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The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was in a period of morning business until solute victory. America welcomes the called to order by the Honorable CHRIS- 4:30 p.m. today. Following that morn- success of our fellow citizens’ extraor- TOPHER A. COONS, a Senator from the ing business, the Senate will be in ex- dinary mission. State of Delaware. ecutive session to consider Calendar Even as we breathe a sigh of relief, No. 74, Roy Bale Dalton, of Florida, to though, we are not relieved of our duty PRAYER be U.S. District Judge for the Middle to be vigilant, to be persistent and de- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- District of Florida; Calendar No. 76, feat our enemy and to make our Nation fered the following prayer: Kevin Hunter Sharp, of Tennessee, to stronger. The leader of al-Qaida is Let us pray. be U.S. District Judge for the Middle gone, but his organization is not. We Almighty God, Father of all mercy, District of Tennessee. know our enemy is widespread and mo- let Your presence be felt today by all There will be an hour of debate, tivated. The truth is, it may be more on Capitol Hill and beyond. May the equally divided and controlled between motivated today then it was yesterday. awareness of Your nearness make a Senators LEAHY and GRASSLEY or their Our troops continue to fight. Our in- positive impact upon our thoughts, designees. telligence professionals continue to speech, and actions. As we learn to cul- At 5:30 this evening, there will be a work. Their families continue to sac- tivate companionship with You, may it rollcall vote on the Sharp nomination. rifice. We continue to support all of improve our decisions, our relation- The Dalton nomination will be con- them and support each other. ships, and our aspirations. Teach us firmed by unanimous consent. We also pause today to, once again, Your ways and lead us in Your truth. f lend a shoulder to those whose grief Lord, as millions react to the death never ends, not with time, not with bin of Osama bin Laden, may we remember OSAMA BIN LADEN Laden’s demise, not ever. This signifi- Your mercies to our Nation and our ac- Mr. REID. Mr. President, late last cant measure of justice is but a small countability to You. Bless the many night, we learned the news we have measure of comfort for those who lost who have sacrificed so much to keep us been longing to hear since the worst loved ones in America and around the free. We pray in Your merciful Name. morning in our memory: an American world, in New York and Virginia and Amen. operation brought Osama bin Laden to Pennsylvania, aboard the USS Cole, f justice. This was an American mission and in American Embassies in Africa, ordered by President Obama and ac- on trains in London and Madrid, and in PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE complished by America’s brave and so many other places. The Honorable CHRISTOPHER A. COONS brilliant military and intelligence pro- Bin Laden’s death does not bring led the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: fessionals. back the thousands of innocent people I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Last night’s news stunned the world. his thugs killed or make whole families United States of America, and to the Repub- But this operation’s success should sur- who will be forever incomplete. But it lic for which it stands, one nation under God, prise no one. America’s special forces is an important milestone that reminds indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. and intelligence operatives are the the world America does not suffer the f best—the best trained, the best wicked and will not submit to evil. Our APPOINTMENT OF ACTING equipped, the best led. resolve is strengthened when it is chal- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE Every day of every year they risk lenged and our unity, though it too is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The their lives for our sake, for our safety. often tested, is unbreakable. clerk will please read a communication They are the most professional and Because of the hard work of coura- to the Senate from the President pro proficient forces on the planet. Yester- geous Americans and our military, intelligence, diplomatic, and law enforce- tempore (Mr. INOUYE). day, they brought down the most want- The legislative clerk read the fol- ed mass murderer on Earth. Their suc- ment communities, a long evil chapter lowing letter: cess is the most significant victory yet in our Nation’s history closed yester- in the fight against al-Qaida and terday. Today, we welcome the spring of a U.S. SENATE, PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, rorism and sends a strong and unmis- new optimism and renewed patriotism. Washington, DC, May 2, 2011. takable message to terrorists who The chapter now behind us ended with To the Senate: threaten our country, our people, and justice. We hope the chapter ahead of Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, our interests. us will bring security and peace. of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby This success is a direct result of WORK CONTINUES appoint the Honorable CHRISTOPHER A. President Obama’s leadership and the While the Nation and the world ab- COONS, a Senator from the State of Dela- national security priorities he outlined ware, to perform the duties of the Chair. sorb this crucial development, the DANIEL K. INOUYE, when he took office and the green light work of the Senate continues. Today, President pro tempore. he gave our forces this weekend. Presi- we begin a new month and a new work Mr. COONS thereupon assumed the dent Obama insisted that we refocus on period and a new opportunity to come chair as Acting President pro tempore. Afghanistan and Pakistan as the cen- together to create jobs. I hope this tral battlefields in our fight against month will be a productive month. f terrorism. There are several important and time- RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY Those tremendous military, diplo- sensitive items on our plate. One, I LEADER matic, intelligence, and economic ef- hope to wrap up the small business jobs The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- forts are the reason we woke up this bill. This has been on the floor for pore. The majority leader is recog- morning in a world that is no longer weeks and weeks and weeks—far too nized. home to Osama bin Laden. But the end long—and we need to resolve it so we f of his life is not the end of the fight. can move on to other matters. Yesterday’s operation is indeed a meas- Two, we will have the same debate in SCHEDULE ure of justice, but it is only one meas- the Senate that the American people Mr. REID. Mr. President, following ure of justice. Absolutely it is a defini- are having at home; that is, the ques- any leader remarks, the Senate will be tive victory, but it does not define ab- tion of whether we should keep giving

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:13 May 20, 2014 Jkt 099102 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR11\S02MY1.000 S02MY1 ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD May 2, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 157, Pt. 5 6355 away money to oil companies that chestrated the 9/11 attacks and who This is indeed a signal achievement, clearly do not need taxpayer handouts. reveled in the horror of that day is a huge victory in the war against ter- That will be part of a larger debate we dead. And those who follow his twisted rorism, and a day of great pride for our will continue having about how best to vision are again on notice: America is country. The President made the right reduce our reliance on foreign oil and in pursuit. call, and we thank him for it. invest better and smarter in clean en- This was a long time coming. For We can never bring back those who ergy. two decades, Osama bin Laden and the died on 9/11 or those who have given Three, we will vote on the House- al-Qaida network he created, sustained, their lives in this long and difficult passed budget. A majority of the House and led has been at war with the war, but all Americans can say with re- has embraced it, a majority of the United States. newed confidence today that we have American people have rejected it, and The path of terror extended from the kept our pledge, and that this is a war the Senate will soon have its say. first World Trade Center bombing to we will win. Finally, we will confirm judicial the bombing of the Khobar Towers and Some will recall that Osama bin nominees, many of whom we have wait- the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tan- Laden launched this war many years ed a long time for in the Senate. If the zania, to the bombing of the USS Cole, ago on the false assumption that Amer- minority forces us to file cloture on to the horrors of 9/11, and through two ica didn’t have the stomach for the those nominees in order to get a final long and difficult wars that followed. 9/ fight. While it may have taken longer vote, I will file cloture. I think it is too 11 may have been the day that this pat- than we hoped, last night he and his bad if we get involved in this with trial tern of violence became suddenly and followers learned just how wrong he court judges. We cannot waste any undeniably clear. But bin Laden’s de- was. We take great satisfaction in more time or play these games for a structive path was already long by knowing that Osama bin Laden will no longer period of time. The country then, and for the past 10 years, Amer- longer be able to carry out his evil needs these empty benches filled. ica has been determined to bring this plans, that he has made his last video, We also have other nominations to monster to justice. and that whenever someone suggests confirm, including the Attorney Gen- From the beginning of this fight, the the United States has grown weary, eral’s top Deputy, No. 1 Deputy, Jim mission has been clear: to deny al- complacent in this war, we have shown Cole. The Deputy Attorney General Qaida and any of its affiliates around how determined we are to fight it to runs the day-to-day operations of the the world a sanctuary from which they the end. Department of Justice. He is also the could plan, prepare, or launch another History is full of fallen despots and person who signs the critical warrants attack on U.S. soil. And the effort to madmen who underestimated the re- to permit our intelligence officials to prevent that long-feared attack has solve of the United States. Last night, conduct surveillance on suspected ter- been an undeniable success under two we added one more to their ranks. But rorists. But he cannot do that unless administrations in the ongoing war on we don’t rest, because we know al- the Senate confirms him. So we must terror. Qaida’s determination to attack the do that soon. Yet despite this success, and our United States didn’t end on September Especially given last night’s develop- early success in Afghanistan, al- 11, 2001, and it didn’t end last night. We ments, it is unthinkable that partisan- Qaida’s senior leadership was able to continue to fight, knowing that al- ship and legislative ploys would keep a find a safe-haven in Afghanistan. A few Qaida remains committed to attacking well-qualified nominee out of this im- short years after 9/11 al-Qaida had re- our homeland and our allies. We were portant national security role. gained enough strength to once again reminded of this last week when police A moment ago we began this remark- pose a serious threat to the United in Germany arrested three men associ- able new day in the Senate the same States. Meanwhile, the Taliban had re- ated with al-Qaida who were planning way we begin every day in session. We established its headquarters in Paki- an attack there. begin it with the Pledge of Allegiance stan and had gained enough strength to Since the beginning of Operation En- to our flag. Its closing words were the return to Afghanistan and to risk the during Freedom, we have matched the powerful closing words of President success of our mission there. terrorist threat with the valor of our Obama’s address to the Nation last And as the years went by, Osama bin armed services and counterterrorism night. Their meaning is even more pro- Laden’s ability to elude capture had professionals. The men and women of found today, the first day of this new become a greater source of frustration the Central Intelligence Agency’s era. to us, and a source of propaganda to his Counterterrorism Center have unself- The words ‘‘liberty and justice for followers. ishly devoted themselves to preventing all’’ represent America’s purpose. This Over the years, Americans had be- attacks against us and in hunting down weekend, in the name and pursuit of come all too familiar with bin Laden’s bin Laden. Last night, their deter- liberty, heroic Americans halfway dark pronouncements, from his per- mined efforts met with success, and we around the world secured justice for an verse declaration 3 years before 9/11 are deeply grateful for their efforts. evil man’s victims, for the survivors of that it was the obligation of every As for the broader war, the death of his terror, for Americans, their allies, Muslim ‘‘to kill and fight Americans bin Laden may create the opportunity and the entire world. ‘‘Liberty and jus- and their allies, whether civilian or to renew our efforts with Pakistan to tice for all.’’ military in any country’’ . . . to his bring fresh pressure on al-Qaida’s sen- f declaration after 9/11 that he had cal- ior leadership. President Obama noted culated the number of innocents he in his remarks of last night that it is RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY could kill that morning, and that he essential for Pakistan to join us in this LEADER was the most optimistic planner of fight. Today is the day to redouble our The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- them all. efforts in pursuit of al-Qaida. pore. The minority leader is recog- Last night, those proud pronounce- In the coming weeks and months, nized. ments ended at the barrel of a gun. The these same counterterrorism profes- f last thing Osama bin Laden saw on this sionals will focus on determining what earth was the small team of Americans bin Laden’s death means for the threat OSAMA BIN LADEN who shot him. posed by al-Qaida affiliates in Somalia, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, So Americans can be proud of the ef- Yemen, North Africa, and for the re- today, Americans and all who long for forts of our military and intelligence mainder of al-Qaida’s senior leadership. justice woke to the good news: nearly communities, and the focused efforts of But today the world knows once again 10 years after the United States set out two administrations in fighting al- that wherever al-Qaida lurks—wher- to kill or capture Osama bin Laden, Qaida, and now, in capturing, its self- ever they lurk—we will find them. It justice has been done. The man who or- appointed leader. may not be days from now; it may not

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:13 May 20, 2014 Jkt 099102 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR11\S02MY1.000 S02MY1 ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 6356 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 157, Pt. 5 May 2, 2011 be months. But those who plot harm to and many still are. Many are strug- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- innocent Americans and our allies will gling with injuries, seen and unseen, pore. Without objection, it is so or- be captured or killed. For them too jus- and thousands have given their pre- dered. tice will be done. cious lives. f Anyone who lived through the horror Of course, we will never forget the in- FAREWELL TO THE SENATE of 9/11 remembers exactly where they nocent lives taken in cold blood on were on that terrible September day. that day of September 11, 2001. We all Mr. ENSIGN. Mr. President, I rise Now they will remember where they know how that day changed the course today to deliver a very difficult speech. were when they first heard the news of world history. One man was behind This will be my farewell speech to the that the man behind it had been killed it all. We have hunted him for the bet- Senate. Serving as Nevada’s 24th Sen- by brave American forces inside Paki- ter part of a decade. ator has truly been the greatest profes- stan. We will remember where we were Now, thanks to the hard, diligent sional privilege of my life. Growing up when, after years of effort, we finally work of America’s Special Forces and with a single mom in very humble sur- got our man. America didn’t seek this intelligence agents, that man is dead. roundings, I simply never imagined fight; it came to us. But ever since 9/11, At long last, catching him in a corner, that one day I would end up as a Mem- we have been determined to fight al- a handful of American troops delivered ber of such an august body. Qaida to the end. We knew from the justice to the entire world. Unfortunately, the amazing experi- start it would require patience and The price for Osama bin Laden’s ences that stem from the more than 10 great sacrifice, and that effort has paid death was enormous. Although yester- years of my Senate service cannot be off. Thanks to the skill and persever- day’s precision strike was executed by summed up in one single speech. I owe ance of many brave men and women, the toughest, smartest, and most effec- a humble thank you to many people we have done what we said. America tive special operations force on Earth, who helped to get me here and who has not wavered, it has not lost sight of its justice is the result of all the count- have helped me serve effectively, from the mission, and we will prevail. less soldiers, marines, airmen, sailors, campaign volunteers, staff, and donors, and intelligence agents and their fami- to some of the best people with whom f lies who went ‘‘all in’’ for us over the I have ever worked, my Senate staff. I RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME past decade. cannot thank you enough for the honor This country—now and among future The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- of the past many years. Each of you generations—will never forget their has helped me to achieve more than my pore. Under the previous order, the sacrifices. leadership time is reserved. individual talents alone could have Thirty-six Montanans have been ever accomplished. When I look back f killed in worldwide operations since 9/ over my time, both here and in the 11. Dozens more have been seriously MORNING BUSINESS House of Representatives, I am very wounded, and a few were longtime serv- proud of the many accomplishments The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- icemembers, but many of them joined that we together have been able to pore. Under the previous order, the the military specifically because of achieve. I wish to take a moment to Senate will be in a period of morning that awful day and what happened on mention a few. business for debate only until 4:30 p.m., September 11, 2001. The beauty of the State of Nevada with Senators permitted to speak We are so thankful to them for all has been greatly enhanced and pro- therein for up to 10 minutes each. they gave and for all their families tected for the enjoyment of future gen- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I gave. erations because of my work in author- While Osama bin Laden’s death is a suggest the absence of a quorum. ing the Southern Nevada Public Land true victory, our vigilance in the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Management Act and several other im- worldwide fight against terrorism pore. The clerk will call the roll. portant lands bills. Because of these doesn’t end here. The hundreds of Mon- The legislative clerk proceeded to lands bills, Nevada has been able to tanans still serving abroad today recall the roll. keep over $3 billion that has been mind us of that every day. Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, I ask raised from land sales in southern Ne- Yesterday we blotted out Osama bin unanimous consent that the order for vada. This is money that did not have Laden forever, and that will make our the quorum call be rescinded. to come out of the U.S. Treasury. world safer. But working together with The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- In the past, BLM land; that is, the the international community, our Na- pore. Without objection, it is so or- public land in Nevada, was exchanged tion will continue to be steadfast in dered. for sensitive land around the State. our commitment to security, safety, But as a result of the lands bills we f and opportunity for all Americans. worked on, we were able to, instead, DEATH OF OSAMA BIN LADEN Security and opportunity and freedom aren’t just American values, they auction this BLM land, raising far Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, it was a are human values. As Americans, we more money for the State of Nevada little less than 10 years ago that I was will never be afraid to fight for them. than the land exchanges ever were able in northern Wyoming driving home. It In the days and months ahead, I ex- to do. This land revenue has been used was the day of September 11, 2001. On pect we will refine and recalibrate the to purchase sensitive land to protect it that drive home that evening, I heard future of U.S. involvement in Afghani- for future generations, but also to con- the press report saying that Osama bin stan. As this next chapter unfolds, my struct over 100 beautiful parks and Laden was behind the terrorist attack thoughts and prayers will always re- trails in southern Nevada. I cannot tell on the trade center, the Pentagon, and main with the hundreds of Montanans you how proud I am when I drive in that field in Pennsylvania where the serving there. We are grateful for their around Las Vegas and see so many plane went down. I said to myself then service. We are anxious to bring them families enjoying these beautiful areas. that it was just a matter of time before home. These lands bills have made the great the United States would catch him and With that, I yield the floor and sug- quality of life we enjoy in Nevada that justice would be served. gest the absence of a quorum. much better. Mr. President, across the remote The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Additionally, for those in northern mountains and dingy suburbs of Af- pore. The clerk will call the roll. Nevada, my love for Lake Tahoe has ghanistan and Pakistan, thousands of The legislative clerk proceeded to been evident throughout the years. I American troops dedicated themselves call the roll. have worked hard to ensure that the to stamping out Osama bin Laden and Mr. ENSIGN. Mr. President, I ask beauty of those tranquil waters and the evil he defined. All of those Ameri- unanimous consent the order for the surroundings will be just as beautiful cans made painful sacrifices at home, quorum call be rescinded. decades from now as they are today,

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When I and important fuel reduction projects history of the world, and it is worth announced my personal failure 2 years around our State will help prevent cat- fighting for and worth protecting. ago, Larry Craig was one of the first to astrophic wildfires that so threaten the I will leave this place knowing there call and to express his support. I truly future of our State and its breath- are some really outstanding people cannot tell you what that meant then taking landscape. here who are just as idealistic or and what it means to me today. Additionally, I have been a pas- maybe more so than I ever was, and The purpose of me speaking about sionate advocate for education reform. they are willing to take the tough po- this is to humbly show that in life a Our lands bills have directed millions litical votes that are necessary to save person understands mercy a lot more of dollars to Nevada schools as an en- this country from total bankruptcy. when they need it and when it is shown dowment our State will benefit from My prayer is that more people will join to them. Again, this is a hard lesson I for many years yet to come. I thank them in that courage. Our children and have had to learn, but I hope I can now Senators REID and Bryan for their co- our grandchildren deserve to have the show mercy to people who come into operation in helping draft this legisla- same country we enjoyed, and it is up my life who truly need it. tion that so greatly benefits our State. to the House, the Senate, and the As I conclude, I have a few others I I also thank the folks on my staff, es- White House to stand together with the want to thank. pecially John Lopez, who worked so American people to save the future of My colleague from the State of Ne- hard to turn these pieces of legislation the United States from self-destruc- vada, Senator REID. I ran against Sen- into law. tion. ator REID in 1998. He beat me by a little Speaking of legislation that became When I first arrived in the Senate, I over 400 votes. Afterward, 2 years later, law, I wish also to highlight another observed several people who were so when I was fortunate enough to win the accomplishment of which I am so caught up in their own self-importance election, Senator REID and I sat down proud. and busyness that arrogance literally and we kind of made a pact between us As the only bipartisan provision in dripped from them. Unfortunately, that we were going to get along even the so-called ObamaCare bill, Senator they were blind to it, and everyone though we were of different parties, we TOM CARPER and I worked against some could see it but them. When one takes were going to put the past behind us, powerful interest groups to get the a position of leadership, there is a very and we were going to work together for Healthy Behaviors Act added to the real danger of getting caught up in the the people of the State of Nevada. A health reform bill. hype surrounding that status. Often- funny thing happened along the way Our provision was modeled after ef- times, the more power and prestige a over these last 10-plus years: Senator forts by Safeway in the private sector person achieves, the more arrogant a REID and I developed a friendship—two to both improve health care quality person can become. people with opposite voting records, and to reduce the cost of health care. As easy as it was for me to view this opposite views on major national Essentially, our provision rewards peo- in other people, unfortunately, I was issues, but we worked together on a lot ple in the form of lower health care blind to how arrogant and self-centered of issues that affected our State. A premiums for making healthy choices, I had become. I did not recognize that friendship formed between our staffs, such as quitting smoking. If we as I thought mostly of myself. The worst and a true friendship formed between Americans continue to eat too much, part about this is that I even tried not Senator REID and myself. And for that, exercise too little, and to smoke, it to become caught up in my own self- I want to thank him. really does not matter what kind of importance. Unfortunately, the urge to To my Senate colleagues, I would health care reform we enact in this believe in it was stronger than the like to take a moment to apologize for country; costs will continue to esca- power to fight it. This is how dan- what you have had to go through as a late. I hope this provision will high- gerous the feeling of power and adula- result of my actions. I know many of light the individual contribution we tion can be. you were put in difficult situations be- can all make to reduce our health care My caution to all of my colleagues is cause of me, and for that I sincerely costs. to surround yourselves with people who apologize. Certainly this legislation would not will be honest with you about how you My wife Darlene, who has been have become law if it were not for the really are and what you are becoming, through so much with me and has spectacular job Michelle Spence from and then make them promise to not fought through so many struggles, is my office did. As I mentioned earlier, I hold back no matter how much you owed more than I could ever repay. I do simply cannot list the number of may try to prevent them from telling not deserve a woman like her, but I things or the number of people on my you the truth. I wish I had done this love her, and I am so grateful the Lord staff who have helped me with legisla- sooner, but this is one of the hardest has put her in my life. tion. We have accomplished a lot. I lessons I have had to learn. I believe Our children, Trevor, Siena, and Mi- wish I could do it in just one speech, that if I had learned this lesson earlier, chael, have never known anything but it is not possible. I could speak at I would have prevented myself from other than their dad leaving each week length about my fight for lower taxes judging two of my colleagues when I to come back to Washington, DC, for and individual freedoms, protection of had no place to do so. my work. All three of them are incred- constitutional rights, the dignity of When I was chairman of the National ible, and it has been a blessing and a our service men and women, education Republican Senatorial Committee, I privilege just to be their dad. reform, and so much more, but there is was confronted with the personal I have also been very blessed with a not enough time. I hope my voting issues facing Senator Larry Craig and great set of parents who have stood by record and legislative record in the Senator Ted Stevens. Following me through thick and thin, and also Senate will continue to speak for me Larry’s admission and Ted’s guilty ver- the rest of my extended family. I also long after I have left this Chamber. I dict, I too believed in the power of my have wonderful friends who have been would like to speak, though, about a leadership position, and I called on there with me and my family through few observations I have made through both of them to resign. I sincerely the highs and the lows. the course of my time here. struggled with those decisions after- Lastly, most importantly, I want to When I first ran for office back in ward, so much so that I went to each of thank God for allowing me to be here. 1994, I was rather naive. I was also very them a few weeks afterward and admit- I have been encouraged by some not to idealistic. I simply wanted to make a ted what I did was wrong, and I asked mention God because it looks hypo- difference in this great country. both of them for forgiveness. Each of critical because of my own personal

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I was in Cairo just a You with all my heart, soul, and to going on in the town of Cairo, IL, few days ago, and I can tell you the love others as myself. which were truly frightening and dis- water levels there were continuing to My colleagues, I bid you farewell. turbing. rise. Know that you will all be in my pray- This is a town which in its heyday I show you a picture of a home in ers. was one of the major port cities in Mid- Cairo, IL. The water level is already so I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- dle America. Cairo, as the Ohio and high that the home is uninhabitable. I sence of a quorum. Mississippi Rivers came together and saw many homes like this, but I also The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. then coursed on down to the Gulf of saw some superhuman efforts which BLUMENTHAL.) The clerk will call the Mexico, was a major city with major are hard to even describe, where people roll. economic activity. Over the years, as decided, even with a home that close to The assistant legislative clerk pro- river traffic changed and the economy the river, they were going to build a ceeded to call the roll. changed, Cairo changed too. Now it has wall of sandbags around their home Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask a population of a little less than 3,000 and save it. It sounds impossible, but unanimous consent that the order for people. Many of them are very poor. they are doing it. The sandbags are up the quorum call be rescinded. They have an African-American mayor, to 5 feet high, holding back the water The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without which, if they were not there, would objection, it is so ordered. Mayor Childs. I believe he is their first, if not their second, African-American have inundated the home. The pumps Mr. DURBIN. I ask unanimous con- are pumping water out from the home sent to speak as in morning business. mayor. They have had issues of racial strife over the last 50 years. They into the surrounding areas, and people The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without are up night and day, 24 hours a day, in objection, it is so ordered. struggle to keep businesses in place. Their schools are always challenged, rowboats, going back and forth trying f and now, on top of that, comes a flood. to preserve the one thing on Earth that ILLINOIS FLOODING If you went along the Ohio River means so much to them—their home. That is the kind of battle that is tak- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, we have leading up to Cairo, you would see an ing place in homes all around Alex- heard some terrible stories about se- amazing levee. It is the kind of wall of ander County and Cairo. The sustained vere weather and the damage it is caus- protection, concrete wall of protection, high water level has put an unprece- ing across the United States. My heart which every river community would dented amount of pressure on the lev- goes out to the people of Tuscaloosa, love to have—on the Mississippi side, not so much. But the interesting thing ees. AL, and all the communities in the As I mentioned earlier, these giant I found when I went down there is even South that were ravaged by tornadoes sand boils are forming, and they are that side of the river, the Ohio River, of record force and velocity. working all night to try to contain In the Midwest, our problems are with this huge concrete levee, has seri- them. Local volunteers and National more subtle but also devastating in ous problems. It turns out that the Guardsmen are doing all they can, but water table is so high in Cairo, IL, that terms of the impact of floodwaters. It the Ohio River is expected to stay at or the pressure of the rising Ohio River is is nothing new in our part of the world. above flood stage for the foreseeable We have the confluence of the Mis- forcing the water into what are known future, and the levee may not with- sissippi and Ohio Rivers at the south- as sand boils. So out of nowhere, in the stand that pressure. If Cairo’s levee ern tip of our State, further north on midst of a lot or a street, up pops a bursts, the Army Corps estimates the the Mississippi, the Illinois River and geyser of river water. You think, what town will be inundated with as much as the Missouri River. Whenever there is is going on here? It is 10, 15, 20–50 feet 15 feet of water. heavy rainfall in one area or more, it away from the levee. That is because The entire State of Illinois is oper- ends up raising the levels of those riv- the entire ground is so saturated and ating under a state of emergency; 320 ers to perilous heights, which can inun- the river is working its way under- National Guardsmen are on hand to date communities. neath, eating up the underlayment. help evacuate people and monitor I can’t tell my colleagues how proud I walked along there with a National water levels. The State has issued and I am of the people who come forward in Guardsman who was taking pictures of helped fill more than 1 million sand- the midst of this type of challenge the scene. We went to one street that bags, working with the Guard, the every single year. Thank goodness it had been closed with two major open- Army Corps of Engineers, and local re- seems as though there is never a lack ings where water was bubbling, and as sponders to put in generators and sup- of volunteers. People are always will- the National Guardsman was taking plies where they are needed. ing to step up, starting with the Na- my photograph, the street collapsed My thoughts are with the people and tional Guard. They always do the best under him and he fell 2 or 3 feet down families affected by the floodwaters in job possible, and I thank them over and because all of this water has eaten out southern Illinois, especially those who over for what they do. Then, local law all of the substrata under this street. had to leave their homes. I am grateful enforcement works overtime—the fire- That is why this has become so serious for all the people, military and civilian fighters, the police, and all the rest. that the mayor, Mayor Childs, started alike, who are working around the Then there is the extra work that is with the voluntary evacuation and clock to control the Ohio River. going on in hospitals and clinics and then last Saturday night said: Let’s ev- General Walsh is in charge of the nurses and doctors working overtime. erybody leave this town. We don’t Army Corps of Engineers’ operations in In my part of the world too, State know what is going to happen next. this area. I talked to him several times and Federal employees have pitched in That is the reality not only of Cairo over the weekend. He has a very, very at every level, starting with the Army but of several other communities. difficult decision to make. I have seen Corps of Engineers, the Department of The 2,800 people of Cairo, IL, were it made in the past. It is never easy. Natural Resources of the State of Illi- evacuated Saturday when the Ohio The decision he has to make is, if a nois, the Illinois Emergency Manage- River reached its highest level since city is threatened, like Cairo, IL, he ment Agency, and the Federal Emer- 1937. It rose above the 151⁄2-foot level has to determine whether it is the gency Management Agency. It is an this weekend and is expected to go right thing to do to open a levee to re- amazing outpouring of support. higher. Five other Illinois communities lieve the water pressure of the rivers

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They resisted it in court, we realized this was not an accident. ferences with President Bush, but there and at two levels now the court has We watched, as America watched, and were moments when I could not have said it is an Army Corps of Engineers’ we wondered would we be next, this agreed with him more and particularly decision. building, this big target of a building, the moment when he made it clear that I spoke to General Walsh all through the U.S. Capitol. Thank goodness the our war against terrorism was not a the weekend, and he walked me courage of passengers on a plane that war against Islam. It was not a war through this decision. What I said to was brought down in Pennsylvania against Muslims or Muslim Americans. him I will repeat on the floor. I said: probably saved many lives, maybe my I was so glad he did it because we have This is a difficult, hard decision you own. seen ample evidence of discrimination have to make. You will get no pressure But we came to know that behind it against people of that religion who from me. I believe that Cairo, IL, is all was a man named Osama bin Laden have had nothing to do with terrorism right now teetering on the edge and who declared war on the United States but, unfortunately, have been discrimi- could be inundated with floodwater and of America and was prepared to kill nated against. Last night, the Presi- 2,800 people could lose their homes. thousands of innocent people to push dent repeated what we all believe: That is my side of the equation, along his terrible extremist agenda. For 10 Islam is not the enemy. Extremism and with these other communities. But I years, we have been engaged in the terrorism are the enemies. We will know you have to make the calculation largest global manhunt in history to work with Muslim Americans and Mus- on rainfall, the level of the rivers, and find this man. President Bush, I am lims around the world to protect their sure, used every resource of the govern- trying to make some calculation about religion, their honored religion, and ment to do that job, and I commend critical infrastructure in both in- will work with them to reduce ter- him for that effort even though he was stances. And I said: Just use your best rorism. not successful. But last night, because engineering and scientific judgment. I The President also reminded every- of the courage of Navy SEALs and our will back you up, whatever you decide. one listening last night that when it military, who stepped up, Osama bin Well, he has put in place the explo- came to the victims of Osama bin sives to blow the levee downriver on Laden was captured and killed. I know, having spoken to people in Laden’s terrorism, Muslim people were the Missouri side to relieve the pres- the White House, that the President the victims time and time again. He sure not only in Illinois but in Ken- stuck his neck out on this because was no friend of the Muslim commu- tucky and I think parts of Tennessee as there was a question as to whether he nity himself. His life, unfortunately, of well. I think that may be a decision to was actually there. They believed there killing and violence took its toll in be made within the next few minutes. was enough evidence, and the President many communities, including Muslim Whatever his decision, whatever the said: Go forward. We did it without any communities around the world. Army Corps decides, I will stand by it loss of life on the American side or any I commend those who continue to because I know it is a good-faith effort loss of innocent life of civilians. work night and day, at every single to do the right thing. And this I will But it appears now that we have level—Federal, State, and local—to say: If they end up flooding some farm- taken away the leader of al-Qaida. deal with the threat of terrorism. This land in Missouri, I will stand by my That is a good development for all of eradication of Osama bin Laden is an colleagues in that State, as well as all us. I do not know if it means there will important step, but there is still much others in the Midwest, to make sure be a more peaceful world. We probably more to be done in terms of fighting that those people are made whole, that should assume the opposite for at least this battle. I take pride in the work they have some recovery through our the time being, that these terrorist or- that has been done, a pride that is government for losses in farm profits ganizations will now strike at the shared, I am certain, by every resident and the like. It is the least we can do. United States to establish they are of Illinois and people all across the If they end up saving a city, then the still credible. Well, we have to be vigi- United States. cost to the government will be dra- lant. We have to stop them before it Mr. President, I yield the floor and matically less than it might otherwise happens. And we have to pursue every suggest the absence of a quorum. have been. It is a hard, hard decision. single one of them for whatever it The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Having seen it firsthand, my sympathy takes to bring them to justice. clerk will call the roll. goes to the Army Corps of Engineers Perhaps, though, it will go in another The legislative clerk proceeded to and all the professionals who are fight- direction. Perhaps we will find that call the roll. ing this battle every single day. once al-Qaida, the head of the snake, Mr. COONS. Mr. President, I ask f has been chopped off, perhaps al-Qaida unanimous consent that the order for will start to wither, and I hope it does. the quorum call be rescinded. DEATH OF OSAMA BIN LADEN If it does, maybe some other organiza- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, last tions will have second thoughts about objection, it is so ordered. night at about 9 o’clock, I received a the terrorism business. That would be Mr. COONS. Mr. President, I ask call at my home in Springfield, IL, the best outcome, even better if we unanimous consent to proceed in morn- from Vice President BIDEN. It was kind could start bringing our troops home ing business. of a surprising call on a Sunday night, from Afghanistan. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and I was even more surprised when he I commend the men and women in objection, it is so ordered. said Osama bin Laden had been cap- uniform, those yesterday who showed Mr. COONS. Mr. President, every one tured and killed and President Obama such courage, those in the intelligence of us knows where we were at the mo- would be making a statement very community who have worked night and ment we heard the tragic news of the shortly. I waited up to hear that state- day for almost 10 years trying to find attacks on this Nation on September ment. I was catching a plane early this this man. I commend the President for 11. And I trust that all of us will long morning, but I wanted to hear it first- showing the kind of leadership we treasure the moment we first heard the hand. needed to bring to justice the most great news last night that Osama bin I guess every single one of us can re- dangerous terrorist criminal on the Laden, after a decade of determined member where we were on 9/11. I know face of the Earth. It is something that and diligent work by our Armed Forces where I was. I was just a few feet away I think speaks well for our government and by the men and women of the from here. We were in an office, a room and for our people. American intelligence community, had

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So In Afghanistan, in Iraq, and around not for the intervention of incredibly many Americans worked so hard for so the world, literally tens of thousands brave American citizens, might well long to make this possible. I am so of Americans over this past decade have struck this very building we meet grateful to all those that serve, these have faced battle resolutely, carried in today or the White House. quiet professionals have made all out their mission with valor, and made They did succeed in tragically taking Americans very, very proud. all of us proud. When I visited our thousands of innocent lives. They did Today, we must pause to reflect on troops in Afghanistan in February, I succeed in striking a tough blow to our what this means. We remember the suf- saw firsthand their determination, economy. They did succeed in sur- fering of the families who lost loved their level of professionalism, and their prising us with an unexpectedly vicious ones on 9/11. We remember the sacrifice commitment to this important and attack on thousands of innocent civil- by our troops serving in harm’s way to long task. ians. But they utterly failed to strike keep us safe. I hope, as we face the days ahead and at our spirit. They failed to knock It is fitting that bin Laden lived long the uncertainty of what will be the down our resolve. I know that around enough to witness the utter failure of path forward in our continuing conflict the world many marveled while thou- the strategy he masterminded. From with al-Qaida and all who would do us sands of folks flooded out of the Pen- his hideout, he saw a peaceful revolu- harm, there is no doubt about the de- tagon and the Twin Towers, as hun- tion in Tunisia. He watched as millions termination of the American people dreds of determined volunteers and of young Egyptians peacefully and about our resolve to pursue, capture, public servants flooded in, risking their proudly demanded change. He learned of peaceful protesters embracing de- and kill all who would plan attacks on lives and, in many cases, sacrificing mocracy, refusing violent extremism in the United States and on innocent ci- their own lives to try to save some of every corner of the Middle East—with- vilians around the world. their fellow countrymen. Most impor- out bombs, without violence, using I wanted to pause today and simply tant, in the months afterward, millions their intellect, their courage, and their reflect on all who have sacrificed so of Americans took up the cause of vol- pride, these young protesters took a much. There are hundreds of Dela- unteering to rebuild and restore our path bin Laden had failed to imagine— wareans currently serving in Afghani- communities, and thousands volun- a path of peaceful, democratic change. stan, some on active duty, some with teered to serve in our Armed Forces. The future of the Arab world is now in the Reserves, some with the National It is their resolve, their commitment, Guard. My wife and I and our family their hands. their professionalism, the great leader- The success of these young demo- pray every night, as so many do in our ship of our Armed Forces, and the deci- crats stands in stark contrast to the Nation, for those who serve us over- sions made by President Obama and ideology of hate and violence that bin seas, including personal friends of ours, Vice President BIDEN in leading our Laden dedicated his life to. How fitting Brooke James, Troy Baucus, and Jeff Nation today that have brought us to it is that he saw this Arab spring with Steinberg, who are folks who are on re- this moment. his own eyes; that he could witness peat deployment, whose families we I want to close by saying that ulti- such a thorough defeat to violent ex- know, along with hundreds of others. mately those who struck us on 9/11 tremism. They have made the sacrifice of de- missed their target. They misunder- We must work hard in the coming ployment. There are many others—17 stood our spirit and our resolve as a years to see that the young demonstra- in the case of Delaware—who have nation. Last night, on the other side of tors in Tahrir square and across the made the ultimate sacrifice in this dec- the world, justice was served. The trag- Middle East succeed. Their success will ade of conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan, edy of those who were lost and the sac- erase the narrative that radical Islam including SGT Sean Moudy, who grew rifice of those who chose to serve have seeks to write. These peaceful dem- up next door to me, and SrA Liz never been forgotten. But last night, onstrations must lead to change and Loncki, the first Delaware woman lost on the other side of the world, justice violent extremism must continue to in combat, and many others who are was served. fail. mourned by their families and commu- Let there be no doubt among anyone Looking forward, we face great chal- nities. around the world who would wish us lenges across the Middle East and Cen- Tomorrow, the Senate Foreign Rela- harm, who would today plot to carry tral Asia. Osama bin Laden’s hideout tions Committee begins a series of six forward the terrible terrorist dreams of location raises serious questions about hearings on our path forward in Af- this now-dead man, Osama bin Laden: our relationship with Pakistan. ghanistan and a review of our relation- Our spirit is not broken. Our resolve is Since 2002, the United States has pro- ship with Pakistan, our alliances in the unbending. Justice will be served. vided over $18 billion in foreign assist- region, and the incredible investments Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, John D. ance to Pakistan. In 2009, Congress au- that we need to continue to make to Rockefeller once said, ‘‘I do not think thorized up to $1.5 billion a year for ci- sustain our effort to take the fight to there is any other quality so essential vilian assistance to Pakistan from 2010 those around the world who would do to success of any kind as the quality of through 2014. U.S. economic and mili- us harm. perseverance. It overcomes almost ev- tary assistance to Pakistan was the I wanted to come to the floor today erything, even nature.’’ highest of any other country in 2009 ex- and, for a brief moment, pause and The hunt for bin Laden seemed to cept Iraq and Afghanistan. think about what this historic moment battle against the force of nature In spite of these massive invest- means to the American people. itself. And the perseverance of those ments, the U.S.-Pakistan relationship It was just a decade ago in the at- that hunted bin Laden—our brave continues to fray. We seem to be near tacks of 9/11 that a group of determined troops, our intelligence officers, and a breaking point. The Pew Research and hardened terrorists, led by Osama countless other Americans—was essen- Center found that in 2010 the ‘‘favor- bin Laden, believed they had struck a tial to their success. able rating’’ of U.S. among Pakistanis blow, believed they had hit their target The brave Americans that hunted bin hit 17 percent, the lowest opinion of when four aircraft that had been com- Laden battled a vast expanse of the U.S. among any population on mandeered were turned into missiles ungoverned territory across Afghani- earth. and aimed at principal targets that stan and Pakistan, central Asia’s frigid During a visit to Pakistan last year, they thought were the centerpieces of mountains, endless villages in the most I made it clear to President Zardari

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Amer- without loss of American lives, while common cause. ican troops continue to serve bravely taking care to avoid civilian casual- President Obama pledged that we under the most difficult conditions ties. would bring bin Laden to justice. Last every day, without weekends or holi- I have had the privilege of watching night, we learned that bin Laden has days, carrying heavy loads over moun- the special forces train. I have seen the suffered the consequences of his atroc- tain passes, hunting down the Taliban tremendous level of training the ities. Justice has been served. Now I and protecting villages. SEALS and the Joint Special Oper- hope that Americans will claim this This July, the U.S. will begin to hand ational Command undergo to prepare moment to stand side by side, as we did over security responsibilities to the for dangerous missions like the one in the weeks and months following the Army and police force of Afghanistan. I conducted yesterday. They are remark- September 11 attacks. We must tran- urge the President to make this transi- able people. Every member of that scend our differences and stand in tion robust, orderly, and persistent team had to go into the compound yes- unity, unified in our support for the until all of our troops come home. It is terday knowing that they may not re- victims of bin Laden’s crimes and in time for the Afghan government to turn. our resolve to keep our great Nation step up and take responsibility for this We remember today the victims of safe. We should also stand united in mission. American troops should not be all of the attacks perpetrated by the our commitment to the rights and doing the work that Afghans should be man who more than any other rep- principles that define us as a demo- doing for themselves. resents the face of international ter- cratic nation that respects the rule of Beyond Afghanistan and Pakistan, rorism. The September 11 attacks are law. That respect is what distinguishes our world is rapidly changing. Popular at the forefront of our minds. Nearly us from those who seek to harm us. It movements are transforming the Mid- 3,000 lives were lost, including those is what will ultimately enable us to dle East. Breathtaking Chinese growth victims of the World Trade Center, in succeed against them, and it is what rates are reshaping East Asia. New the Pentagon, and on the four air- people around the world expect of technology is bringing citizens across planes. I remember that day as vividly America. the globe closer together: to cooperate, as though it were yesterday. Regrettably, the September 11 at- and to compete. We remember with gratitude the first Amid these these changes we are fac- tacks, and other acts of international responders who rushed in to saves ing enormous challenges at home— terrorism, have often been used to jus- lives, even knowing they were risking massive deficits, bitter partisanship, tify policies which strayed dangerously their own. Many died while trying to rising health care costs, high unem- from those rights and principles. This save others in amazing acts of heroism. ployment. We need to work together to has damaged our global reputation, make sure the 21st Century is the And we remember the passengers on hurt our credibility, and made it more American century. We need to focus on Flight 93, who put the lives of Ameri- difficult to build the broadest alliances improving education, rebuilding roads cans on the ground ahead of their own. against terrorism. We also remember the 6 victims of and bridges, and making the American We must also remember, as so many economy the best place to do business the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, military leaders have told us, that in the world. and the victims of the embassy bomb- military force, while at times nec- The death of Osama bin Laden marks ings in Kenya and Tanzania in 1998, essary, as it was in the operation a turning point in history. Today is in- which left 224 dead, including 12 Ameri- against bin Laden, is not in and of deed a great day for America. I salute cans. We remember the lives of the 17 itself a counterterrorism strategy. the brave men and women who made sailors killed in the bombing of the We have seen how, nearly 10 years this day possible. My thoughts are with USS Cole in October of 2000. The death after 9/11, and after spending hundreds the hundreds of Montanans serving our of Osama bin Laden will not bring of billions of dollars to combat ter- country overseas. May God Bless them back to us, but we all hope it rorism, the recruitment of terrorists America and may He keep our brave may help bring closure to family mem- among disaffected youth continues troops safe. bers and friends who still grieve their apace around the world, including in Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, today is a loss. our own country. memorable day in our Nation’s history. Today we remember the lives of the We have also seen how much more we Osama bin Laden, the man responsible brave American servicemembers who have to do to counter the for the deaths of thousands of innocent have served in the wars in Afghanistan misperceptions and misinformation fo- victims, including so many Americans and Iraq, and the sacrifices made by mented by extremists about the United who were lost on September 11, 2001, their families, who mourn their loss, or States and our intentions. Addressing has been killed. help them recover from their injuries. these challenges should be a priority as I commend President Obama and his Vermonters have answered the call we go forward. national security team for the careful to serve—some for multiple deploy- I urge all Americans to support our planning of this operation, as well as ments with the Vermont National President in this continuing effort, and the members of our intelligence agen- Guard and many most recently with I urge all of us in Congress to join to- cies who have spent years collecting in- the 86th Infantry Brigade, which re- gether for the good of the country and formation that made it possible. turned last December. Of course, we all Americans. As many of us know, when the Presi- thank the brave men and women who It is remarkable what this country dent nominated Leon Panetta to be the have worked tirelessly to protect accomplishes, and how strong and Director of the CIA, he told him that American soil from additional attacks. brave we are, when we stand together. his first directive must be to find Osama bin Laden cloaked his attacks Now is the time to stand together. We Osama bin Laden. I have known Direc- in anti-American rhetoric, but his mur- have done it before. We can do it now. tor Panetta for nearly 30 years. I know derous and criminal path took the lives And we are a better country when we this is a man who, when he takes on a of innocents around the world, includ- do it. task, takes it very seriously. I coming many of his own faith. He proved Mr. President, I see the very distin- mend him and all those men and himself to be a cold-blooded murderer guished Senator from California on the women who have worked with him on whose indiscriminate attacks led to floor. I yield to her. this. I know he gave singular attention the deaths or maiming of Muslims and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- to this issue. people of other faiths all around the ator from California.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:13 May 20, 2014 Jkt 099102 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR11\S02MY1.000 S02MY1 ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 6362 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 157, Pt. 5 May 2, 2011 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I thank were bad people—they were good people— by paying tribute to them is impor- Senator LEAHY for his eloquent state- they were killed because they were Ameri- tant: David Angell of Pasadena; Lynn ment he made about the capture and cans. Angell of Pasadena; Seima Aoyama of killing of Osama bin Laden and the im- That is what I said on the day after Los Angeles; Barbara Aresteguis of Los pact and the need for us to come to- 9/11/2001. Then I said: Angeles; Melissa Barnes of Redlands; gether as one Nation. It is time for us to say we will fight and Alan Beaven of Emeryville; Berry Mr. President, almost 10 years ago stand up for them and their memories. We Berenson of Los Angeles; Carolyn Beug after the horrific attacks of 9/11, I will take a stand against inhumanity that of Los Angeles; Yeneneh Betru of Bur- voted to go after Osama bin Laden, as occurred on our own soil. We are resolved to bank; Mark Bingham of San Francisco; honor those who died. We are resolved to all of us did in the Senate at that time, make our Nation as safe as it can be from Deora Bodley of Santa Clara; Touri to make sure justice would prevail. those acts. We are resolved to hold those who Bolourchi of Beverly Hills; Daniel Now we know and the world knows planned these attacks and who harbor these Brandhourst of Hollywood Hills; David that Osama bin Laden has paid the ul- people absolutely 100 percent accountable. Brandhourst of Hollywood Hills; Thom- timate price for what he did. We will hold them accountable. as Burnett of San Ramon; Suzanne His death does not lessen the tragic That is what I said on September 12, Calley of San Martin; Jefferey Collman loss of all those killed by al-Qaida or 2001. of Novato; Dorothy Dearaujo of Long the pain of their loved ones, but it They must pay because this is the test of Beach; Darlene Flagg of Corona; Dee closes a chapter on his unspeakable a civilized nation. We lead the civilized na- Flagg of Corona; Wilson Flagg of Co- acts, and there were more than one. tions of the world. We will not back down. rona; Lisa Frost of Rancho Santa Mar- They go back to October 2000. They go I stand proudly with my colleagues on both garita; Ronald Gamboa of Los Angeles; back to 1998 when their operatives at- sides of the aisle and with our President. We Andrew Garcia of Portola Valley; Ed- tacked our people on the USS Cole and will be resolved to do everything—and do it mund Glazer of Chatsworth; Lauren well and do it right—to bring justice in the Grandcolas of San Rafael; Andrew the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, world. and there are other attacks that oc- Curry Green of Los Angeles; Richard Later that day, to the press I said: curred as well. Guadagno of Humboldt County; Stan- What I want to do in a few minutes I’ve never been at ground zero in a war, ley Hall of Rancho Palos Verdes; Ger- today is go back to some of the things but, after this, war is not an overstatement. ald Hardacre of Carlsbad; John Hofer of The people who perpetrated this are the I said on September 12, 2001, from a dif- scum of the Earth, and their views, their phi- Bellflower; Stephen Hyland of Clare- ferent seat, because I did not have losophy, their version of civilization, if you mont; Barbara Keating of Palm much seniority. I was somewhere over can call it that, will not stand. Springs; Chandler Keller of El Segundo; on the front row. The reason I want to I am going to conclude my remarks Jude Larson of Los Angeles; Natalie restate and read from the RECORD as to by saying that in my heart, the flames Larson of Los Angeles; Daniel John what I said on that day is because I of justice are burning bright today. I Lee of Van Nuys; Maclovio Lopez of think it is important for me, for my- thank our President for his resolve, for Norwalk; Dora Menchaca of Santa self, to get the type of closure I wanted ordering this attack—a successful at- Monica; Nicole Miller of San Jose; Lau- to get when I cast that vote to go after tack—on bin Laden’s compound. To the rie A. Neira of Los Angeles; Ruben Osama bin Laden, to go to war and get bravest of the brave, I understand they Orneda of Los Angeles; Jerrold Paskins him. It reminds me of that thirst for were Navy Seals who went in there, not of Anaheim Hills; Thomas Pecorelli of justice we all had on that day and that thinking 1 second about their own Los Angeles; Robert Penniger of we still have. lives. The fact that the President or- Poway; Mari-Rae Sopper of Santa Bar- This is what I said on September 12, dered this, that he kept it quiet while bara; Alicia Titus of San Francisco; Otis Tolbert of Lemoore; Pendyala 2001: he had to be distracted from things Vamsikrishna of Los Angeles; Timothy Today I rise with pain in my heart and that, let us say, he should not have Ward of San Diego; and John Wenckus great emotion to offer my prayers and my been distracted with—but he did it. He condolences for the people in this country of Torrance. kept his focus. who have been directly hit by an act of war, I said then on September 12, in the It is an important moment in our people in the State of my birth, New York, name of these Californians and in the history. The message is going out to looking at that skyline, the people who work name of the other innocent victims, it anyone who would hurt us: They will at the Pentagon every day who have chosen is time for the terrorism to stop. to work to protect our Nation, and the peo- be held accountable. They can run, but I yield the floor. ple of California, my State, who were on they are never going to hide from us The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- those planes that were hijacked and, of and from justice. ator from Washington State. course, to every other individual who was di- We know we cannot let down our rectly affected and to all of us who have been Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I come guard. We know that. But we also know to the floor today to talk about the affected. we are not going to cower in a corner I went on to say this: tremendous news our country received because we are fearful that somebody last night from President Obama. One of our colleagues said we remember may try to hurt us. We are prepared. Almost 10 years ago on September 11, where we were when tragedy hit this coun- We are going to do everything we can try. I remember too many things—not as 2001, I too remember looking out a win- many perhaps as Senators who are older, but to be prepared. But this is quite a mo- dow in the Nation’s Capitol and seeing I certainly remember where I was when I saw ment. the black smoke billowing in the air John Kennedy go down and Martin Luther I will never forget seeing the Pen- over the Pentagon. On that day, Amer- King go down, the Challenger disaster, and tagon on fire, flames shooting out. I ica was brutally attacked by terrorists yesterday the image of those planes, com- was in an office right near here and who took aim at the financial, mili- mercial and American planes, four of them looked out the window. We were told to tary, and political centers of our coun- going down, crashing into buildings, being evacuate the Capitol. That is seared in try. And although these evil men killed used as lethal weapons against our people— my memory. thousands of Americans and caused an image that has shaken us but has not Anyone who cares about justice, any- shaken our resolve. great devastation, they were unable to one who cares about the truth, any- do what they wanted to do most: break I went on to say: body who cares about fairness and re- our country’s spirit. I am going to make a very strong state- sponsibility has to say that yesterday We came together as a community. ment. When we look back into history and was a day when justice was done. We mourned, we rallied around the what happened in Bosnia, people suffered I am going to close by reading the genocide because of their nationality, and to families of those who were lost, and we the Holocaust, people suffered annihilation names of the Californians who lost struck back against those who did us because of their nationality. People were their lives because I told their families harm. killed yesterday because they were Ameri- I will honor each one in every way I Last night’s tremendous news is the cans. People were killed not because they can. I think that ending my statement close of a major chapter in the war on

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There is no way you can- mastermind of the worst attack in our but our hope is that it can help ease not be shocked by it, and there is no Nation’s history to justice. the pain they live with each day. way I can put myself in the shoes of But today I want to pay special trib- Like many Americans, my first those who were there. ute to the men and women in uniform thought last night after this news was I saw one man who was there, Arthur who have answered the call to serve of the victims and their families, and Bates, 70 years old, and I saw his house after that fateful day 10 years ago. my thoughts and prayers remain with which was completely demolished. His Since the attacks on New York and them during this time. upright piano was upside-down. He told Washington, DC, more than 2 million Going forward we must remain vigi- me he had killed a calf and left to take American servicemembers have lant and focused on the protection of some meat to the preacher. He had stepped forward to serve our Nation. the American people from terrorism been gone for about 5 minutes when the Nearly half of these servicemembers wherever it may be, and we must con- tornado hit his house. have done more than one tour of duty tinue to work in the interest of peace Not so lucky was another family not abroad. Many who have served have and security for all Americans. very far away. All of the members of come from the ranks of our National Mr. President, I yield the floor. that family were killed except for an 8- Guard and Reserves and have turned a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- year-old boy who was found in a tree part-time commitment into a full-time ator from Tennessee. and survived. job protecting our Nation. These men Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I Not far away, several families had and women who chose to join our all- would like to congratulate the men and signs that said: The Lord was with us. volunteer force come from all walks of women of our military for a courageous Surely, it had to seem to them provi- life and from every corner of our Na- mission, and our intelligence commu- dential that there could be such devas- tion. In my home State, thousands nity for accurate and important intel- tation almost in their front yards and yet their homes would be safe. have come forward to serve while thou- ligence. Ironically, today, as I went from sands more have come to Washington I would like to congratulate the Nashville to Chattanooga, I was read- President for his persistence in bring- State to train and make their home at ing about a commemoration of the ing a mass murderer to justice, and I our major military installations. These floods that hit Tennessee almost ex- would especially like to salute the men servicemembers have done everything actly 1 year ago—on May 2, 2010. These and women of our military services we have asked of them and more. were floods that affected counties from While it appears that yesterday’s who, for the last 10 years, have fought Nashville to Memphis. In Nashville raid came without American casual- the indispensable consequences of the alone there was $2 billion worth of ties, that, of course, has not been the actions of terrorism. damage. People are still recovering case for so many missions in our fight All of us, as has been said by many from that flood a year later. Businesses against terrorism. Since 9/11, nearly Senators today, especially have in our have closed in some cases, but most 6,000 servicemembers have made the ul- hearts and minds the families of the have opened. The Grand Ole Opry was timate sacrifice for our country, and victims of 9/11 and hope that somehow, shut, but it was opened again. The more than 40,000 have been wounded. in some small way, this event helps Opryland Hotel is open again. For many of our servicemembers, the bring some closure to what has hap- Nashville is thriving again, and peo- scars of their service are visible and for pened to their lives. ple are coming back to Nashville. But others they are invisible. Many have f the commemoration today was for the lost those closest to them on the bat- EASTERN TENNESSEE DISASTERS large number of families in Tennessee tlefield and have come home with a who are hurting and some who are still burden that few others know. Others Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I in recovery. will need a lifetime of care from the have just returned from visiting east Then, if that weren’t enough, in the Department of Defense and the VA. All Tennessee where there were dev- western part of our State, along the have left families behind, who love and astating tornadoes last week. The Mississippi River, we have reports that miss them, to protect our country. We President, at the request of our entire the water is rising and will rise to lev- cannot forget these families and the congressional delegation, has declared els that will be higher than at any time fact they have sacrificed right by our four of our counties—Washington, since the flood of 1937. People are al- servicemembers’ side. Moving from Greene, Hamilton, and Bradley—as dis- ready preparing shelters. Tributaries of base to base, giving up jobs, putting aster areas, and we thank him for his the Mississippi are already rising. their loved ones and their country be- prompt attention to that. On Friday I will be going to Memphis fore their own needs is a gift we must I visited today northern Hamilton to meet with the Army Corps of Engi- repay. County, just north of Chattanooga, neers and local officials to make sure As the chairman of the Senate Com- north of where the new Volkswagen we are doing all we can. None of us in mittee on Veterans’ Affairs, it is my plant will be located. In Tennessee last the Federal Government believe we can job to ensure that the lifetime of care week 36 men and women lost their lives make anyone whole after a disaster that these servicemembers and their as a result of these storms. The area I like this, but we can help. As I said to caregivers need will be delivered. visited is one of the two areas most af- those I saw today in Chattanooga, So, today, as we appropriately take fected, the other being Washington and north of Chattanooga, there is a tele- pride in the most significant victory Greene Counties, where our Governor phone number to call—2–1–1—which is yet in our fight against al-Qaida and was today. a local number for help. There is a terrorism, we should also take pause to Someone asked me following my FEMA number to call—1–800–621–FEMA honor all of the veterans and Active- visit if anything about it shocked me. (3362). We found in the flooding of a Duty servicemembers who have paved I said: It always shocks me when I see year ago from Nashville to Memphis the way to this day. We must also re- the consequences of a devastating flood that was a big help to many Ten- member that this tremendous victory or especially a massive tornado. This nesseans. I hope the same will be true has come with a tremendous cost, a one had winds of nearly 200 miles an in east Tennessee and across our State cost that we must bear as a nation for hour. Wherever you stand, you try to today. many years to come as our service- put yourself in the shoes of someone A year ago Tennesseans distin- members return home. who might have been there when the guished themselves by not looting and

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LAMAR ALEXANDER, call the roll. So, Mr. President, I speak today on U.S. Senator. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask behalf of all Members of the Senate in BOB CORKER, unanimous consent that the order for expressing to those in Tennessee our U.S. Senator. the quorum call be rescinded. concern and our willingness to con- STEVE COHEN, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Congressman. tinue to do all we can to help. objection, it is so ordered. MARSHA BLACKBURN, Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Congressman. f sent to have printed in the RECORD fol- JIM COOPER, CONCLUSION OF MORNING lowing these remarks a summary of Congressman. BUSINESS the actions that we are taking in the CHUCK FLEISCHMANN, events that are happening in Ten- Congressman. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning nessee, as well as a letter from the con- STEPHEN L. FINCHER, business is closed. gressional delegation to the President Congressman. f DIANE BLACK, requesting disaster relief, which he Congressman. EXECUTIVE SESSION granted promptly, and another to the SCOTT DESJARLAIS, general who was president of the Mis- Congressman. sissippi River Commission urging him JOHN J. DUNCAN, Jr., NOMINATION OF ROY BALE DAL- to take every action possible to help Congressman. TON, JR., TO BE U.S. DISTRICT the communities along the Mississippi PHIL ROE, JUDGE FOR THE MIDDLE DIS- River as water rises there. Congressman. TRICT OF FLORIDA The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, Washington, DC, April 27, 2011. There being no objection, the mate- NOMINATION OF KEVIN HUNTER Maj. Gen. MICHAEL J. WALSH, rial was ordered to be printed in the SHARP TO BE U.S. DISTRICT President, Mississippi River Commission, Vicks- JUDGE FOR THE MIDDLE DIS- RECORD, as follows: burg, MS. TRICT OF TENNESSEE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, DEAR MAJOR GENERAL WALSH: We urgently Washington, DC, April 30, 2011. request you take every action possible to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under THE PRESIDENT, protect communities in Tennessee and the previous order, the Senate will pro- The White House, throughout the Mississippi River Valley ceed to executive session to consider Washington, DC. from rising floodwaters. The State of Ten- the following nominations, which the nessee has already declared a State of Emer- DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: On behalf of the clerk will report. State of Tennessee, we respectfully request gency, and if necessary, we implore you to that you declare a federal disaster in Brad- take preventative action rather than wait The legislative clerk read the nomi- ley, Greene, Hamilton, and Washington until it is too late to act. nations of Roy Bale Dalton, Jr., of counties as a result of the severe storms, The rising flood waters in the Mississippi Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for flash flooding and tornadoes that struck the River are historical in context, threatening the Middle District of Florida, and state beginning on April 25, 2011. approximately 110 miles of Tennessee river- Kevin Hunter Sharp, of Tennessee, to Governor Bill Haslam has requested federal bank. If the Mississippi River overtops or be United States District Judge for the disaster assistance to respond to the devas- breaches the levees along Tennessee’s river Middle District of Tennessee. tation caused throughout Tennessee due to banks, thousands of people and acres of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under this historic tornado outbreak, and we ex- farmland are at tremendous risk of flooding. pect a separate request will be forthcoming We understand the Governor of Missouri, the previous order, there will be 1 hour to respond to the flooding along the Mis- Jay Nixon, is seeking a temporary restrain- of debate, equally divided and con- sissippi River and its tributaries. Flooding in ing order in the U.S. District Court to pre- trolled between the two leaders or many of our communities will only get worse vent the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from their designees. in the coming days, and the unprecedented artificially crevassing the levee at Birds The Senator from Vermont. river stages are threatening the entire levee Point and using the Birds Point-New Madrid Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, as we re- system. Floodway. turn from Easter recess, judicial vacan- State and local officials are only beginning While we understand that you are facing cies around the country remain at his- to be able to assess the level of damage to in- an extremely difficult decision, we are con- frastructure, private property and our econ- cerned about the potential devastation that torically alarming levels, as they have omy. Many of the communities affected by could be felt by nearly 160,000 Tennesseans. for the last 3 years. With 1 out of every these storms and rising flood waters are the It is our understanding that the 8th Circuit 9 Federal judgeships still vacant, and same areas devastated by the May 2010 Court of Appeals in the case of Story v. judicial vacancies around the country floods. In addition to all of the homes and Marsh, 732 F.2d 1375, 1383 (8th Cir. 1984), re- remaining at 95, we have serious work businesses destroyed by the tornadoes, the garding the operation of the Birds Point-New to do. flooding along the Mississippi River is fore- Madrid floodway, stated that the operation I thank the majority leader for cast to exceed the great flood of 1937 in some of the floodway is within the discretion of scheduling votes on two more nomina- areas, and reach the third highest level on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We hope tions to fill judicial emergency vacan- record in Memphis by May 10. that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will Federal assistance is critical to help our move forward with crevassing the levee, if cies. Roy Bale Dalton, Jr., has been state and local governments initiate recov- such a decision becomes necessary. nominated to fill a judgeship in the ery efforts and to start repairing infrastruc- It is our sincere hope that there will not be Middle District of Florida and Kevin ture. Like so many areas throughout the a need to artificially crevasse the Birds Hunter Sharp has been nominated to Southeast ravaged by these storms, our com- Point levee, but we urge you not to delay fill a judgeship in the Middle District munities are overwhelmed by the destruc- and to take appropriate actions to protect of Tennessee. Each nomination was re- tion and need federal assistance. Public and the people and property of Tennesseans that ported unanimously by the Judiciary Individual Assistance in Bradley, Greene, live along the Mississippi River, as well as Committee more than a month ago. Hamilton, and Washington counties will help those throughout the Mississippi Valley. communities with debris removal and make Sincerely, They both could be confirmed unani- victims eligible for a number of vital dis- SENATOR LAMAR mously. aster assistance programs. The Tennessee ALEXANDER. With cooperation from both sides of delegation and state and local officials stand SENATOR BOB CORKER. the aisle, the Senate could consider the

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President of the Federal Bar Associa- cies, three of them reported by the Ju- Federal judicial vacancies around the tion be printed in the RECORD at the diciary Committee with bipartisan sup- country still number too many, and end of my statement, which, in part, port, including one which was reported they have persisted for too long. says: unanimously but remains stalled on Whereas the Democratic majority in The business of America is business, and the calendar awaiting final action. the Senate reduced vacancies from 110 when business can’t figure out if their pat- We should certainly have proceeded to 60 in President Bush’s first 2 years, ents are good, their contracts are good, they can’t figure out what to do about their tax with the judicial nominees for whom judicial vacancies still number 95 more situation, things bog down. Businesses need there is no opposition and no reason for than 26 months into President Obama’s a strong rule of law and prompt rulings by delay. That would have allowed us to term. By now, judicial vacancies judges. Vacancies desperately need to be confirm another seven nominees. They should have been cut in half, but we filled; new judges desperately need to be have all been thoroughly reviewed by have barely kept up with attrition. added. We owe that to our citizens. We owe the members of the Judiciary Com- Regrettably, the Senate has not re- that to our Constitution. We owe that to the mittee in a hearing and have all been duced vacancies dramatically as we did rule of law. And we owe it to the cause of justice. recommended to the Senate unani- during the Bush administration. In Prompt and thoughtful justice, not endless mously. They are Arenda L. Wright fact, the Senate has reversed course delay, is what the American people expect Allen to fill a vacancy in the Eastern during the Obama administration, with from their legal system. It is what we de- District of Virginia; Michael Francis the slow pace of confirmations keeping serve. It is what due process requires. And it Urbanski, to fill a vacancy in the West- judicial vacancies at crisis levels. Over is the most cost-efficient approach to the ern District of Virginia; Clair C. Cecchi the 8 years of the Bush administration, resolution of lawsuits in our nation’s courts. to fill a vacancy in New Jersey; Esther from 2001 to 2009, we reduced judicial The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Salas to fill another vacancy in New vacancies from 110 to a low of 34. That objection, it is so ordered. Jersey; Paul Oetken and Paul has now been reversed, with vacancies (See exhibit 1.) Engelmayer to fill vacancies in the staying above 90 since August 2009. The Mr. LEAHY. I also ask unanimous Southern District of New York; and vacancy rate—which we reduced from consent that an editorial from the Ari- Ramona Manglona to fill a vacancy in 10 percent at the end of President Clin- zona Range News entitled ‘‘Lack of the Mariana Islands. The Virginia ton’s term to 6 percent by this date in Federal Judges a Serious Issue’’ be nominees have been waiting for final President Bush’s third year, and ulti- printed in the RECORD at the end of my consideration longer than those nomi- mately to less than 4 percent in 2008— statement. It mentions a resolution by nees who are being allowed to be con- has now swelled to nearly 11 percent. the Phoenix Chapter of the Federal Bar sidered today. The two nominations we consider Association urging Arizona’s congres- Two of the nominees currently await- today demonstrate that there is no rea- sional representatives to work to fill ing a Senate vote have twice been con- son the Senate cannot consider and the vacancies plaguing the Arizona sidered by the Judiciary Committee confirm the President’s nominations to courts. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and have twice been reported with the Federal bench in a timely manner. objection, it is so ordered. Both nominees show President strong bipartisan support, first last (See exhibit 2.) year and again in February. They are Obama’s commitment to working with Mr. LEAHY. The Senate must do bet- Susan Carney of Connecticut to fill a home State Senators of both parties to ter. We must work together to ensure judicial emergency vacancy on the identify superbly qualified nominees in that the Federal judiciary has the United States Court of Appeals for the districts with vacancies. I thank Sen- judges it needs to provide justice to Second Circuit, and Michael Simon to ators NELSON, RUBIO, ALEXANDER and Americans in courts throughout the fill a judicial emergency vacancy on CORKER for working with President country. Judicial vacancies throughout the District Court in Oregon. Two of Obama on these nominations and con- the country hinder the Federal judi- the nominations have been reported fa- gratulate them along with the nomi- ciary’s ability to fulfill its constitu- vorably by the Committee three nees and their families. tional role. They create a backlog of times—that of Goodwin Liu to fill a ju- I have thanked the Ranking Repub- cases that prevents people from having dicial emergency vacancy on the Ninth lican on the Judiciary Committee, Sen- their day in court in a timely fashion. Circuit and that of Jack McConnell, re- ator GRASSLEY, for his cooperation this This is unacceptable. That is why Chief ported with bipartisan support to fill a year. I am glad to see him echo my call Justice Roberts, Attorney General vacancy for the District of Rhode Is- to turn the page and end the days of tit Holder, and the President of the United land. Another currently pending nomi- for tat on judicial nominations. That is States have spoken out and urged the nation has been reported favorably four what I did from the first days of the Senate to act. times, that of Judge Edward Chen to a Bush administration in spite of how Just before the Senate adjourned for judicial emergency vacancy on the President Clinton’s nominees had been its two-week Easter recess, the White Northern District of California. All of treated. House Counsel spoke to the American these nominations have long been My friend from Iowa often speaks Bar Association about the need for a ready for a Senate vote. So is the nom- about the positive action we are taking sense of greater urgency in filling these ination of Caitlin Halligan to fill a ju- on nominations. In order to make these judicial vacancies. I hope that we will dicial vacancy on the DC Circuit. statements meaningful, the Senate follow this advice and make real All 15 of the pending nominees have a needs to consider and confirm the 15 ju- progress to ensure that the Federal strong commitment to the rule of law dicial nominations that are awaiting courts are able to function for all and a demonstrated faithfulness to the final consideration and action by the Americans. Constitution. All should have an up-or- Senate. That the Senate Judiciary We have a long way to go to do as down vote after being considered by Committee is doing its work is good, well as we did during President Bush’s the Judiciary Committee, and without but to send judicial nominations to the first term, when we confirmed 205 of weeks and months of needless delay. Senate is not enough. It means nothing his judicial nominations, bringing the If we join together, we can make real if they are not considered by the Sen- vacancy rate down from 10 percent to 4 progress by considering all of the judi- ate. More than a dozen continue to lan- percent. We confirmed 100 othose judicial nominations now on the Senate’s guish without positive action by the cial nominations during the 17 months

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We remain well short is the most cost-efficient approach to the his service on the bench. I congratulate of the benchmarks we set during the resolution of lawsuits in our nation’s courts. the President for nominating him. Bush administration; 79 is well short of Kevin is a native of Tennessee. He is 205. EXHIBIT 2 a founding partner of the national law EXHIBIT 1 [From the Arizona Range News, Apr. 27, 2011] firm of Drescher and Sharp where he [From the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, LACK OF FEDERAL JUDGES A SERIOUS ISSUE has been an expert in employee law, Apr. 27, 2011] At the beginning of the year, Judge John employee benefits, and commercial dis- BUSINESS, DEFENDANTS HARMED IN COST- Roll, the presiding federal judge in Arizona, putes. He is a graduate of two Ten- CUTTING AT FEDERAL COURTS was seeking permission to delay bringing fel- nessee institutions of higher education. (By Ashley L. Belleau) ons to trial from the usual 70-day require- He earned his bachelor of science de- ment to up to 180 days. That’s the same Just as budgets matter, so does justice. gree from Christian Brothers College, Judge Roll who was gunned down just days The two are connected. Making sure we have graduating summa cum laude. He later in Tucson by a deranged assassin. enough judges in our federal courts will save earned his juris doctorate from Vander- Roll termed the problem a ‘‘judicial emer- dollars, not waste them. bilt, where he was a Weldon B. White gency’’ prompted by the number of cases The insufficient number of judges in our Scholar, an Associate Problem Editor flooding the judicial docket in Arizona and federal courts is costing our country in dol- the federal court’s inability to handle them on the Moot Court Board, a recipient of lars and protracted litigation. Manpower and all in a speedy fashion. the Appellate Advocacy Award, and a money are foolishly wasted. Record case- The problem is and remains a lack of research assistant on issues of con- loads in many federal judicial districts cause judges and court staff to handle the caseload. stitutional law and habeas corpus. trials to be delayed, especially civil cases. According to news reports, based on its This is not good for the state of justice in As a lawyer, Kevin Sharp has repeat- caseload, the judicial district of Arizona is our nation. edly earned recognition from his peers, The fact that we don’t have enough judges eligible for five more judgeships. The state is being named one of the Nashville Busi- to decide promptly the federal civil and authorized for 13, but has three vacancies, ness Journal’s best of the bar in 2003, criminal lawsuits in our country owes itself two in the Tucson division. and each year from 2005 to 2009. to the Congress and the president. Both have As a direct result of illegal immigration Prior to becoming a lawyer, Kevin failed to create enough judgeships in high- prosecutions, two years ago there were 3,023 felony cases filed in federal court in Arizona. served in the U.S. Navy as a flight crew caseload areas of the country, like California member on the P–3 Orion operating in and the border courts in Texas. Both have That increased to 4,311 the next year and 5,219 last year. In just Tucson, felony filings patrol/reconnaissance, and the antisub- failed to keep the process moving by timely marine warfare capacities as part of providing capable, qualified individuals to went from 1,564 two years ago to 3,289 last fill judgeships as they open up due to retire- year. the U.S. Pacific fleet. ment, death or resignations. The power to appoint more judges lies with Kevin has broad support in Ten- As a result our federal court system is Congress, but our representatives and sen- nessee. Both the White House and my bursting at the seams. With 12 percent of ators, while reportedly supportive, have not office and Senator CORKER’s office have judgeships vacant, temporary judgeships ex- been proactive. received numerous letters from Repub- piring, and more courts in emergency mode The problem prompted the Phoenix Chap- licans, Democrats, and those who than ever, there is an unprecedented crisis in ter of the Federal Bar Association to issue last month a resolution to congressional didn’t indicate any sort of partisan our third branch of government. The phrase leaning, which is the way it ought to ‘‘justice delayed is justice denied’’ describes members to get the vacancies filled and to add to the court staff and its facilities. be. the dire situation in many federal court- Although the President nominated houses. Judicial vacancies plainly undermine In fact, judicial vacancies are a problem the capacity of our courts to render justice across the nation. According to a CNN re- Kevin on November 17 of last year for within a reasonable period of time. port, there are 99 vacancies in the 857 federal the first time, the seat that he has Sadly, few Americans understand the im- district and appeals court judgeships, been nominated to fill is designated as pact these judicial vacancies have on their amounting to about 12 percent of the judicial a judicial emergency. It has been va- lives. Those of us who try federal cases know seats. Just 46 names have been put forth by cant for 4 years, since March 1, 2007. its impact in the continuance of cases for President Obama to fill those openings. The Administrative Office of the U.S. courts pre- This is the third longest vacancy on months, even years, without decision. Va- the list of judicial emergencies, and cancies and delay add greater costs to al- dicts at least 15 more vacancies this year. ready high litigation expenses. For business We urge you to contact your congressional the people of Tennessee deserve to have clients, these costs get passed on to cus- members to champion a solution to the very this vacancy filled. tomers. And when the United States is a real needs of the judge and staff shortages I thank the President for the nomi- party to the case, it means that the public is facing the federal courts in Arizona. nation and the Judiciary Committee’s paying that higher tab. And we would ask you to ask them to act prompt consideration of that nomina- For criminal defendants awaiting trial, it not only for our state’s sake, but in memory tion. I am grateful for the opportunity can mean more detention time, adding even of Judge Roll who served his state and coun- to join in support of the nomination of try well. more costs to the taxpayer. Just last year, Kevin Sharp, and I encourage my col- the federal cost of pretrial detention alone Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I leagues to join me in supporting the was $1.4 billion, according to the Department rise today to support the nomination of of Justice. nomination today. Kevin Sharp to fill a judicial vacancy I thank the Chair, and I yield the At a recent forum sponsored by the Fed- on the U.S. District Court for the Mid- eral Bar Association and the Brookings In- floor. stitution, Federal District Judge Royal dle District of Tennessee. The Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Furgeson commented on the enormous im- will be voting on the President’s nomi- ator from Iowa. pact that vacancies on the federal bench nation within a few minutes. Kevin is Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, have on the pace of litigation and ultimately an outstanding individual. I am pleased today, the Senate will confirm two the American economy: The business of to be able to support his nomination more of President Obama’s judicial America is business, and when businesses today. nominees. I continue to work with the can’t figure out if their patents are good, As a Governor, I appointed about 50 chairman of the committee to ensure their contracts are good, they can’t figure judges. I tried to determine in doing out what to do about their tax situation, nominees are afforded a fair but thor- things bog down. Businesses need a strong that if he or she had the character and ough process and in a timely manner. rule of law and prompt rulings by judges. Va- the intelligence and the temperament Today’s vote marks the 19th nominee cancies desperately need to be filled; new to be a judge, whether that person to be confirmed in just 42 days the Sen- judges desperately need to be added. We owe would treat people before the bench ate has been in session this Congress.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:13 May 20, 2014 Jkt 099102 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR11\S02MY1.000 S02MY1 ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD May 2, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 157, Pt. 5 6367 The Judiciary Committee is holding a serving as counsel to his former legal Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask for nominations hearing on Wednesday. On partner and U.S. Senator, Mel Mar- the yeas and nays. Thursday we will report additional ju- tinez. Mr. Dalton has also practiced in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a dicial and executive nominees to the appellate matters as ‘‘of counsel’’ for sufficient second? floor. Thus far we have taken positive the Carlyle appellate law firm, a post There is a sufficient second. action on 43 of 63 nominees submitted he has held since 2004. The ABA Stand- The question is, Will the Senate ad- this Congress, or 68 percent of all nomi- ing Committee on the Federal Judici- vise and consent to the nomination of nees. ary gave him the rating of: substantial Kevin Hunter Sharp, of Tennessee, to Let me repeat that, because I am majority ‘‘Well Qualified’’; minority be United States District Judge for the going to say something that makes it ‘‘Qualified.’’ I am pleased to support Middle District of Tennessee? very disgusting to me, some things Mr. Dalton today. The clerk will call the roll. that are coming out of the White I also rise in support of Kevin Sharp The assistant legislative clerk called House. Thus far we have taken positive to be U.S. District Court Judge for the the roll. Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the action on 43 of 63 nominees submitted Middle District of Tennessee. Mr. Senator from New Jersey (Mr. MENEN- to this Congress, or 68 percent of the Sharp enlisted in the U.S. Navy fol- DEZ), the Senator from Florida (Mr. nominees. With this progress, I was lowing high school and received an NELSON), the Senator from Vermont then surprised at the recent remarks of honorable discharge in 1986. The nomi- (Mr. SANDERS), and the Senator from the White House Counsel before the nee received his B.S. from Christian Colorado (Mr. UDALL) are necessarily American Bar Association members Brothers College and a J.D. from Van- absent. this past April 14. derbilt University School of Law. He Mr. KYL. The following Senators are This counsel addressed the group and began his legal career as an associate necessarily absent: the Senator from complained about the pace of judicial with the firm of Stokes & Bar- Illinois (Mr. KIRK), the Senator from appointments. He encouraged the tholomew. After a yearlong stint work- Kansas (Mr. MORAN), the Senator from group to escalate the general sense of ing as an attorney for the U.S. Con- Florida (Mr. RUBIO), the Senator from urgency regarding judicial appoint- gressional Office of Compliance, Mr. Louisiana (Mr. VITTER), the Senator ments. Press reports indicate that he Sharp returned to Stokes, Bar- from Utah (Mr. HATCH), the Senator asked them to play a larger role to tholomew, Evans & Petree, eventually from Georgia (Mr. ISAKSON), and the ‘‘bring home the impact or the effects making partner. Since 2003, he has been Senator from Nevada (Mr. ENSIGN). of gridlock.’’ a shareholder and partner at Drescher Further, if present and voting, the So, Mr. President, not only do I & Sharp, where he has focused his legal Senator from Utah (Mr. HATCH) would think these remarks are unjustified, practice on employment, labor, and have voted ‘‘yea.’’ given the pace of confirmations this disability law. The ABA Standing Com- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. year—and that is the 68 percent I have mittee on the Federal Judiciary has MANCHIN). Are there any other Sen- referred to—but they also reflect a fail- rated him ‘‘Qualified’’ and I urge my ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? ure on the part of the White House colleagues to support this nominee. The result was announced—yeas 89, Counsel to acknowledge where the I note that the vacancy Mr. Sharp nays 0, as follows: problem begins. It begins with the will fill was created by the retirement [Rollcall Vote No. 62 Ex.] President of the United States and his of Judge Echols in March of 2007. A few YEAS—89 staff—the White House Counsel par- months later, on June 13, 2007, Presi- Akaka Durbin McConnell ticularly. dent Bush nominated Gus Puryear to Alexander Enzi Merkley This brings me to the point: If we are fill the vacancy. Mr. Puryear waited 8 Ayotte Feinstein Mikulski acting so slowly, why has the President months before he had a hearing. That Barrasso Franken Murkowski Baucus Gillibrand failed to send to the Senate a nomina- was the last action the committee took Murray Begich Graham Nelson (NE) tion for 55 percent of the current judi- on the nomination. His nomination Bennet Grassley Paul cial vacancies? This statistic certainly languished in committee for another 10 Bingaman Hagan Portman does not indicate any sense of urgency months before being returned to the Blumenthal Harkin Pryor Blunt Hoeven Reed on the part of the White House, and it President in January 2009, at the end of Boozman Hutchison Reid brings further attention to the intel- Boxer Inhofe President Bush’s term. It is both unfor- Risch Brown (MA) Inouye lectual dishonesty of the White House tunate and unnecessary that this seat Roberts Brown (OH) Johanns Rockefeller in its speech to the ABA members that has remained vacant for so long. Burr Johnson (SD) we are not acting fast enough on the I congratulate each of these men for Cantwell Johnson (WI) Schumer Hill. Cardin Kerry Sessions their achievements and commend them Shaheen Well, having said that, I want to say for the public service they have given Carper Klobuchar Casey Kohl Shelby a few words about the two nominees we and that they will provide to the peo- Chambliss Kyl Snowe are going to be voting on today. Roy ple of this country, and particularly to Coats Landrieu Stabenow Dalton, Jr. is nominated to be U.S. Dis- Coburn Lautenberg Tester their respective States in the future. Thune trict Court judge for the Middle Dis- Cochran Leahy I yield the floor and suggest the ab- Collins Lee Toomey trict of Florida. Mr. Dalton received sence of a quorum. Conrad Levin Udall (NM) his BA with high honors and his JD The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Coons Lieberman Warner from the University of Florida. clerk will call the roll. Corker Lugar Webb Cornyn Manchin Whitehouse Following law school, he joined the The assistant legislative clerk pro- Crapo McCain Wicker firm of Dean, Ringers, Morgan & ceeded to call the roll. DeMint McCaskill Wyden Lawton as an associate where he later Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask NOT VOTING—11 became a principal of the firm. unanimous consent that the order for Ensign Menendez Sanders In 1982, the nominee founded his first the quorum call be rescinded. Hatch Moran Udall (CO) law firm, Roy B. Dalton, Jr., P.A. He The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Isakson Nelson (FL) Vitter would later form other practices where objection, it is so ordered. Kirk Rubio he would serve as a principal. In 1999 he Mrs. BOXER. I yield back all remain- The nomination was confirmed. began working as ‘‘of counsel’’ for the ing time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under firm Gray, Harris & Robinson, where The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the previous order, the motions to re- his practice area grew to include civil objection, it is so ordered. consider are considered made and laid litigation, government relations, ap- Under the previous order, the Dalton upon the table. The President will be pellate practice, and business practice nomination is confirmed. immediately notified of the Senate’s for individuals. As a former Senate The question now occurs on the action, and the Senate will resume leg- staffer, Mr. Dalton spent most of 2005 Sharp nomination. islative session.

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We had one MCCONNELL, JR., TO BE U.S. DIS- pending business? from Senator HUTCHISON—same thing— TRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT The PRESIDING OFFICER. S. 493, dealing with health care. It has noth- OF RHODE ISLAND which the clerk will report. ing to do with this legislation that is Mr. REID. Mr. President, I now ask The assistant legislative clerk read before the Senate. as follows: unanimous consent to proceed to exec- We had all kinds of amendments. utive session and the nomination of A bill (S. 493) to reauthorize and improve Very few had anything to do with the John J. McConnell, Jr., of Rhode Is- the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other subject matter of the legislation. Dur- purposes. land, to be United States District ing the course of many weeks of debat- Judge for the District of Rhode Island. Pending: ing the bill, we made efforts to accom- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Vitter amendment No. 178, to require the modate Senator SNOWE and the rest of objection, it is so ordered. Federal Government to sell off unused Fed- the Republicans on amendments, but The clerk will report the nomination. eral real property. there has been no way of ending this, The assistant legislative clerk read Cornyn amendment No. 186, to establish a so we are going to file cloture tonight. bipartisan commission for the purpose of im- the nomination of John J. McConnell, proving oversight and eliminating wasteful We had a vote on another amendment Jr., of Rhode Island, to be United government spending. offered by Senator SNOWE. She has al- States District Judge for the District Paul amendment No. 199, to cut ready had one vote on this amendment, of Rhode Island. $200,000,000,000 in spending in fiscal year 2011. as well as multiple Republican amend- CLOTURE MOTION Sanders modified amendment No. 207, to ments, nearly all of which, I repeat, Mr. REID. Mr. President, I send a express the sense of the Senate that Social have nothing to do with this under- Security benefits for current and future cloture motion to the desk dealing lying bill. with John McConnell. beneficiaries should not be cut and that the In light of the accommodation of ex- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- Social Security program should not be traneous amendments, it is difficult for privatized as part of any legislation to re- ture motion having been presented me to understand why we cannot finish duce the Federal deficit. under rule XXII, the Chair directs the debate on this bill. But, obviously, the Hutchison amendment No. 197, to delay the clerk to read the motion. implementation of the health reform law in Republicans feel differently. We have The assistant legislative clerk read the United States until there is final resolu- been more than fair. We should be able as follows: tion in pending lawsuits. to reach agreement on considering the CLOTURE MOTION Pryor amendment No. 229, to establish the remaining amendments and voting on Patriot Express Loan Program under which final passage, but that is not what the We, the undersigned Senators, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the the Small Business Administration may Republican leader said is going to hap- make loans to members of the military com- Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move munity wanting to start or expand small pen. I am sure he will tell his Senators to bring to a close debate on the nomination business concerns. we need more amendments and will of John J. McConnell, Jr., of Rhode Island, Landrieu (for Cardin) amendment No. 240, vote to not allow cloture to take place. to be United States District Judge for the to reinstate the increase in the surety bond There is only a limited amount of District of Rhode Island. guarantee limits for the Small Business Ad- time we can spend on this legislation. Harry Reid, Patrick J. Leahy, John F. ministration. We believe jobs is the key to what we Kerry, Dianne Feinstein, Frank R. Landrieu (for Snowe) amendment No. 253, do in the Senate. That is why I worked Lautenberg, Jack Reed, Sheldon White- to prevent fraud in small business con- hard to get the FAA bill done and a bill house, Robert Menendez, Amy Klo- tracting. buchar, Barbara Boxer, Daniel K. dealing with patents, to get that bill The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- Inouye, Mark Begich, Mark R. Warner, done, because they create about 750,000, Kent Conrad, John D. Rockefeller IV, jority leader. 800,000 jobs. This bill would create Richard J. Durbin, Ron Wyden. CLOTURE MOTION thousands of jobs. But I guess my Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Mr. REID. Mr. President, at the be- friends on the other side of the aisle imous consent that it be in order at ginning of this Congress, we entered are more interested in messages than this time to waive the mandatory into an agreement with the minority. they are trying to get something done quorums under rule XXII with respect One of the things we wanted to do was that will be good for the American peo- to both cloture motions. to make sure there was a process for ple. So I have to file cloture on this The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without allowing amendments to bills. We have bill. objection, it is so ordered. had the small business jobs bill on the I send a cloture motion to the desk. f calendar for weeks. I believe this is the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- fifth week this bill has been around. We ture motion having been presented LEGISLATIVE SESSION have had votes on a lot of amendments. under rule XXII, the Chair directs the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- But each time we think we can see the clerk to read the motion. imous consent that the Senate now re- way to closure, my friends on the other The assistant legislative clerk read sume legislative session. side of the aisle come forward with as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without other amendments, making it impos- CLOTURE MOTION objection, it is so ordered. sible for us to move forward on this bill We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- f that creates jobs. It is a jobs bill. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the I do not know how much more good Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move JUDICIAL NOMINATION faith we can show than what we have to bring to a close debate on Calendar No. 17, Mr. REID. Mr. President, I hope, as I shown. Before the recess, we had, I S. 493, the SBIR and STTR Reauthorization mentioned this morning, we are not in Act of 2011. think, nine amendments. We said: OK, Harry Reid, Mary L. Landrieu, John F. a situation where we have to file clo- let’s vote on these. Senator SNOWE Kerry, Robert P. Casey, Jr., Michael F. ture on district court judges. That is a from Maine objected because she want- Bennet, Al Franken, Jon Tester, Pat- little much. I filed cloture on this be- ed to have a vote on a bill on which the rick J. Leahy, Carl Levin, Tom Harkin, cause I couldn’t get agreement not to

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As a lawyer, he is [From the Appalachian News Express, Mar. me.’’ certainly one of the two or three best 2, 2011] Lawrence says he’s always been involved in lawyers in the State of Rhode Island, ELSWICK SAYS HE IS BLESSED politics. and I would hope we could get this (By Nancy M. Goss) ‘‘I’ve been a politician all my life and done on Wednesday when this cloture ‘‘I’ve been here all my life, on this creek,’’ voted Democrat all my life. Paul Patton motion ripens. says 88-year-old Lawrence Elswick. ‘‘My dad came to my house and sat right down there bought this place back in 1943 when I was in in that chair when he started to run for f the service. All my kids were born here but county judge the first time. And Rick TRIBUTE TO LAWRENCE ELSWICK my youngest.’’ Bartley sat on my porch when he was run- Lawrence was born Sept. 30, 1922, the old- ning . . . and Ira Branham, and Keith Hall, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I est of eight children. He and two brothers, and Eddy Coleman and his wife . . .’’ rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Law- Bill Elswick of Elyria, Ohio, and Sonny ‘‘Dad’s friends with all of them,’’ Patsy rence Elswick for his service to the Elswick of London, are the only ones still said. I had an anniversary party for him and United States. Mr. Elswick serves as a living. mom on their 50th wedding anniversary and prime example of a man who truly puts He attended a one-room school on we had over 300 people show up! I was afraid others before himself. Meathouse Fork. His dad taught school for I would run out of food.’’ two years and was a deputy clerk for Bessie Many years ago, Lawrence also had about Having spent the majority of his life 50 game cocks, roosters, on strings at one in the small town of Big Creek, KY, Arnold Riddle. He was killed in a mining accident just a few days after Lawrence re- time. Mr. Elswick has touched the lives of turned from the service. ‘‘That was back before Daddy ever be- several Kentuckians. Whether he is fix- Lawrence Elswick and Rachel Fuller were longed to church . . . he’d referee. He had a ing the plumbing in a neighbor’s bath- married Feb. 21, 1942. They had five children: colorful life!’’ Patsy said. room or giving away free vegetables Lawrence Jr. of Meathouse Fork of Big ‘‘That was over in McDowell in Floyd from his garden, Lawrence never hesi- Creek, Judith Gail Baker (deceased), Connie County. I was the head referee over there,’’ tates when offering a helping hand. Sue Chapnum of Meathouse Fork of Big Lawrence said. ‘‘Now, I’m against it the Creek and Patsy Blackburn and Madonna worst in the world . . . and I used to do it all Although Lawrence came from a the time.’’ humble background, he allowed his up- Kaye Williamson, both of Stratton Fork of Canada. They have 12 grandchildren and 16 Lawrence is a Kentucky Colonel. He’s also bringing to inspire him rather than great-grandchildren. Rachel died Aug. 15, an ordained deacon in the Big Creek Primi- hold him back. Having grown up as the 2007. tive Baptist Church. He and Rachel were oldest in a family with 8 children, Law- ‘‘Mom was known countywide for her bis- baptized in 1996, but attended church long rence was molded into the leader that cuits,’’ Patsy said. ‘‘And she would cook for before that. he still is today. Furthermore, Law- anybody who would show up.’’ ‘‘I love my church,’’ Lawrence says. ‘‘There ain’t but one church and one God and rence knows what it means to be truly Lawrence’s nickname is Curly. He has nat- urally curly hair, but admits to getting he controls all of it. That’s the way I see it. dedicated. He has dedicated his life to perms. ‘‘I was black headed,’’ he says. ‘‘They You’ve got different denominations, but God serving his church, the people of the used to call me Dean Martin.’’ controls it all.’’ Commonwealth, and his country. Lawrence is a World War II veteran. Today, Lawrence lives alone, but Patsy Because Lawrence has always self- In the beginning of his Army career, he comes everyday to check on him. She and lessly given to others, it came as no was stationed in Mississippi. her husband, Thomas, a Vietnam veteran, surprise when he joined the Army dur- ‘‘I was put in the 99th Division, then after have four children: Jenny Rebecca Hatfield my training, I came to Camp Shanks, New ing World War II and willingly risked of Stratton Fork, Thomas Patrick of Colum- York, and caught a ship—The George Wash- bus, Ohio, Zachary Slade and Rebecca Chey- his life to defend our country. He was ington. I was 14 days getting over there, to enne Webb, both of the home. They have five among the heroes who bravely fought France.’’ He was then in the 4th Infantry Di- grandchildren. on Normandy Beach in 1944. At one vision. Later, he was also part of the mili- Although he had a stroke in 2002, Lawrence point in time, Lawrence went missing tary police at Fort Campbell. appears to be in excellent health. lie has a in action and remained behind enemy His medals include The Purple Heart, The wonderful sense of humor, good eyesight, lines for a week. It is because of his im- Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, the still drives, still goes out and ‘‘gins’’ and mense courage and great service to this American Campaign, Good Conduct, ETO, does favors for neighbors and friends. He Ruptured Duck, Presidential Citation Rib- works on everything from lawn mower mo- Nation that I stand here today hon- bon, four major battle stars on ETO ribbon, tors to car engines. oring his achievements. Lawrence has World War II, and Expert Rifleman. ‘‘I just gin all the time,’’ he said. ‘‘And I been awarded numerous medals be- ‘‘I had a rough life in the service,’’ he says. raise a garden every year and I give it all cause of his service in the U.S. Army. ‘‘I went in on Normandy Beach. I was miss- away . . . to anybody that wants it.’’ His collection of medals include the ing in action . . . cut off behind enemy lines Patsy says people just come and take the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, the for a week.’’ vegetables right out of the garden. ‘‘I got out on Oct. 3, 1945,’’ Lawrence says. ‘‘And when he gets a lot, he’ll take it to Combat Infantry Badge, the Good Con- ‘‘I was supposed to get out on my birthday, duct Medal, the European Theater of the service station and give it away!’’ she up at Camp Breckinridge. But they held me says with a laugh. Operations Ribbon with four major in the hospital for three days because I was To echo what Lawrence said earlier, he’s stars, the Honorable Service Lapel But- a diabetic—the sugar showed up on me, you ‘‘one of the best blessed men on Big Creek!’’ know.’’ ton, and the Presidential Citation Rib- f bon. Several of these medals are among ‘‘Dad worked in the mines for a while when the greatest honors that are bestowed he first came out of the service,’’ Patsy said. TRIBUTE TO ETHEL MARTIN ‘‘And he’s put plumbing and bathrooms in upon our men and women in the serv- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I every house all up and down Meathouse.’’ ice. ‘‘I’m one of the best blessed men on Big rise today to pay tribute to a Ken- It is because of Lawrence’s strong Creek,’’ Lawrence says. ‘‘I never drew an un- tuckian who has led a remarkable and character, his dedication to his family employment check and I never was cut off inspirational life, Ms. Ethel Richardson and friends, and his giving spirit that from a job in my life. I worked 38 years for Martin. In 1911 in Kenton County, KY, the Commonwealth of Kentucky is so the gas company. I was the maintenance Ethel Martin was born—meaning that proud to call him one of our own. man and worked in four counties. I was a this March, she celebrated her 100th The Appalachian News Express re- compressor engineer, is what they called it. birthday. And she has much to be I’d take care of these pump stations.’’ cently published an article commemo- Lawrence did plumbing on the side in the proud of, looking back at a century of rating Mr. Lawrence Elswick’s service evenings while working for the gas company. a life well lived. to the Commonwealth of Kentucky and He said Al Reed helped him plumb every Ms. Martin came from a large family; to the Nation, and I ask unanimous house. her parents Eugene and Frances had 11

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In par- court that State actions are preempted missionary in Georgia, mostly in the ticular, they contended that the plan by Federal laws and regulations. To area of Macon. In 1943, with America at failed to ‘‘assure that payments are take one example, in Chamber of Com- war with the Axis Powers, she enlisted consistent with efficiency, economy, merce of the United States v. Brown, in the Women’s Army Corps, the and quality of care and are sufficient 2008, business interests sued to enjoin branch of our country’s Armed Forces to enlist enough providers so that care enforcement of a California law that that GEN Douglas MacArthur once and services are available . . . at least prohibited employers in that State called ‘‘my best soldiers.’’ to the extent that such care and serv- from spending State funds to deter Ms. Martin began her WAC training ices are available to the general popu- union organizing. The Supreme Court in Des Moines, IA. She served her coun- lation,’’ as required by 42 U.S.C. § held that the National Labor Relations try with distinction and rose to the 1396a(a)(30)(A). In other words, they Act, NLRA, preempted the California rank of captain. When the war ended, took California to court to make the law. It didn’t tell the corporation that she participated in the prosecution of State obey Federal law and ensure pa- it could not assert this argument in the Germany’s war criminals. She was tients have access to the Medicaid ben- the first place. So too, in Rowe v. New one of the first Americans to see the efits required by Congress. Hampshire Motor Transport Associa- inside of Adolf Hitler’s mountain re- The court of appeals agreed with the tion, 2008, a group of transport carrier treat called the Eagle’s Nest, and she plaintiffs’ claims that the California associations brought suit to argue that served as an adjunct to an attorney plan was preempted by Federal law. a Maine statute regulating tobacco de- who worked on the Nuremburg Trials. But that wasn’t the end of it. The Su- livery in order to protect minors was In 1947, Ms. Martin was discharged preme Court decided to review the preempted by Federal law. Again, the from Army service. She returned to case. Denying review on the underlying Supreme Court found that the State America, and she earned her master’s issue of whether California’s action is, law was preempted, striking it down degree and her doctorate from the Uni- in fact, preempted by Federal law, the without prohibiting the corporate in- versity of Cincinnati. She also met and Court has taken up the question wheth- terests from making their argument in married the love of her life, Ansel C. er the parties should be allowed to as- court. And in Watters v. Wachovia sert that California’s plan is unconsti- Martin. Ansel was a music teacher, and Bank, 2007, the Court allowed a big na- tutional. The California attorney gen- he has been missed by all who knew tional bank to argue that Federal law eral has argued that they should not, him since his passing in 1991. preempted Michigan’s State banking Ethel found a career in education, claiming that private parties cannot regulations, once again without deny- have a day in court to raise a preemp- and she and Ansel lived in North Caro- ing the corporate interest the chance tion claim, regardless whether the lina for a time. She was a leader in the to raise such an argument in court. State’s action is illegal under Federal Now is not the time to inhibit the su- efforts of her church, the First United law. premacy clause and preclude regular Methodist Church located in Hender- This case will be significant for our Americans from having their Federal sonville, NC, to sponsor Cambodian ref- country, and Constitution, for years to rights enforced in court, particularly ugees to the United States in the 1970s come. when that privilege has been respected and 1980s. In 2001, she returned to her As my colleagues know, it is for corporations. native Kentucky. We are lucky to have foundational to our system of govern- If the Court does take that step, it her back in the Bluegrass State and ment that States must comply with will create a legal loophole that invites happy to help celebrate her 100th birth- duly enacted laws of this Congress. The states to ignore Federal law, and weak- day. Her long life of service to her supremacy clause, in article VI of the en the supremacy clause. It will put country and her community are an in- Constitution, makes clear that the Americans at risk, weakening hard- spiration to us all. Constitution and ‘‘the Laws of the won statutory protections. Most im- f United States which shall be made in portant, it will warp the carefully bal- FALL CASES BEFORE THE Pursuance thereof . . . shall be the su- anced Federal system that has served SUPREME COURT preme Law of the Land; and the Judges us so well through the centuries. in every State shall be bound thereby, f Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I any Thing in the Constitution or Laws wish to alert my colleagues to an im- of any State to the Contrary notwith- HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES portant set of cases that will be heard standing.’’ SPECIALIST DONALD L. NICHOLS by the Supreme Court this fall. The Our carefully balanced Federal sys- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, it is cases—consolidated under the caption tem, designed by the Framers, would with deep regret that I must inform Maxwell-Jolly v. Independent Living fall apart without the supremacy the Senate about the passing of a sol- Center—concern the ability of Ameri- clause. As James Madison wrote in dier from my home State, specialist cans to assert their constitutional Federalist No. 44, without that clause Donald L. Nichols of Shell Rock, IA. He rights in court. The issue before the we would be left ‘‘a system of govern- was 21 years old. Specialist Nichols en- Court is important not just to the par- ment founded on an inversion of the listed in the Iowa National Guard in ties involved but to the effective func- fundamental principles of all govern- March of 2008 and was assigned to the tioning of our constitutional system. ment; it would have seen the authority Iowa Army National Guard’s Head- The cases come to the Court out of of the whole society every where subor- quarters and Headquarters Company, California. In 2008, the State an- dinate to the authority of the parts; it 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry, 2nd Bri- nounced a plan to sharply reduce the would have seen a monster, in which gade Combat team, 34th Infantry Divi- reimbursements paid to medical pro- the head was under the direction of the sion, based in Waterloo, IA. Specialist viders under Medi-Cal, the State’s Med- members.’’ For this reason, the Su- Nichols was killed by an improvised ex- icaid program. A broad range of par- preme Court has enforced the suprem- plosive device that struck the armored ties—including pharmacies, medical acy clause since 1796, striking down vehicle while he was patrolling in the clinics, hospitals, doctors, health care State measures incompatible with Fed- Mehtar Lam District, Laghman Prov- providers, senior citizens’ groups, and eral law. ince, Afghanistan. Medicaid beneficiaries—brought suit It has previously been widely accept- Specialist Nichols is survived by his asking for an injunction to stop the ed in the courts of appeals, legal trea- mother Becky Poock; his father Jeff

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I will continue to do him as a ‘‘studious soldier who took his cused on increasing Asian Pacific what I can to further diversify the judi- duty with zeal.’’ Donald had decided American participation in areas such ciary and ensure that qualified Asian that he wanted to join the Armed as commerce, labor and employment, Pacific American judges are nominated Forces even before he graduated high and economic and community develop- and confirmed to the Federal bench. school. He showed a dedication to serv- ment. I am also a cosponsor of legisla- Unfortunately, this month also ice that is typical of all of the men and tion that will help create small busi- brings with it the reminder that my women fighting for our Nation but one nesses and improve small business own- good friend and political strategist Mr. that is so rare in the common man. ers’ access to capital. Kam Kuwata is no longer with us. Kam The memory of his sense of humor and This year’s theme, ‘‘Leadership to was well known and well respected by his love for family, friends, and coun- Meet the Challenge of a Changing those in California politics and jour- try will remain constantly with his World,’’ is especially fitting given the nalism. He tirelessly pursued civil loved ones. many challenges we face today. The rights and achieved remarkable success SPC Donald L. Nichols will be missed leadership of many Asian Pacific in campaigns and State initiatives. He by all that were privileged to know Americans who have dedicated their carried with him many of the difficul- him and my thoughts and prayers go lives to public service is especially no- ties Asian Pacific Americans have out to his loved ones in this incredibly table. These trailblazers have been a faced, as his mother’s family was in- difficult time. strong voice for the community and terned during World War II. But he also f have empowered Asian Pacific Ameri- embodied the many accomplishments cans to break barriers and pursue the that Asian Pacific Americans have ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN American dream. achieved. Kam was truly one of the HERITAGE MONTH Among these respected Americans most intelligent and sharp people I Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, are my esteemed colleagues in Con- have ever met. I would like to extend since 1978 we have set aside the month gress, Senators DANIEL INOUYE and my heartfelt and deepest condolences of May to honor Americans who are of DANIEL AKAKA, and nine Members of to his family and friends. He will be Asian and Pacific Islander descent. the U.S. House of Representatives, in- dearly missed by all of us whose lives Today I am pleased to join the celebra- cluding California Representatives he touched. tion of Asian Pacific American Herit- JUDY CHU, DORIS MATSUI, and MIKE Today, it is my honor to acknowl- age Month and the many accomplish- HONDA. In the executive branch, we are edge the remarkable strength, char- ments and contributions of such an in- lucky to have the services of Energy acter, and accomplishments of Asian spiring, spirited, and industrious group Secretary Steven Chu, Commerce Sec- Pacific Americans during Asian Pacific of people. retary Gary Locke, and Veterans Af- American Heritage Month. Efforts to establish an Asian Pacific fairs Secretary Eric Shinseki. American Heritage Month first took In particular, I would like to recog- f shape in 1977 when U.S. Representa- nize Representative CHU on her new po- BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF tives Frank Horton and Norman Y. Mi- sition as chairman of the Congressional THE NATIONAL ROAD neta introduced a resolution calling on Asian Pacific American Caucus. I the President to declare a weeklong would also like to congratulate Sec- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I rise commemoration. Senators DANIEL retary Locke on his recent nomination today to recognize the importance of INOUYE and Spark Matsunaga followed by President Obama to serve as the investment in our national infrastruc- suit in the Senate. Both resolutions next U.S. Ambassador to the People’s ture on the occasion of the bicenten- were ultimately passed, and President Republic of China. These individuals nial anniversary of the National Road. Carter in 1978 officially designated a are all leaders in the Asian Pacific On May 7, 2011, Americans will gath- weeklong celebration to honor the first American community, and their serv- er in Cumberland, MD, to celebrate the Japanese immigrants to the United ice inspires future generations to fol- bicentennial of the groundbreaking for States and the Chinese laborers who low in their footsteps. the construction of this first federally completed the Transcontinental Rail- In addition to their cultures, entre- financed road. Congress approved The road. preneurial skills and dedication to pub- National Road in 1806 and construction In 1990, President George H.W. Bush lic service, Asian Pacific Americans was completed in 1818, connecting extended the event to a month-long have also made great sacrifices to en- Cumberland, MD, with Wheeling, WV, celebration, and in 1992 the designation sure our nation remains strong and se- located on the Ohio River. This road of May as Asian Pacific American Her- cure. There are thousands of Asian Pa- would connect East to West, allowing itage Month was signed into law. cific Americans serving overseas in our for economic growth and opportunity More than 17 million Asian Pacific Armed Forces and here at home in our as a young nation sought to unite a di- Americans live in the United States law enforcement agencies. These admi- verse country and facilitate the flow of today, with more than 5 million living rable citizens risk their lives every day people, goods, services, information, in California. Together, these Ameri- to protect their communities. They de- and Federal authority in new territory. cans represent more than 30 countries serve our thanks. The National Road’s completion cre- and ethnic groups and enhance the di- I also want to praise the leadership ated a flow of goods and people to and versity that is a hallmark of our Na- and hard work of the Asian Pacific from the Port of Baltimore, along pri- tion. Asian Pacific Americans enrich American legal community. Since the vately developed turnpikes to Cum- California through their famous and beginning of 2009, we have made signifi- berland, and across the mountains to iconic communities including China- cant progress in our work to diversify the Ohio River Valley. The road was town in San Francisco, Filipino Town Federal courts. Six new Asian Pacific extended to Vandalia, IL, in the early and Little Tokyo in Los Angeles, Little American judges have been confirmed 1840s. For more than a century, The Cambodia in Long Beach, and Little to the Federal bench. These include National Road was this Nation’s only Saigon in Westminster. U.S. District Judges Jacqueline federally funded interstate highway, Asian Pacific Americans have also Nguyen and Dolly Gee in Los Angeles making its importance to commercial left a large imprint on the economy of and U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh in and political enterprise unparalleled.

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While The National Road remained im- As a hunter, fisher and sportsman, Throughout their existence, Local 04 portant, trains began to transport the Peter also provided valuable perspec- has served the West River region of bulk of goods and people travelling tive in enactment of electronic duck South Dakota with a steadfast com- West. In the 1900s, it was the invention stamp legislation. He has also been mitment to its trade. Its membership of the automobile that brought The very active in representing me in has always been modest in size, today National Road back to popularity as countless ways on Capitol Hill. For ex- consisting of 72 members, yet the BAC travelers and tourists explored Amer- ample, he is a senior Stennis fellow, is dedicated to protecting the working ica and the natural beauty of western serves on the Steering Committee for rights of its members. To date, Local 04 Maryland and truckers transported the Bipartisan Chiefs of Staff organiza- has negotiated fair wages, safe working goods along with the trains. tion, is the Republican chair of the bi- conditions and retirement benefits. I would encourage my colleagues and partisan Foreign Policy Study I applaud Local 04 for its dedication their constituents to take a journey on Group,has attended numerous chiefs of to ensuring its members’ rights and The National Road. The National Road staff retreats and manages my Wash- working towards a higher quality of has been designated a Maryland Scenic ington campaign activities during his life. I am honored to recognize this his- Byway and is marked by signs and his- free time. toric milestone of 100 years.∑ torical markers, connecting heritage A 1971 graduate of the University of f areas, arts and entertainment districts, California—Santa Barbara with a de- TRIBUTE TO COLONEL JEFFREY and historic landscapes and structures. gree in history, Peter has a fascinating TALIAFERRO A National Register of Historic Places personal and professional life that has Travel Itinerary can be found at taken him across the country and ∑ Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. www.crnps.gov/nr. around the world. His myriad of experi- President, today I wish to recognize I ask my colleagues to join me in ences in the private sector and across the work and military service of COL celebrating this national achievement, the globe has made him such an inno- Jeffrey Taliaferro, who is concluding a which reminds us of the importance of vative economic development expert 2-year stint as commander of the 28th supporting infrastructure investments and a valued contributor to me. Peter Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base. that promote trade and commerce, and is kind and courteous to a fault. We During the past 2 years, Colonel in thanking the people of Cumberland, would be hard pressed to find anyone Taliaferro has commanded the largest MD, for celebrating this national who has met him who doesn’t like him. B–1 combat wing in the U.S. Air Force achievement. He has a great capacity to put people and will now move on to the Pentagon f at ease, and people just generally like as Chief, Combat Forces Division at TRIBUTE TO PETER FISCHER to be around him, as evidenced by his Headquarters, USAF-A8PC. Colonel Taliaferro’s command tenure Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I rise multitude of friends and acquaint- at Ellsworth Air Force Base is the lat- today to recognize and honor Peter ances. It is probably because the best est in a long line of impressive assign- Fischer, who is retiring from Senate friendship qualities run deep in Peter: ments. He received his commission service. Peter has been an essential He is loyal and can be tough when member of my staff for more than a needs be, but he is also a cheerful from the U.S. Air Force Academy in decade, and he currently serves as chief encourager. 1989 and has served in a variety of fly- of staff for my Washington, DC, office. Peter has been a great asset to me, ing and staff positions. His staff experi- I cannot thank him enough for his my staff and the Senate throughout his ence includes positions with U.S. Air dedicated counsel and friendship. Time service to Idaho and the Nation, and I Force headquarters, Office of the Sec- and time again, he has provided helpful will miss him greatly. However, I wish retary of Defense, and U.S. Central insight and contagious optimism that my friend and his wife Kris great hap- Command. He is a command pilot with have been instrumental in overcoming piness throughout his retirement. I am over 2,400 flight hours in the B–1 and T– even the most difficult challenges. hopeful that retirement will provide 38. I have been extremely blessed to have them more time to spend with their During his 2 years at Ellsworth Air Peter as part of my team through mul- family, including their two children Force Base, a large number of base per- tiple, valuable roles. He joined my 1998 Katy and Paul, son-in-law, daughter- sonnel have been deployed to support Senate campaign as campaign finance in-law, and three grandchildren. Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation director following his service as an eco- Peter’s retirement is a well-deserved Enduring Freedom and Operation Odys- nomic development specialist with Ida- respite for his years of hard work for sey Dawn, as well as numerous other ho’s department of commerce and in- Idahoans and our country. Thank you, missions. During my years in Congress, dustry. Then, in January of 1999, I was Peter, for your great service and ex- I have always been impressed with the fortunate to have Peter join my con- traordinary friendship. high degree of patriotism, expertise, commitment and dedication of the gressional staff as State director for f economic development. He utilized his Ellsworth personnel and the base’s economic development experience and ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS leadership command. Those qualities profound understanding of the needs of have been continued in the great lead- Idaho communities to help commu- ership of Colonel Taliaferro. 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE nities navigate the Federal bureauc- I have appreciated Colonel BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED racy and identify partnership opportu- Taliaferro’s work on a number of issues CRAFT WORKERS LOCAL 04 nities. He continued this outstanding impacting Ellsworth Air Force Base advocacy after he moved to Wash- ∑ Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. and the Air Force in general. He has ington, DC, nearly 2 years later, to be- President, today I recognize the 100th promoted and developed great relation- come legislative director prior to be- anniversary of the Bricklayers and Al- ships with the South Dakota congres- coming my Washington, DC, chief of lied Craft Workers, BAC, Local 04 of sional delegation and their staffs, with staff. South Dakota Local 04 has served the South Dakota State officials, Black Peter has a remarkable ‘‘can-do’’ western region of South Dakota with a Hills mayors and local officials, as well spirit and resourcefulness, and he has sterling dedication to the rights of its as the media and local citizens. He has

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She EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED and details of a number of issues to of- was also deeply involved with many As in executive session the Presiding ficials and the general public, includ- charities, and served on the boards of Officer laid before the Senate messages ing the proposed expansion of the Pow- Yale New Haven Hospital, St. Joseph’s from the President of the United der River Training Complex, privatiza- Hospital and St. Vincent Hospital, States submitting sundry nominations tion of base housing to the local com- Bridgeport, CT. among many other cor- and two treaties which were referred to munity, the status and effectiveness of porations and nonprofit organizations. the appropriate committees. the B–1 Lancer fleet, the status of the Alongside all her success and busy (The nominations received today are new MQ–9 mission at Ellsworth, and ef- schedule, Betty remained deeply com- printed at the end of the Senate pro- forts to support deployed personnel and mitted to her family. Even when serv- ceedings.) their families. ing as corporate executive officer of f Colonel Taliaferro has provided over- Omega, when asked her occupation sight on a number of infrastructure Mrs. Hollander would reply that she MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE changes at Ellsworth during his com- was ‘‘a wife and mother.’’ Later, she RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT mand and has continued to enhance the was able to add ‘‘grandmother’’ to the ENROLLED BILL SIGNED great relationship between Ellsworth title. These, she insisted, were the Air Force Base and the local commu- Under the authority of the order of most important roles she ever played. the Senate of January 5, 2011, the Sec- nities. Few bases enjoy such a friendly In 1952, she married Milton Bernard working relationship with local busi- retary of the Senate, on April 15, 2011, Hollander, her best friend since high during the adjournment of the Senate, nesses and the general public as Ells- school, beginning a strong 58-year mar- worth does with the Black Hills com- received a message from the House of riage characterized by extraordinary Representatives announcing that the munities, and I commend Colonel mutual devotion. Together, they had Taliaferro for his ability to promote Speaker had signed the following en- four children, Eva Lynn, Steven, rolled bill: this relationship. Aaron, and Joel, and nine grand- H.R. 1473. An act making appropriations I have appreciated the insight and children. input from Colonel Taliaferro and his for the Department of Defense and the other To get a sense of the truly exemplary staff over the past 2 years. I have had departments and agencies of the Government person that Betty Hollander was, all for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, the opportunity to visit the base on a you need to do is look over an online and for other purposes. number of occasions during Colonel forum set up to honor her memory. Al- The enrolled bill was subsequently Taliaferro’s time at Ellsworth, and I ready, over 100 individuals from all signed by the Acting President pro appreciated his candor. He is a true pa- walks of life have taken the time to ex- tempore (Mr. ROCKEFELLER) on April triot and a tremendous asset to the press their condolences and share their 15, 2011. U.S. Air Force. I commend Colonel favorite memories of Betty. One long- Taliaferro for his service to Ellsworth ENROLLED BILL SIGNED time employee in Omega’s shipping de- Air Force Base and wish him, Ellie, and Under the authority of the order of partment remembers that, no matter their family all the best in future en- the Senate of January 5, 2011, the Sec- how busy she was as CEO, Betty would deavors.∑ retary of the Senate, on April 18, 2011, always take the time out to get to during the adjournment of the Senate, f know all of her employees personally. received a message from the House of REMEMBERING BETTY Others fondly recalled how she was Representatives announcing that the HOLLANDER never too busy to mentor younger em- Speaker had signed the following en- ∑ Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, on ployees and helped inspire them to pur- rolled bill: April 7, a pall passed over my home- sue their dreams and demonstrate their H.R. 1308. An act to amend the Ronald town of Stamford, CT, when the news fullest potential. In addition, there are Reagan Centennial Commission Act to ex- began to spread that Mrs. Betty Ruth testimonials from those who worked tend the termination date for the Commis- Hollander, one of its leading citizens with her on her charitable endeavors, sion, and for other purposes. and a good friend of mine and my fam- those who were friends, and even those The enrolled bill was subsequently ily, had passed away peacefully. A pio- who had never met her, but who were signed by the Acting President pro neer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, in- inspired by her success in business and tempore (Mr. ROCKEFELLER) on April ventor, and a devoted wife, mother, and her service to the community. On a 29, 2011. personal level, Betty Hollander and my grandmother, Mrs. Hollander lived a f truly remarkable life that touched and mother were great friends—two great inspired almost everyone she met. Her Jewish mothers—and I have always MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE passing is a great loss not just for treasured having had the opportunity At 2:03 p.m., a message from the those of us who were lucky enough to to know her. House of Representatives, delivered by know her personally, but for the entire If we are to be judged in life by the Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- Stamford community and well beyond. effect we have on others, than Betty nounced that the House has agreed to In 1962, while raising four young chil- Hollander’s life was a sterling success! the following concurrent resolution, in dren, Betty Hollander founded Omega We honor Betty Hollander’s memory which it requests the concurrence of Engineering out of her kitchen in and cherish her decency and friendship. the Senate: Stamford. At a time when women faced I extend my deepest sympathies to Bet- H. Con. Res. 34. Concurrent resolution es- pervasive discrimination in many in- ty’s beloved ‘‘Miltie’’ Hollander and all tablishing the budget for the United States dustries, Betty utilized her steady of Betty’s friends and family on their Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting work ethic and sharp business acumen irreplaceable loss. They will be in my forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal to grow Omega from a firm focused on thoughts and prayers during this dif- years 2013 through 2021. manufacturing a single line of ficult period.∑ The message also announced that thermocouples to a globally recognized pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276d, clause 10 of business that produces over 100,000 f rule I, and the order of the House of state-of-the-art products for measure- January 5, 2011, the Speaker appoints the following Member of the House of ment and control. MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT Omega’s record of success gave Betty Representatives to the Canada-United the opportunity to serve on a number Messages from the President of the States Interparliamentary Group: Mr. of corporate boards, including Target United States were communicated to MANZULLO of Illinois, Chairman. Corporation—then Dayton Hudson Cor- the Senate by Mrs. Neiman, one of his The message further announced that poration—Peoples United Bank and secretaries. pursuant to 14 U.S.C. 194, and the order

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:13 May 20, 2014 Jkt 099102 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR11\S02MY1.000 S02MY1 ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 6374 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 157, Pt. 5 May 2, 2011 of the House of January 5, 2011, the December 15, 2016, and Mr. Todd EC–1366. A communication from the Assist- Speaker appoints the following Mem- Gaziano for a term expiring on Decem- ant Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bu- bers of the House of Representatives to ber 15, 2013. reau, Federal Communications Commission, the Board of Visitors to the United transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of f a rule entitled ‘‘Fixed and Mobile Services in States Coast Guard Academy: Mr. MEASURES DISCHARGED the Mobile Satellite Service Bands at 1525– COBLE of North Carolina and Mr. 1559 MHz and 1626.5–1660.5 MHz, 1610–1626.5 COURTNEY of Connecticut. The following concurrent resolution MHz and 2483.5–2500 MHz, and 2000–2020 MHz The message also announced that was discharged from the Committee on and 2180–2200 MHz’’ ((ET Docket No. 10– pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 51312(b), and the the Budget pursuant to Section 300 of 142)(FCC 11–57)) received in the Office of the order of the House of January 5, 2011, the Congressional Budget Act, and President of the Senate on April 14, 2011; to the Speaker appoints the following placed on the calendar: the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Members of the House of Representa- Transportation. H. Con. Res. 34. Concurrent resolution es- EC–1367. A communication from the Divi- tives to the Board of Visitors to the tablishing the budget for the United States sion Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Se- United States Merchant Marine Acad- Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting curity Bureau, Federal Communications emy: Mr. KING of New York and Mrs. forth the appropriate budgetary levels for Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, MCCARTHY of New York. fiscal years 2013 through 2021. the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Review of the The message further announced that f Emergency Alert System’’ (FCC 11–12) re- pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276h, and the ceived in the Office of the President of the MEASURES REFERRED order of the House of January 5, 2011, Senate on April 14, 2011; to the Committee on the Speaker appoints the following The following concurrent resolution Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Members of the House of Representa- was read, and referred as indicated: EC–1368. A communication from the Attor- ney Advisor, Public Safety and Homeland tives to the Mexico-United States H. Con. Res. 34. Concurrent resolution es- Security Bureau, Federal Communications Interparliamentary Group: Mr. DRIER tablishing the budget for the United States Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, of California, Chairman, and Mr. Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 90.617 MCCAUL of Texas. forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal Frequencies in the 809.750–824/854.750–869 The message also announced that years 2013 through 2021; to the Committee on MHz, and 896–901/935–940 MHz Bands Avail- the Budget. pursuant to section 2 of the Migratory able for Trunked, Conventional or Cellular Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 715a) f System Use in Non-border Areas. Section and the order of the House of January 90.677 Reconfiguration of the 806–824/851–869 MEASURES PLACED ON THE MHz Band in Order to Separate Cellular Sys- 5, 2011, the Speaker appoints the fol- CALENDAR tems from Non-cellular Systems’’ (DA 11–315) lowing Members of the House of Rep- The following concurrent resolution received in the Office of the President of the resentatives to the Migratory Bird was read, and placed on the calendar: Senate on April 14, 2011; to the Committee on Conservation Commission: Mr. WITT- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. MAN of Virginia and Mr. DINGELL of H. Con. Res. 34. Concurrent resolution es- EC–1369. A communication from the Dep- Michigan. tablishing the budget for the United States uty Chief, Consumer and Governmental Af- Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting The message further announced that fairs Bureau, Federal Communications Com- forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 431 note, and the years 2013 through 2021. order of the House of January 5, 2011, report of a rule entitled ‘‘Implementation of f the Twenty-First Century Communications the Speaker appoints the following and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Section Members of the House of Representa- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER 105, Relay Services for Deaf-Blind Individ- tives to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Me- COMMUNICATIONS uals, Report and Order’’ (FCC 11–56) received morial Commission: Mr. THORNBERRY The following communications were in the Office of the President of the Senate of Texas, Mr. SIMPSON of Idaho, and Mr. laid before the Senate, together with on April 14, 2011; to the Committee on Com- BOSWELL of Iowa. merce, Science, and Transportation. accompanying papers, reports, and doc- EC–1370. A communication from the Dep- The message also announced that uments, and were referred as indicated: pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 2302, and the uty Chief, Consumer and Governmental Af- EC–1362. A communication from the Assist- fairs Bureau, Federal Communications Com- order of the House of January 5, 2011, ant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Af- mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the the Speaker appoints the following fairs), transmitting three legislative pro- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Structure and Members of the House of Representa- posals relative to the National Defense Au- Practices of the Video Relay Service Pro- tives to the United States Holocaust thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012; to the gram, Report and Order and Further Notice Memorial Council: Mr. GRIMM of New Committee on Armed Services. of Prospect Rulemaking’’ (FCC 11–54) re- York, Ms. HAYWORTH of New York, Mr. EC–1363. A communication from the Assist- ceived in the Office of the President of the MEEHAN of Pennsylvania, Mr. WAXMAN ant Secretary of Defense (Legislative Af- Senate on April 14, 2011; to the Committee on fairs), transmitting three legislative pro- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. of California, and Ms. GIFFORDS of Ari- posals relative to the National Defense Au- EC–1371. A communication from the Acting zona. thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012; to the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- The message further announced that Committee on Armed Services. partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- pursuant to sections 5580 and 5581 of EC–1364. A communication from the Assist- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled the Revised Statutes (20 U.S.C. 42–43), ant Secretary for Export Administration, ‘‘Fisheries Off West Coast States; Modifica- and the order of the House of January Bureau of Industry and Security, Depart- tions of the West Coast Commercial and Rec- 5, 2011, the Speaker appoints the fol- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant reational Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Ac- lowing Member of the House of Rep- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Imple- tions No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4’’ (RIN0648– resentatives to the Board of Regents of mentation of Additional Changes from the XA293) received in the Office of the President Annual Review of the Entity List; Removal of the Senate on April 14, 2011; to the Com- the Smithsonian Institution: Mr. of Person Based on Removal Request’’ mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- BECERRA of California. (RIN0694–AF13) received in the Office of the tation. The message also announced that President of the Senate on April 14, 2011; to EC–1372. A communication from the Acting pursuant to section 2 of the Civil the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- Rights Commission Amendments Act Urban Affairs. partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 1975 note), the order of EC–1365. A communication from the Chief ant to law, the report of a rule entitled the House of January 5, 2011, and upon of Staff, Media Bureau, Federal Communica- ‘‘Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, the recommendation of the Minority tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to and South Atlantic; Shrimp Fishery Off the Leader, Speaker reappoints the fol- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Television Southern Atlantic States; Closure of the Broadcasting Services; Decatur, IL’’ (MB Penaeid Shrimp Fishery Off South Carolina’’ lowing members on the part of the Docket No. 10–264; DA 11–572) received in the (RIN0648–XA305) received in the Office of the House to the Commission on Civil Office of the President of the Senate on April President of the Senate on April 14, 2011; to Rights: Mr. Michael Yaki of San Fran- 14, 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and cisco, California for a term expiring on Science, and Transportation. Transportation.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:13 May 20, 2014 Jkt 099102 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR11\S02MY1.000 S02MY1 ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD May 2, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 157, Pt. 5 6375 EC–1373. A communication from the Acting amendments to the Federal Rules of Appel- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Approval and Pro- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- late Procedure that have been adopted by mulgation of Air Quality Implementation partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- the Supreme Court of the United States; to Plans; Kentucky; Approval of Section ant to law, the report of a rule entitled the Committee on the Judiciary. 110(a)(1) Maintenance Plans for the 1997 8- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone EC–1383. A communication from the Chief Hour Ozone Standards for the Edmonson Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 620 in Justice of the Supreme Court of the United County, KY; Greenup County Portion of the the Gulf of Alaska’’ (RIN0648–XA319) received States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Huntington-Ashland, WV–KY; Lexington- in the Office of the President of the Senate amendments to the Federal Rules of Crimi- Fayette, KY; and Owensboro, KY’’ (FRL No. on April 14, 2011; to the Committee on Com- nal Procedure that have been adopted by the 9295–9) received in the Office of the President merce, Science, and Transportation. Supreme Court of the United States; to the of the Senate on April 14, 2011; to the Com- EC–1374. A communication from the In- Committee on the Judiciary. mittee on Environment and Public Works. spector General, Department of Health and EC–1384. A communication from the Chief EC–1392. A communication from the Direc- Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to Justice of the Supreme Court of the United tor of the Regulatory Management Division, law, a report entitled ‘‘Fiscal Year 2010 Of- States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Office of Policy, Environmental Protection fice of Inspector General Medicaid Integrity amendments to the Federal Rules of Evi- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Report’’; to the Committee on Finance. dence that have been adopted by the Su- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Approval and Pro- EC–1375. A communication from the Chief preme Court of the United States; to the mulgation of State Implementation Plans; of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Committee on the Judiciary. State of Colorado; Interstate Transport of Internal Revenue Service, Department of the EC–1385. A communication from the Assist- Pollution Revisions for the 1997 8-hour Ozone Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative and 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS: ‘Interference with report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- Visibility’ Requirement’’ (FRL No. 9297–1) Rates—May 2011’’ (Rev. Rul. 2011–11) received ting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Re- received in the Office of the President of the during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- port of the Attorney General to the Congress Senate on April 14, 2011; to the Committee on fice of the President of the Senate on April of the United States on the Administration Environment and Public Works. 27, 2011; to the Committee on Finance. of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of EC–1393. A communication from the Direc- EC–1376. A communication from the Pro- 1938, as amended for the six months ending tor of the Regulatory Management Division, gram Manager, Centers for Medicare and June 30, 2010’’; to the Committee on the Judi- Office of Policy, Environmental Protection Medicaid Services, Department of Health ciary. Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant EC–1386. A communication from the Direc- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Approval and Pro- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medi- tor, Administrative Office of the United mulgation of Implementation Plans; State of care Program: Hospital Inpatient Prospec- States Courts, transmitting, pursuant to Nevada; PM–10; Determinations Regarding tive Payment Systems for Acute Care Hos- law, reports entitled ‘‘2010 Annual Report of Attainment for the Truckee Meadows Non- pitals and Fiscal Year 2011 Final Wage Indi- the Director of the Administrative Office of attainment Area and Applicability of Cer- ces Implementing the Medicare and Medicaid the U.S. Courts’’ and ‘‘2010 Judicial Business tain Clean Air Act Requirements’’ (FRL No. Extenders Act’’ (RIN0938–AQ97) received in of the United States Courts’’; to the Com- 9296–9) received in the Office of the President the Office of the President of the Senate on mittee on the Judiciary. of the Senate on April 14, 2011; to the Com- April 14, 2011; to the Committee on Finance. EC–1387. A communication from the Acting mittee on Environment and Public Works. EC–1377. A communication from the Pro- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- EC–1394. A communication from the Direc- gram Manager, Centers for Medicare and partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Medicaid Services, Department of Health ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Office of Policy, Environmental Protection and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medi- States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revision to the care Program: Federal Funding for Medicaid Transfer’’ (RIN0648–XA301) received in the South Coast Portion of the California State Eligibility Determination and Enrollment Office of the President of the Senate on April Implementation Plan, CPV Sentinel Energy Activities’’ (RIN0938–AQ53) received in the 14, 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, Project AB 1318 Tracking System’’ (FRL No. Office of the President of the Senate on April Science, and Transportation. 9293–6) received in the Office of the President 14, 2011; to the Committee on Finance. EC–1388. A communication from the Assist- of the Senate on April 14, 2011; to the Com- EC–1378. A communication from the Man- ant General Counsel for Legislation, Regula- mittee on Environment and Public Works. agement and Program Analyst, Citizenship tion and Energy Efficiency, Department of EC–1395. A communication from the Assist- and Immigration Services, Department of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant report of a rule entitled ‘‘Occupational Radi- transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Docu- ation Protection’’ (RIN1992–AA45) received in ative to the Caloosahatchee River (C–43) ments Acceptable for Employment Eligi- the Office of the President of Senate on April West Basin Storage Reservoir project in bility Verification’’ (RIN1615–AB69) received 14, 2011; to the Committee on Energy and Hendry County, Florida; to the Committee during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Natural Resources. on Environment and Public Works. fice of the President of the Senate on April EC–1389. A communication from the Assist- EC–1396. A communication from the Assist- 18, 2011; to the Committee on the Judiciary. ant General Counsel for Legislation, Regula- ant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), EC–1379. A communication from the Assist- tion and Energy Efficiency, Department of transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ative to coastal storm damage reduction for Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Energy Conserva- Surf City and North Topsail Beach; to the ting, two legislative proposals: first, a pro- tion Program for Consumer Products: Deci- Committee on Environment and Public posal to implement international agree- sion and Order Granting 180-Day Extension Works. ments concerning nuclear terrorism and nu- of Compliance Date for Residential Furnaces EC–1397. A communication from the Acting clear materials; and second, a proposal to and Boilers Test Procedure Amendments; Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative implement international agreements on Correction’’ (RIN1904–AB89) received in the Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, maritime terrorism and the maritime trans- Office of the President of the Senate on April pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, portation of weapons of mass destruction; to 14, 2011; to the Committee on Energy and the certification of a proposed agreement for the Committee on the Judiciary. Natural Resources. the export of defense articles, to include EC–1380. A communication from the Assist- EC–1390. A communication from the Assist- technical data, and defense services to sup- ant Secretary of Defense, Legislative Affairs, ant General Counsel for Legislation, Regula- port the design, manufacture, delivery and Department of Defense, transmitting three tion and Energy Efficiency, Department of in-orbit support of the INMARSAT–5 Com- legislative proposals relative to the National Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the mercial Communication Satellite Program Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year report of a rule entitled ‘‘Energy Conserva- for the United Kingdom in the amount of 2012; to the Committee on the Judiciary. tion Program for Consumer Products: Test $50,000,000 or more; to the Committee on For- EC–1381. A communication from the Chief Procedures for Walk-in Coolers and Walk-in eign Relations. Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Freezers’’ (RIN1904–AB85) received during ad- EC–1398. A communication from the Acting States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the journment of the Senate in the Office of the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative amendments to the Federal Rules of Bank- President of the Senate on April 18, 2011; to Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, ruptcy Procedure that have been adopted by the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the Supreme Court of the United States; to sources. the certification of a proposed manufac- the Committee on the Judiciary. EC–1391. A communication from the Direc- turing license agreement for the export of EC–1382. A communication from the Chief tor of the Regulatory Management Division, defense articles, including technical data, Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Office of Policy, Environmental Protection and defense services to France and the States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the United Kingdom for the production of the

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A communication from the Sec- teers and staff who unselfishly work to edu- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: retary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to cate, assist and contribute to the many By Ms. LANDRIEU (for herself, Mr. law, the Department’s fiscal year 2010 annual women, men, children, families and babies ALEXANDER, Mr. BURR, Mr. CARPER, report relative to the Notification and Fed- that are in their need across West Virginia Mr. DURBIN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. eral Employee Antidiscrimination and Re- and the entire United States; and, be it fur- KIRK, Mr. LIEBERMAN, and Mr. VIT- taliation Act of 2002; to the Committee on ther TER): Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Resolved, That the Senate strongly encour- S. Res. 158. A resolution congratulating the fairs. ages the United States Congress and other students, parents, teachers, and administra- EC–1400. A communication from the Asso- federal and state governmental agencies to tors of charter schools across the United ciate Special Counsel, Office of Special Coun- grant pregnancy care centers assistance for States for ongoing contributions to edu- sel, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Office medical equipment and abstinence education cation, and supporting the ideals and goals of Special Counsel’s fiscal year 2010 annual in a manner that does not compromise the of the 12th annual National Charter Schools report relative to the Notification and Fed- mission or religious integrity of these orga- Week; to the Committee on Health, Edu- eral Employee Antidiscrimination and Re- nizations; and, be it further cation, Labor, and Pensions. taliation Act of 2002; to the Committee on Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed By Mr. BURR: Homeland Security and Governmental Af- to forward a copy of this resolution to each S. Con. Res. 14. A concurrent resolution fairs. pregnancy care center in West Virginia, to calling for an independent international in- f the President of the United States, and to vestigation of the April 10, 2010, plane crash the President of the United States Senate PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS that killed President of Poland Lech and Speaker of the United States House of Kaczynski and 95 other individuals; to the The following petition or memorial Representatives. Committee on Foreign Relations. was laid before the Senate and was referred or ordered to lie on the table as f f indicated: POM–10. A resolution adopted by the Sen- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS ate of the Legislature of the State of West The following reports of committees S. 44 Virginia urging the United States Congress were submitted: to grant pregnancy care centers assistance At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the By Mrs. BOXER, from the Committee on for medical equipment and abstinence edu- name of the Senator from California Environment and Public Works, with amend- cation in a manner that does not com- (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- ments: promise the mission or religious integrity of S. 680. A bill to authorize the Adminis- sponsor of S. 44, a bill to amend part D these organizations; to the Committee on trator of General Services to convey a parcel of title XVIII of the Social Security Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. of real property in the District of Columbia Act to require the Secretary of Health SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 40 to provide for the establishment of a Na- and Human Services to negotiate cov- Whereas, the life-affirming impact of preg- tional Women’s History Museum (Rept. No. ered part D drug prices on behalf of nancy care centers on the women, men, chil- 112-14). Medicare beneficiaries. dren, and communities they serve is consid- By Mrs. BOXER, from the Committee on S. 146 erable and growing; and Environment and Public Works, with an Whereas, pregnancy care centers serve amendment: At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the women in West Virginia and across the S. 782. A bill to amend the Public Works names of the Senator from Missouri United States with integrity and compassion and Economic Development Act of 1965 to re- (Mrs. MCCASKILL) and the Senator from with more than 2,500 centers across the authorize that Act, and for other purposes New Jersey (Mr. MENENDEZ) were added United States providing comprehensive care (Rept. No. 112-15). as cosponsors of S. 146, a bill to amend to women and men facing unplanned preg- the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to nancies, including resources to meet their f extend the work opportunity credit to physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs; and certain recently discharged veterans. Whereas, pregnancy care centers offer INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, her women free, confidential and compassionate JOINT RESOLUTIONS name was added as a cosponsor of S. services, including pregnancy tests, peer The following bills and joint resolu- 146, supra. counseling, 24-hour hotlines, childbirth and tions were introduced, read the first S. 186 pregnancy classes, and referrals to commu- and second times by unanimous con- nity, healthcare and other support services; At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the and sent, and referred as indicated: name of the Senator from Vermont Whereas, many pregnancy care centers By Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Mrs. FEIN- (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- offer ultrasounds and other medical services, STEIN, and Mr. NELSON of Florida): sor of S. 186, a bill to provide for the information on adoption and adoption refer- S. 864. A bill to designate a Distinguished safe and responsible redeployment of rals while encouraging women to make posi- Flying Cross National Memorial at the United States combat forces from Af- tive life choices by equipping them with March Field Air Museum in Riverside, Cali- ghanistan. complete and accurate information regard- fornia; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- ing their pregnancy options and the develop- ural Resources. S. 214 ment of the unborn; and By Mrs. MURRAY (for herself and Mr. At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the Whereas, pregnancy care centers ensure COCHRAN): name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. that women are receiving prenatal informa- S. 865. A bill to provide grants to promote DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. tion and services that lead to the birth of financial literacy; to the Committee on 214, a bill to amend the Oil Pollution healthy infants; and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Act of 1990 to require oil polluters to Whereas, pregnancy care centers provide By Mr. TESTER (for himself, Mr. GRA- pay the full cost of oil spills, and for important support and resources for women HAM, Mr. LEAHY, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. and their children; and BLUMENTHAL, Mr. WICKER, Mr. other purposes. Whereas, many pregnancy care centers BEGICH, and Mr. CHAMBLISS): S. 215 work to prevent unplanned pregnancies by S. 866. A bill to amend title 10, United At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the teaching effective abstinence education in States Code, to modify the per-fiscal year name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. public schools; and calculation of days of certain active duty or DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. Whereas, pregnancy care centers operate active service used to reduce the minimum primarily through the designation of public age at which a member of a reserve compo- 215, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- funds for such organizations; therefore, be it nent of the uniformed services may retire for enue Code of 1986 to require oil pol- Resolved by the Senate: That the Senate non-regular service; to the Committee on luters to pay the full cost of oil spills, hereby recognizes the many contributions of Armed Services. and for other purposes.

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S. 245 setts (Mr. BROWN) was added as a co- S. 486 At the request of Mr. CORKER, the sponsor of S. 384, a bill to amend title At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, name of the Senator from West Vir- 39, United States Code, to extend the the name of the Senator from Con- ginia (Mr. MANCHIN) was added as a co- authority of the United States Postal necticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added sponsor of S. 245, a bill to reduce Fed- Service to issue a semipostal to raise as a cosponsor of S. 486, a bill to amend eral spending in a responsible manner. funds for breast cancer research. the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to S. 277 At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the enhance protections for members of the At the request of Mr. BURR, the name names of the Senator from Louisiana uniformed services relating to mort- of the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. (Ms. LANDRIEU), the Senator from gages, mortgage foreclosure, and evic- BLUMENTHAL) was added as a cosponsor Vermont (Mr. LEAHY), the Senator tion, and for other purposes. of S. 277, a bill to amend title 38, from Wyoming (Mr. ENZI), the Senator S. 506 United States Code, to furnish hospital from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT), the Senator At the request of Mr. CASEY, the care, medical services, and nursing from Montana (Mr. BAUCUS), the Sen- name of the Senator from Connecticut home care to veterans who were sta- ator from Iowa (Mr. GRASSLEY), the (Mr. LIEBERMAN) was added as a co- tioned at Camp Lejeune, North Caro- Senator from Florida (Mr. NELSON), the sponsor of S. 506, a bill to amend the lina, while the water was contaminated Senator from Indiana (Mr. LUGAR), the Elementary and Secondary Education at Camp Lejeune, and for other pur- Senator from Michigan (Ms. STABE- Act of 1965 to address and take action poses. NOW), the Senator from West Virginia to prevent bullying and harassment of S. 328 (Mr. MANCHIN), the Senator from Min- students. At the request of Mr. BROWN of Ohio, nesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) and the Sen- S. 507 the name of the Senator from Maine ator from Alaska (Ms. MURKOWSKI) At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, (Ms. COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor were added as cosponsors of S. 384, the name of the Senator from Pennsyl- of S. 328, a bill to amend title VII of supra. vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that S. 412 sponsor of S. 507, a bill to provide for countervailing duties may be imposed At the request of Mr. LEVIN, the increased Federal oversight of prescrip- to address subsidies relating to fun- name of the Senator from Mississippi tion opioid treatment and assistance to damentally undervalued currency of (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor States in reducing opioid abuse, diver- any foreign country. of S. 412, a bill to ensure that amounts sion, and deaths. S. 344 credited to the Harbor Maintenance S. 534 At the request of Mr. REID, the Trust Fund are used for harbor mainte- At the request of Mr. KERRY, the names of the Senator from Maine (Ms. nance. names of the Senator from Louisiana NOWE ANDRIEU S ) and the Senator from Pennsyl- S. 431 (Ms. L ) and the Senator from vania (Mr. CASEY) were added as co- Missouri (Mr. BLUNT) were added as co- At the request of Mr. PRYOR, the sponsors of S. 344, a bill to amend title sponsors of S. 534, a bill to amend the names of the Senator from Georgia 10, United States Code, to permit cer- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- (Mr. ISAKSON), the Senator from Wash- tain retired members of the uniformed vide a reduced rate of excise tax on ington (Mrs. MURRAY) and the Senator services who have a service-connected beer produced domestically by certain from New Mexico (Mr. UDALL) were disability to receive both disability small producers. added as cosponsors of S. 431, a bill to compensation from the Department of require the Secretary of the Treasury S. 536 Veterans Affairs for their disability to mint coins in commemoration of the At the request of Mr. WEBB, the name and either retired pay by reason of 225th anniversary of the establishment of the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. their years of military service or Com- of the Nation’s first Federal law en- BLUMENTHAL) was added as a cosponsor bat-Related Special Compensation, and forcement agency, the United States of S. 536, a bill to amend title 38, for other purposes. Marshals Service. United States Code, to provide that S. 350 utilization of survivors’ and depend- S. 434 At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the ents’ educational assistance shall not name of the Senator from Delaware At the request of Mr. COCHRAN, the be subject to the 48-month limitation (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Delaware on the aggregate amount of assistance of S. 350, a bill to require restitution (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor utilizable under multiple veterans and for victims of criminal violations of of S. 434, a bill to improve and expand related educational assistance pro- the Federal Water Pollution Control geographic literacy among kinder- grams. Act, and for other purposes. garten through grade 12 students in the S. 557 United States by improving profes- S. 382 At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the sional development programs for kin- At the request of Mr. UDALL of Colo- names of the Senator from New Mexico dergarten through grade 12 teachers of- rado, the name of the Senator from (Mr. BINGAMAN) and the Senator from fered through institutions of higher Wyoming (Mr. ENZI) was added as a co- Nebraska (Mr. JOHANNS) were added as sponsor of S. 382, a bill to amend the education. cosponsors of S. 557, a bill to amend the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act S. 435 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ex- of 1986 to clarify the authority of the At the request of Mr. BURR, the name pand tax-free distributions from indi- Secretary of Agriculture regarding ad- of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. ISAK- vidual retirement accounts for chari- ditional recreational uses of National SON) was added as a cosponsor of S. 435, table purposes. Forest System land that is subject to a bill to amend the Internal Revenue S. 567 ski area permits, and for other permits. Code of 1986 to increase the exclusion At the request of Mr. CONRAD, the S. 383 for employer-provided dependent care name of the Senator from West Vir- At the request of Mr. UDALL of Colo- assistance. ginia (Mr. ROCKEFELLER) was added as rado, the name of the Senator from S. 481 a cosponsor of S. 567, a bill to amend Michigan (Ms. STABENOW) was added as At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the the small, rural school achievement a cosponsor of S. 383, a bill to promote name of the Senator from Massachu- program and the rural and low-income the domestic production of critical setts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a co- school program under part B of title VI minerals and materials, and for other sponsor of S. 481, a bill to enhance and of the Elementary and Secondary Edu- purposes. further research into the prevention cation Act of 1965. S. 384 and treatment of eating disorders, to S. 657 At the request of Mrs. HUTCHISON, the improve access to treatment of eating At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the name of the Senator from Massachu- disorders, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Connecticut

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(Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- S. 701 S. 780 sponsor of S. 657, a bill to encourage, At the request of Mr. BENNET, the At the request of Mr. TESTER, the enhance, and integrate Blue Alert name of the Senator from North Caro- name of the Senator from Connecticut plans throughout the United States in lina (Mrs. HAGAN) was added as a co- (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- order to disseminate information when sponsor of S. 701, a bill to amend sec- sponsor of S. 780, a bill to amend title a law enforcement officer is seriously tion 1120A(c) of the Elementary and 38, United States Code, to exempt reim- injured or killed in the line of duty. Secondary Education Act of 1965 to as- bursements of expenses related to acci- S. 668 sure comparability of opportunity for dent, theft, loss, or casualty loss from At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the educationally disadvantaged students. determinations of annual income with name of the Senator from Mississippi S. 702 respect to pensions for veterans and (Mr. COCHRAN) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. LIEBERMAN, the surviving spouses and children of vet- sor of S. 668, a bill to remove unelected, name of the Senator from New York erans, and for other purposes. unaccountable bureaucrats from sen- (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- S. 797 iors’ personal health decisions by re- sor of S. 702, a bill to authorize funding At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the pealing the Independent Payment Ad- for, and increase accessibility to, the name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. visory Board. National Missing and Unidentified Per- BEGICH) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 671 sons System, to facilitate data sharing 797, a bill to amend the Fair Labor At the request of Mr. SESSIONS, the between such system and the National Standards Act of 1938 to provide more name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Crime Information Center database of effective remedies to victims of dis- RISCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to crimination in the payment of wages 671, a bill to authorize the United provide incentive grants to help facili- on the basis of sex, and for other pur- States Marshals Service to issue ad- tate reporting to such systems, and for poses. other purposes. ministrative subpoenas in investiga- S. 815 tions relating to unregistered sex of- S. 720 At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, her At the request of Mr. THUNE, the fenders. name was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. S. 685 815, a bill to guarantee that military GRASSLEY) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Mr. LUGAR, the funerals are conducted with dignity S. 720, a bill to repeal the CLASS pro- name of the Senator from Oklahoma and respect. gram. (Mr. COBURN) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the of S. 685, a bill to repeal the Federal S. 726 names of the Senator from West Vir- At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the sugar program. ginia (Mr. MANCHIN) and the Senator name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. S. 687 from Virginia (Mr. WEBB) were added At the request of Mr. CONRAD, the ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. as cosponsors of S. 815, supra. names of the Senator from Louisiana 726, a bill to rescind $45 billion of unob- S. 821 (Ms. LANDRIEU) and the Senator from ligated discretionary appropriations, At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the West Virginia (Mr. MANCHIN) were and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. added as cosponsors of S. 687, a bill to S. 731 BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. amend the Internal Revenue Code of At the request of Mr. BEGICH, the 821, a bill to amend the Immigration 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. and Nationality Act to eliminate dis- recovery period for qualified leasehold MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of crimination in the immigration laws improvement property, qualified res- S. 731, a bill to amend title 37, United by permitting permanent partners of taurant property, and qualified retail States Code, to provide travel and United States citizens and lawful per- improvement property. transportation allowances for members manent residents to obtain lawful per- of the reserve components for long dis- S. 696 manent resident status in the same tance and certain other travel to inac- At the request of Mr. TESTER, the manner as spouses of citizens and law- tive duty training. name of the Senator from Connecticut ful permanent residents and to penalize (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- S. 752 immigration fraud in connection with sponsor of S. 696, a bill to amend title At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the permanent partnerships. 38, United States Code, to treat Vet names of the Senator from Nebraska S. 829 Centers as Department of Veterans Af- (Mr. NELSON) and the Senator from fairs facilities for purposes of pay- New York (Mr. SCHUMER) were added as At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the ments or allowances for beneficiary cosponsors of S. 752, a bill to establish name of the Senator from New York travel to Department facilities, and for a comprehensive interagency response (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- other purposes. to reduce lung cancer mortality in a sor of S. 829, a bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the S. 699 timely manner. Medicare outpatient rehabilitation At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the S. 775 therapy caps. name of the Senator from Colorado At the request of Mr. CASEY, the (Mr. UDALL) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Massachu- S. 863 of S. 699, a bill to authorize the Sec- setts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a co- At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the retary of Energy to carry out a pro- sponsor of S. 775, a bill to direct the names of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. gram to demonstrate the commercial Secretary of Health and Human Serv- CRAPO), the Senator from Nebraska application of integrated systems for ices to encourage research and carry (Mr. JOHANNS), the Senator from South long-term geological storage of carbon out an educational campaign with re- Dakota (Mr. JOHNSON) and the Senator dioxide, and for other purposes. spect to pulmonary hypertension, and from South Dakota (Mr. THUNE) were S. 700 for other purposes. added as cosponsors of S. 863, a bill to At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the S. 778 amend title XVI of the Social Security name of the Senator from New York At the request of Mr. MORAN, the Act to clarify that the value of certain (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- name of the Senator from South Da- funeral and burial arrangements are sor of S. 700, a bill to amend the Inter- kota (Mr. THUNE) was added as a co- not to be considered available re- nal Revenue Code of 1986 to perma- sponsor of S. 778, a bill to amend title sources under the supplemental secu- nently extend the treatment of certain XVIII of the Social Security Act with rity income program. farming business machinery and equip- respect to physician supervision of S. RES. 80 ment as 5-year property for purposes of therapeutic hospital outpatient serv- At the request of Mr. KIRK, the depreciation. ices. names of the Senator from Maine (Ms.

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COLLINS), the Senator from Con- SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS total number of students on all such waiting necticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN) and the Sen- lists is enough to fill more than 1,100 aver- ator from Nebraska (Mr. NELSON) were age-sized charter schools; SENATE RESOLUTION 158—CON- Whereas the President has called for dou- added as cosponsors of S. Res. 80, a res- bling the Federal support for charter olution condemning the Government of GRATULATING THE STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND AD- schools, including replicating and expanding Iran for its state-sponsored persecution the highest performing charter models to of its Baha’i minority and its contin- MINISTRATORS OF CHARTER meet the dramatic demand created by the ued violation of the International Cov- SCHOOLS ACROSS THE UNITED more than 420,000 children on charter school enants on Human Rights. STATES FOR ONGOING CON- waiting lists; and TRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATION, AND Whereas the 12th annual National Charter S. RES. 87 SUPPORTING THE IDEALS AND Schools Week is scheduled to be held May 1, At the request of Mr. JOHNSON of GOALS OF THE 12TH ANNUAL through May 7, 2011: Now, therefore, be it South Dakota, the name of the Senator NATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS Resolved, That the Senate— (1) congratulates the students, parents, from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT) was added WEEK teachers, and administrators of charter as a cosponsor of S. Res. 87, a resolu- Ms. LANDRIEU (for herself, Mr. schools across the United States for— tion designating the year of 2012 as the ALEXANDER, Mr. BURR, Mr. CARPER, Mr. (A) ongoing contributions to education; ‘‘International Year of Cooperatives’’. DURBIN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. KIRK, Mr. (B) the impressive strides made in closing S. RES. 132 LIEBERMAN, and Mr. VITTER) submitted the persistent academic achievement gap in the United States; and At the request of Mr. NELSON of Ne- the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, (C) improving and strengthening the public braska, the name of the Senator from school system in the United States; Missouri (Mr. BLUNT) was added as a Education, Labor, and Pensions: (2) supports the ideals and goals of the 12th cosponsor of S. Res. 132, a resolution S. RES. 158 annual National Charter Schools Week, a recognizing and honoring the zoos and Whereas charter schools deliver high-qual- week-long celebration to be held May 1 aquariums of the United States. ity public education and challenge all stu- through May 7, 2011, in communities dents to reach their potential; throughout the United States; and S. RES. 133 Whereas charter schools promote innova- (3) encourages the people of the United At the request of Mr. FRANKEN, the tion and excellence in public education; States to hold appropriate programs, cere- name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Whereas charter schools provide thousands monies, and activities during National Char- of families with diverse and innovative edu- ter Schools Week to demonstrate support for MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of cational options for their children; charter schools. S. Res. 133, a resolution to require that Whereas charter schools are public schools f new war funding be offset. authorized by a designated public entity SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- S. RES. 148 that— (1) respond to the needs of communities, TION 14—CALLING FOR AN INDE- At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the families, and students in the United States; PENDENT INTERNATIONAL IN- name of the Senator from New Hamp- and VESTIGATION OF THE APRIL 10, shire (Ms. AYOTTE) was added as a co- (2) promote the principles of quality, ac- 2010, PLANE CRASH THAT KILLED sponsor of S. Res. 148, a resolution call- countability, choice, and innovation; PRESIDENT OF POLAND LECH ing on the President to submit to Con- Whereas in exchange for flexibility and au- tonomy, charter schools are held account- KACZYNSKI AND 95 OTHER INDI- gress a detailed description of United VIDUALS States policy objectives in Libya, both able by their sponsors for improving student achievement and for the financial and other Mr. BURR submitted the following during and after Muammar Qaddafi’s operations of the charter schools; concurrent resolution; which was re- rule, and a plan to achieve them, and Whereas 40 States, the District of Colum- ferred to the Committee on Foreign to seek congressional authorization for bia, and Guam have passed laws authorizing Relations: the use of military force against Libya. charter schools; Whereas in 2011, close to 5,000 charter S. CON. RES. 14 S. RES. 152 schools are serving more than 1,600,000 chil- Whereas, on April 10, 2010, an airplane car- At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the dren; rying President of Poland Lech Kaczynski name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Whereas in the past 17 fiscal years, Con- crashed near Smolensk, Russia, killing ev- CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. gress has provided a total of more than eryone onboard; Res. 152, a resolution designating April $2,600,000,000 in financial assistance to the Whereas the individuals onboard the air- charter school movement through grants for plane included President Lech Kaczynski and 30, 2011, as ‘‘Dia de los Ninos: Cele- his wife, Maria Kaczynski, the chief of the brating Young Americans’’. planning, program design, initial implementation, replication, expansion, dissemina- Polish General Staff, senior Polish military AMENDMENT NO. 293 tion, evaluation, and facilities; officers, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Po- Whereas numerous charter schools improve land, 12 members of the Parliament of Po- At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the land, the president of the National Bank of name of the Senator from North Da- the achievements of students and stimulate improvement in traditional public schools; Poland, senior members of the Polish clergy, kota (Mr. HOEVEN) was added as a co- Whereas charter schools are required to and relatives of victims of the Katyn mas- sponsor of amendment No. 293 intended meet the student achievement account- sacre; to be proposed to S. 493, a bill to reau- ability requirements under the Elementary Whereas President Lech Kaczynski and thorize and improve the SBIR and and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 passengers were traveling to attend a cere- STTR programs, and for other pur- U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) in the same manner as mony commemorating the 70th anniversary poses. traditional public schools; of the Katyn Massacre to honor the 22,000 Whereas charter schools often set higher Polish officers killed at Katyn by the Soviet AMENDMENT NO. 299 and additional individual goals than the re- Secret Police in 1940 when the plane crashed At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, her quirements of the Elementary and Sec- just six miles from Katyn; name was added as a cosponsor of ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 Whereas, on April 10, 2010, President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev ordered the estab- amendment No. 299 intended to be pro- et seq.) to ensure that charter schools are of high quality and truly accountable to the lishment of a State Commission headed by posed to S. 493, a bill to reauthorize Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to and improve the SBIR and STTR pro- public; Whereas charter schools— investigate the circumstances of the dis- grams, and for other purposes. (1) give parents the freedom to choose pub- aster; At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the lic schools; Whereas Prime Minister Vladimir Putin names of the Senator from Wyoming (2) routinely measure parental satisfaction delegated supervision to Tatyana Anodina, Chairwoman of the Interstate Aviation Com- (Mr. ENZI), the Senator from Illinois levels; and (3) must prove their ongoing success to mittee in Russia, to investigate the cir- (Mr. KIRK) and the Senator from Kan- parents, policymakers, and the communities cumstances of the crash; sas (Mr. MORAN) were added as cospon- served by the charter schools; Whereas Alexei Morozov was designated as sors of amendment No. 299 intended to Whereas more than 50 percent of charter head of the Interstate Aviation Committee’s be proposed to S. 493, supra. schools report having a waiting list, and the technical commission;

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However, those on Foreign Relations and ordered to be the Polish investigative committee; wishing to submit written testimony Whereas, on May 19, 2010, the Russian printed; and that the President’s mes- Interstate Aviation Committee released pre- for the hearing record may do so by sages in regard to both be printed in liminary reports that the plane did not suf- sending it to the Committee on Energy the RECORD. fer from any mechanical failures and ruled and Natural Resources, United States The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without out a terrorist attack, explosion, or fire; Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510–6150, or objection, it is so ordered. Whereas Russian investigators in prelimi- by e-mail to Abi- The messages of the President are as nary reports stated that the crash was the [email protected]. follows: fault of the Polish pilots who did not listen For further information, please con- To the Senate of the United States: to air traffic controllers; tact Mike Carr or Abigail Campbell. Whereas Polish investigators released pre- With a view to receiving the advice liminary reports concluding that the crash COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL and consent of the Senate to ratifica- RESOURCES was the fault of the air traffic controllers tion, I transmit herewith Protocols I Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I who gave delayed commands to the pilots; and II to the African Nuclear-Weapon- would like to announce for the infor- Whereas only the transcripts of flight re- Free Zone Treaty (‘‘the Treaty’’), corders have been given to Polish investiga- mation of the Senate and the public signed on behalf of the United States tors; that a hearing has been scheduled be- Whereas the black boxes have not been fore the Senate Committee on Energy at Cairo, Egypt, on April 11, 1996. I also handed over to Polish investigators; and Natural Resources. The hearing transmit for the information of the Whereas, on January 12, 2011, the Russian will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2011, Senate the Treaty to which these Pro- Interstate Aviation Committee released its tocols relate, a third Protocol to the final report concluding that pilot error was at 9:30 a.m. in room SD–366 of the Dirk- sen Senate Office Building. Treaty, and the Department of State’s the cause of the crash and dignitaries on the Overview of the Protocols, which in- plane pressured the pilots to land; The purpose of the hearing is to re- Whereas the Interstate Aviation Commit- ceive testimony on a joint staff Discus- cludes a detailed article-by-article tee’s final report did not include any infor- sion Draft pertaining to cyber security analysis of both the Protocols and the mation regarding actions of Russian air traf- of the bulk-power system and electric Treaty. fic controllers communicating with the infrastructure and for other purposes. I am convinced that it is in the best plane; Because of the limited time available interest of the United States to ratify Whereas requests for certain additional infor the hearing, witnesses may testify Protocols I and II to the Treaty. This formation by Polish investigators have been by invitation only. However, those step will strengthen our relations with denied; our African friends and allies, enhance Whereas, on January 12, 2011, Tatyana wishing to submit written testimony Anodina, Chairwoman of the Interstate Avia- for the hearing record may do so by U.S. security by furthering our global tion Committee, stated that Russia is pre- sending it to the Committee on Energy nonproliferation and arms control ob- pared to provide results of its final report to and Natural Resources, United States jectives, demonstrate our commitment an international investigation or auditors if Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510–6150, or to the decisions taken at the 1995 Re- necessary; by e-mail to view and Extension Conference of the Whereas, on January 13, 2011, Prime Min- [email protected]. Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Pro- ister Donald Tusk of Poland called for inter- liferation of Nuclear Weapons, and convention by international institutions in the For further information, please con- event authorities from Poland and Russia tact Kevin Huyler or Meagan Gins. tribute significantly to the realization cannot produce a report that satisfies both COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION of the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free sides; Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I wish Zone in all its aspects. As the Depart- Whereas, according to the Convention on to announce that the Committee on ment of State’s Overview of the Proto- International Civil Aviation, signed at Chi- Rules and Administration will meet on cols explains, entry into force of Proto- cago December 7, 1944 (also known as the Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at 10:30 a.m., cols I and II for the United States ‘‘Chicago Convention’’), if one country does to conduct an executive business meet- would require no changes in U.S. law, not agree with an aviation disaster report drafted by another country, they may meet ing to consider the nomination of Wil- policy, or practice. to reach consensus on the matter; and liam J. Boarman, of Maryland, to be I recommend that the Senate give Whereas over 300,000 Poles have signed a the public printer, followed by a legis- early and favorable consideration to petition calling for an international inves- lative business meeting to consider S. Protocols I and II to the African Nu- tigation: Now, therefore, be it Res. 116, to provide for expedited Sen- clear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty, and Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- ate consideration of certain nomina- give its advice and consent to their resentatives concurring), That Congress calls tions subject to advice and consent. ratification, subject to the statements for an independent international investiga- For further information regarding tion of the April 10, 2010, plane crash near contained in the Department of State’s Smolensk, Russia. this hearing, please contact Lynden Overview of the Protocols. Armstrong at the Rules and Adminis- BARACK OBAMA. f tration Committee. THE WHITE HOUSE, May 2, 2011. NOTICE OF HEARINGS f To the Senate of the United States: COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL REMOVAL OF INJUNCTION OF SE- RESOURCES With a view to receiving the advice CRECY—TREATY DOCUMENT NOS. Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I and consent of the Senate to ratifica- would like to announce for the infor- 112–2 AND 112–3 tion, I transmit herewith Protocols 1, mation of the Senate and the public Mr. REID. Mr. President, as in execu- 2, and 3 to the South Pacific Nuclear that a hearing has been scheduled be- tive session, I ask unanimous consent Free Zone Treaty (‘‘the Treaty’’), fore the Senate Committee on Energy that the injunction of secrecy be re- signed on behalf of the United States and Natural Resources. The hearing moved from the following treaties at Suva on March 25, 1996. I also trans- will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at transmitted to the Senate on May 2, mit for the information of the Senate 10:00 a.m., in room SD–366 of the Dirk- 2011, by the President of the United the Treaty to which these Protocols re- sen Senate Office Building. States: late and the Department of State’s The purpose of the hearing is to re- Protocols 1, 2, and 3 to the South Pa- Overview of the Protocols, which in- ceive testimony on the proposal for a cific Free Zone Treaty, which is docu- cludes a detailed article-by-article Clean Energy Deployment Administra- ment No. 112–2. Protocols I and II, to analysis of both the Protocols and the tion as contained in Title I, Subtitle A the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty. of the American Clean Energy Leader- Treaty, document No. 112–3. Ratification of Protocols 1, 2, and 3 ship Act of 2009. (S. 1462 of the 111th I further ask that the treaties be con- to the Treaty would fully support U.S. Congress) sidered as having been read the first nonproliferation policy and goals, and I

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That was not Laden. We may have a rollcall vote on trol objectives. As the Overview of the the case. adoption of this resolution tomorrow Department of State explains, entry As is its right, the Senate Ethics Com- afternoon. into force of Protocols 1, 2, and 3 for mittee is continuing its investigation of the United States would require no issues into which it has been inquiring for f changes in U.S. law, policy, or practice. the past year and a half. Indeed, the Com- mittee even decided recently to devote more ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. I recommend that the Senate give fa- resources to its investigation by hiring an TOMORROW vorable consideration to Protocols 1, 2, outside special counsel, even though the Mr. REID. Mr. President, if there is and 3 to the South Pacific Nuclear Free issues have been viewed and reviewed by so no further business to come before the Zone Treaty and give its advice and many others. Senate, I ask unanimous consent that consent to their ratification, subject to I firmly believe that I have not violated any law, rule, or standard of conduct of the the Senate stand adjourned under the the statements described in the Over- previous order. view of the Department of State. Senate. But even to prove this publicly I will not subject my family, my staff, my con- There being no objection, the Senate, BARACK OBAMA. stituents, or the Senate to any further at 6:47 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, THE WHITE HOUSE, May 2, 2011. rounds of investigation, depositions, drawn May 3, 2011, at 10 a.m. f out proceedings, or, especially, potential f APPOINTMENTS public hearings. For my family, my staff and me, the continuing personal cost would sim- NOMINATIONS The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ply be too great. For my constituents, for Chair, on behalf of the President of the the Senate, and for my colleagues and Executive nominations received by Senate, and after consultation with the friends in this great institution, they should the Senate: majority leader, pursuant to Public not have to endure any further distraction IN THE COAST GUARD from the many, many critical issues on Law 106–286, appoints the following THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS OF THE COAST America’s agenda. Not another day of effort GUARD PERMANENT COMMISSIONED TEACHING STAFF Member to serve as Co-Chairman of the should be spent on my case when we face the FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE Congressional-Executive Commission UNITED STATES COAST GUARD UNDER TITLE 14, U.S.C., pressing issues of the National debt, tax re- SECTION 188: on the People’s Republic of China: the form, the next budget, and military conflicts To be lieutenant commander Honorable SHERROD BROWN of Ohio. in so many places in the world. MICHAEL J. PLUMLEY f Therefore, with the greatest personal sadness and reluctance, I am taking this step of To be lieutenant COMMUNICATION FROM THE resignation to allow my family and me fi- VICTORIA C. FUTCH HONORABLE JOHN ENSIGN nally to move on and so that the Senate, in MARIETTE C. OGG Mr. REID. I understand, Mr. Presi- the months to come, may attend fully to the IN THE NAVY crucial business of the Nation. I cannot dent, you are going to make a report to THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT thank all my colleagues and constituents IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED the Senate. enough for the honor of serving and of con- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tributing whatever I have been able to con- To be rear admiral (lower half) Chair lays before the Senate a commu- tribute to this body and to the people of the nication regarding the resignation of State of Nevada and of the United States of CAPT. JOHN G. KING THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT Senator ENSIGN. America. IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED Without objection, the letter will be Sincerely, UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JOHN ENSIGN, printed in the RECORD and spread upon To be rear admiral (lower half) United States Senator. the Journal. CAPT. REBECCA J. MCCORMICK-BOYLE The letter is as follows: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT f IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED U.S. SENATE, UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: Washington, DC, April 22, 2011. To be rear admiral (lower half) Vice President JOE BIDEN, ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, MAY 3, The White House, Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 2011 CAPT. RAQUEL C. BONO Washington, DC. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- IN THE AIR FORCE DEAR MR. VICE PRESIDENT: I am writing to imous consent that when the Senate THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINT- submit my resignation from the United MENT TO THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR completes its business today, it ad- FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531(A): States Senate, effective close of business May 3, 2011. The short time before I leave is journ until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3; To be lieutenant colonel necessary to ensure the smooth transition of that following the prayer and pledge, MATTHEW J. BRONK my office and to assist the dedicated people the Journal of proceedings be approved To be major who work in the office the time to arrange to date, the morning hour be deemed PETER S. AIREL their next positions. expired, the time for the two leaders be JOY C. TABER The decision to leave the Senate before my reserved for their use later in the day, THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR APPOINT- term has expired is the most difficult deci- the Senate proceed to a period of morn- MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531(A): sion I have had to make in public life. I am ing business until 5 p.m. for debate immensely proud and honored to have served To be major only, with Senators permitted to speak the people of Nevada for more than 10 years. PAUL L. DANDREA I do not easily or lightly forego the obliga- for up to 10 minutes each, with the IN THE ARMY tion to fulfill the term to which I was elect- first hour equally divided and con- ed. However, as my colleagues, friends, and trolled between the two leaders or THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES REG- constituents know, my family, my staff and their designees, with the Republicans ULAR ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: I have gone through an emotional, personal controlling the first 30 minutes and the To be major and professional rollercoaster of inquiries by majority controlling the next 30 min- the Department of Justice, the Federal Elec- KEITH W. ALFEIRI utes; and, finally, the Senate recess ROLAND N. AWAH tion Commission, and the Senate Ethics from 12:30 until 2:15 p.m. for their GARY S. BLOUNT Committee. These inquiries have been time- WADE P. DAKIN consuming and distracting to everyone in- weekly caucus meetings. WAYNE A. FOGEL The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without KURT A. HENSE volved and, not unimportantly to me, have CHARLES J. KARELS been financially very costly. objection, it is so ordered. MICHAEL V. 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AMANDA L. MACWHIRTHER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT BRIAN L. COOK ALAN R. MANZO TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY JOSEPH W. GELHAUS ALEXANDER J. MUSEL RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: ELIZABETH A. GRACIA RICHARD A. PRIER MARTIN W. HUGHES BENJAMIN J. STEICHEN To be captain RALPH U. LOSCH DIANA TORRES MARK G. BENTON GLENN MACARIO MARY J. MUSTELLO IN THE NAVY THOMAS M. CESEAR PETER G. DUNN DOHN J. PISCIONIERE THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR APPOINT- FREDERICK N. HOWARD ORRIS H. SCRIBNER MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY WENDELL B. MANSEL SCOTT E. SHACKLETON UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: SCOTT W. THOMAS LAWRENCE C. TRACE JAMES L. WORKING To be captain THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT FRANK J. ZELENKA TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY DAVID T. CARPENTER RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be captain RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: THOMAS M. ADKINS To be captain JANET A. DAHLE To be captain ANASTASIA B. QUANBECK BRADLEY H. BOYER CHRISTOPHER S. CREWS BRENT J. KYLER CHRISTOPHER T. SCHOLL THERESA J. GEIERRODRIGUEZ THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT DAVID C. HAGEN TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY ROBERT B. JASKOWIAK UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: KURT W. JUENGLING To be captain EILEEN H. LAUBACHER To be commander DEBORAH A. LESHINSKI PETER W. WARD PETER B. BELL RUTH A. NEUGEBAUER LISA I. BOARD JOHN J. SHANLEY III THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BRIAN W. BOOKER THOMAS J. VONKOLNITZ TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY SEAN A. BUTCHER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR TEMPORARY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: RUSSELL J. CORTAZZO, JR. APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE WILLIAM L. CRUMP III To be lieutenant commander UNITED STATES NAVY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION DANIEL A. DAGLIO 5721: PABLITO V. QUIATCHON JAMES W. FORRESTER, JR. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT STEVEN E. HARTMAN To be lieutenant commander TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY KENNETH E. HOBMANN WILLIAM H. ALBERT UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: DAVID S. HUDSON STEVEN L. IRVINE MATTHEW H. BEACH To be captain JEFFREY L. JUHALA UBIE S. BRANTLEY KENN M. KNITTEL ADAM R. CADOVIUS ROBERT H. BUCKINGHAM CHRISTOPHER F. LAMOUREAUX GREGORY T. CISSELL THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JEFFREY B. LEHNERTZ WILLIAM M. COLLINS TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY STEPHEN P. LINDELL MATTHEW J. DILLON RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: JOHN R. MADRIL WILLIAM J. FIACK STEVEN J. MARINELLO JOHN GARRETT To be captain CHARLES B. MILLER DANA S. GIBSON JASON V. JAVORSKY JOSE AYALA JAMES K. MITCHELL ROBERT D. MODDERMAN RUSSELL W. JONES THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JOHN B. MUSTIN JOHN R. KAJMOWICZ TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY BRUCE C. RASCHE BRIAN J. LADIEU RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: MARK S. RAWLINS MICHAEL A. LILLEBERG To be captain CORNELIUS R. REED WILLIAM F. MARTIN PHILIP G. ROBERTS III TAMMY S. MCCREARY BRYAN F. BUTLER CRAIG T. SCHORR DANIEL P. MORRISON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT MICHAEL S. SHACKELFORD BRAD W. MUSKOPF TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY THAD M. SHELTON PATRICIA A. PALMER RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: CHRISTOPHER P. SIEGLE REGINALD D. RAHMING MARK A. SOUSA JEREMY J. RANDALL To be captain JEFFREY S. SPIVEY WILLIAM ROBERTS NEYLAND T. SPRINGER CHRISTOPHER D. ROETTGEN MICHAEL B. TANNER ERIC C. STAATS JOHANNAH G. SCHUMACHER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TIMOTHY P. STLAURENT JOSHUA SIMS TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY LAWRENCE J. STROBEL RICHARD A. SMITH RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: WILLIAM P. SULLIVAN JOE M. TOWLES To be captain BRIAN J. TALAY MICHAEL A. WHITE JOSEPH TARDIBONO NICHOLAS E. WISSEL KENNETH S. MITCHELL JAMES P. THOMAS MICHAEL WITHERILL DAVID A. TUCKER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE ARMY GUY O. VILARDI TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY STACEY S. WHITEHEAD RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF ERIC A. WILLS THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO To be captain THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: GREGORY D. MITCHELL TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be colonel TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY To be captain MARK J. BERGLUND RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: ERRIN P. ARMSTRONG MICHAEL S. FERGUSON To be captain MARK O. BAILEY MICHAEL T. HESTON KEVIN P. BOYLE ERICH W. RANDALL THERESA H. DEWITT BRETT M. COTTRELL DAVID R. ROUTHIER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT EDWARD J. EDER MICHAEL S. SARVER TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY JAMES D. FOWLER RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: DAVID T. FRITZ KYLE R. GATZMEYER f To be captain PAUL GILMARTIN THOMAS J. LOPEZ PAUL A. LAUBE CONFIRMATIONS GREGORY D. ROWE JEFFREY S. MCIRVIN GILBERT J. MILLER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT PETER M. RYAN Executive nominations confirmed by TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TAMARA S. RYLEY the Senate May 02, 2011: RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: EDWARD J. SALLEE To be captain WILLIAM H. SHEEHAN THE JUDICIARY LYLE D. STUFFLE ROY BALE DALTON, JR., OF FLORIDA, TO BE UNITED RANDY L. CRYSEL THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT SUSAN M. HELLER STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY FLORIDA. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: KEVIN HUNTER SHARP, OF TENNESSEE, TO BE UNITED TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY To be captain STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: TENNESSEE. To be captain BRIAN M. ACKERMAN THE ABOVE NOMINATIONS WERE APPROVED SUBJECT MICHAEL W. BACHER TO THE NOMINEE’S COMMITMENT TO RESPOND TO RE- KATHERINE A. MCCABE JOHN F. CAREY QUESTS TO APPEAR AND TESTIFY BEFORE ANY DULY JAY M. STANDRING SCOTT D. CARTER CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE.

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The House met at 2 p.m. and was I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the As Mr. MCCOTTER said, we will win, called to order by the Speaker pro tem- United States of America, and to the Repub- we will endure, victory will be ours. pore (Mr. POE of Texas). lic for which it stands, one nation under God, And I thank the men and women of the indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. f United States Armed Forces for the f mission that they accomplished. DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER WE REJOICE IN THE TRIUMPH OF PRO TEMPORE f JUSTICE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- MILITARY’S RESOLVE IS KEY TO (Mr. MCCOTTER asked and was given fore the House the following commu- VICTORY IN THE GLOBAL WAR permission to address the House for 1 nication from the Speaker: ON TERRORISM minute and to revise and extend his re- WASHINGTON, DC, marks.) (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina May 2, 2011. Mr. MCCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, today asked and was given permission to ad- I hereby appoint the Honorable TED POE to we do not revel over the death of bin dress the House for 1 minute and to react as Speaker pro tempore on this day. vise and extend his remarks.) JOHN A. BOEHNER, Laden, the butcher; we rejoice in the Speaker of the House of Representatives. triumph of justice. We thank our cit- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, last night the President f izen soldiers, the intelligence community, and the Obama administration for hailed the success of Navy SEALs to PRAYER finishing this mission; and we forever achieve the death of mass murderer Reverend Andrew Walton, Capitol remember the fallen and comfort the Osama bin Laden. Bin Laden declared Hill Presbyterian Church, Washington, families who so grievously suffered on war on America and British citizens D.C., offered the following prayer: September 11, 2001. years ago by serving as the architect We come together in thanks and Now let us press our efforts against for terrorist attacks worldwide that gratitude; thankful for the wonder and al Qaeda and their terrorist cohorts, culminated with the September 11 at- mystery of life itself and grateful for including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the tacks that killed nearly 3,000 innocent the abundance of the universe in which tyrannical Iranian regime. For while civilians on American soil. our lives unfold. our world has witnessed justice, our His death is a testament to the re- We return today to a familiar yet world remains dangerous; and we must solve of our professional military, changed place. Gone are the dormant be ever vigilant against such clear and counterterrorism and intelligence offi- days of winter and fading blossoms of present threats to our liberty and secu- cials to achieve ultimate victory over early spring. Still with us are days of rity. terrorism. Their combined sacrifice transition as seasons collide too often We have dispatched a murderer, not and commitment played a pivotal role in fury, chaos, and even death. his movement. We have won a battle, in closing this chapter of the global Yet beyond the storms, once again not our struggle. But in so succeeding, war on terrorism. The entire Nation we see the rich fullness of creation, feel we have served notice to every ter- will be forever indebted for their serv- the warmth of the sun, touch fresh rorist, tyrant, and tyrannical regime ice which promotes victory and peace. Earth, smell fragrant breezes, and that we will win. American families still face many threats of extremist challenges in taste the produce of the land. f As individuals, but more so collec- places like Afghanistan and Iraq, which MISSION ACCOMPLISHED tively, we remember that we are called bin Laden identified as the central as caretakers of the cosmic home hu- (Mr. COHEN asked and was given per- fronts in the global war on terrorism. manity shares, that when one suffers, mission to address the House for 1 Bin Laden’s death does not end the we all suffer, when one falls we all fall. minute.) war, but it does serve as evidence that May our response to this call be one Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I think the American forces can penetrate the of possibility and potential inspired by every Member of the House probably heart of the most extreme terrorist or- imagination, wisdom, and trust—but wants to do the same thing that Mr. ganizations and bring their leaders to mostly by love unveiled in our common MCCOTTER did and I am going to do, justice worldwide. spirit, both human and divine. and that is to congratulate and thank In conclusion, God bless our troops, Amen. the Commander in Chief, the President; and we will never forget September our Armed Forces, our men and women 11th in the global war on terrorism. f in the military, and particularly SEAL f THE JOURNAL Team 6 for the outstanding job that JUSTICE IS DONE The SPEAKER pro tempore. The they accomplished. Finally, the mis- Chair has examined the Journal of the sion is accomplished. The mission after (Mrs. MILLER of Michigan asked and last day’s proceedings and announces 9/11 was to get Osama bin Laden, and was given permission to address the to the House his approval thereof. our troops did it, and they did it in a House for 1 minute and to revise and Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- spectacular fashion. extend her remarks.) nal stands approved. I’ve always been proud to be a Mem- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. f ber of this House and to be an Amer- Speaker, nearly 10 years ago, 19 cow- ican. Never more proud than last night ardly terrorists, acting on the orders of PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and today when I think about our sol- Osama bin Laden, murdered nearly The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the diers who put themselves in harm’s 3,000 innocents. And yesterday, justice gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. MIL- way to truly protect our country and was delivered to Osama bin Laden at LER) come forward and lead the House to keep our freedoms, because Osama the hands of Navy SEAL Team 6 and in the Pledge of Allegiance. bin Laden did all he could to hurt our the incredible professionals at the CIA. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan led the country and take away those freedoms. This justice, Mr. Speaker, has been Pledge of Allegiance as follows: And he has taken freedoms away. long in coming and is a direct result of

b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor.

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But some of AFTER RECESS This should stand as a message to our our storms hit at night, and people terrorist enemies. If you choose to were unaware of it. The recess having expired, the House stand against freedom and liberty, and I am joining several of my colleagues was called to order by the Speaker pro if you choose to murder the innocent, today to reintroduce legislation that tempore (Mr. PAULSEN) at 6 p.m. no matter how long it takes, we will Brad Ellsworth and I have introduced f hunt you down and bring you to the in the last two Congresses, to have ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER same justice that was received by weather radios installed in manufac- PRO TEMPORE Osama bin Laden. tured housing. This would save many Mr. Speaker, today let us all say a lives. One of the advocates of this lost The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- prayer of remembrance for those we her 2-year-old child. The Senate has ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair lost on 9/11 and those we have lost in not passed this legislation, but we are will postpone further proceedings defense of freedom. And let us say a going to try again this year, and if we today on motions to suspend the rules prayer of thanksgiving for those brave are successful, we will save lives. on which a recorded vote or the yeas American men and women who have The cost of these radios is less than and nays are ordered, or on which the continued to protect liberty, freedom, $10, but the cost of not having them, as vote incurs objection under clause 6 of and democracy around the globe. we found out this weekend in Alabama, rule XX. God bless America. is the loss of many lives. Record votes on postponed questions f f will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF A GREAT DAY f THOSE WHO ENSURE OUR SAFETY (Mr. GINGREY of Georgia asked and SPECIALIST MICHEAL E. PHILLIPS (Mr. DREIER asked and was given was given permission to address the POST OFFICE permission to address the House for 1 House for 1 minute and to revise and Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. Speaker, I minute and to revise and extend his re- extend his remarks.) move to suspend the rules and pass the marks.) Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speak- bill (H.R. 1423) to designate the facility Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, as we all, er, today is a great day in the history of the United States Postal Service lo- understandably, join in extending con- of our country. I can’t remember a bet- cated at 115 4th Avenue Southwest in gratulations to the President and Navy ter day. Ardmore, Oklahoma, as the ‘‘Specialist SEAL Team 6 and all those who have Thinking back to maybe 1980, when Micheal E. Phillips Post Office’’. been involved in the amazing accom- our ice hockey team beat Russia in the plishment of last night, I think it’s The Clerk read the title of the bill. semifinals and went on to win the gold, The text of the bill is as follows: very important for us to look back al- that was at the height of the Cold War. H.R. 1423 most 10 years ago. Shortly after, Nikita Khrushchev took I have just gotten off the phone with off his shoe and said, ‘‘We will bury Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- former Speaker Dennis Hastert, who resentatives of the United States of America in you.’’ Yes, that was a great day that Congress assembled, reminded me that when the attack we had back in 1980. But today, the SECTION 1. SPECIALIST MICHEAL E. PHILLIPS took place on September 11 of 2001, ‘‘Finally, we got him’’ moment in re- President Bush and he and others came POST OFFICE. gard to, yes, I am talking about Osama (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the together to do everything that we pos- bin Laden. United States Postal Service located at 115 sibly could to ensure that the United I want to take an opportunity, Mr. 4th Avenue Southwest in Ardmore, Okla- States of America would never face the Speaker, to commend the President, homa, shall be known and designated as the kind of attack that we had on Sep- commend the CIA, commend our mili- ‘‘Specialist Micheal E. Phillips Post Office’’. tember 11. Our former colleague Porter tary, commend the Navy SEALs, the (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Goss, who was chairman of the Intel- brave men and women that effected map, regulation, document, paper, or other ligence Committee, went on to serve as record of the United States to the facility re- this. They have been working hard. ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Director of Central Intelligence, and And let’s not forget the intelligence our former colleague, Jane Harman, of be a reference to the ‘‘Specialist Micheal E. officers that worked so diligently at Phillips Post Office’’. course, going back to the time when Guantanamo Bay, at Gitmo, not tor- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- President Clinton was President—so turing but getting intelligence, finding ant to the rule, the gentleman from many people have been involved in this out who that courier was, the best Oklahoma (Mr. LANKFORD) and the gen- effort to ensure that we would not face friend of Osama bin Laden that lived in tlewoman from the District of Colum- the kind of attack that we did. his neighborhood in Pakistan. Intel- bia (Ms. NORTON) each will control 20 And, Mr. Speaker, I think it’s very ligence is how we got him. important to note on this day that we It’s a great day. Let’s all take credit. minutes. have been successful in the past 10 Let’s commend the President. We The Chair recognizes the gentleman years. We, of course, as reports have should be tremendously proud today of from Oklahoma. come forward, need to remain vigilant. this accomplishment—this guy, the GENERAL LEAVE But I want to extend congratulations monster that caused 3,000 people to die Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. Speaker, I ask to all those who have played a role in on 9/11 and 17 on the USS Cole. And the unanimous consent that all Members ensuring our safety. men and women that have given their may have 5 legislative days within f lives defending this country since then, which to revise and extend their re- b 1410 God bless them. marks and include extraneous material f on the bill under consideration. THE CHILDREN’S HOME The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there PROTECTION ACT OF 2011 RECESS objection to the request of the gen- (Mr. BACHUS asked and was given The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tleman from Oklahoma? permission to address the House for 1 ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair There was no objection.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:14 May 20, 2014 Jkt 099102 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR11\H02MY1.000 H02MY1 ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD May 2, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 157, Pt. 5 6385 Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. Speaker, I yield Specialist Phillips was a member of United States Army. On October 13, myself such time as I may consume. the 101st Airborne Division based in 2007, Micheal and his brothers in arms Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1423, introduced by Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He died on were deployed to Iraq for combat oper- the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. February 24, 2008, in Baghdad from ations. COLE), would designate the facility of wounds sustained when his vehicle en- Micheal’s enthusiasm for his work in- the United States Post Office located countered an improvised explosive de- spired members of his platoon. In addi- at 115 4th Avenue Southwest in Ard- vice. tion to his enthusiasm, Specialist Phil- more, Oklahoma, as the Specialist Specialist Phillips loved history and lips also endeavored to foster real ca- Micheal E. Phillips Post Office. This was a true student athlete who ran maraderie amongst his fellow soldiers. bill is cosponsored by the entire Okla- cross country and played football while Even in the middle of a war, it was said homa State delegation and was favor- attending Ardmore High School. He that Micheal made bad times good and ably reported without amendment by also excelled at drawing and had been good times better. Micheal’s team lead- the Committee on Oversight and Gov- offered admission to the San Francisco er, Sergeant Matthew Whalen praised ernment Reform on April 13. Art Institute. his abilities in terrain association, map Mr. Speaker, it’s altogether fitting But Specialist Phillips had other reading, and his tremendous bravery in and proper that we name this post of- plans. He volunteered to serve his combat. Sergeant Whalen reflected on fice in Ardmore for Army Specialist country before attending college and, Specialist Phillips’ leadership skills, Phillips to honor a true American hero by all accounts, was an excellent sol- noting, ‘‘I know that soldiers that did and his service to country. At this mo- dier, always willing to go the extra serve with him have taken away with ment in our war on terrorism, with the mile and constantly trying to improve them, as I have, the undoubted and unmistaken values that he always pos- recent death of Osama Bin Laden, this himself. Specialist Phillips made the ultimate sessed and always portrayed.’’ is a moment to remember those who Mr. Speaker, Specialist Micheal E. sacrifice defending our freedom. We have been fighting the war on terror Phillips was killed in action on Feb- for years. honor his sacrifice today by naming ruary 24, 2008, in Shula, Iraq, just out- Micheal E. Phillips hailed from Ard- the Post Office on 4th Avenue in Ard- side of Baghdad. An explosively formed more, Oklahoma, and graduated from more, Oklahoma, the Specialist penetrator, a so-called EFP, hit the Ardmore High School in 2006. At Ard- Micheal E. Phillips Post Office. driver’s side of the door on the vehicle more High, Specialist Phillips excelled Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to that he was driving. Despite the sever- in both academics and athletics, play- support this bill. ity of his injuries, he continued to ing football, track, and cross country. I reserve the balance of my time. smile and reassure those taking care of He loved history as well as drawing, Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. Speaker, I yield him. Even in the most grim and serious and was so talented he was offered ad- such time as he may consume to the times, Micheal still fought and lifted mission to the San Francisco Art Insti- gentleman from the great State of up those around him. tute. Instead, however, Specialist Phil- Oklahoma (Mr. COLE), a distinguished lips felt a calling to serve his country. colleague and friend and the sponsor of b 1810 His mother recalled that, ‘‘He came this legislation. For his service, Specialist Micheal home one day and said he wanted to Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Phillips was awarded a Bronze Star. He join the Army, and we got in the car in support of H.R. 1423, a bill I spon- was also designated as a Distinguished and went down to the recruiting sta- sored, to designate the post office in Member of the 502nd Infantry Regi- tion.’’ Ardmore, Oklahoma, as the Specialist ment. The Distinguished Member With this motivation and inspiration Micheal E. Phillips Post Office. award is for those who display honor- to serve and protect the country he Micheal was driven by a personal able service, loyalty on active duty in loved, Specialist Phillips enlisted in sense of duty and honor. He joined the peace or war. These are qualities the Army in 2006 and was assigned to Army because he recognized injustice Micheal Phillips lived with each and the Army’s 1st Battalion, 502nd Infan- and terror in our world and sought to every day of his service career. try Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat make a difference. Specialist Micheal Mr. Speaker, Micheal always gave Team, 101st Air Division, based in Fort Phillips lived out that sense of duty more than his share back to his com- Campbell, Kentucky. through military service and made the munity. When he did have time away Tragically, on February 24, 2008, Spe- ultimate sacrifice to ensure our Nation from his duty, he would often visit his cialist Phillips was killed when the ve- remained secure and free. high school to speak with students and encourage them to pursue their goals. hicle he was riding in was hit by an im- Mr. Speaker, Micheal turned down an opportunity to attend the San Fran- Never without a smile, Micheal provised explosive device in Baghdad. fought for his country, his community, cisco Art Institute to volunteer for the He was 19 years old, and he left behind and his family with valor and with United States Army. When asked why his parents, Angela and Steve, as well honor. He wanted others in the world he wanted to join the Army, Micheal as two younger brothers and a younger to have the freedoms and opportunities simply stated, ‘‘I want a career and we sister. that we enjoy here in the United As a Representative from Oklahoma, are at war.’’ Specialist Phillips saw States, and he risked his life to achieve it is an honor to stand before this body terrorists as thugs, often referring to that end. and pay tribute to a fellow Oklahoman them as the ‘‘ultimate bullies in the Like many who have made the ulti- who made the ultimate sacrifice coura- world.’’ A fervent student of history, mate sacrifice, Specialist Micheal Phil- geously defending our freedom. Micheal knew that his service would be lips leaves behind loved ones, friends, I am truly grateful for the service of against a tough and formidable enemy, and comrades in arms who treasure his Specialist Phillips and for all of those still he enthusiastically embraced memory and honor his service. Micheal who serve and protect us each and what he believed was the right decision is survived by his parents, Steven and every day. I urge all Members to join and enlisted in the United States Angelia Phillips; his brothers, David me in strong support of this bill. Army. and Anthony; and his sister, Barbara— I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, Micheal Phillips was all of Ardmore, Oklahoma. He also Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield only 17 years of age when he joined the leaves behind a Nation and a commu- myself such time as I may consume. military via the delayed entry pro- nity that will never forget his courage, Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support gram. He left for boot camp on June 24, his sacrifice, and his devotion to duty. of H.R. 1423, a bill to rename the 4th 2006. Upon finishing advanced infantry Mr. Speaker, I urge the passage of Avenue post office in Ardmore, Okla- training, Micheal was assigned to this legislation. homa, after Army Specialist Micheal Bravo Company 1 of the 502nd Strike Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I note E. Phillips, who died at the young age Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division, that we are honoring Specialist Phil- of 19 while serving our country in Iraq. one of the most storied divisions in the lips the day after we learned that the

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BUSH AND GEORGE lic service began when he was just 18 I yield back the balance of my time. W. BUSH UNITED STATES COURT- and enlisted in the Armed Forces. He Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. Speaker, this HOUSE AND GEORGE MAHON became the youngest pilot in the Navy weekend I spoke with Specialist FEDERAL BUILDING when he earned his wings and flew 58 Micheal Phillips’ mom. She reminded Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I combat missions, receiving the Distin- me that Micheal was the first student move to suspend the rules and pass the guished Flying Cross for bravery in ac- in 10 years to sign up for the Army bill (H.R. 362) to redesignate the Fed- tion after getting shot down by anti- from Ardmore High School. He was rec- eral building and United States Court- aircraft fire. ognized as the Distinguished Member house located at 200 East Wall Street Later, he was elected to Congress as of the Regiment because of his capac- in Midland, Texas, as the ‘‘George H. a representative from the State of ity to keep up morale among his peers. W. Bush and George W. Bush United Texas and served in this Chamber for I would like to leave the House with States Courthouse and George Mahon two terms. Subsequently, he served in two quotes from Specialist Phillips. Federal Building’’. various other public service positions The first comes from a letter that Spe- The Clerk read the title of the bill. critical to our Nation, including as am- cialist Phillips sent to the assistant The text of the bill is as follows: bassador to the United Nations, as chief of the U.S. Liaison Office to principal at Ardmore High School. H.R. 362 Phillips wrote, ‘‘I am doing this for my China, and as Director of the Central Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Intelligence Agency. He was elected family, for you, for everyone, for Amer- resentatives of the United States of America in ica, to protect it from the bad guys.’’ Congress assembled, Vice President in 1980 and stood by The second, as recalled by his moth- SECTION 1. REDESIGNATION. President Ronald Reagan’s side for 8 er: ‘‘He said terrorism was like a virus. The Federal building and United States years, contributing to the policies that It had to be stopped. It had to be con- Courthouse located at 200 East Wall Street brought the Cold War to an end, and in tained.’’ in Midland, Texas, known as the George 1988 was elected as the 41st President of Mr. Speaker, in light of yesterday’s Mahon Federal Building, shall be known and the United States. events in Pakistan with the death of designated as the ‘‘George H. W. Bush and During his term in office, he skill- Osama bin Laden, these words, both George W. Bush United States Courthouse fully navigated the diplomacy with spoken and written by Specialist Phil- and George Mahon Federal Building’’. new nations created following the lips, couldn’t be more timing or fitting. SEC. 2. REFERENCES. breakup of the Soviet Union, and This young man’s passion was to pro- Any reference in a law, map, regulation, helped to overthrow and bring to jus- document, paper, or other record of the tice the corrupt Manuel Noriega re- tect this country from the bad guys, United States to the Federal building and the terrorists who then and now want gime in Panama. United States Courthouse referred to in sec- A few months ago, in February, to do us harm. tion 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to Specialist Phillips ended up making the ‘‘George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush President George H.W. Bush was the ultimate sacrifice, combating ter- United States Courthouse and George Mahon awarded the Presidential Medal of rorism, protecting the country that he Federal Building’’. Freedom by President Obama. This loved. For that, Mr. Speaker, I am The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- award is the highest civilian honor eternally grateful and so is his Nation. ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- given for an especially meritorious contribution to the security of the na- The soldiers who carried out the op- linois (Mr. HULTGREN) and the gentle- eration yesterday, as well as the mem- woman from the District of Columbia tional interests of the United States, world peace, cultural, or other signifi- bers of our intelligence community (Ms. NORTON) each will control 20 min- who have spent nearly 10 years hunting utes. cant public or private endeavors. In 2000, his son, George W. Bush, fol- down the mastermind behind 9/11, are The Chair recognizes the gentleman lowed in his footsteps when he was much like Specialist Phillips, brave from Illinois. and courageous individuals who sac- elected the 43rd President of the United GENERAL LEAVE States, after serving 6 years as the rifice so much and risk it all, keeping Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I ask us safe and preventing the bad guys Governor of Texas. President George unanimous consent that all Members W. Bush led our Nation in response to from harming more innocent people. may have 5 legislative days within I have the utmost respect for each the worst terrorist attack on our soil. which to revise and extend their re- and every person in our Armed Forces He helped to unite the Nation after the marks and include extraneous material and intelligence community, and I 9/11 terrorist attacks and, under his on H.R. 362. would like to express my sincere grati- leadership, led the reforms of our intel- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tude for what they do and have done. ligence and securities capabilities to objection to the request of the gen- They truly make me proud to be an better counter this unconventional tleman from Illinois? American. threat. Again, I urge Members to join me in There was no objection. During his two terms, he effectuated support of H.R. 1423. Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield the overthrow of a dictator in Iraq and I yield back the balance of my time. myself such time as I may consume. removed the Taliban from power in Af- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The H.R. 362 would redesignate the Fed- ghanistan, upsetting a key staging question is on the motion offered by eral Building and Courthouse at 200 ground for al Qaeda and bringing de- the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. East Wall Street in Midland, Texas, as mocracy to an oppressed country. And, LANKFORD) that the House suspend the the George H.W. Bush and George W. yesterday, this groundwork led to our rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1423. Bush United States Courthouse and Nation bringing justice to Osama bin The question was taken. George Mahon Federal Building. Laden when, during a raid by one of The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the I would like to take this opportunity our Special Operations teams, he was opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being to thank the gentleman from Texas killed in a compound in Pakistan. And in the affirmative, the ayes have it. (Mr. CONAWAY) for introducing this leg- I want to recognize the work of our Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. Speaker, on islation. I also want to thank the bill’s Special Operations teams and our in- that I demand the yeas and nays. 25 cosponsors, who all represent var- telligence community, including the

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Bush United States Court- work here in Congress and to represent community was able to gather the key house and George Mahon Federal the people of west Texas. On behalf of information needed to locate Osama Building. the people of District 11, I would like bin Laden. With these events comes a I urge my colleagues to support the to extend my humblest gratitude to sense of closure. However, we must re- passage of H.R. 362. President George Herbert Walker Bush main vigilant in protecting our Nation I reserve the balance of my time. and President George W. Bush for their from the threat of terrorism. Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield service to their community, our State President George W. Bush helped to such time as he may consume to the and our Nation. We are a better Nation realign our intelligence and military gentleman from Texas (Mr. CONAWAY). for their service. capabilities to set the framework for Mr. CONAWAY. I thank the gen- I would also like to acknowledge the our Nation to better respond to this tleman for allowing me the time. role that Federal District Judge Rob new threat. I think that it is appro- I rise, Mr. Speaker, to pay tribute to Junell played in getting this court- priate for us to honor their service to the renaming of this courthouse for house renamed in honor of these two our Nation by naming this courthouse two of west Texas’s favorite sons, fine gentlemen. after them, as both former Presidents President George Herbert Walker Bush I urge my colleagues to support this have lived in Texas for some time and and his son, George W. Bush. The com- legislation. George W. Bush calls Midland his munity I call home could not be Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield hometown. prouder of our two most famous resi- back the balance of my time. I support passage of this legislation dents. We are grateful for their faithful Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I yield and urge my colleagues to do the same. service and stewardship of the powers back the balance of my time. I reserve the balance of my time. entrusted to them and their legacy in The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Ms. NORTON. I yield myself such advancing freedom, human dignity and question is on the motion offered by time as I may consume. the rule of law across the globe. the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. Texas ought to be rightly proud of HULTGREN) that the House suspend the 362, a bill that honors the 41st and 43rd our neighbors who rose to lead our Na- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 362. Presidents of the United States, Presi- tion. These two men, bound by blood, The question was taken; and (two- dent George H.W. Bush and President but bonded by an unshakeable commit- thirds being in the affirmative) the George W. Bush, by naming a United ment to human liberty, shared a vision rules were suspended and the bill was States courthouse located in Midland, for America and the world that was passed. Texas, after both of them. This honor mined in Philadelphia and forged at A motion to reconsider was laid on is highly fitting, given their devotion the Alamo. It is a vision that is rooted the table. to public service and their unique sta- first and foremost in liberty and all her tus as only the second father and son attendants—individual rights, free f pair to serve in our Nation’s highest of- markets, and fair elections. SPECIALIST MICHEAL E. PHILLIPS fice. Both Presidents understood that POST OFFICE Former President George Herbert America’s wealth and power are not Walker Bush was the 41st President of what make us an exceptional Nation. It The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the United States. He served our coun- is those faded words written large ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings try in many capacities, first as the across four sheets of parchment over will resume on motions to suspend the youngest naval aviator at the time in 200 years ago that form the soul of this rules previously postponed. the United States Navy, and later as a Nation. In those words, the rights that The unfinished business is the vote Member of Congress representing the we cherish are forever set apart from on the motion to suspend the rules and Seventh Congressional District of the machinations of man. In those pass the bill (H.R. 1423) to designate Texas. After leaving Congress, Presi- words, we became a Nation of laws, of the facility of the United States Postal dent Bush served in many prominent discourse, and of reason. Service located at 115 4th Avenue public service positions, including am- It is fitting that we are choosing to Southwest in Ardmore, Oklahoma, as bassador to the United Nations, Chief name a courthouse in their honor the ‘‘Specialist Micheal E. Phillips of the U.S. Liaison Office of the Peo- today because it is fidelity to the law, Post Office’’, on which the yeas and ple’s Republic of China and Director of above all else, that secures the bless- nays were ordered. the Central Intelligence Agency. In ings of liberty these men worked so The Clerk read the title of the bill. 1980, President Bush was elected Vice hard to promote. This courthouse will The SPEAKER pro tempore. The President of the United States under be a symbol of the triumph of law over question is on the motion offered by President Ronald Reagan. He was re- violence, the triumph of free minds the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. elected Vice President in 1984. Presi- over the iron wills of dictators. LANKFORD) that the House suspend the dent Bush was then elected President From the dissolution of the Soviet rules and pass the bill. of the United States in 1988. Union to the liberation of Kuwait, and The vote was taken by electronic de- Former President George Walker from the first shoots of democratic vice, and there were—yeas 399, nays 0, Bush was the 43rd President of the order in Afghanistan to the parliamen- not voting 33, as follows: United States. President George W. tary elections in Iraq, both father and [Roll No. 278] Bush was a graduate of Yale Univer- son have helped to lift the crushing YEAS—399 sity. After his service in the Texas Air burdens of tyranny from millions of Ackerman Baldwin Berkley National Guard, he graduated from people. In each effort, the nations lib- Adams Barletta Berman Akin Barrow Biggert Harvard Business School and began a erated have embarked on the difficult Altmire Bartlett Bilirakis career in the oil industry. President path of making laws and holding one Amash Barton (TX) Bishop (GA) Bush became the principal owner of the another accountable. These are not Andrews Bass (CA) Bishop (NY) Texas Rangers, a Major League Base- easy steps; but in the end, with the Austria Bass (NH) Bishop (UT) Baca Becerra Black ball team. In 1994, he was elected Gov- continued support of the United States, Bachmann Benishek Blackburn ernor of Texas, a position to which he these efforts will prove to be an endur- Bachus Berg Blumenauer

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Speier Watt Buerkle Gonzalez Matsui Sanchez, Loretta Stark Waxman America, justice will be done, because Burgess Goodlatte McCarthy (CA) Sarbanes Stearns Webster justice is what we do in the U.S.A. Burton (IN) Gosar McCarthy (NY) Scalise Stivers Weiner And that’s just the way it is. Calvert Gowdy McCaul Schakowsky Stutzman Welch Camp Granger McClintock Schiff Sullivan f West Campbell Graves (GA) McCollum Schilling Sutton Westmoreland Canseco Graves (MO) McCotter Schmidt Terry MOVING ON TO A MORE PEACEFUL Cantor Green, Al McDermott Schock Thompson (CA) Whitfield WORLD Capito Green, Gene McGovern Schrader Thompson (MS) Wilson (FL) Capps Griffith (VA) McHenry Schwartz Thompson (PA) Wilson (SC) (Mr. GARAMENDI asked and was Capuano Grimm McIntyre Schweikert Thornberry Wittman given permission to address the House Carnahan Guinta McKeon Scott (SC) Tiberi Wolf for 1 minute.) Carney Guthrie McKinley Scott (VA) Tierney Womack Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise Carson (IN) Hall McMorris Scott, Austin Tipton Woodall Cassidy Hanabusa Rodgers Scott, David Tonko Woolsey today to congratulate the United Castor (FL) Hanna McNerney Sensenbrenner Tsongas Wu States military for carrying out an ex- Chabot Harper Meehan Serrano Turner Yarmuth traordinarily difficult and extraor- Chaffetz Harris Meeks Sessions Upton Yoder dinarily important task. Osama bin Chandler Hartzler Mica Sherman Van Hollen Young (FL) Chu Hastings (FL) Michaud Shimkus Vela´ zquez Young (IN) Laden is no more, and we thank them Cicilline Hastings (WA) Miller (FL) for their duration of this long and very NOT VOTING—33 Clarke (MI) Hayworth Miller (MI) necessary task; and for President Clarke (NY) Heck Miller (NC) Aderholt Emerson Marchant Obama, he said he would get it done Clay Heinrich Miller, Gary Alexander Giffords Nadler Cleaver Hensarling Miller, George Bilbray Griffin (AR) Roby and he did. President Bush worked at Clyburn Herger Moore Boren Grijalva Roe (TN) this long and hard. And for all that Coble Herrera Beutler Moran Boswell Gutierrez Rohrabacher have been involved in this very impor- Coffman (CO) Himes Mulvaney Brady (PA) Heller Rush Cohen Hinchey Murphy (CT) Broun (GA) Higgins Sewell tant task of ridding this world of the Cole Hinojosa Murphy (PA) Butterfield Johnson, Sam Shuler world’s most notorious and dangerous Conaway Hirono Myrick Cardoza King (NY) Smith (NJ) terrorist, I congratulate them, and I Connolly (VA) Holden Napolitano Carter Lipinski Towns think all America does, also. Conyers Holt Neal Costello Maloney Young (AK) Cooper Honda Neugebauer We need to continue to focus like a Costa Hoyer Noem b 1853 laser on al Qaeda wherever they may Courtney Huelskamp Nugent Mrs. LOWEY changed her vote from be across this world. This is our task, Cravaack Huizenga (MI) Nunes Crawford Hultgren Nunnelee ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ and we will not relent until we have fi- Crenshaw Hunter Olson So (two-thirds being in the affirma- nally succeeded in putting al Qaeda Critz Hurt Olver tive) the rules were suspended and the aside and moving on to a more peaceful Crowley Inslee Owens bill was passed. world. Cuellar Israel Palazzo Culberson Issa Pallone The result of the vote was announced f Cummings Jackson (IL) Pascrell as above recorded. Davis (CA) Jackson Lee Pastor (AZ) A motion to reconsider was laid on RECOGNITION OF THE Davis (IL) (TX) Paul the table. COUDERSPORT MOON TREE Davis (KY) Jenkins Paulsen DeFazio Johnson (GA) Payne Stated for: (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania DeGette Johnson (IL) Pearce Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- asked and was given permission to ad- DeLauro Johnson (OH) Pelosi avoidably absent for votes in the House dress the House for 1 minute.) Denham Johnson, E. B. Pence Chamber today. Had I been present, I would Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Dent Jones Perlmutter DesJarlais Jordan Peters have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote No. 278. Mr. Speaker, Apollo 14 launched on Deutch Kaptur Peterson f January 31, 1971, on its third trip to the Diaz-Balart Keating Petri Moon. Alan Shepard, Stuart Roosa, and Dicks Kelly Pingree (ME) OSAMA BIN LADEN MEETS HIS Edgar Mitchell composed the Apollo’s Dingell Kildee Pitts MAKER Doggett Kind Platts eighth manned mission to the lunar Dold King (IA) Poe (TX) (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was surface. Donnelly (IN) Kingston Polis given permission to address the House Also on board were seeds from sev- Doyle Kinzinger (IL) Pompeo for 1 minute.) eral common varieties of trees, part of Dreier Kissell Posey Duffy Kline Price (GA) Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the a joint project with NASA and the U.S. Duncan (SC) Kucinich Price (NC) long arm of American justice has found Forest Service, known as the ‘‘Moon Duncan (TN) Labrador Quayle the pawn of Satan. The father of al trees,’’ to see whether spaceflight af- Edwards Lamborn Quigley Ellison Lance Rahall Qaeda, the leader of terrorists, has met fected seeds’ ability to sprout. The re- Ellmers Landry Rangel his maker, and May 1, 2011, was judg- sulting seedlings were planted through- Engel Langevin Reed ment day. Osama bin Laden was the out the United States as a tribute to Eshoo Lankford Rehberg emblem of all the evil and hatred that the Apollo program. Farenthold Larsen (WA) Reichert Farr Larson (CT) Renacci exists in this world. The men and One of the surviving trees is in Penn- Fattah Latham Reyes women of our military and intelligence sylvania’s Fifth District, in Filner LaTourette Ribble community are to be commended for Coudersport, Potter County. The Fincher Latta Richardson Fitzpatrick Lee (CA) Richmond their persistent, relentless dedication Coudersport Moon tree, a sycamore, is Flake Levin Rigell to finding and eliminating this mon- among dozens reported as missing by Fleischmann Lewis (CA) Rivera ster from the Earth. NASA, until a local resident became Fleming Lewis (GA) Rogers (AL) This news brings some comfort to the aware of NASA’s attempts to track Flores LoBiondo Rogers (KY) Forbes Loebsack Rogers (MI) families of the thousands of people who down the remaining national treasures. Fortenberry Lofgren, Zoe Rokita died in the attacks on September 11 Today, Potter County’s Moon tree is Foxx Long Rooney and those who have died in the war on alive and well, and members of the Frank (MA) Lowey Ros-Lehtinen terror. Coudersport Area Lions Club have Franks (AZ) Lucas Roskam Frelinghuysen Luetkemeyer Ross (AR) Bin Laden’s death is a decisive vic- agreed to partner with the local gov- Fudge Luja´ n Ross (FL) tory for America. While this momen- ernment for a dedication ceremony

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Left unchecked, the explosive importance of NASA’s Apollo program, enjoy the precious blessings of liberty. growth of these programs, especially and I want to thank my constituents in While there is nothing that can replace Medicare, threatens not only the abil- Coudersport for working to ensure the the lives that have been lost, I hope ity of government to keep its promises Moon trees continue to serve as a liv- that their loved ones can take some to the beneficiaries but also the sol- ing monument to our Nation’s first solace in the fact that the man respon- vency of the Federal Government and visit to the Moon. sible for September 11 has been brought the health of the U.S. economy. f to justice. Yesterday should send a Our Republican plan addresses this clear message to those that engage in unsustainable growth while ensuring b 1900 terrorist activities that we will find that our current seniors, those 55 and JUSTICE BROUGHT TO OSAMA BIN you and you will pay for your crimes. older, are still taken care of. Our Re- LADEN We are America, a Nation built by and publican plan attacks the growth. And defended by heroes, and we will prevail when we hear the political fodder, I (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given in the war on terror. ask, Where is your plan to address permission to address the House for 1 f Medicare and reduce our debt? The minute.) time for leadership on this issue is ENDING OUR MILITARY PRESENCE Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise now, not in 5 to 10 years when Medicare IN THE MIDDLE EAST today as we, as a Nation, commemo- is almost bankrupt. Let us seize this rate this historic day that Osama bin (Ms. WOOLSEY asked and was given moment and do what is necessary to Laden was brought to justice or, more permission to address the House for 1 preserve this vital program and save appropriately, justice was brought to minute and to revise and extend her re- America from our looming debt crisis. him. I want to take this occasion to marks.) f congratulate President Obama and his Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, my first team, CIA Director Leon Panetta and thought when watching the news last ELIMINATING OSAMA BIN LADEN the members of the CIA and our intel- night was about the people who have a (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given ligence community as well as our Na- hole in their hearts and in their homes permission to address the House for 1 tion’s military who have worked dili- because of the senseless brutal violence minute and to revise and extend his re- gently and tirelessly over the last perpetrated by Osama bin Laden. There marks.) nearly 10 years to hunt down and elimi- was 9/11, of course, but also the 1993 Mr. PAYNE. Let me begin by com- nate Osama bin Laden. I know that World Trade Center bombing, the em- mending our Commander in Chief, countless man hours and millions of bassy bombings in east Africa, and the President Barack Obama, and his team dollars—an incredible effort was put attack on the USS Cole. Osama bin of experts who debated and discussed together to make sure that Osama bin Laden is responsible for so much evil, the exercise that eliminated Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda were held account- and I hope that the families of his vic- Laden. On an issue like this, there are able for the horrific attacks on the tims can now find some measure of many different points of view, and it United States of America on 9/11. peace and closure. takes a person who has the ability to Let me say that my heart and my Bin Laden is dead, but the terrorism evaluate to take charge. And he made thoughts and prayers are with the vic- threat that he represents remains alive a decision. tims and their families of that horrific and well. The network he created con- We certainly would like to commend day on 9/11. We hope that this, in some tinues to thrive. And I believe, Mr. the Navy SEALs who did another ex- way, brings closure to them, as we Speaker, that al Qaeda will remain traordinary job, just as they did in So- hope also that it now closes a painful strong as long as we continue our pol- malia when I was there. I was in Soma- chapter in U.S. history with the elimi- icy of aggressive militarism in the lia the day after the Navy SEALs nation of Osama bin Laden. I thank, Middle East. I would like to see what eliminated the pirates who had hi- again, all of those that had a hand in happened on Sunday be the beginning jacked a ship. And I was at a press con- this, particularly the members of our of bringing our troops home and reference in Mogadishu where I said that military and intelligence community moving the very need for military ac- when you tread on Americans, this is who worked so hard and carried out tion in the Middle East. the result. In the middle of Mogadishu this mission flawlessly. f as I left, as you may recall, my plane f was fired on by persons who are related MEDICARE REFORM AND THE to al Qaeda. WE WILL PREVAIL IN THE WAR DEBT Well, let me once again comment ON TERROR (Mrs. BLACK asked and was given that New Jersey, who lost so many peo- (Mr. DESJARLAIS asked and was permission to address the House for 1 ple in 9/11 going to the World Trade given permission to address the House minute.) Center where many of them work, we for 1 minute.) Mrs. BLACK. Last week I held three hope that they will have some peace. Mr. DESJARLAIS. Like all Ameri- town hall meetings back in my commu- f cans, I was relieved to hear the news nity, throughout my district; and the that the world’s most notorious ter- number one topic was the staggering NATIONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS rorist would no longer be able to pose national debt. People in my district are MONTH AND WELLNESS CAUCUS a threat to those who seek peace and angry at Washington that they have al- (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given freedom. We owe a great deal of grati- lowed the debt to balloon so far out of permission to address the House for 1 tude to our brave men and women serv- control. Many understand that big minute and to revise and extend his re- ing in uniform, as well as our intel- changes have to be made to reduce marks.) ligence officers, for successfully bring- spending and to address our debt. And Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I want ing down Osama bin Laden and scoring while the problem includes billions to take a moment to recognize the a major victory in the fight against that have been spent to grow agencies month of May as National Physical terrorism. These individuals truly de- and bloat programs over the years, the Fitness and Sports Month. Since 1983, serve our Nation’s deepest appreciation big problem is the auto-pilot programs. various individuals and organizations for the selfless work they do in order to Medicare spending is growing at an have focused on May as a time to pro- keep us safe. unsustainable rate of 7.2 percent every mote awareness of the value of phys- Unfortunately, this occasion is bit- year; and unless we start now, Medi- ical activity and the pursuit of happier, tersweet. As we reflect on those that care goes bankrupt in 9 years, accord- healthier, and more productive lives.

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The great majority of think everybody ought to celebrate the Bomber. these conditions are linked to risky tenacity of the American military and In October of 2002, 200 people killed health behavior such as obesity and this administration as well as the Bush and 240 injured in a series of bombings lack of exercise. administration for being dedicated to in the tourist district of Kuta, Bali, In- Congress should be drawing attention bringing this man to justice for the donesia. to the benefits of a healthy lifestyle things that he has done not only to the In November of 2003, 57 people killed and the good work being done by many United States but to the entire world. and 700 injured by four truck bombs in employers to encourage healthy behav- I would like to start off this Special Istanbul, Turkey. iors through workplace wellness pro- Order by giving a little bit of history of In February 2004, 116 people killed in grams. Osama bin Laden and what he has the bombing and subsequent sinking of Mr. Speaker, that’s why I am done. In 1990, he started criticizing the the ferry SuperFerry 14 in the Phil- partnering with my colleague, RON Saudi regime for allowing the Ameri- ippines. KIND from Wisconsin, to create a Con- cans to establish a base of operations In March 2004, 191 people were killed gressional Wellness Caucus that I en- there. In 1991, he was expelled from and 2,000 wounded in a bombing of the courage my colleagues to join. Saudi Arabia and disenfranchised or Madrid commuter train system. In May of 2004, 22 people killed and 25 f disowned by his family. He immediately went out and started working injured in attacks on two oil industry THE END OF OSAMA BIN LADEN’S to establish al Qaeda, to establish a installations, the Arab Petroleum In- REIGN OF TERROR terrorist network that would kill peo- vestments Corporation building and (Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas asked ple who didn’t agree with his views and the Petroleum Centre near Al-Khobar, and was given permission to address to terrorize the world until they start- Saudi Arabia. the House for 1 minute.) ed acceding to his wishes. In July 2005, 56 killed and 700 injured Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. Let me just read a few of these in an attack on the London transpor- Speaker, for those of us who were here things, and these are widely attributed tation sector. Three bombs were deto- on 9/11 in this humble place and saw to al Qaeda, or al Qaeda-inspired nated on the London Underground and the building smoke, we know what groups, which was headed by Osama one on a double decker bus. today and the last 24 hours have bin Laden. In July 2005, 88 killed and 200 injured meant. Thank you to the Navy SEALs In December of 1992, there was a in a series of bomb blasts in the Egyp- for their bravery, for their strategic ge- bomb attack that killed two people at tian resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, lo- nius, for providing a safety net to bring Gold Mihor Hotel in Aden, Yemen. One cated on the southern tip of the Sinai them all out, to make sure that the hundred U.S. military personnel were Peninsula. women and children were protected. stationed in the hotel awaiting deploy- In November 2005, 60 were killed and Thank you to President Clinton, ment into Somalia for Operation Re- hundreds wounded in a suicide bomber President Bush, President Obama, the store Hope. attack on three hotels in Amman, Jor- continuing chain of those who experi- In February of 1993, a 500-kilogram dan. enced terrorism who worked together. bomb was detonated beneath the World In July 2006, 209 killed and 700 injured Thank you, President Obama. And, Trade Center—we all remember that— in a series of seven bomb blasts on the again, to the families of the victims, no in New York City. Six were killed and Suburban Railway in Mumbai (Bom- one knows the story, those who were 1,000 were injured. bay) India. In April 2007, 33 people killed in twin victims whose family members died at In March of 1993, 250 people were bombings in Algiers, Algeria. the USS Cole or in Africa or on 9/11 or killed and 700 injured in a series of 13 In June of 2008, six people killed and in 1993. bomb explosions that took place in several injured in a car bomb attack So I ask us not to move forward in Bombay, India. against the Danish Embassy in Paki- this country as Democrats or Repub- In October of 1993, 18 U.S. servicemen stan. Al Qaeda issued a statement after licans but as Americans, not as con- were killed in the Black Hawk Down the bombings claiming that the attack servative radio talk show listeners who incident in Somalia. Al Qaeda claimed was a response to the 2005 publication seemingly cannot find a glistening of responsibility for arming the Somali factions who battled and killed those of the Mohammed cartoons. hope. But come together as Americans. In December 2009, an attempted Osama bin Laden is dead, and we have U.S. forces. In November of 1995, five Americans bombing of Northwest Airlines Flight the opportunity to thank the Navy 253 to Detroit by Umar Farouk SEALs and the United States military. were killed in the bombing of the U.S. military advisory facility in Riyadh, Abdulmutallab. And we have the ability to move for- In May 2010, an attempted car bomb ward as Americans, to move forward Saudi Arabia. In June of 1996, 19 U.S. airmen were in Times Square, New York. Faisal for peace and democracy and to be able killed in the bombing of Khobar Tow- Shahzad, a 30-year-old Pakistan-born to thank those who have laid down ers near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. resident of Bridgeport, Connecticut, their lives, who sacrifice so that our In November of 1997, 62 people were admitted attempting the car bombing flag can fly and justice can prevail in killed by gunmen in the massacre at and said he had trained at a Pakistani our Nation and around the world. Luxor in Egypt. terrorist training camp. f In August of 1998, 223 people were In October 2010, an attempted bomb- b 1910 killed when the U.S. Embassies in ing of a U.S.-bound cargo plane. Two Kenya and Tanzania were attacked. packages, each containing a bomb con- THE KILLING OF OSAMA BIN In October of 2000, 17 U.S. sailors sisting of 300 to 400 grams of plastic ex- LADEN aboard the USS Cole were killed in a plosives and a detonating mechanism, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. TIP- ship-borne suicide bombing while the were found on separate cargo planes. Al TON). Under the Speaker’s announced Cole was docked in Aden, Yemen. Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula took policy of January 5, 2011, the gen- On September 11, 2001, 2,974 Ameri- responsibility for that plot. tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is cans and others were killed when hi- April 28, 2011, 16 killed in a bomb at- recognized for 60 minutes as the des- jacked planes are flown into the World tack on a market in Marrakesh, Mo- ignee of the majority leader. Trade Center and the Pentagon. I don’t rocco. Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Thank you, think America will ever forget that April 29, 2011, an attempted attack in Mr. Speaker. day. Germany. Police arrested three alleged

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This is a terrible them join their leader once again if bit of an article that was written just tragedy, a terrible thing that occurred they so choose. yesterday by a fellow named Marc in this world by one human being. He We must continue to fight. Our third Ambinder with the National Journal. has been brought to justice now, and President, Thomas Jefferson, said this: And I think it’s really well done, and it we should compliment President Bush ‘‘Eternal vigilance is the price of free- points out all the hard work that went and President Obama for being tena- dom.’’ into going after Osama bin Laden. cious in going after this man. We must use our strength and cul- The team that killed Osama bin One of the things—and I will talk tivate our relationships with the peo- Laden were members of the counterter- about this later after I yield to my col- ple around the world to ensure we take rorism unit for the Navy, known as the league—that I think should be sent a stand against cruel dictatorships, Navy SEAL Team 6. It’s a highly elu- around the world is this message: No tyranny and radical Islam. sive group that was developed in the matter where you go, no matter where As I work with Congress and military 1980s to rescue American hostages in you hide, if you’re a terrorist who at- commanders, I will fight to honor Iran. They exist outside the military tacks the free world, we will come and those who have died to secure our free- protocol and engage in operations that get you. The allied countries who fight dom because they deserve our utmost are at the highest level of classifica- terrorism, including the United States, respect, and we should only be so tion. The fact that Team 6 is front page will not rest until you’re brought to grateful. news today is a measure of how impor- justice. It took us 10 years to get I congratulate the men and the tant the publicity about bin Laden’s Osama bin Laden, but we got him. I women of our military and intelligence killing is to the U.S., because normally want to thank once again President communities who have devoted their you don’t hear about these guys. Bush for taking the initiative origi- lives to this mission. For this, our sol- The President gave the order on Fri- nally and President Obama for signing diers have America’s boundless grati- day morning for the operation to pur- the attack message just a couple of tude. sue bin Laden. The strike began early days ago to make sure we brought him I also want to commend and con- Sunday morning, at the Ghazi Air Base to justice. gratulate President Obama and Presi- in Pakistan, the MH–60 helicopters With that, I would like to yield to dent Bush for their determination and made their way to Osama bin Laden’s my colleague from Indiana’s Third Dis- their willingness to continue the fight, tightly guarded compound, which is 70 trict for whatever time he may con- to pursue Osama bin Laden, who has miles from the center of Islamabad. sume. been the eluding terrorist, the face of The helicopter carrying the team of Mr. STUTZMAN. I thank my col- terrorism around this world. And SEALs malfunctioned. Can you imag- league, Congressman BURTON, for his today, freedom has been victorious. ine that? They’re over their target and comments. I am honored to represent the people the helicopter stops working. As it What a momentous day, as he said, of Indiana’s Third District and am hovered outside the high walls, the that we can all take courage and to proud of Indiana’s 14,700 members of pilot gently landed inside the walls of look to the future, but as well as cele- the Indiana Army and Air National the 3-story condo, but he couldn’t get brate the ending of a chapter that has Guard. It is the dedication of these the helicopter going again. caused so much pain and so much fear men and women and their families who And yet the assault team dis- in the lives of many Americans. have brought the leader of al Qaeda to embarked to raid the massive, walled Three weeks after my wife and I had justice and will continue to bring jus- compound, prepared to take bin Laden our first born child, our American tice to those who seek to destroy free- dead or alive, even though they knew homeland was attacked by terrorists dom and destroy America. there was a chance they wouldn’t have on September 11, 2001. As I held my As Winston Churchill once said: We a ride back. Their lives were at risk, baby boy, I knew that I had to do some- sleep safe in our beds because rough and yet they went ahead and carried thing, and ensuring the future security men stand ready in the night to visit out their mission. of my two sons is the reason I ran for violence on those who would do us Bin Laden was discovered using the U.S. Congress. harm. women as human shields as American The terrorist attacks on 9/11 tested So, Mr. Speaker, today is one of forces fired at him. One of the women our security, our defense, and our for- those days that I didn’t know that I was his wife. Bin Laden was shot in the titude in protecting our country, but would ever see, but stand here knowing face by the SEALs during a firefight we have not stood idly by. For nearly that we have been victorious, but also after resisting capture. Three other 10 years now, our American soldiers know that the fight in front of us is not males were killed along with bin have given their lives every day in Op- over with; that we will continue to be Laden. One of them was his adult son. eration New Dawn, Operation Enduring vigilant; that we will support our With the team still in the compound, Freedom, and now Operation Odyssey troops, our men and our women, our the commander on the ground told a Dawn to protect our Nation and to se- Commander-in-Chief in this fight on remote commander that they had cure justice. Their service demands re- terrorism. found bin Laden. The Special Forces spect and admiration. Mr. BURTON of Indiana. I thank my blew up the malfunctioned chopper, good friend, Congressman STUTZMAN, helicopter, then escaped in a reinforce- b 1920 for his remarks, and I really appreciate ment close to 4:15 p.m., just 40 minutes Last night, justice was served. bin you taking your time to come down after they landed. Laden has been the leader and the sym- here tonight. The West Wing staff worked most of bol of al Qaeda for more than 20 years, Congressman STUTZMAN talked a lit- the day on the operation. President continually plotting attacks against tle bit about the military, and I really Obama joined senior national security the United States and its allies. appreciate that because we have thou- officials in the Situation Room that The word ‘‘Qaeda’’ means foundation sands, hundreds of thousands of men afternoon as the firefight was mon- or base. Osama bin Laden was the head and women in the military defending itored. of this foundation, the face of ter- our freedoms all around the world, in Leon Panetta, one of our old col- rorism around the world, a foundation Afghanistan and in Iraq, and we have leagues here, was in his conference

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I would take issue with this part Laden’s body was taken to the aircraft required practice, so they replicated of the article, because I never did think carrier, USS Carl Vinson, and he was the 1-acre compound. Trial runs were waterboarding was torture. I think it buried in the North Arabian Sea over- held in early April. was a system that was used to get in- night. A DNA match from the remains ‘‘DevGru belongs to the Joint Special formation that would save us from ter- confirmed that bin Laden was dead at Operations Command, an extraordinary rorists, and that waterboarding may age 54. and unusual collection of classified very well have led to the information And of course President Obama made standing task forces and special mis- that got Osama bin Laden a couple of the official announcement of his death sions units. They report to the Presi- days ago—‘‘and the line between its in- from the East Room of the White dent and operate worldwide based on telligence-gathering activities and the House at 11:35 p.m., and he said what the legal (or extra-legal) premises of CIA’s has been blurred. all of us really agree with: ‘‘Justice has classified Presidential directives. ‘‘But Sunday’s operation provides been done.’’ Though the general public knows about strong evidence that the CIA and JSOC But we still have a lot of those guys the special SEALs and their brothers work well together. Sometimes intelligence needs to be developed rapidly, out there that we have to watch out in Delta Force, most JSOC missions to get inside the enemy’s operational for; and the message needs to be sent never leak. We only hear about JSOC loop. And sometimes it needs to be cul- again and again today and in the days when something goes bad (a British aid tivated, grown as if it were a delicate to come that anybody that takes up worker is accidentally killed) or when something really big happens (a mer- bacteria in a petri dish. the mantle of leadership like Osama ‘‘In an interview at CIA headquarters chant marine captain is rescued at bin Laden, we’re going to go after 2 weeks ago, a senior intelligence offi- sea), and even then, the military re- them. And we have the elite military cial said the two proud groups of Amer- people, the Special Forces, the people mains especially sensitive about their ican secret warriors had been in the Air Force, the Marines, and the existence. Several dozen JSOC ‘deconflicted and basically inte- Navy SEALs, that will get the job operatives have died in Pakistan over grated’—finally—10 years after 9/11. In- done. They know how to do it, and they the past several years.’’ deed, according to accounts given to are willing to risk their lives to get it These are heroic people that go in journalists by five senior administra- done. and risk their lives on a daily basis on tion officials Sunday night, the CIA Mr. Speaker, I would now like to go special operations to kill and destroy gathered the intelligence that led to through a minute-by-minute descrip- the enemy before they get to us. bin Laden’s location. A memo from CIA tion of what happened. And once again, ‘‘Their names are released by the De- Director Leon Panetta sent Sunday it’s an article that was written on na- fense Department in the usual manner, night provides some hints of how the tional security by the secret team that but with a cover story—generally, they information was collected and ana- killed bin Laden. It was an article writ- were killed in training accidents in lyzed. In it, he thanked the National ten for the National Journal by Marc eastern Afghanistan. That’s the code.’’ Security Agency and the National Ambinder, and it’s very well done. I’d So they don’t get the glory that is Geospatial-Intelligence Agency for like to go through this with my col- due them because they know that they their help. NSA figured out, somehow, leagues because it tells almost every- have gone into a secret mission that that there was no telephone or Internet thing that took place during this oper- cannot be exposed, and they risk their service in the compound. How it did ation. lives defending this country. And many this without Pakistan’s knowledge is a ‘‘The two sides of the Joint Special of them will never be known, but they secret. The NGIA makes the military’s Operations Command Challenge Coin, fought and died to save us all. maps but also develops their pattern which was given out by the JSOC Com- ‘‘How did the helicopters elude the recognition software—no doubt used to mander, Vice Admiral William Pakistani air defense network? Did help establish, by February of this McRaven. they spoof transponder codes? Were year, that the CIA could say ‘with high ‘‘From Ghazi Air Base in Pakistan, they painted and tricked out with probability’ that bin Laden and his the modified MH–60 helicopters made Pakistan Air Force equipment? If so— family were living there. their way to the garrison suburb of and we may never know—two other ‘‘Recently, JSOC built a new Tar- Abbottabad, about 70 miles from the JSOC units, the Technical Application geting and Analysis Center in Rosslyn, center of Islamabad.’’ Programs Office and the Aviation Virginia. Where the National Counter- Technology Evaluation Group, were re- b 1930 terrorism Center tends to focus on sponsible. These truly are the silent threats to the homeland, TAAC, whose ‘‘Aboard were Navy SEALs, flown squirrels, never getting public credit existence was first disclosed by the As- across the border from Afghanistan, and not caring one whit. Since 9/11, the sociated Press, focuses outward, on ac- along with tactical signals, intel- JSOC units and their task forces have tive ‘kinetic’—or lethal—counterter- ligence collectors, and navigators become the U.S. government’s most ef- rorism missions abroad. using highly classified hyperspectral fective and lethal weapon against ter- ‘‘That the Center could be stood up imagers. rorists and their networks, drawing under the nose of some of the Nation’s ‘‘After bursts of fire of over 40 min- plenty of unwanted, and occasionally most senior intelligence officials with- utes, 22 people were killed or captured. unflattering, attention to themselves out their full knowledge testifies to the One of the dead was Osama bin Laden, in the process.’’ power and reach of JSOC, whose size done in by a double tap—boom, boom— When things don’t go exactly right, has tripled since 9/11. The command to the left side of his face. His body was they get criticized, even though they now includes more than 4,000 soldiers aboard the choppers that made the trip are going in and risking their lives and civilians. It has its own intel- back. One had experienced mechanical without being glorified or being well- ligence division, which may or may not failure and was destroyed by U.S. known. And yet, when something goes have been involved in last night’s ef- forces, military and White House offi- wrong, they are criticized, but they fort, and has gobbled up a number of cials tell National Journal. rarely get the credit that’s due them. free-floating Defense Department enti- ‘‘Were it not for this high-value tar- ‘‘JSOC costs the country more than ties that allowed it to rapidly acquire, get, it might have been a routine mis- $1 billion annually. The command has test, and field new technologies.

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And for those Special Ops guys tries, and its units, supported by so- ‘‘The way JSOC solved this problem in all the branches of the service, well called ‘white’ or acknowledged, special remains a carefully guarded secret, but done. operations entities like Rangers, Spe- people familiar with the unit suggest cial Forces battalions, SEAL teams, that McChrystal and Flynn introduced f and Air Force special ops units from hardened commandos to basic criminal the larger Special Operations Com- forensic techniques and then used high- REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- mand, are responsible for most of the ly advanced and still-classified tech- VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF ‘kinetic’ actions in Afghanistan. nology to transform bits of informa- H.R. 1213, REPEALING MANDA- ‘‘Pentagon officials are conscious of tion into actionable intelligence.’’ TORY FUNDING FOR STATE the enormous stress that 10 years of b 1940 HEALTH INSURANCE EX- war have placed on the command. CHANGES, AND PROVIDING FOR ‘‘One way they did this was to create JSOC resources are heavily taxed by CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1214, RE- forward-deployed fusion cells, where the operational tempo in Afghanistan PEALING MANDATORY FUNDING JSOC units were paired with intel- and Pakistan, officials have said. The FOR SCHOOL HEALTH CENTER ligence analysts from the NSA and the current commander, Vice Admiral Wil- CONSTRUCTION NGA. Such analysis helped the CIA to liam McRaven, and Major General Jo- establish with a high degree of prob- Mr. REED (during the Special Order seph Votel, McRaven’s nominated re- ability that Osama bin Laden and his of Mr. BURTON of Indiana), from the placement, have been pushing to add family were hiding in that compound Committee on Rules, submitted a priv- people and intelligence, surveillance, where he was hit. ileged report (Rept. No. 112–70) on the and reconnaissance technology to areas ‘‘These technicians could ‘exploit and resolution (H. Res. 236) providing for outside the war theater where al Qaeda analyze’ data obtained from the battle- consideration of the bill (H.R. 1213) to and its affiliates continue to thrive. field instantly, using their access to repeal mandatory funding provided to ‘‘Earlier this year, it seemed that the the government’s various biometric, fa- States in the Patient Protection and elite units would face the same budget cial-recognition, and voice-print data- Affordable Care Act to establish Amer- pressures that the entire military was bases. These cells also used highly ad- ican Health Benefit Exchanges, and experiencing. Not anymore. The mili- vanced surveillance technology and providing for consideration of the bill tary found a way, largely by reducing computer-based pattern analysis to (H.R. 1214) to repeal mandatory funding contracting staff and borrowing others layer predictive models of insurgent from Special Operations Command, to for school-based health center con- behavior into real-time observations. struction, which was referred to the add 50 positions to the JSOC. And ‘‘The military has begun to incor- Votel wants to add several squadrons House Calendar and ordered to be porate these techniques across the printed. to the ‘Tier One’ units—Delta and the services. And Flynn will soon be pro- SEALs.’’ And, boy, he will have my moted to a job within the Office of the f vote for that. Director of National Intelligence, ‘‘When General Stanley McChrystal where he will be tasked with trans- REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- became JSOC’s commanding general in forming the way intelligence is gath- VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF 2004, he and his intelligence chief, ered, analyzed, and utilized.’’ H.R. 3, NO TAXPAYER FUNDING Major General Michael Flynn, set That article tells just about every- FOR ABORTION ACT about transforming the way the subor- thing about how this all came about Mr. REED (during the Special Order dinate units analyze and act on intel- and how it was carried out. But the one of Mr. BURTON of Indiana), from the ligence. Insurgents in Iraq were ex- thing that isn’t really hit hard enough, ploiting the slow decision loop that coin my opinion, is the men and women Committee on Rules, submitted a priv- alition commanders used, and en- in the military who do the job for us ileged report (Rept. No. 112–71) on the hanced interrogation techniques were every single day. Sometimes we fight resolution (H. Res. 237) providing for frowned upon after the Abu Ghraib about spending in this body. We fight consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to pro- scandal. But the hunger for actionable about who gets the money. But the one hibit taxpayer funded abortions and to tactical intelligence on insurgents was thing we should never fight about is provide for conscience protections, and palpable.’’ the money that goes to our Armed for other purposes, which was referred I want to add one more time, and this Forces, our men and women who do to the House Calendar and ordered to was not in the article, but I really be- risk their lives every single day. be printed. lieve when we are talking about deal- My hat goes off to those who were in ing with terrorists and getting infor- the command that got Osama bin f mation that will stop terrorists from Laden, and the people, the Navy SEALs ADJOURNMENT attacking us in the United States or that got the job done, even though elsewhere in the world, we ought to use their helicopter failed to work. They Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- whatever techniques that we possibly went in, 40 of them, and risked their er, I move that the House do now ad- can to get that information. And I’m lives, knowing that they might not journ. not talking about torture. Some of the come out. They got Osama bin Laden, The motion was agreed to; accord- newspaper people and news people that they got 22 others, they got his body ingly (at 7 o’clock and 42 minutes we see on television have actually ex- out of there, and they got back to free- p.m.), under its previous order, the perienced waterboarding on television dom without any casualties. House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- to show how it works, and it was not So my hat goes off to you, Navy day, May 3, 2011, at 10 a.m. for morn- torture and it is not torture, hand we SEALs, and to all of those in the mili- ing-hour debate. EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL Reports concerning the foreign currencies and U.S. dollars utilized for Speaker-Authorized Official Travel during the first quarter of 2011 pursuant to Public Law 95–384 are as follows:

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

Hon. Nancy Pelosi ...... 3/18 3/19 Italy ...... 1,257.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,257.00 Hon. Rosa DeLauro ...... 3/18 3/19 Italy ...... 1,248.66 ...... (3) ...... 1,248.66 Hon. John Mica ...... 3/18 3/19 Italy ...... 1,257.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,257.00 Hon. Leonard Boswell ...... 3 /18 3 /19 Italy ...... 1,248.66 ...... (3) ...... 1,248.66 Hon. William Pascrell ...... 3 /18 3 /19 Italy ...... 1,248.66 ...... (3) ...... 1,248.66 Wilson Livingood ...... 3/18 3/19 Italy ...... 1,248.66 ...... (3) ...... 1,248.66 Dr. Brian Monahan ...... 3/18 3/19 Italy ...... 1,248.66 ...... (3) ...... 1,248.66 John Lawrence ...... 3/18 3/19 Italy ...... 1,248.66 ...... (3) ...... 1,248.66 Jim Coon ...... 3/18 3/19 Italy ...... 1,248.66 ...... (3) ...... 1,248.66 Bridget Fallon ...... 3/18 3/23 Italy ...... 3,790.93 ...... (3) ...... 3,790.93 Kate Knudson ...... 3/18 3/23 Italy ...... 3,790.93 ...... (3) ...... 3,790.93 Nadeam Elshami ...... 3/18 3/23 Italy ...... 3,790.93 ...... (3) ...... 3,790.93 Hon. Nancy Pelosi ...... 3/19 3/20 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Hon. Rosa DeLauro ...... 3/19 3/20 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Hon. John Mica ...... 3/19 3/20 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Hon. Leonard Boswell ...... 3 /19 3 /20 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Hon. William Pascrell ...... 3 /19 3 /20 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Wilson Livingood ...... 3/19 3/20 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Dr. Brian Monahan ...... 3/19 3/20 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... John Lawrence ...... 3/19 3/20 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Jim Coon ...... 3/19 3/20 Afghanistan ...... (3) ...... Hon. Nancy Pelosi ...... 3/20 3/23 Italy ...... 1,860.28 ...... (3) ...... 1,860.28 Hon. Rosa DeLauro ...... 3/20 3/23 Italy ...... 1,565.83 ...... (3) ...... 1,565.83 Hon. John Mica ...... 3/20 3/23 Italy ...... 2,060.28 ...... (3) ...... 2,060.28 Hon. Leonard Boswell ...... 3 /20 3 /23 Italy ...... 1,851.94 ...... (3) ...... 1,851.94 Hon. William Pascrell ...... 3 /20 3 /23 Italy ...... 1,801.94 ...... (3) ...... 1,801.94 Wilson Livingood ...... 3/20 3/23 Italy ...... 1,521.94 ...... (3) ...... 1,521.94 Dr. Brian Monahan ...... 3/20 3/23 Italy ...... 1,719.94 ...... (3) ...... 1,719.94 John Lawrence ...... 3/20 3/23 Italy ...... 1,851.94 ...... (3) ...... 1,851.94 Jim Coon ...... 3/20 3/23 Italy ...... 2,051.94 ...... (3) ...... 2,051.94

Committee total ...... 38,913.44

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 airtransportation. HON. NANCY PELOSI, Apr. 20, 2011.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2011

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. HON. JOHN L. MICA, Chairman, Apr. 21, 2011.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2011

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. HON. JEFF MILLER, Chairman, Apr. 12, 2011.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2011

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. HON. DAVE CAMP, Chairman, Apr. 18, 2011.

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A letter from the Administrator, De- tion that the national emergency with re- eral agencies; to the Committee on the Judi- partment of Agriculture, transmitting the spect to blocking property of certain persons ciary. Department’s final rule — Kiwifruit Grown and prohibiting the exportation and reexpor- 1326. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, in California; Order Amending Marketing tation of certain goods to Syria, originally Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Order No. 920; Correction [Doc. No.: AO-FV- declared on May 11, 2004, by Executive Order ting the Department’s final rule — Regu- 08-0174; AMS-FV-08-0085; FV08-920-3 C] re- 13338, is to continue in effect beyond May 11, lated Navigation Area; Reporting Require- ceived April 19, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2011, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); (H. Doc. ments for Barges Loaded With Certain Dan- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- No. 112–19); to the Committee on Foreign Af- gerous Cargoes, Illinois Waterway Systems culture. fairs and ordered to be printed. located within the Ninth Coast Guard Dis- 1307. A letter from the Under Secretary, 1316. A letter from the Chairman, Con- trict; Stay (Suspension) [USCG-2011-0003] Department of Defense, transmitting the De- sumer Product Safety Commission, trans- (RIN: 1625-AA11) received March 23, 2011, pur- partment’s annual report for 2010 on the mitting the Commission’s annual report for suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- STARBASE Program, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. FY 2010 prepared in accordance with the No- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 2193b(g); to the Committee on Armed Serv- tification and Federal Employee Anti- ture. ices. discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 1327. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 1308. A letter from the President and (No FEAR Act), Pub. L. 107-174; to the Com- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United mittee on Oversight and Government Re- ting the Department’s final rule — Security States, transmitting a report on transform. Zones; Sabine Bank Channel, Sabine Pass actions involving U.S. exports to Hong Kong 1317. A letter from the Chief Human Cap- Channel and Sabine-Neches Waterway, TX pursuant to Section 2(b)(3) of the Export-Im- ital Officer, Department of Energy, trans- [Docket No.: USCG-2009-0316] (RIN: 1625- port Bank Act of 1945, as amended, pursuant mitting a report pursuant to the Federal Va- AA87) received March 23, 2011, pursuant to 5 to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on cancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Com- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Services. mittee on Oversight and Government Re- Transportation and Infrastructure. 1309. A letter from the Chief, Publications form. 1328. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, and Regulations Branch, Joint Board for the 1318. A letter from the Chief Human Cap- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Enrollment of Actuaries, transmitting the ital Officer, Department of Energy, trans- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Board’s final rule — Regulations Governing mitting a report pursuant to the Federal Va- Zone; San Diego Parade of Lights Fireworks, the Performance of Actuarial Services Under cancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Com- San Diego, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2010-1011] the Employee Retirement Income Security mittee on Oversight and Government Re- (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 23, 2011, pur- Act of 1974 [TD 9517] (RIN: 1545-BC82) reform. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ceived March 31, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1319. A letter from the Chief Human Cap- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education ital Officer, Department of Energy, trans- ture. and the Workforce. mitting a report pursuant to the Federal Va- 1329. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, 1310. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- cancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Com- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- mittee on Oversight and Government Re- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety mitting second quarterly report on Progress form. Zone; Lake Mead Intake Construction, Lake Toward Promulgating Final Regulations for 1320. A letter from the Chief Human Cap- Mead, Boulder City, NV [Docket No.: USCG- the Menu and Vending Machine Labeling ital Officer, Department of Energy, trans- 2010-1112] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 23, Provisions of the Patient Protection and Af- mitting a report pursuant to the Federal Va- 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the fordable Care Act of 2010; to the Committee cancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Com- Committee on Transportation and Infra- on Energy and Commerce. mittee on Oversight and Government Re- structure. 1311. A letter from the Deputy Director, form. 1330. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Regulations Policy and Management Staff, 1321. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Health and Human Services, Labor Relations Authority, transmitting the ting the Department’s final rule — Security transmitting the Department’s final rule — Authority’s fiscal year 2010 annual report Zone; On the Waters in Kailua Bay, Oahu, HI Secondary Direct Food Additives Permitted prepared in accordance with Section 203 of [Docket No.: USCG-2010-1111] (RIN: 1625- in Food for Human Consumption [Docket the Notification and Federal Employee Anti- AA87) received March 23, 2011, pursuant to 5 No.: FDA-2010-F-0200] received March 22, 2011, discrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- (No FEAR Act), Public Law 107-174; to the Transportation and Infrastructure. mittee on Energy and Commerce. Committee on Oversight and Government 1331. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 1312. A letter from the Director, Office of Reform. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory 1322. A letter from the Chairman, Merit ting the Department’s final rule — Security Commission, transmitting the Commission’s Systems Protection Board, transmitting the Zone: Fleet Industrial Supply Center Pier, final rule — List of Approved Spent Fuel Board’s annual report for FY 2010 prepared in San Diego, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2010-0423] Storage Casks: HI-STORM Flood/Wind Addi- accordance with the Notification and Fed- (RIN: 1625-AA87) received March 23, 2011, pur- tion [NRC-2011-0007] (RIN: 3150-A190) received eral Employee Antidiscrimination and Re- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- April 19, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. taliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act); to the mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Committee on Oversight and Government ture. Commerce. Reform. 1332. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 1313. A communication from the President 1323. A letter from the Senior Vice Presi- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- of the United States, transmitting notifica- dent, Diversity and Labor Relations, Ten- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety tion of the expansion of the scope of the na- nessee Valley Authority, transmitting the Zone; Columbia River, The Dalles Lock and tional emergency declared with respect to Authority’s annual report for Fiscal Year Dam [Docket No.: USCG-2010-1109] (RIN: 1625- Syria declared in Executive Order 13338 of 2010 prepared in accordance with Section 203 AA00) received March 23, 2011, pursuant to 5 May 11, 2004, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); of the Notification and Federal Employee U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on (H. Doc. No. 112–17); to the Committee on Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of Transportation and Infrastructure. Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. 2002 (No FEAR Act), Public Law 107-174; to 1333. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 1314. A communication from the President the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- of the United States, transmitting notifica- ment Reform. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety tion of an Executive Order that takes addi- 1324. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Zone; Potential Unexploded Ordinance, Pier tional steps with respect to the national fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- 91, Seattle, WA [Docket No.: USCG-2010-1098] emergency by the government of North tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 23, 2011, pur- Korea declared by Executive Order 13466 of tion, transmitting the Administration’s final suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- June 26, 2008, and expanded in Executive rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Order 13551 of August 30, 2010 that will ensure Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod ture. implementation of the import restrictions in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Man- 1334. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, contained in UNSCRs 1718 and 1874 and com- agement Area [Docket No.: 101126521-0640-02] Department of Homeland Security, transmit- plement the import restrictions provided for (RIN: 0648-XA260) received March 28, 2011, ting the Department’s final rule — Security

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:14 May 20, 2014 Jkt 099102 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR11\H02MY1.000 H02MY1 ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 6396 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 157, Pt. 5 May 2, 2011 Zones; Moored Cruise Ships, Port of San 1343. A letter from the Program Analyst, gine [Docket No.: FAA-2011-0199; Directorate Diego, California [Docket No.: USCG-2010- Department of Transportation, transmitting Identifier 2011-CE-005-AD; Amendment 39- 1129] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received March 23, the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 16631; AD 2011-06-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Directives; The Boeing Company Model 757 April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Committee on Transportation and Infra- Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0698; Direc- to the Committee on Transportation and In- structure. torate Identifier 2009-NM-264-AD; Amend- frastructure. 1335. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ment 39-16613; AD 2011-05-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 1351. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- received April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Transportation, transmitting ting the Department’s final rule — Draw- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness bridge Operation Regulation; Mississippi tation and Infrastructure. Directives; Airbus Model A330-243F Airplanes River, Iowa and Illinois [CGD08-06-001] (RIN: 1344. A letter from the Program Analyst, [Docket No.: FAA-2011-0156; Directorate 1625-AA09) received March 23, 2011, pursuant Department of Transportation, transmitting Identifier 2010-NM-231-AD; Amendment 39- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 16628; AD 2011-06-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Transportation and Infrastructure. Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600- April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 1336. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Airplanes to the Committee on Transportation and In- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- [Docket No.: FAA-2010-1039; Directorate frastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Large Identifier 2010-NM-002-AD; Amendment 39- 1352. A letter from the Senior Program An- Passenger Vessel Crew Requirements [USCG- 16612; AD 2011-05-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- 2007-27761] (RIN: 1625-AB16) received March April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); mitting the Department’s final rule — 23, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to to the Committee on Transportation and In- Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, the Committee on Transportation and Infra- frastructure. and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Depar- structure. 1345. A letter from the Program Analyst, ture Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments 1337. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Transportation, transmitting [Docket No.: 30771; Amdt. No. 3415] received Department of Homeland Security, transmit- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); ting the Department’s final rule — Security Directives; Turbomeca Model Arriel 1E2, 1S, to the Committee on Transportation and In- Zone; Atlantic Ocean Five Miles South of and 1S1 Turboshaft Engines [Docket No.: frastructure. Boca Chica, FL [COPT Key West 06-029] (RIN: FAA-2011-0141; Directorate Identifier 2011- 1353. A letter from the Senior Program An- 1625-AA87) received March 23, 2011, pursuant NE-06-AD; Amendment 39-16617; AD 2011-05- alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 4, 2011, mitting the Department’s final rule — Clari- Transportation and Infrastructure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- fication of Reciprocal Waivers of Claims for 1338. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Multiple-Customer Commercial Space Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ture. Launch and Reentry [Docket No.: FAA-2010- ting the Department’s final rule — Draw- 1346. A letter from the Program Analyst, 1150; Amendment No. 440-2] (RIN: 2120-AJ85) bridge Operation Regulations; New Jersey Department of Transportation, transmitting received April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Intracoastal Waterway, Manasquan River the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- [CGD05-05-079] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received Directives; Various Transport Category Air- tation and Infrastructure. March 23, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. planes Equipped with Chemical Oxygen Gen- 1354. A letter from the Secretary, Federal 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- erators Installed in a Lavatory [Docket No.: Maritime Commission, transmitting the tation and Infrastructure. FAA-2011-0157; Directorate Identifier 2010- Commission’s final rule — Service Contracts 1339. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, NM-261-AD; Amendment 39-16630; AD 2011-04- and Non-vessel-operating Service Arrange- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 4, 2011, ments; Transmission of Approved Log-in ID ting the Department’s final rule — Safety pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- and Passwords [Docket No.: 11-03] (RIN: 3072- Zone; 1000 yard radius from position 29 de- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- AC42) received March 23, 2011, pursuant to 5 grees 48.77’N 091 degrees 33.02’W, Charenton ture. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Drainage and Navigational Canal, St. Mary 1347. A letter from the Program Analyst, Transportation and Infrastructure. Parish, LA [Docket No.: USCG-2010-0979] Department of Transportation, transmitting 1355. A letter from the Chief, Publications (RIN: 1625-AA00) received March 23, 2011, pur- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada transmitting the Service’s final rule — Ad- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Limited (BHTC) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L- ministrative Exemptions to the Specified ture. 1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, Tax Return Preparer Electronic Filing Re- 1340. A letter from the Program Analyst, and 430 Helicopters [Docket No.: FAA-2011- quirement Under Internal Revenue Code Department of Transportation, transmitting 0079; Directorate Identifier 2010-SW-108-AD; Sub-section 6011(e)(3) and Regulations Under the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness Amendment 39-16587; AD 2010-26-51] (RIN: Sub-section 6011(e)(3) [Notice 2011-26] re- Directives; The Boeing Company Model 737- 2120-AA64) received April 4, 2011, pursuant to ceived April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes [Docket 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and No.: FAA-2010-0379; Directorate Identifier Transportation and Infrastructure. Means. 2009-NM-210-AD; Amendment 39-16609; AD 1348. A letter from the Program Analyst, 1356. A letter from the Chief, Publications 2011-04-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 4, Department of Transportation, transmitting and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule Committee on Transportation and Infra- Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada — Announcement and Report Concerning Ad- structure. Limited Model 427 Helicopters [Docket No.: vance Pricing Agreements received April 4, 1341. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA-2010-0866; Directorate Identifier 2010- 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Department of Transportation, transmitting SW-065-AD; Amendment 39-16586; AD 2011-03- Committee on Ways and Means. the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 4, 2011, 1357. A letter from the Chief, Publications Directives; Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Models TAE 125-02-99 and TAE 125-02-114 Re- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule ciprocating Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2010- ture. — Examination of returns and claims for re- 0892; Directorate Identifier 2010-NE-32-AD; 1349. A letter from the Program Analyst, fund, credit, or abatement; determination of Amendment 39-16615; AD 2011-05-06] (RIN: Department of Transportation, transmitting correct tax liability (Rev. Proc. 2011-26) re- 2120-AA64) received April 4, 2011, pursuant to the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness ceived April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Directives; EUROCOPTER FRANCE Model 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Transportation and Infrastructure. SA330F, SA330G, and SA330J helicopters Means. 1342. A letter from the Program Analyst, [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0891; Directorate 1358. A letter from the Chief, Publications Department of Transportation, transmitting Identifier 2009-SW-055-AD; Amendment 39- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 16585; AD 2011-03-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); — Industry Director’s Directive #2 — Em- Series Airplanes and Model A340-200, -300, to the Committee on Transportation and In- ployment Tax and the Employees on the U.S. -500, and -600 Series Airplanes [Docket No.: frastructure. Outer Continental Shelf (LB&I-4-0211-005) re- FAA-2010-0859; Directorate Identifier 2010- 1350. A letter from the Program Analyst, ceived April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. NM-113-AD; Amendment 39-16614; AD 2011-05- Department of Transportation, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and 05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received April 4, 2011, the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness Means. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Directives; Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. Model 1359. A letter from the Chief, Publications mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- EA500 Airplanes Equipped With a Pratt and and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue ture. Whitney Canada, Corp. (PWC) PW610F-A En- Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule

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A letter from the Chief, Publications ferred to the Committee of the Whole House respect to States funneling proceeds from li- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue on the State of the Union. cense plate sales to partisan political organi- Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee zations, and for other purposes; to the Com- — The Mailing of Individual Income Tax Re- on Natural Resources. H.R. 1231. A bill to mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- turns By Specified Tax Return Preparers in amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands ture. Calendar Year 2011 [Notice 2011-27] received Act to require that each 5-year offshore oil By Ms. BORDALLO: April 4, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); and gas leasing program offer leasing in the H.R. 1670. A bill to amend the Sikes Act to to the Committee on Ways and Means. areas with the most prospective oil and gas improve the application of that Act to State- 1361. A letter from the Chief Privacy Offi- resources, to establish a domestic oil and owned facilities used for the national defense; to the Committee on Natural Re- cer, Department of Homeland Security, natural gas production goal, and for other sources, and in addition to the Committee on transmitting the Department’s first quar- purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 112–69). Armed Services, for a period to be subse- terly report for fiscal year 2011 from the Of- Referred to the Committee of the Whole quently determined by the Speaker, in each fice of Security and Privacy; to the Com- House on the State of the Union. case for consideration of such provisions as mittee on Homeland Security. Mr. REED: Committee on Rules. House fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 1362. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Resolution 236. Resolution providing for con- concerned. of Defense, Legislative Affairs, Department sideration of the bill (H.R. 1213) to repeal of Defense, transmitting a draft of proposed By Mr. BRALEY of Iowa: mandatory funding provided to States in the H.R. 1671. A bill to amend title 38, United legislation entitled the ‘‘National Defense Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act States Code, to extend the authority of the Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012’’, pur- to establish American Health Benefit Ex- Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide spe- suant to 31 U.S.C. 1110; jointly to the Com- changes, and providing for consideration of cially adapted housing assistance to individ- mittees on the Budget, Armed Services, Fi- the bill (H.R. 1214) to repeal mandatory fund- uals residing temporarily in housing owned nancial Services, Energy and Commerce, ing for school-based health center construc- by a family member; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judi- tion (Rept. 112–70). Referred to the House Veterans’ Affairs. ciary, House Administration, Intelligence Calendar. By Mrs. CAPPS (for herself and Mr. (Permanent Select), Appropriations, Vet- Mr. NUGENT: Committee on Rules. House TERRY): erans’ Affairs, Oversight and Government Resolution 237. Resolution providing for con- H.R. 1672. A bill to expand the research and Reform, and * * * sideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to prohibit tax- awareness activities of the National Insti- f payer funded abortions and to provide for tute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and conscience protections, and for other pur- Skin Diseases and the Centers for Disease REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON poses (Rept. 112–71). Referred to the House Control and Prevention with respect to PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Calendar. scleroderma, and for other purposes; to the Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE Committee on Energy and Commerce. By Ms. FUDGE: committees were delivered to the Clerk [The following action occurred on April 27, 2011] H.R. 1673. A bill to designate the facility of for printing and reference to the proper Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII the the United States Postal Service located at calendar, as follows: Committee on Education and the 16300 Broadway Avenue in Maple Heights, [Pursuant to the order of the House on April 15, Workforce discharged from further Ohio, as the ‘‘Daniel Kondas Post Office’’; to 2011 the following reports were filed on April consideration. H.R. 1214 referred to the the Committee on Oversight and Govern- 27, 2011] Committee of the Whole House on the ment Reform. By Mr. GALLEGLY (for himself and Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and State of the Union. Commerce. H.R. 1215. A bill to amend title V Mr. PAYNE): [Submitted May 2, 2011] of the Social Security Act to convert funding H.R. 1674. A bill to amend the Elementary for personal responsibility education pro- Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII the and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to aid gifted and talented learners, including high- grams from direct appropriations to an au- Committee on the Judiciary discharged ability learners not formally identified as thorization of appropriations (Rept. 112–63). from further consideration. H.R. 1229 gifted; to the Committee on Education and Referred to the Committee of the Whole referred to the Committee of the Whole the Workforce. House on the State of the Union. House on the State of the Union. By Mr. LATHAM (for himself, Mr. Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and KIND, Mr. NUNES, Mr. REHBERG, Mr. Commerce. H.R. 1216. A bill to amend the f MCCOTTER, Mr. AKIN, Mr. GRAVES of Public Health Service Act to convert funding PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Missouri, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. for graduate medical education in qualified COLE, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. SAM JOHN- teaching health centers from direct appro- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public SON of Texas, Mr. HELLER, Mrs. MIL- priations to an authorization of appropria- bills and resolutions of the following LER of Michigan, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. tions (Rept. 112–64). Referred to the Com- titles were introduced and severally re- CROWLEY, Mr. TIPTON, Mr. OLSON, Mr. mittee of the Whole House on the State of ferred, as follows: ANDREWS, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. LARSON the Union. By Mr. SIMPSON (for himself and Mr. of Connecticut, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and ROSS of Arkansas): Commerce. H.R. 1213. A bill to repeal manda- THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. H.R. 1666. A bill to amend part B of title III BUTTERFIELD, Mr. CARTER, Mr. COFF- tory funding provided to States in the Pa- of the Public Health Service Act to improve tient Protection and Affordable Care Act to MAN of Colorado, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. essential oral health care for lower-income ´ establish American Health Benefit Ex- CARNAHAN, Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of individuals by breaking down barriers to California, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. SCHRA- changes (Rept. 112–65). Referred to the Com- care; to the Committee on Energy and Com- mittee of the Whole House on the State of DER, Mr. LONG, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, merce. Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, the Union. By Mrs. CAPITO (for herself, Mr. Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. DENT, Mr. MEEKS, ROYCE, Mr. CANSECO, Mr. HUIZENGA of Commerce. H.R. 1214. A bill to repeal manda- Mr. TOWNS, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. GARD- Michigan, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. tory funding for school-based health center NER, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of BACHUS, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. GARY construction (Rept. 112–66, Pt. 1). Referred to Texas, Mr. CLAY, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. G. MILLER of California, Mrs. the Committee of the Whole House on the BOSWELL, Mr. ROSS of Arkansas, Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. GARRETT, Mr. State of the Union. CAPITO, Mr. PAUL, and Ms. ROS- SCHWEIKERT, Mr. POSEY, Mr. STIVERS, LEHTINEN): [Submitted May 2, 2011] Mr. CAMPBELL, and Mr. RENACCI): H.R. 1675. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee H.R. 1667. A bill to postpone the date for enue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to on Natural Resources. H.R. 1229. A bill to the transfer of functions to the Bureau of its pre-1991 level, and for other purposes; to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Consumer Financial Protection if the Bureau the Committee on Ways and Means. Act to facilitate the safe and timely produc- does not yet have a Director in place; to the By Mrs. MALONEY (for herself, Mr. tion of American energy resources from the Committee on Financial Services. DENT, and Mr. JACKSON of Illinois): Gulf of Mexico; with an amendment (Rept. By Mr. FITZPATRICK: H.R. 1676. A bill to help prevent the occur- 112–67, Pt. 1). Referred to the Committee of H.R. 1668. A bill to include nonprofit and rence of cancer resulting from the use of ul- the Whole House on the State of the Union. volunteer ground and air ambulance crew traviolet tanning lamps by imposing more

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A bill to direct the Adminis- CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY H.R. 1675. trator of the Environmental Protection STATEMENT Congress has the power to enact this legis- Agency to convene a task force to develop Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of lation pursuant to the following: recommendations on the proper disposal of Article I, Section 8, clause 1 of the United unused pharmaceuticals, and for other pur- the Rules of the House of Representa- States Constitution ‘‘The Congress shall poses; to the Committee on Transportation tives, the following statements are sub- have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, and Infrastructure. mitted regarding the specific powers Imposts, and Excises’’. By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey: granted to Congress in the Constitu- By Mrs. MALONEY: H.R. 1678. A bill to encourage States to ex- tion to enact the accompanying bill or H.R. 1676. pand the protections offered to victims of sex joint resolution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- offenses who are not in a familiar or dating lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. SIMPSON: relationship with the perpetrators of such of- H.R. 1666. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3, which reads: fenses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Congress has the power to enact this legis- To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, By Ms. TSONGAS: lation pursuant to the following: and among the several States, and with In- H.R. 1679. A bill to direct the Secretary of The Congress enacts this bill pursuant to dian Tribes. Defense to conduct a comprehensive review Clauses 1 and 18 of Section 8 of Article 1 re- By Mrs. MILLER of Michigan: of the health care services available for fe- ferring to general welfare authority and nec- H.R. 1677. male members of the Armed Forces; to the essary and proper authority. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Committee on Armed Services. By Mrs. CAPITO: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. WEINER: H.R. 1667. The Constitutional authority for this legis- H.R. 1680. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Congress has the power to enact this legislation is found in Article I, Section 8. enue Code of 1986 to provide commuter flexi- lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey: ble spending arrangements; to the Com- The Commerce Clause, Article I, Section 8, H.R. 1678. mittee on Ways and Means. Clause 3 of the Constitution states that Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. DENHAM (for himself and Ms. gress shall have power to regulate Commerce lation pursuant to the following: NORTON): with foreign Nations, and among the several The constitutional authority on which this H. Con. Res. 46. Concurrent resolution au- States, and with the Indian Tribes. bill is based is Congress’s power under Arti- thorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for By Mr. FITZPATRICK: cle I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Constitution. the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Serv- H.R. 1668. By Ms. TSONGAS: ice; to the Committee on Transportation and Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1679. Infrastructure. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. DENHAM (for himself and Ms. Article One, Section 8, Clause One: lation pursuant to the following: NORTON): The Congress shall have Power To lay and The constitutional authority of Congress H. Con. Res. 47. Concurrent resolution au- collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- thorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for to pay the Debts and provide for the common cle I, section 8, of the United States Con- the District of Columbia Special Olympics Defence and general Welfare of the United stitution (clauses 12, 13, 14, 16, and 18), which Law Enforcement Torch Run; to the Com- States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises grants Congress the power to raise and sup- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- shall be uniform throughout the United port an Army; to provide and maintain a ture. States; Navy; to make rules for the government and By Mr. KISSELL: By Mr. ACKERMAN: regulation of the land and naval forces; to H. Res. 238. A resolution urging the people H.R. 1669. provide for organizing, arming, and dis- of the United States to observe National Congress has the power to enact this legis- ciplining the militia; and to make all laws Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month; to the lation pursuant to the following: necessary and proper for carrying out the Committee on Oversight and Government Article 1 Section 8 Clause 1 foregoing powers. Reform. By Ms. BORDALLO: By Mr. WEINER: By Mr. SENSENBRENNER (for him- H.R. 1670. H.R. 1680. self, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- PETRI, Mr. REHBERG, Mr. PAUL, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: CALVERT, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. JONES, Clause 14 of Section 8 of Article I of the Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United Mr. RUNYAN, and Mr. FRANK of Mas- Constitution. States Constitution. sachusetts): By Mr. BRALEY of Iowa: f H. Res. 239. A resolution supporting efforts H.R. 1671. to retain the ban on the National Highway Congress has the power to enact this legis- ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) lation pursuant to the following: Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors ability to lobby State legislators using Fed- This bill is enacted pursuant to the power were added to public bills and resolu- eral tax dollars and urging NHTSA to focus granted to Congress under Article I, Section on motorcycle crash prevention and rider 8, Clause 18 of the United States Constitu- tions as follows: education and training; to the Committee on tion. H.R. 56: Mr. LANCE and Mr. PAULSEN. Transportation and Infrastructure. By Mrs. CAPPS: H.R. 58: Mr. BACA, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. f H.R. 1672. DEFAZIO, Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, Ms. FOXX, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. HANNA, and Mr. GRAVES of Georgia. MEMORIALS lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 114: Mr. WALDEN. ´ Under clause 4 of rule XXII, memo- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United H.R. 198: Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of Cali- fornia. rials were presented and referred as fol- States Constitution. By Ms. FUDGE: H.R. 218: Mr. HONDA. lows: H.R. 1673. H.R. 282: Mr. NUNNELEE. 12. The SPEAKER presented a memorial of Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 303: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. the Senate of the State of New Mexico, rel- lation pursuant to the following: VISCLOSKY, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. PLATTS, and ative to Senate Memorial 81 urging the Con- Article I, Section 8, Clause 7 Mr. LARSEN of Washington. gress to appropriate twenty-six millions for The Congress shall have Power . . . To es- H.R. 361: Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. HARPER, and FY 2012 budget for the construction of Block tablish Post Offices and post roads. Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. 9 of the Navajo Indian Irrigation Project; to By Mr. GALLEGLY: H.R. 374: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. the Committee on Appropriations. H.R. 1674. H.R. 388: Mr. BACHUS. 13. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 396: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. resentatives of the State of Michigan, rel- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 409: Mr. TIERNEY and Ms. BROWN of ative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 4 This bill is enacted pursuant to Article 1, Florida. memorializing the United States Depart- Section 8, Clause 18 of US Constitution, to H.R. 420: Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, Mr. DAVIS ment of Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory make all Laws which shall be necessary and of Kentucky, Mr. HANNA, Mr. HENSARLING, Commission to do everything necessary to proper for carrying into Execution the fore- Mr. BARTLETT, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. NUGENT, allow the Yucca Mountain Repository to going Powers, and all other Powers vested by Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. BACA, and Mrs. EMERSON.

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H.R. 435: Mr. RIGELL, Mrs. ADAMS, and Mr. H.R. 926: Ms. BORDALLO. H.R. 1409: Mr. PRICE of Georgia. WALDEN. H.R. 942: Ms. BERKLEY. H.R. 1416: Mr. SIRES, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. H.R. 436: Mr. NUNNELEE and Mr. MULVANEY. H.R. 948: Mr. BOREN and Mr. HONDA. HULTGREN, Mr. RAHALL, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. H.R. 451: Mr. STIVERS, Mr. COBLE, Mr. H.R. 959: Mr. GRIMM. WU, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. BROWN of Florida, and CUELLAR, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, and Mrs. MCCAR- H.R. 972: Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. Mr. WALDEN. THY of New York. HELLER, Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee, Mr. H.R. 1418: Ms. NORTON, Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. H.R. 452: Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. GRIFFIN of Ar- CRAWFORD, and Mr. FLORES. LANGEVIN, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. LEWIS of Geor- kansas, Mr. BUCSHON, Mrs. BACHMANN, Mr. H.R. 1009: Ms. MATSUI. gia, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, and Mr. ANDREWS. CHABOT, Mr. HUELSKAMP, Mr. DENT, Mr. H.R. 1025: Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 1425: Mr. WEST. PALAZZO, and Mr. GUTHRIE. H.R. 1041: Mr. TIERNEY and Mr. BRADY of H.R. 1469: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 459: Mr. CULBERSON and Mr. GARDNER. Pennsylvania. H.R. 1477: Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. CONYERS, and H.R. 466: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SERRANO, H.R. 1063: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. COSTA, Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. WU, Mr. fornia. H.R. 1483: Ms. SLAUGHTER. MCGOVERN, Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. FARR, Mr. H.R. 1070: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia and H.R. 1489: Mr. CONYERS. PIERLUISI, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. Mr. NEUGEBAUER. H.R. 1500: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. KILDEE, Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado, Mr. H.R. 1081: Mr. CARTER, Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 1501: Mr. PRICE of Georgia and Mr. MICHAUD, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- Pennsylvania, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. TIBERI. fornia, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. SABLAN, MULVANEY, and Mr. AMASH. H.R. 1506: Mr. MEEKS, Mrs. MCCARTHY of Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of H.R. 1124: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. New York, Ms. RICHARDSON, Ms. SLAUGHTER, California, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. LEE of California, and Mr. and Mr. VAN HOLLEN. KING of New York, Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. H.R. 1529: Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. WEINER, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. H.R. 1137: Ms. PINGREE of Maine. JONES, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. STARK, MS. RICH- HIRONO, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. ALEX- H.R. 1148: Mr. LOEBSACK. ARDSON, Ms. MOORE, and Mr. HINCHEY. ANDER, Mr. COSTELLO, Ms. LEE of California, H.R. 1154: Ms. PINGREE of Maine, Mr. H.R. 1536: Mr. GOHMERT and Mr. CULBER- Mr. CHAFFETZ, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. HINCHEY, KLINE, and Ms. DEGETTE. SON. Mr. MORAN, and Mr. ISRAEL. H.R. 1164: Mr. KINGSTON. H.R. 1547: Mr. POLIS. H.R. 478: Mr. BACHUS. H.R. 1167: Mr. WALSH of Illinois. H.R. 1549: Mr. BURTON of Indiana. H.R. 499: Mr. AUSTRIA. H.R. 1175: Mr. DENHAM and Mr. WU. H.R. 1550: Mr. ROGERS of Michigan and Mr. H.R. 535: Mr. MARKEY. H.R. 1181: Mr. CALVERT. CONYERS. H.R. 539: Ms. CHU, Mr. BACA, Mr. WU, and H.R. 1186: Mr. ROKITA. H.R. 1555: Mr. NADLER and Mr. KING of New Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. H.R. 1187: Ms. CHU. York. H.R. 573: Mr. TIERNEY. H.R. 1196: Mr. PLATTS and Mr. ROYCE. H.R. 1558: Mr. WALDEN. H.R. 601: Ms. HIRONO, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. H.R. 1206: Mr. HARRIS, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. H.R. 1571: Mr. MCKINLEY. COURTNEY, Ms. DELAURO, and Mr. BISHOP of LUETKEMEYER, Mr. NUNNELEE, and Mr. GER- H.R. 1578: Ms. LEE of California, Mr. NAD- New York. LACH. LER, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. STARK, Mrs. CAPPS, H.R. 605: Mr. NUNNELEE, Mr. SCALISE, and H.R. 1229: Mr. PENCE, Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. and Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. PEARCE, Mr. DOLD, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. SCOTT of H.R. 1579: Mr. BISHOP of New York, Mr. H.R. 616: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. South Carolina, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, and Ms. H.R. 640: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. CARTER, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mrs. BACHMANN, LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. H.R. 651: Mr. TIERNEY and Mr. MARKEY. Mrs. ELLMERS, Mr. AKIN, and Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 1585: Mr. FLAKE. H.R. 674: Mr. HULTGREN, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. H.R. 1230: Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. PENCE, Mr. H.R. 1588: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan, Mr. WOLF, Mrs. PEARCE, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. SCOTT of South SHIMKUS, Ms. JENKINS, Mr. HALL, MRS. SCHMIDT, Mr. PITTS, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. Carolina, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. CARTER, BLACKBURN, Mr. PLATTS, and Mr. AKIN. MICHAUD, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mrs. BACHMANN, Mrs. H.R. 1590: Mr. CONAWAY. TIBERI, and Mr. TERRY. ELLMERS, Mr. AKIN, and Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 1595: Ms. MOORE. H.R. 675: Mr. AUSTRIA. H.R. 1231: Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. PEARCE, H.R. 1614: Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. CONNOLLY H.R. 700: Mr. PEARCE. Mr. PENCE, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. of Virginia, Mr. PASCRELL, and Mr. GOOD- H.R. 709: Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. BACA, and Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina, Mr. BRADY of LATTE. MCGOVERN. Texas, Mr. CARTER, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mrs. H.R. 1619: Mr. HINCHEY. H.R. 721: Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. BACHMANN, Mrs. ELLMERS, Mr. AKIN, and Mr. H.R. 1621: Mr. TURNER, Mr. KISSELL, and ALTMIRE, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. CALVERT. Mr. PLATTS. WHITFIELD, Mr. TIBERI, and Mr. WALDEN. H.R. 1242: Mr. KUCINICH, Ms. SLAUGHTER, H.R. 1630: Mr. AUSTRIA. H.R. 733: Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Ms. ROYBAL- and Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 1637: Mr. WALDEN. ALLARD, and Mr. ENGEL. H.R. 1244: Mr. TIBERI, Ms. JENKINS, and Mr. H.R. 1649: Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. CONNOLLY of H.R. 735: Mr. SOUTHERLAND and Mr. BURTON GRAVES of Missouri. Virginia, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, and Mr. SCOTT of Indiana. H.R. 1252: Mr. HIMES. of Virginia. H.R. 740: Mr. HOLT, Mr. TIBERI, and Mr. H.R. 1259: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 1652: Mr. CUMMINGS. WEST. MARCHANT, and Mr. HELLER. H.R. 1661: Mr. SIMPSON. H.R. 822: Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. GRIFFIN of H.R. 1274: Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. BILIRAKIS, H. J. Res. 13: Mr. REHBERG. Arkansas, Mr. TIPTON, Mr. WALDEN, Mr. and Mr. BILBRAY. H. J. Res. 56: Mr. SCALISE, Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. H.R. 1277: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. ROKITA, and Mr. KLINE. NUNNELEE, Mr. COHEN, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. H.R. 1278: Mr. RUSH, Mr. CONNOLLY of Vir- H. Con. Res. 4: Mr. HIGGINS. LANKFORD, Mr. LABRADOR, Mr. HULTGREN, ginia, Mr. WEST, and Mr. CUMMINGS. H. Con. Res. 45: Mr. WALZ of Minnesota. Mr. RENACCI, Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina, H.R. 1284: Mr. STARK. H. Res. 20: Mr. WELCH. Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. BASS of New Hampshire, H.R. 1288: Mr. ISSA, Ms. BROWN of Florida, H. Res. 25: Mr. UPTON, Mr. AKIN, Mr. Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, and Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, and Mr. PAYNE, Mr. WALDEN, Ms. NORTON, Mrs. H.R. 831: Mr. LANGEVIN and Ms. BORDALLO. MCHENRY. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. HOLT, and Mr. SHUSTER. H.R. 853: Mr. POLIS. H.R. 1297: Mr. HOLDEN, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, H. Res. 60: Mr. HALL, Mr. JOHNSON of Geor- H.R. 854: Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. BISHOP of Geor- Mr. KELLY, Mr. MARINO, Mr. HARPER, and gia, and Mr. PERLMUTTER. gia, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. KEATING, Mr. CHABOT. H. Res. 83: Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. COHEN, Mr. PIERLUISI, H.R. 1299: Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. COBLE, Mr. BARLETTA, Mr. GERLACH, Ms. Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. H.R. 1309: Mr. MCKINLEY. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. HANABUSA, and Ms. CICILLINE, Mr. COOPER, and Mr. MEEKS. H.R. 1366: Mr. FORBES. CHU. H.R. 865: Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. BOREN, and Mr. H.R. 1380: Ms. CASTOR of Florida. H. Res. 111: Mrs. SCHMIDT, Ms. TSONGAS, CICILLINE. H.R. 1383: Mr. RUNYAN. Mr. CHANDLER, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. WESTMORE- H.R. 878: Mr. MEEKS. H.R. 1385: Mr. PLATTS. LAND, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. H.R. 879: Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. CALVERT, and H.R. 1386: Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. LOEBSACK, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. KELLY, and Mr. HECK. FRANK of Massachusetts, and MR. RAHALL. Mr. NUGENT. H.R. 881: Mr. NUNES. H.R. 1388: Mr. WITTMAN and Mrs. MYRICK. H. Res. 137: Mr. PASCRELL, Ms. WATERS, H.R. 905: Mr. DENT and Mr. ALTMIRE. H.R. 1397: Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. WALZ of Min- Mr. PAYNE, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. H.R. 913: Mr. VISCLOSKY and Mr. DUNCAN of nesota, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. YARMUTH, and Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. HIMES, Mr. LARSON of Con- South Carolina. GONZALEZ. necticut, Mr. DENT, Ms. CHU, Mr. CHANDLER, H.R. 920: Mr. CANSECO, Ms. BUERKLE, Mr. H.R. 1398: Mrs. EMERSON and Mr. WELCH. Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. DOYLE, and Ms. JENKINS. FLEMING, Mr. PITTS, and Mr. STUTZMAN. H.R. 1401: Mr. MILLER of Florida. H. Res. 148: Mr. LOEBSACK.

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H. Res. 177: Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. STARK, Ms. TERS.—The Comptroller General of the H.R. 1214 SPEIER, Ms. ESHOO, and Mr. NADLER. United States shall conduct a study to deter- OFFERED BY: MS. WATERS H. Res. 207: Mr. HINCHEY and Mr. CROWLEY. mine the school districts in the United H. Res. 226: Mr. BURTON of Indiana. States most in need of constructing or ren- AMENDMENT NO. 8: In section 1, add at the H. Res. 227: Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Ms. ovating school-based health centers (as de- end the following: BORDALLO, Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. GRIJALVA, fined in section 2110(c)(9) of the Social Secu- (c) REPORT ON EXTENT TO WHICH CHILDREN Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. HIN- rity Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)), using the IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE ABLE TO ACCESS PRI- CHEY, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. HANNA, and Mr. TERRY. funding made available under section 4101(a) MARY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND SERVICES of the Patient Protection and Affordable IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.—Not later than 6 f Care Act (42 U.S.C. 280h–4) if such funding months after the date of the enactment of AMENDMENTS were not repealed and rescinded under sub- this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human sections (a) and (b). Not later than 1 year Services shall submit to the Congress a re- Under clause 8 of rule XVII, proposed after the date of the enactment of this Act, port on the extent to which children in pub- amendments were submitted as fol- the Comptroller General shall submit to the lic schools are able to access primary health lows: Congress a report setting forth the results care facilities and services in the commu- H.R. 1214 and conclusions of the study under this sub- nities in which they live. section. OFFERED BY: MS. JACKSON LEE OF TEXAS H.R. 1214 H.R. 1214 AMENDMENT NO. 1: In section 1, add at the OFFERED BY: MS. WATERS OFFERED BY: MS. WATERS end the following: (c) NOTICE OF RESCISSION OF UNOBLIGATED AMENDMENT NO. 4: In section 1, add at the AMENDMENT NO. 9: In section 1, add at the FUNDS.—Not later than 10 days after the date end the following: end the following: (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Subsections (a) and of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary (c) REPORT ON IMPACT OF SCHOOL-BASED (b) shall not take effect if the Secretary of of Health and Human Services shall post on HEALTH CENTERS ON STUDENT ACHIEVE- Health and Human Services certifies that a the public website of the Department of MENT.—Not later than 6 months after the significant number of public school children Health and Human Services a notice of— date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- do not have health insurance. (1) the rescission, pursuant to subsection retary of Education shall submit to the Con- (b), of the unobligated balance of funds made H.R. 1214 gress a report on the impact of school-based available by section 4101(a) of the Patient OFFERED BY: MS. WATERS health centers on student achievement. Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 AMENDMENT NO. 5: In section 1, add at the H.R. 1214 U.S.C. 280h-4(a)); and end the following: (2) the amount of such funds so rescinded. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Subsections (a) and OFFERED BY: MR. PALLONE H.R. 1214 (b) shall not take effect if the Secretary of AMENDMENT NO. 10: In section 1, add at the Health and Human Services certifies that a end the following: OFFERED BY: MRS. CAPPS significant number of public school children (c) NOTICE OF RESCISSION OF UNOBLIGATED AMENDMENT NO. 2: In section 1, add at the do not have access to primary health care fa- FUNDS.—Not later than 10 days after the date end the following: cilities or services outside of school. of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary (c) GAO STUDY TO DETERMINE SCHOOL DIS- H.R. 1214 of Health and Human Services shall post on TRICTS MOST IN NEED OF CONSTRUCTING OR OFFERED BY: MS. WATERS the public website of the Department of RENOVATING SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CEN- AMENDMENT NO. 6: In section 1, add at the Health and Human Services a notice of— TERS.—The Comptroller General of the end the following: (1) the rescission, pursuant to subsection United States shall conduct a study to deter- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Subsections (a) and (b), of the unobligated balance of funds made mine the school districts in the United (b) shall not take effect if the Secretary of available by section 4101(a) of the Patient States most in need of constructing or ren- Education certifies that existing school- Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 ovating school-based health centers (as de- based health centers have a demonstrable U.S.C. 280h-4(a)); and fined in section 2110(c)(9) of the Social Secu- and positive impact on the educational per- (2) the amount of such funds so rescinded. rity Act (42 U.S.C. 1397jj(c)(9)). Not later formance or development of students. than 1 year after the date of the enactment H.R. 1214 H.R. 1214 of this Act, the Comptroller General shall OFFERED BY: MR. PALLONE submit to the Congress a report setting forth OFFERED BY: MS. WATERS the results and conclusions of the study AMENDMENT NO. 7: In section 1, add at the AMENDMENT NO. 11: In section 1, add at the under this subsection. end the following: end the following: (c) REPORT ON NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN PUB- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Subsections (a) and H.R. 1214 LIC SCHOOLS WHO DO NOT HAVE HEALTH IN- (b) shall not take effect until the date that OFFERED BY: MRS. CAPPS SURANCE.—Not later than 6 months after the the following health objective specified in AMENDMENT NO. 3: In section 1, add at the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- Healthy People 2020, relating to access to end the following: retary of Health and Human Services shall health services, is met: 100 percent of indi- (c) GAO STUDY TO DETERMINE SCHOOL DIS- submit to the Congress a report on the num- viduals in the United States who are under TRICTS MOST IN NEED OF CONSTRUCTING OR ber of children in public schools who do not 17 years of age have a specific source of ongo- RENOVATING SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CEN- have health insurance. ing health care.

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HONORING GEORGIA SUSTAINABLE The history of these two genocides remains duty, LTC Goyne was deployed to Saudi Ara- COMMUNITIES ALLIANCE tragically intertwined by the world’s intran- bia during Operation Desert Shield/Desert sigence at the suffering of the victims while Storm. For his second deployment, LTC HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. the atrocities took place and the ongoing ef- Goyne served in Iraq as a part of Operation OF GEORGIA forts of those who seek to deny what hap- Iraqi Freedom. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pened. LTC Goyne has earned the Bronze Star It is said that the trajectory from Armenia to (with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster), the Meritorious Monday, May 2, 2011 Auschwitz was direct. It is said that when Service Medal (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I asked if the world would tolerate the ‘‘Final Army Commendation Medal (with 2 Oak Leaf submit the following proclamation: Solution’’ to annihilate the Jews, Hitler re- Clusters), the Army Achievement Medal (with Whereas, in the Fourth Congressional Dis- marked ‘‘Who remembers the Armenians?’’ 1 Oak Leaf Cluster), the Army Good Conduct trict of Georgia, there are many individuals We remember the Armenians. More than Medal, the Army Reserve Components who are called to contribute to the needs of 1.5 million men, women and children system- Achievement Medal (with Silver Oak Leaf our community through leadership and serv- atically murdered, chased from their commu- Cluster), the National Defense Service Medal ice; and nities and in many cases marched to death. (with 1 Bronze Service Star), the Armed Whereas, the Georgia Sustainable Commu- The suffering of the victims, the courage of the Forces Reserve Medal (with Silver Hour nities Alliance was created to build an alliance survivors, and the battle of their descendents Glass, M Device and number 2 numeral), the of professionals with various skill sets to build to preserve this history deserves full recogni- Iraq Campaign Medal, the Southwest Asia Green sustainable communities throughout the tion. Silence only inflicts more pain and leaves Service Medal (with 3 Bronze Service Stars), state; and those who suffer to suffer alone. Silence en- the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Whereas, Mr. Derold McIver, BB&T’s CRA/ courages those willing to engage in genocide the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Serv- Community Development, and many others to believe their actions will be met with impu- ice Ribbon (with number 3 numeral), the Army held its first meeting of the Georgia Sustain- nity. Reserve Components Overseas Training Rib- able Communities Alliance on November 5, Nearly 100 years later, we are still learning bon, the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kingdom of 2010; and from this tragedy. The United States must em- Saudi Arabia), the Kuwait Liberation Medal Whereas, this unique board has given of brace and encourage international recognition (Government of Kuwait), the Joint Meritorious themselves tirelessly and unconditionally to of the Armenian genocide not only for the Unit Award, the Meritorious Unit Commenda- preserve integrity, advocate for the betterment peace of mind of those who suffered, but to tion, the Combat Action Badge, and the Air of citizens as it relates to Economic Develop- reaffirm our commitment to preventing the Assault Badge. ment, Housing Development, Education and genocides of the future. Mr. Speaker, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Healthcare; and Let us raise our voice so that the Armenian Patrick Goyne has served our country with Whereas, the Georgia Sustainable Commu- Genocide will be mourned and remembered distinction. His 29 years of commitment to pro- nities Alliance consists of members from the for generations to come. tecting our freedom should be honored and re- Not For Profit Sector, For Profit Sector, Com- f spected. Mr. Speaker, today, I ask my col- mercial Lenders, Corporations, Government, leagues to join me in thanking Lieutenant Educational Institutions and many more; and CONGRATULATIONS TO LIEUTEN- Colonel Michael Patrick Goyne for his service, Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the ANT COLONEL MICHAEL PAT- and in recognizing his retirement from the Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this RICK GOYNE United States Army Reserves after 29 years of day to honor and recognize the Georgia Sus- active and reserve service. tainable Communities Alliance for their out- HON. LOU BARLETTA f standing service to our District; OF PENNSYLVANIA Now Therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MARIN SON, JR. do hereby proclaim December 8, Monday, May 2, 2011 2010 as Georgia Sustainable Communities Al- COUNTY liance Day in the 4th Congressional District. Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to Proclaimed, this 8th day of December, honor and acknowledge Lieutenant Colonel HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY 2010. Michael Patrick Goyne, who is retiring from OF CALIFORNIA f the United States Army Reserves after 29 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years of active and reserve service. COMMEMORATING THE ARMENIAN LTC Goyne was born in Scranton, Pennsyl- Monday, May 2, 2011 GENOCIDE vania. He earned his Bachelor of Science de- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to gree in Administration of Justice at the Penn- honor a valued institution that has been part of HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN sylvania State University. He then went on to the fabric of life in Marin County for 75 OF CALIFORNIA earn his Master of Public Administration de- years—the local chapter of the League of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gree from Marywood University, and his Mas- Women Voters. ter of Science degree in Community Coun- A nonpartisan organization of women and Monday, May 2, 2011 seling from the University of Scranton. LTC men with over 200 members, the Marin Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, each year on Goyne has also attended many military League has worked for many years to encour- April 24, we gather to honor the memory of schools, including Telecommunications Oper- age informed participation of citizens in gov- those lives that were destroyed in the events ator School, the Air Assault School, the ernment, to increase the understanding of of the Armenian Genocide. Because this year Quatermaster Officer Basic and Advanced public issues, and to influence policy through a Congressional recess coincided with that Courses, the Ordnance Officer Advanced education and advocacy. date, I take the opportunity today to com- Course, Combined Arms Services and Staff Over the years the League has hosted hun- memorate the atrocious acts of genocide that School, and Command and General Staff dreds of Pros and Cons presentations on bal- occurred 96 years ago. School. lot measures for the public, organized live, It is notable that today also happens to be LTC Goyne’s non-active duty has taken him televised and webcast debates for almost Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. across Pennsylvania. While serving on active every elected office in the county, sponsored

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In addition, it has f ered new service themes for the organization. been involved in supporting local ballot meas- From a higher education and community serv- ures and hosting guest speakers from a vari- DEDICATING THE CORETTA SCOTT ice focus, to career development, to net- ety of organizations to help educate the public KING MEMORIAL working, to its current concentration on leader- as well as continuing a tradition of monthly Ac- ship research, education, and joyful living, it tion meetings. HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN takes a pervasive approach to promoting lead- The League has worked with local organiza- OF MARYLAND ership and success amongst its membership. tions dedicated to improving life in Marin IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I am most impressed with the League’s efforts to reach youth through its County and has actively studied many issues Monday, May 2, 2011 crucial to the community. These include af- ‘‘Bring a Girl into Your World’’ mentoring pro- fordable housing, transportation and land use Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today gram. This initiative pairs middle school girls in measures, early childhood education, college to celebrate a special event that occurred on low-income, at-risk school districts with league scholarships, health care, and water supply. April 28, 2011—the dedication of the Coretta members to help broaden their minds, hori- As a Congressional candidate, I have par- Scott King Memorial Garden at Sojourner zons, and visions for the future. So many ticipated in the League’s debates and have Douglass College in Baltimore, Maryland. young people underperform through crucial truly appreciated its balanced, non-partisan With this dedication, brought about through high school years, because they have not approach. Questions from League moderators the hard work of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. been challenged to consider the reality, let are invariably thoughtful, balanced, and ger- Committee and Maryland’s Office of the Attor- alone the opportunity, of their future career mane, allowing voters to hear positions on the ney General, we celebrate the legacy of paths. Through their strategic focus on this important issues of the day. Coretta Scott King. We reflect upon the life of age group, the League provides young girls Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the League of this visionary leader and her efforts to ad- with this invaluable insight at a critical juncture Women Voters of Marin County on this impor- vance the ideals that she shared with Dr. in their lives. tant anniversary. For 75 years, it has encour- King, including advocating for equality and I am firmly committed to serving the under- aged voter participation and education while spreading the doctrine of pacifism in her work served and to promoting diversity in all ave- promoting good government for Marin. for world peace. nues of society. This program falls perfectly in f Sojourner Douglass College first opened as line with those objectives by opening doors for a branch of Antioch College, Mrs. King’s alma African American girls to reach their full poten- HONORING GLENDA F. BRITTON mater and one of the first schools in the coun- tial. Our society has so much to gain from the try to admit women and African-Americans for unique talents and perspectives of these re- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. undergraduate degrees. It is only fitting that markable young women, and I offer my heart- OF GEORGIA such a magnificent memorial be located there. felt gratitude to the League for their enduring IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As one of the first memorials in the country work to raise their chances at leading full, suc- honoring Coretta Scott King, this garden will cessful lives. Monday, May 2, 2011 be a testament to values that we hold dear— Important initiatives like the ‘‘Bring a Girl Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I civil rights, non-violent social action, and into Your World’’ program facilitate the submit the following proclamation: human compassion—values that Mrs. King League’s goal of achieving global impact and Whereas, in the Fourth Congressional Dis- championed. leadership through the development of strong, trict of Georgia, there are many individuals Mr. Speaker, this memorial is a fitting tribute genuine interpersonal relationships and net- who are called to contribute to the needs of to an extraordinary woman. Just as we did at works. This aim is showcased in the theme of our community through leadership and serv- her funeral, which I was honored to attend, we its eighth national strategic leadership con- ice; and must use this opportunity to celebrate her life ference entitled ‘‘Black Women 2011: New Whereas, Mrs. Glenda F. Britton has an- and legacy and to recommit ourselves to pre- World Power . . . When Your World Is Not swered that call by giving of herself as an ed- serving and honoring the values and ideals of Enough.’’ This conference will be held in May ucator at Edward L. Bouie, Sr., Traditional Mrs. Coretta Scott King. 17–20, 2011 in Tampa, FL and promises the Theme Elementary School, and as a beloved f continued empowerment of the League’s wife, daughter, mother and friend; and membership through nuanced and expert Whereas, Mrs. Britton has been chosen as CELEBRATING THE LEAGUE OF guidance in a host of vital topics that address the 2011 Teacher of the Year, representing BLACK WOMEN’S ‘‘BRING A GIRL both professional and personal betterment. Edward L. Bouie, Sr., Traditional Theme Ele- INTO YOUR WORLD’’ MENTORING Again, congratulations to the League of mentary School; and PROGRAM AND EIGHTH ANNUAL Black Women on their strides toward bringing Whereas, this phenomenal woman has LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE equality and opportunity to the disadvantaged shared her time and talents for the betterment youth of this nation, and on this year’s con- of our community and our nation through her HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS ference. Your efforts are truly inspiring. tireless works, motivational speeches and OF FLORIDA f words of wisdom; and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Whereas, Mrs. Britton is a virtuous woman, VICTOR ALFIERI SOCIETY a courageous woman and a fearless leader Monday, May 2, 2011 who has shared her vision, talents and pas- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I sion to help ensure that our children receive rise today to celebrate the extraordinary efforts HON. LOU BARLETTA OF PENNSYLVANIA an education that is relevant not only for of the League of Black Women on their annual IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today, but well into the future, as she truly un- leadership conference that commences on derstands that our children are the future; and May 17, 2011. The conference will commemo- Monday, May 2, 2011 Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the rate the amazing work this organization con- Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this tinues to do in order to equip women with honor and acknowledge the Victor Alfieri Soci- day to honor and recognize Mrs. Glenda F. strong leadership skills and invaluable life ex- ety of Scranton, Pennsylvania, on its 100th Britton for her leadership and service for our periences. anniversary. District and in recognition of this singular The League of Black Women was founded The Victor Alfieri Society was started by honor as 2011 Teacher of the Year at Edward in the 1970’s by Dr. Arnita Young Boswell, eight men in 1908, and it received its charter L. Bouie, Sr., Traditional Theme Elementary and in the intervening years it has set itself three years later. The Victor Alfieri Society School; apart as a powerful vehicle for lasting impact was founded to help Italian immigrants be- Now Therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- by evolving to fit the needs of its membership come citizens of the United States while pre- SON, JR. do hereby proclaim April 22, 2011 as as they navigate a world in flux. Indeed, our serving their Italian heritage. The society did

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Following the war, Mr. Hutchison Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nic groups have joined its ranks. The society returned to his life in Colorado. He became a recognize the 30th anniversary of 10,000 De- is dedicated to helping the entire community certified public accountant and opened his grees, a unique Marin County nonprofit formed while continuing to honor and spread Italian own accounting firm. Though he worked in a to connect low-income students with the re- culture. small town, he served on a number of national sources necessary to make their college Mr. Speaker, the Victor Alfieri Society has accounting committees. dreams a reality. Established on the principle become a well-known place of fun, values, that educational equity is both the foundation culture, and community outreach. What began His great love was interacting with the com- and the responsibility of a strong community, as a small gathering place for Italian immi- munity. He was a member of Montezuma Val- 10,000 Degrees has already made an invalu- grants is now a large and vital part of Scran- ley Presbyterian Church, the Elks, Masons able contribution to the future of Marin County. ton, and it benefits countless residents. Mr. and Rotary Clubs, and was a pyrotechnic dis- Originally known as Marin Education Fund, Speaker, today, I ask my colleagues to join play operator. He worked hard to bring fairs, 10,000 Degrees targets youth of all ages to me in recognizing and congratulating the Vic- parades and light shows to the area. Among ensure that their image of a college education tor Alfieri Society’s 100th anniversary. many other pursuits, Mr. Hutchison also sat on is one of possibility. No one should be denied f several area boards, most notably the Hospital the opportunity to excel in school simply be- HONORING REVEREND OBBIE L. Board and the Citizens State Bank. He also cause of personal or financial circumstances, BURNS helped institute the Roland Schneider Scholar- and no society can afford to squander the tal- ship Fund. ent and ambition of its young people simply because they are allowed to question their fu- Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize one HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. ture. OF GEORGIA of Cortez’s foremost citizens. Colorado was 10,000 Degrees offers programs to em- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES greatly influenced by Mr. Hutchison’s life and power our students. For those in elementary Monday, May 2, 2011 his legacy will continue to impact the state. or middle school, it makes introductions to Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I local college campuses and to positive role submit the following proclamation: f models pursuing higher education. For those Whereas, Reverend Obbie L. Burns today in high school, it offers scholarships, financial begins a new chapter in his life and the life of RECOGNITION OF THE 250TH ANNI- aid training, and a number of intensive college New Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in VERSARY OF THE CITY OF preparation and mentorship seminars that set Lithonia, Georgia; and PITTSFIELD, MASSCHUSETTS students on the path to college. Whereas, Reverend Obbie L. Burns under In keeping with its commitment to equity, the guidance and favor of God, will this day be 10,000 Degrees is particularly effective in tar- installed as Pastor of the New Macedonia HON. JOHN W. OLVER geting those students most at risk of leaving Baptist Church and under his leadership he OF MASSACHUSETTS the educational system. It tailors programs to will be charged to pioneer and sustain New low-income and first-generation graduates, Macedonia Baptist Church, as an instrument IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES building linkages between peers struggling in our community that uplifts the spiritual, Monday, May 2, 2011 with the same barriers to success, and earn- physical and mental welfare of our citizens; ing an enviable track record in the process. and Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, on April 26, 1761, Every one of the students in its mentorship Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious at the urging of Colonel William Williams, the program has graduated high school, 98 per- man of God has given hope to the hopeless, official incorporation and names of Pittsfield cent have enrolled in college, and 84 percent fed the hungry and is a beacon of light to and Berkshire County, Massachusetts were have graduated. those in need; and Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in con- Whereas, Reverend Burns is a spiritual war- approved by the colonial governor of the Com- gratulating 10,000 Degrees on its 30th anni- rior, a man of compassion, a fearless leader monwealth of Massachusetts, Sir Francis Ber- versary in Marin. It is organizations such as and a servant to all, but most of all a visionary nard. The name Berkshire reflected a connec- these that strengthen and enrich our county, who has shared not only with his Church, but tion with the English Berkshire, while the nam- and we are grateful to them for their passion, with our District and the world his passion to ing of Pittsfield reflects an admiration for Wil- their expertise, and their dedication to our spread the gospel of Jesus Christ; and liam Pitt, Earl of Chatham. Pitt, dubbed the community. Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the ‘‘Great Commoner,’’ was a supporter of the f Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this colonies in America. day to honor and recognize Reverend Obbie HONORING NORA LEE ADAMS L. Burns on his installation as Pastor; For 250 years the people of Pittsfield have Now Therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- been innovative, resourceful and resilient. The SON, JR. do hereby proclaim April 17, 2011 as first agricultural fair was held in Pittsfield, and HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. Reverend Obbie L. Burns Day in the 4th Con- the first written reference to our national pas- OF GEORGIA gressional District. time of baseball is found in a 1791 city ordi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Proclaimed, this 17th day of April, 2011. nance. William Stanley set up the transformer Monday, May 2, 2011 f business in Pittsfield that eventually became Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I WILLIAM CHESTER HUTCHISON the General Electric corporation. submit the following proclamation: TRIBUTE Today, Pittsfield is once again a city on the Whereas, one hundred years ago a virtuous rise. Fueled by the creative economic sector, woman of God was born in Houston County, Pittsfield is thriving by embracing diversity, art Georgia, on April 15, 1911; and HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON Whereas, Mrs. Nora Lee Adams moved to OF COLORADO and culture. Dooly County, Georgia, where she married Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I congratulate the citizens of Pittsfield on Henry Adams and through their union was Monday, May 2, 2011 this occasion of their city’s remarkable 250th blessed with 12 children, 27 grandchildren, 29 Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to anniversary, and I wish them the best as we great-grandchildren and 31 great-great grand- recognize William Chester Hutchison of Cor- embark together on a bright future. children; and

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to stretched from the classroom to the football credits it all to the Will of God; and recognize Neal Stanley of western Colorado. field, where he anchored a favorite spot in the Whereas, Mrs. Adams along with her family Mr. Stanley is the director of the Great West- bleachers each season. Not only did he re- and friends is celebrating this day a remark- ern Oil and Gas Company, and will receive ceive the district’s ‘‘Salute to Education’’ able milestone, her 100th birthday, we pause ‘‘Wildcatter of the Year’’ for his work in the award but the Sonoma Valley High School to acknowledge a woman who is a corner- field of natural resources. Athletic Hall of Fame created the Mulas Fam- stone in our community in DeKalb County, There are few people who possess the level ily Recognition Award in his honor, which is Georgia; and of experience and knowledge that Mr. Stanley presented annually to persons or businesses Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the provides both his company and the state of in the Sonoma Valley who have contributed Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this Colorado. He has spent over 35 years working time and resources to student athletes and day to honor and recognize Mrs. Adams on in the oil and gas industry, serving on several coaches. her birthday and to wish her well and recog- public and private boards. Most notably, he Mitch was also the ‘‘Chief,’’ a title he wore nize her for an exemplary life which is an in- was president of the Independent Petroleum with distinction and pride. In 1942, at the age spiration to all; Association of Mountain States from 1999 to 14, he helped his father start what later be- Now Therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- 2001 and Senior Vice President–Western Re- came the Shell-Vista Fire Protection District. SON, JR. do hereby proclaim April 15th , 2011 gion for Forest Oil Corporation. He served first as a volunteer firefighter, was as Mrs. Nora Lee Adams Day in the 4th Con- Mr. Stanley will join a long list of distin- named Assistant Chief in 1955 and served in gressional District. guished recipients of the ‘‘Wildcatter of the that position until he was named Chief in Proclaimed, this 15th day of April, 2011. Year’’ award. His devotion to the oil and gas 1968. He served in that position until his industry is proven by his exemplary career, death. f and the expertise he has provided through Mr. Speaker, Mitch Mulas was a farmer, ed- decades of work. There is little doubt that he ucator, activist and sports enthusiast who also COMMEMORATING THE 96TH ANNI- has contributed to the success and promi- protected his community for 69 years as a fire VERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN nence of the industry and all the companies fighter. But above all else, he was a devoted GENOCIDE he worked for. family man who is survived by his wife, Nilda, Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize four children, six grandchildren and two great HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO Neal Stanley today. He has given years of grand children. An entire community mourns OF ILLINOIS service to a number of companies and the his passing, and it is appropriate that we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES state of Colorado. He will be appropriately honor him at this time. Monday, May 2, 2011 honored with the ‘‘Wildcatter of the Year’’ f award and will continue to lead our country’s Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, 96 years ago charge into its wealth of natural resources. HONORING THE LIFE OF this month, the Ottoman Empire began a bru- MITCHELL MULAS f tal campaign against its Armenian citizens, marking the beginning of the Armenian Geno- HONORING THE LIFE OF HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY cide. At the end of this atrocity in 1923, more MITCHELL MULAS OF CALIFORNIA than 1.5 million Armenians had perished. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Once again, despite the absence of an offi- HON. MIKE THOMPSON Monday, May 2, 2011 cial recognition on behalf of the American gov- OF CALIFORNIA ernment, I stand to commemorate the Arme- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, it is with both nian Genocide. This injustice deserves rec- great sadness and a sense of great honor that ognition by the U.S. For years, a resolution af- Monday, May 2, 2011 I rise today, along with my colleague, MIKE firming the U.S. position on Armenian Geno- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, THOMPSON, to honor and pay tribute to Mitchell cide has been introduced in the U.S. House of it is with both great sadness and a sense of ‘‘Mitch’’ Mulas, of Sonoma, California, who Representatives and, as a member of the great honor that I rise today, along with my passed away March 31, 2011, of complica- House Armenian Issues Caucus, I have co- colleague, LYNN WOOLSEY, to honor and pay tions following heart surgery. sponsored that resolution. tribute to Mitchell ‘‘Mitch’’ Mulas, of Sonoma, It is no exaggeration to say that Mitch Mulas Over two dozen countries and 43 states, in- California, who passed away March 31, 2011 was an icon in Sonoma County and a role cluding my home state of Illinois, have af- of complications following heart surgery. model for generations of fire fighters, teachers firmed the Armenian Genocide, demonstrating It is no exaggeration to say that Mitch Mulas and students, and farmers. He represented unwavering support for this position. As I have was an icon in Sonoma County and a role the best in community service and in devotion said before, there will never be a convenient model for generations of fire fighters, teachers to his family. time to officially recognize the Armenian and students, and farmers. He represented Mitch was born in 1928 in Sonoma, Cali- Genocide, but we must do what is right and the best in community service and in devotion fornia, the son of an Italian immigrant father officially declare these atrocities as genocide. to his family. and a mother who survived the 1906 San The official commemoration of the Armenian Mitch was born in 1928 in Sonoma, Cali- Francisco earthquake. He met his wife, Nilda, Genocide also provides an opportunity to rec- fornia, the son of an Italian immigrant father when he was 15 and she was 13. They had ognize the indomitable spirit of the Armenian and a mother who survived the 1906 San their first date three years later, and three people. Their daily contributions to our com- Francisco earthquake. He met his wife, Nilda years following that, they were married. Nilda munities are the best testament of their kind- when he was 15 and she was 13. They had was his partner, friend and soul mate and sur- ness, strength and commitment to justice and their first date three years later, and three vives him in his passing. peace. As a member of the Tom Lantos years following that, they were married. Nilda Mitch was a dairy farmer and a leader in the Human Rights Commission, I call on my col- was his partner, friend and soul mate and sur- county’s agricultural organizations. He joined leagues in Congress and the Obama adminis- vives him in his passing. the Farm Bureau after he graduated from high tration to join me in recognizing the 96th anni- Mitch was a dairy farmer and a leader in the school and served as President from 1965– versary of the Armenian Genocide and the county’s agricultural organizations. He joined 1967 and 1985–1986. He was inducted into significant contributions of the Armenian peo- the Farm Bureau after he graduated from high the Sonoma County Farm Bureau Hall of ple. school and served as President from 1965– Fame in 2002.

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That rule field, where he anchored a favorite spot in the their surviving spouses and children, will never is too inflexible and hurts fishing communities bleachers each season. Not only did he re- again face the threat of losing their pensions from NewEngland to California.’’ ceive the district’s ‘‘Salute to Education’’ because they received payments to cover ex- Mr. Speaker, that is the major reason that I award but the Sonoma Valley High School penses incurred after an accident. I wish to voted against the Magnuson Act, although I Athletic Hall of Fame created the Mulas Fam- dedicate the Veterans Pensions Protection Act agree that there were some useful things in it. ily Recognition Award in his honor, which is in honor of Dennis Koehler for his lifetime And I welcome this very thoughtful explanation presented annually to persons or businesses commitment and service to this Nation. by Mr. Hilborn of why the time has come to in the Sonoma Valley who have contributed Mr. Speaker, Dennis was a true patriot, a provide that flexibility. time and resources to student athletes and community leader, and an outstanding Amer- Mr. Speaker, as he says, ‘‘we are caught between the desire for oceans as pristine eco- coaches. ican. I am deeply saddened by his passing, systems and the desire for sustainable sea- Mitch was also the ‘‘Chief,’’ a title he wore which is more than a personal loss for just food.’’ People who argue for greater and with distinction and pride. In 1942, at the age myself, but also a loss to the South Florida greater restrictions of fish claim to have the 14, he helped his father start what later be- community. moral high ground, but they can only make came the Shell-Vista Fire Protection District. f their argument if they ignore the negative im- He served first as a volunteer firefighter, was MAC MCFADDEN TRIBUTE pact this has not just on the livelihoods of a named Assistant Chief in 1955 and served in lot of working people in the communities in that position until he was named Chief in which they live, but on our ability to make a 1968. He served in that position until his HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON very healthy part of a diet—good seafood— death. OF COLORADO available at prices that people of moderate in- Mr. Speaker, Mitch Mulas was a farmer, ed- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come can afford. ucator, activist and sports enthusiast who also Monday, May 2, 2011 [From The New York Times, Apr. 4, 2011] protected his community for 69 years as a fire- Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to LET US EAT FISH fighter. But above all else, he was a devoted (By Ray Hilborn) family man who is survived by his wife, Nilda, recognize Mac McFadden of Grand Junction, Colorado. Mr. McFadden is one of the proud SEATTLE, WA.—This Lent, many eco- four children, six grandchildren and two great logically conscious Americans might feel a grandchildren. An entire community mourns Americans who served his country during twinge of guilt as they dig into the fish on his passing, and it is appropriate that we World War II. It is because of his service, and their Friday dinner plates. They shouldn’t. honor him at this time. that of so many of his generation, that we can Over the last decade the public has been bombarded by apocalyptic predictions about f celebrate our freedoms today. Mr. McFadden chose to enlist in the Army, the future of fish stocks—in 2006, for in- HONORING THE LIFE OF DENNIS but was initially turned away because of his stance, an article in the journal Science pro- KOEHLER jected that all fish stocks could be gone by poor vision. Rather than accept the results, 2048. however, he memorized the eye test and Subsequent research, including a paper I HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS passed after a second attempt. Upon finally co-wrote in Science in 2009 with Boris Worm, OF FLORIDA joining the Army, he became a mechanic, ulti- the lead author of the 2006 paper, has shown that such warnings were exaggerated. Much IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mately reaching the level of Technician Grade 5, in the 3156th Ordinance Base Artillery & of the earlier research pointed to declines in Monday, May 2, 2011 Fire Control Maintenance Battalion. catches and concluded that therefore fish Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I stocks must be in trouble. But there is little During his nearly four years of duty, he dis- correlation between how many fish are rise today to honor the life of Mr. Dennis tinguished himself quickly. Among his many caught and how many actually exist; over Koehler and express my deepest condolences decorations, he received an American Theater the past decade, for example, fish catches in to his family. Dennis died Sunday evening at Campaign Medal, EAME Campaign Medal the United States have dropped because reg- the age of 69 following a battle with mela- with two Bronze Stars, a Good Conduct ulators have lowered the allowable catch. On noma. Medal, Victory Ribbon, Service Stripe and five average, fish stocks worldwide appear to be South Florida has lost a true hero with the Overseas Service Bars. stable, and in the United States they are rebuilding, in many cases at a rapid rate. passing of Dennis Koehler. Dennis served our Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize one The overall record of American fisheries Nation courageously during the war in Viet- of the many brave men who served our coun- management since the mid-1990s is one of nam. After coming home to Palm Beach try during its time of need. Mr. McFadden’s ef- improvement, not of decline. Perhaps the County, he ran for and was elected to a seat forts helped ensure our victory and the suc- most spectacular recovery is that of bottom on the Palm Beach County Commission. Dur- cess we have enjoyed since World War II. fish in New England, especially haddock and redfish; their abundance has grown sixfold ing those 8 years, he selflessly worked to help f improve the lives of Palm Beach County citi- from 1994 to 2007. Few if any fish species in zens. He was well-known for his compassion LET US EAT FISH the United States are now being harvested at too high a rate, and only 24 percent remain and dedication to the community. below their desired abundance. Additionally, Dennis was a major advocate HON. BARNEY FRANK Much of the success is a result of the Mag- for veterans’ rights. He is one of the founding OF MASSACHUSETTS nuson Fishery Conservation and Manage- ment Act, which was signed into law 35 years members of Vietnam Veterans of America, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VVA, and served on VVA’s first National ago this week. It banned foreign fishing Board of Directors from 1983 to 1985. A vet- Monday, May 2, 2011 within 200 miles of the United States shore- line and established a system of management eran himself, Dennis understood the impor- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, councils to regulate federal fisheries. In the tance of taking care of those who have served I have for some time been pointing out the in- past 15 years, those councils, along with fed- our Nation with dignity and respect. consistency between those who would restrict eral and state agencies, nonprofit organiza- As an attorney in private practice, Dennis our ability to catch fish in a responsible way, tions and commercial and sport fishing has earned the gratitude of veterans through- and the argument that we should be encour- groups, have helped assure the sustainability out Florida by using his legal skills to fight for aging the American people to eat in a of the nation’s fishing stocks. their rights and benefits. Two years ago, when healthier manner. In the New York Times for Some experts, like Daniel Pauly of the University of British Columbia Fisheries one of my constituents lost his pension fol- April 14, 2011, Ray Hilborn makes this case Center, who warns of ‘‘the end of fish,’’ fault lowing a road accident, Dennis volunteered his very well. As he notes, we have made great the systems used to regulate fisheries world- time and knowledge to work with my Congres- progress in reducing overfishing, but the law wide. But that condemnation is too sweep- sional office to have the Department of Vet- has not yet been written with enough flexibility ing, and his prescription—closing much of

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tainability of fish caught in much of Asia recognize Helen ‘‘Taddy’’ Swinson of Brush, honor an American hero, Tom Smothers of and Africa. Colorado. Ms. Swinson was a mother, grand- Kenwood, California, who is receiving the Jack The Atlantic bluefin tuna is emblematic of mother, volunteer and philanthropist. Her de- Green Civil Liberties Award from the Sonoma the endangered migratory species; its num- votion to her family and work for the less fortu- County Chapter of the American Civil Liberties bers are well below the target set by the nate left an indelible mark on the community. Union. International Commission for the Conserva- Ms. Swinson was a longtime member of the Tommy Smothers is a fitting recipient for an tion of Atlantic Tunas, and the catches in Red-Cross and volunteered much of her time the Eastern Atlantic are too high. Many spe- to the Meals and Friendship program. She award that has been presented for more than cies of sharks also fall into this category. also worked tirelessly for the Alter and Rosary two decades to community members who Because these stocks are fished by inter- Society at her church, St. Mary’s Catholic have transformed their life-long commitment to national fleets, reducing the catch requires Church. Her family was always a priority and civil liberties, human rights and social justice global cooperation and American leadership. it shows in the happiness and success that into action. Well known for battling censors But not all highly migratory fish are in dan- they enjoy today. while producing television’s acclaimed Smoth- ger; the albacore, skipjack and yellowfin Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize a ers Brothers Comedy Hour, Tommy has long tuna and swordfish on American menus are been a symbol of resistance to censorship, not threatened. woman who did so much for her community and country today. There is no doubt that the fighting to present matters of vital interest to a Managing the mixed fisheries in American values she demonstrated will live on through wide American audience. waters requires different tactics. On the those who knew her and those she cared for Working with his brother Dick, his career as West Coast, fish stocks have been strongly during her life. revived over the past decade through con- an entertainer, comedian, and musician, servative management: fleet size reductions, began in 1959 with the formation of The f highly restrictive catch limits and the clos- Smothers Brothers, a folk-singing and comedy ing of large areas to certain kinds of nets, HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. act. In 1967, The Smothers Brothers Comedy hooks and traps. Rebuilding, however, has PETER VAGI FOR SHARING HIS Hour debuted on CBS–TV and quickly estab- come at a cost: to prevent overharvesting STORY OF HOLOCAUST SUR- lished itself as something unique during a time and protect weak species, about 30 percent of VIVAL when variety/comedy shows were television the potential sustainable harvest from pro- staples. The show revolutionized prime-time ductive species (those that can be harvested by using comedy to delve into taboo sub- at higher rates) goes untapped. HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS jects—drugs, racism, police brutality—and to A similar tradeoff is going on in New Eng- OF FLORIDA satirize politicians and criticize the Vietnam land, where the management council, made IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES War. Singers like Pete Seeger, who had been up of federal and state representatives, re- blacklisted since the 1950s, were frequent Monday, May 2, 2011 stricts the harvesting of bottom fish like cod guests. and yellowtail flounder in both the Gulf of Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I Maine and Georges Bank, off Cape Cod. In CBS soon realized that these topics were trying to rebuild the cod, regulators have rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Peter Vagi, an hotter than the network could handle. As the had to limit the catch of the much more 83 year-old Holoucuast survivor from Palm show’s producer, Tom fought against censor- abundant haddock, which are caught in the Beach County. His inspirational story was re- ship, but The Smothers Brothers were fired in cently documented in a film about the same nets. April, 1969, ostensibly for failing to comply Holoucaust entitled The Rescuers. Mr. Vagi with rules for submitting tapes of the show for The Magnuson Act regulating federal fish- has shared his story with countless others. I eries has been successful, but it needs to be .hope that by the telling his story we never review before broadcasting. The brothers then revised. The last time it was reauthorized, in itness such atrocities as the Holoucaust ever won a case against CBS for breach of con- 2006, it required the rebuilding of overfished again. The world cannot forget. We must re- tract. They continued to tour and perform until stocks within 10 years. That rule is too in- member. We must remember every story, 2010, becoming the longest-running comedy flexible and hurts fishing communities from act in U.S. history New England to California. A better option every victium, and every survivor. is to give the management councils greater Mr. Vagi’s story begins when he was 17 Forty years later, Tom received an Emmy discretion in setting targets and deadlines years old and the Germans took control of award for his writing on the show which he for rebuilding fish stocks. Hungary. He was almost immediately forced dedicated ‘‘to all of the people who feel com- We are caught between the desire for from school into a work camp to perform labo- pelled to speak out and not afraid to speak to oceans as pristine ecosystems and the desire rious tasks. Mr. Vagi was one of the few who power and won’t shut up and refuse to be si- for sustainable seafood. Are we willing to ac- was prevented from boarding the train to lenced.’’ Auschwitz right on the platform. Soon after, he cept some depleted species to increase long- This certainly describes Tom Smothers who was moved to a Jewish Ghetto and stayed term sustainable food production in return? continues to speak out to this day. Now living there until the Russians liberated Budapest. After all, if fish are off the menu, we will in Sonoma County with his wife Marcy, he is However, it wasn’t long before the evils of likely eat more beef, chicken and pork. And an inspirational model for our community and the environmental costs of producing more Communism became aparent and Mr. Vagi people across the nation. livestock are much higher than accepting decided to move first to Austria and then fi- fewer fish in the ocean: lost habitat, the need nally to the United States. Mr. Speaker, Tom Smothers’ receipt of the for ever more water, pesticides, fertilizer and Mr. Vagi’s story, along with all the other sur- Jack Green Civil Liberties Award reminds us antibiotics, chemical runoff and ‘‘dead vivors serve as a reminder of the terrible pe- of his statement, ‘‘The only valid censorship of zones’’ in the world’s seas. riod of human history that must never happen ideas is the right of people not to listen.’’ This Suddenly, that tasty, healthful and envi- again. Mr, Speaker, I am proud to honor Mr. is a lesson we can all take to heart today as ronmentally friendly fish on the plate looks Vagi’s life and all that he has done to ensure we celebrate Tom’s talents and leadership in a lot more appetizing. that history is not forgotten. defense of our rights.

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Because OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA and I hold close to our hearts: the Pediatric In- everyone at PICC believes in their mission: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES terim Care Center (PICC). PICC opened its protecting and serving the least among us. Monday, May 2, 2011 doors in 1990 in Kent, Washington, and since They believe in a purpose bigger than them- that time has saved the lives of more than selves. I’m so happy that mission and that Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 2,500 drug-addicted newborns. An organiza- purpose is still alive and well 20 years after it ask the House of Representatives to join me tion like PICC—with visionary leaders and was conceived by Barbara Drennen and Bar- in honoring the Metropolitan Fire Sprinkler, founders like Barbara Drennen and Barbara bara Richards. PICC’s mission and purpose is LLC, as the 2011 District of Columbia Small Richards—reminds us every day just how Emma and Briar and the thousands of other Business of the Year, and its founder and fragile and precious life is, and how much children that enrich our lives every day. We’re president, District of Columbia native Walter promise it holds. For 20 years PICC and its all thankful for that. ‘‘Merrill’’ Smith. leadership, staff, and volunteers have trans- f After working in the fire protection industry formed lives, bettered communities, and for over 30 years, Merrill Smith started his served a purpose greater than self. HONORING MRS. MARSHA MORRIS own business, Metropolitan Fire Sprinkler, in Simply perusing PICC’s website is enough FOR HER RETIREMENT AFTER 23 2005, and in only a few years, has built one to make an individual know with heart, mind, YEARS OF EDUCATING THE of the fastest growing and most successful and soul that the work being done down there YOUTH OF ILLINOIS small businesses in the District of Columbia. is good and life-altering. Going to PICC in Metropolitan Fire Sprinkler, a minority-owned Kent and having the opportunity to hold the HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI D.C. business, installs lire protection systems beautiful and precious babies there can OF ILLINOIS in buildings throughout the Washington metro- change one’s life. I know it did mine, in many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES politan region. Most recently, Metropolitan Fire ways. My daughter Tabitha and her husband Sprinkler was successful in competing to in- Ken adopted two beautiful babies from PICC. Monday, May 2, 2011 stall sprinkler systems in the vast Coast Guard There is no doubt that raising a drug-addicted Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to building now under construction at the site of baby is difficult. Tabitha and Ken endured recognize Marsha Morris as she retires after the future U.S. Department of Homeland Se- many sleepless nights, countless frustrations, 23 years of exemplary teaching in Illinois curity (DHS) headquarters, located on the old and more than a few tears. Of course, life’s School District 101. Educators like Mrs. Morris St. Elizabeths grounds. Metropolitan Fire biggest struggles so often bring life’s biggest are responsible for shaping America’s youth, Sprinkler had already established a stellar blessings. And what a blessing those beautiful and her passion for her profession has con- track record on large projects, including the babies have been. Tabitha, Ken, my wife, tributed to the development of countless stu- National Naval Medical Center, Gaylord Na- Julie, and I, and the rest of my family feel in- dents into civic-minded Americans. With great tional Harbor, and the Washington Nationals credibly blessed everyday to have received pride, I honor her today for her tireless dedica- Stadium garage. gifts from PICC in the form of Emma and tion to public service. Merrill Smith sought to establish his own Briar. Emma is now seven and Briar is nine. In her 23 years as a Western Springs edu- business not only for entrepreneurial reasons, They’ve blessed our family and our friends im- cator, Marsha Morris has been instrumental in but also because he wanted to provide jobs mensely. They’ve grown from fragile babies the growth of students in Illinois’ 3rd Congres- for residents in his hometown. His initial into energetic and precocious kids who play sional District. After earning her undergraduate sources for employees are the District’s De- and enjoy life everyday with the intensity and degree at Benedictine University, Mrs. Morris partment of Employment Services, which wonder reserved for youth. While making dis- pursued graduate studies at Aurora University, serves D.C. residents seeking jobs, and the coveries and investigating life with my two re- graduating with a Master of Arts in Teaching. Road Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 669. Merrill markable grandchildren, I thank PICC staff As an educator at Forest Hills Elementary Smith has embraced union labor and is about and volunteers for the life-altering and truly School, and later as the Library Learning Cen- to train his first female apprentice. beautiful work they do. Over the course of 20 ter Director for Forest Hills and Field Park Merrill Smith first built his own skills, and years, PICC has provided countless memories Schools, Mrs. Morris encouraged students to then built a business based on his first-hand to thousands and continue to expand on their engage their curiosities, explore their creative knowledge of the industry. In the process, he legacy. sides, and above all, she encouraged every has become an inspiration for young people The scourge of drug use and abuse afflicts student to read. As an educator, Mrs. Morris and unemployed residents, and a model for families and communities in every part of our channeled her love of books into the class- the community for what hard work, with high nation. Children born into drug abuse start life room where, by sharing her favorite stories quality, can accomplish. at a distinct disadvantage. Children exposed with students, she inspired them to discover Metropolitan Fire Sprinkler is rendering out- to illegal drugs are more likely to ingest drugs favorite stories of their own. standing service to the larger community, to themselves, abuse alcohol, fail in their rela- Mrs. Morris’ excellence in teaching has en- the small business community, and to individ- tionships, and fall short of being an asset in couraged and inspired many young men and uals in our community, all at the same time. their community. Sometimes it’s easy to give women of Cook County to embrace and en- Merrill Smith’s company makes important con- in and think the cycle of abuse and failure will gage with the world around them. The West- tributions to the District of Columbia economy. never end. That’s when an organization like ern Springs community has been fortunate to In competing successfully for contracts, par- PICC provides hope. Hope for families looking have Mrs. Morris, who dedicated her career to ticularly high-quality federal contracts such as to adopt. Hope for mothers ready to turn their enriching the lives of children. the DHS project, Merrill Smith has become a lives around. Hope for innocent babies who On behalf of the residents of the Third Dis- living example for local small businesses that only need love and an opportunity to grow. trict of Illinois and all those whose lives she aim high. In searching for minority and union The heartwarming stories of hope and love at has touched, I am proud to honor Mrs. Marsha laborers, Metropolitan Fire Sprinkler is both PICC can be found on their website and in Morris for her years of excellence in District training and employing a high-quality work- homes across this country. PICC provides 101. I thank her for dedicating her career to force. safety, education, and a helping hand to those students aspiring to leadership and civic ac- I ask the House to join me in honoring the who need it and don’t ask for much in return. complishment, and I wish her a long and Metropolitan Fire Sprinkler, LLC for its out- PICC succeeds on a shoestring budget and a happy retirement. Mrs. Morris will be greatly standing accomplishments as the 2011 District lot of hard work and dedication. Kent is a bet- missed by the students of District 101, but I of Columbia Small Business of the Year, and

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My wife OF FLORIDA local community, Mrs. Winfield set a positive Vicki joins me in extending our thoughts and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES example for her students and neighbors within prayers to the entire Hawthorne family. Monday, May 2, 2011 and outside the classroom, teaching extra- f curricular music lessons. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I I ask you to join me in honoring Mrs. Win- IN HONOR OF EDITH WILKIE rise today to condemn the terrorist attack that field on her retirement after 33 years of teach- EDWARDS took the lives of at least 16 innocent people ing in District 101. Mrs. Winfield will be greatly and wounded 23 others on April 28, 2011 in missed at Forest Hills Elementary by parents, HON. SAM FARR Marrakesh, Morocco. The Argana Cafe´, the students, and co-workers alike. Her contribu- OF CALIFORNIA site of the bombing, overlooks the city’s bus- tions to the community exemplify her commit- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tling Jamaa el-Fnaa square, which is a lively ment to her students and their families. May Monday, May 2, 2011 hub of cultural exchange and celebration. Mo- she enjoy a long and productive retirement, roccan, French, and British lives were lost in and continue to put a smile on the faces of Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to this senseless act, indicating that this was not those around her. honor the life of Edith Wilkie Edwards. Most a protest of local concerns, but of global f often known as Edie, I am honored that I have ideals. this opportunity to recognize such a caring, This disgraceful demonstration of ill will is RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF STAFF giving and loving woman. considered an attack not only on Moroccan, SERGEANT JEFFREY HAWTHORNE Edie’s tireless and dedicated work towards French and British civilians, but on the human making the world a safer and more humane right to freedom, security, and happiness. No HON. JEFF MILLER place is remarkable. She was an activist on human being should have to live in constant OF FLORIDA peace and arms control issues, a former con- fear of such needless violence, and I firmly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gressional staff member and wife of former stand with the people of Morocco as they Congressman Don Edwards, (D–CA). Edie Monday, May 2, 2011 strive to cope with this blow. I would also like passed away in Carmel, California at the age to express my most heartfelt sympathies to all Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is of 64. She had cancer and pulmonary dis- who have suffered from this tragedy, whether with great sadness that I rise today to recog- ease. through their direct presence on the scene or nize the life of Staff Sergeant Jeffrey Haw- Edie will forever be remembered as one of indirectly through the suffering of a loved one. thorne. Staff Sergeant Hawthorne was a true Capitol Hill’s most talented, driven and selfless Mr. Speaker, acts of cowardice and violence patriot who exemplified the honor and valor of individuals. She directed Congress’ bipartisan must not be allowed to prevail. It is my hope our Armed Forces. His passing is an enor- and bicameral Arms Control and Foreign Pol- that the people of Morocco and the victims of mous loss for Northwest Florida and the icy Caucus from 1978 to 1995. In that role, this attack find peace and healing, and that we United States Army. she worked to halt the development of new continue to work toward a global society that Staff Sergeant Hawthorne was a native of nuclear weapons, strengthen congressional values every human life. Chumuckla in Santa Rosa County, Florida. His support for the United Nations, end funding for f love for his country was unparalleled. As a proxy wars in Central America and expand junior at Central High School he signed a and encourage human rights around the HONORING MRS. LINDA WINFIELD commitment to serve his country in the U.S. world. Prior to directing the caucus, she FOR HER RETIREMENT AFTER 33 Army. Immediately following his graduation in served as chief of staff to Reps. Fortney YEARS OF TEACHING 1995, Staff Sergeant Hawthorne enlisted, (Pete) Stark (D–CA) from 1975 to 1978; and serving 16 years on active duty until his recent Ogden R. Reid (R–NY) from 1968 to 1975. HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI passing. Additionally, Edie served as president of the OF ILLINOIS As a member of the Army, Staff Sergeant Peace Through Law Education Fund, a spin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hawthorne served with honor and distinction, off of the Arms Control and Foreign Policy receiving numerous medals and commenda- Caucus, where she co-authored two reports Monday, May 2, 2011 tions. He served as a military policeman examining the views of key military leaders on Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to throughout the U.S. and in Korea. He also peace operations. The reports, ‘‘A Force for recognize Linda Winfield, one of Illinois School served as a special agent with the protective Peace’’ (1999) and ‘‘A Force for Peace and District 101’s most beloved teachers, who will services detachment at NATO Headquarters in Security’’ (2002), foresaw the increasing need retire at the end of this school year in May. Brussels, Belgium. for U.S. troops to participate in multi-lateral For 33 years, Mrs. Winfield has blessed the The United States of America is a bastion of peace operations in failed states. Forest Hills community with her compassion liberty and freedom, and it is because of the Edie was also an active board member of and her commitment to educating children. indefatigable dedication and professionalism of the Ploughshares Fund, the San Francisco- Raised in the small town of Assumption, Illi- servicemembers like Staff Sergeant Haw- based foundation that is the largest U.S. nois, Mrs. Winfield understood the importance thorne, who put themselves in danger to pro- grant-making organization focused on peace and lasting impact of education in small town tect our country, that we continue to prosper and security issues; Council for a Livable communities. After graduating from nearby as the world’s greatest nation. Staff Sergeant World, a leading nuclear arms control lobbying Millikin University, she began her career as a Hawthorne has gone home to the Lord; how- organization in Washington; Peace-PAC, teacher at Forest Hills. In 1990 she became ever, his dedication and service to our nation which supports arms control activists seeking the kindergarten teacher at Forest Hills Ele- will not be forgotten. election to the House of Representatives and mentary after spending several years in other Staff Sergeant Hawthorne is survived by his the Center for International Policy, an organi- teaching roles. Her ever-present smile and parents, Joseph and Ruth Hawthorne; sisters, zation started after the war in Vietnam by dedication to elementary school education Cynthia Bloyd and Diane (John) Marceau; former diplomats and peace activists to pro- have made her a favorite teacher in her local nephews, Kevin and Sean Carroll; aunts, Mar- mote human rights and international coopera- community. Her love of music, which she in- ian Hendrix, Loretta McCrory, Ann Blanton, tion. She was a member of the Council on fuses into each class by singing and playing Cora Abel and Irene Joyner; uncles, Ralph Jr. Foreign Relations. the piano, has endeared her to parents and Bailey and James Hawthorne and many other In 1981, after 11 years together, she mar- left lifelong impressions on her students. Mrs. nieces and nephews and his military family, ried Rep. Edwards, the 32-year Member of

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As we bid farewell to this vibrant man, I of uncovered emergency services by those married at Martha’s Vineyard in a small and ask my colleagues to join me in mourning his with no other option for care is driving further beautiful ceremony. passing and honoring his unwavering patriot- increases in healthcare costs for small busi- After they both retired from their careers on ism and legendary service to the working men nesses and those still fortunate enough to Capitol Hill in 1995, the Edwards decom- and women of our community and our country. have jobs and healthcare coverage. pressed by living in the village of Loumarin in f Workers without jobs can’t pay taxes that Southern France. For more than a decade, the provide the resources to hire teachers, police Edwards lived half the year in Carmel-by-the- OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL and firefighters, build and maintain roads, pro- Sea in California and half at Holly Point, their DEBT vide for appropriate national security, ensure home overlooking the Chesapeake Bay in product safety, protect the environment, and Edgewater, Maryland. They settled in Carmel HON. MIKE COFFMAN fill urgent long- and short-term national needs. for the last three years. OF COLORADO We condemn the folly of deficit slashing Born in New York on October 5, 1946 to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES while 15 million Americans remain unemployed—plus 11 million more who are under- late John and Dorothea J. Wilkie, Edie grad- Monday, May 2, 2011 uated from Concord Academy and Vassar employed or have dropped from the labor College. Tall and slim and athletic, she was an Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, force. Insufficient economic demand and idle avid tennis player with a forehand her oppo- today our national debt is productive capacity in the economy, in the nents considered lethal. $14,287,630,052,323.12. short-term, bleeds federal and state budgets, In addition to Mr. Edwards, she is survived On January 6, 2009, the start of the 111th whether or not current economic conditions by five stepsons; a sister and two brothers, Congress, the national debt was meet the official definition of ‘‘recession.’’ Rennie Wilkie Lieber, John McNeil Wilkie and $10,638,425,746,293.80. Reckless spending (except perhaps for ill-con- Peter Wilkie, and their families. She is also This means the national debt has increased ceived and poorly executed wars) is not the survived by her stepmother, Margot Loines by $3,649,204,306,029.30 since then. cause of our budget woes. This is made obvi- Wilkie, of New York and Martha’s Vineyard This debt and its interest payments we are ous as conservatives decry the deficit, but and two stepsisters, Faith Morrow Williams passing to our children and all future Ameri- cannot or will not name any specific govern- and Constance Morrow Fullenweider and their cans. ment program they would slash in order to families. f meet their demands for deficit reduction. Mr. Speaker, Edith Wilkie Edwards touched Job creation—and the economic growth that ADA LAUNCHES JOBS–SOCIAL SE- many lives in her community and devoted her spurs job creation—is the only way to reduce CURITY–MINIMUM WAGE CAM- life to building a more peaceful world. It is a a budget deficit that is primarily the result of PAIGN privilege and a high honor to recognize her high unemployment. Unemployed workers rep- life. She will be missed and I know I speak for resent idle productive capacity—lost wages the whole House in honoring the life of this HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY and lost economic output. Lost wages reduce dedicated and loving woman. OF CALIFORNIA demand for goods, services, and investment, f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and depress tax receipts. Without consumers Monday, May 2, 2011 with money to spend, firms don’t invest or HONORING ABRAHAM BREEHEY hire, leading to more joblessness and still Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, Americans for lower output. That leads to declining tax re- HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER Democratic Action has launched a Progressive ceipts along with growing demand for auto- agenda for jobs, rejuvenating the American OF MICHIGAN matic stabilizers (such as unemployment ben- economy, saving Social Security, and raising IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES efits) and safety net services (such as Med- the minimum wage. icaid, food stamps, and housing assistance). Monday, May 2, 2011 JOBS Government deficits are inevitable in economic Mr. MCCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise Workers without jobs can’t provide ade- downturns with high unemployment. to honor Abraham (Abe) Breehey, a devoted quately for the basic needs of their families. Since firms will not hire or invest where de- husband, father, son, and brother and to The unemployment crisis is damaging families mand is lacking, and unemployed workers mourn him upon his sudden passing at the and contributing to a multitude of economic cannot expand consumption and increase de- age of 34. Abe was the Government Affairs and social ills, including: mand, only the government can spur growth— Director of the International Brotherhood of The highest poverty rate for working-age through deficit spending and investment. Tax Boilermakers. Born in Binghamton, New York people between 18 and 64—12.9% in 2009— cuts may be helpful, but in the current climate, in 1976, Abe Breehey graduated with a Bach- since 1965. Today, 43.6 million Americans are direct spending and investment will more elor’s Degree from Sienna College in living in poverty, 19 million of whom are in quickly and more strongly stimulate demand. Loudonville, NY. He earned a Master’s Degree deep poverty. Investing now in America’s current and future in Public Policy from Rockefeller College of Workers who have lost their jobs through no prosperity is the remedy for both joblessness Public Affairs and Policy at the University of fault of their own often cannot pay mortgages and the long-term budget deficit. Albany and went on to serve as a Legislative and rent, even when receiving unemployment Conservatives argue that austerity will spur Assistant during the 107th Congress and benefits, which are not equivalent to wages economic growth. That argument is based on 108th Congress. He joined the IBB legislative lost. The foreclosure crisis—primarily the out- evidence that fiscal austerity reduces interest staff in 2004. Abe was a sagacious voice for come of misdeeds of bankers and mortgage rates (borrowing costs) for firms, and thus labor, widely respected on Capitol Hill and brokers—is driving further declines in home stimulates investment. But the evidence for throughout the ranks of his union for his intel- values while destroying once-vibrant neighbor- this model does not mirror current conditions. lect, passion and commitment. He had the in- hoods. Joblessness also contributes to in- Interest rates in the U.S. are already at histori- nate ability to build consensus across political creased homelessness, which is not only trag- cally low levels, yet firms are not investing or and ideological lines. ic for families who lose their homes, but is ac- hiring. Moreover, few of the countries that ex- On April 14, 2011, Abe passed from this companied by broader social harms and in- perienced rapid growth while practicing fiscal earthly world to his eternal reward. He will creased budget pressures on already strapped austerity adopted austerity when the economy long be remembered as a husband devoted to local and state governments. was operating far below its potential level of his beloved wife, Sonya and his treasured Unemployed workers—along with many who output, and in no case was a country as far young daughter, Abigail. He is survived by his are still employed—are losing employer-based below its potential as the U.S. is today. parents, Ray and Carol, his sister Rachel, health insurance coverage. In 2009, 50.7 mil- Furthermore, all of the evidence that aus- three nieces, a nephew, and his loyal dog lion people were without health insurance—the terity fosters growth comes from countries with Kesey. Abe leaves behind a legacy of many highest number of uninsured since the Census a much larger percentage of their economy in- friends whose lives were bettered for having started collecting the data in 1987. 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For unemployment to be process of restoring America’s industrial-em- higher-income earners would make it possible reduced in the short run, domestic demand ployment base, ADA calls for fair trade poli- to reduce contributions by lower income earn- must be increased. Thus, arguments for slash- cies that promote economic activity and lift ers, making the system less regressive and ing government budgets in order to stimulate wages in all nations, including our own; re- helping to address the enormous income gap jobs and economic growth are not credible formed tax policies that reward companies for that has developed in the U.S. over the past under current economic conditions. creating jobs here, rather than for shipping 30 years. Policy options include: The American Recovery and Reinvestment them overseas; and national and local pur- Raising the cap on which the payroll tax Act, ARRA, may have created or saved up to chasing goals that support American manufac- (FICA) is applied above the current $106,800; 3.3 million jobs and averted a second Great turing. Removing the cap entirely; or Depression, according to the independent For community restoration and further job Applying the cap to all taxable income, in- Congressional Budget Office, CBO, estimates. growth, ADA calls for doubling funding for pro- cluding interest, dividends, and capital gains. But simple math shows that it was woefully in- grams to employ youth—including high school The payroll tax, currently accumulating a sufficient to offset the loss of $2.1 trillion in dropouts, high school graduates, and college $2.6 trillion surplus, is invested in U.S. govern- economic activity, $3.4 trillion in lost home val- graduates. This includes expanding ment bonds, about the safest investment in ues, and $7.4 trillion in lost stock values in AmeriCorps, the Job Corps, and the Peace the world. 2009 and 2010. Not only was $787 billion in Corps, a renewed Civilian Conservation Corps Proposals to allow workers to contribute a stimulus insufficient to offset the losses, it was to restore our national parks and forests, a portion of their FICA contributions to individual also swamped by an estimated $570 billion in Neighborhood Corps to protect, maintain and accounts are a sure way to undermine the en- spending cuts by state and local governments revitalize (or as necessary demolish) dis- tire Social Security system, and must be off over the 2009–10 period. tressed housing, and Home Care Corps pro- the table. It may sound harmless, but siphon- Thus, the stimulus provided by ARRA and viding services to the elderly in their own ing off funds earmarked for Social Security other measures amounted to only about $126 homes. makes it impossible to pay for current benefits. These ambitious programs, sparked by pub- billion per year for 2009 and 2010. The total Individual accounts held in investment funds lic investments, will generate millions of jobs effective stimulus was perhaps only 10% of would be subject to the ups and downs of the that pay middle-class wages, serving urgent the output lost. business cycle. For those fortunate enough to national needs and restoring the private econ- By 2014, the CBO projects that total lost retire in good times, the accounts may be a omy. These are the necessary underpinning of output will reach $3.4 trillion—more than good deal. For those reaching retirement in a a strong America. $11,000 per person—assuming unemployment downturn, the effect could be disastrous. They SOCIAL SECURITY returns to normal levels by then. That figure may have little more than a much-reduced So- Social Security is under siege on multiple will be worse if unemployment remains high. cial Security benefit to survive on and face fronts, most of them familiar. years of poverty in retirement. We should not Additional and substantial economic stimulus Social Security is not part of the budget def- forget the last two years and the disastrous ef- that more realistically accounts for current icit. It’s been made a scapegoat by long-time fect of the recession on 401(k)s. economic realities is required, both to create enemies of the program. Social Security pay- Baby boomers are retiring; our population is jobs and to begin building the foundation for a ments are, in fact, not government spending at aging. Legislators noticed that in 1987 and prosperous future in which budget deficits can all. Government spending includes the pur- took care of it by increasing the payroll tax, be reduced without causing economic contrac- chases of goods and services by government. and by gradually increasing the retirement age tion during a period of record unemployment. Social Security payments are direct transfers to 67 by 2022. That increase in the normal re- The way to achieve a balanced federal from working people with more income to the tirement age cut benefits by 13 percent. Post- budget is with a sound banking system and elderly, disabled, widows and orphans who poning retirement is tough for people who’ve rational monetary policy; government invest- have less income, and who mostly contributed had physically demanding jobs (unlike doctors, ment (recognizing the difference between to the program during their working years. As lawyers, economists, professors, and legisla- spending and investment); and full employ- such, a dollar reallocated from one final con- ment at decent wages and benefits. sumer to another has no direct effect on GDP tors). Recent data on longer life expectancy, the principal argument for raising the retire- We need jobs, and we have much work to do. whatsoever. Such transfers are fair and effective, increasing security and reducing poverty. ment age still further, have shown that longer A great nation can’t remain great with crum- The Commission on Deficit Reduction is co- life spans in the U.S. are principally a luxury bling bridges and schools, bursting water chaired by millionaire Erskine Bowles and for the well-off. Further, the life expectancy mains, leaking untreated sewage, grossly in- former Senator Alan Simpson, who calls So- numbers are skewed because of declines in adequate transportation systems, over-de- cial Security retirees ‘‘Greedy Geezers,’’ as if infant and young-adult mortality. Ordinary pendence on foreign oil, unaffordable higher either man would consider living on the aver- working Americans aren’t living appreciably education, and broadband preparedness that age benefit of $13,860 per year. The Commis- longer lives, and thus longer retirements are ranks 15th among OECD countries. ADA calls sion includes only one economist; the rest are largely a myth. for restoring America’s global competitive posi- career politicians, most of whom have sup- We should also attract more young workers tion with a restored manufacturing base, and ported cuts to Social Security. And the Com- by creating an economically rational immigra- rebuilt and expanded public infrastructure in- mission has accepted support from Peter G. tion policy. cluding broadband, throughout the nation. Peterson, who has waged a relentless, dec- Current undocumented workers should be A great nation consists of livable cities and ades-long campaign to cut Social Security and given a path to citizenship. This will ensure towns that work for people, with decent afford- Medicare. The composition of the Commission that they are appropriately contributing taxes, able housing, quality public schools, well-de- is deeply flawed, including bias and conflicts while affording them protections they now signed and functioning public transportation of interest. Any proposal by the Commission lack, including protection from workplace dis- systems, and jobs that provide decent wages. regarding Social Security cuts should be re- crimination, wage and overtime protections, Cities cannot be warehouses for vast numbers jected. workplace safety, and collective bargaining of homeless and impoverished people who For two-thirds of the elderly, Social Security rights. have no prospects and no hope. is at least half their income. About a third of The Dream Act, a bill to provide citizenship A great nation will be at the forefront of ad- the elderly rely on Social Security for most of to young people who were brought to this dressing global problems that have resulted their income. Social Security isn’t in jeopardy, country as children, should be made law im- from past mistakes. Global warming, polluted except from the Commission, other privatizers, mediately. This would provide a path to citi- water, and energy insecurity require invest- and unemployment—jobless workers don’t pay zenship for those who attend college or serve ment in high-speed railroads and mass transit payroll taxes. two years in the US Armed Forces, and would systems; emission-free vehicles and the infra- With no changes, Social Security can pay help the U.S. retain the most successful, pro- structure to power them; research, develop- full benefits until 2039, and thereafter about 80 ductive young immigrants.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:15 May 20, 2014 Jkt 099102 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR11\E02MY1.000 E02MY1 ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD May 2, 2011 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 157, Pt. 5 6411 Large numbers of the brightest students Whereas, Waymon Sims was born and In order to remedy the dearth of eye spe- from around the world come to earn degrees raised in Athens, Georgia, where he began his cialists in developing countries, volunteer oph- from U.S. universities. Many wish to remain in athletic career as a teenager participating in thalmologists were posted by IEF to countries the U.S., but our broken immigration system football, track and basketball earning varsity throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America. makes it nearly impossible for them to do so. letters while maintaining his membership in Through IEF’s Society of Eye Surgeons, Dr. We should be encouraging these graduates to the National High School Honor Society at King hosted a World Congress every four remain in the U.S. on completion of their stud- Athens High & Industrial School; and years, one of the earliest international eye ies. Whereas, upon his graduation from Athens meetings, bringing together distinguished lead- MINIMUM WAGE High & Industrial School in 1959, Waymon ers in ophthalmology and development spe- The third prong of ADA’s program is in- Sims entered Morris Brown College in Atlanta, cialists from around the world. creasing and indexing the minimum wage. It Georgia wherein he continued his athletic ca- Throughout the 1970’s, IEF facilitated many lags at a shameful $7.25 per hour, while Re- reer in track and football while earning his ophthalmic training and exchange programs in publicans call for tax cuts for millionaires and Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics; Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. In 1972, billionaires. At its current level, the minimum and U.S. eye surgeons were posted to Ethiopia wage barely provides an annual income above Whereas, Waymon Sims served our country and Kenya and, from 1976–1984, the USAID- the individual poverty level, and many min- honorably in the U.S. Navy during a time of supported ‘‘IEF Kenya Rural Blindness Pre- imum wage earners are trying to raise fami- war, he returned home to Georgia, entered vention Project’’ became a model for East Afri- lies. It is unconscionable that anyone working John Marshall Law School, coached little ca. The training of ophthalmologists and Oph- full time in America should be mired in pov- league softball and baseball in DeKalb Coun- thalmic Clinical Officers was expanded while erty, unable to meet basic needs of shelter, ty, Georgia, won numerous championships for countless general physicians, nurses, and vil- food, heat, and clothing. his girls and boys teams but most of all, he lage health workers were trained in primary The minimum wage should be increased, shared his time and talents for the betterment eye care. IEF facilitated an exchange program and should in future be indexed to the Con- of his community and his nation through his that exposed U.S. Navy residents to the chal- sumer Price Index, to ensure that it keeps tireless works, words of encouragement and lenges of providing eye care in Africa and the pace with the rising cost of living. inspiration that have and continue to be a bea- Middle East and brought doctors from Egypt Opponents of raising the minimum wage will con of light to those in need; and and Ethiopia to the U.S. for fellowships. Oph- say that it increases unemployment. The evi- Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the thalmic and nurse training programs and vita- dence for this is extremely spotty. In some Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this min A deficiency control programs were also states that have increased their minimum day to honor and recognize Waymon Sims the conducted in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, wage, unemployment has declined relative to Athlete, Coach, Attorney and Community Bangladesh and Indonesia. IEF started neighboring states that have maintained min- Leader on his induction into the Athens Ath- Malawi’s Ophthalmic Medical Assistants train- imum wage at the federal level. In others, very letic Hall of Fame in his hometown of Athens, ing program in 1980. Importantly, the Queen small increases in unemployment were seen Georgia and to congratulate him as a con- Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre had no for the lowest-wage workers, and even those stituent who now lives in our District; eye specialist, so IEF posted a series of Now Therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHN- increases were temporary. Most of the eco- American ophthalmologists there to provide SON, JR. do hereby proclaim May 18, 2009 as nomic research indicates that modest in- care, surgery and training over 15 years. Waymon Sims Day in the Fourth Congres- creases to the minimum wage have a neg- IEF helped establish Eye Banks in Amman, sional District. Jordan in 1979 and in Cairo, Egypt in 1980. ligible effect on employment, which is much Proclaimed, this 18th day of May, 2009. more affected by other economic factors. The Throughout the following decade, U.S. oph- benefit of an increase to those workers at the f thalmologists were posted to a number of Car- minimum wage level outweighs the negligible HONORING THE INTERNATIONAL ibbean nations for one year at a time. In 1985, effect on employment levels, and ADA strong- EYE FOUNDATION MAY 2, 2011 IEF became the first eye care development or- ly supports action on legislation to adjust the ganization to be accepted into ‘‘official rela- current minimum. ADA forged the coalition HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN tions’’ with the World Health Organization. In 1986, USAID awarded child survival grants for that led to the last increase in the minimum OF MARYLAND programs in Africa and Latin America that fo- wage, and we can do so again. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cused on reducing blindness from vitamin A All three prongs of ADA’s program—JOBS, Monday, May 2, 2011 SOCIAL SECURITY, and MINIMUM WAGE— deficiency, the leading cause of blindness in are of a piece, and are essential to restoring Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today children in developing countries at that time. the American middle class. The Republicans to honor the outstanding achievements of the The availability of Mectizan ® (the anti-para- are raring to enact slashing cuts that mirror International Eye Foundation as it celebrates sitic drug ivermectin) from Merck & Company those of the Tories of the UK, a formula for a its 50th anniversary. IEF, which I am proud to in 1990 allowed IEF to pioneer the first com- double-dip recession or worse. We know bet- say is based in my congressional district, is munity-based ivermectin distribution programs ter. Americans need jobs. Our country needs dedicated to the prevention of blindness and in Guatemala, in collaboration with Africare in refurbishing. Workers need jobs that pay for restoration of sight worldwide. In 2010, to- Nigeria, and in 1992 in Cameroon and Malawi. housing, food, education, and a decent stand- gether with its partner eye care providers in In the early 1990’s, IEF was awarded a ard of living. Workers pay Social Security Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle USAID grant for programs in Bulgaria and Al- taxes, so the elderly, disabled, widows, and East, IEF treated over 2 million people. bania. The grant enabled 18 U.S. ophthalmol- orphans can survive above poverty. And min- The history of IEF’s work is fascinating. Dr. ogists to provide training and technology for imum wage workers must not be left behind. John Harry King, Jr., IEF’s founder and a pio- vitreo-retinal surgery and retinopathy of pre- ADA stands ready to build the Liberal move- neer of corneal transplantation, sought to ad- maturity to save the sight of newborns. IEF ment to carry out this agenda. dress the high rates of blindness in the devel- also collaborated with the Dana Center for oping world and established the International Preventive Ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins f Eye Bank in 1961 under the auspices of University to conduct the first random sample HONORING WAYMON SIMS CARE/Medico. American eye surgeons were epidemiological blindness prevalence survey posted to the St. John Eye Hospital in Jeru- in Bulgaria. HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. salem to perform corneal transplant operations In the mid-1990’s, LEF recognized that eye OF GEORGIA and train local surgeons. Dr. King soon real- hospitals in developing countries were still IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ized, however, that much of the blindness in underperforming and lacked management ca- the developing world was preventable and that pacity and revenue sources. The Monday, May 2, 2011 care could be provided before people became SightReach ® Management program was then Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I blind. The name of the organization was established, reorienting the organization’s mis- submit the following Proclamation: changed in 1965 to the International Eye sion to sustainability planning for eye care in- Whereas, the accomplishments of many Foundation, which sharpened its focus on stitutions. This included developing a model start with the works and words of one; and blindness prevention and primary eye care. that can be adopted by eye units in different

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IEF is now a global leader in sustain- the Annual HACR Symposium, HACR CEO live. ability programming for eye care with hospital Roundtable, and HACR Corporate Directors But, her greatest role in life was that of partners in 15 countries. Summit, present a unique opportunity for dedicated wife and loving mother. She has In 1999, IEF established its SightReach ® some of the nation’s most forward-thinking supported and served as the greatest cheer- Surgical (SRS) program, making available a companies to share best practices and con- leader to her husband through his career as wide range of ophthalmic products from manu- tinue advancing Hispanic inclusion. an optometrist, elected official and successful facturers worldwide to eye care providers and Additional signature programs tailored to entrepreneur. Moreover, she has supported international developing organizations. The young Hispanics, including the HACR Cor- her children, Kimberly Wright Lavender and program has reduced the cost of technology porate Executives Forum and the HACR Russell T. Wright in all of their endeavors. and provided valuable procurement and advi- Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers Program, June was truly one of a kind who left an in- sory services to nations that would otherwise lay the foundation for generations of Latino delible mark on the world that will never be have limited access to such resources. corporate leaders to come. forgotten. Over the last 50 years, IEF has been instru- It is with great pride that I recognize HACR I am proud to have known a woman who mental in facilitating the tremendous growth in on this important anniversary. Since its found- has dedicated her life to uplifting others and I eye care services throughout the developing ing, to its first corporate agreement, to its now am proud to honor her life and legacy with this world, especially in Asia and Latin America. extensive work with the nations’ most pros- statement. To God be the glory for blessing Cases of blindness due to trachoma, perous companies and leaders of all levels, the world with a woman such as June Russell onchocerciasis, cataract, and blinding mal- HACR continues to be a passionate and com- Wright. We all are better because she trav- nutrition have been reduced while the number mitted organization with a mission to achieve elled this way. of training programs, well-trained ophthalmol- economic parity and reciprocity for the His- f ogists, and modern technology has increased panic community. REINTRODUCTION OF THE TAN- in developing countries. IEF has played a sig- f NING BED CANCER CONTROL ACT nificant role in these achievements and has been supported by USAID, private foundations HONORING JUNE RUSSELL WRIGHT HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY and the hundreds of thousands of individuals OF NEW YORK who support its mission. HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the OF GEORGIA Monday, May 2, 2011 International Eye Foundation for its 50 years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today, in of extraordinary work and wish it continued Monday, May 2, 2011 success in making a difference in the lives of honor of Melanoma Monday, I am reintro- millions of people throughout the world. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise ducing bipartisan legislation with my col- f today to honor a woman of grace, class, and leagues Representative CHARLIE DENT and dignity, Mrs. June Russell Wright. Rep. JESSE JACKSON, JR.: the Tanning Bed TRIBUTE TO THE HISPANIC ASSO- Mrs. Wright passed away on April 22, 2011. Cancer Control Act. This legislation will em- CIATION ON CORPORATE RE- She and her husband, Dr. Robert L. Wright, power the Food and Drug Administration SPONSIBILITY (HACR) ON ITS Jr. have been my friends of longstanding for (FDA) to determine whether the current per- 25TH ANNIVERSARY over 40 years. formance standards and regulations placed on June was born on November 7, 1939 in Co- tanning beds accurately reflect their safety and HON. JOE BACA lumbus, Georgia to the late Mrs. Ollie Russell effectiveness. OF CALIFORNIA Carter. Despite the known health risks associated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES She graduated from William H. Spencer with indoor tanning, more than two million High School in 1957 and Grady Hospital people, the vast majority of whom are women Monday, May 2, 2011 School of Nursing in 1960 as a registered and young girls, tan indoors every day. The Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I stand here today nurse. Her nursing career spanned over 40 United States Department of Health and to commemorate a significant milestone and to years, with 34 of those years spent at the Co- Human Services and the World Health Organi- commend the leadership of the Hispanic Asso- lumbus Health Department. She worked in nu- zation’s International Agency for Research on ciation on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) for merous clinics and retired as a nurse super- Cancer have classified indoor tanning beds as its work as one of the most influential advo- visor of the Tuberculosis clinic. a known carcinogen (cancer-causing sub- cacy organizations for Hispanic inclusion in George Washington Carver once said that: stance), the same category as tobacco smoke, Corporate America. ‘‘How far you go in life depends on your being asbestos and uranium. Research shows peo- This year marks the 25th anniversary of tender with the young, compassionate with the ple who tan indoors are 75 percent more likely HACR’s founding in 1986, with a mission to aged, sympathetic with the striving, and toler- to develop melanoma, the deadliest form of advance the inclusion of Hispanics in Cor- ant of the weak and strong. Because some skin cancer, which is now the most common porate America at a level commensurate with day in life you will have been all these.’’ June form of cancer among young adults 25–29 Hispanic economic contributions. went far in life because she never forgot this years old. We can no longer ignore the star- Thanks to the profound efforts and devotion lesson and she always wanted to help other tling health effects of indoor tanning. of its exceptional and visionary leaders, in 25 people. Her involvement with her church and In spite of the facts, the FDA currently clas- years HACR grew from an original 7 coalition social civic organizations dedicated to the bet- sifies tanning beds in the lowest risk category, members to now representing 16 national His- terment of all people is a testament to this Class I. Other examples of Class I devices are panic organizations in the United States and fact. Band Aids and tongue depressors, devices Puerto Rico. June was an active member of the St. that pose no risk to consumers at all. The For more than two decades, HACR’s inno- Benedict Catholic Church where she served Tanning Bed Cancer Control Act requires the vative work with corporate partners, stake- faithfully and worked with the Liturgy Com- FDA to examine two sides of tanning bed reg- holders, elected officials, and community lead- mittee, the Project 2004 Committee and sang ulation. First, it requires a study be conducted ers has created a partnership that provides in the church choir for over 30 years. She was to determine whether or not tanning beds are the expertise necessary to ensure the inclu- an active member of the Columbus Chapter of appropriately classified in accordance with the sion of Hispanics in corporate social responsi- the Links and an honorable Archousa of risks of their use. The bill also addresses per- bility and market reciprocity. Gamma Psi Boule. One of her greatest formance standards—factors such as the HACR’s Commitment to Hispanic inclusion achievements was her induction as a Life strength of the UV rays emitted and the rec- in the areas of corporate responsibility and Partner in the Horatio Alger Association of dis- ommended amount of time a consumer should

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:15 May 20, 2014 Jkt 099102 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR11\E02MY1.000 E02MY1 ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD May 2, 2011 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 157, Pt. 5 6413 remain in the bed. These standards have not daily lives and take our own safety for granting in our Nation, and they all deserve our been updated since 1985. Finally, the legisla- ed. The pain of this tragic loss is felt by every gratitude. tion calls on the FDA to carry out its own find- member of our southwest Michigan commu- f ings published in a 2008 Report to Congress nity. and to edit the warning label requirements to PSO Zapata’s ultimate sacrifice in the name HONORING MAYOR ABRAHAM clearly and more effectively inform consumers of freedom and security will never be forgot- BREEHEY of the health risks associated with tanning bed ten. He leaves a legacy of distinguished serv- ´ use. ice and selfless heroism. HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ The link between skin cancer and indoor Officer Zapata was the first Kalamazoo Pub- OF CALIFORNIA tanning is undeniable and we need to protect lic Safety Officer killed in the line of duty. Let’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Americans from harmful UV rays. We cannot all pray he will also be the last. Monday, May 2, 2011 afford to stand by and watch people suffer as f Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. Mr. a result of misinformation and poor regulation. HONORING THE ST. CLOUD AREA Speaker, I rise with deep sadness to honor f CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SMALL the life of Abraham Breehey, Director of Legis- IN HONOR OF DR. ROBERT E. BUSINESS PERSON OF THE lative Affairs and Special Assistant to the JONES OF WHEELING, WV YEAR, BERNARD ‘‘BROWNIE’’ International President of the International WILLIAMS Brotherhood of Boilermakers. Abe passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2011, from com- HON. DAVID B. McKINLEY plications related to a brain tumor and subse- OF WEST VIRGINIA HON. MICHELE BACHMANN quent stroke. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MINNESOTA Abe, 34, was born in 1976 in Binghamton, Monday, May 2, 2011 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES New York and is survived by his wife, Sonya, Monday, May 2, 2011 daughter, Abigail, father Ray, mother Carol, Mr. MCKINLEY. Mr. Speaker, this week a sister Rachel, 3 nieces, a nephew, and his great honor is bestowed on a great man, Dr. Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today friendly dog Kesey. Robert E. Jones of Wheeling, West Virginia. In to acknowledge the St. Cloud Area Chamber Abe received his Bachelor’s Degree from Si- addition to his great abilities in the medical of Commerce Small Business Person of the enna College in Loudonville, NY, and Master’s profession, Dr. Jones was an extraordinarily Year, the Mark of Excellence, and the Entre- Degree in Public Policy from the Rockefeller successful athlete for the Wheeling Ironmen preneurial Success Award recipients. These College of Public Affairs and Policy at the Uni- from 1964–67. Due to his tremendous abilities, individuals have stood out to the Chamber as versity of Albany. He also attended the Trade he is now being honored through induction ‘‘those who have the courage to aspire to a Union Program at Harvard Law School. Prior into the Minor League Football Hall of Fame. higher level’’ as business owners and commu- to joining the Boilermakers in 2004, he served Dr. Jones was born in Scribner, Nebraska nity members. as Legislative Assistant for labor and other and played college football under legendary Bernard ‘‘Brownie’’ Williams opened up a issues for my friend and colleague Represent- Nebraska coach, Bob Devany. He graduated chiropractic practice in Sartell, Minnesota in 1981. Like many business owners, Brownie ative LLOYD DOGGETT (TX–25). with a Bachelor’s Degree and obtained his Abe was a leading voice in the labor move- ran a family business where he and his wife Medical Degree from West Virginia University. ment, representing the Boilermakers on issues were the only employees. However, as the Before enrolling at West Virginia University’s related to energy policy and climate change, community grew and changed, the needs of Medical School, he spent time as a Wash- and their impact on workers. He was widely his patients changed as well. Brownie cur- ington Redskin. respected for his passion, intellect, and ability rently runs a full health clinic meeting the His accomplishments on the professional to build consensus across ideological and po- whole-body needs of the St. Cloud area. From football field and in the medical field are a true litical lines. He advised the AFL–CIO Building family care to specialty therapies, Brownie is inspiration to our youth in America. Dr. Jones and Construction Trades Department as an image of what passion and dedication can is an example to all that whatever your pas- Chairman of the Department’s Legislative accomplish. I congratulate Brownie Williams sions may be, with heart and dedication you Task Force. He acted as a trusted friend and as the 2011 St. Cloud Area Chamber of Com- can achieve anything. I am honored to have advisor to advocates for working families both merce Small Business Person of the Year. the opportunity to be a part of this celebration on and off Capitol Hill. Miller Architects and Builders of St. Cloud is and congratulate Dr. Robert Jones on his Abe had a genial nature, a ready smile, and a fifth-generation business. Dan Miller, the great accomplishment. was always a pleasure to work with. The labor current owner, was raised in the family busi- f and working families movement has lost a ness and today runs it as a one-stop shop for friend, a brother, and rising star. My thoughts HONORING PUBLIC SAFETY his customers. Overseeing everything from de- and prayers go out to his family. OFFICER ERIC ZAPATA sign and financing to construction management, Dan has a legacy that now serves the f HON. FRED UPTON entire upper Midwest. I am proud to honor THE SIKES ACT AMENDMENTS OF MICHIGAN Dan Miller as the St. Cloud Area Chamber of ACT OF 2011 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Commerce Mark of Excellence Award winner. Especially in a tough economy, entre- Monday, May 2, 2011 HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO preneurs are the oil to America’s job and eco- OF GUAM Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nomic engine. John Schlecht opened up IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor the memory of Public Safety Officer Eric Crafts Direct after spending most of his career Zapata of Kalamazoo, Michigan, who was with other craft companies and supply stores. Monday, May 2, 2011 killed in the line of duty on the night of April After a successful opening in 1990 and con- Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, today I re- 18th, 2011. Our heartfelt prayers and condo- sistent growth despite the ups and downs of introduce a bill to amend the Sikes Act to im- lences go out to his family and loved ones. the economy, John is perfectly suited to be a prove natural resources management planning A ten-year veteran of the Kalamazoo De- model to other entrepreneurs and I’m pleased for State-owned installations used for the na- partment of Public Safety, Zapata was a tire- to praise him as the 2011 St. Cloud Area tional defense. I reintroduce this bill, with less public servant who put the wellbeing of Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurial Suc- minor technical changes, at the request of the his community above himself. Like so many in cess Award winner. Department of Defense (DOD). The amend- local law enforcement, Zapata was a father, a Mister Speaker, I ask that this body also ments proposed by DOD will improve coordi- son, a brother, and a friend—he will be greatly congratulate and recognize these men and nation between DOD, the Department of the missed. their businesses as examples of America’s un- Interior and State, Territorial and local partners We are all deeply indebted to those brave wavering spirit of success. Brownie Miller, Dan for the protection of fish and wildlife resources men and women in public safety, whose Miller and John Schlecht are just three of the on DOD lands and State-owned installations countless sacrifices allow us to go about our many businesses that are adapting and thriv- used for the national defense.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:15 May 20, 2014 Jkt 099102 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR11\E02MY1.000 E02MY1 ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 6414 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 157, Pt. 5 May 2, 2011 In the 111th Congress, as then Chairwoman 9/11 family members that we have kept our We memorialize innocent lives cut short and of the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, promise. Today, the American people have we strengthen our resolve to fight the extre- Oceans and Wildlife and as a member of the seen justice. Osama bin Laden, the leader of mism and intolerance that foster terrorism and Committee on Armed Services, I held an over- the United States’ top enemy, has gotten what genocide. sight hearing on this legislation. During testi- he deserves for orchestrating the deaths of I join my colleagues in marking this momen- mony, the DOD and U.S. Fish and Wildlife nearly 3,000 innocent Americans on Sep- tous confluence of events with grief for the Service highlighted the significance of codi- tember 11, 2001. past and hope for the future, so that we may fying this language as an important step for- First, let me express my admiration and proclaim with conviction: ‘‘Never Again.’’ ward with an agenda of promoting responsible gratefulness to the brave men and women of our military and intelligence services who per- environmental stewardship. DOD controls f nearly 25 million acres of valuable fish and formed so valiantly during yesterday’s oper- wildlife habitat at approximately 400 military ination. It makes me proud to know that we RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF DR. stallations nationwide. These lands contain a have so many dedicated individuals who risk VINCENT PAUL BRUNO wealth of plant and animal life, vital wetlands their lives every day to keep us safe. These for migratory birds and habitat for nearly 300 professionals succeeded in their mission to federally listed threatened and endangered hunt down and execute al-Qaeda’s leader, HON. JEFF MILLER species. For 50 years, the Sikes Act has something we have been trying to do for the OF FLORIDA past ten years. helped the commanders of these installations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I want to commend President Obama for his balance their use of air, land and water re- resolve and his decision to keep the pressure Monday, May 2, 2011 sources for military training and testing with on al-Qaeda and its leadership. He performed the need to conserve and rehabilitate these his duties as Commander in Chief brilliantly. I Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise important ecosystems. In past National De- also want to give credit to President Bush for today to recognize the life of Northwest Flor- fense Authorization Acts, Congress has made promising to bring the 9/11 terrorists to justice ida’s beloved Dr. Vincent Paul Bruno. Vincent improvements to the Sikes Act and my bill, the and doing so much to keep America safe in Paul Bruno was a native of Florida’s First Sikes Act Amendments Act of 2011, continues the years following the 9/11 attacks. Both Congressional District. After graduating from this progress by proposing two significant im- these men deserve great credit for their ac- Pensacola Catholic High School in 1943, Dr. provements to the law. tions. Bruno joined the Navy, serving his country First, my bill clarifies the scope of the Sikes Today is a great day for America. It is a with honor and distinction in the Pacific The- Act by extending its provisions to State-owned great day for the men and women of our mili- ater during World War II. After returning from National Guard installations, including the retary and intelligence services. It’s also a great combat, Dr. Bruno attended the University of quirement to develop and implement Inte- day for the family members who lost loved Florida for his undergraduate studies, and in grated Natural Resources Management Plans ones on 9/11 and have been waiting for this 1954, he received his doctorate from Loyola (INRMP) that are already required for feder- day for so long. University School of Dentistry in New Orleans, ally-owned military installations. Another provi- We are safer today because Osama bin Louisiana. After his graduation from Loyola, sion in this bill would make several technical Laden is no longer on this earth. He and so Dr. Bruno returned to his hometown of Pensa- and clarifying changes to the U.S. Code to many of his collaborators have been hunted cola, Florida where he practiced dentistry for make it consistent with other subheadings and down, captured or killed. And while this is an- 48 years. titles. other highly positive development in the global In addition to his dental practice, Dr. Bruno As the NDAA and this legislation advance war on terrorism that we are winning, we real- was also an esteemed leader in the civic com- through the legislative process, I will continue ize it is not over. We must continue to be vigi- munity. From 1965 to 1977, he served on the to work with the DOD, and my colleagues in lant and counter the diabolical threat of Islamic Pensacola City Council. Dr. Bruno also served Congress, to modify this language to make extremism. a term as Mayor Pro Tem of Pensacola. In ad- permanent the successful invasive species May God Bless America and all the brave dition to his civic duties, Dr. Bruno was also a management pilot program on Guam, author- men and women who protect us at home and member of the American Dental Association, ized into law in 2004, and appropriately ex- overseas. And may the death of Osama bin the Escambia Santa-Rosa County Dental As- pand its scope to all military installations. The Laden bring some peace and closure to those sociation, where he served a term as Presi- Department of Defense has supported this ini- who lost loved ones on September 11th, 2001. dent, the Knights of Columbus and St. Mi- tiative and it is an important part of the eco- f chael’s Parish Council. system approach of the Sikes Act. HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY Dr. Bruno is survived by his wife, Anita Faye I want to thank Chairman BUCK MCKEON of 2011 Fowler Bruno; his sister, Angela Fisburn of the House Armed Services Committee for his Pensacola; his daughters: the Honorable Patri- leadership on issues affecting management of cia Sheppard (the Reverend Dr. Thomas military installations and the readiness of our HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN OF CALIFORNIA Mikelson) of North Adams, MA, Margaret military forces. I also thank Chairman DOC IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LeBeau (Dr. Jacque) of Navarre, Ann Ferretti HASTINGS of the House Natural Resources (Dr. Thomas) of Pensacola, Barbara del Monday, May 2, 2011 Committee for his working with me to provide Castillo (Dr. Hector) of Houston, TX and his additional hearings and input on the effect of Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, today is Holo- sons: V. Paul Bruno, Jr., Harry S. Bruno, and this legislation. I look forward to working with caust Remembrance Day, known in Israel as Peter F. Bruno (Sue) all of Pensacola; step- my colleagues in both the Natural Resources Yom Ha’Shoah U’Gvura—a day to commemo- daughter, Dawn Cagle of Madisonville, KY; Committee and the Armed Services Com- rate Holocaust victims and heroes. It is ob- and 19 grandchildren and 16 great grand- mittee in receiving testimony, support and served each year on the anniversary of the children. views on the Sikes Act Amendments Act of beginning of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising. 2011. It cannot escape us that this year, this ob- To some Dr. Vincent Paul Bruno will be remembered as a professional and caring den- f servance coincides with the killing of Osama Bin Laden, a ruthless murderer who embodied tist, and to others, as a civic leader in the REGARDING THE DEATH OF the worst hatred and cruelty that was a trade- Northwest Florida community. He will forever OSAMA BIN LADEN mark of the Nazi era. It is also coincides with be remembered by his family and friends as a the anniversary of Hitler’s death. loving and devoted husband, father, grand- HON. PETER T. KING As we remember the victims of the Holo- father and great grandfather, and his impact on Northwest Florida will not be forgotten. OF NEW YORK caust and the victims of 9/11, we reflect on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the hatred and violence indoctrinated by Bin Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Laden and Hitler to fuel their murders. Congress, it is my honor to recognize the life Monday, May 2, 2011 We pay tribute to the heroes who risked of Dr. Vincent Paul Bruno. My wife Vicki joins Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise their lives to bring the perpetrators of these me in extending our thoughts and prayers to to tell the American people and especially the crimes to justice. the entire Bruno family.

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Messina, Jr., as he enters SD–215 Columbia Subcommittee his 25th year of visionary leadership as Presi- Appropriations To hold hearings to examine inspiring dent of Burlington County College. Financial Service and General Government students to Federal service. Subcommittee SD–342 During Dr. Messina’s leadership, Burlington To hold hearings to examine proposed County College has grown substantially, now Armed Services budget estimates and justification for Strategic Forces Subcommittee educating more than 11,000 students per fiscal year 2012 for the Commodity Fu- To hold hearings to examine implemen- year. The College received 22 commendations tures Trading Commission and for the tation of the New START Treaty and in its recent reaccreditation by the Middle Securities and Exchange Commission. plans for future reductions in nuclear States Commission on Higher Education, SD–138 warheads and delivery systems post- more than any other college in New Jersey. Homeland Security and Governmental Af- New START Treaty; with the possi- Their recent achievements are a strong reflec- fairs bility of a closed session in SVC–217 To hold hearings to examine securing the tion of Dr. Messina’s tireless efforts. His work following the open session. border, focusing on progress at the SR–232A has benefitted the entire South Jersey com- Federal level. munity, enriching residents’ quality of life 2:45 p.m. SD–342 Foreign Relations through sponsorship of cultural and regional Judiciary To hold hearings to examine the nomina- activities. To hold an oversight hearing to examine tions of Daniel Benjamin Shapiro, of Il- Dr. Robert C. Messina, Jr. should also be the Department of Justice. linois, to be Ambassador to Israel, Stu- recognized as a humanitarian. He frequently SD–226 art E. Jones, of Virginia, to be Ambas- volunteers his time on local, regional, state, Appropriations sador to the Hashemite Kingdom of and national boards and committees related to Departments of Labor, Health and Human Jordan, George Albert Krol, of New Services, and Education, and Related Jersey, to be Ambassador to the Repub- improving higher education. His dedication to Agencies Subcommittee exceptional and accessible educational oppor- lic of Uzbekistan, and Henry S. Ensher, To hold hearings to examine proposed of California, to be Ambassador to the tunities makes him a role model to Burlington budget estimates for fiscal year 2012 for People’s Democratic Republic of Alge- the Department of Labor. County and the rest of the country. ria, all of the Department of State. SD–124 Mr. Speaker, Dr. Robert C. Messina, Jr.’s SD–419 commitment to Burlington County College and 10:30 a.m. Appropriations the local community merits recognition. I com- MAY 5 mend him for his achievements, and extend Department of Defense Subcommittee To hold closed hearings to examine pro- 9:30 a.m. sincere best wishes in all his future endeavors posed budget estimates for fiscal year Energy and Natural Resources as he enters his 25th year as president of Bur- 2012 for national and military intel- To hold hearings to examine a joint staff lington County College. ligence programs. discussion draft pertaining to cyber se- f SVC–217 curity of the bulk-power system and Rules and Administration electric infrastructure and for other SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Business meeting to consider S. Res. 116, purposes. Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, to provide for expedited Senate consid- SD–366 agreed to by the Senate on February 4, eration of certain nominations subject Appropriations 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- to advice and consent, and the nomina- Transportation and Housing and Urban De- velopment, and Related Agencies Sub- tem for a computerized schedule of all tion of William J. Boarman, of Mary- land, to be Public Printer, Government committee meetings and hearings of Senate com- Printing Office. To hold hearings to examine proposed mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- SR–301 budget estimates for fiscal year 2012 for tees, and committees of conference. 2 p.m. the Federal Railroad Administration This title requires all such committees Armed Services and the National Railroad Passenger to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Personnel Subcommittee Corporation. Digest—designated by the Rules Com- To resume hearings to examine the Ac- SD–138 mittee—of the time, place, and purpose tive, Guard, Reserve, and civilian per- 9:45 a.m. of the meetings, when scheduled, and sonnel programs in review of the De- Armed Services fense Authorization Request for fiscal Emerging Threats and Capabilities Sub- any cancellations or changes in the year 2012 and the Future Years Defense committee meetings as they occur. Program. To receive a closed briefing on Depart- As an additional procedure along SR–222 ment of Defense plans and programs re- with the computerization of this infor- 2:30 p.m. lating to counterterrorism, counter- mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Appropriations narcotics, and building partnership ca- Digest will prepare this information for Energy and Water Development Sub- pacity. printing in the Extensions of Remarks committee SVC–217 To hold hearings to examine proposed 10 a.m. section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD budget estimates and justification for Homeland Security and Governmental Af- on Monday and Wednesday of each fiscal year 2012 for the National Nu- fairs week. clear Security Administration. Disaster Recovery Subcommittee Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, May SD–192 To hold hearings to examine under- 3, 2011 may be found in the Daily Di- Judiciary standing the power of social media as a gest of today’s RECORD. To hold hearings to examine the nomina- communication tool in the aftermath tions of John Andrew Ross, to be of disasters. MEETINGS SCHEDULED United States District Judge for the SD–342 Eastern District of Missouri, Timothy Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs MAY 4 M. Cain, to be United States District To hold hearings to examine legislative Time to be announced Judge for the District of South Caro- proposals in the United States Depart- Veterans’ Affairs lina, Nannette Jolivette Brown, to be ment of Housing and Urban Develop- Business meeting to consider the nomi- United States District Judge for the ment’s fiscal year 2012 budget. nations of Allison A. Hickey, of Vir- Eastern District of Louisiana, Nancy SD–538

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To hold hearings to examine the employ- SD–430 10:30 a.m. ment situation for April 2011. Judiciary Appropriations Business meeting to consider S. 350, to SD–106 Department of Defense Subcommittee require restitution for victims of To receive a closed briefing on the criminal violations of the Federal MAY 10 United States Northern Command Water Pollution Control Act, S. 623, to 10 a.m. (NORTHCOM) and the United States amend chapter 111 of title 28, United Appropriations Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). States Code, relating to protective or- Department of Homeland Security Sub- SVC–217 ders, sealing of cases, disclosures of committee discovery information in civil actions, To hold hearings to examine proposed MAY 18 and the nominations of Bernice Bouie budget estimates for fiscal year 2012 for 10 a.m. Donald, of Tennessee, to be United the Coast Guard, focusing on an exam- Veterans’ Affairs States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Cir- ination of operational and recapitaliza- To hold hearings to examine seamless cuit, Henry F. Floyd, of South Caro- tion requirements. transition, focusing on improving Vet- lina, to be United States Circuit Judge SD–138 erans Affairs and Department of De- for the Fourth Circuit, Kathleen M. Judiciary fense collaboration. Williams, to be United States District Privacy, Technology and the Law Sub- SR–418 Judge for the Southern District of committee Florida, Nelva Gonzales Ramos, to be To hold hearings to examine protecting MAY 25 United States District Judge for the mobile privacy, focusing on 10:30 a.m. Southern District of Texas, Richard smartphones, tablets, cell phones and Appropriations Brooke Jackson, to be United States privacy. Department of Defense Subcommittee District Judge for the District of Colo- SD–226 To hold hearings to examine proposed rado, Sara Lynn Darrow, to be United 2:30 p.m. budget estimates for fiscal year 2012 for States District Judge for the Central Homeland Security and Governmental Af- the Missile Defense Agency. District of Illinois, and Virginia A. fairs SD–192 Seitz, of the District of Columbia, and Oversight of Government Management, the Lisa O. Monaco, of the District of Co- Federal Workforce, and the District of MAY 26 lumbia, both to be an Assistant Attor- Columbia Subcommittee ney General, Denise Ellen O’Donnell, of 10:30 a.m. Federal Financial Management, Govern- New York, to be Director of the Bureau Appropriations ment Information, Federal Services, of Justice Assistance, and Donald B. Department of Defense Subcommittee and International Security Sub- Verrilli, Jr., of the District of Colum- To receive a closed briefing on the committee bia, to be Solicitor General of the United States Central Command To hold joint hearings to examine a road- United States, all of the Department of (CENTCOM) and United States African map for a more effecient and account- Justice. Command (AFRICOM). able Federal government, focusing on SD–226 SVC–217 2 p.m. implementing the ‘‘Government Per- Finance formance and Results (GPRA) Mod- JUNE 15 ernization Act’’. International Trade, Customs, and Global 10:30 a.m. SD–562 Competitiveness Subcommittee Appropriations To hold hearings to examine enforcing Department of Defense Subcommittee MAY 11 America’s trade laws in the face of cus- To hold hearings to examine the Sec- toms fraud and duty evasion. 10 a.m. retary of Defense and the Chairman of SD–215 Appropriations the Joint Chiefs of Staff. 2:15 p.m. Department of Defense Subcommittee SD–192 Indian Affairs To hold hearings to examine proposed To hold an oversight hearing to examine budget estimates for fiscal year 2012 for POSTPONEMENTS stolen identities, focusing on the im- the Guard and Reserve. pact of racist stereotypes on indige- SD–192 nous people. 10:15 a.m. MAY 4 SD–628 Judiciary 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Antitrust, Competition Policy and Con- Finance Homeland Security and Governmental Af- sumer Rights Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine the United fairs To hold hearings to examine the AT&T/ States-China relationship, focusing on To hold hearings to examine how to save T-Mobile merger. charting a new course forward. taxpayer dollars, focusing on case stud- SD–226 SD–215

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