate de- ety. Mr. DENT was elected to the Pennsyl- gree from Southern Nazarene Univer- TED POE has lived in Humble, Texas, vania senate, where we served together sity. He and his wife Donna have raised with his wife Carol for over 24 years until my election to Congress in 2002. their three sons and one daughter in and has four grown children, Kim, As a State senator, CHARLIE served as the Twenty-Fourth Congressional Dis- Kara, Kurt and Kellee. He is an active chairman of the Urban Affairs and trict. They are also now the proud member of the Church of Christ. Housing Committee and vice chairman grandparents of a new granddaughter. I ask that you welcome now Con- of the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Madam Speaker, it is my honor to gressman TED POE to the 109th Con- Preparedness Committee. I had the welcome these two members of the gress. pleasure, while serving with CHARLIE, Texas delegation. We are indeed fortu- of oftentimes in the evenings going nate. And, as the gentleman from Indi- Finally, a man who took a vast ma- jogging together along the Susque- ana pointed out, ‘‘Don’t mess with jority of my old district in Texas, the hanna River, and throughout that time Texas.’’ Tenth District, Representative MIKE CHARLIE constantly talked of policy. Mr. CHOCOLA. Madam Speaker, con- MCCAUL. So I am assuming he will do the same tinuing with the Texas tradition, it is MIKE MCCAUL was the Chief of the along the banks of the Potomac as he my honor to yield time to the gen- Terrorism and National Security Sec- gets here. And as my colleagues will tleman from Texas (Mr. CARTER). tion with the Criminal Division of the recognize, he loves to talk about pol- Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western icy. want to introduce three distinguished District of Texas before he was elected So I ask all Members of the Congress Texans to this House. to Congress. He is a member of the First is Representative LOUIE to join me in welcoming CHARLIE DENT Bush-Cheney transition team as well as GOHMERT. Judge GOHMERT is an attor- and MICHAEL FITZPATRICK to the 109th Attorney General Greg Abbott’s transi- ney who returned to private practice Congress. tion team. this last year before being elected to Mr. CHOCOLA. Mr. Speaker, reclaim- MIKE MCCAUL served as Deputy At- ing my time, I thank the gentleman for Congress. Prior to that time, he was appointed Chief Justice of the Court of torney General under JOHN CORNYN and his remarks. was a Federal prosecutor with the Pub- Mr. Speaker, this election put new Appeals in Texas. lic Integrity Section of the Justice De- meaning to the phrase ‘‘Don’t mess He served his country as a captain in partment’s Criminal Division. with Texas.’’ And to help explain that, the United States Army. He is a Fight- it is my honor to yield to the gen- ing Texas Aggie, graduating from MCCAUL received his BS from Trinity tleman from Texas (Mr. BURGESS). Texas A&M University where he was University in San Antonio and got a Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I thank class president and Brigade Com- law degree from St. Mary’s University the gentleman from Indiana for putting mander of the Corps of Cadets. He School of Law. He is also a graduate of together this hour. earned his law degree from Baylor Uni- the Senior Executive Fellows Program Mr. Speaker, it is my high honor to- versity School of Law, where he was at Harvard University’s John F. Ken- night to welcome two new Members of the class president. nedy School of Government. the Texas delegation. First from out in Judge GOHMERT has served as the MIKE MCCAUL will be a great asset to west Texas, Texas 11, we welcome Rep- President of the South Tyler Rotary this Congress, and we should all look resentative MIKE CONAWAY. MIKE is an Club, on the Boy Scout District Board forward to serving with him, and I ask Army veteran from Fort Hood and has of Directors and as deacon in the Green that you welcome him to the 109th had a distinguished career with Price Acres Baptist Church. He also has been Congress. a director of leadership in Tyler, Texas, Waterhouse & Coopers. He is a native Mr. CHOCOLA. Madam Speaker, it is and a director of Centrepoint Min- Texan, and he grew up in Odessa. He my pleasure and honor to introduce the graduated from Texas A&M University- istries, among other numerous efforts. He and his wife Kathy have three gentleman from Florida (Mr. MARIO Commerce in 1970 with a BBA degree in DIAZ-BALART). accounting. children, Katy, Caroline and Sarah. He In 1995 Governor George W. Bush ap- is going to be an asset to the State of Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- ida. Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- pointed MIKE to the Texas State Board Texas and to the United States, and I of Public Accountancy, a State regu- ask that we welcome him to our Con- tleman from Indiana. latory agency that regulates the prac- gress. I am so pleased today to be able to tice of accountancy in Texas. MIKE Judge TED POE, another judge, we are introduce three brilliant Members to CONAWAY has volunteered his time to going to form an organization of Texas the United States Congress, three bril- serve the citizens of Texas on the board judges before this is over, Judge TED liant additions to our conference. for 7 years, including more than 5 years POE is a native of Harris County. Be- The first one is a person I have had as chairman. He has served as chair- fore being elected to Congress, he the privilege to know for a number of man and board member of the Family served as a felony court judge, having years. He comes from a very strong Services of Midland, Texas. He and his been appointed in 1981 and elected six background. His name is CONNIE MACK. wife, Suzanne, have four children and times as a felony district judge. That is a name that is very familiar in four grandchildren. Before becoming a judge, Judge POE the State of Florida. We all know that Mr. Speaker, my next-door neighbor, was a felony prosecutor for the District his father served with such great dis- my new next-door neighbor in Texas 24, Attorney’s Office in Harris County for tinction here in the United States Con- is Representative KENNY MARCHANT. 8 years and served in the United States gress. KENNY is a former Carrollton City Air Force Reserve. He taught criminal justice courses at the University of This CONNIE MACK, his son, was born councilman and mayor of that city. He and raised in Southwest Florida. He is, is currently the chairman of the House Houston, conducted training at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Vir- again, the son of the former Senator State Affairs Committee and the Connie Mack. He will represent the former chairman of the House Finan- ginia, and at West Point. Judge POE has received awards from Fourteenth District of Florida, which cial Institution Committee in the borders the district that I am honored Texas house of representatives. Outside the National Victim’s Center, Founda- tion for Improvement of Justice, the to represent, and also the district that of politics, KENNY is a local small busi- has been so ably represented until now nessman and a home builder in Dallas Texas District Attorney’s Association, Kansas Peace Officer’s Association, by our now CIA Director Porter Goss, County, Denton County, and Northeast who was for many years the chairman Tarrant County. Houston Bar Association, Houston Po- lice Officers Association and the Harris of the Permanent Select Committee on b 1930 County Deputy Sheriff’s Office. Intelligence. He also serves on the Advisory Board TED POE received his Bachelor of CONNIE, though, I got to know during of Children’s Medical Center and heads Arts degree from Abilene Christian his tenure, our joint tenure, in the

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:25 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.050 H16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9703 Florida State Legislature. He was a LUIS is also going to be a member of munity and his family. He worked as a great leader in the Florida legislature, the Congressional Hispanic Conference, janitor during high school to help pay an active member of that legislature. a growing group here of members of the for his family’s bills. Then he enlisted He helped create and chaired the Free- majority who are concerned about, ob- in the United States Army and won an dom Caucus in the State House of Rep- viously, everybody in the country, but appointment to West Point. resentatives, the Florida State House particularly concerned about the issues He spent 6 years as an Army Ranger of Representatives, which fought hard that particularly affect those of His- and assault helicopter pilot, serving in and successfully, I may add, through panic descent and Portuguese descent. the Middle East after being chosen to the leadership of CONNIE MACK, to keep So we are excited to have LUIS run the U.S. Army Flight Operations taxes low, to cut taxes, to cut regula- FORTUNO. It is a huge deal for the Is- for the Peace Enforcement mission be- tion, to shrink the size of government. land of Puerto Rico and for the people tween Israel and Egypt. He rose to the CONNIE comes with a wealth of expe- there, and it is a huge deal for us to rank of captain before leaving the rience. He will help promote President have now as a member of the majority Army in 1987. Bush’s fiscally conservative agenda and party a person who will now represent In 1992, GEOFF DAVIS started his own tax relief and make sure that Amer- the Island of Puerto Rico. It is a dis- business, Capstone Inc., which special- ica’s families are not overburdened by tinct honor. izes in consulting lean manufacturing excessive taxation. Madam Speaker, I want to thank the and high technology systems integra- Again, CONNIE MACK, now Congress- gentleman from Indiana for this oppor- tion. In 1995, this firm was named as an man-elect CONNIE MACK, has a wealth tunity to introduce three extremely ca- Outstanding Consulting Resource by of experience coming from the Florida pable, extremely talented members The Executive Committee, a 3,500- legislature, particularly on issues of now of the growing majority con- member organization of CEOs. fiscal responsibility. He has shown ference. GEOFF DAVIS has also served as a great leadership, and I am anxious to Mr. CHOCOLA. Madam Speaker, I mentor and tutor in inner-city Cin- have him as my partner because, again, thank the gentleman from Florida. cinnati schools, as well as a volunteer It is now my honor and privilege to we have adjoining districts. We are chaplain for the Kentucky Corrections introduce the gentlewoman from Flor- going to be working very closely to- Cabinet. He and his wife Pat have six ida, CATHERINE HARRIS. gether, as we have in the past, and I (Ms. HARRIS asked and was given children. On behalf of my colleagues, I wish to am excited to have him as part of the permission to revise and extend her re- welcome these outstanding new Mem- team. marks.) Another person who joins us now Ms. HARRIS. Madam Speaker, I bers to what I hope will be a long and from the State California with just a thank the gentleman for yielding. fulfilling tenure in this House. They huge wealth of experience is Congress- Madam Speaker, 2 weeks ago today will join us as we continue to keep man-elect DAN LUNGREN. He had the most important election in a gen- faith with the American people by served, by the way, here in the House eration came to a close. As always, the making tax relief we passed during the between 1979 to 1989. He now returns to American people cut through the heat- last 2 years permanent so our economy the House after serving as the Attor- ed rhetoric to render their well-consid- will keep growing for them and by con- ney General of California, which, by ered, common-sense decision and have tinuing to support our troops as they the way, he did so for 8 years until 1998. provided their mandate for our ap- battle for freedom in Iraq, Afghanistan He, along with Newt Gingrich, proach to fighting terrorists abroad and around the globe. formed the Conservative Opportunity and creating jobs and economic secu- For the sake of our children and our Society here and really laid the foun- rity at home. grandchildren, let us get to work. We dation for the Contract with America. These victories this year stem from will not and we cannot let them down. He is a man who, again, has been test- an effective message, coupled with ex- Mr. CHOCOLA. Madam Speaker, it is ed, really tested, and has always shown ceptional candidates who will quickly now my pleasure to introduce the great leadership qualities, the ability become extraordinary Members of Con- newly-elected vice president of the to lead, the ability to fight for the gress. I am deeply honored tonight to soon-to-be sophomore class, the gen- issues that he believes are important. introduce two of these individuals. tleman from South Carolina (Mr. BAR- It is wonderful to have his wealth of CATHY ANNE MCMORRIS, who will re- RETT). experience back now on the majority place the gentleman from Washington Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. team. (Mr. NETHERCUTT) as the representative Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- The third person that I am just ex- from Washington’s Fifth District, un- tleman for yielding. cited, Madam Speaker, to be able to in- derstands the challenges associated Madam Speaker, it was not long ago troduce is Congressman-elect LUIS with operating a small family business. I was wandering the halls of the Cap- FORTUNO, La Isla Del Encanto, rep- For 14 years, she helped her family run itol, we call it Capitol Hill, trying to resenting Puerto Rico. the Peachcrest Fruitbasket Orchard figure out what the heck was going on. LUIS is a brilliant lawyer who has and Produce Stand in Kettle Falls, But when I arrived, I found that D.C. had significant experience in the busi- Washington. Meanwhile, she compiled was very warm and welcoming. ness community, including being, by an outstanding record in the State gov- This week it is my turn to extend a the way, for example, appointed as ernment. warm welcome to the freshman class of Puerto Rico’s first Secretary of the De- Beginning as a legislative assistant the 109th Congress. And what an excit- partment of Economic Development to State Representative Bob Morton, ing time for all of them. I think they and Commerce, an area he cares so CATHY MCMORRIS was appointed to suc- will find, as I did, that their classmates deeply about. ceed Representative Morton in Decem- will fast become close and trusted I am just so excited to have him in ber 1993. She was elected to that seat in friends. the majority party, to work on issues 1994 and was reelected by over- Madam Speaker, it is my honor to that are dear to his heart, including whelming margins in 1996, 1998, 2000 talk tonight specifically about two new economic development and many, and 2002. Her colleagues in the Wash- Members from my so-called neck of the many other issues. ington House of Representatives elect- woods, VIRGINIA FOXX and my dear LUIS is going to be the first Repub- ed her as the Republican Leader in friend BOB INGLIS. lican Resident Commissioner in the 2002. Before I welcome this first person to history of Puerto Rico. Think what She has been named by the National Congress, though, let me make just a that means, Madam Speaker. LUIS Federation of Independent Business as brief comment and give my heartfelt FORTUNO now will be in the majority Outstanding Legislator and by the congratulations to her predecessor, party, will be speaking from the side of Washington State Farm bureau as Leg- Senator-elect RICHARD BURR. RICHARD’s the majority when he speaks for the islator of the Year, among numerous office has been around the corner from people that he represents. What a dif- additional honors. mine for the past 2 years, and I want to ference that is going to make for the Newly elected GEOFF DAVIS has spent thank him personally and all his staff people of Puerto Rico. a lifetime serving his Nation, his com- for all they have done for me over the

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:25 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.052 H16PT1 H9704 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 last 2 years. He has become a good message right up there says it all: KUHL is also a former State chairman friend, and I look forward to con- ‘‘America Speaks.’’ And America spoke of ALEC, a group that I am familiar tinuing working with him in the fu- very loudly and correctly on November with, that is the American Legislative ture. 2, 2004. November 2, 2004, was really a Exchange Council, a group for States VIRGINIA FOXX was elected by the great day not only for the Republican rights, and vice chairman of the Na- people of the Fifth Congressional Dis- Party but for the American people in tional Conference of State Legisla- trict in North Carolina to succeed the this country as well. President Bush tures, that is the NCSL. In addition to gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. won reelection by over 3.5 million votes this, he is a member of the senate Se- BURR). on that day, becoming the first Presi- lect Committee on Interstate Coopera- dential candidate to win more than 50 b 1945 tion, the New York State Early Inter- percent of the vote since 1988. vention Coordinating Council, the She served as a State senator for five The Republican majority also main- NCSL assembly on State issues, their terms. Prior to election to the State tained the majority in both the House committee on education, and their as- Senate she served as president and con- and the Senate, while also gaining sembly on Federal issues and their sultant at Mayland Community Col- seats in both Chambers. For House Re- committee on education, labor and lege. She was confirmed by the U.S. publicans, that means this cycle Re- workforce development. Also another Senate to the Education Advisory publicans made history by increasing national organization, the CSG, the their majority two cycles in a row. Committee and has served as a consult- Council of State Governments’ Inter- This historic game proves the critics’ ant for the U.S. Department of Edu- governmental Affairs Committee, and claims that the House was up for grabs cation. the CSG Eastern Regional Conference and there was a general discontent As a former small business owner and Committee on Economic Affairs. among American voters with the Re- running a family business myself, I am With all of this we know that he is publican leadership false. Those argu- pleased to say that Representative- going to be a valued addition to this ments were all wrong. Republicans won elect FOXX and her husband, Tom, own Congress, and we welcome Congress- and operate Grandfather Mountain 22 of the 39 so-called hotly contested seats. man KUHL. Nursery. I believe that the perspective I would also like to welcome newly that a small business owner brings to Yes, on November 2 the voters confirmed that the agenda of this Repub- elected Representative THELMA DRAKE. the Congress is quite unique, Madam Ms. DRAKE served as a delegate in the Speaker. I look forward to working lican-led Congress is in fact best for America and what the Americans want; Virginia house for 9 years to represent with Dr. FOXX to bring a more com- that the Americans are for tax relief the people of the 87th district. She is monsense business approach to our ev- also a Realtor with RE/MAX Allegiance eryday work here on Capitol Hill. for American families and hard-working Americans everywhere; that they Realty’s Hampton Roads home team, The next gentleman, Madam Speak- and she has worked as a Realtor in real er, is from my home State of South realize that their economic and growth policies of these last several years are estate for over 20 years. Carolina. He is a good man, and he has DRAKE also served on the house fi- been a dear friend of mine for years. right for America; that our job creation and pro-growth policies have nance, the general laws, rules and com- Mr. BOB INGLIS. BOB actually served worked. Perhaps more importantly, merce and labor committees; and as a from the Fourth Congressional District they realize that America’s security is long-standing member of that com- in Congress from 1993 to 1998. After best in the hands of the Republican mittee on general laws she served as leaving Congress, BOB returned to the President and this Congress. chairman of its subcommittee on hous- firm where he had worked from 1986 to So I want to congratulate not only ing and also as chairman of the finance 1992, Leatherwood, Walker, Todd and the President but also these newly tax preference committee. Mann. It is a pleasure for me to wel- elected Members of Congress today In addition, she has held a leadership come BOB back and his lovely wife, that made this historic feat possible. position in that Republican house ma- Mary Anne, and their children to the And I look forward to working with jority. In addition to all this as well, United States Congress. them as they come in January to be she has served as chairman of the Vir- I look forward to working closely sworn in to further the successes in the ginia housing commission, is a member with BOB on issues important to South 109th Congress. Because we must de- of the mayor’s task force on ocean Carolinians and all Americans, such as liver on the confident hope of millions view, and is a board member of the Vir- homeland security, strong national de- of American voters across this country. ginia Zoological Society, and also a re- fense, individual freedom and strong We are going to be faced with enor- cipient of the John Marshall Alliance families, which I know BOB is a very mous challenges ahead; and in a bipar- for Leadership and Property Rights. strong proponent of. tisan effort, we must really support be- We welcome Ms. DRAKE. Her back- I would also be remiss, Madam hind this agenda. So I welcome two ground and skills will be an asset to Speaker, if I did not extend congratula- new Members to this Congress. JOHN R. the House. As we have heard of all of tions to BOB’s predecessor and a dear ‘‘RANDY’’ KUHL, JR., of the southern the accomplishments of all the Mem- trusted friend of mine, Senator-elect tier of the western New York region bers and the Members that we are JIM DEMINT. JIM served the people of was elected to the 29th Congressional about to hear as well, these accom- the Fourth Congressional District well, District in New York, and he is one of plished individuals to the Republican and he has always put their needs and those great new Members. Now, KUHL’s freshman class of 2005 is a strong loop the needs of our State and Nation past experiences will bring a wealth of and will remain committed to working ahead of politics. And I know he will information and experience to this in the House of Representatives pro- continue to do the same as South Caro- Congress. It includes three consecutive moting the values of the American peo- lina’s next junior Senator. terms in the New York State Assembly ple, and I welcome you all. Madam Speaker, it is always hum- and election to the State senate in Mr. CHOCOLA. Madam Speaker, it is bling to walk the Halls of Congress and 1986. There he was appointed to the my honor and pleasure to introduce the stand on the floor of the people’s senate as assistant majority leader for gentleman from Iowa (Mr. KING). House. Again, I want to congratulate house operations back in 1995. He also Mr. KING of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I these incoming Members and I look served as senate chairman of the sen- thank the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. forward to serving with them. I know ate Standing Committee on Agri- CHOCOLA) for yielding to me. I appre- they will do a fantastic job. culture in 1987 through 1999 when he ciate the time and opportunity to say a Mr. CHOCOLA. Madam Speaker, it is was then appointed chairman of the few words to this House and to Ameri- my honor and privilege to introduce senate Standing Committee on Edu- cans. the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. cation. He served as chairman of that One thing I would point out, for the GARRETT). committee up until 2003 when he was first time in 20 years since the Reagan Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. appointed chairman of the senate landslide in 1984, the great State of Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- Standing Committee on Transpor- Iowa finally voted state-wide for a Re- tleman for yielding to me. I think that tation. publican President. It has been a long

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:25 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.053 H16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9705 time coming. It took a lot of work to DOUG BEREUTER who served here for 26 serving in the Congress. There was a do that, and it took a lot of energy. years and did so honorably. time when three-quarters of us had What turned out that energy was the After Congressman BEREUTER’s re- military backgrounds. Now we are strongest ag economy since at least tirement, JEFF FORTENBERRY stepped down to just one in five, but DAVE 1979. In fact, a lot of folks say the into a 3-way primary and demonstrated REICHERT will be one of those advo- strongest ever. 2003 was a very good his ability. As I watched him make de- cates for Americans in uniform. During year; 2004 is an even better year yet. cisions and take stands on positions, I his leadership as sheriff, REICHERT Our economy is strong. Our people care watched him around his colleagues and brought national recognition to the about families. They care about mar- the campaign staff and in the commu- sheriff’s office as head of a task force riage. They care about the quality of nities, and I watched him with his wife, that solved one of the largest serial life we have. Who in the world would Celeste, and his family, it built more murder cases in U.S. history, appre- vote against that is the question they and more respect for the man who is hending the infamous Green River Kill- were asking, especially in western Iowa JEFF FORTENBERRY. He served on the er. The people of Washington are safer where we had a tremendous turn out, Lincoln City Council, and he has been because DAVE REICHERT chose public and a much larger collection of votes involved in a number of things. Eco- service. than we had seen ever before. nomic development issues, urban revi- He is the recipient of the prestigious I am thrilled to be here in this grow- talization projects, transition of a 2004 National Sheriff’s Association ing majority of conservative Repub- major public hospital, and a new base- Sheriff of the Year Award and is a two- licans who will manage this budget ball stadium. Maybe his skills here in time Medal of Valor Award recipient with strict responsibility and move Washington, D.C. could be utilized as from the King County sheriff’s office. this Nation towards its national des- we figure out how we are going to place b 2000 tiny. And people will be taking part in a professional team here in this city. that in this upcoming 109th Congress. I Prior to his congressional campaign, DAVE is a graduate of Concordia Lu- have the privilege of introducing two of JEFF FORTENBERRY had worked in the theran College in Portland, where he them to this Chamber. The first is Con- publishing industry for Sandhills Pub- played football and met his wife of now lishing; he has worked for the United gressman-elect JOE SCHWARZ from 34 years, Julie Reichert. States Senate with the Subcommittee Michigan’s 7th district. JOE has served The Reicherts currently have three the people of Michigan in many capac- on Intergovernmental Relations. He is grown children, Angela, Tabitha and ities. He is a former State senator. He currently a member of the Nebraska Daniel, and no less than five grand- was considered to be a key senator on National Guard Civilian Leadership children. He is a family man and expert higher education and health care Council, and a member of Lincoln Inde- on international security and espe- pendent Business Association. He has a issues. He was elected president pro cially domestic law enforcement. bachelor’s degree in economics, which tem by his colleagues in the Michigan Now joining him is another star of will come in useful, from Louisiana senate. He was chairman of the sub- our class, PATRICK MCHENRY from State, a masters in public policy from committees on higher education and North Carolina, an expert on the Inter- Georgetown, and also a masters of the- general government. net, someone who knows about labor When I get through with his resume, ology from Franciscan University of issues and is a key to building the own- you will wonder how he had time to do Steubenville. ership society as a real estate broker. So both of these gentlemen’s creden- all these things. Congressman-elect Prior to his election, he was a State tials are tremendous. They have proven SCHWARZ has also served as mayor and legislator in North Carolina, worked as in their life before they arrive here in city commissioner of Battle Creek, an executive with DCI/New Media, In- Congress their ability. It is a tremen- Michigan, a sister city to Battle Creek, corporated, and served as a director of dous venue for them to continue to de- the Bush for 2000 Presidential Cam- Iowa, I am sure. He built a medical velop their skills and develop those practice around his reputation as a paign. skills here and contribute to all of the He served his country and the United skilled surgeon. Prior to his political people in this country. I look forward career, SCHWARZ served as a Naval offi- States Department of Labor and, yes, to working with them and the other is a licensed real estate broker and cer in Vietnam and as a CIA operative. Members of this class. I welcome both He serves on the boards of the Kellogg owner of his own real estate company, of these men to the 109th Congress. someone who brings that service to the Community College Foundation; the Mr. CHOCOLA. Madam Speaker, it is Congress who can help Americans take Wayne State University Foundation; my honor and pleasure to introduce the part in the ownership society that the the University Musical Society in Ann gentleman from Illinois (Mr. KIRK). Arbor, Artrain which is in Ann Arbor; Mr. KIRK. Madam Speaker, I thank President has talked about. Olivet College; and Detroit Receiving the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. PATRICK MCHENRY also knows to those that are given great abilities Hospital. CHOCOLA) and want to say that this was He was born and raised in Michigan. a resounding majority for the Presi- much is expected, and PATRICK SCHWARZ received his bachelor’s degree dent of the United States. Unlike pre- MCHENRY sits on the board of directors in history from the University of vious elections for the White House of the United Way’s Success By 6 youth Michigan and his medical degree from where a plurality of voters supported program. Wayne State University. Quite a re- the candidate, this candidate won a He brings these skills in real estate sume. He brings a lot to this Chamber. solid majority of the American people. for ownership, in Internet-based econ- I look forward to this freshman class When we look to who else won the omy, in making sure that we know how going to work. They bring new ideas majority, we look at some of the new to support charities and how to make and new energy and help energize all of stars that have come into the Congress sure that we give back to the commu- us. to take their places as Members-elect: nity. I will tell you that I built a personal like DAVE REICHERT from Washington’s For all of these reasons, we are bond and a great respect and apprecia- 8th district, an expert on both domes- thrilled that PATRICK MCHENRY joins tion for another Member-elect, JEFF tic and international security. He us as well as DAVE REICHERT, with FORTENBERRY from Nebraska. I rep- brings with him a wealth of experience other stars, to join in the Republican resent the 5th district of Iowa, which is in law enforcement where he delivered ranks here in the House, and I thank the western third of Iowa, and I at one a remarkable record of service to the the gentleman from Indiana for yield- time declared it to be the eastern Ne- citizens of King County, Washington. ing. braska district because it is isolated Prior to his election to Congress, Mr. CHOCOLA. Madam Speaker, I alone out there along western Iowa, REICHERT served as King County Sher- thank the gentleman and I thank all of and I found out that South Dakota iff since 1997, and he work within the my colleagues who have joined me this wanted to be included in that. But sheriff’s office since 1972 after serving evening in welcoming this very impres- JEFF FORTENBERRY represents the real in the United States Air Force. sive freshman Republican class that eastern Nebraska district. He will be I will say that DAVE REICHERT joins a will be sworn in on January 4, 2005, and stepping into the very big shoes of very small number of veterans still we all look forward to that day.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:36 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.055 H16PT1 H9706 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 There is still one Member of the a Congress that keeps working on their S. 2526. An act to reauthorize the Chil- freshman class to introduce, Madam behalf, and as we have seen from the dren’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Speaker. I am a little biased. It hap- headlines, America has spoken. What Program. pens to be my favorite Member of the America has said is they want Mem- S. 2618. An act to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend medicare cost- freshman class. He is a Hoosier. That is bers of Congress that will get over the sharing for the medicare part B premium for not the only reason that he is my fa- bickering and work on their behalf and qualifying individuals through September vorite Member. He is also a do things like have budget process re- 2005. businessperson, someone that has actu- form to make sure that we have more S. Con. Res. 145. Concurrent resolution to ally created jobs, has actually learned clarity and responsibility in how we correct the enrollment of H.R. 1417. how to seize the opportunities of eco- spend the taxpayers’ money and reduce f nomic growth and has contributed the deficit. INCREASING THE DEBT LIMIT greatly to his local community before America has spoken that says we being elected to Congress. want to have lawsuit abuse reform, to The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. He also ran for Congress in 2002 and make sure we lift the burden of frivo- MUSGRAVE). Under the Speaker’s an- was unsuccessful and ran again in 2004 lous lawsuits off of our economy, which nounced policy of January 7, 2003, the and proved that persistence pays off, really hurts the creation of jobs and gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. and that is a very admirable quality. economic growth. SPRATT) is recognized for 60 minutes as I am talking about MIKE SODREL. We have also heard from the Amer- the designee of the minority leader. MIKE SODREL comes from his small ican people that we need to have things Mr. SPRATT. Madam Speaker, 4 business, his family business, called like tax reform, to make sure we have years ago, the Bush administration was Sodrel Trucking. I see his trucks on a fair and flatter tax system that helps just getting started. They sent us their the roads of Indiana every single day. grow our economy as well. first budget, then told us, based upon a He expanded that business in 2000 when We have also heard that we need to projected $5.6 trillion in surpluses over he founded Sodrel Logistics. make sure that every generation of the next 10 years, that there could be He has served as a past chairman for American gets the Social Security ben- huge tax cuts, between a trillion five the Southern Indiana Chamber of Com- efits they have earned and they de- and $2 trillion, huge tax cuts and still merce. He has also been recognized as serve; and, most of all, we have heard a budget surplus, and that they would the Southern Indiana Small from the American people that we have not have to even come back to Con- Businessperson of the Year. to make sure that we keep this Nation gress to ask again for an increase in Service to his Nation is nothing new and our families and our communities what we call the debt ceiling until the for MIKE SODREL. He served in the safe and secure. year 2008, 7 years later. Army National Guard and continues So, Madam Speaker, this has been an The debt ceiling is a statutory limit, service as a member of the American extraordinary hour where we have met a limit that we impose by law on the Legion. He is a community leader in an extraordinary class of incoming total amount of debt that the United many respects, and he leads many or- freshmen to the Republican-controlled States of America can incur. It cur- ganizations, including the Boy Scouts Congress. So it has been my honor to rently stands at a level of $7.384 tril- of America, his Rotary Club, Junior have my colleagues join me. I thank lion. Achievement, the Chamber of Com- them and I look forward to working We did not buy into this argument. merce, the National Federation of with them in the 109th Congress, as We did not vote for the tax cuts, and Independent Businesses and the Boys well as all of the Members of this body. we on this side of the aisle were not and Girls Club. surprised, disappointed, bitterly dis- MIKE is a native of New Albany, Indi- f appointed, because we had strived ana. He lives there today, and he has FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE mightily to put the budget in surplus been married to his wife Marquita for SENATE for the first time in 30 years during the 36 years. Together, they have two chil- A further message from the Senate 1990s. We did not vote for it, but we dren, Noah and Keesha, and they are by Mr. Monahan, one of its clerks, an- were not surprised when in the year the proud grandparents of six grand- nounced that the Senate has passed 2002, not 2008 as predicted, but in the children. without amendment bills of the House year 2002, the Bush administration I know that MIKE will serve this body of the following titles: well, and I certainly look forward to came back to Congress and said that working with him and all of his col- H.R. 4794. An act to amend the Tijuana the statutory debt ceiling is about to River Valley Estuary and Beach Sewage be hit. In other words, we have run up leagues of the freshman class to serve Cleanup Act of 2000 to extend the authoriza- Hoosiers and every citizen of this coun- so much debt that we are right at the tion of appropriations, and for other pur- ceiling of the total amount of debt that try. poses. Madam Speaker, we have just intro- H.R. 5163. An act to amend title 49, United the government of the United States duced a great class, and this great class States Code, to provide the Department of can incur, and, therefore, we need a will take the oath in the next coming Transportation a more focused research or- $450 billion increase in the debt this months, and they will become part of ganization with an emphasis on innovative year, 2002. the 109th Congress. I fully expect that technology, and for other purposes. The next year they were back asking H.R. 5213. An act to expand research infor- the 109th Congress will be an historic for more, and now they are back asking mation regarding multi-disciplinary re- for still more, this time $800 billion. It Congress because it was the result of search projects and epidemiological studies. an historic election and, indeed, is an H.R. 5245. An act to extend the liability in- is phenomenal when you consider that historic time for our Nation. demnification regime for the commercial the last increase occurred 18 months We did more than just keep our ma- space transportation industry. ago and amounted to $984 billion. That jority. We received a mandate from the The message also announced that the was the largest increase at any one American people. In the last 2 years, Senate has passed bills and a concur- given time in the fiscal history of this we delivered on health care, we deliv- rent resolution of the following titles country. As a matter of fact, $984 bil- ered on security, cutting taxes and in which the concurrence of the House lion, the amount by which the debt much, much more. is requested: ceiling was increased in May of 2003, Our constituents recognized that. As S. 2280. An act to establish a coordinated $984 billion is more than the total in- the NRCC chairman, the gentleman national ocean exploration program within debtedness of the United States when from New York (Mr. REYNOLDS), stated, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- Ronald Reagan came to office in 1981, ‘‘The only people that think the GOP ministration. and how long has it lasted, this $984 needs to be repudiated are two Demo- S. 2283. An act to extend Federal funding billion increase in the debt service? crat leaders from California, while the for operation of State high risk health insur- Eighteen months. ance pools. whole United States obviously dis- S. 2489. An act to establish a program with- In fact, right now, this administra- agrees.’’ in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric tion, under its fiscal policy of the budg- What the United States wants and Administration to integrate Federal coastal ets passed by the Republican majori- what the people of this country want is and ocean mapping activities. ties in this House and the Senate, has

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This is where the Bush adminis- 2002; $984 billion, May 26, 2003; and then effect, a sort of supply-side effect so tration started, this is where they a request which must come to the floor that the pick-up in the economy result- would end in 2014, projecting forward sometime this week in one form or an- ing from the tax cuts sort of replen- on a current services basis, the tax other, because the Treasury Depart- ished the lost revenues, instead of that cuts and other policies that they have. ment tells us they cannot continue to happening, as projected, this was the Let me make one final observation incur debt or meet their obligations curve that was projected, that there about this. As serious as it is, and any- unless we raise the debt ceiling, allow- would be barely any loss of revenues, one can look at this and realize the ing them to borrow still more money, instead taxes have followed this par- gravity of it, everybody understands $800 billion will have to be passed some ticular actual curve, dropping from the economics, everybody understands time this week. Those three increases $1.73 trillion back in the year 2001 to the fiscal effects, but the real issue for the last 4 fiscal years total $2.234 $811 billion this year. here is the moral question. Is this the trillion. That is the amount of indebt- Now, there are other sources of the kind of legacy we are going to leave edness that has to be accommodated by problem. Terrorism is taking its toll on our children: $14.545 trillion? Because increases in the debt ceiling in order to the budget. The war in Iraq and Af- that is the course we are on right now. allow room for the Bush budgets over ghanistan has cost over $150 billion And let me give one other aspect the last 3 fiscal years. thus far. No question they have had an with this second poster here. One other We think at the very least an in- effect on the bottom line. But the tax aspect of this problem, before turning crease of this magnitude, $800 billion, cuts, based on this miscalculation, to my colleagues, that everybody requires an unambiguous yes or no have had a substantial impact, and this knows simply cannot be sustained. vote, a straight up and down vote is a course that was chosen by those This lower line, the black line, is the under a clean bill that only deals with who voted for it. gross domestic product of the United the debt ceiling, with one exception. Here is where we were in the year States from 1980 through 2014, slowly We believe that it is unconscionable to 2001 when President Bush came to of- rising, growing every year. That is the continue incurring debt at this rate, fice. This was the statutory debt ceil- GDP. This is the debt of the United $2.3 trillion over 4 years, without doing ing, the limit on the total indebtedness States during the same period of time. something to stop this juggernaut, this the government could incur, $5.950 tril- And you can see that the debt of the headlong descent into debt. lion. It was raised to $6.4 trillion, then United States is growing faster than So we propose that at least we be of- raised again May 2003 to $7.384 trillion. our income. fered an amendment on the House floor It will now be raised again to $8.200 Everybody, every household, every to amend the debt ceiling increase to trillion, by $800 billion. And, folks, that business, and every government, State, reinstate something we call the pay-asis not the end of it. That is the hard Federal, or local, knows that you sim- you-go rule. The pay-as-you-go rule part of it. That is what has happened ply cannot sustain that kind of in- provides, quite simply, that if you thus far. crease in your debt over and above want to increase an entitlement, liber- Let me just summarize, though, your annual income for a prolonged pe- alize an entitlement payment, you where we are right now with the debt riod of time. But that is the course we have to identify new revenues to pay ceiling increases that have had to be are on right now. for the increase or decrease another en- adopted to accommodate the fiscal Madam Speaker, I wish to recognize titlement by a commensurate amount. policies of this administration. Here we at this point the distinguished gen- On the other hand, if you want to cut see it. In the year 2002, $450 billion, the tleman from New York (Mr. RANGEL), taxes, you have to raise revenues else- next year $984 billion, now $800 billion, the ranking Democrat on the Com- where or cut an entitlement by the it comes to an increase, the amount I mittee on Ways and Means, who will be same amount so that the effect is neu- mentioned just a while ago, $2.234 tril- our floor person on this issue when and tral, has no effect on the bottom line of lion. That is the amount in 4 years by if the debt ceiling increase comes to the deficit. which the debt ceiling of the United the floor. That rule was in play in this House States has had to be raised in order to (Mr. RANGEL asked and was given for at least 12 years during the 1990s, accommodate the budgets and fiscal permission to revise and extend his re- and it accounted for a phenomenal ef- policy of this administration. marks.) fect upon other measures we took up As I said, the last increase, $985 bil- Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, let and the deficit of the United States. lion, was the largest in our history. me thank the gentleman from South As this chart shows, when President Not only that, that amount, $984 bil- Carolina (Mr. SPRATT) not for what he Clinton came to office in 1993, the def- lion, exceeded the total indebtedness of does for our party or for the Congress, icit the previous year was $290 billion. the United States in 1980–81, when Ron- but what he does for our great country. We passed a Deficit Reduction Act here ald Reagan came to office. The total I would like to talk about the ques- sent to us by the President on Feb- debt of the United States then was $908 tion of morality, the responsibility of ruary 17, passed it within 3 months. billion. We had one increase that has government. And some may say, well, Every year thereafter the bottom line lasted 18 months, that is all. We have what has that got to do with the debt of the budget got better, until the year already run through $984 billion on the ceiling? Well, it would seem to me that 2000 when we had a surplus of $236 bil- watch and under the policies of this ad- if people would look at the responsi- lion. Four short years ago, we had a ministration. bility of our government as relates to surplus of $236 billion. As I said, it does not stop here. It spending, to believe that we have a Every year since the onset of the would be bad enough if it did, but it credit card, because that is what we do, Bush administration, the bottom line does not stop here. This is what we we are borrowing money, and that the of the budget has gotten worse and really have to be concerned about and head of our household was borrowing worse, to the point where in the year why we think at the very least there money but not letting anybody know 2002 we were back in deficit by $158 bil- should be one single solid step taken in what he was doing, that would be irre- lion, and the year 2003 we had a record this debt ceiling increase to slow down sponsible and immoral. deficit, $377 billion, and this past year, this head-long descent into debt. This It seems to me that if we had a head which ended September 30, 2004, we is the level of the debt ceiling in 2001 of a company that inherited a $5.6 tril- booked a deficit of $413 billion in the when President Bush came to office. lion surplus and then when we went to Federal budget, $413 billion. The Congressional Budget Office, at look at the books found out that he Now, what happened? I mentioned our request on the Committee on the wasted $9 trillion and had a $2.6 trillion earlier the big tax cuts passed by the Budget last year, projected the Bush indebtedness, that that person may not

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:36 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.058 H16PT1 H9708 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 be impeached but certainly would be money and to know that you will never Madam Speaker, I think that this fired from the job. pay for it, to borrow the money and to type of thinking really violates our na- Some might say that they do not know that the interest rates are going tional security because Americans really feel the pain of borrowing. And I to fall on your children, not you. You should know who are we borrowing the guess irresponsible heads of households will enjoy the benefit of supporting the money from, who do we owe this really do not feel the pain of bor- war and giving the tax cuts and re- money to, and how mean can we be in rowing. Imagine how good it might feel warding all of the lobbyists, but the disagreements we have with people to somebody to be given a credit card people who pay for it are not just to- whom we owe money to. How angry can and to be told they do not have a limit day’s taxpayers, not just today’s chil- we get with the bank if we know they on what they spend; or to feel that dren, but the unborn are born with this can foreclose? And the people who are they do not have to tell the American debt on their heads. It will be hard to lending this money are foreigners. It is people what they are spending and explain to them what happened in this not as though in the last 4 years we what they are borrowing; or to be able Congress, what happened in this Presi- have made a lot of friends with for- to say, well, it does not make any dif- dency, what happened in this era that eigners, but they thought they were ference, I will hide it in a bill and they caused us to believe that we knew so making a lot of money off our interest. will not ask me any questions; or to be- much about the economy that we could And as the interest goes up, we would lieve that the best way to run the go into debt $14 trillion and say, let our like to believe that we can borrow country is to give a $1 trillion or a $2 kids pay for it. Is that the moral thing more money from them. trillion decrease in taxes to those peo- to do? But, guess what, one of the biggest ple who are in the highest income tax Madam Speaker, it is not the polit- purchasers of our debt is the People’s bracket. Suppose those people knew ical thing to do, it is not the moral Republic of China. A large chunk of the that in order to do this that you would thing to do, but that seems to be what money that we owe to foreigners is to have to borrow the money in order to is so important. The President would China. And whom do we have a problem please a small group of people? have us believe that he may not be with in terms of trade? The People’s To get back to the questions of moral right all the time, but we know where Republic of China. So what do we say values, is it morally right to spend he stands. How are we going to know as a great nation and lead organization money, to give tax cuts, knowing that where he stands if his party does busi- of the World Trade Organization? We the Social Security System, where we ness in the middle of the night? How told China if they do not do what we made a moral and political and legal are we going to know where he stands tell them to do in terms of fairness and contract with the American people, if we cannot even find out what the inequity as relates to international promising that if they lived long terest on the debt is going to be? trade, we will not do business with enough or if they had disabilities or if And let me say this. Every household them. We want them to reevaluate how they survived a tragedy that that sys- plans for what they have to spend, and they deal with their currency. We want tem would be there for them? Is it fair it is difficult to explain this in terms of them to be fair and not dump their trillions of dollars, but what if you to leave that system so insecure that goods and have us lose jobs. young people now have no idea whether knew as the head of a household that And China would say to us, suppose it is going to be there for them, when you had this credit card, that you we do not do any of those things? What that money could have been used to could buy anything that you wanted on are you going to do? What are you shore up the Social Security System so this credit card and not pay for it? But going to do to the bank that you owe that we would be fulfilling a moral every month the credit company will money to? Suppose they unload that be sending you a bill, and it will show promise to these people rather than debt and let it flow out in the market, you what the service charge is going to fulfilling a political obligation to sup- suppose we cannot borrow any more be, what the penalty is going to be, or porters? money, then we have to appease the in our case what the interest is going To talk about moral values, if you people that we owe. knew that 45 million Americans, most to be. Madam Speaker, it would be ironic And what would happen in this of whom work every day and had no that because of our hunger and our household, I ask the gentleman from health insurance, what would be more thirst to borrow, our irresponsible need South Carolina (Mr. SPRATT), if you important morally, to provide for the to support tax cuts for the rich, our looked at your bill and you looked at health care of human beings, Ameri- complete disregard for the health, edu- what you had to pay and you found out cation and welfare of our people, who cans, or to give a tax cut? that in 10 years the interest that you Let us talk about moral values in brings us to our feet is the com- are paying on the money that you bor- terms of education, to make a person munists, not because of their guns, rowed exceeded all of your budgetary more productive, to make a person responsibility for clothing, for health weapons and power but because they have self-esteem, to make a person care, for rent or mortgage, except for understood the capitalist system so want to get married and have a family. one issue? well that they defeated the strongest Is that not moral values? Is it more im- And that is where in 10 years this capitalistic country that God has ever portant to give a tax cut and to borrow great country of ours will be; that the seen. money to do that than to make certain interest that we are paying on the debt Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- that every kid in America has a chance that grows 50 percent faster than the tleman from South Carolina (Mr. to fulfill whatever their brains would economy will reach the point that it SPRATT) for just sharing with the allow them to do because they had ac- would exceed all of our discretionary American people the economic and fis- cess to education? expenditures, with the exception of de- cal policy that we are directing. I hope What about our old folks? Getting fense. that some of the people who are as con- old is getting to be a problem just in cerned as we are with moral values maintaining one’s health because of b 2030 would recognize that far more impor- the cost of prescription drugs. They let Which means what? It means that tant than just fiscal policy is how do you get to a doctor, but you cannot Republicans and others can say I sup- we treat the American people that even afford to do what the doctor is ported Social Security, but the money have needs. We owe them an education, suggesting that you do. You do not was not there. I wanted to do more a place to live, aspirations and health have to be religious to understand that with education, but the money was not care, and it would be a shame if we are if you had the money to provide na- there. I want health to be improved, paying China more than we are paying tional health care prescription drugs, but the money is not there. And at the for health care. the moral thing to do is to help those end of the day they may have suc- Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- who have not got and to say God al- ceeded in breaking our responsibility tleman from South Carolina (Mr. ready blessed the wealthy. Those are as a government for every social pro- SPRATT) for giving me this opportunity moral values, to be able to do that. gram that we have and the only item to say what a moral pleasure it is for It just seems to me that the most ir- that would receive priority would be me, with the Committee on Ways and responsible thing to do is to borrow the defense and supporting the war. Means, in working with you in trying

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:36 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.060 H16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9709 to get the people to understand that we not blame the war on terrorism. This is a competitive advantage. By maintain- are not trying to beat up on Repub- the direct product of their fiscal poli- ing the dollar at an artificially high licans. We just want them to tell the cies, the President’s tax cuts that have rate against the Chinese currency, they American people what they intend to left this Nation reeling. keep the price of their products low in do, not in the middle of the night, not In the private sector, there is a bipar- the U.S. In other words, our budget def- locked up in some omnibus bill, but to tisan consensus that the deficit is kill- icit enables the Chinese to hold down come here and challenge anything that ing the U.S. economy. Last week, the prices of Chinese goods and makes has been said tonight. We will not see Wall Street Journal released a Novem- them more competitive in the U.S., at them, because too many people are ber survey of 55 prominent economists the expense of U.S. companies. watching. I hate to believe this will fol- on what the top priorities of the Presi- In short, the American taxpayer is low the pattern where at 2 in the morn- dent should be in his new terms. These subsidizing Chinese manufacturers, and ing they will have a bill and it will pass are conservative folks, financial lead- the American worker is paying the sal- by one vote. ers in our country. Their top item was ary of a Chinese employee. Mr. SPRATT. Madam Speaker, I narrowing the budget deficit. But what if the Chinese changed thank the gentleman for eloquently ex- I quote from Peter Hooper, a former their minds? What if they dumped pressing the moral dimensions of a economist with the Federal Reserve those Treasuries? Perhaps because, as swelling debt, $8 trillion today, grow- Board, ‘‘If we do not get a narrowing of the Times suggests, and I quote, of ing to $14 trillion in just 10 years. the budget deficit, it will slow the rate ‘‘dismay over the United States’ long- Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- of the growth of the economy.’’ term fiscal disarray’’ or for whatever tlewoman from New York (Mrs. It is not just our financial leaders in reason they feel would advantage MALONEY). this country that are worried. This them. Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speaker, I morning, the Associated Press reported That is not an unrealistic scenario. thank the gentleman from South Caro- that a pressing concern of the EU fi- Recent articles note that the Chinese lina (Mr. SPRATT) for yielding me this nance ministers at their meeting this policy of pegging its currency at a time and for organizing this Special week is the U.S. budget deficit and the fixed rate to the dollar has been cre- Order to highlight the outrageousness resulting weakness of the dollar, which ating great imbalances in that coun- of the administration’s demand that was at a record low today against the try’s economy and putting pressure on Congress raise the debt limit for the Euro. The ministers called on the U.S. the Chinese government to let the dol- third time. to reduce its deficit and said that ac- lar fall. Then we would have a crisis. Remember, my colleagues, when tion, not just words, were what is need- Dumping dollars would almost cer- President Bush took office, the admin- ed. But what do we get from the admin- tainly cause an abrupt spike in infla- istration said that the debt ceiling istration? An increase in the debt ceil- tion and interest rates. would not be reached until 2008. But, ing, the largest ever in the history of All I can say is that these economic instead, the majority has led the coun- the country. policies are dangerous. I came to Con- try so far into debt that we have had Secretary Snow responded that the gress in 1992 and we had a $290 billion three huge increases in 4 years. The deficit was, ‘‘unwelcome.’’ Unwelcome? deficit, as the gentleman from South last raise, only a year ago, of $984 bil- We are not talking about an unex- Carolina (Mr. SPRATT) pointed out. In 6 lion was far greater than any in United pected dinner guest but a monster of years, we had what was projected to be States history. this administration’s making that our a huge surplus. Under this administra- Remember, in February of 2001, the children and our grandchildren will tion, we have lost that surplus. They Bush administration was predicting have to suffer under and will have to have created the largest deficit in his- that the publicly held public debt pay for. tory, and they are now calling to in- would be paid down to $1.2 trillion by Where has the administration been as crease the debt ceiling to the largest 2008. In its latest midsession review the deficit has continued to mount? A amount it has ever been in the history this summer, the administration itself recent paper by William Gale and Peter of this country. And who is buying that was now projecting that the debt would Orzag of the Brookings Institute put debt? China is the prime purchaser of be $5.5 trillion in 2008. In fact, the $800 the situation very clearly: ‘‘The United that debt. This is not a valid policy. It billion increase the administration now States has never before experienced is wrong-headed. demands under threat of default would such large, long-term financial imbal- Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- raise the debt ceiling to $8.2 trillion ances. Sustained chronic deficits will tleman for his leadership on this issue. and give the administration the great- gradually reduce national income and 2045 est increase in debt of any administra- living standards and carry with them b tion ever. What a terrible distinction. the risk of a financial crisis.’’ Mr. SPRATT. I thank the gentle- What an appalling legacy for future A recent New York Times editorial woman from New York. generations. And under President spelled out what this financial crisis I yield to the gentleman from Vir- Bush’s policies, the CBO and other might be. ginia. economists predict that the debt will This is extremely troubling, and the Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. I thank the continue to rise to at least $14 trillion gentleman from New York (Mr. RAN- gentleman from South Carolina for and as much as $14.5 trillion in the GEL) touched on this very eloquently yielding, and I thank him for his lead- next 10 years. What have the Repub- earlier. Almost all, 92 percent, of the ership. licans done to our economy? huge increase in publicly held debt We have heard that we have had to Remember, when President Bush that has occurred in this administra- increase the debt limit. This chart took office, the CBO was projecting a tion is held by foreign nations, with shows why the debt ceiling had to be 10-year baseline budget surplus of $5.6 Japan and communist China the two increased. It shows the deficit from the trillion. A surplus. That was the result largest shareholders. In particular, Johnson, Nixon, Ford and Carter ad- of President Clinton’s policies that China has almost tripled its holdings ministrations, the Reagan and Bush paid down the deficits and reduced the since Bush took office and now holds administrations, the deficit changing public debt. But after only 4 years of almost $175 billion in United States into a surplus, and then the massive Republican leadership CBO is now pro- treasuries. red ink in this administration. It shows jecting a cumulative 10-year deficit of The Treasury figures which came out that it may get a little better for a $2.3 trillion. That is a swing of almost this morning show that China is one of couple of years, but unless there is a $8 trillion after only one term. Dare we only four nations that is buying sig- profound change in direction, it just ask my colleagues how bad will the nificant amounts of U.S. debt, increas- keeps getting worse. next term be? ing its holdings by close to $20 billion When you run up this kind of deficit, The budget deficit reached a record since the beginning of this year alone. we talk about increasing the debt 3.5 percent of GDP this year. As a share The Chinese are not buying our debt to limit, but one thing you have to do is of GDP, the deficit is larger than it has advance freedom and democracy. They pay interest on all of that debt. We been at any time since 1993. And let us are buying it to advance themselves at have heard that the surplus projected

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:36 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.061 H16PT1 H9710 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 at the end of the Clinton administra- ing, this is one of the symptoms and We have a sovereign responsibility to tion would have virtually paid off the one of the consequences of all of this pay it, and if we do not pay it or if we debt held by the public by 2008. Instead, red ink. ever default in payment of it, the cost by 2008 we will have almost a $300 bil- I thank the gentleman from South of credit for the United States of Amer- lion additional interest on the debt Carolina for yielding, and I thank him ica would skyrocket. Consequently, that has been run up. $300 billion infor his leadership on fiscal responsi- that comes first, has to be paid, and creased interest to be paid. bility. when it has to be paid, then other We talk about No Child Left Behind Mr. SPRATT. I thank the gentleman things have to yield to it, education, underfunded by $9 billion, veterans’ from Virginia. the environment, the basic operation of health care underfunded by a couple of I yield to the gentleman from North the government. These other things billion dollars. We have got other Carolina. have to yield to the payment of inter- things, a couple of billion dollars here Mr. ETHERIDGE. I thank my friend est. Obviously, the more debt you and there. We are squeezing here and from South Carolina for yielding. stack on top of debt, the more interest there. By 2008, interest on the national Let me thank the gentleman from we will have to pay. debt, money just down the drain, $300 South Carolina for his leadership on Mr. ETHERIDGE. Let me ask this billion additional because of the fiscal this issue because, as the gentleman question as if I am sitting at my kitch- irresponsibility. from Virginia has just shared with us, en table and I get my credit card. In ef- We hear that they want to privatize this is an issue that deserves more fect, I am paying only the interest on Social Security. This is the Social Se- than just an hour Special Order in the that credit card month after month. curity cash flow which my colleagues evenings. This is an issue that deserves That is what we are doing. We are not will notice, in 2017, instead of a sur- the attention of every Member of this paying any on the principal. I keep plus, we are going to be starting to run Congress, and it deserves the attention building that principal larger and larg- a deficit, huge deficits approaching, by of the administration. er, so it goes on my credit card from 2037, $1 trillion. One wonders how could We had a wedding this weekend in $1,000 to $5,000, to $10,000. It stands to we ever have paid this surplus and why our family. Our last child got married. reason my interest is going up. we should be running up as much of a Come January, we are expecting to be Mr. SPRATT. Surely. If the principal surplus as possible now to be able to grandparents. I am looking forward to is going up, your interest is going up. that with a great deal of anticipation. accommodate this. Mr. ETHERIDGE. Here is my ques- This chart shows that if you look at But after what we have heard tonight, tion. If I keep building this big enough, the tax cuts that this administration I am sorry to say that when that child pretty soon the bankers are going say has enacted and has in store, the is born he will inherit the largest debt to me, ‘‘Mr. ETHERIDGE, if you can’t present value of all of those tax cuts is and his generation of any group of pay some of the principal, we’re going $14.2 trillion. We could have paid all of young people in the history of this to have to sit down and work out a the Social Security benefits without country. That is wrong, and this Con- plan for you.’’ Normally, people do not increasing the age of retirement, with- gress and this administration has an do that with a country, but I think ear- out reducing benefits, for $3.7 trillion obligation to do something about it. lier the gentleman from New York in present value. That is wrong. touched on this when he was talking Medicare’s deficit, the same kind of I heard today on the radio, I do not about the challenge we face with our chart, $8.2 trillion. $11.9 trillion is what have it in writing, that the inflation international friends owning our debt. it would have cost to make Social Se- increase that we are just facing, and How do we deal with them diplomati- curity and Medicare both financially they announced it today, is the largest cally when we owe them so much solvent for the next 75 years. $14.2 tril- we have seen in 14 years. That means money? lion in tax cuts. We had a choice: Tax we have to go back to 1990 to see the cuts or make Social Security and inflation increases now being built in Mr. SPRATT. It narrows our options, Medicare solvent for 75 years. We made the economy. If this is correct, what that is for sure. If we put too much the wrong choice. this is going to mean is the cost of that pressure on them at the WTO, for ex- This chart responds to the adage, if debt is going up, because interest rates ample, trying to get them to unpeg you don’t change directions, you might will go up with inflation and it will their currency so that their exports are end up where you are headed. This start to squeeze everything. Sure, it much more fairly priced vis-a-vis our chart shows where we are headed at our has something to do with the price of imports, then they could get stroppy. present rate and present policies. This oil, but the price of oil is going to keep They could simply retaliate by not shows that right now we are borrowing going up if we keep devaluing the dol- buying any more debt and by making it money to pay for some of the green lar. And the dollar gets devalued be- difficult for us to sell our debt at a which is Federal spending. Unfortu- cause we have a huge debt, and the higher price. nately, by 2040, unless there is a pro- cycle gets worse and worse. Let me yield to the gentleman from found change in direction, we will be That is basic economics. You do not Tennessee because he is bringing us able to pay interest on the national need to know a lot. You just need to back to this whole question of prin- debt and a little bit of Social Security understand that we have got to get our cipal accumulation, how much debt in and have to borrow the rest of the house in order to pay our bills and turn a short period of time this administra- money for Social Security. We will that red back to green. It can be done, tion has amassed. have no money for Medicare and Med- but it cannot be done under current Mr. COOPER. I thank the ranking icaid and no money for government policies. member for yielding. spending like defense, education, trans- Let me ask my friend from South It is a shocking amount of debt that portation. Carolina a question, because he knows the administration has accumulated in Obviously, there has to be a profound an awful lot about this when we are a relatively short period of time. As change in direction. Otherwise, inter- talking about budgets. When we are this chart illustrates, three times in est on the national debt will start eat- spending the dollars for the debt, and the last 4 years we have had to increase ing up virtually every penny that we we have seen the numbers this evening, our national credit card limit, as the have. of how that is continuing to expand gentleman from North Carolina point- We are going in the wrong direction. with no solution in sight, share with ed out. Three times in the last 4 years. We have to change directions back to me what this does for our squeeze on We have increased the debt limit by a the period of time when we made the the need to invest in education and in staggering amount. In the year 2002, we tough choices, eliminated the deficit research and development, to grow our increased it by $450 billion. In the year and created the surplus. We can go economy to get out of this problem. 2003, by $984 billion. Now we are being back to that era if we make the tough Mr. SPRATT. There are certain asked to increase it by an estimated choices, make the right choices, but we items in the budget that are obliga- $800 billion, for a $2.2 trillion total just are not doing that now. When we start tory. Clearly, one of those obligatory in 3 or 4 years. That is a burden placed talking about increasing the debt ceil- items is interest on the national debt. on the backs of our families, on our

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Through attention I think it deserves, given the larger issue. all those years of our Nation’s history, long-term implications of our depend- Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, if the 200 years, we only borrowed $908 bil- ency now on foreign countries in order gentleman would yield for one final lion. Here in the last few years, 1 year to finance the debt that is being accu- point. to be exact, $984 billion extra. That mulated because the current adminis- Mr. SPRATT. I yield to the gen- shows how out of whack our finances tration is not willing to make the tleman from Wisconsin. have become. tough decisions to maintain fiscal re- Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, this lit- I thank the gentleman for raising sponsibility around here. erally is the ticking time bomb sitting this important question. It is going to be an important debate beneath Social Security and Medicare. Mr. KIND. My colleague from Ten- we have this week. There is going to be They do not want to talk about it. nessee has been a real voice of reason an increase in the debt ceiling at the They do not want to talk about fiscal on the committee as well as the rank- end of the day. Those of us who want to solvency and fiscal responsibility that ing member of the Committee on the reinstitute these rules do not have the will help shore up Social Security and Budget for trying to inject a little votes to do it today, but hopefully with Medicare for the next 75 years. But this voice of reason in this whole fiscal re- the help of the American people, some really gets to the crux of it. And later, sponsibility debate that we need to who are watching perhaps tonight, we next year perhaps, in the next session have in this Congress and throughout are going to create this synergy that is of Congress, we are going to have a se- this Nation. Because it is staggering, necessary in this Congress in order to rious discussion about Social Security looking at these numbers and what the start making these tough decisions reform. I think the best reform meas- administration is coming back to Con- again that worked very well in the ures we can start taking today is in- gress and asking for this week, another 1990s and gave us incredible economic stilling a little more fiscal discipline in huge increase in the debt ceiling limit. prosperity and job growth and an in- the budgetary decisions so that this There are a lot of ramifications to credible dynamic to help grow the $160 billion annual raid on the Social what the President is requesting us to economy which is being lost now based Security trust fund stops and we have do this week in increasing the debt by on the decisions that we are seeing. that ability to deal with the baby boom addressing the symptom but not ad- I thank the gentleman for yielding. generation’s retirement, which is about dressing the cure that we need to get Mr. COOPER. I appreciate the gentle- to explode in future years. But, again, out of the fiscal mess that has been man’s excellent points. it is the lack of leadership right now created in this Nation over the last few I think most Americans want to hear that we are seeing from the adminis- years. It is a mess that is spiraling out a solution to the problem. It is one tration and here in Congress that is of control. We see the increased costs thing to know the dimensions of the preventing us from really shoring up and what is happening in Iraq and Af- problem. They want to know an an- Social Security and Medicare as viable ghanistan right now. We are also swer; and pay-as-you-go, as the gen- programs for many generations to butting up against an aging population tleman described, is not only an answer come. in this country, the so-called baby that we think will work, it is proven to Mr. COOPER. Madam Speaker, if the boomers who are about to begin their work. It was in place, and I think the gentleman would continue to yield, I massive retirement in a few short ranking member of the committee agree with the gentleman. It is essen- years, putting in jeopardy Social Secu- would know better than I, I think it tial to prepare for the pending retire- rity and Medicare solvency for future was in place from 1990 to 2002. ment of the baby boom generation and generations. And we are not addressing Mr. SPRATT. The Budget Enforce- for all of our seniors so that Social Se- a cure to the solution, one of which the ment Act of 1990. curity and Medicare that they count on ranking member and those of us on the will in fact be there for them. Committee on the Budget here tonight b 2100 The gentleman made a point earlier have been advocating for the last 4 Mr. COOPER. Madam Speaker, so it about the Chinese becoming our largest years, and that is reinstituting the was in place while we had Republican creditors. That is an amazing situation budget tools that were in effect in the Presidents, the first President Bush, for the average American back home to 1990s, the pay-as-you-go rules, so we Democratic Presidents, and the Repub- realize because not too long ago we re- maintain balance in the budgeting de- lican Presidents. It was in place when ferred to the Chinese as the Communist cisions. we had a Democratic majority in Con- Chinese, and I remember a statement If you are advocating a spending in- gress and a Republican majority in made by a Russian leader years ago, crease or a tax cut somewhere, you Congress. And above all, it worked. It Nikita Khrushchev, who claimed that have got to find an offset to pay for it enabled us to build the surplus that we Americans would one day sell them the to maintain that balance. It worked enjoyed in the Clinton years. It enabled rope by which they would hang us. well in the nineties. It gave us 4 years us to reverse the flood of red ink that That is a pretty tough statement. But of budget surpluses, a couple of years we saw in the Reagan-Bush years, to right now we are in effect selling the in which we were not even touching the completely reverse our Nation’s fiscal Chinese the notes by which they could Social Security and Medicare trust policy, only, sadly, to have it plunge hang us financially because we are ask- funds, and all that has been reversed back into an even deeper sea of red ink. ing them to lend us so much money to under the current administration and So pay-as-you-go, the policy of only al- finance our spending habits. with the leadership of the current Con- lowing new spending or new tax cuts if Mr. SPRATT. Madam Speaker, re- gress. we can find the savings somewhere claiming my time, let me just wrap up One of the more disturbing aspects else, that is a proven remedy to our by saying that this is our concern: $2.2 about this whole debt ceiling limit and problems; and that is really what we trillion of additional debt in 3 fiscal the fiscal irresponsibility is who we are asking for. years, and what is waiting in the wings owe it to. Right now, a majority of the The Blue Dogs have a policy state- is a reform in Social Security which is debt is owed to foreign interests, Japan ment that was issued today encour- likely to propose that a person not on being the largest purchaser of govern- aging Members to only vote for the Social Security can take 2 percentage ment debt today, soon to be surpassed debt ceiling increase if it contains the points or 3 percentage points off his by China as the number one purchaser essential budget reforms of pay-as-you- payroll tax and put it in a private ac- of our debt in this Nation. I do not be- go. count. If that happens, that will in- lieve it is in our best long-term eco- So I hope all Americans will watch crease the debt by another trillion dol- nomic interest to be so dependent on this debate carefully. Sadly, as the lars over the next 10 years, and that is

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:36 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.064 H16PT1 H9712 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 our great concern that this will be fol- since President Bush took office, Congress is Social Security Trust Fund and other govern- lowed with policies that will actually preparing to drive our country further into debt ment trust accounts averages out to a stag- worsen rather, than improve, this. with no road map to get our nation back on gering $1,100 ‘‘debt tax’’ for each American. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- track to balanced budgets. For Americans facing lower paying jobs, high- tleman from Florida (Mr. DAVIS). If Congress doesn’t change course, this fis- er housing costs, and mounting student loan Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Madam Speak- cal recklessness will begin to eat away at and credit car debt, federal fiscal mismanage- er, I thank the gentleman for yielding America’s economic prosperity and leave a ment just adds to their burdens. to me and appreciate the chance to join legacy of financial hardship for future genera- And this problem will only get worse. By my colleagues. tions. 2014, the interest alone on the public debt will The voters have spoken. They have Madam Speaker, this Congress has talked a reach $348 billion under current law (that’s elected us to return to Washington to lot about family values, but where I grew up, $1,081 per person), and will reach $418 billion get the job done. And one of the first bankrupting our children and grandchildren’s under the President’s policies. things we are getting ready to do is ex- future doesn’t count as a family value. It is shameful for Congress to even consider actly the opposite of what we should be Today, as parents across our nation are increasing this limit once again without includ- doing. We are getting ready to charge working hard to save money for their chil- ing some sort of plan, such as enacting Pay- to future generations this massive ex- dren’s college education, the federal govern- As-You-Go (PAYGO) rules, to ensure a bright- penditure that we are enjoying the ben- ment has run up a $7.4 trillion bill, and they er future for our children. efits of and ought to be paying for our- are expecting our kids to pick up the tab. The road to fiscal responsibility is paved selves. That’s more than $25,000 worth of debt per with sacrifice and tough choices, but the re- One of the things I would like to add American resident—a tremendous burden to ward—a stronger, healthier economy for to what has been discussed here to- place on the backs of future generations. Americans of all ages—is well worth the jour- night is folks at home say to me, Jim, According to the Congressional Budget Of- ney. what does this mean to me? These are fice, if we stay on this path, the debt held by I urge my colleagues to take up the respon- a lot of numbers. This sounds like a the public will reach $13 trillion by 2014. sibility thrown off by our leadership and vote fight about people in Washington. The figure doesn’t even take into account against this debt limit increase. Where do I fit into this? the financial troubles we will face when the Mr. COOPER. Madam Speaker, will And one of the ways, I think, to sum first of 77 million baby boomers begin to col- the gentleman yield? this up is that today, because of the lect Social Security in 2011. So while we baby Mr. SPRATT. I yield to the gen- reckless spending habits and reckless boomers are enjoying our Social Security ben- tleman from Tennessee. decisions on tax cuts without regard to efits, our kids will be paying for our irrespon- Mr. COOPER. Madam Speaker, if I the debt and deficit, each American’s sible financial choices. could just clarify one of the gentle- share of the Federal debt today is Madam Speaker, my mother taught me at man’s points, we are not trying to bury $25,000. $25,000. Every American in this an early age that if you make a mess, you this in any other bill. We are not try- country, Democrat, Republican, man, have to clean it up yourself. Well this federal ing to hide anything. The Democrats woman, child, grandfather, grandchild, debt is a disaster, and I’m not about to tell my would like a clear up-or-down vote on $25,000 each. So instead of facing up to kids that they should clean up their mess this issue so that the American people this fact and having a debate about when Congress can’t even clean up its own. can see what is at stake. And that is how we develop a roadmap to pay-as- What kind of example will we be setting for what the Republican majority here is you-go as the gentleman from South our kids if we don’t take steps to pay down the jeopardizing. We do not know for sure Carolina (Mr. SPRATT) has been advo- debt? How can we teach our kids about the yet, but it is extremely unlikely that cating with the gentleman from Ten- negative consequences of running up a credit there will be a clear up-or-down vote nessee (Mr. COOPER) and the gentleman card debt and at the same time ignore the because really we should have voted on from Wisconsin (Mr. KIND), we are consequences of running up the federal debt? this before the election, not now. going to bury deep in a bill, try to hide The truth is Americans are already begin- Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, from the public, try to pretend this ning to see the effects of their government’s the Republicans have once again squandered does not exist. And in my State, Flor- poor fiscal policy decisions. Peter Hooper, opportunities, from international goodwill fol- ida, and in the States we all represent, chief U.S. economist with Deutsche Bank Se- lowing the terrorist attacks on our soil, to man- these historically low interest rates curities Inc. notes, ‘‘The bottom line here is, if aging the federal budget. The House leader- are going to come to a screeching halt. we don’t get a significant narrowing of the ship has compiled an abysmal record in the We have been warned by all the experts budget deficit, you’re going to have increasing 108th Congress. Their fiscal performance, I re- that it is inevitable that interest rates upward pressure on interest rates. (WSJournal gret to say, is the worse in recent memory. are going to begin to rise. In my com- 11/12/04)’’ This Republican leadership has presided munity where people have a mortgage In fact, according to Freddie Mac, just this over an historical reversal from record sur- on a home, they are trying to pay a week the 30-year mortgage rate came in at pluses to now record deficits. Their lack of fis- student loan, they have got credit card 5.76 percent, an increase from 5.7 percent a cal discipline has placed our economy in a debt, this is going to be taking money week earlier. Rates on 15-year mortgages, precarious position and straight-jacketed future out of their pockets, not to mention meanwhile, climbed to 5.26 percent from 5.08 policy options. the horrific interest payments we are percent over the same time span. Finally, the The most troubling aspect of this policy is now paying, I think $157 billion in in- one-year adjustable mortgage rate rose to that we are giving the current generation a terest we have paid in the last fiscal 4.16 percent this week, up from 4 percent a free lunch and running up debts that must be year or so, money that we could be week ago. paid for by our children. Each newborn child spending for tax cuts to help every- Higher interest rates hurt more than just the now inherits $85,000 in debt. This so-called body, money we could be spending to economy—they take money right out of the ‘‘baby-tax’’ will rapidly increase unless we re- make sure our troops are better armed pockets of young people struggling with stu- store some sanity to our budgetary policies in Iraq and we take care of them and dent loan and credit card debt. And for fami- and practices. their families when they come home. lies buying a house, higher interest rates could The lack of a surplus makes it even more So I want to salute my colleagues for add literally thousands of dollars a year to difficult to solve the impending bankruptcy of calling attention to this compelling de- their mortgage. Social Security and Medicare, or even to tail. It is our job to make sure that the Furthermore, the federal debt drains funds enact a Republican tax reform agenda. country knows that even if someone away from investment in a better future, better PATTERN OF FISCAL MISMANAGEMENT tries to hide this in a bill, this debt education, a better environment, or scientific Time and time again, this leadership has limit is going up to historic propor- research. In 2004 alone, U.S. taxpayers wast- chosen to disregard its fiscal responsibilities tions and we need to stop it as soon as ed $159 billion on interest payments on the and ignore signs of impending fiscal crisis in we can. federal debt—thats more than two times the the hope that the problem will fix itself, or dis- Madam Speaker, as this body considers an- amount the government provided in financial appear altogether. other federal debt limit increase, I rise with a aid for college students. Clearly a policy of avoidance doesn’t work, warning for my colleagues and the people we The $159 billion in interest payments com- and it’s certainly not what the American peo- represent back at home. For the third time bined with $163 billion in interest paid to the ple expect from its elected leaders. You can’t

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:25 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.065 H16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9713 simply stick your head in the sand and expect Unlike in years past, we cannot assume that issue that has some similarities to the market forces to balance the national budget. no other currency comes close to rivaling the issue my colleagues, my Democratic That’s the Congress’ responsibility. I can cite dollar’s strength. The emergence of the Euro colleagues, just addressed on the Fed- example after example illustrating how this substantially changes the international cur- eral deficit. The Federal deficit is this leadership does not care about our nation’s rency market, because, despite the relative long-term, rather insidious challenge fiscal state of affairs. soundness of the dollar, the Euro has become to our Nation that sort of is something The pay-as-you-go rule, the budget enforce- a true alternative, backed by reasonably that can sneak up on us and over the ment mechanism devised to reign in deficits, sound monetary policies. So the largest hold- long term can cause us great grief. And worked very effectively in the nineties to bring ers of foreign currencies in Asia could change the issue that I am compelled to ad- the budget into balance and restore surpluses. their preference purely on the basis of finan- dress the House on tonight is a similar Then the 108th Congress is sworn in, cial, not political considerations. issue with even larger global concerns PAYGO expires, and the House leadership This scenario is unraveling right now. Asian that has the capability of causing makes no serious attempt to restore it. It’s no countries believe that our exceedingly high major changes to the way we live and coincidence that we’ve seen record high defi- deficits are untenable and threaten the Amer- our kids live and our grandchildren cits in the last two years. ican economy. They worry that more buying live, and that is the issue of global cli- And now this Congress is backed into a cor- could in turn destabilize their own economy. mate change, which is being precip- ner and forced to take action to raise the debt Another very real concern is that their financial itated by our enormous contributions ceiling for the third time, another record. leverage could translate into political and dip- of carbon dioxide and methane into our WORRISOME SIGNS IN THE INTERNATIONAL CURRENCY & lomatic leverage. atmosphere. DEBT MARKETS Consequently, we increasingly find our- The Bush administration and leadership in selves in a precarious negotiating position. We And as I come here tonight, this is the House say deficits don’t matter, but in have to convince these foreign governments the first night we have been in session truth they do matter, and we are now staring that the dollar is relatively strong and they since the election, and a couple things crisis in the face. There is near unanimity should continue their purchasing. have changed relatively dramatically among economists that our Nation’s fiscal im- I would conclude by saying that in tonight’s actually since the election. And one of balance could put us in real economic peril. special order my colleagues have discussed the things that has changed when it In a study published just 2 weeks ago, well- issues that need to be addressed in an honest comes to the atmosphere we are going known economists Maurice Obstfeld and Ken- debate on the floor of the House. The election to leave to our kids and our grandkids neth Rogoff warned of what they called ‘‘cur- is over. It’s time to put aside wedge issues is that there was a major scientific an- rent account collapse’’ sparked by withdrawal and start talking about fiscal problems that nouncement made last week that basi- of funds from international investors. They could have a devastating effect on the Amer- cally should send off red lights, alarm said that this issue should be ‘‘problem num- ican economy for years to come. bells, and whistles in the United States ber one on the President’s international finan- The leadership has apparently backed away Congress which indicated that the cial agenda.’’ from its initial plan to include the debt ceiling problem of global warming is much We must heed these warnings and get our increase in an omnibus appropriations bill. more acute and is happening much financial house in order or the delicate house Hiding the debt ceiling increase in a larger bill more quickly than many of us antici- of cards constructed by this administration and would be a mistake because it would under- pated. So tonight I would like to ad- congressional leadership will come tumbling to mine the purpose of the statutory require- dress the science that has now become the ground, and all Americans will pay a hefty ment—accountability. Members of Congress available to this body in the House of price. should explain their decision to increase the Representatives, which I hope that we Already there are signs that the dollar’s national debt. The American people deserve would act on fairly shortly. value is declining and other currencies, pri- to know what’s going on. Unfortunately, the U.S. House has marily the Euro, are slowly replacing the dollar We’ve heard plenty about cultural values in been somnambulant when it comes to as the favored currency among international the last few weeks, and I think we get it now. global warming to date. This Chamber, investors. This week, the dollar reached an all But Congress cannot continue to simply ignore for all its virtues, basically has not time low against the Euro—one Euro is now mounting fiscal problems, and expect they will worth $1.30. go away. Because they will not. And I promise acted at all in the face of what has Our Nation needs to borrow around $2 bil- you that when the ‘‘you know what’’ hits the been very rapidly accumulating sci- lion a day, and 92 percent of debt sold over fan and we’re facing a crisis, the American entific evidence about this problem. the last 4 years has gone to foreign countries. people will put aside their cultural differences But after the report came out last So obviously we rely heavily on foreign invest- in favor of one overriding value: economic se- week, which I am going to address, ment. The question is what happens if those curity. there really is no longer any excuse for countries abandon the dollar for another cur- inaction by the House; and that is why rency? f this evening I would like to address the If foreign governments like China decide to GENERAL LEAVE scientific report that became available divest its U.S. currency holdings; the con- Mr. SPRATT. Madam Speaker, I ask to us. sequences would be serious, especially con- unanimous consent that all Members Last week, eight nations that have sidering the massive purchases by the Chi- have 5 legislative days in which to re- nese Central Bank over the last few years. In been working for 4 years now to try to vise and extend their remarks on the 2003, the dollar purchases by foreign central get a handle on the scientific informa- subject of my Special Order. banks were $617 billion, compared to $352 tion that is now available to us issued billion the year before. Total reserves of the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. a report called the ‘‘Impacts of a emerging Asia countries rose by more than MUSGRAVE). Is there objection to the Warming Arctic,’’ and this was a report $350 billion between March 2003 and March request of the gentleman from South issued by the Arctic Climate Impact 2004. Japan and China alone currently hold Carolina? Assessment. This is a group that has close to a trillion dollars of U.S. debt. There was no objection. been working of the best scientists in Many countries are now beginning to favor f the United States, nonpartisan, no ax the Euro, which puts us in a major dilemma to grind. These people, a diverse group GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE and raises national security concerns. Foreign from the National Oceanographic Ad- governments are now our largest creditors. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under ministration, from the University of We may be the most powerful nation in the the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Fairbanks have been working in con- world, but China, as the largest investor, has uary 7, 2003, the gentleman from Wash- junction with seven other nations on genuine financial leverage. This poses a real ington (Mr. INSLEE) is recognized for 60 this report. Those other countries are threat to our national security because the minutes. Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, American economy now depends on the finan- Mr. INSLEE. Madam Speaker, I come Russia, Sweden, Canada, and six indig- cial decisions of foreign governments. to address the House this evening on an enous groups in Canada.

VerDate jul 14 2003 05:25 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO7.037 H16PT1 H9714 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 And this group basically for the last grees centigrade over the next 100 One of the things scientists are con- several years has been taking a very years. That is at least 8 or 9 to 14 or 15 cerned about is that we are dramati- acute and sensitive look as to what is degrees Fahrenheit during our grand- cally increasing the percentage of car- going on in the Arctic to determine children’s lifetime. bon dioxide in our atmosphere. As you whether or not there is evidence that Think about the significant changes may know, carbon dioxide traps infra- can guide us policymakers and whether in a region of the world where you have red radiation. The way this works is we should or should not treat global 8, 9, 10 to 15 to 17 degree temperature just like a greenhouse. Light can come warming as a serious issue. And I have increases. You are talking about major through the atmosphere, because when to say that when I read this report, I changes in the planet that God created. light comes from the sun it comes was blown away. And I was blown away And whatever our political stripe in through an ultraviolet wavelength. But because it is the most concrete, ce- this Chamber, I dare say that none of when it bounces back, it bounces back mented, and alarming report that I us would believe that there is a moral at a different wavelength, at infrared have read about an environmental value to change 8 to 9 to 14 to 15 degree spectrum in the wavelengths. issue in the last 10 years. And this re- changes in the climatic system de- Carbon dioxide, methane, a few other port, which is about 120 pages, one can signed by the Creator. gasses, are impermeable to infrared ra- get online. If I can get the site here, That is a moral value that is vio- diation. So it traps that radiation in they can read it on line at acia.uaf.edu. lated. We now have evidence that is oc- the Earth. That is a really, really good That is acia.uaf.edu. They can also get curring, and we need to act on it, and thing. If we did not have some carbon it through the Cambridge University we need to act on it now. This is the dioxide, we would be a frozen ball in Press at cambridge.org. most alarming evidence that we have space. It is important to have that as a Basically what this report concluded in humans that I am aware of to date blanket to a certain degree to keep us is that global warming is, number one, of about how significant this problem warm. a fact; number two, likely caused by is. But, unfortunately, those rates of significant human activity; and, third, So we know we have seen changes in carbon dioxide are up 20 to 30 percent that the rate of global warming in the the Arctic, and we now have compel- in the industrial period of time and are Arctic regions surpasses anything that ling scientific evidence. And I want to expected to double, double, the highest we really would have assessed or pre- make sure people understand this is carbon dioxide rate in our atmosphere dicted even 2 years ago and that that not evidence from some pointy-headed in several millions years in the planet rate has the capacity to cause signifi- group that just has an ax to grind. This Earth’s history, if we do not act. cant changes not only in the Arctic but is the best scientists in our Federal So the science is compelling that this where we live in our homes and towns Government on a nonpartisan basis in material traps heat in the Earth. where we expect our grandchildren to alliance with scientists from around But the thing that is disturbing to a have a life like we do. the world who are associated with the lot of scientists is that there are also And what I would like to do is go Arctic. what are called feedback effects. Feed- through this report. And basically this Now, what this is also showing in the back effects means that when you report synthesized scores of scientific Arctic is that we have had shorter and change the atmosphere you warm the assessments that have been done on warmer winters, which perhaps is not planet due to this trapping mechanism the Arctic. For reasons that are quite rocket science but is true, with sub- like greenhouse panes in a greenhouse, complex, what we have found is that stantial decreases in snow and ice but you also set up a phenomena called the changes that are happening in glob- cover, and these are expected to con- feedback effects. al warming are even faster in the Arc- tinue. We can look forward to unex- One of those is, if you melt more ice, tic than other places. So I would like pected and even larger shifts and fluc- you effectively warm the planet to go through some of the findings of tuations in climate. The reason for through a doubling effect or an in- this scientific report. that is we do not fully understand all creased effect, because ice is more re- First, the report found that Arctic of the climatic systems to date. flective. It reflects back more energy climate is now warming rapidly and So what we have is finding number than dark ground or the oceans. So you much larger changes are projected. The one, which is that the Arctic is chang- have this kind of reflective barrier up annual average Arctic temperatures ing rapidly, and that it is likely over there in the north and in the Antarctic have increased at almost twice the rate our grandchildren’s lifetimes to have and the Greenland ice cap, and if you of the rest of the world and over the increases in the 8 to 16 to 17 degree lose that reflective barrier, you absorb past few decades with some variation. Fahrenheit realm, huge changes in the more heat and increase the rate of in- And additional evidence comes from biosphere in the Arctic, and we are al- crease in temperature. widespread melting of glaciers and sea ready seeing changes. That is what we are seeing right now. ice and a shortening of the snow sea- The second finding that this group This report concluded that is likely to son. We are seeing actual changes in has found relates perhaps to our lives happen, and it will have implications our climactic systems now due to glob- as we live them here. I live just north not only in the Arctic but where we al warming. of Seattle, and I kind of like it. A lot live down in the 50 States. of people do not like some of the rain It also says that increases in glacial b 2115 in Seattle, but I think it is a great melt and river runoff add more fresh This is not a hypothetical. This is place to live. I have become accus- water to the ocean, which will raise the not a ‘‘Chicken Little.’’ This is not a tomed to having a spring, when we get global sea level, possibly slowing the bunch of theoreticians. What the it, and having the glaciers and having ocean’s circulation that brings heat science has shown is that we are seeing snow to ski on and having salmon in from the tropics to the poles, affecting significant changes already. The Arctic the rivers. global and regional climate. is where science looked. There are All of those things are now put into If you go on-line and look at this other changes as well, but they are oc- question because of the existence of map, you will see there are significant curring. global warming. That has been sug- areas in the United States which could The numbers that this report came gested by finding number two of this be affected during our grandchildren’s up with are really quite startling. They group, that basically found in their lifetime of raising sea levels due to are not talking about one-tenth of a conclusion, and I will read from it, global warming. degree or half a degree in changes, ‘‘Arctic warming and its consequences I am familiar with a lot of beaches. changes that we may not notice in our have worldwide implications. Melting We like the breaches. Frankly, I do not daily lives. What this report concluded of highly reflective Arctic snow and ice like them being underwater. But that was that because of increasing con- reveals darker land and ocean surfaces. is the circumstance our kids have to centrations of carbon dioxide and other It increases the absorption of the sun’s look forward to if we do not act. greenhouse gasses due to human activi- heat, further warming the planet.’’ It works in two ways: One, warming ties, primarily fossil fuel burning, Arc- Now, maybe this is intuitive, but it sea water expands simply because it is tic warming is expected to be 4 to 7 de- bears thinking about it. a warmer temperature. But we also

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:36 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.067 H16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9715 have additional volume from addi- This report is just one more factor Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, I thank tional melt. So we have that phe- that ought to lead us to conclude that my good friend, the gentleman from nomena. we need to act to avoid significant ex- Washington State, for yielding me a But the report also had this distinction so that we cannot say that we little bit of time for this very impor- turbing line, and you can read about are the generation that took away tant discussion. this in detail, which says that this polar bears, seals, Orcas, you name it, First of all, I commend him for it, his could possibly slow the ocean’s circula- from our grandkids, to enjoy in their leadership throughout Congress and tion that brings heat from the tropics lifetime. According to this report, that the Nation, in trying to draw attention to the poles. This is something when I is a risk we should be concerned about. to and highlight an incredibly impor- went on a tour of some of the regions The fifth conclusion, many coastal tant issue not only for the current gen- that could be affected by global warm- communities and facilities face in- eration but future generations. That is, ing, some of the countries in Northern creasing exposure to storms. We are al- how are we going to, as the world’s Europe are very concerned that be- ready seeing some of our communities most powerful Nation, economically, cause we have more fresh water melt in northern Alaska are having to actu- militarily, culturally, our influence off of the Greenland cap and Arctic, we ally move their villages that have been throughout the world is going to ad- can reduce the salinity of the North there for centuries away from the en- dress one of the seminal issues of our Atlantic, reducing the action of the croaching wave action that is occur- generation, and that is global climate current which drives the Gulf Stream ring. It is predicted that will occur in change and warming, what we can do which really warms Northern Europe. part because thawing permafrost weak- policy-wise to try to effectuate the This has the capacity of altering or ens coastal lands, adding to the vulner- needed changes in order to stem the shutting down that Gulf Stream, be- ability. terrible results that might occur if we cause, paradoxically, you could end up This is a real kind of interesting do not start acting today on it. with a little ice age in northern Europe thing that is going on. If you look at The science is in. My colleague from due to global warming. It is an inter- this report, you will see the pictures of Washington has cited the scientific esting phenomena you would not think the buildings that are collapsing in the studies. In fact, even the current ad- of intuitively. But this report indicated Arctic because the permafrost is melt- ministration now is releasing recent that is something we need to be con- ing. The permafrost, as the name would reports indicating that climate change cerned about. suggest, is permanently frozen ground, is real, that global warming is occur- The third conclusion, Arctic vegeta- and people build their buildings on it, ring, that it is heavily influenced by tion zones are very likely to shift, they build their roads on it. But that is man-made objects and that it is some- causing wide-ranging impact. What melting now because of the increasing thing we cannot ignore any longer. they are finding is that the tree line is temperatures. You will see pictures of The problem we have, however, with moving northward into higher ele- these cracks running through build- the administration is lack of leader- vations, with the forest replacing an ings, cracked roads. ship and a lack of ideas and a solution existing fraction of tundra and tundra It is interesting, because you know on how to address it. They have the vegetation moving into polar deserts. folks who want to drill in the Arctic, in science before them. The President Now, this may sound a little esoteric, the Wildlife Refuge, something I vigor- during an initial report that said, hey, but it has meaning to us in the 50 ously oppose, ought to take into con- this stuff is real, it is happening, we States as we start to see northern sideration that, because of global have got to take corrective action, ex- movement of these biospheres, if you warming, it is going to be more dif- cused the record as the work of bureau- will, as well. You can basically, this is ficult if that were to happen. Because crats within the EPA and various agen- a little simplistic, but look to the the days in which you can drive over cies that was putting the science to- south of you and assume that is what is frozen tundra and not sink up to your gether. But a more recent study that going to happen. Frankly, that may hubcaps are being reduced by about 10 just came out in August highlighted look okay to me and from Northern days to 2 weeks in the last several dec- the very real effects and the tracking California, moving north, but to folks ades, and that has created havoc up data of climate change and the fact in the south, having a Mexican climate there in the oil drilling fields, even in that it is heavily influenced by man’s moving north into California and Or- Prudo Bay. So we have melting perma- action on this globe. egon may not be a prospect folks really frost, something that has been there b 2130 look forward to. for eons, now occurring. The fourth conclusion, animal spe- In fact, it is interesting, up in the The question is now what are we cies diversity and ranges and distribu- villages up in the northern Alaska going to do with the science. It was in- tion will change. This is one that those area, you have birds that are appearing teresting to note and see that Russia who are fond of polar bears and seals, that the folks up there do not even has been the latest signatory to the and I think a lot of folks are, they are have words for. They do not have lan- Kyoto treaty which now puts the trea- threatened. They are threatened be- guage for them, because they have ties into effect because they had to cause reductions in sea ice will dras- never seen these birds before, as they have a certain number of nations that tically shrink marine habitat for polar are moving north because of this melt- produced a certain amount of these bears, ice-inhabiting seals and some ing that is occurring. greenhouse gasses to first sign the sea birds, pushing some species towards Sixth, reducing the ice is very likely treaty before it would be implemented. extinction. to increase marine transport and ac- Russia now puts them over the top. Whatever you think, I believe that cess to resources. This is an interesting Granted there are some problems with we have an obligation to our grandkids phenomena. If you want to look at this Kyoto, issues that need to be addressed not to leave a planet barren of some of on the plus side you can say, well, we and cleaned up and further corrected; the animals and critters we grew up will be able to have shipping through and that is why there was an over- with. I do not think that is too out- the Arctic during the summer. whelming vote against the Kyoto rati- rageous a statement. There are some changes that might fication in the Senate about a year There was an instruction by the Cre- be useful to our economy, but I ques- ago. But what has been lacking in this ator to Noah to bring two of every ani- tion whether we want to radically debate on a global basis is U.S. leader- mal and to keep them alive, and ‘‘to change the climatic system which we ship and what are we going to do about keep them alive’’ was the operative have grown accustomed to during the it. word. If that was the instruction to entire period of human evolution in the I know the gentleman from Wash- Noah, perhaps we ought to have an in- hopes that we might have a couple of ington (Mr. INSLEE) has been one of the struction to the U.S. Congress to pull upsides in that regard. I would suggest champions of a new Apollo energy pro- our heads out of the sand and do some- that we not. gram, one that makes sense for us not thing that does not result in huge I have been joined by a great vision- only addressing the global climate extinctions on this planet, which un- ary on this issue and others, the gen- changes that is occurring now but fortunately is the scientific fact that is tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. KIND). I makes sense for us economically in re- now occurring. yield to him. gards to our long term energy needs as

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:49 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.069 H16PT1 H9716 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 a Nation. If we do not get our energy globe are trying to do right now. That Special Order this evening talking policy right, we will not be very suc- is why I commend my good friend from about this issue and for his leadership cessful in growing the economy and Washington State for getting up here on it as well. creating jobs. on a late evening here, Tuesday night, Mr. INSLEE. I really appreciate two We have seen what the dependence to continue talking about this very im- messages the gentleman had. One was and addiction to foreign oil has done to portant issue. And it is an issue that why this needs to be a bipartisan ef- us economically. We have been looking the younger generation gets. I do not fort. This should be a totally bipar- at $2 a gallon for gas prices for too know if it is intuitive or if they have tisan effort. Now we have a start on long. It is a hidden tax on working just gotten enough information them- that. Senator MCCAIN, if I am allowed families that are paying more out of selves, but they know the problems we to use that name, and another, Senator their pocket at the pump in order to are facing ecologically and environ- LIEBERMAN, in the Senate have a bill pay for these increased energy costs. mentally. that will help us put a modest cap on Gas prices this winter will be 30 to They also believe in this whole global the amount of CO2 we put in the atmos- sometimes 40 percent more in the warming science that is out there right phere. We have a similar bill with some upper Midwest and in the northern re- now. I believe they also believe that it of our Republican colleagues that we gions that will be relying on heating is their generation that will pay the have co-sponsored here in the House. bills to get through the winter season. highest price if action is not taken When our grandchildren look back at And we see the implications foreign today with the policymakers we have us when polar bears are extinct and there is no summer ice cap, and West- policy-wise of our addiction to oil in right now. I believe it was one of the ern Nile Virus and malaria have moved the Middle East and why we are so more important issues in the last Pres- south up into the Midwest, and we have heavily involved there right now. idential campaign that did not receive lost some of the birds we are used to There is something we can do about it. the attention that it deserved. I pledge having around our houses, and your air I guess what is so frustrating, serving tonight to continue working with my conditioning billing goes through the on the Committee on Resources, as my friend from Washington State to con- roof in Seattle, Washington, and Wis- friend from Washington and I do, is tinue to draw attention on this impor- consin in March or April, they will not there are certain steps that we can be tant issue, to see what we can do work- look back and say oh those pesky Re- taking in order to wean ourselves off ing in a bipartisan fashion, because publicans or pesky Democrats. They from this dependence on foreign oil in this is going to be an issue that we will will curse us all for being so short- order to move to a new energy policy have to lock arms together and jump sighted. that emphasizes alternative and renew- into the icy waters on if we will have So we need to be bipartisan on this. able energy sources: the wind, the significant progress on it. Second message that I appreciate is solar, the geothermal, the biofuels, the And there can be a lot of different one of optimism that we can deal with ethanol. And also a major investment areas of the sensible center that we can this problem. That is a fundamental in the energy source of the future, fuel pursue in this Congress in the upcom- thing that we need to have confidence cell development, so we become a hy- ing session, and hopefully being able to in ourselves to do that. I think you drogen-based energy society as opposed work with the administration even have to ask yourself, why when the to a carbon fossil fuel base that we are though they are doing new personnel science is so overwhelming, why when currently dependent upon and that is changes right now, to address one of the science is just absolutely certain creating these greenhouse gases. the more pressing and important issues that carbon dioxide has increased by 30 So the question now becomes what changes of our day, that is, global percent in the atmosphere, there is ab- are we going to do about the science warming. And what this generation is solutely no doubt whatsoever of that that is staring us in the face. Are we going to leave as a legacy for the next and there is no doubt that it acts as a going to continue to ignore it, claim generation to inherit. greenhouse gas, and why when you see we cannot do both, grow the economy Unfortunately, there has been too the summer ice in the Arctic already and address global climate change at much dithering. There has been study being decreased by 15 percent by area the same time? I believe we can. And I after study and scientific report after and almost 40 percent, almost half as believe there is job creation involved if scientific report, all pointing in the thick, we have almost lost half the we do start bringing these new tech- same direction; but it is falling on deaf thickness already in the polar ice cap, nologies online, creating new busi- ears right now. And we do not have the when you already see the changes in nesses and new industries to deal with luxury of time on our side. The longer animal life? We had these squid off the the new Apollo energy program for this we delay in taking affirmative action coast of Washington. We have never country. on this, the harder it will be to address seen these squid off the coast of Wash- We should see the leadership from this at the end of the day. So the clock ington. For a hundred years nobody the White House setting dates certain is ticking. had ever caught a squid. Now they are for certain goals of achieving greater We will continue speaking out on up there because we have warmer alliance on alternative and renewable this. We will continue working water temperatures. energy sources, but we are not. In fact, amongst ourselves trying to form these So after all of these efforts, why do the energy bill that is currently pend- bipartisan coalitions, trying to develop some people sort of want to blind ing before Congress is better suited for a greater consensus in our country to themselves to do this? I think the an- the 1950s as opposed to the 21st cen- address this. I think the American peo- swer is human nature. If you do not tury. There is a lot of new technology ple are there as well. I think given the think you can deal with it, you just do that can be developed that will spur option, they want to see us moving to not think about it. If you put it in that economic growth and jobs if we have a more sustainable energy policy that little box of things, maybe like our the political will to do it. And I believe is more ecologically and environ- own mortality that we cannot do any- at the end of the day this can be a win- mentally friendly for their children thing about it, you just do not think win scenario, not only for job creation and grandchildren as well. Lord knows about it. We need to spread the gospel in this country but in addressing the the rest of the world is waking up to that we can handle this problem and root causes of global climate change, the possibilities that exist out there. the reason we can handle this problem something that the rest of the world is And there is so much potential with is we are the most creative people on waking up and realizing and starting to the creativity and the innovation that Earth. We went to the Moon in 10 years take action on their own. this country has, that the American when John F. Kennedy challenged us to But if the world’s largest economy workers and with the science that we do it. We can do the same thing now and the world’s greatest consumer of are developing in this country. with the Apollo energy project that we fossil fuels remains on the sidelines, as What is lacking and what the missing are working on here in the House this administration has decided to do, ingredient I believe is is the political which will unleash the technological we will not see tremendous progress leadership and the will to get it done. can-do spirit of Americans. being made on this front regardless of That is really what is at stake. And I There is no reason the Danish have to what other countries throughout the thank my colleague for having this be ahead of us. We went together to

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And for the President at gentleman would yield, we are seeing a time you increase it by a factor of ten. the time to conceive of putting a live very exciting development. In Wis- We need to make a buck off of global human being on top of these flying consin, people think the Dairy State, a warming and this is one of the great bombs that were blowing up typically lot of farms. There are still a lot of economic opportunities for America on the launch pad, and safely launch- family farms in that. The operations because we are the smartest, greatest ing them out into outerspace and then are getting better. The livestock herds tinkerers the world has ever seen if we landing them softly on the Moon, and are getting larger. have that challenge. then relaunching them from the Moon One of the grant programs that I and Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, I think and landing them softly on the Earth’s others were able to include in the last the gentleman is right. I think this surface so that we do not lose anyone, farm bill was a methane digester grant really comes down to two different vi- was a vision that very few people in the program going to these family farmers sions, two different camps of what we scientific community in the early 1960s to start developing methane digesters. can and cannot do. The optimist versus thought could be achieved by the end That is using the waste that these live- the pessimist. The optimist which we of the decade. stock herds are producing and con- are members of happily really do be- But it was that political leadership verting it into energy. lieve we have the innovation, the cre- and vision and marshaling the re- Again, it is another small piece of ativity, technological know-how to sources and the best and the brightest the energy puzzle that we need to be lead the rest of the world in developing that our Nation had to offer that en- looking at in further developing as this the changes that have to be made in re- abled us to achieve that dynamic mis- Nation, because there is not going to gards to energy use and new energy sion by 1969. be a silver bullet that is going to pro- technologies coming on line. It was an incredible technological vide the cure-all for all of this, but it is Conservation could be a big part of achievement, and it was spurred by a finding out where the pieces need to fit what we are talking about as well. It is vision that President Kennedy had for in, whether it is solar, whether it is the something that unfortunately the Vice our Nation at the time. wind turbine farms, whether it is meth- President poo-poos every time someone Mr. INSLEE. Many of us think that ane digesters, whether it is the further tries to bring it up, is the things we is simply what we need again is that development of hydrogen fuels in this could be doing to develop more energy- same type of vision. society. efficient machines that we rely on for We can only do so much with even Thomas Friedman of the New York our quality of life. our existing technology. A report by Times wrote a really interesting arti- It was interesting that when Cali- the U.S. Department of Energy con- cle just a couple of months ago in re- fornia just a couple of years ago was cluded that we could basically reduce gards to the weapons of mass destruc- going through their energy crisis, en- our fossil fuel use and have the same tion in Iraq, and he said that that is ergy consumption dropped 11 percent economic productivity by 20 percent not our only intelligence failure in within the first month through in- with existing technology if we just Iraq, not being able to find these weap- creased energy conservation practices. made the right policy decisions. But ons of mass destruction. If we do not So conservation can also be a part of there is so much excitement for job learn from this, that our dependence on this. What does this mean for the aver- creation out in the State of Wash- their oil in that region is a large cause age person back home in western Wis- ington right now about the prospects of of what is happening over there right consin, the district that I represent? creating jobs. now, and that, too, will be another in- We have a very good manufacturing Let me give you an example. We just telligence failure on our part if we do company called the Trane Company. It built the largest wind turbine farm in not derive the lessons of our depend- is one of the largest employers in west- the southeastern corner of the State of ence on the oil in the Middle East and ern Wisconsin, over 2,000 workers. They Washington; 10,000 homes essentially start converting to a new energy policy manufacture high-efficiency commer- get their energy from wind turbines. for a new century and wean ourselves cial heating and cooling units to be These are jobs, and for rural America I off from that dependence, which would sold. They are so efficient and so good might add. It is not bad getting a lease then start forcing those regimes in the at what they do that those machines payment just sitting there putting Middle East instead of basing their are already in full compliance of what your feet up on the couch and getting whole economic model on the natural the Kyoto treaty calls for. If we un- a lease payment from the power com- resources that are being extracted from leash this potential, that means cre- pany to lease a couple of acres of your their soil and instead forcing them to ating more jobs in districts like the farm. That works pretty well. diversify their economic base, and have third congressional in western Wis- In southwestern Washington we have them start drilling their human capital consin, with new companies being able one of the largest manufacturers of more than their natural resources, that to expand by developing a market solar cell panels for North America. It is going to lead to the type of trans- share with these new machines, these had been previously owned by a Ger- formations and reforms that we des- new technologies that are crying out to man company. We are employing perately need throughout the Muslim be developed. American workers to make solar pan- and the Arab world right now. But again it is a question of political els, and those numbers are going up But so long as we, the largest con- leadership and whether or not we have significantly. The reason is that there sumer of these fossil fuels, remain the enough visionary people to see where is a tremendous trend, we can report to supply line for those regimes and their we can take it and what steps we have Americans, when it comes to new en- economic base, as long as we remain to do and what each of our roles is ergy sources, and that is they get addicted to what they have got, we are going to be as consumers, as manufac- cheaper every year. And the reason not going to see the type of economic turers, as producers, as policymakers they get cheaper every year is when we and political and the cultural reforms because there is going to be a role for make more of them there is a scale of that that region of the world des- all of us to play, but it will require a production. perately needs right now. buy-in. That, too, is something that we have The gentleman mentioned the Apollo b 2145 got to wake up and realize, in light of program of the 1960s. When President On solar, every time we make 10 what is happening in the Middle East Kennedy first announced the goal to times the solar panels that we made today, that a lot of this stems from our put a man on the Moon by the end of before, the price comes down 20 per- dependence on their energy that they

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Madam Speaker, the thing, number one, we do not fully un- not something that is going to a direct gentleman’s pointed out something derstand, and two, we have got no- and immediate impact on their lives that is very important. where else to go. If the climate system tomorrow. When you go to the horse races, you goes south, we just cannot hop off What we are talking about is what want to hit the trifecta. You want to earth to another lifeboat, and that is this means for the next generation and win all three races. It is a big thing, indeed what is happening right now be- the generation after that and why it is and this certainly is a trifecta of an en- fore our eyes if we will open our eyes incumbent upon us to start worrying ergy policy because it solves three and look at this and look at this re- about this today rather than punting it problems we have. Number 1, it helps port. I encourage people to look at this for future generations. I am concerned us reduce our addiction to Middle East- report. It is about 120 pages long but it that the same attitude is being taken ern oil; number 2, it helps us reduce is pretty interesting. with the huge accumulation of debt in global warming; and number 3, it grows Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, if the this country today, that all we have to jobs in this country. It does not get gentleman would yield, it is one of the do this week is jam another $900 billion much better than that, you can solve fascinating conversations I like to have increase in the debt ceiling in a bill three problems with one program, with our astronauts. We are very proud that has to pass in order to keep the which we intend to introduce during of Mark Lee who is an astronaut who government functioning, and there is the next Congress, early in January or grew up in Viroqua, Wisconsin, West- very little thought about the long-term February, we hope on a bipartisan ern Wisconsin. Of course, Deke Slayton implications of what these decisions basis. was from the Sparta area in Western mean in the future. So we intend to have real concrete Wisconsin. I had a meeting with one of Again, this is a classic issue, and I legislation. We have the cap on carbon the Shuttle astronauts down at Cape have enjoyed working with my col- dioxide which is now pending in the Canaveral about a year-and-a-half ago, league from Washington State and look Senate. There was a hearing today in and I asked them all, what is the one forward to working with him on this in the Senate on that. We have a similar thing that really leaves an impression the future because it is an issue that bill in the house, and we have a com- upon you when you are out in space obviously is not going to go away any- prehensive energy bill, or the new and looking back. They all say it is the time soon, and it is going to require a Apollo energy bill, which will encour- greater respect for our environment lot of hard work. age the adoption of these new tech- and our ecosystem on this planet be- Mr. INSLEE. Madam Speaker, the nologies. good news is that our kids’ generation Both of these are important. One, we cause, from their perspective, out in gets this. I have got three boys, 27 have to stop treating the atmosphere space looking back, I think they see in- through 18, and they get this. I think just like a global junkyard where we tuitively how fragile our environment they understand a little bit of the can just dump our junk into it willy- really is and the atmosphere and this science, but they also see the world nilly. We have got to stop that. We just planet that we all share together, and changing right in front of them. cannot do that anymore when we have I think they all understand that much This is again not an esoteric issue. got the arctic ice cap disappearing on more work needs to be done on this The glaciers in Glacier National Park us. front. Two, we need to inspire these new The fact that we have had an energy are disappearing. In 75 to 100 years technological systems that we intend bill now pending for the last couple of there will not be any glaciers in Gla- to do, and unfortunately, we are going years I think speaks more to the dys- cier National Park. The Committee on to give a report card here in a few min- functional nature of this Congress re- Resources will have to change the utes for Congress. It is kind of an F cently that has become so polarizing, name to the park formerly known as minus, because at the moment that the so partisan, and there is not enough Glacier because there will not be any arctic ice is melting, at the moment outreach, not enough effort to find glaciers in Glacier National Park. Now, that salinity is changing at the oceans, that sensible center on policy, to try to it is just something we kind of grew up the moment you have these huge glob- come together and work in crafting with, and we will not all die because al changes going on, this chamber in- truly bipartisan bills where we under- the glaciers disappear, but it will be credibly has not passed a single energy stand it is going to be a process of give something that is different than what bill in the last 2 years, and here we are and take and that compromise should we grew up with. When you take your coming down to the last 72 hours of not be a four letter word in trying to kids to Glacier National Park, they this Congress, with an abject failure to make our democracy function. will have a little sign there, and it will pass an energy bill. But unfortunately, there is this 218 say this used to be called Glacier Na- Now, that is something I do not strategy where the leadership on the tional Park and it used to have glaciers think any of us should be proud of in other side just wants the minimum on it until the Congress in 2004 stuck light particularly of this new scientific number of votes, and more Repub- their heads in the sand and their tail report that came out that ought to licans, the better, in order to get any- feathers in the air and refused to do ring alarm bells. There ought to be like thing passed around here that it makes anything about global warming. That fire bells going off in this building great achievements virtually impos- is what the sign is going to say. Maybe about what is going out there in the sible today. we should put our names on it just so globe, and there are a lot of environ- On issues like the environment and we will be sort of appropriately chas- mental challenges we have. energy policy, it is something that is tised about doing nothing on this. Mercury in the air. Of course, the ad- going to require the Nation coming to- But you look at the other things that ministration wanted to allow more gether if we are going to be make sig- are going on, these are not just a as- mercury in the air or water. We nificant strides. cetic issues. There are things impor- thought that was a bad idea. Soot in It is going to be interesting that tant to life. the air. The administration wanted to later this week we are going to be deal- One of the conclusions of this report allow more soot in the air. We thought ing with another vastly important is that climate warming would increase that was a bad idea. Issues about cut- issue, and it is not one that is really forest fires and insect-caused tree ting down and clear cutting our na- short term, but it has long-term impli- death, further reducing this valuable tional forests, we thought that was a cations, raising the national debt ceil- habitat which is already declining due bad idea and the roadless area policy. ing limit. This is not something that to other human activities. Well, we There are a lot of things that are we are going to see tangible results to- have seen some of the worst fire years contentious about the environment, morrow if we start addressing it, but it in the last several years due in part to

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Now, you port to suggest that we put some limit is not too late already. cannot pinpoint any single one fire or on carbon dioxide. That is why during the course of the election there were so many scientists any single one’s day’s precipitation b 2200 pattern to global warming, but these around the Nation writing letters and changes are consistent, the scientists Now, if you consider the President of indicating their concerns and dis- are telling us, with what global warm- the United States the world’s poten- pleasure in regards to the administra- ing would occur. tially most effective steward of God’s tion’s practice of discounting scientific You know what, people die fighting creation, does it make sense for him, in research and findings on the important forest fires, and I know a family who the face of science that says God’s cre- topics of the day, and that pattern has lost a young man fighting a fire up in ation is at risk, to shut his eyes and do been consistent from day one. north Washington. Those are not eso- absolutely nothing about this problem? Now we have a second term that is teric changes to me when I fly over the I believe that is not consistent with about to begin. We have new political Cascade Mountains and the Rockies the moral values that this country of appointees that will be made. Many of and see these burn patches and insect any faith shares, and this President has the Secretaries have submitted their devastation. Fortunately, it is not that dropped the ball when it comes to this resignations, so there will be a turn- terrible at the moment on the route I major effort. He has dropped the ball over in leadership, and what will be fly, but I know how bad it is up in Alas- considering one of the greatest risks very interesting and I think very im- ka. really that we have had in global envi- portant in the days and weeks to come These are real changes that are hap- ronmental history. is who the President is deciding to pening in our lifetime, and I just ques- He has told, I am told this, and if head up these very agencies that will tion whether we are acting as good a anyone can show I am wrong I would be have so much influence and so much stewards from the creators of the earth happy to be disabused of this notion, say in the future course of the policy as we should be given the mind that we but we read that he has told his nego- that this Nation will follow which will are given. Maybe the highest creation tiators not to allow anything in this have implications not only for us here in the universe is the human mind. So report that say that humans need to at home but on a global basis. So these maybe we ought to use it. act as good stewards to reduce CO2 and appointments are going to be very im- We are suggesting that the U.S. Con- limit CO2. Now, I think that is very, portant in the days to come. gress needs to open its eyes and read very disturbing, particularly given the When my colleague and I were in the science a little bit because right fact we have the technology to deal Norway, studying their alternatives now we are sort of just got the hands with this issue today, and that we can and renewable energy plan, we received over our eyes and we refuse to recog- make a buck on. It is very, very short- a briefing on the global circulatory nize this report. Now let me give you sighted, and I hope my colleagues, any- system and how that could be impacted some other bad news here. one who might be listening tonight, from global warming. I do not know if November 24, these eight Nations will will chime in with this administration too many people watching tonight real- meet in Reykjavik, Iceland, and the and urge them to take a more respon- ize our oceans have this circulatory reason for this meeting is to conclude sible pattern. pattern to it with the water flow. the formal national report for this arc- Now, maybe the President could get The gentleman from Washington tic assessment. This was done under away with this 10 years ago, 6 years mentioned the gulf stream a little ear- the auspices of eight national govern- ago, 3 years ago, or 2 years ago, when lier that warms in the southern cli- ments that wring the arctic, and the science was not so sure; but the verdict mates and goes up north and keeps the scientists want to include a report that is in. The guilt is there. The glove fits. Northern Hemisphere warm and the says something that is not rocket The DNA evidence is there. There is no shoreline free of ice accumulation. The science. doubt about this. And once the verdict fear with global warming is that as the They want to put a conclusion on the is in, we need to act. water goes to the north, it will not report that we need to do something Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, if the cool. And if it does not cool, it will not about global warming; that we need to gentleman will yield for one final drop. And if it does not drop, it will not reduce or at least put some limit on point, this has been a consistent pat- continue the circulatory pattern in the the carbon dioxide and the gases that tern with this administration. Even other oceans throughout the world and are causing the arctic ice to disappear; with their own agencies producing reso the whole system could shut down. causing polar bears to possibly go exports on global warming, the President Like the blood that rushes through our tinct; causing the lack of habitat for a on down has kind of pooh-poohed the body, if it stops pumping and stops cir- bunch of critters that we like; causing findings. And in fact at one time the culating through our body, you can potentially shutting down the gulf President commented on one of the imagine the disastrous consequences. stream that warms northern Europe global warming studies that came out The Earth’s environment and eco- and a little bit New York city I sup- of the EPA that it was just the work of system is based on that ocean cir- pose; causing the Greenland ice sheet a bunch of career bureaucrats, as if to culatory system that would be ad- to be melting now 15 percent. There discount the findings of that report. versely affected if global warming con- has been a huge increase in the melt, 15 But the most recent one, just released tinues at the pace that it currently is. percent, in the last several years of the in August, was signed off on by the It could potentially shut down, cre- Greenland ice cap. agency heads of those departments, so ating an environmental havoc that per- The science says all of those things it is a little more difficult then for the haps is only realized in the imagina- are happening so they want to take the President, with these political ap- tion of Hollywood producers right now radical step of putting in this report, pointees, to claim they are just a in the movies they are starting to we need to cap or limit the amount of bunch of bureaucrats doing what bu- produce but which may not be that far carbon dioxide we put in the atmos- reaucrats supposedly do, in his eyes, off from reality. This too I think is a phere. and that is producing a bunch of in- huge implication that we have to start So what did this administration do, valid, nonscientific-based reports, studying more and taking seriously in the President of the United States, in when in fact the information out there the policy decisions that we face in the the face of this overwhelming science is just to the contrary. upcoming session of Congress. that is absolutely consensus? There This administration has tended to Again, Madam Speaker, I thank my was not a single scientist in this group, base policy more on faith-based initia- colleague for his leadership on the

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:49 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.075 H16PT1 H9720 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 issue and for garnering some time this climactic system that is changing be- SENATE BILLS REFERRED evening. fore their eyes, the beginning of which Bills of the Senate of the following Mr. INSLEE. Well, Madam Speaker, I we are going to see now. titles were taken from the Speaker’s thank the gentleman for joining me We are optimistic in the belief we table and, under the rule, referred as this evening, and I want to make some can deal with this problem if people follows: concluding remarks basically to sum- here in Washington, D.C. will accept S. 353. An act for the relief of Denes and marize what the science shows. And I the science, read it, and act. That is Gyorgyi Fulop; to the Committee on the Ju- will not be judgmental; I will just con- the American way. diciary. clude with what the science is tonight f S. 1042. An act for the relief of Tchisom as we stand here in 2004, in the con- Tho; to the Committee on the Judiciary. cluding days of this Congress. OMISSION FROM THE CONGRES- S. 1129. An act to provide for the protection In those concluding days we now SIONAL RECORD OF SATURDAY, of unaccompanied alien children, and for know, according to the best science the OCTOBER 9, 2004 AT PAGE H9183 other purposes, to the Committee on the Ju- diciary. country has to offer, that temperatures S. 1379. An act to require the Secretary of have increased 3 to 4 degrees Centi- SENATE BILLS REFERRED the Treasury to mint coins in commemora- grade, which is 6 to 71⁄2 or 8 degrees al- tion of veterans who became disabled for life ready. In the Arctic, they will probably Bills of the Senate of the following while serving in the Armed Forces of the increase in the next century another 8 titles were taken from the Speaker’s United Sates, to the Committee on Financial to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Very dra- table and, under the rule, referred as Services. matic global warming. follows: S. 1433. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance in im- The glaciers are melting at an in- S. 2486. An act to amend title 38, United plementing cultural heritage, conservation, States Code, to improve and extend housing, creasing rate, contributing fresh water and recreational activities in the Con- education, and other benefits under the laws to the North Atlantic. That has the ca- necticut River watershed of the States of administered by the Secretary of Veterans pacity to perhaps shut down the cur- New Hampshire and Vermont; to the Com- Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Com- rents that our current climactic situa- mittee on Resources. mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. S. 1466. An act to facilitate the transfer of tion depends on. There is diminishing S. 2965. An act to amend the Livestock land in the State of Alaska, and for other lake and river ice. There is retreating Mandatory Price Reporting Act of 1999 to purposes; to the Committee on Resources. and disappearing summer ice, with a 15 modify the termination date for mandatory S. 1614. An act to designate a portion of the price reporting; to the Committee on Agri- to 20 percent decline over the last 30 While Salmon River as a component of the culture. years. And the actual elimination of National Wild and Scenic Rivers System; to the summer ice cap that we have had f the Committee on Resources. since humans crawled out of their LEAVE OF ABSENCE S. 1678. An act to provide for the establish- caves will disappear in this century. ment of the Uinta Research and Curatorial There are rising sea levels that could By unanimous consent, leave of ab- Center for Dinosaur National Monument in raise half a meter in this century. sence was granted to: the States of Colorado and Utah, and for There are ocean salinity changes which Mr. MCDERMOTT (at the request of other purposes; to the Committee on Re- Ms. PELOSI) for today and the balance sources. have already occurred, and those ocean S. 1852. An act to provide financial assist- salinity changes have the capacity of of the week on account of medical rea- ance for the rehabilitation of the Benjamin shutting down the halcine cycle, which sons. Franklin National Memorial in Philadelphia, drives the currents we all depend on. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas (at the re- Pennsylvania, and the development of an ex- There has been increasing ultraviolet quest of Ms. PELOSI) for today on ac- hibit to commemorate the 300th anniversary ray exposure to our children, particu- count of official business. of the birth of Benjamin Franklin; to the Committee on Resources. larly in the Arctic, for at least several f decades as a result of this. Exposing S. 2012. An act for the relief of Luay Lufti SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED Hadad; to the Committee on the Judiciary. them to this ultraviolet radiation can S. 2044. An act for the relief of Alemseghed cause an increase in cancer by as much By unanimous consent, permission to Mussie Tesfamical; to the Committee on the as 30 percent as a result of this phe- address the House, following the legis- Judiciary. nomena. There is old-growth forest lative program and any special orders S. 2142. An act to authorize appropriations loss, and there are long-term carbon heretofore entered, was granted to: for the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail cycle changes which are too esoteric to (The following Members (at the re- Route, and for other purposes, to the Com- get into. quest of Mr. ETHERIDGE) to revise and mittee on Resources. But the bottom line is this: the Arc- extend their remarks and include ex- S. 2181. An act to adjust the boundary of Rocky Mountain National Park in the State tic climactic assessment that our gov- traneous material:) of Colorado; to the Committee on Resources. ernment represents is the best sci- Mr. EMANUEL, for 5 minutes, today. S. 2283. An act to extend Federal funding entific information we can possibly get Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. for operation of State high risk health insur- has given us a wake-up call. It comes Mr. HINCHEY, for 5 minutes, today. ance pools; to the Committee on Energy and late in this congressional session, but Mr. BROWN of Ohio, for 5 minutes, Commerce. it is a wake-up call and should be to today. S. 2314. An act for the relief of Nabil Raja Dandan, Ketty Dandan, Souzi Dandan, Raja the administration and to this Con- Mr. BLUMENAUER, for 5 minutes, today. Nabil Dandan, and Sandra Dandan; to the gress, to act, and to act in a way that Committee on the Judiciary. America historically has acted when Ms. NORTON, for 5 minutes, today. S. 2331. An act for the relief of Fereshteh we are challenged. Mr. STUPAK, for 5 minutes, today. Sani; to the Committee on the Judiciary. In World War II, when we were chal- Mr. PALLONE, for 5 minutes, today. S. 2334. An act to designate certain Na- lenged, we responded with the greatest (The following Members (at the re- tional Forest System land in the Common- burst of technological achievement quest of Mr. LUCAS of Oklahoma) to re- wealth of Puerto Rico as components of the perhaps in human history in the arma- vise and extend their remarks and in- National Wilderness Preservation System; to ment sector. When we were challenged clude extraneous material:) the Committee on Resources. S. 2408. An act to adjust the boundaries of in the space race, President Kennedy Mr. COLE, for 5 minutes, today. the Helena, Lolo, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge challenged us to go to the Moon in 10 Mr. BURTON, for 5 minutes, today and National Forests in the State of Montana; to years and bring a man home safely, and November 17, 18, and 19. the Committee on Resources. we did it. That was the second great Mr. PAUL, for 5 minutes, November 18 S. 2526. An act to reauthorize the Chil- technological innovation burst. And and 19. dren’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education now we are poised for a third revolu- Mr. SMITH of Michigan, for 5 minutes, Program; to the Committee on Energy and tionary burst of new technologies that November 17. Commerce. S. 2567. An act to adjust the boundary of can lead us out of this potentially very, Mr. PEARCE, for 5 minutes, November Redwood National Park in the State of Cali- very, if disastrous is too strong a word, 17. fornia; to the Committee on Resources. it may be one that our grandchildren Mr. DUNCAN, for 5 minutes, today and S. 2618. An act to amend title XIX of the will use when they have to deal with a November 17. Social Security Act to extend medicare cost-

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:49 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16NO7.077 H16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9721 sharing for the medicare part B premium for H.R. 2010. An act to protect the voting tary construction, and for defense activities qualifying individuals through September rights of members of the Armed Services in of the Department of Energy, to prescribe 2005; to the Committee on Energy and Com- elections for the Delegate representing personnel strengths for such fiscal year for merce. American Samoa in the United States House the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S. 2622. An act to provide for the exchange of Representatives, and for other purposes. H.R. 4278. An act to amend the Assistive of certain Federal land in the Santa Fe Na- H.R. 2023. An act to give a preference re- Technology Act of 1998 to support programs tional Forest and certain non-Federal land garding States that require schools to allow of grants to States to address the assistive in the Pecos National Historical Park in the students to self-administer medication to technology needs of individuals with disabil- State of New Mexico; to the Committee on treat that student’s asthma or anaphylaxis, ities, and for other purposes. Resources. and for other purposes. H.R. 4306. An act to amend section 274A of S. 2656. An act to establish a National H.R. 2400. An act to amend the Organic Act the Immigration and Nationality Act to im- Commission on the Quincentennial of the of Guam for the purposes of clarifying the prove the process for verifying an individ- discovery of Florida by Ponce de Leon; to local judicial structure of Guam. ual’s eligibility for employment. the Committee on Government Reform. H.R. 2068. An act to reauthorize the Na- H.R. 4381. An act to designate the facility S. 2668. An act for the relief of Griselda tional Earthquake Hazards Reduction Pro- of the United States Postal Service located Lopez Negrete; to the Committee on the Ju- gram, and for other purposes. at 2811 Springdale Avenue in Springdale, Ar- diciary. H.R. 2714. An act to reauthorize the State kansas, as the ‘‘Harvey and Bernice Jones S. 2688. An act to provide for a report of Justice Institute. Post Office Building’’. Federal entities without annually audited fi- H.R. 2984. An act to amend the Agricul- H.R. 4471. An act to clarify the loan guar- nancial statements; to the Committee on tural Adjustment Act to remove the require- antee authority under title VI of the Native Government Reform. ment that processors be members of an agen- American Housing Assistance and Self-De- S. 2691. An act to establish the Long Island cy administering a marketing order applica- termination Act of 1996. Sound Stewardship Initiative; to the Com- ble to pears. H.R. 4481. An act to amend Public Law 86– mittee on Resources; in addition to the Com- H.R. 3056. An act to clarify the boundaries 434 establishing Wilson’s Creek National Bat- mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the John H. Chafee Coast Barrier Re- tlefield in the State of Missouri to expand for a period to be subsequently determined sources System Cedar Keys Unit P25 on Oth- the boundaries of the park, and for other by the Speaker, in each case for consider- erwise Protected Area P25P. purposes. ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- H.R. 3217. An act to provide for the convey- H.R. 4520. An act to amend the Internal risdiction of the committee concerned. ance of several small parcels of National S. 2693. An act to designate the facility of Revenue Code of 1986 to remove impediments the United States Postal Service located at Forest System land in the Apalachicola Na- in such Code and make our manufacturing, 1475 Western Avenue, Suite 45, in Albany, tional Forest, Florida, to resolve boundary service, and high-technology businesses and New York, as the ‘‘Lieutenant John F. Finn discrepancies involving the Mt. Trial Primi- workers more competitive and productive Post Office’’; to the Committee on Govern- tive Baptist Church of Wakulla County, both at home and abroad. ment Reform. Florida, and for other purposes. H.R. 4555. An act to amend the Public S. 2847. An act to reauthorize the Water H.R. 3391. An act to authorize the Sec- Health Service Act to revise and extend pro- Resources Research Act of 1984; to the Com- retary of the Interior to convey certain lands visions relating to mammography quality mittee on Resources. and facilities of the Provo River Project. standards. S. 2856. An act to limit the transfer of cer- H.R. 3478. An act to amend title 44, United H.R. 4556. An act to designate the facility tain Commodity Credit Corporation funds States Code, to improve the efficiency of op- of the United States Postal Service located between conservation programs for technical erations by the National Archives and at 1115 South Clinton Avenue in Dunn, North assistance for the programs; to the Com- Records Administration and to reauthorize Carolina, as the ‘‘General William Carey Lee mittee on Agriculture. the National Historical Publications and Post Office Building’’. S. 2938. An act to grant a Federal charter Records Commission. H.R. 4567. An act making appropriations to the National American Indian Veterans H.R. 3479. An act to provide for the control for the Department of Homeland Security for Incorporated; to the Committee on the Judi- and eradication of the brown tree snake on the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and ciary. the island of Guam and the prevention of the for other purposes. S. 2976. An act to amend the Controlled introduction of the brown tree snake to H.R. 4579. An act to modify the boundary of Substances Act to lift the patient limitation other areas of the United States, and for the Harry S Truman National Historic Site on prescribing drug addiction treatments by other purposes. in the State of Missouri, and for other pur- medical practitioners in group practices, and H.R. 3706. An act to adjust the boundary of poses. for other purposes; to the Committee on En- the John Muir National Historic Site, and H.R. 4618. An act to designate the facility ergy and Commerce; in addition to the Com- for other purposes. of the United States Postal Service located mittee on the Judiciary for a period to be H.R. 3797. An act to authorize improve- at 10 West Prospect Street in Nanuet, New subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ments in the improvements in the operations York, as the ‘‘Anthony I. Lombardi Memo- each case for consideration of such provi- of the government of the District of Colum- rial Post Office Building’’. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the bia, and for other purposes. H.R. 4632. An act to designate the facility committee concerned. H.R. 3819. An act to redesignate Fort of the United States Postal Service located S. Con. Res. 113. Concurrent resolution rec- Clatsop National Memorial as the Lewis and at 19504 Linden Boulevard in St. Albans, New ognizing the importance of early diagnosis, Clark National Historical Park, to include in York, as the ‘‘Archie Spigner Post Office proper treatment, and enhanced public the park sites in the State of Washington as Building’’. awareness of Tourette Syndrome and sup- well as the State of Oregon, and for other H.R. 4731. An act to amend the Federal porting the goals and ideals of National purposes. Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month; to the H.R. 3858. An act to amend the Public the National Estuary Program. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Health Service Act to increase the supply of H.R. 4827. An act to amend the Colorado S. Con. Res. 136. Concurrent resolution pancreatic islet cells for research, and to Canyons National Conservation Area and honoring and memorializing the passengers provide for better coordination of Federal ef- Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness Act of 2000 and crew of United Airlines Flight 93; to the forts and information on islet cell transplan- to rename the Colorado Canyons National Committee on Transportation and Infra- tation. Conservation Area as the McInnis Canyons structure. H.R. 4046. An act to designate the facility National Conservation Area. f of the United States Postal Service located H.R. 4837. An act making appropriations at 555 West 180th Street in New York, New for military construction, family housing, ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT York, as the ‘‘Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda and base realignment and closure for the De- RESOLUTION SIGNED Post Office’’. partment of Defense for the fiscal year end- Mr. Trandahl, Clerk of the House, re- H.R. 4066. An act to provide for the conveying September 30, 2005, and for other pur- ported and found truly enrolled bills ance of certain land to the United States and poses. to revise the boundary of Chickasaw Na- H.R. 4917. An act to amend title 5, United and a joint resolution of the House of tional Recreation Area, Oklahoma, and for States Code, to authorize appropriations for the following titles, which were there- other purposes. the Administrative Conference of the United upon signed by the Speaker pro tem- H.R. 4175. An act to increase, effective as of States for fiscal years 2005, 2006, and 2007, pore, Mr. WOLF: December 1, 2004, the rates of disability com- and for other purposes. H.R. 712. An act for the relief of Richi pensation for veterans with service-con- H.R. 5027. An act to designate the facility James Lesley. nected disabilities and the rates of depend- of the United States Postal Service located H.R. 867. An act for the relief of ency and indemnity compensation for sur- at 411 Midway Avenue in Mascotte, Florida, Durreshahwar Durreshahwar, Nida Hasan, vivors of certain service-connected disabled as the ‘‘Specialist Eric Ramirez Post Office’’. Asna Hasan, Anum Hasan, and Iqra Hasan. veterans, and for other purposes. H.R. 5039. An act to designate the facility H.R. 1533. An act to amend the securities H.R. 4200. An act to authorize appropria- of the United States Postal Service located laws to permit church pension plans to be in- tions for fiscal year 2005 for military activi- at United States Route 1 in Ridgeway, North vested in collective trusts. ties of the Department of Defense, for mili- Carolina, as the ‘‘Eva Holtzman Post Office’’.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:49 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO7.046 H16PT1 H9722 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 H.R. 5051. An act to designate the facility gress to Reverend Doctor Martin Luther H.R. 4555. To amend the Public Health of the United States Postal Service located King, Jr. (posthumously) and his widow Service Act to revise and extend provisions at 1001 Williams Street in Ignacio, Colorado, Coretta Scott King in recognition of their relating to mammography quality standards. as the ‘‘Leonard C. Burch Post Office Build- contributions to the Nation on behalf of the H.R. 4567. Making appropriations for the ing.’’ civil rights movement. Department of Homeland Security for the H.R. 5107. An act to protect crime victims’ S. 1721. An act to amend the Indian Land fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for rights, to eliminate the substantial backlog Consolidation Act to improve provisions re- other purposes. of DNA samples collected from crime scenes lating to probate of trust and restricted H.R. 4837. Making appropriations for mili- and convicted offenders, to improve and ex- land, and for other purposes. tary construction, family housing, and base pand the DNA testing capacity of Federal, S. 2195. An act to amend the Controlled realignment and closure for the Department State, and local crime laboratories, to in- Substances Act to clarify the definition of of Defense for the fiscal year ending Sep- crease research and development of new DNA anabolic steroids and to provide for research tember 30, 2005, and for other purposes. testing technologies, to develop new training and education activities relating to steroids H.R. 5185. To temporarily extend the pro- programs regarding the collection and use of and steroid precursors. grams under the Higher Education Act of DNA evidence, to provide post-conviction S. 2292. An act to require a report on acts 1965. testing of DNA evidence to exonerate the in- of anti-Semitism around the world. Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House, nocent, to improve the performance of coun- S. 2864. An act to extend for eighteen also reports that on October 19, 2004 he sel in State capital cases, and for other pur- months the period for which chapter 12 of presented to the President of the title 11, United States Code, is reenacted. poses. United States, for his approval, the fol- H.R. 5131. An act to provide assistance to S. 2883. An act to amend the International Special Olympics to support expansion of Child Abduction Remedies Act to limit the lowing bills. Special Olympics and development of edu- tort liability of private entities or organiza- H.J. Res. 57. Expressing the sense of the cation programs and a Healthy Athletes Pro- tions that carry out responsibilities of the Congress in recognition of the contributions gram, and for other purposes. United States Central Authority under that of the seven Columbia astronauts by sup- H.R. 5133. An act to designate the facility Act. porting establishment of a Columbia Memo- of the United States Postal Service located S. 2895. An act to authorize the Gateway rial Space Science Learning Center. at 11110 Sunset Hills Road in Reston, Vir- Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, to be illumi- H.R. 712. For the relief of Richi James Les- ginia, as the ‘‘Martha Pennino Post Office nated by pink lights in honor of breast can- ley. Building’’. cer awareness month. H.R. 867. For the relief of Durreshahwar H.R. 5147. An act to designate the facility S. 2896. An act to modify and extend cer- Durreshahwar, Nida Hasan, Asna Hasan, of the United States Postal Service located tain privatization requirements of the Com- Anum Hasan, and Iqra Hasan. H.R. 2010. To protect the voting rights of at 23055 Sherman Way in West Hills, Cali- munications Satellite Act of 1962. members of the Armed Services in elections fornia, as the ‘‘Evan Asa Ashcraft Post Of- f for the Delegate representing American fice Building’’. H.R. 5185. An act to temporarily extend the BILLS PRESENTED TO THE Samoa in the United States House of Rep- programs under the Higher Education Act of PRESIDENT resentatives, and for other purposes. H.R. 2023. To give a preference regarding 1965. Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House re- States that require schools to allow students H.R. 5186. An act to reduce certain special ports that on October 12, 2004 he pre- to self-administer medication to treat that allowance payments and provide additional sented to the President of the United student’s asthma or anaphylaxis, and for teacher loan forgiveness on Federal student States, for his approval, the following other purposes. loans. H.R. 2400. To amend the Organic Act of H.R. 5294. An act to amend the John F. bills. Guam for the purposes of clarifying the local Kennedy Center Act to authorize appropria- H.R. 854. To provide for the promotion of judicial structure of Guam. tions for the John F. Kennedy Center for the democracy, human rights, and rule of law in H.R. 2984. To amend the Agricultural Ad- Performing Arts, and for other purposes. the Republic of Belarus and for the consoli- justment Act to remove the requirements H.J. Res. 57. Joint resolution expressing dation and strengthening of Belarus sov- that processors be members of an agency ad- the sense of the Congress in recognition of ereignty and independence. ministering a marketing order applicable to H.R. 5122. To amend the Congressional Ac- the contributions of the seven Columbia as- pears. tronauts by supporting establishment of a countability Act of 1995 to permit members H.R. 3056. To clarify the boundaries of the Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning of the Board of Directors of the Office of John H. Chafee Coast Barrier Resources Sys- Center. Compliance to serve for 2 terms. tem Cedar Keys Unit P25 on Otherwise Pro- f Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House, tected Area P25P. H.R. 3217. To provide for the conveyance of SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED also reports that on October 13, 2004 he presented to the President of the several small parcels of National Forest Sys- The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. United States, for his approval, the fol- tem land in the Apalachicola National For- WOLF, announced his signature to en- est, Florida, to resolve boundary discrep- lowing bills. ancies involving the Mt. Trial Primitive rolled bills of the Senate of the fol- H.R. 1533. To amend the securities laws to lowing titles: Baptist Church of Wakulla County, Florida, permit church pension plans to be invested and for other purposes. S. 129. An act to provide for reform relat- in collective trusts. H.R. 3391. To authorize the Secretary of ing to Federal employment, and for other H.R. 2608. To reauthorize the National the Interior to convey certain lands and fa- purposes. Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, cilities of the Provo River Project. S. 144. An act to require the Secretary of and for other purposes. H.R. 3478. To amend title 44, United States Agriculture to establish a program to pro- H.R. 2714. To reauthorize the State Justice Code, to improve the efficiency of operations vide assistance to eligible weed management Institute. by the National Archives and Records Ad- entities to control or eradicate noxious H.R. 2828. To authorize the Secretary of ministration and to reauthorize the National weeds on public and private land. the Interior to implement water supply tech- Historical Publications and Records Com- S. 524. An act to expand the boundaries of nology and infrastructure programs aimed at mission. the Fort Donelson National Battlefield to increasing and diversifying domestic water H.R. 3479. To provide for the control and authorize the acquisition and interpretation resources. eradication of the brown tree snake on the of lands associated with the campaign that H.R. 3858. To amend the Public Health island of Guam and the prevention of the in- resulted in the capture of the fort in 1862, Service Act to increase the supply of pan- troduction of the brown tree snake to other and for other purposes. creatic islet cells for research, and to pro- areas of the United States, and for other pur- S. 643. An act to authorize the Secretary of vide for better coordination of Federal ef- poses. the Interior, in cooperation with the Univer- forts and information on islet cell transplan- H.R. 3706. To adjust the boundary of the sity of New Mexico, to construct and occupy tation. John Muir National Historic Site, and for a portion of the Hibben Center for Archae- H.R. 4175. To increase, effective as of De- other purposes. ological Research at the University of New cember 1, 2004, the rates of disability com- H.R. 3797. To authorize improvements in Mexico, and for other purposes. pensation for veterans with service-con- the operations of the government of the Dis- S. 1134. An act to reauthorize and improve nected disabilities and the rates of depend- trict of Columbia, and for other purposes. the program authorized by the Public Works ency and indemnity compensation for sur- H.R. 4046. To designate the facility of the and Economic Development Act of 1965. vivors of certain service-connected disabled United States Postal Service located at 555 S. 1194. An act to foster local collabora- veterans, and for other purposes. West 180th Street in New York, New York, as tions which will ensure that resources are ef- H.R. 4278. To amend the Assistive Tech- the ‘‘Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda Post Of- fectively and efficiently used within the nology Act of 1998 to support programs of fice’’. criminal and juvenile justice systems. grants to States to address the assistive H.R. 4066. To provide for the conveyance of S. 1368. An act to authorize the President technology needs of individuals with disabil- certain land to the United States and to re- to award a gold medal on behalf of the Con- ities, and for other purposes. vise the boundary of Chickasaw National

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To designate the facility of the for fiscal years 2005, 2006, and 2007, and for Jeff Trandahl, Clerk of the House, United States Postal Service located at 2811 other purposes. also reports that on October 21, 2004 he Springdale Avenue in Springdale, Arkansas, H.R. 5027. To designate the facility of the as the ‘‘Harvey and Bernice Jones Post Of- United States Postal Service located at 411 presented to the President of the fice Building’’. Midway Avenue in Mascotte, Florida, as the United States, for his approval, the fol- H.R. 4471. To clarify the loan guarantee au- ‘‘Specialist Eric Ramirez Post Office’’. lowing bills. thority under title VI of the Native Amer- H.R. 5039. To designate the facility of the H.R. 3819. To redesignate Fort Clatsop Na- ican Housing Assistance and Self-Determina- United States Postal Service located at tional Memorial as the Lewis and Clark Na- tion Act of 1996. United States Route 1 in Ridgeway, North tional Historical Park, to include in the park H.R. 4481. To amend Public Law 86–434 es- Carolina, as the ‘‘Eva Holtzman Post Office’’. sites in the State of Washington as well as tablishing Wilson’s Creek National Battle- H.R. 5051. To designate the facility of the the State of Oregon, and for other purposes. field in the State of Missouri to expand the United States Postal Service located at 1001 H.R. 4200. To authorize appropriations for boundaries of the park, and for other pur- Williams Street in Ignacio, Colorado, as the fiscal year 2005 for military activities of the poses. ‘‘Leonard C. Burch Post Office Building’’. Department of Defense, for military con- H.R. 4556. To designate the facility of the H.R. 5107. To protect crime victims’ rights, struction, and for defense activities of the United States Postal Service located at 1115 to eliminate the substantial backlog of DNA Department of Energy, to prescribe per- South Clinton Avenue in Dunn, North Caro- samples collected from crime scenes and con- sonnel strengths for such fiscal year for the lina, as the ‘‘General William Carey Lee Post victed offenders, to improve and expand the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Office Building’’. DNA testing capacity of Federal, State, and H.R. 4520. To amend the Internal Revenue H.R. 4579. To modify the boundary of the local crime laboratories, to increase research Code of 1986 to remove impediments in such Harry S Truman National Historic Site in and development of new DNA testing tech- Code and make our manufacturing, service, the State of Missouri, and for other pur- nologies, to develop new training programs and high-technology businesses and workers poses. regarding the collection and use of DNA evi- more competitive and productive both at H.R. 4618. To designate the facility of the dence, to provide post-conviction testing of home and abroad. United States Postal Service located at 10 DNA evidence to exonerate the innocent, to H.R. 5186. To reduce certain special allow- West Prospect Street in Nanuet, New York, improve the performance of counsel in State ance payments and provide additional teach- as the ‘‘Anthony I. Lombardi Memorial Post capital cases, and for other purposes. er loan forgiveness on Federal student loans. Office Building’’. H.R. 5131. To provide assistance to Special H.R. 4632. To designate the facility of the Olympics to support expansion of Special f United States Postal Service located at 19504 Olympics and development of education pro- Linden Boulevard in St. Albans, New York, grams and a Healthy Athletes Program, and ADJOURNMENT as the ‘‘Archie Spigner Post Office Build- for other purposes. Mr. INSLEE. Madam Speaker, I move ing’’. H.R. 5133. To designate the facility of the that the House do now adjourn. H.R. 4731. To amend the Federal Water Pol- United States Postal Service located at 11110 The motion was agreed to; accord- lution Control Act to reauthorize the Na- Sunset Hills Road in Reston, Virginia, as the tional Estuary Program. ‘‘Martha Pennino Post Office Building’’. ingly (at 10 o’clock and 8 minutes H.R. 4827. To amend the Colorado Canyons H.R. 5147. To designate the facility of the p.m.), the House adjourned until to- National Conservation Area and Black Ridge United States Postal Service located at 23055 morrow, Wednesday, November 17, 2004, Canyons Wilderness Act of 2000 toh rename Sherman Way in West Hills, California, as at 10 a.m. EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL Reports concerning the foreign currencies and U.S. dollars utilized for Speaker-authorized official travel during the second quarter of 2003 and the third quarter of 2004, pursuant to Public Law 95–384 are as follows:

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, MR. DANIEL SCANDLING, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JUNE 25 AND JUNE 30, 2004

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

Daniel Scandling ...... 6/25 United States ...... 478.00 ...... 7,742.34 ...... 8,220.34 6/26 6/29 Sudan ...... 6/30 ...... United States ......

Committee total ...... 478.00 ...... 7,742.34 ...... 8,220.34

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 SCANDLING, July 22, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, MR. FRANK WOLF, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JUNE 25 AND JUNE 30, 2004

Hon. Frank Wolf ...... 6/25 United States ...... 478.00 ...... 7,742.34 ...... 8,220.34 6/26 6/29 Sudan ...... 6/30 ...... United States ...... 3 ¥400.00 ...... ¥400.00

Committee total ...... 478.00 ...... 7,342.34 ...... 7,820.34

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 Unused per diem. FRANK WOLF, Sept. 1, 2004.

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Jonathan Robilotto ...... 7/24 8/1 China ...... 11,109 RMB 1,344.00 ...... 7,221.00 ...... 8,565.00

Committee total ...... 11,109 RMB 1,344.00 ...... 7,221.00 ...... 8,565.00 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. JONATHAN ROBILOTTO, Aug. 31, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, MR. SAMUEL LANGHOLZ, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 24 AND AUG. 1, 2004

Samuel Paul Langholz ...... 7/24 8/1 China ...... 11,709 RMB 1,417.00 ...... 7,221.00 ...... 8,638.00

Committee total ...... 11,709 RMB 1,417.00 ...... 7,221.00 ...... 8,638.00 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. SAMUEL P. LANGHOLZ, Aug. 27, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, MS. JACQUELINE MORAN, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN AUG. 12 AND AUG. 15, 2004

Jacqueline Moran ...... 8/12 8/15 Poland ...... 917.00 ...... 6,026.32 ...... 6,943.32 8/15 8/19 Russia ...... 1,806.00 ...... 137.50 ...... 63.75 ...... 2,007.25

Committee total ...... 2,723.00 ...... 6,163.82 ...... 63.75 ...... 8,950.57 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, Sept. 20, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, MR. WILLIAM KOETZLE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN AUG. 12 AND AUG. 19, 2004

William Koetzle ...... 8/12 8/15 Poland ...... 917.00 ...... 6,026.32 ...... 6,943.00 8/15 8/19 Russia ...... 1,806.00 ...... 137.00 ...... 63.00 ...... 2,006.00

Committee total ...... 2,723.00 ...... 6,163.00 ...... 63.00 ...... 8,949.00 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. WILLIAM KOETZLE, Sept. 21, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, MS. DEANA FUNDERBURK, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN AUG. 12 AND AUG. 20, 2004

Deana Funderburk ...... 8/12 8/15 Poland ...... 917.00 ...... 6,163.82 ...... 7,080.82 8/15 8/20 Russia ...... 1,806.00 ...... 63.75 ...... 1,869.75

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, MR. KENNETH KRAFT, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN AUG. 24 AND AUG. 30, 2004

Kenneth A. Kraft ...... 8/24 8/30 France ...... 2,652.00 ...... (3) ...... 2,652.00 8/26 8/26 Czech Republic ...... (3) ...... 8/27 8/27 Germany ...... (3) ......

Committee total ...... 2,652.00 ...... 2,652.00 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. KENNETH A. KRAFT, Sept. 23, 2004.

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Bernard Raimo ...... 8/24 8/30 France ...... 442.00 ...... 2,652.00 8/27 8/27 Czech Republic ...... 8/28 8/28 Germany ......

Committee total ...... 442.00 ...... 2,652.00

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. BERNARD RAIMO, Sept. 14, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, MS. VANESSA GRIDDINE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN SEPT. 11 AND SEPT. 14, 2004

Vanessa Griddine ...... 9/11 9/14 Belgium ...... 1,322.00 ...... 5,700.72 ...... 7,022.72

Committee total ...... 1,322.00 ...... 5,700.72 ...... 7,022.72

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. VANESSA GRIDDINE, Sept. 24, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, MR. ALCEE HASTINGS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN SEPT. 11 AND SEPT. 14, 2004

Hon. Alcee Hastings ...... 9/11 9/14 Belgium ...... 1,470.00 ...... 5,700.72 ...... 7,170.72

Committee total ...... 1,470.00 ...... 5,700.72 ...... 7,170.72

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. ALCEE HASTINGS, Oct. 7, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, MR. KURT CONRAD, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN SEPT. 23 AND SEPT. 28, 2004

Kurt Conrad ...... 9/24 9/27 Jordan ...... 505.51 714.00 ...... (3) ...... 505.51 714.00 9/25 9/26 Iraq...... (3) ...... 9/27 9/28 France...... 142.91 176.00 ...... (3) ...... 142.91 176.00

Committee total ...... 648.42 890.00 ...... 648.42 890.00

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. KURT M. CONRAD, Oct. 13, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO COLOMBIA AND GUATEMALA, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JUNE 11 AND JUNE 14, 2004

Hon. Roy Blunt ...... 6/11 6/12 Colombia ...... 2,652.00 ...... 1,577.04 ...... 10,353.00 ...... 14,582.04 6/12 6/14 Guatemala...... 4,176.00 ...... 739.20 ...... 5,817.12 ...... 10,732.32 Hon. Mark Foley ...... Hon. Jerry Weller ...... Hon. Mike McIntyre ...... Hon. Melissa Hart ...... Brian Gaston ...... Mildred Webber ...... Bill Hughes ...... Brian Diffell ...... Jessica Boulanger ...... April Ponnuru ...... John Eisold ......

Committee total ...... 6,828.00 ...... 2,316.24 ...... 16,170.12 ...... 25,314.36

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. ROY BLUNT, July 10, 2004.

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Hon. Roy Blunt ...... 6/26 6/27 Latvia ...... 3,393.00 ...... 1,931.15 ...... 5,439.33 ...... 10,763.48 Hon. Edward Whitfield ...... 6/27 6/29 Denmark ...... 10,244.00 ...... 13,406.25 ...... 12,261.47 ...... 35,911.72 Hon. Roger Wicker ...... 6/29 7/1 Poland ...... 7,027.99 ...... 428.30 ...... 7,456.29 Hon. Ander Crenshaw ...... 7/1 7/3 Czech Republic ...... 9,256.00 ...... 2,523.63 ...... 6,373.78 ...... 18,153.41 Hon. Bud Cramer ...... Scott Palmer ...... Brian Gaston ...... Kathryn Lehmann ...... Amy Field ...... Burson Taylor ...... Brian Diffell ...... Richard Eddings ...... Committee total ...... 29,920.99 ...... 17,861.03 ...... 24,502.88 ...... 72,284.90 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. ROY BLUNT, July 30, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO HOUSE NATO PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY MEETING, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JUNE 26 AND JULY 3, 2004

Hon. Doug Bereuter ...... 6/26 6/27 Germany ...... 5,399.11 ...... 5,399.11 6/27 6/29 Turkey ...... 902.00 (3) ...... 902.00 6/29 6/30 Macedonia—FYROM ...... (3) ...... 6/30 7/1 Albania ...... (3) ...... 7/1 7/3 Croatia ...... (3) ...... 7/3 7/3 Germany ...... (3) ...... Committee total ...... 902.00 ...... 5,399.11 ...... 6,301.11 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. DOUG BEREUTER, Aug. 25, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO THE ORGANIZATION FOR SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 3 AND JULY 10, 2004

Hon. Christopher Smith ...... 7/4 7/7 United Kingdom ...... 1,478.10 ...... (3) ...... 1,478.10 Hon. Robert B. Aderholt ...... 7/6 7/7 United Kingdom ...... 492.70 ...... 3 4,416.42 ...... 4,909.12 Hon. Benjamin Cardin ...... 7/5 7/7 United Kingdom ...... 823.70 ...... 3 5,427.52 ...... 6,250.92 Hon. James Clyburn ...... 7/5 7/7 United Kingdom ...... 784.40 ...... 3 6,536.05 ...... 7,320.45 Hon. Alcee Hastings ...... 7/4 7/10 United Kingdom ...... 2,956.20 ...... 8,795.17 ...... 11,751.37 Hon. Steny Hoyer ...... 7/4 7/7 United Kingdom ...... 1,478.10 ...... (3) ...... 1,478.10 Hon. Mike McIntyre ...... 7/4 7/7 United Kingdom ...... 1,478.10 ...... (3) ...... 1,478.10 Hon. Donald Payne ...... 7/4 7/7 United Kingdom ...... 1,328.10 ...... (3) ...... 1,328.10 Hon. Joseph Pitts ...... 7/4 7/7 United Kingdom ...... 1,478.10 ...... (3) ...... 1,478.10 Hon. Louise Slaughter ...... 7/4 7/7 United Kingdom ...... 1,478.10 ...... (3) ...... 1,478.10 Hon. Hilda Solis ...... 7/4 7/7 United Kingdom ...... 1,478.10 ...... (3) ...... 1,478.10 Hon. Thomas Tancredo ...... 7/4 7/7 United Kingdom ...... 1,478.10 ...... (3) ...... 1,478.10 Hon. Bennie Thompson ...... 7/5 7/7 United Kingdom ...... 784.40 ...... 3 6,736.27 ...... 7,520.67 Dorothy D. Taft ...... 7/4 7/10 United Kingdom ...... 2,956.20 ...... 2,188.81 ...... 5,145.01 Ronald McNamara ...... 7/4 7/7 United Kingdom ...... 1,478.10 ...... (3) ...... 1,478.10 Chadwick Gore ...... 7/4 7/8 United Kingdom ...... 1,970.80 ...... 3 4,924.22 ...... 6,895.02 Janice Helwig ...... 7/3 7/9 United Kingdom ...... 2,154.50 ...... 1,399.00 ...... 3,553.50 Elizabeth Pryor ...... 7/4 7/7 United Kingdom ...... 1,144.10 ...... (3) ...... 1,144.10 Marlene Kaufman ...... 7/4 7/9 United Kingdom ...... 2,536.50 ...... 3 1,121.22 ...... 3,657.72 Maureen Walsh ...... 7/4 7/8 United Kingdom ...... 1,670.80 ...... 3 4,924.22 ...... 6,595.02 Bill Van Horne ...... 7/4 7/9 United Kingdom ...... 2,463.50 ...... 5,643.08 ...... 8,106.58 Fred Turner ...... 7/4 7/10 United Kingdom ...... 2,956.20 ...... 8,183.50 ...... 11,139.70 Linda Solomon ...... 7/4 7/9 United Kingdom ...... 2,463.50 ...... 8,971.63 ...... 11,435.13 Patrick Prisco ...... 7/4 7/10 United Kingdom ...... 2,956.20 ...... 5,538.29 ...... 8,494.49 Elizabeth Singleton ...... 7/4 7/7 United Kingdom ...... 1,478.10 ...... (3) ...... 1,478.10 Martha Morrison ...... 7/4 7/9 United Kingdom ...... 2,463.50 ...... 4,924.22 ...... 7,387.72 Janice McKinney ...... 7/4 7/9 United Kingdom ...... 2,463.50 ...... 4,924.22 ...... 7,387.72 Don Kellaher ...... 7/4 7/9 United Kingdom ...... 2,463.50 ...... 4,924.22 ...... 7,387.72 Delegation expenses ...... 7/4 7/9 ...... 43,622.89 ...... 43,622.89 Committee total ...... 51,134.90 ...... 89,578.06 ...... 43,622.89 ...... 184,335.85 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. CHRIS SMITH, Sept. 30, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO JORDAN, IRAQ AND GERMANY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN SEPT. 15 AND SEPT. 20, 2004

Robert W. Van Wicklin ...... 9/16 9/19 Jordan/Iraq ...... JD505.51 714.00 ...... 714.00

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9/19 9/20 Germany ...... 253.00 ...... 253.00 Committee total ...... JD505.51 967.00 ...... 967.00 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. ROBERT W. VAN WICKLIN, Oct. 15, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 20, 2004

Hon. George Miller ...... 4/02 4/13 Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam ...... 1,264.01 ...... 5,979.50 ...... 947.41 ...... 8,190.92 John Lawrence ...... 4/02 4/13 Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam ...... 1,264.00 ...... 7,080.12 ...... 947.41 ...... 9,291.53 Hon. Max Burns ...... 6/08 United States, Savannah, Georgia ...... 0 Committee total ...... 3,528.01 ...... 13,059.62 ...... 1,894.82 ...... 17,482.45 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. JOHN BOEHNER, Sept. 24, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2004

Hon. Ed Whitfield ...... 4/2 4/3 Hawaii ...... 179.33 ...... 179.33 4/4 4/11 People’s Rep. China ...... 1,949.00 ...... 280.50 ...... 2,229.50 4/11 4/12 Hawaii ...... 184.38 ...... 184.38 Hon. Darrell Issa ...... 3/19 3/31 Jordan ...... 238.00 ...... 238.00 3/21 3/22 Kuwait/Iraq ...... 3/22 3/23 Germany ...... 250.00 ...... 250.00 4/3 4/6 Ireland ...... 1,377.00 ...... 1,377.00 4/6 4/9 Hungary ...... 762.00 ...... 762.00 4/9 4/9 Saudi Arabia ...... 256.00 ...... 256.00 4/13 4/16 Bahrain/Israel ...... 1,810.00 ...... 1,810.00 4/16 4/18 United Kingdom ...... 914.00 ...... 914.00 Hon. Cliff Stearns ...... 4/3 4/6 Ireland ...... 1,377.00 ...... 1,377.00 4/6 4/9 Hungary ...... 762.00 ...... 762.00 4/9 4/13 Spain ...... 620.00 ...... 620.00 4/13 4/16 Italy ...... 462.00 ...... 462.00 4/16 4/19 Croatia ...... 435.00 ...... 435.00 4/19 4/20 Ireland ...... 157.00 ...... 157.00 Hon. Mike Rogers ...... 6/19 6/21 Jordan/Iraq ...... 476.00 ...... 476.00 4/3 4/4 Qatar ...... 148.00 ...... 148.00 4/4 4/7 Jordan ...... 718.00 ...... 718.00 4/7 4/9 Hungary ...... 508.00 ...... 508.00 Hon. Karen McCarthy ...... 4/3 4/4 Italy ...... 136.00 ...... 136.00 4/4 4/5 Uzbekistan ...... 456.00 ...... 456.00 4/5 4/6 Pakistan ...... 113.00 ...... 113.00 4/6 4/8 India ...... 4/8 4/10 Nepal ...... 476.00 ...... 476.00 4/10 4/12 Sri Lanka ...... 388.00 ...... 388.00 4/12 4/14 Greece ...... 698.00 ...... 698.00 Hon. Mike Rogers ...... 4/3 4/4 Qatar ...... 148.00 ...... 148.00 4/5 4/6 Iraq ...... 4/4 4/7 Jordan ...... 718.00 ...... 718.00 4/7 4/9 Hungary ...... 508.00 ...... 508.00 6/19 6/21 Jordan ...... 476.00 ...... 476.00 6/20 6/20 Iraq ...... Committee total ...... 17,337.00 ...... 280.50 ...... 363.71 ...... 17,981.21 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, Sept. 7, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2004

Thomas Bezas ...... 5/22 5/28 Korea ...... 4,832.00 ...... 1,218.00 ...... 6,050.00 5/28 5/30 Taiwan...... 632.00 ...... 632.00 ...... (3) ...... Sean Deverey ...... 5/22 5/28 Korea ...... 4,832.00 ...... 1,218.00 ...... 6,050.00 5/28 5/30 Taiwan...... 632.00 ...... 632.00 ...... (3) ...... Matthew Szymanski ...... 5/22 5/28 Korea ...... 4,832.00 ...... 1,218.00 ...... 6,050.00 5/28 5/30 Taiwan...... 632.00 ...... 632.00 ...... (3) ...... Committee total ...... 14,496.00 ...... 5,550.00 ...... 20,046.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals.

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REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2004

Hon. Bob Goodlatte ...... 7/25 7/27 Morocco ...... 570.00 ...... (3) ...... 570.00 7/27 7/29 Namibia...... 418.00 ...... (3) ...... 418.00 7/29 7/31 Botswana...... 444.00 ...... (3) ...... 444.00 7/31 8/5 South Africa...... 1197.00 ...... (3) ...... 1197.00 8/5 8/6 Spain...... 354.00 ...... (3) ...... 354.00 Hon. Steve King ...... 7/25 7/27 Morocco ...... 570.00 ...... (3) ...... 570.00 7/27 7/29 Namibia...... 418.00 ...... (3) ...... 418.00 7/29 7/31 Botswana...... 444.00 ...... (3) ...... 444.00 7/31 8/5 South Africa...... 1,197.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,197.00 8/5 8/6 Spain...... 354.00 ...... (3) ...... 354.00 Hon. Mike Ross ...... 8/10 8/12 Jordan ...... 476.00 ...... (3) ...... 476.00 8/11 8/11 Iraq...... (3) ...... 8/12 8/13 Germany...... 203.00 ...... (3) ...... 203.00 Lynn Gallagher ...... 7/25 7/27 Morocco ...... 570.00 ...... (3) ...... 570.00 7/27 7/29 Namibia...... 418.00 ...... (3) ...... 418.00 7/29 7/31 Botswana...... 444.00 ...... (3) ...... 444.00 7/31 8/5 South Africa...... 1,197.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,197.00 8/5 8/6 Spain...... 354.00 ...... (3) ...... 354.00 Jason Vaillancourt ...... 7/25 7/27 Morocco ...... 570.00 ...... (3) ...... 570.00 7/27 7/29 Namibia...... 418.00 ...... (3) ...... 418.00 7/29 7/31 Botswana...... 444.00 ...... (3) ...... 444.00 7/31 8/5 South Africa...... 1,197.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,197.00 8/5 8/6 Spain...... 354.00 ...... (3) ...... 354.00 Committee total ...... 12,611.00 ...... 12,611.00 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. BOB GOODLATTE, Chairman, Oct. 14, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2004

Visit to the United Kingdom with Codel Young, July 16–19, 2004: Hon. Jim Ryun ...... 7/16 7/19 United Kingdom ...... 2,862.15 ...... 2,862.15 Visit to Macedonia and the Netherlands, July 27– 30, 2004: Hon. John Kline ...... 7/27 7/29 Macedonia ...... 300.00 ...... 300.00 7/29 7/30 Netherlands ...... 324.76 ...... 324.76 Commercial airfare ...... 4,104.39 ...... 4,104.39 Visit to Jordan, Iraq and Germany, Aug. 10–13, 2004: Hon. Vic Snyder ...... 8/10 8/12 Jordan ...... 476.00 ...... 476.00 8/11 8/11 Iraq ...... 8/12 8/13 Germany ...... 203.00 ...... 203.00 Visit to Canada, Hungary, Latvia, Estonia, Lith- uania and Germany with Codel Duncan, Aug. 14–24, 2004: Hon. Solomon P. Ortiz ...... 8/14 8/16 Canada ...... 227.00 ...... 227.00 8/16 8/18 Hungary ...... 743.00 ...... 743.00 8/18 8/19 Latvia ...... 395.00 ...... 395.00 8/19 8/19 Estonia ...... 8/19 8/19 Lithuania ...... 470.00 ...... 470.00 8/21 8/24 Germany ...... 1,227.00 ...... 1,227.00 Visit to Germany, Finland, Denmark and Italy, Aug. 22–28, 2004: Hon. Roscoe G. Bartlett ...... 8/23 8/26 Germany ...... 636.00 ...... 636.00 8/25 8/25 Finland ...... 8/26 8/26 Denmark ...... 8/26 8/28 Italy ...... 544.38 ...... 544.38 Commercial airfare ...... 3,734.80 ...... 3,734.80 Hon. Gene Taylor ...... 8/23 8/26 Germany ...... 636.00 ...... 636.00 8/25 8/25 Finland ...... 8/26 8/26 Denmark ...... 8/26 8/28 Italy ...... 544.38 ...... 544.38 Commercial airfare ...... 3,715.73 ...... 3,715.73 Robert W. Lautrup ...... 8/22 8/23 United Kingdom ...... 450.00 ...... 450.00 8/23 8/26 Germany ...... 636.00 ...... 636.00 8/25 8/25 Finland ...... 8/26 8/26 Denmark ...... 8/26 8/28 Italy ...... 544.38 ...... 544.38 Commercial airfare ...... 4,398.46 ...... 4,398.46 J.J. Gertler ...... 8/23 8/26 Germany ...... 636.00 ...... 636.00 8/25 8/25 Finland ...... 8/26 8/26 Denmark ...... 8/26 8/28 Italy ...... 544.38 ...... 544.38 Commercial airfare ...... 3,715.73 ...... 3,715.73 Visit to Jordan, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bah- rain, Djibouti, Egypt and Spain, Aug. 19–25, 2004: Hon. Jeff Miller ...... 8/19 8/20 Jordan ...... 238.00 ...... 238.00 8/19 8/19 Iraq ...... 8/20 8/22 Pakistan ...... 526.00 ...... 526.00 8/21 8/21 Afghanistan ...... 8/22 8/22 Bahrain ...... 8/22 8/23 USS Kennedy ...... 8/23 8/23 Djibouti ...... 8/23 8/24 Egypt ...... 217.00 ...... 217.00 8/24 8/25 Spain ...... 84.00 ...... 84.00 Hon. Tom Cole ...... 8/19 8/20 Jordan ...... 238.00 ...... 238.00 8/19 8/19 Iraq ...... 8/20 8/22 Pakistan ...... 526.00 ...... 526.00 8/21 8/21 Afghanistan ......

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8/22 8/22 Bahrain ...... 8/22 8/23 USS Kennedy ...... 8/23 8/23 Djibouti ...... 8/23 8/24 Egypt ...... 217.00 ...... 217.00 8/24 8/25 Spain ...... 84.00 ...... 84.00 Hon. Madeleine Bordallo ...... 8/19 8/20 Jordan ...... 238.00 ...... 238.00 8/19 8/19 Iraq ...... 8/20 8/22 Pakistan ...... 526.00 ...... 526.00 8/21 8/21 Afghanistan ...... 8/22 8/22 Bahrain ...... 8/22 8/23 USS Kennedy ...... 8/23 8/23 Djibouti ...... 8/23 8/24 Eqypt ...... 217.00 ...... 217.00 8/24 8/25 Spain ...... 84.00 ...... 84.00 Hon. Jim Marshall ...... 8/19 8/20 Jordan ...... 238.00 ...... 238.00 8/19 8/19 Iraq ...... 8/20 8/22 Pakistan ...... 526.00 ...... 526.00 8/21 8/21 Afghanistan ...... 8/22 8/22 Bahrain ...... 8/22 8/23 USS Kennedy ...... Commercial airfare ...... 4,992.66 ...... 4,992.66 Michael R. Higgins ...... 8/19 8/20 Jordan ...... 238.00 ...... 238.00 8/19 8/19 Iraq ...... 8/20 8/22 Pakistan ...... 526.00 ...... 526.00 8/21 8/21 Afghanistan ...... 8/22 8/22 Bahrain ...... 8/22 8/23 USS Kennedy ...... 8/23 8/23 Djibouti ...... 8/23 8/24 Egypt ...... 217.00 ...... 217.00 8/24 8/25 Spain ...... 84.00 ...... 84.00 Mark R. Lewis ...... 8/19 8/20 Jordan ...... 238.00 ...... 238.00 8/19 8/19 Iraq ...... 8/20 8/22 Pakistan ...... 526.00 ...... 526.00 8/21 8/21 Afghanistan ...... 8/22 8/22 Bahrain ...... 8/22 8/23 USS Kennedy ...... 8/23 8/23 Djibouti ...... 8/23 8/24 Egypt ...... 217.00 ...... 217.00 8/24 8/25 Spain ...... 84.00 ...... 84.00 Visit to Germany, Aug. 23–26, 2004: Mr. James William Godwin, Jr...... 8/24 8/26 Germany ...... 406.00 ...... 406.00 Commercial airfare ...... 5,399.76 ...... 5,399.76 Visit to Jordan, Iraq and Germany with Codel Houghton, Sept. 16–20, 2004: Hon. Ellen O. Tauscher ...... 9/16 9/17 Jordan ...... 342.00 ...... 342.00 9/17 9/18 Iraq (day trips) ...... 9/19 9/20 Germany ...... 129.00 ...... 129.00 Visit to Russia, Sept. 16–19, 2004: Hon. Curt Weldon ...... 9/16 9/19 Russia ...... 1,092.00 ...... 1,092.00 Commercial airfare ...... 6,793.00 ...... 6,793.00 Hon. Trent Franks ...... 9/16 9/20 Russia ...... 1,456.00 ...... 1,456.00 Commercial airfare ...... 7,131.06 ...... 7,131.06 Douglas C. Roach ...... 9/16 9/19 Russia ...... 1,092.00 ...... 1,092.00 Commercial airfare ...... 8,105.06 ...... 8,105.06 Committee total ...... 23,005.43 ...... 52,090.65 ...... 75,096.08 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, Oct. 20, 2004.

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Hon. Ron Kind ...... 9/16 9/19 Jordan and Iraq ...... 714.00 ...... (3) ...... 714.00 9/19 9/20 Germany ...... 253.00 ...... (3) ...... 253.00 Hon. Scott Garrett ...... 9/24 9/27 Jordan and Iraq ...... 714.00 ...... (3) ...... 714.00 9/27 9/28 France ...... 176.00 ...... (3) ...... 176.00 Committee total ...... 1,857.00 ...... 1,857.00 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. JIM NUSSLE, Chairman, Oct. 28, 2004.

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Hon. Cliff Stearns ...... 8/16 8/17 Hungary ...... 216.00 ...... 216.00 8/18 8/18 Latvia ...... 127.00 ...... 127.00 8/19 8/20 Lithuania ...... 470.00 ...... 470.00 8/21 8/23 Germany ...... 1,227.00 ...... 1,227.00 Hon. Vito Fossella ...... 8/9 8/15 Italy ...... 2,158.00 ...... 5,510.60 ...... 7,668.60 Chris Knauer ...... 8/7 8/11 Hong Kong ...... 1,516.00 ...... 1,516.00 8/11 8/14 Singapore ...... 1,787.30 ...... 7,039.07 ...... 8,826.37 ...... 3 (336.0) ...... (336.00) Committee total ...... 7,165.30 ...... 12,549.67 ...... 19,714.97 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals.

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Hon. Spencer Bachus ...... 7/25 7/27 Morocco ...... 570.00 ...... (3) ...... 570.00 7/27 7/29 Nambia ...... 418.00 ...... (3) ...... 418.00 7/29 7/31 Botswana ...... 444.00 ...... (3) ...... 444.00 7/31 8/05 South Africa ...... 1,197.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,197.00 8/05 8/06 Spain ...... 354.00 ...... (3) ...... 354.00 Hon. J. Gresham Barrett ...... 8/14 8/16 Venezuela ...... 516.00 ...... (3) ...... 516.00 8/16 8/17 Ecuador ...... 238.00 ...... (3) ...... 238.00 8/17 8/19 Bolivia ...... 312.00 ...... (3) ...... 312.00 8/19 8/22 Peru ...... 739.00 ...... (3) ...... 739.00 Committee total ...... 4,788.00 ...... 4,788.00 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. MICHAEL G. OXLEY, Chairman, Oct. 22, 2003.

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Robert Borden ...... 7/24 8/1 China ...... 1,937.00 ...... 7,577.50 ...... Lawrence Halloran ...... 7/31 8/4 United Kingdom ...... 1,935.00 ...... 5,876.31 ...... 296.00 ...... Hon. Bernard Sanders ...... 8/4 8/4 United Kingdom ...... 29.42 ...... John Cuaderes ...... 8/5 8/7 Korea ...... 652.00 ...... 8/7 8/9 China ...... 554.00 ...... 8/9 8/10 Hong Kong ...... 379.00 ...... 430.00 ...... 8/10 8/11 Vietnam ...... 193.00 ...... 8/12 8/14 Australia ...... 776.00 ...... 443.00 ...... 1,840.00 ...... Susie Schulte ...... 8/5 8/7 Korea ...... 652.00 ...... 8/7 8/9 China ...... 554.00 ...... 8/9 8/10 Hong Kong ...... 379.00 ...... 430.00 ...... 8/10 8/11 Vietnam ...... 193.00 ...... 8/12 8/14 Australia ...... 776.00 ...... 443.00 ...... 1,840.00 ...... Shalley Kim ...... 8/5 8/7 Korea ...... 652.00 ...... 8/7 8/9 China ...... 554.00 ...... 8/9 8/10 Hong Kong ...... 379.00 ...... 430.00 ...... 8/10 8/11 Vietnam ...... 193.00 ...... 443.00 ...... 8/12 8/14 Australia ...... 776.00 ...... 1,840.00 ...... Ron Martinson ...... 8/5 8/7 Korea ...... 652.00 ...... 8/7 8/9 China ...... 554.00 ...... 8/9 8/10 Hong Kong ...... 379.00 ...... 430.00 ...... 8/10 8/11 Vietnam ...... 193.00 ...... 8/12 8/14 Australia ...... 776.00 ...... 443.00 ...... 1,840.00 ...... Gabriele Forsythe ...... 8/5 8/7 Korea ...... 652.00 ...... 8/7 8/9 China ...... 554.00 ...... 8/9 8/10 Hong Kong ...... 379.00 ...... 430.00 ...... 8/10 8/11 Vietnam ...... 193.00 ...... 8/12 8/14 Australia ...... 776.00 ...... 443.00 ...... 1,840.00 ...... Michelle Ash ...... 8/5 8/7 Korea ...... 652.00 ...... 8/7 8/9 China ...... 554.00 ...... 8/9 8/10 Hong Kong ...... 379.00 ...... 430.00 ...... 8/10 8/11 Vietnam ...... 193.00 ...... 8/12 8/14 Australia ...... 776.00 ...... 443.00 ...... 1,840.00 ...... Marc Wheat ...... 8/5 8/7 Korea ...... 652.00 ...... 8/7 8/9 China ...... 554.00 ...... 8/9 8/10 Hong Kong ...... 379.00 ...... 430.00 ...... 8/10 8/11 Vietnam ...... 193.00 ...... 8/12 8/14 Australia ...... 776.00 ...... 443.00 ...... 1,840.00 ...... Hon. Tom Davis ...... 8/5 8/7 Korea ...... 652.00 ...... 8/7 8/9 China ...... 554.00 ...... 8/9 8/10 Hong Kong ...... 379.00 ...... 430.00 ...... 8/10 8/11 Vietnam ...... 193.00 ...... 8/12 8/14 Australia ...... 776.00 ...... 443.00 ...... 1,840.00 ...... Hon. Marsha Blackburn ...... 8/5 8/7 Korea ...... 652.00 ...... 8/7 8/9 China ...... 554.00 ...... 8/9 8/10 Hong Kong ...... 379.00 ...... 430.00 ...... 8/10 8/11 Vietnam ...... 193.00 ...... 8/12 8/14 Australia ...... 776.00 ...... 443.00 ...... 1,840.00 ...... Hon. James Moran ...... 8/5 8/7 Korea ...... 652.00 ...... 8/7 8/9 China ...... 554.00 ...... 8/9 8/10 Hong Kong ...... 379.00 ...... 430.00 ...... 8/10 8/11 Vietnam ...... 193.00 ...... 8/12 8/14 Australia ...... 776.00 ...... 443.00 ...... 1,840.00 ...... Hon. Nathan Deal ...... 8/5 8/7 Korea ...... 652.00 ...... 8/7 8/9 China ...... 554.00 ...... 8/9 8/10 Hong Kong ...... 379.00 ...... 430.00 ...... 8/10 8/11 Vietnam ...... 193.00 ...... 8/12 8/14 Australia ...... 776.00 ...... 443.00 ...... 1,840.00 ...... Hon. Carolyn Maloney ...... 8/5 8/7 Korea ...... 652.00 ...... 8/7 8/9 China...... 554.00 ...... 8/9 8/10 Hong Kong...... 379.00 ...... 430.00 ...... 8/10 8/11 Vietnam...... 193.00 ...... 8/12 8/14 Australia...... 776.00 ...... 443.00 ...... 1,840.00 ...... Hon. Dutch Ruppersberger ...... 8/5 8/7 Korea ...... 652.00 ...... 8/7 8/9 China...... 554.00 ...... 8/9 8/10 Hong Kong...... 379.00 ...... 430.00 ...... 8/10 8/11 Vietnam...... 193.00 ...... 8/12 8/14 Australia...... 776.00 ...... 443.00 ...... 1,840.00 ...... David Young ...... 8/12 8/15 Poland ...... 917.00 ...... 5,944.54 ...... 8/15 8/20 Russia...... 1,806.00 ...... 138.00 ...... 64.00 ...... James Moore ...... 8/12 8/15 Poland ...... 917.00 ...... 6,026.32 ...... 8/15 8/20 Russia...... 1,806.00 ...... 138.00 ...... 64.00 ...... Victoria Proctor ...... 8/12 8/15 Poland ...... 917.00 ...... 6,026.32 ...... 8/15 8/20 Russia...... 1,806.00 ...... 138.00 ...... 64.00 ...... Jaime Hjort ...... 8/12 8/15 Poland ...... 917.00 ...... 6,026.32 ......

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8/15 8/20 Russia...... 1,806.00 ...... 138.00 ...... 64.00 ...... John Hunter ...... 8/12 8/15 Poland ...... 917.00 ...... 6,026.32 ...... 8/15 8/20 Russia...... 1,806.00 ...... 138.00 ...... 64.00 ...... Thomas Costa ...... 8/8 8/10 Jordan ...... 476.00 ...... 8/10 8/12 Israel...... 678.00 ...... 8/12 8/13 Lebanon...... 0.00 ...... 8/13 8/14 Syria...... 268.00 ...... 8/14 8/15 Spain...... 380.00 ...... R.N. Palarino ...... 8/8 8/10 Jordan ...... 476.00 ...... 8/10 8/12 Israel...... 678.00 ...... 8/12 8/13 Lebanon...... 8/13 8/14 Syria...... 268.00 ...... 8/14 8/15 Spain...... 380.00 ...... Hon. Christopher Shays ...... 8/8 8/10 Jordan ...... 476.00 ...... 8/10 8/12 Israel...... 678.00 ...... 8/12 8/13 Lebanon...... 8/13 8/14 Syria...... 268.00 ...... 8/14 8/15 Spain...... 380.00 ...... Karen Lightfoot ...... 8/8 8/10 Jordan ...... 476.00 ...... 8/10 8/12 Israel...... 678.00 ...... 8/12 8/13 Lebanon...... 8/13 8/14 Syria...... 268.00 ...... 8/14 8/15 Spain...... 380.00 ...... Committee total ...... 57,897.00 ...... 49,982.05 ...... 30,126.00 ...... 138,005.05 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. TOM DAVIS, Chairman, Oct. 25, 2004.

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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. BOB NEY, Chairman, Oct. 29, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2004

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

Douglas Anderson ...... 8/12 8/24 Indonesia ...... 1,980.90 ...... 6,904.50 ...... 8,885.40 Renee Austell ...... 8/11 8/17 Chad ...... 1,650.00 ...... 6,753.04 ...... 8,403.04 9/19 9/21 Russia ...... 1,100.00 ...... 1,100.00 9/21 9/22 United Kingdom ...... 457.00 ...... 457.00 9/19 9/22 (4) ...... 7,075.93 ...... 7,075.93 Hon. Cass Ballenger ...... 8/3 8/4 Venezuela ...... 150.00 ...... (3) ...... 150.00 Patrick Brennan ...... 7/18 7/19 Canada ...... 259.00 ...... 1,052.00 ...... 1,311.00 8/1 8/4 Venezuela ...... 549.00 ...... 2,616.54 ...... 3,165.54 8/14 8/16 Venezuela ...... 416.00 ...... 416.00 8/16 8/17 Ecuador ...... 238.00 ...... 238.00 8/17 8/19 Bolivia ...... 312.00 ...... 312.00 8/19 8/22 Peru ...... 539.00 ...... (3) ...... 539.00 Candace Bryan ...... 6/26 6/30 South Korea ...... 980.00 ...... 980.00 6/30 7/3 Hong Kong ...... 961.00 ...... 961.00 6/26 7/3 (4) ...... 7,240.45 ...... 7,240.45 Jean Carroll ...... 8/14 8/16 Venezuela ...... 491.00 ...... 491.00 8/16 8/17 Ecuador ...... 213.00 ...... 213.00 8/17 8/19 Bolivia ...... 287.00 ...... 287.00 8/19 8/22 Peru ...... 694.,00 ...... (3) ...... 694.00 Malik Chaka ...... 6/26 6/30 DRV ...... 1,132.00 ...... 1,132.00 6/30 7/5 Tanzania ...... 1,415.00 ...... 1,415.00 6/26 7/5 (4) ...... 8,600.59 ...... 8,600.59 8/10 8/15 Togo ...... 786.00 ...... 786.00 8/15 8/20 Benin ...... 703.00 ...... 703.00 8/20 8/23 Niger ...... 763.00 ...... 763.00 8/10 8/23 (4) ...... 6,544.12 ...... 6,544.12 Joan Condon ...... 6/29 7/5 Zimbabwe ...... 942.00 ...... 8,907.84 ...... 9,849.84 8/11 8/18 Chad ...... 1,350.00 ...... 6,753.04 ...... 8,103.04 Ted Dagne ...... 7/31 8/2 Kenya ...... 590.00 ...... 590.00 8/2 8/4 Ethiopia ...... 708.00 ...... 708.00 8/4 8/6 Chad ...... 552.00 ...... 552.00 8/6 8/8 Ethiopia ...... 202.00 ...... 202.00 8/8 8/10 Djibouti ...... 566.00 ...... 566.00 8/10 8/11 Eritrea ...... 430.00 ...... 430.00 7/31 8/11 (4) ...... 11,024.85 ...... 11,024.85 Hon. Eni Faleomavaega ...... 7/10 7/12 French Polynesia ...... 571.00 ...... 571.00 7/12 7/13 Samoa, Apia ...... 129.00 ...... 129.00 7/12 7/13 (4) ...... 4,240.21 ...... 4,240.21 8/9 8/11 Western Samoa ...... 267.21 ...... 62.68 ...... 329.89 Kristen Gilley ...... 6/26 6/30 South Korea ...... 1,080.00 ...... 1,080.00 6/30 7/3 Hong Kong ...... 987.00 ...... 987.00 6/26 7/3 (4) ...... 7,449.55 ...... 7,449.55 Dennis Halpin ...... 6/26 6/30 South Korea ...... 1,062.00 ...... 1,062.00 6/30 7/3 Hong Kong ...... 866.00 ...... 866.00 6/26 7/3 (4) ...... 7,240.45 ...... 7,240.45 8/3 8/12 India ...... 1,532.00 ...... 1,532.00 8/9 8/10 Nepal ...... 188.00 ...... 188.00

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8/3 8/12 (4) ...... 7,652.10 ...... 7,652.10 Hans Hogrefe ...... 8/12 8/20 Indonesia ...... 1,270.00 ...... 7,521.81 ...... 8,791.81 Hon. Amo Houghton ...... 9/16 9/19 Jordan ...... 635.00 ...... 635.00 9/19 9/20 Germany ...... 44.00 ...... (3) ...... 44.00 Jonathan Katz ...... 6/30 7/4 Israel ...... 2,896.00 ...... 5,963.34 ...... 8,859.34 David Killion ...... 6/26 6/28 Italy ...... 420.00 ...... 420.00 6/28 7/1 UAE ...... 1,045.00 ...... 1,045.00 6/26 7/1 (4) ...... 9,631.72 ...... 9,631.72 7/24 7/27 Jordan ...... 564.00 ...... 564.00 7/27 8/2 Turkey ...... 1,438.00 ...... 1,438.00 7/24 8/2 (4) ...... 5,706.47 ...... 5,706.47 8/13 8/16 Libya ...... 1,038.00 ...... 1,038.00 8/16 8/17 Egypt ...... 217.00 ...... 217.00 8/17 8/19 Syria ...... 536.00 ...... 536.00 8/19 8/25 Israel ...... 2,184.00 ...... 2,184.00 8/13 8/25 (4) ...... 5,856.58 ...... 5,856.58 Young Kim ...... 6/26 6/30 South Korea ...... 1,080.00 ...... 1,080.00 6/30 7/3 Hong Kong ...... 987.00 ...... 987.00 6/26 7/3 (4) ...... 6,110.45 ...... 6,110.45 Hon. Thomas Lantos ...... 8/13 8/16 Libya ...... 1,038.00 ...... 1,038.00 8/16 8/17 Egypt ...... 217.00 ...... 217.00 8/17 8/19 Syria ...... 536.00 ...... 536.00 8/19 8/22 Israel ...... 728.00 ...... 728.00 8/13 8/22 (4) ...... 5,830.00 ...... 5,830.00 Jessica Lewis ...... 8/2 8/4 Venezuela ...... 680.00 ...... 2,494.54 ...... 3,174.54 Noelle LuSane ...... 7/10 7/12 Netherlands ...... 327.00 ...... 6,296.61 ...... 6,623.61 7/31 8/2 Kenya ...... 295.00 ...... 295.00 8/2 8/4 Ethiopia ...... 708.00 ...... 708.00 8/4 8/6 Chad ...... 552.00 ...... 552.00 8/6 8/8 Ethiopia ...... 202.00 ...... 202.00 7/31 8/8 (4) ...... 10,996.28 ...... 10,996.28 9/16 9/19 Jordan ...... 714.00 ...... 714.00 9/19 9/20 Germany ...... 154.00 ...... (3) ...... 154.00 John Mackey ...... 8/25 9/2 Colombia ...... 1,800.00 ...... 1,710.50 ...... 3,510.50 Alan Makovsky ...... 7/24 7/27 Jordan ...... 564.00 ...... 564.00 7/27 8/2 Turkey ...... 1,479.00 ...... 1,479.00 7/24 8/2 (4) ...... 6,136.40 ...... 6,136.40 8/13 8/16 Libya ...... 1,038.00 ...... 1,038.00 8/16 8/17 Egypt ...... 217.00 ...... 217.00 8/17 8/19 Syria ...... 536.00 ...... 536.00 8/19 8/25 Israel ...... 2,184.00 ...... 2,184.00 8/13 8/25 (4) ...... 5,856.58 ...... 5,856.58 Pearl-Alice Marsh ...... 6/29 7/6 Zimbabwe ...... 942.00 ...... 8,907.84 ...... 9,849.84 8/10 8/14 Togo ...... 825.00 ...... 825.00 8/15 8/18 Benin ...... 517.00 ...... 517.00 8/10 8/18 (4) ...... 5,088.30 ...... 5,088.30 Hon. Gregory Meeks ...... 8/14 8/16 Venezuela ...... 516.00 ...... 516.00 8/16 8/17 Ecuador ...... 238.00 ...... 1,186.30 ...... 1,424.30 Caleb McCarry ...... 8/1 8/4 Venezuela ...... 649.00 ...... 2,616.54 ...... 3,265.54 James McCormick ...... 8/8 8/12 Philippines ...... 693.00 ...... 693.00 8/12 8/15 Malaysia ...... 490.20 ...... 5 278.25 ...... 768.45 8/8 8/12 (4) ...... 5,542.00 ...... 5,542.00 Paul Oostburg Sanz ...... 8/25 9/1 Colombia ...... 1,237.00 ...... 2,557.54 ...... 3,794.54 Hon. Donald Payne ...... 7/10 7/12 Netherlands ...... 367.00 ...... 5,916.11 ...... 6,283.11 8/2 8/4 Ethiopia ...... 708.00 ...... 708.00 8/4 8/6 Chad ...... 552.00 ...... 552.00 8/6 8/8 Ethiopia ...... 202.00 ...... 202.00 8/8 8/10 Djibouti ...... 566.00 ...... 566.00 8/10 8/11 Eritrea ...... 430.00 ...... 430.00 8/2 8/11 (4) ...... 11,007.65 ...... 11,007.65 9/16 9/19 Jordan ...... 714.00 ...... 714.00 9/19 9/20 Germany ...... 154.00 ...... (3) ...... 154.00 Gregg Rickman ...... 6/26 6/28 Italy ...... 770.00 ...... 770.00 6/28 7/1 United Arab Emirates ...... 836.00 ...... 836.00 6/26 7/1 (4) ...... 8,824.93 ...... 8,824.93 7/24 7/27 Jordan ...... 564.00 ...... 564.00 7/27 7/29 Turkey ...... 1,212.00 ...... 1,212.00 7/24 7/29 (4) ...... 6,136.40 ...... 6,136.40 Robin Roizman ...... 7/25 8/1 China ...... 1,477.00 ...... 7,221.00 ...... 8,698.00 Hon. Edward Royce ...... 6/26 6/30 Democratic Republic of the Congo ...... 1,132.00 ...... 1,132.00 6/30 7/5 Tanzania ...... 1,415.00 ...... 1,415.00 6/26 7/5 (4) ...... 8,600.59 ...... 8,600.59 Jonathan Scharfen ...... 6/26 6/28 Italy ...... 840.00 ...... 840.00 6/28 7/1 United Arab Emirates ...... 836.00 ...... 836.00 6/26 7/1 (4) ...... 8,824.93 ...... 8,824.93 7/26 7/27 Jordan ...... 376.00 ...... 5 693.59 ...... 1,069.59 7/27 7/31 Turkey ...... 991.00 ...... 991.00 7/26 7/31 (4) ...... 6,978.26 ...... 6,978.26 Hon. Adam Schiff ...... 8/20 8/21 Pakistan ...... 227.00 ...... 227.00 8/21 8/22 Bahrain ...... 99.00 ...... 3,684.09 ...... 3,783.09 Thomas Sheehy ...... 6/26 6/30 Democratic Republic of the Congo ...... 1,132.00 ...... 1,132.00 6/30 7/05 Tanzania ...... 1,415.00 ...... 1,415.00 6/26 7/5 (4) ...... 8,600.59 ...... 8,600.59 Hon. Thomas Tancredo ...... 9/18 9/21 Russia ...... 1,100.00 ...... 1,100.00 9/21 9/22 United Kingdom...... 457.00 ...... 457.00 9/18 9/22 (4) ...... 7,075.93 ...... 7,075.93 Sarah Tillemann ...... 6/26 6/30 South Korea ...... 980.00 ...... 980.00 6/30 7/3 Hong Kong...... 767.00 ...... 767.00 6/26 7/3 (4) ...... 7,240.45 ...... 7,240.45 8/3 8/12 India...... 646.00 ...... 646.00 8/9 8/10 Nepal...... 188.00 ...... 188.00 8/3 8/12 (4) ...... 7,652.10 ...... 7,652.10 Lynne Weil ...... 6/26 6/30 South Korea ...... 937.00 ...... 937.00 6/30 7/3 Hong Kong...... 816.00 ...... 816.00 6/26 7/3 (4) ...... 8,095.55 ...... 8,095.55 Hon. Jerry Weller ...... 7/18 7/19 Canada ...... 259.00 ...... 1,016.58 ...... 1,275.58 8/14 8/16 Venezuela...... 516.00 ...... 516.00 8/16 8/17 Ecuador...... 238.00 ...... 238.00 8/17 8/19 Bolivia...... 312.00 ...... 312.00 8/19 8/21 Peru...... 739.00 ...... (3) ...... 739.00 Hon. Robert Wexler ...... 6/30 7/4 Israel ...... 2,896.00 ...... 5,963.34 ...... 8,859.34 Committee total ...... 90,394.31 ...... 318,966.19 ...... 971.84 ...... 410,332.34 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals.

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REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2004

Brian Zimmer ...... 8/9 8/9 Canada ...... 270.00 ...... 270.00 Art Arthur ...... 8/9 8/9 Canada ...... 270.00 ...... 270.00 Hon. Howard Coble ...... 8/14 8/16 Venezuela ...... 516.00 ...... (3) ...... 516.00 8/16 8/17 Ecuador...... 238.00 ...... 238.00 8/17 8/19 Bolivia...... 312.00 ...... 312.00 8/19 8/21 Peru...... 739.00 ...... 739.00

Committee total ...... 2,345.00 ...... 2,345.00 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. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, Jr., Chairman, Oct. 20, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2004

Dave Whaley ...... 7/17 7/25 Italy ...... 3,231.00 ...... 5,609.58 ...... 8,840.58 Kurt Christensen ...... 9/15 9/17 Canada ...... 1,430.00 ...... 1,959.46 ...... 3,389.46 Hon. Mark Udall ...... 9/24 9/27 Jordan ...... 714.00 ...... (3) ...... 714.00 9/27 9/28 France...... 176.00 ...... (3) ...... 176.00

Committee total ...... 5,551.00 ...... 7,569.04 ...... 13,120.04 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 POMBO, Chairman, Oct. 11, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON RULES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2004

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note.: If there were not 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. DAVID DREIER, Chairman, Oct. 19, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2004

Robert Palmer ...... 7/31 8/7 China ...... 1,734.00 ...... 7,056.50 ...... 8,790.50 John Mimikakis ...... 7/31 8/7 China ...... 1,734.00 ...... 7,056.50 ...... 8,790.50 Chris Shank ...... 7/31 8/7 China ...... 1,734.00 ...... 7,056.50 ...... 8,790.50 Dick Obermann ...... 7/31 8/7 China ...... 1,734.00 ...... 7,056.50 ...... 8,790.50 Jim Wilson ...... 7/27 7/29 United Kingdom ...... 914.00 ...... 1,911.80 ...... 2,825.80 Kara Haas ...... 7/27 7/29 United Kingdom ...... 914.00 ...... 1,911.80 ...... 2,825.80 Hon. Jo Bonner ...... 7/15 7/19 United Kingdom ...... 555.00 ...... (3) ...... 555.00

Committee total ...... 9,319.00 ...... 32,049.60 ...... 41,368.60 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. SHERWOOD BOEHLERT, Chairman, Oct. 5, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2004

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 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

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Hon. Wayne Gilchrest ...... 8/8 8/10 Jordan ...... 476.00 ...... (3) ...... 476.00 Hon. Mark Kennedy ...... 8/8 8/10 Jordan ...... 476.00 ...... (3) ...... 476.00 Hon. Wayne Gilchrest ...... 8/10 8/12 Israel ...... 678.00 ...... (3) ...... 678.00 Hon. Mark Kennedy ...... 8/10 8/12 Israel ...... 678.00 ...... (3) ...... 678.00 Hon. Wayne Gilchrest ...... 8/12 8/13 Lebanon ...... (3) ...... Hon. Mark Kennedy ...... 8/12 8/13 Lebanon ...... (3) ...... Hon. Wayne Gilchrest ...... 8/13 8/14 Syria ...... 268.00 ...... (3) ...... 268.00 Hon. Mark Kennedy ...... 8/13 8/14 Syria ...... 268.00 ...... (3) ...... 268.00 Hon. Wayne Gilchrest ...... 8/14 8/15 Spain ...... 380.00 ...... (3) ...... 380.00 Hon. Mark Kennedy ...... 8/14 8/15 Spain ...... 380.00 ...... (3) ...... 380.00 Hon. John Duncan ...... 8/14 8/16 Newfoundland ...... (3) ...... 228.57 ...... 228.57 Hon. Jerry Costello ...... 8/14 8/16 Newfoundland ...... (3) ...... 228.57 ...... 228.57 Hon. E.B. Johnson ...... 8/14 8/16 Newfoundland ...... (3) ...... 228.57 ...... 228.57 Hon. John Mica ...... 8/14 8/16 Newfoundland ...... (3) ...... 228.57 ...... 228.57 Hon. Michael Capuano ...... 8/14 8/16 Newfoundland ...... (3) ...... 228.57 ...... 228.57 Hon. Henry Brown ...... 8/14 8/16 Newfoundland ...... (3) ...... 228.57 ...... 228.57 Charles Ziegler ...... 8/14 8/16 Newfoundland ...... (3) ...... 228.57 ...... 228.57 Kathie Zern ...... 8/14 8/16 Newfoundland ...... (3) ...... 228.57 ...... 228.57 Fraser Verrusio ...... 8/14 8/16 Newfoundland ...... (3) ...... 228.57 ...... 228.57 Jimmy Miller ...... 8/14 8/16 Newfoundland ...... (3) ...... 228.57 ...... 228.57 Jonathan Pawlow ...... 8/14 8/16 Newfoundland ...... (3) ...... 228.57 ...... 228.57 John Cullather ...... 8/14 8/16 Newfoundland ...... (3) ...... 228.57 ...... 228.57 Hon. John Duncan ...... 8/16 8/18 Hungary ...... 743.00 ...... (3) ...... 743.00 Hon. Jerry Costello ...... 8/16 8/18 Hungary ...... 743.00 ...... (3) ...... 743.00 Hon. E.B. Johnson ...... 8/16 8/18 Hungary ...... 743.00 ...... (3) ...... 743.00 Hon. John Mica ...... 8/16 8/18 Hungary ...... 743.00 ...... (3) ...... 743.00 Hon. Michael Capuano ...... 8/16 8/18 Hungary ...... 743.00 ...... (3) ...... 743.00 Hon. Henry Brown ...... 8/16 8/18 Hungary ...... 743.00 ...... (3) ...... 743.00 Charles Ziegler ...... 8/16 8/18 Hungary ...... 743.00 ...... (3) ...... 743.00 Kathie Zern ...... 8/16 8/18 Hungary ...... 743.00 ...... (3) ...... 743.00 Fraser Verrusio ...... 8/16 8/18 Hungary ...... 743.00 ...... (3) ...... 743.00 Jimmy Miller ...... 8/16 8/18 Hungary ...... 743.00 ...... (3) ...... 743.00 Jonathan Pawlow ...... 8/16 8/18 Hungary ...... 743.00 ...... (3) ...... 743.00 John Cullather ...... 8/16 8/18 Hungary ...... 743.00 ...... (3) ...... 743.00 Hon. John Duncan ...... 8/18 8/19 Latvia ...... 395.00 ...... (3) ...... 395.00 Hon. Jerry Costello ...... 8/18 8/19 Latvia ...... 395.00 ...... (3) ...... 395.00 Hon. E.B. Johnson ...... 8/18 8/19 Latvia ...... 395.00 ...... (3) ...... 395.00 Hon. John Mica ...... 8/18 8/19 Latvia ...... 395.00 ...... (3) ...... 395.00 Hon. Michael Capuano ...... 8/18 8/19 Latvia ...... 395.00 ...... (3) ...... 395.00 Hon. Henry Brown ...... 8/18 8/19 Latvia ...... 395.00 ...... (3) ...... 395.00 Charles Ziegler ...... 8/18 8/19 Latvia ...... 395.00 ...... (3) ...... 395.00 Kathie Zern ...... 8/18 8/19 Latvia ...... 395.00 ...... (3) ...... 395.00 Fraser Verrusio ...... 8/18 8/19 Latvia ...... 395.00 ...... (3) ...... 395.00 Jimmy Miller ...... 8/18 8/19 Latvia ...... 395.00 ...... (3) ...... 395.00 Jonathan Pawlow ...... 8/18 8/19 Latvia ...... 395.00 ...... (3) ...... 395.00 John Cullather ...... 8/18 8/19 Latvia ...... 395.00 ...... (3) ...... 395.00 Hon. John Duncan ...... 8/19 8/21 Lithuania ...... 470.00 ...... (3) ...... 470.00 Hon. Jerry Costello ...... 8/19 8/21 Lithuania ...... 470.00 ...... (3) ...... 470.00 Hon. E.B. Johnson ...... 8/19 8/21 Lithuania ...... 470.00 ...... (3) ...... 470.00 Hon. John Mica ...... 8/19 8/21 Lithuania ...... 470.00 ...... (3) ...... 470.00 Hon. Michael Capuano ...... 8/19 8/21 Lithuania ...... 470.00 ...... 3,618.91 ...... 4,088.91 Hon. Henry Brown ...... 8/19 8/21 Lithuania ...... 470.00 ...... (3) ...... 470.00 Charles Ziegler ...... 8/19 8/21 Lithuania ...... 470.00 ...... (3) ...... 470.00 Kathie Zern ...... 8/19 8/21 Lithuania ...... 470.00 ...... (3) ...... 470.00 Fraser Verrusio ...... 8/19 8/21 Lithuania ...... 470.00 ...... (3) ...... 470.00 Jimmy Miller ...... 8/19 8/21 Lithuania ...... 470.00 ...... (3) ...... 470.00 Jonathan Pawlow ...... 8/19 8/21 Lithuania ...... 470.00 ...... (3) ...... 470.00 John Cullather ...... 8/19 8/21 Lithuania ...... 470.00 ...... (3) ...... 470.00 Hon. John Duncan ...... 8/21 8/24 Germany ...... 1,227.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,227.00 Hon. Jerry Costello ...... 8/21 8/24 Germany ...... 1,227.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,227.00 Hon. E.B. Johnson ...... 8/21 8/24 Germany ...... 1,227.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,227.00 Hon. John Mica ...... 8/21 8/24 Germany ...... 1,227.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,227.00 Hon. Henry Brown ...... 8/21 8/24 Germany ...... 1,227.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,227.00 Charles Ziegler ...... 8/21 8/24 Germany ...... 1,227.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,227.00 Kathie Zern ...... 8/21 8/24 Germany ...... 1,227.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,227.00 Fraser Verrusio ...... 8/21 8/24 Germany ...... 1,227.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,227.00 Jimmy Miller ...... 8/21 8/24 Germany ...... 1,227.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,227.00 Jonathan Pawlow ...... 8/21 8/24 Germany ...... 1,227.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,227.00 John Cullather ...... 8/21 8/24 Germany ...... 1,227.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,227.00 Hon. Michael Burgess ...... 9/18 9/21 Moscow ...... 1,100.00 ...... 4,508.88 ...... 5,608.88

Committee total ...... 37,497.00 ...... 8,127.79 ...... 2,742.84 ...... 48,367.63 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. DON YOUNG, Chairman, Oct. 27, 2004.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2004

Hon. Phil English ...... 9/16 9/19 Jordan ...... 714.00 ...... (3) ...... 714.00 9/19 9/20 Germany ...... 253.00 ...... (3) ...... 253.00 Wally Herger ...... 9/16 9/19 Jordan ...... 714.00 ...... (3) ...... 714.00 9/19 9/20 Germany ...... 253.00 ...... (3) ...... 253.00

Committee total ...... 1,934.00 ...... 1,934.00 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. BILL THOMAS, Chairman, Oct. 19, 2004.

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REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2004

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Code section 1–233(c)(1); to the Com- tating the Provision of Spectrum-Based of the United States, transmitting a report, mittee on Government Reform. Services to Rural Areas and Promoting Op- consistent with the War Powers Resolution, 10570. A letter from the Chairman, Council portunities for Rural Telephone Companies Public Law 107–243, and Public Law 102–1, to of the District of Columbia, transmitting a To Provide Spectrum-Based Services [WT help ensure that the Congress is kept in- copy of D.C. ACT 15–576, ‘‘Housing and Com- Docket No. 02–381] 2000 Biennial Regulatory formed on the status of United States efforts munity Development Reform Advisory Com- Review Spectrum Aggregation Limits For in the global war on terrorism; (H. Doc. No. mission Extension Temporary Amendment Commercial Mobile Radio Services [WT 108–231); to the Committee on International Act of 2004,’’ pursuant to D.C. Code section 1– Docket No. 01–14] Increasing Flexibility To Relations and ordered to be printed. 233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Promote Access to and the Efficient and In- 10563. A letter from the Assistant Sec- Reform. tensive Use of Spectrum and the Widespread retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of 10571. A letter from the Chairman, Council Deployment of Wireless Services, and To Fa- State, transmitting a report pursuant to the of the District of Columbia, transmitting a

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:49 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO7.001 H16PT1 H9736 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 copy of D.C. ACT 15–572, ‘‘Distracted Driving State, transmitting the designation as ‘‘for- 10593. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Safety Revised Temporary Amendment Act eign terrorist organization ’’ pursuant to and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of 2004,’’ pursuant to D.C. Code section 1– Section 219 of the Immigration and Nation- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government ality Act, pursuant to 8 U.S.C. 1189; to the partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Reform. Committee on the Judiciary. Catawaba Island Club Fireworks, Lake Erie, 10572. A letter from the Chairman, Council 10584. A letter from the Assistant Sec- Port Clinton, OH [CGD09–04–080] (RIN: 1625– of the District of Columbia, transmitting a retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to copy of D.C. ACT 15–577, ‘‘Anesthesiologist State, transmitting the designation as ‘‘for- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Assistant Licensure Amendment Act of eign terrorist organization ’’ pursuant to Transportation and Infrastructure. 2004,’’ pursuant to D.C. Code section 1– Section 219 of the Immigration and Nation- 10594. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government ality Act, pursuant to 8 U.S.C. 1189; to the and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Reform. Committee on the Judiciary. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10573. A letter from the Chairman, Council 10585. A letter from the Chief, Regulations partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Banana of the District of Columbia, transmitting a and Administrative Law, USCG, Deparment River, Patrick AFB, FL [COTP Jacksonville copy of D.C. ACT 15–578, ‘‘Property Manage- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 04–051] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, ment Reform Amendment Act of 2004,’’ pur- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Sailing 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the suant to D.C. Code section 1–233(c)(1); to the Vessels HMS BOUNTY, WINDY II, DENIS Committee on Transportation and Infra- Committee on Government Reform. SULLIVAN, U.S. BRIG NIAGARA, and the structure. 10574. A letter from the Chairman, Council HIGHLANDER SEA, Kenosha, Wisconsin 10595. A letter from the Chief, Regulations of the District of Columbia, transmitting a [CGD09–04–113] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- copy of D.C. ACT 15–563, ‘‘Pedestrian Protec- tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; US Bank tion Right-of-Way at Crosswalks Amend- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Fireworks, Lake Michigan, Milwaukee, WI ment Act of 2004,’’ pursuant to D.C. Code sec- tation and Infrastructure. [CGD09–04–081] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- tion 1–233(c)(1); to the Committee on Govern- 10586. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment Reform. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 10575. A letter from the Chairman, Council of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- tation and Infrastructure. of the District of Columbia, transmitting a partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; U.S. Navy Underwater Detonation Operation 10596. A letter from the Chief, Regulations copy of D.C. ACT 15–564, ‘‘Miscellaneous Ve- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department hicles Helmet Safety Act of 2004,’’ pursuant Outer Apra Harbor, Guam [COTP Guam 04– 006] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- to D.C. Code section 1–233(c)(1); to the Com- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; mittee on Government Reform. 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Manitowoc 4th of July Fireworks, 10576. A letter from the Chairman, Council Manitowoc River, Manitowoc, WI [CGD09–04– of the District of Columbia, transmitting a structure. 10587. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 082] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, copy of D.C. ACT 15–565, ‘‘District of Colum- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the bia Statehood Delegation Fund Commission of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Establishment and Tax Check-Off Amend- partment’s final rule—Security Zone for Ves- structure. ment Act of 2004,’’ pursuant to D.C. Code sec- sels Carrying U.S. Department of Energy 10597. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tion 1–233(c)(1); to the Committee on Govern- Cargoes; Charleston COTP Zone [COTP and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ment Reform. Charleston 04–111] (RIN: 1625–AA87) received of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10577. A letter from the Chairman, Council partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Lake October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of the District of Columbia, transmitting a Eustis, Eustis, FL [COTP Jacksonville 04– 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- copy of D.C. ACT 15–566, ‘‘Prevention of Pre- 052] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, tation and Infrastructure. mature Release of Mentally Incompetent De- 10588. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the fendants Amendment Act of 2004,’’ pursuant and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Committee on Transportation and Infra- to D.C. Code section 1–233(c)(1); to the Com- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- structure. 10598. A letter from the Chief, Regulations mittee on Government Reform. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Tow of and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10578. A letter from the Chairman, Council M/V Astro Antares, Tampa Bay, Tampa, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- of the District of Columbia, transmitting a Florida [COTP Tampa 04–110] (RIN: 1625– copy of D.C. ACT 15–567, ‘‘Retail Natural Gas partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; St. AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to Johns River, Orange Park Jacksonville, FL. Supplier Licensing and Consumer Protection 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Act of 2004,’’ pursuant to D.C. Code section 1– [COTP Jacksonville 04–053] (RIN: 1625–AA00) Transportation and Infrastructure. received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government 10589. A letter from the Chief, Regulations U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Reform. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Transportation and Infrastructure. 10579. A letter from the Chairman, Council of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- of the District of Columbia, transmitting a 10599. A letter from the Chief, Regulations partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Kenosha and Administrative Law, USCG, Department copy of D.C. ACT 15–568, ‘‘Historic Preserva- Fireworks, Lake Michigan, Milwaukee, WI tion Process for Public Safety Facilities of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- [CGD09–04–077] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Seneca Amendment Act of 2004,’’ pursuant to D.C. tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Code section 1–233(c)(1); to the Committee on River Days Fireworks Display, Seneca River, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Baldwinsville, NY [CGD 09–04–083] (RIN: 1625– Government Reform. tation and Infrastructure. AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 10580. A letter from the Chairman, Council 10590. A letter from the Chief, Regulations of the District of Columbia, transmitting a 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Transportation and Infrastructure. copy of D.C. ACT 15–569, ‘‘Public Assistance of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10600. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Confidentiality of Information Temporary partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; U.S. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Amendment Act of 2004,’’ pursuant to D.C. Navy Underwater Detonation Operation of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Code section 1–233(c)(1); to the Committee on North of Glass Breakwater, Guam. [COTP partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Power Government Reform. Guam 04–007] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Octo- Boat Races on Buffalo Outer Harbor, Lake 10581. A letter from the Chairman, Council ber 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Erie, Buffalo, NY [CGD09–04–084] (RIN: 1625– of the District of Columbia, transmitting a to the Committee on Transportation and In- AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to copy of D.C. ACT 15–570, ‘‘Low-Income Hous- frastructure. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ing Tax Credit Fund Temporary Act of 2004,’’ 10591. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Transportation and Infrastructure. pursuant to D.C. Code section 1–233(c)(1); to and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10601. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Committee on Government Reform. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10582. A letter from the Senior Attorney, partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Harris- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Regulations Division, Office of General ville Fireworks, Lake Huron, Oscoda, MI partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; City of Counsel, Department of Homeland Security, [CGD09–04–078] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- Huron Fireworks, Huron Harbor, Lake Erie transmitting the Department’s ‘‘Major’’ tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [CGD09–04–085] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- final rule—United States Visitor and Immi- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. grant Status Indicator Technology Program tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- (‘‘US–VISIT’’); Authority to Collect Biomet- 10592. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tation and Infrastructure. ric Data From Additional Travelers and Ex- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10602. A letter from the Chief, Regulations pansion to the 50 Most Highly Trafficked of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Land Border Ports of Entry [DHS–2007–0002] partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- (RIN: 1650–AA00) received October 12, 2004, Unexploded ordnance, South of Orote Penin- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone—Luna pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- sula, Guam. [COTP Guam 04–008] (RIN: 1625– Pier, MI, Lake Erie [CGD09–04–377] (RIN: mittee on the Judiciary. AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 2115–AA97) received October 28, 2004, pursu- 10583. A letter from the Assistant Sec- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. on Transportation and Infrastructure.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:49 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L16NO7.000 H16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9737 10603. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Jacksonville 04–062] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- Lake Tohopekaliga, Kissimmee Lakefront and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Park, Kissimmee, FL. [COTP Jacksonville of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 04–070] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Atlantic tation and Infrastructure. 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Ocean, Daytona Beach, FL. [COTP Jackson- 10613. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Committee on Transportation and Infra- ville 04–054] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Octo- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department structure. ber 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10623. A letter from the Chief, Regulations to the Committee on Transportation and In- partment’s final rule—Security Zone Regula- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department frastructure. tions; Columbia and Willamette Rivers, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10604. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Portland, OR [CGD 13–04–037] (RIN: 1625– partment’s final rule—Special Local Regula- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department AA87) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to tions for Marine Events; Atlantic Ocean, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Alantic City, NJ [CGD05–04–141] (RIN: 1625– partment’s final rule—Safety Zone Regula- Transportation and Infrastructure. AA08) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to tion; City of Coos Bay Fireworks Display, 10614. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Isthmus Slough, Coos Bay, Oregon [CGD13– and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Transportation and Infrastructure. 04–030] (RIN: 2115–AA97) received October 28, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10624. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Amelia and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Committee on Transportation and Infra- River, Fernandina Beach, FL. [COTP Jack- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- structure. sonville 04–064] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- partment’s final rule—Special Local Regula- 10605. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tion for Marine Events; Choptank River, and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Cambridge, MD [CGD05–04–147] (RIN: 1625– of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- tation and Infrastructure. AA08) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Indian 10615. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on River, 4th of July Celebration, Cocoa, FL. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Transportation and Infrastructure. [COTP Jacksonville 04–055] (RIN: 1625–AA00) of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10625. A letter from the Chief, Regulations received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 partment’s final rule—Security Zone Regula- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tions; Columbia River, OR, in the vicinity of of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Transportation and Infrastructure. Hood River, OR [CGD 13–04–038] (RIN: 1625– partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; St. 10606. A letter from the Chief, Regulations AA87) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to Johns River, Orange Park, FL. [COTP Jack- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on sonville 04–078] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Transportation and Infrastructure. tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone Regula- 10616. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tions: Atlantic Ocean, Cocoa Beach, FL. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department tation and Infrastructure. [COTP Jacksonville 04–056] (RIN: 1625–AA00) of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10626. A letter from the Chief, Regulations received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; St Johns and Administrative Law, USCG, Department U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on River, Palatka, FL. [COTP Jacksonville 04– of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Transportation and Infrastructure. 067] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; All wa- 10607. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ters within the Captain of the Port (COTP) and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Committee on Transportation and Infra- Wilmington, North Carolina Area of Respon- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- structure. sibility (AOR) as defined by 33 CFR 3.25–20 partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Sanford 10617. A letter from the Chief, Regulations [CGD 05–04–151] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- Marina, Lake Monroe Harbor, Sanford, FL. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [COTP Jacksonville 04–057] (RIN: 1625–AA00) of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Fire- tation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on works Displays, Potomac River, Arlington 10627. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Transportation and Infrastructure. County, VA and Charles County, MD [CGD05– and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10608. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 04–130] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Atlantic of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Ocean, Jacksonville Beach, FL [COTP Jack- partment’s final rule—Safety Zones: Fire- structure. sonville 04–079] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- works displays in the Captain of the Port 10618. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Portland Zone [CGD13–04–032] (RIN: 1625– and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- tation and Infrastructure. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Halifax 10628. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Transportation and Infrastructure. River, Ormond Beach, FL. [COTP Jackson- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10609. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ville 04–068] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Octo- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ber 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); partment’s final rule—Special Local Regula- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- to the Committee on Transportation and In- tions for Marine Events; Martins Creek, partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Indian frastructure. Tullytown, PA [CGD05–04–154] (RIN: 1625– River, Titusville, FL [COTP Jacksonville 04– 10619. A letter from the Chief, Regulations AA08) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 058] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone: York 10629. A letter from the Chief, Regulations structure. River, Yorktown, VA [CGD05–04–132] (RIN: and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10610. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- on Transportation and Infrastructure. Matanzas River, St. Augustine, FL. [COTP partment’s final rule—Security Zone Regula- 10620. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Jacksonville 04–086] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- tions, Budd Inlet, West Bay, Olympia, Wash- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ington and SS CAPE ORLANDO [CGD13–04– of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 035] (RIN: 1625–AA87) received October 28, partment’s final rule—Security Zone; Dela- tation and Infrastructure. 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ware Bay [CGD05–04–140] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- 10630. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Committee on Transportation and Infra- ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department structure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10611. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tation and Infrastructure. partment’s final rule—Security Zone; Dela- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10621. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ware River [CGD05–04–159] (RIN: 1625–AA00) of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 partment’s final rule—Security Zone Regula- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tions; Medina, Lake Washington, WA [CGD partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Lake Transportation and Infrastructure. 13–04–036] (RIN: 1625–AA87) received October Dora, Mount Dora, FL. [COTP Jacksonville 10631. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 04–069] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, and Administrative Law, USCG, Department the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- structure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; St. 10612. A letter from the Chief, Regulations structure. Mary’s River, St. Mary’s, GA. [COTP Jack- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10622. A letter from the Chief, Regulations sonville 04–088] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Intra- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- coastal Waterway, Melbourne, FL. [COTP partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; West tation and Infrastructure.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:49 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L16NO7.000 H16PT1 H9738 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 10632. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Committee on Transportation and Infra- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; St. Clair of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- structure. Fireworks, St. Clair River, St. Clair, MI partment’s final rule—Safety Zone: Atlantic 10642. A letter from the Chief, Regulations [CGD09–04–073] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA [CGD05–04–185] and Administrative Law, USCG, Department tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Boynton tation and Infrastructure. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Beach 4th of July Celebration Fireworks, In- 10652. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ture. tracoastal Waterway, Boynton Beach, FL. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10633. A letter from the Chief, Regulations [COTP Miami 04–073] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Florida’s of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Salute to Heroes at Bayside Park Fireworks, partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Chesa- tation and Infrastructure. Miami, FL [COTP Miami 04–081] (RIN: 1625– peake Bay, Hampton Roads, James River, 10643. A letter from the Chief, Regulations AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to VA [CGD05–04–186] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- partment’s final rule—Regulated Navigation 10653. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tation and Infrastructure. Area; Ohio River Mile Marker 531.5 to Mile and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10634. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Marker 720.7 [CGD08–04–029] (RIN: 1625–AA11) of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Lex- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ington Independence Festival Fireworks, partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Regula- Transportation and Infrastructure. Lake Huron [CGD09–04–074] (RIN: 1625–AA00) tion: Port Canaveral, FL. [COTP Jackson- 10644. A letter from the Chief, Regulations received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 ville 04–102] (RIN: 1625–AA97) received Octo- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ber 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Transportation and Infrastructure. to the Committee on Transportation and In- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Lauder- 10654. A letter from the Chief, Regulations frastructure. dale Yacht Club 4th of July Fireworks Dis- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10635. A letter from the Chief, Regulations play, Ft. Lauderdale, FL [COTP Miami 04– of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 074] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, partment’s final rule—Security Zone: Flor- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ida’s Salute to Heroes, Bay Front Park, partment’s final rule—Safety Zone Regula- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Miami, FL [COTP Miami 04–085] (RIN: 1625– tion: Port Canaveral, FL. [COTP Jackson- structure. AA87) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 10645. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ville 04–122] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Octo- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ber 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Transportation and Infrastructure. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- to the Committee on Transportation and In- 10655. A letter from the Chief, Regulations partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Belle frastructure. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Maer Harbor Fireworks, Lake St. Clair, Har- 10636. A letter from the Chief, Regulations of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- rison Township, MI [CGD09–04–070] (RIN: and Administrative Law, USCG, Department partment’s final rule—Special Local Regula- 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- tions; CSI/Miami Movie Filming, Miami, FL ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee partment’s final rule—Safety Zone Regula- [COTP Miami–04–098] (RIN: 1625–AA08) re- on Transportation and Infrastructure. tion: Ports of Jacksonville and Fernandina, 10646. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. FL. [COTP Jacksonville 04–123] (RIN: 1625– and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- tation and Infrastructure. 10656. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; City of Transportation and Infrastructure. Stuart 4th of July Fireworks Display, Stu- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10637. A letter from the Chief, Regulations art, FL [COTP Miami 04–075] (RIN: 1625– of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Grosse of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Pointe Farms Fireworks, Lake St. Clair, partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Ohio Transportation and Infrastructure. Grosse Pointe Farms, MI [CGD09–04–075] River, Mile 537.0 to Mile 545.0, Carrollton, KY 10647. A letter from the Chief, Regulations (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, [COTP Louisville–04–006] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Grosse ture. tation and Infrastructure. Isle Yacht Club Fireworks, Detroit River, 10657. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 10638. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Grosse Isle, MI [CGD09–04–071] (RIN: 1625– and Administrative Law, USCG, Department and Administrative Law, USCG, Department AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Ecorse partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; City of Transportation and Infrastructure. Water Festival Fireworks, Ecorse Channel, West Palm Beach 4th of July Fireworks Dis- 10648. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Ecorse, MI [CGD09–04–076] (RIN: 1625–AA00) play, West Palm Beach, FL. [COTP Miami and Administrative Law, USCG, Department received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 04–071] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the partment’s final rule—Safety Zone: Bayside Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- Park 4th of July Fireworks, Miami, FL 10658. A letter from the Chief, Regulations structure. [COTP Maimi 04–076] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10639. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- partment’s final rule—Security Zone; Bayou of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- tation and Infrastructure. Chico, Pensacola, FL [COTP Mobile–04–021] partment’s final rule—Safety Zone: Lantana 10649. A letter from the Chief, Regulations (RIN: 1625–AA87) received October 28, 2004, 4th of July Fireworks, Lantana, FL. [COTP and Administrative Law, USCG, Department pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Miami 04–072] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Grosse ture. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Pointe Yacht Club Fireworks, Lake St. 10659. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tation and Infrastructure. Clair, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI [CGD09–04– and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10640. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 072] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the partment’s final rule—Regulated Navigation of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Area, Anchorage Grounds, Safety and Secu- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Dela- structure. rity Zones; Tall Ships Environmental Fes- ware River [CGD05–04–188] (RIN: 1625–AA00) 10650. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tival, New London, Port of New London, CT received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 and Administrative Law, USCG, Department [CGD01–04–006] (RIN: 1625–AA00, AA87, AA08) U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 Transportation and Infrastructure. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Rivera U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 10641. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Beach 4th of July Fireworks Display, Rivera Transportation and Infrastructure. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Beach, FL [COTP Miami 04–077] (RIN: 1625– 10660. A letter from the Chief, Regulations of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to and Administrative Law, USCG, Department partment’s final rule—Special Local Regula- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- tions; Dania Beach/Hollywood Super Boat Transportation and Infrastructure. partment’s final rule—Security Zone; Bayou Race, Dania Beach/Hollywood, FL [CGD07– 10651. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Chico, Pensacola, FL [COTP Mobile–04–022] 04–043] (RIN: 1625–AA08) received October 28, and Administrative Law, USCG, Department (RIN: 1625–AA87) received October 28, 2004,

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:49 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L16NO7.000 H16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9739 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone: Boston 10680. A letter from the Chief, Regulations mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 4th of July Fireworks—Charles River, Bos- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ture. ton, Massachusetts [CGD01–04–085] (RIN: of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10661. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- partment’s final rule—Security Zones; and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Kennebukport, ME, Presidential Visit of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- on Transportation and Infrastructure. [CGD01–04–110] (RIN: 1625–AA87) received Oc- partment’s final rule—Security Zone; St. An- 10671. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. drew Bay, Panama City, FL [COTP Mobile– and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 04–028] (RIN: 1625–AA87) received October 28, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- tation and Infrastructure. 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the partment’s final rule—Safety Zone: 4th of 10681. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Committee on Transportation and Infra- July Parade Committee Fireworks—Singing and Administrative Law, USCG, Department structure. Beach, Manchester, Massachusetts [CGD01– of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10662. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 04–086] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; South- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the west Pass, Mile 9 to Mile 11, Below Head of of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Passes, LA [COTP New Orleans–04–012] (RIN: partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; UBS structure. 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- Trophy America’s Cup Class Regatta, Rhode 10672. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Island Sound and Narragansett Bay, Rhode and Administrative Law, USCG, Department on Transportation and Infrastructure. Island [CGD01–04–038] (RIN: 1625–AA00, AA01, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10682. A letter from the Chief, Regulations AA08) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to partment’s final rule—Security Zones; De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on partment of Homeland Security (DHS) Sec- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Transportation and Infrastructure. retary Ridge Visit, Boston, Massachusetts partment’s final rule—Security Zone: Marine 10663. A letter from the Chief, Regulations [CGD01–04–094] (RIN: 1625–AA87) received Oc- Safety Office Boston Change of Command, and Administrative Law, USCG, Department tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Boston, Massachusetts [CGD01–04–112] (RIN: of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- partment’s final rule—Security Zone; Powell tation and Infrastructure. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Lake, Inlet Beach, FL [COTP Mobile–04–029] 10673. A letter from the Chief, Regulations on Transportation and Infrastructure. (RIN: 1625–AA87) received October 28, 2004, and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10683. A letter from the Chief, Regulations pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- partment’s final rule—Safety and Security of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- ture. Zones: Boston Pops Concert and Fireworks— partment’s final rule—Security Zone; Port- 10664. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Boston, Massachusetts [CGD01–04–097] (RIN: land, ME, Captain of the Port Zone, Presi- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- dential Visit [CGD01–04–120] (RIN: 1625–AA87) of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 partment’s final rule—Safety Zone: Beverly on Transportation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 10674. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Homecoming Fireworks—Beverly, Massachu- Transportation and Infrastructure. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department setts [CGD01–04–044] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- 10684. A letter from the Chief, Regulations of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department partment’s final rule—Security Zone; St. An- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- drew Bay, East Bay, Panama City, FL [COTP tation and Infrastructure. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Lower Mobile–04–032] (RIN: 1625–AA87) received Oc- 10665. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Mississippi River, Mile Marker 94.0 to 96.0, tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Above Head of Passes, New Orleans, LA 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- [COTP New Orleans–04–013] (RIN: 1625–AA00) tation and Infrastructure. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone: City of 10675. A letter from the Chief, Regulations received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 Lynn Fourth of July Celebration—Lynn, and Administrative Law, USCG, Department U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Massachusetts [CGD01–04–045] (RIN: 1625– of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Transportation and Infrastructure. AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Bayou 10685. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Portage, Mile Marker 2, St. Louis Bay, MS and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Transportation and Infrastructure. [COTP New Orleans–04–008] (RIN: 1625–AA00) of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10666. A letter from the Chief, Regulations received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 partment’s final rule—Security Zone; Poto- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on mac and Anacostia River, Washington, D.C. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Transportation and Infrastructure. and Arlington and Fairfax Counties, Virginia partment’s final rule—Security Zone; St. An- 10676. A letter from the Chief, Regulations [CGD05–04–108] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- drews Bay, Panama City, FL [COTP Mobile– and Administrative Law, USCG, Department tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 04–030] (RIN: 1625–AA87) received October 28, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; South- tation and Infrastructure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- west Pass, Mile Markers 0 to 26 Below Head 10686. A letter from the Chief, Regulations structure. of Passes [COTP New Orleans–04–009] (RIN: and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10667. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee partment’s final rule—Safety Zone Chicka- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- on Transportation and Infrastructure. hominy River, Williamsburg, VA [CGD05–04– partment’s final rule—Safety Zone: Fourth 10677. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 124] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, of July Celebration—Beverly, Massachusetts and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the [CGD01–04–061] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Committee on Transportation and Infra- tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Inner structure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Harbor Navigational Canal, New Orleans, LA 10687. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tation and Infrastructure. [COTP New Orleans–04–010] (RIN: 1625–AA00) and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10668. A letter from the Chief, Regulations received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Mis- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Transportation and Infrastructure. sissippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO), Mile partment’s final rule—Security Zone; Wat- 10678. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Marker 25 to Mile Marker 40, Hopedale, LA son Bayou, Panama City, FL [COTP Mobile– and Administrative Law, USCG, Department [COTP New Orleans–04–014] (RIN: 1625–AA00) 04–031] (RIN: 1625–AA87) received October 28, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the partment’s final rule—Security Zones; U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Committee on Transportation and Infra- Democratic National Convention Events, Transportation and Infrastructure. structure. Boston, MA [CGD01–04–101] (RIN: 1625–AA87) 10688. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 10669. A letter from the Chief, Regulations received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 and Administrative Law, USCG, Department and Administrative Law, USCG, Department U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Transportation and Infrastructure. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone: partment’s final rule—Safety Zone: Cele- 10679. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Linkhorn Bay, Virginia Beach, VA [CGD05– brate the 4th—Salem, Massachusetts and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 04–125] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, [CGD01–04–062] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Inner Committee on Transportation and Infra- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Harbor Navigational Canal, New Orleans, LA structure. tation and Infrastructure. [COTP New Orleans–04–011] (RIN: 1625–AA00) 10689. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 10670. A letter from the Chief, Regulations received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 and Administrative Law, USCG, Department and Administrative Law, USCG, Department U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Transportation and Infrastructure. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Lower

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:49 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L16NO7.000 H16PT1 H9740 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 Mississippi River, Mile Marker 19.0 to 21.0, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10709. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Above Head of Passes, Port Sulphur, LA partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; South- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department [COTP New Orleans–04–016] (RIN: 1625–AA00) west Pass Anchorage, Position 28–53.02N 089– of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 20.4W [COTP New Orleans–04–022] (RIN: 1625– partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Lower U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to Mississippi River (LMR), Left Descending Transportation and Infrastructure. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Bank (LBD), Miles 209 to 209.8, Plaquemine, 10690. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Transportation and Infrastructure. LA [COTP New Orleans–04–026] (RIN: 1625– and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10700. A letter from the Chief, Regulations AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on partment’s final rule—Safety Zone: Atlantic of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Transportation and Infrastructure. Ocean, Ocean City, MD [CGD05–04–126] (RIN: partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Mus- 10710. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- kegon Air Fair, Mona Lake, Muskegon, MI and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee [CGD09–04–049] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- on Transportation and Infrastructure. tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Mis- 10691. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- sissippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO), Mile and Administrative Law, USCG, Department tation and Infrastructure. Marker ¥8 to Mile Marker 59, New Orleans, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10701. A letter from the Chief, Regulations LA [COTP New Orleans–04–031] (RIN: 1625– partment’s final rule—Safety Zone: Newport and Administrative Law, USCG, Department AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to News, VA [CGD05–04–127] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Lower Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Mississippi River, Miles 91.5 to 88.1, 10711. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tation and Infrastructure. Chalmette, LA [COTP New Orleans–04–023] and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10692. A letter from the Chief, Regulations (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Fire- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- works, Tonowanda/North Tonowanda, NY partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Morgan ture. [CGD09–04–055] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- City—Port Allen Alternate Route (Intra- 10702. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. coastal Waterway), Miles 30.0 to 45.0, Bayou and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Sorrel, LA [COTP New Orleans–04–017] (RIN: of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- tation and Infrastructure. 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Western 10712. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Fleet, Miles 225 Lower Mississippi River and Administrative Law, USCG, Department on Transportation and Infrastructure. (LMR), Right Descending Bank (RDB), Baton of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10693. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Rouge, LA [COTP New Orleans–04–024] (RIN: partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Alle- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- gheny River Mile Marker 12.1 to Mile Marker of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 12.3, Oakmont, PA. [COTP Pittsburgh–04–015] partment’s final rule—Safety Zone: Atlantic on Transportation and Infrastructure. (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, 10703. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA [CGD05–04–128] pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ture. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Lower mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 10713. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Mississippi River, Mile 94.0 to 95.0, Algiers ture. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Point, New Orleans, LA [COTP New Orleans– 10694. A letter from the Chief, Regulations of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 04–025] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, and Administrative Law, USCG, Department partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Alle- 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- gheny River Mile Marker 0.0 to Mile Marker Committee on Transportation and Infra- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Lower 0.5, Pittsburgh, PA [COTP Pittsburgh–04–020] structure. Mississippi River, Miles 435.8 to 433.8, Vicks- 10704. A letter from the Chief, Regulations (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, burg, MS [COTP New Orleans–04–018] (RIN: and Administrative Law, USCG, Department pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Lake ture. on Transportation and Infrastructure. Erie, Brownstown, MI [CGD09–04–050] (RIN: 10714. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 10695. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- on Transportation and Infrastructure. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Lake On- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Lower 10705. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tario, Oswego Independence Day Fireworks, Mississippi River Mile 136.0 to Mile 138.0, La- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Oswego, NY [CGD09–04–056] (RIN: 1625–AA00) place, LA [COTP New Orleans–04–019] (RIN: of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Lake On- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee tario, Olcott Harbor, Olcott, NY [CGD09–04– Transportation and Infrastructure. on Transportation and Infrastructure. 051] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 10715. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 10696. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the and Administrative Law, USCG, Department and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Committee on Transportation and Infra- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- structure. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Lake 10706. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Perrysburg Fireworks, Maumee River, Pontchartrain, Kenner, LA [COTP New Orle- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Perrysburg, OH [CGD09–04–057] (RIN: 1625– ans–04–020] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Port 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Bay, Lake Ontario, Wolcott, NY [CGD09–04– Transportation and Infrastructure. structure. 052] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 10716. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 10697. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the and Administrative Law, USCG, Department and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Committee on Transportation and Infra- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- structure. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Lake 10707. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Monongahela River Mile Marker 23.2 to Mile Pontchartrain, Metairie, LA [COTP New Or- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Marker 23.6, Elizabeth, PA [COTP Pitts- leans–04–021] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Octo- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- burgh–04–021] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Octo- ber 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Village ber 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and In- of Sodus Bay, Sodus Bay, NY [CGD09–04–053] to the Committee on Transportation and In- frastructure. (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, frastructure. 10698. A letter from the Chief, Regulations pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 10717. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- ture. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Gary Air 10708. A letter from the Chief, Regulations partment’s final rule—Security Zone; and Water Show, Lake Michigan, Gary, IN and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Monongahela River, Mile Marker 0.0 to Mile [CGD09–04–014] received October 28, 2004, pur- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Marker 1.0; Allegheny River, Mile Marker 0.5 suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Lake to Mile Marker 1.5, Pittsburgh, PA [COTP mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Huron, Harrisville, MI [CGD09–04–054] (RIN: Pittsburgh–04–022] (RIN: 1625–AA87) received ture. 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 10699. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department on Transportation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure.

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:49 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L16NO7.000 H16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9741 10718. A letter from the Chief, Regulations River, Beaumont, TX [COTP Port Arthur–04– of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 010] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, partment’s final rule—Security Zone; Sen- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ator John Kerry Rally, Milwakee River, Mil- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; City of Committee on Transportation and Infra- waukee, Wisconsin [CGD09–04–114] (RIN: 1625– Huron Fireworks, Huron Harbor, Lake Erie structure. AA87) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to [CGD09–04–058] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- 10728. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10738. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tation and Infrastructure. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Tawas and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10719. A letter from the Chief, Regulations City Pier Fireworks, Lake Huron, Tawas of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department City, MI [CGD09–04–066] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- partment’s final rule—Security Zone; San of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Diego Bay, San Diego, CA [COTP San Diego partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Wyan- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 04–020] (RIN: 1625–AA87) received October 28, dotte Fireworks, Detroit River, Wyandotte, tation and Infrastructure. 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the MI [CGD09–04–059] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received 10729. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Committee on Transportation and Infra- October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department structure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10739. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tation and Infrastructure. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Sabine- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10720. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Neches Canal, Port Arthur, TX [COTP Port of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Arthur–04–012] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; TCF Air of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and Water Show Milwaukee, Wisconsin partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Alle- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- [CGD09–04–115] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- gheny River Mile Marker 1.0 to Mile Marker tation and Infrastructure. tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1.6, Pittsburgh, PA [COTP Pittsburgh–04–023] 10730. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, and Administrative Law, USCG, Department tation and Infrastructure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10740. A letter from the Chief, Regulations mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Taste of and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ture. Chicago Fireworks, Lake Michigan, Chicago, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10721. A letter from the Chief, Regulations IL [CGD09–04–067] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Crazy and Administrative Law, USCG, Department October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Horse Campground, Lake Havasu, Arizona. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- [COTP San Diego 04–022] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Caseville tation and Infrastructure. ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Fireworks, Saginaw River, Caseville, MI 10731. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- [CGD09–04–060] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department tation and Infrastructure. tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10741. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Sabine and Administrative Law, USCG, Department tation and Infrastructure. River, Orange, TX [COTP Port Arthur–04–013] of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10722. A letter from the Chief, Regulations (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; TCF Air and Administrative Law, USCG, Department pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- and Water Show Milwaukee, Wisconsin of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- [CGD09–04–116] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Trenton ture. tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Fireworks, Trenton Channel, Trenton, MI 10732. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- [CGD09–04–061] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department tation and Infrastructure. tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10742. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; City of and Administrative Law, USCG, Department tation and Infrastructure. Toledo Fireworks, Maumee River, Toledo, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10723. A letter from the Chief, Regulations OH [CGD09–04–068] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; North and Administrative Law, USCG, Department October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. San Diego Bay, CA [COTP San Diego 04–023] of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; entrance tation and Infrastructure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- of Orange Cut Off Intracoastal Waterway, 10733. A letter from the Chief, Regulations mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Mile 259.8 South to Intracoastal with Black and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ture. Bayou, Hackberry, LA [COTP Port Arthur– of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10743. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 04–006] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Colorado and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the River, Laughlin, Nevada [COTP San Diego of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Committee on Transportation and Infra- 04–016] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, partment’s final rule—Security Zone; Civic structure. 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Center, Saginaw River, Saginaw, MI [CGD09– 10724. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Committee on Transportation and Infra- 04–117] (RIN: 1625–AA87) received October 28, and Administrative Law, USCG, Department structure. 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10734. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Committee on Transportation and Infra- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Port and Administrative Law, USCG, Department structure. Sanilac Fireworks, Lake Huron, Port of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10744. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Sanilac, MI [CGD09–04–062] (RIN: 1625–AA00) partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Algonac and Administrative Law, USCG, Department received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 Pickerel Tournament Fireworks, St. Clair of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on River, Algonac, MI [CGD09–04–069] (RIN: 1625– partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Lake Transportation and Infrastructure. AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to Michigan, Muskegon, MI [CGD09–04–118] re- 10725. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10735. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tation and Infrastructure. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Neches and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10745. A letter from the Chief, Regulations River, Port Neches, TX [COTP Port Arthur– of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 04–007] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Laughlin, Nevada [COTP San Diego 04–017] partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Committee on Transportation and Infra- (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, Laughlin, Nevada [COTP San Diego 04–024] structure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, 10726. A letter from the Chief, Regulations mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ture. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10736. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ture. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Port and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10746. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Austin Fireworks, Lake Huron, Port Austin, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department MI [CGD09–04–065] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; North of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. San Diego Bay, CA [COTP San Diego 04–018] partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Lake 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, Erie, Bay Village, Ohio [CGD09–04–119] (RIN: tation and Infrastructure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- 10727. A letter from the Chief, Regulations mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ture. on Transportation and Infrastructure. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10737. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 10747. A letter from the Chief, Regulations partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Neches and Administrative Law, USCG, Department and Administrative Law, USCG, Department

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:49 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L16NO7.000 H16PT1 H9742 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10767. A letter from the Chief, Regulations partment’s final rule—Safety Zones; Fire- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Sac- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department works Displays in the Captain of the Port, ramento River, Sacramento, CA [COTP San of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- San Francisco Bay Zone [COTP San Fran- Francisco Bay 04–019] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Tugboat cisco 04–014] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Octo- ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Chahunta and Motor vessel LeConte, South- ber 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- east Alaska [COTP Southeast Alaska 04–002] to the Committee on Transportation and In- tation and Infrastructure. (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, frastructure. 10758. A letter from the Chief, Regulations pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 10748. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- ture. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Chicago 10768. A letter from the Chief, Regulations partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Seneca River, South Branch, Chicago, Illinois and Administrative Law, USCG, Department River, Baldwinsville N.Y. [CGD 09–04–120] [CGD09–04–135] received October 28, 2004, pur- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Upper pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Mississippi River Mile 403.5 to Mile 404.5, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ture. Burlington, IA [COTP St. Louis–04–001] (RIN: ture. 10759. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- 10749. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- on Transportation and Infrastructure. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- partment’s final rule—Security Zone; Cleve- 10769. A letter from the Chief, Regulations partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Grand land Harbor, Cleveland, Ohio [CGD09–04–136] and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Haven Silver Cup, Lake Michigan, Grand (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Haven, MI [CGD09–04–121] received October pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- partment’s final rule—Security Zone; Upper 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Mississippi River Mile Marker 578.5 to Mile the Committee on Transportation and Infra- ture. Marker 583.0, Dubuque, IA [COTP St. Louis– structure. 10760. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 04–002] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 10750. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Committee on Transportation and Infra- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; San structure. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Fairport Francisco Bay, CA [COTP San Francisco 04– 10770. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Harbor, Grand River, Ohio [CGD09–04–122] 021] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, and Administrative Law, USCG, Department (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Committee on Transportation and Infra- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Grand structure. Glaize Arm Mile 3.0, Lake of the Ozarks, MO mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 10761. A letter from the Chief, Regulations [COTP St Louis–04–003] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- ture. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10751. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Mil- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- tation and Infrastructure. waukee River Challenge, Milwaukee River, 10771. A letter from the Chief, Regulations partment’s final rule -Safety Zone; Cleveland Milwaukee, WI [CGD09–04–137] (RIN: 1625– and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Harbor, Cleveland, Ohio [CGD09–04–124] (RIN: AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Fire- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Transportation and Infrastructure. works display, Kewaunee Harbor, Lake on Transportation and Infrastructure. 10762. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Michigan [CGD09–04–086] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- 10752. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Swim- tation and Infrastructure. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Blue ming Across San Juan Harbor, San Juan, 10772. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Water International Hydrofest, St. Clair Puerto Rico [COTP San Juan–04–081] (RIN: and Administrative Law, USCG, Department River, St. Clair, MI [CGD09–04–126] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee partment’s final rule—Security Zone; Presi- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. dential campaign visit, Duluth Harbor, Lake on Transportation and Infrastructure. 10763. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Superior, Duluth, MN [CGD09–04–087] (RIN: 10753. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 1625–AA87) received October 28, 2004, pursu- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Cele- on Transportation and Infrastructure. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; brate Baldwinsville N.Y. [CGD 09–04–139] 10773. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Lakeview Park, Lorain, Ohio [CGD09–04–128] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, and Administrative Law, USCG, Department (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Thunder mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ture. on Wheathouse Bay Hy droplane Races, St. ture. 10764. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Lawrence River, Ogdensburg, NY [CGD09–04– 10754. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 088] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Savan- Committee on Transportation and Infra- partment’s final rule—Security Zone; First nah River, Savannah, GA [COTP Savannah– structure. Lady’s campaign visit, Duluth Harbor, Lake 04–089] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 10774. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Superior, Duluth, MN [CGD09–04–132] (RIN: 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 1625–AA87) received October 28, 2004, pursu- Committee on Transportation and Infra- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee structure. partment’s final rule—Security Zone; Fair on Transportation and Infrastructure. 10765. A letter from the Chief, Regulations St. Louis 2004, Upper Mississippi River Mile 10755. A letter from the Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 179.2 to Mile 180.0, St. Louis, MO [COTP St. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Louis–04–004] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Octo- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- partment’s final rule—Security Zone; Presi- ber 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Lake dent Bush, Racine WI Rally [CGD09–04–141] to the Committee on Transportation and In- Michigan, Chicago, IL [CGD09–04–133] (RIN: (RIN: 1625–AA87) received October 28, 2004, frastructure. 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 10775. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department on Transportation and Infrastructure. ture. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10756. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 10766. A letter from the Chief, Regulations partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; U.S. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Grand National Watercross Tour Race, Lake of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Huron, MI [CGD09–04–089] (RIN: 1625–AA00) partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Antique partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Peril received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 Boat Show, Buffalo, NY [CGD09–04–134] (RIN: Strait, Cozian Reef, Motor vessel LeConte, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- Southeast Alaska. [COTP Southeast Alaska Transportation and Infrastructure. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 04–001] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 10776. A letter from the Chief, Regulations on Transportation and Infrastructure. 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 10757. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Committee on Transportation and Infra- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department structure. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; APBA

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Mississippi River, Mile 335.5 to Mile 336.5, La- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10787. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Grange, MO [COTP St. Louis–04–010] (RIN: partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Harbor and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- Beach Fireworks, Lake Huron, MI [CGD09– of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 04–091] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, partment’s final rule—Safety Zone: Tug Sal- on Transportation and Infrastructure. 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the vor and Barge KTC115 Marine Casualty, Al- 10797. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Committee on Transportation and Infra- exandria Bay, New York [CGD09–04–102] and Administrative Law, USCG, Department structure. (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10778. A letter from the Chief, Regulations pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Upper and Administrative Law, USCG, Department mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Mississippi River, Mile 308.4 to Mile 308.9, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- ture. Hannibal, MO [COTP St. Louis–04–011] (RIN: partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Port 10788. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- Washington Fish Day Fireworks, Port Wash- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ington, WI [CGD09–04–092] (RIN: 1625–AA00) of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- on Transportation and Infrastructure. received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; St. Clair 10798. A letter from the Chief, Regulations U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on River Classic, St. Clair River, St. Clair, MI and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Transportation and Infrastructure. [CGD09–04–103] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10779. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Missouri and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- River Mile 364.7 to Mile 365.5, Kansas City, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- tation and Infrastructure. MO [COTP St. Louis–04–012] (RIN: 1625–AA00) partment’s final rule—Security Zone; 10789. A letter from the Chief, Regulations received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 Presque Isle Harbor, Lake Superior, Mar- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on quette, Michigan [CGD09–04–093] (RIN: 1625– of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Transportation and Infrastructure. AA87) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Upper 10799. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Mississippi River Mile 482.5, Davenport, IA and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Transportation and Infrastructure. [COTP St Louis–04–007] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10780. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Missouri and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- River Mile 422.2 to Mile 422.8, Atchison, KS of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- tation and Infrastructure. [COTP St. Louis–04–013] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Harbor 10790. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Beach Fireworks, Lake Huron, MI [CGD09– and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 04–094] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- tation and Infrastructure. 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the partment’s final rule—Security Zone; Cleve- 10800. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Committee on Transportation and Infra- land Harbor, Cleveland, Ohio [CGD09–04–106] and Administrative Law, USCG, Department structure. (RIN: 1625–AA87) received October 28, 2004, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10781. A letter from the Chief, Regulations pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Missouri and Administrative Law, USCG, Department mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- River Mile 366.1 to Mile 367.5, Kansas CIty, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- ture. KS [COTP St. Louis–04–014] (RIN: 1625–AA00) partment’s final rule—Security Zone; Ren- 10791. A letter from the Chief, Regulations received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 aissance Center, Cobo Hall, Detroit River, and Administrative Law, USCG, Department U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Detroit, MI [CGD09–04–098] (RIN: 1625–AA87) of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Transportation and Infrastructure. received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Upper 10801. A letter from the Chief, Regulations U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Mississippi River Mile 481.3 to Mile 483.0, and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Transportation and Infrastructure. Davenport, IA [COTP St Louis–04–008] (RIN: of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10782. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Upper and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Mississippi River Mile 179.2 to Mile 180.0, St. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- on Transportation and Infrastructure. Louis, MO [COTP St. Louis–04–015] (RIN: partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Oswego 10792. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- Harbor Fest Air Show, Oswego, NY [CGD09– and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 04–099] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- on Transportation and Infrastructure. 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Offshore 10802. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Committee on Transportation and Infra- Power Boat Races Milwaukee Harbor, Mil- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department structure. waukee, Wisconsin [CGD09–04–110] (RIN: 1625– of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10783. A letter from the Chief, Regulations AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Upper and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Mississippi River Mile 835.7 to Mile 841.2, St. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Transportation and Infrastructure. Paul, MN [COTP St. Louis –04–016] (RIN: partment’s final rule—Security Zone; Ren- 10793. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- aissance Center, Cobo Hall, Detroit River, and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Detroit, MI [CGD09–04–100] (RIN: 1625–AA87) of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- on Transportation and Infrastructure. received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Port 10803. A letter from the Chief, Regulations U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Washington Fish Day, Port Washington, WI and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Transportation and Infrastructure. [CGD09–04–111] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10784. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Upper and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Mississippi River Mile 556.7–557, Bellevue, IA of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- tation and Infrastructure. [COTP St. Louis–04–017] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Upper 10794. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Mississippi River Mile 482, Davenport, IA and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- [COTP St Louis–04–005] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- tation and Infrastructure. ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Missouri 10804. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- River, Mile 366.0 to Mile 370.0, Kansas City, and Administrative Law, USCG, Department tation and Infrastructure. MO [COTP St Louis–04–009] (RIN: 1625–AA00) of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10785. A letter from the Chief, Regulations received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Upper and Administrative Law, USCG, Department U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Mississippi River Mile 518.4–519, Clinton, IA of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Transportation and Infrastructure. [COTP St. Louis–04–018] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Regatta 10795. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Trenton Race, Detroit River, Trenton, MI and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- [CGD09–04–101] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Oc- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- tation and Infrastructure. tober 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment’s final rule—Security Zone; High 10805. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Speed Ferry Vessel LAKE EXPRESS, from and Administrative Law, USCG, Department tation and Infrastructure. Muskegon, Michigan to Milwaukee, Wis- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10786. A letter from the Chief, Regulations consin [CGD09–04–112] (RIN: 1625–AA87) re- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Upper and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Mississippi River Mile 581–583, Dubuque, IA

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:49 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L16NO7.000 H16PT1 H9744 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 16, 2004 [COTP St. Louis–04–019] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- AM75) received November 4, 2004, pursuant to ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment’s final rule—Security Zone; Upper 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Commit- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Mississippi River Mile 477.5 to Mile 483.0, tees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and tation and Infrastructure. Davenport, IA [COTP St. Louis–04–030] (RIN: Means. 10806. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 1625–AA87) received October 28, 2004, pursu- 10825. A letter from the Regulations Coor- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee dinator, Medicare & Medicaid Services, De- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- on Transportation and Infrastructure. partment of Health and Human Services, partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Upper 10816. A letter from the Chief, Regulations transmitting the Department’s ‘‘Major’’ Mississippi River Mile 489.7–490.1, East Mo- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department final rule—Medicare Program; Coverage and line, IL [COTP St. Louis–04–020] (RIN: 1625– of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Payment of Ambulance Services; Recalibra- AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Osage tion of Conversion Factor; Inflation Update 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on River Arm, Mile 20.0 to Mile 22.0, Lake of the for CY 2005 [CMS–1267–N] (RIN: 0938–AN20) re- Transportation and Infrastructure. Ozarks, MO [COTP St. Louis–04–034] (RIN: ceived November 3, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 10807. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- on Transportation and Infrastructure. 10826. A letter from the Regulations Coor- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Upper 10817. A letter from the Chief, Regulations dinator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Mississippi River Mile 383–384, FT. Madison, and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Services, Department of Health and Human IA [COTP St. Louis–04–021] (RIN: 1625–AA00) of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Services, transmitting the Department’s received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Missouri ‘‘Major’’ final rule—Medicare Program; U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on River Mile 373.5 to Mile 374.1, Riverside, MO Home Health Prospective Payment System Transportation and Infrastructure. [COTP St. Louis–04–037] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- Rate Update for Calendar Year 2005 [CMS– 10808. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1265–F] (RIN: 0938–AM93) received October 22, and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- tation and Infrastructure. to the Committees on Ways and Means and partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Illinois 10818. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Energy and Commerce. River Mile 157.6 to 166.6, Peoria, IL [COTP St and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Louis–04–022] (RIN: 1625–AA00) received Octo- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- f ber 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Missouri REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON to the Committee on Transportation and In- River Mile 364.7 to Mile 365.3, Kansas City, PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS frastructure. MO. [COTP St. Louis–04–038] (RIN: 1625– 10809. A letter from the Chief, Regulations AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of and Administrative Law, USCG, Department 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on committees were delivered to the Clerk of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Transportation and Infrastructure. for printing and reference to the proper partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Illinois 10819. A letter from the Chief, Regulations calendar, as follows: River Mile 179.0 to 181.0, Chillicothe, IL and Administrative Law, USCG, Department [COTP St Louis–04–023] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- [Omitted from the Record of October 9, 2004] ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Upper Mr. KNOLLENBERG: Committee of Con- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Mississippi River Mile 634.2 to Mile 634.8, ference. Conference report on H.R. 4837. A tation and Infrastructure. Marquette, IA [COTP St. Louis–04–039] (RIN: bill making appropriations for military con- 10810. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursu- struction, family housing, and base realign- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ment and closure for the Department of De- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- on Transportation and Infrastructure. fense for the fiscal year ending September 30, partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Missouri 10820. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 2005, and for other purposes (Rept. 108–773). River Mile 615.2 to Mile 616.8, Omaha, NE and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Ordered to be printed. [COTP St. Louis–04–025] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- [Filed on November 16, 2004] ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment’s final rule—Security Zone; Upper Mr. SENSENBRENNER: Committee on the 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Mississippi River Mile 838.8 to Mile 839.0, St. Judiciary. H.R. 3143. A bill to enhance Fed- tation and Infrastructure. Paul, MN. [COTP St. Louis–04–040] (RIN: eral Trade Commission enforcement against 10811. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 1625–AA87) received October 28, 2004, pursu- cross-border fraud and deception; with an and Administrative Law, USCG, Department ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee amendment (Rept. 108–635 Pt. 2). Ordered to of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- on Transportation and Infrastructure. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Missouri 10821. A letter from the Chief, Office of be printed. River Mile 422.0 to Mile 423.0, Atchison, KS Regulations and Admin. Law, USCG, Depart- Mr. SENSENBRENNER: Committee on the [COTP St. Louis–04–026] (RIN: 1625–AA00) re- ment of Homeland Security, transmitting Judiciary. Supplemental report on H.R. 10. A ceived October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Department’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule— bill to provide for reform of the intelligence 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Mandatoy Ballast Water Management Pro- community, terrorism prevention and pros- tation and Infrastructure. gram for U.S. Waters [USCG–2003–14273] ecution, border security, and international 10812. A letter from the Chief, Regulations (RIN: 1625–AA52) received October 28, 2004, cooperation and coordination, and for other and Administrative Law, USCG, Department pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- purposes (Rept. 108–724 Pt. 6). Ordered to be of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- printed. partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Upper ture. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Committee on Mississippi River Mile 497.2–498.2, LeClaire, 10822. A letter from the National Adjutant, Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 4251. IA [COTP St. Louis–04–027] (RIN: 1625–AA00) Disabled American Veterans, transmitting A bill to amend various laws relating to mar- received October 28, 2004, pursuant to 5 2004 National Convention Proceedings Of The itime transportation, and for other purposes, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Disabled American Veterans, pursuant to 36 with an amendment (Rept. 108–775). Referred Transportation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 90i and 44 U.S.C. 1332; (H. Doc. No. to the Committee of the Whole House on the 10813. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 108—232); to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- State of the Union. and Administrative Law, USCG, Department fairs and ordered to be printed. f of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 10823. A letter from the Regulations Coor- partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; dinator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Kaskaskia River, Mile 10.0 to Mile 11.0, Services, Department of Health and Human Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Services, transmitting the Department’s Evansville, IL [COTP St. Louis–04–028] (RIN: bills and resolutions were introduced AA00) received October 28, 2004, pursuant to ‘‘Major’’ final rule—Medicare Program; Revi- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on sions to Payment Policies Under the Physi- and severally referred, as follows: Transportation and Infrastructure. cian Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005 By Mr. WICKER: 10814. A letter from the Chief, Regulations [CMS–1429–FC] (RIN: 0938–AM90) received No- H.R. 5360. A bill to authorize grants to es- and Administrative Law, USCG, Department vember 3, 2004, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tablish academies for teachers and students of Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on of American history and civics, and for other partment’s final rule—Safety Zone; Upper Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. purposes; to the Committee on Education Mississippi River Mile 215.6 to Mile 216.0, 10824. A letter from the Regulations Coor- and the Workforce. Chautauqua, IL [COTP St. Louis–04–029] dinator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid By Mr. RAHALL (for himself and Mr. (RIN: 1625–AA00) received October 28, 2004, Services, Department of Health and Human POMBO): pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Services, transmitting the Department’s H.R. 5361. A bill to require the Secretary of mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ‘‘Major’’ final rule—Medicare Program: the Interior to provide public access to ture. Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospec- Navassa National Wildlife Refuge and 10815. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tive Payment System and Calendar Year 2005 Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge; to the and Administrative Law, USCG, Department Payment Rates [CMS–1427–FC] (RIN: 0938– Committee on Resources.

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By Mr. MCCRERY: By Mr. UDALL of New Mexico (for H.R. 1322: Mr. STRICKLAND. H.R. 5362. A bill to ensure that a former himself, Mr. WILSON of South Caro- H.R. 1430: Mr. MEEHAN and Ms. PELOSI. Federal building in Shreveport, Louisiana, is lina, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. H.R. 1508: Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. no longer known as the ‘‘Joe Waggoner Fed- LANTOS, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. PAYNE, H.R. 1563: Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of Cali- eral Building‘‘; to the Committee on Trans- Mr. BROWN of South Carolina, Ms. fornia, Mr. TANCREDO, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. portation and Infrastructure. MCCARTHY of Missouri, Mr. FRANK of NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. KOLBE, Mr. SIM- By Mr. SENSENBRENNER (for himself Massachusetts, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, MONS, Mr. MEEHAN, Ms. NORTON, Mr. and Mr. CONYERS): Mr. ACKERMAN, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ DELAHUNT, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. JACKSON of Il- H.R. 5363. A bill to authorize salary adjust- of California, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, linois, and Mr. MOORE. ments for Justices and judges of the United Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Ms. H.R. 1600: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. States for fiscal year 2005; to the Committee LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California, Mr. H.R. 1660: Mr. PICKERING. on the Judiciary. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. WEINER, Mr. H.R. 1684: Mr. JEFFERSON. By Mr. FILNER (for himself, Mr. BACA, MCCOTTER, Mrs. WILSON of New Mex- H.R. 1726: Mr. TERRY. Mr. BECERRA, Mr. BERMAN, Mrs. ico, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. BUR- H.R. 1783: Mr. STEARNS. BONO, Mr. CALVERT, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. TON of Indiana, Mr. ROTHMAN, and H.R. 1886: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. CARDOZA, Mr. COX, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. HYDE): H.R. 1958: Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. SHIMKUS, and Mr. DOOLEY of California, Mrs. DAVIS H. Con. Res. 521. Concurrent resolution Mr. MENENDEZ. of California, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. honoring the life and contributions of Yogi H.R. 2062: Ms. LEE and Mr. ANDREWS. DREIER, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. FARR, Mr. Bhajan, a leader of Sikhs, and expressing H.R. 2133: Mr. BOSWELL. GALLEGLY, Ms. HARMAN, Mr. HERGER, condolences to the Sikh community on his H.R. 2286: Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. HONDA, Mr. ISSA, Mr. LANTOS, passing; to the Committee on International H.R. 2318: Mr. LEVIN. Ms. LEE, Mr. LEWIS of California, Ms. Relations. H.R. 2339: Mr. PAYNE. LOFGREN, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. MCKEON, By Mr. ISSA: H.R. 2475: Mr. MCHUGH. Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mr. H. Res. 853. A resolution recognizing the H.R. 2513: Mr. CRAMER. GEORGE MILLER of California, Mrs. Boy Scouts of America for the public service H.R. 2790: Mr. NADLER. NAPOLITANO, Mr. NUNES, Mr. OSE, Ms. the organization performs for neighborhoods H.R. 2823: Mr. BURGESS, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. PELOSI, Mr. POMBO, Mr. RADANOVICH, and communities across the United States; REYES, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. Mr. ROHRABACHER, Ms. ROYBAL-AL- to the Committee on the Judiciary. CARDIN, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. BISHOP LARD, Mr. ROYCE, Ms. LINDA T. By Mr. CAPUANO (for himself, Mr. of Georgia, and Mr. ROTHMAN. SANCHEZ of California, Ms. LORETTA MARKEY, Mr. FRANK of Massachu- H.R. 2957: Mr. PLATTS. SANCHEZ of California, Mr. SCHIFF, setts, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, H.R. 2971: Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. STARK, Mr. OLVER, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. H.R. 3192: Mr. PAYNE. Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. H.R. 3201: Mr. HONDA. THOMPSON of California, Mr. WAX- DELAHUNT, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. BASS, Mr. H.R. 3243: Mr. PAYNE. MAN, Ms. WATERS, Ms. WATSON, and BRADLEY of New Hampshire, Mr. H.R. 3352: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Ms. WOOLSEY): MICHAUD, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. LANGEVIN, H.R. 3459: Mr. BOUCHER, Mrs. MALONEY, and H.R. 5364. A bill to designate the facility of Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mrs. Mr. WEINER. the United States Postal Service located at JOHNSON of Connecticut, Mr. SHAYS, H.R. 3485: Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. 5505 Stevens Way in San Diego, California, as and Mr. SIMMONS): H.R. 3558: Mr. MCCOTTER. the ‘‘Earl B. Gilliam/Imperial Avenue Post H. Res. 854. A resolution congratulating H.R. 3619: Mr. BOEHLERT. Office Building‘‘; to the Committee on Gov- the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2004 H.R. 3701: Mr. GRIJALVA. ernment Reform. World Series; to the Committee on Govern- H.R. 3758: Mr. WEXLER, Mr. SIMMONS, Ms. By Mr. ENGLISH (for himself and Mr. ment Reform. HARMAN, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. FRANK of Massa- POMEROY): By Mr. HOUGHTON: chusetts, Mr. REYES, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. PAYNE, H.R. 5365. A bill to treat certain arrange- H. Res. 855. A resolution commending the Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. ACKERMAN, ments maintained by the YMCA Retirement ‘‘Trust in the Lives of Older Women’’ pro- Mr. NADLER, and Mr. FILNER. Fund as church plans for the purposes of cer- gram and encouraging community organiza- H.R. 3803: Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. PAYNE, and tain provisions of the Internal Revenue Code tions to participate in the program; to the Mr. RANGEL. of 1986, and for other purposes; to the Com- Committee on Education and the Workforce. H.R. 3834: Mr. ABERCROMBIE. mittee on Ways and Means, and in addition H.R. 3847: Ms. LOFGREN. to the Committee on Education and the f H.R. 3950: Mr. SMITH of Washington. Workforce, for a period to be subsequently PRIVATE BILLS AND H.R. 3956: Ms. VELAZQUEZ. H.R. 3965: Mr. ETHERIDGE. determined by the Speaker, in each case for RESOLUTIONS consideration of such provisions as fall with- H.R. 4016: Mr. PAYNE. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Under clause 3 of rule XII, private H.R. 4035: Mr. NADLER. cerned. bills and resolutions of the following H.R. 4082: Mr. WEXLER. By Mr. FOLEY: titles were introduced and severally re- H.R. 4117: Mr. ETHERIDGE. H.R. 5366. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ferred, as follows: H.R. 4149: Mr. BAIRD. enue Code of 1986 to provide employers a dou- H.R. 4283: Mr. HALL. ble deduction of certain employee training By Mr. DAVIS of Illinois: H.R. 4370: Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. PAYNE, and expenses; to the Committee on Ways and H.R. 5371. A bill for the relief of David Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Means. Adekoya; to the Committee on the Judici- H.R. 4491: Mr. MARKEY, Mr. MORAN of Kan- By Mr. ISRAEL: ary. sas, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. H.R. 5367. A bill to amend the Harmonized By Mr. PENCE: MCCOTTER, Mr. GREENWOOD, and Mr. Tariff Schedule of the United States with re- H.R. 5372. A bill for the relief of Fatuka BOOZMAN. spect to rattan webbing; to the Committee Kaikumba Flake; to the Committee on the H.R. 4493: Mr. PAYNE. on Ways and Means. Judiciary. H.R. 4502: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. By Mr. PORTMAN: f H.R. 4547: Mr. SOUDER. H.R. 5368. A bill to suspend temporarily the H.R. 4595: Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. JEFFERSON, duty on ACRYPET UT100; to the Committee ADDITIONAL SPONSORS and Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. on Ways and Means. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 4610: Mr. MATHESON, Mr. By Mr. SHERWOOD: were added to public bills and resolu- BUTTERFIELD, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, H.R. 5369. A bill to authorize the Secretary Mr. UPTON, Mr. PAYNE, and Mr. NADLER. of the Interior to allow the Columbia Gas tions as follows: H.R. 4616: Mr. PASCRELL. Transmission Corporation to increase the di- H.R. 219: Mr. CHABOT. H.R. 4687: Mr. OBERSTAR and Mr. PAYNE. ameter of a natural gas pipeline located in H.R. 220: Mr. MILLER of Florida. H.R. 4740: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation H.R. 348: Mr. SHAW. H.R. 4776: Mr. ANDREWS and Mr. FILNER. Area; to the Committee on Resources. H.R. 463: Mr. WOLF. H.R. 4792: Mr. CAPUANO. By Mr. UDALL of Colorado (for him- H.R. 671: Mr. FILNER. H.R. 4798: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Ms. self, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. MCINNIS, Ms. H.R. 742: Mr. SULLIVAN. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. COOPER, Mr. CARSON of DEGETTE, Mr. TANCREDO, Mrs. H.R. 756: Mr. RAMSTAD. Oklahoma, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. ROTHMAN, Mr. MUSGRAVE, and Mr. BEAUPREZ): H.R. 1034: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. LYNCH, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. H.R. 5370. A bill to designate the facility of H.R. 1117: Mr. PAYNE. ETHERIDGE, and Mr. PAYNE. the United States Postal Service located at H.R. 1197: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. H.R. 4849: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut and 4985 Moorhead Avenue in Boulder, Colorado, H.R. 1231: Mr. WATT. Mr. GOODLATTE. as the ‘‘Donald G. Brotzman Post Office H.R. 1236: Mr. BISHOP of Utah and Mr. KING H.R. 4856: Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Building’’; to the Committee on Government of Iowa. H.R. 4875: Mr. MARSHALL. Reform. H.R. 1258: Mr. DICKS and Mr. BUTTERFIELD. H.R. 4882: Mr. RAMSTAD.

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H.R. 4888: Ms. ESHOO and Mr. PAYNE. H.R. 5246: Mr. SANDLIN and Mr. OWENS. lina, Mr. QUINN, Mr. RENZI, Mr. BILIRAKIS, H.R. 4936: Mr. FARR, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. NAD- H.R. 5276: Mr. MARKEY, and Ms. EDDIE BER- Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. BONILLA, Mr. WELDON of LER, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mrs. TAUSCHER, and Mrs. NICE JOHNSON of Texas. Pennsylvania, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. DAVIS of California. H.R. 5277: Mr. MCHUGH. FILNER, Mr. JONES of North Carolina, Mr. H.R. 4943: Mr. PASTOR. H.R. 5292: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SANDERS, BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. H.R. 4961: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Ms. LEE, and Mr. GUTIERREZ. PICKERING, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. PUTNAM, Mr. H.R. 5043: Mr. PAYNE. H.R. 5302: Mr. RENZI and Mr. MCHUGH. EHLERS, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. H.R. 5073: Mr. LYNCH. H.R. 5312: Mr. FARR. BRADLEY of New Hampshire, Mr. DEMINT, H.R. 5110: Mr. PAYNE and Mr. JEFFERSON. H.R. 5329: Mr. PAYNE and Ms. JACKSON-LEE Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. JOHNSON H.R. 5144: Mr. JONES of North Carolina, Mr. of Texas. of Illinois, Mr. OSBORNE, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. WOLF, Mr. SIMMONS, Mr. H.J. Res. 110: Mr. KING of New York, Mr. BEAUPREZ, Mr. STENHOLM, and Mr. BOOZMAN. SAXTON, and Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. EVANS, Mr. LEWIS H.R. 5174: Mr. NADLER. of California, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. DREIER, Mr. H. Con. Res. 175: Mr. FILNER. H.R. 5182: Mr. LANGEVIN. HAYES, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. UPTON, Mr. DOO- H. Con. Res. 247: Mr. DUNCAN. H.R. 5188: Mr. WICKER and Mr. ETHERIDGE. LITTLE, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. H.R. 5197: Mr. PAYNE and Mr. MICHAUD. H. Con. Res. 416: Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. JOHN- H.R. 5206: Mr. VITTER, Mr. BACHUS, Ms. SHIMKUS, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. KNOLLENBERG, SON of Illinois, and Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. HOBSON, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. KIRK, Mr. HARRIS, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, and Mr. FEENEY. H. Con. Res. 457: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of GUTKNECHT, Mr. BAKER, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. H.R. 5229: Mr. CUMMINGS, Ms. MILLENDER- California. MCDONALD, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. MCGOVERN, LAHOOD, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mr. AKIN, Mr. H. Res. 144: Mr. STRICKLAND. Mr. PAYNE, and Mr. TERRY. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. H.R. 5242: Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. FORBES, Mrs. MYRICK, Ms. HART, Mr. MILLER H. Res. 272: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. ROTHMAN, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mrs. of Florida, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. H. Res. 532: Mr. MOORE. CAPPS, Mr. WEINER, Ms. WOOLSEY, and Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Flor- H. Res. 758: Mr. KUCINICH and Mr. TIERNEY. FILNER. ida, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. GOODE, Mr. FRANKS H.R. 5244: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. of Arizona, Mr. PITTS, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. SAM H. Res. 799: Ms. LOFGREN and Mr. COX. HOLDEN, Mr. TIERNEY, and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. BROWN of South Caro- H. Res. 812: Ms. BERKLEY.

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Vol. 150 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2004 No. 131 Senate The Senate met at 12 noon and was There is a lot going on in terms of DASCHLE and I set a course that has called to order by the President pro orientation of new Senators who will been followed pretty much as we in- tempore (Mr. STEVENS). not officially take office until January, tended. That is, following hearings, we but there are also leadership elections would discuss and write a bill in the PRAYER occurring today and tomorrow. I ex- Senate and pass that bill, and the The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- pect that in this brief session, which House likewise. fered the following prayer: will bring the 108th Congress to a close, Conferees were appointed several Let us pray. we will finish before Thanksgiving for weeks ago, and the conferees have been Eternal God, we praise Your great- sure. And as we sort out both the agen- working constantly to generate and ness, might, and majesty. You are all da and work that has been accom- produce a bill that I am very hopeful that is in Heaven and Earth. Yours is plished over the last several weeks, we we will be able to bring to the floor the kingdom, O Lord, and You are ex- will have a much better and clearer later this week. The third issue is the debt limit. Sec- alted above all. Both riches and honor idea as to when we will finish this brief retary Snow informs us that we have a come from You and in Your hands is session. short window of opportunity to get the power. Your compassion never fails. I know everybody is anxious to get back to their families after this week debt limit accomplished. The Treasury Bless our Senators as they strive to Department estimates that Congress do Your will. Give them wisdom and or week and a half and to spend time with constituents and begin enjoying must take action by Thursday in order courage for the living of these days. to prevent the Federal Government Bless the Members of this body who the eventual holidays and planning for the year ahead. from defaulting on the debt. Discus- will be leaving us. May they find ful- sions have been underway in the last fillment in the knowledge that the full I look forward to working with the new Senators as they come onboard, several days and will be underway harvest of their labors is yet to come. today as to how best we accomplish Unite us in the common endeavor of and the leadership, as the leadership elections occur. I think we will all join that. making America a beacon of freedom We have some scheduling challenges with a renewed commitment to work- for our world. May all we say and do in that will occur over the course of this ing together, working across the aisle, the days to come truly honor You. We week, a little bit later in the week. It working with civility and respect for pray in Your powerful Name. Amen. obviously is an issue we will be ad- the traditions of the Senate. I think we f dressing. I am confident we will be able will be able to build effectively on the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE to take the necessary steps to avoid accomplishments we have achieved to even any consideration of default. The PRESIDENT pro tempore led the date in the 108th Congress. In addition, there are a number of Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: Over the next several days, we have a other issues that we will be addressing, I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the lot of business, with three essential such as nominations that we would United States of America, and to the Repub- pieces of business that must be ad- like to settle in this 108th Congress. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, dressed. The nine remaining spending Those discussions are underway. We indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. bills for fiscal year 2005 are currently have the Individuals with Disabilities f being addressed in what is called an Education Act, IDEA. The House and omnibus bill. It is a bipartisan bill. Senate conferees will be meeting on RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY There has been huge progress over the LEADER Wednesday to approve the negotiated last several weeks as staff and Sen- language. So I expect we will be able to The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The ators have been working together on pass that bill by the end of the week majority leader is recognized. this very important bill. and have it on the President’s desk be- f Second, we have intelligence matters fore we adjourn. and an authorization bill for the Intel- Briefly, with respect to the schedule SCHEDULE ligence Committee that is currently today, we will be recessing at 12:30 p.m. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I welcome being addressed, as well as legislation in order for the Democratic policy everyone back for the final wrapup of that is currently in conference that ad- luncheon to meet. This side of the aisle the 108th Congress. I was just speaking dresses the 9/11 Commission reform rec- will be conducting our leadership elec- with the Democratic leader, and we ommendations, an effort we began to tions in a policy meeting tomorrow. were remarking that we have a lot to aggressively address in late July once Today, we will reconvene at 2:15 p.m. do in a short period of time over the the 9/11 Commission Report was re- to begin consideration of the nomina- course of the week. leased, and immediately Senator tion of Francis Harvey to be Secretary

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As the distinguished ma- these issues played out in the recent We will be having discussions with jority leader has noted, there is a pos- elections. I think, as we all begin to leadership over the course of the day sibility that we could also do IDEA. I plan for the next Congress, clearly on the debt extension bill as to how we think that would be a great culmina- health care will remain high on that will plan that out in terms of voting so tion of the effort that has been made agenda. We have a lot to be proud of in people will be able to have their sched- throughout the last several weeks as this Congress in addressing health care ules accommodated for especially we have looked to completing that security for seniors, addressing Medi- Thursday. As all of our colleagues work before the end of the year. care modernization, strengthening of know, the Clinton Library will be inau- So much remains. Much has been Medicare with the biggest reform pack- gurated at that point in time, and we done. We hope to work very closely age in the last 40 years. All this trans- will be making appropriate accom- with our Republican friends to make lates down to better health care secu- modations for voting. this as productive a week as we can. rity for seniors and individuals with I mentioned the appropriations proc- We are also appreciative of the ma- disabilities. ess. I do think we are going to be able jority leader’s willingness to accommo- For the first time, Medicare will to carry out closure on those negotia- date the schedule for many of us to cover the most powerful tool we have tions quickly and that we will have allow for the travel to Little Rock to in medicine today and that is prescrip- something for action sometime this attend the dedication ceremonies for tion drugs. That is a huge service to week. the new Presidential library, the Clin- seniors to give them the health care se- We in all likelihood will remain here ton Library. curity they deserve. That is a good this week and finish our work on the It will be an exciting week, a very first step. Again, we have to come back appropriations bill—hopefully this busy week, and one that I hope, at the and look and make sure we continue to week, obviously very late this week. end of the day, will be a very produc- strengthen Medicare over time. We will keep Senators notified as to tive one as well. I look forward to Over the last week, as I traveled the schedule. working with the majority leader in around the country, I have taken the I mentioned the Intelligence reform that regard and will have more to say opportunity to ask about these drug bill is still in conference. Members on many of these bills as the week discount cards we have made available were working late last night and are in unfolds. through Medicare. Indeed, 4 million through today. As I mentioned, it has seniors today have these Medicare dis- f been nonstop. I am very hopeful we will count cards that give them discounts be able to complete that bill as well. RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME of 10 percent to 25 percent, which they In short, in closing, there are a very The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under simply did not have before we passed few days remaining. We have a lot of the previous order, the leadership time that legislation. I do want to remind low-income sen- scheduling challenges. I will be looking is reserved. forward to working with our counter- iors who have not yet signed up for one parts on the other side of the aisle in f of those prescription drug cards that if addressing the business with the expec- MORNING BUSINESS you sign up for one of those cards, it tation, if at all possible, that we will be has, in addition to those discounts, The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under able to complete work this week, which $1,200 of value on it and $600 of that the previous order, there will be a pe- would be the objective. Again, that is a value will go away after January 1 of riod for the transaction of morning lot to accomplish in the next several next year. So I encourage you to sign business until 12:30 p.m., with Senators days. up for those cards. If you have any permitted to speak for up to 5 minutes I yield the floor. questions, as most seniors know, you each. f can call 1–800–MEDICARE and have Who seeks recognition? those questions answered. RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY The majority leader is recognized. Health savings accounts—a lot is LEADER f being written about them in the news- The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The papers today. In fact, in the Federal ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE 108TH Democrat leader is recognized. Employees Health Benefits Plan, med- CONGRESS f ical savings accounts for the first time Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I will be will be made an option for us in the THIS WEEK’S AGENDA very brief. I just want to make a few Senate and for the 8 or 9 or 10 million Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I want more comments since we have a few Federal employees around the country. to acknowledge the work the majority minutes before 12:30 and I see we do Indeed, I look forward to signing up for leader has clearly laid out as an agenda have another Senator in the Chamber a health savings account myself here that I think both sides wish and hope who is desiring to speak. as we reenroll in the next several we can accomplish this week. There is Over the 108th Congress, we have weeks. a lot to be done but a lot has been worked hard to move America forward. The President’s agenda for the up- done. Indeed, we have gotten results. We coming Congress is going to be vig- The distinguished chairman of the have an economy now that is rebound- orous. I had the opportunity to meet Appropriations Committee has worked ing with job growth that is robust; 2.4 with the President yesterday, and with diligently these past weeks to reach a million jobs have been created since the Speaker of the House. Although we point where we have agreement, as I August of last year with 14 straight focused mainly on finishing the work understand it, on all but one of the months of job gains. We have unem- over the course of this week, as I men- bills. That will allow us to expedite ployment down from its 6.3 percent tioned in my opening statement, I am consideration of the appropriations peak last year. Unemployment rates very excited about the agenda, the vi- process this week. have fallen across categories of race sion that is laid out for next year. A lot of work has been done on the and age and all levels of education. In- As I also said in my opening com- 9/11 Commission. Even though we still flation remains low. Interest rates re- ments, I look forward to working ag- have not resolved some of the remain- main low. Our tax cuts clearly have gressively across the aisle, with civil- ing questions, I hope Senators—and had a huge effect on the economy. ity, in a bipartisan way, as we address House Members especially—would re- Americans today enjoy more of their this agenda that the American people frain from extraneous issues because hard-earned money to spend, to save, really deserve. The issues are many.

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If the Presi- unfinished business to do. service to our country if we sit down dent’s party expects Senate Democrats I do welcome my colleagues back. on a bipartisan basis and address some to walk away from their basic values, I Over the next several days there will be of the serious issues we face. don’t think that is going to occur. opportunity for tributes for Senators On foreign policy, we can’t escape the I listened in this caucus we left and I who are retiring and leaving this body. stubborn realities. We still have the wondered if some of the writers who The Democratic caucus just had their ongoing threat from terrorists. The said since the election the Democrats leadership elections and I want to con- war in Iraq and Afghanistan is far from were adrift listened to the Democratic gratulate each one of those new leaders over. We face a nuclear North Korea. Senators. We understand their values. and will do so formally, not quite now Our military concerns stretch across They are American values, and they but a little bit later, in phone calls to the world from Saudi Arabia to the are values which we take to the Amer- them. We have our leadership elections Philippines. Our military is stretched ican people in each of our own States. tomorrow. I look forward, leadership to to the limit, and our resources are con- I look forward to working with our leadership, to working in a vigorous, strained by record deficits which we friends on the Republican side of the robust way to accomplish the agenda have seen during the last several years aisle in trying to find common ground, before the American people. in the Bush administration. which is so important. We believe that I yield the floor. On the home front, the President’s on critical matters of personal respon- The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The policies raise questions about the fu- sibility and freedom we should have an Senator from Illinois. ture of Social Security and whether we Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask honest resolution. We also believe that can trust it to continue to pay as it has unanimous consent to speak as in caring for the less fortunate is a moral in the past, and our ability to invest in morning business. value and most major religions should The PRESIDENT pro tempore. There America and the many freedoms we be respected. I look forward to the up- is no unanimous consent required. The value which Senator FRIST talked coming Congress and I hope we can find Senator is authorized to speak for 5 about earlier. That is an issue that is the common ground. minutes. front and center in my State of Illi- I yield the floor. nois. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The f As I traveled across the Nation, I Senator from New Mexico is recog- FINDING COMMON GROUND heard concern about the cost of health nized. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I lis- insurance from business leaders, fami- f lies, and individuals alike. In the last 4 tened closely to the comments made by APPRECIATION OF PAUL NITZE the majority leader, Senator FRIST, a years absolutely nothing has been pro- man whom I respect and with whom I posed from the administration to deal Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I have worked over the past several with the cost of health insurance. I wish to speak for a very few minutes to years and look forward to working hope the President will come forward recognize and reflect on the extraor- with again in this new Congress. with a good, sensible plan. A good dinary career in public service of Paul The Presidential election is com- starting place might be the Federal Nitze who died on October 21, since the pleted. The people have spoken. A few Employees Benefit Health Plan, a plan Congress recessed. moments ago the Democratic Senators that covers millions of Federal employ- Paul Nitze was probably the paragon gathered just a few feet from this ees and which offers them an enormous of the private citizen rendering public Chamber in the Old Senate Chamber variety of options for health insurance service at the request of his govern- where we had an election of our new at reasonable costs. That is a model we ment. His service was rendered to leaders for the upcoming Congress. In should use to offer the same insurance Democratic and Republican Presidents that meeting was Senator JOHN KERRY, to small businesses and the American alike. who was our standard-bearer in the people. Paul Nitze was first summoned to last election. We are all extremely Senator FRIST spoke of the Medicare Washington in 1940 by James V. For- proud of the job he did. Both he and prescription drug plan. This plan has restal, his former boss at the New York Senator EDWARDS covered the United been very coldly received by seniors investment bank where both had States, crisscrossed it from every cor- across America. They cannot under- worked. Once in Washington, Nitze be- ner, taking their message to the Amer- stand why Congress couldn’t pass came involved in a variety of activities ican people. The outcome was very something that was understandable leading up to and supporting America’s close. When it was all said and done, and which would truly help them. The efforts in World War II. He helped draft President Bush had emerged the clear Medicare prescription drug plan as the Selective Service Act. He served as winner. The day after the election Sen- passed by the Congress is so bad that chief of the Metals and Minerals ator KERRY and Senator EDWARDS con- we postponed its effective date until Branch of the Board of Economic War- ceded to the President and Vice Presi- after this election. Those who wrote it fare. He oversaw foreign procurement dent. knew if seniors saw exactly what we of goods and services for the U.S. Gov- We now have a question before us as had proposed, they would rise up in op- ernment. to which direction this Nation is head- position to it. They are learning that From 1944 to 1946, Nitze served as ed. It is a question that is going to be when you give everything to the phar- vice-chairman of the U.S. Strategic dramatized even more by the recent maceutical companies and you don’t Bombing Survey, which studied the im- resignations of key members of Presi- protect the seniors, you don’t solve the pact of U.S. bombing in Europe and dent Bush’s Cabinet. It will now be up problem. Japan after we had dropped the atomic to the President and his close advisers We have a lot to do in the months bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This to decide the team that he will put on and years ahead. I hope we can do this office applied rigorous analytical the field for the next 4 years to serve on a bipartisan basis. It would be a methods to assess the effectiveness of and represent the American people. value to this country to see us come weapons and tactic in World War II. It The President will also have an op- together. But it will start with leader- was the forerunner of today’s Program portunity and responsibility to develop ship from the White House, and deci- Analysis and Evaluation Office on the an agenda, an agenda of issues to bring sions by the President which can bring Pentagon. before the Congress. us together. After the war, the scope of Paul At an early point the President will We have stood together, Democrats Nitze’s contributions continued to ex- have to make threshold decisions. Will and Republicans, on the declaration of pand. He headed a billion-dollar global

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S11338 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 16, 2004 relief program to feed those left home- few years later, a more comprehensive committee, but the majority of the less and without food by World War II. approach is precisely what both sides committee voted in favor. Perhaps his most far-reaching con- agreed to, for in 1987 the United States At the hearing, there was a fair ex- tribution was as the head of the State and the Soviet Union signed the so- change of viewpoints, recognizing that Department’s policy planning staff in called ‘‘double zero’’ agreement that Dr. Harvey is coming to this position the Truman administration. Working limited all medium-range missiles in from outside of the Department of De- under Dean Acheson and along with Europe as shorter-range missiles as fense and has, during the course of his other influential thinkers such as well. distinguished career, not a specific op- Charles Bohlen and George Kennan, But perhaps the most important les- portunity to form opinions about some Nitze was the principal author of the sons we can learn is from the pattern of the key issues that confront the U.S. National Security Council document, of Paul Nitze’s life and contributions. Army today. entitled ‘‘United States Objectives and At this time, when the news headlines No one should underestimate the Programs for National Security,’’ but are dominated with stories of transi- challenges that have been faced by the more commonly known as NSC–68, that tions and resignations from the Execu- Army and in large measure have been provided the strategic outline for the tive Branch, covered like a sports story met by the Army under the distin- conduct of deterrence during the Cold of who’s won and who’s lost, the tend- guished leadership of the Acting Sec- War. ency is to think of those leaving public retary of the Army and the current Key insights from NSC–68 still ring service as persons who have had their Chief of Staff of the Army. I commend true today. shot, and are not likely to be heard both of them, who are daily meeting For example, NSC–68 situated our from ever again. I think that the exam- the new challenges as they arise. strategy towards the former Soviet ple of Paul Nitze shows how much the There will be today in the course of Union in a broader world context. It United States stands to lose if we were this debate, and I shall await other stated, in part: to fall into such an unfortunate way of Members coming to the floor, expres- Our overall policy at the present time may thinking with respect to public service. sions of opinion different from what I be described as one designed to foster a world I for one hope some of those who are am providing the Senate today so I will environment in which the American system wait until such time as they may ap- can survive and flourish. It therefore rejects now leaving public service will in the the concept of isolation and affirms the ne- future find additional ways to serve pear and then seek under my time the cessity of our positive participation in the their country, as Paul Nitze found opportunity to rebut their views. world community. This broad intention em- ways to serve his country over many At the hearing of the committee on braces two subsidiary policies. One is a pol- decades. I hope Paul Nitze’s life and ca- October 6, I indicated that Dr. Harvey icy which we would probably pursue even if reer will inspire all of us to a vision of has had an extraordinary career—and I there were no Soviet threat. It is a policy of how our Nation can benefit from the underline very extraordinary career— attempting to develop a healthy inter- extraordinary expertise of its citizens as a business executive with extensive national community. The other is the policy who are willing to respond to the call experience leading and managing very of ‘‘containing’’ the Soviet system. These large corporate enterprises, particu- two policies are closely interrelated and to public service. larly program-based organizations in- interact on one another. Nevertheless, the f distinction between them is basically valid volved in the development and deploy- and contributes to a clearer understanding of RECESS ment of technology and systems. what we are trying to do. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under As the Army goes through its trans- Paul Nitze continued to make signifi- the previous order, the Senate will formation, he will have the oppor- cant contributions to out national se- stand in recess until the hour of 2:15 tunity to provide unique decision- curity through the 1960s, as Secretary p.m. making ability given his experience in of the Navy under Presidents Kennedy Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:29 p.m., those areas. and Johnson and Deputy Secretary of recessed until 2:15 p.m., and reassem- Dr. Harvey has a solid record of Defense under President Johnson. bled when called to order by the Pre- achievement in the private sector in President Nixon appointed Nitze to siding Officer (Mr. VOINOVICH). areas related to transformation, financial management, and contracting the U.S. delegation to the Strategic f Arms Limitation Talks with the Soviet which, as I said, will serve him very Union in 1969, and he played an impor- EXECUTIVE SESSION well if confirmed by the Senate as Sec- tant role in negotiating the ABM Trea- retary of the Army. At the nomination hearing, as those ty with Moscow during that time. NOMINATION OF FRANCIS J. HAR- Under Presidents Nixon and Ford, he in attendance will recall, I went to VEY TO BE SECRETARY OF THE some length to emphasize that there is served as Assistant Secretary of De- ARMY fense for International Affairs. another side to the Army and that is During the term of President Carter, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the human side. I was privileged at one Nitze played a seminal role as an exter- the previous order, the Senate will pro- time in my lifetime to be in the De- nal critic of national security policy. ceed to executive session for consider- partment of Defense and to be Sec- His stature was such that his opposi- ation of Executive Calendar No. 915, retary of the Navy. It is not all con- tion to the SALT II Treaty negotiated which the clerk will report. tracts and negotiations and things of by President Carter was an important The assistant legislative clerk read that nature; there is a very strong fam- factor in its failure to garner support the nomination of Francis J. Harvey, ily side to each of the military depart- in the U.S. Senate. of California, to be Secretary of the ments. I referred to it in that hearing Yet, his reputation as a hard-liner on Army. as the human side. That reflects the defense was too simplistic a character- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- hopes and aspirations and patriotism of ization for his formidable intellect and ator from Virginia. soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and ability to respond to new realities with Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I rise their families. new strategies to maintain U.S. secu- today in support of the President’s The family today has an ever increas- rity. nomination of Dr. Francis J. Harvey to ing role in the life of the uniformed The most famous example, perhaps, be Secretary of the U.S. Army. Dr. member of that family, be he male or of this characteristic was Paul Nitze’s Harvey was nominated by the Presi- female. Families now are instrumental famous ‘‘walk in the woods’’ with his dent to be Secretary of the Army on in the decision process by which mem- Soviet counterpart in arms control ne- September 15, this year. The Armed bers of the military at the time they gotiations, Yuli Kvitsinsky. His infor- Services Committee conducted a hear- are up for consideration elect con- mal proposal to put drawdowns in in- ing on Dr. Harvey’s nomination on Oc- tinuing service, to retire, or otherwise termediate-range nuclear missiles in a tober 6. The committee voted favorably step aside and join the private sector. broader context of arms reductions was on the nomination on October 7. At It is often the decision of the family considered too radical at the time, and that meeting there was some expres- that controls that sailor, airman, ma- was rejected by both sides. Yet, only a sion in opposition by members of the rine, as he or she makes that decision.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11339 I urged Dr. Harvey to travel as soon forward with that decision today and ple who do not know each other, have as possible to Iraq, Afghanistan, the to confirm the nomination of Dr. Har- not trained together, and are short of Republic of Korea, in order to gain vey. required equipment, or unfamiliar with firsthand appreciation for the sacrifice I will yield the floor as I see the pres- the equipment provided. being made by the soldiers and the ence of my distinguished ranking mem- This could have disastrous con- stress being placed upon them and ber and the Senator from Rhode Island. sequences, as evidenced by the leader- their families. Soldiers must be con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ship and performance failures wit- fident that the civilian leader of the ator from Michigan. nessed in the 800th MP Brigade, a bri- department he represents is truly Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, let me gade formed in that manner during the aware of their specific meanings and first suggest the absence of a quorum. Abu Ghraib incidents. the emphasis on the family role. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The Active component is and will be The Army is facing a great challenge clerk will call the roll. under increasing stress as the Reserve today for which there are few prece- The assistant legislative clerk pro- component commitments become dents in a long, distinguished history. ceeded to call the roll. unsustainable. The Army’s 33 active Dr. Harvey assured the committee on Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I ask combat brigades have all been deployed October 6 he would undertake this mis- unanimous consent that the order for to Iraq or Afghanistan since those two sion of familiarizing himself with the the quorum call be rescinded. operations began. Some units, includ- people who make up the Regular Army, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ing the 3rd Infantry, which led the ini- the Army Reserve, and the National objection, it is so ordered. tial attack into Iraq, have been alerted Guard. It is extraordinary, with over Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, the or deployed for a second 12-month com- 400,000 who have been in this particular Army’s current situation is approach- bat tour. Two of these combat brigades cycle of conflicts in Afghanistan and ing crisis proportions. The Army is had Iraq combat tours extended to 15 Iraq from the Guard and Reserve. bearing the largest burden of the war months last April during the Shiite up- At the hearing, Dr. Harvey com- in Iraq and of the larger war on terror rising instigated by Moqtada Sadr. I mitted that he would put people first. worldwide as well as maintaining for- understand that contingency plans He emphasized that even as the Army ward-deployed forces to deter a pos- exist to extend the combat tours of carries out its responsibilities in the sible conflict in Korea. The intense op- other Army brigades currently in Iraq near term, it must also develop a fu- erations and personnel tempo are hav- to similarly build up troop levels prior ture force that is better able to meet ing a severe impact on both people and to the Iraqi elections. the challenges of this dangerous secu- equipment, and relief is currently not Army policy is that soldiers should rity environment by implementing the in sight. have at least 12 months between com- key element of defense strategy. He is There are nearly 270,000 soldiers de- bat rotations or 1 month for each committed to this transformation that ployed overseas in 120 countries. Sol- month deployed. However, there are al- has been laid down in the years pre- diers make up 90,000 of the 135,000 U.S. ready soldiers who are returning to vious by the Secretary of Defense, troops in Iraq and 15,000 of the 20,000 in Iraq or Afghanistan, having left there whom I commend for his undertaking Afghanistan. The 495,000 active-duty only 9 to 10 months ago. And during and transforming the Army, and the soldiers have been stretched to the those 9 to 10 months, the soldiers are Chief of Staff who currently serves and, limit. The Army National Guard and working long hours to repair equip- indeed, the accomplishments to date by Army Reserve soldiers have been called ment and spending several months the distinguished Acting Secretary, upon to shoulder the ever-increasing away from their families as they train Secretary Brownlee. burden. in preparation for their unit’s return to Before I yield, I will say a few words For instance, the first rotation in combat. about Secretary Brownlee. I was privi- Iraq consisted of 75-percent active and The Army is creating 10 additional leged to have the services of Secretary 25-percent reserve component soldiers. combat brigades in an attempt to ad- Brownlee on my personal staff and as a In the current rotation, the Active dress the problems created by the high member of the committee staff. I note Force has dropped to 61 percent and the rotation rate. However, as the Army that he served as the senior member of Reserve Force has risen to 39 percent creates those additional brigades, it is the Armed Services Committee staff, and the next rotation is projected to reorganizing all of its brigades into bri- chief of that staff, at the time our dis- continue that trend, with about 57,000 gade combat teams which are some- tinguished late colleague Strom Thur- percent active and 43 percent reserve. what smaller than current brigades mond was chairman. He was a superb This trend is simply not sustainable. with respect to direct combat maneu- combat soldier. He brought to his work Many reserve component soldiers are ver forces. Although the Army asserts on behalf of the Senate an extraor- approaching their 24-month limit on that these brigade combat teams are dinary record of a highly decorated of- active duty and many more will reach more lethal because they have added ficer. He had a tremendous inner con- that limit as the war in Iraq drags on. artillery and reconnaissance assets fidence in his ability to understand the The stress on reserve component sol- that were previously located at the di- men and women in the Armed Forces diers, family members, and civilian vision level, it is not at all certain that and to understand particularly those employees will only grow worse, as the increased effectiveness that the who are experiencing the stress of com- Senator REED has pointed out to this Army expects from these redesigned bat, wherever that may be in the body on many occasions and in the brigades will make up for fewer combat world—an extraordinary man: Two Sil- Armed Services Committee, has al- troops on the ground. If more brigades ver Stars, three Bronze Stars, and the ready had an adverse effect on reserve than are currently deployed to Iraq and Purple Heart. He was a marvelous staff component recruitment, and greater Afghanistan are then required to make director not only for Senator Thur- problems are predicted for the future. up for the fewer number of combat mond but to me. He is highly revered Further, as reserve component units troops in the new brigade structure, and respected and always will be by the have been mobilized, personnel and the operation and personnel tempo of Senate as a whole. equipment shortages have been ad- the Active Force will not be much im- Many colleagues came up to me dur- dressed by tasking other units to fill proved. ing the course of the vacancy at the those shortfalls. This is a snowballing The Army is also addressing the per- Secretary of the Army position in ex- effect as those units that were tasked sonnel problem by imposing a stop-loss pressing hopes that he would be consid- to provide personnel and equipment are policy on soldiers in units alerted to ered. Indeed, I talked to the Secretary then alerted and deployed to subse- deploy on combat rotations, forcing of Defense on several occasions about quent rotations and have to fill ever- many to remain in the service well be- it. On behalf of myself, most particu- increasing personnel and equipment yond their contracted time in the serv- larly, and other colleagues, I advocated shortfalls. ice. Additionally, the Army has had to consideration be given to him, but the Ultimately, units lose cohesion and recall over 5,600 members of the indi- Secretary and the President made a de- effectiveness as they are cobbled to- vidual Ready Reserve, soldiers who cision. I am urging the Senate to go gether from disparate pieces with peo- have already served their contracted

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This may have a severe im- received by his predecessors when they The Army has also been suffering pact on the Army’s ability to sustain did so. from the failure of the Department of combat operations in the future. In answering a question concerning Defense requirements generation and Several months ago, the Army esti- the problems in the Army’s require- planning processes. The Department of mated that it would cost over $20 bil- ments generation and planning proc- Defense and the Army greatly under- lion to create the additional 10 combat esses that resulted in such a large estimated the requirements for up-ar- brigades and reorganize the existing 33 shortfall in individual body armor, mored high-mobility multipurpose in the Active Force into the new mod- armor for trucks, and aviation surviv- wheeled vehicles—Humvees—and indi- ular design. No estimate was provided ability equipment, Dr. Harvey said vidual body armor for the war in Iraq Congress for the cost of similarly reor- that his ‘‘current understanding is that and Afghanistan, and have continually ganizing the Reserve component. The the underestimation of the total re- lagged behind in meeting those re- Army expects the new and reorganized quirement for armor protection for our quirements, as well as requirements for brigades for the Active Force to be Nation’s service members was not the armor for the entire truck fleet. completed by the end of fiscal years result of problems with the require- Similarly, the Army has had to im- 2006 and 2007 respectively, and paid for ments generation process. The primary plement a crash program to equip its through supplemental funding. It is my cause of the initial underestimation helicopters with aviation survivability understanding that the Army, having was a change in the hostile conditions equipment. For instance, the require- received $15 billion from the initial $25 under which military forces are now ment for individual body armor was billion fiscal year 2005 supplemental operating in Iraq.’’ originally limited to combat arms sol- appropriation provided by Congress, Dr. Harvey apparently did not realize diers only, even though for years the will send the Department of Defense a that is exactly the kind of hostile con- Army has been predicting a battlefield request for an additional $45 billion, a ditions which the Army for several where there would be no distinct front fiscal year 2005 supplemental total of years has been predicting for the future and rear areas and where support sol- $60 billion. Of this amount, only $10 bil- operational environment. It is an ex- diers would also find themselves in lion is expected to be for equipment. ample of why I am concerned about Dr. combat situations. How far that will go toward meeting Harvey’s lack of experience as to The Army similarly failed to antici- the Army’s requirement is not clear at whether he would be in a position to pate the need for armor for its trucks, this time. Nor is it clear the Depart- ask the hard questions and arrive at again even though it had been pre- ment of Defense will actually request the appropriate recommendations dicting such a fluid battlefield. The that larger supplemental for the Army under the very extraordinary and dif- Central Command requirement for up- alone. Past history does not bode well ficult circumstances in which the armored Humvees was originally set at for the Army in that regard either. Army finds itself. only 253. That requirement has been The challenges for the Army are There are numerous challenges that continually increased throughout the huge, and the civilian leadership in the the Army faces, and it would be pref- last year from 253 to 1,233 to 1,407 to Department of Defense has certainly erable that the Secretary of the Army 2,957 to 4,149 to 4,388 to 4,454, and now not been supportive of the Army’s uni- be one more knowledgeable of the serv- to 8,105. The Army and Congress have form leadership. In fact, it has often ice that he will lead. Finally, I wish to comment on the poured over a billion dollars in the last been hostile and vindictive. When Gen- comments of my good friend, Senator year into armor for trucks, but as of eral Shinseki, the former Chief of WARNER, about Les Brownlee. I thor- last month, the Army was still report- Staff, in answering my prewar hearing oughly and totally concur with Sen- ing a shortfall of $380 million to meet question concerning the troop level re- ator WARNER’s thoughts and feelings its requirement for armored trucks, quired for postwar stability and sup- about Les Brownlee. He has served this and that is simply unconscionable. port, opined that it would take several Nation extremely well. He served our There is no one in this Congress who hundred thousand troops, he was pub- committee well before he went over to would deny the Army the funding need- licly ridiculed by the Secretary and be the Under Secretary and then the ed to meet its requirements for force Deputy Secretary of Defense and effec- Acting Secretary of the Army. I add protection. tively sidelined. When Army Secretary my support for his service and for him However, force protection items are White defended the Chief of Staff, he personally on the RECORD today, as his not the only funding shortfalls. The was fired. former boss and employer has already Army has had $1.6 billion in equipment Dr. Harvey, the nominee for Sec- done so eloquently and thoughtfully. I combat losses, $1.4 billion of which are retary of the Army, appears to have a want to let Les Brownlee know, if he is aviation losses. Much of that loss oc- wealth of industry experience but ap- listening, but more importantly let my curred in fiscal year 2003, and much of pears to have virtually no experience friend, Senator WARNER, know that he it has not been addressed in any of the with regard to Army issues. In respond- was right on the mark when he ex- supplemental appropriations bills to ing to questions for the record on his pressed the thoughts he did about Les date because the Department of De- nomination before the Senate Armed Brownlee. fense did not choose to include all of Services Committee, Dr. Harvey an- I yield the floor. those combat losses in its requests. swered one question concerning wheth- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- This does not bode well for the Army er the Army had enough authorized Ac- ator from Virginia. as it continues its heavy engagement tive-Duty end strength to sustain its Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I will in Iraq. commitments by saying he would use yield the floor momentarily, but I do Similarly, Army equipment repair his ‘‘independent judgment and past thank my colleague for his comments and replacement is not keeping up with experience’’ to determine the viability with regard to Les Brownlee. the increased wear and tear induced by of Army initiatives to increase combat I remember the privilege I had intro- such a high operations tempo. The power and to ‘‘reach conclusions and ducing him at the confirmation hear- Army’s requirement for fiscal year 2003 make recommendations accordingly.’’ ing before our committee as Under Sec- was $4.4 billion, of which none was I have no reason to question his abil- retary of the Army. I went back and funded. The cumulative requirement in ity to make an independent judgment. reread that introduction. I said he rep- fiscal year 2004 was $11.1 billion, of I am concerned as to whether his past resented a tower of strength, dedica- which only $3.4 billion was funded. If experience qualifies him to reach ap- tion, and expertise that few could this trend continues at those emerging propriate conclusions, under the cir- match. And, indeed, he has shown that requirements and anticipated funding cumstances which I have just outlined, in his exemplary manner in handling

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So at this time, I questions and our comments. inated in July. The chairman is abso- suggest the absence of a quorum and One of the issues we all have as lead- lutely right. After it became apparent ask that it be charged to both sides ers is the necessity to speak truth to that Secretary Roche would not lead equally. power on occasion. One of the observa- the Air Force—but, July until, again, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tions I would make is that we have September or October, there was no objection, the clerk will call the roll. seen, in the experiences of General movement to get someone confirmed in The assistant legislative clerk pro- Shinseki and Secretary Tommy White, an office that is vital. The chairman is ceeded to call the roll. occasions where they gave us their best correct. He is entirely accurate and I Mr. REED. Mr. President, I ask unan- opinion and they effectively were pun- accept that gratefully. imous consent the order for the ished for those views. One of the real issues that we have to quorum call be rescinded. I think that is wrong. I think that at- deal with is the situation in the Army, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without titude has to be corrected. That is an- and I think there are three areas that objection, it is so ordered. other responsibility of the Secretary of are of critical importance. First is end Mr. REED. Mr. President, I thank the Army, to ensure that uniformed of- strength. Senator LEVIN has spoken to Chairman WARNER for his consider- ficers have the opportunity to express that. Second is the recapitalization ation in arranging this opportunity to themselves appropriately and not fear issue, how do we repair this equipment discuss the nomination of Dr. Harvey retribution. All of us will benefit from and how do we buy new equipment. to be the Secretary of the Army. First, the advice the uniformed officers of Again, Senator LEVIN has talked to let me say it is obvious Dr. Harvey is this country can so wisely give to us. that. Finally, there is this issue of an admirable person with experience Secretary White was discharged leadership, of making sure that the and skill. In my view, this debate is many months ago as Secretary of the Army is accountable to its peers in the less about Dr. Harvey and more about Army. It took a very long time for the legislative branch, accountable to Con- the United States Army; whether he is Secretary of Defense and the President gress, and accountable to the values prepared to take the necessary steps to to nominate Dr. Harvey. In the interim that we have all seen as the hallmark respond to severe crises that affect the we were extremely well served by Act- of the military. Army today. The Army is extended ing Secretary Les Brownlee. I don’t These are critical issues that the across the globe. The Army is engaged have to add more than what the chair- next Secretary will have to address. in Iraq and Afghanistan. man and the ranking member have said On the issue of end strength, during I just returned from a trip to both about the qualities of that individual. I the last several months it has become Iraq and Afghanistan. I have seen these just had the privilege about 10 days ago increasingly clear to me, at least, that magnificent soldiers serve us with dis- to be with Secretary Brownlee up in the Army needs to increase defense. It tinction and courage, but it is a very West Point where he represented the needs more Active-Duty soldiers in its stressful and demanding responsibility Army at the Board of Visitors meeting. ranks. that each day they discharge, and, in- He is a consummate professional, Since 1989, the Army military end deed, for the Army the stresses are be- someone who has rendered extraor- strength has been cut by more than 34 ginning to build. dinary service to the Army and to the percent, and civilian end strength by I think we have to recognize affirma- Nation. But one of the issues I find more than 45 percent, while undergoing tively that the Army must be bigger, somewhat disturbing is that even a 300-percent increase in mission rate. not on a temporary basis but on a per- though we were well represented by That is not illogical. manent basis. I think we also need to Secretary Brownlee, it took so long for At the end of the Cold War—1989– recognize the Army needs additional the Secretary of Defense to nominate a 1990—with the vanishing of the Soviet resources. Senator LEVIN, in his com- permanent Secretary. I think that I threat, the notion that we needed a ments, pointed out the shortfall be- can put it this way: I find that doesn’t heavy-armored corps in Europe to stop tween the money the Army has esti- suggest the importance the job must the potential thrust into Central Eu- mated is necessary to recoup and re- bear. That is another reason I found it rope was no longer operative. So the pair their equipment and the actual somewhat unusual, at the very end of Army was reduced. That logic was ap- funds they have available. If we do not our session, before the election, there parent. address these issues, I believe we will was a sudden rush to confirm Dr. Har- Then mission rate began to increase begin to expose the Army to irrevers- vey. not just a few years ago but through ible damage which certainly no one I had the occasion to speak with Dr. Somalia, Haiti, and the Balkan threat. here in this body wants to see happen. Harvey. Just as there was logic in the early One inescapable conclusion of my Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, in the 1990s to reduce the size of our Army, I trip to Afghanistan and Iraq is that we interest of accuracy, I wonder if the believe there is a compelling logic will be in these countries for years; not Senator will yield? today to increase the size of our Army. months but for years. The cost, the Mr. REED. Yes. For the past several years, the Army human cost and the financial cost to Mr. WARNER. I know you want to be end strength has been virtually con- the country and to the Army particu- accurate. You are known on the com- stant at 418,400. In December 2001, for larly, will be substantial. mittee as being a very accurate person, example, with the 482,400 end strength, I have no doubt Dr. Harvey is a con- but you know the Secretary of Defense there were about 100,000 Army per- summate professional. He is very did forward the name of Secretary sonnel stationed abroad. Today, there skilled in managing organizations. I Roche, Secretary of the Air Force, to are about 330,000 Army personnel sta- know he is committed to doing his best the Senate. Therein we discovered tioned abroad. as Secretary of the Army, but I believe other situations that dictated in good, You can see the tremendous increase the Army needs a leader, not nec- common sense that nomination should in demand for these troops to be taken essarily a manager. Also, I think we be withdrawn. But it did show action from home stations and deployed over- need an aggressive advocate for the by the Secretary, and I wanted that seas. Army. I hope that perhaps the result of part of the record. Similarly, in 2004, 26 of the Army’s 33 this debate, if Dr. Harvey is confirmed, Mr. REED. I thank the chairman. I active combat brigades were deployed is that he will become that aggressive reclaim my time, and I thank him for overseas at least once, and in 2003 and advocate for the Army. I know advo- that important and accurate input. I 2004 all 33 of the active Army combat cacy has to be appropriate. He has to think, though, we have been so many brigades will have been deployed.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S11342 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 16, 2004 We all recognize that our operations this gentleman rendered the U.S. Army is that we need more troops. We need a in Iraq were conducted by extraor- and the Nation. larger Army for these missions. dinarily brave troops, and extraor- We understand, given the occupation But there are other issues that dinarily effectively in the opening unanticipated in many respects, we are should suggest to us that we could use phases. In a matter of days, the Iraqi going to require a significant number more troops effectively. We recently military was destroyed. Saddam was of soldiers in Iraq. This, again, should heard about a huge ammo dump that toppled from power. Then we began not come as a surprise to many people. was discovered. It was apparently what in retrospect was the most crit- This chart is illustrative. It basically looted, and apparently unguarded for ical part of the campaign—the occupa- compares the ratio of soldiers in Iraq many months. tion and reestablishment of civil soci- with historical records. The first line— When I was in Iraq traveling with the ety in Iraq. the blue line—is the occupation of Ger- chairman and ranking member in July, One of the aspects of this phase is the many. Again, we had huge numbers of we were in Kirkuk. I was amazed to growing recognition that it was not soldiers on the ground in Germany. hear a general of the 4th Infantry Divi- well planned. And we are indeed paying The red line shows the troop level for sion talk about the hundreds and hun- for that in terms of American military Japan. The next is the Somalia level, dreds of unsecured American ammo on the ground. Mistakes were made in then Haiti, and noticeably the success- dumps. I don’t believe they were unse- the planning process. ful operations in the Balkans. This hor- cured because we believed there was no According to a recent article in the izontal line represents our troop levels danger. It is simply because they did Philadelphia Inquirer, when a lieuten- in Iraq today, 142,000. not have sufficient forces then to guard ant colonel briefed war planners and History should have shown us that every ammo dump. They didn’t have intelligence officers about phase 4–C— we would need a much larger Army to loyal Iraqi forces to support their ef- not the combat but the occupation op- carry off this occupation in Iraq. forts. erations, both civilian and military op- You might say, Well, we succeeded in Again, we have seen a situation in erations after the battle is won—he Japan. But we succeeded by essentially the last few days where we have con- was briefing them in March 2003. But preempting the entire Japanese Gov- ducted very successful and very dif- he was a little bit reticent because the ernment. Once the Emperor made his ficult operations in Fallujah. Once slide he had simply said this: ‘‘To be fateful visit to General MacArthur and again, the courage of the marines and provided.’’ bowed to him, our problems with insur- the soldiers has been extraordinary— We did not have good plans to occupy gency and rehabilitation of the Japa- house-to-house fighting, difficult fight- the country of Iraq. Today, we are pay- nese were all but over. It took years ing. They have endeavored and suc- ing for that lack of planning. but not militarily successful; again, in ceeded in many respects not only in The same Philadelphia Inquirer arti- Somalia and Haiti. In Somalia, we left taking valuable terrain but also spar- cle pointed out that it is not because abruptly without a great deal of grace ing innocent civilians with extraor- we didn’t recognize there were poten- despite the courage of soldiers who per- dinary demonstration of courage and tial problems in Iraq, but in the words formed magnificently there. Haiti skill. of the article, there was a ‘‘foot high might be a special case. But it should But as they reduce Fallujah, the in- stack of material’’ discussing the prob- be clear that we need more troops on surgents again move operations into ability of stiff resistance in Iraq. A the ground. Mosul and Bogoba. They span out and former senior intelligence official stat- If you need more troops on the spread out and hit us. Frankly, one of ed, ‘‘It was disseminated. And ig- ground, then you just simply need a the reasons they were successful in nored.’’ larger Army. Mosul was because there was no signifi- But we see at least some indication That is something that we have to cant American forces there. And the of the difficult path ahead when the of- confront. That is just one. local police—some fought valiantly and fice referred to the comments General Last summer, Secretary Rumsfeld a few others disappeared. Over a period Shinseki made in February 2003. Sen- asked the Defense Science Board, an of time, the whole town was under the ator LEVIN asked him how many troops independent group of experts, to study control of the insurgents. it would take. He said, ‘‘Something on the transition from hostilities. Do we When we went into Mosul and started the order of several hundred thousand need more troops or less? Can we rely injecting American forces and more re- soldiers.’’ He was immediately casti- on technology or troops? They took a liable Iraqi forces, they now hit Bogoba gated by Secretary Rumsfeld, saying comprehensive look at missions and and other parts of the Sunni triangle. this estimate was ‘‘far from the mark.’’ initiatives to reduce strain on the That is another strong suggestion that Secretary Wolfowitz called it ‘‘out- Army. Again, these are very sophisti- more American forces might be useful landish.’’ cated individuals selected by Secretary in country. And, once again, it raises another Rumsfeld. Their conclusion: Finally, the borders of Iraq remain challenge for the next Secretary of the very porous. Smuggling is a venerable A smaller force may be needed to defeat Army to deal with. opponents than that needed for stabilization tradition in that part of the world, and How do we ensure that military offi- and reconstruction operations. Technology the smuggling trade continues to oper- cers will give their best advice and not has not had the same leverage in stabiliza- ate. suffer adverse consequences when they tion sales and reconstruction that it has in Could we use more troops? Yes. The are asked by the Congress? We have a conflict. Warfighting transformation is not administration and the Department of role to play. In fact, I think when likely to save manpower needed for stabiliza- Defense have said that our future and many of us looked back, we hoped we tion and reconstruction. our salvation is with the Iraqi security had played a more significant role, par- Consistent with history, consistent forces. I believe they are right, but ticularly about the postwar occupation with what military officers tell us and that is the long term. That is years of Iraq. presumably telling the Department of from now. We are training an Iraqi na- I think it is important for this next Defense, we need more troops for oper- tional army force. And, frankly, the Secretary to develop a situation where ations such as stabilization operations. training is at the level of squads and these officers feel confident of being We also understand that there are platoons. They haven’t reached the candid with their superiors in uniform roughly 138,000 troops stationed in the level of companies or battalions that and with Members of Congress. country today. And in anticipation of can effectively replace American units. I know it has been pointed out that the election, in January the Pentagon They do not have the kind of equip- General Shinseki already had an- announced they were going to try to ment we have. The prospect of reliable, nounced his plans to retire, or the Sec- increase that size. well-trained and well-disciplined Iraqi retary had announced his plans for Again, I think the inescapable con- forces is many months if not years him. But, nevertheless, I think the clusion from history and from uni- away. treatment he received after his candid formed military leaders candidly tell- We have a large number in Iraq al- response to the committee was shabby ing us their best judgment and from ready. Some might say: Goodness gra- and not comparable with the service the result of the Defense Science Board cious, you have a bigger army than the

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They are behind in ad- serve component members mobilized. emergency provisions through supple- ministration, behind in troops that are It has been estimated that if we do mental appropriations. training there, and there are troops not increase the Army size, forces that We are beginning to see, as a result that are recovering from being there. have already been deployed to Iraq will of the stress on the Guard particularly, It is important to recognize that have to return two more times. Mr. an erosion in terms of recruitment and even though there are roughly 140,000 President, 3,600 troops normally sta- retention. The Army National Guard troops in Iraq, it is clearly tasking our tioned in Korea to protect us against ended fiscal year 2003 approximately Army. North Korea, a country that arguably 7,800 soldiers below the recruiting goal. An observer of the scene, former is a dangerous threat to us with their Last month, the Army National Guard Army officer Phillip Carter, tried to nuclear weapons and their mentality, announced it expected to fall 5,000 put this in perspective. Even the sim- have been redeployed to Iraq. short of the goal of 56,000 soldiers. A plest military task, such as moving a On July 6, the Defense Department survey by the Army Research Institute unit from point A to point B, requires stated it was calling up 5,674 members for Behavioral and Social Sciences re- a Herculean logistical effort. Planes of the Individual Ready Reserve sol- ported to us that more than one in have to be scheduled; trains have to be diers who have completed active duty, three Army reservists plan to leave or contracted and loaded; ships must be were in an 8-year period to be recalled, transfer to the inactive reserve when diverted and filled with equipment. and they are being recalled, but they the current enlistment ended; only a Just consider what it takes to move a do not drill on a regular basis and some quarter will reenlist. single tank company from Fort Stew- have not put on a uniform in 3, 4, 5, 6 The Active Army made the reporting art to Fallujah. Soldiers have to spend years. goal, but they did this by pulling for- days inspecting and packing their vehi- The DOD also implemented a series ward one-half of the delayed entry pro- cles before loading them onto trains to of stop-loss policies, what some might gram. Each year, they sign up young take them to port. The trains will be call a backdoor draft. Since September men and women who do not expect to met by more soldiers at dockside, who 11, DOD has announced six stop-loss report until the next year. In order to will work with longshoremen and con- policies for the Army, two for the make the goal, they counted those sol- tractors to put the tanks on a ship. Navy, five for the Air Force, and two diers in this year’s accounting. So they Then the ship has to sail across to Ku- for the Marine Corps. Only the Army start off essentially in a hole for this wait where it will be met by more still has a stop-loss policy, which year because they cannot double-count troops and contractors. Only then can means, effectively, once the unit is those soldiers. they roll them north to Iraq. Moving alerted, until 90 days after they return, The other factor I see potentially one tank company costs a fortune and that individual soldier cannot leave the damaging in the longer run, for the requires hundreds of people. Army even if his enlistment is up. first time in a very long time, a small Now imagine you want to move an These tours are increasingly longer. It fraction of soldiers is being led into the entire unit such as the 3rd Infantry Di- is not just 12 months in-country; it is Army who are normally rejected be- vision with hundreds of tanks and also the training beforehand and the cause of lower qualifications. It is thousands of other vehicles. The size demobilization after. roughly 2,000 out of 100,000, but that is and complexity of the task is stag- As many have pointed out, a great a trend that certainly we do not want gering. It may cost as much as $1 bil- burden is falling on our Reserve and do see grow or continue, and it is illus- lion to send a division to Iraq. And it National Guard units. Men and women trative of the need to make the totals can’t be done quickly. who have full-time jobs, men and because of the stress our military is Major bases in the United States women who have families far away have a finite ‘‘throughput’’ capacity, under. from their mobilization point. Today, The other aspect is we are committed meaning that they can only squeeze so frankly, we cannot meet our require- to making sure that the Army is there many pieces of equipment out the door ments in the Army without the Guard and we are trying to do that through any given day. The tip of this spear is in Iraq. But and Reserve. These are extraordinarily incentives and bonuses, which puts ad- whatever we have there, we need many talented, consummate professionals. ditional financial stress on the budget more back here, again raising, I think, The citizen soldiers have done a re- of the Army. Again, this is something the obvious need for additional end markable job for us, but the strain is we can’t avoid. That is the way we strength for our Army. immense on the Reserve and National have to fund and maintain a volunteer In January 2004, LTG John Riggs, in Guard, once again suggesting we need a force, but it is an issue in terms of charge of the Army of the future, stat- larger regular force. We have adopted long-term ability of the Army to find ed: all sorts of measures, stop-loss, relying the resources so that they can pay I have been in the Army 39 years, and I’ve heavily on the Reserves, but the under- these bonuses, they can pay the bene- never seen the Army as stretched in that 39 lying point which has to be confronted fits, they can enlist the force. years as I have today. by the next Secretary is how do we in- One other final aspect of this issue of In July, LTG Jay Garner, who was crease permanently, with regular budg- reliance upon a force which I believe is the Bush administration’s first genera- et authority, the Regular Forces of the too small. We have seen, for the first tion in postwar Iraq, stated: United States. The average mobiliza- time in a notable way in Iraq, reliance I think people are worn out, equipment is tion for members of the Reserves and and overreliance on contractors—not run down, and we’ve overstressed the re- National Guard has increased to 342 contractors who do the mess halls. By serves. We’re drastically short [of] infantry days this year from 156 during the Per- the way, they are doing a magnificent and MPs because the Army is too small. sian Gulf, again corresponding to the job over there. The quality of life of But all of this seems to have not increased reliance we are placing on soldiers is first-rate. But I am taken made an impression on the Department the Reserve soldiers. aback when I see private contractors of Defense with respect to the need to As we pointed out previously, the providing security. We all recall that increase the size of the Army. DOD mobilization authority states even Ambassador Bremer’s security I think it is not just a question of that the members of the Reserve com- was provided not by military people numbers. It is a question of the stress ponent can be mobilized for no more but by private civilian contractors. being borne by soldiers and their fami- than 24 months. Currently, 30,000 Re- That is another indication to me that lies. serve component members are up we have to increase the Regular Army. Approximately 16,000 Active-Duty against this 24-month cap. But in 2005, Part of this was a result of a plan soldiers have had two tours in Iraq, and indeed, a large portion next year will that did not anticipate a long-term, in- if they stay in the service longer, they bump up against this cap. So we are tensive involvement in Iraq. As men- will have another. using the Reserves and National Guard, tioned before, this has been pointed out

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S11344 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 16, 2004 by others. In December of 2003, Jeffrey for ammunition. The Army estimates a kind of cooperation between the Con- Record, of the Army’s own Strategic third of the equipment is either al- gress and the military service that is Studies Institute, published a report ready in Southwest Asia or en route. In so necessary. Again, I feel the inhibi- that stated the ground force require- fiscal year 2005, approximately 1.6 mil- tions that resulted from that very dra- ments in Iraq have forced the U.S. lion pieces of Army equipment will be matic public behavior might have pre- Army to the breaking point. He says sent back to the United States from vented individuals from appropriately the Army appears incapable of sus- Iraq and Afghanistan for repairs, up- sharing with us information about the taining a commitment of 16 of its 33 ac- grade, or replacement. The Army ex- planning problems for postwar Iraq, tive-duty combat brigades in Iraq ab- pects to need $7 billion for this effort. about the need for additional forces, sent a reduction elsewhere or expan- We have an extraordinary demand to about the need for recapitalization of sion of its force structure. keep Army equipment going, and the equipment. In the long run, it is a very Again, the Defense Science Board requests, so far, the supplemental re- destructive and corrosive force. The stated that current and projected force quests have not met those demands. I next Secretary has to deal with that on structure will not sustain our current personally believe we have to have a an individual basis and on a collective projected globalization. There are inad- robust, dedicated fund from sources basis in the Army and within the De- equate total numbers of troops and a outside the Army so we can fund the partment of Defense. lack of long-term endurance. The board simple recapitalization of the equip- Also, too, an issue that has concerned recommended adding troops or cutting ment needs of the military. many, and one that we were shocked back missions. It is very difficult to There is another aspect of the equip- by, was the scenes of the Abu Ghraib cut back missions. ment demand. We have taken a great prison, where individual soldiers have I should point out that the board was deal of equipment from the National been held accountable, enlisted people, aware of the attempts to reform the Guard and forces in the United States, E–5s, E–6s, E–4s, but anyone who has military, the modularity that is going moved it overseas, leaving our Na- read the reports and anyone who has on within the military. Again, this is a tional Guard back here with a fraction been in the area in which the chairman very positive development. I commend of their critical equipment. As my col- has conducted it in a very professional the Chief of Staff, General leagues recognize, the National Guard and very courageous fashion has to un- Schoomaker, and those who are trying plays a critical role in homeland secu- derstand that accountability does not to reforge the Army to be more effi- rity, a critical role in aiding States and stop here. cient, but the Defense Science Board localities with disaster assistance, and We have had numerous reports by the recognized these efficiencies and still they are not only deployed overseas IG, by General Taguba, by General stated that we need more troops. but many of the guardsmen left behind Kern, and by others which suggests at We have in the Senate, with the co- do not have the full complement of least people at ranks beyond non- operation of the chairman and ranking equipment—another issue we have to commissioned officer have to be held member, tried to do this. Again, going deal with. accountable. Yet to date there has been back a year or so ago, together with I could go on at great length talking no accountability, in my mind. Senator HAGEL, we introduced legisla- about recurring equipment needs. I was curious as to just simply who tion that would increase the Army by There are other examples that are had the responsibility to press court- 10,000. It passed this Senate, but the critically important. Nearly all the martial charges against some of the in- Department of Defense objected to it, equipment, for example, in our stock- dividuals notified in the report by Gen- and it fell out of the conference report. piles in Southwest Asia has already eral Karpinski. Now, that is, I am told We were successful in the last author- been deployed forward. We do not have no general officer can go before a ization to include an increase of 20,000 those robust stockpiles of equipment court-martial without an IG report. end strength, but once again the De- necessary if there is another contin- The IG has conducted a report. I found partment of Defense insisted that these gency in the area. The only area where out that the IG, General Mikolashek, is troops be paid through emergency pro- stocks appear to be untouched is scheduled to retire in a few days. I cedure. Korea, which I think is a very prudent don’t know what the status of his re- We have to have a situation where decision. This is another example of port is, whether he forwarded it to the the end strength is increased but it is the issues we are facing in terms of convening authority and whether the also paid for through the regular budg- equipment. convening authority is taking steps. et process. My fear is that eventually As we go forward, we have endeav- The convening authority is General it will get more difficult to pass ored to provide the resources to our Helmsley, who is the Reserve compo- supplementals. Senator LEVIN pointed military to conduct the important op- nent commander. Colonel Pappas, who out how the Army will rethink the de- erations overseas. In the past 17 is out of the 5th Military Intelligence mand of a significant amount of money months, President Bush has requested Brigade, and General Sanchez was next year in the supplemental for 2005. and Congress has appropriated $187 bil- originally the convening authority—he Yet even with that money they might lion for Afghanistan and Iraq. We also decided because of appearances, and I not be able to sustain all their needs, anticipate an additional request of $70 think appropriately, that he shouldn’t equipment, or otherwise. billion in the next few weeks or be involved. It was then sent to Gen- Unless we have an authorized end months. We are spending a great deal eral Bell, the USAREUR commander, strength that is paid for through the of money, but still the needs of the and now it has been delegated to Gen- regular budget process, we may end up Army are unmet. We have to provide eral Benny Williams. It seems to me in leaving the Army in the lurch in the for the needs. We have to provide for the course of trying to establish re- years ahead. When the budget comes the necessary equipment. sponsibility beyond the company grade down, the supplementals are not as ro- We have a crisis in end strength. We level that we have not made much bust, and they still have the missions have a crisis in recapitalization of progress. and the troops they need to conduct equipment, and we also have an issue I believe the next Secretary of the those missions. That is a critical issue of leadership. I have stressed this be- Army has to deal with this issue di- that the Secretary must address. I fore so I will be brief. rectly because it would be unfortu- raised these issues with Dr. Harvey. He We have had two individuals serving nate—more than unfortunate—if indi- certainly listened attentively, but I re- the Army in this administration. Gen- vidual soldiers were punished and it ap- ceived no commitment that he was eral Shinseki and Secretary White peared that seniors who might be cul- going to move aggressively to do this. were called upon to give their best pable—not directly involved in bru- The other issue of equipment, which views to the Congress. They did, and tality but for dereliction of duty or for has been addressed by the ranking essentially they were punished for failure to follow the law of warfare— member, is the Army has sustained 1.6 those views. That, to me, is not an ef- simply walked away or were lost in the billion in equipment battle losses in fective way to use the offices of the shuffle of paperwork and reports. That Afghanistan and Iraq. Presently it has Army or to get the kind of cooperation is the challenge this Secretary has to an unfunded requirement of 1.3 billion within the executive branch and the deal with because the essence, in my

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This is going to require Let me again conclude by thanking significant active-Guard and Reserve rebal- make it go away. ancing and significant restructuring of poli- Maybe I am just premature in my de- the chairman not only for his leader- cies that will give us access to more of the mands for some type of finality to this ship but for the gracious way he has force that we are paying for and have on situation. I don’t think so. Again, I be- helped today to illustrate these issues hand right now. lieve the next Secretary of the Army and to assist me in my presentation. I General Schoomaker reiterated this has to establish a very simple rule: Sol- thank him. I yield the floor. point in February 2004 when he testi- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. diers are responsible for what they do fied with the Secretary of Defense on CRAPO). The Senator from Virginia. and commanders are responsible for the President’s fiscal year 2005 budget. their commands. I hope that is done be- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, before recognizing the distinguished Senator General Schoomaker shared his ‘‘rain cause, if not, all the issues I have barrel’’ and ‘‘spigot’’ analogy with us talked about—the lack of troops, the from Colorado, I would like to respond to two issues raised by our colleague in which he noted that because of the need for new equipment and refurbish- Army’s current organization and comment of equipment—will pale in com- from Rhode Island in the course of what I think has been a very construc- position, the Army cannot make use of parison if people can draw the lesson the bulk of its manpower. that only soldiers are punished and su- tive debate today. The first is on the issue of end General Schoomaker has called for periors are somehow able to escape, at strength. transformational changes in Army per- least the opportunity to be held ac- Senator REED has argued that the sonnel planning, such as conversion of countable. Regular Army—the active duty force— billets from military to civilian em- Mr. WARNER. Will the Senator needs to be larger, and I would agree ployees; he has advocated rebalancing yield? He brings up a subject of great with him. of reserve and active skills to improve importance to the committee. Indeed, I In the Ronald Reagan National De- readiness; he has called for greater commend the committee as a whole for fense Authorization Act for fiscal year numbers of soldiers with essential oc- the manner in which it pursued its 2005, signed by the President on Octo- cupational skills, and implementation look into this situation. We are await- ber 28, Congress required that the of new technology. In doing so, he con- ing what is described as maybe the Army increase its active-duty strength sistently has argued throughout the final report—the Senator is aware of by 20,000 soldiers over fiscal year 2004 past year that precipitous increases in that—which is to be a compendium levels. end strength were not the answer to analysis of previous reports and such The conference report, while noting the Army’s readiness challenges. other factors deemed relevant. that in a time of national emergency In a recent interview last month, There is also an outstanding request the President may direct even higher General Schoomaker stated: that I put to General Kern and his levels, specifically authorized an in- We all agree the Army should grow. The group in the course of the hearing that crease of 30,000 soldiers between 2005 issue is how to pay for it. Right now we have we would like to have them, once and 2009. supplemental funding to increase numbers again, assess the full meaning of ac- These increased numbers reflect the we’re bringing in and retaining. . . . We are countability as they use that. recommendations of General Peter growing through increased accessions and re- I thank the Senator for raising the Schoomaker, the Chief of Staff of the tention. We have grown to 495,000 on active question. I assure him it is something Army, who is a great soldier. He has duty, up from 480,000 last year. We are mak- I will continue as chairman in the coming the Army as big as we can, as fast as we proven to be a superb Chief of Staff of can. But paying for it is another issue. ing Congress. This is a matter which the Army. the committee will once again address. In the committee hearing on General In summary then, three points need Mr. REED. Mr. President, I reclaim Schoomaker’s nomination last year, I to be made: my time. Let me, once again, commend recall very well the questions asked of First, the Army is increasing in size. the chairman because he took a posi- him as to whether he thought that the The Army active-duty strength on Sep- tion that was very difficult. Army needed to have more soldiers. tember 30 of this year was 499,530. That Mr. WARNER. I thank the distin- General Schoomaker responded can- was about 17,000 above the authorized guished Senator. The ranking member didly that his intuition told him that end strength for fiscal year 2004. The was a full working partner, together he thought the Army needed to be larg- Army is projecting that it will meet with all Members of the committee. er. the requirement to expand by 20,000 Mr. REED. Let me add, honestly, He was right. Following his con- soldiers by the end of fiscal year 2005. without his sensitivity to the impor- firmation and appointment in August Second, while all agree that the tance of this issue, to the long run val- 2003, he has testified on several occa- Army is stretched, the Department of ues of the military, it would not have sions about the end strength issues and Defense has been clear that if the com- received any attention. I commend the communicated his views about what batant commander in U.S. Central chairman for continuing his efforts. needs to be done to ensure the Army is Command calls for more troops, he will I just point out, all this might be co- prepared and ready in all respects for receive them. incidental. General Kern retired on its current missions. And, third, the cost of 10,000 addi- Saturday, I believe. I hope the report The Army laid out a plan to tempo- tional active-duty soldiers has been es- and response is ready and en route to rarily increase end strength by 30,000 timated to be $1.2 billion. It is essential the chairman. I hope he, too, agrees over the next 5 years as it was trans- that budgeting realities be taken into with me that this is not an issue that forming to ‘‘modular units of action.’’ account and that the Army not be re- we can ignore. General Schoomaker, for example, quired to absorb additional soldiers I must say also this is not just an testified on November 19, 2003, in a full ‘‘out of hide.’’ To do otherwise would Army issue. I think there was a tend- committee hearing on ‘‘Current Army undermine General Schoomaker’s criti- ency initially to portray this as the ab- Issues.’’ I questioned him about the cally important transformational vi- errant behavior of young soldiers. As force level of the Army, asking General sion. we now know, there was much more Schoomaker about whether we need ad- I draw to my colleagues’ attention complicated and high-level involve- ditional troops. that General Schoomaker, the current ment. What involvement is still un- His response was that as a result of Chief of Staff of the Army, has ad- clear, but we cannot walk away from stop-loss and stop-movement, which dressed this issue. I questioned him in this issue. And because the next Sec- currently serves to ensure unit man- the course of the hearing on November retary of the Army will have so much ning and cohesion, the Army was oper- 19 about the force level of the Army. I authority with respect to reports, with ating with 20,000 more soldiers in the asked him how he felt about the need respect to reviewing at least court- regular Army than in 2002. He went on for additional troops. His response was martial proceedings or involved in to emphasize that that as a result of the stop-loss and

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I also ask unani- In a subsequent interview last LEVIN: mous consent at this point in the month, he stated: I would say that what has been mobilized RECORD that the reaction of Secretary We all agree that the Army should grow. to this point, something in the order of sev- Wolfowitz to those remarks be printed. The issue is how to pay for it. eral hundred thousand soldiers, is probably a We will provide those for the RECORD, The Senator from Rhode Island figure that would be required. to the effect General Shinseki was raised that point. In other words, it was not a finite widely off the mark and that it is hard General Schoomaker went on to say: statement. It was more or less a gener- to believe it would take more troops to Right now we have supplemental funding alized statement. He continued: occupy a country than it would be to to increase numbers we’re brining in and re- We are talking about post-hostilities con- win the war. I ask those remarks be taining. . . . trol over a piece of geography that is fairly made part of the RECORD. We will sup- I think he has looked at this in a significant with the ethnic tensions that ply those remarks to the clerk, if that very responsible way, recognizing that could lead to other problems. meets with the agreement of the Sen- the supplemental, hopefully, has cared That is showing a lot of foresight. ator. for the immediate needs of the Army It takes a significant ground presence to Mr. WARNER. I certainly would not and will provide funds to implement maintain a safe and secure environment to impose any objection to a colleague the legislation the committee incor- make sure that people are fed, that water is wishing to expand the remarks. porated in the Ronald Reagan Defense distributed, all with the responsibilities that There being no objection, the mate- Act of 2004 that we put through. go along with administering a situation like rial was ordered to be printed in the this. Also, the Senator raised a question RECORD, as follows: about General Shinseki, and that is But he makes no reference at that THE STATEMENT OF U.S. DEPUTY SECRETARY one in which I have been increasingly point that he ever anticipated the level OF DEFENSE PAUL WOLFOWITZ BEFORE THE interested through the years. And ac- of insurgency, the infiltration of these HOUSE BUDGET COMMITTEE ON FEBRUARY 27, tually, on this floor, I stated to the terrorists from other nations to come 2003 Senate that so much has been said in and fuel this fight. If I might digress for a moment, Mr. Chair- about this distinguished officer’s ca- In fairness to him, I think the exact man, from my prepared testimony, because there’s been a good deal of comment, some of reer and how he concluded, which I al- text that he responded to that question, which, again, was referred to by it quite outlandish, about what our post-war ways thought was the regular way, requirements might be in Iraq.... that the Chief of Staff would step down my distinguished colleague, the rank- But some of the higher-end predictions at the conclusion of his term. But oth- ing member, and myself today should that we have been hearing recently, such as ers have views about that, and I am not be made a part of this RECORD. the notion that it will take several hundred going to get into that. I inquire of the Presiding Officer as thousand U.S. troops to provide stability in I would like to put in the RECORD the to the time remaining under the con- post-Saddam Iraq, are wildly off the mark. First, it is hard to conceive that it would colloquy between Senator LEVIN and trol of the Senator from Virginia. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- take more forces to provide stability in post- General Shinseki on February 25, 2003, Saddam Iraq than it would take to conduct when he addressed this question of the ator from Virginia has 40 minutes. the war itself and to secure the surrender of forces that could be used or required. It Mr. WARNER. And the distinguished Saddam’s security forces and his army. Hard is interesting to go back and read it be- ranking member, I believe, has roughly to imagine. cause I think people have seized on this an hour. Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I call so often to refer to it as a basis for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to the attention of my colleague that their observations. But here is what he ranking member has 56 minutes. this issue of General Shinseki’s re- said. Senator LEVIN asked the question: Mr. WARNER. I notice the presence marks has been and perhaps will con- General Shinseki, could you give us some on the floor momentarily of our distin- tinue to be debated and discussed. idea as to the Army’s force requirement for guished colleague from South Carolina But actually, on the floor of the Sen- an occupation of Iraq following the success- and, indeed, the current junior Senator ate—and my recollection is it was last ful completion of the war? from South Carolina. I know the Sen- fall from this fall in connection with Bear in mind, the operation had not ate is anxious to hear from both our the conference report—I said to the even started at that time, and this colleagues with regard to the forth- Senate that I had asked repeatedly of question was put to General Shinseki coming retirement of our distinguished the Army, of members of the Army: after all the chiefs had made opening colleague, Senator HOLLINGS. Was there any staff work done on this statements. General Shinseki had put I also see my colleague from Colo- issue of the troop levels required in a into the record his full statement and rado who desires to speak to the mat- post-conflict situation, either in the then testified in open session to most ter before the Senate. I say to the Sen- Department of the Army or in the joint of that statement. ate that I think this debate and discus- staff? I urged that that be forthcoming General Shinseki said: ‘‘In specific sion among the members of the com- and that information be given to the number, I would have to rely on committee as relating to the nomination is committee. batant commanders’ exact require- about to come to a close, and subject To the best of my knowledge, no one ments,’’ which is much what the Presi- to the ranking member’s views, which I has come forward to show any staff dent and the Secretary of Defense have ask he provide the Senate at this time, workup that provided the basis for the said each time this issue is up. If the I would like to give—how much time General’s reply. As I point out, the combatant commanders made requests, would the Senator from Colorado de- General did not, in the course of these indeed he, the President, would con- sire? opening remarks, in a prepared state- sider it and, in all probability, meet Mr. ALLARD. I request from the ment, make any reference to that. As a those requests. chairman 10 minutes. I probably will matter of fact, he was supportive of the Then he went on. It is very inter- not use that amount, but if there is a figure that was in the budget. esting. He is a most distinguished offi- minute or two, I will yield that back. Mr. LEVIN. If the Senator will yield, cer, and I share the Senator’s views Mr. WARNER. I think the Senator though, again, for a comment on that. about him. There are moments in our from Oklahoma, Mr. INHOFE, wants Mr. WARNER. Yes. Senate career that we never forget, but about 5 minutes. Perhaps 15 minutes on Mr. LEVIN. If there was no staff I remember in the course of the con- this side, I say to my colleagues, is the workup on that issue, it would be firmation of General Shinseki, our dis- remainder of the time we would seek shocking. There surely should have tinguished colleague from Hawaii, Sen- on this nomination. been staff work on the question of how ator INOUYE, rose and gave one of the Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, if the Sen- many troops it would take to secure a most magnificent speeches on the floor ator will yield for a unanimous consent country after its occupation. There

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But the hole created by the absence of an the start of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, If it did not exist, it would be pretty adequate plan to rebuild Iraq, the failure to American war planners and intelligence offi- serious mismanagement, it seems to provide enough troops to secure the country, cials met at Shaw Air Force Base in South me, and if it does exist, we ought to get the misplaced faith in Iraqi exiles, and other Carolina to review the Bush administration’s mistakes made after Baghdad fell is a deep a copy of it. plans to oust Saddam Hussein and implant Either way, I think General Shinseki one. democracy in Iraq. ‘‘We’ve finally got our act together, but was mistreated. He was the subject of Near the end of his presentation, an Army we’re all afraid it may be too late,’’ said one lieutenant colonel who was giving a briefing calumny, almost, inside the civilian senior official who is engaged daily in Iraq showed a slide describing the Pentagon’s part of the Defense Department, for ex- policy. pressing an opinion. plans for rebuilding Iraq after the war, The Bush administration’s failure to plan I know my friend, the chairman, known in the planners’ parlance as Phase to win the peace in Iraq was the product of 4–C. He was uncomfortable with his mate- would agree with me that when a mili- many of the same problems that plagued the rial—and for good reason. The slide said: ‘‘To administration’s case for war, including tary officer is asked a question, he is Be Provided.’’ required by a commitment that he wishful thinking, bad information from Iraqi An Inquirer Washington Bureau review of exiles who said Iraqis would welcome U.S. makes to us when he is before us for the Iraq policy and decisions of the adminis- troops as liberators, and contempt for dis- confirmation to give us his honest pro- tration has found that it invaded Iraq with- senting opinions. fessional judgment, and he was pressed out a comprehensive plan in place to secure However, the administration’s planning for by me to give us that judgment. He and rebuild the country. The administration postwar Iraq differed in one crucial respect said he couldn’t be specific, and then I also failed to provide about 100,000 additional from its erroneous prewar claims about U.S. troops that American military com- Iraq’s nuclear, chemical and biological weap- pressed him to give us a range and he manders originally wanted to help restore said: Several hundred thousand. The ons programs and links to al-Qaeda. order and reconstruct a country shattered by The U.S. intelligence community had been reaction to that amongst the civilians war, a brutal dictatorship, and economic divided about the state of Hussein’s weapons is that is widely off the mark. He paid sanctions. programs, but there was little disagreement a price he never should have paid for In fact, some senior Pentagon officials had among experts throughout the government giving an honest opinion to a congres- thought they could bring most American sol- that winning the peace in Iraq could be much sional committee. diers home from Iraq by September 2003. In- harder than winning a war. stead, more than a year later, 138,000 U.S. ‘‘The possibility of the United States win- Mr. WARNER. You address this thing troops are still fighting insurgents who slip in a very broad context, which you are ning the war and losing the peace in Iraq is easily across Iraq’s long borders, diehards real and serious,’’ warned an Army War Col- free to do. I was very specific. When he from the old regime, and Iraqis angered by lege report that was completed in February said several hundred thousand, I in- their country’s widespread crime and unem- 2003, a month before the invasion. quired as to whether there is any docu- ployment and the United States’ sometimes Without an ‘‘overwhelming’’ effort to pre- ment, either in the Department of the heavy boots. pare for the U.S. occupation of Iraq, the re- Army or the joint staff, which sup- ‘‘We didn’t go in with a plan. We went in port warned, ‘‘The United States may find ported that several hundred thousand with a theory,’’ said a veteran State Depart- itself in a radically different world over the ment officer who was directly involved in next few years, a world in which the threat individuals would be needed in a post- Iraq policy. conflict situation. of Saddam Hussein seems like a pale shadow The military’s plan to defeat Hussein’s of new problems of America’s own making.’’ Mr. LEVIN. Is there a document that army worked brilliantly and U.S. troops A half-dozen intelligence reports also supports 130,000 would be needed? I have distinguished themselves on the battle- warned that U.S. troops could face signifi- would like to see a document that sup- field. cant postwar resistance. This foot-high stack ports any analysis of what would be However, the review found that the Presi- of material was distributed at White House needed. That is the problem with the dent and many of his advisers ignored re- meetings of Bush’s top foreign policy advis- peated warnings that rebuilding Iraq would failure to plan for the aftermath. It is ers, but there’s no evidence that anyone ever be harder than ousting Saddam Hussein, and acted on it. that there was no plan for the after- they tossed out years of planning about how ‘‘It was disseminated. And ignored,’’ said a math. If there is a document that says to rebuild Iraq, in part because they thought former senior intelligence official. 130,000—and maybe my good friend pro-American Iraqi exiles and Iraqi ‘‘patri- The Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agen- from Rhode Island has the document ots’’ would quickly pick up the pieces. cy was particularly aggressive in its fore- we are referring to? The CIA predicted up until the war’s open- casts, officials said. One briefing occurred in Mr. REED. I don’t have the docu- ing days that the Iraqi army would turn January 2003. Another, in April 2003, weeks against Hussein, which never happened. ment, but an article in the Philadel- after the war began, discussed Hussein’s This report is based on official documents plans for attacking U.S. forces after his phia Inquirer of October 17, 2004 made and on interviews with more than three troops had been defeated on the battlefield. several references. First: dozen current and former civilian and mili- Similar warnings came from the Penta- Franks’ Central Command did have an ex- tary officials who participated directly in gon’s Joint Staff, the State Department’s tensive plan to restore order and begin re- planning for the war and its aftermath. Most Bureau of Intelligence and Research, and the building the country, called Operation still support the decision to go to war but CIA’s National Intelligence Council. The Desert Crossing, said retired Marine Gen. say many of the subsequent problems could council produced reports in January 2003 ti- Anthony Zinni, who drew up the plan and up- have been avoided. tled ‘‘Principal Challenges in Post-Saddam dated it continuously when he led Centcom Every effort was made to get those who Iraq’’ and ‘‘Regional Consequences of Regime until 2000. It was never used. were interviewed to speak for the record, but Change in Iraq.’’ many officials requested anonymity because Unlike the 1991 Persian Gulf War, in which Further in the story: they didn’t want to criticize the administra- Iraqi troops were trying to maintain their Central Command originally proposed a tion publicly or because they feared retalia- grip on Kuwait, ‘‘they are now defending force of 380,000 to attack and occupy Iraq. tion. their country,’’ said a senior defense official, Rumsfeld’s opening bid was about 40,000, ‘‘a President Bush and top officials in Sec- summarizing the Joint Staff’s warnings. division-plus,’’ said three senior military of- retary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld’s of- ‘‘You are going to get serious resistance. ficials who participated in the discussions. fice did not respond to repeated requests for This idea that everyone will join you is balo- Bush and his top advisers finally approved interviews. They have publicly defended ney. But it was dismissed.’’ the 250,000 troops the commanders requested their plans for the invasion and its after- Retired Army Lt. Gen. Jay Garner wasn’t to launch the invasion. But the additional math, and now some top officials are blam- named to lead Iraq’s reconstruction until troops that the military wanted to secure ing the CIA for failing to predict the messy January 2003 and didn’t oversee the first Iraq after Hussein’s regime fell were either aftermath of Hussein’s fall. major interagency conference on postwar delayed or never sent. The United States and interim Iraqi Prime Iraq until Feb. 21, less than a month before I ask unanimous consent that the ar- Minister Ayad Allawi are now taking steps the invasion. to defeat the Iraqi insurgency and will have At the Pentagon, the director of the Joint ticle be printed in the RECORD. national elections in January. They have ne- Staff, Army Gen. George Casey, repeatedly There being no objection, the mate- gotiated an agreement to disarm some of the pressed Gen. Tommy Franks, the head of the rial was ordered to be printed in the militia led by radical Shiite Muslim cleric Central Command, for a ‘‘Phase 4,’’ or post- RECORD, as follows: Muqtada al-Sadr and are pressing an offen- war, plan, the senior defense official said.

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‘‘Casey was screaming. ‘Where is our Phase troops from Iraq in June 2003; 50,000 more in Senator LEVIN. Could you give us just a 4 plan?’ ’’ the official said. It never arrived. July; and a final 50,000 in August. By Sep- range of troops? I mean, would it be from Casey is now the commander of U.S.-led coa- tember 2003, Rumsfeld and his aides thought, 100–150,000 for many years? I’m not asking lition forces in Iraq. there would be very few American troops left for any kind of precise figure, but what’s Franks’ Central Command did have an ex- in Iraq. your current best estimate? tensive plan to restore order and begin re- Instead of providing a plan and enough General FRANKS. Senator Levin, that actu- building the country, called Operation troops to take control of Iraq, officials, ad- ally is not as hard to answer as it might Desert Crossing, said retired Marine Gen. visers and consultants in and around the seem. We have about 145,000 troops in there Anthony Zinni, who drew up the plan and up- Pentagon and Vice President Dick Cheney’s right now. As I have talked to commanders dated it continuously when he led Centcom office bet on Iraqi exiles such as Ahmed at every level inside Iraq, one finds that that until 2000. It was never used. Chalabi of the Iraqi National Congress, who footprint appears to us on the operational The same officials who saw no need for a assured them that Iraqis would welcome U.S. side to be about what that footprint needs to plan to secure and rebuild a defeated Iraq troops as liberators. look like. There has been suggestion that also saw no need to position thousands of Gen. John Keane, the vice chief of the perhaps there should be more troops, and, in U.S. soldiers, including military police, engi- Army staff during the war, said some defense fact, I can tell you in the presence of this neers, ordnance disposal teams, and civil af- officials believed the exiles’ promises. Secretary that if more troops are necessary, ‘‘We did not see it [the insurgency] coming. fairs specialists, to begin taking control in this Secretary is going to say yes. We have And we were not properly prepared and orga- Iraq even before the war against Hussein was talked about this on a number of occasions, nized to deal with it.... Many of us got se- over. and when the tactical commanders on the duced by the Iraqi exiles in terms of what Long-standing Army doctrine calls for be- ground determine that they need to raise the outcome would be,’’ Keane told a House ginning reconstruction in freed areas of a force levels, then those forces in fact will be committee in July. country while fighting rages elsewhere. It provided. The Secretary may want to com- also calls for a shift in military forces from Rumsfeld’s office ‘‘was utterly, arrogantly, ignorantly and negligently unprepared’’ for ment on that, but what we—— combat troops to civil affairs, military po- Mr. WARNER. That concludes the de- lice and the like. the aftermath of the war, said Larry Dia- ‘‘Unfortunately, this did not occur despite mond, who was a political adviser in Bagh- bate at this point. I wonder if Senator clear guidance to the contrary,’’ Army Col. dad from January to March of this year. ALLARD and Senator INHOFE—I see Sen- Douglas Feith, the Defense Department’s Paul F. Dicker wrote in an assessment. ator SESSIONS—we are trying, if I Bush, Rumsfeld, and other top officials in- number-three official, and former Pentagon consultant Richard Perle both acknowledged might, to acquaint my colleagues who sist that their military commanders were that their vision for post-Hussein Iraq in- have arrived on the floor—the distin- given everything they requested, and Franks cluded putting pro-Western exiles in power. guished senior Senator from South wrote in his book, American Soldier, that ‘‘We had a theme in our minds, a strategic Carolina desires to speak to his forth- Rumsfeld supported his war plan. idea, of liberation rather than occupation, Technically, that’s accurate. However, coming retirement. The senior Senator giving them [Iraqis] more authority even at three top officials who served with Franks at wishes to speak to that. Yet this issue the expense of having things done with has been fully debated by those who the time said the plan was the product of a greater efficiency’’ by coalition military lengthy and sometimes heated negotiation forces, Feith told The Philadelphia Inquirer have been on the floor. I judge my col- between the Central Command and the Pen- last month. leagues here wish to take some time. tagon, in which Rumsfeld constantly pressed Perle, in an interview, said he and others If my colleague could indicate that Franks and other senior officers to commit had for years advocated ‘‘helping the Iraqis to me, I would like to allocate the time fewer troops to Operation Iraqi Freedom. liberate themselves—which was a completely you would like to have. At one point, Secretary of State Colin different approach than we settled on.’’ First, Senator ALLARD. Powell, a former chairman of the joint ‘‘We’ll never now how it would have come chiefs, weighed in on Franks’ side and helped out if we did it the way we wanted to do it,’’ Mr. ALLARD. Mr. Chairman, if I persuade Rumsfeld to commit more troops, a he said. might have 10 minutes. I am not sure I senior administration official said. The CIA, the Defense Intelligence Agency, would use that time, but I appreciate Rumsfeld and his aides wisely wanted to and the State Department all warned that that. keep the U.S. footprint in Iraq as small as Chalabi was a charlatan, and the uniformed Mr. WARNER. Other Senators? possible, realizing that more troops would military dragged its heels in training exiles Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Chairman, I will likely breed more Iraqi resentment, and they to join the fight against Hussein. wanted a smaller, faster force that could The battle over Chalabi was one of numer- be pleased—2 minutes will be sufficient overwhelm the Iraqi military before it could ous bitter interagency fights about Iraq that to me. torch the country’s oil fields, retreat into Bush and his national security adviser, Mr. WARNER. Let’s say 5. He is the the cities and create a humanitarian dis- Condoleezza Rice, never resolved. chairman on the subcommittee for the aster. ‘‘I’m not going to put my thumb on the Army and I think that is important. ‘‘There were different motivations by dif- scale,’’ Bush said at a White House meeting Mr. SESSIONS. I also have a 4 ferent people in this administration for in which Chalabi’s bona fides were hotly de- o’clock commitment I will need to be bated, according to an official who was going after Iraq, but they all came together in. . . . in a way that blotted out prudence and present. caution,’’ said a senior intelligence official. That left Pentagon officials to plow ahead Mr. WARNER. I say to the Senator Central Command originally proposed a with their attempt to position Chalabi and from Oklahoma—— force of 380,000 to attack and occupy Iraq. his militia, the Free Iraqi Fighting Forces, Mr. INHOFE. Mr. Chairman, if there Rumsfeld’s opening bid was about 40,000, ‘‘a to take power after Saddam’s fall. is 10 minutes, I would like to have division-plus,’’ said three senior military of- Within 48 hours of their arrival in Baghdad that. If not, I will downgrade that. ficials who participated in the discussions. in April, some of Chalabi’s men, including members of his personal bodyguard force, Mr. WARNER. I will leave that to the Bush and his top advisers finally approved Senator’s judgment. For the moment I the 250,000 troops the commanders requested began taking cars, bank accounts and real to launch the invasion. But the additional estate, said a senior military officer who re- will say 7 minutes. Is that agreeable? troops that the military wanted to secure ceived reports of the events. It became evi- Mr. INHOFE. That is agreeable. Iraq after Hussein’s regime fell were either dent almost as quickly that Chalabi and Mr. WARNER. Does the Senator from delayed or never sent. other exiles had a larger political following Colorado wish to allow our distin- As a result, the two Army divisions that in the Pentagon than they did in Iraq. Intelligence officials now charge that guished colleague from Alabama to Centcom wanted to help secure the country Chalabi or some of his senior aides were paid proceed? weren’t on hand when Baghdad fell and the agents of Iran’s intelligence service, and that Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask country lapsed into anarchy, and a third, the Chalabi or his security chief provided classi- if the Senator from Colorado will give First Cavalry from Fort Hood, Texas, fell so fied U.S. military information to Iran. far behind schedule that on April 21 Franks me 2 to 3 minutes. I want to say a cou- Chalabi has denied the allegation. and Rumsfeld dropped it from the plan. ple of things. Moreover, one senior military official said, Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, at this Mr. WARNER. For that purpose, I there was a realization that fresh troops point I further ask unanimous consent ask unanimous consent for the Senator would eventually be needed to replace worn- to have printed in the RECORD testi- from Alabama, to be followed by the out units in Iraq. mony by General Franks in response to Senator from Colorado, followed by the ‘‘We could not burn the candle on the Cav questioning by Senator LEVIN on this Senator from Oklahoma, to address the prematurely,’’ he said. issue. Others said that civilian officials in the Senate in the confines of the time allo- Pentagon were so convinced that these ‘‘fol- There being no objection, the mate- cated. low-on forces’’ wouldn’t be needed in Iraq rial was ordered to be printed in the Mr. ALLARD. That is all right with that they thought they could withdraw 50,000 RECORD, as follows: me. I yield 3 minutes.

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Dr. Harvey is as dedicated as I am to nomination hearing on his appoint- Let me first acknowledge the out- seeing the United States fulfill our ment as Secretary of the Army. As the standing performance of the current chemical weapons treaty obligations. hearing went along, I became more and Acting Secretary of the Army, Les Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for the op- more impressed with this extraor- Brownlee. Secretary Brownlee, to- portunity to speak in support of Dr. dinary man. This is not the time to de- gether with General Schoomaker, the Harvey’s nomination. I believe Dr. Har- bate somebody’s differing opinions Army Chief of Staff, has successfully vey is well qualified for the significant about how General Franks and others directed the Army through this time of challenges facing him and I look for- should have handled the war in Iraq. challenge and change. The Army is ward to working with him to keep our They did a dadgum good job of it, as far leading our Nation in the global war Army the greatest the world has ever as I am concerned, in achieving the against extremist terrorists, and is known. victory over there and in Afghanistan making giant strides in transforming I yield the floor. also. There will always be people to warfighting, logistics, and business The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- second-guess it. management capabilities. ator from Oklahoma. But Dr. Harvey has extraordinary ex- Additionally, I know the Nation Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, how perience of remarkable breadth. He has greatly appreciates the significant im- much time do we have remaining? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- his B.S. from Notre Dame and Ph.D. provements in the quality of life of our ator has 23 minutes, of which 10 min- from the University of Pennsylvania in Active Duty, Reserve, and National utes has been allocated to the Senator metallurgy and materials science. He Guard soldiers. This includes our retir- from Oklahoma. has been CEO of some of the country’s ees, veterans, and dedicated spouses Mr. INHOFE. Thank you, Mr. Presi- largest corporations. He has been a and families. I applaud Secretary dent. COO of two high-tech startup compa- Brownlee for these achievements and First of all, let me address some of nies in recent years. He is high-tech am thankful for his continued service the things that have been talked about oriented. He is management oriented. to our country. today. We have had a drawdown in the He will bring those skills to the De- The challenges and pace of change in military, starting with the Cold War. partment of Defense. the Army remain steady and are top When it was over, all of us heard so As he goes through it, he will be able national priorities. Based on my con- many people say the Cold War is over, to help us decide how big the Army versation with Dr. Harvey, I am con- we have no need to have the strength should be and how the transformation fident he has the right skills and expe- we had before. Then after the 1991 gulf should go forward to help us transform rience to lead this next period of trans- war, the drawdown continued. The our great Army, which is doing mag- formation. Dr. Harvey demonstrated a Army is on the right track right now nificent work this very moment in a record of management success in both to regain the manpower they lost dur- hostile environment in Iraq. He will public and private enterprise that will ing that drawdown. I agree with the help us make it better. I am convinced enable him to develop prudent choices Senator from Rhode Island, who has of that. and solutions for several strategic been concerned about the end strength. He is not a uniform man himself, nor Army outcomes. Among the key stra- I have joined him in that, and feel the should he be. He will bring his talents tegic evaluations are force structure same way. to bear to that subject. I am excited by and force sizing reviews in pursuit of But I agree the drawdown in force his nomination. I believe he will do an Army transformation objectives; glob- that took place at the end of the Cold outstanding job. al posture and ‘‘mission needs’’ evalua- War went too far. We cut 365,000 troops, I thank Senator WARNER for his lead- tions to improve Army mobility and too many for the force we had. We ership and I yield the remainder of my responsiveness regarding future de- should have stayed with the original time to Senator ALLARD and Senator mands at home and abroad; and, fi- number provided by General Powell INHOFE. nally, manpower studies to assess and during the first Bush administration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- balance both the military, civilian, and During the Clinton administration, ator from Colorado. the Active-Reserve distribution of we took a procurement holiday that Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I have skills to ensure we are optimally em- cost us dearly. Budgets were woefully the utmost confidence in Dr. Francis ploying our military personnel and re- inadequate to sustain our force. Readi- Harvey and I do believe he will act on sources. These critical activities will ness suffered. The euphoria was around behalf of our men and women in the define the composition and capability the fact that ‘‘the Cold War is over,’’ field. I think he has a sincere concern of the U.S. Army for the foreseeable fu- we no longer need this much military. about what happens to them and that ture, and will improve the recruitment, We found out we were wrong. From fis- they have the adequate equipment and retention, and motivation of our men cal year 1994 to 2001, we did not keep up manpower and whatnot to do their job. and women and families throughout with inflation. Defense spending lost Frankly, it boils down to the fact that the Army family. $430.2 billion in constant 2002 dollars. we can always anticipate what the Another high priority I covered with This was an average of $53.8 billion a force size has to be. That has to be de- Dr. Harvey is the Army’s commitment year. We are talking about a loss of termined basically by the men in the to, and funding for, our obligations to that amount. The deterioration would field, the commanders in the field. To eliminate our chemical weapons stock- have been $53.2 billion greater if not for try to run a war out of the Pentagon is piles. The Army is the executive agent the Congress plus-up of the Clinton a mistake. I happen to be rising in sup- to carry out the chemical demilitariza- budget from fiscal year 1996 onward. port of the nomination of Dr. Francis tion and disposal program at various The Republicans gained control of Harvey for the post of Secretary of the sites across the country. Unfortu- both the House and the Senate in 1994. Army because I think he understands nately, the program is falling behind To turn this positive from fiscal year that. schedule and costing more money than 1996 onward, it would have been $58.1 I will say a few things here to com- originally planned. billion or $9.7 billion a year average. ment on Dr. Harvey’s qualifications. Dr. Harvey’s qualifications and expe- The Democratic Congress had even In addition to the time Dr. Harvey rience are well suited to address the reduced the Clinton request from 1994 spent with us in committee hearings, I problems associated with the chemical to 1996 by $4.8 billion, or $2.4 billion a spoke with him individually on a vari- demilitarization program. In my per- year average, and reduced the last fis- ety of Army issues, critical not only to sonal conversations with the nominee, cal 1993 year Bush budget request by a our overall national security but also and again in public testimony, I re- whopping $8.1 billion.

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In the area of artillery, five job and I feel they need to spend more had not made the proper investment in countries make a better artillery piece time congratulating and talking about modernization, readiness, and standard than we have, including South Africa. the great job we are doing. of living for our soldiers. We found out from a very courageous As Mr. Brownlee said, the Army is I know it is true. I chaired the readi- general back in 1998 that in fact our decisively engaged in fighting ter- ness subcommittee of the Senate best strike vehicles—F–15 and F–16— rorism. But our soldiers are also build- Armed Services Committee during that are not as good as some of the SU se- ing alliances, training other militaries timeframe. We desperately needed to ries being sold by Russia to many of with tenets of democracy and civilian reorganize the military to cope with our potential adversaries in the future. control, executing counter drug oper- this post-world war era. We must mobilize our Guard and Re- ations and providing disaster relief and Just short of 9 months after taking serve in ways we haven’t seen since humanitarian assistance. These mis- office, George W. Bush was faced with World War II to fight this world war. sions are equally important to our na- 9/11. He was faced with mobilizing the We have a great team to accomplish tional security. They help to increase military to protect the United States all of that. General Shoomaker and Dr. mobile stability to prevent the devel- in a new kind of war, a new kind of war Harvey and Les Brownlee and the brave opment of serious crises and to dem- we never experienced before, one not men and women of our Army, both uni- onstrate the goodwill of the American properly dealt with by previous admin- formed and civilian. What a task they people. istrations, and one the military had have and what a team we have. In light of the potential for terrorism not been funded to cope with. Senator AKAKA and I are both vet- to spread, the Army remains com- We are now paying for that mistake. erans of the Army. We started the mitted to participate. That is exactly We have been playing catchup. We need Army Caucus. Up to that time they had what they are doing. to put the Army back on the right not been given the proper attention as I just got back from eight countries track. And General Shoomaker and to how we are reliant on our Army for in Africa. There is a concern there. Acting Secretary Brownlee have done our ability to sustain this war against There is terrorism. As the squeeze just that. We are reorganizing the terrorism. comes in, terrorism is now infiltrating Army to retrain soldiers from skills I look forward to the confirmation of into the continent of Africa, and we are needed in today’s threatened environ- Dr. Harvey as the next Secretary of the in the process of doing something with ment to skills more appropriate to Army, and support the Army’s advice four brigades or five African brigades. those threats. to end this war. So we will have them trained to face We are adding 30,000 soldiers to the We want to give, I believe, 10 minutes this when that time comes. force and turning many noncombat for the Senator from South Carolina. Is I see other Senators waiting. jobs being performed by soldiers today there more than 10 minutes remaining I yield the floor. into civilian positions. at this time? Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. President, I rise We are stabilizing families and rotat- The PRESIDING OFFICER. At this today to offer my support for the Presi- ing units rather than individual sol- time, the majority has 15 minutes re- dent’s nomination of Dr. Fran Harvey diers through Iraq and Afghanistan. maining. to the post of Secretary of the Army. We are accelerating equipment field- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, does Our forces are deployed around the ing to incorporate the latest innova- the Senator from Oklahoma desire ad- world as they have never been before. tions to defend against EIDs, the ditional time? They are fighting hard and they are threat that we really didn’t know Mr. INHOFE. I will take only maybe fighting well to defend Americans in about in years past. 3 or 4 minutes. the war on terror, and the Army is at We are committed to providing the Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I yield the front line of that fight. Army with anything and everything to the Senator 3 more minutes. Gone are the days when massive and they need, but we can’t waste resources Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, a lot of overwhelming force was all this coun- by throwing money at the problem. We things have been said about the condi- try needed to ensure victory. The have to respond to the requests of our tion of the soldiers in Iraq and about threats we face and the stresses they leaders in the field. I think we have their attitudes. I can tell you that I cause on our force require visionary so- done that, and I am committed to mak- don’t think there is any Member of this lutions. Fran Harvey is the visionary ing sure we continue to do that. body who has spent more time in Iraq we need at the head of our largest I am confident that Secretary Har- and Afghanistan than I have. I hear force. vey, as has been said by so many peo- statements of individuals. They are Fran Harvey knows how to look at a ple, will also continue to do that. I am proud of the mission. They are proud of large organization where the bureauc- confident he will be successful because what they are doing. They have a spirit racy is an overwhelming force in its he understands industry. Today, we I have never seen before. own right, and mold it to meet future need industry to give their best and as I would like to quote Secretary threats. Dr. Harvey is a successful ex- fast and as affordable as possible. It is Brownlee. He said: ecutive who has extensive experience important to have someone of Dr. Har- Some in this country have charged that in leading and managing large organi- vey’s character and ability to provide the situation in Iraq is getting progressively zations, particularly program based or- the guiding hand and make this part- worse. You who have been there know the ganizations involved in the develop- truth, and so do the people of Iraq. Things nership between Government and in- are getting better, not worse. Though the in- ment and deployment of technology dustry work for the maximum benefit surgents have caused immense pain and suf- and systems. of our soldiers. fering and delayed reconstruction efforts in He will bring a results oriented man- You have to keep in mind that is one some parts of Iraq, most Iraqis are looking agement approach to an organization of the serious problems we face right at the future with hope, hope they lacked where results matter more than any- now. The number of defense contrac- under the former regime. where else. As part of this approach, tors is about one-fifth of what it was 20 These successes constitute signifi- Dr. Harvey places major emphasis on years ago. It is important that we have cant milestones of which the people of business transformation through proc- someone who understands industry, our Nation should be proud and hope- ess improvement in combination with and certainly Dr. Harvey will be such a ful. But the fight is by no means over the application of information tech- person. to ensure that Afghanistan and Iraq at- nology. We are playing catchup in the world. tain stability and success and the tran- Fran Harvey’s broad base of experi- It is changing daily before our eyes. sition into the democracies is very key. ence has been multi-dimensional in

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This par- Fran Harvey has the requisite experi- transformation of the force. It is re- ticular individual who is nominated to ence to be Secretary of the Army, but markable that the Army is succeeding be Assistant Secretary of Defense came what is more important, he is a vision- to the extent that they are while—at before the Armed Services Committee. ary where long-term vision is badly the same time—undergoing a signifi- He was reported out favorably to the needed. It is my great pleasure to sup- cant reshaping of the force. Many of floor and had been waiting for some pe- port what I am sure will be a successful my colleagues have suggested that a riod of time for confirmation to that tenure leading our Army. simple increase in the number of troops position. The Secretary of Defense ∑ Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, due in the Army will solve the Army’s made the decision to resubmit his to a prior commitment, I will not be challenges. While I believe that the name in connection with the Secretary able to vote in the Senate today on Army does, at least in the near-term, of the Army. President Bush’s nomination of Dr. need additional troops, I believe the I strongly urge colleagues to support Francis J. Harvey of California to be Army’s largest and most promising this nominee. This is the nomination of the next Secretary of the Army. challenge is to continue transforming the President of the United States. I wish to state for the record that, I yield the floor. itself into a 21st century fighting force The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- had I been able to cast my vote today with 21st century tools and a 21st cen- ator from South Carolina. in the Senate, I would have voted in tury management structure. I believe Mr. GRAHAM of South Carolina. Mr. favor of Dr. Harvey. As he noted in his that Francis Harvey will help lead the President, I thank the chairman and appearance before the Senate’s Com- Army in this direction. Senator LEVIN for allowing us to use mittee on Armed Services, Dr. Harvey As I see it, to relieve the stress on the time, and I appreciate it very has experience in leading, managing the force, we have to create a more much. and fostering change in large organiza- flexible force, and I commend Sec- FAREWELL TO SENATOR HOLLINGS tions. In addition, I also appreciate retary Rumsfeld on the steps he has Mr. President, the task at hand for that Dr. Harvey has experience in the taken to achieve this. To implement me is a difficult one. I want to take defense industry, experience that these reforms, the Army needs a leader some time to talk about my senior should help him as he oversees the who has experience with leading, man- Senator, Senator HOLLINGS, who is re- Army’s important process of trans- aging, and reforming large organiza- tiring. Trying to do justice to his ca- forming to meet 21st century threats. tions. Mr. Francis Harvey has that ex- reer is going to be a difficult task for On this last point, I hope that Dr. perience, and the necessary business me, but I will do my best. Harvey will devote considerable time acumen and results oriented approach I want the people of South Carolina and effort to the Army’s trans- to get the job done. to understand that whatever dif- formation initiative. If the Army is to I have confidence in Mr. Harvey’s ferences I may have with Senator HOL- be a relevant force in future combat ability to lead the men and women of LINGS, they are political in nature. operations, it must have the resources the U.S. Army as they meet the chal- They have never been personal, and I and the commitment from senior lead- lenges of the next decade. He will be an cannot thank him enough for the time ership necessary to transform. This effective, forward-thinking leader who he has dedicated to the transition from means that Dr. Harvey and others will will take the Army where it needs to the House to the Senate for our office. need to fight for critical science and go in the coming years. Senator HOLLINGS has been a tremen- technology funds to enable key trans- In closing, I would also like to recog- dous benefit to me personally. He has formational programs, such as the Fu- nize the outstanding leadership and made the transition from the House to ture Combat System, to succeed. While contribution of the Acting Secretary of the Senate very enjoyable. He has the Army does have current needs that the Army over the last 18 months, my helped my staff. He has been indispen- require critical funds, it cannot sac- good friend Les Brownlee. Les has led sable in our getting started in the Sen- rifice its future if it hopes to success- the Army during an extraordinary time ate. I want to thank him personally fully transform. in the Army’s history and deserves to and thank him for the kindnesses he In addition, transformation encom- be commended for his professionalism has shown to me. passes more than just equipment and and his selfless service to our country Trying to follow Senator Thurmond weapons platforms. I am hopeful that and to the men and women of the U.S. and Senator HOLLINGS is a tough act. Dr. Harvey will continue to make sure Army. South Carolinians have relied on these that we achieve the proper balance of Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I wish two great gentlemen for literally my skills located in the Active Duty with to conclude this debate on the nomi- entire lifetime. With the retirement of those located in the Reserve compo- nee. The nomination will be voted on, I Senator HOLLINGS, I think it is going nent. Too many Low Density/High De- am told, at 5:15, subject to modifica- to be hard to put in words how much he mand capabilities, such as military po- tions at that time. will be missed by the Senate and South lice and civil affairs, are found in I say in conclusion that I think we Carolina. Army’s Reserve component. I am hope- have had a very good debate on this But when you start talking about a ful that the Army, under Dr. Harvey’s nomination and also the serious issues man, trying to give tribute to him, I leadership, will be able to strike the affecting the Department of the Army. think the first thing you have to start right balance so that Operational I think it has been helpful in many re- with is what means most to that per- Tempo problems—highlighted by the spects. son, to the man himself, and to his war on terrorism—are not exacerbated. I am prepared to yield back all the family. His wife Peatsy is one of the Again, had I been present in the Sen- remaining time which I have in the de- most delightful people you ever hope to ate today, I would have voted in favor bate. I understand the distinguished meet. She is beloved by the colleagues of confirming Dr. Francis J. Harvey as ranking member is prepared to do like- in this Chamber and their spouses on the next Secretary of the Army. I wish wise. both sides of the aisle. She is a joy to Dr. Harvey good luck on his new re- Mr. LEVIN. We yield back the re- be with. She is a lot of fun, and she has sponsibilities and duties as Secretary mainder of our time. been a great soulmate to Senator HOL- of the Army.∑ Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, in that LINGS for many years. I know he is Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, I case, I yield the floor with the under- equally proud of his children. He lost a rise today in support of Dr. Fran Har- standing that the distinguished col- daughter. It is a terrible thing to have vey to be the next Secretary of the league from South Carolina can now happen. He has four children and I Army. I have met with Mr. Harvey and proceed as he desires with regard to a think seven grandchildren.

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He has been a enough how important families are to had that perspective from the time champion for racial fairness his entire Members. Senator HOLLINGS has en- they came back from the war and for time. It is fashionable now. It is the po- joyed the support of a first-class group the rest of their lives. litically correct thing to do now. But of family members who have rep- It was shown in Senator Thurmond’s in 1963 it was not the politically cor- resented South Carolina very well. and Senator HOLLINGS’s life. Both are rect thing to do in South Carolina or Wherever Peatsy Hollings goes, World War II veterans. When he came any other Southern State. But he South Carolina goes, and there is no back to South Carolina, he was elected chose the path less traveled. Our State better way to be introduced in our to the House of Representatives at the is better off for it, and because of his State than to meet her. age of 26. Shortly thereafter, he be- leadership and others who followed, we Senator HOLLINGS’ time in the Sen- came Speaker pro tempore. So his col- were able to do things in South Caro- ate will be coming to an end. He has leagues saw in him something of a lina in a way of which we should all be chosen to retire. It is a lifetime of pub- leader at an early age. They saw what proud. Hats off to you for that, Senator lic service that I will try to talk about the rest of South Carolina has seen for HOLLINGS. in the next 10 or 15 minutes. decades: Somebody who will speak During the time as Governor, he did As his generation is noted for ‘‘The their mind. You can be on the receiving some things economically that we have Greatest Generation,’’ the World War end of speaking that mind—I have been the benefit of today. Our technical II generation, he seems to have been on the receiving end—but he is fair. He school program, for those who are not there every time his State and his has been tough on everybody. But peo- familiar with South Carolina, is No. 1 country needed him. He was a graduate ple know he has a good heart. And he in the Nation. If you are looking at of the Citadel. He graduated in 1942. also has a good heart for South Caro- doing business in South Carolina, we As you can tell by his accent, which lina. That is why his colleagues put have a technical school system that is the ultimate low country accent, he him at a young age in charge in the will meet your needs. We will design a is from Charleston. If you had to create House. training program for your employees, an image of a Senator, he would be my In the Brown v. Board of Education specifically for your business. We have model. He looks like a Senator and he litigation, one of the first cases that thousands of South Carolinians receiv- sounds like a Senator, and he also acts came about was the South Carolina ing college level education through our like a Senator. I mean that in the high- case involving Clarendon County. Sen- technical schools in an affordable man- est form of a compliment. ator HOLLINGS participated in that ner. We have 16 colleges now, over 160 He has represented my State since case. It was a life-changing experience. career programs and high-tech profes- 1996 in the Senate but that is not the In 1953, he became Lieutenant Gov- sionals who have made the Michelins, first time he has represented my State. ernor. In 1958, he was elected Governor, BMWs, and Fujis possible to come to It is not the first time he has served the youngest Governor in South Caro- our State. He is the father of that leg- this country. As I mentioned, in 1942 he lina history at that time. From 1959 to islation. graduated from the Citadel. That was 1963, he was a young Governor who had If he had done nothing else, that the class that got their diploma in the served in World War II, participated in would have been a great tribute, but morning, got commissioned in the one of the greatest legal cases of our there is a lot more that he has done. He afternoon, and their orders the next time, and he took that experience and created the South Carolina public day and they went off to fight a war. changed my State for the better. broadcasting system, one of the best in He is very emblematic of that genera- From 1959 to 1963, if you open up any the Nation, if not the best in the Na- tion. They never really had a chance to history book, particularly in the tion. South Carolina ETV is known all be young because the day they grad- South, these are tremendously trou- over the world, really. uated college they went off to take on bling times. Social change is abound- As a young Governor, he took the a vicious enemy. ing. The old way of doing business is road less traveled; he invested in edu- People talk about 1-year tours and being challenged. People are fighting cation in a new and different way that the stress it puts on families—that is and sometimes dying throughout the pays dividends today. That is some- true—but in World War II you signed South to bring about a new way of thing he should be proud of and I am up for the duration. You didn’t know doing business. proud of on his behalf. when you were coming home and you I never will forget Senator HOLLINGS In 1966, as a young man, he comes to didn’t know if you were coming home. telling me about the court appearance the Senate. I don’t have the time to You were coming home when the war in the Supreme Court when an African- read his legislative accomplishments was over, when Berlin fell and when American lawyer stood up and talked because it would take most of the Tokyo fell. His generation never en- about fighting in the war, coming back afternoon. It is fair to say that since joyed the benefits of getting out of col- home and being told to go to the back Senator HOLLINGS has been in the Sen- lege and being young men or young of the bus. And Senator HOLLINGS said, ate he has not let any grass grow under women because they had a tough task ‘‘that ended it for me. There was no his feet. He has been one of the most at hand at an early age. way that I was going to be a voice for proactive Senators I have ever known. Let it be said for Senator HOLLINGS segregation.’’ It hit him like a ton of Almost anything that has been done in and an entire generation, you handled bricks. South Carolina with Federal assistance the job exceedingly well. You rose to One of his best legacies for my State has been as a result of his efforts and the occasion. You made the world free. and the Nation and the power of the that of Senator Thurmond. If the Senator had done nothing else, Governor from 1959 to 1963—no lives Primarily, Senator HOLLINGS has led that would have been a pretty good leg- were lost in South Carolina—as he was the charge on the Appropriations Com- acy for life. He went on to fight in leaving the office, there are all kinds of mittee in making sure South Carolina north Africa and Europe. He fought the speeches going on in the South by Gov- was as well taken care of in terms of Nazis. He received the Bronze Star and ernors. Some people were standing in Federal Government assistance as hu- seven campaign ribbons. He was in the front of a schoolhouse and saying: You manly possible. You will be missed, action. He did his job well. He com- are not coming in; segregation now and Senator HOLLINGS. manded troops in combat. segregation forever. Senator HOLLINGS I will have, along with Senator At the ripe old age of 26 he comes said that in South Carolina we will be DeMint, a very tough act to follow. We back to South Carolina, but a 26-year- a government of laws, not men. He will try our best. But the Senator has old back then is not like a 26-year-old challenged my State to accept the in- done some things that I don’t think

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The Costal to changing the fabric of the education like going over on the wall and turning Zone Management Act allowed Senator climate in South Carolina with tech- on the lights. Here I had somebody dili- HOLLINGS to be named Environ- nical schools. One thing he should be gently working to get things done. mentalist of the Year by about every most proud of is the Hollings Cancer That is why I came to the Senate, to group in the Nation. Because of that Institute at the Medical University of get things done for South Carolina. act, we have come up with a plan to South Carolina. South Carolina has And Senator GRAHAM has not only manage our coastline in terms of ero- pockets of health care problems that worked hard—we all work hard; there sion. are Third World in nature. One day we is no lazy Senator in the 100 Senators— The Senator has also contributed to are going to conquer these problems, but he has that secret of making the clean health of the ocean, in 1976, but we have a litany of health care friends. After all, this is a political with the Ocean Dumping Act and the problems in South Carolina. My moth- body, and you cannot get things done Maritime Transportation Act, a series er died of Hodgkin’s disease. The Hol- unless you make friends. of legislation that Senator HOLLINGS lings Cancer Institute and the Medical He instantly came to the Chamber offered that has changed the way we University of South Carolina is doing and started working with Democratic treat our coastlines as a nation. some research that will pay great divi- Senators, which was a surprise to me. He probably has the most proactive dends in the future in terms of con- Things are so confrontational at the environmental policy that we have had quering this disease called cancer. present time in politics, to see that as a nation dealing with our coastal My personal commitment to Senator occur, I said: That fellow is going to be areas. It was a result of his efforts. HOLLINGS is that I will continue to here a long time. And I believe it. He is Long after he is gone, the coastline of build upon what the Senator has start- going to be here a long time. South Carolina and every other coast ed. It is my hope that the National Just this past week, he got on to my in the United States will be the bene- Cancer Institute will designate this crusade of trying to get jobs and indus- ficiary of his time in the Senate. and we will try our best to make sure try. He’s following in the footsteps of, He was talking about deficits before this happens as a tribute to the Sen- our distinguished former colleague, the it was fashionable. Gramm-Rudman- ator. senior Senator from Kentucky, Wendell Hollings was an attempt in the 1980s to Again, I could go through legislative Ford, who is on the floor and graces us. bring fiscal sanity to the Congress. By enactments, specific projects that have He makes me feel like old times when the time the 1990s came along, it be- helped South Carolina, but I would like he was our whip, and no one, as chair- comes the way we campaign. About 10 to end by saying that life is short. No man of the Rules Committee, did a bet- years after his efforts—along with his matter how long it seems you have ter job. But LINDSEY GRAHAM went out colleagues, Senators Gramm and Rud- been around, it really is a small time of his way to get things done. This past week he has been taking man—it got to be the fashionable thing in the scheme of things. South Caro- around ambassadors from various in politics to talk about not running up lina has enjoyed two long-serving Sen- countries to prompt their interest in the debt. ators: Senator Thurmond and Senator OLLINGS investing in South Carolina. As Gov- Senator HOLLINGS was talking about H . Both will have departed the ernor, I started going on trips in 1960 to the social integrity of Social Security Senate come next January. Let it be encourage businesses to move to South before anyone else I have ever known. said about Senator HOLLINGS that his Carolina, and now we have 134 German What are we talking about today? We time in the Senate will be felt by industries in South Carolina. We have are going to save Social Security. I South Carolinians as long as there is a South Carolina. What the Senator has French Michelin, and we have Japanese hope we do. It would be wise to listen Hitachi, Fuji, and others. Now, Senator and learn from what he has been trying been able to do with the power en- trusted to him by the people of South GRAHAM is working the beat. He is a re- to instruct us to do. alist, and he knows how to get things The first national park and only na- Carolina is to bring about a lot of good, done. tional park in South Carolina happened Senator HOLLINGS. The Senator has made our State a better place to live. I cannot thank him enough for being a couple years ago, the Congaree already distinguished, not just because Swamp. That will be a monument to a The Senator has preserved things that would have been lost without the Sen- we gave him the title, but because I balance between development and the ator. The Senator has talked about the have heard from colleagues on both environment for the rest of the time future in responsible terms. The Sen- sides of the aisle: That fellow, LINDSEY that South Carolina exists, long after ator has served our Nation during GRAHAM, is really a fine fellow. He is we are gone. The Congaree Swamp will peace and war. The Senator has served working, and you really ought to be be well taken care of. South Carolina and the Senate well. proud of him. There are so many things. The ACE I am honored to call you my senior I address the distinguished Senator Basin is probably one of the best monu- Senator. It is my wish that you have from South Carolina by saying that the ments to our Creator. God has been many more years to help my State, only way I can show my gratitude is to good to South Carolina. When you help our State, and help our Nation. I make sure he gets this desk. I have the travel through our State from the hope that comes to pass. John C. Calhoun desk. You will laugh, mountains to the sea, you will see As I try to go forward as a Senator Wendell. When I got here I told Senator some nature that is beyond descrip- from South Carolina, I hope I am smart Russell, I would like to have this desk. tion. From the mountains to the sea, enough to draw upon what you have He said: Colleague, colleague, col- Senator HOLLINGS has been integrally done and look at the model you have league—you know how he talked—I involved in preserving what God has created and build upon that model. guess you would like to have this desk. given us. The ACE Basin is a project he I am a Republican; Senator HOLLINGS My father sat at this desk, my mother helped fund that has saved some coast- is a Democrat. That means something, sat at this desk, and I am sitting at al areas and some waterways in South but it really does not mean that much this desk. Carolina. The whole basin is a monu- because we are both Americans, and we I said: Excuse me, I didn’t know all ment to the environment. We worked both love South Carolina. three of them had been there. together preserving over 30,000 acres in God bless, godspeed, and well done. I He came to me the night before he perpetuity in South Carolina. The Con- yield the floor. left, and gave me the Calhoun desk, garee Swamp is in the middle. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. and I am going to make sure the Ser- As we look back over Senator HOL- SUNUNU). The senior Senator from geant at Arms gets this desk to Sen- LINGS’s time in the Senate, you can see South Carolina. ator GRAHAM.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S11354 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 16, 2004 This is my chance to thank my col- and I say this advisedly—we have ob- not spend this money on anything but leagues for putting up with me for 38 scured it. Social Security. I fought like a tiger, years. I thank the distinguished staff, Take right now the issue that is but we finally got it into law. On No- not just my staff and the committee going to confront us tomorrow after- vember 5, 1990, George Herbert Walker staff, but particularly this afternoon noon or Thursday of raising the debt Bush signed into law section 13301 that the floor staff, Marty and Lula and ev- limit. I read the business page of the says that the President and the Con- erybody else. We couldn’t get anything New York Times this morning. We are gress cannot use for budget purposes done without their wonderful help. And spending at the rate of $600 billion Social Security moneys. I thank the poor reporters. If you can more than we are taking in. That is a I was talking a minute ago to my dis- understand what I am saying— deficit. Don’t give me this doubletalk tinguished colleague from South Caro- (Laughter.) of on-budget deficit, off-budget, or Gov- lina. He is going to try, I guess, to raise They are always asking later, Mr. ernment debt and public debt. We are taxes. I would support it so long as we President: What did he say and how did spending $600 billion more than we are are not raising taxes for anything and he say it? taking in, which is 6 percent of our everything but Social Security. I will never forget politicking for GNP. You are going to have to increase the President. I went up to Worcester, MA. In the European Union, if you exceed age. You are going to have to get some I kept calling it Worcester. I knocked 3 percent of your gross national prod- revenues to make it fiscally sound. But on the door and the lady said: Who are uct, you are not eligible to be in the if we started immediately with the So- you? European Union. Here we are telling cial Security surplus going to just the I said: FRITZ HOLLINGS. She thought the world what they ought to do in di- Social Security trust fund, we imme- it was a German trucking company. plomacy, international affairs, defense diately have $160 billion, and with that I do thank the reporters who have affairs, and fiscal affairs, and we would $160 billion in 7 years, we would have a done an outstanding job for me over not even be eligible to be in the Euro- trillion dollars and you wouldn’t have the many years. pean Union. to worry until 2045 or 2050, and there I started my career as a trial lawyer, We have, Mr. President, the economy would not be any crisis. We ought to and I made enough as a good trial law- on steroids. Add it up. Add up the def- study that. yer to afford to come to Washington icit of 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004—those 4 It is the same with trade. Every- and be in the United States Senate. years—and you have $1.7 trillion that where in the land people cry: Free Senators don’t make enough money. we have goosed into the economy with trade, free trade, free trade. There is no You ought to double their pay, and I these tax cuts. We have not increased such thing; never has there been and say that before leaving. I have said spending on the war $1.7 trillion. No, never will there be free trade. I know that along with TED STEVENS for years. no. We have tax cut, tax cut, tax cut, about freer governmental restrictions, No little young fledgling lawyer, such and they still want more tax cuts. I am subsidies, and quotas, but that is not as HOLLINGS, can afford to run, keep up talking bipartisan because both sides going to happen. two homes, and everything else. It are guilty. I am not talking in a par- People ought to remember that we can’t happen anymore. You all are just tisan fashion. built this industrial giant and power, politically using the salary and not We have to do something about that the United States of America, with really attracting the best of the best. deficit. I was here when we balanced protectionism. The Brits corresponded I don’t leave with the idea that the the budget without Social Security in with the Founding Fathers, and they Senate is not what it used to be in the 1968. President Clinton got the Govern- said: Under David Ricardo’s compara- sense of personnel. We have a way bet- ment back into the black when Bush tive advantage, what needs to be done ter group of Senators. We had five came in. But he turned a $6 trillion is we will trade with you what we drunks or six drunks when I came here. projected surplus, to a $5 trillion pro- produce best and you trade back with There is nobody drunk in the United jected deficit, and now we have to in- us what you produce best. Free trade, States Senate. We don’t have time to crease the debt limit. Now the dollar is free trade, free trade. be drunk and, more than that, we have in a deep dive. Interest rates are going Hamilton wrote the Report on Manu- the women. We had one woman. She to have to go up. We are depending on facturers. He said: Bug off, we are not was outstanding, but she was outstand- financing our debt some $700 billion by going to remain your colony. We are ingly quiet. That was Margaret Chase the Japanese, $170 billion by the Chi- going to maintain our own manufac- Smith from Maine, a wonderful lady. nese, and $67 billion by Korea. Can you turing capacity. Now we have 14, and you can’t shut imagine going with a tin cup to Korea, The second bill that ever passed this them up. They keep on talking and begging: Please finance my debt be- Congress in history, on July 4, 1789, talking and talking. If you get into a cause I need another tax cut? was a 50-percent tariff on articles and debate with BARBARA MIKULSKI or BAR- What about Social Security? Let’s we started with protectionism, linking BARA BOXER, they will take your head tell the truth about it because there the steel mills with protectionism. off, I can tell you that. They know how isn’t any question that we have been Roosevelt came in with protective sub- to present a viewpoint, and that is very spending Social Security moneys for sidies on agriculture. Our friend, Presi- valuable. any and everything but Social Secu- dent Eisenhower, had import quotas on The Senators have done a wonderful rity, in violation of the law. oil—protectionism. President Kennedy job. The Senate itself is the greatest of And don’t give me this thing about, came in with a 7-point program to pro- institutions, but I know we can do bet- oh, yeah, Lyndon Johnson used Social tect textiles. More recently, our good ter. As a trial lawyer, I was overjoyed. Security. He did not. Look at the friend President Ronald Reagan, put in When I came here, we had the pro- record. He balanced it, and we did not voluntary restraint agreements on ceeding to learn the truth and we could spend Social Security moneys until the automobiles, steel, handtools, and hear the best of witnesses. I had better seventies when Wilbur Mills, the chair- semiconductors. clients as a United States Senator, and man of the Ways and Means Committee Ask Andy Grove if he would have obviously, I could make the final argu- on the House side, started giving these Intel today if President Reagan had ment to the jury and then go in the inordinate COLAs. We started draining not put in that protectionist measure. jury room and vote. That, to me, is a the fund. There would not be any Intel. trial lawyer. I had reached the ulti- We appointed the Greenspan Commis- We did that with Sematech and ev- mate. sion in 1983. The Greenspan Commis- erybody knows it. But we were treating Yet as I am leaving, I am very sen- sion came out with an inordinately trade as aid in the war of capitalism sitive to the full docket of unfinished high tax to take care of the baby versus communism right after World business. I am constantly being asked boomers in the next generation. Don’t War II. We had the only industry. So about legacy, legacy, legacy. I am misunderstand me. They act like the we sent over, with the Marshall Plan, thinking the things we ought to have baby boomers are coming along as a money, experts, equipment, and we done long ago and have not done be- new problem. We foresaw that in 1983. started giving away my textile indus- cause rather than seeking the truth— We said, as a result of this high tax, do try—giving it away.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11355 Right now 70 percent of the clothing have one for antitrust. We have one for Congress is hereby empowered to regu- I am looking at is imported; 86 percent civil rights. We have one for taxation. late or control spending in Federal of the shoes on the floor are imported. We don’t have one for trade. We need elections. Then we can go back to the It is all gone. All that time they said: somebody enforcing those laws. We 1973 act: So much per registered voter. Don’t worry. We are going to be a serv- need, by gosh, to turn around and start When you are limited to $2.5 million, ice economy. competing the way they have done. We you have limited the campaign. You My light bill in South Carolina is ad- need more customs and—but that is a have limited the time of the campaign; ministered in Bangalore, India. So we long story. you have limited the expenditures of have lost the service economy. We have Let me just say what we need to do is the campaign. Then you have time for lost the manufacturing economy and get ahold of ourselves and realize we constituents. Then you have time for capacity. have a problem. problems. What happens is your security is like I was at a meeting earlier today When I came here, Mike Mansfield a three-legged stool. You have the one where one of the Senators was coun- would have a vote at 9 o’clock just leg, your values as a nation. Around seling the new Senators: Don’t take about every Monday morning and we the world we stand for individual free- too many committees. They are going would work to Friday at 5 o’clock. We dom and democracy. to take all the committees. Our time all stayed here on the weekends and we We have the second leg, unques- has come. We want it all. So we want didn’t have all of these long holidays tioned, as a superpower. all the committees. we have now. The third leg of the economy has The rules ought to say a Senator But if you want to limit campaigning been fractured intentionally and we are should not be on any more than two and if you want to change—as Abe Lin- happy about it because capitalism has committees. You can’t keep up with it. coln said—disenthrall ourselves of the defeated communism in Europe, in the I am on the Appropriations Committee. dogmas of the quiet past that are inad- Soviet Union, and in the Pacific rim. They used to have 17 members; now equate for the stormy present of money And it is defeating it right now in they have 29 members. You know, the grubbing, then we have to think anew China. Let’s not disturb it and what Appropriations Subcommittee on De- and act anew. We need to disenthrall have you, except to begin to compete. fense has 19 members. You can’t hardly ourselves from this money grubbing As Akio Morita says: That world power get a quorum for the Appropriations and go to work finally for the country that loses its manufacturing capacity Subcommittee on Defense. We have a instead of the campaign. will cease to be a world power. What we third of the Senate. Everybody wants That is our situation. I have watched need to do is to rebuild. to be on all the committees, so you it. I have studied it. I have seen it. We can begin to immediately rebuild have your staffs doing all the work, be- They don’t have me going to meetings. by changing the culture, the mindset, cause you can’t keep up. They have me going to the telephone the legislation. Around here we passed, But the main culprit, the cancer on and calling and calling, traveling all 4 weeks ago, a $50 billion tax cut bill the body politic, is money: Money, over the country for money. Money is a that was supposed to represent foreign money, money. When I ran 6 years ago, cancer on the body politic. credit sales. Instead, it subsidized the in 1998, I raised $8.5 million. That $8.5 Other than that, I have spoken seri- export of jobs, the outsourcing of jobs million is $30,000 a week, every week, ously about trying to face up to some overseas. for 6 years. If you miss Christmas of these problems that we have con- We are still treating trade as aid. If week, you miss New Years week, you fronting us. There are a lot of opportu- you are going to open up Sununu Man- are $100,000 in the hole and don’t you nities. ufacturing, before you open the door think we don’t know it and we start to They are talking now about immigra- you have to have a minimum wage, work harder at raising money. tion. Mexico is not a foreign country. clean air, clean water, Social Security, As a result, the Senate doesn’t work They are our neighbor. All you have to Medicare, Medicaid, plant closing noon Mondays and Fridays. We have do is put down the billions that we tice, parental leave, OSHA, a safe longer holidays. The policy committee spend: Give them a Marshall Plan, in- working place, safe machinery, and I is adjourned and we go over to the crease their standard of living just like can go all the way down. And in Man- campaign building because you can’t Canada. Then you don’t have immigra- chester, NH, your competition has call for money in the office. So we go tion. moved to China because they can oper- over to the building and call for money I can tell you right now, the money ate and produce there for 58 cents an and obviously we only can give atten- spent on immigration, drugs, and bor- hour and none of those requirements. If tion to that. We don’t have time for der patrol, and financing that govern- you don’t move to China yourself, you each other. We don’t have time for con- ment out of the banks in New York and are going broke. You will go bankrupt. stituents, except for the givers. Some- then refinancing it on us taxpayers, we The policy of the crowd that is hol- body ought to tell the truth about could have a Marshall Plan and solve lering and wailing and moaning about that. the problem. the outsourcing of jobs is exactly the Unless and until we excise this can- There are a lot of problems that we policy of the very crowd that is causing cer, the Congress and Government is can solve. But if there is a last word, it that outsourcing. If you head up a mul- going to languish alone because it has is one of gratitude. This has been the tinational, you are supposed to com- to be done. finest experience I have ever had. When pete and make a profit. We are sup- When I helped write the Federal Elec- you come right down to it, I was al- posed to create a strong economy and tion Campaign Practices Act in 1973, ways worried that I couldn’t make produce jobs. The Congress of the we said each Senator would be limited enough money to stay in Washington. United States, the Senate, we are the to so much per registered voter. That Now I have looked at my trial lawyer guilty parties. We have to put in a meant that Strom Thurmond and I colleagues who made a lot of money. change of the culture. We need a De- were limited to $637,000. Fast forward Most of them are dead. Those who are partment of Trade and Commerce, and 25 years, add in inflation, and give me alive are looking for a new golf course to put the Special Trade Representa- $2.5 million. Quadruple it, $2.5 million and a new drink and they don’t know tive over there and to do away with the but not $8.5 or $10 million that you anything about what is going on and International Trade Commission, be- have to spend because all your time is they are not interested in anything cause this is just a sop. The Inter- on the campaign and not the country. I going on. If you really want to be en- national Trade Administration—and can tell you right now we are in real, riched in your life be a United States not Commission should find the pen- real trouble. senator. The best postgraduate course alty rather than having that separate I worked with JOHN MCCAIN and RUS- is to run and be in this Senate. hearing and say there is no injury and SELL FEINGOLD on the McCain-Fein- It is with heartfelt gratitude I thank everything else of that kind. gold. I worked with Senator BIDEN on the colleagues for their indulgence this I have worked with the lawyers. We public finance. What really needs to be afternoon, particularly my colleague, need a Deputy Attorney General for done, and I tried 20 years ago, is to put Senator GRAHAM. We just have a fine Trade in the Justice Department. We in a constitutional amendment that time working together, and I know he

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S11356 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 16, 2004 will be representing us in the Senate Mr. DORGAN. I thank my colleague got in the life boats, and by and large for years to come. from South Carolina and wish him the young American soldiers were Mr. President, I yield the floor. well. stranded on that ship, and 763 of them I suggest the absence of a quorum. SINKING OF THE ‘‘LEOPOLDVILLE’’ died. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. President, yesterday I was privi- I was invited to be a speaker yester- clerk will call the roll. leged to be at a very moving ceremony day and to be at the Tomb of the Un- The assistant legislative clerk pro- at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. known Soldier as a part of the cere- ceeded to call the roll. Very few people will know of this mony because my uncle, Allan Dorgan, Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask issue, but I want to mention it because was one of the casualties that evening. unanimous consent that the order for yesterday was the commemoration of I have known a lot about this in re- the quroum call be dispensed with. cent years because there has been a lot The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the 60th year of the sinking of the SS of investigation done. objection, it is so ordered. Leopoldville, a troopship that was sunk I just wanted to say that yesterday Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, my un- in the English Channel on Christmas derstanding is that the vote is ordered Eve 1944 by a torpedo shot by a German was a very moving day with discus- for 5:15. U-boat. Seven-hundred and sixty-three sions and visits with those who sur- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under young American soldiers died in the vived this sinking, and also a tribute to the previous order, a vote will occur at frigid waters of the English Channel on the memory of those who perished in 5:15. that Christmas Eve. the sinking of the Leopoldville. I hope America remembers that the FAREWELL What was most interesting about this Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I want- and in many ways the most tragic of young soldiers, 19, 20, 18, and 21 years ed to come to the floor to say that this this circumstance is that those young of age who died that night in the frigid Senator is going to miss the booming soldiers died in the waters of the waters of the English Channel did not voice and the southern drawl of the English Channel, and virtually no one die in vain. They were patriots. Senator from South Carolina who is knew of them. There is an old saying that when the one of a few who has relentlessly, over On Christmas Eve of 1944, at a crit- night is full of knives, the lightning is a long period of time, talked about the ical period, during the Battle of the seen, and the drums are heard, the pa- issue of international trade. He has Bulge, the announcement that 763 triots are always there ready to fight talked about how it relates to our young American soldiers had been and die as necessary for their country. country’s economy. Very few come to killed would have been devastating to These 763 patriots died that evening, the floor to talk about the doctrine of the psyche of the American public, ac- and the world didn’t know it. But they comparative advantage and Adam cording to the Defense Department. So know it now. Yesterday’s ceremony Smith and the kind of things that I the result was there was no news. This was a tribute to their service to our have had the privilege of hearing from was an enormous tragedy that occurred great country. Senator HOLLINGS. with virtually no one knowing of it. I know we have a 5:15 vote. My col- As one who comes to the floor to talk Yesterday, we placed a wreath at the league, I believe, wishes to speak. I about trade a lot, I am going to miss Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. I was wish to speak just for a moment about very much the work which has been proud to have been a part of the cere- a trade issue. Might I ask my colleague done by Senator HOLLINGS and which mony. My uncle was on this ship and how much time he needs? he has been doing for so many years. was killed when it sunk. I walked down Mr. BURNS. I will only require about He is absolutely right about these the aisle to place the wreath with Tony 5 or 6 minutes. issues. Martinez, one of the survivors from Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I think They will take a look at statements that night, and with Lucy Ruggles, the as a courtesy to my colleague from and say, well, he is a protectionist. I widow of one of the fellows who was Montana, I will not speak 5 or 6 min- don’t view Senator HOLLINGS as want- killed in that event. I believe 20 sur- utes on trade. I will do that tomorrow ing to put up walls around this coun- vivors from this ship were there yester- because I think we have about 6 min- try. I think if the charge is that Sen- day at Fort Myers and at the Tomb of utes before the vote. ator HOLLINGS or I or others want to the Unknown Soldier, along with more But let me just say this in 1 minute. protect the economic interests of the than 100 family members and friends. TRADE United States, we ought to plead guilty Let me say just a word about what My colleague from South Carolina quickly. That is why I am here and happened. has talked about trade. I just got off why he has served this country for so The Leopoldville was a Belgium ship the telephone talking with some work- many decades. We want to protect the staffed by a Belgium crew. It was with- ers. They are concerned about their economic interests of this country. in 5 miles of the French coast. They jobs going to China. I wanted to say, having heard the could see the lights of the French coast We just passed a bill in Congress that comments just offered by my colleague when the German U-boat hit it with continues to provide incentives for from South Carolina, how proud I am several torpedoes. Then this ship sank. businesses to move their jobs to China. to have served with him. Being here There were 2,300 soldiers on this ship, I think job one for us as we convene in when Senator HOLLINGS was here and and 763 of them died on Christmas Eve a new Congress is to start deciding we when Senator BYRD has been here and 1944. need to stop the outsourcing of Amer- a few others is a very special privilege There was no notice to anybody ican manufacturing jobs. We especially for someone like myelf. about the tragedy because the Ameri- ought to decide that in the Tax Code of Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, will cans, the English, the Belgiums, the this country we ought not reward com- the distinguished Senator yield? French, and others decided to keep it panies that move American jobs over- Mr. DORGAN. Of course, I yield. silent. Sixty years later, we know seas. That is an outrage. There is no Mr. HOLLINGS. I wanted to thank much more about it largely thanks to one in Congress who ought to be voting the distinguished Senator from North a book that was written, by Allan for and supporting the rewarding of Dakota. He has been in the vanguard. Andrade. companies that move their American He headed up our policy committee and Let me say thanks to Carmella jobs elsewhere. we have learned more. I was on the LaSpada, who is the Executive Direc- I will come to the floor of the Senate original policy committee under Sen- tor of the White House Commission on tomorrow to talk more about what is ator Mansfield. But it has been quite Remembrance, for putting together a happening with our manufacturing an education. He has really put the program yesterday that was extraor- base that I think injures this country program so we can learn about the dinarily moving. At that program, we in an irrevocable way. issues. I thank him for that. But I par- heard from the survivors of the Leo- I yield the floor. ticularly want to commend him for his poldville. They told us that the Belgium The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- leadership on trade because he has been crew in most cases didn’t speak ator from Montana. leading the way on that score. I thank English. When the ship was torpedoed Mr. BURNS. Thank you, Mr. Presi- him very much. and began to sink, the Belgium crew dent. I want to thank my colleague

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11357 from North Dakota for yielding. It will LEGISLATIVE SESSION vides an attractive market for U.S. products, and is a regional transportation and business not take me long to make this state- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ment. hub in the Gulf and the Middle East. The the previous order, the Senate will re- UAE’s Jebel Ali port is the third busiest port (The remarks of Mr. BURNS per- turn to legislative session. in the world, with excellent growth opportu- taining to the introduction of S. 2987 Mr. WARNER. I suggest the absence nities. In 2003, U.S. businesses exported $3.5 are printed in today’s RECORD under of a quorum. billion worth of products in such areas as ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The machinery, aircraft, vehicles, electrical ma- Joint Resolutions.’’) clerk will call the roll. chinery, and optical and medical instru- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under The legislative clerk proceeded to ments. Agriculture exports from the United the previous order, the vote now occurs States totaled $259 million during the same call the roll. on the nomination. period. The United States’ trade relationship Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I ask for with the UAE is the third largest in the Mid- unanimous consent that the order for the yeas and nays. dle East, behind only Israel and Saudi Ara- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a the quorum call be dispensed with. bia. An FTA will provide new export opportuni- sufficient? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ties for U.S. services firms in sectors such as There is a sufficient second. telecommunications, finance, distribution, The question is, Will the Senate ad- f energy, construction, engineering, health vise and consent to the nomination of MORNING BUSINESS care, legal services, accounting, tourism and Francis J. Harvey, of California, to be travel, and environmental services. An FTA Secretary of the Army? On this ques- Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask will also support the UAE’s commitment to tion, the yeas and nays have been or- unanimous consent that there now be a transparency, openness, and the rule of law, dered, and the clerk will call the roll. period of morning business with Sen- thereby enhancing respect for intellectual property, labor rights, and environmental Mr. MCCONNELL. The following ators to speak for up to 10 minutes Members were necessarily absent from each. protection. An FTA will also allow the United States to work more closely with today’s session of the Senate: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. UAE customs and port authorities that man- The Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. age Jebel Ali and other transshipment SANTORUM). f points, an important opportunity for co- Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH operation similar to that provided by our ator from Delaware (Mr. BIDEN) and the FTA with Singapore and the agreement we THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Senator from Louisiana (Mr. BREAUX) are negotiating with Panama. are necessarily absent. Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I ask Last year, the UAE entered into a Trade The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there unanimous consent that the attached and Investment Framework Agreement any other Senators in the Chamber de- correspondence from the Executive Of- (TIFA) with the United States. Since signing the TIFA, the UAE has demonstrated a seri- siring to vote? fice of the President be printed in to- ous commitment to free trade. It has become The result was announced—yeas 85, day’s RECORD. a party to the World Intellectual Property nays 12, as follows: There being no objection, the mate- Organization (WIPO) Copyright Treaty, and [Rollcall Vote No. 212 Ex.] rial was ordered to be printed in the has pledged to join the Information Tech- YEAS—85 RECORD, as follows: nology Agreement (ITA) and the WIPO Per- formances and Phonograms Treaty. Alexander Dorgan Lugar EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESI- Our initial consultations with the Con- Allard Edwards McCain DENT, THE UNITED STATES TRADE Allen Ensign McConnell REPRESENTATIVE, gress, including with the Congressional Over- Baucus Enzi Miller Washington, DC, November 15, 2004. sight Group on September 8, 2004, indicate Bayh Feingold Murkowski Hon. TED STEVENS, broad bipartisan interest in an FTA with the Bennett Feinstein Murray UAE. Following these consultations, I vis- Bingaman Fitzgerald President Pro Tempore, U.S. Senate, Nelson (FL) Washington, DC. ited the UAE to discuss with top officials the Bond Frist Nelson (NE) topics covered in our comprehensive FTAs, Boxer Graham (FL) DEAR SENATOR STEVENS: In accordance Nickles Brownback Graham (SC) with section 2104(a)(1) of the Trade Act of to identify particular areas for work, and to Pryor Bunning Grassley 2002 (the Trade Act), and pursuant to author- assess the UAE’s commitment to moving for- Burns Gregg Reid ward with an FTA. I came back with a Roberts ity delegated to me by the President, I am Byrd Hagel pleased to notify the Congress that the strong sense of the UAE’s interest in con- Campbell Harkin Rockefeller necting the FTA to their plans for develop- Sarbanes President intends to initiate negotiations for Cantwell Hatch ment, growth and openness. The UAE inter- Schumer a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Chafee Hollings est in an FTA also complements The 9/11 Chambliss Hutchison Sessions United Arab Emirates (UAE). We expect Clinton Inhofe Shelby these negotiations to get underway in the Commission Report recommendation urging Cochran Inouye Smith beginning of 2005, and we will be consulting the United States to expand trade with the Coleman Jeffords Snowe closely with the Congress over the next 90 Middle East as a way to ‘‘encourage develop- Collins Johnson Specter days, as required by the Trade Act. ment, more open societies, and opportunities Conrad Kerry Stevens for people to improve the lives of their fami- Cornyn Kohl An FTA with the UAE will promote the Sununu President’s initiative to advance economic lies.’’ Craig Kyl Talent reforms and openness in the Middle East and Through our FTAs in the Middle East, the Crapo Landrieu Thomas United States is supporting moderate Is- Dayton Leahy Voinovich the Persian Gulf, moving us closer to the DeWine lamic countries led by modernizers who are Lieberman Warner creation of a Middle East Free Trade Area. A Dole Lincoln promoting openness and economic growth. Wyden U.S.-UAE agreement will build on the FTAs Domenici Lott that we already have with Israel, Jordan, Supporting countries such as the UAE as they expand their trading and investment re- NAYS—12 and Morocco, as well as the FTA that we relationships with the United States is a con- Akaka Dodd Levin cently have signed with Bahrain, and will encourage the six members of the Gulf Co- crete and mutually beneficial way for the Carper Durbin Mikulski American people to enhance opportunity and Corzine Kennedy Reed operation Council (GCC) to adopt standards Daschle Lautenberg Stabenow that promote trade and investment. In 2003, hope in this critical region. The Administration will continue to work NOT VOTING—3 the UAE had $4.6 billion in two-way trade with the United States, and the United closely with the Congress, including through Biden Breaux Santorum States had a $2.4 billion trade surplus with the consultation, notification, and reporting The nomination was confirmed. the UAE. The UAE is an important strategic procedures in the Trade Act. Moreover, to partner on a broad array of foreign and na- ensure that interested stakeholders are in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under formed and have ample opportunity to pro- the previous order, the President will tional security issues. This FTA will directly benefit the United vide their views, the Administration will be immediately notified of the Senate’s conduct the negotiations in a transparent action. States. By reducing and eliminating barriers to trade, a comprehensive FTA with the UAE and accessible manner. The specific objectives for negotiations Mr. WARNER. I move to reconsider will generate export opportunities for U.S. with the UAE are as follows: the vote and I move to lay that motion companies, farmers, and ranchers, help cre- on the table. ate jobs in the United States, and help Amer- TRADE IN GOODS The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ican consumers save money while offering Seek to eliminate tariffs and other duties objection, it is so ordered. them more choices. The UAE already pro- and charges on trade between the UAE and

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Pursue fully reciprocal access to the UAE’s government to address domestic sensitivi- Help the UAE strengthen its capacity to market for U.S. textile and apparel products. ties. protect the environment through the pro- CUSTOMS MATTERS, RULES OF ORIGIN, AND Seek improved transparency and predict- motion of sustainable development, such as ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION ability of the UAE’s regulatory procedures, by establishing consultative mechanisms. Seek rules to require that the UAE’s cus- and seek specialized disciplines for financial LABOR, INCLUDING CHILD LABOR toms operations are conducted with trans- services and additional disciplines for tele- The UAE needs to independently take sig- parency, efficiency, and predictability, and communication services and other sectors, nificant further steps to address concerns we that customs laws, regulations, decisions, as necessary. have raised regarding protection of worker In parallel with the FTA negotiations, and rulings are not applied in a manner that rights. Within the text of the FTA, we will: would create unwarranted procedural obsta- work with the UAE in its efforts to make Seek an appropriate commitment by the cles to international trade. commitments in the WTO on access to its UAE to effectively enforce its labor laws. Seek rules of origin, procedures for apply- market for basic telecommunications serv- Establish that the UAE will strive to ening these rules, and provisions to address cir- ices. sure that it will not, as an encouragement cumvention matters that will ensure that INVESTMENT for trade or investment, weaken or reduce preferential duty rates under an FTA with Seek to establish rules that reduce or the protections provided for in its labor laws. the UAE apply only to goods eligible to re- eliminate artificial or trade-distorting bar- Establish procedures for consultations and ceive such treatment, without creating un- riers to U.S. investment in the UAE, while cooperative activities with the UAE to necessary obstacles to trade. ensuring that UAE investors in the United strengthen its capacity to promote respect Seek terms for cooperative efforts with the States are not accorded greater substantive for core labor standards, including compli- UAE regarding enforcement of customs and rights with respect to investment protec- ance with ILO Convention 182 on the worst related issues, including trade in textiles and tions than U.S. investors in the United forms of child labor. apparel. States, and to secure for U.S. investors in STATE-TO-STATE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY (SPS) MEASURES the UAE important rights comparable to Encourage the early identification and set- Seek to have the UAE affirm its WTO com- those that would be available under U.S. tlement of disputes through consultation. mitments on SPS measures and eliminate legal principles and practice. Seek to establish fair, transparent, timely, any unjustified SPS restrictions. Seek to ensure that U.S. investors receive and effective procedures to settle disputes Seek to ensure that the UAE’s policies re- treatment as favorable as that accorded to arising under the agreement. In addition, the garding agricultural biotechnology products domestic or other foreign investors in the FTA will incorporate other U.S. objectives and food safety standards are science-based UAE and to address unjustified barriers to such as the protection of legitimate health, and do not create unjustifiable barriers to the establishment and operation of U.S. in- safety, environment, essential security, and trade. vestments in the UAE. consumer interests. Seek to strengthen collaboration with the Provide procedures to resolve disputes be- UAE on implementing the WTO SPS Agree- The Administration is committed to con- tween U.S. investors and the UAE that are in cluding these negotiations with timely and ment and to enhance cooperation with the keeping with the trade promotion authority UAE in relevant international bodies on de- substantive results for U.S. workers, farm- goals of being expeditious, fair, and trans- ers, ranchers, businesses, and families. We veloping international SPS standards, guide- parent. lines, and recommendations. look forward to continued close consulta- ELECTRONIC COMMERCE tions with Congress as negotiations begin TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE (TBT) Seek to affirm that the UAE will allow and to pursuing the specific, overall, and Seek to have the UAE reaffirm its WTO products and services to be delivered elec- principal U.S. negotiating objectives set out TBT commitments, including those relating tronically and will not unjustifiably dis- in the Trade Act. Working together, we will to labeling requirements on U.S. food and ag- criminate among those products and serv- achieve an FTA that benefits the United ricultural products produced through bio- ices. States and the UAE, and that advances technology, and help ensure that the UAE’s Seek to affirm that the UAE does not America’s broader goals. technical regulations, standards, and con- apply customs duties on digital products Sincerely, formity assessment procedures do not serve that are delivered electronically. ROBERT B. ZOELLICK. as an unnecessary impediment to trade. Seek to ensure that the UAE determines f Seek to strengthen collaboration with the the dutiable value of digital products con- UAE on implementation of the WTO TBT tained in carrier media based on the value of HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES Agreement, enhance regulatory trans- the media, not their content. parency, and create a procedure for exchang- SPECIALIST JAMES C. KEARNEY, III GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT ing information with the UAE on TBT-re- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I rise Seek to establish rules requiring govern- lated issues. today to pay tribute to Emerson, IA ment procurement procedures and practices INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS in the UAE to be fair, transparent, and pre- native Spc. James C. Kearney, III, who Seek to establish standards to be applied dictable for suppliers of U.S. goods and serv- lost his life when the military vehicle in the UAE that build on the foundations es- ices who seek to do business with the UAE. he was traveling in was struck by a tablished in the WTO Agreement on Trade- Seek to expand access for U.S. goods and rocket-propelled grenade and small Related Aspects of Intellectual Property services to the UAE’s government procure- arms fire near Sharan, Afghanistan. (TRIPS Agreement) and other international ment market. Spc. Kearney was assigned to the Iowa intellectual property agreements, such as TRANSPARENCY/ANTI-CORRUPTION/REGULATORY Army National Guard Company B, 1st the WIPO Copyright Treaty and the WIPO REFORM Performances and Phonograms Treaty. Battalion, 168th Infantry, Air Assault, Seek to have the UAE apply levels of pro- Seek to make the UAE’s administration of based in Shenandoah, IA. Spc. Kearney tection and practices in line with U.S. law its trade regime more transparent, and pur- enlisted as an infantryman in 1999 and and practices, including appropriate flexi- sue rules that will permit timely and mean- was mobilized for Operation Enduring bility, in areas such as trademark, copy- ingful public comment before the UAE adopts trade-related regulations and other Freedom in March 2004. My prayers go right, patent, and data protection and en- out to James’s mother and father, The- forcement of intellectual property rights. measures. Seek to strengthen the UAE’s procedures Seek to ensure that the UAE applies high resa and James Kearney, Jr., as well as to enforce intellectual property rights, such standards prohibiting corrupt practices af- his brothers and sister. as by ensuring that the UAE authorities fecting international trade and investment In paying tribute to Spc. Kearney, we seize suspected pirated and counterfeit and enforces such prohibitions. recognize the efforts of an extraor- goods, and related equipment and documen- TRADE REMEDIES dinary young man who worked to make tary evidence. Provide an appropriate bilateral safeguard the world a safer place. The Rev. Ken Seek to strengthen measures in the UAE mechanism, if necessary. Gross, a friend of James, describes him that provide for compensation of right hold- Make no changes in U.S. antidumping and as ‘‘. . . a person of character with ers for infringements of intellectual property countervailing duty laws. great determination. He was adven- rights and to have the UAE provide for ENVIRONMENT turous, fearless and enjoyed taking criminal penalties to deter piracy and coun- Seek to promote trade and environment terfeiting. policies that are mutually supportive. risks.’’ Spc. Kearney will always be re- TRADE IN SERVICES Seek an appropriate commitment by the membered for the good work that he Pursue disciplines to address discrimina- UAE for the effective enforcement of its en- did for his community and for his coun- tory and other barriers to trade in the UAE’s vironmental laws. try. As a soldier and patriot, Spc.

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Following his graduation from Specialist Raymond L. White, 22 years ment is just as true today as it was law school, he earned a reputation as old, died on November 12 during an am- nearly 150 years ago, as I am certain one of the best trial attorneys in the bush in Baghdad, Iraq. Choosing not to that the impact of Raymond’s actions country, taking on the causes of those hide within the safety of the armored will live on far longer than any record who had suffered serious tragedies as a Humvee in which he was riding, Ray- of these words. result of the negligence or malfeasance mond returned fire. During this selfless It is my sad duty to enter the name of others. attempt to protect other members of of Raymond L. White in the official Elected in 1998, Senator EDWARDS has served just one term in the Senate, but his company, Raymond was shot. With record of the United States Senate for he made a mark in a number of areas. his entire life before him, Raymond his service to this country and for his First and foremost, he was a lead advo- risked everything to fight for the val- profound commitment to freedom, de- cate for a Patients’ Bill of Rights. ues Americans hold close to our hearts, mocracy and peace. When I think about From his background helping families in a land halfway around the world. this just cause in which we are en- that had suffered injuries at the hands A 2001 graduate of Frankton Junior- gaged, and the unfortunate pain that of our health care system, Senator Senior High School, Raymond went on comes with the loss of our heroes, I EDWARDS brought a passionate under- to attend the New Mexico Military In- hope that families like Raymond’s can standing of the need to hold health institute for 2 years before following a find comfort in the words of the proph- surance companies accountable when long-standing family tradition of join- et Isaiah who said, ‘‘He will swallow up their decisions led to serious injuries ing the military. According to friends death in victory; and the Lord God will or death. More importantly, he cham- and loved ones, Raymond was pleased wipe away tears from off all faces.’’ pioned changes in rules that would pre- to follow in the footsteps of his father, May God grant strength and peace to vent these adverse outcomes in the uncle and great-uncle. His mother those who mourn, and may God be with first place. His dedication to this cause Sharon recalled to the Indianapolis all of you, as I know He is with Ray- paid off in 2001, when the Senate finally Star a time when she asked Raymond mond. passed the Patients’ Bill of Rights. why he wanted to go to Iraq. He re- f Senator EDWARDS also made a big sponded simply, ‘‘Well, Mom, it’s my contribution on education policy. He patriotic duty.’’ FIRST LIEUTENANT EDWARD IWAN was an early voice in favor of edu- Raymond was the thirty-sixth Hoo- Mr. HAGEL. I rise to express my cation reform, and worked to provide sier soldier to be killed while serving sympathy over the loss of Edward Iwan additional resources to help local his country in Operation Iraqi Free- of Albion, NE, a 1LT in the United schools achieve higher standards. As a dom. He was assigned to the 1st Bat- States Army. First Lieutenant Iwan co-chair of the Senate Rural Education talion, 8th Cavalry Division, Fort was killed on November 12, 2004 in Caucus, I saw first hand his work to Hood, Texas. This brave young soldier Fallujah, Iraq when a rocket-propelled support funding to meet rural school leaves behind his parents, Sharon and grenade hit his Army vehicle. He was needs like the Rural Education Henry White and his brothers, Henry, 28 years old. Achievement Program and to make Daniel and Jessie. First Lieutenant Iwan grew up on his certain that the unique challenges for Today, I join Raymond’s family, his family’s farm in Albion and enlisted in rural schools in complying with the No friends and the entire Elwood commu- the U.S. Army upon graduation from Child Left Behind Act are recognized. nity in mourning his death. While we Albion High School in 1994. After serv- Senator EDWARDS also, of course, dis- struggle to bear our sorrow over this ing 3 years, he joined the Army Re- tinguished himself in running for loss, we can also take pride in the ex- serve Officers’ Training Corps at the President and serving as the Demo- ample he set, bravely fighting to make University of Nebraska—Lincoln where cratic nominee to be Vice President. the world a safer place. It is his cour- he earned a degree in criminal justice His concern about our country frac- age and strength of character that peo- and received a commission in the U.S. turing into ‘‘Two Americas’’—one ple will remember when they think of Army. At Lincoln, he was a leader in wealthy and privileged, the other in- Raymond, a memory that will burn the ROTC program. First Lieutenant creasingly left behind—resonated with brightly during these continuing days Iwan was a platoon leader in the millions of Americans. of conflict and grief. Army’s 2nd Infantry Division who will Senator EDWARDS is leaving this Raymond was known for his dedica- body. But I am confident he will not tion to family and his love of country. be remembered as a loyal soldier who had a strong sense of duty, honor, and turn his back on public service and When looking back on Raymond’s life, look forward to his continued contribu- family friend Don Cox told the Indian- love of country. Thousands of brave Americans like 1LT Iwan are currently tion to our Nation’s political debate. apolis Star that ‘‘He grew up to be a Working with the Senator from North serving in Iraq. very fine young man.’’ His father, Carolina has been a joy, and we wish Lieutenant Iwan is survived by his Henry, recounted to the Indianapolis him and his wife a happy and health fu- parents, Donna and Kenneth Iwan of Star the description of Raymond’s he- ture. Albion and two sisters, Ginger and roic efforts that he received from his SENATOR DON NICKLES commander, highlighting the fact that Kate. Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this difficult time. The Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I want his son had died in the same fashion in to take this opportunity to pay tribute United States of America is proud of which he had lived. ‘‘He always put to and acknowledge how much I will Edward Iwan’s service and mourns his others first,’’ Henry said. Today and al- miss Senator DON NICKLES in the loss. ways, Raymond will be remembered by United States Senate. family members, friends and fellow For his service, bravery and sacrifice, Since joining the Senate in 1980, Sen- I ask my colleagues to join me and all Hoosiers as a true American hero and ator NICKLES has been a forceful advo- we honor the sacrifice he made while Americans in honoring 1LT Edward cate for smaller and smarter govern- dutifully serving his country. Iwan. ment, while at the same time tena- As I search for words to do justice in f ciously fighting for the interests of the honoring Raymond’s sacrifice, I am re- people of Oklahoma. In a body filled RETIREMENT OF SENATORS minded of President Lincoln’s remarks largely with lawyers and career politi- as he addressed the families of the fall- SENATOR JOHN EDWARDS cians, Senator NICKLES brought a small en soldiers in Gettysburg: ‘‘We cannot Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, today I businessman’s perspective to the legis- dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we want to pay tribute to Senator JOHN lative table. Throughout his career he

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Although we were often on the I am also grateful for the support bravely in World War II. that Senator FITZGERALD has shown for opposite side of policy debates, he was Fifty veterans attended the service always a straight-shooter, a gen- legislation I have introduced related to where they were honored by a crowd of tleman, and a pleasure to work with. In the tax treatment of leasehold im- more than 500. Guest speakers included areas where we disagreed, he was a for- provements. He and I understand the Columbus Dispatch columnist Mike midable and articulate advocate for his need to modernize business infrastruc- Hardin, Post 532 commander Ray Papp, position. In areas where we agreed, he ture by shortening the cost recovery and Isabella Gentile Beitman, the Post was a powerful and determined ally. I period for changes that commercial namesake’s widow. Memorabilia was am proud to say that, despite this era landlords make in space rented to ten- displayed throughout Post 532, area of too much partisan division, I con- ants. By reducing the cost recovery pe- ROTC units paraded, and the Columbus sider Senator NICKLES a good friend. riod, the expense of making these im- Symphony Orchestra provided the His ability to maintain a civil and re- provements would fall more into line music. Following the memorial garden spectful tone and demeanor in even the with the economics of commercial dedication, military planes conducted toughest policy disputes has exempli- lease transactions, and more building a fly-by. Additionally, each veteran re- fied the finest traditions of the Senate. owners would be able to adapt their ceived a framed certificate with the In his role as Budget Chairman, I am buildings to fit the needs of today’s Memorial picture and an angel pin, sig- particularly grateful for the gracious- business tenants. I thank Senator FITZ- nifying how our veterans are truly ness and respect with which he treated GERALD for his strong support of this guardian angels. me and my staff. His efforts to important initiative. strengthen the Budget Committee and Senator FITZGERALD also recognizes The Post 532 members’ hard work the budget process will be an impor- the importance of improving the over- made this service possible, and I would tant part of his legacy in this body. all health of Americans, and has shown like to personally thank auxiliary sec- I have been honored to serve with this through the introduction of his retary, Gladys Caudill, who registered Healthy Lifestyles Act. Encouraging Senator DON NICKLES. I join my col- more than 300 World War II veterans physical activity is an essential com- leagues in wishing the Senator and his for their inclusion in the National Reg- ponent in the fight against obesity, and family all the best in the future and in istry. These efforts and the dedication is an important tool in preventative paying tribute to his tremendous con- ceremony are fitting reminders of the health care. I commend Senator FITZ- tributions to the Senate and our Na- sacrifices these brave men and women GERALD for his work in this area. tion. We will miss him. made for our freedom—sacrifices that More generally, Senator FITZGERALD have shaped all of our lives, our chil- SENATOR PETER FITZGERALD has proven himself to be a dedicated Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, today I dren’s lives, and the lives of our grand- public servant who has served the children. I thank them for all they want to pay tribute to Senator PETER State of Illinois and the country with FITZGERALD as he prepares to leave the have done for us so that we may con- honor. Today, I join my colleagues in tinue to enjoy Life, Liberty, and the United States Senate. paying tribute to Senator FITZGERALD For the past 6 years, Senator FITZ- Pursuit of Happiness—all because of and wish him well in all of his future their efforts some 60 years ago. GERALD has done important work as a endeavors. member of the Agriculture Committee, f I would like to honor the members of on which we had the pleasure of serv- Post 532 by printing their names in the ing together. Senator FITZGERALD sup- TRIBUTE TO OHIO VETERANS RECORD. They selflessly fought for our ported the creation of a commission to Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, on May Nation in World War II, I remember investigate changes to the Federal 29, 2004—coinciding with the dedication them and honor them at this time.

Members of Post 532 Branch Hometown

Acocella, Guydon ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Albrecht, Richard ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Arrasmith, James ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Bailey, Carl ...... Air Force ...... Columbus, OH Barker, Robert ...... Army ...... Fairmont, WV Bartoe, Oral Jr...... Air Force ...... Logan, WV Bauer, Chester ...... Air Force ...... Albert, TX Bauman, Ray ...... Army ...... Lancaster, OH Beitman, Jesse ...... Air Force ...... Baltimore, MD Berg, Omer ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Boggs, John ...... Navy ...... Hilliard, OH Bricker, Paul ...... Navy ...... Uhrichsville, OH Brown, Harry ...... Army ...... Barnesville, OH Bryant, Jack ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Buhacevich, Milton ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Burchfield, Leo ...... Air Force ...... Columbus, OH Callarik, George ...... Army ...... Bridgeport, OH Callif, George ...... Marines ...... Columbus, OH Carpenter, Elmer Ellworth ...... Army ...... Hopewell, KY Carter, Clyde ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Cavanaugh, Thomas ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Chase, Thomas ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Compton, Edward ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Connor, Phillip ...... Navy ...... Logan, OH Cox, Raymond ...... Army ...... Wash. Ct. House, OH Cramer, Charles ...... Air Force ...... Columbus, OH Crites, Robert ...... Coast Guard ...... Columbus, OH Curtiss, Richard (deceased) ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Davis, Delbert (Nick) ...... Navy ...... Thurman, OH DelCeillo, Vito ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Delia, Joseph ...... Marines ...... New York, NY Diebold, Robert ...... Marines ...... Newark, OH Dillon, Howard ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Donnelly, William Jr...... Army ...... Junction City, OH Douglas, Russell ...... Army ...... New Lexington, OH Driscoll, Ray ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Dymek, Joseph ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Edwards, Harold ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Eilerman, Cletus ...... Navy ...... Sidney, OH Eiselstein, Jack ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH

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Members of Post 532 Branch Hometown

Emrick, Frank ...... Army ...... New Straitsville, OH Estep, James ...... Army ...... Huntington, WV Evans, Robert ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Fickle, Glenn (deceased) ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Fisher, William ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Fitzpatrick, T. J...... Army ...... W. Prestonburg, KY Flichia, Gus ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Foresman, Earl ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Francis, Joseph ...... Army ...... Logan, OH Frazee, Jack ...... Army ...... Dayton, OH Fultz, Russell ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Gallagher, Paul ...... Air Force ...... Columbus, OH Ganczak, Richard ...... Air Force ...... Buffalo, NY Geiszler, George ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Gibson, Robert ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Gill, Merrill ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Goldhardt, William ...... Navy ...... Grove City, OH Graves, Victor ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Gray, Richard ...... Air Force ...... Columbus, OH Green, Clyde ...... Navy ...... Madison, OH Greer, James ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Griffiths, Robert ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Griggs, Benjamin Sr...... U.S. Coast Guard ...... Columbus, OH Grinstead, Roy ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Hankison, Franklin (Hank) ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Hatzer, Sheldon ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Haycook, Joseph ...... Marines ...... Columbus, OH Heise, Robert ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Hemmer, Paul ...... Air Force ...... Indianapolis, IN Herderick, George ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Hinzey, Charles ...... Navy ...... Detroit, MI Hirn, Joseph ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Hoenie, Arthur (deceased) ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Hopwood, Harry ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Immel, Phillip Jr...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Johnson, Richard ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Johnson, William ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Johnston, Raymond ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Jones, Charles (Chuck) ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Justice, Oscar ...... Army ...... Pikeville, KY Kazee, Henry ...... Army ...... Ashland, KY Keckley, Harry ...... Army ...... Utica, OH Keller, Kenneth ...... Marines ...... Jackson, OH Kelley, Edward ...... Air Force ...... Columbus, OH Kelly, Kenel ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Kent, Willard ...... Army ...... Ethel, WV Kerber, John ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Kerchmar, Carl ...... Navy ...... Elyria, OH Kincade, Howard ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Kinney, Otis Jr...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Kirby, James ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Kline, Francis ...... Air Force ...... Columbus, OH Knapp, Donald ...... Army ...... Obetz, OH Knight, Lake (Shorty) ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Krebs, Henry ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Krizinski, Roman ...... Air Force ...... Dowagiac, MI Kueterman, Harold ...... Air Force ...... Versailles, OH Landes, Leo Jr...... Air Force ...... Columbus, OH Large, Thomas Sr...... Coast Guard ...... Columbus, OH Larue, Leah Fox ...... WAC ...... Boise, Idaho Lash, Homer ...... Navy ...... NW Canton, OH Lavinger, Joe ...... Navy ...... Bethlehem, PA Lawler, Joseph ...... Coast Guard ...... Columbus, OH Lease, Harry Jr...... Army ...... Belfontaine, OH Lehman, Robert ...... Army ...... Mansfield, OH Lewis, James ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Lowther, Robert Jr...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Luke, Arthur ...... Navy ...... Pittsburgh, PA Lusk, Mike ...... Air Force ...... Cambridge, OH Lyons, Joseph ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Madden, Robert ...... Navy ...... Chillicothe, OH Markham, Howard ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Marmon, Boyd ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Martin, Ralph ...... Marines ...... Columbus, OH Maue, Joseph ...... Army ...... Dayton, OH McGrail, John Jr...... Air Force ...... Columbus, OH Mertens, John ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Michalzuk, Daniel ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Milburn, Keith ...... Navy ...... Anderson, IN Miller, Carl ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Miller, Eugene ...... Army ...... Bee, VA Miller, George ...... Air Force ...... Martins Ferry, OH Miller, Robert Lee ...... Navy ...... Canal Winchester, OH Minnix, Robert ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Montoney, Jack Sr...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Moore, Charles ...... Air Force ...... Delaware, OH Morse, Harold (Hal) ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Murphy, Donald ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Murphy, John ...... Navy ...... Clifton, NJ Murphy, Lon ...... Army ...... Glen Alum, WV Nelson, Thearl ...... Air Force ...... Omar, WV Nolan, Westland ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Notturiano, Darwin ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Notturiano, Rudy ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH OBryan, John ...... Navy ...... Louisville, KY Ocker, Reed ...... Navy ...... Scranton, Iowa Parr, Robert ...... Army ...... Mansfield, OH Parsley, Wilson ...... Army ...... Crum, WV Pemwell, Harvey Jr...... Navy ...... Springfield, OH Perry, Chester ...... Merchant Marines ...... Columbus, OH Phillips, Robert (Bob) ...... Air Force ...... Ironton, OH Powers, William Jr...... Air Force ...... London, OH Quivey, Charles ...... Merchant Marines ...... Middleport, OH Rains, Charles Sr...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Randolph, John ...... Navy ...... Crooksville, OH Rice, Lou ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Roberts, Bernard ...... Air Force ...... Jeanette, PA Roberts, Raymond Lee Sr...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Sanfillipo, Joseph Jr...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Sarto, William ...... Army ...... Lore City, OH Schellhaas, Edwin ...... Army ...... Grove City, OH Schnitzer, Frederick ...... Navy ...... Mount Vernon, OH

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Members of Post 532 Branch Hometown

Schreck, Margaret ...... Army ...... Hilliard, OH Schreck, Victor ...... Army ...... Marienthal, KS Scott, Ivan ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Shank, Stephen ...... Navy ...... Glendale, PA Sharpe, Gerald ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Shea, John ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Shirley, Frank ...... Army ...... Ieager, WV Siniff, R. Edward ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Sipe, William Jr. (Bill) ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Smith, Clyde ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Smith, Harold ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Smith, Lawrence ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Snedegar, Garland ...... Army ...... Dayton, OH Sottovia, Virginia ...... WAC, Army ...... Manchester, OH Souders, Albert ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Stafford, Victor ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Stange, Robert ...... Army ...... Grove City, OH Stauch, Donald ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Steiner, John ...... Army ...... Bellaire, OH Stephenson, Charles ...... Navy ...... Ironton, OH Stewart, Richard ...... Air Force ...... Wellston, OH Susi, Arthur Sr...... Marines ...... Columbus, OH Swain, Lindsay ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Taylor, Archie ...... Navy ...... Loudenville, OH Taylor, Robert ...... Air Force ...... Columbus, OH Terman, Robert ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Thomas, Donald ...... Army ...... Cheshire, OH Thomas, Earnest ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Thompson, John (Wiltshire) ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Tonti, Edward ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Townsend, Delbert ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Tracy, Martin ...... Navy & Marines ...... Columbus, OH Triffon, Manuel ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Tuttle, Harold ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Underdown, Guy ...... Army ...... St. Clairesville, OH Vagnier, John ...... Air Force ...... Lancaster, OH Verne, Stephen ...... Coast Guard ...... Columbus, OH Vawters, Howard ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Wade, Kenneth ...... Army ...... Galloway, OH Walker, John ...... Air Force ...... Gallia, OH Walls, Howard ...... Army ...... Pittsburgh, PA Walters, Howell ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Warren, Charles ...... Army ...... Athens, OH Weaver, Fred ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Wells, Robert ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Wihl, Lewis ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Wiley, Paul ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Williams, Charles ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Willis, Richard Sr...... Coast Guard ...... Columbus, OH Woehrle, John ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Wolfe, John ...... Navy ...... New Lexington, OH Yates, Tony ...... Air Force ...... Pittsburgh, PA Yoder, Leroy ...... Coast Guard ...... Marion, OH Non-members or Deceased: Acocella, Pat ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Amspoker, Richard Leo ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Anderson, Howard ...... Army ...... Waverly, OH Ballengee, Sherman Sr...... Marines ...... Reed, WV Bartoe, Robert ...... Army ...... Logan, WV Bennett, Paul ...... Army ...... West Jefferson, OH Beougher, Howard ...... Air Force ...... Columbus, OH Bonham, Gerald ...... Marines ...... Galloway, OH Bowling, Richard ...... Army ...... Memphis, TN Bowling, Walter Carl ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH KIA Brogan, Bernie ...... Army ...... Rainelle, WV Brooks, Walter ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH MIA Brown, Paul ...... Army ...... Huntington, WV Carter, Dave ...... Army ...... London, OH Clark, Duane ...... Marines ...... Columbus, OH Clifford, Charlie ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Clifford, Jack ...... Air Force ...... Columbus, OH Cole, Howard Alton ...... Navy ...... Preston, MD KIA Cole, Kenneth Hynson ...... Army ...... Preston, MD Cole, Leonard Francis ...... Army ...... Preston, MD Corbett, Joseph ...... Army ...... Crooksville, OH Cosgrove, James ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Cosgrove, John ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Cosgrove, Robert ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Crown, Sam ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH MIA Capuano, Patsy ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Daum, Ray ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH DeWeese, Albert ...... Army ...... Ripley, WV Divney, Don ...... Air Force ...... Columbus, OH Divney, James ...... Army ...... Marion, OH Divney, Raymond ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Domrose, Richard Wm ...... Air Force ...... Oak Harbor, OH Domrose, Ramone George ...... Army ...... Oak Harbor, OH Edwards, Harold ...... Coast Guard ...... Oak Hill, OH Estep, Walter ...... Army ...... Delaware, OH Farrand, Larry ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Flick, Stanley ...... Navy ...... Wooster, OH Follmer, Edward ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Gentile, Dominic (Don) ...... Air Force ...... Piqua, OH Get z , George Jr...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Goldhardt, Richard ...... Army ...... Georgesville, OH Griggs, Mary (Buckler) ...... Auxiliary ...... Columbus, OH Griggs, Dorel Dobbins ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Griggs, John Robert ...... Marines ...... Columbus, OH Griggs, Stanley Evans ...... Mer.Mar./Army ...... Columbus, OH Griggs, Jack ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Griggs, Charles Ernest ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Hammock, Wilbur ...... Air Force ...... Columbus, OH Hammond, Clarence ...... Navy ...... Ironton, OH Hammond, Lawrence ...... Army ...... Ironton, OH Hartley, Paul ...... Army ...... Stoutsville, OH Haverfield, Frank ...... Army ...... Evanston, IL Horton, Richard ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Ingles, Goble ...... Army ...... McDermott, OH Jamison, Robert ...... Air Force ...... Columbus, OH Jubeck, Jack ...... Air Force ...... Pittsburgh, PA Knisley, Earl ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Knisley, Hal Richard ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH

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Members of Post 532 Branch Hometown

Knisley, Jesse ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Lester, Quinten ...... Army ...... Kentucky Mace, Jacob Andrew ...... Navy ...... West Virginia McCleese, Daniel Scott ...... Air Force ...... Columbus, OH McLane, Paul ...... Navy ...... Elmira, NY Monroe, George ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Morse, Fred ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Moore, Keith ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Norton, Naldo ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Oestreicher, Frank ...... Air Force ...... Columbus, OH Overturf, James ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Papp, Frank Jr...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Papp, John ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Papp, Joseph ...... Air Force ...... Columbus, OH Pearce, Charles ...... Army ...... Radcliff, OH Perry, John Wm...... Marines ...... Fredricktown, MO Ponthier, Ory ...... Air Force ...... Bossier City, LA Pritchard, Joe ...... Army ...... Westerville, OH Rankin, William ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Rinehart, Robert ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Roush, George ...... Army ...... Mason City, WV Russo, Lawrence ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Salmons, Anderson ...... Army ...... Hamden, OH Sanders, Ralph ...... Army ...... Plain City, OH Shea, James ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Sisson, Kenneth ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Smith, Sherwood ...... Army ...... Rome, NY Snider, Fred ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Sottovia, William ...... Air Force ...... Brockport, PA Stein (Gregory) ...... Army Nurse ...... West Pittson, PA Stratton, Jack Harry, Jr...... Navy ...... Raymond, OH Sullivan, John ...... Navy ...... Elmira, NY Tarquino, Anthony ...... Air Force ...... Columbus, OH Taylor, Virgil ...... Army ...... Columbus, OH Walls, Henry ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Wharton, Paul ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Wherrity, Eugene ...... USN/MC ...... Mauch Chunk, PA Williams, Paul ...... Navy ...... Columbus, OH Zervis, Roy ...... Navy ...... Hamden, OH

Those in attendance at the WWII As the Crew Chief shouted debarkation in- enemy snipers . . . making sure that every- celebration day not listed above: Ben- structions over the din of the rotors, the Ma- one was okay. nett, Paul; Dawson, Donald; Griggs, rines craned around in their canvas benches The Lieutenant checked his moving parts. Carl; Landman, William; Pennell, to see the mile-long, half-mile wide combat They seemed to be all there. Even his seabag base below, through the glassless chopper made it unscathed. Then he looked up for the George (Duke); Puchovich, Jordan; Ste- windows. For most it would be their first first time since hitting the ground at Khe vens, Harold; Watson, Leland. combat experience. For the 26-year-old Lieu- Sahn. f tenant this was neither his first nor his last Directly in front of him was a large sign. trip ‘‘in-country,’’ but it would be the long- In scarlet and gold . . . the Marine Corps’ VETERANS’ DAY est 77 days of his life. colors . . . a sign which pointed him to his Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I Suddenly the helicopter dropped like a destination. rise today to pay tribute and recognize stone toward the airstrip and the Crew Chief ‘‘1st Battalion, 13th Marines, Turn Right our Nation’s veterans. Too often, the was screaming, ‘‘Get out! Get out!’’ as the and Run like Hell.’’ Marines grabbed packs and seabags and It was combat humor at its best. sacrifices of our Nation’s brave men According to military records, since 1775, 2 and women of the Armed Forces go un- rushed to the lowered ramp in the rear of the rapidly descending bird. million men and women have given their noticed and underappreciated. I wish to They tumbled out, ass over teakeatle, sev- lives for our country; men and women of all take a moment now to share a recent eral feet in the air, as the aircraft started to colors, religions, and beliefs. They wore experience I had with some of New Jer- roll and rise, never actually having touched many uniforms over the decades: some blue, sey’s Vietnam Veterans. the ground. some red, some gray . . . some green, white, On November 11, 2004, I was honored As instructed, the passengers rushed to the khaki; and some of the various colors of to participate in a Veterans’ Day Cere- waiting drainage ditch at the edge of the me- camouflage. Some had no uniforms but fought anyway; mony hosted by the New Jersey Viet- tallic runway. Mortars and rockets struck all around; and the din was so great that and some performed their service behind the nam Veterans’ Memorial in Holmdel, they never heard the safe departure of the enemy’s lines in the clothing of the day, New Jersey. At this ceremony, I was big dirty green bird that had just deposited hopeful that they would be protected by touched by the words of Major Frank them in the middle of no man’s land. their anonymity. M. McDonough, Esq., a retired member Nor did they care; for this was run for life. Some were farmers; some city kids. Some of the United States Marine Corps. The Lieutenant streaked across the land- had never seen a pair of boots before they Major McDonough has written a moving strip as fast as his legs would move, car- joined; others like me signed up with long ing piece about what it means to be a rying the 80 pound seabag behind him a pro- hair, motorcycle boots and way too much at- tection against the flying shards of alu- titude. veteran. minum runway matting mixed with shrap- They were young, old, married and single. Mr. President, in honor of the sac- nel, dirt and other debris . . . but ready to They were poor; and they were rich. Most rifice of our Nation’s veterans, I ask abandon if necessary. were free; some were freed slaves. Some were unanimous consent that Major The dense clouds of smoke and loud clang- paid to serve in the place of others. Some McDonough’s written statement be ing sounds which deadened his ears and volunteered and some were conscripts. printed in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. shrouded his movement could not protect Shanghaied, they would tell you. There being no objection, the mate- him from the flying death around him. There were summer soldiers who left in fall rial was ordered to be printed in the But in seconds he was in the trench, on his to harvest their crops. Others served for a face, in the dusty red clay that he would live fixed number of years; and there were many RECORD, as follows: in, bathe in, eat in, sleep in, and wear for who served their entire lives. There were too NOVEMBER 11, 2004 many weeks to come. many whose entire lives were not very en- (By Frank M. McDonough, Esq. Major, The crump, crump, crump of the deadly ex- tire. United States Marine Corps, Ret.) plosives slowly subsided with the disappear- When they were in, they spent much of The Marine CH–46 helicopter swept high ance of the chopper behind the hills. their time complaining; but when they got and wide over the clouds of smoke, shrapnel, Soon, there was absolute silence. out they spend much of their time bragging and exploding shells. Navy Medical Corpsmen from Charlie Med, . . . about where they went and who they Mayhem spewed from the burning ammuni- the makeshift hospital across the road . . . went with . . . although not very often about tion dump. It had been struck the night be- conveniently located next to the equally what they did. fore by a rocket launched by some of the makeshift mortuary . . . started working In fact, in the Marine Corps we used to say 40,000 enemy troops surrounding the miser- their way along the trench . . . backs and that a Marine wasn’t happy unless he was ably exposed plateau encampment. shoulders bent . . . bodies crouched to avoid bitching; and most couldn’t wait until they

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One from Staten Island earned ence that the spring of 1968 was one of worst the steamy islands of the Pacific, the bloody the Medal of Honor of his heroic Chaplain’s periods in the war. battlefields of Spotsylvania, the deadly skies service. Yet this soldier took the time to bury his over Korea, the tropical scrub of San Juan And let’s not forget the 6,000 Merchant Ma- enemy. And then, almost thirty years later, hill, or the boiling waters of the South China rines and their 700 ships lost during World report the location to his former enemies. Sea. War II. That kind of respect is the kind of respect They were one. In five years, my immigrant family from we see all too little of in this fast-paced, too Some were recognized for their heroism. Scotland and Ireland sent seven men and distracted, self-absorbed, politically-riven In the beginning by receiving an award women off to fight for their adopted country. society of ours. called the Badge of Military Merit, created It is something we as a people do. We rarely But it is the kind of respect we are here by our first Commander-in-Chief. question why. We just do. today to show our men and women, in or out In 1932, that badge became known as the Now, one of my sons is in a place called of uniform, living and dead, still serving or Purple Heart. It eventually was emblazoned Fallujah, while his brother launches fighter not. with George’s image and restricted to those jets from the Abraham Lincoln somewhere in They need no medals. They need no special who shed their blood in the service of their the Pacific. proclamations. They need no special treat- I would never ask them to do this. I cer- country. ment. For they stand out in their own merit, tainly didn’t even encourage them. It is the Tens of thousands of Purple Hearts have on their own sacrifices, on their own her- only thing in my entire life that has ever been awarded for wounds received in battle. oism, and on their own unequalled accom- brought me fear! But is their chosen destiny; Too many thousands never lived to see plishments. and like all others before them, they just do. theirs; and would happily have done without. But we stand here today anyway. For they In just my lifetime, I can think of a num- And there is another award that goes back are the reason we can do so; the reason that ber of heroes who could have avoided serv- to the early years. Presented since the Civil we enjoy the right to do so. The reason we ing, or flown a desk in the rear, but chose war, it is called the Medal of Honor. There can be proud of our nation; and the reason not to. One was the son of a legendary Ma- have been 3,459 of those medals presented for that, like the Vietnamese soldier-farmer, we rine General who had earned five Navy 3,454 separate heroic actions. can respect who they are. Crosses in combat. The younger Marine came The earliest Medal of Honor was presented To paraphrase a well known writer and home a double amputee, his life so shattered for an action against Native-Americans in broadcaster, we are here today because they that he ultimately died by his own hand. 1861. Ironically, since 1861, 22 Native-Ameri- are the greatest of all our generations! cans have received the Medal for their own One was a famous baseball player who left valorous actions in defense of a country that his team not once, but twice, to fight for his f once seemingly sought to exterminate them. country in not one, but two wars. And he BUDGET SCOREKEEPING REPORT I have known many who were awarded the came back to his beloved Red Sox to finish first medal, and four who were awarded the his career. Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, I here- second. One was the son of the future Chief of by submit to the Senate the budget Despite their heroism and suffering . . . or Naval Operations, the highest rank in the scorekeeping report prepared by the perhaps because of it . . . I really don’t know Navy. He probably could have gotten any job Congressional Budget Office under Sec- he wanted, but he went into combat anyway; . . . they seemed no different than the thou- tion 308(b) and in aid of Section 311 of sand others I served with, and the many and came back to die of Agent Orange. Another was the son and grandson of two the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, thousands more that we have all heard or as amended. This report meets the reread about. Naval Heroes, but he spent 8 years in the They all served their country . . . in good Hanoi Hilton. quirements for Senate scorekeeping of And then, of course, there was the son of times and bad . . . in peacetime and in war Section 5 of S. Con. Res. 32, the First the former Ambassador to Great Britain. He . . . with valor and distinction. Concurrent Resolution on the Budget At Valley Forge, they wrapped rags around didn’t have to go either, but he chose to be for 1986. a PT boat skipper; and spent the rest of his their frozen feet then marched to take Tren- This report shows the effects of con- ton; 175 years later they wrapped rags around too-short life in excruciating pain. They all could have found a way out, but gressional action on the 2004 budget their frozen feet then fought their way out of didn’t. Not even the young Marine Lance through September 30, 2004. The esti- the Chosin Reservoir. Corporal I met in I Corps who had a Colum- In 1805 they marched across 600 miles of mates of budget authority, outlays, bia medical degree in his resume, but he burning desert to destroy the Barbary Pi- and revenues are consistent with the chose to fight his war, at the front, on the rates at Tripoli; 178 years later, not that far technical and economic assumptions of ground, as a grunt. from Tripoli, they died in a barracks in Bei- Like that young Lance Corporal, they had the 2004 Concurrent Resolution on the rut. a belief in themselves, in their creed, in their Budget, H. Con. Res. 95, as adjusted. Still they would not be deterred. And only country, and many times . . . more often The estimates show that current a few years later, they freed one European than not . . . in their cause. level spending is above the budget reso- people from a tyrannical butcher; and a Mid- If nothing else, they learned to believe in lution by $10.126 billion in budget au- dle Eastern country from a demented in- their fellow soldiers and to serve them . . . vader. thority and by $31 million in outlays in to the death if necessary. 2004. Current level for revenues is $3.115 But in Yemen they simply made a goodwill Today, we celebrate all veterans, those port call and 17 paid the ultimate price. alive and among us, those who have gone on billion above the budget resolution in And in Somalia they tried to help a starv- to their reward, and those still serving. 2004. ing people they didn’t even know . . . and It matters not whether in peace or in war. Since my last report dated Sep- had probably never heard of; and they paid If in war, it matters not what the outcome. tember 13, 2004, the Congress has yet again. It is the man and the woman that we honor. cleared and the President has signed They jumped out of airplanes into the dead We can do no less than one man . . . not of the Surface Transportation Extension of night at Ste. Mere-Eglise; and a few miles this country . . . did in honoring that legacy. away they scaled the deadly cliffs of Nor- He was a 30 year old Vietnamese Squad Act of 2004, Part V (P.L. 108–310), which mandy with the bodies of their buddies drift- Leader. A member of the 320th Division of changed budget authority for 2004. ing in the surf below. the People’s Army of Vietnam during one of This is my final report for fiscal 2004. At Midway, they brought a thousand year the most trying periods in a ten-year war, I ask unanimous consent the report old Empire to the beginning of its end. the hallowed memory of which surrounds us be printed in the RECORD. In 1865, a women cut off her hair, donned a here today in this poignant Vietnam Vet- There being no objection, the mate- soldier’s uniform, and fought alongside her eran’s Memorial. rial was ordered to be printed in the compatriots as a man. She was simply fol- He was the enemy! lowing the example of an earlier heroine who After the war he went back to farming. But RECORD, as follows: joined the battlefield right here in Mon- then, in 1996, at the age of 58, he walked into CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, mouth County. More than 1.7 million women the US Army POW/MIA office in Hanoi to Washington, DC, October 7, 2004. have served in the military since. tell his story. Hon. DON NICKLES, Some nursed our fighters in the jungles, in While serving North Vietnam in uniform in Chairman Committee on the Budget, U.S. Sen- the freezing cold, and aboard ships under ka- 1968, he found the body of a dead American ate, Washington, DC. mikaze attack. And not only do they still Marine. He buried it in a bomb crater. But he DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The enclosed tables serve in tents, bomb craters, and blown out never forgot. show the effects of Congressional action on

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11365 the 2004 budget and are current through Sep- The effects of this action are detailed on TABLE 1.—SENATE CURRENT-LEVEL REPORT FOR SPEND- tember 30, 2004. This report is submitted Table 2. ING AND REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004, AS OF under section 308(b0 and in aid of section 311 Sincerely, SEPTEMBER 30, 2004—Continued DOUGLAS HOLTZ-EAKIN. of the Congressional Budget Act, as amend- [In billions of dollars] ed. TABLE 1.—SENATE CURRENT-LEVEL REPORT FOR SPEND- Current The estimates of budget authority, out- ING AND REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004, AS OF Budget Current level over/ lays, and revenues are consistent with the resolution level1 under(-) SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 technical and economic assumptions of H. resolution [In billions of dollars] Con. Res. 95, the Concurrent Resolution on OFF-BUDGET the Budget for Fiscal Year 2004, as adjusted. Social Security Outlays ...... 380.4 380.4 0 Current Social Security Revenues ..... 557.8 557.8 * Budget Current level over/ Since my last letter, dated September 9, 1 resolution level under(-) 1 Current level is the estimated effect on revenue and spending of all leg- 2004, the Congress has cleared and the Presi- resolution islation that the Congress has enacted or sent to the President for his ap- dent has signed the Surface Transportation proval. In addition, full-year funding estimates under current law are in- ON BUDGET Extension Act of 2004, Part V (Public Law cluded for entitlement and mandatory programs requiring annual appropria- Budget Authority ...... 1,873.5 1,883.6 10.1 tions even if the appropriations have not been made. 108–310), which changed budget authority for Outlays ...... 1,897.0 1,897.0 * NOTE: *=Less than $50 million. 2004. Revenues ...... 1,331.0 1,334.1 3.1 Source: Congressional Budget Office. TABLE 2.—SUPPORTING DETAIL FOR THE SENATE CURRENT-LEVEL REPORT FOR ON-BUDGET SPENDING AND REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004, AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 [In millions of dollars]

Budget authority Outlays Revenues

Enacted in previous sessions: Revenues ...... n.a n.a 1,330,756 Permanents and other spending legislation 1 ...... 1,117,131 1,077,938 n.a. Appropriation legislation ...... 1,148,942 1,179,843 n.a. Offsetting receipts ...... ¥365,798 ¥365,798 n.a. Total, enacted in previous sessions: ...... 1,900,275 1,891,983 1,330,756 Enacted this session: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004 (P.L. 108–202) ...... 1,328 0 0 Social Security Protection Act of 2004 (P.L. 108–203) ...... 685 685 0 Welfare Reform Extension Act of 2004 (P.L. 108–210) ...... 107 58 0 An act to reauthorize certain school lunch and child nutrition programs through June 30, 2004 (P.L. 108–211) ...... 6 6 0 Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 (P.L. 108–218) ...... 0 0 3,363 An act to require the Secretary of Defense to reimburse members of the United States Armed Forces for certain transportation expenses (P.L. 108–220) ...... 13 7 0 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part II (P.L. 108–224) ...... 482 0 0 TANF and Related Programs Continuation Act of 2004 (P.L. 108–262) ...... 80 35 0 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part III (P.L. 108–263) ...... 422 0 0 Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 (P.L. 108–265) ...... 7 6 0 An act approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 (P.L 108–272) ...... 0 0 ¥2 AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004 (P.L. 108–274) ...... 0 0 ¥2 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV (P.L. 108–280) ...... ¥646 ¥7 0 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 (P.L. 108–287) ...... 0 10 0 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part V (P.L. 108–310) ...... 2,160 0 0 Total, enacted this session ...... 4,644 800 3,359 Entitlements and mandatories: Difference between enacted levels and budget resolution estimates for appropriated entitlements and other mandatory programs ...... ¥21,334 4,221 n.a. Total Current Level 12 ...... 1,883,585 1,897,004 1,334,115 Total Budget Resolution ...... 1,873,459 1,896,973 1,331,000 Current Level Over Budget Resolution ...... 10,126 31 3,115 Current Level Under Budget Resolution ...... n.a. n.a. n.a. 1 Pursuant to section 502 of H. Con. Res. 95, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2004, provisions designated as emergency requirements are exempt from enforcement of the budget resolution. As a result, the current level excludes $82,460 million in budget authority and $36,644 million in outlays from previously enacted bills. From the current session, the current level excludes $27,656 million in budget authority and $154 million in outlays from the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 (P.L. 108–287) and $2,000 million in budget authority from the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2004 (P.L. 108–303). In addition, pursuant to section 312(c)(3)(A) of S. Con. Res. 95, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2005, up to $500 million in budget authority and $330 million in outlays for wildland fire suppression accounts are exempt from the enforcement of the budget resolution for the current fiscal year. In this current level report, these amounts are excluded from the total for the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 (P.L. 108–287). 2 Excludes administrative expenses of the Social Security Administration, which are off-budget. NOTES: n.a. = not applicable; P.L. = Public Law. Source: Congressional Budget Office.

MENTALLY ILL OFFENDERS have no other option than to arrest and and Mental Health Act. As a con- Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, I come incarcerate a person with mental ill- sequence of this law, the U.S. Depart- to the floor in support of the Mentally ness who has committed a non-violent ment of Justice made available to 37 Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Re- crime. I have seen the cycle of a non- jurisdictions $7 million in funding and duction Act. On October 11, 2004, the violent, mentally ill offender who is ar- technical assistance for mental health rested repeatedly and put into the sys- Senate passed this bill and on October courts. These courts are staffed by a tem repeatedly—never being treated 30, 2004, President Bush signed it into core group of specialized professionals, law. I am very pleased that this law is for his illness and, as a result, becoming more and more ill. I also have including a dedicated judge, pros- now on the books because it will help ecutor, and public defender, who deal address a serious problem that I have shared the frustration of judges who re- with mental illness cases and a court talked about before on several occa- peatedly sentence these low-level of- sions. fenders, knowing that, without connec- liaison to the mental health services Each year, more than 700,000 individ- tion to needed services, they will just community. While still early in their uals with serious mental illness are end up right back in the courtroom. implementation, mental health courts booked into our Nation’s jails. A recent Despite the complexity of these have shown promising results. Men- Justice Department study revealed issues, recent initiatives demonstrate tally ill persons who choose to have that 16 percent of all inmates in Amer- that we can increase public safety and their cases heard in a mental health ica’s state prisons and local jails today reduce the numbers of mentally ill peo- court often do so because that is the are mentally ill. This has created one ple trapped in the criminal justice sys- first real opportunity that many have of the biggest challenges facing our tem. We know that if given appropriate had to seek treatment. front-line police officers, judges, pros- care early, the special needs of the ecutors, and corrections officers and mentally ill can be addressed to avoid Last year, Senator LEAHY, Senator has left mentally ill inmates caught in a growing problem that increases the DOMENICI, Representative STRICKLAND a destructive cycle. likelihood of repeat offenses. Four and I introduced the Mentally Ill Of- As a former prosecuting attorney, I years ago, Senator PETE DOMENICI, fender Treatment and Crime Reduction know about the helplessness that law Representative TED STRICKLAND, and I Act. Our bill authorizes a grant pro- enforcement officers feel when they authored America’s Law Enforcement gram to help states and counties design

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In the 108th Con- brought her to my office, Sherry first with mental illness released from pris- gress, Mrs. Burke was especially help- began her Hill career when she was on are provided medications and con- ful to myself, as Chairman of the Sen- hired by Representative John Melcher nected to community-based service ate Finance Committee and to my (D–MT) in December 1973. Following providers. It also could provide for pro- staff. She assisted in the drafting of his election to the Senate in 1976, Sher- grams to train local law enforcement the committee mark and legislation, ry remained on his staff as a personal on responding to individuals with men- providing technical assistance as well assistant and consumer affairs case- tal illness. These programs would be as continuously analyzing state data. worker until he left office in 1988. Pre- proposed and controlled by the local Because of her vast knowledge, Mrs. viously, she served as secretary to the and State officials most knowledgeable Burke also functioned as an impromptu Assistant Director of the U.S. Depart- about the needs of their communities. tutor to Senate Finance Committee ment of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Since its inception, our Nation has staff on this history of welfare. Mint from 1967–1971. stood on the foundations of compassion The work of the Congress is detailed Some may find it surprising to learn and justice. These programs envisioned and complex—in order to do our work that, among her many hidden abilities, by this bill are a wonderful embodi- members and our staffs need to be well Sherry is a talented artist. Perhaps her ment of both ideals and have earned a versed in policy in order for us to make retirement will afford her more time to broad coalition of support from law en- the best decisions. For this expertise, pursue this interest. Still, what has al- forcement, mental health advocates, we often rely on the analysis of the ways been most important to Sherry is her family. She met her husband Peter state officials and private groups, in- Congressional Research Service. CRS while she was a member of Senator cluding the Council of State Govern- provides a unique service to the Con- Melcher’s staff; and their son, Brian, of ments, the National Sheriffs’ Associa- gress in that they are truly non- whom they are both enormously proud, tion, the Police Executive Research partisan. The specialists from CRS pro- spent 2 years as a toddler at the Senate Forum, and the American Correctional vide non-biased, research based anal- Employees Child Care Center. Sherry Association. With this bill, we move ysis that helps guide us, as policy- often brought Brian to the office for a closer to both addressing the needs of makers, to make the best decisions. visit, so it is hard for me to believe the mentally ill and easing the burden Mrs. Burke, throughout her long and that he has since achieved the Boy upon our police and correctional work- admirable career, has embodied the Scout rank of Eagle Scout and is now very best of what CRS provides for the ers. It will make a real difference, and a second-year student at the Univer- Congress. Those of us who care deeply I thank my colleagues—especially sity of Virginia! For her own part, about programs affecting the poor Ranking Member LEAHY, Senator after spending precious time devoted to thank her for her efforts, will miss her GRASSLEY, Senator DURBIN, Senator raising her son and guiding him along and wish her well. DOMENICI, Senator CANTWELL, Chair- the path toward adulthood, Sherry ap- man HATCH, and Senator MURRAY for f plied her energies after work, and, with their support. I would also like to RETIREMENT OF SHARON HICKEY her usual determination, completed thank Congressman STRICKLAND and Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I her Associate in Science degree from Chairman SENSENBRENNER for cham- Northern Virginia Community College pioning this issue on the House side. rise to express my deep gratitude and best wishes to a dedicated and long- earlier this year. f Sherry has had and exemplary career serving member of my Washington and fully understands the value of a RETIREMENT OF VEE BURKE staff, Sharon ‘‘Sherry’’ Hickey, who public service commitment to help oth- has worked on Capitol Hill for nearly Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I rise ers. She has always had a special car- 31 years and who is retiring from the today to pay a tribute to Vee Burke, ing touch in reaching out to the con- U.S. Senate on December 3, 2004. specialist in income maintenance, Do- stituents we serve and getting them Sherry has been a member of my mestic Social Policy Division, a dedi- the help they need and deserve. She has Senate family since I was first elected cated and gifted employee at the Con- provided a guiding hand and has been a to this office in January 1989. She has gressional Research Service, who will resource and support to so many mem- many talents, ‘‘wears many hats,’’ is be retiring from CRS at the end of this bers of my staff. Sherry has what some always willing to lend a hand or offer month. may call an ‘‘old-fashioned’’ work guidance, and her contributions to the Mrs. Burke is a graduate of the Uni- ethic, but it is one based on immense versity of Chicago. She has four grown work of this office, particularly in the pride and satisfaction in a job well children and is the widow of Vincent area of constituent outreach, have been done. I can certainly attest to that. Burke with whom she wrote Nixon’s invaluable. She began in my office as Sherry is proud to be a native Wash- Good Deed, a book about Nixon’s wel- assistant to the chief of staff and mili- ingtonian, and she can now be proud of fare reform proposals. tary caseworker. As caseworker, she the years she has dedicated to my When Mrs. Burke joined CRS more most clearly demonstrated her compas- State of Connecticut and to the State than 30 years ago, she was already a sion and empathy for others. Sherry of Montana. I know her well-deserved recognized expert in the field of public assisted many grateful soldiers and retirement will afford her many new welfare. During her tenure at CRS, she their families in my home State of opportunities. Sherry has made many became a leading expert on the history, Connecticut, including during the first friends on the Hill, and we will miss evolution and interaction of welfare Gulf War, by intently listening to their her ready smile and kindness. It is with and public assistance programs for low- concerns and successfully resolving the great fondness and my personal thanks income individuals and families. variety of problems they faced to the that I wish her only the best in what- Because of her stature as one of the fullest extent possible. ever direction she chooses to go from leading authorities in the country in Sherry is also a gifted and eloquent here. Congratulations on a job well this policy area, Mrs. Burke’s advice writer. As my personal/legislative cor- done! and assistance has often been required respondent, she has researched and f by the Congress. Over three decades, drafted responses for literally thou- Mrs. Burke has contributed to major sands of constituent communications LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT congressional deliberations affecting on important issues before Congress, as OF 2003 AFDC and related public assistance well as requests for tribute, congratu- Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I rise programs, including the sweeping wel- latory, and recommendation letters today to speak about the need for hate fare reforms enacted in 1996 that re- that I have received over the years. crimes legislation. On May 1, 2003, Sen- placed AFDC with TANF. With her expressive, articulate, and in- ator KENNEDY and I introduced the

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It U.S. Good Conduct Medal, Korean Cam- edly taunting a man with anti-gay has also assisted businesses in pro- paign Medal, the U.S. Presidential Unit slurs and throwing rocks at him. moting an alcohol and drug-free work- Citation, the French Fourragere, and I believe that the Government’s first place. I believe that the best ideas Master Sergeant. The highest level he duty is to defend its citizens, to defend come from the people. CAASA does just attained in the military was an E7. them against the harms that come out that—it awards grants to members of Roddy and his wife Florence, a re- of hate. The Local Law Enforcement the community who approach them tired teacher for the Rocky Boy Ele- Enhancement Act is a symbol that can with new ideas. By working together mentary School system, have four chil- become substance. I believe that by with the people, CAASA is helping to dren, nine grandchildren, and one great passing this legislation and changing strengthen our communities and fight grandchild. current law, we can change hearts and the drug war right here in Maryland. In 1984, he was elected to the Tribal minds as well. Many of the programs that CAASA Business Committee, where he advo- f has sponsored have benefitted the cated for tribal education opportuni- youth of Calvert County, such as ties for his people, along with better ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Project Graduation. Project Gradua- health services. His leadership, while tion is a drug-free and alcohol-free all serving as Chairman for the Stone Child College Board of Directors, was AUDRAIN MEDICAL CENTER night celebration for the graduating the primary catalyst for the college in AUXILIARY OF MEXICO, MISSOURI seniors from Calvert County’s public high schools. Since the inception of achieving full accreditation. He initi- ∑ Mr. BOND. Mr. President, today I this program, there have not been any ated various wellness programs for the join with my constituents in recog- drug or alcohol related motor vehicle Chippewa Cree Tribe and sought oppor- nizing the Audrain Medical Center incidents involving members of Calvert tunities for individual improvement Auxiliary 50th Golden Jubilee. County’s graduating classes on gradua- though health, education, and a strong- For the last 50 years, the Audrain tion night. er tribal government. Medical Center Auxiliary has volun- This group has proven to be a critical In 1992, Roddy was elected Tribal tarily helped raise money for the part of our Nation’s war on drugs by Chairman and during his tenure the Audrain Medical Center. Fifty years working locally in communities in Chippewa Cree Tribe sought, and was ago the group was created with 65 char- Maryland. For this we owe them our awarded, a Self-governance Compact ter members and in 2 years grew to 165. graduate. I ask my Senate colleagues from the U.S. Department of Interior Today, the membership is a unique to join me today in recognizing the Bureau of Indian Affairs, BIA. Roddy group of 224 Missourians who are dedi- Calvert Alliance Against Substance was a staunch proponent for Tribal cated to bettering their local commu- Abuse, Inc. for showing the community Higher Education and for improved nity through their service work. As of how to ‘‘choose life . . . not drugs.’’∑ Health Care for his people. Roddy was 2004 the group has raised $839,700 for f very well known throughout the the Audrain Medical Center. This year United States and Canada for his ac- donations will go toward the telemetry TRIBUTE TO JOHN ‘‘RODDY’’ tive involvement in the well being and unit for cardiac rehabilitation and a SUNCHILD improvement of Indian Country. portable x-ray machine. I stand here ∑ Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, today I Over the past several years, Roddy today rest assured that through their want to recognize a truly great citizen, founded and served as the Chief Execu- continued hard work and dedication a great tribal leader and a miltary tive Officer for the National Tribal De- the group will soon reach their goal of hero, John ‘‘Roddy’’ Sunchild. The velopment Association, NTDA, which $1 million. Rocky Boy Tribe of North Central administers federal grants and coopera- It is my great honor to recognize the Montana, the State of Montana and the tive agreements to enhance the govern- community participants that comprise United States of America have lost an ance and economies of Indian Reserva- the Audrain Medical Center Auxiliary outstanding leader, citizen and soldier. tions. The NTDA also works to pro- on this, the 50th Golden Jubilee of the And for those of us who had the privi- mote inter-tribal trade and commerce organization. On behalf of the people of lege of knowing him, his family and and create programs that serve as a the State of Missouri, I look forward to colleagues, we have lost a great father, hand up, rather than a hand-out. 50 more years of leadership and out- grandfather, husband and friend. Roddy exemplified what could be standing civic participation from the John ‘‘Roddy’’ Eagle Sunchild, Sr. an construed as a true modern warrior. He Audrain Medical Center Auxiliary.∑ enrolled member of the Chippewa Cree was able to advocate and promote mod- f Tribe of the Rocky Boy’s Indian Res- ern ways in order to ensure that Na- ervation was born June 30th, 1930, the tives could compete in today’s world. CALVERT ALLIANCE AGAINST grandson of Sunchild, an early leader While doing this he still held on to and SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INC. of the Cree people. He attended schools practiced his true traditional and cul- ∑ Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I wish on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation tural ways. He was one of our Sundance to pay tribute to the Calvert Alliance in Montana in his youth. leaders, and had earned the right to Against Substance Abuse, Inc., Roddy was a quiet, unassuming man. practice various other cultural cere- CAASA, a grassroots organization that At the same time, he was a fierce advo- monies. His presence played an integral has been dedicated to fighting alcohol cate for his community and his people part in most cultural ceremonies held and drug abuse in Calvert County since and a courageous warrior/soldier for his on the Rocky Boy’s Reservation. 1989. country. He possessed a gentle, under- Family was of particular importance Since its inception fifteen years ago, stated sense of humor that put people to Roddy. What Roddy enjoyed most CAASA has been working hard to es- at ease and, at the same time, made was being at home with his family. He tablish a healthy, drug-free environ- points more eloquently than long-wind- especially enjoyed his many grand- ment for the entire community. This ed speeches. children. Roddy was an active member grassroots organization meets the peo- At age 17, Roddy enlisted in the U.S. of numerous Native American organi- ple where they are. CAASA encourages Airborne Paratroopers and was imme- zations and associations and was a citizens to take an active role in pre- diately assigned to a tour in Korea. It great advocate for Native American venting substance abuse through public was during his time with the 4th Air- Veterans, especially on the Rocky Boy. awareness, education, treatment and borne Ranger Company that he distin- Roddy not only set an example for law enforcement. Its programs benefit guished himself as one of the most hon- others to follow, he set about his life’s

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With only nine of his men left, Car- training and jobs for a disadvantaged the meaning of commitment, vision son was shot in the arm. He spent 5 population; building and operating and honor. His people, Indian Country, weeks in a hospital base on Pearl Har- housing for homeless youth and the the United States of America and the bor and received the Purple Heart for homeless mentally ill population; com- world are better for having been wit- his injuries. He was discharged on Jan- munity residences and day programs to ness to his life on earth.∑ uary 6, 1946 after the war had ended. help developmentally disabled adults f Carson went to college on the GI Bill lead independent lives; educational ini- and received a degree in Forestry from tiatives including an alternative acad- BENJAMIN CARSON Iowa State College. He went on to work emy high school for inner-city students ∑ Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, today it for the Forest Service and maintained and a YouthBuild program; and one of is my privilege to honor an Oregon an active lifestyle with his wife and my own priorities, financial literacy Veteran Hero. On December 12, 1941, 18- two sons. Eventually the couple moved programs leading to economic security year-old Benjamin Carson left his fam- to Oregon, where they have lived since for inner-city and senior populations. ily dairy farm in rural Minnesota to 1978. All of this in the relatively short join the United States Marine Corps. Carson says his military experience span of 10 years. He would join a long family legacy of has very much shaped his life. His I am pleased to enter this tribute military service. Carson’s grand- sense of duty to his country and the into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, with father’s grandfather was in the Revolu- people who have died in the name of every expectation for NJCDC’s contin- tionary War, his great grandfather freedom has never left him. Nearly 60 ued achievements.∑ served in the Civil War, his dad fought years after the famous battle on Makin f in World War I, and he would soon fight Island, Carson participated in a cam- MEL SHELTON, EDUCATOR AND in World War II. Though all were paign to recover the dead. In 2001, au- INSPIRATION TO MANY wounded in battle, none of them died thorities located 19 bodies on Makin Is- as a result of their service. land, all American servicemen. Carson ∑ Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, today I After arriving in San Diego at the says it was extremely gratifying to be wish to recognize an Idahoan of excep- U.S. Marine recruit depot, Carson able to offer some closure for the fami- tional talent. Many possess remarkable began a strict training regimen. A lies of the deceased. talents, but this individual stands out month later, he graduated from recruit Though he has an artificial shoulder because he has used his gifts to enrich school and volunteered to go to war from the injuries he suffered while shot the lives of others, educate young peo- immediately. Carson was interviewed in battle, Carson still travels and ple, inspire creativity and provide by James Roosevelt’s son who asked works on his farm. He and his wife vol- beauty and drama that resides in the him four questions—what he did for a unteer with the Mercy Corps and re- music of the heart. Mel Shelton, living, whether he could swim, whether cently traveled to Uzbekistan, where former Boise High School Band Direc- he could march 30 miles a day on a cup they helped teach Uzbeks about agri- tor, Bose State University, BSU, Direc- of rice, and how often did he go to Sun- culture. tor of Bands and Professor of Music day School. Carson must have given For his selfless service to others, and Education, member of the Boise Phil- the correct answers because 4 days to the United States in times of war, I harmonic, conductor and soloist with later he was selected for duty. salute Benjamin Carson as an Oregon the Boise Municipal Band, founder and Carson left that day with members of Veteran Hero.∑ conductor of the Treasure Valley Con- the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion com- f cert Band, retired Professor Emeritus, manded by Colonel Carlson, known Director of Bands from BSU, and inter- today as ‘‘Carlson’s Raiders.’’ Carson NEW JERSEY COMMUNITY nationally recognized composer has was selected for a special unit because DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION proven to be an exemplary artist, pas- of his strong swimming skills. On Au- ∑ Mr. CORZINE. Mr. President, I rise sionate and driven educator and dedi- gust 8, 1942, Carson joined more than today to recognize the decade of eco- cated citizen. 200 men on submarines headed for the nomic development and social service Mel has pushed countless students to Makin Islands. Their objective was to leadership provided to my State by the reach out to the furthest boundaries of destroy enemy installations, gather in- New Jersey Community Development their talent and energy. He has exposed formation, and divert Japanese atten- Corporation. NJCDC’s success has been young musicians to new places and for- tion from the Solomons. widely and deservedly acknowledged. eign countries, providing them with ex- Fighting broke out nearly imme- And the foundation for that success is periences that they will be able to draw diately as Carlson’s men landed ashore the complete commitment to its mis- artistic inspiration from for the rest of on August 17, 1942. About 30 men were sion of revitalizing urban areas their lives. His incredible orchestral lost and another 16 wounded. Under through job creation, affordable hous- and band compositions are interpreta- fierce opposition, Colonel Carlson made ing, educational initiatives and effec- tions of profound life experiences. His a decision to withdraw back to the tive and pragmatic social support serv- exposure to and friendship with stu- original landing site and launched his ices. dents from the Basque community in boats for a return to sea. However, Established in Paterson, NJ, the city Boise, incidentally the largest such since morning the surf had kicked up planned by Alexander Hamilton as this community in the nation, inspired him considerably, and with their outboard country’s premier urban industrial cen- to compose the first Basque music spe- motors repeatedly swamped, relatively ter, NJCDC has built a corporate model cifically published for concert band few of the boats could make it out for grassroots advocacy and activism media. Some of the most rugged peaks through the breakers. Many capsized, based on Paterson’s tradition of cul- of Idaho, the Grand Tetons, were the and most of the marines were cast back tural diversity and industrial vitality. inspiration for a piece by the same onto the beach. Carson was one of the The agency is the linchpin of a col- name. Mel also composed a work in few that survived. laborative network of community, edu- honor of fallen wildland firefighters re- In November of 1942, Carson was sent cational and government organizations cently entitled ‘‘Requiem for Wildfire to Guadacanal. He was overseas fight- and agencies. The results of this part- Heroes.’’ These and many other of ing in various battles until January of nership are notable: an AmeriCorps Mel’s works have been on ‘‘Required 1944, when he was sent home for a 30- project enlisting volunteers as mentors Lists’’ for contests and festivals day furlough at which time he met his to at-risk youth and support compan- throughout the country, and he has future wife. He married Helen on May ions for the frail elderly; community been the well-deserved recipient of

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He helped passion of Idaho and its citizens from Burk, Jennifer Burks, Tyler Camp, with the construction of Interstates 30 the transcendent to the realm of the Stacey Carroll, David Chan, Abby and 40. Mrs. Hudgens retired from Wal- discernable, unlocking our ability to Charlesworth, Maria Clark, Chelsie Mart and worked many other jobs be- appreciate Idaho’s heritage and beauty. Clausar, Michael Coffee, Nick Creager, fore. But her most important and re- I commend him on his lifelong dedica- Kelley Day, Jill Devine, Sydney warding job was as a wife and mother. tion to music, to Idaho’s children, and DeVries, Caitlin DeWater, Lauren They have two daughters, Joyce remarkable accomplishments as a mas- Dinsmore, Shane Dixon, Danielle Cates of North Little Rock and Sandra ∑ ter in his field. Dresner, Stefanie Dyar, Chloie Evans of Lonoke. Eavinger, Kahler Elliott, Alyssa Flan- f They are also blessed with 6 grand- nery, Jeniece Fleming, Michelle Foisy, children and 6 great-grandchildren. INDIANA SERVICE LEADERS John Ford, Matthew Frye, Marcus SUMMIT Gadison, Christina Gephart, Julie Mr. and Mrs. Hudgens now reside in ∑ Mr. BAYH. Mr. President, I wish to Gidley, Emily Giles, Matt Green, Ni- Lonoke where they attend, and Mr. tell you about the extraordinary young cole Hakes, Deiter Hammerstein, Hudgens is a deacon emeritus of ∑ Hoosiers I recently had the privilege to Katelyn Hausman, Jennifer Hayden, Lonoke Baptist Church. meet. Last month, I hosted my second Cory Heimann, Kristy Hentchel, Eric annual Service Leaders Summit to Hilton, Lorin Hinsberger, Daniel f honor high school students from across Hodgkiss, Julia Horn, Yin Huang, Mau- Indiana for their service and dedication rice Jackson, Jonathan Jackson, Ryan TRIBUTE TO NORM NIELSEN to their communities and hopefully to Johnson, Jonathan Jones, Amanda ∑ Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I want inspire them to continue serving Jursic, Caitlin Kelley, Krystle King, to salute Norm Nielsen, president of throughout their lives. Kyle Kinnett, Becky Klimaszewski, Kirkwood Community College in Cedar The young men and women I met last Lana Knox, Jeremy Kunzman, Andrew Rapids, IO, on his upcoming retire- month have answered the call to serv- Landis, Michelle Lavengood, Alyssa ment. Dr. Nielsen has served the col- ice. Some of them have helped build Lee, Kara Levell, Cassandra Lewis, lege and the greater community with homes, some tutored and mentored Kristen Liming, Cara Lonis, Lauren dedication through both good and dif- younger students, and others have Looney, Shandra Lynch, Kevina Lyons, ficult times. During his tenure, and be- raised money to support cancer re- Connie Mach, Meredith Marschand, cause of his commitment, talent and search and to feed the hungry. Several Krystle Martin, Emelie Martlage, hard work, Kirkwood Community Col- of the young men and women started Sarah Matney, Mallory McClain, Ber- lege has become a major contributor to service clubs on their own to address nie McGee, Brittney McPheeters, economic development in Eastern the problems in their schools and com- Lauren Mesinger, Bryan Meyer, Andrea Iowa. munities. Each one of the students I Miller, Mark Modesitt, Jessica Moore, During Dr. Nielsen’s illustrious 18- met spent hours making a difference in Alex Munder, Cassie Myers, Jessica their hometowns and together they year tenure at Kirkwood, the college Niksich, Collin Northcutt, Tyler Orem, has become the third largest institu- have impacted the lives of thousands of Nick Oschman, Elizabeth Otte, Joyce Hoosiers. tion of higher education in Iowa. Its Partyka, Heather Peebles, Steven excellence has been recognized with The student leaders heard from Hoo- Pelych, Monica Poplawski, Kolin siers of all backgrounds who have cho- numerous honors and awards. For ex- Pound, Sheena Reed, Sieyda Requeno, ample, Kirkwood was named by the Na- sen to dedicate their lives to serving Meredith Ress, Elizabeth Rice, Rachel others. The speakers focused on the dif- tional Alliance of Business as its 2000– Robbins, Brooke Robertson, Ashley 01 Community College of the Year. ferent aspects that make up a success- Rodarmel, Zach Rodgers, Chantal I have known Norm for many years. I ful service project: inspiration, organi- Roullins, Kimberly Roush, Ben respect him as a true visionary who zation, dedication, evaluation and re- Schrodt, Allison Shafer, Megan Sikes, has helped to shape and transform the flection. Following the speeches, the Jessica Singleton, Anthony Smith, mission of our Nation’s community students and I prepared care packages Larissa Smith, Kristen Stout, Hannah college system. I respect him as a to send to Hoosier troops serving in Streeval, James Strycker, Randall builder of programs and partnerships Iraq. Later, the students planted near- Suggs, Kate Summers, Megan Suther- focused to enhance the quality of life ly 170 trees at a local park. Through land, Katie Terrell, Lindsay Terry, in Eastern Iowa. Most of all, I respect their work together, these student Tracey Todd, David Toupin, Nicole Norm as a builder of people, a dedi- leaders were able to experience the dra- Tow, Lyndsay Trauner, Brandon Tuck- cated educator who believes in the matic results from the power of server, Melissa Van Westrum, James transforming power of higher edu- ice. Victery, Ryan Waggoner, Ben Walker, cation and advanced training. Robert F. Kennedy once said that Shaun Wendel, Lauren Wendling, Sarah ‘‘Some men see things as they are and Wermuth, Alexander Whiteman, J.D. I salute Norm for his extraordinary say ‘Why?’ I dream of things that never Willett, Chase Winkle, Olivia Worland, work over the years in improving were and say, ‘Why not?’ ’’ Each one of Taryn Zubel.∑ Iowa’s community college system. I these young men and women have al- know that we can count on him to con- f ready asked themselves ‘‘why not?’’ tinue to play a contributing role even and have worked to make positive TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM AND CONNIE in retirement. changes in their communities. They HUDGENS Norm Nielsen’s leadership will be represent a new generation of promise ∑ Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, today I missed. But he will leave Kirkwood with the potential to make a real dif- wish to recognize a couple of my con- Community College in good hands, as ference across Indiana and the Nation. stituents who are celebrating their Mick Starcevich takes over as presi- I would like to thank each one of the 70th wedding anniversary. William dent. Dr. Starcevich was previously su- following individuals for participating Randle and Connie Marie Hudgens cele- perintendent of Prairie Community in the summit and for their service to brated their anniversary on November School District. Norm Nielsen is a their communities: Jennifer Ahoni, 10th. tough act to follow, but I know that Kayla Ambers, Ashley Amerman, Mr. Hudgens was born in Mick is superbly qualified to take on Carrie Anderson, Emily Backer, Kristy Cornersville, AR, January 16, 1915. He the challenge of leading Kirkwood Backfish, Robin Baker, Shayla moved to England, AR, in 1922 where he Community College into the future.∑

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S11370 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 16, 2004 TRIBUTE TO WENDELL L. PREMATURITY AWARENESS DAY lies no longer have to face the dev- JOHNSON ∑ Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I rise astating consequences of premature ∑ Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, today I today to draw attention to a growing birth. I call on my colleagues to join the fight against premature birth.∑ commend an outstanding Virginian, number of premature births in the ∑ Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I rise Mr. Wendell L. Johnson, whose work United States. The March of Dimes has today to draw attention to a serious has adorned the walls of many mem- declared November 16th Prematurity Awareness Day. This event is part of a issue—the growing number of pre- bers of the House of Representatives. mature births in the United States. Ac- The ‘‘Member of Congress’’ seal de- five-year plan, launched in 2003, to use the combined power of awareness, edu- cording to the National Center for signed by Mr. Johnson has been used Health Statistics, 480,000 babies were numerous times by our federal legisla- cation, and research to significantly decrease the number of premature born prematurely—that is, born at less tors over the years, and he deserves the than 37 completed weeks of gestation— acknowledgment of this chamber for births in the United States. The rise in premature births in 2002. The number of premature his service to the United States. births in the United States increased 27 As a young man of 18 years, Mr. throughout the country and in my own State—despite all of our achievements percent between 1982 and 2002. Johnson enlisted in the Army to help In my own State of Idaho ten percent his country during World War II. Ris- in medicine—is astounding. Nationally, more than 480,000 babies were born of babies born in 2002 were preterm, ing to the rank of Sergeant, he earned and the rate of preterm births in Idaho a Good Conduct Medal before being preterm in 2002. Nearly 13 percent of Indiana’s infants are born preterm and has risen 21 percent since 1992. The honorably discharged in December 1945. preterm rate for our Native American Continuing a career of public service, in half of the cases, doctors cannot identify the cause. Prematurity is the population was 12.8 percent and 11 per- Mr. Johnson joined the staff of United cent in our Hispanic community. In ad- States Representative Alvin E. leading cause of infant death in the first month of life. Many of these in- dition, 6.1 percent of all babies born in O’Konski of Wisconsin. While assisting Idaho had a low birth weight. It is even fants will suffer lifelong health prob- the congressman in preparation for a higher for Hispanic babies—6.9 percent lems—such as cerebral palsy, mental televised speech in 1958, Mr. Johnson of them are born with low birth weight, retardation, chronic lung disease, and astutely realized that the viewing audi- higher than the national average. ence, who soon would be tuning in with vision and hearing loss—and some will The March of Dimes has begun to ad- this new medium, might not be able to die. Reducing the number of premature dress the issue of prematurity and identify Representative O’Konski at births will improve the health of hun- health disparities by funding prenatal first sight. Understanding correctly the dreds of thousands of infants born each education and outreach projects in dif- value of the congressman’s image on year. ferent parts of Idaho. Two projects are Aside from these human costs, the fi- television, Mr. Johnson hurried to the in our largest cities, Boise and Nampa, nancial cost of caring for preterm in- hardware store for the tools and sup- and target low-income and low-income fants is enormous. The March of Dimes plies necessary to create a logo dig- Hispanic women and one outreach estimates that the national hospital nified enough to appear with a member project is on a rural reservation. Fi- bill for infants with a diagnosis of pre- of the United States Congress. By the nally, the March of Dimes is funding a maturity/low birthweight was $13.6 bil- time that the good people of Wisconsin smoking cessation project for pregnant lion in 2001. women in one of our northern cities, had turned on their RCAs and Zeniths, I am pleased to be a cosponsor of S. Representative O’Konski spoke proudly Lewiston. 1726, the PREEMIE Act, legislation The March of Dimes has declared No- from behind a podium bearing John- that seeks to expand and coordinate re- son’s exceptional ‘‘Member of Con- vember 16th Prematurity Awareness search on the prevention of preterm Day. This event is part of a 5-year plan, gress’’ seal. birth and the most effective care for While not the official seal of either launched in 2003, to use the combined babies when they are born preterm. power of awareness, education, and re- the House of Representatives or the Senator LINCOLN and I have also in- Senate, Mr. Johnson’s noble design rep- search to significantly decrease the troduced S. 1734, the Prevent Pre- number of premature births in the resented the first insignia and plaque maturity and Improve Child Health used for an individual member of the United States. In Idaho this week there Act, which seeks to improve Medicaid will be media coverage spotlighting United States Congress. In the decade and the State Children’s Health Insur- following its first use, his handiwork prematurity awareness, and pink and ance Program to better reflect our cur- blue street lights in downtown Boise became very popular among Represent- rent state of knowledge on preterm ative O’Konski’s colleagues in the for 2 weeks drawing public attention to birth. For example, medical research the issue. In addition, many retailers House. Mr. Johnson was thrilled to see tells us that smoking is a considerable orders for his product from the House will be providing free information to risk factor for preterm and low birth- shoppers about the early warning signs Stationery Clerk, and he made a hobby weight infants. Our bill takes this of providing plaques to a host of mem- of prematurity. knowledge and translates it into prac- Let me share the story of this year’s bers, including Harold Ostertag, Louis tice by ensuring that smoking ces- Idaho ambassador family. During a Wyman, Bill Brock, Dan Rosten- sation services and pharmaceuticals routine medical exam, the mother of kowski, and Donald Rumsfeld. are available for pregnant women en- twins Morgan and Max was placed on Mr. Johnson’s artistry expertly re- rolled in Medicaid. immediate bed rest due to signs of pre- flects the dignity and honor of the leg- My wife Char and I have been long- term labor. Fortunately, when Morgan islative branch. Featuring a proud time volunteers for the March of Dimes and Max were born 10 weeks early, they eagle under a field of fourteen stars, and I am pleased that they are commit- received specialized medical care at the the circular plaque bears the words ting such an enormous amount of time, neonatal intensive care unit and were ‘‘Member of Congress’’ above the name energy and resources into conquering able to come home after just five of our nation. A banner of ‘‘E Pluribus the stubborn problem of preterm birth weeks. Today they are healthy, vibrant Unum’’ is clutched in the beak of the with their five-year Prematurity Cam- toddlers. eagle, which holds in its talons a paign. Both of these bills have the po- Thanks to research being supported branch of olives and three arrows. Mr. tential to make a real difference in by the March of Dimes, doctors are bet- Johnson’s design has earned the esteem many lives and I hope that our col- ter able to identify signs of preterm of many, as it has appeared on Congres- leagues will consider joining us in this labor—a life-saving factor in the case sional stationery, the official oil por- effort. of Morgan and Max. Advances made by trait of two committee chairmen, and I am proud to tell you that the Indi- the March of Dimes in the treatment of even a number of gravestones. ana March of Dimes Chapter has many premature babies—like surfactant I thank you for the opportunity events planned for Prematurity Aware- therapy—gave these twins a good start today to give Mr. Wendell L. Johnson ness Day. I commend the March of toward a healthy life. the recognition that he so rightly de- Dimes for its dedication in working to- The March of Dimes has long been a serves for his service to Congress.∑ ward a day when babies and their fami- national leader in the fight for infant

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Whether it is serving on the astating consequences of premature ter and the Naval Sea Systems Com- regional board of the Kentucky Middle birth.∑ mand culminated in the design, con- School Association or the Kentucky f struction, delivery, and successful op- Council of Teachers of Mathematics, eration and employment of the large- Mrs. Travis is a leader both inside and JOHN SPINA’S NAVY SERVICE scale vehicle, Kokanee, in 1988. Again, out of the classroom. ∑ Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, today I John was actively involved, forming This is the fourth year that Ashland say thank you to a patriot and a tech- the crew, directing the logistics, and Inc. and the Kentucky Department of nical expert, Mr. John Spina, who is re- developing the operating plans and pro- Education have sponsored the Ken- tiring from civilian service to the Navy cedures. The results of the Kokanee tucky Teacher Awards. I would like to in December 2004. testing offset over $1 billion in com- congratulate Mrs. Travis again on her John was born and was raised in the parable full scale test and dem- achievement and thank her for this sig- Philadelphia, PA area. He began his onstrated superb prediction of full nificant contribution to middle school government career in 1954 at the scale performance. education in Kentucky.∑ Navy’s David Taylor Model Basin in The success and accomplishments of f West Bethesda, Maryland, as a coopera- the Kokanee program showed that TRIBUTE TO ROBERT SNYDER tive student while attending Drexel large models provide a valuable con- ∑ University. He received a Bachelor of tribution to submarine development Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, today I pay tribute to a singularly worthy pub- Science in Mechanical Engineering and John again led the specification, lic servant, Mr. Robert Snyder, Senior from Drexel in 1958. John continued his design, and development process for a Executive Service, who has served our Federal career at the Model Basin— second powered vehicle, the 200-ton country and the American people with now NAVSEA, Naval Surface Warfare Cutthroat model of the Virginia Class. Center, Carderock Division—culmi- In a parallel effort, static submarine great distinction for over 35 years. I make this statement to recognize his nating in 50 years of diligent service to tests also required additional test fa- retirement from his current position as the Navy. John and his wife Rosemary cilities and capabilities. Shortly after Executive Director and senior civilian live in Virginia and have been married the deployment of Kokanee, plans were 46 years. of the Missile Defense Agency. implemented for the construction of Rob Snyder has been uniquely quali- John’s early assignments included the Intermediate Scale Measurement travel to the David Taylor Model Ba- fied to discharge his responsibilities at System, ISMS. This multi-million dol- MDA. A graduate of Temple University sin’s Field Station at Lake Pend lar program provided a dramatic im- Oreille in Bayview, ID where he led the in business administration, he went on provement in the ability to understand to earn two masters degrees, one in initial testing at the large capacity structural acoustics and to dem- haul down site, Wigwam, using 10-foot business and another in public adminis- onstrate advanced silencing theories tration. He is a graduate of executive long rising bodies. and methods. programs at American University, the As part of the Acoustics and Vibra- While others pioneered new designs, tion Laboratory, he conducted tests on Federal Executive Institute, and Har- data acquisition, and processing meth- vard. And he served with honor in Viet- body shapes for signal devices followed ods, John supported testing through by tests with a special buoyantly-pro- nam with the U.S. Army. the development of model handling and After working for almost two decades pelled device. He performed extensive alteration capabilities, and an infra- elsewhere in the Defense Department— torpedo tests with Pennsylvania State structure of dedicated, trained per- most of that time involved in trench University, using buoyant, powered sonnel, unique equipment, and docu- warfare over budgets—in 1988, he came rise and ‘‘gravity drop’’ methods. He mentation of test methods that has to the missile defense business. That also participated in towed array tests continually improved performance and year, he was promoted to the Senior with Bell Labs and was instrumental in reduced costs. It is, therefore, fitting Executive Service as the Deputy Comp- testing the initial core samples of the that we recognize and honor him for troller of SDIO, the Strategic Defense bottom of the lake in the late 1960’s in his years of service, months of travel, Initiative Organization. His maturity preparation for the first big haul down and unwavering support for the facility of judgment, breadth of experience, and system to be used for large model, at Lake Pend Oreille and the Navy. absolute integrity quickly made him a Kamloops. John Spina has been a significant driving force for getting things done, John completed his master’s degree contributor to our nation’s research and done the right way. Five years ago, at Catholic University in 1971. His and development in the area of quiet- after earning several promotions, he work with large models and testing at ing vessels and submarines, present was made the first Executive Director the Bayview facility continued and led and future capabilities, as well as nu- of what was then BMDO, the Ballistic to the design, development, construc- merous performance improvements for Missile Defense Organization, and is tion, and deployment of several large- quieting operational and future vessels now MDA. scale submarine models: Steelhead, and submarines. I extend to John and His responsibilities increased, but he Mackinaw, S6W, Kamloops, and Dolly Rosemary best wishes, fair winds, and never lost his focus on programmatic Varden, named after fish in Lake Pend following seas in their future endeav- issues. When we, here on the Hill, need- Oreille. Unparalleled in the history of ors.∑ ed accurate and timely responses to quieting, these models and the associ- f our detailed questions on what has al- ated test programs were an immense ways been a politically contentious CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS. success, contributing to the under- program, more often than not, it was BILLIE TRAVIS standing and reduction of all aspects of Rob Snyder who came over to brief us. submarine noise. ∑ Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I We always came away from those The introduction of Dolly Varden would like to honor Mrs. Billie Travis, meetings better informed of the spe- provided a valuable capability for in- a mathematics teacher at Scott Coun- cifics and purposes behind the issues at vestigating noise sources and mecha- ty’s Georgetown Middle School, who hand, and with a clearer understanding nisms with the economy of cost and has been named the 2005 Kentucky of the rationale for Agency decisions time not possible in full scale. As test Teacher of the Year. and recommendations. requirements and submarine quieting For the past 19 years, Mrs. Travis has We came to rely on him the same demands changed, these models were been teaching mathematics at the way that multiple Directors have, first, modified and adapted to hundreds of Georgetown Middle School. As a career of SDIO, then, of BMDO, and now, of unique configurations, demonstrating educator she earned a bachelor’s degree MDA. He has been, almost single- the performance of materials and in education from Morehead State Uni- handedly, the missile defense pro- shapes for submarine applications. versity and a Master’s degree in edu- gram’s institutional memory.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S11372 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 16, 2004 His work on various Agency efforts tures. Indeed, the Bible and its teach- H.R. 2714. An act to reauthorize the State has been largely out of public view. But ings have greatly influenced my own Justice Institute. that’s not to say he didn’t have an im- life. I encourage all Americans to read H.R. 3858. An act to amend the Public pact. Program audits, financial con- the Bible and consider the wisdom, les- Health Service Act to increase the supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, and to trols, budgetary accuracy, facility relo- sons, and traditions that have come to provide for better coordination of Federal ef- cation, personnel management—all us from it. I congratulate the National forts and information on islet cell transplan- must be managed efficiently, effec- Bible Association for its dedication to tation. tively, and with absolute integrity. the celebration of the Holy Bible.∑ H.R. 4175. An act to increase, effective as of Any shortcomings here can lead to f December 1, 2004, the rates of disability com- chaos in an organization. Yet as the pensation for veterans with service-con- MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT Agency’s first Executive Director, Rob nected disabilities and the rates of depend- Snyder maintained the highest stand- Messages from the President of the ency and indemnity compensation for sur- United States were communicated to vivors of certain service-connected disabled ards, held himself accountable, and veterans, and for other purposes. kept this infrastructure in solid shape the Senate by Mr. Williams, one of his H.R. 4278. An act to amend the Assistive so that senior program managers could secretaries. Technology Act of 1998 to support programs focus on making the missile defense f of grants to States to address the assistive program a successful one. EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED technology needs of individuals with disabil- He has been a hero behind the scenes, ities, and for other purposes. and because of his enduring contribu- As in executive session the Presiding H.R. 4555. An act to amend the Public tions to the missile defense program, Officer laid before the Senate messages Health Service Act to revise and extend pro- from the President of the United visions relating to mammography quality we stand on the threshold of elimi- standards. nating long-standing vulnerabilities to States submitting sundry nominations, withdrawals and a treaty which were H.R. 4567. An act making appropriations the very real threat of ballistic missile for the Department of Homeland Security for attack to our homeland, our deployed referred to the appropriate commit- the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and troops, and our allies and friends. tees. for other purposes. Among other recognitions, he has re- (The nominations received today are H.R. 4837. An act making appropriations ceived the Department of Defense’s printed at the end of the Senate pro- for military construction, family housing, highest award for civilians. With over ceedings.) and base realignment and closure for the De- 16 years in the SES—almost half of his f partment of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other pur- Federal service—he has had an extraor- MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE poses. dinarily productive career and one we DURING ADJOURNMENT H.R. 5185. An act to temporarily extend the in this Chamber are right to honor. programs under the Higher Education Act of We will miss his wise counsel as he 1965. moves on to a well-earned retirement. ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED H.R. 5186. An act to reduce certain special We owe him a profound debt of grati- Under the authority of the order of allowance payments and provide additional tude for the contributions he has made teacher loan forgiveness on Federal student the Senate of January 7, 2003, the Sec- loans. to our Nation and our security over a retary of the Senate, on October 13, Under the authority of the order of lifetime of service. I am sure I speak 2004, during the adjournment of the January 7, 2003, the enrolled bills were for all of us in this body in saying that Senate, received a message from the signed by the Acting President pro we wish him and his family many years House of Representatives announcing tempore (Mr. SESSIONS) during the ad- of health and happiness.∑ that the Speaker has signed the fol- journment of the Senate, on October f lowing enrolled bills: 13, 2004. NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK S. 524. An act to expand the boundaries of Under authority of the order of the ∑ the Fort Donelson National Battlefield to Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President, I authorize the acquisition and interpretation Senate on January 7, 2003, the Sec- rise today in honor of National Bible of lands associated with the campaign that retary of the Senate, on October 13, Week 2004. During the week of Novem- resulted in the capture of the fort in 1862, 2004 during the adjournment of the ber 21–28, communities and churches and for other purposes. Senate, received a message from the across the United States will partici- S. 1368. An act to authorize the President House of Representatives announcing pate in this annual celebration by read- to award a gold medal on behalf of the Con- that the Speaker has signed the fol- ing and reflecting on the teachings of gress to Reverend Doctor Martin Luther lowing enrolled bills: King, Jr. (posthumously) and his widow the Bible. In doing so, they recognize Coretta Scott King in recognition of their S. 1134. An act to reauthorize and improve the Bible’s importance in our daily contributions to the Nation on behalf of the the program authorized by the Public Works lives. I am thankful for the oppor- civil rights movement. and Economic Development Act of 1965. tunity to serve as Senate Co-Chairman S. 2195. An act to amend the Controlled S. 1721. An act to amend the Indian Land of National Bible Week this year, and I Substances Act to clarify the definition of Consolidation Act to improve provisions recommend the National Bible Associa- anabolic steroids and to provide for research lating to probate of trust and restricted and education activities relating to steroids land, and for other purposes. tion for its sponsorship of this yearly H.R. 712. An act for the relief of Richi tradition. and steroid precursors. S. 2864. An act to extend for eighteen James Lesley. The first National Bible Week, orga- months the period for which chapter 12 of H.R. 867. An act for the relief of nized in 1941, was created as a way to title 11, United States Code, is reenacted. Durreshahwar Durreshahwar, Nida Hasan, extend comfort and hope to our nation S. 2883. An act to amend the International Asna Hasan, Anum Hasan, and Iqra Hasan. during the tumultuous days of World Child Abduction Remedies Act to limit the H.R. 2023. An act to give a preference re- War II. Today, our country is again in tort liability of private entities or organiza- garding States that require schools to allow a time of difficulty. As our brave men tions that carry out responsibilities of the students to self-administer medication to treat that student’s asthma or anaphylaxis, and women of the Armed Forces con- United States Central Authority under that Act. and for other purposes. tinue to fight the War on Terror, I call S. 2895. An act to authorize the Gateway H.R. 2984. An act to amend the Agricul- on my fellow Americans to look to Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, to be illumi- tural Adjustment Act to remove the require- God’s Word for its great inspiration, nated by pink lights in honor of breast can- ment that processors be members of an agen- spiritual guidance, and strength. I pray cer awareness month. cy administering a marketing order applica- that all Americans, particularly our S. 2896. An act to modify and extend cer- ble to pears. soldiers and their loved ones, would retain privatization requirements of the Com- H.R. 3056. An act to clarify the boundaries ceive ‘‘the peace of God, which tran- munications Satellite Act of 1962. of the John H. Chafee Coast Barrier Re- sources System Cedar Keys Unit P25 on Oth- scends all understanding’’ (Philippians H.R. 1533. An act to amend the securities laws to permit church pension plans to be in- erwise Protected Area P25P. 4:7). vested in collective trusts. H.R. 3217. An act to provide for the convey- I believe Americans of all religions H.R. 2608. An act to reauthorize the Na- ance of several small parcels of National and faith backgrounds can find wisdom tional Earthquake Hazards Reduction Pro- Forest System land in the Apalachicola Na- and understanding in the Holy Scrip- gram, and for other purposes. tional Forest, Florida, to resolve boundary

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11373 discrepancies involving the Mt. Trial Primi- York, as the ‘‘Sergeant Riayan A. Tejada retary of the Senate, on October 21, tive Baptist Church of Wakulla County, Post Office.’’ 2004, during the adjournment of the Florida, and for other purposes. H.R. 4066. An act to provide for the convey- Senate, received a message from the H.R. 3478. An act to amend title 44, United ance of certain land to the United States and House of Representatives announcing States Code, to improve the efficiency of op- to revise the boundary of Chickasaw Na- erations by the National Archives and tional Recreation Area, Oklahoma, and for that the Speaker has signed the fol- Records Administration and to reauthorize other purposes. lowing enrolled bills: the National Historical Publications and H.R. 4381. An act to designate the facility S. 129. An act to provide for reform relat- Records Commission. of the United States Postal Service located ing to Federal employment, and for other H.R. 3706. An act to adjust the boundary of at 2811 Springdale Avenue in Springdale, Ar- purposes. the John Muir National Historic Site, and kansas, as the ‘‘Harvey and Bernice Jones S. 144. An act to require the Secretary of for other purposes. Post Office Building.’’ Agriculture to establish a program to pro- H.R. 3797. An act to authorize improve- H.R. 4481. An act to amend Public Law 86– vide assistance to eligible weed management ments in the operations of the government of 434 establishing Wilson’s Creek National Bat- entities to control or eradicate noxious the District of Columbia, and for other pur- tlefield in the State of Missouri to expand weeds on public and private land. poses. the boundaries of the park, and for other S. 643. An act to authorize the Secretary of H.R. 4306. An act to amend section 274A of purposes. the Interior, in cooperation with the Univer- the Immigration and Nationality Act to im- H.R. 4579. An act to modify the boundary of sity of New Mexico, to construct and occupy prove the process for verifying an individ- the Harry S Truman National Historic Site a portion of the Hibben Center for Archae- ual’s eligibility for employment. in the State of Missouri, and for other pur- ological Research at the University of New H.R. 4471. An act to clarify the loan guar- poses. Mexico, and for other purposes. antee authority under title VI of the Native H.R. 4632. An act to designate the facility S. 1194. An act to foster local collabora- American Housing Assistance and Self-De- of the United States Postal Service located tions which will ensure that resources are ef- termination Act of 1996. at 19504 Linden Boulevard in St. Albans, New fectively and efficiently used within the H.R. 4556. An act to designate the facility York, as the ‘‘Archie Spigner Post Office criminal and juvenile justice systems. of the United States Postal Service located Building.’’ H.R. 3819. An act to redesignate Fort at 1115 South Clinton Avenue in Dunn, North H.R. 4731. An act to amend the Federal Clatsop National Memorial as the Lewis and Carolina, as the ‘‘General William Carey Lee Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize Clark National Historical Park, to include in Post Office Building.’’ the National Estuary Program. the park sites in the State of Washington as H.R. 4618. An act to designate the facility H.R. 4827. An act to amend the Colorado well as the State of Oregon, and for other of the United States Postal Service located Canyons National Conservation Area and purposes. H.R. 4200. An act to authorize appropria- at 10 West Prospect Street in Nanuet, New Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness Act of 2000 tions for fiscal year 2005 for military activi- York, as the ‘‘Anthony I. Lombardi Memo- to rename the Colorado Canyons National ties of the Department of Defense, for mili- rial Post Office Building.’’ Conservation Area as the McInnis Canyons tary construction, and for defense activities H.R. 5107. An act to protect crime victims’ National Conservation Area. of the Department of Energy, to prescribe rights, to eliminate the substantial backlog H.R. 4917. An act to amend title 5, United personnel strengths for such fiscal year for of DNA samples collected from crime scenes States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. and convicted offenders, to improve and ex- the Administrative Conference of the United H.R. 4520. An act to amend the Inter- pand the DNA testing capacity of Federal, States for fiscal years 2005, 2006, and 2007, national Revenue Code of 1986 to remove im- State, and local crime laboratories, to in- and for other purposes. pediments in such Code and make our manu- crease research and development of new DNA H.R. 5027. An act to designate the facility facturing, service, and high-technology busi- testing technologies, to develop new training of the United States Postal Service located nesses and workers more competitive and programs regarding the collection and use of at 411 Midway Avenue in Mascotte, Florida, productive both at home and abroad. DNA evidence, to provide post-conviction as the ‘‘Specialist Eric Ramirez Post Office.’’ testing of DNA evidence to exonerate the in- H.R. 5039. An act to designate the facility Under the authority of the order of nocent, to improve the performance of coun- of the United States Postal Service located January 7, 2003, the enrolled bills and sel in State capital cases, and for other pur- at United States Route 1 in Ridgeway, North joint resolution were signed by the poses. Carolina, as the ‘‘Eva Holtzman Post Office.’’ Acting President pro tempore (Mr. Under the authority of the order of H.R. 5051. An act to designate the facility WARNER) during the adjournment of January 7, 2003, the enrolled bills were of the United States Postal Service located the Senate, on October 21, 2004. signed by the Acting President pro at 1001 Williams Street in Ignacio, Colorado, as the ‘‘Leonard C. Burch Post Office Build- f tempore (Mr. SESSIONS) during the ad- ing.’’ journment of the Senate, on October MEASURES PLACED ON THE H.R. 5131. An act to provide assistance to CALENDAR 13, 2004. Special Olympics to support expansion of Under authority of the order of the Special Olympics and development of edu- The following bill was read the first Senate of January 7, 2003, the Sec- cation programs and a Healthy Athletes Pro- and second times by unanimous con- retary of the Senate, on October 15, gram, and for other purposes. sent, and placed on the calendar: 2004 during the adjournment of the H.R. 5133. An act to designate the facility S. 2986. A bill to amend title 31 of the Senate, received a message from the of the United States Postal Service located United States Code to increase the public at 11110 Sunset Hills Road in Reston, Vir- debt limit. House of Representatives announcing ginia, as the ‘‘Martha Pennino Post Office that the Speaker has signed the fol- Building.’’ f lowing enrolled bills and joint resolu- H.R. 5147. An act to designate the facility ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED tion: of the United States Postal Service located DURING THE ADJOURNMENT OF S. 2292. An act to require a report on acts at 23055 Sherman Way in West Hills, Cali- THE SENATE of anti-Semitism around the world. fornia, as the ‘‘Evan Asa Ashcraft Post Of- H.R. 2010. An act to protect the voting fice Building.’’ The Secretary of the Senate reported rights of members of the Armed Services in H.R. 5294. An act to amend the John F. that on October 12, 2004, she had pre- elections for the Delegate representing Kennedy Center Act to authorize appropria- sented to the President of the United American Samoa in the United States House tions for the John F. Kennedy Center for the States, the following enrolled bills: of Representatives, and for other purposes. Performing Arts, and for other purposes. S. 33. An act to authorize the Secretary of H.R. 2400. An act to amend the Organic Act H.J. Res. 57. Joint resolution expressing Agriculture to sell or exchange all or part of of Guam for the purposes of clarifying the the sense of the Congress in recognition of certain administrative sites and other land local judicial structure of Guam. the contributions of the seven Columbia as- in the Ozark-St. Francis and Ouachita Na- H.R. 3391. An act to authorize the Sec- tronauts by supporting establishment of a tional Forests and to use funds derived from retary of the Interior to convey certain lands Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning the sale or exchange to acquire, construct, or and facilities of the Provo River Project. Center. improve administrative sites. H.R. 3479. An act to provide for the control Under the authority of the order of S. 1791. An act to amend the Lease Lot and eradication of the brown tree snake on January 7, 2003, the enrolled bills and Conveyance Act of 2002 to provide that the the island of Guam and the prevention of the joint resolution were signed by the amounts received by the United States under introduction of the brown tree snake to that Act shall be deposited in the reclama- Acting President pro tempore (Mr. SES- other areas of the United States, and for tion fund, and for other purposes. other purposes. SIONS) during the adjournment of the S. 2178. An act to make technical correc- H.R. 4046. An act to designate the facility Senate, on October 15, 2004. tions to laws relating to certain units of the of the United States Postal Service located Under authority of the order of the National Park System and to National Park at 555 West 180th Street in New York, New Senate of January 7, 2003, the Sec- programs.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S11374 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 16, 2004 S. 2415. An act to designate the facility of vide assistance to eligible weed management the report of a rule entitled ‘‘In the Matter the United States Postal Service located at entities to control or eradicate noxious of Cellular Service and Other Commercial 4141 Postmark Drive, Anchorage, Alaska, as weeds on public and private land. Mobile Radio Services in the Gulf of Mexico; the ‘Robert J. Opinsky Post Office Building’. S. 643. An act to authorize the Secretary of Amendment of Part 22 of the Commission’s S. 2511. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the Univer- Rules to Provide for Filing and Processing of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study of sity of New Mexico, to construct and occupy Applications for Unserved Areas in the Cel- a Chimayo water supply system, to provide a portion of the Hibben Center for Archae- lular Service and Other Commercial Mobile for the planning, design, and construction of ological Research at the University of New Radio Services in the Gulf of Mexico’’ a water supply, reclamation, and filtration Mexico, and for other purposes. (FCC03–130) received on October 12, 2004; to facility for Espanola, New Mexico, and for S. 1194. An act to foster local collabora- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and other purposes. tions which will ensure that resources are ef- Transportation. S. 2742. An act to extend certain authority fectively and efficiently used within the EC–9680. A communication from the Legal of the Supreme Court Police, modify the criminal and juvenile justice systems. Adviser to the Chief, Wireless Telecommuni- venue of prosecutions relating to the Su- cations Bureau, Federal Communications f preme Court building and grounds, and au- Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, thorize the acceptance of gifts to the United EXECUTIVE AND OTHER the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extending States Supreme Court. COMMUNICATIONS Wireless Telecommunications Services to The Secretary of the Senate reported Tribal Lands, WT Doc. No. 99–266’’ (FCC04– The following communications were that on October 13, 2004, she had pre- 202) received on October 12, 2004; to the Com- laid before the Senate, together with sented to the President of the United mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- tation. States, the following enrolled bills: uments, and were referred as indicated: EC–9681. A communication from the Legal S. 524. An act to expand the boundaries of Adviser to the Chief, Wireline Telecommuni- EC–9672. A communication from the Sec- the Fort Donelson National Battlefield to cations Bureau, Federal Communications retary of the Senate, transmitting, pursuant authorize the acquisition and interpretation Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, to law, the report of the receipts and expend- of lands associated with the campaign that the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of itures of the Senate for the period from April resulted in the capture of the fort in 1862, Part 101 of the Commission’s Rules to 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004; ordered to and for other purposes. Streamline Processing of Microwave Appli- lie on the table. S. 1368. An act to authorize the President cations in the Wireline Telecommunications EC–9673. A message from the President of to award a gold medal on behalf of the Con- Services’’ (FCC02–218) received on October 12, the United States, transmitting, pursuant to gress to Reverend Doctor Martin Luther 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, law, the report of the continuation of the na- King, Jr. (posthumously) and his widow Science, and Transportation. Coretta Scott King in recognition of their tional emergency with respect to Sudan that EC–9682. A communication from the Dep- contributions to the Nation on behalf of the was declared in Executive Order 13067 of No- uty Bureau Chief, Consumer and Govern- civil rights movement. vember 3, 1997; to the Committee on Bank- mental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communica- S. 2195. An act to amend the Controlled ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to Substances Act to clarify the definition of EC–9674. A message from the President of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘In the anabolic steroids and to provide for research the United States, transmitting, pursuant to Matter of 2000 Biennial Review—Review of and education activities relating to steroids law, the report of the continuation of the na- Policies and Rules Concerning Unauthorized and steroid precursors. tional emergency with respect to significant Changes of Consumers’ Long Distance Car- S. 2634. An act to amend the Public Health narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia riers; Implementation of the Subscriber Car- Service Act to support the planning, imple- that was declared in Executive Order 12978 of rier Selection Changes Provisions of the mentation and evaluation of organized ac- October 21, 1995; to the Committee on Bank- Telecommunications Act of 1996; Policies tivities involving statewide youth suicide ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. and Rules Concerning Unauthorized Changes early intervention and prevention strategies, EC–9675. A communication from the Trial of Consumers Long Distance Carriers’’ to authorize grants to institutions of higher Attorney, National Highway Traffic Safety (FCC04–153) received on October 12, 2004; to education to reduce student mental and be- Administration, Department of Transpor- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and havioral health problems, and for other pur- tation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Transportation. poses. port of a rule entitled ‘‘Reporting of Infor- EC–9683. A communication from the Dep- S. 2864. An act to extend for eighteen mation and Documents About Potential De- uty Bureau Chief, Consumer and Govern- months the period for which chapter 12 of fects’’ (RIN2127–AJ41) received on October 12, mental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communica- title 11, United States Code, is reenacted. 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to S. 2883. An act to amend the International Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘In the Child Abduction Remedies Act to limit the EC–9676. A communication from the Legal Matter of Part 1, Subpart N of the Commis- tort liability of private entities or organiza- Adviser to the Chief, Media Bureau, Federal sion’s Rules Concerning Non-Discrimination tions that carry out responsibilities of Communications Commission, transmitting, on the Basis of Disability in the Commis- United States Central Authority under that pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled sion’s Programs and Activities’’ (FCC03–48) Act. ‘‘Amendment of Section 73.622(b), Table of received on October 12, 2004; to the Com- S. 2895. An act to authorize the Gateway Allotments, DTV Broadcast Stations; James- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, to be illumi- town, ND’’ (MM Doc. No. 00–127) received on tation. nated by pink lights in honor of breast can- October 12, 2004; to the Committee on Com- EC–9684. A communication from the Senior cer awareness month. merce, Science, and Transportation. Legal Advisor, International Bureau, Federal S. 2896. An act to modify and extend cer- EC–9677. A communication from the Legal Communications Commission, transmitting, tain privatization requirements of the Com- Adviser to the Chief, Media Bureau, Federal pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled munications Satellite Act of 1962. Communications Commission, transmitting, ‘‘In the Matter of the Establishment of Poli- The Secretary of the Senate reported pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled cies and Service Rules for the Non-Geo- that on October 15, 2004, she had pre- ‘‘Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of stationary Satellite Orbit Fixed Satellite sented to the President of the United Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations: Gunni- Service in the Ka-Band’’ (FCC03–137) received States, the following enrolled bills: son, Crawford, Olathe, Breckenridge, Eagle, on October 12, 2004; to the Committee on Fort Mogran, Greenwood Village, Loveland, S. 1134. An act to reauthorize and improve Commerce, Science, and Transportation. and Strasburg, CO and Laramie WY’’ (MB the program authorized by the Public Works EC–9685. A communication from the Senior Doc. No. 03–144) received on October 12, 2004; and Economic Development Act of 1965. Legal Advisor, International Bureau, Federal S. 1721. An act to amend the Indian Land to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Communications Commission, transmitting, Consolidation Act to improve provisions re- and Transportation. pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled lating to probate of trust and restricted EC–9678. A communication from the Legal ‘‘In the Matter of Policy for Licensing Do- land, and for other purposes. Adviser to the Chief, Media Bureau, Federal mestic Satellite Earth Stations in the Bush S. 2292. An act to require a report on acts Communications Commission, transmitting, Communities of Alaska’’ (FCC03–197) re- of anti-Semitism around the world. pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ceived on October 12, 2004; to the Committee ‘‘Second Periodic Review of the Commis- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The Secretary of the Senate reported sion’s Rules and Policies Affecting the Con- EC–9686. A communication from the Senior that on October 21, 2004, she had pre- version to Digital Television’’ (FCC04–192) Legal Advisor, International Bureau, Federal sented to the President of the United received on October 12, 2004; to the Com- Communications Commission, transmitting, States, the following enrolled bills: mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled S. 129. An act to provide for reform relat- tation. ‘‘In the Matter of Redesignation of the 17.7– ing to Federal employment, and for other EC–9679. A communication from the Legal 19.7 GHz Frequency Band, Blanket Licensing purposes. Adviser to the Chief, Wireless Telecommuni- of Satellite Earth Stations in the 17.7–20.2 S. 144. An act to require the Secretary of cations Bureau, Federal Communications GHz and 27.5–30.0 GHz Frequency Bands and Agriculture to establish a program to pro- Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Allocation of Additional Spectrum in the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11375 17.3–17.8 GHz and 24.75–25.25 GHz Frequency MT’’ (MB Doc. No. 04–188) received on Octo- titled ‘‘Closure of Pollock Fishery in Statis- Bands for Broadcast Satellite-Service Use’’ ber 12, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, tical Area 630 in the Gulf of Alaska’’ received (FCC02–317) received on October 12, 2004; to Science, and Transportation. on October 26, 2004; to the Committee on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–9696. A communication from the Legal Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation. Advisor, Media Bureau, Federal Communica- EC–9705. A communication from the Acting EC–9687. A communication from the Senior tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- Legal Advisor, International Bureau, Federal law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- Communications Commission, transmitting, ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ments, FM Broadcast Stations (Caliente, titled ‘‘Closing Atka Mackerel in the West- ‘‘Amendment of Section 1.17 of the Commis- Bunkerville, Laughlin, Logandale, NV; Mo- ern Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and sion’s Rules Concerning Truthful Statements have Valley, AZ; and St. George, UT)’’ (MM Aleutian Islands’’ received on October 26, to the Commission’’ (FCC03–45) received on Doc. No. 01–135) received on October 12, 2004; 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, October 12, 2004; to the Committee on Com- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Science, and Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. and Transportation. EC–9706. A communication from the Acting EC–9688. A communication from the Attor- EC–9697. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- ney, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- Communications Commission, transmitting, tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Closing Directed Fishing for Ground- ‘‘Section 64.2341 Nondiscriminatory Rates, titled ‘‘Fisheries Off West Coast States and fish by Vessels Using Hook-and-Line Gear in Terms, and Conditions Under Section 222(e) in the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast the Gulf of Alaska, Except for Demersal of the Act’’ (FCC04–206) received on October Groundfish Fishery; Annual Specifications Shelf Rockfish in the Southeast Outside Dis- 12, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, and Management Measures; Inseason Adjust- trict or Sablefish’’ received on October 26, Science, and Transportation. ments’’ received on October 26, 2004; to the 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–9689. A communication from the Legal Committee on Commerce, Science, and Science, and Transportation. Advisor, Wireless Telecommunications Bu- Transportation. EC–9707. A communication from the Acting reau, Federal Communications Commission, EC–9698. A communication from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- a rule entitled ‘‘Promoting Efficient Use of tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Spectrum Through the Elimination of Bar- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Reopening Inshore Pacific Cod in the riers to the Development of Secondary Mar- titled ‘‘Closure; Prohibiting Directed Fishing Central GOA’’ received on October 26, 2004; to kets’’ (FCC04–167) received on October 12, for Groundfish by Vessels Using Trawl Gear the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, in the GOA, Except for Directed Fishing Pol- Transportation. Science, and Transportation. lock by Vessels Using Pelagic Trawl Gear in EC–9708. A communication from the Dep- EC–9690. A communication from the Attor- those Portions of the GOA Open to Directed uty Assistant Administrator, Office of Sus- ney Advisor, Wireless Telecommunications Fishing for Pollock’’ received on October 26, tainable Fisheries, National Marine Fish- Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, eries Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Science, and Transportation. the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries Off port of a rule entitled ‘‘Revision of the Com- EC–9699. A communication from the Acting West Coast States and in the Western Pa- mission’s rules to Ensure Compatibility with Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- cific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems’’ tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- Amendment 16–3’’ (RIN0648–AS26) received (FCC02–120) received on October 12, 2004; to ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- on October 26, 2004; to the Committee on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and titled ‘‘Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation. Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin EC–9709. A communication from the Acting EC–9691. A communication from the Attor- Tuna Retention Limit Adjustment’’ received Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- ney Advisor, Wireline Telecommunications on October 26, 2004; to the Committee on tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- EC–9700. A communication from the Acting ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- port of a rule entitled ‘‘The 4.9 GHz Band Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- titled ‘‘Closing Atka Mackerel in the Central Transferred from Federal Government Use’’ tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- Aleutian District of the Bering Sea and (FCC03–99) received on October 12, 2004; to ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Aleutian Islands’’ received on October 26, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and titled ‘‘Closure of Pollock Fishery in Statis- 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Transportation. tical Area 610 in the Gulf of Alaska’’ received Science, and Transportation. EC–9692. A communication from the Attor- on October 26, 2004; to the Committee on EC–9710. A communication from the Acting ney Advisor, Wireline Telecommunications Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- EC–9701. A communication from the Acting tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Improving Public tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- titled ‘‘Closure of Rougheye Rockfish in the Safety Communications in the 800 MHz ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- band’’ (FCC04–168) received on October 12, titled ‘‘NMFS Is Opening Directed Fishing ment Area (BSAI)’’ received on October 26, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, for Pollock in Statistical Area 630 of the 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. GOA for 48 Hours’’ received on October 26, Science, and Transportation. EC–9693. A communication from the Legal 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–9711. A communication from the Acting Advisor, Media Bureau, Federal Communica- Science, and Transportation. Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to EC–9702. A communication from the Acting tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission’s tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- titled ‘‘Closure of Pacific Ocean Perch in the Rules to Establish Rules for Digital Low ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Central Aleutian District of the Bering Sea Power Television, Television Translator, and titled ‘‘NMFS is Opening Directed Fishing and Aleutian Islands’’ received on October Television Booster Stations and to Amend for Pollock in Statistical Area 610 of the 26, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Rules for Digital Class A Television Sta- Gulf of Alaska (GOA) for 24 Hours’’ received Science, and Transportation. tions’’ (FCC04–220) received on October 12, on October 26, 2004; to the Committee on EC–9712. A communication from the Acting 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- Science, and Transportation. EC–9703. A communication from the Acting tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- EC–9694. A communication from the Legal Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Advisor, Media Bureau, Federal Communica- tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- titled ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- titled ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United Butterfish Fisheries; Inseason Adjustment of ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- States; Northeast (NE) Multispecies Fishery; the Quarter III Fishery for Loligo Squid’’ re- ments, FM Broadcast Stations (Athens and Closure of the Eastern U.S./Canada Area and ceived on October 26, 2004; to the Committee Doraville, GA)’’ (MB Doc. No. 03–190) re- Prohibition of Harvesting, Possessing, or on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ceived on October 12, 2004; to the Committee Landing of Yellowtail Flounder from the EC–9713. A communication from the Acting on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. U.S./Canada Management Area’’ received on Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- EC–9695. A communication from the Legal October 26, 2004; to the Committee on Com- tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- Advisor, Media Bureau, Federal Communica- merce, Science, and Transportation. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to EC–9704. A communication from the Acting titled ‘‘Tilefish Fishery; Quota Harvested for law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- Part-time Category; Closure’’ received on ment of Section 73.622(b), Table of Allot- tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- October 26, 2004; to the Committee on Com- ments, DTV Broadcast Stations; Glendive, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- merce, Science, and Transportation.

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A communication from the Chief, sumer Protection, Federal Trade Commis- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Related Identity ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Special Local Regu- Theft Definitions, Duration of Active Duty titled ‘‘Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog lations (Including 2 Regulations) CGD07–04– Alerts, and Appropriate Proof of Identity Fishery; Suspension of Minimum Surfclam 120, CGD05–04–138’’ (RIN1625–AA08) received Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 16 CFR Size Limit’’ received on October 26, 2004; to on November 4, 2004; to the Committee on Parts 603, 613, and 614’’ (RIN3084–AA94) re- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ceived on November 4, 2004; to the Com- Transportation. EC–9725. A communication from the Chief, mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- EC–9715. A communication from the Acting Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast tation. Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- EC–9734. A communication from the Assist- tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Alternate Hull Ex- ant Secretary for Policy, Management, and ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- aminations Program for Certain Passenger Budget, Department of the Interior, trans- titled ‘‘Fisheries Off West Coast States and Vessels, and Underwater Surveys for Nau- mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to in the Western Pacific; Pacific Halibut Fish- tical School, Offshore Supply, Passenger and marine mammal resources under the Depart- eries; Oregon Sport Fisheries; Inseason Ac- Sailing School Vessels’’ (RIN1625–AA57) re- ment’s jurisdiction; to the Committee on tion’’ received on October 26, 2004; to the ceived on November 4, 2004; to the Com- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Committee on Commerce, Science, and mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- EC–9735. A communication from the Acting Transportation. tation. Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- EC–9716. A communication from the Dep- EC–9726. A communication from the Chief, tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- uty Chief for Procurement, National Aero- Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- nautics and Space Administration, transmit- Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- titled ‘‘NMFS is Opening Directed Fishing ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Mandatory Ballast for Pollock in Statistical Area 620 of the titled ‘‘Re-Issuance of NASA FAR Supple- Water Management Program for U.S. Gulf of Alaska’’ received on October 14, 2004; ment Subchapters H and I’’ (RIN2700–AC88) Waters’’ (RIN1625–AA52) received on Novem- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, received on October 26, 2004; to the Com- ber 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, and Transportation. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Science, and Transportation. EC–9736. A communication from the Acting tation. EC–9727. A communication from the Sec- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- EC–9717. A communication from the Under retary of Homeland Security, transmitting, tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- Secretary for Industry and Security, Depart- pursuant to law, a report relative to a hous- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant ing demonstration project on or near the titled ‘‘Closure; Prohibiting Directed Fishing to law, a report relative to foreign policy- Coast Guard installation at Kodiak, Alaska; for Shallow Water Complex in the GOA’’ re- based export controls on exports of certain to the Committee on Commerce, Science, ceived on October 14, 2004; to the Committee items destined for rocket or unmanned air and Transportation. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–9728. A communication from the Legal EC–9737. A communication from the Acting vehicle systems (UAVs) end-uses; to the Advisor and Chief, Wireless Telecommuni- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- Committee on Commerce, Science, and cations Bureau, Federal Communications tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- Transportation. Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–9718. A communication from the Assist- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Facilitating titled ‘‘NMFS is Opening Directed Fishing ant Secretary for Export Administration, the Provision of Spectrum-Based Services to for Pollock in Statistical Area 630 of the Bureau of Industry and Security Administra- Rural Areas and Promoting Opportunities Gulf of Alaska’’ received on October 14, 2004; tion, Department of Commerce, transmit- for Rural Telephone Companies to Provide to the Committee on Commerce, Science, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Spectrum-Based Services; WT Doc. Nos. 02– and Transportation. titled ‘‘Nomenclature Change: References to 381, 01–14, 03–202; Report and Order Portion of EC–9738. A communication from the Dep- Another Agency’’ (RIN0694–AD31) received on Report and Order and Further Notice of Pro- uty Assistant Administrator, Office of Sus- October 26, 2004; to the Committee on Com- posed Rulemaking’’ (FCC04–166) received on tainable Fisheries, National Marine Fish- merce, Science, and Transportation. November 4, 2004; to the Committee on Com- eries Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, EC–9719. A communication from the Sec- merce, Science, and Transportation. the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- EC–9729. A communication from the Dep- a Closure; Opening the Chiniak Gully Re- suant to law, the Department’s Annual Re- uty Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, search Area to Directed Fishing for Ground- port of the Maritime Administration Federal Communications Commission, trans- fish Using Trawl Gear’’ (RIN0648–AS60) re- (MARAD) for Fiscal Year 2003; to the Com- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ceived on October 14, 2004; to the Committee mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- entitled ‘‘In the Matter of the Pay Telephone on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. tation. Reclassification and Compensation Provi- EC–9739. A communication from the Dep- EC–9720. A communication from the Attor- sions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory ney-Advisor, National Highway Traffic Safe- CC doc. No. 96–128, FCC 04–251’’ (FCC04–251) Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, ty Administration, transmitting, pursuant received on November 4, 2004; to the Com- National Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘FMVSS mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Nos. 403 and 404 Response to Petitions’’ tation. titled ‘‘Final Rule to Implement the Inter- (RIN2127–AJ18) received on October 25, 2004; EC–9730. A communication from the Legal national Dolphin Conservation Program to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Advisor to the Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Act’’ (RIN0648–AS45) received on October 14, and Transportation. Communications Commission, transmitting, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–9721. A communication from the Pro- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Science, and Transportation. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- ‘‘Amendment of Sections 73.606(b) and EC–9740. A communication from the Acting tion, Department of Transportation, trans- 73.622(b), Table of Allotments, TV and DTV Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Broadcast Stations; Mobile, AL’’ (MB Doc. tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Bom- No. 04–281) received on November 4, 2004; to ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- bardier Model DHC 8 102, 103, 106, 201, 202, 301, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and titled ‘‘Fisheries Off West Coast States and 311, and 315 Airplanes; Doc. No. 2002–NM–338’’ Transportation. in the Western Pacific; Coastal Pelagic Spe- (RIN2120–AA64) received on October 25, 2004; EC–9731. A communication from the Legal cies Fisheries; Reallocation of Pacific Sar- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Advisor to the Chief, Media Bureau, Federal dine’’ received on October 14, 2004; to the and Transportation. Communications Commission, transmitting, Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–9722. A communication from the Chief, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Transportation. Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast ‘‘Amendment of Section 73.622(b) Table of Al- EC–9741. A communication from the Acting Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- lotments, DTV Broadcast Stations; Fresno, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Oper- CA’’ (MB Doc. No. 04–236) received on Novem- tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- ation Regulation: Tensas River, Clayton, ber 4, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- LA’’ (RIN1625–AA09) received on November 4, Science, and Transportation. titled ‘‘Closure; Prohibiting Fishing with 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–9732. A communication from the Legal Non-Community Development Quota (CDQ) Science, and Transportation. Advisor to the Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Trawl Gear in the Chum Salmon Savings of EC–9723. A communication from the Chief, Communications Commission, transmitting, the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ment Area (BSAI)’’ received on October 14, Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- ‘‘Amendment of Section 73.622 Table of Al- 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, port of a rule entitled ‘‘Mandatory Ballast lotments, DTV Broadcast Stations; Billings, Science, and Transportation. Water Management Program for U.S. MT’’ (MB Doc. No. 04–183) received on No- EC–9742. A communication from the Acting Waters; Corrections’’ (RIN1625–AA52) re- vember 4, 2004; to the Committee on Com- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- ceived on November 4, 2004; to the Com- merce, Science, and Transportation. tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- EC–9733. A communication from the Sec- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tation. retary of the Commission, Bureau of Con- titled ‘‘Final Rule to Implement the 2004

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Harvest Specifications for the Skate Fish- By Ms. COLLINS, from the Committee on By Mr. BURNS (for himself, Mr. JOHN- eries in the Gulf of Alaska’’ received on Oc- Governmental Affairs, with an amendment SON, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. ENZI, and Mr. tober 14, 2004; to the Committee on Com- in the nature of a substitute: DORGAN): merce, Science, and Transportation. S. 593. A bill to ensure that a Federal em- S. 2987. A bill to amend the Agricultural EC–9743. A communication from the Acting ployee who takes leave without pay in order Marketing Act of 1946 to expand the country Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- to perform service as a member of the uni- of origin labeling for certain covered com- tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- formed services or member of the National modities, and for other purposes; to the Com- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Guard shall continue to receive pay in an mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- titled ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United amount which, when taken together with the estry. pay and allowances such individual is receiv- States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and f Butterfish Fisheries; Closure of the Directed ing for such service, will be no less than the Fishery for Illex Squid’’ received on October basic pay such individual would then be re- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND 14, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, ceiving if no interruption in employment SENATE RESOLUTIONS Science, and Transportation. had occurred (Rept. No. 108–409). By Ms. COLLINS, from the Committee on EC–9744. A communication from the Chief, The following concurrent resolutions Governmental Affairs, with an amendment: Regulations and Administrative Law, Coast and Senate resolutions were read, and S. 2409. A bill to provide for continued referred (or acted upon), as indicated: Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- health benefits coverage for certain Federal port of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety/Security Zone employees, and for other purposes (Rept. No. By Ms. LANDRIEU (for herself, Mr. Regulations: [Including 237 Regulations]’’ 108–410). DURBIN, and Mr. SANTORUM): (RIN1625–AA00 & AA87) received on Novem- By Mr. CAMPBELL, from the Committee S. Res. 469. A resolution supporting the ber 9, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, on Indian Affairs, with an amendment in the goals and ideas of National Time Out Day to Science, and Transportation. nature of a substitute: promote the adoption of the Joint Commis- f S. 556. A bill to amend the Indian Health sion on Accreditation of Healthcare Organi- Care Improvement Act to revise and extend zations’ universal protocol for preventing er- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES that Act (Rept. No. 108–411). rors in the operating room; to the Com- Under the authority of the order of S. 1696. A bill to amend the Indian Self-De- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and termination and Education Assistance Act Pensions. the Senate of October 11, 2004, the fol- to provide further self-governance by Indian lowing reports of committees were sub- By Mr. HATCH (for himself and Mr. tribes (Rept. No. 108–412). LEAHY): mitted on November 10, 2004: By Mr. CAMPBELL, from the Committee S. Con. Res. 145. A concurrent resolution to By Mr. CAMPBELL, from the Committee on Indian Affairs, with amendments: correct the enrollment of H.R. 1417; consid- S. 1715. A bill to amend the Indian Self-De- on Indian Affairs, with an amendment in the ered and agreed to. nature of a substitute: termination and Education Assistance Act S. 297. A bill to provide reforms and re- to provide further self-governance by Indian f tribes (Rept. No. 108–413). sources to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS improve the Federal acknowledgement proc- f S. 171 ess, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 108– INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND 403). At the request of Mr. DAYTON, the JOINT RESOLUTIONS By Mr. CAMPBELL, from the Committee name of the Senator from California on Indian Affairs, with an amendment in the The following bills and joint resolu- (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor nature of a substitute and an amendment to tions were introduced, read the first of S. 171, a bill to amend the title XVIII the title: and second times by unanimous con- of the Social Security Act to provide S. 519. A bill to establish a Native Amer- sent, and referred as indicated: ican-owned financial entity to provide finan- payment to medicare ambulance sup- By Mr. LUGAR: cial services to Indian tribes, Native Amer- pliers of the full costs of providing such S. 2980. A bill to improve authorities to ad- services, and for other purposes. ican organizations, and Native Americans, dress urgent nonproliferation crises and and for other purposes (Rept. No. 108–404). United States nonproliferation operations; S. 198 By Mr. CAMPBELL, from the Committee to the Committee on Foreign Relations. At the request of Mr. SMITH, the on Indian Affairs, without amendment: By Mr. LUGAR: name of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. S. 702. A bill to amend the Native Hawaiian S. 2981. A bill to provide for the elimi- Health Care Improvement Act to revise and MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor nation and safeguarding of conventional of S. 198, a bill to amend the Internal extend that Act (Rept. No. 108–405). arms; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- By Mr. CAMPBELL, from the Committee tions. Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an in- on Indian Affairs: By Mr. SANTORUM: come tax credit for the provision of Report to accompany S. 2843, A bill to S. 2982. A bill to amend title 38, United homeownership and community devel- make technical corrections to laws relating States Code, to make a stillborn child an in- opment, and for other purposes. to Native Americans, and for other purposes surable dependent for purposes of the S. 453 (Rept. No. 108–406). Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance pro- By Mr. MCCAIN, from the Committee on gram; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- At the request of Mrs. HUTCHISON, the Commerce, Science, and Transportation, fairs. name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. with an amendment in the nature of a sub- By Mr. WYDEN: COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. stitute: S. 2983. A bill to establish hospice dem- 453, a bill to authorize the Health Re- S. 2647. A bill to establish a national ocean onstration projects and a hospice grant pro- sources and Services Administration policy, to set forth the missions of the Na- gram for beneficiaries under the medicare and the National Cancer Institute to tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- program under title XVIII of the Social Se- tion, to ensure effective interagency coordi- curity Act, and for other purposes; to the make grants for model programs to nation, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 108– Committee on Finance. provide to individuals of health dis- 407). By Mr. WYDEN: parity populations prevention, early By Ms. COLLINS, from the Committee on S. 2984. A bill to amend the Public Health detection, treatment, and appropriate Governmental Affairs, with amendments: Service Act to increase the number of per- follow-up care services for cancer and S. 2275. A bill to amend the Homeland Se- manent faculty in palliative care medicine chronic diseases, and to make grants curity Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.) to pro- at accredited allopathic and osteopathic regarding patient navigators to assist medical schools and to promote the develop- vide for homeland security assistance for individuals of health disparity popu- high-risk nonprofit organizations, and for ment of faculty careers as academic pallia- other purposes (Rept. No. 108–408). tive specialists who emphasize teaching; to lations in receiving such services. By Mr. MCCAIN, from the Committee on the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, S. 514 Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Pensions. At the request of Mr. BUNNING, the with an amendment in the nature of a sub- By Mr. ROCKEFELLER: name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. stitute: S. 2985. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- enue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross in- HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 1798. A bill to provide for comprehensive 514, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- fire safety standards for upholstered fur- come the gain from the sale of a principal niture, mattresses, bedclothing, and candles. residence by certain employees of the intel- enue Code of 1986 to repeal the 1993 in- ligence community; to the Committee on Fi- come tax increase on Social Security f nance. benefits. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES By Mr. FRIST: S. 2986. A bill to amend title 31 of the S. 556 The following reports of committees United States Code to increase the public At the request of Mr. CAMPBELL, the were submitted: debt limit; placed on the calendar. name of the Senator from Washington

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S. 2568 Credit Protection Act to assure mean- S. 2298 At the request of Mr. BIDEN, the ingful disclosures of the terms of rent- At the request of Mr. BREAUX, the names of the Senator from Virginia al-purchase agreements, including dis- name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. (Mr. ALLEN), the Senator from Indiana closures of all costs to consumers HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. BAYH), the Senator from Utah under such agreements, to provide cer- 2298, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- (Mr. BENNETT), the Senator from Cali- tain substantive rights to consumers enue Code of 1986 to improve the oper- fornia (Mrs. BOXER), the Senator from under such agreements, and for other ation of employee stock ownership Washington (Ms. CANTWELL), the Sen- purposes. plans, and for other purposes. ator from Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS), the S. 983 S. 2352 Senator from New York (Mrs. CLIN- At the request of Mr. CHAFEE, the At the request of Mr. ENSIGN, the TON), the Senator from Maine (Ms. COL- name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. LINS), the Senator from Idaho (Mr. WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. STEVENS) was added as a cosponsor of CRAIG), the Senator from Connecticut 983, a bill to amend the Public Health S. 2352, a bill to prevent the slaughter (Mr. DODD), the Senator from North Service Act to authorize the Director of horses in and from the United States Dakota (Mr. DORGAN), the Senator of the National Institute of Environ- for human consumption by prohibiting from Florida (Mr. GRAHAM), the Sen- mental Health Sciences to make grants the slaughter of horses for human con- ator from Iowa (Mr. HARKIN), the Sen- for the development and operation of sumption and by prohibiting the trade ator from Wisconsin (Mr. KOHL), the research centers regarding environ- and transport of horseflesh and live Senator from Louisiana (Ms. LAN- mental factors that may be related to horses intended for human consump- DRIEU), the Senator from Georgia (Mr. the etiology of breast cancer. tion, and for other purposes. MILLER), the Senator from Rhode Is- S. 2395 land (Mr. REED), the Senator from Ne- S. 1408 At the request of Mr. CONRAD, the vada (Mr. REID), the Senator from At the request of Mr. GRAHAM of Maine (Ms. SNOWE) and the Senator South Carolina, the name of the Sen- names of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. ALLEN), the Senator from Mon- from Michigan (Ms. STABENOW) were ator from Nevada (Mr. ENSIGN) was added as cosponsors of S. 2568, a bill to added as a cosponsor of S. 1408, a bill to tana (Mr. BAUCUS), the Senator from require the Secretary of the Treasury amend the Internal Revenue Code of Indiana (Mr. BAYH), the Senator from to mint coins in commemoration of the 1986 to restore the deduction for the Utah (Mr. BENNETT), the Senator from tercentenary of the birth of Benjamin travel expenses of a taxpayer’s spouse New Mexico (Mr. BINGAMAN), the Sen- Franklin, and for other purposes. who accompanies the taxpayer on busi- ator from Louisiana (Mr. BREAUX), the ness travel. Senator from Montana (Mr. BURNS), S. 2602 the Senator from Delaware (Mr. CAR- At the request of Mr. DODD, the S. 1557 PER), the Senator from Rhode Island names of the Senator from California At the request of Mr. MCCONNELL, (Mr. CHAFEE), the Senator from New (Mrs. FEINSTEIN), the Senator from the name of the Senator from Con- Jersey (Mr. CORZINE), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. DORGAN), the Sen- necticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN) was added as Ohio (Mr. DEWINE), the Senator from ator from North Dakota (Mr. CONRAD), a cosponsor of S. 1557, a bill to author- Arkansas (Mrs. LINCOLN), the Senator the Senator from Nevada (Mr. REID), ize the extension of nondiscriminatory from Florida (Mr. NELSON), the Senator the Senator from Delaware (Mr. BIDEN) treatment (normal trade relations from Nebraska (Mr. NELSON), the Sen- and the Senator from Ohio (Mr. treatment) to the products of Armenia. ator from West Virginia (Mr. ROCKE- DEWINE) were added as cosponsors of S. S. 1840 FELLER) and the Senator from Michi- 2602, a bill to provide for a circulating At the request of Mr. CONRAD, the gan (Ms. STABENOW) were added as co- quarter dollar coin program to honor name of the Senator from Wisconsin sponsors of S. 2395, a bill to require the the District of Columbia, the Common- (Mr. KOHL) was added as a cosponsor of Secretary of the Treasury to mint wealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, Amer- S. 1840, a bill to amend the Food Secu- coins in commemoration of the cen- ican Samoa, the United States Virgin rity Act of 1985 to encourage owners tenary of the bestowal of the Nobel Islands, and the Commonwealth of the and operations of privately-held farm Peace Prize on President Theodore Northern Mariana Islands, and for and ranch land to voluntarily make Roosevelt, and for other purposes. other purposes. their land available for access by the S. 2468 S. 2614 public under programs administered by At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the At the request of Mr. CONRAD, the States. name of the Senator from North Da- name of the Senator from New Mexico S. 1925 kota (Mr. DORGAN) was added as a co- (Mr. BINGAMAN) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the sponsor of S. 2468, a bill to reform the sor of S. 2614, a bill to amend title name of the Senator from Louisiana postal laws of the United States. XVIII of the Social Security Act to im- (Ms. LANDRIEU) was added as a cospon- S. 2542 prove the benefits under the medicare sor of S. 1925, a bill to amend the Na- At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the program for beneficiaries with kidney tional Labor Relations Act to establish name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. disease, and for other purposes. an efficient system to enable employ- DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 2635 ees to form, join, or assist labor organi- 2542, a bill to provide for review of de- At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the zations, to provide for mandatory in- terminations on whether schools and names of the Senator from Minnesota junctions for unfair labor practices local educational agencies made ade- (Mr. COLEMAN) and the Senator from during organizing efforts, and for other quate yearly progress for the 2002–2003 New Jersey (Mr. LAUTENBERG) were purposes. school year taking into consideration added as cosponsors of S. 2635, a bill to S. 2038 subsequent regulations and guidance establish an intergovernmental grant At the request of Mr. BAYH, the applicable to those determinations, program to identify and develop home- names of the Senator from Minnesota and for other purposes. land security information, equipment, (Mr. DAYTON), the Senator from West S. 2553 capabilities, technologies, and services Virginia (Mr. BYRD) and the Senator At the request of Mr. DODD, the to further the homeland security needs from Delaware (Mr. CARPER) were names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. of the United States and to address the

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At the request of Mr. BROWNBACK, the from Hawaii (Mr. INOUYE), the Senator S. 2647 name of the Senator from New Mexico from Virginia (Mr. ALLEN), the Senator At the request of Mr. HOLLINGS, the (Mr. BINGAMAN) was added as a cospon- from California (Mrs. FEINSTEIN), the name of the Senator from Delaware sor of S. 2789, a bill to reauthorize the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. LAUTEN- (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor grant program of the Department of BERG), the Senator from Delaware (Mr. of S. 2647, a bill to establish a national Justice for reentry of offenders into BIDEN), the Senator from New York ocean policy, to set forth the missions the community, to establish a task (Mrs. CLINTON), the Senator from Mas- of the National Oceanic and Atmos- force on Federal programs and activi- sachusetts (Mr. KERRY), the Senator pheric Administration, to ensure effec- ties relating to the reentry of offenders from New Mexico (Mr. BINGAMAN), the tive interagency coordination, and for into the community, and for other pur- Senator from Minnesota (Mr. COLE- other purposes. poses. MAN), the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. S. 2648 S. 2794 PRYOR) and the Senator from Rhode Is- At the request of Mr. HOLLINGS, the At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the land (Mr. CHAFEE) were added as co- name of the Senator from Delaware names of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. sponsors of S. 2889, a bill to require the (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor DURBIN) and the Senator from Nevada Secretary of the Treasury to mint of S. 2648, a bill to strengthen programs (Mr. REID) were added as cosponsors of coins celebrating the recovery and res- relating to ocean science and training S. 2794, a bill to improve elementary toration of the American bald eagle, by providing improved advice and co- and secondary education. the national symbol of the United ordination of efforts, greater inter- S. 2817 States, to America’s lands, waterways, and skies and the great importance of agency cooperation, and the strength- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the ening and expansion of related pro- name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. the designation of the American bald eagle as an endangered species under grams administered by the National LUGAR) was added as a cosponsor of S. Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 2817, a bill to provide for the redesign the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and tion. of the reverse of the Lincoln 1-cent for other purposes. S. 2722 coin in 2009 in commemoration of the S. 2902 At the request of Mr. SANTORUM, his 200th anniversary of the birth of Presi- At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the name was added as a cosponsor of S. dent Abraham Lincoln. names of the Senator from Michigan (Mr. LEVIN) and the Senator from New 2722, a bill to maintain and expand the S. 2828 steel import licensing and monitoring Jersey (Mr. LAUTENBERG) were added as At the request of Mr. MCCAIN, the cosponsors of S. 2902, a bill to ensure program. name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. At the request of Mr. SPECTER, the an abundant and affordable supply of SNOWE) was added as a cosponsor of S. highly nutritious fruits, vegetables, name of the Senator from Alabama 2828, a bill to amend the Federal Elec- (Mr. SHELBY) was added as a cosponsor and other specialty crops for American tion Campaign Act of 1971 to define po- consumers and international markets of S. 2722, supra. litical committee and clarify when or- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the by enhancing the competitiveness of ganizations described in section 527 of United States-grown specialty crops. names of the Senator from Indiana the Internal Revenue Code of 1968 must S. 2908 (Mr. BAYH) and the Senator from Ar- register as political committees, and At the request of Mr. SPECTER, the kansas (Mrs. LINCOLN) were added as for other purposes. cosponsors of S. 2722, supra. name of the Senator from Arizona (Mr. S. 2849 S. 2731 KYL) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. HAGEL, the At the request of Mr. LAUTENBERG, 2908, a bill to amend title 18, United the name of the Senator from Con- names of the Senator from Minnesota States Code, to strengthen prohibitions (Mr. COLEMAN) and the Senator from necticut (Mr. DODD) was added as a co- against animal fighting, and for other sponsor of S. 2731, a bill to amend title Nevada (Mr. ENSIGN) were added as co- purposes. sponsors of S. 2849, a bill to provide 18, United States Code, to prohibit cer- S. CON. RES. 136 certain enhancements to the Mont- tain interstate conduct relating to ex- At the request of Mr. CONRAD, the otic animals. gomery GI Bill Program for certain in- name of the Senator from Vermont dividuals who serve as members of the S. 2744 (Mr. LEAHY) was added as a cosponsor Armed Forces after the September 11, At the request of Mr. SUNUNU, the of S. Con. Res. 136, a concurrent resolu- 2001, terrorist attacks, and for other tion honoring and memorializing the names of the Senator from Delaware purposes. (Mr. BIDEN), the Senator from Montana passengers and crew of United Airlines S. 2869 (Mr. BURNS), the Senator from Wash- Flight 93. ington (Ms. CANTWELL), the Senator At the request of Mr. TALENT, the S. CON. RES. 143 from Idaho (Mr. CRAIG), the Senator name of the Senator from Nebraska At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the from Louisiana (Ms. LANDRIEU), the (Mr. HAGEL) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Rhode Island Senator from Arkansas (Mrs. LINCOLN), of S. 2869, a bill to respond to the ille- (Mr. CHAFEE) was added as a cosponsor the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. gal production, distribution, and use of of S. Con. Res. 143, a concurrent resolu- LOTT), the Senator from Maryland (Ms. methamphetamines in the United tion recognizing community organiza- MIKULSKI), the Senator from Wash- States, and for other purposes. tion of public access defibrillation pro- ington (Mrs. MURRAY), the Senator S. 2886 grams. from New York (Mr. SCHUMER) and the At the request of Mr. NELSON of Flor- S. RES. 164 Senator from Michigan (Ms. STABENOW) ida, his name was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. ENSIGN, the were added as cosponsors of S. 2744, a of S. 2886, a bill to amend the Internal name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. bill to authorize the minting and Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from GRAHAM) was added as a cosponsor of S. issuance of a Presidential $1 coin se- gross income certain hazard mitigation Res. 164, a resolution reaffirming sup- ries. assistance. port of the Convention on the Preven- S. 2759 At the request of Mr. BOND, the tion and Punishment of the Crime of At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. Genocide and anticipating the com- the name of the Senator from Massa- GRAHAM) and the Senator from Lou- memoration of the 15th anniversary of chusetts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a isiana (Ms. LANDRIEU) were added as the enactment of the Genocide Conven- cosponsor of S. 2759, a bill to amend cosponsors of S. 2886, supra. tion Implementation Act of 1987 (the title XXI of the Social Security Act to S. 2889 Proxmire Act) on November 4, 2003. modify the rules relating to the avail- At the request of Mr. ALEXANDER, the S. RES. 365 ability and method of redistribution of names of the Senator from Oklahoma At the request of Mr. BROWNBACK, the unexpended SCHIP allotments, and for (Mr. NICKLES), the Senator from Wis- name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. other purposes. consin (Mr. KOHL), the Senator from DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S.

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At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the launchers; 530 submarine launched mis- It would grant more flexibility to the name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. siles; 27 nuclear submarines; and 194 President and the Secretary of Defense DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. nuclear test tunnels. to undertake non-proliferation projects Res. 392, a resolution conveying the The Nunn-Lugar program also facili- outside the former Soviet Union. It sympathy of the Senate to the families tated the removal of all nuclear weap- also would eliminate Congressionally of the young women murdered in the ons from Ukraine, Belarus, and imposed conditions on Nunn-Lugar as- State of Chihuahua, Mexico, and en- Kazakhstan. After the fall of the So- sistance that in the past have force the couraging increased United States in- viet Union, these three nations suspension of time-sensitive non- volvement in bringing an end to these emerged as the third, fourth, and proliferation projects. The purpose of crimes. eighth largest nuclear powers in the the bill is to reduce bureaucratic red S. RES. 456 world. Today, all three are nuclear- tape and friction within our Govern- At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the weapons-free as a result of cooperative ment that hinder effective responses to names of the Senator from Pennsyl- efforts under the Nunn-Lugar program. nonproliferation opportunities and vania (Mr. SPECTER), the Senator from In addition, Nunn-Lugar is the primary emergencies. Connecticut (Mr. DODD) and the Sen- tool through which the United States For example, recently Albania ap- ator from California (Mrs. BOXER) were is working with Russian authorities to pealed for help in destroying 16 tons of added as cosponsors of S. Res. 456, a identify, safeguard, and destroy Rus- chemical agent left over from the cold resolution designating October 14, 2004, sia’s massive chemical and biological war. In August, I visited this remote as ‘‘Lights On Afterschool! Day’’. warfare capacity. storage facility, the location of which These successes were never a fore- still remains classified. Nunn-Lugar of- f gone conclusion. Today, even after ficials are working closely with Alba- STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED more than 12 years, creativity and con- nian leaders to destroy this dangerous BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS stant vigilance are required to ensure stockpile. But the experience also is il- By Mr. LUGAR: that the Nunn-Lugar program is not lustrative of the need to reduce bureau- S. 2980. A bill to improve authorities encumbered by bureaucratic obstacles cratic delays. The package of docu- to address urgent nonproliferation cri- or undercut by political disagreements. ments to be reviewed by the President ses and United States nonproliferation I have devoted much time and effort took some 11 weeks to be finalized and operations; to the Committee on For- to overseeing and accelerating the readied for President Bush. From be- eign Relations. Nunn-Lugar program. Uncounted indi- ginning to end, the bureaucratic proc- viduals of great dedication serving on ess to authorize dismantlement of By Mr. LUGAR: the ground in the former Soviet Union chemical weapons in Albania took S. 2981. A bill to provide for the and in our Government have made this more than 3 months. Fortunately, the elimination and safeguarding of con- program work. Nevertheless, from the situation in Albania was not a crisis, ventional arms; to the Committee on beginning, we have encountered resist- but we may not be able to afford these Foreign Relations. ance to the Nunn-Lugar concept in timelines in future nonproliferation Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I rise to both the United States and Russia. In emergencies. introduce two new bills to strengthen our own country, opposition often has The second piece of legislation that I U.S. nonproliferation efforts. One of been motivated by false perceptions am introducing is the ‘‘Conventional these is a new Conventional Arms that Nunn-Lugar money is foreign as- Arms Threat Reduction Act of 2004’’ or Threat Reduction Act. The other is the sistance or by beliefs that Defense De- ‘‘CATRA.’’ This legislation is modeled fourth installment of the Nunn-Lugar partment funds should only be spent on on the original Nunn-Lugar Act. Its legislation, the nonproliferation pro- troops, weapons, or other war-fighting purpose is to provide the Department gram that Sam Nunn and I sponsored capabilities. Until recently, we also of State with a focused response to the in 1991. faced a general disinterest in non- threat posed by vulnerable stockpiles In that year, Sam Nunn and I au- proliferation that made gaining sup- of conventional weapons around the thored the Soviet Nuclear Threat Re- port for Nunn-Lugar funding and ac- world, including tactical missiles and duction or Nunn-Lugar Act, which es- tivities an annual struggle. man portable air defense systems, or tablished the Cooperative Threat Re- The attacks of September 11 changed MANPADS. Such missiles and other duction Program. That program has the political discourse on this subject. weapons systems could be used by ter- provided U.S. funding and expertise to We have turned a corner—the public, rorists to attack commercial and mili- help the former Soviet Union safeguard the media, and political candidates are tary targets, and U.S. facilities here at and dismantle their enormous stock- paying more attention now. In a re- home and abroad. Reports suggest that piles of nuclear, chemical, and biologi- markable moment in the first Presi- Al Qaeda has attempted to acquire cal weapons, means of delivery and re- dential debate, both President Bush these kinds of weapons. In addition, lated materials. In 1997, Senator Nunn and Senator KERRY agree that the unsecured conventional weapons stock- and I were joined by Senator DOMENICI number one national security threat piles are a major obstacle to peace, rein introducing the Defense Against facing the United States was the pros- construction, and economic develop- Weapons of Mass Destruction Act, pect that weapons of mass destruction ment in regions suffering from insta- which expanded Nunn-Lugar authori- could fall into the hands of terrorists. bility. ties in the former Soviet Union and The 9/11 Commission weighed in with My bill declares it to be the policy of provided WMD expertise to first re- another important endorsement of the the United States to seek out surplus sponders in American cities. In 2003, Nunn-Lugar program, saying that and unguarded stocks of conventional Congress adopted the Nunn-Lugar Ex- ‘‘Preventing the proliferation of [weap- armaments, including small arms, pansion Act, which authorized the ons of mass destruction] warrants a light weapons, MANPADS, and tactical Nunn-Lugar program to operate out- maximum effort—by strengthening missile systems for elimination. It au- side the former Soviet Union to address counterproliferation efforts, expanding thorizes the Department of State to proliferation threats. The bill that I the Proliferation Security Initiative, carry out an accelerated global effort am introducing today would strength- and supporting the Cooperative Threat to destroy such weapons and to cooper- en the Nunn-Lugar program and other Reduction Program.’’ the report went ate with allies and international orga- nonproliferation efforts and provide on to say that ‘‘Nunn-Lugar . . . is now nizations when possible. The Secretary them with greater flexibility to address in need of expansion, improvement, and of State is charged with devising a emerging threats. resources.’’ strategy for prioritizing, on a country-

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The bill also au- available to all members of the uni- lieve will provide better care options thorizes a budget increase commensu- formed services, their spouses, and de- for dying patients in our country. The rate with the risk posed by these weap- pendents. Specifically, when a Medicare Hospice Demonstration Act ons. servicemember’s family experiences seeks to test ways in which to improve The Department of State has been the death of a child, the family is enti- the Medicare hospice benefit, and the working to address the threats posed tled to a $10,000 child death benefit Palliative Care Training Act recog- by conventional weapons. But in my under the SGLI program. However, if a nizes that we need a larger cadre of judgment, the current funding alloca- servicemember’s family experiences a health care professionals who know tion and organizational structure are stillbirth, the family is not eligible for how to help those with terminal ill- not up to the task. Only about $6 mil- a death benefit under the SGLI pro- nesses have a better quality of life. lion was devoted to destroying small gram because current insurance stand- Although this Congress made im- arms and light weapons during fiscal ards require that a death certificate be provements in the Medicare Hospice years 2003 and 2004. We need more focus issued for a child to be covered. How- benefit last year, I believe we need to on this problem and additional funding ever, neither a birth certificate nor a continue to test new modes of pro- to take advantage of opportunities to death certificate is issued for a still- viding hospice care so that more sen- secure vulnerable stockpiles from pro- born infant. iors are not only aware of the benefit, liferation, theft, or diversion. In a recent Federal court case, but access it when needed. Medicare in- In August, I visited Albania, Warnock v. Office of Servicemembers’ troduced the hospice program in 1983 as Ukraine, and Georgia. Each of these Group Life Insurance, the issue of an optional benefit for achieving a countries has large stockpiles of whether a stillborn infant is an ‘‘insur- ‘‘good death’’. This benefit is widely MANPADS and tactical missile sys- able dependent’’ under SGLI was liti- recognized as effective in improving tems and each has requested U.S. as- gated. The court held as a matter of quality of life for terminally ill pa- sistance to destroy them. On August 27, law that both statute and SGLI policy tients. Hospice programs provide a I stood in a remote Albanian military do not provide coverage for a stillborn range of services to control pain and storage facility as the base commander infant. To further substantiate the ne- provide comfort care, primarily to in- unloaded a fully functioning MANPAD cessity of modifying this insurance dividuals in their own homes. In the from its crate and readied it for use. coverage, the Army Family Action past decade, the number of Medicare This storage site contained 70 Plan supported providing a death ben- patients receiving hospice care has MANPADS that could have been used efit for stillborn infants at their an- more than doubled. Today, about 20 to attack an American commercial air- nual conference in 2003, thus dem- percent of patients who die in the craft. Fortunately, the MANPADS that onstrating this is an important issue United States receive hospice care. I saw that day were destroyed on Sep- for all military families. However, average lengths of stay in tember 2, but there are many more like This legislation is imperative be- hospice have been dropping. According them throughout the world. Too often, cause it will alleviate some of the fi- to the GAO, twenty-eight percent of conventional weapons are inadequately nancial hardship that a Medicare patients in the hospice pro- stored and protected. This present servicemember’s family must endure as gram receive hospice care for one week grave risk to American military bases, a result of a stillbirth. My bill would or less. One reason for this shift in hos- embassy compounds, and even targets amend Title 38 of the United States pice use is patient unwillingness to within the United States. We must de- Code to make a stillborn child an in- forego curative care—or to abandon velop a response that is commensurate surable dependent for purposes of the hope despite a terminal diagnosis. The with the threat. Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Medicare hospice program pays for I am offering these two bills now, program. medical procedures necessary for pain during the November session, so that By including stillborn infants within control and other symptom manage- the administration, Congress, and the the scope of the SGLI program, we will ment, but not those aimed at curing public can begin an examination of be helping to ease the financial burden the patient. As a result, many seri- their merits. I will reintroduce these of military servicemember families at ously ill patients resist the program bills when Congress reconvenes in Jan- a time of great loss and emotional because it forces them to make a uary. I am hopeful for strong support stress. choice between the hope that there that reflects the priority status of U.S. I hope that many of my colleagues might be a cure and the acceptance nonproliferation efforts. will join me in supporting this essen- that one’s life is coming to an end. tial legislation. The Medicare Hospice Demonstration By Mr. SANTORUM: Act would remove this obstacle by per- S. 2982. A bill to amend title 38, By Mr. WYDEN: mitting patients to seek hospice care United States Code, to make a still- S. 2983. A bill to establish hospice as they continue curative treatment. I born child an insurable dependent for demonstration projects and a hospice believe more people would use the hos- purposes of the Servicemembers’ Group grant program for beneficiaries under pice benefit and use it in a timely man- Life Insurance program; to the Com- the medicare program under title ner so they could get the full benefit of mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. XVIII of the Social Security Act, and the range of services hospice offers if Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I for other purposes; to the Committee they did not have to give up hope. I rise today to offer remarks on a bill on Finance. also believe that this concept along that I am introducing that would make with counseling assistance provided by a stillborn child an insurable depend- By Mr. WYDEN: this demonstration project would help ent for purposes of the S. 2984. A bill to amend the Public the medical community be better able Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Health Service Act to increase the to help patients accept hospice care. (SGLI) program. number of permanent faculty in pallia- The second bill I am introducing, Experiencing the death of a child re- tive care medicine at accredited ‘‘The Palliative Care Training Act’’, sults in both emotional trauma and fi- allopathic and osteopathic medical uses the model already in law for other nancial hardship for parents and fami- schools and to promote the develop- specialities to create a Hospice and lies. However, further stress is added ment of faculty careers as academic Palliative Care Academic Career when the family involved is in the palliative specialists who emphasize Award. This award would foster the military. I was recently contacted by a teaching; to the Committee on Health, creation of faculty at our Nation’s constituent family that experienced a Education, Labor, and Pensions. medical schools to teach palliative

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S11382 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 16, 2004 care, once the specialty is recognized 2,500 miles and found out that my untary again. It is now time to shift as a board certified specialty. State supports country-of-origin label- the balance of power in the world of ag- For some the term ‘‘palliative care’’ ing and does not want to see it watered ricultural marketing and mandate may be new. Palliative care improves down. I heard from my folks. They country-of-origin labeling. the quality of life of patients and their strongly support it. You see, overwhelmingly, the folks families facing the problem associated In Montana, we want ‘‘U.S.A’’ on it. who support COOL are small cow/calf with life-threatening illness, through They are proud of what they produce. producers—my ranchers back home in the prevention and relief of suffering They are proud of the finished product. Miles City, Judith Gap, Rudyard, Dil- by means of early identification, as- Of course, I have supported country-of- lon, and across the State of Montana. sessment, and treatment of pain and origin labeling for many years, and I These are guys who have worked other problems, physical, psychosocial was glad to see it finally pass in 2002 hard on their ranches each and every and spiritual. It neither hastens nor when we passed the 2002 farm bill. day. They raise and produce healthy postpones death. This type of care of- Now we are at the task of trying to cattle and they want ‘‘U.S.A.’’ on their fers a support system to help patients write the administrative rules on a law products. I don’t blame them. But they live as actively as possible until death that is already in place. We are having do not have a lot of say in this deci- and to help the family cope during problems with that. sion. Once the calves leave the ranch, their loved one’s illness and in their But as Congress completed the bill producers lose control to other parts of own bereavement. In addition, pallia- and the President signed it into law, the industry. tive care is applicable early in the we had some folks already trying to While what I am doing is offering a course of illness, in conjunction with dismantle it. That is wrong. Some bill to fix it, let us expand the bill to other therapies that are intended to folks wanted to muddle it up. That was processed meats. We have to do that. prolong life, such as chemotherapy or wrong for the simple reason that you The bill I am introducing will remove radiation therapy. can’t implement a law unless you know the exemption in the law for processed No one likes to think about what it what the rules are. We don’t know foods. In practice, this means beef will be like at the end of our lives. We what those rules are right now. In fact, jerky, sausages, and marinated pork rarely have the discussions we need to I think it is kind of like if the Wash- tenderloins which are all excluded from have with our medical providers about ington Redskins go over to play Balti- the labeling requirements as it stands. how to help us have a ‘‘good’’ death. more in football and they don’t make These are common consumer products Much of the fault lies in the way we the rules until after the opening kick- and none of them would be just the have structured our health care sys- off. I don’t think that works very well. same as they are for fish and shellfish tem. With all that the American health But right now we have some folks which is already in effect. Looking at system has to offer, we need to make who want to take another run at it. those rules, we are not asking for any sure resources are put in place to as- They are getting very aggressive and more. sure patients and their families better working overtime to get it done. With that, let us understand that at- care in their last days. I believe these Granted, the law has a couple of flaws tempts to weaken the law cannot hap- two bills provide important compo- in it. It is nothing that we can’t fix. pen in this body nor should it happen nents to do that. But keeping it muddled up all the time on these appropriations bills. while we are trying to write the admin- f By Mr. FRIST: istrative rules becomes very difficult. S. 2986. A bill to amend title 31 of the There is a move to defund the entire SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS United States Code to increase the pub- writing process at one time. That was lic debt limit; placed on the calendar. defeated. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask Now, instead of having a mandatory SENATE RESOLUTION 469—SUP- unanimous consent that the text of the COOL law in effect today, which was PORTING THE GOALS AND IDEAS bill be printed in the RECORD. the original intent to have a good pro- OF NATIONAL TIME OUT DAY TO There being no objection, the bill was gram, of course, the rules continue be- PROMOTE THE ADOPTION OF ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as cause the implementation wasn’t sup- THE JOINT COMMISSION ON AC- follows: posed to be until 2006. That was a com- CREDITATION OF HEALTHCARE S. 2986 promise to continue the rulemaking ORGANIZATIONS’ UNIVERSAL Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- process. Now I am told that there is an- PROTOCOL FOR PREVENTING ER- resentatives of the United States of America in other move again to soften the law and RORS IN THE OPERATING ROOM Congress assembled, make it a voluntary law instead of a Ms. LANDRIEU (for herself, Mr. DUR- SECTION 1. INCREASE IN PUBLIC DEBT LIMIT. mandatory law. I don’t support that. BIN, and Mr. SANTORUM) submitted the Subsection (b) of section 3101 of title 31, My producers don’t support that. They United States Code, is amended by striking following resolution; which was re- ‘‘$7,384,000,000,000’’ and inserting are tired of waiting around. ferred to the Committee on Health, ‘‘$8,184,000,000,000’’. We need to get the country-of-origin Education, Labor, and Pensions: labeling done. It needs to be done right, S. RES. 469 By Mr. BURNS (for himself, Mr. and it needs to be mandatory. Whereas according to an Institute of Medi- JOHNSON, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. I have a concern with the COOL law cine report entitled ‘‘To Err is Human: ENZI, and Mr. DORGAN): currently on the books. But today I am Building a Safer Health System’’, published S. 2987. A bill to amend the Agricul- introducing legislation that begins to in 2000, between 44,000 and 98,000 hospitalized tural Marketing Act of 1946 to expand fix one part of that law. people in the United States die each year due the country of origin labeling for cer- Right now, very little beef will actu- to medical errors, and untold thousands tain covered commodities, and for ally be labeled in the grocery stores. more suffer injury or illness as a result of other purposes; to the Committee on The law excludes over half of the beef preventable errors; Whereas there are more than 40,000,000 in- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. sold in this country. But let me be patient surgery procedures and 31,000,000 out- Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, as you clear. Under no set of circumstances do patient surgery procedures performed annu- know, we are trying to finalize the ap- I support rolling back the country-of- ally in the United States; propriations bills this week so that we origin labeling. If Congress votes to Whereas for the first time, nurses, sur- can get that done and go home. But in make COOL voluntary, it may as well geons, and hospitals throughout the country these appropriations bills, there are a repeal the law because voluntary COOL are being required by the Joint Commission lot of surprises. One of them is a move- does not work. on Accreditation of Healthcare Organiza- ment to water down the country-of-ori- On October 2002, the Secretary pub- tions to adopt a common set of operating lished guidelines for a voluntary label- room procedures in order to help curb the gin labeling, a law that was passed in alarming number of deaths and injuries due the 2002 farm bill. ing program so any retailer who chose to medical errors; I will tell you that over the past to label could do it. But none did. Whereas the Joint Commission on Accredi- weeks—in fact, before the election—I Some of my friends say if we man- tation of Healthcare Organizations has de- was in 45 communities and traveled date a program, then let us try vol- veloped a universal protocol, endorsed by

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11383 more than 50 national healthcare organiza- ment, this idea of a ‘‘time out’’ may (III) in the last sentence, insert ‘‘to the tions, which calls for surgical teams to call seem almost simplistic, but the fact of Copyright Royalty Judges’’ after ‘‘is timely a ‘‘time out’’ before surgeries begin in order the matter is even the best surgeon in delivered’’; to verify the patient’s identity, the proce- the world can make a very costly mis- (iii) in paragraph (1)(D)— dure to be performed, and the site of the pro- (I) insert after the second sentence the fol- cedure; take if he or she does not stop for a lowing: ‘‘The Register of Copyrights shall Whereas 4,579 accredited hospitals, 1,261 moment for surgery and take a ‘‘time issue such written decision not later than 60 ambulatory care facilities, and 131 accred- out.’’ days after the date on which the final deter- ited office-based surgery centers will be re- Therefore, it is my pleasure to rise mination by the Copyright Royalty Judges is quired by the Joint Commission on Accredi- today to submit this resolution, which issued.’’; tation of Healthcare Organizations to adopt promotes a National Time Out Day and (II) in the following sentence, insert a the universal protocol beginning July 1, 2004; promotes the adoption of the Joint comma after ‘‘such written decision’’; (III) strike ‘‘section 802(f)(1)(D)’’ and insert Whereas the Association of periOperative Commission on Accreditation of Registered Nurses has created an Internet ‘‘this subparagraph’’; website and distributed 55,000 tool kits to Healthcare Organization’s universal (IV) strike ‘‘notification and undertakes to healthcare professionals throughout the protocol for preventing errors in the consult with’’ and insert ‘‘notification to, country to assist them in implementing the operating room. and undertakes to consult with,’’; and universal protocol; and To err may be human, but for the (V) strike ‘‘fails within reasonable period Whereas the Association of periOperative thousands of relatives that are cur- after receipt of such notification’’ and insert Registered Nurses, the Joint Commission on rently sitting in a hospital waiting ‘‘fails, within a reasonable period after re- Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, ceiving such notification,’’. room, waiting for a loved one to come (3) In section 803 of title 17, United States the American College of Surgeons, the Amer- out of surgery, human error is not an ican Society of Anesthesiologists, the Amer- Code, as amended by section 3(a) of H.R. ican Hospital Association, and the American acceptable answer. 1417— Society for Healthcare Risk Management are (A) in subsection (a)(1), strike ‘‘Librarian celebrating National Time Out Day on June of Congress, copyright arbitration royalty 23, 2004, to promote the adoption of the Joint SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- panels,’’ and insert ‘‘the Librarian of Con- Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare TION 145—TO CORRECT THE EN- gress,’’; Organizations’ universal protocol for pre- ROLLMENT OF H.R. 1417 (B) in subsection (b)— (i) in paragraph (1), amend subparagraph venting errors in the operating room: Now, Mr. HATCH (for himself and Mr. therefore, be it (A)(i) to read as follows: Resolved, That the Senate— LEAHY) submitted the following con- ‘‘(A) CALL FOR PETITIONS TO PARTICIPATE.— (1) supports the goals and ideas of National current resolution; which was consid- (i) The Copyright Royalty Judges shall cause Time Out Day, as designated by the Associa- ered and agreed to: to be published in the Federal Register notice of commencement of proceedings under tion of periOperative Registered Nurses and S. CON. RES. 145 endorsed by the American College of Sur- this chapter, calling for the filing of peti- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- tions to participate in a proceeding under geons, the American Society of Anesthesiol- resentatives concurring), That in the enroll- ogists, the American Hospital Association, this chapter for the purpose of making the ment of H.R. 1417, an Act to amend title 17, relevant determination under section 111, and the American Society for Healthcare United States Code, to replace copyright ar- Risk Management, to promote the adoption 112, 114, 115, 116, 118, 119, 1004, or 1007, as the bitration royalty panels with Copyright Roy- case may be— of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of alty Judges, and for other purposes (the Healthcare Organizations’ universal protocol ‘‘(I) promptly upon a determination made Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform under section 804(a); for preventing errors in the operating room; Act of 2004), the Clerk of the House of Rep- ‘‘(II) by no later than January 5 of a year and resentatives shall make the following correc- specified in paragraph (2) of section 804(b) for (2) congratulates perioperative nurses and tions: the commencement of proceedings; representatives of surgical teams for work- (1) In section 801 of title 17, United States ‘‘(III) by no later than January 5 of a year ing together to reduce medical errors to en- Code, as amended by section 3(a) of H.R. specified in subparagraph (A) or (B) of para- sure the improved health and safety of sur- 1417— graph (3) of section 804(b) for the commence- gical patients. (A) in subsection (b)(7)(A)— ment of proceedings, or as otherwise pro- Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, we (i) in clause (i), strike ‘‘the other partici- vided in subparagraph (A) or (C) of such have all heard the expression, ‘‘To err pants’’ and insert ‘‘participants’’; and paragraph for the commencement of pro- is human.’’ We teach our children that (ii) in clause (ii), strike ‘‘any other partici- ceedings; mistakes are okay because we learn pant described in subparagraph (A)’’ and in- ‘‘(IV) as provided under section 804(b)(8); or from them. However, there are some sert ‘‘any participant described in clause ‘‘(V) by no later than January 5 of a year (i)’’; mistakes that are more costly to make specified in any other provision of section (B) in subsection (b)(7)(B), strike ‘‘118(b) (2) 804(b) for the filing of petitions for the com- than others. In 2000, the Institute of or (3)’’ and insert ‘‘118(b)(2)’’; mencement of proceedings, if a petition has Medicine released a report entitled, (C) in subsection (b)(8), insert a comma not been filed by that date.’’; ‘‘To Err is Human: Building a Safer after ‘‘802(g)’’; and (ii) in clause (ii) of paragraph (1)(A)— Health System.’’ The report revealed (D) in subsection (c), strike ‘‘As provided (I) strike ‘‘proceeding, under clause (i)’’ the following devastating statistic: in section 801(f)(1), the’’ and insert ‘‘The’’. and insert ‘‘proceeding under clause (i)’’; and every year, between 44,000 and 98,000 (2) In section 802 of title 17, United States (II) strike ‘‘section 803(b)(3)’’ and insert hospitalized people in the United Code, as amended by section 3(a) of H.R. ‘‘paragraph (3)’’; 1417— (iii) in paragraph (4)(A), strike ‘‘a partici- States die due to medical errors. (A) in subsection (a)(1), in the second sen- pant in the proceeding asserts a claim in the Science has not yet found a cure for tence— amount of’’ and insert ‘‘the contested cancer or even the common cold, but it (i) strike ‘‘two Copyright’’ and insert ‘‘2 amount of a claim is’’; has discovered a way to prevent the Copyright’’; and (iv) in paragraph (6)(C)— thousands of fatalities that occur every (ii) strike ‘‘one shall’’ and insert ‘‘1 shall’’; (I) in clause (iv), insert a comma after ‘‘or- year due to medical errors. The Joint (B) in subsection (c)— ders’’; Commission on Accreditation of (i) strike ‘‘appointed the Chief Copyright’’ (II) in clause (v), strike ‘‘according to’’ and Healthcare Organizations developed a and insert ‘‘appointed as the Chief Copy- insert ‘‘in accordance with’’; and universal protocol that calls for sur- right’’; and (III) in clause (vi)(I), strike ‘‘absent the (ii) strike ‘‘appointed Copyright’’ and in- discovery sought’’ and insert ‘‘, absent the gical teams to literally call a ‘‘time sert ‘‘appointed as Copyright’’; and discovery sought,’’; out’’ before surgeries begin. This ‘‘time (C) in subsection (f)— (v) in clause (vii), strike ‘‘interrogatories out’’ serves a brief period for surgeons (i) in paragraph (1)(A)(ii), strike ‘‘14 days of and’’ and insert ‘‘interrogatories, and’’; and and nurses to verify the patient’s iden- receipt by the Register of Copyrights of all’’ (vi) in clause (ix)— tity, the procedure to be performed, and insert ‘‘14 days after the Register of (I) in the first sentence, insert a comma and the site of the procedure. Endorsed Copyrights receives all’’; after ‘‘give testimony’’ and insert a comma by the American College of Surgeons, (ii) in paragraph (1)(B)(i)— after ‘‘inspection of documents or tangible the American Society of Anesthesiol- (I) strike ‘‘The Register shall’’ and insert things’’; and ‘‘The Register of Copyrights shall’’; (II) in the last sentence, strike ‘‘subpara- ogists, the American Hospital Associa- (II) strike ‘‘30 days of receipt by the Reg- graph’’ and insert ‘‘clause’’; tion, the Association of Perioperative ister of Copyrights of all’’ and insert ‘‘30 (C) in subsection (c)— Registered Nurses, and the American days after the Register of Copyrights re- (i) in paragraph (1), strike ‘‘(b)(3)(C)(x)’’ Society for Healthcare Risk Manage- ceives all’’; and and insert ‘‘(b)(6)(C)(x)’’;

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S11384 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 16, 2004 (ii) in paragraph (2)— (13) In the amendment made by section Wednesday, November 17, 2004, at 3 (I) in subparagraph (A)— 5(d)(3)(A), strike ‘‘during periods’’ and insert p.m., in room 216 of the Hart Senate Of- (aa) insert ‘‘in a proceeding’’ after ‘‘a par- ‘‘during the period’’. fice Building to conduct a business ticipant’’; and (14) In section 5(d)(4)— meeting on pending committee mat- (A) strike ‘‘and’’ at the end of subpara- (bb) strike ‘‘a proceeding is issued’’ and in- ters, to be followed immediately by an sert ‘‘the proceeding is issued’’; graph (B); (II) in subparagraph (B), strike ‘‘their ini- (B) add ‘‘and’’ after the semicolon at the oversight hearing on the In Re Tribal tial determination concerning rates and end of subparagraph (C); and Lobbying Matters, et al. terms to the participants in the proceeding’’ (C) add after subparagraph (C) the fol- Those wishing additional information and insert ‘‘to the participants in the pro- lowing: may contact the Indian Affairs Com- ceeding their initial determination con- ‘‘(D) in the last sentence, by striking ‘Li- mittee at 224–2251. brarian of Congress’ and inserting ‘Copyright cerning rates and terms’’; and COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS Royalty Judges’ ’’. (III) in subparagraph (C), strike ‘‘except as Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, I provided under subsection (d)(1)’’ and insert (15) In the amendment made by section would like to announce that the Com- ‘‘except that nonparticipation may give rise 5(d)(5)(A)(i), strike ‘‘, Copyright Royalty to the limitations with respect to judicial re- Judges, or a copyright arbitration royalty mittee on Indian Affairs will meet on view provided for in subsection (d)(1)’’; and panel to the extent those determinations Thursday, November 18, 2004, at 10 (iii) in paragraph (6), strike ‘‘Following re- were accepted by the Librarian of Congress’’ a.m., in room 485 of the Russell Senate view of the determination by the Register of and insert ‘‘or Copyright Royalty Judges’’. Office Building to conduct a business Copyrights under section 802(f)(1)(D)’’ and in- (16) In the amendment made by section meeting on pending committee mat- 5(f)(1)(B)— sert ‘‘By no later than the end of the 60-day (A) strike ‘‘, a copyright arbitration roy- ters, to be followed immediately by an period provided in section 802(f)(1)(D)’’; and alty panel,’’; and oversight hearing on the water prob- (D) in the second sentence of subsection (B) strike ‘‘to the extent that they were lems on the Standing Rock Sioux Res- (d)(2)(A), strike ‘‘transmission service’’ and accepted by the Librarian of Congress,’’. ervation. insert ‘‘licensee’’. (17) In section 5, insert the following after (4) In section 5(b)(1)— Those wishing additional information subsection (g) and redesignate succeeding (A) in subparagraph (A), strike ‘‘and’’ at may contact the Indian Affairs Com- subsections accordingly: the end; mittee at 224–2251. ‘‘(h) RATEMAKING FOR SATELLITE CAR- (B) strike subparagraph (B); and RIERS.—Section 119(c) of title 17, United f (C) redesignate subparagraphs (C) and (D) States Code, is amended— as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively. AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO ‘‘(1) in paragraph (2)— MEET (5) In the amendment made by section ‘‘(A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘Li- 5(b)(1)(A)— brarian of Congress’ and inserting ‘Copyright COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND (A) strike ‘‘5-year periods’’ and insert ‘‘5- Royalty Judges’; and TRANSPORTATION year period’’; and ‘‘(B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘Reg- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask (B) strike ‘‘such other periods’’ and insert ister of Copyrights shall prescribe’ and in- unanimous consent that the Com- ‘‘such other period’’. serting ‘Copyright Royalty Judges shall pre- (6) Strike paragraph (3) of section 5(b) and merce, Science, and Transportation scribe as provided in section 803(b)(6)’; and Committee be authorized to meet on insert the following: ‘‘(2) in paragraph (3)— ‘‘(3) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘deter- ‘‘(A) in subparagraph (A)— Tuesday, November 16, 2004, at 9:30 mination by a copyright arbitration royalty ‘‘(i) by striking ‘arbitration proceedings’ a.m., on Global Climate Change: Arctic panel or decision by the Librarian of Con- and inserting ‘proceedings’; and Climate Global Assessment. gress’ and inserting ‘decision by the Librar- ‘‘(ii) by striking ‘arbitration proceeding’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ian of Congress or determination by the and inserting ‘proceedings’; objection, it is so ordered. Copyright Royalty Judges’ ’’; ‘‘(B) in subparagraph (B)— COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY (7) In the amendment made by section ‘‘(i) by striking ‘copyright arbitration roy- 5(c)(1)(A)(i)— alty panel appointed under chapter 8’ and in- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask (A) strike ‘‘5-year periods’’ and insert ‘‘the serting ‘Copyright Royalty Judges’; and unanimous consent that the Com- 5-year period’’; and ‘‘(ii) by striking ‘panel shall base its deci- mittee on the Judiciary be authorized (B) strike ‘‘different transitional periods sion’ and inserting ‘Copyright Royalty to meet to conduct a hearing on Tues- are provided in section 804(b), or such peri- Judges shall base their determination’; and day, November 16, 2004, at 9 a.m., on ods’’ and insert ‘‘a different transitional pe- ‘‘(C) in subparagraph (C)— ‘‘Judicial Nominations’’ in the Dirksen riod is provided under section 6(b)(3) of the ‘‘(i) in the heading, by striking ‘DECISION Senate Office Building Room 226. Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform OF ARBITRATION PANEL OR ORDER OF LIBRAR- Act of 2004, or such other period’’. IAN’ and inserting ‘DETERMINATION UNDER Witness list (8) In the amendment made by section CHAPTER 8’; and 5(c)(1)(B)(i), strike ‘in section 804(b)’’ and in- ‘‘(ii) by striking clauses (i) and (ii) and in- Panel I: Senators. sert ‘‘under section 6(b)(3) of the Copyright serting the following: Panel II: Thomas B. Griffith, to be Royalty and Distribution Reform Act of ‘‘ (i) is made by the Copyright Royalty U.S. Circuit Judge for the District of 2004’’. Judges pursuant to this paragraph and be- Columbia. (9) In the amendment made by section comes final, or Panel III: Paul A. Crotty, to be a U.S. 5(c)(2)(A)— ‘‘ (ii) is made by the court on appeal under District Judge for the Southern Dis- (A) strike ‘‘5-year periods’’ and insert ‘‘the section 803(d)(3),’.’’ trict of New York; and J. Michael 5-year period’’; and (18) In the first sentence of section 6(b)(1)— Seabright, to be a U.S. District Judge (B) strike ‘‘different transitional periods (A) strike ‘‘date of enactment of this Act’’ are provided in section 804(b), or such peri- and insert ‘‘effective date provided in sub- for the District of Hawaii. ods’’ and insert ‘‘a different transitional pe- section (a)’’; and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without riod is provided under section 6(b)(3) of the (B) strike ‘‘such date of enactment’’ and objection, it is so ordered. Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform insert ‘‘such effective date’’. SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING Act of 2004, or such other period’’. (19) Strike paragraph (2) of section 6(b) and Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask (10) In the amendment made by section insert the following: unanimous consent that the Special 5(c)(2)(B)(i), strike ‘in section 804(b)’’ and in- ‘‘(2) CERTAIN ROYALTY RATE PROCEEDINGS.— Committee on Aging be authorized to sert ‘‘under section 6(b)(3) of the Copyright Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the amend- Royalty and Distribution Reform Act of ments made by this Act shall not affect pro- meet today, Tuesday, November 16, 2004’’. ceedings to determine royalty rates pursuant 2004, from 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. in Dirksen (11) Strike paragraph (3) of section 5(c) and to section 119(c) of title 17, United States 628 for the purpose of conducting a insert the following: Code, that are commenced before January 31, hearing. ‘‘(3) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘deter- 2006.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mination by a copyright arbitration royalty f objection, it is so ordered. panel or decision by the Librarian of Con- SUBCOMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, gress’ and inserting ‘decision by the Librar- NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS THE BUDGET, AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ian of Congress or determination by the COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS Copyright Royalty Judges’ ’’; and Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask (12) In section 5(c)(4)(B), insert ‘‘of sub- Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, I unanimous consent that the Com- paragraph (A) the following:’’ after ‘‘by add- would like to announce that the Com- mittee on Governmental Affairs’ Sub- ing after the first sentence’’. mittee on Indian Affairs will meet on committee on Financial Management,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11385 the Budget, and International Security ø(C) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as is made. Nothing in this section shall be con- be authorized to meet on Tuesday, No- clause (ii) and indenting appropriately; strued to prohibit a hospital from appealing vember 16, 2004, at 10:30 a.m., for a ø(D) in subparagraph (A)(ii) (as so redesig- similar determinations in subsequent peri- hearing entitled, ‘‘Oversight Hearing nated)— ods.’’. ø(i) by inserting ‘‘but without giving effect ø on Insurance Brokerage Practices, In- (f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— to section 1886(h)(7) of such Act’’ after ‘‘sec- Section 340E(f) of the Public Health Service cluding Potential Conflicts of Interest tion 1886(h)(4) of the Social Security Act’’; Act (42 U.S.C. 256e(f)) is amended— and the Adequacy of the Current Regu- and ø(1) in paragraph (1)— latory Framework.’’ ø(ii) by striking the period and inserting ‘‘; ø(A) in subparagraph (A)— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and’’; and ø(i) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘and’’; objection, it is so ordered. ø(E) by inserting after subparagraph (A) ø(ii) in clause (iii), by striking the period the following: at the end and inserting a semicolon; and f ø‘‘(B) amounts for other approved edu- ø(iii) by adding at the end the following: PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR cation programs that are provider-operated, ø‘‘(iv) for fiscal year 2006, $110,000,000; and as defined for purposes of Medicare payment, ø‘‘(v) for each of fiscal years 2007 through Mr. REED. Mr. President, I ask unan- limited to not more than 30 percent of costs 2010, such sums as may be necessary, includ- imous consent a fellow in my office, that would be allowed for such programs ing an annual adjustment to reflect in- Seth Gerson, be granted the privilege under Medicare rules for hospitals reim- creases in the Consumer Price Index.’’; and of the floor for the remainder of to- bursed under section 1886(d) of the Social Se- ø(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘for curity Act.’’; and fiscal year 2000’’ and all that follows and in- day’s session. ø (2) in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting before serting ‘‘for fiscal year 2006 and each subse- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the period at the end ‘‘, without giving effect objection, it is so ordered. quent fiscal year shall remain available for to section 1886(d)(3)(E)(ii) of the Social Secu- obligation for the year appropriated and the f rity Act’’. subsequent fiscal year.’’; and ø(d) INDIRECT GRADUATE MEDICAL EDU- ø(2) in paragraph (2)— CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS EDU- CATION.—Section 340E(d) of the Public Health ø(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A), CATIONAL EQUITY AND RE- Service Act (42 U.S.C. 256e(d)) is amended— (B), and (C) as clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), re- SEARCH ACT ø(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘related to’’ and inserting ‘‘associated with’’; and spectively, and indenting appropriately; ø Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask ø(2) in paragraph (2)(A)— (B) by striking ‘‘There are hereby author- unanimous consent that the Senate ø(A) by inserting ‘‘ratio of the’’ after ‘‘hos- ized’’ and inserting the following: ø proceed to the immediate consider- pitals and the’’; and ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized’’; ø ation of Calendar No. 774, S. 2526. ø(B) by inserting at the end before the (C) in clause (ii) (as redesignated by this semicolon ‘‘to beds (but excluding beds or paragraph), by striking ‘‘and’’; The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ø(D) in clause (iii) (as redesignated by this clerk will report the bill by title. bassinets assigned to healthy newborn infants)’’. paragraph), by striking the period at the end The legislative clerk read as follows: ø(e) NATURE OF PAYMENTS.—Section 340E(e) and inserting a semicolon; A bill (S. 2526) to reauthorize the Chil- of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. ø(E) by adding at the end of subparagraph dren’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education 256e(e)) is amended— (A) (as designated by this paragraph), the Program. ø(1) in paragraph (2), by striking the first following: ø There being no objection, the Senate sentence; ‘‘(iv) for fiscal year 2006, $220,000,000; and ø ø‘‘(v) for each of fiscal years 2007 through proceeded to consider the bill which (2) in paragraph (3)— ø(A) by striking ‘‘made to pay’’ and insert- 2010, such sums as may be necessary, includ- was reported from the Committee on ing ‘‘made and pay’’; and ing an annual adjustment to reflect in- Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- ø(B) by striking ‘‘to the extent possible’’ creases in the Consumer Price Index.’’; and sions, with an amendment. and all that follows through the end of the ø(F) at the end of paragraph (2), by adding (Strike the part printed in black paragraph and inserting the following: ‘‘. To the following: brackets and insert the part printed in the greatest extent possible, amounts re- ø‘‘(B) CARRYOVER OF EXCESS.—To the ex- italic.) couped from a hospital are to be distributed tent that amounts are not expended in the to other hospitals in the same fiscal year. year for which they are appropriated, the S. 2526 Amounts recouped from a hospital and not amounts appropriated under subparagraph Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- disbursed to other hospitals in the same fis- (A) for fiscal year 2006 and each subsequent resentatives of the United States of America in cal year shall remain available for distribu- fiscal year shall remain available for obliga- Congress assembled, tion during the subsequent fiscal year. Un- tion through the end of the following fiscal øSECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. less there is fraud, amounts paid to a hos- year.’’. øThis Act may be cited as the ‘‘Children’s pital without a demand for recoupment by ø(g) DEFINITIONS.—Section 340E(g)(3) of the Hospitals Educational Equity and Research the end of the fiscal year shall be final and Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Act’’ or the ‘‘CHEER Act’’. not subject to recoupment.’’; and 256e(g)(3)) is amended by striking ‘‘has’’ and øSEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF CHILDREN’S HOS- ø(3) by adding at the end the following: all that follows through the end of the sen- PITALS GRADUATE MEDICAL EDU- ø‘‘(4) APPEALS.— tence and inserting the following: ‘‘in- CATION PROGRAM. ø‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A decision affecting cludes— ø(a) EXTENSION OF PROGRAM.—Section the amount payable to a hospital pursuant ø‘‘(A) the meaning given such term in sec- 340E(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 to this section shall— tion 1886(h)(5)(C) of the Social Security Act; U.S.C. 256e(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘2005’’ ø‘‘(i) be subject to review under section and and inserting ‘‘2010’’. 1878 of the Social Security Act in the same ø‘‘(B) costs of approved educational activi- ø(b) DESCRIPTION OF AMOUNT OF PAY- manner as a final determination of a fiscal ties, as such term is used in section 1886(a)(4) MENTS.—Section 340E(b) of the Public Health intermediary of the amount of payment of the Social Security Act.’’.¿ Service Act (42 U.S.C. 256e(b)) is amended— under 1886(d) of such Act is subject to review; SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ø(1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ‘‘relat- and This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Children’s Hos- ing to teaching residents in such’’ and in- ø‘‘(ii) be handled expeditiously so that the pitals Educational Equity and Research Act’’ or serting ‘‘associated with graduate medical review decision is reflected in the final rec- the ‘‘CHEER Act’’. residency training’’; and onciliation for the year in which the appeal ø(2) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting before is made. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF CHILDREN’S HOS- PITALS GRADUATE MEDICAL EDU- the period at the end ‘‘, except as provided ø‘‘(B) LIMITATION.—A review decision pur- CATION PROGRAM. under paragraphs (1)(A) and (2)(B) of sub- suant to this section shall not affect pay- section (f)’’. ments for a fiscal year prior to the fiscal (a) EXTENSION OF PROGRAM.—Section 340E(a) ø(c) DIRECT GRADUATE MEDICAL EDU- year in which the review decision is ren- of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. CATION.—Section 340E(c) of the Public Health dered. 256e(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘2005’’ and in- Service Act (42 U.S.C. 245e(c)) is amended— ø‘‘(C) APPLICATION TO SUBSEQUENT FISCAL serting ‘‘2010’’. ø(1) in paragraph (1)— YEARS.—The Secretary shall apply a review (b) DIRECT GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION.— ø(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph decision in determining the amount of pay- Section 340E(c) of the Public Health Service Act (A), by striking ‘‘product’’ and inserting ment for the appealing hospital in the fiscal (42 U.S.C. 256e(c)) is amended— ‘‘sum’’; year in which the decision is rendered and in (1) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ‘‘but ø(B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘(A) subsequent years, unless the law at issue in without giving effect to section 1886(h)(7) of the updated per resident’’ and inserting the the review decision is amended or there are such Act)’’ after ‘‘section 1886(h)(4) of the Social following: material differences between the facts for Security Act’’; and ø‘‘(A) the product of— the fiscal year for which the review decision (2) in paragraph (2)(E)(ii), by striking ‘‘de- ø‘‘(i) the updated per resident’’. is rendered and the year for which payment scribed in subparagraph (C)(ii)’’ and inserting

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 6333 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S11386 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 16, 2004 ‘‘applied under section 1886(d)(3)(E) of the So- The legislative clerk read as follows: with respect to subparagraph (A) of such sec- cial Security Act for discharges occurring dur- A bill (S. 2283) to extend Federal funding tion a State may elect to provide for the ening the preceding fiscal year’’. for operations of State high risk health in- rollment of eligible individuals through an (c) INDIRECT GRADUATE MEDICAL EDU- surance pools. acceptable alternative mechanism,’’; and CATION.—Section 340E(d)(2)(A) of the Public (2) by adding at the end the following: Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 256e(d)(2)(A)) is There being no objection, the Senate ‘‘(e) STANDARD RISK RATE.—In subsection amended— proceeded to consider the bill. (b)(1)(A), the term ‘standard risk rate’ means (1) by inserting ‘‘ratio of the’’ after ‘‘hospitals Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask a rate— and the’’; and unanimous consent that the bill be ‘‘(1) determined under the State high risk (2) by inserting before the semicolon the fol- read three times and passed, the mo- pool by considering the premium rates lowing: ‘‘to beds (excluding beds or bassinets as- tion to reconsider be laid upon the charged by other health insurers offering signed to healthy newborn infants)’’. table, and that any statements relating health insurance coverage to individuals in (d) NATURE OF PAYMENTS.—Section 340E(e)(3) the insurance market served; thereto be printed in the RECORD with- of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. ‘‘(2) that is established using reasonable 256e(e)(3)) is amended by striking ‘‘made to out intervening action or debate. actuarial techniques; and pay’’ and inserting ‘‘made and pay’’. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ‘‘(3) that reflects anticipated claims expe- (e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Sec- objection, it is so ordered. rience and expenses for the coverage in- tion 340E(f) of the Public Health Service Act (42 The bill (S. 2283) was read the third volved.’’. U.S.C. 256e(f)) is amended— time and passed as follows: f (1) in paragraph (1)(A)— S. 2283 COASTAL AND OCEAN MAPPING (A) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘and’’; Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (B) in clause (iii), by striking the period and resentatives of the United States of America in INTEGRATION ACT inserting a semicolon; and Congress assembled, Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask (C) by adding at the end the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. unanimous consent that the Senate ‘‘(iv) for fiscal year 2006, $110,000,000; and This Act may be cited as the ‘‘State High ‘‘(v) for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2010, proceed to the immediate consider- Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2004’’. such sums as may be necessary.’’; and ation of Calendar No. 793, S. 2489. (2) in paragraph (2)— SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF FUNDING FOR OPERATION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The OF STATE HIGH RISK HEALTH IN- (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph SURANCE POOLS. clerk will report the bill by title. (A)— (a) EXTENSION OF SEED GRANTS.—Section The legislative clerk read as follows: (i) by striking ‘‘There are hereby authorized’’ 2745 of the Public Health Service Act (42 A bill (S. 2489) to establish a program with- and inserting ‘‘There are authorized’’; and U.S.C. 300gg–45) is amended— in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric (ii) by striking ‘‘(b)(1)(A)’’ and inserting (1) in subsection (a), in the subsection Administration to integrate Federal coastal ‘‘(b)(1)(B)’’; heading by inserting ‘‘EXTENSION OF’’ before and ocean mapping activities. (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘and’’; ‘‘SEED’’; and There being no objection, the Senate (C) in subparagraph (C), by striking the pe- (2) in subsection (c)(1), by striking riod and inserting a semicolon; and proceeded to consider the bill which ‘‘$20,000,000’’ and all that follows through had been reported from the Committee (D) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘2003’’ and inserting ‘‘$15,000,000 for the pe- ‘‘(D) for fiscal year 2006, $220,000,000; and riod of fiscal years 2004 and 2005’’. on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ‘‘(E) for each of fiscal years 2007 through (b) FUNDS FOR OPERATIONS.—Section 2745 of tation with an amendment in the na- 2010, such sums as may be necessary.’’. the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. ture of a substitute. (f) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—Section 300gg–45) is amended— [Strike the part printed in black 340E(e)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 (1) in subsection (b)— brackets and insert the part printed in U.S.C. 256e(e)(2)) is amended by striking the (A) in the subsection heading by striking italic.] first sentence. ‘‘MATCHING’’; and S. 2489 SEC. 3. SENSE OF THE SENATE. (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting It is the sense of the Senate that perinatal the following: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- hospitals play an important role in providing ‘‘(2) ALLOTMENT.—The amounts appro- resentatives of the United States of America in quality care and ensuring the best possible out- priated under subsection (c)(2) for a fiscal Congress assembled, comes for thousands of seriously ill newborns year shall be made available to the States øSECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. each year, and that medical training programs (or the entities that operate the high risk øThis Act may be cited as the ‘‘Coastal and at perinatal hospitals give providers essential pool under applicable State law) as follows: Ocean Mapping Integration Act’’. training in treating healthy mothers and babies ‘‘(A) An amount equal to 50 percent of the øSEC. 2. INTEGRATED COASTAL AND OCEAN MAP- as well as patients in neonatal intensive care appropriated amount for the fiscal year shall PING PROGRAM. units. be allocated in equal amounts among each ø(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask eligible State that applies for assistance the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- unanimous consent that the com- under this subsection. ministration shall establish a program to de- ‘‘(B) An amount equal to 25 percent of the velop, in coordination with the Interagency mittee-reported amendment be agreed, appropriated amount for the fiscal year shall Committee on Coastal and Ocean Mapping, a the bill, as amended, be read a third be allocated among the States so that the coordinated and comprehensive Federal time and passed, and the motion to re- amount provided to a State bears the same ocean and coastal mapping program for the consider be laid upon the table, and ratio to such available amount as the num- Great Lakes and Coastal State waters, the any statements relating thereto be ber of uninsured individuals in the State territorial sea, the exclusive economic zone, printed in the RECORD without inter- bears to the total number of uninsured indi- and the continental shelf of the United vening action or debate. viduals in all States (as determined by the States that enhances conservation and man- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Secretary). agement of marine resources, improves deci- ‘‘(C) An amount equal to 25 percent of the sion-making regarding research priorities objection, it is so ordered. appropriated amount for the fiscal year shall and the siting of research and other plat- The committee amendment in the be allocated among the States so that the forms, and advances coastal and ocean nature of a substitute was agreed to. amount provided to a State bears the same science. The bill (S. 2526), as amended, was ratio to such available amount as the num- ø(b) PROGRAM PARAMETERS.—In developing passed. ber of individuals enrolled in health care such a program, the Administrator shall coverage through the qualified high risk pool work with the Committee to— f of the State bears to the total number of in- ø(1) identify all Federal programs con- STATE HIGH RISK POOL FUNDING dividuals so enrolled through qualified high ducting shoreline delineation and coastal or EXTENSION ACT OF 2004 risk pools in all States (as determined by the ocean mapping, noting geographic coverage, Secretary).’’; and frequency, spatial coverage, resolution, and Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking subject matter focus of the data and location unanimous consent that the HELP ‘‘$40,000,000’’ and all that follows through the of data archives; Committee be discharged from further period and inserting ‘‘$75,000,000 for each of ø(2) promote cost-effective, cooperative consideration of S. 2283 and that the fiscal years 2005 through 2009 to make allot- mapping efforts among all Federal coastal Senate then proceed to its immediate ments under subsection (b)(2).’’. and ocean mapping agencies by increasing (c) DEFINITIONS.—Section 2745 of the Public data sharing, developing data acquisition consideration. Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg–45) is and metadata standards, and facilitating the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without amended— interoperability of in situ data collection objection, it is so ordered. (1) in subsection (d), by inserting after systems, data processing, archiving, and dis- The clerk will report the bill by title. ‘‘2744(c)(2)’’ the following: ‘‘, except that tribution of data products;

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11387 ø(3) facilitate the adaptation of existing conservation and management programs, ø(2) identification of priority areas in need technologies as well as foster expertise in coastal zone management projects, and of survey coverage using present tech- new coastal and ocean mapping technologies coastal and ocean science projects; nologies; by engaging in cooperative training pro- ø(2) establish geographic priorities and ø(3) a resource plan that identifies when grams and leveraging agency expertise, non- minimum data acquisition and metadata priority areas in need of modern coastal and governmental organizations, and private sec- standards for those programs; ocean mapping surveys can be accomplished; tor resources to efficiently meet Federal ø(3) encourage the development of innova- ø(4) the status of efforts to produce inte- mapping mandates; tive coastal and ocean mapping technologies grated digital maps of coastal and ocean ø(4) develop standards and protocols for and applications through research and devel- areas; testing innovative experimental mapping opment cooperative agreements at joint in- ø(5) a description of any products resulting technologies and transferring new tech- stitutes; from coordinated mapping efforts under this nologies to the private sector; ø(4) document available and developing Act that improve public understanding of ø(5) centrally archive, manage, and dis- technologies, best practices in data proc- the coasts, oceans, or regulatory decision- tribute data sets as well as provide mapping essing and distribution, and leveraging op- making; products and services to the general public portunities with other Federal agencies, non- ø(6) documentation of minimum and de- in service of statutory requirements; and governmental organizations, and the private sired standards for data acquisition and inte- ø(6) develop specific data presentation sector; grated metadata; methods for use by Federal, State, and other ø(5) identify training, technology, and ø(7) a statement of the status of Federal ef- entities that document locations of federally other resource requirements for enabling the forts to leverage mapping technologies, co- permitted activities, submerged cultural re- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- ordinate mapping activities, share expertise, sources, undersea cables, offshore aqua- tration’s programs, ships, and aircraft to and exchange data; culture projects, and any areas designated support a coordinated coastal and ocean ø(8) a statement of resource requirements for the purposes of environmental protection mapping program; for organizations to meet the goals of the or conservation and management of living ø(6) identify a centralized mechanism for program, including technology needs for marine resources. coordinating data collection, processing, data acquisition, processing and distribution øSEC. 3. INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE ON COASTAL archiving, and dissemination activities of all systems; AND OCEAN MAPPING. such mapping programs within the National ø(9) a statement of the status of efforts to ø(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is hereby es- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, declassify data gathered by the Navy, the tablished an Interagency Committee on including— National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and Coastal and Ocean Mapping. ø(A) designating primary data processing other agencies to the extent possible without ø(b) MEMBERSHIP.—The Committee shall be centers to maximize efficiency in informa- jeopardizing national security, and make it comprised of senior representatives from tion technology investment, develop consist- available to partner agencies and the public; Federal agencies with ocean and coastal ency in data processing, and meet Federal and mapping and surveying responsibilities. The mandates for data accessibility; and ø(10) a resource plan for a digital coast in- representatives shall be high-ranking offi- ø(B) designating a repository that is re- tegrated mapping pilot project for the north- cials of their respective agencies or depart- sponsible for archiving and managing the ern Gulf of Mexico that will— ments and, whenever possible, the head of distribution of all coastal and ocean map- ø(A) cover the area from the authorized the portion of the agency or department that ping data to simplify the provision of serv- coastal counties through the territorial sea; is most relevant to the purposes of this Act. ices to benefit Federal and State programs; and Membership shall include senior representa- and ø(B) identify how such a pilot project will tives from the National Oceanic and Atmos- ø(7) set forth a timetable for implementa- leverage public and private mapping data pheric Administration, the Chief of Naval tion and completion of the plan, including a and resources, such as the United States Ge- Operations, the United States Geological schedule for periodic Congressional progress ological Survey National Map, to result in Survey, Minerals Management Service, Na- reports, and recommendations for inte- an operational coastal change assessment tional Science Foundation, National grating approaches developed under the ini- program for the subregion. Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, United tiative into the interagency program. øSEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. States Army Corps of Engineers, United ø(c) NOAA JOINT HYDROGRAPHIC CENTERS.— ø(a) IN GENERAL.—In addition to the States Coast Guard, Environmental Protec- The Secretary is authorized to maintain and amounts authorized by section 306 of the Hy- tion Agency, Federal Emergency Manage- operate up to 3 joint hydrographic centers, drographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 ment Agency and National Aeronautics and which shall be co-located with an institution (33 U.S.C. 892d), there are authorized to be Space Administration, and other appropriate of higher education. The centers shall serve appropriated to the Administrator to carry Federal agencies involved in ocean and as hydrographic centers of excellence and out this Act— coastal mapping. are authorized to conduct activities nec- ø(1) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2005; ø(c) CHAIRMAN.—The Committee shall be essary to carry out the purposes of this Act, ø(2) $26,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; chaired by the representative from the Na- including— ø(3) $32,000,000 for fiscal year 2007; tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- ø(1) research and development of innova- ø(4) $38,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; and tion. The chairman may create subcommit- tive coastal and ocean mapping technologies, ø(5) $45,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 tees chaired by any member agency of the equipment, and data products; through 2012. committee. Working groups may be formed ø(2) mapping of the United States outer ø(b) JOINT HYDROGRAPHIC CENTERS.—Of the by the full Committee to address issues of continental shelf; amounts appropriated pursuant to sub- short duration. ø(3) data processing for non-traditional section (a), the following amounts shall be ø(d) MEETINGS.—The Committee shall meet data and uses; used to carry out section 4(c) of this Act: on a quarterly basis, but subcommittee or ø(4) advancing the use of remote sensing ø(1) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2005. working group meetings shall meet on an as- technologies, for related issues, including ø(2) $11,000,000 for fiscal year 2006. needed basis. mapping and assessment of essential fish ø(3) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2006. ø(e) COORDINATION.—The committee should habitat and of coral resources, ocean obser- ø(4) $13,000,000 for fiscal year 2006. coordinate activities, when appropriate, with vations and ocean exploration; and ø(5) $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 other Federal efforts, including the Digital ø(5) providing graduate education in hydro- through 2012. Coast, Geospatial One-Stop, and the Federal graphic sciences for National Oceanic and øSEC. 7. DEFINITIONS. Geographic Data Committee. Atmospheric Administration Commissioned øIn this Act: øSEC. 4. NOAA INTEGRATED MAPPING INITIA- Officer Corps and civilian personnel. ø(1) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis- TIVE. øSEC. 5. INTERAGENCY PROGRAM REPORTING. trator’’ means the Administrator of the Na- ø(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 6 months øNo later than 18 months after the date of tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- after the date of enactment of this Act, the enactment of this Act, and bi-annually tion. Administrator, in consultation with the thereafter, the Chairman of the Committee ø(2) COMMITTEE.—The term ‘‘Committee’’ Committee, shall develop and submit to the shall transmit to the Senate Committee on means the Interagency Ocean Mapping Com- Congress a plan for an integrated coastal and Commerce, Science, and Transportation and mittee established by section 3. ocean mapping initiative within the Na- the House of Representatives Committee on ø(3) EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE.—The term tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Resources a report detailing progress made ‘‘exclusive economic zone’’ means the exclu- tion. in implementing the provisions of this Act, sive economic zone of the United States es- ø(b) PLAN REQUIREMENTS.—The plan shall— including— tablished by Presidential Proclamation No. ø(1) identify and describe all coastal and ø(1) an inventory of data within the terri- 5030, of March 10, 1983. ocean mapping programs within the agency, torial seas and the exclusive economic zone ø(4) OCEAN AND COASTAL MAPPING.—The including those that conduct mapping or re- and throughout the continental shelf of the term ‘‘ocean and coastal mapping’’ means lated activities in the course of existing mis- United States, noting the age and source of the collection of physical, biological, geo- sions, such as hydrographic surveys, ocean the survey and the spatial resolution logical, chemical, and archaeological charac- exploration projects, living marine resource (metadata) of the data; teristics of ocean and coastal sea beds

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Membership shall include senior rep- ule for periodic Congressional progress reports, ial photogrammetry, light and imaging, and resentatives from the National Oceanic and At- and recommendations for integrating ap- direct sampling. mospheric Administration, the Chief of Naval proaches developed under the initiative into the ø(5) TERRITORIAL SEA.—The term ‘‘terri- Operations, the United States Geological Sur- interagency program. torial sea’’ means the belt of sea measured vey, Minerals Management Service, National (c) NOAA JOINT OCEAN AND COASTAL MAP- from the baseline of the United States deter- Science Foundation, National Geospatial-Intel- PING CENTERS.—The Secretary is authorized to mined in accordance with international law, ligence Agency, United States Army Corps of maintain and operate up to 3 joint ocean and as set forth in Presidential Proclamation Engineers, United States Coast Guard, Environ- coastal mapping centers, including a joint hy- Number 5928, dated December 27, 1988.¿ mental Protection Agency, Federal Emergency drographic center, which shall be co-located SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Management Agency and National Aeronautics with an institution of higher education. The This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Ocean and and Space Administration, and other appro- centers shall serve as hydrographic centers of Coastal Mapping Integration Act’’. priate Federal agencies involved in ocean and excellence and are authorized to conduct activi- SEC. 2. INTEGRATED OCEAN AND COASTAL MAP- coastal mapping. ties necessary to carry out the purposes of this PING PROGRAM. (c) CHAIRMAN.—The Committee shall be Act, including— (a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of the chaired by the representative from the National (1) research and development of innovative National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The ocean and coastal mapping technologies, equip- tion shall establish a program to develop, in cochairman may create subcommittees chaired by ment, and data products; ordination with the Interagency Committee on any member agency of the committee. Working (2) mapping of the United States outer conti- Ocean and Coastal Mapping, a coordinated and groups may be formed by the full Committee to nental shelf; comprehensive Federal ocean and coastal map- address issues of short duration. (3) data processing for non-traditional data ping plan for the Great Lakes and Coastal State (d) MEETINGS.—The Committee shall meet on and uses; waters, the territorial sea, the exclusive eco- a quarterly basis, but subcommittee or working (4) advancing the use of remote sensing tech- nomic zone, and the continental shelf of the group meetings shall meet on an as-needed nologies, for related issues, including mapping United States that enhances ecosystem ap- basis. and assessment of essential fish habitat and of proaches in decision-making for conservation (e) COORDINATION.—The committee should co- coral resources, ocean observations and ocean and management of marine resources and habi- ordinate activities, when appropriate, with— exploration; and tats, establishes research priorities, supports the (1) other Federal efforts, including the Digital (5) providing graduate education in ocean and siting of research and other platforms, and ad- Coast, Geospatial One-Stop, and the Federal coastal mapping sciences for National Oceanic vances ocean and coastal science. Geographic Data Committee; and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned (b) PROGRAM PARAMETERS.—In developing (2) international mapping activities; and Officer Corps, personnel of other agencies with such a program, the Administrator shall work (3) States and user groups through workshops ocean and coastal mapping programs, and civil- with the Committee to— and other appropriate mechanisms. ian personnel. (1) identify all Federal and federally-funded SEC. 4. NOAA INTEGRATED MAPPING INITIATIVE. SEC. 5. INTERAGENCY PROGRAM REPORTING. programs conducting shoreline delineation and (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 6 months No later than 18 months after the date of en- ocean or coastal mapping, noting geographic after the date of enactment of this Act, the Ad- actment of this Act, and bi-annually thereafter, coverage, frequency, spatial coverage, resolu- ministrator, in consultation with the Committee, the Chairman of the Committee shall transmit to tion, and subject matter focus of the data and shall develop and submit to the Congress a plan the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, location of data archives; for an integrated ocean and coastal mapping and Transportation and the House of Rep- (2) promote cost-effective, cooperative map- initiative within the National Oceanic and At- resentatives Committee on Resources a report ping efforts among all Federal agencies con- mospheric Administration. detailing progress made in implementing the ducting ocean and coastal mapping agencies by (b) PLAN REQUIREMENTS.—The plan shall— provisions of this Act, including— increasing data sharing, developing data acqui- (1) identify and describe all ocean and coastal (1) an inventory of ocean and coastal map- sition and metadata standards, and facilitating mapping programs within the agency, including ping data, noting the metadata, within the ter- the interoperability of in situ data collection those that conduct mapping or related activities ritorial seas and the exclusive economic zone systems, data processing, archiving, and dis- in the course of existing missions, such as hy- and throughout the continental shelf of the tribution of data products; drographic surveys, ocean exploration projects, United States, noting the age and source of the (3) facilitate the adaptation of existing tech- living marine resource conservation and man- survey and the spatial resolution (metadata) of nologies as well as foster expertise in new ocean agement programs, coastal zone management the data; and coastal mapping technologies, including projects, and ocean and coastal science projects; (2) identification of priority areas in need of through research, development, and training (2) establish priority mapping programs and survey coverage using present technologies; conducted in cooperation with the private sec- establish and periodically update priorities for (3) a resource plan that identifies when pri- tor, academia, and other non-Federal entities; geographic areas in surveying and mapping, as ority areas in need of modern ocean and coastal (4) develop standards and protocols for testing well as minimum data acquisition and metadata mapping surveys can be accomplished; innovative experimental mapping technologies standards for those programs; (4) the status of efforts to produce integrated and transferring new technologies between the (3) encourage the development of innovative digital maps of ocean and coastal areas; Federal government and the private sector or ocean and coastal mapping technologies and ap- (5) a description of any products resulting academia; plications through research and development from coordinated mapping efforts under this Act (5) centrally archive, manage, and distribute through cooperative or other agreements at joint that improve public understanding of the coasts, data sets as well as provide mapping products centers of excellence and with the private sector; oceans, or regulatory decision-making; and services to the general public in service of (4) document available and developing tech- (6) documentation of minimum and desired statutory requirements; nologies, best practices in data processing and standards for data acquisition and integrated (6) develop specific data presentation stand- distribution, and leveraging opportunities with metadata; ards for use by Federal, State, and other entities other Federal agencies, non-governmental orga- (7) a statement of the status of Federal efforts that document locations of federally permitted nizations, and the private sector; to leverage mapping technologies, coordinate activities, living and nonliving resources, ma- (5) identify training, technology, and other re- mapping activities, share expertise, and ex- rine ecosystems, sensitive habitats, submerged source requirements for enabling the National change data; cultural resources, undersea cables, offshore Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s pro- (8) a statement of resource requirements for aquaculture projects, and any areas designated grams, ships, and aircraft to support a coordi- organizations to meet the goals of the program, for the purposes of environmental protection or nated ocean and coastal mapping program; including technology needs for data acquisition, conservation and management of living marine (6) identify a centralized mechanism or office processing and distribution systems; resources; and for coordinating data collection, processing, (9) a statement of the status of efforts to de- (7) identify the procedures to be used for co- archiving, and dissemination activities of all classify data gathered by the Navy, the Na- ordinating Federal data with State and local such mapping programs within the National tional Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and other government programs. Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in- agencies to the extent possible without jeopard- SEC. 3. INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE ON OCEAN cluding— izing national security, and make it available to AND COASTAL MAPPING. (A) designating primary data processing cen- partner agencies and the public; and (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is hereby estab- ters to maximize efficiency in information tech- (10) a resource plan for a digital coast inte- lished an Interagency Committee on Ocean and nology investment, develop consistency in data grated mapping pilot project for the northern Coastal Mapping. processing, and meet Federal mandates for data Gulf of Mexico that will— (b) MEMBERSHIP.—The Committee shall be accessibility; and (A) cover the area from the authorized coastal comprised of senior representatives from Federal (B) designating a repository that is respon- counties through the territorial sea; agencies with ocean and coastal mapping and sible for archiving and managing the distribu- (B) identify how such a pilot project will le- surveying responsibilities. The representatives tion of all ocean and coastal mapping data to verage public and private mapping data and re- shall be high-ranking officials of their respective simplify the provision of services to benefit Fed- sources, such as the United States Geological agencies or departments and, whenever possible, eral and State programs; and Survey National Map, to result in an oper- the head of the portion of the agency or depart- (7) set forth a timetable for implementation ational coastal change assessment program for ment that is most relevant to the purposes of and completion of the plan, including a sched- the subregion; and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 6333 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11389 (11) the status of efforts to coordinate Federal RESEARCH REVIEW ACT OF 2004 (3) To facilitate discovery of marine nat- programs with State and local government pro- ural products from these ecosystems that grams and leverage those programs. Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent may have potential beneficial uses, including that the Senate now proceed to the im- SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. those that may help combat disease or pro- mediate consideration of H.R. 5213. vide therapeutic benefits. (a) IN GENERAL.—In addition to the amounts The PRESIDING OFFICER. The (4) To communicate such discoveries and authorized by section 306 of the Hydrographic knowledge to policymakers, regulators, re- Services Improvement Act of 1998 (33 U.S.C. clerk will report the bill by title. searchers, educators, and interested non- 892d), there are authorized to be appropriated to The legislative clerk read as follows: governmental entities in order to support the Administrator to carry out this Act— A bill (H.R. 5213) to expand research infor- policy decisions and to spur additional sci- (1) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2005; mation regarding multidisciplinary research projects and epidemiological studies. entific research and development. (2) $26,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; (5) To maximize effectiveness by inte- (3) $32,000,000 for fiscal year 2007; There being no objection, the Senate grating multiple scientific disciplines, em- (4) $38,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; and proceeded to consider the bill. ploying the diverse resources of the ocean (5) $45,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent science community, and making ocean ex- through 2012. that the bill be read a third time and ploration data and information available in (b) JOINT OCEAN AND COASTAL MAPPING CEN- passed, the motion to reconsider be a timely and consistent manner. TERS.—Of the amounts appropriated pursuant laid upon the table, and any state- (6) To achieve heightened education, environmental literacy, public understanding to subsection (a), the following amounts shall be ments be printed in the RECORD. and appreciation of the oceans. used to carry out section 4(c) of this Act: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (1) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2005. SEC. 4. AUTHORITIES. objection, it is so ordered. In carrying out the program the Adminis- (2) $11,000,000 for fiscal year 2006. The bill (H.R. 5213) was read the third (3) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2007. trator of the National Oceanic and Atmos- time and passed. (4) $13,000,000 for fiscal year 2008. pheric Administration shall— (1) conduct interdisciplinary exploration (5) $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 f voyages or other scientific activities in con- through 2012. NATIONAL OCEAN EXPLORATION junction with other Federal agencies or aca- (c) INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE.—Notwith- PROGRAM ACT demic or educational institutions, to survey standing any other provision of law, from little known areas of the marine environ- amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the imme- ment, inventory, observe, and assess living years 2005 through 2012 to the Department of and nonliving marine resources, and report Defense, the Department of the Interior, the De- diate consideration of Calendar No. 791, such findings; partment of Homeland Security, the Environ- S. 2280. (2) give priority attention to deep ocean re- mental Protection Agency, and the National The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. GRA- gions, with a focus on surveying deep water Aeronautics and Space Administration, the HAM of South Carolina). The clerk will marine systems that hold potential for im- head of each such department or agency may report the bill by title. portant scientific and medical discoveries, make available not more than $10,000,000 per fis- The legislative clerk read as follows: such as hydrothermal vent communities and cal year to carry out interagency activities seamounts; under section 3 of this Act. A bill (S. 2280) to establish and coordinate the national ocean exploration program with (3) conduct scientific voyages to locate, de- SEC. 7. DEFINITIONS. the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- fine, and document historic shipwrecks, sub- In this Act: ministration. merged sites, and other ocean exploration (1) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis- activities that combine archaeology and trator’’ means the Administrator of the National There being no objection, the Senate oceanographic sciences; Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. proceeded to consider the bill. (4) develop, in consultation with the Na- (2) COASTAL STATE.—The term ‘‘coastal state’’ Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent tional Science Foundation, a transparent has the meaning given that term by section that the bill be read a third time and process for reviewing and approving pro- 304(4) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of passed and the motion to reconsider be posals for activities to be conducted under 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1453(4). laid upon the table, with no inter- this program; (3) COMMITTEE.—The term ‘‘Committee’’ vening debate, and any statements be (5) enhance the technical capability of the means the Interagency Ocean Mapping Com- United States marine science community by printed in the RECORD. promoting the development of improved mittee established by section 3. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (4) EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE.—The term oceanographic research, communication, objection, it is so ordered. navigation, and data collection systems, as ‘‘exclusive economic zone’’ means the exclusive The bill (S. 2280) was read the third economic zone of the United States established well as underwater platforms and sensors; by Presidential Proclamation No. 5030, of March time and passed, as follows: (6) conduct public education and outreach 10, 1983. S. 2280 activities that improve the public understanding of ocean science, resources, and (5) OCEAN AND COASTAL MAPPING.—The term Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ‘‘ocean and coastal mapping’’ means the acqui- resentatives of the United States of America in processes, in conjunction with relevant edu- sition, processing, and management of physical, Congress assembled, cational programs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Na- biological, geological, chemical, and archae- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. tional Science Foundation, and other agen- ological characteristics and boundaries of ocean This Act may be cited as the ‘‘National cies; and coastal areas, resources, and sea beds Ocean Exploration Program Act’’. through the use of acoustics, satellites, aerial (7) accept donations of property, data, and SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT. equipment to be applied for the purpose of photogrammetry, light and imaging, direct sam- The Secretary of Commerce, through the pling, and other mapping technologies. exploring the oceans or increasing knowl- Administrator of the National Oceanic and edge of the oceans; and (6) TERRITORIAL SEA.—The term ‘‘territorial Atmospheric Administration, shall, in con- (8) establish an ocean exploration forum to sea’’ means the belt of sea measured from the sultation with the National Science Founda- encourage partnerships and promote commu- baseline of the United States determined in action and other appropriate Federal agencies, nication among experts and other stake- cordance with international law, as set forth in establish a coordinated national ocean explo- holders in order to enhance the scientific and Presidential Proclamation Number 5928, dated ration program within the National Oceanic technical expertise and relevance of the na- December 27, 1988. and Atmospheric Administration. tional program. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask SEC. 3. PURPOSES. SEC. 5. EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY AND INFRA- unanimous consent that the committee The purposes of the program are the fol- STRUCTURE TASK FORCE. substitute amendment be agreed to, lowing: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- (1) To explore the physical, biological, the bill, as amended, be passed, the mo- ministration, in coordination with the Na- chemical, geological, archaeological, tem- tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- tion to reconsider be laid upon the poral, and other related characteristics of tion, the U.S. Geological Survey, Office of table with no intervening action or de- the oceans to benefit, inform, and inspire the Naval Research, and relevant governmental, bate, and that any statements relating American people. non-governmental, academic, and other ex- to the bill be printed in the RECORD. (2) To create missions and scientific activi- perts, shall convene an ocean technology and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ties of discovery that will improve our un- infrastructure task force to develop and im- objection, it is so ordered. derstanding, appreciation, and stewardship plement a strategy— of the unique marine ecosystems, organisms, (1) to facilitate transfer of new exploration The committee amendment in the chemistry, and geology of the world’s technology to the program; nature of a substitute was agreed to. oceans, and to enhance knowledge of sub- (2) to improve availability of communica- The bill (S. 2489), as amended, was merged maritime historical and archae- tions infrastructure, including satellite ca- passed. ological sites. pabilities, to the program;

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River Valley Estuary and Beach Sewage with governmental and non-governmental H.R. 5163 will realign the current Re- Cleanup Act of 2000 to extend the authoriza- entities that will assist in transferring ex- search and Special Programs Adminis- tion of appropriations, and for other pur- ploration technology and technical expertise tration, creating two new entities; the poses. to the program. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safe- There being no objection, the Senate SEC. 6. INTERAGENCY FINANCING. ty Administration and the Research proceeded to consider the bill. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- and Innovative Technologies Adminis- Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask ministration, the National Science Founda- tration. Each new entity will be led by unanimous consent that the bill be tion, and other Federal agencies involved in an Administrator. read three times, passed, the motion to the program, are authorized to participate in Section 2 of the bill provides a new reconsider be laid upon the table, and interagency financing and share, transfer, Section 108 of Title 49, creating the that any statements related to the receive and spend funds appropriated to any new Pipeline and Hazardous Materials federal participant the program for the pur- matter be printed in the RECORD, with Safety Administration. In 108(c), the no intervening action. poses of carrying out any administrative or bill creates the Administrator position, programmatic project or activity under this The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without section. Funds may be transferred among as follows: objection, it is so ordered. such departments and agencies through an (c) ADMINISTRATOR.—The head of the Ad- The bill (H.R. 4794) was read the third ministration shall be the Administrator who appropriate instrument that specifies the time and passed. goods, services, or space being acquired from shall be appointed by the President, by and another Federal participant and the costs of with advice and consent of the Senate, and f the same. shall be an individual with professional experience in pipeline safety, hazardous mate- MEASURE PLACED ON THE SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. rials safety, or other transportation safety CALENDAR—S. 2986 There are authorized to be appropriated to ... the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask ministration to carry out the program— By spelling out qualifications for its unanimous consent that S. 2986 be (1) $45,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 new Administrator, Congress is seeking placed directly on the calendar. through 2010; and to enhance the prospects for success for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there (2) $55,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2011 the new Pipeline and Hazardous Mate- objection? through 2016. rials Safety Administration. Without objection, it is so ordered. f The new Research and Innovative f Technologies Administration is created EXTENDING LIABILITY INDEM- by amending Section 112 of title 49, UNANIMOUS CONSENT NIFICATION REGIME FOR COM- eliminating reference to the Research AGREEMENT—S. 2986 MERCIAL SPACE TRANSPOR- and Special Programs Administration Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask TATION INDUSTRY and modifying its powers and duties. unanimous consent that at a time de- Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent Aside from adding the position to the termined by the majority leader, in to proceed to the immediate consider- Executive Schedule Pay Rate, H.R. 5163 consultation with the Democratic lead- ation of H.R. 5245. does not address the new Adminis- er, the Senate proceed to consideration The PRESIDING OFFICER. The trator, Research and Innovative Tech- of S. 2986, the debt limit extension bill; clerk will report the bill by title. nologies Administration. provided that there be 6 hours of de- The legislative clerk read as follows: As with the Pipeline and Hazardous bate only, equally divided between the A bill (H.R. 5245) to extend the liability in- Materials Safety Administration, suc- chairman and ranking member of the demnification regime for the commercial cess of the Research and Innovative Finance Committee or their designees; space transportation industry. Technologies Administration will rest provided further that no amendments There being no objection, the Senate to a significant degree on the effective- be in order to the measure, and fol- proceeded to consider the bill. ness of its leadership. Its Adminis- lowing the use or yielding back of the Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent trator should be well qualified. He or time, the Senate proceed to a vote on that the bill be read a third time and she should be an individual with profes- passage, with no intervening action or passed, the motion to reconsider be sional experience in transportation re- debate. laid upon the table, and any state- search, research management, research The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there ments related to the bill be printed in program development, education and objection? training in transportation and trans- the RECORD. Without objection, it is so ordered. portation-related fields and in transfer- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without f objection, it is so ordered. ring technologies into real world appli- The bill (H.R. 5245) was read for the cations. AMENDING TITLE XIX OF THE I hope that the President will apply third time and passed. SOCIAL SECURITY ACT these qualifications when selecting a Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask f candidate for Administrator, Research unanimous consent that the Finance and Innovative Technologies Adminis- NORMAN Y. MINETA RESEARCH Committee be discharged from further tration. AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS IM- consideration of S. 2618 and the Senate PROVEMENT ACT Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be proceed to its immediate consider- Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask read a third time, passed, and the mo- ation. unanimous consent that the Senate tion to reconsider be laid upon the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without proceed to the immediate consider- table. objection, it is so ordered. The clerk ation of H.R. 5163. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without will report the bill by title. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection, it is so ordered. The legislative clerk read as follows: clerk will report the bill by title. The bill (H.R. 5163) was read the third A bill (S. 2618) to amend title XIX of the The legislative clerk read as follows: time and passed. Social Security Act to extend medicare cost- sharing for the medicare part B premium for A bill (H.R. 5163) to amend title 49, United f States Code, to provide the Department of qualifying individuals through September Transportation a more focused research or- AMENDING THE TIJUANA RIVER 2005. ganization with an emphasis on innovative VALLEY ESTUARY AND BEACH There being no objection, the Senate technology, and for other purposes. SEWAGE CLEANUP ACT OF 2000 proceeded to consider the bill. There being no objection, the Senate Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask proceeded to consider the bill. unanimous consent that the Senate unanimous consent that the bill be

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A number of our colleagues will be time and passed, as follows: companying papers, to the Committee attending the opening of the Clinton S. 2618 on Foreign Relations and ordered to be Presidential Library and, therefore, I Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- printed; and that the President’s mes- expect that vote to occur when that resentatives of the United States of America in sage be printed in the RECORD. delegation returns. Congress assembled, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without As I mentioned this morning, we SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF MEDICARE COST- objection, it is so ordered. have a lot of work to do prior to ad- SHARING FOR THE MEDICARE PART The message of the President is as journment of this Congress. In addition B PREMIUM FOR QUALIFYING INDI- follows: to the debt limit bill, the Senate must VIDUALS. [Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with also complete action on the remaining (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1902(a)(10)(E)(iv) fiscal year 2005 spending bills, the in- of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Germany Treaty Doc. 108–27] 1396a(a)(10)(E)(iv)) is amended by striking To the Senate of the United States: telligence reform conference report, if ‘‘2004’’ and inserting ‘‘2005’’. With a view to receiving the advice and available, a number of nominations, (b) TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE FOR ALLOCA- consent of the Senate to ratification, I trans- and any other conference reports that TION.—Section 1933(g) of the Social Security mit herewith the Treaty Between the United may become available. Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u–3(g)) is amended to read States of America and the Federal Republic It is our intention to finish our work as follows: of Germany on Mutual Legal Assistance in on these items this week. Therefore, ‘‘(g) SPECIAL RULES.— Criminal Matters, signed at Washington on Senators should make themselves ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—With respect to each pe- October 14, 2003, and a related exchange of available for busy days over the re- riod described in paragraph (2), a State shall notes. I transmit also, for the information of the Senate, the report of the Department of mainder of the week. select qualifying individuals, subject to Mr. President, I will be happy to turn paragraph (3), and provide such individuals State with respect to the Treaty. with assistance, in accordance with the pro- The Treaty is one of a series of modern to the Democratic leader. If not, I will visions of this section as in effect with re- mutual legal assistance treaties being nego- be putting us into a quorum call for a spect to calendar year 2003, except that for tiated by the United States in order to period of time. such purpose— counter criminal activities more effectively. Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I ask ‘‘(A) references in the preceding sub- The Treaty should be an effective tool to as- if the majority leader can give us any sections of this section to a year, whether sist in the prosecution of a wide variety of understanding as to progress that may fiscal or calendar, shall be deemed to be ref- crimes. The Treaty is self-executing. have been made today on the appro- The Treaty provides for a broad range of erences to such period; and priations and the omnibus bill. It is my ‘‘(B) the total allocation amount under cooperation in criminal matters. Mutual assistance available under the Treaty includes: understanding it is unlikely the bill subsection (c) for such period shall be the will come up before Friday, but might amount described in paragraph (2) for that taking the testimony or statements of per- period. sons; providing documents, records, and arti- he share with us what he knows about ‘‘(2) PERIODS AND TOTAL ALLOCATION cles of evidence; locating or identifying per- the progress the negotiators made AMOUNTS DESCRIBED.—For purposes of this sons; serving documents; transferring per- today? subsection— sons in custody for testimony or other pur- Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, in re- ‘‘(A) for the period that begins on January poses; executing requests for searches and sponse to the Democratic leader, tre- 1, 2004, and ends on September 30, 2004, the seizures; undertaking telecommunications mendous progress has been made over surveillance, undercover investigations, and total allocation amount is $300,000,000; the course of the weekend, yesterday, ‘‘(B) for the period that begins on October controlled deliveries; assisting in proceedings related to immobilization and for- and then over the course of today. We 1, 2004, and ends on December 31, 2004, the have a number of bills that are in- total allocation amount is $100,000,000; and feiture of assets, restitution to the victims ‘‘(C) for the period that begins on January of crime and collection of fines; and any volved, as everyone knows, and it is a 1, 2005, and ends on September 30, 2005, the other form of assistance not prohibited by monumental task that both the staff total allocation amount is $300,000,000. the laws of the State from whom the assist- and the Senators have been asked to ‘‘(3) RULES FOR PERIODS THAT BEGIN AFTER ance is requested. do. But huge progress is being made. I recommend that the Senate give early JANUARY 1.—For any specific period described We will, for the convenience of Sen- and favorable consideration to the Treaty, in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2), the fol- ators, not be voting on Thursday dur- and give its advice and consent to ratifica- lowing applies: tion. ing the day. We will have a vote likely ‘‘(A) The specific period shall be treated as GEORGE W. BUSH. Thursday night. It would be an objec- a continuation of the immediately preceding THE WHITE HOUSE, September 13, 2004. tive to finish the omnibus bill on Fri- period in that calendar year for purposes of day. I hesitate to say that because a applying subsection (b)(2) and qualifying in- f dividuals who received assistance in the last number of Senators have come up and ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, said exactly what is in that omnibus month of such immediately preceding period NOVEMBER 17, 2004 shall be deemed to be selected for the spe- bill. The staff is working with the Sen- cific period (without the need to complete an Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask ators on the various conferences and application for assistance for such period). unanimous consent that when the Sen- the appropriators, and it is very impor- ‘‘(B) The limit to be applied under sub- ate completes its business today, it ad- tant people be able to see it and have section (b)(3) for the specific period shall be journ until 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, No- the opportunity to comment on it and the same as the limit applied under such sub- vember 17. I further ask that following debate what is in that bill. section for the immediately preceding pe- the prayer and pledge, the morning Tremendous progress is being made riod. which led me to say that if we stay fo- ‘‘(C) The ratio to be applied under sub- hour be deemed expired, the Journal of section (c)(2) for the specific period shall be proceedings be approved to date, the cused, we should be able to finish our the same as the ratio applied under such sub- time for the two leaders be reserved, business this week on Friday or Satur- section for the immediately preceding pe- and the Senate then begin consider- day, although, again, we have the in- riod.’’. ation of S. 2986, the debt limit exten- telligence bills to consider. f sion bill provided under the previous Mr. DASCHLE. I thank the majority leader. I only reiterate what I said this REMOVAL OF INJUNCTION OF SE- order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without morning. Obviously, our ability to ex- CRECY—TREATY DOCUMENT NO. objection, it is so ordered. pedite consideration of the omnibus 108–27 f bill, which is very critical, will be di- Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, as in exec- rectly related to the degree to which utive session, I ask unanimous consent PROGRAM extraneous matters are incorporated in that the injunction of secrecy be re- Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, tomorrow the bill. I hope very earnestly that peo- moved from the following treaty trans- the Senate will begin consideration of ple who have an inclination to want to

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(A) in subsection (a)(1), in the second sen- (iii) in paragraph (4)(A), strike ‘‘a partici- This is probably one of the most impor- tence— pant in the proceeding asserts a claim in the tant remaining pieces of unfinished (i) strike ‘‘two Copyright’’ and insert ‘‘2 amount of’’ and insert ‘‘the contested business. I appreciate very much the Copyright’’; and amount of a claim is’’; leader’s report tonight. (ii) strike ‘‘one shall’’ and insert ‘‘1 shall’’; (iv) in paragraph (6)(C)— I yield the floor. (B) in subsection (c)— (I) in clause (iv), insert a comma after ‘‘or- Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I also (i) strike ‘‘appointed the Chief Copyright’’ ders’’; want to reemphasize what the Demo- and insert ‘‘appointed as the Chief Copy- (II) in clause (v), strike ‘‘according to’’ and right’’; and insert ‘‘in accordance with’’; and cratic leader just said. A number of (ii) strike ‘‘appointed Copyright’’ and in- people are coming forward with legisla- (III) in clause (vi)(I), strike ‘‘absent the sert ‘‘appointed as Copyright’’; and discovery sought’’ and insert ‘‘, absent the tion in the hopes there is some way it (C) in subsection (f)— discovery sought,’’; can be attached to the omnibus bill be- (i) in paragraph (1)(A)(ii), strike ‘‘14 days of (v) in clause (vii), strike ‘‘interrogatories cause people realize it is an important receipt by the Register of Copyrights of all’’ and’’ and insert ‘‘interrogatories, and’’; and bill, and it is a bill we have worked on and insert ‘‘14 days after the Register of (vi) in clause (ix)— in a bipartisan way to bring to closure, Copyrights receives all’’; (I) in the first sentence, insert a comma which we will. I encourage our col- (ii) in paragraph (1)(B)(i)— after ‘‘give testimony’’ and insert a comma leagues on both sides of the aisle to un- (I) strike ‘‘The Register shall’’ and insert after ‘‘inspection of documents or tangible ‘‘The Register of Copyrights shall’’; things’’; and derstand that we are not going to be (II) strike ‘‘30 days of receipt by the Reg- including extraneous matter on this (II) in the last sentence, strike ‘‘subpara- ister of Copyrights of all’’ and insert ‘‘30 graph’’ and insert ‘‘clause’’; bill. That is under mutual agreement days after the Register of Copyrights re- (C) in subsection (c)— with the Democratic leadership and the ceives all’’; and (i) in paragraph (1), strike ‘‘(b)(3)(C)(x)’’ Republican leadership. (III) in the last sentence, insert ‘‘to the and insert ‘‘(b)(6)(C)(x)’’; Copyright Royalty Judges’’ after ‘‘is timely f (ii) in paragraph (2)— delivered’’; (I) in subparagraph (A)— CORRECTING THE ENROLLMENT (iii) in paragraph (1)(D)— (aa) insert ‘‘in a proceeding’’ after ‘‘a par- OF H.R. 1417 (I) insert after the second sentence the fol- ticipant’’; and lowing: ‘‘The Register of Copyrights shall (bb) strike ‘‘a proceeding is issued’’ and in- Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask issue such written decision not later than 60 unanimous consent that the Senate sert ‘‘the proceeding is issued’’; days after the date on which the final deter- (II) in subparagraph (B), strike ‘‘their ini- proceed to the immediate consider- mination by the Copyright Royalty Judges is ation of S. Con. Res. 145, which was tial determination concerning rates and issued.’’; terms to the participants in the proceeding’’ submitted earlier today. (II) in the following sentence, insert a and insert ‘‘to the participants in the pro- comma after ‘‘such written decision’’; The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ceeding their initial determination con- (III) strike ‘‘section 802(f)(1)(D)’’ and insert clerk will report the concurrent resolu- cerning rates and terms’’; and ‘‘this subparagraph’’; tion by title. (III) in subparagraph (C), strike ‘‘except as (IV) strike ‘‘notification and undertakes to The assistant legislative clerk read provided under subsection (d)(1)’’ and insert consult with’’ and insert ‘‘notification to, ‘‘except that nonparticipation may give rise as follows: and undertakes to consult with,’’; and to the limitations with respect to judicial re- A concurrent resolution (S. Res. 145) to (V) strike ‘‘fails within reasonable period view provided for in subsection (d)(1)’’; and correct the enrollment of H.R. 1417. after receipt of such notification’’ and insert (iii) in paragraph (6), strike ‘‘Following re- ‘‘fails, within a reasonable period after re- There being no objection, the Senate view of the determination by the Register of ceiving such notification,’’. proceeded to consider the concurrent Copyrights under section 802(f)(1)(D)’’ and in- (3) In section 803 of title 17, United States resolution. sert ‘‘By no later than the end of the 60-day Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask Code, as amended by section 3(a) of H.R. 1417— period provided in section 802(f)(1)(D)’’; and unanimous consent that the resolution (A) in subsection (a)(1), strike ‘‘Librarian (D) in the second sentence of subsection be agreed to, the motion to reconsider of Congress, copyright arbitration royalty (d)(2)(A), strike ‘‘transmission service’’ and be laid upon the table, and any state- panels,’’ and insert ‘‘the Librarian of Con- insert ‘‘licensee’’. ments relating to this matter be print- gress,’’; (4) In section 5(b)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), strike ‘‘and’’ at ed in the RECORD. (B) in subsection (b)— the end; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (i) in paragraph (1), amend subparagraph (A)(i) to read as follows: (B) strike subparagraph (B); and objection, it is so ordered. (C) redesignate subparagraphs (C) and (D) The concurrent resolution (S. Res. ‘‘(A) CALL FOR PETITIONS TO PARTICIPATE.— (i) The Copyright Royalty Judges shall cause as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively. 145) was agreed to, as follows: to be published in the Federal Register no- (5) In the amendment made by section S. CON. RES. 145 tice of commencement of proceedings under 5(b)(1)(A)— Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- this chapter, calling for the filing of peti- (A) strike ‘‘5-year periods’’ and insert ‘‘5- resentatives concurring), That in the enroll- tions to participate in a proceeding under year period’’; and ment of H.R. 1417, an Act to amend title 17, this chapter for the purpose of making the (B) strike ‘‘such other periods’’ and insert United States Code, to replace copyright ar- relevant determination under section 111, ‘‘such other period’’. bitration royalty panels with Copyright Roy- 112, 114, 115, 116, 118, 119, 1004, or 1007, as the (6) Strike paragraph (3) of section 5(b) and alty Judges, and for other purposes (the case may be— insert the following: Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform ‘‘(I) promptly upon a determination made (3) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘deter- Act of 2004), the Clerk of the House of Rep- under section 804(a); mination by a copyright arbitration royalty resentatives shall make the following correc- ‘‘(II) by no later than January 5 of a year panel or decision by the Librarian of Con- tions: specified in paragraph (2) of section 804(b) for gress’’ and inserting ‘‘decision by the Librar- (1) In section 801 of title 17, United States the commencement of proceedings; ian of Congress or determination by the Code, as amended by section 3(a) of H.R. ‘‘(III) by no later than January 5 of a year Copyright Royalty Judges’’; 1417— specified in subparagraph (A) or (B) of para- (7) In the amendment made by section (A) in subsection (b)(7)(A)— graph (3) of section 804(b) for the commence- 5(c)(1)(A)(i)— (i) in clause (i), strike ‘‘the other partici- ment of proceedings, or as otherwise pro- (A) strike ‘‘5-year periods’’ and insert ‘‘the pants’’ and insert ‘‘participants’’; and vided in subparagraph (A) or (C) of such 5-year period’’; and (ii) in clause (ii), strike ‘‘any other partici- paragraph for the commencement of pro- (B) strike ‘‘different transitional periods pant described in subparagraph (A)’’ and in- ceedings; are provided in section 804(b), or such peri- sert ‘‘any participant described in clause ‘‘(IV) as provided under section 804(b)(8); or ods’’ and insert ‘‘a different transitional pe- (i)’’; ‘‘(V) by no later than January 5 of a year riod is provided under section 6(b)(3) of the (B) in subsection (b)(7)(B), strike ‘‘118(b) (2) specified in any other provision of section Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform or (3)’’ and insert ‘‘118(b)(2)’’; 804(b) for the filing of petitions for the com- Act of 2004, or such other period’’.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:13 Jan 29, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2004SENATE\S16NO4.REC S16NO4 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11393 (8) In the amendment made by section (ii) by striking clauses (i) and (ii) and in- KENNETH Y. TOMLINSON, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEM- BER OF THE BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR 5(c)(1)(B)(i), strike ‘in section 804(b)’’ and inserting the following: A TERM EXPIRING AUGUST 13, 2007. (REAPPOINTMENT) sert ‘‘under section 6(b)(3) of the Copyright ‘‘(i) is made by the Copyright Royalty UNITED STATES ADVISORY COMMISSION ON Royalty and Distribution Reform Act of Judges pursuant to this paragraph and be- PUBLIC DIPLOMACY 2004’’. comes final, or (9) In the amendment made by section ‘‘(ii) is made by the court on appeal under JAY T. SNYDER, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PUBLIC 5(c)(2)(A)— section 803(d)(3),’’. DIPLOMACY FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 1, 2007. (RE- (A) strike ‘‘5-year periods’’ and insert ‘‘the (18) In the first sentence of section 6(b)(1)— APPOINTMENT) 5-year period’’; and (A) strike ‘‘date of enactment of this Act’’ BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS (B) strike ‘‘different transitional periods and insert ‘‘effective date provided in sub- are provided in section 804(b), or such peri- D. JEFFREY HIRSCHBERG, OF WISCONSIN, TO BE A section (a)’’; and MEMBER OF THE BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS ods’’ and insert ‘‘a different transitional pe- (B) strike ‘‘such date of enactment’’ and FOR A TERM EXPIRING AUGUST 13, 2007. (REAPPOINT- riod is provided under section 6(b)(3) of the insert ‘‘such effective date’’. MENT) Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform (19) Strike paragraph (2) of section 6(b) and POSTAL RATE COMMISSION Act of 2004, or such other period’’. insert the following: TONY HAMMOND, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A COMMISSIONER (10) In the amendment made by section (2) CERTAIN ROYALTY RATE PROCEEDINGS.— OF THE POSTAL RATE COMMISSION FOR A TERM EXPIR- 5(c)(2)(B)(i), strike ‘in section 804(b)’’ and in- Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the amend- ING OCTOBER 14, 2010. (REAPPOINTMENT) sert ‘‘under section 6(b)(3) of the Copyright ments made by this Act shall not affect pro- UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Royalty and Distribution Reform Act of ceedings to determine royalty rates pursuant LOUIS J. GIULIANO, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A GOVERNOR 2004’’. to section 119(c) of title 17, United States OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR A TERM (11) Strike paragraph (3) of section 5(c) and Code, that are commenced before January 31, EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, 2009, VICE ALBERT CASEY, TO insert the following: 2006. WHICH POSITION HE WAS APPOINTED DURING THE LAST (3) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘deter- RECESS OF THE SENATE. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask CAROLYN L. GALLAGHER, OF TEXAS, TO BE A GOV- mination by a copyright arbitration royalty ERNOR OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR panel or decision by the Librarian of Con- unanimous consent that the resolution THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, be agreed to, the motion to reconsider 2005, VICE ERENSTA BALLARD, RESIGNED, TO WHICH PO- gress’’ and inserting ‘‘decision by the Librar- SITION SHE WAS APPOINTED DURING THE LAST RECESS ian of Congress or determination by the be laid upon the table, and any state- OF THE SENATE. Copyright Royalty Judges’’; and ments relating to this matter be print- HARRY S TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION (12) In section 5(c)(4)(B), insert ‘‘of sub- ed in the RECORD. paragraph (A) the following:’’ after ‘‘by add- SHARON TUCKER, OF GEORGIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HARRY S TRUMAN ing after the first sentence’’. SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING DE- (13) In the amendment made by section objection, it is so ordered. CEMBER 10, 2005, VICE E. GORDON GEE, TERM EXPIRED. 5(d)(3)(A), strike ‘‘during periods’’ and insert f BARRY GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP & ‘‘during the period’’. EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION (14) In section 5(d)(4)— ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 2:15 P.M. CHARLES P. RUCH, OF SOUTH DAKOTA, TO BE A MEM- (A) strike ‘‘and’’ at the end of subpara- TOMORROW BER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BARRY GOLD- graph (B); Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, if there is WATER SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION (B) add ‘‘and’’ after the semicolon at the FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING AUGUST 11, 2010, no further business to come before the VICE NIRANJAN SHAMALBHAI SHAH, TERM EXPIRED. end of subparagraph (C); and EDWARD ALTON PARRISH, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEM- (C) add after subparagraph (C) the fol- Senate, I ask unanimous consent that BER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BARRY GOLD- lowing: the Senate stand in adjournment under WATER SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING APRIL 17, 2008, VICE (D) in the last sentence, by striking ‘‘Li- the previous order. HANS MARK, RESIGNED. brarian of Congress’’ and inserting ‘‘Copy- There being no objection, the Senate, LAURIE STENBERG NICHOLS, OF SOUTH DAKOTA, TO BE right Royalty Judges’’. at 6:31 p.m., adjourned until Wednes- A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BARRY (15) In the amendment made by section GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN EDU- day, November 17, 2004, at 2:15 p.m. CATION FOUNDATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 3, 5(d)(5)(A)(i), strike ‘‘, Copyright Royalty 2010, VICE DONNA DEARMAN SMITH, TERM EXPIRED. Judges, or a copyright arbitration royalty f CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY panel to the extent those determinations SERVICE were accepted by the Librarian of Congress’’ NOMINATIONS MIMI MAGER, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE A and insert ‘‘or Copyright Royalty Judges’’. Executive nominations received by MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COR- (16) In the amendment made by section the Senate November 16, 2004: PORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE 5(f)(1)(B)— FOR A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 27, 2007, VICE MARK D. FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION GEARAN, TERM EXPIRED. (A) strike ‘‘, a copyright arbitration roy- JACOB JOSEPH LEW, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER alty panel,’’; and DALLAS TONSAGER, OF SOUTH DAKOTA, TO BE A MEM- OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION (B) strike ‘‘to the extent that they were BER OF THE FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION BOARD, FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR A TERM FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION, FOR A TERM EXPIRING EXPIRING OCTOBER 6, 2008, VICE ARTHUR J. NAPARSTEK, accepted by the Librarian of Congress,’’. MAY 21, 2010, VICE MICHAEL M. REYNA, TERM EXPIRED. TERM EXPIRED. (17) In section 5, insert the following after COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION subsection (g) and redesignate succeeding DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE MICHAEL V. DUNN, OF IOWA, TO BE A COMMISSIONER ALBERTO R. GONZALES, OF TEXAS, TO BE ATTORNEY subsections accordingly: OF THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION (h) RATEMAKING FOR SATELLITE CAR- GENERAL, VICE JOHN ASHCROFT, RESIGNED. FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM EXPIRING JUNE 19, PATRICIA CUSHWA, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A COMMIS- RIERS.—Section 119(c) of title 17, United 2006, VICE JAMES E. NEWSOME, RESIGNED. SIONER OF THE UNITED STATES PAROLE COMMISSION States Code, is amended— CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR A TERM OF SIX YEARS, VICE JANIE L. JEFFERS. (1) in paragraph (2)— IN THE COAST GUARD (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘Li- ERNEST J. WILSON III, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEM- BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORA- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT brarian of Congress’’ and inserting ‘‘Copy- TION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR A TERM EXPIRING TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES right Royalty Judges’’; and JANUARY 31, 2010. (REAPPOINTMENT) COAST GUARD UNDER TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 271: (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘Reg- FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION To be lieutenant commander ister of Copyrights shall prescribe’’ and in- HAROLD JENNINGS CREEL, JR., OF SOUTH CAROLINA, JOEL A. AMUNDSON, 0000 serting ‘‘Copyright Royalty Judges shall pre- TO BE A FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSIONER FOR THE EUGENIO S. ANZANO, 0000 scribe as provided in section 803(b)(6); and TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2009. (REAPPOINTMENT) KIMBERLY J. AVSEC, 0000 (2) in paragraph (3)— FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION KEVIN L. BARNETTE, 0000 JOHN F. BARRESI, 0000 (A) in subparagraph (A)— JONATHAN STEVEN ADELSTEIN, OF SOUTH DAKOTA, TO AMY M. BEACH, 0000 (i) by striking ‘‘arbitration proceedings’’ BE A MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COM- PETER L. BEAVIS, 0000 and inserting ‘‘proceedings’’; and MISSION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2008. (RE- JAMES G. BELLAIRE, 0000 APPOINTMENT) BENJAMIN D. BERG, 0000 (ii) by striking ‘‘arbitration proceeding’’ JAMES R. BETZ, 0000 and inserting ‘‘proceedings’’; NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION DANIEL P. BISHOP, 0000 (B) in subparagraph (B)— ALBERT HENRY KONETZNI, JR., OF NEW YORK, TO BE A KENNETH A. BISHOP, 0000 (i) by striking ‘‘copyright arbitration roy- MEMBER OF THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION JOHN R. BITTERMAN, 0000 FOR A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2009, VICE RICHARD A. LUCINDA J. BOOKHAMMER, 0000 alty panel appointed under chapter 8’’ and MESERVE, RESIGNED. GEORGE A. BORLASE, 0000 inserting ‘‘Copyright Royalty Judges’’; and RICHARD G. BOSTON, 0000 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY JOHN M. BRANCH, 0000 (ii) by striking ‘‘panel shall base its deci- WILLIAM J. BROOME, 0000 sion’’ and inserting ‘‘Copyright Royalty RAYMOND THOMAS WAGNER, JR., OF MISSOURI, TO BE BRUCE C. BROWN, 0000 Judges shall base their determination’’; and A MEMBER OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OVER- ROBERT S. BROWN, 0000 SIGHT BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 14, SUZANNE M. BROWN, 0000 (C) in subparagraph (C)— 2009. (REAPPOINTMENT) SANDRA E. BULLOCK, 0000 (i) in the heading, by striking ‘‘DECISION OF BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS PHILLIP B. BURGARD, 0000 ARBITRATION PANEL OR ORDER OF LIBRARIAN’’ JEFFREY S. BURKE, 0000 KENNETH Y. TOMLINSON, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE CHAIR- JOHN M. BURNS, 0000 and inserting ‘‘DETERMINATION UNDER CHAP- MAN OF THE BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS. WILLIAM R. BUTLER, 0000 TER 8’’; and (REAPPOINTMENT) MARIE B. BYRD, 0000

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SCOTT R. CALHOUN, 0000 SUSAN M. MAITRE, 0000 FOR APPOINTMENT AS FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICERS OF WILLARD R. CALLIHAN, 0000 MALCOLM C. MARK, 0000 CLASS ONE, CONSULAR OFFICER AND SECRETARY IN THE ROBERT J. CAMPBELL, 0000 JAMES D. MARQUEZ, 0000 DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMER- FLIP P. CAPISTRANO, 0000 CHRISTOPHER D. MARTIN, 0000 ICA: DARREN J. CAPRARA, 0000 JORGE MARTINEZ, 0000 JAY CAPUTO, 0000 CRAIG J. MASSELLO, 0000 DEPARTMENT OF STATE KEVIN M. CARROLL, 0000 SHAWN D. MAULDIN, 0000 DONNA LURLINE WOOLF, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA KEVIN M. CARROLL, 0000 HARRY D. MAUTTE, 0000 PETER R. CARROLL, 0000 PETER A. MCCAFFREY, 0000 FOR APPOINTMENT AS FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICERS OF ERIC P. CARTER, 0000 JOHN A. MCCLAIN, 0000 CLASS FOUR, CONSULAR OFFICER AND SECRETARY IN HARRY W. CAULTON, 0000 JOSEPH P. MCCONNELL, 0000 THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF MICHAEL S. CAVALLARO, 0000 JOSEPH T. MCGILLEY, 0000 AMERICA: MICHAEL J. CIAGLO, 0000 ROCKLYN L. MCNAIR, 0000 JOHN D. COLE, 0000 BRIAN L. MELVIN, 0000 DEPARTMENT OF STATE TIMOTHY J. CONNORS, 0000 STACEY MERSEL, 0000 NANCY E. ABELLA, OF CONNECTICUT BRODIE G. COWNIE, 0000 JOSHUA J. MICKEL, 0000 JOHN ALOIA, OF NEW JERSEY FREDERICK C. CRAWFORD, 0000 DENNIS C. MILLER, 0000 ALEXANDER NEVILLE AVE LALLEMANT, OF TEXAS KEELI S. DARST, 0000 STEPHEN A. MILLER, 0000 KAY GILBRECH BARTON, OF TEXAS MICHAEL J. DAVANZO, 0000 SANDRA J. MIRACLE, 0000 DENA D. BROWNLOW, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ELLIS G. DAVIS, 0000 PATRICIA T. MITROWSKI, 0000 CATHLEEN ELIZABETH CAROTHERS, OF KANSAS FELIX E. DELGADO, 0000 MATTHEW E. MOHRMAN, 0000 CHARLES GARDNER CHANDLER IV, OF TEXAS ERIC D. DENLEY, 0000 RICHARD D. MOLLOY, 0000 PETER THOMPSON CHISHOLM, OF FLORIDA STEPHEN W. DEPEW, 0000 SIMONE S. MONTGOMERY, 0000 DEREK SHANE CHRISTENSEN, OF CALIFORNIA JACKY L. DEPUE, 0000 JEFFREY R. MORGAN, 0000 AMANDA BETH CRONKHITE, OF NEW YORK STEVEN M. DETTON, 0000 CLIFFORD W. MORRIS, 0000 MONICA LYN CUMMINGS, OF CALIFORNIA DAVID J. DIBELLA, 0000 ADAM B. MORRISON, 0000 MICHAEL B. DOLAN, 0000 HEATHER L. MORRISON, 0000 EVAN TAIT FELSING, OF CALIFORNIA ANGELIC D. DONOVAN, 0000 PHILIP J. MOTSAY, 0000 LI GONG, OF VIRGINIA PATRICK R. DOZIER, 0000 CHRISTOPHER F. MURRAY, 0000 GLENN JAMES GUIMOND, OF CALIFORNIA MARYELLEN J. DURLEY, 0000 BETH A. NAFF, 0000 KENT C. HEALY, OF CONNECTICUT CHRISTINA DUTTON, 0000 MICHAEL F. NASITKA, 0000 NICHOLAS J. HILGERT III, OF VIRGINIA CRAIG F. DYKES, 0000 PRINCE A. NEAL, 0000 JOHN J. HILLMEYER, OF MISSOURI MATTHEW EDWARDS, 0000 TIMOTHY M. NEWTON, 0000 CHARLES DAVID HILLON, OF VIRGINIA ROY J. EIDEM, 0000 JEFFREY W. NOVAK, 0000 DARREN WILLIAM HULTMAN, OF CALIFORNIA FREDERICK C. ENGLISH, 0000 JEFFREY W. NOYES, 0000 DEBRA IRENE JOHNSON, OF VIRGINIA THOMAS S. EVANS, 0000 MICHAEL S. OBAR, 0000 DANA MICHELE LINNET, OF CALIFORNIA STEPHEN J. FABIAN, 0000 ANNE J. ODEGAARD, 0000 STELLA C. LUTTER, OF FLORIDA BRIAN D. FALK, 0000 CHRISTOPHER T. ONEIL, 0000 DARRYN A. MARTIN, OF VIRGINIA MICHAEL C. FARRELL, 0000 KELLY L. OSBORNE, 0000 KATHERINE MARIE MCGOWEN, OF ALASKA MICHAEL A. FAZIO, 0000 LOUIE C. PARKS, 0000 RANDALL TODD MERIDETH, OF MINNESOTA ROSEMARY P. FIRESTINE, 0000 RICHARD D. PETERSEN, 0000 SUSAN MICHELLE MEYER, OF NEBRASKA PATRICK M. FLYNN, 0000 ROBERT A. PHILLIPS, 0000 SARA LILLI MICHAEL, OF CALIFORNIA KELLY B. FOUCH, 0000 LAWRENCE R. PICCONI, 0000 MATTHEW CHRISTIAN MILLER, OF VIRGINIA DARCIE A. K. GAARE, 0000 OCTAVIA D. POOLE, 0000 KIMBERLY A. MURPHY, OF FLORIDA DANIEL P. GAINOR, 0000 CURTISS C. POTTER, 0000 HECTOR NAVA, OF TEXAS VINCENT A. GAMMA, 0000 ANTHONY P. POWELL, 0000 HEATHER LYNN NOSS, OF CALIFORNIA KATHLEEN C. GARZA, 0000 DAVID C. PROHASKA, 0000 MATTHEW E. O’CONNOR, OF TEXAS TONI N. GAY, 0000 GREGORY L. PURVIS, 0000 CHRISTOPHER JAMES PANICO, OF CONNECTICUT MICHAEL D. GERO, 0000 ROBERT J. PUTANSU, 0000 JOHN BENTON PARKER, OF FLORIDA CHARLES L. GOW, 0000 RUDYARD K. QUIACHON, 0000 SCOTT R. RIEDMANN, OF OHIO STACEY A. GOW, 0000 KEVIN P. QUILLIAM, 0000 HUGO F. RODRIGUEZ JR., OF VIRGINIA AMY B. GRABLE, 0000 JOSE A. QUINONESQUINTANA, 0000 STEPHEN I. RUKEN, OF TEXAS GEORGE G. GRILLS, 0000 CHRISTOPHER B. RANDOLPH, 0000 EDWIN S. SAEGER, OF MARYLAND DAVID GUDBRANDSEN, 0000 MICHAEL G. REAGAN, 0000 NOMI E. SELTZER, OF NEW YORK ROBERT L. HAGGERTY, 0000 DANA B. REID, 0000 MATTHEW DAVID SMITH, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE JEFFREY W. HALL, 0000 JACK E. ROBINSON, 0000 JULIE A. STINEHART, OF WYOMING MARK F. HAMMOND, 0000 STEPHEN A. RONCONE, 0000 MICHAEL D. SWEENEY, OF CALIFORNIA MELISSA J. HARPER, 0000 GREGORY C. ROTHROCK, 0000 CATHERINE ELIZABETH SWEET, OF WASHINGTON THOMAS J. HARRINGTON, 0000 TRACY L. ROYCE, 0000 MICHAEL DAVID TOYRYLA, OF CALIFORNIA HOLLY R. HARRISON, 0000 JASON H. RYAN, 0000 NIKOLAS MICHAEL TRENDOWSKI, OF MICHIGAN EDWARD J. HAUKKALA, 0000 DOMINIQUE T. SAMONTE, 0000 SETH H. VAUGHN, OF NEW YORK MICHAEL J. HAUSCHEN, 0000 LUIS C. SANDOVAL, 0000 LUCIA CLELIA VERRIER, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE MARC A. HAWKINS, 0000 BERNARD J. SANDY, 0000 THE FOLLOWING-NAMED MEMBERS OF THE FOREIGN RUSSELL F. HELLSTERN, 0000 JOHN A. SCHUTZENHOFER, 0000 SERVICE TO BE CONSULAR OFFICERS AND/OR SECRE- ROBERT L. HELTON, 0000 HILLIARD W. SEAMANS, 0000 TARIES IN THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED ROBERT E. HEMP, 0000 ROBYN A. SHAVERS, 0000 TOM W. SHELTON, 0000 STATES OF AMERICA, AS INDICATED: BRIAN E. HIGGINS, 0000 LEONARD W. SHELTRY, 0000 CONSULAR OFFICERS AND SECRETARIES IN THE DIP- LADONN A. HIGHTALLEN, 0000 DALE V. SHEPARDSON, 0000 LOMATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: MARK E. HIIGEL, 0000 GERALD D. SLATER, 0000 PATRICK M. HILBERT, 0000 MARTIN L. SMITH, 0000 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE CARL W. HINSHAW, 0000 PATRICK R. SMITH, 0000 MONTREVILLE D. HOLCOMBE, 0000 BRENT E. OMDAHL, OF TEXAS ROBERT W. SMYTH, 0000 LISA M. HOULIHAN, 0000 DAVID C. SOCCI, 0000 DEPARTMENT OF STATE TODD M. HOWARD, 0000 GARY J. SPONHOLZ, 0000 RICHARD E. HOWES, 0000 RALPH C. AHLERS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PATRICIA J. SPRINGER, 0000 JULIET J. HUDSON, 0000 SAM C. STEVENS, 0000 JACOB F. APPLETON, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MICHAEL A. HUDSON, 0000 JESSE L. STEVENSON, 0000 DANIEL VARTAN ARAKELIAN, OF MICHIGAN HOMER D. HUEY, 0000 GLENN D. STOCKS, 0000 TAMMY MCQUILKIN BAKER, OF FLORIDA KEVIN L. IVEY, 0000 MARK W. STOEGBAUER, 0000 REGINA ANNE BATESON, OF CALIFORNIA CHARLES T. JENNINGS, 0000 ERIC J. STORCH, 0000 JEFFREY A. BEALS, OF NEW YORK ERIK J. JENSEN, 0000 KEVIN J. SULLIVAN, 0000 KEITH B. BEAN, OF NEW JERSEY KEITH A. JERNIGAN, 0000 THOMAS P. SULLIVAN, 0000 PHILIP M. BEEKMAN, OF MICHIGAN MARY F. JOHNSON, 0000 JEFFREY S. SWANSON, 0000 MIECZYSLAW P. BODUSZYNSKI, OF CALIFORNIA SCOTT L. JOHNSON, 0000 MICHAEL G. TAFFE, 0000 JAMES MICHAEL BONIKOWSKI, OF VIRGINIA CLIFFORD T. JONES, 0000 JASON P. TAMA, 0000 KATHERINE ANNE BRANDING, OF VIRGINIA TYRONE L. JONES, 0000 ROXANNE TAMEZ, 0000 JAMAR PHILLIP BROUSSARD, OF CALIFORNIA JAMES M. KAMMEL, 0000 GREGORY L. THOMAS, 0000 MARIA DEL ROSARIO RODRIGUEZ-DIAZ BUTCHER, OF RENEE C. KERN, 0000 WENDY M. TOMKO, 0000 WEST VIRGINIA KEVIN J. KERNEY, 0000 KARRIE C. TREBBE, 0000 ANDREA MICHELLE CAMERON, OF VIRGINIA MICHAEL L. KILMER, 0000 STEVEN J. TUCKER, 0000 RYAN T. CAMPBELL, OF CALIFORNIA TAE J. KIM, 0000 MARK W. TURNER, 0000 VINCENT M. CAMPOS, OF CALIFORNIA ERIC P. KING, 0000 KEVIN C. ULLRICH, 0000 JOHN L. CANADY, OF FLORIDA LAURA E. KING, 0000 PETER R. VANNESS, 0000 LAURA ANNE CANSICIO, OF CALIFORNIA DAVID K. KIRKPATRICK, 0000 ROBERT B. VILLACRES, 0000 JARED S. CAPLAN, OF FLORIDA SCOTT A. KLINKE, 0000 BRUCE WALKER, 0000 KENNETH PATRICK CHAVEZ, OF TEXAS SHAWN S. KOCH, 0000 JOHN D. WALLINGTON, 0000 MATT BUTLER CHESSEN, OF CALIFORNIA GARY C. KOEHLER, 0000 MARK B. WALSH, 0000 GRACE H. CHOI, OF CALIFORNIA REED H. KOHBERGER, 0000 MICHAEL R. WASHBURN, 0000 JOHN CHOI, OF CALIFORNIA KENNETH S. KOSTECKI, 0000 BRIAN D. WAZLAVEK, 0000 RYAN P. COOPER, OF VIRGINIA JASON M. KRAJEWSKI, 0000 SCOTT K. WETTER, 0000 ROBERT J. DAHLKE, OF MARYLAND DONALD O. LAJAVIC, 0000 GLENN E. WHITLOW, 0000 DANIEL A. DAVILA, OF TEXAS MATTHEW W. LAKE, 0000 MICHAEL A. WILFORD, 0000 DANIEL KENNETH DELK JR., OF GEORGIA PAUL J. LAMCZYK, 0000 ERIC A. WILLIAMS, 0000 DAVID S. FELDMANN, OF MARYLAND MICHAEL E. LANGSTON, 0000 JOHN A. WILLIAMS, 0000 KARA VAN DE CARR FRENCH, OF LOUISIANA ALAN G. LAPENNA, 0000 JAMES A. WILLIAMSON, 0000 BRIAN MICHAEL FRERE, OF FLORIDA PAUL R. LATTANZI, 0000 PAUL H. WISNIEWSKI, 0000 DANIEL C. GEDACHT, OF MASSACHUSETTS MATTHEW F. LAVIN, 0000 JEFFERY L. WOLFE, 0000 LEON W. GENDIN, OF FLORIDA RANDEL J. LAYTON, 0000 GREGORY S. WOOD, 0000 TONYA WOYTOWICH GENDIN, OF FLORIDA ERIK A. LEUENBERGER, 0000 JASON K. WOOLCOTT, 0000 KEVIN EDWARD GONZALES, OF MARYLAND WILLIAM A. LEWIN, 0000 CRAIG A. WYATT, 0000 NATHAN S. HALAT, OF NEW YORK STEFANIE A. LINCOLN, 0000 JAMES T. ZAWROTNY, 0000 STEPHANIE LYNNE HALLETT, OF FLORIDA RALPH R. LITTLE, 0000 JOSEPH M. ZWACK, 0000 THOMAS EDWARD HAMMANG JR., OF TEXAS GREGORY LOISELLE, 0000 FOREIGN SERVICE MICHELLE F. HARRIS, OF PUERTO RICO STEVEN M. LONG, 0000 BRIAN B. HIMMELSTEIB, OF NEW JERSEY MICHAEL C. MACMILLAN, 0000 THE FOLLOWING-NAMED PERSONS OF THE AGENCIES ARIEL N. HOWARD, OF LOUISIANA EDWARD N. MADURA, 0000 INDICATED FOR APPOINTMENT AS FOREIGN SERVICE OF- DOUGLAS M. HOYT, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA JONATHAN H. MAIORINE, 0000 FICERS OF THE CLASS STATED. MARGARET E. HSIANG, OF NEW JERSEY

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BONNIE LEE HUNTER, OF VIRGINIA ANNE W. BENJAMINSON, OF CALIFORNIA KRISTA D. TACEY, OF TEXAS ANTOINETTE CHRISTINE HURTADO, OF CALIFORNIA JOHN CHARLES BERGEMANN, OF VIRGINIA JAMES D. TELFER, OF VIRGINIA ANNA SUNSHINE ISON, OF NORTH CAROLINA ONI KAY BLAIR, OF TEXAS YODCHIWAN DEW TIANTAWACH, OF OREGON MARY BETH KEANE, OF VIRGINIA DOUGLAS E. BLANDFORD, OF MARYLAND MATTHEW A. TOLLIVER, OF FLORIDA TERI L. KEAS, OF KANSAS CECILY R. BREWSTER, OF CALIFORNIA JESSICA MARIE TORRES, OF FLORIDA REBECCA N. KINYON, OF NEW YORK KELLY W. BRIMHALL, OF UTAH ERIC TURNER, OF VIRGINIA HOLLY ANN KIRKING, OF WISCONSIN RUSSELL KENNETH BROOKS, OF NEW JERSEY RICHARD J. TYLER, OF VIRGINIA PAYTON LUCAS KNOPF, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FREDERICK E. N. BRUST, OF NEW YORK ANDREW VADEN, OF TEXAS TOMIKA KONDITI, OF MARYLAND ANDREW A. BUNTROCK, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA JENNIFER R. VAN TRUMP, OF CALIFORNIA RACHNA SACHDEVA KORHONEN, OF NEW JERSEY ANIA BURCZYNSKA, OF WASHINGTON RAJEEV M. WADHVANI, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MOLLY RUTLEDGE KOSCINA, OF WASHINGTON BRENT BURKMAN, OF VIRGINIA PETER G. WARMKA, OF FLORIDA JON A. LARSEN, OF OREGON BENJAMIN CADE CANAVAN, OF FLORIDA CARL THOMAS WATSON, OF NEW YORK ELIZABETH M. LAWRENCE, OF ILLINOIS DONALD LEROY CARROLL, OF IDAHO GINA M. WERTH, OF NEVADA ANNIE S. LEE, OF CALIFORNIA MARCUS EVAN CARY, OF WASHINGTON DIANNE KAYE WEST, OF SOUTH DAKOTA THERESA LOONG, OF NEW YORK ANAMIKA CHAKRAVORTY, OF CALIFORNIA ALEXANDER E. L. WHITTINGTON, OF TEXAS ANITA LYSSIKATOS, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AKUNNA E. COOK, OF NEW JERSEY SCOTT R. WILLIAMS, OF VIRGINIA PATRICK M. MACKIN, OF VIRGINIA KIMBERLY COULTER, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ALLISON YEZRIL, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MICHAEL A. MAZZOCCO, OF VIRGINIA CHRISTOPHER J. COVA, OF VIRGINIA CHRISTINE M. YORK, OF VIRGINIA TIMOTHY RAY MCGOWAN, OF VIRGINIA MARIO CRIFO, OF TEXAS JONATHAN E. YOUNG, OF VIRGINIA SEAN J. MCINTOSH, OF NEW YORK NIGEL A. DE COSTER, OF VIRGINIA SARA SHIRLEY YUN, OF VIRGINIA DANIEL L. MCMANUS, OF FLORIDA JACQUELINE S. DELEY, OF CALIFORNIA ELISABETH F. ZENTOS, OF OHIO LIOUDMILA MILLMAN, OF VIRGINIA BRIAN E. DENVER, OF VIRGINIA MOLLY C. MONTGOMERY, OF OREGON VITO DIPAOLA, OF GEORGIA THE FOLLOWING-NAMED CAREER MEMBER OF THE JESSICA NICOLE MUNSON, OF MINNESOTA ROBERT F. DOUGHTEN, OF MONTANA FOREIGN SERVICE OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROAD- CHAD R. NORBERG, OF FLORIDA CAROLINE GRACE DOW, OF PENNSYLVANIA CASTING BUREAU FOR PROMOTION IN THE SENIOR FOR- MARY JANE O’BRIEN, OF VIRGINIA TIMOTHY W. DUBOFF, OF VIRGINIA EIGN SERVICE TO THE CLASS INDICATED: ROCHELLE C. EAST, OF CALIFORNIA SADIE MARIE OKOKO, OF MARYLAND CAREER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, LINDA A. FENTON, OF KANSAS ANGELA P. PAN, OF CALIFORNIA CLASS OF COUNSELOR, IN THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF ANDREA R. FORD, OF VIRGINIA SETH L.P. PATCH, OF MASSACHUSETTS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: KEVIN M. FORD, OF VIRGINIA CHARLOTTE AUDREY POLONCSIK, OF VIRGINIA SCOTT FREEMAN, OF VIRGINIA WILFORD H. COOPER, OF VIRGINIA SHANNON D. QUINN, OF FLORIDA ANDREW S. GRALNEK, OF VIRGINIA WALTER D. PATTERSON, OF SOUTH CAROLINA T. CLIFFORD REED, OF TEXAS ELAINE M. FRENCH, OF NEW YORK KYLE RICHARDSON, OF IOWA DAVID HARDT GAMBLE JR., OF VIRGINIA IN THE ARMY SUSAN JEAN RIGGS, OF VIRGINIA ALEXANDER C. GAZIS, OF NEW YORK JOHN THOMAS RIVERA-DIRKS, OF NEW MEXICO THE FOLLOWING-NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT SUZANNE L. GORDON, OF MICHIGAN GREGG ALLEN ROBERTS, OF VIRGINIA IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED KATHERINE ANNE GREELEY, OF CALIFORNIA UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BRENDA C. RUTH, OF COLORADO MARY KATHERINE HARDING, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- STETSON A. SANDERS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LUMBIA To be major general SHIGH LUKE SAPP, OF CALIFORNIA SCOTT M. HARNEY, OF VIRGINIA CAROLINE SAVAGE, OF WISCONSIN CHRISTOPHER JAMES HARRIS, OF VIRGINIA BRIGADIER GENERAL VINCENT E. BOLES, 0000 ADDIE B. SCHROEDER, OF KANSAS BARBARA ANN HARRISON, OF ARIZONA BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS P. BOSTICK, 0000 JEFFREY A. SHELSTAD, OF VIRGINIA HOLLY M. HARVEY, OF VIRGINIA BRIGADIER GENERAL HOWARD B. BROMBERG, 0000 DANIEL E. SLUSHER, OF KANSAS ROBERT H. HELTON III, OF VIRGINIA BRIGADIER GENERAL SEAN J. BYRNE, 0000 BRIAN T. SMITH, OF INDIANA GARY A. HERMAN, OF VIRGINIA BRIGADIER GENERAL CHARLES A. CARTWRIGHT, 0000 DEBORAH BUDDINGTON SMITH, OF CONNECTICUT MARLA J. HEXTER, OF MASSACHUSETTS BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS R. CSRNKO, 0000 TASHAWNA S. SMITH, OF NEW JERSEY PATRICK J. HICKEY, OF VIRGINIA BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN DEFREITAS III, 0000 ALYS LOUISE SPENSLEY, OF MINNESOTA BRIAN R. HILLBERRY, OF WEST VIRGINIA BRIGADIER GENERAL ROBERT E. DURBIN, 0000 ANNE MARIE STASZECKI, OF VIRGINIA MARCUS A. HIRSCH, OF VIRGINIA BRIGADIER GENERAL DAVID A. FASTABEND, 0000 MICHAEL ANTHONY STEVENS, OF FLORIDA PHUONG THAO THANH HONG, OF WASHINGTON BRIGADIER GENERAL CHARLES W. FLETCHER JR., 0000 TERRENCE CLARE STEVENS, OF VIRGINIA CHRISTOPHER DREW HOSTER, OF OREGON BRIGADIER GENERAL DANIEL A. HAHN, 0000 MICHAEL STEWART, OF OREGON KAREN W. HSIAO, OF UTAH BRIGADIER GENERAL RHETT A. HERNANDEZ, 0000 NANCY ELIZABETH TALBOT, OF NEW YORK RODNEY M. HUNTER, OF INDIANA BRIGADIER GENERAL MARK P. HERTLING, 0000 MARK HAMILTON THORNBURG, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- HEATHER LYNN JAMBROSIC, OF VIRGINIA BRIGADIER GENERAL JAY W. HOOD, 0000 LUMBIA DONALD S. JONES, OF VIRGINIA BRIGADIER GENERAL CHARLES H. JACOBY JR., 0000 ELAINE H. TIANGCO, OF NEVADA PAUL IVAN JUKIC, OF OHIO BRIGADIER GENERAL JEROME JOHNSON, 0000 DENNIS DEAN TIDWELL, OF TENNESSEE HEATHER E. KALMBACH, OF PENNSYLVANIA BRIGADIER GENERAL GARY M. JONES, 0000 KEVIN J. TIERNEY, OF VIRGINIA SEAN PETER KANUCK, OF VIRGINIA BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM M. LENAERS, 0000 MICHAEL J. TRAN, OF KANSAS ASHISH KATKAR, OF VIRGINIA BRIGADIER GENERAL DOUGLAS E. LUTE, 0000 TINA TRAN, OF OKLAHOMA YOLANDA V. KERNEY, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES R. MYLES, 0000 IAN ADAM TURNER, OF MARYLAND SHARON S. KETCHUM, OF ARIZONA BRIGADIER GENERAL ROGER A. NADEAU, 0000 LINNISA JOYA WAHID, OF MARYLAND ANN MOONJU KIM, OF CALIFORNIA BRIGADIER GENERAL DAVID M. RODRIGUEZ, 0000 SUSAN F. WALKE, OF VIRGINIA KRISTIN LOUISE KNEEDLER, OF MARYLAND BRIGADIER GENERAL RICHARD J. ROWE JR., 0000 MARK ALLEN WEED, OF VIRGINIA DANIEL DAVID KOSKI, OF ILLINOIS BRIGADIER GENERAL JEFFREY J. SCHLOESSER, 0000 TONIA N. WEIK, OF TEXAS KENNETH A. KRESSE, OF VIRGINIA BRIGADIER GENERAL JEFFREY A. SORENSON, 0000 APRIL S. WELLS, OF ALABAMA BONNIE DEE LANGENDORFF, OF VIRGINIA BRIGADIER GENERAL ABRAHAM J. TURNER, 0000 RUSSELL J. WESTERGARD, OF UTAH BRIAN E. KRESSIN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BRIGADIER GENERAL ROBERT M. WILLIAMS, 0000 DAVID L. WYCHE, OF PENNSYLVANIA L. DALE LAWTON, OF NEVADA BRIGADIER GENERAL RICHARD P. ZAHNER, 0000 THE FOLLOWING-NAMED CAREER MEMBER OF THE ANDREW T. LEE, OF CALIFORNIA THE FOLLOWING-NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT FOREIGN SERVICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR BENJAMIN A. LE ROY, OF CALIFORNIA IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADES INDI- PROMOTION IN THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE TO THE JOHN LOMBARD, OF VIRGINIA CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: CLASS INDICATED: BRYAN P. LOPEZ, OF VIRGINIA CAREER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, EDWARD PAUL LUCHESSI, OF CALIFORNIA To be major general CLASS OF COUNSELOR, IN THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF TODD HARRY LUNDGREN, OF WASHINGTON THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: KIMBERLY A. LY, OF CALIFORNIA BRIG. GEN. DONNA L. DACIER, 0000 MATTHEW M. MARLOWE, OF VIRGINIA LISA BOBBIE SCHREIBER-HUGHES, OF PENNSYLVANIA LA TRANDA SHONTELL MARTIN, OF GEORGIA To be brigadier general THE FOLLOWING-NAMED PERSONS OF THE AGENCIES LISA R. MCCUMBER, OF TEXAS COL. CHARLES K. EBNER, 0000 STACEY DAWN MCDONALD, OF WEST VIRGINIA INDICATED FOR APPOINTMENT AS FOREIGN SERVICE OF- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT FICERS OF THE CLASS STATED. COLIN C. MCDUFFIE, OF VIRGINIA AMY MEDEIROS, OF VIRGINIA IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- FOR APPOINTMENT AS FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICERS OF CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: CLASS THREE, CONSULAR OFFICER AND SECRETARY IN JESSICA MEGILL, OF CALIFORNIA THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF DAVID C. METZLER, OF VIRGINIA To be brigadier general AMERICA: JOHN C. MOOR, OF TEXAS GREGORY L. NAARDEN, OF TEXAS COL. JULIA A. KRAUS, 0000 DEPARTMENT OF STATE CHERYL L. NEELY, OF TENNESSEE THE FOLLOWING-NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MICHAEL THOMAS NESTOR, OF VIRGINIA IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED CYNTHIA A. HALEY, OF MARYLAND LONG THUY NGUYEN, OF CALIFORNIA UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: FOR APPOINTMENT AS FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICERS OF MARTHA A. NICHOLSON, OF VIRGINIA CLASS FOUR, CONSULAR OFFICER AND SECRETARY IN LIAM J. O’FLANAGAN, OF NEW YORK To be brigadier general THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF MELINDA M. PAVEK, OF MINNESOTA AMERICA: RAIMONDS PAVLOVSKIS, OF NEW YORK COL. JAMES O. BARCLAY III, 0000 JOHN C. PERNICK, OF VIRGINIA COL. DONALD M. CAMPBELL JR., 0000 DEPARTMENT OF STATE PAUL W. PIATKOWSKI, OF PENNSYLVANIA COL. DENNIS E. ROGERS, 0000 WYNN S. PINKSTON, OF VIRGINIA DIANA J. HABERLACK, OF WASHINGTON FRANCISCO PINOL, OF VIRGINIA IN THE MARINE CORPS MICAH L. WATSON, OF MARYLAND KRISTYNA L. RABASSA, OF MICHIGAN THE FOLLOWING-NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING-NAMED MEMBERS OF THE FOREIGN ANNA RADIVILOVA, OF CALIFORNIA TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES MA- SERVICE TO BE CONSULAR OFFICERS AND/OR SECRE- BRIAN A. RAYMOND, OF MARYLAND RINE CORPS RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION TARIES IN THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED CHRISTIAN W. REDMER, OF TENNESSEE 12203: STATES OF AMERICA, AS INDICATED: ZEBA REYAZUDDIN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CONSULAR OFFICERS AND SECRETARIES IN THE DIP- CORRIE H. ROBB, OF CALIFORNIA To be colonel LOMATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: RANDALL ARTHUR ROBINSON, OF FLORIDA SABAH ROTH, OF VIRGINIA AMY V. DUNNING, 0000 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE LAURA KAY RUGG, OF VIRGINIA THE FOLLOWING-NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT KIMBERLY A. RUSSELL, OF PENNSYLVANIA TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES MA- JOHN F. CORONADO, OF CALIFORNIA DOVAS ALGIS SAULYS, OF ILLINOIS RINE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: MARK C. O’GRADY, OF MARYLAND LEAH F. SCHANDLBAUER, OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF STATE JODY K. SCHAUER, OF TEXAS To be major SUSAN K. SILVERS, OF VIRGINIA MICHAEL AKSELRUD, 0000 SARAH AHMED, OF NEW YORK MORDICA M. SIMPSON, OF VIRGINIA JOHN STANLEY ANTHONY, OF VIRGINIA SIRI LYNN SITTON, OF FLORIDA THE JUDICIARY MARA SUNSHINE ANDERSEN, OF COLORADO DAVID R. SMITH, OF VIRGINIA KAREN ANDRUS, OF TEXAS DEE ANNA SMITH, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA JENNIFER M. ANDERSON, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- MIRIAM LAILA AWAD, OF TEXAS ROBIN DIANE SOLOMON, OF TEXAS BIA, TO BE AN ASSOCIATE JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR CYNTHIA BALAZS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ERICA LEIGH STILLWELL, OF FLORIDA COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR THE TERM JARED BANKS, OF MARYLAND M. VICTORIA STURDIVANT, OF GEORGIA OF FIFTEEN YEARS, VICE STEFFEN W. GRAAE, RETIRED.

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A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CONGRATULATING RABBI SAMUEL Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege and an honor GARY JENTES K. SANDHAUS AS HE IS HON- to represent a man who is so dedicated to ORED BY B’NAI B’RITH serving his community. I ask that my col- HON. ROBERT W. NEY leagues pay tribute to Rabbi Sandhaus as he receives this well-deserved honor. OF OHIO HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI OF PENNSYLVANIA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING RICHARD J. BADOLATO Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker: Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today HON. MIKE FERGUSON Whereas, Gary Jentes is a resident of to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the Tuscarawas County, Ohio; and House of Representatives to pay tribute to OF NEW JERSEY Whereas, Gary Jentes has devoted his love Rabbi Samuel Sandhaus as he is honored IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to his wife, Margie, their son, and grand- today by B’nai B’rith. Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Rabbi Sandhaus has an impressive edu- children; and Mr. FERGUSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today cational and work background. He has been Whereas, Gary Jentes demonstrated a com- to honor Richard J. Badolato of Essex County, the executive director of the Jewish Home of mitment to his country while serving in the NJ. eastern Pennsylvania since 1983. He grad- Vietnam War; and For more than 35 years, Richard Badolato uated from Yeshiva University in 1968, where Whereas, Gary Jentes is active with his has been a leader in our community and a he received his bachelor of arts degree in eco- community and is appreciated by all who know tireless advocate of protecting the integrity of nomics. He went on to attain his master’s de- him. the professional law practice. gree in Bible and was ordained. In 1976 he re- Therefore, I join with the residents of the en- After attending Fairfield University and Rut- ceived his MBA in Finance and Management tire 18th Congressional District of Ohio in rec- gers Law School in Newark, Richard began ognizing Gary Jentes for his dedication to the from Boston University and in 1979 was licensed as a nursing home administrator by practicing law in 1965 and has remained a United States, his community, family, and leading figure in New Jersey’s legal society. friends. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In 1984 and in 1987, he received post-graduate certifi- All his life he has advocated an approach to law that takes ethics and honesty into ac- f cates in Health Services Administration and Gerontology from Marywood University. count. A TRIBUTE TO W. DON CORNWELL From 1971 through 1979, Rabbi Sandhaus Richard served as president of the Essex served as a Chaplain and Pastoral Counselor County Bar Association in 1977 and was a HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS for the United States Army. Rabbi Sandhaus member of the New Jersey State Bar Associa- has served in Fort Carson, CO; Nuremberg, tion for over 20 years before becoming presi- OF NEW YORK Germany; Staten Island, NY; and with the dent in 2002. As a member of the New Jersey IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 101st Airborne in Fort Campbell, KY. Rabbi Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Pro- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Sandhaus was awarded the Army Commenda- fessional Ethics he has worked to shape New tion Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters for his Jersey’s current legal landscape. After found- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of service. ing the New Jersey Fairfield University Area W. Don Cornwell for his dedication to Interfaith Rabbi Sandhaus is a past president of the Club and serving on the Fairfield University Medical Center and continued community ef- Scranton chapter of Sigma Phi Omega, Na- Advisory Council he was awarded the Alumni forts. tional Gerontology Academic and Professional Service Award by his alma mater in 1997. Don is the founder of Granite Broadcasting Honor Society. He is a past president of the The hard work and dedication of Richard Corporation and has been chairman of the Pennsylvania chapter of the Association of Badolato has not only strengthened the legal board and chief executive officer since 1988. Non-Profit Homes for the Aging. In addition, field in New Jersey but also the local commu- Prior to founding Granite, Mr. Cornwell served Rabbi Sandhaus has served as past Co-chair- nity. It is in his honor that I stand before you as a vice president in the Investment Banking man of the Quality Assurance Committee of today. Division of Goldman, Sachs & Co. Granite the Association of Jewish Aging Services. f Broadcasting Corporation owns and operates Within the Scranton community, Rabbi nine television stations in geographically di- Sandhaus has served as a division cochair- HONORING THE MEMORY OF ARMY verse markets. man in multiple United Jewish Campaigns. He STAFF SERGEANT OMER T. HAW- Don is also the chairman of the board of the is a member of the board of directors of the KINS II OF ADAMS COUNTY, OH, Telecommunications Development Fund, Scranton Hebrew Day School, where he WHO DIED IN IRAQ which provides financial capital for small and served as Chairman of the Scholarship Com- minority telecommunications businesses. Addi- mittee. He has also served on the board of di- HON. ROB PORTMAN tionally, he serves on the board of directors of rectors of the Scranton Counseling Center as OF OHIO Avon Products, Inc.; Pfizer, Inc.; CVS Cor- a member of its Finance Committee. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES poration; and the Wallace Foundation. He is Rabbi Sandhaus is currently the Chaplain of Tuesday, November 16, 2004 also a trustee of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Sandy Weissberger/Leon Kaplan Post 165 NYC. Jewish War Veterans and he is the secretary/ Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Most recently, for his humanitarian efforts treasurer of the Webster Towers high-rise for honor the memory of Army Staff Sergeant and contributions to the Interfaith Medical the aging. He is an instructor at Marywood Omer T. Hawkins II, a brave soldier who died Center, Don is receiving the Spirit Award for University’s School of Continuing Education Thursday, October 14, 2004 in Ar Ramadi, Excellence in Humanitarian Service from the and is a Management Consultant for the Elan Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. center. Gardens for the Assisted Living Facility. Rabbi Sgt. Hawkins died when his military convoy Mr. Speaker, W. Don Cornwell has used his Sandhaus is a member of the board of direc- was hit by a roadside explosive device. position as a national leader in the investment tors of the United Way. Sgt. Hawkins was from Cherry Fork, Ohio, and telecommunications industries to strength- In addition to his civic service, Rabbi in Adams County, an area I represent. He en and improve our community. As such, he Sandhaus is, above all, a devoted husband was, people have said, the epitome of an all is more than worthy of receiving our recogni- and father. He is married to Sonia, and the around great guy—polite, intelligent, and out- tion today and I urge my colleagues to join me couple is blessed with 8 lovely children and 11 going. At 10 years old, he first told people he in honoring this truly remarkable person. wonderful grandchildren. wanted to enlist in the Army. At North Adams

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JAMES SENSENBRENNER JR., Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, basketball. regarded for his judicial integrity, is deserving House of Representatives, Washington, DC. After graduation in 1991, Sgt. Hawkins en- of this recognition for his professional and DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The Congressional listed in the Army. He was a noncommis- dedicated service as Oakland County, Michi- Budget Office has prepared the enclosed cost sioned officer in the Army assigned to the 44th gan’s Circuit Court Judge. estimate for H.R. 775, the Security and Fair- Engineer Battalion stationed in Camp Howze f ness Enhancement Act of 2003. in Korea. If you wish further details on this esti- Sgt. Hawkins was the son of Lisa Christman IN RECOGNITION OF CHARLES mate, we will be pleased to provide them. of Hillsboro, Ohio. His late father, William JOSEPH WEBB The CBO staff contact is Joseph C. Whitehill, Hawkins, was an engineer in the Marines who who can be reached at 226–2840. passed away in 1977. Sgt. Hawkins is also Sincerely, HON. MIKE ROGERS DOUGLAS HOLTZ-EAKIN. survived by a sister, Cherry Hawkins, of Cin- OF ALABAMA Enclosure cinnati. His younger brother, Sgt. James Haw- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES kins, is in the Missouri National Guard and H.R. 775—Security and Fairness Enhancement stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood in Missouri. Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Act of 2003 There was a celebration of Sgt. Hawkins’ Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, Summary: H.R. 775 would eliminate the di- life in Adams County, and he was buried next SGT Charles Joseph Webb, 22, of Hamilton, versity immigrant program. The costs of implementing that program are covered by fees to his father at Locust Grove Cemetery in Ohio, died on November 3, 2004 in Iraq. Ser- charged to winning applicants in a lottery Peebles, Ohio. All of us in Southern Ohio are geant Webb was an engineer with the A Com- for a limited number of immigrant visas. The grateful for Sgt. Hawkins’ service to our coun- pany, 82nd Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Di- fees are credited to State Department and try, and express our deepest sympathy to his vision of Bamberg, Germany, and was killed Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Serv- family and many friends. when the armored personnel carrier he was ices (CIS) accounts as offsetting collections f riding in was struck by an explosive device. and offsetting receipts, respectively. (Offset- He is survived by his wife Stephanie, as well ting collections are a credit against discre- TRIBUTE TO JUDGE RICHARD D. as his parents Joe and Barbara Webb of Alex- tionary spending, while offsetting receipts KUHN andria, Alabama. are a credit against direct spending.) Sergeant Webb was eager to serve his CBO estimates that enacting the bill would decrease collections and spending by the De- HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG country, Mr. Speaker, and dreamed of one partment of State and the CIS; however, OF MICHIGAN day becoming an elementary school teacher. changes in net spending by those agencies IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He attended school in the Saks area as a would not be significant. Enacting H.R. 775 young boy and married his high school sweet- would lower the number of persons eligible Tuesday, November 16, 2004 heart after moving to Ohio. Like every other for food stamps and Medicaid benefits. CBO Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise soldier, he dutifully left behind his family and estimates spending for those programs would today to pay tribute to Judge Richard D. Kuhn loved ones to serve our country overseas. be reduced by $164 million over the 2005–2014 recognize his civic duty and 32 years of judi- Words cannot express the sense of sadness period. Enacting the bill would not affect revenues. cial service in Oakland County, Michigan. we have for his family, and for the gratitude Each year, the Department of State issues our country feels for his service. Sergeant Judge Kuhn learned of law early in life as a about 50,000 immigrant visas under the diver- Congressional Page in the U.S. Congress. Webb died serving not just the United States, sity immigrant program to natives of foreign Later, after completing an undergraduate de- but the entire cause of liberty, on a mission to states which the U.S. Attorney General degree from Michigan State University he re- help spread the cause of freedom in Iraq and termines have had a low ratio of immigrants ceived his Juris Doctor from the Detroit Col- liberate an oppressed people from tyrannical admitted under the other sections of the im- lege of Law. rule. migration law. The immigrants are selected He was a successful small businessman We will forever hold him closely in our randomly by the Secretary of State from and quickly found himself immersed in local hearts, and remember his sacrifice and that of among persons who submit applications in a special lottery for the visas. Persons apply in his family as a remembrance of his bravery politics. He was a Republican nominee for of- one fiscal year for visas to be issued in the fices at the local, county, state and federal and willingness to serve. coming fiscal year. Applicants must meet level. He contributed to the writing of the state Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for the House’s re- minimum requirements for education or constitution as a delegate to the Michigan membrance on this mournful day. work experience and otherwise be eligible for Constitutional Convention. f immigrant visas as specified in the Immigra- Highly respected by his colleagues, Judge tion and Nationality Act. Those selected in Kuhn’s 32 years of service on the bench in- PROVIDING CBO COST ESTIMATE the diversity lottery must obtain their visas clude three terms as Chief Judge in addition FOR H.R. 775 by the end of the fiscal year covered by the lottery. to working as the supervising judge of a Citi- H.R. 775 contains no intergovernmental or zens Grand Jury. In both of these positions he HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. private-sector mandates as defined in the was elected by his contemporaries, showing OF WISCONSIN Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA); his valued opinion and expertise. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CBO estimates that states would save about Judge Kuhn led both community and profes- $45 million in Medicaid costs over the 2005– sional organizations. He was a past director of Tuesday, November 16, 2004 2014 period. both the Optimist and Kiwanis Clubs of Pon- Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, on Estimated cost to the Federal Govern- tiac, Michigan. He was Chairman of the Board October 6, 2004, the Committee on the Judici- ment: The estimated budgetary impact of of the Central United Methodist Church in Wa- ary filed its report on H.R. 775, the ‘‘Security H.R. 775 is shown in the following table. The terford, Michigan. He is the past president of and Fairness Enhancement for America Act of costs of this legislation fall within budget functions 550 (health) and function 600 (in- the Detroit College of Law Alumni Association. 2003.’’ At that time, the Committee had not re- come security). In addition, the bill would In addition, he has led numerous local Bar As- ceived a Congressional Budget Office cost es- have an insignificant effect on net spending sociations. In service to the state of Michigan, timate for the bill, and it filed the report with in budget function 150 (international affairs) he served on former governor John Engler’s a committee cost estimate as provided in and budget function 750 (administration of Criminal Justice Advisory Council. clause 3(d)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the justice).

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By fiscal year, in millions of dollars— 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

CHANGES IN DIRECT SPENDING Estimated Budget Authority ...... * ¥1 ¥3 ¥4 ¥5 ¥9 ¥18 ¥29 ¥41 ¥54 Estimated Outlays ...... * ¥1 ¥3 ¥4 ¥5 ¥9 ¥18 ¥29 ¥41 ¥54 Note.—* = less than $500,000.

Basis of estimate: For this estimate, CBO that spending would also decrease by an for developmentally disabled individuals and assumes the bill will be enacted before the equivalent amount, so there would be no sig- seniors of low income. They have also end of the calendar year 2004 and that the re- nificant net budgetary effect. partnered with Habitat for Humanity in building strictions on issuing new visas will take ef- Estimated impact on State, local, and trib- fect immediately. By eliminating the diver- al governments: H.R. 775 contains no inter- two units of affordable housing. sity visa lottery, H.R. 775 would decrease the governmental mandates as defined in UMRA. For the past 20 years, the program has number of immigrants who become legal per- By decreasing the number of legal perma- never wavered in its commitment to affordable manent residents by about 44,000 each year— nent residents in the United States, the bill housing, and has continued to provide housing not all persons selected immigrate to the would reduce the number of individuals en- opportunities for a wide range of people from United States within the period in which the rolling in the Medicaid program. CBO esti- diverse economic and social backgrounds. visas are valid. Fewer permanent legal resi- mates that the change would result in a sav- Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the dents would, over time, lower the enrollment ings for states of about $45 million over the Princeton Township Affordable Housing Pro- for benefits under the Food Stamp and Med- 2005–2014 period. icaid programs and thus lower estimated Estimated impact on the private sector: gram for its commendable and exemplary spending for those programs. The bill contains no new private-sector man- work in ensuring affordable housing exists in Food Stamps dates as defined in UMRA. New Jersey and wish it many years of contin- While adult immigrants have a five-year Estimate prepared by: Federal Costs: State ued success. waiting period for benefits, legal permanent Department: Joseph C. Whitehill (226–2840). f residents under the age of 18 are automati- Citizen and Immigration Services: Mark cally eligible for food stamps. CBO estimates Grabowicz (226–2860). Food Stamps: Kathleen A PROCLAMATION HONORING that there will be about 440,000 fewer legal FitzGerald (226–2820). Medicaid: Jeanne De MR. AND MRS. ROBISON permanent residents over the 10-year period. Sa (226–9010). Impact on State, Local, and Based on data from the Current Population Tribal Governments: Melissa Merrell (225– HON. ROBERT W. NEY Survey on participation by noncitizens be- 3220). Impact on the Private Sector: Amina OF OHIO fore the changes in eligibility that were en- Masood (226–2940). acted in 1996, CBO estimates that by 2009, Estimate approved by: Peter H. Fontaine, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Deputy Assistant Director for Budget Anal- 4,000 fewer children would receive food Tuesday, November 16, 2004 stamps. Overall, CBO estimates that by 2014 ysis. about 23,000 fewer people would receive food f Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker: stamps. Food Stamp program costs would de- Whereas, Walter and Virginia Robison were crease by $13 million over the 2005–2009 pe- IN RECOGNITION OF THE PRINCE- united in marriage on August 26, 1944; and riod and $105 million over the 2009–2014 pe- TON TOWNSHIP AFFORDABLE Whereas, Walter and Virginia Robison are riod. HOUSING PROGRAM celebrating 60 years of marriage; and Medicaid Whereas, Walter and Virginia Robison have By decreasing the number of legal perma- HON. RUSH D. HOLT demonstrated love and commitment to each nent residents, H.R. 775 would reduce the OF NEW JERSEY other; and number of individuals enrolling in the Med- Whereas, Walter and Virginia Robison must icaid program. Under Medicaid law, immi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be commended for their loyalty and dedication grants entering the United States after Au- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 gust 22, 1996, are subject to a five-year ban to their family; and from receiving Medicaid coverage. CBO ex- Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to com- Whereas, Walter and Virginia Robison have pects that certain participants in the diver- memorate the twentieth anniversary of the proven, by their example, to be a model for all sity visa program (mainly children, pregnant Princeton Township Affordable Housing Pro- married couples; women, and some disabled people) will qual- gram, formed on November 18, 1984, by the Therefore, I join with Walter and Virginia ify for Medicaid five years after entering the adoption of Ordinance No. 84–31. This pro- Robison’s family, friends, and the residents of United States. CBO estimates that by 2014, gram began well before the New Jersey Su- the 18th Congressional District of Ohio in con- about 9,000 fewer people would receive Med- preme Court mandated affordable housing in icaid than under current law and that federal gratulating Walter and Virginia Robison as Medicaid spending would decrease by about each municipality throughout the State, and they celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. $59 million over the 2010–2014 period. preceded the establishment of the New Jersey f State Department Council on Affordable Housing. The program has shown over the years Princeton Town- A TRIBUTE TO REVEREND DAVID Applicants pay no fee for submitting an ap- K. BRAWLEY plication to the Department of State for the ships’ commitment to maintaining a diverse special lottery; however, there is a $100 spe- population, and has been consistent in its cial processing fee payable to the Depart- dedication to provide housing opportunities for HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS ment of State by persons whose entries are low and moderate income individuals who re- OF NEW YORK selected and processed at a U.S. consulate. side within the Princeton community. Princeton IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The applicants must also pay the regular was far ahead of other towns. visa fees at the time of visa issuance. The To oversee the implementation of the Af- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 special processing fee generates about $5 million in offsetting collections for the Depart- fordable Housing Program, the Princeton Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of ment of State each year. The bill would Township Housing Board was created. Since Reverend David K. Brawley for his spiritual lower collections by the Department of its inception, the Housing Board has devel- guidance and dedication to improving our State, but spending would also decline by the oped hundreds of housing units in and around community. amount of forgone collections. the greater Princeton area, the largest of Rev. Brawley cultivated a relationship with Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services which are the Princeton Community Village, God’s Word when he was quite young. At the The CIS currently charges fees totaling Reading Circle, Griggs Farm, and Washington age of sixteen, he responded to God’s will and $385 to register each selected applicant as a Oaks. In addition to the creation of a great was ordained by Rev. Winfred Pippen. He be- permanent U.S. resident. CBO estimates that number of housing units, the board has also came the youth minister at First Baptist CIS collects and spends about $20 million an- established and funded a municipal Downpay- Church of Deer Park, New York, where he nually in fees from diversity immigrants—a ment Assistance Program and Condominium maintained his membership for thirteen years. small fraction of more than $1 billion in fees the agency collects and spends each year to Fee Assistance Program; these programs aim Rev. Brawley began his full time career in administer programs relating to the entry of to assist those with low or moderate incomes the ministry in 1994 at St. Paul Community aliens. CBO estimates that eliminating the in either initially purchasing or continuing to af- Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York. An in- diversity visa program would reduce fee col- ford low and moderate income housing units. tegral part of church leadership, Rev. Brawley lections by about $20 million annually, but The Housing Board has also explored housing is the coordinator for the Men-in-Training for

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.011 E16PT1 E1972 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 16, 2004 the Board of Elders, and an on-call teacher to Canjar and Lion Francis Scott received the was primarily responsible for its present com- the congregation. Currently serving as the as- Melvin Jones Fellowship Award for Dedicated plex. sistant pastor, Rev. Brawley is the principal Humanitarian Service from the Lions Club The Taylor Lions Club, in conjunction with assistant to senior pastor Rev. Dr. Johnny Ray International Foundation, the highest award the R&L Civic Club, American Legion Post Youngblood in a variety of capacities such as that a member can receive. 306 and the Taylor Borough Council, orga- pastoral counseling, officiating at sacred The Lions Club has a long-standing tradition nized an Easter Egg Hunt in 1985 that has be- events such as weddings, baby dedications of civic duty and pride. I cannot think of a bet- come an annual event for the area’s children. and funerals, leading worship services, teach- ter example for our young people than busi- Lion J. Dennis Kryzanowski began the Tay- ing and community organizing. ness people taking responsibility for their com- lor Lions Scholarship Award at Riverside Jun- In particular, Rev. Brawley’s organizing ef- munities and neighbors. Lions Club members ior/Senior High School. forts play a dynamic role in the church’s com- have been dedicated to giving their time, tal- Two hundred and fifty-seven residents of munity development activities. He is a member ent and resources to help our world become Taylor have been past or present members of of the Governance Board of East Brooklyn a better place since 1917. The Lions Club is the Lions Club since its beginning in 1954. Congregations (EBC) and the EBC Strategy one of the largest service organizations world- Lion Lisa Scott Mekilo was the first woman to Team. In his position at EBC, Rev. Brawley wide. join the Taylor Lions Club and became the has been an outspoken advocate for public Lions Clubs are best known for their work Club’s first female president in 2003. school reform, and has addressed issues such with sight conservation, taking on the chal- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me today in as public safety, housing and quality of life lenge after Helen Keller proposed it in 1925. paying tribute to such a wonderful service or- concerns on behalf of neighborhood residents. Lions Clubs raise money for a variety of sight- ganization. It is my honor to represent the Rev. Brawley’s community involvement also preserving activities, from providing eye- members of the Taylor Lions Club in the encompasses his role as Vice President of glasses to paying for cataract surgery for United States Congress. EDIFY Communities of East New York. EDIFY needy people. f The District 14–H Lions Eye Bank was initi- seeks to increase the vitality and value of HONORING FRANCIS J. LOMBARDI urban communities by pooling resources and ated by then-District Governor Dominic charitable funds. DeAngelo in 1958. Lion Merwyn Howells was In October 2004, Rev. Brawley joined the instrumental with the inception of the Sergeant HON. MIKE FERGUSON ranks of distinguished alumni of the Faith Seymore Program, sponsored by the Lacka- OF NEW JERSEY Seminary in Tacoma, Washington, having wanna Blind Association. The program edu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES earned his Master’s degree in Theological cates third-graders about sight conservation Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Studies. Rev. Brawley plans to continue his and eye safety, and it concludes with a poster Mr. FERGUSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today studies at Faith and plans to obtain a Doctor contest. to honor Francis J. Lombardi of Essex County, of Ministry degree. The District 14–H Lions Eye Bank Banner New Jersey. As Rev. Brawley contemplates the growth of Patch for the most Cornea Eye Pledge Cards For more than 30 years, Francis Lombardi ministry, his four priorities are creating a vi- in a year was achieved in 1992, during Lion has been a leader in one of the most vital as- brant worship experience, edifying God’s peo- President John Souter’s term. The Taylor pects of our community. While raising a family, ple, community organizing, and economic de- Lions Club has continually provided eye- he has been a tireless advocate of protecting velopment. As a pastor, Rev. Brawley pos- glasses to senior citizens and other members and fostering the transportation relationship sesses the gifts of exhortation, inspiration, mo- of the community throughout the years. between New York and New Jersey. tivation and encouragement. He shares these The District 14–H Hearing Committee’s an- Francis began his work with the Port Au- gifts not only in worship services, but also with nual donation to the Scranton School for the thority of New York and New Jersey in 1971 the community in a variety of venues, such as Deaf began during Lion Joe Canjar’s term in as an engineering trainee and has risen men’s conferences, revivals and youth groups. 1980. This tradition continues today. through the ranks to his current position as Rev. Brawley resides in Brooklyn, New York Since the Club’s beginning, members have Chief Engineer for The Port Authority. with his wife Debra and their two children, provided wheelchairs, commodes, walkers, Always making safety his top priority, his Rhonesha and Michael. crutches, canes and personal safety items for work with the Port Authority gained him rec- Mr. Speaker, Reverend David K. Brawley all citizens of the community. ognition and reputation for continued safe and has been a leader in our community through Over the past 15 years, the Taylor Lions efficient operating. Richard’s work affects the his spiritual guidance at St. Paul Community Club’s principal fundraiser has been a Holiday daily lives of millions of residents of New York Baptist Church and consistent efforts to im- Basketball Tournament that features both girls’ and New Jersey and with the turbulent world prove the schools, housing and overall quality and boys’ high school teams from Riverside we live in it has never been more vital to en- of life in Brooklyn. As such, he is more than School District and the surrounding area. This sure the safety and security of our citizens in worthy of receiving our recognition today, and annual tournament is the only one of its kind every aspect of their lives. His contributions I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring to feature both a girls’ and a boys’ division. continue into the realm of education. His this truly remarkable person. Eugene Evanish, Ted Evanish and Joseph hands on approach and dedication to our f Roberts have co-chaired the event since it youth over the years has earned him a posi- began. CONGRATULATING THE TAYLOR tion on the Board of Directors of the Salvadori The Taylor Lions Club is also the first club Educational Center, a non profit educational LIONS CLUB ON THE OCCASION in the history of District 14–H to have its Club OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY center dedicated to helping inner-city youth Pin voted No. 1 in the state of Pennsylvania. appreciate science and mathematics. Member Francis Scott designed the winning Francis Lombardi has been a tremendous HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI emblem. asset to both New Jersey and New York. His OF PENNSYLVANIA The Taylor Lions Club has also taken an ac- work over the years has unquestionably made IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tive role in District 14–H with members Joe New Jersey and New York safer places to live Canjar (as past District Governor), Mike Cole, Tuesday, November 16, 2004 and commute. It is in his honor that I stand Gene King, Fran DeAngelo, Gene Evanish, before you today. Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Ted Evanish, Neil DeAngelo, Robert Thomas, to ask you and my respected colleagues in the Lisa Mekilo and Francis Scott all serving in the f House of Representatives to pay tribute to the District Cabinet in recent years. A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING Taylor Lions Club as it celebrates its 50th An- The Taylor Lions Club has sponsored teams COLLIER DILL niversary at St. George’s Hall in Taylor. in the Taylor Little League, Taylor Girls’ Soft- The Lions Club of Taylor began its charter ball Association, Boys Biddy Basketball HON. ROBERT W. NEY on Nov. 15, 1954. Sponsored by the Old League, T.C.C. Girls Basketball League, Boy OF OHIO Forge Lions Club, the Taylor Club chose Jay Scout Troop 85 and Cub Scout Troop 90. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fahringer as its Inaugural President. Over the The Taylor Lions Junior Football Organiza- next 46 years, the Club would have two mem- tion was even named after the club, which Tuesday, November 16, 2004 bers, Lion Dominic DeAngelo and Lion Joseph sponsored it from 1970 through 2000. Lion Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker: Canjar, serve in the esteemed position of Area Frank Messoline was one of the primary orga- Whereas, Collier Dill is a resident of New District Governor. nizers of the program, while Lion Mike Krypel Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County; and

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.016 E16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1973 Whereas, Collier Dill has devoted his love to Male Coalition’s 1993 Living Hero Award; the During its first 10 years, OCCEO served the his wife, Nancy, and their son, Joseph; and 1992 Broadcasting Hall of Fame Award; the Oakland County community in an effort to Whereas, Collier Dill demonstrated a com- Cincinnati Historical Society’s Best in Broad- eliminate the causes and consequences of mitment to his country while serving in the casting Hall of Fame Award; and an Amistad poverty. In 1975, OCCEO began serving Liv- Vietnam War; and Foundation Award. He served in the U.S. ingston County and the agency’s name was Whereas, Collier Dill is active with his Army as a mechanic based in Biloxi, Mis- changed to the Oakland Livingston Human church and community and is appreciated by sissippi. Service Agency (OLHSA). all who know him. Mr. Waits’ wife of 37 years, Betty, died in Today, OLHSA’s mission is to enable the Therefore, I join with the residents of the en- 1986, and a son, Eric Wilson Waits, died in low income, elderly, and people with disabil- tire 18th Congressional District of Ohio in rec- March 2004. He is survived by a son, Ernest ities living in Oakland and Livingston Counties ognizing Collier Dill for his dedication to the J. Waits, Jr.; three daughters, Kym Zimmers of to become self-sufficient. Over the years, United States, his community, family, and North Avondale and Diane ‘‘Taffi’’ Weaver of OLHSA has worked to reduce poverty by fo- friends. Forest Park, and Shelley Moon of Los Ange- cusing all available resources toward helping f les; nine grandchildren and five great-grand- low income individuals and families acquire children. the skills and knowledge they need to improve HONORING THE MEMORY OF ER- All of us in Cincinnati are grateful for the gift their personal quality of life. Today, the agen- NEST J. WAITS SR., A CIN- of Ernest Waits’ life and his inspiration. cy operates 74 programs, employs 575 peo- CINNATI CIVIL RIGHTS PIONEER f ple, and has an annual budget of more than $30 million. IN RECOGNITION OF BILL AND HON. ROB PORTMAN The work OLHSA has done for our commu- GLADYS JENNINGS OF OHIO nity is truly remarkable. I had the opportunity IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MIKE ROGERS to see their good work first-hand last year Tuesday, November 16, 2004 when I celebrated National Homeownership OF ALABAMA Month with families that OLHSA had helped. Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Through OLHSA’s sponsored home-buying honor the memory of a friend and hero, Ernest Tuesday, November 16, 2004 counseling classes, families participated in J. Waits Sr. of Cincinnati, who passed away eight weeks of counseling and education de- on October 19, 2004. Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, on October 30, 2004, Bill and Gladys Jennings, of signed to deal with budget and credit issues. Mr. Waits was a pioneering civil rights activ- This led them to their ability to qualify for an ist. He worked his whole lifetime for desegre- Calhoun County, Alabama, will celebrate their 50th anniversary. affordable mortgage and make their home- gation and to open doors for African Ameri- ownership dreams come true. This is just one cans. Born in Flat Rock, Georgia in 1920, he Members of Saks Baptist Church in Saks, Alabama, for over 25 years, Mr. and Mrs. Jen- example of the many programs that OLHSA moved to Cincinnati with his family in 1922 provides to our citizens. and grew up in Cincinnati’s West End. Mr. nings met through mutual friends and have always resided in the Calhoun community. They Mr. Speaker, I commend the contributions Waits was known to say that he became a that OLHSA has made over the past 40 years civil rights fighter one day when school text- have one son, Jeff. The Jennings love gardening and land- to our community and wish them continued books at Sands School were in short supply, success. and he was told he could not share a textbook scaping, and after long careers in the commu- f with a white student. He challenged injustice, nity have retired to enjoy their outdoor activi- as he put it, ‘‘I’ve been challenging things all ties and spend time with their family and A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING the way through.’’ friends. Mr. Jennings is also an avid golfer. JOHN LELAND HALEY Mr. Speaker, it’s not often we have the op- And he has. At Woodward High School in portunity to honor a distinguished couple like 1935, Mr. Waits called for integration of the the Jennings. Thank you for the House’s at- HON. ROBERT W. NEY swimming pool and the prom. In 1939, at age tention on this proud occasion. OF OHIO 19, he wanted to see comedian Eddie ‘‘Roch- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ester’’ Anderson at Cincinnati’s Schubert The- f ater. He insisted on being admitted, employing TRIBUTE TO THE OAKLAND LIV- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 a strategy of civil disobedience later embraced INGSTON HUMAN SERVICE AGEN- Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker: by others in the civil rights movement. From CY Whereas, John Leland Haley has devoted that point on, Mr. Waits joined with others in himself to serving others through his member- Cincinnati who pushed for desegregation and HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG ship in the Boy Scouts of America; and civil rights. OF MICHIGAN Whereas, John Leland Haley has shared his In breaking race barriers, Mr. Waits held IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time and talent with the community in which many Cincinnati ‘‘firsts.’’ In 1947, he became he resides; and the first African American Cincinnati radio disc Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Whereas, John Leland Haley has dem- jockey. For twelve years, he played jazz for a Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I would onstrated a commitment to meet challenges number of local stations, and was known for like to recognize the Oakland Livingston with enthusiasm, confidence and outstanding his creative programming in an era when there Human Service Agency as it celebrates its service; and were few alternatives for African Americans. 40th anniversary as a community action agen- Whereas, John Leland Haley must be com- From 1958 to 1960, he was the first African cy. I commend their years of service and dedi- mended for the hard work and dedication he American in Cincinnati to be an assistant cation to improving our community. put forth in earning the Eagle Scout Award. sales manager for two auto dealerships. In In 1964, the Economic Opportunity Act was Therefore, I join with the residents of 1960, he attended Northwestern University to enacted into law and provided stimulation and Crooksville, the entire 18th Congressional Dis- study investment banking, and returned to incentive for urban and rural communities to trict of Ohio, John’s family and friends in con- Cincinnati to become the first African Amer- mobilize their resources to combat poverty gratulating John Leland Haley as he receives ican New York Stock Exchange registered through community action programs. That the Eagle Scout Award. broker. He was the first African American to same year, Judge Carl F. Ingraham, Oakland f work for Cincinnati & Suburban Bell Tele- County Executive Daniel T. Murphy, and phone Company, and in the 1970s, he pio- James P. Dickerson created the nonprofit A TRIBUTE TO MILTON MARSHALL neered the concept of magnet schools to en- agency, the Oakland County Commission of courage inclusiveness and voluntary school Economic Opportunity (OCCEO) to serve Oak- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS desegregation. land County, Michigan. In 1965, the new OF NEW YORK He received many honors for his volunteer agency received its first Federal grant, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and community service, including a key to the $77,000 from the Office of Economic Oppor- city of Cincinnati and the ‘‘Mayor’s Hometown tunity. This money allowed the opening of Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Hero’’ award; a Cincinnati City Council resolu- OCCEO’s central office in Pontiac, Michigan Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of tion recognizing him as a leader in the ongo- and the hiring of James M. McNeely as its first Milton Marshall in recognition of his service to ing campaign for racial equality; the Black executive officer. New York City and his country.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.020 E16PT1 E1974 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 16, 2004 Milton was born and raised in Harlem, New munity. He was a coach for St. Therese Little as well as a caring husband to his wife, Diana; York; he is the brother of two younger sisters League, South Wilkes-Barre Mini Mohawks, and Arnelle, a New York City police officer, and Founder and President for the YMCA wrestling Whereas, Sgt. Richard Morgan was an ac- Patricia. After graduating high school, Milton program and was also a baseball coach for tive citizen in his community and did his best served 4 years in the United States Air Force. Meyers High School. He is a member of the to make his country a better place to live; and Milton married his wife, Marjorie and became St. Nicholas Church, Holy Name Society, Whereas, Sgt. Richard Morgan will be re- the proud father of three beautiful children: North End Slovak Club and the Brookside membered for his unsurpassed sacrifice of self Eric, Cheryl, and Deborah. He is also the American Legion. He is also an avid fisherman while protecting others. His example of grandfather of Kimberly, Gregory, Cherenia, and hunter. strength and fortitude will be remembered by and Kortaney. He received his associate de- George is above all a dedicated husband, all those who knew him. gree in applied science from New York Univer- father and grandfather. He is married to Shir- While words cannot express our grief during sity. ley Morio Vitanovec. He has a daughter Kerry the loss of such a courageous Marine, I offer Milton has proudly served his country and Ann, a son George Jr., a son-in-law Kevin and this token of profound sympathy to the family, has been recognized accordingly for his ef- a daughter-in-law Susan. He has twin friends, and colleagues of Sgt. Richard Mor- forts. He worked for 22 years with the New grandsons Michael and Patrick Flaherty. gan. York State Labor Department as a veterans Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my es- f service representative. In recognition of his teemed colleagues in the House of Represent- SPECIALIST KEITH MATTHEW work, Milton received an award from Mayor atives please join me in congratulating George MAUPIN OF BATAVIA, OH, IS James Garner of the Village of Hempstead for Vitanovec and wish him all the best for a well HONORED IN PENTAGON’S PRES- dedicated service to veterans. He also re- deserved retirement. TIGIOUS WARRIOR ETHOS EX- ceived a certificate of appreciation from Gov- f HIBIT ernor Mario Cuomo, and a certificate from the HONORING THE CENTRAL NEW United States Department of Labor for com- JERSEY CHAPTER OF THE AMER- pleting the NVTI Veterans Benefits Training HON. ROB PORTMAN ICAN SOCIETY FOR INDUSTRIAL OF OHIO Course at the University of Denver. SECURITY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Milton is a valuable community activist. He served as a Prince Hall Mason in 1980 and Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Senior Warden of Lebanon Lodge #54. He is HON. MIKE FERGUSON Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a Past High Priest of Royal Eagle Chapter #27 OF NEW JERSEY Specialist Keith Matthew ‘‘Matt’’ Maupin of Ba- Holy Royal Arch Mason. He served as Illus- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tavia, Ohio, whose name was added last trious Commander in Chief for 2 years (L.I. Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Wednesday to the Pentagon’s prestigious Consistory #61). Milton served as the Past Il- Mr. FERGUSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Warrior Ethos Exhibit. Spc. Maupin, 21, has been missing in action lustrious Potentate of Abu Bekr Temple #91, to honor the Central New Jersey Chapter of in Iraq since April 9, 2004, when his convoy and as the Past President of the Long Island the American Society for Industrial Security on came under attack outside Baghdad by rocket- Shrine Club. their 25th Anniversary. In 1979 a group of Mr. Speaker, Milton Marshall has dedicated propelled grenades and small arms fire. He ASIS members chaired by Douglas Goode his life to serving his country and his commu- was the first known U.S. serviceman to be convened to form the Central New Jersey nity through his active participation in a vast captured by insurgents and is now the longest Chapter which has now grown to include over array of civic organizations. As such, he is held military hostage in wartime since the end 300 members who represent the public and more than worthy of receiving our recognition of the Vietnam War. Spec. Maupin is an Army private sectors of the Security Industry. today, and I urge my colleagues to join me in ASIS is the preeminent organization for se- Reservist with the 724th Transport Company honoring this truly remarkable person. curity professionals, with more than 33,000 stationed in Bartonville, Illinois. Spc. Maupin went to Iraq to fight for free- f members worldwide. Founded in 1955, the or- dom for the Iraqi people and for a safer world ganization is dedicated to increasing the effec- CONGRATULATING GEORGE without the brutal dictatorship of Saddam Hus- tiveness and productivity of security profes- VITANOVEC AS HE CELEBRATES sein. Spc. Maupin is an American hero, and sionals by developing educational programs HIS RETIREMENT we are grateful for his bravery and courage. on broad and specific security concerns. ASIS In our area of southern Ohio, there has also advocates the role and value of the secu- been an outpouring of support for Spc. Maupin HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI rity management profession to business, the OF PENNSYLVANIA and for the Maupin family. Matt’s parents, media, government entities, and the public. Carolyn and Keith Maupin, have set a tremen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I commend all the members of the Central dous example of hope and faith, and unquali- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 New Jersey Chapter of ASIS for their tireless fied support for our troops. Spc. Maupin’s fa- work concerning the state of security in Cen- Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ther is a veteran, and his brother, Lance Cor- tral New Jersey. Their efforts are an excellent to pay tribute to my good friend George poral Micah Maupin, is a Marine stationed in reflection on ASIS international and make Vitanovec, who is retiring from the Teamsters Miramar, California. Spc. Maupin is one of the Central New Jersey a safer place for those Local 401. He was honored at the Greater best and brightest. A scholar athlete in high who live and work there. Wilkes-Barre Labor Council Dinner at Pittston school, he is viewed by his fellow soldiers as Convention Hall on October 29, 2004. f a skilled, professional and compassionate sol- George Vitanovec has been a dedicated A PROCLAMATION IN MEMORY OF dier. Teamster since 1968. He worked for Acme SERGEANT RICHARD MORGAN Last Wednesday, Spc. Matt Maupin’s name Warehouse in Forty Fort for 22 years and rep- was added to the Pentagon’s prestigious War- resented the members as their shop steward. HON. ROBERT W. NEY rior Ethos Exhibit. This display honors the George was first elected as Vice President of service and sacrifice of soldiers living the War- OF OHIO Local 401 in 1990 and then elected President rior Ethos, including Spc. Maupin. Composed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Local 401 in 1993. He was elected for five of three diagonal LCD panels, it features the consecutive terms and retired on June 30, Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Army Star; a sampling of the more than 2004. Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker: 30,000 ‘‘To Our Troops’’ virtual notes sent to George was a veteran of the United States Whereas, I hereby offer my heartfelt condo- service men and women by the American peo- Army and served a tour of duty in Vietnam lences to the family, friends, and community of ple; and images of faces of soldiers every- from 1965–1966. He was honorably dis- Sgt. Richard Morgan upon the death of this where. The words, ‘‘We Honor and Appre- charged in 1967. outstanding soldier; and ciate;’’ ‘‘We Remember;’’ and ‘‘We Take Care George has been involved with many orga- Whereas, Sgt. Richard Morgan was a mem- of Our Soldiers’’ are inscribed on the panels. nizations such as the Greater Wilkes-Barre ber of the 660th Transportation Company out Above all, this tribute is an enduring legacy to Labor Council, Teamsters Joint Council, of Cadiz, serving his great nation in the coun- soldiers, like Spc. Maupin, who are keeping us Teamsters International and also the United try of Iraq; and safe and free today. Way just to name a few. He has been dedi- Whereas, Sgt. Richard Morgan was a loving Perhaps the Army’s ‘‘Soldiers Creed’’ states cated to many organizations within the com- son to his parents, Donna and Harold Arnold, the commitment of these outstanding young

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.025 E16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1975 men and women best: ‘‘. . . I always place ing began to lean and a large wooden truss Among his many civic activities, David the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I broke in the ceiling. In 1990, the congregation serves as vice president of the JCC, vice will never quit. I am a guardian of freedom was compelled to vacate the sanctuary and president of the American Cancer Society Wy- and the American way of life. . . . I am an have worship in the New Lots Family Center oming Valley Unit, vice president of the S.J. American Soldier.’’ This is Spc. Matt Maupin. until repairs could be made. Upon completion Strauss Lodge of B’nai B’rith Housing Founda- All of us are proud of Matt Maupin and his of the renovations, the sanctuary was rededi- tion and secretary of the UHI School Board. A family, and we pray for his safe return. cated in 1991. past president of the Wyoming Seminary f The original and official name is the Re- Alumni Association and a past president of formed Protestant Dutch Church in the town of B’nai B’rith Lodge No. 139, David serves on A TRIBUTE TO NEW LOTS New Lots. However over the years, the church the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority, a past COMMUNITY CHURCH has gone through several name changes. In director and officer of Jewish Family Service, the early 1980s, the church obtained the cur- and a past director of Junior Leadership HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS rent name of the New Lots Community Wilkes-Barre. David serves as a class fund OF NEW YORK Church, R.C.A. to be used as an assumed manager and alumni admissions representa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES name. Today within these hallow walls, sons tive for Lafayette College. and daughters of slaves boldly bear witness to Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege and honor to God’s Amazing Grace. In 1975, the Rev. Den- represent a man who is so dedicated to serv- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of nis A. Westbrook became the first African ing his community. I ask that my colleagues New Lots Community Church in Brooklyn, NY, American pastor of New Lots Community pay tribute to David Schwager as he receives in commemoration of its 180th anniversary Church, R.C.A. In 1979, the Rev. Dr. William this well-deserved honor. and spiritual leadership in the community. T. Coles became the second African American f Around 1667, the area of New Lots, origi- pastor of this great historic church. He labored nally known as Eastwoods, was reportedly in the vineyard for 20 years ministering to A PROCLAMATION HONORING OF- purchased by the Dutch from the Canarsie or members, friends, and the community of New FICER BILL CLEVELAND ON THE the Rockaway Indians. The town of New Lots Lots Community Church. In 2002, the Rev. OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT extended from what is now Highland Park on De’Lafayette Awkward became the third Afri- FROM THE U.S. CAPITOL POLICE the north to Jamaica Bay on the south and can American pastor. Under his leadership, from Rockaway Avenue on the west to Elderts the church is currently embarking on new and HON. ROBERT W. NEY Lane on the east. During the early years of exciting ministries. New Lots Community OF OHIO the settlement, the most important highway in Church has always been a beacon of hope in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the area was the New Lots Road frequently the community and remains actively involved noted in historical accounts of the Revolu- in the community as they continue to strive for Tuesday, November 16, 2004 tionary War. In all this vast acreage of New excellence in their mission to win souls. Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker: Lots, there was no church. The residents had Mr. Speaker, New Lots Community Church Whereas, Officer Bill Cleveland is retiring to travel by horse and wagon to Flatlands or has been a source of community and spiritual from the United States Capitol Police after 30 Flatbush churches for services, marriages, leadership in Brooklyn for 180 years. As such, years of exemplary service; and baptisms. it is more than worthy of receiving our recogni- Whereas, Officer Cleveland served his New Lots was part of a collegium of six tion today and I urge my colleagues to join me country in the Armed Forces during the Viet- churches sharing a ministry: Flatbush, in honoring this truly remarkable church and nam War and served his community of Alex- Flatlands, Brooklyn, New Utrech, Bushwick, its congregation. andria as a respected member of the City and Gravesend. These churches are still part f Council for over 10 years; of the Brooklyn Classis. An elder and deacon CONGRATULATING DAVID Whereas, Officer Cleveland has been from New Lots served on the Collegiate Con- SCHWAGER, AS HE IS HONORED among the most well-liked and well-respected sistory. Consistory meetings consisted of one UPON COMPLETION OF HIS TERM officers of the United States Capitol Police for minister serving six churches with a widely AS PRESIDENT OF TEMPLE his good humor and dedication to his job; scattered membership. Rev. Malcom Evens in ISRAEL Whereas, Officer Cleveland will be deeply his historical sketch written for the 140th Anni- missed by many Members of Congress, their versary Celebration retells how New Lots was staffs, and his fellow officers. built. In 1821 an ‘‘Act of God,’’ as hurricanes HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI Therefore, I join with my fellow Members of OF PENNSYLVANIA are often called, hastened a decision by the Congress, their staffs, and his fellow officers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES residents of New Lots to build their own at the United States Capitol Police in thanking church. The hurricane toppled many oak trees. Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Officer Bill Cleveland for his 30 years of serv- The Dutch, noted for being a frugal and pru- Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ice to the Capitol Hill community and wish him dent people, accepted God’s gift of lumber. to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the the very best on the occasion of his retire- After the wood had seasoned for about a year House of Representatives to pay tribute to my ment. and a half, they began to cut, hew and saw good friend David Schwager as he is honored f the trees in preparation for building their upon the completion of his term as president house of worship. Abraham and Cornelia Van of Temple Israel in Wilkes-Barre, PA. PROVIDING CBO COST ESTIMATE Siclen deeded over to the building committee David is a partner in the law firm of Chariton FOR H.R. 4453 one-quarter acre of land on New Lots and and Schwager. He is the past president of the Schenck Avenue. In 1832 a fundraiser was Luzerne County Bar Association Young Law- HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. held and volunteer workers and well wishers yers Division and a member of the Pennsyl- OF WISCONSIN came from near and far. Through the united vania Bar Association House of Delegates. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES efforts of the congregation, this House of God chairs the Association’s Statutory Law Com- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 was reportedly built for somewhere between mittee. He is a past vice-chairman of the Busi- $25 to $35. This small colonial clapboard ness Law and Real Property Law Sections of Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, on structure, unique in New York, was designated the American Bar Association Young Lawyers October 5, 2004, the Committee on the Judici- an official city landmark in 1966. Division. A past Assistant District Attorney, ary filed its report on H.R. 4453, the ‘‘Access Wooden pegs secure this building of colo- David is treasurer of the Middle District Bank- to Rural Physicians Improvement Act of nial architecture with timber notched and ruptcy Bar Association. David also serves as 2004.’’ At that time, the Committee had not re- joined. It stands today as a tribute to the solicitor to District 16 Little League and The ceived a Congressional Budget Office cost es- soundness of the craftsmanship of the Dutch Music Box Players. timate for the bill, and it filed the report with people. In 1972, in order to meet the growing David graduated from Lafayette College in a committee cost estimate as provided in needs of the community, the church built the 1984 and received his J.D. from the Dickinson clause 3(d)(2) of Rule XIII of the Rules of the educational complex next door—The New Lots School of Law in 1988. David is married to the House of Representatives. Subsequently, the Family Center. Within the last year and a half former Laurie Mersay, assistant vice president Committee received the CBO cost estimate on an entire renovation of the Family Center was of First National Community Bank. They have H.R. 4453, and I am submitting it here for the undertaken. Over the years, the church build- two children, Max and Melissa. record.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.029 E16PT1 E1976 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 16, 2004 OCTOBER 15, 2004. munity organizations in New Jersey to collect RECOGNIZING THE OHIO STATE Hon. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, Jr., over 2.2 million units of blood, thus improving UNIVERSITY’S 2004 BUCKEYE Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. and even saving the lives of countless resi- BULLET TEAM House of Representatives, Washington, DC. DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The Congressional dents of New Jersey. Budget Office has prepared the enclosed cost In its thirty years of existence, New Jersey HON. DEBORAH PRYCE estimate for H.R. 4453, the Access to Rural Blood Services has developed a strong and OF OHIO Physicians Improvement Act of 2004. valuable relationship with many New Jersey IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be pleased to provide them. based American Red Cross chapters. These Tuesday, November 16, 2004 The CBO staff contact is Mark Grabowicz, organizations have partnered together in Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise who can be reached at 226–2860. scheduling blood drives, recruiting donors and today to congratulate The Ohio State Univer- Sincerely, providing necessary services to donors during sity 2004 Buckeye Bullet electric land speed DOUGLAS HOLTZ-EAKIN. blood drives. NJBS has also been a leader in Enclosure. vehicle team. This group of 11 undergraduate efforts to ensure the safety of the region’s engineering students now holds the national CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE COST ESTI- blood supply by piloting the ‘‘Safeblood’’ com- MATE H.R. 4453, ACCESS TO RURAL PHYSI- and international land speed records for elec- puter system and opening the Nucleic Acid CIANS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2004, AS PASSED tric vehicles. BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON OC- Test Lab in 1999, to screen all blood donated The Buckeye Bullet is a streamlined electric TOBER 6, 2004 for HIV and HCV. Moreover, NJBS has been vehicle over 31 feet long, standing 3 feet high CBO estimates that implementing H.R. a forerunner in the development of pheresis and 2 feet wide. It is powered by more than 4453 would result in no significant net cost to blood donation procedures, which allows for 900 batteries and contains a 400-plus horse- the federal government. The act would affect the separation of different blood components power engine. The most impressive fact about direct spending, but we estimate that any ef- and is particularly helpful in treating cancer. the Buckeye Bullet is that it was designed, fects would be insignificant. H.R. 4453 con- New Jersey Blood Service has made rebuilt and is maintained by Ohio State students, tains no intergovernmental or private-sector giving undergraduates a unique opportunity for mandates as defined in the Unfunded Man- markable and lasting contributions to our soci- a hands-on learning experience. dates Reform Act and would impose no costs ety through its efforts to increase both the on state, local, or tribal governments. This fall, the team traveled to the Bonneville quantity and the quality of our blood supply. Salt Flats in Utah where they challenged the Until June 1, 2004, foreign students attend- Again, I rise today to honor the New Jersey ing medical school in the United States were international land speed record of 245 mph. permitted to remain here after graduation if Blood Service for its distinguished achieve- On October 13, 2004 the Buckeye Bullet set they agreed to work for at least three years ments in helping to enhance or save the lives a new official international record time of 272 in certain regions considered to be under- of millions of patients in New Jersey over the mph. However, the international record just served by physicians or if they accepted em- past thirty years and I look forward to their wasn’t enough for the Buckeye Bullet Team. ployment with certain federal agencies. That continued good work over the next thirty On October 15, the team challenged its own program was limited to 30 individuals a year years. for each state that participated in the pro- 257 mph national speed record from the pre- gram. Under current law, such individuals vious year, which conforms to a different set must return to their native countries. H.R. f of requirements, successfully setting a new 4453 would make several changes to that pro- national land speed record at 315 mph. This gram and would reestablish it through June A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING makes the Buckeye Bullet the first electric 1, 2006. BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF TOM race car to officially exceed 300 mph. Based on the participation of foreign med- McCORT I would like to recognize the 2004 Buckeye ical students in those employment programs Bullet team members from Ohio State for their in recent years, CBO expects that the act’s provisions would affect no more than 2,000 dedication and hard work, including team lead- persons annually. The Bureau of Citizenship HON. ROBERT W. NEY ers Isaac S. Harper, Andrew L. Marquand, and Immigration Services (CIS) would col- OF OHIO and Benjamin J. Sinsheimer; team members lect fees to provide work permits for those Kevin C. Sze, Sean M. MacGregor, Aaron M. individuals. CIS fees are classified as offset- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Haliena, Joseph H. Gorse, Andrea J. Barger, ting receipts (a credit against direct spend- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Michael B. Quade, Kimberly A. Stevens and ing). The agency is authorized to spend such Kevin Ponziani; faculty adviser Giorgio fees without further appropriation, so the Rizzoni, staff adviser Maria Soliman, and of net impact on CIS spending would be insig- Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker: nificant. Whereas, Sheriff Tom McCort has provided course the vehicle’s driver, Roger Schroer of TRC, Inc. Congratulations to all of you for The CBO staff contact for this estimate is outstanding service and contributions while building the fastest electric vehicle on the Mark Grabowicz, who may be reached at 226 serving as the Sheriff of Belmont County for 2860. This estimate was approved by Robert planet! twenty years; and A. Sunshine, Assistant Director for Budget f Analysis. Whereas, Sheriff Tom McCort began his law f enforcement career by serving as a felony in- HONORING MARGARET PARKER vestigator for the Belmont County Prosecutor’s FRETWELL HONORING NEW JERSEY BLOOD Office and then as a part time officer in Rich- SERVICE land Township; and HON. JON C. PORTER OF NEVADA HON. RUSH D. HOLT Whereas, Sheriff Tom McCort worked tirelessly to improve and expand the Belmont IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW JERSEY County jail; and Tuesday, November 16, 2004 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas, Sheriff Tom McCort’s diligent Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I stand today to Tuesday, November 16, 2004 service to Belmont County resulted in several honor Margaret Parker Fretwell. Mrs. Fretwell Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to remarkable achievements such as an officer just recently celebrated her ninetieth birthday honor New Jersey Blood Services for its thirty training program and an expanded motorcycle and it is my great pleasure to note that she is years of dedication to blood collection and patrol service; and still working hard to better her community. services. As the first regional division of the Through her enjoyment of community service Whereas, Sheriff Tom McCort will be greatly New York Blood Center, New Jersey Blood and a love for her family, Margaret Fretwell missed by Belmont County and the Belmont Services (NJBS) is a non-profit corporation has made sure that her ninety years here on County Sheriff’s Department. whose mission is to ‘‘provide the safest, best this earth have been spent in the service of quality transfusion-related products and serv- Therefore, I join the residents of Belmont others. ices at a reasonable cost to those who will County, and the entire Eighteenth Congres- As an active member in her family, church, benefit, and to increase the body and avail- sional District of Ohio, in recognizing Sheriff and community, she has become a symbol of ability of knowledge in transfusion medicine.’’ Tom McCort for his exceptional work and im- service and charity. Those around her have Since its founding in 1973, NJBS has collabo- mense contributions, and wish him the very been able to rely on her hard work and giving rated with companies, labor unions and com- best in his future endeavors. nature to promote charitable programs and

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.034 E16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1977 educational events that benefit everyone in work hard to complete the Southwest Border CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4200, her hometown of Anderson, South Carolina. Fence, in compliance with the regulatory proc- RONALD W. REAGAN NATIONAL Mr. Speaker, it is my great privilege to stand ess established by 16 of our most essential DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT here and honor Margaret Fretwell with my public health, environmental, and cultural herit- FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 deepest thanks for her continued service and age laws and executive orders. contributions to her local community. It is my SPEECH OF In fact, a meeting is scheduled for the 26th hope that those that have been touched by of October to work out the concerns between HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN her generosity will remember her example and OF CALIFORNIA the Coastal Commission and the Department use it in their own lives. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Homeland Security’s office of Homeland f Security, Customs and Border Protection in Friday, October 8, 2004 9/11 RECOMMENDATIONS charge of construction to resolve this issue. Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I want to discuss a number of provisions included in the IMPLEMENTATION ACT We are a country built on laws. Our laws conference report for H.R. 4200, the Defense are in place not only to protect us today but SPEECH OF Authorization bill for fiscal year 2005. also to protect this great nation for future gen- The conference report includes a provision HON. SAM FARR erations. that restricts from access under the Freedom OF CALIFORNIA There is no good reason why this project re- of Information Act (FOIA), ‘‘data that are col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quires such a sweeping free ride. lected by land remote sensing and are prohib- Friday, October 8, 2004 ited from sale to customers other than the By shirking the process and simply giving United States and its affiliated users.’’ The ef- The House in Committee of the Whole this project a blanket exemption from 16 of our fect of this language is that non-confidential House on the State of the Union had under most essential environmental laws, we are commercial satellite imagery, which the gov- consideration the bill (H.R. 10) to provide for submitting that we can’t do more than one reform of the intelligence community, ter- ernment has purchased, would be restricted rorism prevention and prosecution, border thing at a time—and I don’t, and won’t, accept from disclosure to the public. This section ex- security, and international cooperation and this. tends this restriction to products that are de- coordination, and for other purposes: I have more faith in our country, our laws, rived from those data. That would mean that Mr. FARR. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposi- and the process. maps, reports, and any other analyses or communications that are derived from the ex- tion to the Ose amendment. This amendment will set a horrible prece- My friend and colleague from California has empted satellite image would also be inacces- dent on multiple levels and I encourage all of indicated that Navy facilities in San Diego are sible through FOIA. This section also pre- my colleagues to vote ‘‘no.’’ at risk if his amendment is not passed. empts State and local public disclosure laws I have a Navy facility in my district so I can that would provide access to these data. appreciate his concern. In fact, after Sep- f Public access to these data and products tember 11th, the Navy constructed a force derived from these data is essential for effec- A PROCLAMATION IN MEMORY OF tive participation in governmental actions, es- protection barrier around their facility in Mon- WILLIAM HINIG terey. pecially those by local governments that affect But, I disagree with my colleague over his their daily lives. Government agencies use li- efforts to exempt the construction of portions censed and/or purchased imagery data in reg- HON. ROBERT W. NEY ulatory proceedings and numerous other man- of a 14-mile immigration barrier south of San dated activities. The public requires access to Diego from most of the Nation’s environmental OF OHIO this imagery in order to participate in these laws. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proceedings and importantly, to be informed A society is judged by how it reacts to ad- about the activities of Government. This point versity, and after 9/11 this Chamber and this Tuesday, November 16, 2004 was emphasized by the National Academy of country were galvanized into action in the Sciences in its recent report, Licensing Geo- wake of that tragic day. Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker: graphic Data and Services: There is not a single member in this Cham- Whereas, I hereby offer my heartfelt condo- When geographic data are used to design or ber that isn’t willing to fight terrorism or to pro- lences to the family and friends of William administer regulatory schemes or formulate tect our country and its citizens. Let’s get that Hinig; and policy, affect the rights and obligations of straight. Whereas, William Hinig was a highly es- citizens, or have likely value for the broader The amendment we have before us now is society as indicated by a legislative or regu- more about immigration control than it is about teemed legislator who served in the Ohio latory mandate, the agency should evaluate national security. P.L. 104–208 authorized the House of Representatives for twenty-five whether the data should be acquired under construction of fencing and road improve- years; and terms that permit unlimited public access or whether more limited access may suffice to ments in the border area near San Diego, CA. Whereas, William Hinig worked tirelessly as support the agency’s mandates and missions In short, the border improvements were pur- Chairman of both the House Ways and Means and the agency’s actions in judicial and sued, planned, and construction started before Committee and the House Finance and Appro- other review. (page 229). 9/11. priations Committee to promote bipartisanship The bill’s sweeping exemption is even con- So, we know there will be improvements to and help the people of Ohio; and tradictory to the advice the administration has the barriers at the border. I don’t question the Whereas, William Hinig honorably fought for solicited on access to geospatial information. importance of completing the fence—that’s not his country during World War II, receiving a In a report prepared for the National what this is about. Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the RAND Na- What this amendment is about is ignoring— Purple Heart for injuries received at Nor- mandy; and tional Defense Research Institute recommends worse, circumventing—an ongoing process. that Federal agencies and other organizations Mr. OSE’s ill-conceived amendment attempts Whereas, William Hinig worked in and con- use an analytical process to assess the poten- to fix a problem that doesn’t exist. tributed to the financial industry by aiding in tial homeland security sensitivity of specific This amendment undermines and overturns the founding of the accounting firm of Hinig pieces of publicly available geospatial informa- efforts made by local communities, civic and Miller; and tion and to determine if restricting access to groups, State agencies, and elected rep- Whereas, the integrity William Hinig pos- these specific pieces would enhance security. resentatives who have been working to come sessed, and the compassion he showed to- They recommend that such a process include to consensus with the Bureau of Customs and wards others, will stand as reminders to a truly analysis of the usefulness of the information to Border Protection. remarkable person. His life and love gave joy an attacker; its uniqueness; and the expected This amendment even exempts from protec- to all who knew him. societal benefits of access and the costs of re- tion the Bald Eagle, a symbol of America’s stricting the information. freedom that is surpassed only by our Amer- Therefore, while I understand how words The process through which this section was ican Flag. cannot express our grief at this most trying of developed is contrary to the fundamental prin- My colleagues should be aware that the times, I offer this token of profound sympathy ciples represented by the Freedom of Informa- California Coastal Commission continues to to the family and friends of William Hinig. tion Act. FOIA is a tool for protecting public

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.039 E16PT1 E1978 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 16, 2004 access to their government’s actions. This islands have interesting histories, but I doubt the Service to establish at least one period of amendment was developed behind closed most Americans even know they exist, let time each year for public access for each is- doors. Laws that limit the use of FOIA for pub- alone that the islands are, in fact, part of our land. lic oversight of government actions should very own country. Language authorizing the Service to specify only be enacted after wide public consultation The story of Navassa Island is a classic tale use periods and to attach reasonable permit and discussion, which has not occurred with of American capitalism. It came to be part of restrictions in order to protect resources and this provision. America in the late 1800’s through the mining public safety should provide adequate flexi- Mr. Speaker, I am also disappointed with a and sale of petrified bird guano—yes, guano— bility to balance the competing interests of re- provision of this conference report affecting as fertilizer. It is also the site of one of our Na- source protection and public recreation. OMB Circular A–76, which lays out the proce- tion’s early, ugly labor disputes. Over time, Also important, this legislation will help to dures used when the government privatizes guano went out of fashion, but the outpost harmonize existing use policies in regard to work currently performed by federal employ- served a new purpose for 80 years, as a light Navassa and Desecheo Refuges with three ees. Under existing law, the private sector has source to guide ships through the islands of other remote refuges in the Pacific—Baker Is- the legal right to protest the results of such a the Caribbean. In 1996, with the advent of land, Johnson Island and Jarvis Island. These public/private competition, but the public sec- new technologies, the lighthouse went dark. three refuges, all accessible by way of special tor employees do not. This is fundamentally The property, however, remained part of the use permits, show plainly that controlled public unfair. U.S. recreational access is possible even at ex- The Senate bill would have addressed this Eventually that island and Desecheo Island, tremely remote and fragile refuges. In fact, the inequity by granting both the official who sub- a former military training range, were incor- ham radio operators were successful in secur- mits the agency’s bid, and a person rep- porated into the National Wildlife Refuge sys- ing a permit to visit Baker Island as recently resenting a majority of the affected federal tem. The designation rightfully recognizes the as 2002. In fairness, the same access should employees legal standing to protest at both unique qualities of the two islands, which are be provided to Navassa Island and Desecheo. the GAO and in the Court of Federal Claims. rich in uncommon plant and animal life. But, in Instead of adopting this approach, the con- turn, it has also led to their being essentially I am fully aware of the Service’s need to ference report gives standing only to the agen- fenced off from the people who own them— balance public access with the Refuge Sys- cy official, and only at the GAO. The report the American public. For in fact, today, the tem’s overall ‘‘wildlife first’’ mission. also requires the agency official to file a pro- Fish & Wildlife Service bars legal access to The Service cannot, however, be allowed to test if a majority of the affected federal em- these two islands apparently under any cir- selectively choose to implement those parts of ployees request that he do so, unless the offi- cumstance. its authority it favors but ignore those require- cial determines there is no reasonable basis to That might be the end of the story, were it ments to provide for public recreation which protest. While this limited approach is an im- not for a group of Ham radio operators, who, are clearly stated in existing law. provement over existing law, I would have pre- after having been granted special use access I urge members to support this important ferred the original Senate language, and will to these public lands for twenty years, were legislation. continue working to ensure that federal em- suddenly denied permission to visit the islands ployees have all the legal rights currently af- to broadcast f forded to contractors. Indeed, for no sensible reason, the Fish and Finally, I strongly oppose section 3116, a Wildlife Service—the same agency that had PERSONAL EXPLANATION provision that reverses an important aspect of been granting access to these radio opera- the nation’s nuclear waste cleanup policy. tors—arbitrarily reversed course and denied Specifically, it allows the Department of En- permits for a non-controversial recreational ac- HON. ELTON GALLEGLY ergy to abandon millions of gallons of highly tivity that had been approved for two decades OF CALIFORNIA of responsible and uneventful public use. radioactive waste in leaking tanks in South IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Carolina and Idaho. It also sets a dangerous Not only did the agency cut off these broad- precedent for the cleanup of radioactive waste casters, it did so even after they agreed to as- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 sume all liability, to submit to any regulation or in Washington. This provision has not been Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, on October 8, adequately considered in either chamber of permit condition, and even to pay all administrative, management and travel costs for the 2004, I was unable to vote on ordering the Congress. previous question on H. Res. 843, waiving f Federal agency to remove all financial and logistical hurdles. points of order against the conference report THE LIBERATION OF NAVASSA This is an instance of outrageous adminis- to accompany H.R. 4200, the National De- AND DESECHEO ISLANDS BEGINS trative arrogance to deny a permit for a rec- fense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2005 reational use that has been shown to be (rollcall 524); had I been present I would have HON. NICK J. RAHALL, II harmless to fish and wildlife. Public recreation voted ‘‘yea.’’ Also, I was unable to vote on a at our National Wildlife Refuges is as much a motion to instruct conferees on S. 2845, to re- OF WEST VIRGINIA form the intelligence community and the intel- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES part of the history of Refuge System as the critters themselves. ligence and intelligence-related activities of the Tuesday, November 16, 2004 The Secretary of the Interior has been given United States government (rollcall 525); had I Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, in my capacity congressional authority to grant special use been present I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ Addi- as the ranking Democratic member on the permits for just such circumstances, when a tionally, I was unable to vote on the motion to Committee on Resources, it has been both a public use is not incompatible with the pur- table H. Res 845 (rollcall 526); had I been pleasure and an honor to oversee the man- pose of the refuge. Yet, for some reason that present I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ agement of our Federal public lands and re- escapes me, this Secretary will not budge. In Mr. Speaker, on October 9, 2004, I was un- sources. the case of these two islands, the Secretary’s able to vote on several measures before the It is not an exaggeration to say that our sys- discretionary powers amount to guano. House: H. Con. Res. 518, providing for an ad- tem of public lands—our parks, forests, ref- Such hubris cannot be allowed to stand un- journment of the two Houses (rollcall 527); uges and wilderness areas—is second to challenged. Along with my colleague, the had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’; none when it comes to providing world-class Chairman of the Resources Committee, RICH- On agreeing to the conference report on H.R. opportunities for Americans to enjoy outdoor ARD POMBO, I am introducing today legislation 4200, the DOD Authorization for fiscal year recreation. That is, of course, when the gen- to address this deplorable situation and to re- 2005 (rollcall 528); had I been present, I would eral public is actually allowed to access and store the public’s right of access to its Federal have voted ‘‘yea’’; on agreeing to the con- use their public lands. public lands. The liberation of Navassa and ference report on H.R. 4837, the Military Con- Regardless of the fact that the Federal Gov- Desecheo Islands begins today. struction Appropriations bill for fiscal year ernment holds land in trust for the American This legislation would accomplish two main 2005 (rollcall 529); had I been present, I would people, sadly it appears that what the people goals. First, it would require the Fish and Wild- have voted ‘‘yea’’; and on agreeing to the con- own, the people may not necessarily ever get life Service to issue regulations within 120 ference report on H.R. 4567, the Homeland to use. days after the bill’s enactment to resolve this Security Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2005 This is the case with two tiny islands in the particular dispute. Second, to ensure access (rollcall 530); had I been present, I would have Western Caribbean. Navassa and Desecheo at both refuges the legislation would require voted ‘‘yea.’’

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.044 E16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1979 A PROCLAMATION HONORING school Concert Choir provided music for the During the ceremony, Potts, who spon- PETER AND SYLVIA MANASSE event. sored the legislation in the Virginia General ON THEIR 60TH WEDDING ANNI- Carter, who passed away last year, was a Assembly to dedicate the bridge, held up a stack of cards he had received from Carter VERSARY special woman. She sent literally hundreds of Hardesty. cards each year to county residents that she ‘‘She would even send a card out when HON. ROBERT W. NEY personally picked out and wrote notes in for somebody’s car broke down,’’ Potts said. Carter Hardesty taught Sunday School at OF OHIO every occasion. These cards were often just Crums United Methodist Church for 25 years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pick-me-ups for friends that were down. Ap- parently, even a flat tire didn’t escape her no- She was the co-chair of the Lord’s Acre Tuesday, November 16, 2004 booth in the Clarke County Fair for 35 years. tice. The cards she sent made her an irre- U.S. Rep. Frank R. Wolf, R–10th, praised Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker: placeable part of the community that is dearly the couple’s service to the county and fam- Whereas, Peter and Sylvia Manasse were missed. ily. married in New York City on November 11, Carter was also an active member of the ‘‘They have played a vital part of this com- 1944; and Crums United Methodist Church. She spent 25 munity in a unique way,’’ Wolf said, adding years teaching numerous Sunday school he hopes future generations of Hardestys Whereas, Peter and Sylvia Manasse have would carry on the tradition. shown the love and commitment necessary to classes. Pastor Sandra Stamey of Crums Danny Hardesty, grandson of Jack live a long and beautiful life together; and UMC gave the invocation at the dedication Hardesty and a senior at Clarke County High Whereas, Peter and Sylvia Manasse must ceremony. School, said the ceremony and his grand- be commended for their loyalty and dedication However, I remember Carter best for her father’s service had done just that. to their 3 sons, 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grand- service at the Lord’s Acre Booth at the Clarke ‘‘He laid down the roadwork for us all to follow,’’ Danny said. children, and extended family ; and County Fair. She was cochairman of the The governor made a late, but rather strik- Whereas, Peter and Sylvia Manasse have booth. ing entrance. A few minutes into the cere- both served their community. Mr. Manasse Carter was only one half of this dynamic mony, a helicopter carrying the governor ap- represented an American trading company in duo. A dairy farmer by profession, Jack has proached while the Clarke County High Milan, Italy and was always active in issues of served Clarke County as a member of the School Band played ‘‘The Star Spangled Ban- U.S./European trade as a vice president for board of supervisors and his long list of com- ner.’’ A mix-up in the location of the helicopter some 25 years of the American Chamber of munity, civic, and public service activities is caused the governor to make a last-minute Commerce in Italy. Mr. Manasse helped busi- unparalleled. We all share with him and his sprint to Richmond International Airport to nesses in the Italian textile and steel industries family in the grief of Carter’s loss. She left a catch a flight into Winchester. re-establish their export markets to the United great legacy behind for the husband and fam- There, Warner jumped on the helicopter States and elsewhere after World War II. For ily and community that she dearly loved. that flew him into Clarke. I want to share with our colleagues an arti- ‘‘I was not trying to interfere with the his work in the export markets, he received band’s wonderful rendition,’’ Warner said at the Gold Medal of the Milan Chamber of Com- cle about the dedication ceremony from The the dedication. ‘‘Neither sleet, nor rain, nor merce on December 22, 1977. Mrs. Manasse Winchester Star. snow, nor hail nor misplaced helicopter co-founded Milan’s first International School in [From the Winchester Star, Oct. 5, 2004] could keep me away.’’ Warner recalled re- the late 1950’s and then went on to have a CEREMONY CELEBRATES HARDESTY INFLUENCE ceiving a card from Carter Hardesty when he successful career as a journalist for Italian (By Jessica Sabbath) began his term and found the state’s budget in worse-than-expected shape. magazines. Both Mr. and Mrs. Manasse have BERRYVILLE.—Gov. Mark R. Warner visited ‘‘ ‘Don’t worry, Mark,’’’ Warner recalled received the distinction of being named Chev- Clarke County Monday to honor a husband the card saying. ‘‘ ‘You’ll get through it all alier in the Order of St. Charles for their serv- known for his lifelong service to the county right.’’’ ices to the Principality of Monaco. and a wife known for her heartfelt cards. Potts, Wolf, former Del. Alson H. Smith Therefore, I join with the residents of the en- More than 200 people joined the governor, Jr., former Congressman and former Sec- area politicians, and the extended Hardesty tire 18th Congressional District of Ohio in con- retary of the U.S. Army John O. Marsh all family at the dedication of a county bridge spoke at the event, held on a warm and gratulating Peter and Sylvia Manasse as they to John D. ‘‘Jack’’ Hardesty and his late sunny fall day. celebrate their 60th Wedding anniversary. wife, Carter. ‘‘My wife arranged the weather,’’ Jack f The bridge, on U.S. 340, crosses over the Hardesty told the crowd. ‘‘I know Carter’s Norfolk Southern Railroad line about a mile looking down and enjoying this.’’ HONORING JACK AND CARTER from the West Virginia border. During an emotional high point of the HARDESTY The couple is part of eight generations of ceremony, tears welled in the eyes of the Hardestys that have been prominent in the family and many members of the audience as county. Speakers praised the couple for the Alexandra Masters, a junior at Clarke Coun- HON. FRANK R. WOLF couple’s commitment to faith, family, and ty High School, sang pop singer Sarah OF VIRGINIA the county. McLachlan’s ‘‘Angel.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Jack Hardesty and his family represent The Hardesty family stood with politicians not only the best of public service, but the as Warner and Jack Hardesty unveiled a Tuesday, November 16, 2004 best of what it means to be a Virginian,’’ green highway sign that read ‘‘Jack and Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to Warner said against the backdrop of rolling Carter Hardesty Bridge.’’ draw the attention of the House to a noble green hills. Potts said it would be fitting that after The ceremony was held at Oakland Or- crossing over the Virginia border, people couple on the occasion of the dedication of would first see the bridge. the Jack and Carter Hardesty Bridge in Clarke chard by state Sen. H. Russell Potts Jr., R– Winchester, and the Virginia Department of ‘‘The bridge that represents that ‘Highway to Heaven’ that the Hardestys tried to make County, VA. The Hardestys have been a vital Transportation. part of the Clarke County community for over It wasn’t the first time a Hardesty family Clarke County,’’ Potts said. half a century, and now their name will be ceremony brought the governor to Clarke f honored and associated with the bridge over County. In March 2002, Warner declared Vir- TRIBUTE TO FATHER SPENCER T. ginia Agriculture Week at Harvue Farms, U.S. Route 340 which crosses the Norfolk KEZIOS Southern Railroad line about a mile from the the dairy farm Jack Hardesty and his father West Virginia border. established in 1949. Jack Hardesty served on the county Board HON. BRAD SHERMAN State Senator Russ Potts sponsored the of Supervisors for 30 years, and was its chair- legislation in the Virginia General Assembly to OF CALIFORNIA man for 18 years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dedicate the bridge in their name. I was hon- He was named ‘‘Dairyman of the Year’’ in ored to join him; Virginia Governor Mark War- 1992 and has been president of the Maryland- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 ner; the Honorable Al Smith, former member Virginia Milk Producers Association for the Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of the Virginia House of Delegates; the Honor- past five years. He served five gubernatorial pay tribute to Father Spencer T. Kezios for his able Jack Marsh, former Virginia Congress- appointments and has been on the board of leadership and service to the community. The the Bank of Clarke County for 40 years. man and former Secretary of the Army; mem- Carter Hardesty, who died last October, San Fernando Valley, and indeed the entire bers of the Hardesty family and their friends was known as the ‘‘Card Lady’’ of Clarke world community, is truly fortunate to benefit and neighbors at the dedication ceremony and County. She sent out between 15 and 20 cards from his unyielding dedication to promoting unveiling of the bridge marker on October 4. each week to county residents for just about education, religious tolerance, and peace. Fa- The Clarke County High School Band and any occasion. ther Kezios has consistently demonstrated

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.048 E16PT1 E1980 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 16, 2004 selfless devotion to his countrymen and his successful precollegiate intervention programs the greatest diligence and speed. His most faith for over forty years at the Parish of Saint with the Baltimore City Public School system. outstanding accomplishment came in 1967, Nicholas in Northridge, California. These programs bring middle and high school when he performed an extremely difficult res- In his years of service, Father Kezios has students from diverse, low-income schools to cue during the collapse of a building’s founda- been at the forefront of many community serv- the Towson University campus for experiences tion, garnering both the praise of his col- ice organizations and efforts. Under Father that are designed to inspire them to attend leagues and a formal department honor. Kezios’s guidance, the Parish of Saint Nich- college. At the same time, these programs Henry let his actions speak for him and be- olas has grown from a mission parish to a have provided his students majoring in edu- came a leader and a role model within the de- community institution offering spiritual and cation with unique and valuable experiences. partment. Because of his outstanding achieve- community-based services for over 1,200 fam- Professor Vocke has spent his professional ments in fire service and his exemplary record ilies. Father Kezios founded the Saint Nicholas career preparing undergraduates for careers in of service to the community, Henry has been Parochial School in 1977, and over time education. Since 1981, the U.S. Professors of named New Hyde Park’s Fireman of the Year oversaw the expansion of the school which the Year Program has rewarded outstanding five times in the past fifty years. During now boasts an enrollment of almost 400 stu- professors for their dedication to teaching and Henry’s tenure at the New Hyde Park Fire De- dents. He was also one of the three original commitment to students. The program seeks partment, he has held the offices of Second incorporators of the Guadalupe Home for Boys to increase awareness of the importance of Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, and Captain. and he established the first two Greek Ortho- excellent undergraduate instruction at all col- Today, Henry is a member of the Fire-Police dox senior citizens housing developments in leges and universities. unit and has earned the title of Honorary De- the Archdiocese. He was also assigned as I hope my colleagues in the U.S. House of partment Chief. He also has been a leader on Chaplain for the Los Angeles Police Depart- Representatives will join me in saluting Pro- the Department’s Memorial Committee since ment. fessor David E. Vocke for his dedication to un- the very beginning of his career as a fire- Father Kezios had the foresight to bring dergraduate education and his desire to instill fighter. No matter what capacity he has served several liturgical services to the English a love of teaching in all his students. in over the past fifty years, Henry has always speaking community. In 1994, he translated f performed with distinction and inspired others the complete Orthros services from Greek into to achieve their full potential. contemporary English and made it available PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. Kuczinski’s tireless commitment to his for wide publication. He continues to provide job has made a difference in the lives of liturgical translation of these texts for English HON. ROBERT W. NEY many. Once again, I would like to offer my speaking congregations through the Narthex OF OHIO congratulations to him on this well-deserved Press. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognition and wish him the best of luck in Some of Father Kezios’s greatest achieve- his future endeavors. Tuesday, November 16, 2004 ments were attained by educating and influ- f encing local and international communities on Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, on October 9, 2004, issues of global importance, such as religious I was unable to be present for rollcall vote No. HONORING JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT and cultural tolerance. Archbishop Iakovos 527, on agreeing to H. Con. Res. 218; for roll- OF NEW YORK FOR 75 YEARS OF tapped Father Kezios to assist with the efforts call vote No. 528, on agreeing to the Con- INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE TO of the Greek Orthodox Church in Albania ference Report to H.R. 4200, the National De- BE SUCCESSFUL shortly after the fall of communism in that fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005; country. Here in the United States, and at the for rollcall vote No. 529, on agreeing to the HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY direction of Archbishop Iakovos, Father Kezios Conference Report to H.R. 4837, the Military OF NEW YORK also produced a series of five educational Construction Appropriations Act, 2005; and for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rollcall vote No. 530, on agreeing to the Con- films, including ‘‘A Boy Named Panatiotis,’’ Tuesday, November 16, 2004 which exposed the American public to the ference Report to H.R. 4567, the Department hardship and suffering of the people of Cyprus of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today after the Turkish invasion. He also produced 2005. Had I been present I would have voted to recognize Junior Achievement of New York and directed a Cyprian cultural program of ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 527, ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall as it celebrates its 75th anniversary of edu- music and dance that toured the United vote No. 528, ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 529, cating young people about business, econom- States, donating all net proceeds from these and ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall vote No. 530. ics, and free enterprise. On October 18, 1929, performances to refugees from Cyprus. f ten visionary women and men created an Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing original organization exclusively dedicated to IN RECOGNITION OF HENRY Father Spencer T. Kezios for dedicating his providing a broad appreciation of business to KUCZINSKI, FOR FIFTY YEARS life to spreading knowledge and compassion. young boys and girls throughout New York OF FIRE SERVICE He is an example to us all. City. Since its inception, Junior Achievement f of New York has worked vigorously to help HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY every student in the five boroughs of New TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR DAVID E. OF NEW YORK York and on Long Island appreciate the value VOCKE, PH.D. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of education, and understand the free enterprise system. HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN Tuesday, November 16, 2004 In its distinguished history, Junior Achieve- OF MARYLAND Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- ment of New York has inspired nearly two mil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES er, I rise today on behalf of the people of the lion kindergarten through twelfth grade stu- 4th Congressional District to recognize Henry dents. This inspiration has been achieved Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Kuczinski of New Hyde Park, New York. through the dedication and energy of more Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I am extremely honored to congratulate Mr. than 65,000 volunteers from the corporate, pay special tribute to Professor David E. Kuczinski as he celebrates fifty years of dedi- education, and civic sectors of the New York Vocke, Ph.D. of Towson University for his cated service to the New Hyde Park Fire De- community. Junior Achievement volunteers are dedication and commitment to training future partment. Such an achievement is testament amazing individuals from large, medium, and teachers. Professor Vocke has been selected to his impressive record of five decades of small businesses, from high schools, colleges, for his work by the Carnegie Foundation for commitment to the department and the local and graduate school programs. They are de- the Advancement of Teaching and the Council community. voted parents, accomplished retirees, and car- for Advancement of Support Education as one Henry began his service to the country as a ing members of the communities where the of this year’s U.S. Professors of the Year. young man in the U.S. Army, receiving an students they teach live and learn. Professor Vocke has been a full professor Honorable Discharge in 1951. He continued to Junior Achievement of New York has facili- at Towson University since 1997. Towson Uni- serve others by becoming a member of the tated and continues to create business-to- versity is nationally recognized for its rigorous New Hyde Park Fire Department in November school partnerships. These relationships cre- and demanding education program. As a pro- 1954. Through the years he has gained the ate meaningful experiences that bring the real fessor of secondary education at Towson, he admiration and respect of the entire depart- world into the classroom and forge valuable has dedicated himself to developing several ment by responding to emergency calls with relationships between successful professionals

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.052 E16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1981 and future business and social leaders. Hayward. He was named Hayward City Em- commitment to building a truly just society. Thanks to volunteers’ educational consulting, ployee Volunteer of the Year. Judy has always been a great support to me Junior Achievement of New York has been Carl and Marilyn have been very active sup- in drafting legislation to improve women’s eco- able to deliver dynamic, innovative educational porters of the Hayward Arts Council and its nomic security, and I could also rely on her for programs that motivate, inspire, and equip projects. Both have been tireless volunteers creative ideas and sage advice. young people to succeed. on behalf of the arts programs and services at The National Partnership for Women & Junior Achievement of New York’s programs events, such as Cinco de Mayo, Youth Pride Families will now be in the very able hands of prepare students for the workplace by encour- fairs, Kids’ Art Day and Farmer’s Market and Debra Ness, with Judy serving as a Senior aging exceptional academic performance, de- police department neighborhood events where Advisor. The lives of men, women and chil- veloping employability skills and providing ca- Carl has helped set up and staff booths that dren across this nation have been enriched by reer education. The programs are designed to provided free art projects for children. Judy’s work over the last three decades, and foster students’ desire to complete their edu- Carl describes himself as ‘‘a Friend of the I know her change in title will not change her cation and instill in them an understanding of Library . . . Director.’’ Through the years, he commitment to the cause. I wish Judy the best the vital link between staying in school and has given more and more of his own time to of luck in this new phase of life, and thank her becoming productive citizens. Furthermore, ease the work of the Library staff. He has for her dedication over the years. the programs enhance students’ abilities to at- been active at Literacy Plus receptions, the f tain the core skills and competencies nec- Celebrating Cultures in Harmony Festival and IN RECOGNITION OF SERGEANT essary for success in today’s workplace and major outdoor book sales. Friends of the Li- KEVIN WISE FOR HIS 29 YEARS marketplace. Junior Achievement of New brary know they can count on Carl to con- OF SERVICE TO THE CONCORD York’s curriculum serves as a building block to tribute to the success of Library events. POLICE DEPARTMENT help achieve the goals of the New York City The Baker-Madsen’s have worked with ex- and State education systems and produce emplary commitment to enhance the quality of HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER life in Hayward, California. Their contributions bright, motivated entrepreneurs to build a bet- OF CALIFORNIA have been felt at the Hayward Public Library, ter future for the city and State. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I salute Junior Achievement of New York, its the Hayward Arts Council, in City Hall, as well mission and the commendable volunteers, as in the many community venues in which Tuesday, November 16, 2004 teachers, and students who have been a part they participate. Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay of its 27-year history. On its platinum anniver- I join their friends and admirers in express- tribute to Sergeant Kevin Wise, who is retiring sary, I applaud the impact this educational or- ing appreciation and a hearty thank you for from the City of Concord Police Department ganization has had on the students of New exemplifying the ‘‘Heart of the Bay’’ at its very after 29 years of serving the residents of Con- York. Moreover, I confidently endorse the fu- best. cord as well as the larger community. ture success Junior Achievement of New York f Sergeant Wise is a life-long resident of Cali- will have as it continues to inspire young peo- fornia. He married his wife Maggie in 1988 ple to be successful. HONORING JUDY LICHTMAN FOR and he has two daughters, Kristen and THIRTY YEARS OF LEADERSHIP Kelsey. f Kevin Wise’s career began when he worked TRIBUTE TO CARL AND MARILYN HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO as Police Assistant for the Concord Police De- partment in 1976. He was hired as a sworn BAKER-MADSEN OF CONNECTICUT Police Officer in 1977, and faithfully served the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK department, holding many specialty positions Tuesday, November 16, 2004 until he retired in October of 2004 as a Provi- OF CALIFORNIA sional Patrol Sergeant in the Field Operations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my friend and a Washington legend, Ju- Division. Tuesday, November 16, 2004 dith Lichtman, who recently stepped down as The distinguished career of Kevin Wise in- Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- president of the National Partnership of cludes serving on the Board of the Concord ute to two of Hayward, California’s outstanding Women & Families after 30 years at its helm. Police Officers’ Association, and in 2002 he citizens, Carl and Marilyn Baker-Madsen. Judy has been at the forefront of the wom- served as the Association’s President for Marilyn and Carl are celebrating 50 years of en’s movement for more than 30 years, and eighteen months. Mr. Wise’s work also includes several rec- service as they retire from their employment in used her considerable talents as a lawyer and ognitions, including a Blue Knight award which the city of Hayward. a strategic mind to transform the National Sergeant Wise received in 1996 from the Marilyn has been the Library Director of the Partnership, originally the Women’s Legal De- Knights of Columbus for his exceptional work Hayward Public Library since October 1985. fense Fund from a small volunteer group to a as a career member of the community’s emer- During her tenure, the Library has imple- national organization with thousands of mem- gency services. He also received a Peace mented a number of programs and services bers and a reputation for taking on the tough Makers Award in 1997 from the Conflict Reso- with outstanding demonstrable outcomes that issues and delivering results. lution Panel of Contra Costa County for his are models for libraries in other cities. In the Judy’s vision, and the National Partnership’s outstanding service ‘‘keeping the peace’’ in the fall of 1996, Marilyn was recognized at the strength and direct leadership, led to the pas- community while working as a Gang Investi- California Library Association Annual Con- sage of some of the most important legal pro- gator. ference as Librarian of the Year for out- tections for American women and families, in- Sergeant Wise has demonstrated outstanding service to libraries. In January 2000, cluding the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of standing leadership throughout his career in- she received the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 1978 and the Family and Medical Leave Act, cluding co-founding the Concord Police De- Celebration Committee Annual Community FMLA, of 1993. In 1996, the National Partner- partment’s GANG Unit in 1996. This unit is still Service Award which honors individuals who ship helped shape key provisions of the in existence and continues to increase gang have contributed substantially to keeping Dr. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability awareness and suppression. Furthermore, he King’s work alive and active in the Hayward Act, HIPAA, that make it easier for women was selected in 2002 to provide peer support community. In October 2001, she received the and their families to get and keep health cov- counseling to NYPD officers struggling with Hayward City Employee Award for volun- erage. More recently, Judy led efforts to pro- the aftermath of the 9/11 tragedy because of teering in the community beyond work commit- mote patient protections and to bring paid his highly regarded work as a Peer Support ments. In November 2003, Marilyn received family and medical leave to California. I am Counselor within the Concord Police Depart- the HEARTS of Service Award for dem- proud to have worked with her in drafting the ment. onstrating commitment to the organizational Healthy Families Act, which will ensure that For 29 years, Sergeant Wise has served the values of the city of Hayward. Americans have at least seven days of sick Concord Police Department and surrounding Carl is retiring from his position as equip- leave a year. community. His hard work has improved the ment manager for the city of Hayward. He is Judy has been recognized by civic and legal safety of the City and provided important sup- described as an employee who goes beyond organizations, business and labor leaders, and port to his peers. Today, I am proud to com- the call of duty to serve his community and others for her strategic abilities, political savvy, mend him for his service, dedication and com- stands tall in his field. He has volunteered effectiveness in creating powerful and diverse mitment to the people—and entire commu- over many years, in many capacities to benefit coalitions, and most importantly, her tireless nity—of Concord.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.056 E16PT1 E1982 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 16, 2004 REMEMBERING JUDGE BRATTON ference of Bankruptcy Judges; President of sorrow to the Hudelson family, but I can say DAVIS the Columbia Kiwanis Club; member of the I was blessed to have him in my life. My pray- Board of Directors of the Columbia Chapter ers are with the family and Scott, and I honor of the American Red Cross; member of the HON. JOE WILSON Board of Directors of the National Founda- his life here today. OF SOUTH CAROLINA tion for Infantile Paralysis; Chairman of the f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Donald Russell Gubernatorial Inauguration Committee; member of the Board of Direc- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 tors of the Byrnes Foundation; and member HONORING BUSINESS WOMEN OF Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- of the Board of Directors of the James F. THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS er, South Carolina recently recognized the ex- Bynes Centennial Committee. In 2000, Judge Davis was awarded the Order traordinary life of the late Judge J. Bratton of the Palmetto, the highest honor conferred HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH Davis. Judge Davis will always be remem- by the State of South Carolina. bered as the embodiment of a Southern Gen- The J. Bratton Davis U.S. Bankruptcy OF CALIFORNIA tleman. Courthouse was so named in his honor upon IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Multiple generations of my family knew and his retirement from the bench in 2000. respected Judge Davis. My grandparents Bill He held memberships in: Forest Lake Club; Tuesday, November 16, 2004 and Joe Graves were close friends and my Palmetto Club; Centurion Society; South Caroliniana Society; Kappa Alpha Order; Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise parents Wray and Hugh Wilson became ad- Omicron Delta Phi; The Columbia Ball; and tdday to recognize Sylvia Disney, M. Margaret miring friends as fellow students at the Univer- South Carolina Historical Society. Hadcock MD, Teena N. Hagerman, Heidi Hor- sity of South Carolina. I will always cherish Judge Davis is survived by his wife, Mar- ton, Linda Penner, Ruth F. Quinto, Minne working with him in 1962 as he managed the garet Smyth McKissick Davis; sons, Sher- Santillian, Patty Scroggins, Cynthia A. Sterling, successful campaign of Donald S. Russell for wood McKissick Cleveland and his wife, and Carmen Villegas on the occasion of their Governor of South Carolina. He honored me Kathleen of Camden, and William Choice being awarded the 2004 Business Women of to be a Youth Manager in the June 1962 pri- Cleveland and his wife, Anne of Charleston; daughter, Jean Davis Bruton and her hus- the Year Award. The award is given to mary for the Lowcountry which inspired me to band, John C. Bruton, Jr. of Columbia; women, who in their professional fields, have seek a similar career in public service. brother, John Thorne Davis of Charleston; become leaders and have invested in their I would like to insert in the RECORD the fol- and grandchildren, Sherwood McKissick communities through community service and lowing obituary from the State newspaper: Cleveland Jr., Samuel Henry Edmunds Cleve- philanthropy. The Marjaree Mason Center, a [From the State, Oct. 31, 2004] land, John Connor Cleveland, Braden Cleve- land Bergan, Margaret Cleveland Pitts, Wil- 24-hour domestic-violence center that offers JUDGE BRATTON DAVIS liam Choice Cleveland IV, Margaret shelter and supportive services for women and COLUMBIA.—Funeral service for The Honor- McKissick Bruton and John Calvin Bruton children victimized by abuse and homeless- able J. Bratton Davis will be held Monday at III. ness, is the main sponsor of the awards pro- 11 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral with gram. burial in Elmwood Memorial Gardens. Serv- f ing as pallbearers will be Michael M. Beal, IN HONOR OF DR. SCOTT Sylvia Disney. Sylvia is the CEO of Valley John B. Butler III, George B. Cauthen, Todd HUDELSON Healthy Team, a non-profit organization that R. Ellis, Robert C. Kelly, R. Geoffrey Levy, offers outpatient services to the rural commu- William Bratton Riley, and W. Keenan Ste- nities of Fresno County, California. As the phenson. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS owner of Thyme for Tea, Sylvia enchants her OF TEXAS Street Chapel, is in charge. patrons with exceptional service and deli- Judge Davis died Friday, October 29, 2004. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Born in Hartsville on October 27, 1917, he was cacies. Sylvia volunteers her time to rehabili- the elder son of the late John Bratton Davis Tuesday, November 16, 2004 tate animals for the Chaffee Zoo and offers and Sarah Causey ‘‘Dee’’ Davis. A 1938 grad- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, my remarks her expertise as a Master Gardner to conduct uate of the University of South Carolina and today are to honor my friend, Scott Hudelson horticultural programs for youths and adults. 1940 graduate of the University of South of Flower Mound, Texas, a devoted philan- M. Margaret Hadcock MD. As a physician Carolina School of Law, he continued grad- thropist and local dentist who died Friday, No- with Fresno Breast Surgeons, Dr. Hadcock uate study at Harvard Law School in 1941. He vember 12, when the Cessna plane he was pi- was commissioned as a line officer in the dedicates her practice to the treatment and re- United States Navy serving during WW II loting crashed near Lexington, Kentucky. Scott search of all medical facets of breast cancer. principally in the South Pacific Theater of was en route to Chicago to meet his wife, Dr. Hadcock established and heads the St. Operations. Lewisville physician Mary Brandt Hudelson, Agnes Weekly Breast Cancer Conference and From WW II until 1969, Judge Davis prac- who was attending an allergy conference. contributes time as a mentoring physician in ticed law with the firm of Graydon, Davis Scott Hudelson, a Minnesota native, opened Girl Scout projects, which illuminates various and Suber. He was admitted to practice in all his Flower Mound practice after serving in the career opportunities to young women. of the South Carolina courts, all of the fed- Army Reserve’s dental corps during Operation Teena N. Hagerman. Owner and Director of eral courts and the High Court of American Desert Storm. Samoa. He earned degrees in engineering and den- Coarsegold Performing Arts Center, Teena In 1948, the Junior Chamber of Commerce tal surgery from the University of Minnesota brings over 20 years of experience as a dance named Judge Davis ‘‘Columbia’s Young Man instructor and musical and drama actor/direc- of the Year.’’ He has served as: U.S. Bank- and is listed as a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, tor. Teena is committed to the preservation of ruptcy Judge for the District of South Caro- our surrounding communities and has collabo- lina (1969–2000); Chief Judge of the U.S. Denton County Dental Society and Academy Bankruptcy Court for the District of S.C. of Cosmetic Dentistry. rated with PG&E to develop and perform edu- (1986–2000); Chairman, State of South Caro- In addition to running a successful practice, cational plays aimed to promote energy con- lina Development Board; Columbia Board of Family DentalCARE, Scott made monthly trips servation. Teena plans to build an outdoor Directors of the South Carolina National in his small plane, on his own time and with theater that will support children’s and adult Bank; Board of Directors of Security Federal production for the community of Coarsegold. Savings and Loan Association; President of his own finances, to clean and fill the teeth of the Columbia Museum of Art; Vestryman, young patients at the Oklahoma School for the Heidi Horton. Heidi is an Executive Re- Trinity Cathedral; member of the Judicial Deaf. The school has about 150 students— cruiter at BennettFrost Personnel Services Conference of the Circuit Court of Appeals from toddlers to teen-agers—and most live on whose diligent marketing and networking skills for the Fourth Circuit; member of the Secu- campus. He talked with the patients in sign rebuilt the DirectHire department. Heidi is a rity and Facilities Committee of the Judicial language and put them at ease. compassionate professional and athlete. She Conference of the United States; member of Scott Hudelson married Mary Brandt on the voluntarily helps nonprofit organizations with the Board of Directors of the University of Fourth of July in 1992. Together, Scott and their recruiting and staff sharing and raises South Carolina Educational Foundation; Mary have three young children, as well as funds as a triathlete for the Leukemia and member of the Board of Directors of the Uni- versity of South Carolina Law School Part- three older children from a previous mar- Lymphoma Society. Heidi is an active sup- nership Board; member of the Board of Di- riage—including a grown daughter who is porter of local community organizations such rectors of the Virginia and Donald S. Russell working as an accountant in Tikrit, Iraq. as: United Way, Fig Garden Rotary, Leader- Symposium Committee; member of the Tomorrow, I will give the eulogy for my dear ship Fresno, Fresno Women’s Network and Board of Governors of the National Con- friend Scott. I cannot adequately express my many others.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.060 E16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1983 Linda Penner. Protecting the citizens of them and in wishing them many years of con- in both academics and athletics, and has left Fresno County, Linda is the current Director of tinued success. a legacy at the Academy that will not soon be Juvenile Probation and Adult Field Services f forgotten. for the Fresno County Probation Department. Mr. Circelli earned a bachelor of science de- During her 27 year career she has worked to IN MEMORY OF MARGARET S. gree with a major in Logistics & Intermodal assist victims of crime in our community as a BROTHERS Transportation. He is USCG licensed as a Victims’ Advocate and Deputy Probation Offi- Third Mate, Unlimited Horsepower, and holds cer. She has been recognized for her work HON. J. RANDY FORBES additional certifications in Advanced Fire- with child sexual assault victims by the Sexual OF VIRGINIA fighting, Dangerous Liquids, Marine Elec- Assault Investigators Association and Fresno IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tronics/Communications/Radar, Chemical Bio- logical Radiological Defense, CPR and First County District Attorney’s Office. Linda’s un- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 precedented commitment to the children of Aid. Mr. Circelli was awarded the Michael Fresno County is further demonstrated by her Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Ricciardi Memorial Scholarship in 2004. He service to our schools as she serves on remember my dear friend, Margaret Brothers. also received a Class of 2004 recognition for boards, commissions and committees serving Margaret was a loving wife to David, mother exhibiting exceptional leadership and out- both Clovis Unified and Fresno Unified School to Jessica and Gray, and servant of God, but standing character as a member of the Regi- Districts. to me she was first and foremost a trusted ment. Ruth F. Quinto. Ruth is the City of Fresno’s and loving friend. If I can convey but one over- Mr. Circelli’s collegiate achievements extend Finance Director and City Controller. Some of riding memory of Margaret, it is that she was beyond the classroom and onto the football Ruth’s many accomplishments include de- always there for my wife Shirley and myself field where he led the Mariners as a 4-year creasing citywide debt by $23 million and la- and for our family from the earliest days on- starting quarterback and 2-year Varsity team boring alongside Mayor Alan Autry in an effort ward. As I embarked on my career in law, she captain. He holds three school records, and to have the Governor’s Office recognize the was by my side. As I began my career in pub- was named First Team All Conference in 2002 revenue needs of California’s cities and coun- lic service, she continued to serve in my law and ECAC and FCC Rookie of the Year in ties. In 2001, Ruth achieved the status of office and made the transition to my congres- 2000. Mr. Circelli was lauded by head football ‘‘highest ranking Latina administrator’’ as Con- sional office after my special election in 2001. coach, Tim McNulty, as ‘‘the type of compet- troller for the City of Fresno and received the During my legal career and in each of my itor that raises the level of play of those ‘‘Latina’s Achiever for Government’’ award in campaigns, Margaret was always near, en- around him by his mere presence.’’ 2002. couraging me and strengthening me with her The Superintendent of the Academy, Vice Minnie Santillian. As the District Director for God given abilities to comfort and guide. Admiral Joseph Stewart, said that Mr. Circelli Assemblymember Sarah Reyes’ 31st Assem- Although her time with us was all too brief, ‘‘represents all that is good about the U.S. bly District Office, Minnie champions her work I have a great sense of comfort knowing that Merchant Marine Academy and he is an out- in the political sphere by proposing legislative she directly changed the lives of all she standing example for our regimental values of ideas on issues such as Health Care, Edu- touched for the better both in and out of the integrity, service, courage and respect.’’ As a cation, Public Safety and many others. Minnie office. Always the servant, Margaret worked student at the Academy, Mr. Circelli served is dedicated to her community by serving as tirelessly for the citizens of the 4th Congres- aboard bulk carriers, naval auxiliaries, and Board President of the Downtown Association sional District of Virginia. Even when her own containerships. He was involved in delivering of Fresno and spends her free time teaching strength was diminishing and her own per- humanitarian aid to Pakistan and China and in tennis to underprivileged youths. sonal needs were increasing, Margaret fought supporting the U.S. Sixth Fleet in the Medi- Patty Scroggins. Patty’s efforts to establish to overcome her physical obstacles to be with terranean theater of operations. He also made Early Childhood Education Centers in the her coworkers and to concentrate on serving numerous North Atlantic crossings to Europe West Hills Community College District has cre- others in need. and voyages to the Far East from California. ated dependable childcare for children from I will always remember her graceful pres- Throughout his time at the Academy, Mr. birth to 5 years of age in the cities of ence, calm manner, warm smile, and joyful Circelli proved that he is industrious, conscien- Firebaugh, San Joaquin, Lemoore and several laugh, the qualities that enabled her to touch tious, highly motivated, and interested only in others. Her strong relationship with the State so many. Her witness to others has unques- exemplifying the highest standards of moral in- Department of Education has allowed her to tionably impacted countless people who were tegrity and leadership. Academy Training Rep- offer free childcare to low-income families and fortunate enough to know her. Margaret’s faith resentative, Commander J.C. Flumignan, de- she works relentlessly to provide ongoing par- was a beacon of light shining out of the dark- scribed Mr. Circelli as ‘‘the best this Nation ent education. ness to those in need searching to find their has to offer.’’ Cynthia A. Sterling. Fresno City way. Her ability to touch the souls of others f Councilmember Cynthia A. Sterling made his- and show them the light was her calling and tory in 2002 by becoming the first elected Afri- I thank God that she was a part of my life. TRIBUTE TO EDWARD A. KELLY, can-American woman to serve on that City While Margaret’s loss to our office family and JR. Council. Since her inauguration, she has to me personally will be considerable, her raised $20,000 with her Hope for the Holidays never faltering faith and commitment to her HON. JIM SAXTON turkey distribution and serves on Fresno’s Lord and Savior will continue to inspire all who OF NEW JERSEY Interagency Housing Taskforce, which focuses knew her and serve as an inspiration and ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on creating quality housing for all income lev- ample to the next generation who must pick Tuesday, November 16, 2004 els and homeownership opportunities. up her mission and carry it forward. Carmen Villegas. Carmen is Director of Ad- f Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ministrative Service for the Central Valley Re- pay tribute to my long-time friend, Edward A. gional Center and serves on numerous com- DANIEL CIRCELLI: SCHOLAR, ‘‘Ed’’ Kelly as he is honored as the recipient mittees with the Department of Developmental ATHLETE, MERCHANT MARINE of this year’s Lloyd Ritter Community Service Services. As a breast cancer survivor, Carmen Award by the Volunteer Center of Burlington annually travels to Washington, D.C. to review HON. SHERWOOD BOEHLERT County. breast cancer research proposals and mentors OF NEW YORK Involved in more than 70 different service newly diagnosed minority women who lack a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES clubs, professional organizations and fraternal much needed support system. and charitable nonprofits through the years, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sylvia Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Ed Kelly is a man of accomplishment, one Disney, M. Margaret Hadcock MD, Teena N. Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, I would like who ‘‘gets things done.’’ Hagerman, Heidi Horton, Linda Penner, Ruth to take this opportunity to congratulate one of During the past decade much of his effort F. Quinto, Minnie Santillian, Patty Scroggins, my constituents from Oneida County, Daniel J. has been in the area of veterans service and Cynthia A. Sterling, and Carmen Villegas for Circelli, on his graduation from the United assistance to active-duty military at nearby receiving the 2004 Business Women of the States Merchant Marine Academy, in Kings McGuire Air Force Base and Fort Dix. Spend- Year Award. I invite my colleagues to join me Point, NY. Mr. Circelli is the epitome of the ing much time as a volunteer in Burlington in commending these outstanding women for Merchant Marine Academy’s motto ‘‘Acta Non County’s Veterans Service Office, Ed con- their desire to improve the community around Verba’’—‘‘Deeds Not Words’’. He has excelled tinues to serve on Save McGuire and Fort Dix

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.064 E16PT1 E1984 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 16, 2004 Committees, is a member of Burlington Coun- ‘‘60 days’’. Subsection (a)(6)(A)(ii)(II). Pub. L. Transportation Corridor Agencies, TCA, joint ty’s Military Affairs Committee, and is a past 104–197, Sec. 102(a)(2), substituted ‘‘90 days’’ powers agencies charged with building new State Chairman of the Employers Support of for ‘‘60 days’’. urban toll roads in Orange County. In that role, the Guard and Reserve organization. The text of H. Res. 848 follows: he coordinated the development of the initial Ed also has been active in the Burlington H. RES. 848 plans of finance for the Foothill/Eastern and County Chapter of the Boy Scouts of America; Resolved, That clause 8 of rule XXIV of the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridors, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society; the Rules of the House of Representatives is which resulted in the issuance of over $2.7 bil- Chapel of the Four Chaplains, who honored amended by striking ‘‘60’’ and inserting ‘‘90’’. lion in toll revenue bonds. Wally made it a pri- him with their Legion of Honor Award; and, the f ority to rely on alternative financing methods Knights of Columbus, who selected him for to build highways instead of relying on State REDUCING CERTAIN SPECIAL AL- their Distinguished Citizen Award. and Federal gasoline taxes—the first time LOWANCE PAYMENTS AND PRO- It is obvious to all who come in contact with such innovative methods had ever been used VIDING ADDITIONAL TEACHER Ed Kelly that he is a special individual, one in California. LOAN FORGIVENESS ON FED- whose caring and commitment to the commu- In 1997, Wally was appointed chief oper- ERAL STUDENT LOANS nity have led him through a life of volunteering ating officer of the TCA, and in January 1999, his time and energies for the betterment of he became chief executive officer. He has others. HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER been responsible for all planning, construction, For these reasons, it is fitting that he re- OF OHIO financing, and operations associated with the ceive this prestigious honor. I thank his loving IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Foothill, Eastern and San Joaquin Hills toll wife, Millie, for sharing Ed with the community. Tuesday, November 16, 2004 roads, used by 290,000 drivers every day— f and saving them an estimated 21 minutes per Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, the Taxpayer- trip. CHANGING THE HOUSE RULE GOV- Teacher Protection Act is the right thing to do Wally has an undergraduate degree in Polit- ERNING USE OF THE CONGRES- at the right time. As I said, this closes the ical Science and a masters degree in Public SIONAL FRANK DURING THE PE- loophole for lenders billing the 9.5 percent Administration from California State University, RIOD PRECEDING ELECTIONS floor on special allowance by prohibiting this Fullerton. He is a former instructor for the Uni- billing on loans from bonds that have been re- versity of California Irvine. He is active in a HON. JOHN B. LARSON funded, refinanced, extended, matured, re- number of organizations dealing with public/ OF CONNECTICUT tired, or defeased, on or after October 1, 2004 private transportation partnerships and with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and before January 1, 2006. Also prohibited is the funding and maintenance of public infra- the billing of 9.5 percent floor special allow- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 structure. ance by the holder for all loans sold or other- On behalf of my colleagues, let me join the Mr. LARSON. Mr. Speaker, I introduced H. wise pledged, refinanced or transferred to an- many friends, coworkers and admirers in wish- Res. 848 in order to conform the pertinent other holder as defined in the Higher Edu- ing Wally Kreutzen nothing but the best in his House Rule with the underlying statutory pro- cation Act (HEA) on or after October 1, 2004 retirement. He leaves behind an enormously vision governing use of the congressional and before January 1, 2006. While it does positive legacy for Orange County’s residents. frank during the period preceding elections. allow for limited billing on recycled loans, that f When the pertinent predecessor provisions billing is permitted only on loans financed by of House Rule XXIV, clause 8, were originally pre-1993 tax-exempt bonds, or within such HONORING MR. RONALD VOORHEIS adopted, the pre-election cut off was statutorily tax-exempt refunded bonds done prior to Oc- set at 60 days. However when the pre-election tober 1, 2004, and only for the duration of HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER cut off was changed in 1966 to 90 days in the these bonds. These prospective changes take OF MICHIGAN underlying statute, the House did not amend a major step in closing the window to these IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES its rules to conform with that change. Thus the subsidies for loan providers. This bill redirects House Rule today is out of date. the savings realized from this change to one Tuesday, November 16, 2004 39 U.S.C. 3210(a)(6)(A) currently reads, in of this country’s greatest resources—highly Mr. MCCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today pertinent part: qualified teachers. This bill also allows Con- to acknowledge and honor Mr. Ronald (6)(A) It is the intent of Congress that a gress to continue its work on the reauthoriza- Voorheis upon his retirement after 48 years of Member of, or Member-elect to, Congress tion of the Higher Education Act to ensure any service to the citizens of the Charter Township may not mail any mass mailing as franked permanent changes made to this issue are of White Lake, Michigan. mail— (i) if the mass mailing is postmarked fewer done so with open debate and clear consider- Ron’s roots in White Lake date back to than 60 days (or, in the case of a Member of ation of the students we want to assist in 1840 when his great-great grandfather bought the House, fewer than 90 days) immediately reaching their higher education goals. more than 300 acres of land. The Voorheis before the date of any primary election or f family farmed the land until the 1970s when general election (whether regular, special, or Ron’s father retired from farming. Nineteen runoff) in which the Member is a candidate A TRIBUTE TO WALTER D. acres remain in the Voorheis family today. for reelection; or KREUTZEN ON HIS RETIREMENT Ron was appointed Township Treasurer in (ii) in the case of a Member of, or Member- 1956, a period when White Lake Township elect to, the House who is a candidate for any other public office, if the mass mailing— HON. CHRISTOPHER COX had a population of 4,000 and was governed (I) is prepared for delivery within any por- OF CALIFORNIA by a five-member, part-time board. The fire tion of the jurisdiction of or the area covered IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES department was volunteer, the chiefs were by the public office which is outside the area part-time, and there was no central dispatch. constituting the congressional district from Tuesday, November 16, 2004 The wives of the firemen took turns in answer- which the Member or Member-elect was Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay ing the fire calls from their houses. The police elected; or tribute to a Californian whose dedication to the officers were paid just $1 per year. (II) is postmarked fewer than 90 days im- betterment of southern California has never Since then, the population of the township mediately before the date of any primary election or general election (whether reg- wavered. Wally Kreutzen, retiring this month, has grown to more than 30,000 citizens. Many ular, special, or runoff) in which the Member will leave behind a remarkable legacy: A 51- of the farms are gone, and the main two-lane or Member-elect is a candidate for any other mile network of toll roads he helped to pro- highway is a now a four-lane highway with a public office. pose, finance and build. beautiful boulevard. The fire department and H. Res. 848 provides a conforming amend- Wally has over 30 years of combined public the police department are staffed with full-time ment to make Rule XXIV, clause 8, consistent and private sector experience. He started his professional firefighters and police officers. with the underlying statute. What follows is the professional career working for a major U.S. Ron has been a member of the leadership pertinent language of the statutory change: oil company, and transitioned to the public team guiding the growth of the township, help- Amendment to the 60 day rule—1996—Sub- sector where he worked for the citizens of ing to ensure the quality of life for all of the section (a)(6)(A)(i). Pub. L. 104–197, Sec. Costa Mesa and Irvine. residents. 102(a)(1), inserted ‘‘(or, in the case of a Mem- In 1989, Wally began as executive vice While Ron will be admired for his leadership ber of the House, fewer than 90 days)’’ after president—Finance and Administration for the and contributions to White Lake Township far

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.067 E16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1985 into the future, he should also be recognized He continues to serve his community by sitting are not that vast, and it is our great com- for his service to the Michigan Townships As- on the Board of Directors of the West Florida monality of purpose that unites us. He sociation where he served as a board member Blood Bank and on the Board for the Founda- grasped the importance of experiential edu- since 1968 and as the organization’s president tion for Excellence in Education. Ed is deserv- cation in international development, and at the in 1978. Even though he will be leaving public ing of these awards because of his dedication, time of his death, the Center was well on its service, Ron intends to remain active in the hard work, and positive attitude he brings to way to establishing programs where students White Lake Historical Society and his church. everyone he meets. go back to their communities with the skills Mr. Speaker, I extend my sincere apprecia- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the U.S. Con- and contacts to better people’s lives. tion to Mr. Ronald Voorheis upon his retire- gress, I extend to this special man warm birth- ment, and thank him for his fine service to our day greetings and wishes of many more to Mr. Burke was a master presenter and community and our country, and wish him the come. I offer my sincere thanks for all he has motivator. He used to look at a sea of young best. done for Northwest Florida. people, and proclaim that they should get to know the person sitting on their right and the f f person on their left, because, Washington is a HONORING CLARENCE EDWARD IN MEMORY AND TRIBUTE TO THE small town, brimming with former interns, and STANFORD, SR., ON HIS 80TH LATE WILLIAM M. BURKE you can never tell for whom you will be work- BIRTHDAY ing, and who will make a difference in the HON. JOE BACA world! He had an encyclopedic knowledge of HON. JEFF MILLER OF CALIFORNIA all of the personalities of Washington, and he OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES could inspire students with his vast knowledge of who, at one time, had served an internship. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, November 16, 2004 He was known to name some important lead- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in memory er, and finish the comment with: ‘‘And they Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise and tribute to the late William M. Burke, who were an intern!’’ today to wish a happy birthday to one of passed away recently after a brief illness. Mr. Mr. Burke tirelessly championed the involve- Northwest Florida’s true patriarchs, Clarence Burke was Founder and President of the ment of members of Congress and the execu- Edward Stanford, Sr., who celebrated his 80th Washington Center for Internships and Aca- birthday on November 13, 2004. demic Seminars, established in 1975 as a tive branch, corporate CEOs, foreign dig- Ed Stanford has led a distinguished life be- nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian edu- nitaries, media luminaries, leaders in philan- ginning with his service to the U.S. Armed cational organization that allows college stu- thropy, nonprofit leaders, state legislators, and Forces in World War II. After his tour of duty dents from all around the country and the college and university presidents, and the Ed moved to Pensacola in 1953 and has con- world to have access to academic internships Center’s 33,000 alumni in various aspects of tinued to share his patriotism with the citizens in Washington, D.C. the Washington Center. of Northwest Florida. In 1961, Ed successfully To those who knew him on and off the Hill, Bill Burke’s innovation and singular belief in developed a million dollar general insurance Mr. Burke was an indefatigable leader, brim- the importance of providing college students agency, where he worked full-time until his re- ming with vision and ideals—a mentor, a equal access to the Washington Center led to tirement in 1979. teacher, a friend, and, most importantly, the the development of such programs as Women Those who really know Ed have elected him source of inspiration to countless young lead- as Leaders, Minority Leaders Fellowship Pro- President of the Pensacola Kiwanis Club, ers. The institution that he built and nurtured gram, Diversity in Congress Program, NAFTA Christian Business Men’s Committee, his local has earned a lasting and enduring place in ex- Internship Program, Internship Initiative for periential education. Under Bill Burke’s leader- PTA, the Easter Seal Society of Northwest Students with Disabilities, Native American Florida, the Independent Insurance Agent of ship, the Washington Center educated thou- Program, Americas Program and the Wash- Pensacola, and the Industrial Toastmasters. sands of young people from the United States ington Center’s growing international pro- He also served as a Commissioner to the NW and abroad, and achieved great respect in the grams. In addition, in order to assure accessi- Florida Housing Authority, as a Trustee to academic, business, nonprofit, and legislative bility of programs regardless of the students’ Florida Baptist Children’s Home, served on the communities in its 30 years of existence. economic background, Bill Burke perseveringly Board of Directors for the Waterfront Rescue Bill Burke shaped the Washington Center Mission, and on the Board of Missions for into an institution to mentor, nurture, and de- sought philanthropic partnerships for scholar- Southern Baptist of Florida. As an active velop leaders in politics, the nonprofit sector, ship support for the students who participate member of the community, Ed earned the re- media, business, and other fields. It was Bill’s in these programs. spect of citizens and had a new found love for desire that our young people learn those val- A native of Norwood, Massachusetts, Mr. Northwest Florida. ues that are important in our future leaders: Burke earned a Master’s in Education from the In addition to giving of himself and his time self-respect, selflessness, dedication, ethics, University of Massachusetts, his Bachelor of in the interest of the greater good, Ed served courage, teamwork, and the highest standards Science in Management from American Inter- 12 years on the Escambia County School of work. national College in Springfield, Massachusetts, Board, for 2 years as Vice-Chairman and 2 He believed that it is important for young and an Associate’s degree in Accounting from years as Chairman. As a school board mem- people to discover that they are already lead- Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, Con- ber, Ed gave over a thousand motivational ers, and that they inherently possess qualities necticut. He also received an honorary Doc- talks to Escambia County students. During his that they can take back to their communities torate of Law from Richard Stockton State last 10 years in office, he visited every sixth and college campuses, whether they are from College. He once remarked that he loved grade class in the county. The students lis- a village in Mexico, a small town in our heart- every job he had ever held. tened and responded to his lessons of land, or a big city. He saw that the world was achievement. Ed’s sense of humor and ability full of possibility and promise, opportunity and Mr. Burke is survived by his wife, Sheila to motivate young people made these visits a optimism, and that we can change it, one per- McRevey Burke, and two children, Barry and true success. son, and one neighborhood, at a time. Reavey. We offer our condolences to Sheila, During his distinguished career, Ed has re- Mr. Burke passionately believed that an Barry, and Reavey, and to his colleagues, ceived a number of recognitions for service to interchange between our young people is es- friends, and the thousands of former students his community. He was honored with the 1988 sential in furthering understanding, here and who were touched by this good man’s life and ‘‘God in Government’’ award, and in the same abroad, and in giving people the tools to de- example. And so, Mr. Speaker, we say: in the year also received a special award from the velop their communities, block by block. He loving memory of Bill Burke, we salute him. Escambia Search and Rescue for 10 years of said that it was important for a kid from Kan- May the Lord bless and keep him close, and fund raising. Additionally, the Parent Teacher sas to meet a student from Kenya, and a stu- may his family and numerous friends find Association of six local schools honored him in dent from Mexico to meet peers from Canada comfort in the knowledge that his legacy and 1988 with a PTA lifetime Membership award. and California, and see that our differences life’s work go on.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.072 E16PT1 E1986 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 16, 2004 COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNI- opened up a refugee escape route assumed Mr. Speaker, as you know my wife Annette VERSARY OF THE DEATH OF to have saved the lives of over one million and I were saved from death by Raoul ARISTIDES DE SOUSA MENDES, World War II refugees. Ten thousand of these Wallenberg. Aristides de Sousa Mendes ac- HUMANITARIAN AND WORLD refugees were Jews certain to have perished tion’s were equally valiant, as Ben Macintyre WAR II HERO at the hands of the Nazis in extermination said, ‘‘Like Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish camps. The other 20,000 visas appeared in diplomat who saved thousands of Hungarian HON. TOM LANTOS the passports of artists, writers, intellectuals, Jews from Auschwitz in 1944 and 1945 by OF CALIFORNIA journalists, priests, nuns and others whose be- issuing them with diplomatic documents, de IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES liefs did not embody those of the fascist re- Sousa Mendes risked his life and destroyed gime of Hitler’s Nazi empire. his career by following his conscience.’’ Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Sousa Mendes became known as the Despite Sousa Mendes’ noble sacrifice, the Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ‘‘Angel of Bordeaux.’’ He and his beloved wife public at large is not aware of the courage and commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Angelina welcomed refugees into their own bravery of this man. However, one organiza- death of World War II hero, Aristides de home. The halls, chambers and grounds of tion that does honor this man’s life, and recog- Sousa Mendes. Mr. Sousa Mendes, the de- the Portuguese Consulate were filled with hun- nizes the importance of acknowledging the famed Consul General of Portugal to Bor- gry, exhausted and terrorized individuals power of one to make a difference, is the deaux, France, spared more than 30,000 lives awaiting visas that promised them life. International Raoul Wallenberg Foundation. from the perils of Hitler’s Nazi regime. By June 17, 1940, an arbitrary system of In recognition of those who strive to emulate In May of 1940, the Nazis broke through gathering stacks and stacks of passports, the courageous and selfless acts of French defense’s in Sedan and Hitler’s blitz- stamping them with the coveted visas, and re- Wallenberg and de Sousa Mendes, the Inter- krieg exploded over the French borders. In a distributing the documents without fee, record national Raoul Wallenberg Foundation minted matter of days, a deluge of refugees from or count became Sousa Mendes’ unceasing a commemorative Aristides de Sousa Mendes Paris, Warsaw, Berlin and Riga headed to- mission. medal. This Medal is presented yearly to indi- As conditions worsened in France, more wards Southern France hoping to flee to neu- viduals from all walks of life whose lives ex- and more refugees fled to the South of France tral Portugal or Spain via Bordeaux. Using hibit an unwavering commitment to humani- in hopes of fleeing to Portugal. On June 19, pushcarts, trucks, wagons and any other ram- tarian values, and a willingness to risk one’s 1940, Sousa Mendes left his family in Bor- shackle mode of transportation, thousands of own life for fellow human beings, as deaux to assist more refugees in the Franco- Jewish refugees and others of ‘‘ill-defined na- Wallenberg and Sousa Mendes did in World Spanish border city of Bayonne. Overtaking tionality,’’ according to the Nazis, stormed the War II. the Consul General in Bayonne, he began to city of Bordeaux in hopes of obtaining the This year marks the 50th anniversary of this distribute exit visas to the thousands lined up transit visa needed to exit France. Homeless great humanitarian’s death. It is imperative to all around the Consulate. In Bayonne, a tele- and laden with their salvaged belongings, me and my wife, that this unsung hero’s leg- gram was sent to Lisbon from the actual Ba- men, women and children slept in the streets acy is recognized and celebrated. Thank you, yonne Consul General, Mr. Machado, inform- and on the park benches of Bordeaux. The Mr. Speaker, for the opportunity to pay tribute Jewish refugees sought out the Bordeaux syn- ing Salazar of Sousa Mendes’ activities. Two telegrams were sent to Sousa Mendes. to Mr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes. agogue in seek of shelter and care. One telegram demanded that Sousa Mendes f Kindled by Nazi propaganda, rampant anti- cease his visa production and the second in- Semitism plagued Bordeaux as the flood of IN RECOGNITION OF THE 23RD formed Sousa Mendes of his dismissal. Nei- Jewish refugees spread through the streets. STREET ASSOCIATION ON THE ther telegram was received, as Sousa Mendes The situation for the thousands of refugees OCCASION OF ITS ANNUAL had already moved to the border city became more desperate day by day. The AWARD LUNCHEON Hendaye, to continue distribution. However, on wealthier refugees managed to book sea pas- June 24, 1940, he returned to Bordeaux and sage and left Europe for safer shores. The re- received the telegram with orders to leave HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY maining helpless masses became increasingly France. Sousa Mendes disregarded the notice OF NEW YORK despairing as Spanish General Franco, in- and thought of a method to keep the trapped IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES debted to Hitler, was determined not to allow refugees out of concentration camps: he Tuesday, November 16, 2004 refugees to infiltrate the Spanish borders. Un- began to issue Portuguese passports. Again Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- less refugees held a Portuguese issued transit he was rebuked by Lisbon and ordered to de- ognize the achievements of the 23rd Street visa on their person, they were unable to flee part from France. to Portugal via Spain. Due to the group of prestigious individuals Association, its president, Sharon L. Ullman In November of 1939, Portuguese Premier Sousa-Mendes saved, including Otto and the Association’s 2004 honoree, North Antonio de Oliveira Salazar issued a directive, Habsburg, members of the Rothschilds family Fork Bank, on the occasion of the Associa- which forbade his diplomats in Europe from and members of the Belgian cabinet, Premier tion’s 75th anniversary celebration and award granting transit visas to categories of people Salazar initially acknowledged the good press luncheon. The 23rd Street Association is an without explicit permission from Lisbon. In- resulting from Sousa-Mendes’ disobedience. outstanding organization that addresses com- cluded in these categories were ‘‘Jews ex- Regardless, shortly thereafter, Salazar munity concerns and fosters a wholesome en- pelled from the countries of their nationality or shunned Sousa Mendes, rendering this hero a vironment for those who live and work be- ″ those from whence they issue , ‘‘stateless per- disgraced, persona non grata. tween 18th and 28th Streets in Manhattan. sons,’’ and ‘‘all those who cannot safely return Closely monitored by Portuguese authori- The 23rd Street Association was formed in to the countries from whence they came.’’ ties, Sousa Mendes and his family were con- 1929 by 22 local businesspeople to improve Subsequently, on May 17, 1940, days after demned to humiliation, destitution and infamy. environmental conditions and promote eco- the Nazis invaded France; Salazar declared Merely weeks before the end of the war, nomic development in Manhattan. Today, the that under no circumstances was any visa to Sousa Mendes suffered a stroke and was left Association addresses a broad range of cit- be granted unless previously authorized by paralyzed. Eight years later his wife, Angelina, izen complaints and concerns by working Lisbon, and only on a case-by-case basis. who served with Sousa Mendes tirelessly closely with local community boards as well as Serving as the Portuguese Consul-General, throughout the insanity of their days in Bor- city, state and federal government agencies. Aristides de Sousa Mendes witnessed the deaux issuing exit visas and passports, suf- The Association is also actively involved with clamoring throngs of refugees at the gates of fered a cerebral hemorrhage in 1948 and per- local police precincts to improve area security the Portuguese Consulate in Bordeaux. Dis- ished six months later. and prevent drug sales, theft and other regarding the Premier, Sousa Mendes de- On April 3, 1954, Aristides de Sousa crimes. Whether purchasing and planting over clared, ‘‘I will grant a visa to whoever needs Mendes died at the Franciscan Hospital of the 200 trees from the City Parks Department or it, whether they can afford it or not. I will act Tertiary Order in Lisbon. The Portuguese gov- working with the New York Department of in accordance to what my Christian con- ernment never pardoned him while he still Transportation to improve traffic conditions, science tells me.’’ lived. Finally, in 1987, President Mario Soares the Association’s commitment to community Indiscriminately, Sousa Mendes distributed granted Sousa Mendes the Portuguese Order service has been exceptional. transit visas in Bordeaux, Bayonne and of Freedom and publicly apologized to his sur- One of the Association’s most notable Hendaye near the Franco-Spanish border. viving family for the injustices their family en- achievements is its Campaign for the New Sousa Mendes issued 30,000 transit visas and dured. Madison Square Park, which raised more than

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K16NO8.001 E16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1987 $11 million to revitalize the park with art ing the College’s facilities and in making Illi- morial Foundation of Illinois—an organization shows, music, children’s programming and im- nois a leader in the international agricultural working to preserve the value and dignity of proved grounds maintenance. I am proud to arena. His contributions will be treasured and human life through remembrance of the say that with the Association’s help, Madison his character will be missed. events surrounding the Holocaust. Square Park has truly become an oasis in the f Since 1986, the Foundation has presented heart of Manhattan and a source of pride for its Humanitarian Award to honor distinguished those who live nearby. COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF citizens who have helped embody the ideals The 23rd Street Association’s president of TERRI ANN SIMMS GRIER of the organization. Lee Rosenberg’s contribu- 10 years, Sharon L. Ullman, has been an in- tions over the past twenty years have reflected strumental part of the Association’s success. HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES these ideals and his impeccable reputation as Her dedication to public service is truly inspir- OF OHIO one of Chicago’s most active leaders in the ing: Ms. Ullman served as the Warden of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jewish philanthropic community. Madison Square Park for four years, has been Tuesday, November 16, 2004 In addition, Lee has worked tirelessly to im- a longtime board member of the Associated prove his community through active member- Blind and the Gramercy Park Block Associa- Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise ship in the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan tion and has received community service today to celebrate the life of Terri Ann Simms Chicago, the Jewish Community Relations awards from Concerned Citizens Speak and Grier a great citizen and dedicated public Council, AIPAC, and as a board member for New York Mayor Rudolph Guiliani. Ms. Ullman servant who recently passed away at the age several private sector and not-for-profit cor- was also named one of the top 100 New York- of 42. porations. ers by New York Resident magazine. Terri Ann Simms Grier was born July 12, Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Lee Rosenberg The Association’s 2004 honoree is North 1962 in Cleveland, Ohio to Emmet and Evelyn for receiving the Humanitarian Award be- Fork Bank, which will be represented by North Simms. Upon graduation from high school she stowed by the Holocaust Memorial Foundation Fork’s Senior Vice President, Carl M. went on to pursue her education at Smith Col- of Illinois. The Fifth Congressional District of Il- Gambino. The Bank’s 15 New York City lege and would later graduate from Howard linois, and indeed the city of Chicago, are branches are vital elements of our community, University in Washington, D.C. proud of Lee’s achievements and for winning employing more than 250 New Yorkers and Employed for 13 years with the American this prestigious award. On behalf of a grateful managing more than $1.5 billion in assets. Mr. Transport Association as a legislative analyst, Nation, I thank Lee for his contributions to Gambino, who was born and raised in Green- Terri represented ATA at both the federal and community service and wish him continued wich Village, has served as the director of the state level on legislative matters. Additionally, success in the future. 23rd Street Association, the New York City she served as President of the Employee As- Council of the Boy Scouts of America and the sociation and was well respected in the field of f government relations. East Village Business Association. Mr. TRIBUTE TO SGT CLAY PEACOCK Gambino is an inspiring humanitarian and Terri was an active member of the Wash- business leader whose Christmas Toy Drive ington Government Relations Group, a non and financial counseling initiatives have great- partisan organization of African-American lob- HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. ly benefitted New York City children. byists and government relations professionals, OF ALABAMA Mr. Speaker, I request that my colleagues where she held the office of secretary through IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES join me in paying tribute to the 23rd Street As- two administrations spanning four years Tuesday, November 16, 2004 sociation, its president, Sharon L. Ullman, and (1998–2001). its honoree, North Fork Bank. Terri enjoyed traveling and had visited such Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize SGT Jay C. Peacock who was f countries as France, Spain, Egypt, Amster- dam, Iceland, Brazil, Mexico, Jamaica, Por- awarded the Bronze Star with Valor for his ac- REMEMBERING ORVILLE G. tugal and the Bahamas. She was also fluent tions of heroism during the Vietnam War. SGT BENTLEY in both French and Spanish. A devoted wife Peacock, known as Clay, received the Bronze and mother to her husband Glen and son Star during a special ceremony on Veterans HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON Jamir Langston Grier, here greatest joy was Day, November 11, 2004. OF ILLINOIS her family. During the Vietnam War, SGT Peacock was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May Terri Ann Simms Grier’s legacy of love a Ground Radio Operator for the 21st Tactical live on in the hearts, minds and deeds of ev- Air Support Squadron. On October 26, 1969, Tuesday, November 16, 2004 eryone who knew her. during an attack by the North Vietnamese Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, on f Army, SGT Peacock was deployed by heli- October 10, 2004 the University of Illinois Col- copter into the Special Forces Camp at Bu lege of Agriculture lost one of the most influ- HONORING LEE ROSENBERG Prang. Heavy fighting with constant artillery, ential leaders in its history. Orville G. Bentley mortar, and small arms fire continued through served as Dean of the College from 1965– HON. RAHM EMANUEL October 28th. 1982. When Mr. Bentley took the helm, the fa- OF ILLINOIS Mr. Speaker, SGT Peacock distinguished cilities of the College were below par, making IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES himself during the attack by dividing his time it hard to retain graduate students and faculty. between his radio operator duties and taking However, he quickly became the College’s Tuesday, November 16, 2004 care of the Officer in Charge who was wound- champion for improving research and teaching Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- ed on the second day of the North Viet- facilities and as a result, the College of Agri- gratulate Lee Rosenberg and Rabbi Kudan for namese siege. culture, is today among the best in the coun- winning the Humanitarian Award of the Holo- At dusk on the second night, supporting air- try. caust Memorial Foundation of Illinois. craft were called to help prevent the North Vi- Apart from improvements on campus, I am proud to call Lee a good friend and to etnamese from overrunning the camp. Know- Orville was most proud of the vital inter- recognize his achievements today on the ing that their friendly position had to be national work the University of Illinois provided House floor. Affectionately known by his many marked for supporting aircraft, SGT Peacock during his tenure. Under his stewardship the friends as ‘‘Rosy,’’ Lee Rosenberg has dedi- put himself in the line of fire to successfully University of Illinois made substantial contribu- cated a lifetime toward advancing the cause of mark their position with strobe lights from his tions to creating new agricultural institutions in human rights and social equality in Israel and survival vest. Because of his unselfish actions, Africa and the Asian sub-continent. for the Jewish people around the world. I have the aircraft were able to force the North Viet- Dean Bentley left the University of Illinois in often discussed foreign policy matters with namese army to retreat. 1982 to join the U.S. Department of Agri- Lee and benefited from his impressive knowl- Mr. Speaker, although his heroic actions culture, but he will be remembered as some- edge, insight, and advocacy for state of Israel took place over 30 years ago, SGT Peacock one who always made time for his colleagues and humanitarian affairs. received his long overdue and much deserved and thoroughly enjoyed welcoming visitors I was honored to attend the Humanitarian medal surrounded by family and friends on from different parts of the world. In his 17 Award Dinner, which recognized Lee’s out- Veterans Day. With great pleasure, I rise years of service to the University of Illinois, standing contributions on November 11th. The today to congratulate this wonderful achieve- Orville G. Bentley was instrumental in improv- ceremony was hosted by the Holocaust Me- ment.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.076 E16PT1 E1988 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 16, 2004 IN RECOGNITION OF EMPIRE CITY Bill Hodge started farming in Champaign HONORING BILL AND SHEILA LAM- IRON WORKS ON THE OCCASION County in 1956 on his farm in Seymour, Illi- BERT AND RABBI PETER J. RU- OF ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY nois, which to this day remains one of the old- BINSTEIN est farms in the county. In the 1970’s, Bill HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY served on the Champaign County Zoning OF NEW YORK Board where he had the opportunity to venture HON. RAHM EMANUEL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from township to township listening to the con- OF ILLINOIS Tuesday, November 16, 2004 cerns of area farmers. Mr. Hodge used this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ac- experience to come to Washington, DC to tell knowledge the achievements of Empire City agriculture’s story to members of Congress. Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Iron Works, the oldest and largest steelmaker He also served on former Representative Ed Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- in New York City. For the past 100 years, Em- Madigan’s Farm Advisory Committee. pire City Iron Works has played an integral gratulate Sheila and Bill Lambert, as well as role in developing New York’s distinctive urban In 1981, The News Gazette named Bill Rabbi Peter J. Rubinstein, for receiving the landscape. At a time when many of its com- Hodge Farm Leader of the Year. He served International Humanitarian Award, which is the petitors are struggling, Empire City’s special- on the Champaign County Forest Preserve highest honor that the World Union for Pro- ized service and ability to adapt to changing District from 1987 to 1993 during which he gressive Judaism can bestow. These three market conditions make it a model for new was credited for leading the district stably and distinguished individuals have worked dili- businesses in the region. successfully. gently and selflessly to advance the cause of Empire City Iron Works was established in human rights and social equality, and I am Bill Hodge cared deeply about what was 1904 by Leopold Heffner, an ironworker who proud to recognize their many achievements immigrated to the United States from Austria. good for his fellow farmer. This intertwined on the floor of the U.S. House of Representa- Early in its history, Empire City produced cast with his interest in local politics as he made tives. iron frames and covers for coal-delivery holes successful efforts to get his colleagues in- I was honored to be invited to attend the installed in New York City sidewalks, some of volved in the process. which remain to this day. During World War II, International Humanitarian Awards Dinner While many in Champaign County feel the hosted by the World Union for Progressive Ju- Empire City’s employees worked diligently to loss of Bill Hodge, comfort can be taken in the provide supplies to the U.S. Navy, con- daism, which represents over 2,000,000 pro- fact that he passed away on a gorgeous Tues- structing ammunition boxes and gun racks, as gressive Jewish congregations in over 41 well as watertight doors for ships produced in day in September doing what he loved the countries. This respected organization seeks the Brooklyn Navy Yard. In later years, Empire most. Whether it was tending to his own farm to strengthen modern Jewish life through sup- City made enormous contributions to New or helping the agriculture community in Cham- porting congregations; integrating Jewish reli- York City’s power grid, one of the most reli- paign County, Bill Hodge always left the land gious traditions with inclusiveness and gender able networks in the country. In cooperation in better shape than he found it. equality; and advancing social justice in the spirit of tikkun olam, which means repairing with Consolidated Edison, the company built He will truly be missed. almost every power plant in the New York the world. metropolitan area. f Sheila Lambert’s professional experience in- Today, Empire City Iron Works furnishes cludes twenty years at The Dun & Bradstreet and installs a wide range of metal products in- IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL Corporation. Her extensive volunteer experi- cluding steel pan and ornamental stairs, struc- BIBLE WEEK NOVEMBER 21–28, 2004 ence focuses on Jewish continuity and helping tural steel, railings and walkways. On occa- underserved and disadvantaged populations, sion, it works directly with artists, cutting and particularly women and children. fitting pieces to create sculptures according to HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES the artist’s specifications. The company has A member of the board of Project Kesher, also undertaken a number of high-profile OF OHIO Sheila is the Founder and Board President of Bottomless Closet, and is a member of the projects in recent years, such as the extensive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES renovation of the Museum of Modern Art and Board of Governors and Overseers of Hebrew the construction of the first new building at the Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Union College Jewish Institute of Religion. In World Trade Center site. With projects ranging addition, Sheila is a Founder and Board Chair from the Time Warner Center in Manhattan to Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise of Summerbridge, is on the Board of Directors the Atlantic Center Mall in Brooklyn, Empire today in celebration of National Bible Week. I of the Jewish Children’s Learning Lab, which Iron Works continues to thrive; at present, it am honored and pleased to serve as Congres- is a children’s museum, and is the former Vice has more than 75 employees at its factory in sional Co-chair for National Bible Week, No- President of the Board at Congregation Long Island City, Queens. vember 21–28, 2004. It is my hope and ex- Rodeph Sholom, a major Reform congregation Mr. Speaker, I respectfully request that my pectation that people of faith throughout the in Manhattan. She is also a member of the distinguished colleagues join me in paying trib- United States will join together to celebrate the Advocacy Council for the Citizen’s Committee ute to this fine company and its exceptional Bible’s core messages of fellowship, justice, for Children. work in New York City. I wish the manage- peace, righteousness and love. I am proud to Sheila’s husband, Bill, has always shared ment and employees of Empire City Iron be a part of this annual event. her devotion to the mission of the World Union Works another 100 years of success. for Progressive Judaism. He is currently the f I congratulate the National Bible Association for its dedication to encouraging people to Vice Chairman for Dresdner Kleinwort REMEMBERING WILLARD T. read and take interest in the Holy Bible. In- Wasserstein and is one of the four founding ‘‘BILL’’ HODGE deed, it is a special privilege to have the op- partners of Wasserstein Parella Group, Inc. I have tremendous respect for their selfless portunity to be guided and inspired daily by dedication to peace and their impressive HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON words, phrases and stories some of which are OF ILLINOIS record of accomplishments in advancing hu- 3,000 years old. These ancient writings have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES manitarian goals. They are shining examples been an extraordinary source of strength, Tuesday, November 16, 2004 of leadership and commitment to a more hu- guidance and wisdom to persons across this mane society, and I am proud to call them Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, on nation and around the world. good friends. September 21, 2004, Willard T. ‘‘Bill’’ Hodge got on his tractor to clear some brush and The Holy Bible is an extraordinary living Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Sheila and Bill weeds from his farm. It would be the last time document—like our Constitution—which con- Lambert, and Rabbi Rubinstein for receiving this prolific farmer would tend to his historic tinues to inform our thinking as well as our na- the International Humanitarian Award. On be- and treasured land, but his contributions to ag- tional conversation on both moral and ethical half of a grateful Nation, I thank them for their riculture in Illinois will be remembered for issues. I’m delighted to join in this celebration contributions to community service and wish many harvests to come. of National Bible Week. them continued success well into the future.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.081 E16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1989 TRIBUTE TO REDSTONE-HUNTS- prevailed and captured the island, but Mr. mittee, the Center for Independent Living, and VILLE CHAPTER OF THE ASSO- Lazar was severely wounded in the battle. He Escambia Federated Republican Women’s CIATION OF THE U.S. ARMY was awarded the Purple Heart for his sac- Club. Last year, the Federated Women’s Club rifice. presented Andre with an Honorary Lifetime HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. Abe received another Purple Heart during Membership award, the first of its kind ever OF ALABAMA the war, this time for his service in the Atlan- presented. Andre was overflowing with life and had the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tic. I understand that Mr. Lazar’s landing craft was sunk in the North Atlantic by a German drive and dedication to move a mountain de- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 U-Boat. Abe was forced overboard, and the spite her physical challenges. The vast major- Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to fleeing submarine strafed his life raft with gun- ity of people would have given up and turned congratulate the members of the Redstone- fire; despite these incredible dangers, Abe resentful, but she kept going and always want- Huntsville Chapter of the Association of the managed to survive, spending nearly twelve ed to do something more, to help somebody U.S. Army for being named the ‘‘Best Overall’’ hours in open water before he was rescued. else. AUSA Chapter in the country. Chapter Presi- For his heroic service, Abe was promoted to May God rest her soul and continue to bless dent Joe Fitzgerald accepted the award on be- Chief Motor Machinist’s Mate, one of the high- her family. half of chapter members during the AUSA Na- est ranks to which an enlisted sailor can be f tional Convention in Washington. named. ON THE RETIREMENT OF MICHAEL AUSA is dedicated to supporting the U.S. After the war, Abe attended New York Uni- P. DEVINE Army and maintaining a strong national de- versity and received a bachelor’s degree, with fense. AUSA achieves its goals by supporting honors, in engineering. In civilian life, Mr. the needs and interests of soldiers, retirees, Lazar worked with noted scientist Wernher HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN OF NEW JERSEY and family members. von Braun to develop the Pershing missile IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As the home of Redstone Arsenal, the U.S. system and was also employed by the Bulova Army Aviation and Missile Command, and nu- Corporation to design and manufacture missile Tuesday, November 16, 2004 merous defense partners, North Alabama has timing devices. Mr. Lazar is currently enjoying Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I earned an excellent reputation for its role pro- a well-deserved retirement in Florida, where would like to bring to the attention of my col- tecting the warfighter and defending our na- he lives with his wife of 56 years, Anita. leagues the recent retirement of an accom- tional security. Mr. Speaker, I request that my colleagues plished administrator, skilled scientist, and true The Redstone-Huntsville Chapter of AUSA, join me in honoring Abraham Lazar’s lifetime patriot. Michael P. Devine of Sparta, New Jer- which was founded in 1959, has been a of service to our nation. I’m sure that Abe’s sey ended 36 years of dedicated service to strong advocate and voice for North Ala- family, longtime friends and colleagues will our Nation on November 4 as he retired as Di- bama’s warfighters. All of us in North Alabama join me in wishing him many more years of rector of the United States Army Research, are very proud of the hard work and commit- happiness. Happy birthday, Mr. Lazar. Development and Engineering Command ment AUSA has always exhibited. f ARDEC, headquartered at Picatinny Arsenal. Mr. Speaker, this award is wonderful news Situated on a 6,500-acre military installation, for our community and I rise on behalf of ev- CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF located in Rockaway Township, New Jersey, eryone in North Alabama to express our sin- ANDRE MARIE CROOKE DYAR Picatinny Arsenal plays a unique role in the cere congratulations to the members of the United States’ ability to wage war. There is no Redstone-Huntsville Chapter of AUSA. HON. JEFF MILLER other comprehensive armaments facility like it f OF FLORIDA in the country. The base is a one-of-a-kind fa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cility that provides virtually all of the lethal IN RECOGNITION OF ABRAHAM Tuesday, November 16, 2004 mechanisms used in Army weapon systems LAZAR ON THE OCCASION OF HIS and those of the other military services. This 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is unique facility requires special leadership. with a sad but rejoicing heart that I speak Mike Devine became ARDEC Director in HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY today about an extraordinary woman, Andre June 2004. As director, he exercised complete OF NEW YORK Marie Crooke Dyar, who was taken to her responsibility for all the activities at ARDEC. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eternal home in Heaven on October 8, 2004. From September 2000 to June 2004, he was I became friends with Andre when I first ran Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Technical Director of ARDEC, responsible for for State Representative in 1998. She was all technical matters. He managed an annual Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ac- one of the most loyal people I knew. I am a budget in excess of $600 million dollars and knowledge the achievements of Abraham better person for knowing Andre and the world supervised a technical staff of approximately Lazar, a great American and longtime resident is a better place because of her life. 1,700 scientists and engineers and 900 sup- of New York. On Sunday, November 7, 2004, Andre had a special love for children both port personnel. Abraham’s many friends, family and col- born and in the womb. For a number of years As ARDEC Technical Director, and later as leagues gathered in his current hometown of she worked in the neonatal intensive care Director of ARDEC, Mike Devine provided Lake Worth, Florida to celebrate his 80th birth- nursery at Sacred Heart Hospital, helping pre- critically important leadership—leadership that day. Birthdays are a time for reflection, and I mature newborn babies get a non-com- provided our joint warfighters with the tools feel that it is fitting to pay tribute to this truly promised start in life. Continuing to have a they need to prosecute the international war remarkable man. Abraham Lazar served his positive influence on children’s lives, Andre on terrorism, to fight and win the war in Iraq country with distinction, both in the U.S. naval could always be found volunteering at Sunday and Afghanistan and protect and secure our service and in civilian life. I am privileged to school on Wednesday nights and at Vacation homeland. During his tenure alone, 103 sepa- be able to share some of his more memorable Bible School during the summer. rate new armament products were released to exploits with you. From the moment the law allowed the taking soldiers and other services members. So far in Mr. Lazar and his ten brothers and sisters of innocent life, Andre’s faith in God incited 2004, 17 urgent fieldings of military equipment were born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. her passion for politics. Her first political cam- for use by forces in Iraq and Afghanistan were He attended Brooklyn Technical High School paign was in 1976, helping Ronald Reagan approved by Devine. and graduated shortly after the United States move from the California Governor’s Mansion These fieldings have broad scope and in- entered World War II. At the age of seven- to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, clude weapon systems, fire control and muni- teen, Abe enlisted in the Navy and quickly es- D.C. Unfortunately, her disabling disease tions for artillery, mortars, tanks and infantry, tablished a distinguished service record. made the 2002 elections her last. as well as alternatives to anti-personnel land Abe served in both the Pacific and Atlantic In our local community of Northwest Florida, mines, non lethal munitions and environmental theaters of battle. Mr. Lazar participated in the Andre was active in numerous civic organiza- research and development. Battle of Peleliu, a struggle for a tiny airstrip tions, from participating as an active member Mr. Devine worked as a research physicist amid the Palau Islands of the Western Pacific. to Chairman of the Board. She spent many prior to assuming significant management re- Despite the island’s small size, the battle for hours serving on the Board of the Northwest sponsibility. Over the course of his career, his Peleliu lasted nearly two months and claimed Florida Water Management District, the experience in the Army and Office of the Sec- more than 12,000 lives. Allied forces ultimately Escambia County Republican Executive Com- retary of Defense spanned virtually all Army

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Project Manager for the Tishman Interiors Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- He has also been inducted into the Honorable Construction Corporation and the former Com- nize to the Bovard Family and their distin- Order of Saint Barbara. He holds two patents missioner of Buildings for the City of Mount guished tradition in the horse industry. Their and has authored numerous open literature Vernon, New York. Butler resides in dedication and success in the industry is due technical publications. Tarrytown. I would like to join his wife Cheryl to the contributions of four generations of While he built a long and valuable career in and their children Brent, Kimberly, Blake, Ash- Bovard family members working on the farm. service to our warfighters, Mike Devine still ley, and all his relatives and friends in con- It is my privilege today in recognizing their found time to give back to his home commu- gratulating him and wishing him well in his re- achievements before this body of Congress nity. In 1992, he was elected to a four year tirement. and this Nation. term on the Sparta, New Jersey, Township The Bovard legacy began forty-three years Council and was reelected in 1996. He also f ago when Larry Bovard went out to the race served as Mayor in 1994 and 2000. track to look for work after admiring his older Mr. Speaker, I have just outlined a public HONORING ALVIN BENJAMIN brother’s work as a horse trainer. He landed a service career of exceptional quality. I ask my job as a horse groomer for a horse racing ty- colleagues to join me in thanking Mike Devine coon and continued there until he moved onto for his many contributions to our national se- HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN other work before joining the army in 1969. curity. We wish Mike and his family ‘‘God- Upon his return from service, Larry settled in speed’’ in the months and years ahead. OF NEW YORK Ridgeway, Colorado with his wife Roma, rais- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing cattle. Roma’s family had raised Percheron horses for years and in 1984, the Bovards got IN RECOGNITION OF COLONEL Tuesday, November 16, 2004 their chance to raise their own team. The THOMAS D. BUTLER, JR. Bovard family gave sleigh rides, wagon rides, Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and drove newlyweds about in stage coaches to join the Coalition on Child Abuse & Neglect HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL until they acquired ranch property of their own in honoring Alvin Benjamin for his strong com- OF NEW YORK in Montrose. Currently the Bovards have 30 mitment to assisting and advocating for victims IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES head of award-winning Percheron horses that of child abuse. Tuesday, November 16, 2004 placed in nine out of twelve class competitions Al has been a dedicated supporter of the at the National Western Stock Show. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Coalition on Child Abuse & Neglect, helping Mr. Speaker, the Bovard family has dem- honor a man that has dedicated his life to pro- them carry out their mission of being a voice onstrated a love for horses that has tran- tecting our country. Colonel Thomas D. Butler, for all children. This non-profit organization is scended four generations and their success Jr. After 35 years fulfilling vital support func- devoted to preventing child abuse and ex- today is due to the dedication that the entire tions in the United States Army, Colonel Butler family puts in day after day from dawn to is retiring. panding services to children and their families. In achieving these goals, the Coalition on dusk. I am honored to recognize their accom- Thomas Butler joined the Army Reserve as plishments before this body of Congress and Child Abuse & Neglect educates the commu- a private in 1969 and served at the Engineer- this Nation. ing and Plans Section of the 411th Engineer nity about the issues surrounding child abuse f Brigade at Fort Tilden, New York until his and works with them to find adequate solu- commission as a Second Lieutenant in 1974, tions to the problems. HONORING ROBERT POIROT upon which he commanded a platoon at the In addition to providing aid for child abuse 306th Engineer Company in Amityville, New victims, Al is also the Founder and President HON. MARK UDALL York. In July 1977, Butler was assigned to the of the Benjamin Companies, a nationally ac- OF COLORADO New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engi- claimed real estate development and manage- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES neers as an Assistant Military Area Engineer. ment company. The guiding force behind the In 1987, he returned to the 411th Engineer Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Benjamin Companies is developing commu- Brigade and was called to active duty when Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise the Brigade was deployed to Saudi Arabia nities that are in harmony with both the resi- today to thank and honor Robert Poirot for his during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. Upon dents and the environment. Al started this or- exemplary public service as Clear Creek returning to reserve status in 1991, Butler as- ganization in the early 1960’s by building lux- County Commissioner for the past twelve sumed command of the 305th Engineer De- ury apartment complexes on Long Island, and years. I would also like to thank him on behalf tachment. During his command, this unit was meeting the needs of the increased number of of all Coloradans for the in-depth and diverse awarded the U.S. Army Superior Unit Citation Long Island residents. Today, the Benjamin philanthropic work he has contributed to the and Butler conducted numerous missions in Companies has greatly expanded its activities community. He is a dedicated public servant the Republic of Korea and Germany. In 1995 to include projects in New York City (and the who has devoted himself to ensuring that Col- he joined the 77th Regional Support Com- surrounding metropolitan areas), New Jersey, orado remains a very special place to live. mand as the chief, Plans Division, in the DCS Pennsylvania, and even Florida, while con- Throughout his life, Bob has demonstrated ENGINEER section. In 2001, Butler became tinuing to service the residents of Long Island. time and time again that he excels in all of his Acting Commander of the 8th Brigade endeavors. Whether it is in the Armed Forces, Mr. Speaker, I commend Alvin Benjamin for (SROTC), 98th Division, and then Assistant education, or government, Bob has shown that his support for and dedication to victims of Deputy Chief of Staff-Operations, ADCSOPS- he can apply his leadership skills effectively in OPS of the 77th RSC. In 2002, Butler was re- child abuse. As the Coalition on Child Abuse any arena. He has received numerous awards assigned as Deputy Chief of Staff-engineers, & Neglect celebrates 25 years of service to during his long and extensive career, most re- DCS-ENGINEER, and then as the first Deputy children, they chose to recognize Al’s impor- cently the prestigious Distinguished Service Chief of Staff—Army Reserve Installation Man- tant contributions at their annual Voice for All Award of Colorado Counties, Inc.... This agement. Children Gala. I ask my colleagues in the award is a true testament to Bob’s abilities to Colonel Butler is a highly-decorated soldier. House of Representatives to please join me in work together with all interests for the com- His citations include the Meritorious Service honoring Alvin Benjamin and the Coalition on mon good. Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with Child Abuse & Neglect for their efforts in pre- Between 1959 and 1992, Bob achieved the one oak leaf cluster, the Army Achievement venting child abuse and wishing them both rank of Brigadier General in the Colorado Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Army Re- many more years of success. Army National Guard. During this time, he also

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.088 E16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1991 served for thirty-two years as a school teach- worked tirelessly to provide the residents of and good fortune throughout its history, it is er, including four years on the Board of Edu- Sumter County with excellent leadership and appropriate that the celebration of the church’s cation. At the same time, he found time to vision. Tiny, as he is affectionately known, can anniversary will be held near the Thanksgiving coach both football and track. Upon retire- without a doubt say he has raised the level of holiday. ment, he was awarded the Distinguished Serv- expectation for future County Commissioners. His Grace Bishop Longin, along with the ice Award by the Jefferson County School Dis- He not only made Sumter County his home; Very Reverend Todorovich, will serve the Holy trict. he made it better. His longtime presence on Hierarchical Liturgy the morning of November Using his extensive command of the issues, the board will be greatly missed. 14, which will be followed by a memorial serv- Bob participated in and offered advice to al- Tiny Rutter is my friend, advisor and men- ice to be conducted by representatives of a most every steering committee throughout his tor. Even when we were from different political local American Legion at the adjacent Memo- twelve years serving as County Commis- parties, he helped me to make inroads with rial Park to commemorate the fallen soldiers of sioner. Building upon this, he also testified the Sumter County residents. he was such a all wars. The celebration banquet will conclude here at the nation’s Capital in support of legis- passionate ‘‘Lobbyist’’ for the needs of Sumter the festivities, which will feature St. Sava’s lation to preserve and maintain public lands in County that no one could decline his ever ex- folklore group and choir, as well as tamburitza Clear Creek County which are important for panding list of funding requests for the Coun- orchestras and kolo bands. wildlife and the quality of life in Colorado. Dur- ty. Mr. Speaker, at this time I ask that you and ing this time, I was able to personally work at Tiny’s devotion to the residents of Sumter my other distinguished colleagues join me in length with Bob in mutual support of the envi- County demonstrates the intensity of virtue congratulating the congregation of St. Sava ronment, an issue that remains high on the and selflessness that a public official should Serbian Orthodox Church as they celebrate agenda of all Coloradans. Thanks to his lead- aspire to attain. Sumter County is truly sad- the 90th anniversary of their parish. Blessed ership, more than 6,000 acres of land were dened by Mr. Rutter’s departure; nevertheless, with outstanding leadership and unwavering properly distributed to public and private land we are immensely grateful for all his years of faith, the congregation of St. Sava has en- owners, ensuring that the Front Range popu- commitment and hard work. riched Northwest Indiana by bringing the lation will continue to enjoy this cherished and I wish Mr. Rutter the best in the future and proud and historic Serbian traditions to our pristine land for many years. hope he fully enjoys the pleasures of retire- community. May God continue to bless the pa- Along these same lines, Bob has worked ment. rishioners and the church leaders for many tirelessly on local issues in the state. As a f years to come. member of the Board of Directors for the Den- f 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. SAVA ver Regional Council of Governments RECOGNIZING MR. PAUL SALAZ (DRCOG), Bob spearheaded many regional SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN policies. Working on transportation issues has MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA proved to be one of his strong suits, as he has HON. HILDA L. SOLIS OF CALIFORNIA emphasized the creation of a new bus service HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to connect adjacent Clear Creek and Jefferson OF INDIANA Counties. Another of Bob’s transportation suc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, November 16, 2004 cesses occurred when he helped gain ap- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay proval of the Guanella Pass Road Project from tribute to one of El Sereno’s finest citizens, the Federal Highway Administration’s federal Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with Mr. Paul Salaz. Even in the last years of his lands program. The result will be to improve great honor and enthusiasm that I congratu- life Mr. Salaz continued to work on behalf of this important and scenic roadway affecting late the members of St. Sava Serbian Ortho- the people in his beloved home of El Sereno. numerous jurisdictions including Park County, dox Church in Merrillville, Indiana as they cel- However, on Friday, November 5, 2004 the the Town of Georgetown, and the U.S. Forest ebrate their 90th anniversary. The festivities community lost a great asset when Mr. Salaz Service. will begin on Sunday, November 14, 2004 with passed away. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me a special service, followed by a banquet to Mr. Salaz was originally from Santa Paula, in expressing our gratitude to Robert Poirot for celebrate this momentous occasion. California. He married his wife Julia in 1934 his many years of public service and his con- Beckoning visitors who are traveling on and the couple celebrated their 70th wedding tributions to the people of Colorado. Robert Interstate 65, the golden domes of St. Sava anniversary just this year. has displayed exceptional moral fiber through- offer an amazing spectacle. However, it is the It was after his retirement as an upholstery out his life, and for that I believe we should interior of the church that the parishioners hold salesman that Mr. Salaz dedicated his life to acknowledge and celebrate his work and ac- sacred. Built from Indiana limestone in a five- community service and helping the people of complishments. Bob’s tireless dedication to his year construction project, the present sanc- El Sereno. After 40 years in sales he became community and country stands as a model for tuary located at 9191 Mississippi Street in an active leader in Los Angeles City Council what can be accomplished when citizens par- Merrillville replaced the original St. Sava District 14, most importantly as a member of ticipate in our democracy. Although he is leav- Church, built in 1914 in Gary, Indiana, after the Citizens Unit for Participation in Housing ing his service as a county commissioner, I that church was destroyed by fire. The dedi- and Community Development. am sure that he will remain active and in- cated members of the church came together I was fortunate to get to know Mr. Salaz volved in the community. I wish him and his to worship at the St. Sava ‘‘small hall’’ in Ho- while I was a member of the California State family good health and happiness for many bart, Indiana while plans were made for their Senate. Mr. Salaz’s ability to work with all years to come. new sanctuary. Undeterred by the loss of their members of the community was remarkable. church building, the congregation dem- f He was able to work with the El Sereno Co- onstrated their commitment to each other and ordinating Council and elected officials of the HONORING BILLY ‘‘TINY’’ RUTTER to their faith by carrying on with their services city of Los Angeles in order to advocate an FOR HIS SERVICE AS A COUNTY at the ‘‘small hall’’ for 13 years. improved quality of life for all residents. COMMISSIONER OF SUMTER Mr. Speaker, St. Sava Serbian Orthodox He also worked with local elected officials COUNTY Church is led in its faith by the Very Reverend on numerous community improvement Jovan Todorovich. He has been the priest at projects. Some of his accomplishments in- HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE the church for 35 of its 90 years, and the cluded the installation of new stop signs at OF FLORIDA proud parishioners are thankful for the spiritual dangerous intersections and the opening of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and emotional leadership he has provided dur- the new Public Library in El Sereno. ing that time. Church President Michael Though he was involved with the community Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Gallich has attended St. Sava since 1946 and all year long, Mr. Salaz always did a little extra Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. is proud that the church has been able to for special occasions. During the holiday sea- Speaker, I rise to honor Billy ‘‘Tiny’’ Rutter for maintain the Serbian traditions and customs son Mr. Salaz made sure that impoverished his service as a County Commissioner for that make their church unique. Father families received food, and gifts for children. Sumter County. Todorovich believes the anniversary can be He also personally ensured a U.S. flag would On behalf of the residents of Sumter Coun- used to connect the new generation of the be present at the Dr. Donald Newman Memo- ty, I applaud Mr. Rutter for his years of dedi- church with its past. Because the congregation rial every year. And in addition, he encour- cation as a public servant. Since 1992, he has has been blessed with tremendous leadership aged neighbors and schools to participate in

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.092 E16PT1 E1992 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 16, 2004 the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony Fire Department; Chief James Maples and the unanimous consent in October, and similar on Huntington Drive. Frisco City Police Department; Dr. David legislation passed the House in June. S. 2486 And while he did so much for others, never Stallworth of Monroe County Hospital; Allen includes language to increase the veterans’ once did he seek any personal reward. Fortu- maximum guaranty from $60,000 to $83,425; Nall of Roto-Rooter; Sam Covert of Alabama effectively permitting veterans to purchase nately, Mr. Salaz’s efforts did not go unno- Power Company; William Snyder of Monroe- homes up to $333,700. The legislation would ticed. As a result of his extensive community ville Water Works; Chief Eddie Everette and also index the loan guarantee limit to 25% of involvement, he won the title of Honorary the Monroeville Fire Department; David the conforming loan limit. These changes are Mayor of El Sereno from 1998–2002. Coggins with the Alabama Emergency Man- sorely needed to maintain the VA Home I can truly say that Mr. Salaz was a wonder- agement Agency; Chief Mike Dean and the Loan Guarantee program as a vital home- ful example of community activism, and he personnel of both the City of Mobile Fire De- ownership tool that provides veterans with a found a true reward in helping others. Though partment and USAR Task Force 1; and Ron- centralized, affordable, and accessible meth- he is no longer with us, his memory will live od of purchasing homes in return for their nie Wright, Bo Bosarge, and Michael Gates service to our nation. on through his wife, Julia, their 5 children, 13 with Smith Industrial Services of Mobile. Under current law, the Department of Vet- grandchildren, and 30 great grandchildren. Because of their efforts, this little boy and erans Affairs will guarantee loans up to f his family will indeed have a very bright holi- $60,000 for a total home purchase price up to day season. $240,000. Because of this limitation the VA RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS OF f loan guarantee is not fully useful in a grow- PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN THE ing number of areas—especially in high-cost RESCUE OF DA’JOUR MCMILLIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL- states. In states such as California, New OF FRISCO CITY, ALABAMA TORS SUPPORT FOR ‘‘VETERANS’ York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massa- BENEFITS IMPROVEMENT ACT chusetts, the median price of housing in cer- OF 2004’’ tain areas of these states far exceeds this HON. JO BONNER limit. Due to the high price appreciation OF ALABAMA being experienced in many states, combined IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH with a relatively slow pace of income Tuesday, November 16, 2004 OF NEW JERSEY growth, many veterans residing in high-cost housing markets have found homeownership IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, the family of unattainable. S. 2486 would address this Da’Jour McMillian and the residents of the Tuesday, November 16, 2004 anomaly and make this important entitlement available to many more qualified vet- small town of Frisco City, Alabama, have rea- Mr. SMITH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to request son to be exceedingly grateful this holiday erans regardless of where they chose to live. that a letter from Al Mansell, the President of  season. Through the combined efforts of The National Association of Realtors the National Association of Realtors, regarding thanks you, Chairman Smith, for your lead- emergency rescue personnel, physicians, and his organization’s strong support for the imme- ership in this area. With your help our vet- industrial workers from Monroe and Mobile diate passage of the ‘‘Veterans’ Benefits Im- erans will receive the gratitude and assist- Counties, 22-month-old Da’Jour was saved provement Act of 2004,’’ be placed in the ance they well deserve. We strongly support from a situation that is certainly one of the RECORD. S. 2486, and urge its quick passage. greatest nightmares that could be experienced As Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Sincerely, by any parent. AL MANSELL, Committee, and as someone who has spear- 2005 President. On Monday, November 1, 2004, Da’Jour headed the effort in Congress to raise the was playing with his brother and sister off VA’s home loan guaranty level so that vet- f Central Street in Frisco City when he fell into erans in high cost areas like New Jersey can HONORING THE 150TH ANNIVER- an abandoned well measuring 14 feet deep. purchase houses, I am very pleased to have SARY OF THE NORMANDY Almost immediately, the community went to the support of the National Association of Re- UNITED METHODIST CHURCH work trying to recover him, an operation that altors for this important piece of legislation. In took 13 hours and required the assistance of fact, I have enjoyed working closely with the dozens of personnel. Because of the location National Association of Realtors to improve HON. BART GORDON of the well in relation to hidden power lines the VA’s home loan guaranty limit. OF TENNESSEE and potential unmarked water lines, the recov- Mr. Mansell’s letter demonstrates his organi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ery operation was extremely dangerous and zation’s strong commitment to ensuring that Tuesday, November 16, 2004 required a great deal of careful work and plan- the men and women who have honorably ning. served our nation in the military can obtain af- Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- Through the entire ordeal, Da’Jour dem- fordable housing. It has often been said by nize the 150th year of existence of the Nor- onstrated a calm not usually found in a child historians and economists—and accurately, I mandy United Methodist Church of Normandy, of such a young age. In fact, he reassured the believe—that the development of America’s Tennessee. The congregation will celebrate rescue workers with waves and smiles and by modern middle class was largely facilitated by the church’s 150th anniversary on Sunday, often telling those at the mouth of the well, ‘‘I two post World War II programs: The G.I. edu- November 7, 2004, with a special home- love you.’’ Of the many reasons this story had cation bill, and the VA’s home loan program. coming and luncheon. a happy ending, none was more important A college education, combined with opportuni- Changing its name from the Methodist Epis- than the positive attitude and playful nature of ties for home ownership, gave tens of millions copal Church South to Normandy United this little boy. of Americans a real stake in our society, and Methodist Church in 1968 is only one way the Mr. Speaker, in the difficult circumstances transformed it in positive ways for generations church has changed in order to positively facing our world today, both here at home and to come. serve its members and its surrounding com- abroad, it is important that Americans should I am very grateful for the National Associa- munity. My parents, Robert and Margaret Gor- be able to depend on their friends and neigh- tion of Realtors’ support and hope the House don, were married at this church in 1947, and bors in their hour of need. As the rescue of lit- moves expeditiously to pass a final version of the church has fostered ongoing relationships tle Da’Jour McMillian clearly demonstrates, the ‘‘Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of with several others within the community and there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome 2004,’’ when it is scheduled for floor consider- its congregation since its beginning. without a strong sense of community and co- ation tomorrow. Normandy United Methodist Church has operation. I ask my colleagues to join with me NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS , served the community and its congregation for in saluting not only Da’Jour and his family for Washington, DC, November 15, 2004. well over a century and a half. Just as the their courage, but for the following individuals Hon. CHRISTOPHER SMITH, church has renovated and expanded its phys- and organizations who played such an impor- Chairman, House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, ical structure, so have they also renovated tant role in his rescue: Chuck Murph, Rita House of Representatives, Cannon House people’s lives by expanding their ministry Smith, Rennie Raines, and J. T. Johnson with Office Building, Washington, DC. throughout the neighborhood and around the DEAR CHAIRMAN SMITH: On behalf of the the Monroe County Emergency Management one million members of the National Asso- world. Agency; Pastor Freddie Lindsey of the Mon- ciation of Realtors, I am writing to urge Normandy is a better place because of the roeville Church of the Nazarene; Tom Lindsey the immediate passage of S. 2486, the ‘‘Vet- work of Normandy United Methodist Church of Simmons Ambulance Service; Frisco City erans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 2004.’’ and its congregation. I am sure the church will Mayor Jim Cave; the Frisco City Volunteer This legislation passed the Senate under continue to make a positive difference in the

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.095 E16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1993 community for the next 150 years and con- When he returned to the United States he RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISH- gratulate the congregation and Reverend De finished his degree in both business and law MENTS OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF Hennessy for all the good they have done. and opened a law firm in Boulder, Colorado. THE CALUMET COUNCIL f Between 1945 and 1954 he served in both the PAYING TRIBUTE TO SUE Colorado State House of Representatives and HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY SHELTON Senate. In 1959 he was appointed by Presi- OF INDIANA dent Eisenhower as U.S. Attorney. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SCOTT McINNIS In 1963, as the nominee for the Republican Tuesday, November 16, 2004 OF COLORADO Party, he was elected to serve the 2nd Con- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gressional District of Colorado in the U.S. great honor and pleasure that I stand before Tuesday, November 16, 2004 House of Representatives. During his five you today to recognize the many accomplish- terms in office he served on the House Inter- ments of the Girl Scouts of the Calumet Coun- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- state and Foreign Commerce Committee. He cil throughout its 50 years of service to the ute to Sue Shelton, a talented and respected was instrumental in the passing of the Indian teacher at Rocky Ford High School in Rocky Northwest Indiana community. The special Peaks Wilderness Act, a national program to Ford, Colorado. Sue has diligently worked to black tie gala celebration and fundraiser will help runaway youths and establishing a tax educate the region’s youth for 21 years and is be held on Saturday, November 13, 2004 at credit for higher education expenses. He also considered a strong leader in her community. the Ville Cesare in Schererville, Indiana. The Girl Scouts is an informal educational It is a privilege to recognize her impeccable helped shape the Clean Air Act and the Public organization of more than three million girls. service before this body of Congress and this Broadcasting Act. Mr. Brotzman was an early The organization was founded in the United Nation. champion of stronger environmental oversight Teaching is a family tradition in Sue’s family at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, and due to his States by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912. The that has involved her mother, grandmother, efforts, the Johnson administration commis- Girl Scouts of the Calumet Council is one of and most recently, her sister. Sue teaches sioned a scientific study which led to the even- 319 councils nationwide whose sole mission is Language Arts and English at Rocky Ford tual cleanup and closure of this site. to help all girls reach their fullest potential. High School, winning several awards for her This group emphasizes the values of fairness, He was also one of the first members to call self-respect, community service, high stand- excellence in teaching including honors by her for an all-volunteer Army and the end of the fellow faculty members and the student body. ards of conduct, and appreciation for diversity, draft during the Vietnam War. After serving in which contribute to the girls becoming suc- Sue makes learning fun for her students and Congress, Mr. Brotzman was able to assist in encourages patriotism in the classroom by im- cessful citizens and future leaders in their the establishment of the all-volunteer Army communities. Through a value based informal plementing the Voice of Democracy essay when he was named Assistant Secretary to contest into the curriculum. The contest re- education and recreation program, the Girl the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Scouts of the Calumet Council also teaches quires students to keep research logs about by President Ford. He served in this position patriotism and write speeches about what pa- girls how to set and reach goals, improve de- for 2 years and explained his job as making triotism means to them before submitting their cision making skills, become leaders, develop ‘‘the all-volunteer army work.’’ essays to the local Veterans of Foreign Wars values, and contribute to society. Post that annually chooses a winner. In the Colorado State Legislature, Congress The Calumet Council currently serves over Mr. Speaker, Sue is a devoted and compas- and two Republican administrations, Mr. 4,800 girls with an additional 1,700 adult vol- sionate teacher that has made learning an ex- Brotzman served our country and Colorado unteers in Dyer, East Chicago, Griffith, Ham- citing and rewarding experience for her stu- well. His dedication to acting on his con- mond, Highland, Munster, St. John, dents. I am honored to recognize her commit- science and working on both sides of the aisle Schererville, and Whiting, Indiana and Burnham, Calumet City, Lansing, and ment to teaching Colorado’s children for 21 to better serve Colorado made him a leader in Lynwood, Illinois. With the help of the many years before this body of Congress and this Congress. I hope my colleagues will join me adult volunteers, girls in the Calumet Council Nation. Thank you for your service Sue, and and the Colorado delegation in honoring this participate in a variety of activities and pro- I wish you all the best in your future endeav- outstanding Coloradan and support the nam- ors. grams. Over the last 50 years, Girl Scouts of ing of the Donald G. Brotzman Post Office the Calumet Council has helped mold thou- f Building. sands of young women in Indiana’s First Con- INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION gressional District into responsible, dynamic, TO NAME THE DONALD G. f and successful leaders in the community. The BROTZMAN POST OFFICE BUILD- Girl Scouts of the Calumet Council has HONORING ROBIN COX FOR HIS ING achieved success in inspiring and enabling SERVICE AS A COUNTY COMMIS- young females to realize their full potential as SIONER OF SUMTER COUNTY HON. MARK UDALL productive, responsible, and caring citizens. OF COLORADO Mr. Speaker, at this time, I ask that you and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my other distinguished colleagues join me in HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE honoring and congratulating the Girl Scouts of Tuesday, November 16, 2004 OF FLORIDA the Calumet Council, as well as its staff and Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise community leaders, on their 50th anniversary. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to introduce a bill which will name the Their many accomplishments and service to post office at 4985 Moorhead Ave. in Boulder, Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Lake County, Indiana will forever be cherished Colorado the Donald G. Brotzman Post Office and commended. Building. Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. f Mr. Brotzman served in this body during the Speaker, I rise to honor Robin Cox for his Vietnam War and the Nixon era. Even though service as a County Commissioner for Sumter RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE our country was highly divided, he rose above County. OF THE NEW EAST LOS ANGE- partisan politics and reached across the aisle LES CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY to work in a bipartisan manner. He was the Mr. Cox has served the residents of Sumter kind of public official I admire. County with distinction and devotion since 1996. He has tirelessly worked to the fullest of HON. HILDA L. SOLIS Don Brotzman died in September at the age OF CALIFORNIA his abilities to provide county residents with of 82. During his lifetime he admirably served IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES both his country and the state of Colorado. the best possible representation. He can with- Born in Sterling, Colorado, he was an All Con- out a doubt say that he has raised the level Tuesday, November 16, 2004 ference lineman at the University of Colorado of service provided by the board. Robin’s com- Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- in the 1930s. While attending the CU-Boulder mitment and vision have made Sumter County ognize the importance of the East Los Ange- he joined the military and served as a first a better place. We will all miss him greatly. I les Civic Center Library. For too long the East lieutenant with the 81st Infantry Division in the wish Robin the best in the future and hope Los Angeles community has been deprived of South Pacific. that he succeeds in all his endeavors. a quality library.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.099 E16PT1 E1994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 16, 2004 The 28,000 square foot library facility will PAYING TRIBUTE TO MARJORIE Martig for touching our community in far- provide a state of the art computer lab, a chil- LONG reaching ways. In a time when we still face in- dren’s learning center and a Chicano Re- surmountable odds regarding the welfare of source Center to extend educational and cul- HON. SCOTT McINNIS our senior citizens, we must recognize that tural services to children, families, and the en- OF COLORADO there are people such as Barb who have an tire community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES innate devotion to our elderly citizens. I’m The East Los Angeles Civic Center Library Tuesday, November 16, 2004 proud to offer warm congratulations to Barb on was made possible through the leadership ef- her award, honor her achievements, and wish forts of Supervisor Gloria Molina and collabo- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- her continued success in all her future en- ration between local merchants, community ute to Marjorie Long, a retired teacher from deavors. She stands out as a beacon of our leaders, the Los Angeles County Library Foun- Delta, Colorado who recently celebrated her community, who truly lights up many of our dation, and the County of Los Angeles Public ninety-ninth birthday. A lifelong teacher, Mar- lives. jorie has compiled a long record of service Library. f It is with great pleasure that I recognize the and dedication to her fellow Coloradans. It is vision and commitment of communities who my privilege to recognize her service today RECOGNIZING ARMY RANGER TIM care about our future generations. before this body of Congress and this Nation. ANTONSON Marjorie taught her students more than just f English and Mathematics, instilling in them a HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE HONORING THE TOWN OF desire to do their very best. She was a com- OF FLORIDA ELBERTA, ALABAMA, ON THE manding presence in the classroom whose IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OCCASION OF ITS 100TH ANNI- lessons were the foundation of students that VERSARY went on to become doctors, lawyers, teachers, Tuesday, November 16, 2004 businessmen, and judges. Her students re- Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. HON. JO BONNER spected and admired her; several of them Speaker, I rise today to recognize and praise OF ALABAMA continue to demonstrate their respect by call- an intrepid soldier dedicated to defending his ing, writing and looking her up when they pass IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country. Tim Antonson has dutifully served as through the area. Upon retirement Marjorie an Army Ranger in numerous war zones Tuesday, November 16, 2004 took up cooking for the ranch hands that around the world. Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to worked the family farm and became an active Tim Antonson was born in Robinsdale, Min- honor the community of Elberta, Alabama, on and distinguished member of the Retired nesota on April 3, 1979 and graduated from the occasion of the 100th anniversary of its Teachers Association. Springstead High School in Spring Hill, Flor- founding. Mr. Speaker, Marjorie Long is a dedicated ida. After graduation, Tim joined the National The site for Elberta was initially chosen by public servant who has bettered her commu- Guard and then attended Army Ranger three German businessmen—Alexander nity by enriching the lives of Colorado stu- School. Soon, he was commissioned to serve Klappenback, F.W. Herdrick, and Henry dents. I am honored to stand before this body as part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Bartling—who had journeyed to Baldwin Coun- of Congress and this Nation today to recog- Force in Kosovo. Tim’s next mission was with ty from Chicago, Illinois, for the purpose of nize her many years of service and hard work. the 10th Mountain Division Army infantry bat- creating a German settlement. The Baldwin Thank you for your devotion to education Mar- talion to Iskandariyah, about 30 miles south of County Colonization Company was created in jorie, and I wish you a happy ninety-ninth Baghdad. November, 1903, to develop this settlement in birthday. During his service in Baghdad, Tim helped an area along Perdido Bay known as the f rebuild hospitals, reopen schools, and secure ‘‘Elberta District.’’ The town originally con- HONORING BARBARA MARTIG energy facilities. He was awarded a Bronze sisted of ten miles of roads and land that was Star for his heroism in the face of hostile divided into plots of 20- and 40 acres and sold HON. MARK UDALL enemy forces. Tim has shown invaluable brav- to families moving into that area. ery and admirable selflessness in his mission OF COLORADO The first families arrived in the new settle- to protect the United States of America. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment of Elberta in January 1904, and the area Mr. Speaker, Tim Antonson represents the began to grow and prosper. Nearly five dec- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 future of our country and should be honored ades later, the Elberta Lions Club started a Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise for his service and dedication. It is my privi- movement within the community to push for today to thank and honor my compassionate lege to represent Tim Antonson of the Fifth the incorporation of the area. The incorpora- and caring constituent, Ms. Barbara Martig. Congressional District, and I am proud to tion effort was successful, and one year later Barb’s efforts have greatly impacted the lives praise him on the floor of this House. the first mayor and city council were elected of senior citizens for many years, and she de- f for the newly created town of Elberta. serves recognition for the many contributions During its 100 years in existence, the mem- she has made to our community. 28TH ANNUAL ASIAN-AMERICAN bers of this community have created a very Throughout her life, Barb has demonstrated CHARITY BALL rich and diverse history, and have worked tire- time and again that she is dedicated to ad- lessly to provide the best benefits possible for vancing the cause of seniors. While working HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY themselves and their county. In the five dec- for the Boulder County Aging Services, she OF INDIANA ades that have passed since the incorporation also volunteered her time to numerous com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the town, the citizens and leaders of Elberta mittees and councils relating to the advance- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 have done extensive work to put into place the ment of the senior agenda. Due to this unwav- resources that could be used to attract outside ering devotion to her work, she was recently Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- industry and lead to an increase in the popu- chosen to receive the ‘‘Women Who Light Up tinct pleasure to announce that the Asian- lation base. The Community’’ award. This honor, given by American Medical Association will be hosting Mr. Speaker, the residents of Elberta, Ala- the Boulder Chamber of Commerce, is pre- the 28th Annual Asian-American Charity Ball bama, are firmly rooted in their proud past, sented to people who volunteer their time and on Saturday, November 13, 2004, at the Ava- and at the same time are keeping a careful talents to make Boulder County a better place lon Manor in Hobart, Indiana. Each year, the and optimistic eye on the road ahead. The vi- to live, work and play. Asian-American Medical Association honors sion displayed by their community leaders dur- In addition to her work with the elderly, Barb prominent, extraordinary citizens for their con- ing the past 100 years has led to the creation has worked tirelessly on transportation issues. tributions to the community. In recognition of of a stable community and an anchor for all of By participating in the City of Boulder’s Future their tremendous efforts, they are honored at Baldwin County, and I have no doubt that the Search Project, she contributed to the creation a banquet and awarded the prestigious Crystal continued inspired leadership and vision of to- of a new bus line for our community and Globe Award. day’s residents and leaders will lead to even helped in finding solutions to many public tran- The Asian-American Medical Association is greater successes in the years ahead. It is my sit problems that arose. a great asset to Northwest Indiana. This orga- hope the Town of Elberta continues its story of Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join nization has dedicated itself to providing qual- success for another 100 years. with me in expressing our gratitude to Ms. ity service to the residents of Indiana’s First

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.104 E16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1995 Congressional District in the medical commu- CONGRATULATING MR. JOHN State of Alabama, I wish to extend to Mr. John nity and has demonstrated exemplary service SAINT ON RECEIPT OF THE MO- Saint my warmest congratulations on the rein its cultural, scholastic, and charitable en- BILE CIVITAN CLUB’S MOBILIAN ceipt of the Mobile Civitan Club’s Mobilian of deavors. OF THE YEAR AWARD the Year Award. At this year’s annual charity gala, the Asian- f American Medical Association will present Mr. HON. JO BONNER THE CASE OF MIKHAIL OF ALABAMA Feisal Istrabadi with the Crystal Globe award. TREPASHKIN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Feisal is a resident of Valparaiso, Indiana. He was born in Iraq and he has spent almost 16 Tuesday, November 16, 2004 HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH years as an Attorney in Valparaiso. Feisal was Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great OF NEW JERSEY pride and pleasure that I rise to honor Mr. recently chosen as Iraq’s interim ambassador IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES John Saint, President and Chief Executive Of- to the United Nations. He was nominated in Tuesday, November 16, 2004 January 2004 by the President of the Iraqi ficer of the Mitchell Corporation in Mobile, Ala- bama, on the occasion of his being honored Governing Council. In June 2004 he was re- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, by the Mobile Civitan Club with its 56th nominated, and he was then appointed by the there is reason to fear for the fate of rule of Mobilian of the Year Award. law in Russia. I want to present one relevant President of Iraq. Feisal returned to Iraq within A native of Sand Mountain, Alabama, and a example. the past two years at the request of the gov- veteran of the Vietnam War, John Saint has Mikhail Trepashkin, an attorney and former ernment, to help rebuild the country. He been actively involved in the life of the Mobile Federal Security Service, FSB, officer was ar- helped write the interim constitution that is community for many years. The Mitchell Com- rested on October 24, 2003, a week before he now in place and he also helped author the in- pany is one of the leading real estate and de- was scheduled to represent in legal pro- terim bill of rights. I am honored to commend velopment companies in the southern United ceedings the relatives of one of the victims of Feisal for his commitment and dedication to States, and its official work in the community a terrorist attack in Moscow. Mr. Trepashkin’s the well being of those who seek his knowl- is matched by its dedication to the families of American client is Tatyana Morozova of Mil- edge and leadership. His efforts and hard Mobile and their needs. Under the guidance waukee, Wisconsin. In September 1999, Ms. work are worthy of the highest recognition. and inspiration of John Saint, the company Morozova’s mother was killed and her sister has become one of the leaders in the area of barely survived the bombing of an apartment Although Feisal’s career consumes much of charitable giving in south Alabama. his time, Feisal has never limited the time he house in Moscow. Officially, the crime was Each year, the Mitchell Company sponsors blamed on Chechen separatists, but Mr. gives to his most important interest, his family. a ‘‘Giving Tree’’ fundraiser, in which area stu- Trepashkin was expected to present the find- He and his wife, Juliet have two daughters. dents contribute hand-made Christmas orna- ings of his investigation which suggested in- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other ments to decorate a tree in the company’s of- volvement of elements of the FSB in the 1999 distinguished colleagues join me in com- fices. For each ornament received, the com- apartment bombings in Moscow as well as an mending the Asian-American Medical Society pany makes a contribution to charity, and the aborted attempted bombing in the city of success of this program has been tremen- and Feisal Istrabadi for their outstanding con- Ryazan. dous. Under John Saint’s leadership, the com- tributions. Their commitment to improving the Mr. Trepashkin had been a consultant to the pany in 2003 donated over $18,000 to Saint public commission set up by prominent human quality of life for the people of Northwest Indi- Mary’s Home, a facility in Mobile that provides rights activist and former Duma Deputy Sergei ana and throughout the world is truly inspira- temporary shelter and residential treatment for Kovalev to investigate the 1999 bombings. tional and should be recognized and com- abused and neglected children. Additionally, The Kovalev commission asked many un- mended. Mobile County schools which participated in pleasant questions but got precious few an- the ‘‘Giving Tree’’ program received $20,500 swers from the authorities. Meanwhile, in the f in donations. All told, the ‘‘Giving Tree’’ pro- course of his investigation Trepashkin discov- gram has over the years contributed a total of ered evidence that didn’t track with the official RECOGNIZING THE 10TH ANNIVER- $70,000 to Saint Mary’s Home and $113,500 version of the bombing incidents. This in- SARY OF THE VETERANS OF to area public, private, and parochial schools. FOREIGN WARS POST 10218—NO- Along with the ‘‘Giving Tree’’ program, the cluded events in Ryazan, where a bomb in an VEMBER 17, 2004 Mitchell Company provides free meals at apartment basement was discovered by local Camp Smile, a summer program for adults police and safely detonated hours before it with disabilities, and Camp Rap-A-Hope, a was due to explode. The two suspects in that HON. HILDA L. SOLIS summer program for children battling cancer. case were released after presenting FSB identification documents. The whole incident was OF CALIFORNIA The company also makes its corporate jet available to transport cancer patients to their later declared a ‘‘readiness exercise’’ by Rus- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chemotherapy appointments in states outside sian authorities. of Alabama and serves as the corporate spon- Several months later, the co-chairman of the Tuesday, November 16, 2004 sor for the Lady’s Professional Golf Associa- Kovalev Commission, Duma Deputy Sergei Yushenkov, was assassinated in front of his Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- tion. home. Four persons were convicted of the ognize the 10th anniversary of the Veterans of The Civitan Club received numerous worthy murder. Another member of the Commission Foreign Wars Post 10218. For the past dec- nominations for men and women from throughout Mobile who in their own way also died of food poisoning in a hospital, another ade my district has been fortunate to be home make significant contributions to their friends was severely beaten by thugs, and two mem- to these veterans who served in World War II, and neighbors on a daily basis. I am certain bers lost their seats in the Duma. The activi- Desert Storm and conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, it is difficult to make the final selection for the ties of the decimated commission came to an Afghanistan, Bosnia and Iraq. Mobilian of the Year Award, but as in the past, abrupt halt. The service of these veterans did not end this year’s winner has shown a level of com- A week before the October 24, 2003 trial with their tour of duty. V.F.W. Post 10218 con- munity support and charitable giving in the opened, the police just happened to pull tinues to serve our community in El Monte and Mobile area which is, in my opinion, un- Trepashkin over on the highway, and just hap- South El Monte. Under the leadership of their matched anywhere else in the state. John pened to find a revolver in his car. Trepashkin commander, Mr. Michael Felix, a decorated Saint gives as much as he does to his com- claims the gun was planted. Three weeks former Army Sergeant who served in Vietnam, munity, and inspires many other friends and later, he was put on trial and sentenced to 4 I expect the V.F.W. Post 10218 will continue coworkers to do likewise, simply because he years labor camp by a closed court for alleg- to be a great asset to our community. says such a spirit of generosity comes natu- edly divulging state secrets to a foreign jour- rally to him. There are hundreds of families in nalist. I wish to offer the V.F.W. Post 10218 my Mobile, Alabama, whose lives are richer be- Mr. Speaker, I don’t know all the details of sincerest congratulations on their 10th anni- cause of his natural desire to support his fel- this case, but it looks very much like Mr. versary. This country and the community are low man. Trepashkin was prosecuted in order to prevent deeply indebted to them for the service they Along with his many family, friends, and col- him from releasing potentially damaging infor- have performed both at home and abroad. leagues, both in Mobile and throughout the mation regarding the activities of the FSB. The

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.109 E16PT1 E1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 16, 2004 U.S. State Department has commented dip- PAYING TRIBUTE TO PALISADE Ann was selected to receive the prestigious lomatically: ‘‘The arrest and trial of Mikhail LIONS CLUB STILT WALKERS Colorado Counties, Inc., CCI, Commissioner Trepashkin raised concerns about the undue of the Year Award. This award is a true testa- influence of the FSB and arbitrary use of the HON. SCOTT McINNIS ment to Jo Ann’s long and distinguished list of judicial system.’’ OF COLORADO achievements. Today Mr. Trepashkin is held in a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jo Ann’s work spans many areas. Aside Volokolamsk city jail in a 130-square foot, lice- from serving as Vice Chairman of the CCI infested cell, which he shares with six other Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Mountain District, she has spearheaded many prisoners. He suffers from asthma but report- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- reforms to better the lives of Colorado citizens. edly has been denied health care or even ute to the Palisade Lions Club stilt walkers Working with her colleague Clear Creek Coun- medicine. These arduous conditions may be who have walked in parades all over the county Commissioners, Jo Ann has greatly contrib- retaliation for Mr. Trepashkin’s filing a com- try, to bring attention to the Colorado peach uted to many transportation initiatives for the plaint to the European Court of Human Rights industry and the benevolent goals of the Colo- 1–70 Corridor Counties, while at the same in Strasbourg. rado Lions Club. Their efforts continue to dis- time helping to revamp the Emergency Serv- It is difficult to believe that President Putin, tinguish the heritage of Palisade, Colorado ices in her area by pushing for the Reverse given his KGB and FSB background, is un- and a statue to commemorate the walkers 911 Programs. It is this type of multi-faceted aware of the controversy surrounding the was recently dedicated to the town on its cen- focus that has allowed Jo Ann to direct her bombing investigations and the possibility that tennial anniversary. It is my privilege in recog- energies into numerous projects and reforms. elements of the security services were in- nizing their accomplishments before this body But if one was to look at her many accom- volved. He must realize that corruption and of Congress and this Nation. plishments, they would notice that her personal vendettas within the FSB are dan- The original five stilt walkers included Gene strengths reside squarely in her efforts to gerous commodities not only for the people of Taylor, Ray Denison, Bob Ames, and Hamp- maintain the environment. Not only has Jo Russia, but for an entire civilized world that re- ton and Lyndon Granat. The stilts were func- Ann testified at the Colorado Water Conserva- lies on the combined efforts of the intelligence tionally used to prune the higher sections of tion Board on watershed development im- community in the war against terrorism. fruit trees, but after their first appearance in a pacts, she has led the fight to protect the Bea- I urge President Putin to order a thorough parade in 1955 they became the symbol of the ver Brook Watershed property and participated and honest investigation of Mikhail Lions Club International and the Colorado in the establishment of the James Peak Wil- Trepashkin’s jailing and full cooperation with peach industry. Together the stilt walkers and derness. Her emphasis on preservation has the Kovalev Commission. While the jury is still their wives made their own costumes and trav- allowed all Coloradans to enjoy the ridgeline out on the 1999 bombings, persecution of eled to parades in Chicago, New York City, beauty and pristine lakes that Colorado has to those who want to find out the truth does not and numerous local Colorado events, grabbing offer. add to Mr. Putin’s credibility among those in the attention of newspapers all across the Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join the West who so far have been willing to give country. me in expressing our gratitude to Jo Ann him the benefit of the doubt. Mr. Speaker, the original stilt walkers of the Sorensen for her many years of public service f Palisade Lions Club have since passed away, and her contributions to the people of Colo- but their memory lives on in the community rado. I have only touched on a small fraction HONORING ANNIE COX’S DEDICA- and the peach industry as the town of Pali- of Jo Ann’s work, and I believe that she has TION TO CANNON COUNTY’S sade celebrates its centennial this year. I am displayed numerous times why she is deserv- CHILDREN honored to stand before this body of Congress ing of our recognition. Although she is leaving and this Nation and recognize their unique her post as a county commissioner, I am sure, HON. BART GORDON heritage. given her energy, dedication and passion for OF TENNESSEE f maintaining and improving the quality of life for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES all Coloradans that she will remain active in HONORING JO ANN SORENSEN Tuesday, November 16, 2004 community issues. I wish her and her family good health and happiness for many years to Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. MARK UDALL come. honor Annie Cox for her remarkable career as OF COLORADO f an educator. Mrs. Cox has been teaching Mid- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dle Tennessee’s children for an astounding 56 HONORING TECHNICIAN 5TH CLASS years. Generations of families have had the Tuesday, November 16, 2004 JUSTICE LAWSON privilege of being her students. Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mrs. Cox began her extraordinary teaching today to thank and honor Jo Ann Sorensen for HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE career by spending a year in the Nashville her exemplary public service as Clear Creek OF FLORIDA Public School System. She then took a posi- County Commissioner for almost eight years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion with Cannon County Schools, where she I would also like to thank her on behalf of all has remained for the past 55 years. She has Coloradans for the in-depth and diverse phil- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 been honored nine times as a local Teacher of anthropic work that she has contributed to the Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. the Year. Middle Tennessee State University community. She has ensured that our great Speaker, I rise today to honor Technician 5th has inducted her into its Tennessee Teacher state remains a very special place to live and Class Justice Lawson of the United States Hall of Fame. And three different governors has innately displayed the qualities of a dedi- Army, a World War II veteran from Florida. His have recognized her outstanding service. cated public servant. sister lives in Zephyrhills, Florida. While earning these accolades, Mrs. Cox Throughout her life, Jo Ann has dem- It is my pleasure to recognize Mr. Lawson has found time to coach girls’ basketball for onstrated time and time again that she excels for his heroism and bravery as a United States the past three decades. Her players have in all of her endeavors. She has served on al- soldier who fought in the Second World War. learned more than just on-the-court skills; they most every possible steering committee to He served in the 3rd Tank Battalion of the have learned character traits that last a life- represent not only Clear Creek County’s inter- 10th Armored Division. time. ests, but also those of the I–70 corridor com- I presented Justice Lawson’s sister with the The students and teachers of West Side munities. It has been through this committee Purple Heart, the oldest military decoration in School in Readyville, Tennesseee, will honor work that Jo Ann has achieved her numerous the world. their beloved Mrs. Cox on Sunday, November successes. Putting local and regional issues at In the Second World War an astounding 21, with the dedication of the ‘‘Dr.’’ Annie Cox the forefront of her agenda, she has system- 292,000 soldiers never came home. Their loss Pavilion. The pavilion, which was funded en- atically made it her cause to learn and under- leaves a void in the hearts of families and in tirely by generous donations, will serve as a stand the problems that plague our commu- the soul of a generation. The heroism and gathering point for future generations of Can- nity. Through the wealth of knowledge that dedication of these young men is what has non County residents. she has acquired, she has been able to help made our military the greatest fighting force in Annie Cox’s devotion to her students can in- address these issues with her fellow County the world. The courage they displayed during spire us all. I commend her for her unselfish Commissioners, allowing her to volunteer her their service in World War II is exemplary of service and wish her all the best in the future. time for various other projects. Recently, Jo the American spirit. Their bravery will not be

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:14 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.113 E16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1997 forgotten as Americans and freedom loving RECOGNIZING UNIVISIO´ N’S SALUD Klebnikov’s investigations resulted in his writ- people all over the world remain indebted to ES VIDA...¡ENTE´ RATE! CAMPAIGN ing two books, both devoted to exposing cor- their service. ruption within Russia’s business and political sectors. Clearly, he made powerful enemies. Though he earned this honor, Justice never HON. HILDA L. SOLIS There has been speculation that his murder received it from the Defense Department and OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was connected to a Forbes article that fo- I am pleased to have the opportunity to cused on Moscow’s 100 wealthiest people. present to his family the Purple Heart for his Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Someone, goes the theory, did not care for selfless devotion to duty and service to the Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you the publicity. Another suggestion is that Mr. United States. today to recognize and applaud the efforts of Klebnikov’s book Conversation with a Bar- Univisioń Communications Inc. for their suc- barian: Interview with a Chechen Field Com- f cessful health initiative campaign, ‘‘Salud es mander on Banditry and Islam may have Vida...Ente´rate!’’ As the leading Spanish-lan- sparked a motive for the murder. COMMENDING RICHARD MALIS, guage media company in the United States, It was Mr. Klebnikov’s love of Russia and DAVID WHITE, AND TONI’S Univisioń’s health education initiative was his belief that reforms were advancing the na- DANCE ACADEMY launched on November 19, 2003, to raise tion toward a greater transparency in business awareness, increase knowledge and encour- and politics that motivated him to launch the age positive decision-making concerning Russian edition of Forbes magazine in April HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY health care issues in the Latino community. 2004. Mr. Klebnikov was committed to expos- OF INDIANA The groundbreaking health initiative has ing and confronting corruption in the hope that successfully promoted wellness among U.S. such work would contribute to a brighter future IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Latinos through news programs, public service for the people of Russia. He believed that ac- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 announcements, literature and an on-line cam- countability was an essential element to paign. The Ente´rate! campaign has featured achieve lasting reforms. Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- nationally recognized Latino celebrities and Unfortunately, this hope for a better future in tinct honor to commend a few dedicated indi- medical experts who educate Univisioń’s audi- Russia has been dealt a serious blow by the viduals who have made significant contribu- ence on health issues and promote habits of murder of Paul Klebnikov. As I and ten other tions to Northwest Indiana. Richard Malis, healthy living, access to care and disease- Members of the Helsinki Commission wrote to David White, and Toni’s Dance Academy, will specific prevention and treatment. President Putin on October 5th of this year, The interactive website, Univisioń.com, pro- much more is at stake than determining who be recognized by the Greater Portage Cham- vides information on nutrition, exercise, stress, killed Paul Klebnikov. The fear and self-cen- ber of Commerce at the Annual Fall Dinner/ and alcohol use, empowering users to take sorship arising from the murders of journalists Dance and Recognition Ceremony awards, on control of their health. These programs have in Russia only serves to add to the corruption Saturday, November 20, 2004. proven to be a critical health resource in help- of government officials and businessmen. A These loyal and dedicated individuals will ing Latinos break health access barriers and cowed press cannot be the effective instru- share this prestigious honor. Each one of change attitudes for healthy living. ment for building the free and prosperous so- these individuals has played a key role in en- Univisioń’s Ente´rate! campaign has reached ciety that Mr. Putin purports to seek. riching the quality of life in Northwest Indiana. millions of Latinos, improving overall knowl- Mr. Speaker, according to the Russian news These individuals are being honored for their edge and understanding of diseases such as agency ITAR–TASS, on the occasion of ‘‘Mili- tireless efforts and dedication to the Portage diabetes, cancer, heart disease, asthma, and tia Day,’’ November 10, President Vladimir HIV/AIDS which disproportionately impact Putin told police officials that protecting the community. Latino communities. I am particularly im- economy from crime and fighting corruption is Richard Malis will be honored with the Hu- pressed with the campaign’s inclusion of den- a priority task in Russia. I would urge Mr. manitarian of the Year Award. Richard actively tal health—an issue that is too often over- Putin to back up these words with action. Rus- promotes and provides humanitarian services looked in our community, where more than 40 sian authorities should investigate to the fullest to the Portage community without regard to percent of Latino children have untreated den- extent possible the murder of Mr. Klebnikov, monetary gain. His outstanding service and tal decay. no matter where the trail leads. donation of time represents the epitome of Univisioń’s health initiative is testament to Only through rule of law and accountability what a dedicated public servant should be. the genuine dedication of the company to im- can Russia achieve the safe, free and com- proving the well-being of its audience. I ap- fortable future that Mr. Klebnikov believed was David White will be honored with the Out- plaud the efforts of Univisioń and look forward possible. standing Public Citizen Award. David is recog- to the continued success of ‘‘Salud es f nized for his commitment to the Portage com- Vida...Ente´rate!’’ PAYING TRIBUTE TO KRIS munity. He is a well respected individual who f volunteers his time and abilities to improve the GARDNER quality of life for the residents in Portage. BRING PAUL KLEBNIKOV’S David has given his time and efforts selflessly KILLERS TO JUSTICE HON. SCOTT McINNIS to his community to enhance the image of OF COLORADO Portage. HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW JERSEY Further, Toni’s Dance Academy will be rec- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ognized with the Putting Portage on the Map Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- Award. This award recognizes those individ- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 ute to Kris Gardner, a skillful business manuals, teams, or organizations whose achieve- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I ager and dedicated member of her Glenwood ments bring state or national recognition to the want to call the attention of my colleagues to Springs, Colorado community. Kris has de- Portage community. Toni’s Dance Academy the death of journalist Paul Klebnikov, who voted over thirty years to Alpine Bank and I has achieved success in inspiring and ena- was murdered on July 9 of this year outside am proud to stand here with my colleagues bling individuals to realize their full potential as his Moscow office. An American citizen of before this body of Congress and this Nation productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Russian lineage, Mr. Klebnikov was editor of today to recognize her many years of service. the Russian edition of Forbes magazine. Ac- The first female bank president of Alpine Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other distin- cording to the Committee to Protect Journal- Bank, Kris’ talent and dedication has made guished colleagues to join me in commending ists, he was the 11th journalist killed in Russia much of Alpine Bank’s success possible these individuals for their outstanding contribu- in a contract-style murder in the past four and through the years. Over the course of her cations to Indiana’s First Congressional District. a half years. reer she has been named Businesswoman of Their commitment to improving the quality of Mr. Klebnikov had achieved prominence as the Year and received the Distinguished Serv- life for the people of Northwest Indiana is truly a result of his investigative journalism which ice Award from the Glenwood Springs Cham- inspirational and should be recognized and often focused on the connections between ber of Commerce from 1980 through 1983. commended. business, politics and crime in Russia. Mr. She has served on the Glenwood Springs

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:47 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.117 E16PT1 E1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 16, 2004 Chamber of Commerce, is the past director of it of its residents. This community has wel- also very active in the Cub Scouts and is a the Colorado Bankers Association, and is an comed me to their town in a manner that past recipient of the George Meany Scouting appointee of Colorado Governor Bill Owens as greatly reflects the essence of Colorado. Award. a member of the Fire and Police Pension As- Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Also receiving a Calumet Community Hero sociation. Kris is a strong role model for her me today in commemorating the historic 100th Award is the youngest of this year’s award re- peers and colleagues, leading by example in anniversary of Minturn, Colorado. I believe cipients, Valetta Brannon. Valetta is a 1999 her community. that by honoring Minturn and all the other his- graduate of Bishop Noll Institute, where she Mr. Speaker, Kris Gardner has persistently toric small towns of this vast Nation, we keep organized the Black History Club, and a 2004 worked to better her community through serv- the great tradition of the American spirit alive graduate of Purdue University Calumet, where ice and hard work for over 30 years with Al- for future generations. We must not forget she earned her B.A. in Psychology. She is pine Bank. I am honored to recognize her con- about the many places that molded this nation employed by the Family & Youth Services Bu- tributions to the town of Glenwood Springs be- into what it is today. Centennial celebrations reau as a Residential Counselor and with Por- fore this body of Congress and this nation. are few and far between, and Minturn’s is deter-Starke Children Services as a Behavioral Thanks for all your hard work, Kris, and I wish serving of our recognition. Specialist. Her future plans include pursuing you and your family all the best in your future f an MSW and continuing to fight for social jus- endeavors. tice for the people of Northwest Indiana. HONORING BENNY STRICKLAND The third Calumet Community Hero Award f FOR HIS SERVICE AS A COUNTY is being presented to John Bakota. John is a CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNI- COMMISSIONER OF SUMTER graduate of East Chicago Roosevelt High VERSARY OF THE INCORPORA- COUNTY School and is a veteran of the United States TION OF THE TOWN OF Army. John spent 38 years as a millwright at MINTURN, COLORADO HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE LTV Steel, and he has always been extremely active in promoting the enrichment of his com- OF FLORIDA munity. John is a compassionate activist with HON. MARK UDALL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF COLORADO the Coalition for a Clean Environment, and he Tuesday, November 16, 2004 is being honored for his ongoing quest to see IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. to it that justice prevails. Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Speaker, I rise to honor Benny Strickland for This year’s Unity Award is being presented Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise his service as a County Commissioner of to Daniel Lowery, Ph.D. Dr. Lowery is a grad- today to commemorate the 100th Anniversary Sumter County in the Fifth Congressional Dis- uate of Valparaiso University, holds a Master’s of the town of Minturn, Colorado. trict of Florida. Degree in Business Administration from Indi- Minturn is a small town on the Western On behalf of the residents of Sumter Coun- ana University Northwest, and received a Slope of Colorado, with a population of a little ty, I applaud Mr. Strickland for his years of Ph.D. in Public Administration from the Univer- over 1,000. Despite its size, Minturn holds an dedication as a public servant. Since 1994, he sity of Illinois at Chicago in 2001. He is cur- important place within Colorado’s history. It has worked tirelessly to provide the residents rently Executive Director of the Northwest Indi- began in 1887 as a railroad crew-changing of Sumter County with excellent leadership ana Quality of Life Council and has received station and was named in honor of Robert B. and vision. His presence on the board will be numerous awards for his outstanding perform- Minturn, who helped secure funds to build the dearly missed. Benny’s devotion to the resi- ance throughout his career. Denver & Rio Grande westward down the dents of Sumter County is a testament to the The final award, the Lifetime Achievement Eagle and Colorado Rivers. The town quickly virtue and selflessness that a public official Award, is being presented to Leonard grew as more people began to make Colorado should aspire to attain. Tomaszewski for his outstanding service to their home. Some established homesteads to Sumter County is truly saddened by Mr. the Northwest Indiana Community. Leonard is farm in this area at the confluence of Gore Strickland’s departure; nevertheless, we are a graduate of Emerson High School and a vet- Creek and the Eagle River, while others immensely grateful for all his years of commit- eran of the Korean War. Prior to his retirement sought riches mining for silver in the moun- ment and hard work. I wish Mr. Strickland the in 1996, Leonard was employed by U.S. Steel tains high above the town site. best in the future and hope he enjoys the and Gary Works Sheet and Tin for over 46 On November 15, 1904, the first Town pleasures of retirement. years. Since his retirement, Leonard has been an active member of the Steelworkers Organi- Council met and Minturn officially became an f incorporated part of Colorado. This date be- zation Active Retirees (SOAR). He has led the came synonymous with the town’s birth and THE CALUMET COMMUNITY HERO fight on behalf of retirees for healthcare, pre- was therefore marked as a day of celebration. AWARD scription drugs, social security, and other In the years to come, Minturn became espe- issues of concern to retirees. Leonard’s life- cially indicative of the Colorado experience. HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY time of service continues as he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Northwest In- After its vital infrastructures were in place, OF INDIANA diana Community Action Corporation, whose Minturn attracted people from all walks of life. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Historic hotels that still exist today were erect- mission is to change lives and build commu- ed to accommodate the influx of travelers Tuesday, November 16, 2004 nities. For his lifetime of commitment to fair- passing through Colorado. And even the mili- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- ness and justice, Leonard Tomaszewski is tary became interested in Minturn, con- tinct honor to commend five dedicated individ- being commended with this prestigious award. structing a temporary training camp there for uals who have made significant contributions Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other the 10th Mountain Division in 1942—a division to Northwest Indiana. These loyal and dedi- distinguished colleagues join me in com- that helped train soldiers to fight in high alpine cated individuals, Rosa Vega, Valeta Brannon, mending these individuals for their outstanding conditions. John Bakota, Daniel Lowery, and Leonard contributions to Indiana’s First Congressional As the years passed, Minturn became a fa- Tomaszewski, will be honored for their dedica- District. Their commitment to improving the vorite stop amongst snow sports enthusiasts, tion to justice and to the people of Northwest quality of life for the people of Northwest Indi- due to its close location to some of Colorado’s Indiana by the Calumet Project at an awards ana is truly inspirational and should be recog- largest ski resorts, Vail and Beaver Creek. Re- luncheon at the Social Hall of Our Lady of nized and commended. cently, the town’s beauty was on display in Perpetual Help Parish in Hammond, Indiana f movies such as Walt Disney’s ‘‘Tall Tales’’, on Friday, November 19, 2004. TRIBUTE TO MS. TAMMY and during the Winter Olympics of 2002, when The Calumet Community Hero Award is CARNRIKE the Olympic torch passed through the town en being presented to three individuals for their route to Salt Lake City, Utah. tireless efforts in promoting justice in North- I also have great pride in stating that one of west Indiana. This year’s first honoree is Rosa HON. SHERWOOD BOEHLERT OF NEW YORK my district offices is located in Minturn. Be- Vega, a graduate of Gary West Side High IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cause of this connection—as well as the School. She has been a member of the exec- town’s respect for it’s western rural roots—I utive board of SEIU Local 73 Division 208 Tuesday, November 16, 2004 have developed an affinity with this town and since 1979 and has been employed by the Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today appreciate the friendliness and communal spir- Gary School Corporation since 1971. Rosa is to recognize the appointment of Ms. Tammy

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:41 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.121 E16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1999 Carnrike as the new Chairman of the Board of great asset to the communities in Mississippi. Chief Petty Officer Stephanie A. Storch for her Directors of the American Chamber of Com- He has served as an active leader and orga- 21 years of dedicated military service and merce Executives (ACCE). Ms. Carnrike is a nizer for Hinds County Communities in the wish her and her family all the best in the leader at the local and State level whose com- fight for equality. He has been an activist with years to follow. I am glad to hear that upon re- mitment to economic development and job the National Association for the Advancement tirement, Senior Chief Storch and her family, creation has been a vital asset to the State of of Colored People, NAACP, for more than four CWO3 Ernest J. Storch, USN and two sons, New York. decades. He led the movement for desegrega- Adam and Daniel will continue to make San For the last eighteen years, she has been a tion in the Clinton Public School District in Diego County their home. member of the Chenango County Chamber of 1968, whereby his two younger children were f Commerce, and its President for the previous among the first six black students to enroll in eight. During her tenure, Ms. Carnrike has Clinton Park Elementary School. PAYING TRIBUTE TO KRISTI been instrumental in improving the quality of Although retired, he is not retired. Reverend KNOWLES life and promoting further economic growth. McQuirter, who recently celebrated his 82nd This appointment is a well-deserved honor for birthday on October 23, remains actively in- HON. SCOTT McINNIS her achievements within Chenango County volved in Christian education ministering to the OF COLORADO and across New York State. needs of others. He teaches bible class at the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I have had the privilege of working with Ms. Clinton Community Christian Corporation as Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Carnrike for the last eight years. Together we well as bible study at Pleasant Green Church. have been able to secure over $12 million in Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to He also teaches several courses in church rise and pay tribute to a tremendous public Federal funds for improvements to New York leadership schools offered by various church- State Route 12—improving access between servant from my hometown of Grand Junction, es. Colorado. Kristi Knowles was recently nomi- the cities of Utica and Binghamton, and all Please join me in congratulating Rev. nated as Grand Junction, Colorado’s ‘‘Officer points in between. These improvements will Wroten McQuirter, Sr., on 50 years of distin- of the Year’’; it is my honor to call her heroic greatly benefit the employers located along guished service. It is in achievement that service to the attention of this body of Con- the Route 12 corridor, stimulating further eco- brings pride not only to his local community, gress and this Nation. nomic and business growth. but to the whole State of Mississippi and the Ms. Carnrike has demonstrated the qualities Kristi began her service to the City of Grand Nation.. Junction in July of 1999, signing on as a tele- that the ACCE was founded upon in 1914 in f her dedication, excellent leadership and mana- communicator with the Regional Communica- gerial expertise. I also congratulate her for be- RECOGNIZING INTELLIGENCE SPE- tion Center. She rose quickly through the coming only the third woman to hold this orga- CIALIST SENIOR CHIEF PETTY ranks eventually earning a position as a sworn nization’s highest office in its 90-year history. OFFICER STEPHANIE A. STORCH police officer in the Grand Junction Police De- She will no doubt continue the fine work partment’s Patrol Section. Since assuming this begun by her predecessor Carroll Gray of the HON. DUNCAN HUNTER role, Kristi has continually exhibited a unique Charlotte, NC Chamber of Commerce. commitment to the job and people she is OF CALIFORNIA sworn to protect and defend. I wish her the best of luck and look forward IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to continuing a positive working relationship to Overtime, Kristi has distinguished herself in increase opportunities and strengthen the Tuesday, November 16, 2004 cases involving domestic violence. Kristi al- Chenango County economy. Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ways goes above and beyond the call of duty by comforting victims of domestic violence and f recognize a constituent, Intelligence Specialist Senior Chief Petty Officer Stephanie A. ensuring they have access to community re- HONORING REVEREND WROTEN Storch. Senior Chief Storch is retiring after sources. Kristi even went so far as to reach MCQUIRTER, SR. twenty-one years of dedicated service to the out to the staff at the Latimer House to ensure nation. that she was doing everything she could to HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Senior Chief Storch began her career in help the victim. OF MISSISSIPPI 1983 as a Mess Specialist. During her initial Community policing is truly a community ef- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES assignment to Naval Radio Receiving Facility fort, and Kristi Knowles has certainly done her Tuesday, November 16, 2004 (NRRF) Kami Seya, Japan, her profes- part. She is a shining example to officers throughout the nation of the passion and con- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- sionalism was first recognized when she was selected a 1985 Junior Sailor of the Quarter. cern, which is so vital to accomplishing the er, I would like to recognize a distinguished re- mission given to our law enforcement officials ligious educator with over 50 years of dedi- In 1986 she joined the Intelligence field and reported to Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squad- each day. It is my honor to congratulate Kristi cated service to the Clinton, Jackson, Bolton, before my colleagues in the Congress. Her and Terry communities in the State of Mis- ron THREE (VQ–3), Naval Air Station Barbers Point, Hawaii. recognition is well-deserved, and I wish her sissippi, the Reverend Wroten McQuirter, Sr. nothing but the best as she continues to serve Rev. Wroten McQuirter, Sr., is known Senior Chief Storch served throughout the the Grand Junction community. Thank you for throughout the State as more than just a pas- Pacific Theater and the Middle East in a ca- your service, Kristi! tor, but as a social activist, counselor, sup- reer that focused on Intelligence training and porter, leader, and most importantly as a Naval Special Warfare operations. Her leader- f friend. In 1970, he began his religious training ship and academic accolades are numerous TRIBUTE TO CHARLES S. at the Mississippi Baptist Seminary, Jackson, from her 1993 Navy League Woman of the ‘‘CHARLEY’’ SHIMANSKI Mississippi, and in 1973, Reverend McQuirter Year selection to the distinction of graduating received his bachelor of theology degree from in the top 1 percent of her Berlitz Language HON. MARK UDALL School Arabic class. Senior Chief Storch’s Natchez College. OF COLORADO Special Operations and Training expertise Throughout Reverend McQuirter’s pastoral IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tenure from 1957 to 2004, he has served in merged in March 2000, when she was as- various positions including the dean and mod- signed to Commander, Naval Special Warfare Tuesday, November 16, 2004 erator of the Original J.M.B. District Associa- Command as the Force Intelligence Specialist Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise tion; president of the Hinds County Council for for Naval Special Warfare. today to pay tribute to Charles ‘‘Charley’’ Church and Social Action; president of the Senior Chief Storch culminates her service Shimanski, an accomplished mountain climber Clinton Ministerial Workers Council, dean of at the Joint Intelligence Training Activity Pa- who served as Executive Director of the Amer- the Congress of Christian Education; board cific (JITAP) where she is the Asymmetric ican Alpine Club from 1993 until his retirement member of the National Baptist Convention Warfare Branch Head and Senior Enlisted Ad- in October of this year. U.S.A., Inc., president of the Terry Ministerial visor. She is an Intelligence professional and Charley grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, Fellowship, and member of the Moderator De- leader who always put the welfare of her sail- and graduated from the University of Wis- partment of the National Baptist Convention, ors first. Senior Chief Storch’s performance re- consin in 1981 with a degree in Economics. U.S.A., Inc. flects greatly on herself, the United States He worked in the financial services sector for In addition to his pastoral duties and re- Navy, and our country. I extend my deepest 12 years both in Europe and in Denver, in- sponsibilities, Reverend McQuirter has been a appreciation to Intelligence Specialist Senior cluding at Oppenheimer Funds, United Bank

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:41 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.125 E16PT1 E2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 16, 2004 and Darlington Asset Management of Geneva, Charley often remarked that the AAC’s military the greatest fighting force in the world. Switzerland. But a big part of his heart was al- greatest asset was its potential. Over his 11- The courage he displayed during his service in ways in the mountains. year tenure as executive director, he spurred World War II is exemplary of the American Charley’s love of climbing has taken him the Club into action on a number of fronts. spirit. Mr. Kending’s bravery will not be forgot- throughout Colorado’s mountainous land- The AAC, in partnership with the Colorado ten as Americans and freedom loving people scape, especially the backcountry peaks in Mountain Club, bought and renovated the his- all over the world remain forever indebted to Rocky Mountain National Park. He also toric (and then vacant) Junior High School his service. climbed in the Swiss Alps and the Cascades building in Golden, Colorado at the foot of the f along the Pacific Northwest. Front Range, turning it from a public eyesore Raised with a belief that volunteer service is into the American Mountaineering Center, a H.R. 4518, THE SATELLITE HOME the price one pays for living on this planet, it facility housing several regional and national VIEWER EXTENSION AND REAU- did not take long before his love of the moun- climbing organizations and hosting climbing- THORIZATION ACT OF 2004 tains and his passion to serve the community related conferences and events. He oversaw a combined into an almost 20-year commitment transformation in the Club’s library from an ob- HON. FRED UPTON to the mountain rescue community. scure collection of unorganized mountain- OF MICHIGAN In 1985, Charley joined the Alpine Rescue eering books into arguably the finest moun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Team, a volunteer mountain rescue group that taineering library in the world, fully cataloged Tuesday, November 16, 2004 provides rescue services in portions of the and electronically searchable by any Internet Front Range and Summit County, including 4 user in the world. He expanded the AAC’s ad- Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to of Colorado’s Fourteeners (peaks with ele- vocacy efforts on behalf of climbers so that submit the following Remarks for the Record. vations over 14,000 feet, for those unfamiliar the Club was a leading voice on such issues We have before us H.R. 4518, the ‘‘Satellite with the term). Within 4 years he was presi- as mountain rescue, climbing ethics, con- Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization dent of Alpine Rescue Team, and over the servation of alpine regions, and management Act of 2004’’ (SHVERA). H.R. 4518 reauthor- years he has served as the team’s mission of climbing destinations both domestically and izes certain expiring communications and leader, public information officer and helicopter abroad. Charley was an enthusiastic advocate copyright act provisions that govern the re- specialist. of the AAC Press, the Club’s publishing arm, transmission of broadcast television signals by In 1997, Charley was honored by the Colo- which documented world climbing and pub- direct broadcast satellite (DBS) providers such rado Search and Rescue Board with the lished award winning historical guidebooks to as DirecTV and EchoStar. It also modernizes Hunter Holloway Spirit Award for his work de- several climbing disciplines. other provisions to enhance consumer choice, veloping Colorado’s ‘‘Avalanche Awareness In October, Charley resigned from the AAC increase parity between satellite and cable op- Week.’’ Avalanches are a serious issue in Col- and accepted a position as Executive Director erators, and further promote competition. Be- orado and other mountainous western states. of the Colorado Association of Nonprofit Orga- cause the bill implicates both communications Sadly, lives are lost every year to avalanches nizations. When he left the AAC, it had grown and copyright issues, the House Energy and and western states frequently encounter road to 7,500 members, an annual operating budg- Commerce Committee and the House Judici- closures due to avalanches, which affects et of $1.3 million and net assets of $7 mil- ary Committee have worked closely in drafting local economies and tourism. As a result, lion—an almost four-fold increase in most cat- the legislation. Charley’s contributions here are very signifi- egories. The organization’s staff grew in both Indeed, pursuant to a compromise between cant and worthy of such recognition. size and professional capability during his ten- the House Energy and Commerce Committee Eventually Charley’s focus expanded from ure. Though his leadership will be missed by and the House Judiciary Committee, H.R. the Alpine Rescue Team and Colorado search American climbers, he looks forward to new 4518 has now been amended to combine its and rescue activities to the national Mountain challenges rallying the Colorado nonprofit copyright provisions with the Communications Rescue Association (MRA) and international community to similar gains. Act provisions of H.R. 4501. H.R. 4501 re- rescue consulting. He has served as chair of f sulted from an extensive examination of sat- the MRA’s Rocky Mountain Region and con- ellite television issues in the House Energy tinues to serve as chair of the organization’s HONORING PRIVATE FIRST CLASS and Commerce Committee. The Sub- Education Committee. Charley is the author of HARLOW E. KENDING FOR HIS committee on Telecommunications and the several national MRA manuals, including ‘‘Ac- SERVICE IN WORLD WAR II Internet held an oversight hearing on March cidents in Mountain Rescue Operations,’’ 10, 2004, and a legislative hearing on April 1, ‘‘Search and Rescue for Outdoor Leaders,’’ HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE 2004. The Subcommittee then marked up leg- ‘‘Helicopters in Search and Rescue Oper- OF FLORIDA islation on April 28, 2004, and the full Com- ations,’’ and ‘‘Avalanche Rescue Operations.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mittee marked up legislation on June 3, 2004. He is a frequent lecturer at meetings of the Tuesday, November 16, 2004 That legislation became H.R. 4501. The Com- Wilderness Medical Society, the Mountain mittee filed a report on H.R. 4501 (H. Rept. Rescue Association and the International Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. 108–634) on July 22, 2004. Technical Rescue Symposium, and has con- Speaker, I rise to honor Private First Class What follows is a section-by-section analysis sulted with government agencies and rescue Harlow E. Kending for his valiant deeds during of some of the Communications provisions in groups throughout the world. military service in World War II. Despite these awards and accomplish- As a member of the Headquarters Battery, Title II of H.R. 4518, as amended, that have ments, Charley’s most personally rewarding 448th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weap- changed from the provisions that originated in search and rescue mission was the 1990 res- ons Battalion, Mr. Kending fought against the H.R. 4501. Mr. BARTON, Chairman of the cue of a lost hiker in which he served as inci- scourge of Nazism that threatened to overtake House Energy and Commerce Committee, has dent commander. The hiker was found after the globe. On November 23, 1944, while in also addressed some of the changes. 12 hours, but, more importantly, the ‘‘reporting Morhange, France, Mr. Kending’s battery was SECTION 202. CABLE/SATELLITE COMPARABILITY party’’ was a woman who later became Char- attacked by enemy artillery. During this attack, Section 340(f) creates a mechanism to en- ley’s wife. It was the only instance anyone in an ammunition truck was struck and a fire enforce the new provisions regarding satellite de- the mountain rescue community can recall in sued. Disregarding the impending dangers, livery of significantly viewed signals. Under which a person who reported a search eventu- Private Kending heroically took command of section 340(f)(1), the FCC may issue a cease ally married one of the rescuers. the situation, jumped into the nearest fuel and desist order if it finds in response to a In May 1993, Charley left the corporate truck, and drove it to a safer location. As the complaint that satellite operators are carrying world to work full time on climbing and moun- salvos rained down, Private Kending remained broadcast signals in violation of Section 340. taineering issues as the executive director of undaunted in evacuating the remaining vehi- If a broadcast station seeks damages, section the American Alpine Club (AAC), a national cles and labored in the thick of battle until the 340(f)(1)(A) authorizes the FCC to award the association of climbers and mountaineers fire was contained. station up to $50 per subscriber illegally dedicated to promoting climbing knowledge, For his heroic actions, Mr. Kending was served, per station illegally carried, per day of conserving mountain environments and rep- awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze the violation if the FCC finds that the satellite resenting the American climbing community. Star. It is my pleasure to present to him these operator did not have a good-faith belief that At that time, the AAC had a membership base medals after nearly sixty years of waiting. provision of the signal was lawful. Conversely, of 1,700 members, annual operating revenue The heroism and dedication of Private First if a broadcaster seeks damages and the FCC of $300,000 and net assets of $2.8 million. Class Harlow E. Kending is what makes our finds that the broadcaster’s claims were made

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:41 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.129 E16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2001 in bad faith, section 340(f)(1)(B) allows the narily must choose between carry-one, carry- gives that notice, the station could then, on FCC to award the satellite operator up to $50 all status and retransmission consent as an the same schedule provided under section per subscriber, per station, per day that the all-or-nothing proposition throughout the entire 76.66, elect retransmission consent or manda- broadcaster alleged the satellite operator was local market. To accommodate the new signifi- tory carriage for those communities covered serving in violation of Section 340. If the cantly viewed authority for satellite operators by the satellite carrier’s notification for the pe- broadcaster does not seek damages, how- and to recreate, as best as possible, a similar riod between the date of expiration of the ever, the FCC may not grant damages to ei- bargaining framework for local broadcasters agreement and the date of expiration of the ther the broadcaster or the satellite operator. as exists with cable systems, section 340(h)(1) next three-year election cycle. Retransmission Section 340(f)(2) gives the FCC 180 days allows a local broadcaster to elect carry-one, consent contracts entered into after the effec- from the submission of a complaint to render carry-all status in communities with a signifi- tive date of the Act will not be affected by this a decision. If the pleadings indicate that mate- cantly viewed signal from the same network, harmonization provision, because negotiators rial facts underlying the case are subject to while continuing to negotiate retransmission will be able to take into account the possible genuine dispute, the FCC may—but is not re- consent in other communities in the market. importation of significantly-viewed stations in quired—to hear witnesses. Section 340(f)(3) To ease the administrative burden on the the future. makes clear that an FCC proceeding under satellite operator, section 340(h)(2) specifies SECTION 203. CARRIAGE OF LOCAL STATIONS ON A Section 340 is available in addition to any that the community-by-community elections SINGLE DISH remedies that may be available under the within a local market shall take place in a uni- Section 203(b)(1) of the bill amends sec- Copyright Act. For example, a broadcaster fied negotiation between each satellite oper- tions 338(a)(1) and (a)(2) of the Communica- who also holds copyrights in the programming ator and broadcaster. There is no particular tions Act (47 U.S.C. 338(a)(1)–(2)) to make it carries might bring a claim before the FCC time limit on the negotiation. Nor must it take clear that the FCC may enforce satellite oper- if it believes a satellite operator has carried a place in one sitting. The broadcaster shall, ators’ carry-one, carry-all obligations. The signal in a way that violates the Communica- however, ‘‘lay all its elections on the table at Communications Act currently grants the FCC tions Act conditions for providing significantly once’’ so that the satellite operator can see authority to enforce cable operator’s must- viewed signals, as well as a suit in court if it the entire picture in anticipation of any retrans- carry obligations to carry all local broadcast believes that the same carriage also violates mission consent negotiations that may be nec- stations upon request. There apparently is the terms under which a compulsory license is essary in the communities where the broad- some ambiguity regarding the FCC’s authority available under the Copyright Act. Section caster does not elect ‘‘carry one, carry all.’’ to enforce satellite operators’ analogous carry- 340(f)(4) makes clear that any action or inac- To facilitate the community-by-community one, carry-all obligations. Section 203(b)(1) of tion by the FCC in response to a section 340 election process, section 340(h)(3)(A) gives the bill is intended to remove any doubt that complaint shall have no bearing on a copyright the FCC until April 30, 2005, to revise its rules a carrier can seek enforcement from the FCC suit, and that filing a section 340 complaint to require satellite operators to notify broad- under the Communications Act, in addition to with the FCC is not a prerequisite for filing a casters in advance of any communities in any remedies it may have in court under the suit in court alleging that carriage of a purport- which they intend to carry significantly viewed Copyright Act. edly significantly viewed signal has violated a signals. The satellite operators are permitted Section 203(b)(1) of the bill also adds sec- copyright. to carry significantly viewed signals only in tion 338(a)(3) of the Communications Act (47 Section 340(g) requires satellite operators to communities for which the satellite operators U.S.C. § 338(a)(3)) to clarify that satellite car- give local broadcasters 60 days notice before provide such notice. Section 340(h)(3)(B) rec- riage of low-power television stations is per- retransmitting into a market the signal of dis- ognizes that a satellite carrier could begin im- missive, not mandatory. Section 104 of the bill tant stations that are significantly viewed over porting a ‘‘significantly viewed’’ signal after the grants satellite operators a compulsory copy- the air in the local market, and to list on their expiration of a long-term retransmission con- right license to carry low-power stations. Sec- web sites the significantly viewed signals they sent contract but before the next three-year tion 338(a)(3) of the Act, as amended, makes carry. This provision is intended to help make election cycle would allow the television sta- clear that carriage of such stations does not consumers aware of what signals the satellite tion to choose between retransmission con- fall within the carry-one, carry-all requirements operators are offering. It is also intended to sent and carry one, carry all on a community- of Section 338. help local broadcasters monitor satellite com- by-community basis. Consequently, section Sections 203(b)(2) and (b)(3) of the bill pliance with the conditions SHVERA creates 340(h)(3)(B) allows a broadcaster to choose make conforming changes to the Act to imple- for the provision of significantly viewed sig- between retransmission consent and carry ment section 203(b)(1) of the bill, and to de- nals. one, carry all on a community-by-community fine ‘‘low power television station’’ for pur- Section 340(h)(1) gives the FCC until April basis for any portion of the three-year cycle poses of that section. 30, 2005, to revise its rules so that a network not covered by an existing retransmission con- SECTION 204. REPLACEMENT OF DISTANT SIGNALS WITH station may elect ‘‘carry-one, carry-all status’’ sent agreement. LOCAL SIGNALS from a satellite operator on a community-by- One way the FCC might implement section Section 204 of the bill amends section 339 community basis within a local market. Under 340(h)(3) for a station that entered into a re- of the Communications Act (47 U.S.C. § 339) current law, when a satellite operator offers transmission consent agreement before the ef- to require a satellite operator to stop providing local-into-local service in a market, the local fective date of the Act, and that expires before distant signals of a network to certain sub- broadcasters may choose between carry-one, the end of 2005, would be to require the sat- scribers in a market once the operator begins carry-all status and retransmission consent. If ellite operator to send the station, by certified providing local signals of that network in that the local broadcaster elects carry-one, carry- mail, at least 60 days before the agreement market, absent a waiver from the affected net- all status, the satellite operator must carry the expires, the required notification for any period work station. It does, however, permit certain station, but the station is not entitled to com- between the date of expiration of that agree- subscribers to continue receiving distant sig- pensation. If the station chooses retrans- ment and December 31, 2005. If the satellite nals, and allows future distant signal submission consent, the broadcaster can try to carrier gives that notice, the station could scribers in non-local-into-local markets to con- negotiate for compensation, but runs the risk then, within 30 days of receipt, choose re- tinue receiving such signals under certain cir- of not getting carried at all. transmission consent or mandatory carriage cumstances. Section 204 does not apply to Because cable systems are subject to local for those communities covered by the notifica- carriage of distant signals from non-network franchising, each community within a local tion for the period between the date of expira- stations. market generally has a separate cable system. tion of the agreement and the end of 2005. New section 339(a)(2)(A) requires certain If a cable system is carrying a significantly For existing retransmission contracts that ex- grandfathered subscribers to choose between viewed signal in a community, a local broad- pire later but between election periods under receiving a distant and a local signal of a net- caster of the same network can elect must- 47 C.F.R. 76.66, the FCC could require the work. Under SHVIA, some households that carry for that system, but still negotiate re- satellite carrier to provide the station by cer- can receive a ‘‘Grade B’’ intensity over-the-air transmission consent for cable systems else- tified mail, at least 60 days before the election signal from a local network affiliate but not a where in the local market where no signifi- date under section 76.66 that immediately pre- ‘‘Grade A’’ signal qualify as ‘‘unserved’’ by that cantly viewed signal for the same network is cedes the expiration date of the contract, the network because of a grandfathering provision being carried. required notification for any period between in the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 119(e)). Because satellite operators have a nation- the date of expiration of the agreement and These grandfathered customers are some- wide—rather than local-franchise-based—serv- the end of the next three-year election cycle times referred to as ‘‘Grade B doughnut’’ ice area, however, local broadcasters ordi- under section 76.66. If the satellite carrier households. The grandfathered status of these

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:41 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.132 E16PT1 E2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 16, 2004 subscribers is set to expire at the end of this though broadcasters are free to execute both Indeed, pursuant to a compromise between year. Under section 339(a)(2)(A), once a sat- types of waivers in tandem or with a single the House Energy and Commerce Committee ellite operator makes the local signal of a net- document. Unlike the section 339(c)(2) waiv- and the House Judiciary Committee, H.R. work available under section 338 to customers ers, broadcasters must affirmatively grant sec- 4518 has now been amended to combine its receiving the distant signal under the Grade B tion 339(a)(2)(D) waivers; they shall not be copyright provisions with the Communications doughnut provisions, the customers must deemed granted by the broadcaster just be- Act provisions of H.R. 4501. H.R. 4501 re- choose between the local signal and the dis- cause the broadcaster has not responded to a sulted from an extensive examination of sat- tant signal. They may continue to receive the request within a certain amount of time. Nor ellite television issues in the House Energy distant signal if they elect to do so, but the are section 339(a)(2)(D) waivers or agree- and Commerce Committee. The Sub- subscribers may not receive both the distant ments subject to the section 325 good-faith committee on Telecommunications and the and local signals of the network. Customers negotiation requirement. Section 339(a)(2)(D) Internet held an oversight hearing on March who were eligible for distant signals under the will facilitate agreements that provide con- 10, 2004, and a legislative hearing on April 1, Grade B doughnut provisions but were not re- sumers with more viewing choices. 2004. The Subcommittee then marked up leg- ceiving such signals under those provisions on New section 339(a)(2)(E) requires satellite islation on April 28, 2004, and the full Com- October 1, 2004, will no longer be eligible for operators to provide networks, within 60 days mittee marked up legislation on June 3, 2004. such grandfathering. Thus, the universe of after enactment of SHVERA, with lists of cer- That legislation became H.R. 4501. The Com- grandfathered households is fixed as of that tain subscribers to whom they offer distant sig- mittee filed a report on H.R. 4501 (H. Rept. day and cannot be expanded thereafter. nals. It also requires satellite operators, within 108–634) on July 22, 2004. New section 339(a)(2)(B) allows a satellite 60 days after commencing in a market local- What follows is a section-by-section analysis operator to provide both a local and a distant into-local service under section 338, to provide of some of the Communications provisions in signal of a network to a subscriber who is networks with lists of the subscribers to whom Title II of H.R. 4518, as amended, that have unserved over-the-air by a Grade B signal of they offer certain distant signals. The notice changed from the provisions that originated in the network’s local affiliate, so long as the sat- obligations are designed to help networks H.R. 4501. Mr. Upton, Chairman of the House ellite operator was offering the local signal of monitor compliance with the new ‘‘no-distant- Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on the network pursuant to section 338 by Jan. 1, where-local’’ requirements that SHVERA cre- Telecommunications and the Internet, also will 2005, and complies with certain notice obliga- ates. address some of the changes. tions. If the satellite operator was not offering New section 339(a)(2)(F) makes clear that SECTION 202. CABLE/SATELLITE COMPARABILITY the local signal of the network pursuant to the distant-signal limitations of section Section 340(a) authorizes a satellite oper- section 338 by Jan. 1, 2005, the satellite oper- 339(a)(2) do not apply to the provision of sig- ator to retransmit an out-of-market signal to a ator may provide both the distant and local nificantly viewed signals under new section subscriber in a community if the signal is sig- signals to the subscriber only if the subscriber 340, or to the provision of distant signals to nificantly viewed over the air in the commu- sought to subscribe to the distant signal be- trucks and recreational vehicles. nity. A satellite operator may carry such a sig- fore the satellite operator made the local sig- Nothing in section 204 of the bill is intended nal whether or not the station is affiliated with nal available, and the satellite operator meets to affect any existing waivers under section a network, as evidenced by section 340(a)’s certain notice obligations. 339(c)(2) of the Communications Act. reference to the carriage of ‘‘the signal of any New section 339(a)(2)(C) provides that a f station located outside the local market’’ that satellite operator may not provide a signal of H.R. 4518, THE SATELLITE HOME is significantly viewed, as opposed to any a distant affiliate of a network to a consumer VIEWER EXTENSION AND REAU- ‘‘network station’’ (emphasis added). In the if the consumer is not lawfully receiving the THORIZATION ACT OF 2004 cable context, the FCC allows a cable oper- signal from the satellite operator on the date ator to carry the digital signal of a broadcast of enactment of SHVERA and the consumer station as significantly viewed once the FCC seeks to receive the distant signal after the HON. JOE BARTON has ruled that the analog signal of the station OF TEXAS satellite operator began making the local sig- is significantly viewed. In re Carriage of Digital IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nal of that network available in the market. Television Broadcast Signals, CS Docket No. New section 339(a)(2)(D) allows a local affil- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 98–120, First Report and Order & Further No- iate to waive any of the limitations in section Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I tice of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 01–22, at 339(a)(2) as they apply to the retransmission, would like to submit the following remarks for ¶ 100. In implementing Section 340, the FCC into the local affiliate’s local market, of the dis- the Record. should treat satellite operators in a com- tant signals of a station affiliated with the We have before us H.R. 4518, the ‘‘Satellite parable fashion to cable operators to the same network. The waiver can be as broad or Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization greatest extent possible with respect to car- as narrow as the affiliate wants. For example, Act of 2004’’ (SHVERA). The bill will also be riage of significantly viewed stations, in terms a local affiliate can waive the application of known as ‘‘The W.J. ‘Billy’ Tauzin Satellite Tel- of both current and future significantly viewed section 339(a)(2) to one or more consumers in evision Act of 2004,’’ in honor of our former rulings. the local market, with respect to one or more House Energy and Commerce Committee Section 340(a) also provides that a satellite specific distant affiliates of the same network, chairman. Naming this bill after Chairman Tau- operator may carry an unlimited number of and with respect to one or more satellite oper- zin is only fitting, as he has done so much to significantly viewed signals, just as a cable op- ators. The broadcaster may do so as part of foster the growth of satellite television, in- erator may. Section 340(a) does so by explic- a negotiated agreement and for any reason, crease television service competition, and im- itly stating that satellite operators may re- including common ownership among the sta- prove choices for consumers. Chairman Tau- transmit such signals ‘‘[i]n addition to the tions. This is intended to be a private negotia- zin is currently recovering from a bout with broadcast signals that subscribers may re- tion, not one over which the FCC or any other cancer. My understanding is that he is doing ceive under section 338 [governing carriage of governmental body must preside; nor must so with his characteristic vigor and good local signals] and 339 [governing carriage of any governmental body grant or approve the humor, and is faring well. I am sure all join me distant signals].’’ This clarification for signifi- waiver. Whether to grant a waiver is a deci- in wishing him a speedy recovery. cantly viewed signals is necessary because sion to be made solely based on the broad- H.R. 4518 reauthorizes certain expiring section 339 of the Communications Act (47 caster’s own business judgment, although a communications and copyright act provisions U.S.C. § 339) prohibits a satellite carrier from broadcaster may grant a waiver as part of an that govern the retransmission of broadcast providing a household with the signals of more agreement made with a satellite operator or television signals by direct broadcast satellite than two distant affiliates of a particular net- other parties. A broadcaster is also not re- (DBS) providers such as DirecTV and work per day. quired to execute any particular document as EchoStar. It also modernizes other provisions Section 340(a)(1) provides that satellite op- part of the waiver process, although parties to enhance consumer choice, increase parity erators are allowed to carry as significantly who intend to rely on such a waiver or any at- between satellite and cable operators, and fur- viewed any signal that the FCC has previously tendant agreement will likely want to reduce ther promote competition. Because the bill im- determined to be significantly viewed for pur- the waiver and the agreement to writing, so plicates both communications and copyright poses of cable carriage subject, however, to that they have something to refer to should issues, the House Energy and Commerce the FCC’s network non-duplication and syn- any dispute arise in the future. Such waivers Committee and the House Judiciary Com- dicated exclusivity rules. Satellite carriers are are distinct from the waivers referred to in sec- mittee have worked closely in drafting the leg- authorized upon enactment of SHVERA to tion 339(c)(2) of the Communications Act, al- islation. carry such signals.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:41 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.135 E16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2003 Section 340(a)(2) provides that satellite op- multicast or high-definition streams from a dis- future. Such waivers are distinct from the erators may also carry as significantly viewed tant affiliate of the same network if the satellite waivers referred to in section 339(c)(2) of the any signals that the FCC determines in the fu- operator carries the local broadcaster’s stand- Communications Act, although broadcasters ture to be significantly viewed, so long as the ard definition stream and meets the other con- are free to execute both types of waivers in FCC applies the same criteria to determine ditions for the provision of significantly viewed tandem or with a single document. Unlike the whether a signal is significantly viewed for pur- signals. Section 340(i)(4) directs the FCC to section 339(c)(2) waivers, broadcasters must poses of both cable and satellite carriage. The define ‘‘equivalent bandwidth’’ and ‘‘entire affirmatively grant section 340(b)(4) waivers; FCC may also make significantly viewed de- bandwidth’’ by regulation. Section 340(b)(2)(B) they shall not be deemed granted by the terminations in areas without cable service, is not intended to prevent a satellite operator broadcaster just because the broadcaster has again, so long as it uses the same criteria as from using compression technology; to require not responded to a request within a certain it applies in determining whether a signal is a satellite operator to use the identical band- amount of time. Nor are section 340(b)(4) significantly viewed for purposes of cable car- width or bit rate as that used by the local or waivers or agreements subject to the section riage. Because current regulations provide distant broadcaster whose signal it is re- 325 good-faith negotiation requirement. Sec- only for cable carriage of significantly viewed transmitting; or to require a satellite operator tion 340(b)(4) will facilitate agreements that signals, the FCC now bases significantly- to use the identical bandwidth or bit rate for a provide consumers with more viewing choices. viewed determinations on cable communities. local broadcaster as it does for a distant Section 340(c)(1) gives the FCC 60 days In areas of the country that do not have cable broadcaster. Nor is section 340(b)(2)(B) in- from enactment of SHVERA to publish a con- service, there is no cable community. Section tended to affect a satellite operator’s carry- solidated list of the current stations and the 340(a)(2) is intended to allow satellite opera- one, carry-all obligations, or the definitions of communities in which they are significantly tors to carry a significantly viewed signal in a ‘‘program related’’ and ‘‘primary video.’’ viewed, as well as to commence a rulemaking community where no cable franchise exists so The limitations of section 340(b)(1) and sec- proceeding to implement new section 340. long as the signal is significantly viewed in the tion 340(b)(2) specifically apply only to car- The FCC will have one year from enactment community based on the same quantitative cri- riage of ‘‘network stations.’’ Non-network of SHVERA to complete the rulemaking. teria as currently apply to cable operators. broadcast stations by definition do not belong Section 340(c)(2) requires the FCC to make See 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.5(i), 76.54. Section to a network. Thus, the limitations in section the significantly-viewed list publicly available in 340(i)(3) authorizes the FCC to define what 340(b)(1) and section 340(b)(2) do not restrict electronic form, and to update it within 10 constitutes a satellite community for these pur- a satellite operator’s carriage of a significantly business days of any modifications. Ways it poses. Any signal the FCC determines to be viewed signal of a non-network broadcast sta- may do so include posting the list on the Inter- significantly viewed for purposes of satellite tion. net or making an electronic file of the list avail- carriage in an area where cable is not present Section 340(b)(3) provides that the absence able for download. would also be significantly viewed for cable of an affiliate of a particular network in a local Section 340(c)(3) makes clear that satellite carriage should a cable operator enter the market does not prevent a satellite operator operators may petition the FCC to add sta- community in the future. The FCC shall main- from retransmitting a significantly viewed sig- tions or communities to the significantly- tain a unified list of significantly viewed sta- nal of a distant broadcast station from that viewed list as well as to have the network tions and communities, which will apply to network. Many markets do not have a full nonduplication or syndicated exclusivity rules both cable and satellite operators. complement of network affiliates. This provi- applied in certain communities to stations on Section 340(b)(1) provides that a satellite sion allows a satellite provider to retransmit the list. operator may retransmit a significantly viewed into such a market a distant significantly Section 340(d)(1) makes clear that carriage analog signal of a distant network station to a viewed analog signal of a network broadcast in a local market of a distant significantly subscriber in a local market only if the sub- station even though the market does not have viewed signal is not mandatory. Cable opera- scriber also receives local-into-local service a local affiliate from the same network. Simi- tors are under no obligation to carry in a local under section 338 of the Communications Act. larly, it allows a satellite operator to retransmit market a distant significantly viewed signal, Similarly, section 340(b)(2)(A) conditions re- into a market a distant significantly viewed dig- and satellite carriage of such a distant signal transmission to a subscriber of a significantly ital signal of a network broadcast station if the in a local market is to be similarly voluntary. viewed digital signal of a distant network market does not have a local affiliate from the Section 340(d)(1) also makes clear that any broadcast station on retransmission to that same network. right of a station to have its signal carried in subscriber of a digital signal broadcast by a Section 340(b)(4) allows a local network af- a local market under the carry-one, carry-all local affiliate of the same network. filiate to waive the limitations in sections provisions of section 338 is not affected by the Section 340(b)(2)(B) prevents the satellite 340(b)(1) or 340(b)(2) as they apply to the re- significantly viewed status of the signal in an- operator from retransmitting a local affiliate’s transmission, into the local affiliate’s local mar- other market. digital signal in a less robust format than a ket, of a significantly viewed signal of a distant Section 340(d)(2) provides that the status of significantly viewed digital signal of a distant station affiliated with the same network. The a distant signal as significantly viewed does affiliate of the same network, such as by waiver can be as broad or as narrow as the not affect whether a satellite operator must get down-converting the local affiliate’s signal but affiliate wants. For example, a local affiliate retransmission consent to carry that signal into not the distant affiliate’s signal from high-defi- can waive the application of sections 340(b)(1) a local market. Cable operators must obtain nition digital format to analog or standard defi- or 340(b)(2) to one or more consumers in the retransmission consent to carry distant signifi- nition digital format. Section 340(b)(2)(B)(i) re- local market, with respect to one or more spe- cantly viewed signals into a local market and quires carriage of the ‘‘equivalent bandwidth’’ cific distant affiliates of the same network, and the same obligation shall apply to satellite op- to recognize, for example, that a local affiliate with respect to one or more satellite operators. erators. If the satellite operator is exempt from may be multicasting while a distant affiliate of The broadcaster may do so as part of a nego- having to obtain retransmission consent for the same network may be broadcasting in tiated agreement and for any reason, including other reasons, however, then retransmission high-definition, and to ensure that the local af- common ownership among the stations. This consent would not be necessary. For example, filiate’s choice to multicast does not prevent is intended to be a private negotiation, not one a satellite operator is exempt under section the satellite operator from retransmitting a sig- over which the FCC or any other govern- 325(b) (47 U.S.C. § 325(b)) from having to ob- nificantly viewed signal of a distant affiliate of mental body must preside; nor must any gov- tain retransmission consent when providing a the network that chooses to broadcast in high- ernmental body grant or approve the waiver. distant signal of a network to an unserved definition. Section 340(b)(2)(B)(ii) requires car- Whether to grant a waiver is a decision to be subscriber who cannot receive an adequate riage of the ‘‘entire bandwidth’’ to ensure that made solely based on the broadcaster’s own over-the-air signal from an affiliate of the same a satellite operator may still retransmit a dis- business judgment, although a broadcaster network. The satellite operator would still be tant significantly viewed digital signal of a net- may grant a waiver as part of an agreement exempt from having to negotiate retrans- work affiliate in a more robust format than a made with a satellite operator or other parties. mission consent when providing a significantly digital signal of a local broadcaster of the A broadcaster is also not required to execute viewed signal if it was providing it as a distant same network so long as the satellite operator any particular document as part of the waiver signal to an unserved consumer. is carrying the digital signal of the local affiliate process, although parties who intend to rely Section 340(e) allows the FCC to apply its in its original format. For example, if a local on such a waiver or any attendant agreement network non-duplication and syndicated exclu- broadcaster chooses to transmit only a single, will likely want to reduce the waiver and the sivity rules to ‘‘remove’’ stations from the sig- standard definition digital broadcast stream, agreement to writing, so that they have some- nificantly viewed list as applied to satellite op- the satellite operator may still retransmit thing to refer to should any dispute arise in the erators in a similar manner as it currently does

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:41 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.138 E16PT1 E2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 16, 2004 with cable operators. Many, if not all, broad- Their son, Tom, served as lieutenant governor April 30 of this year was designated ‘‘Mere- cast stations enter into contracts to be the of Kansas from 1983–1987, under Governor dith Docking Day’’ and Arbor Day in Arkan- sole providers of particular network or syn- John Carlin. Another son, Bill, now serves as sas City. The cities of Lawrence, Wichita and Arkansas City have planted hundreds of pink dicated programming within a certain geo- a member of the Kansas Board of Regents. ‘‘Meredith’’ roses named in her honor. graphic radius. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.93, A woman of grace and dignity, Meredith She is survived by her sons, William, Ar- 76.103. When broadcast stations do so, the Docking represented her state during the tur- kansas City, and Tom, Wichita; a sister, Vir- FCC’s network non-duplication and syndicated bulent times of the late 1960s and early ginia Winslow, Bradbury, Calif.; and three exclusivity rules generally require cable opera- 1970s, served charitable and civic organiza- grandchildren. tors to black out the duplicative programming tions, and participated in Democratic Party po- [From the Lawrence Journal-World, Oct. 28, when they retransmit signals from distant sta- litical activities with her husband and father-in- 2004] tions into the protected areas. See 47 C.F.R. law. I enclose in the RECORD as a part of this FORMER FIRST LADY DOCKING DIES §§ 76.92, 76.101. If the FCC determines that a tribute two articles carried by the local press (By Mike Belt) distant signal is significantly viewed in a com- upon Meredith Docking’s death, from The Former first lady of Kansas and longtime munity, the FCC exempts the signal from the Wichita Eagle and The Lawrence Journal– Kansas University benefactor Meredith network non-duplication and syndicated exclu- World, which summarize her activities and im- Docking died Wednesday at her home in sivity rules so that the cable operator can pact upon our state. It is fitting that Meredith Lawrence. ‘‘She was a wonderful mother and carry the distant signal, including the duplica- Docking had named in her honor the ‘‘Mere- grandmother, and she had great relationships with so many friends,’’ said her son, tive programming, into the local market. See dith Rose’’, a pink rose that is now found in Bill Docking. ‘‘She lived an interesting life.’’ 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.92(1), 76.106(a). If the signal parks and arrangements in Arkansas City, Meredith Docking, 78, the wife of the late ever loses viewership such that it no longer Wichita and Lawrence, Kansas. All Kansans governor Robert Docking, died a few minutes qualifies as significantly viewed, the FCC does mourn her passing, but as her family members after 6 a.m. with her family around her. Bill not literally remove the signal from the signifi- have done, we find inspiration in her life and Docking said she had been diagnosed last cantly viewed list, but parties can petition the legacy. winter with terminal pancreatic cancer. FCC to re-impose the blackout obligations. [From the Wichita Eagle, Oct. 28, 2004] ‘‘Throughout her illness she was so brave,’’ said close friend Kittye Hagen, of Lawrence. In the satellite context, however, the net- MEREDITH DOCKING, FORMER FIRST LADY OF ‘‘She was a great wit and a lot of fun.’’ work non-duplication and syndicated exclu- KANSAS, DIES Robert Docking served as governor from sivity rules ordinarily apply only to retrans- (By Beccy Tanner) 1967 to 1975. But while the family lived in the mission of nationally distributed superstations. Meredith Docking—the first lady of Kansas governor’s Cedar Crest mansion in Topeka, See 47 C.F.R. 76.120(b), §§ 76.122, 76.123. from 1967 through 1975 and for whom a pink Meredith never lost her simple ways, Hagen They do not currently apply to retransmission rose is named—died Wednesday at her home said. ‘‘She was one of the first ladies who of distant signals of network stations or non- in Lawrence. She was 78. didn’t go over her budget,’’ Hagen said. ‘‘She network stations that are not superstations. Mrs. Docking was the wife of Robert Dock- was very thrifty. She was as thrifty with the ing and the daughter-in-law to George Dock- state’s money as she was with her own.’’ Section 340(e)(1) is intended to give the FCC ing, both Kansas governors. Her son, Tom, At the same time, Meredith Docking often authority to apply the network non-duplication was lieutenant governor. ‘‘From my perspec- donated money to worthy causes anony- and syndicated exclusivity rules to distant sig- tive, she was a great mother, very supportive mously, Hagen said. ‘‘She did a lot of things nals of network or non-network stations in a of the family and tried to help each family people, including her family, didn’t know way that replicates, where and when appro- member do what was important to them,’’ about,’’ Hagen said. ‘‘She never failed to do priate, the way the FCC ‘‘removes’’ signals said William Docking of Arkansas City. ‘‘But what she could to help.’’ from the significantly viewed list for cable. personally, she didn’t care much for politics. Meredith Docking was a longtime supporter of KU, a member of the KU Alumni Section 340(e)(2) makes clear that section She recognized how important the political process is and was for so many of our family Association and the Outlook Society, which 340(e)(1) does not authorize the FCC to apply members—but she was a private person and honors donors of $500,000 or more through the the network non-duplication and syndicated did not care for politics.’’ Chancellor’s Club, KU Endowment’s major- exclusivity rules to other lawful retrans- Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the donor organization. missions of distant signals of network or non- First Christian Church in Lawrence. In 1999, she donated $1 million to KU to network stations, such as when a consumer is Meredith Gear was born July 15, 1926, in create the Docking Faculty Scholars Award unserved over the air. Elkhart. She received her bachelor’s degree to honor and keep exceptional KU teachers in business from the University of Kansas in and scholars. ‘‘Meredith Docking’s gifts to f 1947. Her husband, Robert, graduated from the university, as a volunteer, a donor and TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MEREDITH KU in 1948. They married in 1950 and lived in an inspiration, were felt throughout the DOCKING Arkansas City, where he was president of campus,’’ KU Chancellor Robert Hemenway Union State Bank. Robert Docking also said. served Arkansas City as a city commissioner She graduated in 1947 from KU, where she HON. DENNIS MOORE and mayor until 1966, when he was elected met her husband, the future governor who OF KANSAS governor. ‘‘She fit nicely in the mold of first graduated in 1948. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ladies of that era—who were more tradi- noted Meredith Docking’s civic contribu- tional,’’ said her son, Tom Docking of Wich- tions and ‘‘quiet strength.’’ ‘‘For eight years Tuesday, November 16, 2004 ita. Meredith Docking represented Kansas with Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mrs. Docking was first lady of Kansas at a grace, dignity and warmth as our first lady,’’ pay tribute to the late Meredith Docking, time when national politics and world events Sebelius said. ‘‘After leaving Cedar Crest, were volatile—the United States was caught she maintained a respected presence widow of former Kansas Governor Robert up in the Vietnam War, university students throughout the state and was always a great Docking, who served as First Lady of Kansas throughout the nation were holding protests, booster of the state of Kansas.’’ from 1967 to 1975. Meredith Docking passed and race riots were breaking out in major Meredith Docking was well-known for her away on October 27th, at her home in Law- cities. fondness for roses and was involved in beau- rence, Kansas, after a valiant struggle with Mrs. Docking’s role as first lady was to en- tification efforts in Arkansas City and in pancreatic cancer. Earlier, she lived in Arkan- tertain dignitaries and conduct tours of the Lawrence, where she had lived. For her 75th sas City, where the Docking family owned governor’s mansion. When Bobby and Ethel birthday her family commissioned a Cali- Union State Bank. Kennedy came to Kansas, they stayed with fornia company to create a rose in her honor, the Dockings. Bill Docking said. They named it the Mere- Meredith Gear Docking was born July 15, After her husband’s four terms as gov- dith Rose, and many of them can be found in 1926, in Elkhart, Kansas, the daughter of ernor, Mrs. Docking helped establish the Arkansas City parks and in Wichita. In Law- George Russell and Irene Griffith Gear. She Docking Faculty Scholar Program at KU. rence the Meredith Rose is in front of the graduated from the University of Kansas in She also served on several boards throughout Lawrence Visitor Center, 402 N. Second St., 1947 with a bachelor’s degree in business. the state. Her husband died in 1983. In Janu- and in the Audio-Reader Garden next to the She married Robert Docking on June 17, ary, Mrs. Docking learned that she had pan- Behr Audio-Reader Center at KU. ‘‘It’s really 1950. His father, George Docking, was elected creatic cancer. ‘‘My mother always believed a lovely pink rose and very fragrant,’’ Bill that if you had 75 good years you ought to Docking said. governor of Kansas in 1956 and 1950, ush- consider yourself fortunate,’’ Bill Docking Meredith Docking loved watching the TV ering into Kansas its current era of two-party said. ‘‘She was 77 when she was diagnosed show ‘‘Jeopardy,’’ which once featured a politics. Robert Docking, the only Kansan and died when she was 78. There was no question about the Kansas governor, and elected governor of the state four times—in hand-wringing or asking ‘Why me?’ She was host Art Fleming mentioned that the gov- 1966, 1968, 1970 and 1972—died in 1983. not fearful of death in any way.’’ ernor’s wife was a big fan of the show, Bill

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:41 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.141 E16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2005 Docking said. Fleming signed the card with several wonderful canines part of her family also developed a distinguished reputation as a the question on it and sent it to the over the years, the latest of which is her Josie. staunch legal defender of his client’s water Dockings. Margaret Gilliland, of Arkansas And she enjoys spending time with her loving rights as well as a contributing member of his City, and Meredith Docking were Chi Omega sorority sisters at KU in the 1940s. ‘‘She ab- husband of twenty-three years, Gordon Wer- community. solutely loved to play bridge,’’ Gilliland said. ner. Glenn recently returned to his home in Boul- ‘‘And as long as Bob was alive, she was defi- The great labor leader Walter Reuther once der, Colorado, from successfully reaching the nitely a Democrat.’’ said, ‘‘There is no greater calling than to serve summit of Cho Oyu, the world’s sixth-highest Former Arkansas City state Rep. Jack your fellow men. There is no greater contribu- peak in the Himalayas. Like all of the high Shriver joked that Meredith Docking kept tion than to help the weak. There is no greater peaks in the world, the 26,940-foot Cho Oyu her husband in line. ‘‘The whole time she satisfaction than to have done it well.’’ is a challenging peak, and his ascent is a was in politics, I don’t think she made a sin- Mr. Speaker, colleagues, and fellow Wiscon- noteworthy achievement. This achievement is gle enemy, and that’s saying a lot,’’ Shriver even more impressive given that it marks his said. sinites, my friend Kathryn A. Hein has ‘‘done Kansas Democratic Party Chairman Larry it well.’’ She heard the call to public service fifth successful ascent of one of the world’s 14 Gates called her death a big loss to the state. and responded with enthusiasm, commitment, peaks higher than 8,000 meters (26,250 feet). ‘‘She was really one of the few left from that and perseverance. Please join me in congratu- With the ascent of Cho Oyu, Glenn has now era,’’ Gates said. ‘‘We are losing some really lating her on an illustrious career in federal reached the summit of one of these high wonderful, colorful people.’’ service and wish her well as she embarks on peaks in each of the past three decades. He Meredith Docking, however, didn’t enjoy new adventures. previously summited Mt. Everest, Makalu (the the limelight of politics, Bill Docking said. f fifth highest in the world), Mount Shisha ‘‘She knew how important it was for several Pangma (the thirteenth highest) on which he members of the family, and she was always PAYING TRIBUTE TO ANDY made the first American ascent, and Lhotse supportive of their efforts, as she was sup- FAUTHEREE portive to all of her family,’’ he said. (the fourth highest) on which he also led the Memorial services for Meredith Docking first American ascent. will be 10 a.m. Friday at First Christian HON. SCOTT McINNIS For those who climb high peaks and know Church. OF COLORADO of the physical demands, logistical complica- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions and harsh environmental conditions involved, having the stamina and wherewithal to HONORING KATHRYN A. HEIN ON Tuesday, November 16, 2004 continue these climbs is remarkable. And he HER RETIREMENT AFTER 27 Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- did it with the help of his expedition team, YEARS OF DEDICATED FEDERAL ute to Andy Fautheree, a dedicated Veterans which was made up of members who were SERVICE Service officer from Archuleta County, Colo- each over 50. As Glenn put it in a recent news rado. He has made a difference in the lives of story in the Boulder Camera about this ascent, HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA Colorado veterans and I have the privilege of ‘‘Many people are familiar with the adventure OF WISCONSIN standing before this body of Congress and this book ‘Into Thin Air’ [the Jon Krakauer book IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nation to recognize his impeccable record of about the illfated Everest expedition in 1996 service. Tuesday, November 16, 2004 when five people lost their lives]. Well, we re- Andy began working for the veterans serv- ferred to our 50-something expedition as ‘Into Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, at the end of ice three years ago, and in that short time has Gray Hair.’’’ the 108th Congress, my Chief of Staff and made numerous strides in improving the lives Glenn carries his energy and enthusiasm for loyal friend, Kathy Hein, will be retiring from of veterans in Archuleta County. He has in- climbing into his law practice and his other ac- federal government service after a twenty- creased the number of enrolled veterans re- tivities. He is very dedicated to his law prac- seven year career as a dedicated and distin- ceiving compensation and pension claims from tice, where he works to further Colorado’s en- guished public servant. 750 to 1,300 and has streamlined many of the vironmental causes on issues such as water Growing up in DePere, Wisconsin, Kathy procedural hassles of paperwork by entering rights, conservation and real property law. found political inspiration at an early age when the data in computer programs that are now Glenn somehow also finds time to lead and in high school she volunteered to help Eugene utilized throughout the state. Andy helps vet- work for numerous community efforts such as McCarthy’s efforts to win the Democratic nom- erans to go after lost medals, acquire life and a Board of Trustee of the University of Colo- ination for President. Four years later, she vol- health insurance, education benefits, and in- rado, past chairman of the board for the Colo- unteered again for George McGovern’s cam- come-based pensions. For his efforts Andy re- rado Outward Bound School, and president of paign. ceived the 2004 Outstanding Veterans Service the American Alpine Club and the Colorado Graduating with a degree from the Univer- Officer award from the Colorado Department Mountain Club. Anyone that knows Glenn can sity of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, she began her of Veterans Affairs for his outstanding commit- attest to his incredible stamina and enduring professional political career managing Fr. Rob- ment and improved service to the veterans of perseverance. . ert Cornell’s successful congressional bid. Archuleta County. Glenn is a lifelong resident of the State of After being employed in the office of Governor Mr. Speaker, Andy Fautheree has shown an Colorado. He graduated from the University of Pat Lucey and Governor Marty Schreiber, she amazing dedication in helping Colorado’s vet- Colorado at Boulder, receiving a Bachelor of moved to Washington D.C. to work in the con- erans. He has improved the lives of members Arts with distinction in 1970 and a Juris Doc- gressional office of my late colleague, Rep- of his community and I am honored to recog- torate from the University of Colorado School resentative Les Aspin. nize his accomplishments before this body of of Law in 1973. After completing his edu- Following the unexpected passing in 1984 Congress and this Nation today. Keep up the cation, he quickly became a member of one of of my predecessor, Representative Clem Za- good work Andy, and I wish you all the best the oldest and largest law firms in the Rocky blocki, Kathy became an invaluable asset in in your future endeavors. Mountain West, Holme Roberts & Owen LLC. my successful campaign to win the Wisconsin f Glenn went on to become a partner with this Fourth Congressional District Democratic Pri- firm in 1980 and remained so until 1996, when mary. Since that time she has shown tremen- A TRIBUTE TO GLENN E. PORZAK he became the managing partner of Porzak dous dedication to me and the people of Wis- Browning & Bushong LLP. It was during this consin’s Fourth Congressional District. Wheth- HON. MARK UDALL time that he began to specialize in environ- er it was responding to constituent requests, OF COLORADO mental law. managing the office, or catering to my needs, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Over the course of Glenn’s 31-year career, over the last twenty years she has given her he has worked tirelessly to provide all Colo- all to provide the best possible service to our Tuesday, November 16, 2004 radans with sound legal counsel on many constituents. Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise issues. His focus on conservation and water When Kathy is not working in the office, she today to pay tribute to Glenn Porzak, a world- litigation has been the key to his many suc- can often be found at home creating culinary renowned mountain climber who has remained cesses. Some of his notable achievements in- delicacies, and is especially famous for her an active climber and contributor to the climb- clude: Obtaining the first federal contracts for amazing desserts which my staff and constitu- ing community even into his 50s. Glenn has water from Green Mountain and Ruedi Res- ents have benefited from over the years. She not only excelled at the physically challenging ervoirs; negotiating the wide-ranging agree- has an abiding love for dogs, and has made ascents of the world’s tallest peaks, he has ment between the Denver Water Department

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:41 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.145 E16PT1 E2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 16, 2004 and Summit County to secure water for resi- cumstances and vitality of the Rio Grande Val- our veterans and their families and all of the dents; successfully adjudicating over 125 ap- ley. men and women who make up our Nation’s plications for water rights, changes of water Over the last decade, with NAFTA in place, armed forces. rights, and plans for augmentation and ex- he turned his attention to harnessing global On June 6, 1944, U.S. Army General change; and negotiating major conservation trade routes to the Valley and the Port of Dwight D. Eisenhower sent our troops on a easements and open space acquisitions for Brownsville, a task now only partially commission to confront one of the world’s most ty- the Meadowdale Ranch, Lily Lake, Caribou plete. rannical dictatorships with some notable words Ranch, and Cal-Wood Ranch, all important He remained an important part of improving of inspiration. ‘‘You are about to embark on a open space projects in Colorado. the lives of young people in South Texas— great crusade, the eyes of the world are upon Most likely due to his extensive knowledge and the Nation—through his work with the you, the hopes and prayers of liberty-loving of and love for the environment, Glenn has University of Texas at Brownsville, and with people everywhere march with you.’’ taken it upon himself to become an elite and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s Despite a tragic number of casualties, the avid mountain climber. He completed over intern and fellowship programs. allied forces were ultimately triumphant in lib- 1,100 summer and winter ascents of peaks I loved Mr. B so much, and relied heavily on erating Europe and in defending the world over 11,000 feet and climbed numerous other his counsel and his friendship. He loved trains; from further oppression by ending the control mountains around the world. Because of these whenever I see a train, I think of Mr. B. I will of the brutal and bigoted Nazi regime. experiences, Glenn has been asked numerous miss him personally and professionally. Yet it As a member of the E Company, 506th times to contribute written pieces for outdoors is the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and the Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne publications. He has also led various moun- Port of Brownsville that will miss the presence Division, known as the ‘‘Band of Brothers’’ taineering clubs and organizations. of his sweet soul most profoundly. during World War II, Clancy Lyall jumped onto Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Brownsville has lost three legends in 2004: the beaches at Normandy on D-Day, fought at in acknowledging the ongoing achievements of Senior U.S. District Judge Filemon B. Vela, the Battle of the Bulge and helped capture Hit- Glenn Porzak in mountaineering and in con- U.S. Circuit Judge Reynaldo G. Garza, and ler’s ‘‘Eagles Nest’’ retreat. servation law. Following his ascent of Cho now Mr. B. Brownsville Public Utilities Board Sixty years later, on June 6, 2004, Clancy Oyu, Glenn has been quoted as saying that member Cris Valadez offered a beautiful trib- was able to return to Normandy with hundreds it’s time that he started acting his age and ute when he said, ‘‘In Spanish there’s an old of WWII veterans where he participated in the suggesting that his expeditions to summit saying that we don’t bury men like Mr. B; we ‘‘Normandy Me´moire 60th Anniversary’’, and peaks higher than 26,250 feet are over. As plant them in hopes that others like him will was awarded by the French Government with those who know Glenn are aware, he has said grow and be here with us because it will be a chest badge in Carenton where his unit dis- this before. So, I would not be surprised to a better world.’’ tinguished themselves in battle. see Glenn back on the mountain making yet Mr. B gave so much of himself to his com- Southern Maryland is fortunate to have more climbs. The allure of the outdoors and munity; he was a principled example to all Clancy Lyall in our midst. He has served our the majestic peaks are that strong. It is the those around him. He was the principal of community as a loud voice for Veterans and same allure that calls me to the outdoors and Brownsville High School; he was super- has organized Memorial Day and Veterans the adventurous challenges that they present. intendent of the Brownsville Independent Day parades for many years, privileging our Glenn’s passion for the outdoors and his legal School District; he was elected president of community with an opportunity to honor these work are an inspiring reminder of the deter- the Southern Association of Colleges and important observances. mination of the human spirit to surmount any Schools; he became director of the Port of He has also served as the Past Commander obstacle and meet any challenge—and espe- Brownsville; he was the University of Texas at of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans cially that age needs not be a limiting factor. Brownsville and Texas Southmost College Service Organization, meaning he has made a I’m sure that Glenn will remain active in these Distinguished Alumnus in 2000; he was choice to not only be a member of the vet- and other important endeavors. named to the Legends of Texas Hall of Fame; erans’ community, but to take part in the orga- f he served as Chairman of the Board of the nization and work to further the causes of vet- International Bank of Commerce for Cameron erans. And, Clancy has worked to preserve DEATH OF RAUL BESTEIRO, County; he was vice chair of the Brownsville stories of the war through presentations at ‘‘MR. B’’ & Rio Grande Railroad; he was a member of area high schools so that students are able to the Institutional Development Board at the begin to truly know and understand the human HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ University of Texas at Brownsville; he was a experiences of World War II. OF TEXAS member of the Rio Grande Valley Partnership; I know that all my colleagues join me in sa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he was board president of the Historical luting my friend and representative of one of Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Brownsville Museum; he was elected vice- the true heroes of the ‘‘Greatest Generation,’’ chairman of the Brownsville Public Utilities Clancy Lyall, for his unwavering devotion to Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, this week my heart Board in 2004; and he was a leader in the our country, and his uncompromising dedica- is heavy with the sad news of the passing of local Salvation Army, Red Cross, United Way tion to our community. Clancy, a grateful Na- a unique and beloved patriot, Raul A. Besteiro of South Texas and the American Cancer So- tion is indebted to you for your extraordinary Jr., known affectionately throughout South ciety. service in war and in peace. Texas, and around the world, as ‘‘Mr. B.’’ His Mr. Speaker and colleagues, I hope when f death has devastated the Rio Grande Valley you say your prayers tonight, you will ask God of Texas, where he was simply a legend. to bless Mr. B’s family—his beloved wife Mina HONORING HOWARD LEIBOWITZ Mr. B was just an exceptional human being. and their children—as they learn to live with- FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY He did in the course of his life what all of us out him; and pray for the community of OF BOSTON want to do, he literally changed people’s lives Brownsville which has lost such a dear pio- . . . locally, nationally and internationally. His neer of our city. HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO name was so synonymous with Brownsville f OF MASSACHUSETTS that many people actually thought that ‘‘Mr. B’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES meant ‘‘Mr. Brownsville.’’ TRIBUTE TO CLANCY LYALL He touched the lives of thousands of young Tuesday, November 16, 2004 people in Brownsville as an educator and HON. STENY H. HOYER Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great school administrator in his early years. He was OF MARYLAND pleasure that I rise today to honor Howard their role model, surrogate parent, teacher, in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Leibowitz as he completes his service with the spiration, motivator and champion. City of Boston. Howard served as the director He was a force within the national business Tuesday, November 16, 2004 of the Office of Intergovernmental Relations community in persuading the Congress to Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ac- for Mayor Thomas M. Menino since 1994, cre- pass NAFTA, giving South Texas the eco- knowledge and pay tribute to the service of a ating strong relationships with members of the nomic opportunity and the development tools valued friend of mine and a courageous vet- Massachusetts Congressional delegation and to attract more commerce—and better jobs— eran from Maryland, Clancy Lyall. their staff. Howard began his service with the to Brownsville. He was my powerful ally in Just last week we observed Veterans Day, City of Boston in 1987, first as the director of working to improve the economic cir- where we honored the bravery and sacrifice of federal relations for Mayor Raymond Flynn

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:41 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.149 E16PT1 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2007 and then as the first press secretary in Mayor ficers away when they called for Private respect to H.R. 5213, and would ask that a Menino’s administration. Fletcher. He was about to be sworn into the copy of our exchange of letters on this mat- Howard Leibowitz is a life-long resident of Army when he was 23, but hurt his knee, ter be included in the Congressional Record the City of Boston. He grew up in Brighton keeping him out of the service. At 27 he fi- during floor consideration. nally joined the Army, with 9/11 being the Best regards, and Mattapan, attended Boston Technical catalyst to once again fulfill his calling to BILL THOMAS, High School, and currently lives in the Ja- serve his country. Jacob’s training in the Chairman. maica Plain neighborhood. Howard graduated Army was completed in Ft. Benning, GA. from Brandeis University and worked in his After his basic training he trained for his HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, first political campaign as a teenager. paratrooper wings, which he also received at COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, He served the people of City of Boston and Ft. Benning. He was originally stationed in Washington, DC, October 6, 2004. the administration of Mayor Thomas M. Vicenza, Italy, where he stayed for 3 months Hon. BILL THOMAS, Menino admirably. His many accomplishments before deploying to Iraq. Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, He parachuted into Iraq along with 999 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, include authoring the Boston Neighborhood In- other paratroopers in the dark of night. On DC. vestment through Capital Expenditures pro- March 26, 2003, he and the others seized an DEAR CHAIRMAN THOMAS: Thank you for gram and the Senior Home Repair Program, airfield in Northern Iraq and then went with your letter regarding H.R. 5213, the ‘‘Re- helping to draft the federal Community Hous- the Kurds to Kirkuk, Iraq, where he pa- search Review Act of 2004,’’ on which the ing Partnership Act, and providing national trolled and went on many missions. He was Committee on Ways and Means received a leadership through the city’s participation with given 3 days of rest and relaxation in Qatar named additional referral upon introduction. the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the Na- on November 9. On November 13, on the way I appreciate your willingness not to exer- back from Qatar, on Highway 1 in Samarra, tional League of Cities. Howard served as part cise your referral on H.R. 5213. I agree that a bomb hit the bus he was on. My beloved your decision to forego action on the bill will of the teams that brought the Democratic Na- son, along with Joe Manucci was airlifted to not prejudice the Committee on Ways and tional Convention, two annual meetings of the a hospital where doctors tried to save him, Means with respect to its jurisdictional pre- U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National but he soon died from his injuries. rogatives on this or similar legislation. League of Cities’ Congress of Cities to Bos- I know that Jacob had a deep feel for the I will include a copy of your letter and this ton. Howard is an active member of his com- Iraqi children. He was saddened by the condi- response in the Congressional Record during munity and is particularly committed to afford- tion that the Iraqis were made to live in. It consideration of H.R. 5213 on the House floor. able housing and economic growth and devel- broke his heart to see the injustice. He had Sincerely, a strong sense of fairness and duty to serve opment. He was a champion for city’s legisla- JOE BARTON, his country. He truly understood what free- Chairman. tive efforts to raise new monies through the dom is about and the choices we have to Municipal Revenue Package. make as Americans. f Mr. Speaker, Howard was a tenacious and Jacob is buried at Long Island National PAYING TRIBUTE TO J.D. effective advocate for the City of Boston and Cemetery. The words courage and compas- LUNSFORD its constituents during his tenure, developing sion, which grace his headstone, will tell and fighting for legislation and policies to im- those who glance his way, that he was a passionate and brave young hero. He takes with HON. SCOTT McINNIS prove the lives of Boston residents, at the fed- him the essence of the Purple Heart, Bronze OF COLORADO eral, state and local level. I am extremely star, Combat Infantry Badge, Global War on grateful for his efforts on behalf of many of my Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES constituents and appreciate his hard work and on Terrorism Service Medal, National Serv- Tuesday, November 16, 2004 dedication. He will be sorely missed. Howard, ice Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulations on a job well done. f commend J.D. Lunsford from my district as he f RESEARCH REVIEW ACT OF 2004 embarks on a well-deserved retirement from REMEMBERING U.S. ARMY PFC. the plumbing and heating business. Lunsford JACOB S. FLETCHER SPEECH OF Brothers Mechanical Contractors of Grand HON. WILLIAM M. THOMAS Junction, Colorado, stands as a tribute to its HON. STEVE ISRAEL OF CALIFORNIA founder and his 35 years of dedication to his OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community. It is my pleasure to congratulate J.D. before this body of Congress and this Na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, October 6, 2004 tion on a job well done. Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I submit the fol- A devout member of the First Assembly of Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, U.S. Army Pfc. lowing correspondence for the RECORD. God Church, J.D. began his family business HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Jacob S. Fletcher died on November 13, with a skill and a prayer. After almost a dec- COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, 2003, from wounds he suffered when the vehi- Washington, DC, October 6, 2004. ade as an employee for another mechanical cle he was riding in was hit by an improvised Hon. JOE BARTON, contractor, J.D. received his master plumber’s explosive device. Throughout our nation’s his- Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, license and began looking for an opportunity tory we have triumphed over adversity be- Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, to go out on his own in the plumbing and cause of the bravery of people like Pfc. Fletch- DC heating business. With only $2,000 saved for er. In recognition of his sacrifice, I would like DEAR CHAIRMAN BARTON: I am writing con- supplies and materials, J.D. founded Lunsford to have his mother’s touching account of his cerning H.R. 5213, the ‘‘Research Review Act Brothers Mechanical Contractors. J.D. imme- of 2004,’’ which is scheduled for floor consid- life read into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: eration today. diately went to work on a 42–unit condo- My son, Jacob Samuel Fletcher, was born As you know, the Committee on Ways and minium in the Colorado Mountains shortly be- in Mineola, New York on November 25, 1974. Means has jurisdiction over matters con- fore the beginning of the ski season, coming He spent his childhood in Babylon, where he cerning title XVIII of the Social Security through in the clutch and firmly establishing a grew up with me, his stepfather Ray, step- Act. Section 4 of the bill requires the Comp- reputation for solid workmanship. Growing brother Scott and stepsister Tara. He grad- troller General of the United States to con- Lunsford Brothers into a successful business uated from Babylon High School in 1992. He duct a study on the coverage standards that, is the realization of a powerful dream and the played lacrosse in his younger years and var- under Medicare, apply to patients with in- beginning of a family tradition of service to the sity wrestling in his last year of high school. flammatory bowel disease, and thus falls Jacob always drew and sketched, which was within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Grand Junction community. his natural talent. He was gifted with words Ways and Means. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to bring J.D. and wrote eloquently. His passion for music However, in order to expedite this legisla- Lunsford to the attention of my colleagues be- eventually led him to play drums. Jacob tion for floor consideration, the Committee fore this venerable body. I would like to join gave great love to his family and was known will forgo action on this bill. This is being Lunsford Brothers’ 45 employees in wishing as a loyal and caring friend. He would be done with the understanding that it does not J.D. luck in what hopes to be a happy and there for anyone in need to listen to or help in any way prejudice the Committee with re- productive retirement. Small businesses like in any way he could. He loved children dear- spect to the appointment of conferees or its ly and was moved by animals of all kinds. jurisdictional prerogatives on this or similar Lunsford Brothers are the backbone of our Jacob first tried to join the Army when he legislation. Nation and encompass the spirit of American was 8 years old by filling out applications in I would appreciate your response to this enterprise. Congratulations, J.D., and I wish a magazine. He tried twice, but I sent the of- letter, confirming this understanding with you all the best in your future endeavors.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 06:41 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16NO8.152 E16PT1 E2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 16, 2004 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 75TH showed leadership by helping to form the energy self-sufficiency and reduced depend- (AND 95TH) ANNIVERSARY OF West Michigan Environmental Action Council ence on foreign oil. THE GRAND RAPIDS JAYCEES and the West Michigan Burn Unit. It also Lynn then went on to design the Nation’s brought professional golf to the area by start- first education program to help low-income HON. VERNON J. EHLERS ing the Charity Golf Classic, an event that and non-English speaking communities under- OF MICHIGAN later grew into an official PGA Seniors Tour stand the deregulation of the telephone indus- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES event. Most recently known as the Farmers try, enabling them to obtain and keep vital Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Charity Classic, the tournament has raised telephone service at the lowest possible cost. more than $3.5 million for local charities since She designed a program to help millions of Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to its inception. take this opportunity to honor and recognize low-income people understand the privacy and The Jaycees’ civic involvement continues security implications of new telephone tech- an organization in my hometown, the Grand today. In the last decade, the group built one Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce. The nology. In this effort, she created education of the city’s finest parks, the Mackay/Grand materials in 32 languages and Braille so that, Jaycees, as they are known, will celebrate Rapids Jaycees Family Park and raised funds both their 75th and 95th anniversaries this for the first time, major telephone companies for the VanAndel Arena, one of the area’s pre- were able to reach California’s huge immigrant Saturday, November 20, 2004. mier sports and entertainment venues. Even First, allow me to explain this apparent con- populations through community action agen- more recently, Jaycees raised funds for the cies, domestic violence shelters and other tradiction. The Jaycees were born as the new DeVos Place convention center and pro- Grand Rapids Junior Board of Trade Club at community based organizations. Once again, vides school supplies for area children. this program became a model for utility com- Grand Rapids Central High School 95 years Mr. Speaker, it is clear that the Grand Rap- panies throughout the Nation to understand ago in 1909 as a training program sponsored ids Jaycees is a remarkable organization that and address the needs of their hard-to-reach by the Grand Rapids Board of Trade and the has provided invaluable leadership in making customers and bring them important consumer Grand Rapids Public Schools. The Junior the Grand Rapids community a better place to protection information. Board of Trade became the Jaycees in 1929 live. I hope you will join me in celebrating its when the program affiliated with the U.S. Jun- 75th and 95th anniversaries and wishing its Lynn’s work has always featured collabora- ior Chamber of Commerce. members many, many more in the future. tions with Community Action Agencies Since its creation, the club has been an en- f (CAA’s), our Nation’s network of over 1,000 gine of training and community service. In its anti-poverty agencies that serve millions of earliest years, its members raised funds for TRIBUTE TO LYNN VICTOR low-income Americans. CAA’s operate Head local orphan newsboys, flu victims and sol- Start, Energy Assistance Programs, Commu- diers, and provided chauffeur services at the HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY nity Services Block Grant (CSBG) and other annual Furniture Market when Grand Rapids OF CALIFORNIA services that reach millions of disadvantaged was known as the Furniture Capital of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Americans. For the past 4 years, Lynn has World. In the 1930s, the Jaycees helped lead Tuesday, November 16, 2004 worked as Executive Director of the California/ the campaign to build the Grand Rapids Civic Nevada Community Action Partnership, help- Auditorium and a ‘‘bigger, better’’ county air- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ing this two state association of CAA’s ad- port. honor Lynn Victor of Santa Rosa, California, dress the causes and symptoms of poverty in The 1940s saw the Jaycees move Grand who retires after a remarkable 30-year career their communities. Rapids onto the professional sports scene by of creative and innovative work to improve the raising funds to purchase a franchise in the lives of low-income Americans. An immigrant born in England, Lynn grew All-American Girls Baseball League (popular- Beginning at the Community Action Council up in New Zealand, arriving in America in ized in the movie ‘‘A League of Their Own’’) of San Joaquin County in the 1970’s, Lynn 1963. As a single parent of Michael, Lizabeth named the Grand Rapids Chicks. In the created innovative solutions to the needs of and Kristina Victor, Lynn had many hardships 1950s, the club operated what has become an low-income communities. As energy costs to face with no family to turn to. However, she enduring symbol of holiday spirit, the city’s rose, she helped to develop and then adminis- found her new family in her community. Santa Claus Parade, while also starting the tered the Nation’s first home weatherization Mr. Speaker, as innovator, organizer and in- area’s Junior Achievement program, which programs funded by state regulated utility spiration, this remarkable woman exemplifies today continues to foster the entrepreneurial companies. Based on its great success, regu- the spirit of American immigrants who con- spirit among local youngsters. lated utility companies in 22 states now pro- tribute so much to the vibrancy of our Nation. The City of Grand Rapids sought assistance vide weatherization services to millions of their She is leaving her post having set a new in 1966 to fund city governmental programs low-income customers around the Nation. standard for all who will follow after her, and and the Jaycees were there to lead a non-par- These programs not only help disadvantaged she has put into place programs that will serve tisan campaign to implement a city income families reduce their energy costs, they also the neediest of us well in the future. Thank tax. In the 1970s and 1980s, the Jaycees conserve energy for America, helping toward you, Lynn.

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HIGHLIGHTS See Re´sume´ of Congressional Activity. Senate of the National Guard shall continue to receive pay Chamber Action in an amount which, when taken together with the Routine Proceedings, pages S11335–S11396 pay and allowances such individual is receiving for Measures Introduced: Eight bills and two resolu- such service, will be no less than the basic pay such tions were introduced, as follows: S. 2980–2987, S. individual would then be receiving if no interruption Res. 469, and S. Con. Res. 145. Page S11377 in employment had occurred, with an amendment in Measures Reported: Reported on Wednesday, No- the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 108–409) vember 10, during the adjournment: S. 2409, to provide for continued health benefits S. 297, to provide reforms and resources to the coverage for certain Federal employees, with an Bureau of Indian Affairs to improve the Federal ac- amendment. (S. Rept. No. 108–410) knowledgement process, with an amendment in the S. 556, to amend the Indian Health Care Im- nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 108–403) provement Act to revise and extend that Act, with S. 519, to establish a Native American-owned fi- an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. nancial entity to provide financial services to Indian Rept. No. 108–411) tribes, Native American organizations, and Native S. 1696, to amend the Indian Self-Determination Americans, with an amendment in the nature of a and Education Assistance Act to provide further self- substitute. (S. Rept. No. 108–404) governance by Indian tribes, with an amendment in S. 702, to amend the Native Hawaiian Health the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 108–412) Care Improvement Act to revise and extend that S. 1715, to amend the Indian Self-Determination Act. (S. Rept. No. 108–405) and Education Assistance Act to provide further self- Report to accompany S. 2843, to make technical governance by Indian tribes, with amendments. (S. corrections to laws relating to Native Americans. (S. Rept. No. 108–413) Page S11377 Rept. No. 108–406) MEASURES PASSED: S. 2647, to establish a national ocean policy, to set forth the missions of the National Oceanic and Children’s Hospitals Educational Equity and Atmospheric Administration, to ensure effective Research Act: Senate passed S. 2526, to reauthorize interagency coordination, with an amendment in the the Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 108–407) Program, after agreeing to the committee amend- S. 2275, to amend the Homeland Security Act of ment in the nature of a substitute. Pages S11385–86 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.) to provide for homeland State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act: security assistance for high-risk nonprofit organiza- Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pen- tions, with amendments. (S. Rept. No. 108–408) sions was discharged from further consideration of S. S. 1798, to provide for comprehensive fire safety 2283, to extend Federal funding for operation of standards for upholstered furniture, mattresses, bed- State high risk health insurance pools, and the bill clothing, and candles, with an amendment in the na- was then passed. Page S11386 ture of a substitute. Reported on today: Coastal and Ocean Mapping Integration Act: S. 593, to ensure that a Federal employee who Senate passed S. 2489, to establish a program within takes leave without pay in order to perform service the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- as a member of the uniformed services or member tion to integrate Federal coastal and ocean mapping D1067

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:47 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D16NO4.REC D16NO4 D1068 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST November 16, 2004 activities, after agreeing to the committee amend- Roberts, Voinovich, Sununu, Coleman, Lieberman, ment in the nature of a substitute. Pages S11386–89 Levin, Durbin, Rockefeller, Graham (FL), and Lau- Research Review Act: Senate passed H.R. 5213, tenberg, pursuant to the orders of October 10 and to expand research information regarding multidisci- 11, 2004. plinary research projects and epidemiological studies, Removal of Injunction of Secrecy: The injunction clearing the measure for the President. Page S11389 of secrecy was removed from the following treaty: National Ocean Exploration Program Act: Sen- Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with Germany ate passed S. 2280, to establish a coordinated na- (Treaty Doc. No. 108–27). tional ocean exploration program within the Na- The treaty was transmitted to the Senate today, tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. considered as having been read for the first time, and Pages S11389–90 referred, with accompanying papers, to the Com- mittee on Foreign Relations and ordered to be print- Commercial Space Transportation Liability: ed. Page S11391 Senate passed H.R. 5245, to extend the liability in- demnification regime for the commercial space trans- Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- portation industry, clearing the measure for the lowing nomination: President. Page S11390 By 85 yeas 12 nays (Vote No. Ex. 212), Francis J. Harvey, of California, to be Secretary of the Army. Norman Y. Mineta Research and Special Pro- Page S11357 grams Reorganization Act: Senate passed H.R. 5163, to amend title 49, United States Code, to pro- Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- vide the Department of Transportation a more fo- lowing nominations: cused research organization with an emphasis on in- Dallas Tonsager, of South Dakota, to be a Mem- novative technology, clearing the measure for the ber of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm President. Page S11390 Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2010. Tijuana River Valley Estuary and Beach Sew- Michael V. Dunn, of Iowa, to be a Commissioner age Clean Up Reauthorization: Senate passed H.R. of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for 4794, to amend the Tijuana River Valley Estuary the remainder of the term expiring June 19, 2006. and Beach Sewage Cleanup Act of 2000 to extend Ernest J. Wilson III of Maryland, to be a Member the authorization of appropriations, clearing the of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Pub- measure for the President. Page S11390 lic Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, Medicare Cost Sharing Extension: Committee on 2010. (Reappointment) Finance was discharged from further consideration of Harold Jennings Creel, Jr., of South Carolina, to S. 2618, to amend title XIX of the Social Security be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for the term Act to extend medicare cost-sharing for the medicare expiring June 30, 2009. (Reappointment) part B premium for qualifying individuals through Jonathan Steven Adelstein, of South Dakota, to be September 2005, and the bill was then passed. a Member of the Federal Communications Commis- Pages S11390–91 sion for a term expiring June 30, 2008. (Reappoint- Enrollment Correction: Senate agreed to S. Con. ment) Res.145, to correct the enrollment of H.R. 1417. Albert Henry Konetzni, Jr., of New York, to be Pages S11392–93 a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2009. Debt Limit Extension—Agreement: A unanimous- Raymond Thomas Wagner, Jr., of Missouri, to be consent agreement was reached providing that at a Member of the Internal Revenue Service Oversight 2:15 p.m., on Wednesday, November 17, 2004, Sen- Board for a term expiring September 14, 2009. (Re- ate begin consideration of S. 2986 to amend title 31 appointment) of the United States Code to increase the public debt Kenneth Y. Tomlinson, of Virginia, to be Chair- limit. Page S11390 man of the Broadcasting Board of Governors. (Re- National Intelligence Reform Act: On October appointment) 16, during the adjournment, Senate disagreed to the Kenneth Y. Tomlinson, of Virginia, to be a Mem- amendment of the House to S. 2845, to reform the ber of the Broadcasting Board of Governors for a intelligence community and the intelligence and in- term expiring August 13, 2007. (Reappointment) telligence-related activities of the United States Gov- Jay T. Snyder, of New York, to be a Member of ernment, and agreed to House request for a con- the United States Advisory Commission on Public ference, and appointed the following conferees on the Diplomacy for a term expiring July 1, 2007. (Re- part of the Senate: Senators Collins, Lott, DeWine, appointment)

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:47 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D16NO4.REC D16NO4 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D1069 D. Jeffrey Hirschberg, of Wisconsin, to be a Building Sciences for a term expiring September 7, Member of the Broadcasting Board of Governors for 2003, which was sent to the Senate on June 12, a term expiring August 13, 2007. (Reappointment) 2003. Tony Hammond, of Virginia, to be a Commis- Ann C. Rosenthal, of Iowa, to be a Member of the sioner of the Postal Rate Commission for a term ex- Board of Directors of the National Institute of piring October 14, 2010. (Reappointment) Building Sciences for a term expiring September 7, Louis J. Giuliano, of New York, to be a Governor 2006. (Reappointment), which was sent to the Sen- of the United States Postal Service for a term expir- ate on June 12, 2003. ing December 8, 2009. Lawrence T. Di Rita, of Michigan, to be an As- Carolyn L. Gallagher, of Texas, to be a Governor sistant Secretary of Defense, which was sent to the of the United States Postal Service for the remainder of the term expiring December 8, 2005. Senate on November 21, 2003. Page S11396 Sharon Tucker, of Georgia, to be a Member of the Messages From the House: Pages S11372–73 Board of Trustees of the Harry S Truman Scholar- Measures Placed on Calendar: Page S11373 ship Foundation for a term expiring December 10, 2005. Enrolled Bills Presented: Pages S11373–74 Charles P. Ruch, of South Dakota, to be a Mem- Executive Communications: Pages S11374–77 ber of the Board of Trustees of the Barry Goldwater Additional Cosponsors: Pages S11377–80 Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation for a term expiring August 11, 2010. Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Edward Alton Parrish, of Virginia, to be a Mem- Pages S11380–84 ber of the Board of Trustees of the Barry Goldwater Additional Statements: Pages S11367–72 Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation for a term expiring April 17, 2008. Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Page S11384 Laurie Stenberg Nichols, of South Dakota, to be Authority for Committees to Meet: a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Barry Pages S11384–85 Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Privilege of the Floor: Page S11385 Foundation for a term expiring March 3, 2010. Mimi Mager, of the District of Columbia, to be Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corpora- (Total—212) Page S11357 tion for National and Community Service for a term Adjournment: Senate convened at 12 noon and ad- expiring December 27, 2007. journed at 6:31 p.m., until 2:15 p.m., on Wednes- Jacob Joseph Lew, of New York, to be a Member day, November 17, 2004 (For Senate’s program, see of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Na- the remarks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record tional and Community Service for a term expiring on pages S11391–92.) October 6, 2008. Alberto R. Gonzales, of Texas, to be Attorney General. Committee Meetings Patricia Cushwa, of Maryland, to be a Commis- sioner of the United States Parole Commission for a (Committees not listed did not meet) term of six years. Jennifer M. Anderson, of the District of Colum- IRAQ STORAGE SITES bia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen Committee on Armed Services: on Wednesday, Novem- years. ber 10, Committee met in closed session to receive Noel Anketell Kramer, of the District of Colum- a briefing regarding the al Qaqaa munitions storage bia, to be an Associate Judge of the District of Co- site in Iraq, an overview of security of munitions lumbia Court of Appeals for the term of fifteen storage sites in Iraq, and an update on the status of years. protective equipment for vehicles and military per- 34 Army nominations in the rank of general. sonnel serving in Iraq from Colonel William M. Routine lists in the Coast Guard, Foreign Service, Caniano, USA, Assistant Director for Intelligence, Marine Corps. Pages S11393–96 J–2, Rear Admiral Mark D. Hamitcheck, USN, Vice Nominations Withdrawn: Senate received notifica- Director for Logistics, J–4, and Brigadier General tion of withdrawal of the following nominations: David M. Rodriguez, USA, Deputy Director for Re- Ann C. Rosenthal, of Iowa, to be a Member of the gional Operations, J–3. Board of Directors of the National Institute of

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ARCTIC CLIMATE IMPACT Csiszar, Property Casualty Insurers Association of Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: America, and J. Robert Hunter, Consumer Federa- Committee concluded a hearing to examine the re- tion of America, both of Washington, D.C.; Janice search of the National Aeronautics and Space Ad- Ochenkowski, Jones Lang LaSalle, Chicago, Illinois, ministration on climate change impacts, focusing on on behalf of the Risk and Insurance Management So- the ice sheets that are Greenland and Antarctica, ciety. which store 77% of the Earth’s fresh water, after receiving testimony from Ghassem Asrar, Deputy As- NOMINATIONS: sociate Administrator, Science Mission Directorate, Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a and Drew T. Shindell, Research Physicist, Earth hearing to examine the nominations of Thomas B. Sciences Directorate, both of the National Aero- Griffith, of Utah, to be United States Circuit Judge nautics and Space Administration; Scott Borg, Sec- for the District of Columbia Circuit, who was intro- tion Head, Antarctic Sciences Section, Office of Polar duced by Senators Hatch and Bennett, Paul A. Programs, National Science Foundation; Robert W. Crotty, to be United States District Judge for the Corell, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Susan Southern District of New York, who was introduced Joy Hassol, Basalt, Colorado, both on behalf of the by Senators Schumer and Clinton, and J. Michael Arctic Climate Impact Assessment; Igor Krupnik, Seabright, to be United States District Judge for the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.; and District of Hawaii, who was introduced by Senators Mark Serrez, University of Colorado National Snow Inouye and Akaka, after the nominees testified and and Ice Data Center, Boulder. answered questions in their own behalf. INSURANCE BROKERAGE PRACTICES Committee on Governmental Affairs: Subcommittee on FLU VACCINE MARKET Financial Management, the Budget, and Inter- Special Committee on Aging: Committee concluded a national Security concluded an oversight hearing to hearing to examine liability and licensing issues re- examine insurance brokerage practices, including po- lating to the flu vaccine market, focusing on the on- tential conflicts of interest and the adequacy of the going efforts of the Food and Drug Administration current regulatory framework, after receiving testi- to ensure the safety, effectiveness, and availability of mony from New York Attorney General Eliot L. influenza and other vaccines licensed in the United Spitzer, New York; Connecticut Attorney General States, after receiving testimony from Lester M. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford; Gregory Serio, New Crawford, Acting Commissioner, Food and Drug York Superintendent of Insurance, Albany, on behalf Administration, and Mitchell L. Cohen, Director, of the National Association of Insurance Commis- Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers sioners; John Garamendi, California Insurance Com- for Disease Control and Prevention, both of the De- missioner, Sacramento; Albert R. Counselman, partment of Health and Human Services; Peter R. Riggs, Counselman, Michaels and Downes, Balti- Paradiso, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Collegeville, more, Maryland, on behalf of the Council of Insur- Pennsylvania; and Frank A. Sloan, Duke University ance Agents and Brokers; Alex Soto, InSource, Inc., Center for Health Policy, Law, and Management, Miami, Florida, on behalf of the Independent Insur- Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy, Durham, ance Agents and Brokers of America; Ernst N. North Carolina. h House of Representatives H.R. 3143, to enhance Federal Trade Commission Chamber Action enforcement against cross-border fraud and decep- Measures Introduced: 11 public bills, H.R. tion, amended (H. Rept. 108–635, Pt. 2); 5360–5370; 2 private bills, H.R. 5371–5372; and; Supplemental report on H.R. 10, to provide for 4 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 5211, and H. Res. reform of the intelligence community, terrorism pre- 853–855, were introduced. Pages H9744–45 vention and prosecution, border security, and inter- Additional Cosponsors: Pages H9745–46 national cooperation and coordination (H. Rept. 108–724, Pt. 6); and Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows:

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:47 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D16NO4.REC D16NO4 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D1071 H.R. 4251, to amend various laws relating to Western Avenue, Suite 45, in Albany, New York, as maritime transportation, amended (H. Rept. the ‘‘Lieutenant John F. Finn Post Office’’—clearing 108–775); Page H9744 the measure for the President; Pages H9693–94 Library of Congress Trust Fund Board: The Chair Recognizing the 130th anniversary of the cre- announced the Speaker’s appointment of the fol- ation of lifesaving station on the Great Lakes: H. lowing individuals to the Library of Congress Trust Res. 750, recognizing the 130th anniversary of the Fund Board: Mr. Edwin L. Cox of Dallas, Texas (recreation of lifesaving stations on the Great Lakes, appointment); and Mr. Anthony Welters of Vienna, which became part of the United States Life-Saving Virginia. Page H9690 Service; and Pages H9694–95 Social Security Advisory Board: The Chair an- Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Battle nounced the Speaker’s reappointment of Mrs. Dorcas of the Bulge during WWII: H.J. Res. 110, recog- R. Hardy of Spotsylvania, Virginia to the Social Se- nizing the 60th anniversary of the Battle of the curity Advisory Board. Pages H9689–90 Bulge during World War II, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance: vote of 392 yeas with none voting nay, Roll No. The Chair announced the joint reappointment by the 531. Pages H9695–98 Speaker and Minority Leader of the House and the Recess: The House recessed at 3:05 p.m. and recon- Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate of the vened at 6:30 p.m. Page H9698 following individuals to the Board of Directors of Foreign Operations Appropriations for FY2005: the Office of Compliance: Mr. Alan V. Friedman of The House disagreed to the Senate amendment to Los Angeles, California; Ms. Susan S. Robfogel of H.R. 4818, making appropriations for foreign oper- Rochester, New York; and Ms. Barbara Childs Wal- ations, export financing, and related programs for lace of Ridgeland, Mississippi. Page H9690 the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and Committee Removal: The Chair announced the agreed to a conference. Pages H9698–99 Speaker’s removal of Representative Blunt from the Appointed as conferees: From the Subcommittee Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. on Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Re- Page H9690 lated Programs of the Committee on Appropriations, Committee Appointment: The Chair announced for consideration of the House bill and the Senate the Speaker’s appointment of Representative Boehlert amendment, and modifications committed to con- to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. ference: Representatives Kolbe, Knollenberg, Lewis Page H9690 (CA), Wicker, Bonilla, Vitter, Kirk, Crenshaw, Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules Lowey, Jackson (IL), Kilpatrick, Rothman, and Kap- and pass the following measures: tur. Page H9699 From the Committee on Appropriations, for con- Supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic sideration of the House bill and the Senate amend- Cancer Awareness Month: H. Res. 641, supporting ment, and modifications committed to conference: the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Representatives Young (FL), Regula, Hobson, Obey, Month; Pages H9690–91 and Visclosky. Page H9699 Guardian of Freedom Memorial Post Office Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate Building Designation Act: S. 2640, to designate today appear on pages H9685–86 and H9706. the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1050 North Hills Boulevard in Reno, Ne- Senate Referrals: S. 353, S. 1042, S. 1129, S. 2012, vada, as the ‘‘Guardians of Freedom Memorial Post S. 2044, S. 2314, S. 2331, S. 2668, and S. 2938 Office Building’’ and to authorize the installation of were referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; S. a plaque at such site—clearing the measure for the 1433, S. 1466, S. 1614, S. 1678, S. 1852, S. 2142, President; Pages H9691–92 S. 2181, S. 2334, S. 2408, S. 2567, S. 2571, S. 2622, and S. 2847 were referred to the Committee Mike Mansfield Post Office Building Designa- on Resources; S. 1379 was referred to the Committee tion Act: S. 2214, to designate the facility of the on Financial Services; S. 2283, S. 2526, and S. 2618 United States Postal Service located at 3150 Great were referred to the Committee on Energy and Com- Northern Avenue in Missoula, Montana, as the merce; S. 2656, S. 2688, and S. 2693, were referred ‘‘Mike Mansfield Post Office’’—clearing the measure to the Committee on Government Reform; S. 2856 for the President; Pages H9692–93 was referred to the Committee on Agriculture; S. Lieutenant John F. Finn Post Office Building 2691 was referred to the Committees on Resources Designation Act: S. 2693, to designate the facility and Transportation & Infrastructure; S. 2976 was re- of the United States Postal Service located at 1475 ferred to the Committees on Energy & Commerce

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:47 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D16NO4.REC D16NO4 D1072 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST November 16, 2004 and the Judiciary; S. Con. Res. 136 was referred to H.R. 4259, to amend title 31, United States the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; Code, to improve the financial accountability re- and S. 437, S. 2042, S. 2280, S. 2302, S. 2489, S. quirements applicable to the Department of Home- 2839, S. 2979, S. Con. Res. 8, and S. Con. Res. 121, land Security, to establish requirements for the Fu- and S. Con. Res. 145 were held at the desk. ture Years Homeland Security Program of the De- Pages H9720–21 partment. Signed on October 16, 2004. (Public Law Quorum Calls—Votes: One yea-and-nay vote de- 108–330) veloped during the proceedings of today and appears H.R. 5105, to authorize the Board of Regents of on page H9698. There were no quorum calls. the Smithsonian Institution to carry out construction Adjournment: The House met at 2 p.m. and ad- and related activities in support of the collaborative journed at 10:08 p.m. Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System (VERITAS) project on Kitt Peak near Tuc- son, Arizona. Signed on October 16, 2004. (Public Committee Meetings Law 108–331) No committee meetings were held. S. 2292, to require a report on acts of anti-Semi- f tism around the world. Signed on October 16, 2004. (Public Law 108–332) NEW PRIVATE LAWS H.R. 4011, to promote human rights and freedom (For last listing of Private Laws, see DAILY DIGEST, p. D 1034) in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. H.R. 712, for the relief of Richi James Lesley. Signed on October 18, 2004. (Public Law 108–333) Signed on October 30, 2004. (Private Law 108–3) H.R. 4567, making appropriations for the Depart- H.R. 867, for the relief of Durreshahwar ment of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending Durreshahwar, Nida Hasan, Asna Hasan, Anum September 30, 2005. Signed on October 18, 2004. Hasan, and Iqra Hasan. Signed on October 30, (Public Law 108–334) 2004. (Private Law 108–4) H.R. 4850, making appropriations for the govern- f ment of the District of Columbia and other activities NEW PUBLIC LAWS chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September (For last listing of Public Laws, see DAILY DIGEST, p. D 1034) 30, 2005. Signed on October 18, 2004. (Public Law H.R. 4837, making appropriations for military 108–335) construction, family housing, and base realignment S. 551, to provide for the implementation of air and closure for the Department of Defense for the quality programs developed in accordance with an fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. Signed on Intergovernmental Agreement between the Southern October 13, 2004. (Public Law 108–324) Ute Indian Tribe and the State of Colorado con- S. 1778, to authorize a land conveyance between cerning Air Quality Control on the Southern Ute In- the United States and the City of Craig, Alaska. dian Reservation. Signed on October 18, 2004. Signed on October 13, 2004. (Public Law 108–325) (Public Law 108–336) H.R. 982, to clarify the tax treatment of bonds S. 1421, to authorize the subdivision and dedica- and other obligations issued by the Government of tion of restricted land owned by Alaska Natives. American Samoa. Signed on October 16, 2004. (Public Law 108–326) Signed on October 18, 2004. (Public Law 108–337) H.R. 2408, to amend the Fish and Wildlife Act S. 1537, to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to of 1956 to reauthorize volunteer programs and com- convey to the New Hope Cemetery Association cer- munity partnerships for national wildlife refuges. tain land in the State of Arkansas for use as a ceme- Signed on October 16, 2004. (Public Law 108–327) tery. Signed on October 18, 2004. (Public Law H.R. 2771, to amend the Safe Drinking Water 108–338) Act to reauthorize the New York City Watershed S. 1663, to replace certain Coastal Barrier Re- Protection Program. Signed on October 16, 2004. sources System maps. Signed on October 18, 2004. (Public Law 108–328) (Public Law 108–339) H.R. 4115, to amend the Act of November 2, S. 1687, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to 1966 (80 Stat. 1112), to allow binding arbitration conduct a study on the preservation and interpreta- clauses to be included in all contracts affecting the tion of the historic sites of the Manhattan Project for land within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian potential inclusion in the National Park System. Reservation. Signed on October 16, 2004. (Public Signed on October 18, 2004. (Public Law 108–340) Law 108–329)

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:47 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D16NO4.REC D16NO4 November 16, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D1073 S. 1814, to transfer Federal lands between the Sec- S. 2511, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to retary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Inte- conduct a feasibility study of a Chimayo water sup- rior. Signed on October 18, 2004. (Public Law ply system, to provide for the planning, design, and 108–341) construction of a water supply, reclamation, and fil- S. 2052, to amend the National Trails System Act tration facility for Espanola, New Mexico. Signed on to designate El Camino Real de los Tejas as a Na- October 21, 2004. (Public Law 108–354) tional Historic Trail. Signed on October 18, 2004. S. 2634, to amend the Public Health Service Act (Public Law 108–342) to support the planning, implementation, and eval- S. 2319, to authorize and facilitate hydroelectric uation of organized activities involving statewide power licensing of the Tapoco Project. Signed on youth suicide early intervention and prevention strat- October 18, 2004. (Public Law 108–343) egies, to authorize grants to institutions of higher S. 2363, to revise and extend the Boys and Girls education to reduce student mental and behavioral Clubs of America. Signed on October 18, 2004. health problems. Signed on October 21, 2004. (Pub- (Public Law 108–344) lic Law 108–355) S. 2508, to redesignate the Ridges Basin Res- S. 2742, to extend certain authority of the Su- ervoir, Colorado, as Lake Nighthorse. Signed on Oc- preme Court Police, modify the venue of prosecu- tober 18, 2004. (Public Law 108–345) tions relating to the Supreme Court building and S. 2180, to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to grounds, and authorize the acceptance of gifts to the exchange certain lands in the Arapaho and Roosevelt United States Supreme Court. Signed on October 21, National Forests in the State of Colorado. Signed on 2004. (Public Law 108–356) October 18, 2004. (Public Law 108–346) H.R. 4520, to amend the Internal Revenue Code H.R. 854, to provide for the promotion of democ- of 1986 to remove impediments in such Code and racy, human rights, and rule of law in the Republic make our manufacturing, service, and high-tech- of Belarus and for the consolidation and strength- nology businesses and workers more competitive and ening of Belarus sovereignty and independence. productive both at home and abroad. Signed on Oc- Signed on October 20, 2004. (Public Law 108–347) tober 22, 2004. (Public Law 108–357) S. 2895, to authorize the Gateway Arch in St. S. 2195, to amend the Controlled Substances Act Louis, Missouri, to be illuminated by pink lights in to clarify the definition of anabolic steroids and to honor of breast cancer awareness month. Signed on provide for research and education activities relating October 20, 2004. (Public Law 108–348) to steroids and steroid precursors. Signed on October H.R. 5122, to amend the Congressional Account- ability Act of 1995 to permit members of the Board 22, 2004. (Public Law 108–358) of Directors of the Office of Compliance to serve for H.R. 1533, to amend the securities laws to permit 2 terms. Signed on October 21, 2004. (Public Law church pension plans to be invested in collective 108–349) trusts. Signed on October 25, 2004. (Public Law S. 33, to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to 108–359) sell or exchange all or part of certain administrative H.R. 2608, to reauthorize the National Earth- sites and other land in the Ozark-St. Francis and quake Hazards Reduction Program. Signed on Octo- Ouachita National Forests and to use funds derived ber 25, 2004. (Public Law 108–360) from the sale or exchange to acquire, construct, or H.R. 2828, to authorize the Secretary of the Inte- improve administrative sites. Signed on October 21, rior to implement water supply technology and in- 2004. (Public Law 108–350) frastructure programs aimed at increasing and diver- S. 1791, to amend the Lease Lot Conveyance Act sifying domestic water resources. Signed on October of 2002 to provide that the amounts received by the 25, 2004. (Public Law 108–361) United States under that Act shall be deposited in H.R. 3858, to amend the Public Health Service the reclamation fund. Signed on October 21, 2004. Act to increase the supply of pancreatic islet cells for (Public Law 108–351) research, and to provide for better coordination of S. 2178, to make technical corrections to laws re- Federal efforts and information on islet cell trans- lating to certain units of the National Park System plantation. Signed on October 25, 2004. (Public Law and to National Park programs. Signed on October 108–362) 21, 2004. (Public Law 108–352) H.R. 4175, to increase, effective as of December S. 2415, to designate the facility of the United 1, 2004, the rates of disablity compensation for vet- States Postal Service located at 4141 Postmark erans with service-connected disabilities and the rates Drive, Anchorage, Alaska, as the ‘‘Robert J. Opinsky of dependency and indemnity compensation for sur- Post Office Building’’. Signed on October 21, 2004. vivors of certain service-connected disabled veterans. (Public Law 108–353) Signed on October 25, 2004. (Public Law 108–363)

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:47 Nov 17, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D16NO4.REC D16NO4 D1074 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST November 16, 2004 H.R. 4278, to amend the Assistive Technology Armed Forces. Signed on October 28, 2004. (Public Act of 1998 to support programs of grants to States Law 108–375) to address the assistive technology needs of individ- H.R. 2010, to protect the voting rights of mem- uals with disabilities. Signed on October 25, 2004. bers of the Armed Services in elections for the Dele- (Public Law 108–364) gate representing American Samoa in the United H.R. 4555, to amend the Public Health Service States House of Representatives. Signed on October Act to revise and extend provisions relating to mam- 30, 2004. (Public Law 108–376) mography quality standards. Signed on October 25, H.R. 2023, to give a preference regarding States 2004. (Public Law 108–365) that require schools to allow students to self-admin- H.R. 5185, to temporarily extend the programs ister medication to treat that student’s asthma or an- under the Higher Education Act of 1965. Signed on aphylaxis. Signed on October 30, 2004. (Public Law October 25, 2004. (Public Law 108–366) 108–377) S. 524, to expand the boundaries of the Fort H.R. 2400, to amend the Organic Act of Guam Donelson National Battlefield to authorize the acqui- for the purposes of clarifying the local judicial struc- sition and interpretation of lands associated with the ture of Guam. Signed on October 30, 2004. (Public campaign that resulted in the capture of the fort in Law 108–378) 1862. Signed on October 25, 2004. (Public Law H.R. 2984, to amend the Agricultural Adjust- 108–367) ment Act to remove the requirement that processors S. 1368, to authorize the President to award a be members of an agency administering a marketing gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Reverend order applicable to pears. Signed on October 30, Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. (posthumously) and 2004. (Public Law 108–379) his widow Coretta Scott King in recognition of their H.R. 3056, to clarify the boundaries of the John contributions to the Nation on behalf of the civil H. Chafee Coast Barrier Resources System Cedar rights movement. Signed on October 25, 2004. Keys Unit P25 on Otherwise Protected Area P25P. (Public Law 108–368) Signed on October 30, 2004. (Public Law 108–380) H.R. 3217, to provide for the conveyance of sev- S. 2864, to extend for eighteen months the period eral small parcels of National Forest System land in for which chapter 12 of title 11, United States Code, the Apalachicola National Forest, Florida, to resolve is reenacted. Signed on October 25, 2004. (Public boundary discrepancies involving the Mt. Trial Law 108–369) Primitive Baptist Church of Wakulla County, Flor- S. 2883, to amend the International Child Abduc- ida. Signed on October 30, 2004. (Public Law tion Remedies Act to limit the tort liability of pri- 108–381) vate entities or organizations that carry out respon- H.R. 3391, to authorize the Secretary of the Inte- sibilities of United States Central Authority under rior to convey certain lands and facilities of the that Act. Signed on October 25, 2004. (Public Law Provo River Project. Signed on October 30, 2004. 108–370) (Public Law 108–382) S. 2896, to modify and extend certain privatiza- H.R. 3478, to amend title 44, United States tion requirements of the Communications Satellite Code, to improve the efficiency of operations by the Act of 1962. Signed on October 25, 2004. (Public National Archives and Records Administration and Law 108–371) to reauthorize the National Historical Publications H.R. 2714, to reauthorize the State Justice Insti- and Records Commission. Signed on October 30, tute. Signed on October 25, 2004. (Public Law 2004. (Public Law 108–383) 108–372) H.R. 3479, to provide for the control and eradi- S. 1134, to reauthorize and improve the programs cation of the brown tree snake on the island of authorized by the Public Works and Economic De- Guam and the prevention of the introduction of the velopment Act of 1965. Signed on October 27, brown tree snake to other areas of the United States. 2004. (Public Law 108–373) Signed on October 30, 2004. (Public Law 108–384) S. 1721, to amend the Indian Land Consolidation H.R. 3706, to adjust the boundary of the John Act to improve provisions relating to probate of Muir National Historic Site. Signed on October 30, trust and restricted land. Signed on October 27, 2004. (Public Law 108–385) 2004. (Public Law 108–374) H.R. 3797, to authorize improvements in the op- H.R. 4200, to authorize appropriations for fiscal erations of the government of the District of Colum- year 2005 for military activities of the Department bia. Signed on October 30, 2004. (Public Law of Defense, for military construction, and for defense 108–386) activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe H.R. 3819, to redesignate Fort Clatsop National personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Memorial as the Lewis and Clark National Historical

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Signed on Oc- tain land to the United States and to revise the tober 30, 2004. (Public Law 108–400) boundary of Chickasaw National Recreation Area, H.R. 4917, to amend title 5, United States Code, Oklahoma. Signed on October 30, 2004. (Public to authorize appropriations for the Administrative Law 108–389) Conference of the United States for fiscal years 2005, H.R. 4306, to amend section 274A of the Immi- 2006, and 2007. Signed on October 30, 2004. (Pub- gration and Nationality Act to improve the process lic Law 108–401) for verifying an individual’s eligibility for employ- H.R. 5027, to designate the facility of the United ment. Signed on October 30, 2004. (Public Law States Postal Service located at 411 Midway Avenue 108–390) in Mascotte, Florida, as the ‘‘Specialist Eric Ramirez H.J. Res. 57, expressing the sense of the Congress Post Office’’. Signed on October 30, 2004. (Public in recognition of the contributions of the seven Co- Law 108–402) lumbia astronauts by supporting establishment of a H.R. 5039, to designate the facility of the United Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center. States Postal Service located at United States Route Signed on October 30, 2004. (Public Law 108–391) 1 in Ridgeway, North Carolina, as the ‘‘Eva H.R. 4381, to designate the facility of the United Holtzman Post Office’’. Signed on October 30, States Postal Service located at 2811 Springdale Ave- 2004. (Public Law 108–403) nue in Springdale, Arkansas, as the ‘‘Harvey and Bernice Jones Post Office Building’’. Signed on Oc- H.R. 5051, to designate the facility of the United tober 30, 2004. (Public Law 108–392) States Postal Service located at 1001 Williams Street H.R. 4471, to clarify the loan guarantee authority in Ignacio, Colorado, as the ‘‘Leonard C. Burch Post under title VI of the Native American Housing As- Office Building’’. Signed on October 30, 2004. sistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996. Signed (Public Law 108–404) on October 30, 2004. (Public Law 108–393) H.R. 5107, to protect crime victims’ rights, to H.R. 4481, to amend Public Law 86–434 estab- eliminate the substantial backlog of DNA samples lishing Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield in the collected from crime scenes and convicted offenders, State of Missouri to expand the boundaries of the to improve and expand the DNA testing capacity of park. Signed on October 30, 2004. (Public Law Federal, State, and local crime laboratories, to in- 108–394) crease research and development of new DNA test- H.R. 4556, to designate the facility of the United ing technologies, to develop new training programs States Postal Service located at 1115 South Clinton regarding the collection and use of DNA evidence, Avenue in Dunn, North Carolina, as the ‘‘General to provide post-conviction testing of DNA evidence William Carey Lee Post Office Building’’. Signed on to exonerate the innocent, to improve the perform- October 30, 2004. (Public Law 108–395) ance of counsel in State capital cases. Signed on Oc- H.R. 4579, to modify the boundary of the Harry tober 30, 2004. (Public Law 108–405) S Truman National Historic Site in the State of Mis- H.R. 5131, to provide assistance to Special Olym- souri. Signed on October 30, 2004. (Public Law pics to support expansion of Special Olympics and 108–396) development of education programs and a Healthy H.R. 4618, to designate the facility of the United Athletes Program. Signed on October 30, 2004. States Postal Service located at 10 West Prospect (Public Law 108–406) Street in Nanuet, New York, as the ‘‘Anthony I. H.R. 5133, to designate the facility of the United Lombardi Memorial Post Office Building’’. Signed States Postal Service located at 11110 Sunset Hills on October 30, 2004. (Public Law 108–397) Road in Reston, Virginia, as the ‘‘Martha Pennino H.R. 4632, to designate the facility of the United Post Office Building’’. Signed on October 30, 2004. States Postal Service located at 19504 Linden Boule- (Public Law 108–407) vard in St. Albans, New York, as the ‘‘Archie H.R. 5147, to designate the facility of the United Spigner Post Office Building’’. Signed on October States Postal Service located at 23055 Sherman Way 30, 2004. (Public Law 108–398) in West Hills, California, as the ‘‘Evan Asa Ashcraft

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Ken- lowed by an oversight hearing on the In Re Tribal Lob- nedy Center for the Performing Arts. Signed on Oc- bying Matters, Et Al, 3 p.m., SH–216. tober 30, 2004. (Public Law 108–410) November 18, Full Committee, business meeting to S. 129, to provide for reform relating to Federal consider pending calendar business; to be followed by an employment. Signed on October 30, 2004. (Public oversight hearing on the water problems on the Standing Law 108–411) Rock Sioux Reservation, 10 a.m., SR–485. S. 144, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to House Chamber establish a program to provide assistance to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate Program to be announced. noxious weeds on public and private land. Signed on House Committees October 30, 2004. (Public Law 108–412) Committee on Armed Services, November 17, hearing on S. 643, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, the Status of U.S. Forces, 2 p.m., 2118 Rayburn. in cooperation with the University of New Mexico, Committee on Energy and Commerce, November 18, Sub- to construct and occupy a portion of the Hibben committee on Health and the Subcommittee on Over- Center for Archaeological Research at the University sight and Investigations, joint hearing entitled ‘‘Flu Vac- of New Mexico. Signed on October 30, 2004. (Pub- cine: Protecting High-Risk Individuals and Strengthening lic Law 108–413) the Market,’’ 9:30 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. S. 1194, to foster local collaborations which will Committee on Government Reform, November 17, hearing ensure that resources are effectively and efficiently entitled ‘‘The Nation’s Flu Shot Shortage: Where Are We used within the criminal and juvenile justice sys- Today and How Prepared Are We for Tomorrow?’’ 1 tems. Signed on October 30, 2004. (Public Law p.m., 2154 Rayburn. November 17, Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Nat- 108–414) ural Resources and Regulatory Affairs, hearing entitled f ‘‘What is the Bush Administration’s Record in Regu- latory Reform?’’ 10 a.m., 2247 Rayburn. CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD November 18, Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Week of November 17 through November 20, Drug Policy and Human Resources, hearing entitled 2004 ‘‘Law Enforcement and the Fight Against Methamphet- amine,’’ 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. Senate Chamber Committee on International Relations, November 17, hear- On Wednesday, at 2:15 p.m., Senate will begin ing on The Oil-for-Food Program: Tracking the Funds, consideration of S. 2986, Debt Limit Extension. 3 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. November 18, Subcommittee on the Western Hemi- During the balance of the week Senate will con- sphere, hearing on Aid to Colombia—The European Role sider any other cleared legislative and executive busi- in the Fight Against Narco-terrorism, 1:30 p.m., 2172 ness, including appropriation bills, when available. Rayburn. Senate Committees Committee on the Judiciary, November 18, Subcommittee on the Constitution, oversight hearing entitled ‘‘Notice (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Provision in the Pigford v. Glickman Consent Decree,’’ 10 Committee on Armed Services: November 17, to receive a a.m., 2141 Rayburn. closed briefing on Iraq and Afghanistan, 3 p.m., SR–222. November 18, Subcommittee on Readiness and Man- Joint Meetings agement Support, to hold hearings to examine the status Conference: November 17, closed meeting of conferees of financial management reform within the Department on H.R. 4548, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year of Defense and the individual services, 3:30 p.m., 2005 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of SR–222. the United States Government, the Community Manage- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: No- ment Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Re- vember 17, Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and tirement and Disability System, 1:30 p.m., S–407, Cap- Space, to hold hearings to examine prenatal genetic test- itol. ing technology, 2 p.m., SR–253. Conference: November 17, meeting of conferees on H.R. November 18, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- 1350, to reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities amine certain pending nominations, 9:30 a.m., SR–253. Education Act, 2:30 p.m., 2175 RHOB.

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Re´sume´ of Congressional Activity

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

DATA ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY DISPOSITION OF EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS (108–2) January 20 through October 31, 2004 January 20 through October 31, 2004 Senate House Total Civilian nominations, totaling 505 (including 195 nominations carried Days in session ...... 124 102 . . over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Time in session ...... 966 hrs., 58′ 841 hrs., 22′ .. Confirmed ...... 165 Congressional Record: Unconfirmed ...... 317 Pages of proceedings ...... 11334 9683 . . Withdrawn ...... 20 Extensions of Remarks ...... 1967 . . Returned to White House ...... 3 Public bills enacted into law ...... 60 156 216 Other Civilian nominations, totaling 3,514 (including 5 nominations Private bills enacted into law ...... 1 3 4 carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Bills in conference ...... 9 12 . . Confirmed ...... 3,003 Measures passed, total ...... 550 685 1,235 Unconfirmed ...... 510 Senate bills ...... 163 63 . . Withdrawn ...... 1 House bills ...... 171 319 . . Senate joint resolutions ...... 5 3 . . Air Force nominations, totaling 9,649 (including 3,572 nominations House joint resolutions ...... 3 8 . . carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Senate concurrent resolutions ...... 38 12 . . Confirmed ...... 5,773 House concurrent resolutions ...... 34 83 . . Unconfirmed ...... 3,874 Simple resolutions ...... 136 197 . . Withdrawn ...... 2 Measures reported, total ...... 293 354 647 Army nominations, totaling 5,883 (including 594 nominations carried Senate bills ...... 203 18 . . over the Frist Session), disposed of as follows: House bills ...... 62 234 . . Confirmed ...... 5,823 Senate joint resolutions ...... 5 . . . . Unconfirmed ...... 60 House joint resolutions ...... 1 . . Senate concurrent resolutions ...... 6 . . . . Navy nominations, totaling 9,819 (including 2,444 nominations car- House concurrent resolutions ...... 2 6 . . ried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Simple resolutions ...... 15 95 . . Confirmed ...... 9,346 Special reports ...... 7 4 . . Unconfirmed ...... 473 Conference reports ...... 1 11 . . Measures pending on calendar ...... 297 155 . . Marine Corps nominations, totaling 1,227 (including 2 nominations Measures introduced, total ...... 1,232 2,226 3,458 carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Bills ...... 974 1,660 .. Confirmed ...... 1,225 Joint resolutions ...... 15 27 . . Unconfirmed ...... 2 Concurrent resolutions ...... 58 172 . . Simple resolutions ...... 185 367 . . Summary Quorum calls ...... 1 1 . . Total nominations carried over from the First Session ...... 6,812 Yea-and-nay votes ...... 211 301 . . Total nominations received this Session ...... 23,785 Recorded votes ...... 228 . . Total confirmed ...... 25,335 Bills vetoed ...... Total unconfirmed ...... 5,236 Vetoes overridden ...... Total withdrawn ...... 23 Total Retured to the White House ...... 3

* These figures include all measures reported, even if there was no accompanying report. A total of 182 reports have been filed in the Senate, a total of 369 reports have been filed in the House.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE (7) S. 1727, To authorize additional appropriations for the 2:15 p.m., Wednesday, November 17 Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978; (8) S. 1241, Kate Mullany National Historic Site Act; Senate Chamber (9) H.R. 1284, To amend the Reclamation Projects Author- ization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to increase the Federal Program for Wednesday: Senate will begin consideration of share of the costs of the San Gabriel Basin demonstration S. 2986, Debt Limit Extension. project; (10) H.R. 1113, To authorize an exchange of land at Fort Frederica National Monument; Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (11) S. 1146, Three Affiliated Tribes Health Facility Com- 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 17 pensation Act; (12) S. 2302, To improve access to physicians in medically House Chamber underserved areas; (13) H.R. 1417, Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform Program for Wednesday: Consideration of Suspensions: Act of 2004; (1) S. 2484, Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care (14) H.R. 4516, Department of Energy High-End Com- Personnel Enhancement Act of 2004; puting Revitalization Act of 2004; (2) S. 2486, Veterans’ Benefits Improvements Act of 2004; (15) S. 2965, To amend the Livestock Mandatory Price Re- (3) H.R. 3936, Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act porting Act of 1999 to modify the termination date for manda- of 2004; tory price reporting; and (4) H.R. 4593, Lincoln County Conservation, Recreation, (16) H. Con. Res. 430, Recognizing the importance of early and Development Act of 2004; diagnosis, proper treatment, and enhanced public awareness of (5) S. 437, Arizona Water Settlements Act; Tourette Syndrome and supporting the goals and ideals of Na- (6) S. 1466, Alaska Land Transfer Acceleration Act of 2003; tional Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

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