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A SALUTE TO EDWIN L. ARTZT: TRIBUTE TO MR. EDUARDO J. REPUBLICAN WAR PROFITEERING: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TORRES COMMENTARY BY KEVIN PHILLIPS LEADER HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK HON. JOSE E. SERRANO HON. ROB PORTMAN OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF OHIO OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, May 22, 1995 Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, the May 17 radio Monday, May 22, 1995 Monday, May 22, 1995 commentary by Kevin Phillips on the Repub­ Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, lican budget plan hit the nail on the head: today to recognize a prominent Cincinnatian, May 19, 1995, a group of dedicated public In the guise of crisis legislation, deficit re­ Edwin L. Artzt, on the occasion of his retire­ school educators gathered in my congres­ duction ... especially as put forward by the ment as chairman of the board and chief ex­ House of Representatives, also has major sional district to honor one of their distin­ ecutive officer of the Procter & Gamble Co. overtones of special interest favoritism and Today we thank him for the vision and service guished colleagues, Eduardo J. Torres, for his income distribution. that he has so generously given to his com­ years of service to the children of our district Spending on government programs, ... is pany and to his community. and indeed, the Nation, and on the occasion to be reduced in ways that principally bur­ of his retirement. den the poor and middle class while simulta­ Ed began his career with Procter & Gamble neously taxes are to be cut in a way that pre­ in 1953 in the sales-training department. He Eduardo J. Torres began his professional dominantly benefit the top one or two per­ worked nearly 40 years in positions both at career at the Puerto Rico Planning Board's Di­ cent of Americans. home and abroad to become chairman and vision of Social Planning, a division under the If the U.S. Budget deficit problem does rep­ CEO of the company in 1990. During his ten­ jurisdiction of the Governor's Office. Beginning resent the fiscal equivalent of war- and maybe it does-then what we are really look­ ure as chief executive, Ed concentrated on in­ with that appointment, his distinguished career novating new products, improving the effi­ ing at is one of the most flagrant examples has been devoted to the education of students of war profiteering this century has seen. ciency of operations and globalizing the busi­ of limited English proficiency, a devotion which And it deserves to be rejected with outrage. ness and building the organization. Under his has earned him the respect of his peers and leadership, Procter & Gamble's earnings in­ Mr. Phillips is right: The Republicans are the distinction of being a leader in his field. creased at an average growth rate of 14 per­ practicing class warfare. They get upset when cent and the real earnings growth rate-after Mr. Torres began his career in Community you use that term-but that's what they are inflation-has been 10 percent, more than School District Seven in my congressional dis­ doing. They doth protest too much about the term, and the proof is overwhelming that they double the company's historic average. Proc­ trict in 1965 as a bilingual teacher in school ter & Gamble began its concentration on value and community relations. In 1972 he became are taking from the bottom half of our society to give to the top 1 percent. pricing and expanded its international oper­ teacher-trainer and coordinator of the Puerto ations, adding business in 10 additional coun­ Rican Studies Program, and later coordinated tries. His vision has strengthened our econ­ the Reading Advancement Through Puerto IN RECOGNITION OF THE ENFIELD omy locally and nationally. Rican Literature Program. ROTARY CLUB OF ENFIELD, CT Ed has brought his high caliber of leader­ In 1976, Mr. Torres was appointed assistant ship to many areas outside of Procter & Gam­ director of the Northeast Center for Curriculum HON. NANCY L JOHNSON ble. Serving our Nation, he has been an influ­ ential advocate of world trade as a member of Development, a national project of the U.S. OF CONNECTICUT President Clinton's Advisory Committee on Department of Education, housed in Intermedi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Trade Policy and Negotiations, the Council on ate School 184, which developed culturally Monday, May 22, 1995 and linguistically relevant curricula in Spanish, Foreign Relations, and the Business Round­ Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speak­ Italian, Greek, and Russian for bilingual stu­ table. er, it is with great pride and respect that I rise In the Cincinnati community, he has given dents and their teachers throughout the United to commend the members of the Enfield Ro­ his time and talent by serving on the board of States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. In tary Club for their innovative Learn to Earn the Cincinnati Business Committee and the 1986, Mr. Torres was named bilingual edu­ program. Their program was developed to re­ board of trustees of the Cincinnati Institute of cation coordinator supervising educators, test­ spond to the many solicitations for donations Fine Arts. I know firsthand that he has found ing, placement, and recruitment of bilingual that both civic organizations and industry re­ time to give of himself. He was my little league teachers. ceive from local youth groups. baseball coach 30 years ago. Mr. Torres will be missed by his colleagues Instead of simply making a donation, busi­ Long a champion of business education, Ed and the community of students and teachers nesses and civic organizations identify local has helped to groom business leaders of the with whom he has worked over the years and projects that need to be completed and then future in his work as a member of the board to whom he has dedicated his professional give interested children the opportunity to earn of visitors to the Anderson Graduate School of life. He is recognized by his colleagues for his the money they need by doing the project!:;. Business Management at UCLA and the board friendly, efficient manner and his quiet style of Projects range from things as routine as of overseers of the Wharton School. Within leadership. schoolyard cleanup to washing windows at a P&G, his vision was the inspiration for creating local, town-owned retirement home. a P&G College, where employees continue Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me The Learn to Earn approach enjoys broad their education with innovative courses on and the residents of my district and students community support. At a time when so many business trends. and professionals of Community School Dis­ are decrying the loss of government aid, a All of us in Cincinnati congratulate Ed for his trict Seven in conveying our deep gratitude to program such as this offers young citizens the numerous accomplishments in both private Mr. Eduardo J. Torres and to extend to him opportunity to tackle projects that meet the and public enterprise. We are grateful for his our best wishes for a happy, fulfilled retire­ needs of the community and, as importantly, service to Cincinnati and to our Nation. ment. highlights for young people the lesson that you

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 13896 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1995 can accomplish most anything if you are will­ industry. That dedication and determination to pressive; he has brought more than two dozen ing to work to make it happen. provide the American public with quality and different enrichment programs into his school. Congratulations to the members of the En­ seamless honesty earned him his induction We are particularly proud of Mr. Graciano for field Rotary Club for their meaningful contribu­ this year into the Advertising Hall of Fame. his accomplishment in creating the first bilin­ tion to the betterment of their town. John O'Toole's leadership, his creativity, his gual pre-kindergarten program in the Nation, a wit, and his friendship will be sorely missed by title VII grant Project PROBE. Under his lead­ his family and many, many friends. My heart­ ership, P.S. 5 was designated a model bilin­ CONGRATULATIONS TO ATLANTIS felt condolences go out to his wife, Phyllis and gual school, recognizing the successes of COMMUNITY AND NORWEST his two daughters. such programs as the Bilingual Teacher BANK COLORADO Corps, Project SABE, Project BETA and CSIP. Mr. Graciano is an active member of his HON. PATRICIA SCHROEDER CONGRATULATIONS TO FIRST OC­ community and his hard work has earned him OF COLORADO CUPATIONAL CENTER OF NEW numerous awards and recognitions including JERSEY AND ITS HONOREES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Educator of the Year award from the His­ panic Educators Association, the Community Monday , May 22 , 1995 HON. WilliAM J. MARTINI Service Award from the Association Civica Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I want to OF NEW JERSEY Arecibeno, the P.S. 5 Parent Teacher Asso­ commend Atlantis Community Inc. and IN THE HOUSE OF RE PRESENTATIVES ciation Award, the Ramon S. Velez Scholar­ Norwest Bank Colorado, both of Denver, for ship Committee Leadership Award and the Monday , May 22, 1995 launching one of the Nation's first home mort­ P.S. 5 Parent Teacher Association 20th Ann i­ gage financing and consumer loan programs Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, I would like to versary Award. for lower-income people with disabilities. tell my colleagues about several very special Mr. Speaker, the residents of my district, On May 17, Social Compact recognized individuals whose excellent work in the area of Hispanic Americans everywhere, and indeed Atlantis and Norwest in its 1995 Outstanding occupational and rehabilitational therapy for the entire Nation are the beneficiaries of such Community Investment Awards program. So­ the aged, the disabled, and the disadvantaged lifelong dedication to the education of ou r_ cial Compact is a Washington-based nonprofit has earned them high honors at the 41st anni­ youth, and in particular of those often-dis­ coalition of leaders in financial services and versary celebration and annual awards pres­ advantaged youngsters who grow up in our community development industries who work entation of the First Occupational Center of inner city communities. I ask my colleagues to to strengthen neighborhoods. New Jersey on May 24, 1995. join me in conveying best wishes and deep In partnership with Atlantis, Norwest intro­ Peter Cocoziello, president of Consult Real­ gratitude to Mr. Jose M. Graciano. duced the Disability Community Homeowner­ ty, Janet May, executive director of the West ship Program in June 1993 as a 1-year pilot, Essex Chamber of Commerce, John Smith, with a $2.5 million set-aside for loans. The manager of public affairs at PSE&G, and Joan MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS program offers generous and flexible mort­ Verplanck, president of the New Jersey State gage terms of physically disabled people, al­ Chamber of Commerce will all be the HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK lowing them to own their own homes for the honorees on this memorable occasion. Their OF CALIFORNIA first time. Norwest now has generated more work with the center helps individuals and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES than $6 million in approved loans to more than families challenged by both physical and eco­ Monday , May 22, 1995 100 people in the program. nomic disadvantages become contributing Atlantis, the largest home health care agen­ members of the community. With the support Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, the debate on re­ cy in Colorado, has built awareness of the of individuals, private groups, and Government forming our health care system has begun to program through its close links with the dis­ agencies, the center provides professional focus on the potential role of medical savings abled community and its financial counseling counseling and real work opportunities to accounts. services. Atlantis also has implemented a those who truly need such services. For sen­ I would like to enter into the RECORD some homeownership workshop and money man­ iors over age 55, job readiness and placement comments from business, consumer, and agement services, which address the needs of services are available; for welfare recipients, health policy organizations regarding medical disabled people in the home buying process. remedial instruction and work experience are savings accounts [MSA's]. There comments Also in partnership with Norwest, Atlantis encouraged. are helpful in evaluating the likely costs and has developed a consumer loan program for The center, and the outstanding individuals benefits to be derived from MSA's. In sum, vehicle purchase and modification, home ac­ that are being honored, strive to bring dignity these organizations find that the risks of cess improvements and independent living and self-confidence to lives that may other­ MSA's are high and the rewards are, at best, aids. wise lose sight of these essential human traits. overstated. The attached also sheds light on one par­ Atlantis and Norwest are a good example of I congratulate these honorees: Mr. Cocoziello, commitment and partnership in the service of Ms. May, Mr. Smith, and Ms. Verplanck for ticular company that is profiting handsomely from MSA's, and how this is so. The level of others. their contributions, and urge them to keep up their good work. profits generated by this company, and how they have chosen to spend them, give us rea­ TRIBUTE TO MR. JOHN O'TOOLE son to take pause. OF CONNECTICUT TRIBUTE TO JOSE M. GRACIANO These comments follow. F EBRUARY 1. 1995. MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS- NOT FOR HON. CHRISTOPHER SHA YS HON. JOSE E. SERRANO MEDICARE! OF CONNECTICUT OF NEW YORK DEA R COLLEAGUE: We have heard much IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES about medical savings accounts (MSAs) re­ Monday, May 22, 1995 Monday, May 22, 1995 cen t ly. Companies t hat stand t o benefit fi ­ nancia lly from MSAs-and those who have Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, earlier this month, Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, benefited from t he profits of th ese MSA pro­ one of the most respected leaders in the ad­ May 19, 1995 a group of dedicated public ponen ts-have been quick to push t heir mer­ vertising industry, John E. O'Toole, former school educators gathered in my congres­ its. This week , S peaker Gingrich proposed to president and chief executive of the American sional district to honor one of their distin­ give Medicare r ecipients vouch ers to en roll Association of Advertising Agencies, and a guished colleagues, Jose M. Graciano. in m edical savings accounts . Mr. Graciano has been the principal of P.S. More objective parties- business. resident of Connecticut's Fourth Congressional consumer and healt h policy organizations District passed away in New York. 5 since 1971 and has earned the distinction of across t he poten t ia l spectrum- have con­ John O'Toole's four decades in advertising being the longest serving public school prin­ cluded t hat the expansion of m edical savings were distinguished by the highest standards cipal in Community School District Seven. His accounts will exacerbate problems in t he he demanded of himself and demanded of his record of accomplishment at P.S. 5 is truly im- healt h insurance ma rket. May 22, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13897 "While on the surface these proposals have tember 24, 1994; Roll Call, September 15, 1994. assures his place among the great writers and some appeal . . . they pose serious Amount contributed by Golden Rule Insur­ journalists of our century. On this day follow­ problems ... There does not appear to be a ance Company to "Progress Report," a week­ ing his receipt of the Author of the year way to design an MSA that is not detrimen­ ly talk show on National Empowerment Tel­ Award, I ask my colleagues to join me in con­ tal to the goal of achieving universal or evision featuring Mr. Gingrich: Sole sponsor. near-universal coverage at a reasonable Amount not disclosed. gratulating Alan Levy on his accomplishments cost. "-Center on Budget and Policy Prior­ (4) American Political Network, January and celebrating his outstanding career in lit­ ities 11, 1995; United Press International 1995, Jan­ erature and journalism. "To illustrate the current misunderstand­ uary 10, 1995; US Newshire, January 10, 1995. ing of how MSAs would generally operate, Amount of " soft money" contributed by the [Academy) uses an example that ap­ Golden Rule Insurance Company executives SAM MEYERs-A POINT-OF-LIGHT peared in a letter released by Senator Phil to GOP National Party Committees (1/1/93-11/ FOR ALL AMERICANS Gramm . . . The example seems clear 28/94): $523,775. enough. However, like many others, it mis­ (5) Los Angeles Times, January 29, 1995. represents what is generally financially pos­ Amount contributed by Golden Rule Insur­ HON. MAJORR O~S sible. "-American Academy of Actuaries ance Company to Mr. Gingrich's 1992 re-elec­ OF NEW YORK " Our judgment is that the medical IRA is tion campaign: $15,000. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not going to bring about the kind of univer­ (6) CNN, Inside Politics, October 12, 1994. Monday, May 22, 1995 sal coverage and the stopping of cost shifting Amount contributed by Golden Rule execu­ that we would like to see ... There are a tives to Mr. Gingrich's 1994 re-election cam­ Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to salute, number of other problems we have with a paign: $20,000+. local 259 UAW Union President Sam Meyers medical IRA that we think it will be found whose life represents a Point-of-Light for all lacking in terms of where we would like to Americans. Brooklyn and the 11th Congres­ see health reform go."-US Chamber of Com­ COMMENDING ALAN LEVY FOR HIS sional District are particularly grateful to Sam merce OUTSTANDING WORK AS AN AU­ Meyers for his early and visionary sponsorship "[The MSA] proposal does nothing for cost THOR AND JOURNALIST containment. Once fully implemented, [the of the Brooklyn Coalition for Community MSA] proposal would have enormous nega­ Empowerment. tive effects on Federal revenue. It would cre­ HON. TOM LANTOS For over 50 years, Sam Meyers has carried ate a huge new tax advantage/subsidy, going OF CALIFORNIA the UAW vision of social justice and militant mostly to the non-poor. It could have delete­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trade unionism in his union and political life. rious effects on primary care. "-American He began his journey in the trade union Association of Retired Persons Monday, May 22, 1995 movement in 1940 as a sheet metal worker at "The likelihood that MSAs would be more attractive to healthy families indicates a po­ Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col­ Brewster Aircraft and as a member of UAW, tential adverse selection problem. In an un­ leagues to join me in commending Alan Levy, local 365. Soon after, he was elected shop restricted market, the difference in pre­ founding editor-in-chief of the Prague Post and steward, a position he held until 1943 when he miums [between traditional and MSA plans] the 1995 recipient of the American Society of joined the Army Air Corps. The Air Corps later would grow over time as the healthiest peo­ Journalists and Authors award, "Author of the assigned him to an orientation team whose ple in high-cost groups switch to lower-cost Year." Mr. Levy's latest book, "The purpose was to educate the troops about the plans. "-Congressional Research Service, Wiesenthal File," is an extraordinary examina­ U.S. war effort to destroy fascism. September 1994 tion of famed Nazi-hunter Simon Wiesenthal's In 1958 Sam led the successful fight to oust Advancing MSAs may be in the financial interests of a few, but Medicare beneficiaries life work and its enormous continuing rel­ a leadership that had become too far removed are not among them. Shown on the reverse is evance in today's world. from the membership, and to bring his brand the chief proponent of MSAs and some infor­ As an award-winning writer in the 1950's of militant and democratic trade unionism to mation on this insurer's operations. and 1960's, Alan Levy began to chart a career local259. Sincerely, that would carry him and his family through From the time of his election as president of PETE STARK, some of this century's most turbulent and his­ local 259 in 1958 to the present, Brother Mey­ Member of Congress. torically critical moments. Taking his wife and ers' passionate vision, leadership and tough two children to Czechoslovakia in 1967, Levy bargaining have won strong membership sup­ Insurance company advocating tax sub­ found himself eyewitness to de-Stalinization sidies for MSA insurance plans: Golden Rule port and involvement. Surrounded by a com­ Insurance Company. and Alexander Dubcek's Prague spring of mitted staff that mirrored the Rainbow Coali­ Percentage of Golden Rule insurance pre­ freedom, the Soviet invasion of August 21, tion, a strong, diverse, and well educated shop miums going to medical claims: 65.2%. 1968, and the fall and winter of Russian occu­ steward system was developed. The creative Rating of Golden Rule's financial condition pation and repression. Although the Levy fam­ use of strikes, family and community support in " 1994 Best's Insurance Reports": A+. ily was expelled from Czechoslovakia in 1971, and solidarity picket lines helped win for local Stated reason for Golden Rule's A+ rating: the experience was fodder for Levy's two 259 members higher wages, generous welfare " This profitability is attributable to the monumental and critically acclaimed books on and pension benefits, security for their fami­ company's careful underwriting, its sophisti­ cated claims system, and its adequate rate Czechoslovakia, "Rowboat to Prague" (1972), lies, a nationally recognized mental health and increases." (emphasis added; translation: and "The Bluebird of Happiness" (1976). occupational safety program, and dignity as in­ "they don't insure sick people.") Levy spent the next 20 years in Vienna, dustrial workers. publishing award-winning travel and theater Sam led aggressive organizing campaigns, Cites from information on Golden Rule In­ articles for the New York Sunday Times and not only among the auto dealers, local 259's surance Company contributions to Newt many other world-renowned publications. Vi­ primary jurisdiction, but among low-wage fac­ Gingrich compiled by the Office of Congress­ enna also witnessed the world premiere of tory workers who were predominantly women. man Stark. Levy's first play, "The World of Ruth Draper," Long before it became Government policy, the (1) Roll Call, August 18, 1994; Los Angeles in 1982. The play ran in Vienna, toured Eu­ union under its president's leadership pursued Times, January 29 , 1995; CNN, Inside Poli­ tics, October 12, 1994. Amount of reported rope, and enjoyed a successful 5-week run in affirmative action programs to bring people of contributions from Golden Rule Insurance New York's Times Square. color and women into union leadership. Company executive to GOPAC, the political In 1990, Levy returned to Prague as found­ Local 259 has been a recognized force in : action committee of Speaker Gingrich: ing editor-in-chief of the Czech Republic's the civil rights movement, the fight for affirma­ $117,000. leading English-language newspaper. From tive action, the continuing struggle against rac­ (2) Roll Call, September 15, 1994. Amount this post, he has provided the English-speak­ ism; launching the careers and election of pro­ contributed by Golden Rule Insurance Com­ ing world an unparalleled reportage and analy­ gressive forces to public office, including Con­ pany to the Progress and Freedom Founda­ sis of the radical, post-communist trans­ gress members MAJOR OWENS, CHARLES RAN­ tion, sponsors of Mr. Gingrich's " Renewing American Civilization" course: Amount not formation of one of Central Europe's most dy­ GEL, former Governor Mario Cuomo and disclosed. namic and beautiful countries. former Mayor David Dinkins, and challenging (3) Los Angeles Times, January 29, 1995; Mr. Speaker, Alan Levy's most recent, criti­ reactionary leadership and regressive social The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, Sep- cally acclaimed work, "The Wiesenthal File," policies promoted in Congress and from the 99-059 0-97 Vol. 141 (Pt. 10) 16 13898 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1995 offices of New York's Governor and the mayor What it does is squeeze our middle class to cans who are better off will not face health of the city of New York; The struggle for full reward those at the high end. care rationing, but they will continue to pay employment, a guaranteed annual income, ever higher prices for health care services be­ anti-scab and labor reform legislation, univer­ In billions cause the fundamental challenge of health in­ sal single payer health care, decent and af­ Medicare benefit cuts ...... 288.4 flation is not solved. fordable housing, and rigorously enforced oc­ Medicaid benefit cuts ...... 186.5 For every senior, this $3081-reduction over cupational safety and health standards. Total cuts ...... 475 .0 current benefits means the average 'American Sam served on the board of advocates for Transferred to: senior has to make it up, either by increased Children of New York, and helped to train par­ Tax cuts ...... 353.0 out-of-pocket payments, reductions in covered ents and community activists in adapting union Defense increase ...... 76.3 services, limitation of physician choice, or re­ grievance procedures as a model for school ductions in already limited physician or hos­ based child advocacy. He initiated the first Unnecessary new spending ...... 429.3 pital reimbursements. worksite child advocacy training program for Over one-third of the cuts in the Republican In regard to Medicaid, the Republican budg­ parent members. budget come from sacrifices that will be forced et cuts Medicaid by $187 billion over the 7 He brought the union into a partnership with on our senior citizens in the form of reduced years and shifts the burden of caring for the the NYS Division for Youth and Advocates for Medicare benefits and nursing home care. But long-term chronically ill from the Federal Gov­ Children to create an auto mechanic training their budget does nothing to actually reduce ernment to the States. program for youths released from DFY facili­ the cost of health care in our country. Why not Ohio's Medicaid budget is $5.1 billion in ties. rein in the insurance companies, the doctors, 1995. Nursing home benefits account for $1.9 In the late 1960's Sam was a cofounder of the pharmaceutical companies rather than billion of that budget or 37 percent. The State the New York Labor Committee Against the take it from our seniors? Anyone who has estimates that Medicaid spending will increase War in Vietnam, and challenged those in high studied the Federal budget over the years at 8-9 percent a year. If the State has to ab­ labor positions on their support for the war. knows that the most important factor driving sorb that increase, it will jeopardize OhioCare. In the early 1970's Brother Meyers helped our budget deficit has been increased health OhioCare is a health care reform plan which bring national attention through congressional cots. would put all current low-income recipients on hearings to the impact of plant closings and I favor balancing the budget. I have voted Medicaid into managed care plans and use runaway shops, as part of corporate America's for a balanced budget. I fight everyday to cut the savings to expand Medicaid coverage to wanton disregard of its workers at home and wasteful spending. The Republicans want to working poor families, thereby reducing overall abroad. balance the budget on the backs of our grand­ health care costs. In Ohio we are trying to get There followed over two decades of the mothers to turn over nearly $350 billion in tax health care costs under control. The Repub­ union's commitment to international labor soli­ breaks to the rich and powerful. Instead, why lican budget does nothing about them, and it darity. Local 259 championed the forces of lib­ not get rid of the "Benedict Arnold" tax break may very well sabotage Ohio's efforts. eration and democracy in South Africa, Chile, that allows a U.S. citizen who has made his Who benefits from the $353 billion in tax El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Haiti. Scores of millions here to renounce his citizenship and breaks assumed in this budget? Fifty-one per­ labor leaders fighting against oppression take his millions to some Caribbean island tax cent of these breaks go to people who earn throughout the globe have found safe haven, free. To balance the budget, health services over $100,000 annually. The most wealthy 1 support, and solidarity at Local 259 UAW. are being cut for those who are most in need percent of Americans will get a tax cut of more Sam has treasured being an active member of our attention: seniors on Medicare, nursing than $20,000. The poorest 20 percent of of the International UAW. Steeped in the UAW home residents, disabled veterans. Americans will get an average tax cut of $36. tradition, the union under Brother Meyers' MEDICARE Let's look at some of these. leadership linked members' struggles in Local The best way to look at the effects of the Eliminating the alternative minimum tax by 259 shops and factories to the struggle for so­ budget proposal on Medicare recipients is to 1999 will cost $16.9 billion-for the first 5 cial justice and human rights everywhere. look at per capita benefits under the program. years. The alternative minimum tax requires In recognition of Sam's contributions to the Republicans argue that there are no cuts in profitable corporations including many foreign UAW, he was appointed and served on the Medicare and that spending increases over corporations operating in the United States to Commission for the Future of the UAW, meet­ the 7 years of their budget. This is a half-truth. pay a minimum amount of corporate income ing with regional representatives throughout Their budget falls far short of keeping benefit tax even if under normal tax rules they can the country. levels where they are today. Their future pro­ write off all their profits. At a recent UAW convention, Sam was se­ jections do not offset health insurance infla­ Before the 1986 tax reform, highly profitable lected to nominate Owen Bieber for president. tion, rising costs of services, and the 3.5 mil­ corporations were able to eliminate their tax li­ Sam's proudest legacy i8 the next genera­ lion more Americans who will reach 65 in the ability through various tax loopholes. A 1986 tion of social visionaries and militant trade next 7 years. Under their plan even the cur­ survey found that 130 of America's largest and unionists whom he has trained and nurtured to rent level of Medicare benefits will not be most profitable corporations managed to pay assume the leadership of this great UAW maintained into the future. Seniors will end up absolutely nothing in Federal income taxes at local. $3,000 short. This translates into cuts in serv­ least 1 year between 1981 and 1985. Forty­ Sam Meyers represents a magnificent Point­ ices, rising out-of-pocket expenses, and higher two of these companies paid no taxes at all of-Light and serves as an inspiring role model deductibles and copyaments for every senior for all those years. Congress, in 1986, decided for all Americans. in this Nation-no matter how in need they that made no sense and established the alter­ are. native minimum tax so that profitable corpora­ Medicare population increases: 37.0 mil­ tions doing business in the United States had THE REPUBLICANS' BUDGET HAS lion-1996; 40.5 million-2002. to pay something, if only a minimal amount, in GOT IT WRONG taxes to our country. Money re- Money pro- The Republican plan includes a $500 tax quired to posed in Additional HON. MARCY KAPTUR maintain Medicare cost shifted credit for children for families with incomes as Year current Republican short-fall to seniors OF OHIO budget (bil- (billions) each year high as $250,000. A responsible proposal to services lions) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (billions) limit this credit to families making under $95,000 was rejected earlier this year. Monday, May 22, 1995 1995 ...... 179.0 179.0 0.0 $0.00 1996 ...... 196.0 168.0 28.0 744.00 Mr. Speaker, over $300 billion in tax breaks Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, the Republican 1997 ...... 217.0 180.5 36.5 955.00 in the face of huge budget deficits Americans 1998 """"' 238.0 191.7 46.3 1196.00 budget proposal can be summarized as 1999 ...... 262.0 206.1 55.9 1426.00 must pay are irresponsible. Tax breaks that gouging Medicare recipients, nursing home 2000 ...... 286.0 215.4 70.6 1773.00 overwhelmingly favor the richest corporations 2001 319.5 218.3 101.2 2523.00 patients, and college students to fund over 2002 ::: :::::::::::::: 353.8 229.0 124.8 3081.00 and individuals are wrong. I cannot support $300 billion in tax breaks for the privileged few them. and to increase defense spending. This is not The Republican budget will ration health We must get on track to a balanced budget the formula to achieve a balanced budget. care for millions of seniors while other Ameri- first before we consider tax cuts. May 22, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13899 The Republican budget changes the cost of I am proud to count Mr. Crawford among tions, and to be Surgeon General of the living calculation for Social Security benefits, my friends. On behalf of the residents of my Public Health Service, Department of in effect lowering the cost of living by 0.6 per­ district-in particular the many students and Health and Human Services; and the proposed Child Care and Development cent. This will reduce the average Social Se­ school professionals whose lives he has so Block Grant Amendments. curity benefit by an estimated $240 a month significantly touched-1 thank Mr. Crawford for SD-430 by 2002. Their budget commits us to tax cuts his years of service. 10:00 a.m. for the wealthy while cutting essential income Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for seniors. I can't countenance that. in conveying our best wishes and deep grati­ Research, Nutrition, and General Legisla­ The Republican budget would make student tude to the principal of I.S. 183, Mr. John L. tion Subcommittee loan recipients pay interest on their loan while Crawford. To hold hearings on proposed legislation attending school. This will increase the aver­ to strengthen and improve United age student's indebtedness by $3,400. Over States agricultural programs, focusing on research and the future of U.S. agri­ the life of the loan the student would pay an SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS culture. extra $41 a month, $5,000 in all. The cut Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, SR-328A would amount to $18.7 billion over 7 years. agreed to by the Senate on February 4, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs How can anyone justify making it more difficult 1977, calls for establishment of a sys­ To hold hearings to examine the impact to get a higher education in our country as we tem for a computerized schedule of all of the peso devaluation and the Admin­ enter a new century which will be character­ istration's aid package on the banking meetings and hearings of Senate com­ system and economy of Mexico. ized by increased international economic com­ mittees, subcommittees, joint commit­ petition? I ask you, are the Japanese or the SD-538 tees, and committees of conference. 2:00p.m. Germans making it harder for their children to This title requires all such committees Judiciary get the education they need? to notify the Office of the Senate Daily To hold hearings on the Administration's Mr. Speaker, I cannot support this Repub­ Digest-designated by the Rules Com­ counterterrorism intelligence gather­ lican budget proposal. It's anti-family at its mittee-of the time, place, and purpose ing proposals, focusing on whether core. It is ironic that some Members of Con­ of the meetings, when scheduled, and there is a need for increased wiretap and infiltration authority for Federal gress, who earn over $130,000 a year, may any cancellations or changes in the think that a budget which gives a $20,000 tax law enforcement. meetings as they occur. SD-226 break to the richest 1 percent of Americans As an addi tiona! procedure along and pays for it by reducing health benefits for Select on Intelligence with the computerization of this infor­ To hold closed hearings on intelligence our grandmother is good for the country. I mation, the Office of the Senate Daily matters. don't and I won't vote for it. Digest will prepare this information for SH- 219 printing in the Extensions of Remarks MAY25 TRIBUTE TO MR. JOHN L. section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD CRAWFORD on Monday and Wednesday of each 9:30a.m. week. Energy and Natural Resources To hold hearings on S. 638, to authorize HON.JOSEE. SERRANO Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, May funds for United States insular areas. OF NEW YORK 23, 1995, may be found in the Daily Di­ SD- 366 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gest of today's RECORD. Labor and Human Resources Education, Arts and Humanities Sub­ Monday, May 22, 1995 MEETINGS SCHEDULED committee Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, To hold hearings to examine the business May 19, 1995, a group of dedicated public MAY24 role in vocational education. school educators gathered in my congres­ 9:30a.m. SD-430 sional district to pay tribute to one of their dis­ Appropriations Rules and Administration tinguished colleagues, John L. Crawford. Interior Subcommittee To hold hearings on proposed legislation Mr. Crawford has been the principal of Inter­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ authorizing funds for the Federal Elec­ timates for fiscal year 1996 for the tion Commission. mediate School 183 since it opened its doors United States Fish and Wildlife Serv­ SR-301 in the South Bronx in 1974 and has earned ice, Department of the Interior. 10:00 a .m . the distinction of being the longest serving in­ SD-192 Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry termediate school principal in Community Commerce, Science, and Transportation Marketing, Inspection, and Product Pro­ School District Seven. He has been a dedi­ Aviation Subcommittee motion Subcommittee cated and innovative school leader, bringing To hold hearings to examine inter­ To hold hearings on proposed legislation many new programs to his school and the dis­ national aviation policy. to strengthen and improve United trict at large. Mr. Crawford developed the first SR-253 States agricultural programs, focusing Energy and Natural Resources on Federal farm export programs. magnet school program in the district, the Paul Business meeting, to consider pending SR-328A Robeson Magnet School for Medical Careers calendar business. Appropriations and Health Professions, and implemented an SD-366 Military Construction Subcommittee comprehensive after-school program which Finance To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ then served as a model for New York City Business meeting, to markup H.R. 4, to timates for fiscal year 1996 for military youth board school based programs through­ restore the American family, reduce construction programs of the Depart­ out the city. Because of his leadership and in illegitamacy, control welfare spending ment of Defense, focusing on Army and recognition of his contributions, Mr. Crawford and reduce welfare dependence. certain Defense agencies. SD-215 SD-192 was asked by the chancellor to serve on two Governmental Affairs Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs special advisory committees: the City-Wide Oversight of Government Management and Business meeting, to mark up proposed Mainstreaming Committee on Special Edu­ the District of Columbia Subcommit­ securities litigation reform legislation, cation and the Committee on Articulation. tee and to consider the nominations of Mr. Crawford's contributions to the commu­ To hold oversight hearings on aviation Bruce A. Morrison, of Connecticut, and nity beyond his school are equally impressive. safety. J . Thimothy O'Neill, of Virginia, each He currently serves as the Council of Super­ SD-342 to be a Director of the Federal Housing visors and Administrators Community School Labor and Human Resources Finance Board. District Seven chairman and in 1991, he Business meeting, to consider the nomi­ SD-538 nation of Henry W. Foster Jr., of Ten­ Finance served as the assistant to the superintendent nessee, to be Medical Director in the Social Security and Family Policy Sub­ supervising district activities and programs. He Regular Corps of the Public Health committee is the deserving recipient of numerous awards Service, subject to qualifications To hold hearings to examine the finan­ and recognitions. therefor as provided by law and regula- cial and business practices of the 13900 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 22, 1995 American Association of Retired Per­ partment of Defense, focusing on intel­ Appropriations sons (AARP). ligence programs. Defense Subcommittee SD-215 8-407, Capitol To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Foreign Relations Appropriations timates for fiscal year 1996 for the De­ To hold hearings on various treaties on Interior Subcommittee partment of Defense, focusing on Conventions and Protocols on Avoid­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ health programs. ance of Double Taxation and the Pre­ timates for fiscal year 1996 for the De­ SD-192 vention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect partment of the Interior. to Taxes on Income and Capital. SD-138 JUNE 15 Energy and Natural Resources SD-419 9:30a.m. Governmental Affairs Energy Production and Regulation Sub­ committee Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Business meeting, to consider pending Production and Price Competitiveness nominations. To hold hearings on S. 708, to repeal sec­ tion 210 of the Public Utility Regu­ Subcommittee SD-342 To resume hearings on proposed legisla­ 1:00 p.m. latory Policies Act of 1978. SD-366 tion to strengthen and improve United Judiciary States agricultural programs, focusing Terrorism, Technology, and Government 2:00p.m. Joint Printing on commodity policy. Information Subcommittee SR-328A To hold hearings to examine the impact To hold oversight hearings on the activi­ ties of the Government Printing Office of the militia movement in the United (GPO). JUNE 19 States. 1310 Longworth Building SD-226 2:00p.m. Governmental Affairs 2:00p.m. JUNE7 Energy and Natural Resources Post Office and Civil Service Subcommit­ Forests and Public Land Management Sub­ 9:30a.m. tee committee Appropriations To resume hearings on proposals to re­ To hold hearings on property line dis­ VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ form the Federal pension system. putes within the Nez Perce Indian Res­ committee SD-342 ervation in Idaho. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SD-366 timates for fiscal year 1996 for the Na­ JUNE 20 tional Service and the Selective Serv­ Foreign Relations ice System. 9:30a.m. East Asian and Pacific Affairs Subcommi t­ SD-192 Appropriations tee 10:00 a.m. Defense Subcommittee To hold hearings on democracy and the Foreign Relations To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ rule of law in Hong Kong. Western Hemisphere and Peace Corps Af­ timates for fiscal year 1996 for the De­ SD-419 fairs Subcommittee partment of Defense, focusing on 2:30p.m. To resume hearings on S. 381, to counternarcotic programs. Labor and Human Resources strengthen international sanctions SD-192 Children and Families Subcommittee against the Castro government in To hold hearings to examine child pro­ Cuba, and to develop a plan to support JUNE 22 tection issues. a transition government leading to a 9:30a.m. SD-430 democratically elected government in Indian Affairs 3:00p.m. Cuba. Foreign Relations To hold joint hearings with the House SD-419 Committee on Resources Subcommit­ To hold hearings on the nominations of Judiciary Timothy Michael Carney, of Washing­ tee on Native American and Insular Af­ Youth Violence Subcommittee fairs on S. 487, to amend the Indian ton, to be Ambassador to the Republic To hold hearings to examine the welfare of Sudan, Donald K. Steinberg, of Cali­ Gaming Regulatory Act. system's effect on youth violence. SR-485 fornia, to be Ambassador to the Repub­ SD-226 lic of Angola, Mosina H. Jordan, of New JUNE 27 York, to be Ambassador to the Central JUNES African Republic, and Lannon Walker, 9:30a.m. 9:30a.m. Appropriations of Maryland, to be Ambassador to the Indian Affairs Republic of Cote D'Ivoire. Defense Subcommittee To hold hearings on S. 436, to improve To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 8-116, Capitol the economic conditions and supply of timates for fiscal year 1996 for the De­ MAY26 housing in Native American commu­ nities by creating the Native American partment of Defense. 9:30a.m. SD-192 Appropriations Financial Services Organization. SR-485 Legislative Branch Subcommittee JUNE 28 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ 2:00p.m. timates for fiscal year 1996 for the Gen­ Energy and Natural Resources 9:30a.m. eral Accounting Office, and the Office Forests and Public Land Management Sub­ Indian Affairs of Technology Assessment. committee To hold hearings on S. 814, to provide for SD-116 To hold hearings to review the Forest the reorganization of the Bureau of In­ Service reinvention proposal and the dian Affairs. JUNE6 proposed National Forest planning reg­ SR-485 9:30a.m. ulations. Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry SD-366 Forestry, Conservation, and Rural Revital­ POSTPONEMENTS ization Subcommittee JUNE 13 To hold hearings on proposed legislation 9:30a.m. to strengthen and improve United Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry MAY23 States agricultural programs, focusing Production and Price Competitiveness 9:30a.m. on resource conservation. Subcommittee Indian Affairs SR-328A To hold hearings on proposed legislation To hold hearings on S. 479, to provide for Appropriations to strengthen and improve United administrative procedures to extend Defense Subcommittee States agricultural programs, focusing Federal recognition to certain Indian To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ on commodity policy. groups. timates for fiscal year 1996 for the De- SR-328A SR-485