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Vol. 145 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 No. 118 House of Representatives The House met at 12:30 p.m. and was S. 28. An Act to authorize an interpretive year by the U.S. Treasury to pay inter- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- center and related visitor facilities within est on U.S. bonds that are held by the pore (Mr. GIBBONS). the Four Corners Monument Tribal Park, Fed to back our money. What a foolish and for other purposes. f and costly system, to rent Federal Re- f serve notes for $25 billion a year, when DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO the U.S. Treasury could issue our own TEMPORE MORNING HOUR DEBATES currency, our own United States notes, The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- without debt or bonds or any interest fore the House the following commu- ant to the order of the House of Janu- at all, just as we issue our coins. nication from the Speaker: ary 19, 1999, the Chair will now recog- Our coins are minted by the United WASHINGTON, DC, nize Members from lists submitted by States Treasury and essentially spent September 13, 1999. the majority and minority leaders for into circulation. The Treasury makes a I hereby appoint the Honorable JIM GIB- morning hour debates. The Chair will neat profit on them of over 80 percent BONS to act as Speaker pro tempore on this alternate recognition between the par- of the face value of the coins issued. day. ties, with each party limited to 30 min- That is a lot of profit. A grave question J. DENNIS HASTERT, utes, and each Member, except the ma- is, why do we not issue our paper Speaker of the House of Representatives. jority leader, the minority leader, or f money the same way we issue coins, the minority whip, limited to 5 min- and gain an immense profit or seignior- MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE utes. age for our Treasury, and, of course, A message from the Senate by Ms. The Chair recognizes the gentleman for the American people? McDevitt, one of its clerks, announced from Washington (Mr. METCALF) for 5 It has been said that the U.S. Govern- that the Senate had passed with an minutes. ment goes further into debt whenever amendment in which the concurrence f it issues currency, but makes a profit when coins are placed into circulation. of the House is requested, a bill of the MONEY House of the following title: This is truly a system that defies logic. H.R. 1906. An Act making appropriations Mr. METCALF. Mr. Speaker, my Again, why do we not issue our own for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food topic today is money. About the only paper money, just as we issue our and Drug Administration, and Related Agen- thing most of us know about money is coins? There is no legitimate reason cies for the fiscal year ending September 30, that we need more of it. But there is why we do not. 2000, and for other purposes. really a lot more that we need to know I am pleased to present a simple and The message also announced that the about our money system. realistic way to accomplish this. Con- Senate insists upon its amendment to For example, most people do not gress needs only to pass legislation re- the bill (H.R. 1906) ‘‘An Act making ap- know that we pay rent on our money; quiring the U.S. Treasury to print and propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- yes, interest or rent on the cash we issue U.S. Treasury currency in the velopment, Food and Drug Administra- use. It costs every American about $100 same amount and the same denomina- tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- every year indirectly to rent our cash, tions as the Federal Reserve notes. cal year ending September 30, 2000, and that is, our paper money, from its own- The Treasury would issue these new for other purposes,’’ requests a con- ers, the Federal Reserve. U.S. notes through the banks, while ference with the House on the dis- Of course, the Fed does not just withdrawing a like amount of Federal agreeing votes of the two Houses there- spend that money. It is returned to the Reserve notes. Thus, there would be no on, and appoints Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. Federal Treasury. Thus, in reality, if it change in the money supply. As these SPECTER, Mr. BOND, Mr. GORTON, Mr. goes to the Treasury, it is a tax or rent Federal Reserve notes are collected by MCCONNELL, Mr. BURNS, Mr. STEVENS, we Americans pay to the Fed for the the U.S. Treasury, they must be re- Mr. KOHL, Mr. HARKIN, Mr. DORGAN, privilege of using the Fed’s money, an turned to the Fed to buy back or re- Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. DURBIN, and Mr. indirect tax on our money in circula- deem the face value, the same face BYRD, to be the conferees on the part of tion. value in U.S. interest-bearing bonds the Senate. We all know that we are taxed on now held by the Fed, a total of about The message also announced that the nearly everything, but not many peo- $500 billion. So over a couple of years, Senate has passed a bill of the fol- ple know that we pay a tax on our we would have real U.S. currency cir- lowing title in which concurrence of money. This tax, about $25 billion, or culating, and the U.S. debt would be re- the House is requested. $100 per person, is paid to the Fed each duced by substantially more than $400

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. H8102 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 billion. It sounds too simple, does it Nations personnel, priests, nuns, Indonesians and the world keep their not? There must be a down side. Well, women, and children have been at- commitments. We in Congress should it is that simple, and there is no down tacked and killed. Hundreds, perhaps use every opportunity in the days side. thousands, of deaths have been added ahead to keep the spotlight trained on In fact, there is a substantial up side. to the over 200,000 lives that have been this troubled island. The U.S. debt would be reduced by over lost on this troubled island over the f $400 billion, and U.S. interest on the last 25 years. debt reduced each year by about $25 The situation in East Timor is indeed RECESS billion. Ask the chairman of the Com- complex and delicate, because Indo- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- mittee on the Budget if it could help to nesia is simultaneously trying to re- ant to clause 12 of rule I, the Chair de- reduce U.S. Treasury expenditures by store its own democracy after years of clares the House in recess until 2 p.m. $25 billion each year. I intend to intro- military dictatorship, repair a shat- Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 42 duce legislation to carry out this con- tered economy, and retrain its military minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- cept. to respect civilian authority. cess until 2 p.m. f Whether it will be able to do those things is very much an open question. f EAST TIMOR There is a great deal at stake in Indo- b 1400 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under nesia’s resolving these problems. It is the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- indeed a huge country, the fourth most AFTER RECESS uary 19, 1999, the gentleman from Or- populous in the world. It has the larg- The recess having expired, the House egon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) is recognized est Muslim population in the world. It was called to order by the Speaker pro during morning hour debates for 5 min- is rich in natural resources. It was, tempore (Mr. FOLEY) at 2 p.m. until recently, aspiring to be an Asian utes. f Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, and a world leader. Now it is just try- earlier this year I had an opportunity ing to hold itself together. Struggling PRAYER with centrifugal forces of ethnicity are to travel with a congressional delega- The Chaplain, Reverend James David tion chaired by the gentleman from Ne- Nation’s separatist movements that could splinter this vast Nation created Ford, D.D., offered the following pray- braska (Mr. BEREUTER) and the gen- er: tleman from Arizona (Mr. KOLBE) to and held together by force. But the greatest threat to Indo- We know, O God, that You are the the island Nation of Indonesia. God of grace and forgiveness. At our There we had an opportunity to meet nesia’s future is to allow the hardliners best moments we realize that You wish with President Habibie, to meet in to overturn the referendum through vi- to save us from any conceit or selfish- prison with Jose Alexandre Gusmao, olence and fear. Tolerating this would ness that keeps us from being truly who is likely to be the president of an send exactly the wrong message to the human. Allow us to open our hearts independent East Timor, should that Indonesians, their military, and people and our very souls to Your life giving ever come to pass, as well as maybe of struggling to make democracy work. peace, that peace that passes all Indonesia’s military leaders, people The credibility of many is on the human understanding. May Your good who appear to be sophisticated, many line. The United Nations did not create spirit fulfill our lives that we will live of whom are United States-educated. this crisis, but it must follow through with thanksgiving and praise and our Again and again we heard of Indo- if it is to have political and moral lives will have confidence and assur- nesia’s commitment to democracy and credibility. The neighboring Asian ance. Bless us, O God, this day and its determined effort to undo the dam- countries, through ASEAN, have a every day, we pray. Amen. age done by the Asian financial crisis chance to be heard and a chance to play an important role in events of and its need for our support. The sched- f such direct interest to them, and per- uling of an election on independence haps putting a more Asian face on any THE JOURNAL for East Timor was perceived as a posi- peacekeeping effort. tive sign. But over the last 8 months The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The United States should continue to Chair has examined the Journal of the we have been watching those events exert pressure and influence through unfold in East Timor, hoping for the last day’s proceedings and announces every means possible to restore peace to the House his approval thereof. best, but with a growing sense of appre- and bring democracy to East Timor. hension. Last month’s election results Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- For 20 years, we have erred on the side nal stands approved. and the carnage that followed realized of caution. We have been timid in seek- our worst fears. ing to protect East Timor. Perhaps f East Timor is in fact different from that role is changing, as it should. I am PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Indonesia’s other areas of ethnic ten- greatly encouraged by the United sion. Its history is different. It was States’ role over the last 96 hours. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the ruled for hundreds of years by the Por- There are some that argue that we gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. tuguese, not the Dutch. It is over- have to be selective in playing a role as PITTS) come forward and lead the whelmingly Roman Catholic, not Mus- the guarantor of freedom and the pro- House in the Pledge of Allegiance. lim, like most of Indonesia. tector of those who seek democracy Mr. PITTS led the Pledge of Alle- The people of East Timor have done worldwide. There are limitations, it is giance as follows: everything that the world community argued, on the powers and realities in I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the could have expected in seeking their the many potential areas of involve- United States of America, and to the Repub- independence. They have suffered 25 ment. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, years of repression at the hands of In- But the people of East Timor have al- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. donesian military and paramilitary ready earned our support, paying a hor- f groups. In August, over 98 percent of rible price over the last 25 years. The REPUBLICAN PLAN DOWNSIZES the 450,000 eligible voters braved grave world community needs to prove its ca- THE POWER OF GOVERNMENT personal peril to journey to the polls. pacity to keep its commitments to peo- AND UPSIZES THE POWER OF Only 2 weeks ago, those election re- ple aspiring to freedom. Indonesia must PEOPLE sults were described as a model vote, be strongly encouraged in new direc- and the results, of course, were over- tions of tolerance and democracy, lest (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given whelmingly clear. By a majority of this vast island country dissolve, with permission to address the House for 1 more than three to one, East Timor enormous consequences to world sta- minute and to revise and extend his re- voted for independence from Indonesia. bility, as well as to the 211 million In- marks.) But the reaction to this vote was donesians. Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, over the chilling. Military groups have gone on The United States has the oppor- August recess I held nearly 20 town a rampage. Innocent civilians, United tunity and the responsibility to help hall meetings across the great State of September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8103 Nevada talking with constituents ‘‘The doctor will do his utmost to try taxes than identical couples with iden- about the Republican tax plan and how to reach an agreement between patient tical incomes living together outside of it was going to help them and their and parents, but if the parents do not marriage. We believe it is wrong that families. want to cooperate, it is the doctor’s 21 million married working couples pay Now this legislation is based on a duty to respect the wishes of their pa- higher taxes just because they are mar- very simple idea, the idea that once tient.’’ ried; and this Congress, this Repub- Government pays its bills and has So much for the Hippocratic Oath for lican Congress, has passed, the end of money left over, it should be returned a civilized medical institution. July, legislation which will eliminate to those who paid: the taxpayer. Most This situation in Netherlands gives the marriage tax penalty for a major- taxpayers know if their money is left us all the more reason to work to pass ity of those who suffer it. in Washington, politicians will spend it the Pain Relief Promotion Act, which The question we have: Is the Presi- every time. disallows the intentional use of con- dent going to join with us and make it Mr. Speaker, the average family in trolled substances to cause or assist in a bipartisan effort to eliminate the Nevada worked until May 14 this year suicide. At the same time it recognizes marriage tax penalty by signing into just to pay their tax bill. Simply put: that using controlled substances to al- law the tax cut when we send it to him Nevadans spent roughly the first 4 leviate pain and discomfort in the later this week? months of each year working for the usual course of professional practice is Twenty-one million married working couples pay $1,400 more in higher taxes Federal Government. a legitimate medical purpose and con- just because they are married. Is it not We are at a crossroads in our coun- sistent with public health and safety. time that we eliminate the marriage try’s history. We balanced the budget, Mr. Speaker, we never want to see a tax penalty? reformed welfare, cut wasteful spend- day when our young kids or elderly ing, and created a surplus revenue in parents legally and intentionally die at f Washington, D.C. But a windfall for the hands of a so-called doctor. Sup- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Washington is not right. Working fami- port the Pain Relief Promotion Act. PRO TEMPORE lies should not be working just for f Washington, but Washington should be The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to the provisions of clause 8 of rule working for taxpayers, and cutting RURAL EDUCATION INITIATIVE XX, the Chair announces that he will taxes is the best way to tip the scales (Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska asked postpone further proceedings today on back to our constituents, the hard- and was given permission to address each motion to suspend the rules on working people. the House for 1 minute and to revise which a recorded vote or the yeas and After all, Mr. Speaker, this debate is and extend his remarks.) nays are ordered, or on which the vote about downsizing the power of Govern- Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska. Mr. is objected to under clause 6 of rule ment and upscaling the power of the Speaker, over 20 percent of the stu- XX. people. dents in this country attend small Such rollcall votes, if postponed, will f rural schools. Many of these schools be taken today after debate has been PILLOW TALK AT THE are in my Nebraska district. These concluded on all motions to suspend DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY schools offer students excellent edu- the rules, but not before 6 p.m. today. cations and many benefits including (Mr. TRAFICANT asked and was f small classes, excellent educations, given permission to address the House personal attention, strong family and CONGRESSIONAL AWARD ACT for 1 minute and to revise and extend community involvement. However, AMENDMENTS OF 1999 his remarks.) until now federal education programs Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I move Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, after have not addressed the unique funding to suspend the rules and pass the Sen- all the buying and spying, the Depart- needs in these districts. All current ate bill (S. 380) to reauthorize the Con- ment of Energy has announced their federal education formula grants unin- gressional Award Act. new security policy. All scientists tentionally ignore small rural schools The Clerk read as follows: must now report any and all romantic because these formulas do not produce S. 380 affairs that they have with foreigners. enough revenue to carry out the pro- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Now if that is not enough to center- resentatives of the United States of America in fold our Playboys, check this out. gram the grant is intended to fund. To address this problem I have intro- Congress assembled, There is one exception, and I am not SECTION 1. CONGRESSIONAL AWARD ACT kidding: one night stands are still per- duced a bill, the Small Rural Schools AMENDMENTS OF 1999. mitted. initiative to provide flexibility for dis- (a) CHANGE OF ANNUAL REPORTING DATE.— Beam me up, Mr. Speaker. The next tricts with fewer than 600 students to Section 3(e) of the Congressional Award Act time, Congress, we see an ad for a tem- combine funds from federal education (2 U.S.C. 802(e)) is amended in the first sen- tence by striking ‘‘April 1’’ and inserting porary, overnight, meaningful relation- formula grants to support local edu- cation efforts. The Small Rural ‘‘June 1’’. ship, be careful. It may be from a real (b) MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS.—Section rocket launcher at the Department of Schools initiative is a common sense 4(a)(1) of the Congressional Award Act (2 Energy. approach to help these schools to use U.S.C. 803(a)(1)) is amended— Launch this. federal funds for the purpose that Con- (1) in subparagraphs (A) and (D), by strik- I yield back all the pillow talk at the gress intended, to make a meaningful ing ‘‘member of the Congressional Award As- Department of Energy. impact in the education of all students. sociation’’ and inserting ‘‘recipient of the Congressional Award’’; and f f (2) in subparagraphs (B) and (C), by strik- SUPPORT THE PAIN RELIEF TIME TO ELIMINATE THE ing ‘‘representative of a local Congressional PROMOTION ACT MARRIAGE TAX PENALTY Award Council’’ and inserting ‘‘a local Con- gressional Award program volunteer’’. (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- (Mr. WELLER asked and was given (c) EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENTS REGARD- mission to address the House for 1 permission to address the House for 1 ING FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OF CONGRESSIONAL minute and to revise and extend his re- minute and to revise and extend his re- AWARD PROGRAM; NONCOMPLIANCE WITH RE- marks.) marks.) QUIREMENTS.—Section 5(c)(2)(A) of the Con- Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, is the Neth- Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I have an gressional Award Act (2 U.S.C. 804(c)(2)(A)) is erlands really ready for killing sick important question to ask, and that is amended by striking ‘‘and 1998’’ and insert- ing ‘‘1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004’’. children? That is the question cur- what is the President going to do about (d) TERMINATION.—Section 9 of the Con- rently pending in Holland as they con- the marriage tax penalty? gressional Award Act (2 U.S.C. 808) is amend- sider a bill that would allow the killing Over the last 2 years, dozens of us in ed by striking ‘‘October 1, 1999’’ and insert- of six children as young as 12 years old this House have asked the important ing ‘‘October 1, 2004’’. if they are terminally ill. A spokes- question, is it right, is it fair, that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- woman for the Royal Dutch Medical under our Tax Code married working ant to the rule, the gentleman from Association said: couples with two incomes pay higher Colorado (Mr. TANCREDO) and the H8104 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 gentleman from California (Mr. MAR- ticipate and earn awards. These ceives nearly all of its funding from the TINEZ) each will control 20 minutes. changes include the reduction in the private sector should be supported by The Chair recognizes the gentleman paperwork necessary to enroll, a lower each and every Member. from Colorado (Mr. TANCREDO). enrollment fee, a shift of authority Congress should support our Nation’s Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I yield from national to local control which youth in their efforts and recognize myself such time as I may consume. allows State councils, youth service or- their achievements through the Con- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support ganizations, and other entities to oper- gressional Award program. of S. 380, the Congressional Award Act ate the Congressional Award and an ad- I urge my colleagues to support this amendments of 1999. Congress estab- ditional track of awards called the bill and ask them to encourage the lished the Congressional Award in 1979 Congressional Certificates to recognize youth of their States to begin a quest to recognize initiative, achievement, individuals in a less demanding manner to earn the Congressional and service in our young people across and help instigate interest in earning Award by enrolling on-line at the country. Senator Malcolm Wallop, the Congressional Award. In addition, www.congressionalaward.org. a Republican from Wyoming, and Rep- the Congressional Award has made a Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of resentative James Howard, a Democrat commitment to America’s promise, my time. from New Jersey, authored the original headed by General Colin Powell, to in- Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, I yield legislation in a bipartisan effort. crease the number of youth enrolled in myself such time as I may consume. The original legislation established the program over the next 2 years. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S. the Congressional Award as a private- S. 380 was introduced in the Senate 380, a bill to reauthorize the Congres- public partnership which receives fund- by Senator LARRY CRAIG on February 4, sional Award Act. As has been said by ing from the private sector and was reported out by the Senate Committee the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. originally signed into law by President on Governmental Affairs on March 4. TANCREDO), first passed by Congress Jimmy Carter. In addition, Presidents The bill would reauthorize this impor- and signed into law by President Reagan, Bush, and Clinton have signed tant initiative for 5 years. It also Carter in 1979, the Congressional Award legislation to reauthorize the act. makes minor changes to current law to Act recognizes young Americans for The Congressional Award is pre- better streamline the annual reporting their commitment to self-and commu- sented on a noncompetitive individual process and changes the membership nity-improvement. basis to young people in the United requirements of the board of directors Program participants ages 14 to 23 States between the ages of 14 and 23 to to allow for more participation at the set individual goals in the areas of vol- recognize their initiative, achieve- local level enabling communities that untary community service, personal ment, and service. Young people from do not have a Congressional Award development, physical fitness, and ex- all walks of life and levels of ability Council to participate on the board of ploration. Once these goals are can work to earn the award. Partici- directors. achieved, they earn bronze, silver, or pants range from the academically and gold medals which are presented to b physically gifted to those with severe 1415 them during a special ceremony by physical, mental and socioeconomic The bill passed the Senate by unani- their Member of Congress. challenges. mous consent on April 13, 1999. Because a Congressional Award is To earn a Congressional Award, par- It is important to continue the au- noncompetitive and individuals earn ticipants work with advisers to set in- thorization of the Congressional Award rather than win awards, any young per- dividual goals and plan activities to for several reasons. The Congressional son, regardless of his or her life cir- meet these goals in four program areas Research Service submitted a memo- cumstances or physical or mental including voluntary public service, per- randum to committee staff regarding abilities, can participate. sonal development, physical fitness, the potential consequences to the Con- The benefits of the Congressional and expedition exploration. Partici- gressional Award program if it were Award program are numerous and last- pants strive for either a bronze, silver, not reauthorized. CRS concluded that ing. While young people work to earn or gold award. At each level 50 percent if the board were not reauthorized, awards, they develop a sense of self- of the required minimum hours to earn questions may arise as to the propriety worth, self-confidence, and responsi- the award are in volunteer public serv- of its continued use of the Congres- bility. They also learn important life ice, a minimum of 100 hundred hours sional Award program name; an alter- skills such as initiative, organization, for the bronze, 200 for the silver and 400 native mechanism for appointment of teamwork and problem solving. for the gold. To date, more than 6,500 board members would be required be- In addition, the communities in Congressional Awards have been pre- cause members of the board are cur- which these young people reside benefit sented representing more than 1.5 mil- rently appointed by Congressional from their volunteerism and hard lion hours of volunteer service from all leadership. Alternative means of fi- work. Since the program’s inception in 50 States, the District of Columbia, and nancing the Congressional Award med- 1979, 8,204 young Americans have re- Puerto Rico. als would be required because the U.S. ceived Congressional Awards, and over Congress has spent a greater part of Mint is currently directed to strike the 2 million hours of volunteer service the 106th Congress working to ensure medals used for the Congressional have been completed. that tomorrow is a safer and more posi- Award; I might add, at no direct ex- While programs are administered at tive place for our youth. We now have pense to the taxpayers, and an in-kind the local level by Congressional Award an opportunity to reaffirm our com- congressional support, primarily office Councils, national activities and pro- mitment to America’s youth for an- space at the Ford Building, could be gram oversight are carried out by the other 5 years. Crime prevention, work- terminated because of questions as to Congressional Award Foundation and ing with the United Way, aiding the el- the propriety of the use of official re- the board of directors. Currently serv- derly, collecting, sorting and distrib- sources to support an activity that did ing on the board are Senators MAX uting food for the needy and building a not seem to have the support of Con- BAUCUS and LARRY CRAIG, and the gen- handicap-accessible ramp are just a few gress. tlewoman from Wyoming (Mrs. CUBIN) of the services that individuals perform There are currently around 2,000 and the gentleman from New Jersey while working to attain Congressional young people from across the country (Mr. PAYNE) and the gentleman from Awards. pursuing the Congressional Award, Puerto Rico (Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO´ ). America’s youth is crying out for with more entering the program each Although the Congressional Award support and encouragement, and this day. Each of these young people exem- program is a private-public partnership award is helping to give them this plifies the qualities of commitment to that receives no Federal funding, the today. service and citizenship that our coun- Congressional Award Act has been re- Several challenges are currently try embodies and which we promote authorized twice, once during the being implemented to the Congres- through our own service in Congress. Reagan administration and once during sional Award program to give more I believe that this program, which is the Bush administration, and it is once young people the opportunity to par- a private-public partnership that re- again due for reauthorization. September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8105 On April 13, S. 380 passed the Senate night expedition is a beginning test for a Finally, other changes have been made that by unanimous consent, and I urge my young person over 14 years old. It requires 7 affect how the hours spent by young people in House colleagues to follow that body’s months but not more that 12 to complete. The voluntary public service, personal development example and pass S. 380 today. Silver Award requires 200 hours of public and physical fitness as calculated toward Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to service, 100 hours of personal development earning gold medals. speak in support of reauthorization of the Con- effort, and 100 hours of physical fitness en- I am very proud of the success of our New gressional Award Program. This year marks deavor with a 2-night expedition. This requires Jersey Congressional Award Program under the 20th anniversary of the award program over a 12-month commitment but not over 24 the leadership of Dr. Frank Arlinghaus of and I believe that it is appropriate to consider months. The Gold Congressional Award re- Rumson, NJ. It was his idea to establish a and review the origins and meaning of the quires 400 hours of public service, 200 hours Congressional Award. award and our expectations for the board that of personal achievement effort, 200 hours of As someone who has attended many of the serves to administer it on our behalf. physical fitness with a 4-night expedition. This Congressional Award ceremonies in New Jer- I take special pride in the fact that the Con- supreme effort requires a 24-month commit- sey and seen many of my young constituents gressional Award was started by our late dis- ment but not more than 36 months. A young honored for their hard work, I would like to ask tinguished colleague Representative James J. person must be at least 16 to begin and be that the National Board of the Congressional Howard from central New Jersey. The award over 18 to earn and receive the Gold Award Award address these questions and respond was enacted 20 years ago this November by which our leaders present in a special cere- to the concerns raised by the programs in Representative Howard who began laying the mony in the Capitol. Each of these awards are New Jersey, Arizona and elsewhere. groundwork in 1969 for the program with the earned separately and work done on one level I believe we have a commitment to those help of a young and future physician, Frank H. is not counted for work on another level. who have earned the awards to date to main- Arlinghaus, Jr., of Rumson, NJ, to fashion this Indeed the special and rigorous nature of tain the high standards of the program. We uniquely American program. With the help of the award as achieved by those outstanding also have a commitment to future participants former Senator Malcolm Wallop, a bipartisan future leaders was cited by our distinguished and our colleagues to maintain the Award as program was enacted in 1979. At the time of Senate colleagues Senator LOTT and Senator it was originally intended by Congress. this sponsorship in the Senate, Senator Wal- DASCHLE as a requisite hallmark of the Con- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I lop and Representative Howard noted that gressional Award in their remarks at the Gold rise today to speak about the Congressional Congress recognized a responsibility and op- Award ceremony on June. Award program and specifically how this pro- gram has worked in New Jersey. portunity to elevate and encourage the pursuit How do young people meet this challenge Mr. Speaker, many involved in the Congres- of excellence and to focus the creative ener- and earn this distinction? As was provided for sional Award program know that this pro- gies of America's young people on positive in prior legislation, a state council is formed and appointed with consultation among our gram's success is the byproduct of the hard ends. Congress, they said, wished to offer colleagues. The many adult volunteers and work of my former colleague and a member of young people an opportunity and a challenge advisors who assist these young people are the New Jersey delegation, Congressman Jim to new endeavors and achievement. Howard. Jim worked closely with Dr. Frank H. Representative Howard noted at that time recruited, educated, and trained to administer Arlinghaus, Jr., the Chairman of the New Jer- that, although there were many programs for the program. Each applicant registers, pro- sey Congressional Award Council, in drafting young people throughout the world, the Con- poses their program, and it is evaluated and the legislation that created this program in gressional Award Program was ours, it was modifications made where appropriate. At the conclusion of that initial process their work be- 1979. Dr. Arlinghaus, as a member of the na- unique and was to be independent of any gins. At the conclusion of demonstrated com- tional board of directors, as well as the driving other organization or association. Indeed the mitment, service, and achievement, we in turn force behind the program in New Jersey, has senior leadership of Congress gave explicit through our councils assisted by the National been instrumental in the growth of this pro- guidance to the National Director in 1982 that Office salute their work with Congressional gram, both in New Jersey, as well as across while the mandate of the Congressional Award Award. the country. He has advised other state coun- is to make the program available to all inter- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to cils on the best way to educate America's ested young Americans, the autonomy of the include in the legislative record my concerns youth as to the intent and benefits of participa- Congressional Award as an independent pro- about the direction of the Congressional tion in the Congressional Award Program. gram must be preserved at all times as it bore Award and the changes that have been pro- As part of the Congressional Award pro- the imprimatur of Congress. Any relationship posed by the National Office. gram, my office has worked closely with teen- with any organization wither domestic or inter- From the very beginning, when the Con- agers in the 4th Congressional District of New national is subject to that proviso. gressional Award was introduced by my pred- Jersey, as they volunteer the hundreds of My distinguished colleagues on both sides ecessor, Representative James J. Howard, hours required for the bronze, silver, and gold of the aisle from New Jersey take special and then passed by the Congress In 1979, it medals. Many of them have shared with me pride in the fact that the Congressional Award was made very clear that the Award should be how their experiences in the areas of public in New Jersey operates under the most suc- its own independent award under the sponsor- service, physicial fitness, and personal growth cessful council in the country. That council has ship of the U.S. Congress. Congress did not have broadened their world view and fostered recently surpassed 1,300 awards earned in intend that it be part of an international award a greater appreciation for personal achieve- New Jersey alone and is now embarked on a under the patronage of Prince Philip of Great ment. record setting year of participation. There are Britain. As stated by Congressman Howard ``It On average, four students per year from the hundreds of young people participating in the was never our intention to duplicate in design 4th Congressional District have received one program, equally as many advisors and and purpose the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.'' of the three medals. Highlights of their com- validators, and a host of supporting voluntary The National Office of the Congressional munity service has included volunteering at a agencies and corporate supporters. This year Award has established new standards that local hospital where the students have as- alone there may be as many as four cere- make major changes in the award require- sisted with everything from admitting patients monies to recognize these special young ments including creating a second, less de- and discharging patients, working in the chil- Americans. manding track that enable young people to dren's clinic, and helping visitors with a variety The Congressional Award is Congress's earn Congressional Award certificates. This is of requests. Personal growth has included special message to young people about na- intended to bring the program more in line building physical endurance or improving a tional aspirations, values and goals. This with the International Award. Unfortunately, it skill such as piano playing, which has facili- award is a special message to young people would also water down the overall program. tated their abilities on a variety of sports and is a way of our communicating to them Ultimately, I fear, young people would choose teams and in musical competitions. Students and to provide an avenue of communication the easier route and the more intense medal have also traveled overseas to the Philippines, with the young people who will comprise the program would fall by the wayside. This is not Western Europe, and the Bahamas, experi- leadership of America in the future. what Congress intended in 1979. encing first hand the challenges of cross cul- This program is not necessarily easy nor is In addition the certificate track eliminates tural communication. it difficult, but it takes character, persistence, the close relationship that develops between Recently, the National Board of Directors initiative, service and achievement. At the adult advisors and young people as they plan has been examining various ways to expand Bronze Award level 100 hours of public serv- their program goals. The certificate is awarded participation through a certificate program. To ice, 50 hours of personal development and 50 after the fact and there is little if any contact date, more than 6,500 awards have been pre- hours of physical fitness endeavors with a one prior to that. sented nationwide. In New Jersey, we are H8106 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 proud that 1300 of those awards, roughly 20 its inception and have received recognition for Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I move to percent, have been given to young people their efforts. suspend the rules and pass the bill from our state. Clearly, a program that is Congressioinal awards come in different (H.R. 2112) to amend title 28, United working so well in my state could offer a lot of forms: certificates, which are ``introductory'' States Code, to allow a judge to whom ideas to the rest of the country about ways to level awards; and medals, which are more dif- a case is transferred to retain jurisdic- attract more and more qualified students into ficult to achieve. Certificates and medals come tion over certain multidistrict litiga- the program. in the form of gold, silver and bronze awards. tion cases for trial, and to provide for In light of the recently proposed changes in Each award is earned through the accumula- Federal jurisdiction of certain the program and the shared goal of attracting tion of hours of community service. When an multiparty, multiforum civil actions, more young people, I would suggest that a award is earned, those hours can be applied as amended. hearing on the Congressional Award program toward the achievement of the next award. The Clerk read as follows: would be appropriate. The future growth of The gold medal, which is the highest level of H.R. 2112 this program requires that Congress examine the awards, is extremely prestigious and very Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- its development over the last 20 years as well difficult to earn, because it requires a min- resentatives of the United States of America in as its future. I hope my good friend and col- imum of 800 hours of service accumulated Congress assembled, league Chairman GOODLING will give full con- over a period of at least 24 months. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. sideration to this request. I am one of the Members of Congress cur- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Multidis- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support rently serving on the Board of Directors of the trict, Multiparty, Multiforum Trial Jurisdic- of the Congressional Award Program. This Congressional Award Foundation and I am tion Act of 1999’’. honored to serve in this position. I have the SEC. 2. MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION. program has an Olympian quality because it Section 1407 of title 28, United States Code, encourages young people to stretch to their privilege of working alongside Congress- is amended— limits. The difference is that they set the high woman BARBARA CUBIN in this capacity. (1) in the third sentence of subsection (a), goals themselves. The experience is that the In addition to serving on the Board of Direc- by inserting ‘‘or ordered transferred to the self-initiated goals are set so high that only tors of the Foundation, I am equally proud that transferee or other district under subsection 400 of the 1,000 students who start the pro- the congressional award will soon be estab- (i)’’ after ‘‘terminated’’; and gram complete it. lished in Puerto Rico. We hope to publicize (2) by adding at the end the following new Too often, we allow the impressive accom- the award in schools on the island and I am subsection: confident that there will be large numbers of ‘‘(i)(1) Subject to paragraph (2) and except plishments of our youth to go unrecognized as provided in subsection (j), any action and unappreciated. We must encourage our school children who will take up the challenge transferred under this section by the panel young women and young men to strive to do to earn their own congressional medals. may be transferred for trial purposes, by the their best in activities which develop them- I would like to encourage other members to judge or judges of the transferee district to selves or their communities. The Congres- publicize the award and ask the young people whom the action was assigned, to the trans- sional Award Program does just that by chal- in their districts to participate in the Congres- feree or other district in the interest of jus- lenging students to set high goals for them- sional Award process. This is an excellent way tice and for the convenience of the parties selves in either personal development, phys- to motivate young people to make positive and witnesses. contributions in their local communities and to ‘‘(2) Any action transferred for trial pur- ical fitness, or public service and provides poses under paragraph (1) shall be remanded them with recognition when they reach these develop important leadership skills for the fu- by the panel for the determination of com- goals. Last year I was proud to present seven ture. I believe it is the duty for all of us serving pensatory damages to the district court from awards representing a total of at least 400 in this body to make the Congressional Award which it was transferred, unless the court to hours of work to D.C. high school students, more readily available to every young person which the action has been transferred for and this year, I believe that I will be able to in our communities. The first step in this proc- trial purposes also finds, for the convenience award many more. I would like to recognize ess is through the passage and enactment of of the parties and witnesses and in the inter- the 1998 recipients of the Congressional this Congressional Award reauthorization bill. ests of justice, that the action should be re- tained for the determination of compen- Award: Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. satory damages.’’. Leidi Reyes of Bell Multicultural High SEC. 3. MULTIPARTY, MULTIFORUM JURISDIC- School, Silver medal; Jehan CarterÐBanneker Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I TION OF DISTRICT COURTS. Senior High School, Bronze medal; Christin (a) BASIS OF JURISDICTION.— ChismÐBishop McNamara High School, yield back the balance of my time. (1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 85 of title 28, Bronze medal; Brian FordÐEastern Senior The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. United States Code, is amended by adding at High School, Bronze medal; Miya JacksonÐ FOLEY). The question is on the motion the end the following new section: Eastern Senior High School, Bronze medal; offered by the gentleman from Colo- ‘‘§ 1369. Multiparty, multiforum jurisdiction rado (Mr. TANCREDO) that the House Christiana HodgeÐEastern High School, ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The district courts shall suspend the rules and pass the Senate Bronze medal; and Kate OttenbergÐMaret have original jurisdiction of any civil action High School, Bronze medal. bill, S. 380. involving minimal diversity between adverse The question was taken; and (two- These young people's families and commu- parties that arises from a single accident, thirds having voted in favor thereof), nity are rightly proud of them. They are mem- where at least 25 natural persons have either the rules were suspended and the Sen- died or incurred injury in the accident at a bers of an elite group of only 400 young peo- ate bill was passed. discrete location and, in the case of injury, ple across the country who completed the pro- A motion to reconsider was laid on the injury has resulted in damages which ex- gram. I ask my colleagues to support them by the table. ceed $75,000 per person, exclusive of interest supporting the re-authorization of the Congres- f and costs, if— sional Award Program through 2004. ‘‘(1) a defendant resides in a State and a Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO. Mr. Speaker, I GENERAL LEAVE substantial part of the accident took place in would like to support this bill (S. 380) that will Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I ask another State or other location, regardless of whether that defendant is also a resident re-authorize the Congressional Award Act. unanimous consent that all Members The re-authorization of this Act is significant of the State where a substantial part of the may have 5 legislative days within accident took place; because the program that is supported by this which to revise and extend their re- ‘‘(2) any two defendants reside in different bill is one way in which the Congress provides marks on S. 380, the Senate bill just States, regardless of whether such defend- an opportunity for the youths of the United passed. ants are also residents of the same State or States to better their own lives. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there States; or The Congressional Award has existed since objection to the request of the gen- ‘‘(3) substantial parts of the accident took 1979 as a way to encourage and reward tleman from Colorado? place in different States. American youth who undertake community There was no objection. ‘‘(b) SPECIAL RULES AND DEFINITIONS.—For service to benefit their community and them- purposes of this section— f ‘‘(1) minimal diversity exists between ad- selves. It teaches our young people about verse parties if any party is a citizen of a such American values as citizenship, civic re- MULTIDISTRICT, MULTIPARTY, MULTIFORUM TRIAL JURISDIC- State and any adverse party is a citizen of sponsibility, and the importance of setting and another State, a citizen or subject of a for- achieving personal goals. Several thousand TION ACT OF 1999 eign state, or a foreign state as defined in youths have participated in this program since The SPEAKER pro tempore. section 1603(a) of this title; September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8107 ‘‘(2) a corporation is deemed to be a citizen ity determination and the choice of law de- under section 1369 and an action in which ju- of any State, and a citizen or subject of any termination shall not be subject to further risdiction is based on section 1368 of this foreign state, in which it is incorporated or review by appeal or otherwise. title for purposes of this section and sections has its principal place of business, and is ‘‘(3) An appeal with respect to determina- 1407, 1660, 1697, and 1785 of this title. deemed to be a resident of any State in tion of punitive damages by the transferee ‘‘(6) Nothing in this subsection shall re- which it is incorporated or licensed to do court may be taken, during the 60-day period strict the authority of the district court to business or is doing business; beginning on the date the order making the transfer or dismiss an action on the ground ‘‘(3) the term ‘injury’ means— determination is issued, to the court of ap- of inconvenient forum.’’. ‘‘(A) physical harm to a natural person; peals with jurisdiction over the transferee (e) CHOICE OF LAW.— and court. (1) DETERMINATION BY THE COURT.—Chapter ‘‘(B) physical damage to or destruction of ‘‘(4) Any decision under this subsection 111 of title 28, United States Code, is amend- tangible property, but only if physical harm concerning remand for the determination of ed by adding at the end the following new described in subparagraph (A) exists; damages shall not be reviewable by appeal or section: ‘‘(4) the term ‘accident’ means a sudden ac- otherwise. ‘‘§ 1660. Choice of law in multiparty, cident, or a natural event culminating in an ‘‘(5) Nothing in this subsection shall re- multiforum actions strict the authority of the transferee court accident, that results in death or injury in- to transfer or dismiss an action on the ‘‘(a) FACTORS.—In an action which is or curred at a discrete location by at least 25 ground of inconvenient forum.’’. could have been brought, in whole or in part, natural persons; and (d) REMOVAL OF ACTIONS.—Section 1441 of under section 1369 of this title, the district ‘‘(5) the term ‘State’ includes the District title 28, United States Code, is amended— court in which the action is brought or to of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto (1) in subsection (e) by striking ‘‘(e) The which it is removed shall determine the Rico, and any territory or possession of the court to which such civil action is removed’’ source of the applicable substantive law, ex- United States. and inserting ‘‘(f) The court to which a civil cept that if an action is transferred to an- other district court, the transferee court ‘‘(c) INTERVENING PARTIES.—In any action action is removed under this section’’; and shall determine the source of the applicable in a district court which is or could have (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the fol- substantive law. In making this determina- been brought, in whole or in part, under this lowing new subsection: section, any person with a claim arising ‘‘(e)(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of tion, a district court shall not be bound by the choice of law rules of any State, and the from the accident described in subsection (a) subsection (b) of this section, a defendant in factors that the court may consider in choos- shall be permitted to intervene as a party a civil action in a State court may remove ing the applicable law include— plaintiff in the action, even if that person the action to the district court of the United ‘‘(1) the place of the injury; could not have brought an action in a dis- States for the district and division embrac- ‘‘(2) the place of the conduct causing the trict court as an original matter. ing the place where the action is pending if— injury; ‘‘(d) NOTIFICATION OF JUDICIAL PANEL ON ‘‘(A) the action could have been brought in ‘‘(3) the principal places of business or MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION.—A district court a United States district court under section domiciles of the parties; in which an action under this section is 1369 of this title, or ‘‘(4) the danger of creating unnecessary in- pending shall promptly notify the judicial ‘‘(B) the defendant is a party to an action centives for forum shopping; and panel on multidistrict litigation of the pend- which is or could have been brought, in ‘‘(5) whether the choice of law would be ency of the action.’’. whole or in part, under section 1369 in a reasonably foreseeable to the parties. (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of United States district court and arises from sections at the beginning of chapter 85 of The factors set forth in paragraphs (1) the same accident as the action in State through (5) shall be evaluated according to title 28, United States Code, is amended by court, even if the action to be removed could adding at the end the following new item: their relative importance with respect to the not have been brought in a district court as particular action. If good cause is shown in ‘‘1369. Multiparty, multiforum jurisdiction.’’. an original matter. exceptional cases, including constitutional (b) VENUE.—Section 1391 of title 28, United The removal of an action under this sub- reasons, the court may allow the law of more States Code, is amended by adding at the end section shall be made in accordance with than one State to be applied with respect to the following: section 1446 of this title, except that a notice a party, claim, or other element of an action. ‘‘(g) A civil action in which jurisdiction of of removal may also be filed before trial of ‘‘(b) ORDER DESIGNATING CHOICE OF LAW.— the district court is based upon section 1369 the action in State court within 30 days after The district court making the determination of this title may be brought in any district the date on which the defendant first be- under subsection (a) shall enter an order des- in which any defendant resides or in which a comes a party to an action under section 1369 ignating the single jurisdiction whose sub- substantial part of the accident giving rise in a United States district court that arises stantive law is to be applied in all other ac- to the action took place.’’. from the same accident as the action in tions under section 1369 arising from the (c) MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION.—Section State court, or at a later time with leave of same accident as that giving rise to the ac- 1407 of title 28, United States Code, as the district court. tion in which the determination is made. amended by section 2 of this Act, is further ‘‘(2) Whenever an action is removed under The substantive law of the designated juris- amended by adding at the end the following: this subsection and the district court to diction shall be applied to the parties and ‘‘(j)(1) In actions transferred under this which it is removed or transferred under sec- claims in all such actions before the court, section when jurisdiction is or could have tion 1407(j) has made a liability determina- and to all other elements of each action, ex- been based, in whole or in part, on section tion requiring further proceedings as to dam- cept where Federal law applies or the order 1369 of this title, the transferee district court ages, the district court shall remand the ac- specifically provides for the application of may, notwithstanding any other provision of tion to the State court from which it had the law of another jurisdiction with respect this section, retain actions so transferred for been removed for the determination of dam- to a party, claim, or other element of an ac- the determination of liability and punitive ages, unless the court finds that, for the con- tion. damages. An action retained for the deter- venience of parties and witnesses and in the ‘‘(c) CONTINUATION OF CHOICE OF LAW AFTER interest of justice, the action should be re- mination of liability shall be remanded to REMAND.—In an action remanded to another tained for the determination of damages. the district court from which the action was district court or a State court under section ‘‘(3) Any remand under paragraph (2) shall transferred, or to the State court from which 1407(j)(1) or 1441(e)(2) of this title, the district not be effective until 60 days after the dis- court’s choice of law under subsection (b) the action was removed, for the determina- trict court has issued an order determining shall continue to apply.’’. tion of damages, other than punitive dam- liability and has certified its intention to re- (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of ages, unless the court finds, for the conven- mand the removed action for the determina- sections at the beginning of chapter 111 of ience of parties and witnesses and in the in- tion of damages. An appeal with respect to title 28, United States Code, is amended by terest of justice, that the action should be the liability determination and the choice of adding at the end the following new item: retained for the determination of damages. law determination of the district court may ‘‘1660. Choice of law in multiparty, ‘‘(2) Any remand under paragraph (1) shall be taken during that 60-day period to the not be effective until 60 days after the trans- multiforum actions.’’. court of appeals with appellate jurisdiction (f) SERVICE OF PROCESS.— feree court has issued an order determining over the district court. In the event a party liability and has certified its intention to re- (1) OTHER THAN SUBPOENAS.—(A) Chapter files such an appeal, the remand shall not be 113 of title 28, United States Code, is amend- mand some or all of the transferred actions effective until the appeal has been finally for the determination of damages. An appeal ed by adding at the end the following new disposed of. Once the remand has become ef- section: with respect to the liability determination fective, the liability determination and the ‘‘§ 1697. Service in multiparty, multiforum ac- and the choice of law determination of the choice of law determination shall not be sub- tions transferee court may be taken during that ject to further review by appeal or otherwise. 60-day period to the court of appeals with ap- ‘‘(4) Any decision under this subsection ‘‘When the jurisdiction of the district pellate jurisdiction over the transferee concerning remand for the determination of court is based in whole or in part upon sec- court. In the event a party files such an ap- damages shall not be reviewable by appeal or tion 1369 of this title, process, other than peal, the remand shall not be effective until otherwise. subpoenas, may be served at any place with- the appeal has been finally disposed of. Once ‘‘(5) An action removed under this sub- in the United States, or anywhere outside the remand has become effective, the liabil- section shall be deemed to be an action the H8108 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 United States if otherwise permitted by essary improvements to a specific type their hundreds of thousands of plain- law.’’. of multidistrict litigation, that involv- tiffs and numerous defendants, have (B) The table of sections at the beginning ing disasters such as an airline or train the potential to impair the orderly ad- of chapter 113 of title 28, United States Code, accident, in which several individuals ministration of justice in the Federal is amended by adding at the end the fol- lowing new item: from different States are killed or in- courts for an extended period of time. jured. In brief, section 3 addresses these ‘‘1697. Service in multiparty, multiforum ac- problems by conferring original juris- tions.’’. Finally, I note that there is a tech- (2) SERVICE OF SUBPOENAS.—(A) Chapter 117 nical error in the committee report. diction upon a Federal District Court of title 28, United States Code, is amended by Pursuant to a change advocated by the of any civil action which features four adding at the end the following new section: gentleman from Michigan (Mr. CON- basic attributes. First, the action is ‘‘§ 1785. Subpoenas in multiparty, multiforum YERS), which we accepted at full com- one in which minimal diversity exists actions mittee markup, the dollar threshold between adverse parties. Second, the ‘‘When the jurisdiction of the district for cases brought under section 3 was action arises from a single accident. court is based in whole or in part upon sec- raised from a previous draft of $50,000 Third, at least 25 people have either tion 1369 of this title, a subpoena for attend- to $75,000. $75,000 is the correct figure. died or incurred injury in the accident. ance at a hearing or trial may, if authorized This legislation obviously promotes Fourth, in the case of injury, the in- by the court upon motion for good cause judicial administrative efficiency with- jury has resulted in damages which ex- shown, and upon such terms and conditions ceed $75,000 per person. as the court may impose, be served at any out compromising the rights of liti- gants and their counsel to due process Moreover, the relevant district court place within the United States, or anywhere overseeing such a consolidated action outside the United States if otherwise per- and appropriate compensation. It is mitted by law.’’. strongly endorsed by the Administra- is given wider authority to apply ap- (B) The table of sections at the beginning tive Office of the United States Courts, propriate choice of law rules. This is a of chapter 117 of title 28, United States Code, and I urge my colleagues to support it great improvement over the existing is amended by adding at the end the fol- as well. convoluted system in which a myriad lowing new item: Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of of State laws ties the hands of a federal ‘‘1785. Subpoenas in multiparty, multiforum my time. judge. The criteria the Court must in- actions.’’. Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, I yield voke when making its decisions in- SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. myself such time as I may consume. clude examination of the place of the (a) SECTION 2.—The amendments made by Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the injury, the place of the conduct caus- section 2 shall apply to any civil action Multidistrict, Multiparty, Multiforum ing the injury, the principal place of pending on or brought on or after the date of Trial Jurisdiction Act of 1999. I would business or domicile of the parties, the the enactment of this Act. danger of creating unnecessary incen- (b) SECTION 3.—The amendments made by like to thank, on behalf of the ranking section 3 shall apply to a civil action if the member, the gentleman from Michigan tives for forum shopping and whether accident giving rise to the cause of action (Mr. CONYERS), the gentleman from the choice of law would be reasonably occurred on or after the 90th day after the North Carolina (Chairman COBLE), and foreseeable to the parties. date of the enactment of this Act. the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. In addition, Mr. Speaker, the gen- tleman from California (Mr. BERMAN) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- SENSENBRENNER) of the Subcommittee ant to the rule, the gentleman from on Courts and Intellectual Property for and I jointly amended the bill at full committee by making two basic and North Carolina (Mr. COBLE) and the their hard work on this bill and for the noncontroversial changes. gentleman from California (Mr. MAR- bipartisan fashion in which they oper- First, the treatment of compensatory TINEZ) each will control 20 minutes. ated. damages in Section 2 will be made con- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of sistent with that in section 3. from North Carolina (Mr. COBLE). my time. Second, based upon a recommenda- GENERAL LEAVE Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the tion from the gentleman from Michi- gentleman from California (Mr. MAR- Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- gan (Mr. CONYERS), we will raise the imous consent that all Members may TINEZ) for his generous remarks. dollar threshold in section 3 actions have 5 legislative days within which to Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he from $50,000 to $75,000. revise and extend their remarks on the may consume to the gentleman from Finally, Mr. Speaker, I wish to ac- bill under consideration. Wisconsin (Mr. SENSENBRENNER), the knowledge the good faith efforts of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there sponsor of the bill gentleman from California (Mr. BER- objection to the request of the gen- Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speak- MAN) in resolving the one outstanding tleman from North Carolina? er, H.R. 2112 is a combination of two issue governing compensatory damages There was no objection. other freestanding bills which I have prior to the full committee markup. Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- introduced. Section 2 consists of the His willingness to work with us has re- self such time as I may consume. text of H.R. 1852, which would reverse sulted in a truly bipartisan and non- Mr. Speaker, I rise today, in support the effects of the 1998 Supreme Court controversial measure. I want these of H.R. 2112, the Multidistrict, decision in the so-called ‘‘Lexecon’’ sentiments on the record, especially in Multiparty, Multiforum Trial Jurisdic- case, that would simply amend the his absence today. tion Act of 1999 and urge the House to multidistrict litigation statute by ex- So, Mr. Speaker, this legislation adopt the measure. This bill is au- plicitly allowing a transferee court to speaks to process, fairness and judicial thored by the gentleman from Wis- retain jurisdiction over referred cases efficiency. It will not interfere with consin (Mr. SENSENBRENNER). for trial or to refer them to other dis- jury verdicts or compensation rates for Section 2 of H.R. 2112 responds to a tricts as it sees fit. litigators. I, therefore, urge my col- 1998 Supreme Court decision pertaining Section 3 is comprised of the lan- leagues to join the gentleman from to multidistrict litigation, the so- guage of H.R. 967, which beginning in California (Mr. BERMAN) and myself in called ‘‘Lexecon’’ case. the 101st Congress has been supported a bipartisan effort to support the Section 2 of the bill would simply by the Department of Justice, the Ad- Multidistrict, Multiparty, Multiforum amend the multidistrict litigation ministrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Jurisdiction Act of 1999. statute by explicitly allowing the two previous Democratic Congresses, Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in transferee court to retain jurisdiction and one previous Republican Congress. support of the ``Multidistrict, Multiparty, over referred cases for trial or refer Section 3 will help reduce litigation Multiforum Jurisdiction Act of 1999.'' I'd like to them to other districts as it sees fit. costs as well as the likelihood of forum begin by expressing thanks to Chairman This change, it seems to me, Mr. shopping in single-accident mass tort COBLE and Representative SENSENBRENNER of Speaker, makes sense in light of past cases. All plaintiffs in these cases the Intellectual Property and Courts Sub- judicial practice under the multidis- would ordinarily be situated identi- committee for their hard work and dedication trict litigation statute. cally, making the case for consolida- to working out the concerns that we raised In addition, section 3 of H.R. 2112 of- tion of these actions especially compel- with respect to the original version of the bill fers what I believe are modest but nec- ling. These types of disasters, with in a truly bipartisan fashion. September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8109

I. SECTION 2ÐOVERTURNS LEXECON V. MILBERG WEISS, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (2) To conserve, interpret, and develop the 523 U.S. 26 (1998) question is on the motion offered by historical, cultural, natural, and recreational Section 2 of the bill overturns the recent Su- the gentleman from North Carolina resources related to the industrial and cultural heritage of the 4-county region of northeastern preme Court decision of Lexecon V. Milberg (Mr. COBLE) that the House suspend the Pennsylvania. Weiss, where the Supreme Court held that a rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2112, as SEC. 3. LACKAWANNA VALLEY NATIONAL HERIT- transferee court (a district court assigned to amended. AGE AREA. hear pretrial matters by a multidistrict litigation The question was taken; and (two- (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is hereby estab- panel in multidistrict litigation cases) must re- thirds having voted in favor thereof) lished the Lackawanna Valley National Herit- mand all cases back for trial to the districts in the rules were suspended and the bill, age Area (in this Act referred to as the ‘‘Herit- which they were originally filed, regardless of as amended, was passed. age Area’’). the views of the parties. A motion to reconsider was laid on (b) BOUNDARIES.—The Heritage Area shall be It is my understanding from the hearing that the table. comprised of all or parts of the counties of Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, and Susque- for some 30 year the transferee court often re- f tained jurisdiction over all of the suits by in- hanna in Pennsylvania, determined pursuant to b 1430 the compact under section 4. voking a venue provision of Title 28, allowing (c) MANAGEMENT ENTITY.—The management a district court to transfer a civil action to any LACKAWANNA VALLEY NATIONAL entity for the Heritage Area shall be the Lacka- other district where it may have been HERITAGE AREA ACT OF 1999 wanna Heritage Valley Authority. broughtÐin effect, the transferee court simply Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I SEC. 4. COMPACT. transferred all of the cases to itself. The Judi- move to suspend the rules and pass the To carry out the purposes of this Act, the Sec- cial Conference testified that this process has retary of the Interior (in this Act referred to as bill (H.R. 940) to establish the Lacka- worked well, and as a matter of judicial expe- the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall enter into a compact with wanna Heritage Valley American Her- dience, I support overturning the Lexecon de- the management entity. The compact shall in- itage Area, as amended. cision. clude information relating to the objectives and The Clerk read as follows: management of the area, including each of the There was a concern raised at the Sub- H.R. 940 following: committee hearing, however, that Section 2, (1) A delineation of the boundaries of the Her- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- as originally drafted, would have gone far be- itage Area. resentatives of the United States of America in yond simply permitting a multidistrict litigation (2) A discussion of the goals and objectives of Congress assembled, transferee court to conduct a liability trial, and the Heritage Area, including an explanation of instead, would have allowed the court to also SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. the proposed approach to conservation and in- determine compensatory and punitive dam- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Lackawanna terpretation and a general outline of the protec- Valley National Heritage Area Act of 1999’’. ages. The concern here is that trying the case tion measures committed to by the partners. SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. in the transferee forum could be extremely in- SEC. 5. AUTHORITIES AND DUTIES OF MANAGE- (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds the fol- MENT ENTITY. convenient for plaintiffs who would need to lowing: (a) AUTHORITIES OF THE MANAGEMENT ENTI- testify at the damages phase of the trial. (1) The industrial and cultural heritage of TY.—The management entity may, for purposes As a result of discussions between the mi- northeastern Pennsylvania inclusive of Lacka- of preparing and implementing the management nority and majority, Representative BERMAN wanna, Luzerne, Wayne, and Susquehanna plan developed under subsection (b), use funds successfully offered a bipartisan amendment counties, related directly to anthracite and an- made available through this Act for the fol- addressing this concern at the Full Committee thracite-related industries, is nationally signifi- lowing: markup. Pursuant to this amendment, Section cant, as documented in the United States De- (1) To make grants to, and enter into coopera- 2 now creates a presumption that the trial of partment of the Interior-National Parks Service, tive agreements with States and their political National Register of Historic Places, Multiple compensatory damages will be remanded to subdivisions, private organizations, or any per- Property Documentation submittal of the Penn- son. the original district court. sylvania Historic and Museum Commission (2) To hire and compensate staff. II. SECTION 3ÐMINIMAL DIVERSITY FOR SINGLE (1996). (3) To enter into contracts for goods and serv- ACCIDENTS INVOLVING 25 PEOPLE (2) These industries include anthracite min- ices. Section 3 of the bill expands federal court ing, ironmaking, textiles, and rail transpor- (b) MANAGEMENT PLAN.—The management en- jurisdiction for single accidents involving at tation. tity shall develop a management plan for the least 25 people having damages in excess of (3) The industrial and cultural heritage of the Heritage Area that presents recommendations $75,000 per claim and establishes new federal anthracite and related industries in this region for the Heritage Area’s conservation, funding, includes the social history and living cultural management, and development. Such plan shall procedures in these narrowly defined cases traditions of the people of the region. take into consideration existing State, county, for selection of venue, service of process, (4) The labor movement of the region played a and local plans and involve residents, public issuance of subpoenas and choice of law. It is significant role in the development of the Nation agencies, and private organizations working in my understanding here that mass tort injuries including the formation of many key unions the Heritage Area. It shall include recommenda- that involve the same injury over and over such as the United Mine Workers of America, tions for actions to be undertaken by units of again such as asbestos and breast implants, and crucial struggles to improve wages and government and private organizations to protect etc., would be excluded. And that the types of working conditions, such as the 1900 and 1902 the resources of the Heritage Area. It shall cases that would be included would be plane, anthracite strikes. specify the existing and potential sources of (5) The Department of the Interior is respon- funding to protect, manage, and develop the train, bus, boat accidents, environment spills, sible for protecting the Nation’s cultural and Heritage Area. Such plan shall include, as ap- etc.Ðmany of which may already be brought historic resources, and there are significant ex- propriate, the following: in federal court. amples of these resources within this 4-county (1) An inventory of the resources contained in While I traditionally oppose having federal region to merit the involvement of the Federal the Heritage Area, including a list of any prop- courts decide state tort issues, and disfavor Government to develop programs and projects, erty in the Heritage Area that is related to the the expansion of the jurisdiction of the al- in cooperation with the Lackawanna Heritage themes of the Heritage Area and that should be ready-overloaded district courts, unlike the Valley Authority, the Commonwealth of Penn- preserved, restored, managed, developed, or broader class action bill (H.R. 1875), this bill sylvania, and other local and governmental bod- maintained because of its natural, cultural, his- ies, to adequately conserve, protect, and inter- toric, recreational, or scenic significance. would only expand federal court jurisdiction in pret this heritage for future generations, while (2) A recommendation of policies for resource a much narrower class of actions, with the ob- providing opportunities for education and revi- management which considers and details appli- jective of judicial expedience. talization. cation of appropriate land and water manage- Thus, I support this Section with the under- (6) The Lackawanna Heritage Valley Author- ment techniques, including, but not limited to, standing that it would only apply to a very nar- ity would be an appropriate management entity the development of intergovernmental coopera- rowly defined category of cases and does not for a Heritage Area established in the region. tive agreements to protect the Heritage Area’s in any way serve as a precedent for broader (b) PURPOSE.—The objectives of the Lacka- historical, cultural, recreational, and natural expansion of diversity jurisdiction. wanna Valley National Heritage Area are as resources in a manner consistent with sup- Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, I have follows: porting appropriate and compatible economic vi- (1) To foster a close working relationship with ability. no further requests for time, and I all levels of government, the private sector, and (3) A program for implementation of the man- yield back the balance of my time. the local communities in the anthracite coal re- agement plan by the management entity, includ- Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I have no gion of northeastern Pennsylvania and empower ing plans for restoration and construction, and further requests for time, and I yield the communities to conserve their heritage while specific commitments of the identified partners back the balance of my time. continuing to pursue economic opportunities. for the first 5 years of operation. H8110 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999

(4) An analysis of ways in which local, State, (2) providing educational, interpretive, and tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. SHER- and Federal programs may best be coordinated recreational opportunities consistent with its re- WOOD) and the gentleman from Amer- to promote the purposes of this Act. sources and associated values. ican Samoa (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA) each (5) An interpretation plan for the Heritage (b) APPROVAL AND DISAPPROVAL OF MANAGE- will control 20 minutes. Area. MENT PLANS.—The Secretary, in consultation The management entity shall submit the man- with the Governor of Pennsylvania, shall ap- The Chair recognizes the gentleman agement plan to the Secretary for approval prove or disapprove a management plan sub- from Pennsylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD). within 3 years after the date of enactment of mitted under this Act not later than 90 days (Mr. SHERWOOD asked and was given this Act. If a management plan is not submitted after receiving such management plan. permission to revise and extend his re- to the Secretary as required within the specified (c) ACTION FOLLOWING DISAPPROVAL.—If the marks.) time, the Heritage Area shall no longer qualify Secretary disapproves a submitted management Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I yield for Federal funding. plan, the Secretary shall advise the management myself such time as I may consume. (c) DUTIES OF MANAGEMENT ENTITY.—The entity in writing of the reasons therefore and management entity shall— I am pleased that we are considering shall make recommendations for revisions in the H.R. 940, the Lackawanna Valley Na- (1) give priority to implementing actions set plan. The Secretary shall approve or disapprove forth in the compact and management plan, in- a proposed revision within 90 days after the tional Heritage Area Act, a similar cluding steps to assist units of government, re- date it is submitted. version which was passed by the House gional planning organizations, and nonprofit (d) APPROVING AMENDMENTS.—The Secretary in the last Congress. organizations in preserving the Heritage Area; shall review substantial amendments to the There are many excellent reasons to (2) assist units of government, regional plan- management plan for the Heritage Area. Funds ning organizations, and nonprofit organizations support the designation of this historic appropriated pursuant to this Act may not be in establishing and maintaining interpretive ex- heritage area. The Lackawanna Valley expended to implement the changes made by hibits in the Heritage Area; assist units of gov- National Heritage Area Act would en- such amendments until the Secretary approves ernment, regional planning organizations, and the amendments. sure the conservation of northeastern nonprofit organizations in developing rec- Pennsylvania’s significant natural, his- SEC. 7. ADDITIONAL ANTHRACITE COAL REGION reational resources in the Heritage Area; toric and cultural resources. The (3) assist units of government, regional plan- DESIGNATION. ning organizations, and nonprofit organizations (a) DESIGNATION.—Upon publication by the Lackawanna Valley was the first herit- in increasing public awareness of and apprecia- Secretary in the Federal Register of notice that age area designated by the Common- tion for the natural, historical, and architec- the Secretary has signed a compact (as provided wealth of Pennsylvania and is recog- tural resources and sites in the Heritage Area; for in subsection (b)) there is hereby designated nized as nationally significant through assist units of government, regional planning the Schuylkill River National Heritage Area. its documentation into the U.S. De- (b) COMPACT.—The compact submitted under organizations and nonprofit organizations in this section with respect to the Schuylkill River partment of Interior’s Register of His- the restoration of any historic building relating National Heritage Area shall consist of an toric Places. to the themes of the Heritage Area; In the last decade, for every dollar (4) encourage economic viability in the Herit- agreement between the Secretary and the age Area consistent with the goals of the plan; Schuylkill River Greenway Association (who contributed by the National Park Serv- encourage local governments to adopt land use shall serve as the management entity for the ice to the Lackawanna Heritage Valley policies consistent with the management of the area). Such agreement shall define the area (in- Authority, the ‘‘management entity’’ Heritage Area and the goals of the plan; cluding a delineation of the boundaries), de- cited in my bill, has leveraged $10 in (5) assist units of government, regional plan- scribe anticipated programs for the area, and in- other federal, State, local and private ning organizations, and nonprofit organizations clude information relating to the objectives and management of the area. Such information shall sector funds to finance preservation ac- to ensure that clear, consistent, and environ- tivities. The Lackawanna Heritage mentally appropriate signs identifying access include, but not be limited to, an explanation of points and sites of interest are put in place the proposed approach to the conservation and Valley Authority would continue to throughout the Heritage Area; interpretation of the area and a general outline foster these important relationships (6) consider the interests of diverse govern- of the protection measures committed to by the with all levels of Government, the pri- mental, business, and nonprofit groups within partners. vate sector, and local communities. the Heritage Area; (c) AUTHORITIES AND DUTIES.—The authorities The Lackawanna Valley encompasses (7) conduct public meetings at least quarterly and duties of the management entity and other the counties of Lackawanna, Wayne, Federal agencies for the Schuylkill River Na- regarding the implementation of the manage- Susquehanna, and Luzerne in north- ment plan; and tional Heritage Area shall be the same as pro- (8) for any year in which Federal funds have vided for by sections 5 and 6 of this Act, except eastern Pennsylvania. The Valley tells been received under this Act, make available for that for such purposes any reference in such the story of the development of anthra- audit all records pertaining to the expenditure sections to the ‘‘Heritage Area’’ shall be deemed cite coal, one of North America’s great- of such funds and any matching funds, and re- to be a reference to the Schuylkill River Na- est natural resources. From early in quire, for all agreements authorizing expendi- tional Heritage Area and any reference to the the 19th century, Pennsylvania’s coal ture of Federal funds by other organizations, ‘‘management entity’’ shall be deemed a ref- provided an extraordinary source of en- that the receiving organizations make available erence to the Schuylkill River Greenway Asso- ergy which fueled America’s economic for audit all records pertaining to the expendi- ciation. growth for over 100 years. At the center ture of such funds. SEC. 8. CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF ANTHRACITE (d) PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF REAL COAL REGION. of the world’s most productive anthra- PROPERTY.—The management entity may not All authorized existing and future heritage cite field, the Lackawanna Valley wit- use Federal funds received under this Act to ac- area management entities in the Anthracite nessed the inception, spectacular quire real property or an interest in real prop- Coal Region in Pennsylvania are authorized growth, and eventual deterioration of erty. Nothing in this Act shall preclude any and directed to coordinate with one another in an industry which led our country to management entity from using Federal funds the management of such areas. Each such man- unparalleled prosperity. from other sources for their permitted purposes. agement entity is authorized to use funds appro- The landscape of the Valley conveys (e) SPENDING FOR NON-FEDERALLY OWNED priated for such heritage areas for the purposes PROPERTY.—The management entity may spend of this section. the story of the industrial revolution most clearly. Miles of track and hun- Federal funds directly on non-federally owned SEC. 9. SUNSET. property to further the purposes of this Act, es- The Secretary may not make any grant or dreds of industrial sites and abandoned pecially in assisting units of government in ap- provide any assistance under this Act after Sep- mines are daily reminders of the im- propriate treatment of districts, sites, buildings, tember 30, 2012. portance of the regent industry. Herit- structures, and objects listed or eligible for list- SEC. 10. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. age sites like Pennsylvania’s Anthra- ing on the National Register of Historic Places. (a) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be cite Heritage Museum, the Scranton SEC. 6. DUTIES AND AUTHORITIES OF FEDERAL appropriated under this Act not more than AGENCIES. Iron Furnace Historic Site, the Lacka- $1,000,000 for any fiscal year for each heritage (a) TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.— wanna County Coal Mine, and the area designated by this Act. Not more than a The Secretary may, upon request of the manage- Steamtown National Historic Site help total of $10,000,000 may be appropriated for each ment entity, provide technical and financial as- heritage area under this Act. to commemorate the hardships of the sistance to the management entity to develop (b) 50 PERCENT MATCH.—Federal funding pro- industrial revolution which has led us and implement the management plan. In assist- vided under this Act, after the designation of to our current prosperity. These sites ing the management entity, the Secretary shall each heritage area, may not exceed 50 percent of provide the framework for the historic give priority to actions that in general assist the total cost of any assistance or grant pro- in— preservation which will be cemented by (1) conserving the significant natural, his- vided or authorized under this Act. my proposed legislation. toric, and cultural resources which support its The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. A hearing was held on June 10 in the themes; and FOLEY). Pursuant to the rule, the gen- Subcommittee on National Parks and September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8111 Public Lands in which testimony was thracite coal fields of the Schuylkill and move down the Schuylkill River, heard from the National Park Service, River Valley located in the district of we have a proud heritage in agri- private citizens, and elected officials in our colleague, the gentleman from culture, a proud heritage in textiles, strong support of the legislation. Mr. Pennsylvania (Mr. HOLDEN). and in iron ore. All of these industries Speaker, H.R. 940 was subsequently The bill already anticipated such co- have a great tradition, and we all have amended in the full Committee on Re- operative heritage efforts by directing great pride in what was accomplished sources to direct the Secretary of the that the various management entities right down the Schuylkill River as we Interior to designate the Schuylkill to coordinate with one another in the get to Valley Forge and to Philadel- River Corridor as a national heritage management of the heritage of the an- phia. It was our link to get our goods area. This addition to the bill will thracite coal region in Pennsylvania. to the marketplace, and we should allow the history and culture of the The changes made by the amendment make every effort possible to be appre- major anthracite coal regions in Penn- will provide more complete coverage of ciative as to what was done, but also sylvania to be preserved for future gen- the heritage of this entire coal region. try to highlight through Heritage Cor- erations. The amended bill passed by Mr. Speaker, H.R. 940, as amended, is ridor what was done in the past and voice vote. a good piece of legislation for heritage continue to move for economic devel- Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the preservation, and I do urge my col- opment. gentleman from Utah (Mr. HANSEN), leagues to support this bill. I am absolutely positive that when the chairman of the Subcommittee on Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of this Schuylkill River Heritage Corridor National Parks and Public Lands, and my time. gets into a working agreement and hits the gentleman from Alaska (Mr. Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I have the ground running, that it is going to YOUNG), the chairman of the full Com- no more requests for time, and I re- be able to model itself after the Lacka- mittee on Resources, for their support serve the balance of my time. wanna Corridor, as my friend men- and leadership on this important legis- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, tioned, where they were able to lever- lation. H.R. 940 is a bipartisan bill I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman age with federal money, with private which deserves our support. from Pennsylvania (Mr. HOLDEN). money, and State money and county Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. HOLDEN. Mr. Speaker, I thank money to do so much good in the my time. my friend for yielding me this time. Lackawanna Valley, and I am hoping (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA asked and Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support we are going to use that example as we was given permission to revise and ex- of H.R. 940 this afternoon. I would like do in the Schuylkill River Corridor. tend his remarks.) to thank the chairmen of the com- So I would just like to take this op- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, mittee and the subcommittee for portunity to say that this is a good I yield myself such time as I may con- bringing this legislation to the floor, piece of legislation. It certainly has sume. I do want to commend the gen- and I thank the ranking members of been done in a very bipartisan manner. tleman from Pennsylvania for his spon- the committee and subcommittee for I think we all cooperated very well. sorship of this piece of legislation. their assistance, as well as the gen- Again, I would like to extend my grati- H.R. 940, as introduced by the gen- tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. SHER- fication for that effort that was made tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. SHER- WOOD), my good friend, for the way to assist in making sure that anthra- WOOD), my colleague of the Committee that he cooperated and extended his cite coal and all of the treasures of the on Resources, would have established hand so that we were able to include Schuylkill River can have a heritage the Lackawanna Valley Heritage Area the entire anthracite coal field in this corridor that we can work on. in northeastern Pennsylvania. heritage corridor, and I do truly appre- Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I re- The Lackawanna Valley covers the ciate the cooperation of the gentleman. serve the balance of my time. Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, four counties of Lackawanna, Luzerne, The link between the Schuylkill Her- I yield myself such time as I may con- Wayne, and Susquehanna Counties. In itage Corridor and the Lackawanna sume. Heritage Corridor, as the gentleman 1991, local citizens and governments es- I certainly want to thank both gen- mentioned, is anthracite coal, the an- tablished the Lackawanna Heritage tlemen from Pennsylvania for their in- Valley Authority to foster a partner- thracite coal that fueled the industrial troduction of this piece of legislation. I ship among State and local govern- revolution in this country, first by way note with interest the mentioning of ments, business and civic organizations of the Schuylkill Canal and then by Susquehanna County as part of a very in the promotion of the Valley’s his- way of the railroads. We should all be strong cultural heritage as part of our toric, cultural, natural and economic proud of that heritage, and I am cer- American history. In my little reading resources. tain that our managing entities are of history, I recall that the Susque- Unlike other proposed heritage areas, going to work very closely together so hanna River has a very profound his- the Lackawanna Valley has received that we can highlight that proud his- torical event that transpired as far as significant federal funding prior to its tory of anthracite coal. the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter establishment. Since 1989, a total of Along with the coal fields in Pennsyl- Day Saints is concerned, and I wanted $3.147 million in the National Park vania came the first real effort for or- to note that as a matter of record. I do Service funds has been earmarked in ganized labor to set foot in the United want to thank my good friend, the gen- appropriations bills for a variety of un- States. I am very pleased to say that tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. the work of the association started in authorized purposes. HOLDEN) for his comments. In hearings on H.R. 940 before the Schuylkill County and was the fore- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Committee on Resources, the National runner to the United Mine Workers of of my time. Park Service testified in general sup- America, where men fought long and Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I yield port of the legislation, but did note hard for equitable pay and for working back the balance of my time. several concerns with the bill’s lan- privileges and working rights that they The SPEAKER pro tempore. The guage, especially in regards to the were not able to have in the days when question is on the motion offered by lending authority and the requirement anthracite coal was first begun to be the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. for certain studies. The bill was amend- mined in Pennsylvania. SHERWOOD) that the House suspend the ed by the committee to address those Through their efforts and through rules and pass the bill, H.R. 940, as concerns. their long and hard work, they were amended. Mr. Speaker, in addition, the Com- able to have decent salaries and decent The question was taken; and (two- mittee on Resources adopted an wages and decent working conditions thirds having voted in favor thereof) amendment that provides for the des- in the anthracite fields right now. We the rules were suspended and the bill, ignation of an additional heritage area should continue to honor the heritage as amended, was passed. so that the preservation and interpre- of what was done in organized labor. The title of the bill was amended so tation of the resources of the anthra- Mr. Speaker, there is much more to as to read: ‘‘A bill to designate the cite coal region will also include those be told about the Schuylkill River Her- Lackawanna Valley National Heritage resources found in the southern an- itage. As we leave Schuylkill County Area and for other purposes.’’. H8112 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 A motion to reconsider was laid on unique opportunities for education, public use, and private entities. The plan shall be prepared the table. and enjoyment. in accordance with section 12(b) of Public Law (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this Act are— 91–383 (16 U.S.C. 1a–1 et seq.; commonly known f (1) to preserve and interpret the home and as the National Park System General Authori- THOMAS COLE NATIONAL studio of Thomas Cole for the benefit, inspira- ties Act). HISTORIC SITE ACT tion, and education of the people of the United SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. States; There are authorized to be appropriated such Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I (2) to help maintain the integrity of the set- sums as are necessary to carry out this Act. move to suspend the rules and pass the ting in the Hudson River Valley region that in- bill (H.R. 658) to establish the Thomas spired artistic expression; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Cole National Historic Site in the (3) to coordinate the interpretive, preserva- ant to the rule, the gentleman from State of New York as an affiliated area tion, and recreational efforts of Federal, State, Pennsylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD) and the of the National Park System, as and other entities in the Hudson Valley region gentleman from American Samoa (Mr. in order to enhance opportunities for education, FALEOMAVAEGA) each will control 20 amended. public use, and enjoyment; and The Clerk read as follows: minutes. (4) to broaden understanding of the Hudson The Chair recognizes the gentleman H.R. 658 River Valley region and its role in American his- from Pennsylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD). tory and culture. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I yield resentatives of the United States of America in SEC. 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF THOMAS COLE NA- myself such time as I may consume. Congress assembled, TIONAL HISTORIC SITE. (Mr. SHERWOOD asked and was SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established, as an affiliated area of the National Park System, given permission to revise and extend (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Thomas Cole National Historic Site Act’’. the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in the his remarks.) State of New York. (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, H.R. tents of this Act is as follows: (b) DESCRIPTION.—The historic site shall con- 658 would establish the Thomas Cole sist of the home and studio of Thomas Cole, Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Historic Site in the State of New York comprising approximately 3.4 acres, located at as an affiliated area of the National Sec. 2. Definitions. 218 Spring Street, in the village of Catskill, New Sec. 3. Findings and purposes. York, as generally depicted on the boundary Park System. This bill is the result of Sec. 4. Establishment of Thomas Cole National map numbered TCH/80002, and dated March the dedication of the gentleman from Historic Site. 1992. New York (Mr. SWEENEY) and retired Sec. 5. Retention of ownership and manage- Congressman Jerry Solomon, also from ment of historic site by Greene SEC. 5. RETENTION OF OWNERSHIP AND MAN- AGEMENT OF HISTORIC SITE BY New York, who worked hard to protect County Historical Society. GREENE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCI- Sec. 6. Administration of historic site. this historic site. The Thomas Cole ETY. House is currently listed on the Na- Sec. 7. Authorization of appropriations. The Greene County Historical Society of SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. Greene County, New York, shall continue to tional Register of Historic Places and As used in this Act: own, administer, manage, and operate the his- has been designated as a national his- (1) The term ‘‘historic site’’ means the Thomas toric site. toric landmark. H.R. 658 also author- Cole National Historic Site established by sec- SEC. 6. ADMINISTRATION OF HISTORIC SITE. izes the Secretary to enter into cooper- tion 4 of this Act. (a) APPLICABILITY OF NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM ative agreements with both public and (2) The term ‘‘Hudson River artists’’ means LAWS.—The historic site shall be administered in private entities relating to the preser- artists who were associated with the Hudson a manner consistent with this Act and all laws vation, the interpretation and use of River school of landscape painting. generally applicable to units of the National this historic site. (3) The term ‘‘plan’’ means the general man- Park System, including the Act of August 25, agement plan developed pursuant to section One of the private entities, the 1916 (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.; commonly known as the Greene County Historical Society, 6(d). National Park Service Organic Act), and the Act (4) The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary of August 21, 1935 (16 U.S.C. 461 et seq.; com- shall continue to own, manage and op- of the Interior. monly known as the Historic Sites, Buildings, erate this historic site. (5) The term ‘‘Society’’ means the Greene and Antiquities Act). This bill also directs the historical County Historical Society of Greene County, (b) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.— society with assistance from the Sec- New York, which owns the Thomas Cole home, (1) ASSISTANCE TO SOCIETY.—The Secretary retary to develop a management plan studio, and other property comprising the his- may enter into cooperative agreements with the for the site within 2 fiscal years of en- toric site. Society to preserve the Thomas Cole House and actment. This bill is supported by the SEC. 3. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. other structures in the historic site and to assist administration, and I urge my col- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the following: with education programs and research and in- (1) The Hudson River school of landscape terpretation of the Thomas Cole House and as- leagues to support H.R. 658. painting was inspired by Thomas Cole and was sociated landscapes. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of characterized by a group of 19th century land- (2) OTHER ASSISTANCE.—To further the pur- my time. scape artists who recorded and celebrated the poses of this Act, the Secretary may enter into (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA asked and landscape and wilderness of America, particu- cooperative agreements with the State of New was given permission to revise and ex- larly in the Hudson River Valley region in the York, the Society, the Thomas Cole Foundation, tend his remarks.) State of New York. and other public and private entities to facili- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, (2) Thomas Cole is recognized as America’s tate public understanding and enjoyment of the I yield myself such time as I may con- most prominent landscape and allegorical paint- lives and works of the Hudson River artists er of the mid-19th century. through the provision of assistance to develop, sume. (3) Located in Greene County, New York, the present, and fund art exhibits, resident artist Mr. Speaker, H.R.658 establishes the Thomas Cole House, also known as Thomas programs, and other appropriate activities re- Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Cole’s Cedar Grove, is listed on the National lated to the preservation, interpretation, and the State of New York as an affiliated Register of Historic Places and has been des- use of the historic site. area of the National Park System. ignated as a National Historic Landmark. (c) ARTIFACTS AND PROPERTY.—The Secretary Mr. Thomas Cole, who lived from 1801 (4) Within a 15 mile radius of the Thomas Cole may acquire personal property associated with, to 1848, was the founder of an American House, an area that forms a key part of the rich and appropriate for, the interpretation of the artistic movement known as the Hud- cultural and natural heritage of the Hudson historic site. River Valley region, significant landscapes and (d) GENERAL MANAGEMENT PLAN.—Within two son River School. Mr. Cole painted scenes painted by Thomas Cole and other Hud- complete fiscal years after the date of the enact- landscapes of the American wilderness. son River artists, such as Frederic Church, sur- ment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a Students and followers included such vive intact. general management plan for the historic site artists as Frederick Church, Alfred (5) The State of New York has established the with the cooperation of the Society. Upon the Dierstadt, and Thomas Moran. This Hudson River Valley Greenway to promote the completion of the plan, the Secretary shall pro- school of painting, with its focus on preservation, public use, and enjoyment of the vide a copy of the plan to the Committee on En- natural landscapes, is closely associ- natural and cultural resources of the Hudson ergy and Natural Resources of the Senate and ated with the beginning of the con- River Valley region. the Committee on Resources of the House of (6) Establishment of the Thomas Cole National Representatives. The plan shall include rec- servation movement. Historic Site will provide opportunities for the ommendations for regional wayside exhibits, to The Thomas Cole property, known as illustration and interpretation of cultural be carried out through cooperative agreements Cedar Grove, is located in Catskill, themes of the heritage of the United States and with the State of New York and other public New York. Originally encompassing 88 September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8113 acres, the home and grounds now oc- tury. His work inspired generations of offered by the gentleman from Penn- cupy 3.4 acres. The property has been artists, including Frederick Church sylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD) that the designated a national historic land- and Thomas Moran, to chronicle the House suspend the rules and pass the mark. In 1991, the National Park Serv- growth of the young United States and bill, H.R. 658, as amended. ice completed a suitability and a feasi- help to generate interest in our coun- The question was taken. bility study of the Thomas Cole prop- try’s natural beauty. Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I ob- erty. Today the paintings provide insight ject to the vote on the ground that a and reflect the growth of what is the b 1445 quorum is not present and make the uniquely American spirit. In passing point of order that a quorum is not Legislation dealing with the Thomas this legislation, we will preserve this present. Cole property has been around since school of art and the very residence The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the early 1900s. Hearings were held on a Thomas Cole worked from within in ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the nearly identical bill, H.R. 1301, in the creating many of his paintings, as well Chair’s prior announcement, further 105th Congress. That legislation was fa- as the landscapes these artists painted proceedings on this motion will be vorably reported by the Committee on of the beautiful Hudson River Valley. postponed. Resources, passed the House last Sep- Last year the legislation passed the The point of no quorum is considered tember, but unfortunately, action was House. It was not passed by the Senate withdrawn. not completed on the measure prior to point. That was because there was f adjournment. some language in the bill that the Sen- Mr. Speaker, the Committee on Re- ate objected to regarding the purchase FISHERMAN’S PROTECTIVE ACT sources adopted a minor amendment to by the Secretary of the Interior of the AMENDMENTS OF 1999 H.R. 658 that made a clarifying change paintings and artwork. We have revised Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I move to requested by the National Park Serv- that and made amendments to make suspend the rules and pass the bill ice. We believe this is a good change in that language more palatable. I am (H.R. 1651) to amend the Fisherman’s the bill, and support the bill. I do urge confident that the Senate will pass it Protective Act of 1967 to extend the pe- my colleagues to support this legisla- this year. riod during which reimbursement may tion. In conclusion, I would like to thank be provided to owners of United States Again, I thank my good friend, the the committee and the National Park fishing vessels for costs incurred when gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Service for their assistance, as well as such a vessel is seized and detained by SHERWOOD) for his management of this the local organizations in my district a foreign country, as amended. legislation. who worked strenuously to see this bill The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of passed, and who worked as a partner- H.R. 1651 ship to ensure the continuation of the my time. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I yield Thomas Cole House. I look forward to resentatives of the United States of America in 5 minutes to the gentleman from New seeing the Thomas Cole site become an Congress assembled, important addition to the National York (Mr. SWEENEY). TITLE I—EXTENSION OF PERIOD FOR RE- Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, I would Park Service. IMBURSEMENT UNDER FISHERMEN’S like to begin by thanking my good Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support PROTECTIVE ACT OF 1967 friend, the gentleman from Pennsyl- of this legislation that will provide the Thomas SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE. vania (Mr. SHERWOOD), for bringing up Cole National Historic Site with appropriate This title may be cited as the ‘‘Fisher- this legislation, and also thanking the federal recognition and assistance. It is appro- men’s Protective Act Amendments of 1999’’. gentleman from Alaska (Chairman priate because Thomas Cole continues to be SEC. 102. EXTENSION OF PERIOD FOR REIM- YOUNG) of the Committee on Rules, the a major figure in our nation's history, and an BURSEMENT UNDER FISHERMEN’S subcommittee chairman, the gen- important influence on many Americans who PROTECTIVE ACT OF 1967. would not recognize his name. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 7(e) of the Fisher- tleman from Utah (Mr. HANSEN), the men’s Protective Act of 1967 (22 U.S.C. ranking member, the gentleman from As founder of the Hudson River School of American Painting, Thomas Cole stood at the 1977(e)) is amended by striking ‘‘2000’’ and in- Puerto Rico (Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO´ ), beginning of a long line of artists who taught serting ‘‘2003’’. and my friends on the other side for (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—Section 7(a)(3) Americans to love and appreciate dramatic their assistance here. of the Fishermen’s Protective Act of 1967 (22 landscapes. It is hard for us now to imagine a This legislation, as has been said, Mr. U.S.C. 1977(a)(3)) is amended by striking time when places like the Hudson Highlands, Speaker, would allow the Greene Coun- ‘‘Secretary of the Interior’’ and inserting the Grand Canyon, and the mountain peaks of ‘‘Secretary of Commerce’’. ty Historical Society to remain as own- the east and west were not treasured, but that ers and operators of the Thomas Cole TITLE II—YUKON RIVER SALMON was largely the case before Thomas Cole's House while establishing the site as an SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. time. They were regarded as obstacles or affiliated area of the national park sys- This title may be cited as the ‘‘Yukon places of danger. His paintings showed people tem. River Salmon Act of 1999’’. they were beautiful; his allegories invested Essentially what this legislation SEC. 202. YUKON RIVER SALMON PANEL. them with meaning. If it were not for Thomas does, it allows for the historical soci- (a) ESTABLISHMENT.— Cole, we might not have our national parks (1) IN GENERAL.—There shall be a Yukon ety to develop interpretive programs today; we would almost certainly not have our River Salmon Panel (in this title referred to related to the facility. It also requires long tradition of landscape art. as the ‘‘Panel’’). an annual general management plan by I hope this legislation will enable more peo- (2) FUNCTIONS.—The Panel shall— the historical society. Both of these ple to learn about Thomas Cole and his fol- (A) advise the Secretary of State regarding things I think are very important to lowers and the history of how our people the negotiation of any international agree- the continued health and welfare of the ment with Canada relating to management came to appreciate the beauty of nature and of salmon stocks originating from the Yukon Thomas Cole House. the landscape. I further hope it will bring more I am a strong supporter of preserving River in Canada; people to the Hudson Valley that Cole loved (B) advise the Secretary of the Interior re- our national historical sites generally, and painted, and educate them about the role garding restoration and enhancement of such and specifically here as it relates to that the Hudson ValleyÐthrough its natural salmon stocks; and the Thomas Cole House. The cir- features, its people, and its historyÐhas had (C) perform other functions relating to cumstances of the Thomas Cole House in defining our country's vision of itself. conservation and management of such salm- make this an important piece of legis- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, on stocks as authorized by this or any other lation, given its age. It is a true na- I have no further requests for time, and title. (3) DESIGNATION AS UNITED STATES REP- tional treasure in the heart of one of I yield back the balance of my time. the most scenic areas of the Nation, RESENTATIVES ON BILATERAL BODY.—The Sec- Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I have retary of State may designate the members New York’s Hudson River Valley. no further requests for time, and I of the Panel to be the United States rep- As has been stated, Thomas Cole was yield back the balance of my time. resentatives on any successor to the panel one of the country’s preeminent land- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. established by the interim agreement for the scape painters in the earlier 19th cen- FOLEY). The question is on the motion conservation of salmon stocks originating H8114 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999

from the Yukon River in Canada agreed to (c) TERM LENGTH.—Members of such advi- (1) projects under this section shall be car- through an exchange of notes between the sory committee shall serve two-year terms. ried out in accordance with that agreement; Government of the United States and the Any individual appointed to fill a vacancy and Government of Canada on February 3, 1995, if occurring before the expiration of any term (2) amounts available for projects under authorized by any agreement establishing shall be appointed for the remainder of that this section— such successor. term. (A) shall be expended in accordance with (b) MEMBERSHIP.— (d) REAPPOINTMENT.—Members of such ad- the agreement; and (1) IN GENERAL.—The Panel shall be com- visory committee shall be eligible for re- (B) may be deposited in any joint account prised of six members, as follows: appointment. established by the agreement to fund such (A) One member who is an official of the SEC. 204. EXEMPTION. projects. United States Government with expertise in The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 SEC. 208. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. salmon conservation and management, who U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Panel or There are authorized to be appropriated to shall be appointed by the Secretary of State. to an advisory committee established under the Secretary of the Interior to carry out (B) One member who is an official of the section 203. this title $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years State of Alaska with expertise in salmon 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003, of which— SEC. 205. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY. conservation and management, who shall be (1) such sums as are necessary shall be (a) RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT ENTITY.— appointed by the Governor of Alaska. available each fiscal year for travel expenses The State of Alaska Department of Fish and (C) Four members who are knowledgeable of Panel members, alternate Panel members, Game shall be the responsible management and experienced with regard to the salmon United States members of the Joint Tech- entity for the United States for the purposes fisheries on the Yukon River, who shall be nical Committee established by paragraph of any agreement with Canada regarding appointed by the Secretary of State in ac- C.2 of the memorandum of understanding management of salmon stocks originating cordance with paragraph (2). concerning the Pacific Salmon Treaty be- from the Yukon River in Canada. (2) APPOINTEES FROM ALASKA.—(A) The Sec- tween the Government of the United States (b) EFFECT OF DESIGNATION.—The designa- retary of State shall appoint the members and the Government of Canada (recorded tion under subsection (a) shall not be consid- under paragraph (1)(C) from a list of at least January 28, 1985), and members of an advi- ered to expand, diminish, or otherwise 3 individuals nominated for each position by sory committee established and appointed change the management authority of the the Governor of Alaska. under section 203, in accordance with Federal (B) In making the nominations, the Gov- State of Alaska or the Federal Government Travel Regulations and sections 5701, 5702, ernor of Alaska may consider suggestions for with respect to fishery resources. 5704 through 5708, and 5731 of title 5, United (c) RECOMMENDATIONS OF PANEL.—In addi- nominations provided by organizations with States Code; expertise in Yukon River salmon fisheries. tion to recommendations made by the Panel (2) such sums as are necessary shall be (C) The Governor of Alaska may make ap- to the responsible management entities in available for the United States share of ex- propriate nominations to allow for appoint- accordance with any agreement with Canada penses incurred by the Joint Technical Com- ment of, and the Secretary of State shall ap- regarding management of salmon stocks mittee and any panel established by any point, under paragraph (1)(C)— originating from the Yukon River in Canada, agreement between the Government of the (i) at least one member who is qualified to the Panel may make recommendations con- United States and the Government of Canada represent the interests of Lower Yukon cerning the conservation and management of for restoration and enhancement of salmon River fishing districts; and salmon originating in the Yukon River to originating in Canada; (ii) at least one member who is qualified to the Department of the Interior, the Depart- (3) up to $3,000,000 shall be available each represent the interests of Upper Yukon River ment of Commerce, the Department of State, fiscal year for activities by the Department fishing districts. the North Pacific Fishery Management of the Interior and the Department of Com- (D) At least one of the members appointed Council, and other Federal or State entities merce for survey, restoration, and enhance- under paragraph (1)(C) shall be an Alaska as appropriate. Recommendations by the ment activities related to salmon stocks Native. Panel shall be advisory in nature. originating from the Yukon River in Canada, (3) ALTERNATES.—(A) The Secretary of SEC. 206. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS. of which up to $1,200,000 shall be available State may designate an alternate Panel (a) COMPENSATION.—Panel members and al- each fiscal year for Yukon River salmon member for each Panel member the Sec- ternate Panel members who are not State or stock restoration and enhancement projects retary appoints under paragraphs (1) (A) and Federal employees shall receive compensa- under section 207(b); and (C), who meets the same qualifications, to tion at the daily rate of GS–15 of the General (4) $600,000 shall be available each fiscal serve in the absence of the Panel member. Schedule when engaged in the actual per- year for cooperative salmon research and (B) The Governor of the State of Alaska formance of duties. management projects in the portion of the may designate an alternative Panel member (b) TRAVEL AND OTHER NECESSARY EX- Yukon River drainage located in the United for the Panel member appointed under sub- PENSES.—Travel and other necessary ex- States that are recommended by the Panel. section (b)(1)(B), who meets the same quali- penses shall be paid by the Secretary of the TITLE III—FISHERY INFORMATION fications, to serve in the absence of that Interior for all Panel members, alternate ACQUISITION Panel member. Panel members, and members of any advi- (c) TERM LENGTH.—Panel members and al- sory committee established under section 203 SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE. This title may be cited as the ‘‘Fisheries ternate Panel members shall serve four-year when engaged in the actual performance of Survey Vessel Authorization Act of 1999’’. terms. Any individual appointed to fill a va- duties. SEC. 302. ACQUISITION OF FISHERY SURVEY VES- cancy occurring before the expiration of any (c) TREATMENT AS FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.— SELS. term shall be appointed for the remainder of Except for officials of the United States Gov- that term. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, subject to ernment, all Panel members, alternate Panel the availability of appropriations, may in ac- (d) REAPPOINTMENT.—Panel members and members, and members of any advisory com- alternate Panel members shall be eligible for cordance with this section acquire, by pur- mittee established under section 203 shall chase, lease, lease-purchase, or charter, and reappointment. not be considered to be Federal employees (e) DECISIONS.—Decisions of the Panel shall equip up to 6 fishery survey vessels in ac- while engaged in the actual performance of be made by the consensus of the Panel mem- cordance with this section. duties, except for the purposes of injury com- bers appointed under subparagraphs (B) and (b) VESSEL REQUIREMENTS.—Any vessel ac- pensation or tort claims liability as provided (C) of subsection (b)(1). quired and equipped under this section (f) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out their in chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, must— functions, Panel members may consult with and chapter 71 of title 28, United States (1) be capable of— such other interested parties as they con- Code. (A) staying at sea continuously for at least sider appropriate. SEC. 207. YUKON RIVER SALMON STOCK RES- 30 days; SEC. 203. ADVISORY COMMITTEE. TORATION AND ENHANCEMENT (B) conducting fishery population surveys PROJECTS. (a) APPOINTMENTS.—The Governor of Alas- using hydroacoustic, longlining, deep water, ka may establish and appoint an advisory (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the In- and pelagic trawls, and other necessary sur- committee of not less than 8, but not more terior, in consultation with the Secretary of vey techniques; and than 12, individuals who are knowledgeable Commerce, may carry out projects to restore (C) conducting other work necessary to and experienced with regard to the salmon or enhance salmon stocks originating from provide fishery managers with the accurate fisheries on the Yukon River. At least 2 of the Yukon River in Canada and the United and timely data needed to prepare and im- the advisory committee members shall be States. plement fishery management plans; and Alaska Natives. Members of the advisory (b) COOPERATION WITH CANADA.—If there is (2) have a hull that meets the Inter- committee may attend all meetings of the in effect an agreement between the Govern- national Council for Exploration of the Sea Panel, and shall be given the opportunity to ment of the United States and the Govern- standard regarding acoustic quietness. examine and be heard on any matter under ment of Canada for the conservation of salm- (c) AUTHORIZATION.—To carry out this sec- consideration by the Panel. on stocks originating from the Yukon River tion there are authorized to be appropriated (b) COMPENSATION.—The members of such in Canada that includes provisions governing to the Secretary $60,000,000. advisory committee shall receive no com- projects authorized under this section, Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘To amend pensation for their services. then— the Fishermen’s Protective September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8115 Act of 1967 to extend the period during which Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, the rules were suspended and the bill, reimbursement may be provided to owners of I yield myself such time as I may con- as amended, was passed. United States fishing vessels for costs in- sume. The title was amended so as to read: curred when such a vessel is seized and de- (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA asked and ‘‘To amend the Fishermen’s Protective Act tained by a foreign country, and for other of 1967 to extend the period during which re- purposes.’’. was given permission to revise and ex- tend his remarks.) imbursement may be provided to owners of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, United States fishing vessels for costs in- ant to the rule, the gentleman from I would like to initially commend the curred when such a vessel is seized and de- New Jersey (Mr. SAXTON) and the gen- tained by a foreign country, and for other gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. tleman from American Samoa (Mr. purposes.’’. SAXTON), the chairman of our Sub- FALEOMAVAEGA) each will control 20 committee on Fisheries Conservation, A motion to reconsider was laid on minutes. Wildlife and Oceans, and as the ranking the table. The Chair recognizes the gentleman member of that subcommittee, again I f from New Jersey (Mr. SAXTON). Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield want to thank the gentleman for his GENERAL LEAVE leadership and for his ability to bring myself such time as I may consume. Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I ask (Mr. SAXTON asked and was given these pieces of legislation under a sub- stitute format. unanimous consent that all Members permission to revise and extend his re- may have 5 legislative days within marks and include extraneous mate- I also want to thank the chairman of our Committee on Resources, the gen- which to revise and extend their re- rial.) marks and include extraneous material Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1651 tleman from Alaska (Mr. YOUNG), and the gentleman from California (Mr. on H.R. 1651, the bill just passed. is a package of noncontroversial bills The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there that should pass this body without MILLER), our ranking Democrat, for their support of this legislation. objection to the request of the gen- much debate. tleman from New Jersey? The first title amends the Fisher- Mr. Speaker, the three fisheries-re- There was no objection. man’s Protective Act to extend the pe- lated bills included in the substitute riod of time during which reimburse- amendment that will be offered are f ments may be provided to owners of noncontroversial and have the full sup- MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT port of the administration. Thus, I do U.S. fishing vessel for costs incurred A message in writing from the Presi- urge that the substitute be adopted by when a vessel is illegally seized and de- dent of the United States was commu- my colleagues. tained by a foreign country. The time nicated to the House by Mr. Sherman I am particularly pleased this bill period is extended from October 1, 2000, Williams, one of his secretaries. will authorize funding to construct a to October 1, 2003. f The second title, the Yukon River fisheries research vessel. The fleet of Salmon Act of 1999, establishes the research vessels operated by the Na- BIKINI RESETTLEMENT AND Yukon River Salmon Panel, which will tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- RELOCATION ACT OF 1999 advise the Secretary of State regarding ministration, Mr. Speaker, is aging. Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I negotiations on any international Without modern vessels, NOAA will be move to suspend the rules and pass the agreement with Canada relating to the unable to obtain accurate data on fish bill (H.R. 2368) to assist in the resettle- management of salmon stocks origi- stocks and oceanographic conditions, ment and relocation of the people of nating from the Yukon River. and thus will compromise the Adminis- Bikini Atoll by amending the terms of In addition, the panel will advise the tration’s ability to manage our Na- the trust fund established during the Secretary of the Interior and the Alas- tion’s fisheries as mandated by the United States administration of the ka Department of Fish and Game re- Magnuson-Stevens Act and several Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. garding restoration and enhancement international treaties. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Speaker, this bill will authorize of Yukon River salmon. H.R. 2368 In 1995, Congress passed the Yukon funds for one vessel. I look forward to working with the chairman of the Com- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- River Salmon Act as part of the Fish- resentatives of the United States of America in eries Act of 1995. This Act created the mittee on Resources to authorize funds Congress assembled, Yukon River Salmon Panel, as required in future years to modernize NOAA’s SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. in the interim agreement between the fishing research fleet, not only for This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Bikini Re- United States and Canada for the con- ships in Alaska, but throughout our settlement and Relocation Act of 1999’’. servation of Yukon River salmon Nation’s waters, so our administration SEC. 2. PARTIAL DISTRIBUTION OF TRUST FUND stocks originating in Canada. can gather the best data possible to AMOUNTS. This interim agreement expired in fulfill its statutory obligations and Three percent of the market value as of March of 1998. The expiration of the in- successfully manage our $3 billion an- June 1, 1999, of the Resettlement Trust Fund terim agreement has made the role of nual commercial fishing industry. for the People of Bikini, established pursu- the Yukon Salmon Panel unclear. This Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- ant to Public Law 97–257, shall be made available for immediate ex gratia distribu- legislation authorizes the panel and its quests for time, and I yield back the tion to the people of Bikini, provided such activities, regardless of the agreement balance of my time. distribution does not reduce the corpus of with Canada. If a new agreement can- Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield the trust fund. The amount of such distribu- not be reached between United States myself such time as I may consume. tion shall be deducted from any additional ex and Canada, the Secretary of State is Mr. Speaker, I would just like to gratia payments that may be made by the authorized to appoint the advisory thank the gentleman from American Congress into the Resettlement Trust Fund. panel members to any panel created by Samoa, the ranking member of the sub- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the new agreement. The authorized ap- committee, for his great work in sup- ant to the rule, the gentleman from propriations in this title have been port in getting this bill to the floor. It Pennsylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD) and the capped at the level authorized in 1995. is much appreciated. gentleman from Guam (Mr. UNDER- The third title to the bill authorizes Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- WOOD) each will control 20 minutes. the Secretary of Commerce to acquire quests for time, and I yield back the The Chair recognizes the gentleman and equip a fishery survey vessel. This balance of my time. from Pennsylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD). new vessel will provide fishery man- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I yield agers with accurate and timely data question is on the motion offered by myself such time as I may consume. necessary to implement the fishery the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. (Mr. SHERWOOD asked and was management plans and to meet inter- SAXTON) that the House suspend the given permission to revise and extend national treaty obligations. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1651, as his remarks.) Mr. Speaker, I ask for an aye vote on amended. Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, H.R. the bill, and I reserve the balance of The question was taken; and (two- 2368, the Bikini Resettlement and Relo- my time. thirds having voted in favor thereof) cation Act of 1999 is an important H8116 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 measure to help the relocation and re- and found them to be a starving people, The system of land rights provided settlement of the people of the Bikini emergency measures were called for much of the underlying structure for Atoll. This community was displaced and the Bikinians were immediately the organization of the community. during the time of United States nu- evacuated to the Navy base at Kwaja- Short of loss of life itself, the loss of clear testing in the Pacific, and while lein Atoll. As early as 1948, as the offi- their ancestral homeland represented the U.S. was the administering author- cial Navy history of the Trust Terri- the worst calamity imaginable for the ity for the islands under the United Na- tory notes, ‘‘Definite physiological Bikini people. tions’ Trust Territory of the Pacific is- scars were left on the people.’’ The con- The confinement of the Bikini people lands. sequences of their two relocations, 2 to Kili has deprived them of most of In the 1982, Congress established a years on Rongerik and nearly 8 months the activities and pleasures that they Resettlement Trust Fund for the ben- on Kwajalein, were already abundantly enjoy at Bikini Atoll. efit of the Bikinians. H.R. 2368 would evident. The people of Bikini gave the United authorize a one-time 3 percent dis- In less than 3 years, the once self-suf- States everything they had, their land tribution from the Resettlement Trust ficient people had been transformed and their home. They demanded noth- Fund for relocation and resettlement into dependent wards of the United ing in return. They asked only that the assistance primarily for the remaining States. Their very existence had been United States care for them until their senior citizens of the Bikini Atoll, 3 threatened, and the little confidence land had served its purpose and could percent of $126 million, or $3.7 million. that they had in themselves was dimin- be returned to them. The United States This will not require any appropria- ished. promised that it would do so, but some tion of any funds by the U.S. Congress, b 1500 53 years later, and 41 years after the and will not diminish the original cor- The third relocation of the Bikinians last nuclear test at Bikini, the pus of the Resettlement Trust Fund of occurred in November of 1948 when the Bikinians are still not home. They $110 million. community was moved to Kili Island lived up to their side of the deal, and These funds will provide relocation some 400 miles south of Bikini. Al- the people of the free world did well by assistance now to the surviving 90 though Kili receives more rainfall than them. members of Bikini who were removed Bikini and has richer soils, it is an is- They made contributions to the vic- from their home island, as it may still land, a high island, not an atoll, and it tory and the Cold War that many other take years to complete radiological is about one-ninth the land area of Bi- peoples did not. The tests in the Mar- restoration of the atoll to permit safe kini. shall Islands cost hundreds of billions habitation. It has neither lagoon, sheltered fish- of dollars, but we never questioned The bill also responds to the resolu- ing ground, protected anchorage, nor their value because these nuclear tests tion of the Bikini Council requesting good beaches. Instead, a flat reef shelf assured U.S. nuclear superiority over this legislative action by Congress. I forms around the circumference of the the Soviet Union and saved billions of urge my colleagues to support this bi- island and drops abruptly to great dollars in defense spending. partisan measure. depths. As a result, it is virtually inac- As the Atomic Energy Commission Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of cessible by sea from November to May, reported to Congress in 1953, ‘‘Each of my time. when tradewinds cause heavy surf to the tests involved a major expenditure Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I pound the shore. of money, manpower, scientific effort, yield myself such time as I may con- This drastic change from an atoll ex- and time. Nevertheless, in accelerating sume. istence, with its abundant fish and is- the rate of weapons development, they (Mr. UNDERWOOD asked and was lands as far as the eye could see, to an saved far more than their costs.’’ given permission to revise and extend isolated island with no lagoon and in- In an attempt to assist the people of his remarks.) accessible marine resources, took a se- Bikini, we provided funding for their Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, this vere physiological toll on the Bikini Resettlement Trust Fund in 1982. act would authorize a one-time 3 per- people. Those funds have been well invested, cent distribution from the resettle- Since their arrival there in 1948, the and it is only appropriate for us to sup- ment fund for the people of Bikini es- Bikinians have compared Kili to a jail. port a one-time 3 percent distribution tablished by Congress in 1982 for relo- The elders sorely miss the ability to to the heads of household, with the un- cation and resettlement assistance pri- move about an atoll, engage in fishing derstanding that the Bikini elders will marily for the remaining senior citi- expeditions across the lagoon or in the be the primary beneficiaries. zens of Bikini Atoll. open sea, and sail to other islands. At Thanks to sound investment deci- The odyssey of the Bikini people is a Bikini, much of men’s lives had cen- sions, this trust fund has earned almost very sad one, indeed. They were moved tered about their sailing canoes, and 14 percent annually since 1982, so a 3 off their atoll in March of 1946 by the they spent many hours working to- percent distribution will not require an U.S. Navy to facilitate the U.S. nuclear gether on them. These sailing canoes appropriation of funds by Congress nor testing program. They were first had to be abandoned on Kili, and the will it diminish the original corpus of moved to Rongerik, an uninhabited Bikinians have lost virtually all thier the trust. atoll some 100 miles east of Bikini. sailing and fishing skills. I want to say on a personal note that Naval officials stated that Rongerik Today, 53 years after their move from this especially goes out to the family was bigger and richer than Bikini, but Bikini, less than half the ‘‘elders’’ who of Ralph Waltz who was a Peace Corps it turned out that the move was ill- were moved off originally in 1946 are volunteer on Kili Atoll and who was conceived and poorly planned. still alive. The radiological cleanup personal witness to this. Mr. Waltz has Contrary to the Navy’s assertions, and resettlement of Bikini is at least a since passed away, but he was a very Rongerik’s land area is one-quarter of decade away, and will cost at least sev- good friend of mine, and he first the size of Bikini, and its life-sus- eral hundred million dollars, and the brought me to these issues that are at- taining pandanus and coconut trees numerous relocations of the people tendant to the plight of the Bikini peo- were considerably less productive than have had severe consequences. ple. those of Bikini. The Bikinians did not desire reloca- Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as I The situation on Rongerik steadily tion in 1946, but they believed they had may consume to the gentleman from deteriorated over the next 2 years. In no alternative but to comply with the American Samoa (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA). July of 1947, a medical officer who vis- wishes of the United States. (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA asked and ited the atoll reported that the Much of the Bikinians’ culture and was given permission to revise and ex- Bikinians were visibly suffering from society and identity are rooted in their tend his remarks.) malnutrition. Several sites for another ancestral home: the islands, reefs, and Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, relocation were explored, but none lagoon of Bikini Atoll. The people’s I want to thank the gentleman from proved satisfactory. identity, the very essence of their per- Guam (Mr. UNDERWOOD) for yielding However, when a Navy physician ex- ceptions of themselves, is intimately this time to me to say a few words con- amined the Bikinians in March of 1948 tied to their home atoll. cerning this piece of legislation. I do September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8117 thank the gentleman from Pennsyl- the Senate, they may get their money ment and relocation of the people of Bikini vania (Mr. SHERWOOD) for his manage- just as quickly as following regular au- Atoll. ment of the bill. thorizing procedures. I support this bill In 1946, our country made the decision to Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support and believe we have a moral obligation test nuclear weapons in the Bikini Atoll in the of H.R. 2368, a bill to assist the reset- to do much more than this. Marshall Islands. This difficult decision, during tlement and relocation of the people of Mr. Speaker, again I want to com- World War II, created a negative situation for Bikini Atoll by amending the terms of mend the gentleman from Guam (Mr. the Bikini Atoll. This environmental catas- the trust fund established during the UNDERWOOD) for his tireless efforts and trophe still exists, over thirty years later. The United States administration of a tremendous leadership to assist his fel- people of Bikini Atoll have been relocated Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. low Pacific Island community. twice since the Island was polluted with nu- Mr. Speaker, 53 years ago, we re- Again, I ask my colleagues to sup- clear residue during the nuclear testing that moved the residents of Bikini Atoll port this bill. started in 1946. from their home to conduct atomic and Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I I commend our government's recognition of nuclear weapons tests. Between 1946 have cosponsored this legislation with Chair- the devastation caused during this testing pe- and 1958, we conducted well over 23 man YOUNG which directs the Secretary of In- riod and I commend our efforts to restore this such tests, which made the Atoll un- terior to distribute 3% of interest made from magnificent Island so its citizens can return to inhabitable. In 1968, we told the former the Resettlement Trust Fund for the People of their homes. Unfortunately, it appears another residents it was safe to return to the Bikini to surviving Bikini elders. This payment 10 years is necessary to guarantee the return Atoll only to remove them again in will be a one time only payment and comes of the Bikini people to an environmentally safe 1979 because radiation levels were still from interest made, does not need an addi- home. far in excess of Federal standards. tional appropriation, and will not effect the Traditionally, the people of Bikini Atoll have Mr. Speaker, today the remaining original corpus of the fund. administered the Resettlement Trust Fund in a nine residents of Bikini in 1946 who are To facilitate the US nuclear testing program, commendable manner. I fully support the still alive, and some of the descendants the people of Bikini were moved off their is- Council's decision to make available 3% per- of the other 158 people of the atoll, are lands in 1946. Between 1946 and 1958, the cent of the market value of the Resettlement still living in a temporary location 400 U.S. government detonated 23 atomic and hy- Trust Fund for immediate ex gratia distribution miles from their true home. drogen bombs at Bikini Atoll, including the to the people of Bikini. The culture and tradi- Mr. Speaker, in an effort to partially March 1, 1954 Bravo shot, the largest nuclear tion of the people of Bikini pay special hom- compensate the residents of Bikini for test ever conducted by the United States. Our age to the seniors of the communities. It is an- all the injury and suffering the United treatment of the people directly affected by ticipated that the senior citizens of Bikini, States has caused them, it is only rea- these tests has not always been forthright and many who will not have an opportunity to re- sonable that Congress establish a trust just. Much information about the test shots turn to the Island and their homeland because fund in 1982, and a total of $110 million was kept from the Marshallese until I was able of the length of clean-up time, may be the pri- has been appropriated for the fund. The to persuade the Bush Administration to finally mary beneficiaries of this distribution. The Congressional Budget Office estimates fund has been well managed, and the release DOE documents to the Marshall Is- that the enactment of the bill would have no market value of the fund is now ap- lands Government. While this process has impact on the federal budget. Mr. Speaker, proximately $126 million. H.R. 2368 au- been slow, it has resulted in thousands of dear colleagues, I urge that we continue to thorizes a one-time distribution of 3 pages of new information released. support the restoration of Bikini Island and re- percent of the value of the trust, which In 1982 Congress established the Resettle- settlement of its citizens. will go primarily to the elders of this ment Trust Fund to assist the people of Bikini, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, the Bi- group. ``for the relocation and resettlement of the Bi- kini Resettlement and Relocation Act of 1999, Mr. Speaker, I have taken to this kini People in the Marshall Islands, principally H.R. 2368, is an important measure to help floor many times over the years to ad- on Kili and Ejit Islands.'' Congress appro- the relocation and resettlement of the people vocate that the United States devote priated additional funds in 1988 into the trust of Bikini Atoll. This community was displaced more of its resources to this problem, and modified its terms to provide that monies during the time of United States nuclear test- especially as it deals with the good could also be ``expended for the rehabilitation ing in the Pacific and while the U.S. was the people of the Republic of the Marshall and resettlement of Bikini Atoll.'' administering authority for the islands under Islands. This is only a small part of the The people of Bikini have maintained the the United Nations Trust Territory of the Pa- mess we created by conducting atomic fiscal integrity of the Resettlement Trust Fund cific Islands. Congress continues to have re- and nuclear atmospheric tests in the since its inception. They have hired U.S. sponsibility for the trust funds that were estab- Pacific. banks as trustees and well respected invest- lished during the trusteeship for the resettle- The residents of the Bikini and other ment advisors and money managers. The ment and relocation of certain island commu- atolls of the Pacific have been forced Trust has averaged a nearly 14% annual re- nities, including Bikini Atoll. to make considerable sacrifices so that turn since inception and has permitted the Bi- The Committee on Resources conducted a our Nation could remain militarily kini community to provide for scholarships, Congressional pre-hearing briefing on May strong, and I find it highly offensive health care, food programs, housing electrical 10th and a hearing on May 11th, 1999, on the that we have not addressed this prob- power, construction, maintenance and repairs status of nuclear claims, relocation and reset- lem forthrightly. on the islands of Kili and Ejit, as well as infra- tlement efforts in the Marshall Islands. During Even today, Mr. Speaker, we do not structure, cleanup and resettlement activities the hearing process, the elected representa- have a plan to clean up and resettle the on Bikini Atoll. Through prudent management tive of the people of Bikini presented the Kili/ atoll, and it is estimated that cleanup and voluntary restrictions on the use of the Bikini/Ejit Local Government Council's May 12, and resettlement will take 10 years, 10 corpus by the people of Bikini, the market 1999 Resolution, asking Congress to support more years, Mr. Speaker. We can, and value of the Resettlement Trust Fund today is a one-time 3% distribution from the Resettle- we should be doing better than that. approximately $125 million. ment Trust Fund, which is used both for the I want to thank the gentleman from Throughout this most tumultuous time, the cleanup of Bikini and for the ongoing needs of Alaska (Mr. YOUNG), the gentleman elders of the community have remained the the Bikini people. In addition, the Marshall Is- from California (Mr. GEORGE MILLER), solid base for all the people of Bikini. This one lands Government expressed unqualified sup- our ranking Democrat of the com- time payment is being made at the request of port for the Bikini request. Congress estab- mittee, and their staffs for moving this the Bikini community based, in part, on the re- lished the Resettlement Trust Fund in 1982 bill as quickly as they have. This is im- ality that resettlement of the atoll is unlikely pursuant to P.L. 97±257 and appropriated ad- portant to the former residents of Bi- during the lifetime of the elders. I urge my col- ditional funds in 1988 pursuant to P.L. 100± kini and shows that this authorizing leagues to support this legislation. 446. committee can act in a timely manner. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I introduced H.R. 2368 jointly with the Rank- Mr. Speaker, I know the Bikinians I rise in support of H.R. 2368, the Bikini Re- ing Minority Member GEORGE MILLER of the would have liked to have seen this pro- settlement and Relocation Act of 1999. I fully Committee on Resources on June 29, 1999, vision in the fiscal year 2000 Interior support the request of the Bikini Council to to respond to the request of the Bikini commu- appropriations bill, but with today’s have a one-time 3% distribution from the Re- nity and the government of the Marshall Is- action in the House and a little luck in settlement Trust fund to assist in the resettle- lands. My statement of introduction appeared H8118 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD on that date SPANISH PEAKS WILDERNESS ACT Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, H.R. with the text of the Kili/Bikini/Ejit Local Govern- OF 1999 898, the Spanish Peaks Wilderness Act ment Council's May 12, 1999 Resolution on Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I of 1999, was introduced by the gen- June 29, 1999 H.R. 2368 would: move to suspend the rules and pass the tleman from Colorado (Mr. MCINNIS), Authorize a one-time 3% distribution from bill (H.R. 898) designating certain land my esteemed colleague, and would sim- the Resettlement Trust Fund for relocation and in the San Isabel National Forest in ply add the Spanish Peaks area to a resettlement assistance primarily for the re- the State of Colorado as the ‘‘Spanish list of areas designated as wilderness maining senior citizens of Bikini Atoll [3% of Peaks Wilderness.’’ by the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993. $126 million or $3.7 million]; not require an ap- The Clerk read as follows: The gentleman from Colorado (Mr. propriation of any funds by the U.S. Congress; H.R. 898 MCINNIS) has worked long and hard to protect local interests while trying to not diminish the original corpus of the Reset- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tlement Trust Fund [$110 million]; provide relo- resentatives of the United States of America in preserve an outstanding scenic and ge- cation assistance now to the surviving 90 Congress assembled, ological area. I have hunted and hiked members of Bikini who were removed from SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. through the Spanish Peaks, and they their home island, as it may still take years to This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Spanish rise above the high plains majestically complete radiological restoration of the atoll to Peaks Wilderness Act of 1999’’. all by themselves and are an area cer- permit safe habitation; and respond to the res- SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF SPANISH PEAKS WIL- tainly worthy of preservation. DERNESS. This bill passed through sub- olution of the Bikini Council requesting this (a) COLORADO WILDERNESS ACT.—Section committee and full committee on a legislative action by Congress. 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 voice vote, therefore, I would urge my The Bikinians, for their part, have ensured (Public Law 103–77; 107 Stat. 756; 16 U.S.C. colleagues to support the passage of the fiscal integrity of the Resettlement Trust 1132 note) is amended by adding at the end the following: H.R. 898, the Spanish Peaks Wilderness Fund. They have selected reputable U.S. Act of 1999, under suspension of the banks as trustees, hired well-respected and ‘‘(20) SPANISH PEAKS WILDERNESS.—Certain land in the San Isabel National Forest that— rules. talented investment advisors and money man- ‘‘(A) comprises approximately 18,000 acres, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of agers, and provided for routine monthly finan- as generally depicted on a map entitled ‘Pro- my time. cial statements and annual audits. Due to the posed Spanish Peaks Wilderness’, dated Feb- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, Bikini Council's voluntary restraint on the use ruary 10, 1999; and I yield myself such time as I may con- of these funds, and the success of the fund ‘‘(B) shall be known as the ‘Spanish Peaks sume. managers, the corpus remains intact, the trust Wilderness’.’’. (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA asked and fund has earned almost 14% annually, every (b) MAP; BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION.— was given permission to revise and ex- dollar has been accounted for, annual audits (1) FILING.—As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- tend his remarks.) are prepared, and monthly financial state- retary of Agriculture (referred to in this Act Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, ments are sent to the Interior Department. as the ‘‘Secretary’’), shall file a map and H.R. 898 would designate approxi- In light of the strength of the trust, its fiscal boundary description of the area designated mately 18,000 acres of land in Colorado, integrity, the lengthy time a cleanup and res- under subsection (a) with— San Isabel National Forest, as wilder- toration will take, and the special cir- (A) the Committee on Resources of the ness. These lands which contain head- cumstances of the elders, the Bikinians wish House of Representatives; and waters in two spectacular 13,000 foot to make a one-time 3% distribution from the (B) the Committee on Energy and Natural peaks have been studied and considered Resources of the Senate. Resettlement Trust Fund, with the under- for wilderness designation for nearly (2) FORCE AND EFFECT.—The map and two decades. standing that the primary beneficiaries of the boundary description under paragraph (1) distribution will be the 90 surviving Bikini el- shall have the same force and effect as if in- This month marks the 35th anniver- ders. Because of the excellent management of cluded in the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 sary of the law that created a national the trust fund, such a distribution will not re- (Public Law 103–77; 107 Stat. 756), except that wilderness preservation system. The quire an appropriation of funds by Congress, the Secretary may correct clerical and typo- Wilderness Act has led to the protec- nor will it diminish the original corpus of the graphical errors in the map and boundary de- tion of more than 104 million acres of trust. scription. Federal lands. In light of this anniver- (3) AVAILABILITY.—The map and boundary The authorization in H.R. 2368 for the peo- sary, it is most appropriate, Mr. Speak- description under paragraph (1) shall be on er, that the House is acting on a wil- ple of Bikini is appropriate and consistent with file and available for public inspection in the the desires of the community of Bikini and Office of the Chief of the Forest Service. derness bill, an all too infrequent event congressional intent for the resettlement of the SEC. 3. ACCESS. in recent years I would say. people whose lives and homes were disrupted Within the Spanish Peaks Wilderness des- I do commend the gentleman from by U.S. testing. This measure assists some of ignated under section 2— Colorado (Mr. MCINNIS) and the gen- the people of the former Trust Territory com- (1) the Secretary shall allow the continu- tleman from Colorado (Mr. UDALL), our munity administered by the United States, who ation of historic uses of the Bulls Eye Mine Democratic colleague, for their spon- Road established prior to the date of enact- sorship and hard work on this legisla- we still maintain relations through a Compact ment of this Act, subject to such terms and of Free Association. Without any additional tion. conditions as the Secretary may provide; and This is a worthy bill, this legislation. cost to the U.S. taxpayer, Congress can be re- (2) access to any privately owned land It certainly deserves the support of our sponsive to the remaining senior Bikini elders' within the wilderness areas designated under colleagues, and I ask my colleagues to resettlement and relocation efforts. section 2 shall be provided in accordance support this bill. Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I with section 5 of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1134 et seq.). Mr. Speaker, I would like to engage have no further speakers. I urge an in a colloquy here with the gentleman ‘‘aye’’ vote, and I yield back the bal- SEC. 4. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. from Colorado (Mr. MCINNIS). ance of my time. Section 10 of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (Public Law 103–77; 107 Stat. 756; 16 Mr. Speaker, this bill does differ Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I yield U.S.C. 1132 note) is repealed. from last year’s Skaggs-McInnis bill in back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- a few respects, and I want to take a few The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ant to the rule, the gentleman from moments to discuss one in particular, FOLEY). The question is on the motion Pennsylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD) and the namely the exclusion from wilderness offered by the gentleman from Penn- gentleman from American Samoa (Mr. of an old road, known as the Bulls Eye sylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD) that the FALEOMAVAEGA) each will control 20 Mine Road and the inclusion of lan- House suspend the rules and pass the minutes. guage related to that road. bill, H.R. 2368. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Because some questions have been The question was taken; and (two- from Pennsylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD). raised about the scope and effect of thirds having voted in favor thereof) Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I yield that language, contained in subsection the rules were suspended and the bill myself such time as I might consume. 3(1), I think it appropriate to provide a was passed. (Mr. SHERWOOD asked and was further explanation of how that sub- A motion to reconsider was laid on given permission to revise and extend section would or would not affect man- the table. his remarks.) agement of this area. September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8119

Accordingly, at the request of the Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, this is a part of the peaks, about 18,000 acres, as gentleman from Colorado (Mr. UDALL) I very exciting day for me and for the wilderness; and let us do it at the very would like to engage the gentleman people of the State of Colorado that top where it does not impact water from Colorado (Mr. MCINNIS) in a brief the designation of the Spanish Peaks rights, where it limits impact on pri- colloquy regarding this part of the bill. as a wilderness area is about to pass vate property. Mr. Speaker, one of the questions the House of Representatives. This bill I am a strong advocate of private that has been raised concerning the au- has bipartisan support. This bill does property rights in this country. When thority of the Secretary of Agriculture something that we should have done a this idea first came up, there was some with regard to regulating the use of the couple of years ago. conflict, there was some controversy. road. During the subcommittee hearing At the very beginning of my com- So did we look outside of the State of of the bill, the gentleman from Mon- ments, I think it is appropriate to give Colorado or even outside that area for tana (Mr. HILL) asked whether the Sec- credit to my former colleague, our advice or dictate on how we ought to retary would continue to limit those former colleague, David Skaggs, who resolve that controversy or that con- uses to hiking and horseback riding retired from Congress 2 years ago, I flict? No. We sat down together; we sat and was assured that the Secretary think. The gentleman put a lot of ef- down and we talked. could do that under the terms of the fort into the Spanish Peaks wilderness. We have had a lot of able leadership bill. I was privileged to work with David through that community to come to a Would my colleague agree that, Skaggs for a period of several years on resolution that we are now seeing under this bill, the Secretary will con- this legislation, and today I hope he is today about ready to pass the United tinue to have that authority? watching so he gets to see this pass. States House of Representatives. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman I have got a lot of personal interest This bill will mark the Spanish from Colorado (Mr. MCINNIS). in the Spanish Peaks of Colorado. First Peaks as a wilderness for many, many, Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, to the a little description of the Spanish many centuries to come. And long gentleman’s inquiry, the answer to Peaks. There are two peaks, the east after we are all gone, people will look that is yes. and west peak. These peaks were often back and say, the United States Con- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, used as guidance for the pioneers who gress, with these conditions and this another important question concerns settled in Colorado. When we see them particular area, made the right deci- the extent to which the bill might be against the Colorado horizon, they sion for wilderness. read as requiring the federal govern- stand out against that beautiful blue A moment to comment about my col- ment to repair or maintain the road. sky. It really is an asset to the people league WAYNE ALLARD. Senator WAYNE This is important, Mr. Speaker, be- of this country to have the Spanish ALLARD is also carrying this. He has cause my colleague will recall that the Peaks. Now to take that movement to put a lot of time into this effort. We Forest Service testified that they are put the Spanish Peaks into a wilder- have got a good team working. We have in no position to make any commit- ness area is a designation that is well also had good support from the Colo- ments to keep the road open, and be- served. rado delegation. I would be remiss if I cause its condition is such as to raise Let me point out an issue that I did not mention the gentleman from serious safety problems and possibly think is very important. Number one, Colorado (Mr. HEFLEY), our senior even questions of liability, would the it is important for all who are watch- Member from Colorado Springs; if I did gentleman from Colorado agree that ing today and my colleagues on the not mention the gentleman from Colo- nothing in the bill would have the ef- floor to understand that there are lots rado (Mr. SCHAFFER), if I did not men- fect of requiring the United States to of different ways to manage public tion the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. undertake any improvements of the lands. Wilderness is not the only way TANCREDO), and the gentlewoman from road or to maintain any part of the to manage public lands. We have lots of Colorado (Ms. DEGETTE). road? tools out there. I should also mention the gentleman Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, to the For example, we have national parks, from Colorado (Mr. UDALL) who has gentleman from American Samoa, the we have national forests, we have spe- spent a good deal of time since he has answer is yes. cial areas. There are lots of different been elected to Congress to work spe- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, ways to manage public lands. The most cifically with me on making sure that as I understand it, some parties have restrictive and, therefore, the one we the agreements that we have in place raised the question about ownership of should utilize with the most caution is are being kept. He has been supportive. the road right-of-way itself. Does the the wilderness designation. I know that that came up a little gentleman from Colorado agree that How should we go about naming an quicker today than we imagined, so he nothing in this bill would have the ef- area or designating an area as ‘‘wilder- is not in our presence. He certainly fect of lessening any property before ness’’? The first thing that I think fun- would be here today, but he does sup- the United States of that land or of damentally to the principle of wilder- port it. And his concerns I think are limiting the ability of the Secretary to ness is that we have got to have local well protected. take legal action to assert those inter- input. We do not have an outside inter- But back to what I think is some- ests? est come in and dictate to the local thing all of us can be proud of, and that Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, would people what they ought to do in that is, if my colleagues have the oppor- the gentleman repeat the question. local community. We had a lot of local tunity to go to Colorado, my district, input. the third congressional district is the b 1515 This bill did not start with an out- highest district in the country in ele- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Does my col- side interest. This bill did not start vation and so on. It has got 56 moun- league agree that nothing in this bill with some organization outside of the tains over 14,000 feet, and one of those would have the effect of lessening any area. This bill started with the local Spanish Peaks goes over that 14,000. If of the property interests of the United people. I know a lot of those local peo- my colleagues have an opportunity to States in that land or of limiting the ple. go to Colorado, take a look at the ability of the Secretary to take legal My great grandparents homesteaded Spanish Peaks. Understand the history action to assert those interests? down in that area in La Veta, Colo- of those mountains and what it means Mr. MCINNIS. The answer to that is rado, in the 1880s. I know those people to the people of this country, what it yes. down there, and they got together sev- means to the people of Huerfano Coun- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, eral years ago and they said, the Span- ty, what it means to the people of I have no further speakers at this time, ish Peaks at the very top where, by the every county in the State of Colorado. and I reserve the balance of my time. way, Mr. Speaker, it does not affect Today, a great moment for the State Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I yield water rights, which are absolutely cru- of Colorado. It is a great moment for such time as he may consume to the cial in the State of Colorado, the local this country. I am proud to be the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. people got together and said these are sponsor of the Spanish Peaks Wilder- MCINNIS). beautiful peaks. Let us manage a small ness area. H8120 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, conditions for wilderness designation; Huerfano Counties. Their Native American I yield myself such time as I may con- number two, that we try to think into name is Wayatoya. The eastern peak rises to sume. the future and try to come up with 12,893 feet above sea level, and the summit Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the what might be the unintended con- of the western peak is at 13,626 feet. gentleman from Colorado for his elo- sequences in putting that into wilder- These two peaks were landmarks for Native quence and certainly for in a more spe- ness instead of, say, a special area or Americans and for some of Colorado's other cific way allowing Members of our body some type of reserve or a conservation early settlers and for travelers along the trail to understand the specifics of this leg- area or national park and so on. between Bent's Old Fort on the Arkansas islation. I, too, would like to commend Because the measure is so dramatic, River and Taos, New Mexico. his former colleague and our good we should manage a wilderness des- This part of the San Isabel National Forest friend, the gentleman from Colorado, ignation just like the former Congress- has outstanding scenic, geologic, and wilder- Mr. David Skaggs, for his cosponsor- man David Skaggs and myself and the ness values, including a spectacular system of ship originally of this legislation with Colorado delegation and my good col- more than 250 free-standing dikes and ramps my good friend from Colorado. league on the other side of the aisle of volcanic materials radiating from the peaks. Mr. Speaker, since I do not have any have done, and that is we sat down and These lands are striking for their beauty and additional speakers, I yield back the we met with the local community, we are also very valuable for wildlife habitat. balance of my time. took the local input; we let most of the Since 1977, the Spanish Peaks have been Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, could controversy be resolved at the local included on the National Registry of Natural we have a time check? level; we put together legislation in a Landmarks, and the State of Colorado has The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. very open type of manner. We did not designated them as a natural area. The Forest FOLEY). The gentleman from Pennsyl- push this as a public relations type of Service first reviewed them for possible wilder- vania (Mr. SHERWOOD) has 12 minutes campaign, going out and getting bill- ness designation as part of its second remaining, and the gentleman from boards for wilderness and things like roadless area review and evaluation and first American Samoa (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA) that. This has a lot of substance to it. recommended them for wilderness in 1979. has yielded back the balance. It has got a lot of study and a lot of en- However, the Colorado Wilderness Act of Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I yield ergy into it. This is the way we ought 1980 instead provided for their continued man- such time as he may consume to the to name wilderness bills that go agement as a wilderness study areaÐa status gentleman from Colorado (Mr. through this Congress. that was continued on an interim basis by the MCINNIS). So once again, I thank my colleagues Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, to my from the Colorado delegation. I thank In short, Mr. Speaker, the Spanish Peaks good colleagues on the other side, I my good colleague from the other side are a very special part of Colorado. Their in- would like to make a couple more com- of the aisle. But more than anything clusion in the National Wilderness Preserva- ments. I do not have any other speak- else, I thank the people of America for tion System has been too long delayed. In ers. My colleague, although he has allowing us to take care of the Spanish fact, I had hoped that designation of this area yielded back his time, if he would like Peaks with this designation at the very as wilderness would be completed last year. me to yield time, I would be happy to. top. The House did pass a Spanish Peaks wilder- Again, now that I know I have got a Every one of my colleagues, this vote ness bill sponsored by my predecessor, Rep- couple more minutes, let me be a little they make today will be a vote that resentative David Skaggs, and Representative more exhaustive in my remarks about, generations from now will look back MCINNIS after it was favorably reported by the number one, David Skaggs. and say, my grandpa and my grandma Resources Committee. Unfortunately, the Sen- David came to me several years ago. or my great grandpa or my great ate did not act on that measure. So, I am very appreciative of the persist- As my colleagues know, David is a grandma voted yes for this. Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, ence shown by Representative MCINNIS as Democrat. I am a Republican. David will the gentleman yield? well as the good work of Chairman YOUNG and I have known each other for a long Mr. MCINNIS. I yield to the gen- and Subcommittee Chairman CHENOWETH, period of time. We worked together in tleman from American Samoa. and the leadership of Representative MILLER the Colorado House of Representatives. Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, of California and the gentleman from Wash- At the time, I was the majority leader I want to note, for the RECORD, if there ington, Mr. SMITH. As a new Member of the and he was the minority leader. is anything as a demonstration of my Committee, I am very glad to have been able It was kind of fun to come back here colleagues in this chamber, I would say to work with them to bring us to where we are in Congress and to be able to work on that the delegation from Colorado, today with this bill. something that we completely agreed both Republican and Democrats, prob- This bill does differ from last year's Skaggs- on and we had our hearts in. I wish ably has displayed the highest example McInnis bill in a few respects, and in particular David were here today, but I know that of what bipartisanship should be when by the exclusion from wilderness of an old David will be at the dedication that we it comes to this issue of wilderness leg- road, known as the Bulls Eye Mine Road, and have of the Spanish Peaks down in islation. the inclusion of language related to that road. southern Colorado when we dedicate I want to commend the gentleman Because some questions have been raised that portion of the wilderness. for being a part of that ability to give about the scope and effect of that language, I also want to emphasize and talk for and take. Sometimes we get to be a lit- contained in subsection 3(1), I thought it was just a couple more minutes about wil- tle too extreme in our views and not be important to provide a further explanation of derness and what is important about it. tolerable to the views of another Mem- how that subsection would or would not affect There is a philosophy out there or a ber, especially on an issue as important management of this area. Accordingly, I great- thought out there that the only way to as wilderness area. So I commend and ly appreciate the assistance of the gentleman protect federal lands is to put them in thank the gentleman for yielding. from American Samoa in engaging my col- wilderness. As I mentioned, earlier in Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I too league from Colorado, Mr. MCINNIS, in a brief my remarks, wilderness is the most re- share the comments of the gentleman. colloquy regarding that part of the bill. This strictive and most inflexible manage- We did not try to sneak minimum wage colloquy is an important part of the legislative ment tool we have in our arsenal of or the Republican tax cut in this bill. history of this bill. tools to manage federal lands. Once we This bill was kept clean through the As was mentioned earlier during debate on put an area into wilderness, it is in es- process. It is purely bipartisan, and we this bill, its passage is an appropriate step in sence locked into that designation for- can all be very proud when the vote recognition of the recent 35th anniversary of ever. names the Spanish Peaks of Colorado the enactment of the Wilderness Act. As a Now, it is true that Congress can as a wilderness. strong supporter of protecting wildernessÐand overturn a wilderness designation, but Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, as an particularly of protecting our wilderness areas for that politically to occur it would be original cosponsor of H.R. 898, I rise in sup- in ColoradoÐI hope that this is only the first next to impossible. port of this important bill to designate the of several Colorado wilderness bills that will So before we designate wilderness, I Spanish Peaks as wilderness. come before the House in the months ahead. think we, one, need to take our time The mountains we call the Spanish Peaks Already, the Resources Committee has ap- and make sure that it meets all of the are two volcanic peaks in Las Animas and proved a bill that, among other things, would September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8121 designate additional wilderness in the area of ‘‘(b) PURPOSE.—It is the purpose of this title following: ‘‘The management entity shall imple- the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. And cur- to provide assistance to the State of Connecticut ment the management plan. Upon request of the rently pending before the Committee are two and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, their management entity,’’; and units of local and regional government and citi- (B) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘identified wilderness bills I have introduced, dealing with zens in the development and implementation of pursuant to the inventory required by section the James Peak area and with lands within integrated natural, cultural, historic, scenic, 5(a)(1)’’; and Rocky Mountain National Park, as well as a recreational, land, and other resource manage- (4) by adding at the end the following: very important bill by our colleague Ms. ment programs in order to retain, enhance, and ‘‘(b) GRANTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—For DEGETTE that breaks important new ground in interpret the significant features of the lands, the purposes of implementing the management terms of protecting wilderness areas on public water, structures, and history of the Quinebaug plan, the management entity may make grants lands in Colorado managed by the Bureau of and Shetucket Rivers Valley.’’. or provide technical assistance to the State of Land Management. In my opinion, all these SEC. 4. BOUNDARIES AND ADMINISTRATION. Connecticut and the Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts, their political subdivisions, nonprofit measures deserve priority consideration in our (a) BOUNDARIES.—Section 104(a) of the Act is amended— organizations, and other persons to further the Committee and here on the floor of the House. (1) by inserting ‘‘Union,’’ after ‘‘Thompson,’’; goals set forth in the management plan.’’. Meanwhile, Mr. Speaker, I again thank both and SEC. 6. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY. the gentleman from American Samoa and my (2) by inserting after ‘‘Woodstock’’ the fol- Section 106 of the Act is amended— colleague, Mr. MCINNIS, for their cooperation, lowing: ‘‘in the State of Connecticut, and the (1) in subsection (a)— and am glad to join in support of the Spanish towns of Brimfield, Charlton, Dudley, E. Brook- (A) by striking ‘‘Governor’’ each place it ap- Peaks Wilderness Act. field, Holland, Oxford, Southbridge, Sturbridge, pears and inserting ‘‘management entity’’; Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I have and Webster in the Commonwealth of Massa- (B) by striking ‘‘preparation and’’; and no more requests for time, and I yield chusetts, which are contiguous areas in the (C) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘Such back the balance of my time. Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley, related assistance shall include providing funds author- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The by shared natural, cultural, historic, and scenic ized under section 109 and technical assistance resources’’. necessary to carry out this Act.’’; and question is on the motion offered by (b) ADMINISTRATION.—Section 104 of the Act is (2) by amending subsection (b) to read as fol- the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. amended by adding at the end the following: lows: SHERWOOD) that the House suspend the ‘‘(b) ADMINISTRATION.— ‘‘(b) TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.—The Sec- rules and pass the bill, H.R.898. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—(A) The Corridor shall be retary may not make any grants or provide any The question was taken; and (two- managed by the management entity in accord- assistance under this Act after September 30, thirds having voted in favor thereof) ance with the management plan, in consultation 2009.’’. with the Governor and pursuant to a compact the rules were suspended and the bill SEC. 7. DUTIES OF OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES. with the Secretary. Section 107 of the Act is amended by striking was passed. ‘‘(B) The management entity shall amend its ‘‘Governor’’ and inserting ‘‘management enti- A motion to reconsider was laid on by-laws to add the Governor of Connecticut (or ty’’. the table. the Governor’s designee) and the Governor of f the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (or the SEC. 8. DEFINITIONS. Governor’s designee) as a voting members of its Section 108 of the Act is amended— QUINEBAUG AND SHETUCKET RIV- Board of Directors. (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting before the ERS VALLEY NATIONAL HERIT- ‘‘(C) The management entity shall provide the period the following: ‘‘and the Commonwealth AGE CORRIDOR REAUTHORIZA- Governor with an annual report of its activities, of Massachusetts’’. TION ACT OF 1999 programs, and projects. An annual report pre- (2) in paragraph (3), by inserting before the pared for any other purpose shall satisfy the re- period the following: ‘‘and the Governor of the Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I quirements of this paragraph. Commonwealth of Massachusetts’’; move to suspend the rules and pass the ‘‘(2) COMPACT.—To carry out the purposes of (3) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘each of’’ bill (H.R. 1619) to amend the Quinebaug this Act, the Secretary shall enter into a com- and all that follows and inserting the following: and Shetucket Rivers Valley National pact with the management entity. The compact ‘‘the Northeastern Connecticut Council of Gov- Heritage Corridor Act of 1994 to expand shall include information relating to the objec- ernments, the Windham Regional Council of the boundaries of the Corridor, as tives and management of the Corridor, includ- Governments, and the Southeastern Connecticut ing, but not limited to, each of the following: Council of Governments in Connecticut, (or amended. their successors), and the Pioneer Valley Re- The Clerk read as follows: ‘‘(A) A delineation of the boundaries of the Corridor. gional Planning Commission and the Southern H.R. 1619 ‘‘(B) A discussion of goals and objectives of Worcester County Regional Planning Commis- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- the Corridor, including an explanation of the sion (or their successors) in Massachusetts.’’; resentatives of the United States of America in proposed approaches to accomplishing the goals and Congress assembled, set forth in the management plan. (4) by adding at the end the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; REFERENCE. ‘‘(C) A description of the role of the State of ‘‘(6) The term ‘management plan’ means the (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as Connecticut and the Commonwealth of Massa- document approved by the Governor of the State the ‘‘Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley chusetts. of Connecticut on February 16, 1999, and adopt- National Heritage Corridor Reauthorization Act ‘‘(3) AUTHORITIES OF MANAGEMENT ENTITY.— ed by the management entity, entitled ‘Vision to of 1999’’. For the purpose of achieving the goals set forth Reality: A Management Plan’, the management (b) REFERENCE.—Whenever in this Act a sec- in the management plan, the management entity plan for the Corridor, as it may be amended or tion or other provision is amended or repealed, may use Federal funds provided under this replaced from time to time. such amendment or repeal shall be considered to Act— ‘‘(7) The term ‘management entity’ means be made to that section or other provision of the ‘‘(A) to make grants to the State of Con- Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor, Inc., a Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley Na- necticut and the Commonwealth of Massachu- not-for-profit corporation (or its successor) in- tional Heritage Corridor Act of 1994 (Public Law setts, their political subdivisions, nonprofit or- corporated in the State of Connecticut.’’. 103–449; 16 U.S.C. 461 note). ganizations, and other persons; SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. ‘‘(B) to enter into cooperative agreements with Section 109 of the Act is amended to read as Section 102 of the Act is amended— or provide technical assistance to the State of follows: Connecticut and the Commonwealth of Massa- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘and the ‘‘SEC. 109. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. chusetts, their political subdivisions, nonprofit Commonwealth of Massachusetts’’ after ‘‘State ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be of Connecticut’’; organizations, and other persons; ‘‘(C) to hire and compensate staff; and appropriated under this title not more than (2) by striking paragraph (2) and redesig- $1,000,000 for any fiscal year. Not more than a nating paragraphs (3) through (9) as para- ‘‘(D) to contract for goods and services. ‘‘(4) PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF REAL total of $10,000,000 may be appropriated for the graphs (2) through (8), respectively; and Corridor under this title after the date of the en- (3) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), by PROPERTY.—The management entity may not actment of the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers inserting ‘‘New Haven,’’ after ‘‘Hartford,’’. use Federal funds received under this Act to ac- quire real property or any interest in real prop- Valley National Heritage Corridor Reauthoriza- SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUINEBAUG AND tion Act of 1999. SHETUCKET RIVERS VALLEY NA- erty.’’. ‘‘(b) 50 PERCENT MATCH.—Federal funding TIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR; PUR- SEC. 5. STATES CORRIDOR PLAN. provided under this title may not exceed 50 per- POSE. Section 105 of the Act is amended— (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Section 103(a) of the Act (1) by striking subsections (a) and (b); cent of the total cost of any assistance or grant is amended by inserting ‘‘and the Common- (2) by redesignating subsection (c) as sub- provided or authorized under this title.’’. wealth of Massachusetts’’ after ‘‘State of Con- section (a); SEC. 10. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. necticut’’. (3) in subsection (a) (as so redesignated)— (a) LONG TITLE.—The long title of the Act is (b) PURPOSE.—Section 103(b) of the Act is (A) by striking the first sentence and all that amended to read as follows: ‘‘An Act to estab- amended to read as follows: follows through ‘‘Governor,’’ and inserting the lish the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley H8122 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 National Heritage Corridor in the State of Con- Mr. Speaker, the Quinebaug and Connecticut and Massachusetts, the manage- necticut and the Commonwealth of Massachu- Shetucket Rivers Valley National Her- ment authority and citizens in both states. setts, and for other purposes.’’. itage Corridor is an 850-square-mile The bill expands the boundary of the Cor- (b) HEADING.—The heading for section 110 of area, including more than 25 towns, ridor to include Union, Connecticut and the the Act is amended by striking ‘‘service’’ and inserting ‘‘system’’. along the Quinebaug and Shetucket towns of Brimfield, Charlton, Dudley, E. Brook- Rivers in Northeastern Connecticut. field, Holland, Oxford, Southbridge, Sturbridge, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The area includes lush woodlands, and Webster, Massachusetts. It designates a ant to the rule, the gentleman from clean rivers and streams, as well as local, nonprofit entityÐQuinebaug-Shetucket Pennsylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD) and the many historically and culturally sig- Heritage Corridor, Inc.Ðas the management gentleman from American Samoa (Mr. nificant sites. This corridor has been entity. It provides a continuing role for the FALEOMAVAEGA) each will control 20 referred to as the ‘‘last green valley’’ Governors of Connecticut and Massachusetts minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman in the area between Boston and Wash- in Corridor management. Finally, the measure ington. increases federal support for the Corridor. from Pennsylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD). (Mr. SHERWOOD asked and was The 103rd Congress designated the I believe the increase in funding is reason- given permission to revise and extend area as a National Heritage Corridor. able. It would provide the necessary funds to his remarks.) None of the land within the corridor is expand programs into the new communities in Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I yield federally owned but the designation Massachusetts and Connecticut. It would also myself such time as I may consume. has allowed the National Park Service bring the Quinebaug and Shetucket in line Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1619 amends the to provide important technical assist- with other Corridors created since 1996. The Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Na- ance, coordination and funding to what National Park Service has also supported the tional Heritage Corridor Act of 1994 by began, and has continued to be, a increase in testimony before the subcommittee expanding the boundaries of the Cor- grassroots effort to preserve this area on Parks and Public Lands. ridor. and to educate people about its impor- I want to note that this bill does not change Specifically, this bill authorizes the tance. the non-regulatory nature of the Corridor. Land expansion of the Corridor into the Mr. Speaker, a management plan for use and zoning regulations will remain com- Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The the corridor, approved by the Governor pletely under the control of local governments. Corridor currently is wholly contained of Connecticut, was adopted earlier Moreover, the management entity does not within the State of Connecticut. These this year and a private, nonprofit orga- have the authority to purchase land with fed- river valleys contain significant nat- nization has been designated to imple- eral funds. Land will remain in private hands ural and historical resources, including ment the plan. and local residents will continue to chart the scenic vistas, archaeological sites, and The bill, H.R. 1619, sponsored, as I region's direction. The Corridor has always recreational opportunity. said earlier, by the gentleman from been, and continues to be, a mechanism for As a college student, I canoed down Connecticut (Mr. GEJDENSON) and the organizing many efforts to achieve common through this river. It is a beautiful gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. goals. river valley. NEAL) would reauthorize the corridor The Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Na- and extend its reach in the process. tional Heritage Corridor is a nationally signifi- b 1530 This legislation would add several cant resource which deserves continued fed- The bill, as amended, assures that counties in Massachusetts to the cor- eral support. The Corridor has proven to be both the Commonwealth of Massachu- ridor and amend the original enabling successful over the last four years in pre- setts and the State of Connecticut re- legislation to reflect adoption of the serving cultural, natural and historic resources main involved in the management of management plan. Importantly, this and in promoting to better understanding of the corridor. Furthermore, the legisla- measure was amended by the Com- the importance of this region to our country. tion provides for a sunset of the fund- mittee on Resources to increase over- Passing this legislation today will allow citizens ing and assistance from the Federal sight of the corridor’s management en- in Connecticut and Massachusetts to build on Government which may not exceed 50 tity. this record of success. percent of the total cost of that assist- Mr. Speaker, creation of this herit- I urge my colleagues would join me in vot- ance or grant. age corridor has led to important edu- ing in support of H.R. 1619. This bill has local and State support cational and preservation efforts. It Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I and is also supported by the adminis- has worked so well, in fact, that an- rise today in support of an extremely worth- tration. I urge my colleagues to sup- other State now wants to be included. while piece of legislation, the Quinebaug and port H.R. 1619, as amended. This bill, H.R. 1619, would allow more Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of people to experience and benefit from Corridor Reauthorization Act of 1999, House my time. the beauty and history of this area. Resolution 1619. H.R. 1619 expands the Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, Again, I urge my colleagues to support boundaries of this National Heritage Corridor I yield myself such time as I may con- this legislation. by ten towns, nine of which are in my home sume. Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, as the state of Massachusetts. I'd also like to take (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA asked and sponsor of H.R. 1619 along with Congress- this opportunity to thank Mr. GEJDENSON for was given permission to revise and ex- man NEAL, I rise in strong support of this his tireless efforts on behalf of this bill. tend his remarks.) measure. I would like to begin by thanking The Quinebaug and Shetucket region's his- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, Chairmen YOUNG and HANSEN and Ranking tory and significance begins with the Native I do want to commend first the gen- Members MILLER and ROMERO-BARCELOÂ and Americans, as it was largely a frontier zone tleman from Connecticut (Mr. GEJDEN- their staffs for their support in moving this leg- between tribes. European settlement began in SON) and the gentleman from Massa- islation through the Committee process. I truly the late 1650s, and the area soon became a chusetts (Mr. NEAL) for their sponsor- appreciate their efforts. center of fiscal, religious, and political radi- ship of this legislation. I also want to The bill before us today represents a con- calism. The Industrial Revolution began on a commend the gentleman from Utah sensus reached between residents of Con- small scale here, with water powered textile (Mr. HANSEN) and the gentleman from necticut and Massachusetts to expand the structures on lesser streams and as a spillover Puerto Rico (Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO´ ), Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley Na- from the adjoining Blackstone Valley. How- the chairman and ranking member of tional Heritage Corridor. The new communities ever, the latter half of the nineteenth century the Subcommittee on National Parks in Massachusetts and Connecticut are linked saw the construction of the great mills that and Public Lands, for their sponsorship to the existing 25 towns in the Corridor by ge- characterize the valley. Staffed by immigrants and support of this legislation; and ography, history, culture and, most impor- from Europe and Canada, these factories definitely both the gentleman from tantly, the rivers they share. were the region's prime economic engine. Alaska (Mr. YOUNG) and the gentleman The bill before us today has been slightly However, the twentieth century brought from California (Mr. GEORGE MILLER), modified from the measure Congressman Neal steady declines of the textile industry, leaving the chairman and the ranking member an I introduced in late April. I am pleased to many formerly busy mills empty or only mar- of the full committee, for their sup- report that the amended version has the sup- ginally used. Thus, the region entered a long port. port of the National Park Service, the States of period of economic recession and the need to September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8123 develop a more diversified economy, a condi- the Massachusetts State Heritage Corridor friendly programs and to air them during tion that brings us to the present day. Commission have been working with their suc- times when parents and children are likely The region into which we wish to expand cessful counterparts from Connecticut for a to be viewing together; this Heritage Corridor is clearly both culturally Whereas members of the Family Friendly long time now. The two groups have come to Programming Forum are concerned about and environmentally part of ``the Last Green an understanding and are looking forward to the availability of family friendly television Valley.'' The expansion area shares a history, working together. In order for the Corridor Ex- programs during prime time viewing hours; a desire to protect resources and a view to pansion to be a success, the experience of and economic revitalization. The mill towns and those on the Connecticut side must be uti- Whereas Congress encourages activities by farmland offer residents and visitors a special lized. the Forum and other entities designed to view into the American experience and allow Mr. Speaker, once again I would like to promote family friendly programming, including— them to explore New England's agrarian and thank Mr. GEJDENSON for all of his work, and industrial past. I would like to thank the members of the Cor- (1) participating in meetings with leader- Environmental protection is one of the most ship of major television networks, studios, ridor Commission who have been the driving and production companies to express con- important tasks facing the American people as force behind this legislation. cerns; we go forth into the new millennium. As such, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, (2) expressing the importance of family the goal of this legislation is to develop and I have no requests for time, and I yield friendly programming at industry con- implement natural, cultural, historic, scenic, back the balance of my time. ferences, meetings, and forums; recreational, land and other resource manage- Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I yield (3) honoring outstanding family friendly ment programs. The purpose is to retain and back the balance of my time. television programs with a new tribute, the enhance the significant features of lands, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Family Program Awards, to be held annually water, structures, and history of the in Los Angeles, California; FOLEY). The question is on the motion (4) establishing a development fund to fi- Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley. The offered by the gentleman from Penn- nance family friendly scripts; and National Heritage Corridor designation allows sylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD) that the (5) underwriting scholarships at tele- local governments and grassroots organiza- House suspend the rules and pass the vision studies departments at institutions of tions to carry out their visions for a healthier, bill, H.R. 1619, as amended. higher education to encourage student inter- more sustainable society. As always, the deli- The question was taken; and (two- est in family friendly programming: Now, cate balance between environmental protec- thirds having voted in favor thereof) therefore, be it tion and economic growth is at the heart of the the rules were suspended and the bill, Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley Na- Senate concurring), That Congress— as amended, was passed. (1) recognizes and honors the efforts of the tional Heritage Corridor. A motion to reconsider was laid on Family Friendly Programming Forum and Since the authorization of the Quinebaug the table. other entities supporting family friendly and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage f programming; Corridor in 1994, the State of Connecticut, via (2) supports efforts to encourage television the Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor, GENERAL LEAVE networks, studios, and the production com- Inc., has worked efficiently under a con- Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I ask munity to produce more quality family strained budget by combining the financial re- unanimous consent that all Members friendly programs; sources of the public and private sectors. As may have 5 legislative days to revise (3) supports the proposed Family Friendly Programming Awards, development fund, a result, the economic aspect of the Corridor and extend their remarks and include and scholarships, all of which are designed to has been as successful as the environmental extraneous material on the six bills encourage, recognize, and celebrate creative protection programs. The Corridor Commis- just considered. excellence in, and commitment to, family sion has been able to match federal funds at The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there friendly programming; and a ratio of 12:1. The Commission and its part- objection to the request of the gen- (4) encourages the media and American ad- ners have revitalized Industrial Revolution era tleman from Pennsylvania? vertisers to further a family friendly tele- mills, enhanced greenways and waterways, There was no objection. vision environment within which appropriate advertisements can accompany the program- and have increased preservation of open f ming. space and wildlife habitats, resulting in an in- SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING crease in tourism. The proximity of the Cor- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY ridor to the major metropolitan areas of ant to the rule, the gentleman from FRIENDLY TELEVISION PRO- Springfield, Worcester, Boston, Hartford, Prov- Michigan (Mr. UPTON) and the gen- GRAMMING idence, and New York City serves as further tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. MAR- evidence that this expansion is an economi- Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I move to KEY) each will control 20 minutes. cally viable venture. suspend the rules and agree to the con- The Chair recognizes the gentleman In order to ensure that the projects selected current resolution (H. Con. Res. 184) ex- from Michigan (Mr. UPTON). reflect the needs and desires of the states, the pressing the sense of Congress regard- GENERAL LEAVE Corridor Commission Board of Directors will ing the importance of ‘‘family friend- Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- include voting members from the offices of the ly’’ programming on television. imous consent that all Members may Governors of Massachusetts and Connecticut. The Clerk read as follows: have 5 legislative days within which to The Commission will also be linked to, and H. CON. RES. 184 revise and extend their remarks on this under the guidance of, the Secretary of the In- Whereas American children and adoles- legislation and insert extraneous mate- terior via a compact. cents spend between 22 and 28 hours per week rial in the RECORD. Mr. Speaker, the most important people in- viewing television; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there volved in the environmental and historical Whereas American homes have an average objection to the request of the gen- preservation process are the locals. These are of 2.75 television sets, and 87 percent of tleman from Michigan? the people involved in the actual work that our homes with children have more than one tel- There was no objection. legislation authorizes. I would like my col- evision set; Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Whereas there is a need to increase the self such time as I may consume. leagues to understand that the local govern- availability programs suitable for the entire ments and local business along the Corridor family during prime time viewing hours; Mr. Speaker, the resolution before us are in overwhelming support of this legislation. Whereas surveys of television content dem- today is also a statement on behalf of I have received numerous calls from business- onstrate that many programs contain sub- the Members of this body that we ex- men and women looking for ways to get in- stantial sexual or violent content; pect better television programming volved and the Boards of Selectmen of the af- Whereas although parents are ultimately than perhaps what is being offered fected towns have been pressing the issue in responsible for appropriately supervising today to our children and our families their town halls. The people have spoken out their children’s television viewing, it is also to survive the ratings battle. The important to provide positive, ‘‘family broadcast networks do spend a consid- and they are in favor of the Corridor Expan- friendly’’ programming that is suitable for sion. parents and children to watch together; erable amount of time trying to de- Mr. Speaker, it is important to note that we Whereas efforts should be made by tele- velop sound, family-friendly program- in Massachusetts are not stepping on the toes vision networks, studios, and the production ming that consumers will watch. Un- of our Connecticut neighbors. The members of community to produce more quality family fortunately, all too often this type of H8124 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 programming does not receive the high draw big ratings, that advertisers will ming Forum begins a process of trying ratings necessary to keep those series not support them and that, therefore, to encourage positive, family-friendly on the air. This is unfortunate, but the networks cannot afford to carry them. television, that we should praise them. networks should not give up hope or The work of the Family Friendly Pro- This resolution does four things: stop trying to improve the quality of gramming Forum is changing this per- First, it recognizes and it honors the their TV offerings. ception. The major advertisers who are efforts of the Family Friendly Pro- I am pleased that the House today members of the Forum are taking spe- gramming Forum and other entities has an opportunity to consider H. Con. cific steps, including a new annual supporting family-friendly program- Res. 184. I am hopeful that the other awards program that recognizes excel- ming. Secondly, it supports efforts to body will soon offer a companion reso- lence in family-friendly programming, encourage television networks, studios lution. I would also like to acknowl- the first of which took place in Beverly and production communities to edge the leadership of the gentleman Hills, California just last week. The produce more quality family-friendly from Ohio (Mr. PORTMAN) for bringing Forum is also making a financial com- programs. Third, it supports the pro- this issue to the attention of the Com- mitment. It has established a develop- posed Family Friendly Programming mittee on Commerce. I am also hopeful ment fund to finance family-friendly Awards, development fund, and schol- that the Committee on Commerce scripts. It is underwriting university arships, all of which are designed to en- members will have an opportunity to scholarships to encourage students’ in- courage, recognize and celebrate cre- consider the impact of media outlets terest in writing family-friendly pro- ative excellence in, and commitment on the culture of the Nation in the gramming. The Forum is also con- to, family-friendly programming. And, near future. ducting a series of public awareness fourth, it encourages the media and Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he events, campaigns around the country, American advertisers to further a fam- may consume to the gentleman from to encourage families to seek out new ily-friendly television environment Ohio (Mr. PORTMAN). options during prime time. within which an appropriate advertise- Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Speaker, family-friendly does not ment campaign can accompany the ap- the gentleman from Michigan for yield- mean dull. Good programming over the propriate programming. ing and for all the effort he has put years, such as the 1999 Family Friendly Now, this Family Friendly Program- into this and for coming to the floor Programming Forum Lifetime ming Forum is a project of the Na- today to support it. I would also like to Achievement award winner ‘‘The Cosby tional Association of Advertisers, thank the gentleman from Virginia Show’’ and the long-running ‘‘Home which includes some of our Nation’s (Mr. BLILEY), the gentleman from Improvement’’ demonstrates that tele- largest companies: General Motors, Michigan (Mr. DINGELL) and the Com- vision programming can be both appro- Procter & Gamble, Wendy’s, Coca-Cola, mittee on Commerce staff for allowing priate and enjoyable for the entire Bell Atlantic, Gillette and others. us to have this resolution come to the family and very successful. There is a These companies are the life’s blood of floor today in an expedited manner. free, over-the-air television, because, of Mr. Speaker, I was pleased to join market for good programming of this type. Frankly, the statement made by course, without advertising from these with the gentleman from Massachu- large companies, there can be no tele- setts (Mr. MARKEY) to introduce House the advertising community through vision because there would be no adver- Concurrent Resolution 184. The resolu- this forum about their interest in this tising that the networks would use in tion is pretty straightforward. It recog- kind of programming is to me very sig- order to fund the production of pro- nizes the importance, as the gentleman nificant. grams that are run on every single from Michigan has said, of family- Mr. Speaker, as a father of three, I community in our country. These net- friendly television programming and am all too well aware of the powerful work ads are critically important to the specific contributions of a new influence that television programming the cable industry and to the satellite group called the Family Friendly Pro- can have on our kids and the need for industry as well, and as a result they gramming Forum and the efforts they more programming we can enjoy as a have tremendous leverage over the tel- are undertaking to make this goal a re- family. While Congress cannot and ality. should not tell the television networks evision industry in general, whether it Recent events have intensified a na- what programming to air, we can and be broadcast, cable or satellite. And so tional debate on child development and should support efforts like the Forum’s we should all applaud this effort. particularly the influence of popular constructive, free market approach to The gentleman from Ohio (Mr. culture on our children. We cannot promoting family-friendly television. PORTMAN) has, I think, done an enor- overlook the important role that tele- That is what this resolution is all mous favor to each of us in bringing vision plays in shaping the attitudes about. By passing it at the beginning of this resolution out because it will give and the outlook of our Nation’s young the school year as we are doing, we as us a chance to go on record in support people. Studies show that on average a Congress are making an important of the kinds of initiatives that we children will watch between 22 and 28 statement about the need for more would like to see large American cor- hours of television every week which in suitable programming on our Nation’s porations undertake to use their lever- many cases, Mr. Speaker, is about the airwaves for all Americans. age in order to stem the trend towards same amount of time they spend in I commend the Family Friendly Pro- more sex, more violence, lowering of school. gramming Forum and the goals they standards, increasing the tsunami of And television is not only a powerful are advancing. I urge adoption of House words and images that assault the influence, unfortunately it is too often Concurrent Resolution 184. minds of young children in our coun- a negative one. Let us be clear. Parents Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I reserve try. should always have the final responsi- the balance of my time. Now, this is a huge breakthrough. bility for regulating their children’s Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield Back in 1993, I attempted to have a viewing habits. But the simple fact re- myself such time as I may consume. hearing on this issue, inviting the larg- mains that the number of family- I begin by complimenting, praising est advertisers to come to Congress to friendly programs available, particu- the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. discuss it. At the time, only AT&T was larly during prime time, has been de- PORTMAN), who is the principal author willing to come forward to discuss a clining. Parents are looking for more of this resolution. I thank him for ask- strategy by which these largest cor- programs that are appropriate for them ing me to be his coauthor. This is with- porations would advance this kind of a to watch together with their children. out question an important statement cause. So it is heartening indeed to see This resolution specifically supports for the Congress to make. After all, we this broad coalition today come to- the work of the Forum, an organiza- do spend a considerable amount of time gether. I think that the more that we tion of 33 of the Nation’s very largest here in Congress criticizing the impact come to realize that these advertisers advertisers who have recognized this which the media have upon the culture have this clout as the broadcasters at- unmet need in the marketplace. of our country, especially as it impacts tempt to attract large audiences in in- The argument is sometimes made the children in our society, so I think fluencing the kind of programming that family-friendly programs do not that as the Family Friendly Program- that is played on the air, that we are September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8125 going to have the kind of influence more family-friendly programming on the Family Friendly Programming Forum. I that we would like to see, and, as the television. American children spend urge my Colleagues to support this resolution. gentleman from Ohio said, private sec- much of their time each week in front Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I do not tor initiated, advertisers pressuring, of a TV, and it is important that at have any further speakers, so I yield encouraging broadcasters to do the least some of the programs available to back the balance of my time. right thing, because they, that is, them are devoid of the gratuitous sex Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I have no those advertisers, want to be associ- and violence that so frequently pollute additional requests for time either, so I ated with the right thing, with that prime TV. I really believe the sponsors yield back the balance of my time. kind of programming. should not be allowed their advertising The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. b 1545 deduction when they sponsor program- FOLEY). The question is on the motion ming which is clearly over the line for offered by the gentleman from Michi- As the Family Friendly Forum states family audiences. We in the House gan (Mr. UPTON) that the House sus- in their mission statement: we support should be encouraging the television pend the rules and agree to the concur- a wide range of programming options, industry to clean up its act, and I am rent resolution, H.Con.Res. 184. and we will continue to advertise on happy to support this resolution today. The question was taken. shows that appeal to different target Again, I thank the gentleman for Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I object to audiences, but we want to ensure the having yielded this time to me. the vote on the ground that a quorum existence of a family-friendly tele- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, is not present and make the point of vision environment, particularly in the I rise in support of this resolution because it order that a quorum is not present. early evening time period. encourages TV networks, studios, and the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- And most importantly, they are es- production community to produce more quality ant to clause 8, rule XX and the Chair’s tablishing a development fund to fi- family programs. In a time of extreme violence prior announcement, further pro- nance TV scripts, underwriting schol- and graphic situations on television, I am ceedings on this motion will be post- arships for students interested in ex- proud to support this measure. We need to poned. ploring family-friendly programming, encourage any voluntary efforts by the enter- The point of no quorum is considered and granting awards for excellence in tainment industry to clean up prime time TV. withdrawn. this area. They held their first awards Traditionally, prime time television was con- f ceremony just last Thursday, as the centrated in the early portion of the evening gentleman from Ohio pointed out. It is TV scheduleÐ7 or 8 pm. During this time, UNITED STATES PARTICIPATION something that should be applauded families would watch television together, usu- IN THE UNITED NATIONS— MES- and encouraged. ally with dinner or shortly thereafter while the SAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF The WB Network has already taken children were still awake. The programming THE UNITED STATES up the challenge. In August, WB CEO that was aired during these hours focused on The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Jamie Kellner and Andrea Alstrup, vice the family unit. fore the House the following message president of advertising for Johnson & Recently, this trend has changed dramati- from the President of the United Johnson, on behalf of the Forum cally. Most of the networks do not air any fam- States; which was read and, together agreed to identify writers to produce ily programming at this time, or such program- with the accompanying papers, without new scripts that will entertain and en- ming has been limited to certain nights of the objection, referred to the Committee gage family audiences. week, such as Sunday. Gone are the days of on International Relations: As my colleagues know, the V-Chip is an entire family sitting around the television To the Congress of the United States: an important device to have built into set. TV sets, and by the beginning of next The traditional family programming has I am pleased to transmit herewith a year, that is, January of the year 2000, been replaced with violence, sexual situations report of the activities of the United every television set that is sold in the and profanity. Thankfully, the industry's inter- Nations and of the participation of the United States will have a V-chip built nal system of checks and balances has United States therein during the cal- into it. We sell 25 million TV sets a weighed heavily in favor of the family's return endar year 1998. The report is required year in the United States. But the V- to prime time. by the United Nations Participation chip is really only a way by which par- The Family Friendly Programming Forum, Act (Public Law 79–264; 22 U.S.C. 287b). ents, in programming it, can block out established this year by 30 advertisers, en- WILLIAM J. CLINTON. the programming they do not want courages the networks to develop family THE WHITE HOUSE, September 13, 1999. their children to be exposed to. In no friendly programming for families to view to- f way can the V-Chip put good program- gether. In addition to encouraging more family APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON ming on the air. friendly programming through advertising reve- H.R. 1906, AGRICULTURE, RURAL What is happening here, what is nues, the Forum will establish a special fund DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG being encouraged by the advertisers of to finance scripts written for such program- ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED the United States, is encouragement ming. AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS given to the networks, to the cable in- The Forum will also establish a scholarship ACT, 2000 dustry, to the satellite industry to put program to encourage student interest in fam- good programming on that parents can ily friendly programming. Such efforts will send Mr. SKEEN. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- sit their children down in front of with a powerful message to television producers, imous consent to take from the Speak- the parent sitting there with them and network executives and other advertisers that er’s table the bill (H.R. 1906) making watch as a family. It is something that consumers deserve better programming for appropriations for Agriculture, Rural should be encouraged. It is something their families and that advertisers will be more Development, Food and Drug Adminis- that this resolution, I think, correctly selective in sponsoring certain programs. tration, and Related Agencies for the identifies as just the kind of trend that I support this effort because families de- fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, we should be encouraging here in the serve to have a time to sit and watch tele- and for other purposes, with a Senate Congress. vision together. Parents should ultimately amendment thereto, disagree to the I want to again congratulate my maintain control over the television and what Senate amendment, and agree to the friend from Ohio. programs are acceptable in the home, but the conference asked by the Senate. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of networks do have some responsibility to pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there my time. mote a more positive alternative to the sex objection to the request of the gen- Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 and violence currently seen in prime time. tleman from New Mexico? minutes to the gentleman from Wash- Advertisers are in the unique position to pro- Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, reserving ington (Mr. METCALF). vide that internal checkÐadvertising dollars the right to object, I will not object, Mr. METCALF. Mr. Speaker, I thank that can send the message that parents want but I do want to take this time simply the gentleman for yielding me the more programming geared for family viewing. to point out that the minority was not time. I rise in support of this resolu- I strongly support internal industry checks on told until a very few minutes ago that tion. I have long been an advocate for television content and I support the efforts of these motions were going to be made at H8126 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 this time today. We are in the situa- safety initiatives. We believe the pub- bills. The problem is that the Majority tion where several of our ranking sub- lic has a right to have total confidence on the Committee on Appropriations committee members are not on the in the safety of its food supply. It cer- did not know that that was going to floor because they did not know this tainly, in some instances unfortu- happen and neither did the Minority. motion was going to be made. I do not nately, does not have that to date. We In my view, that is a lousy way to run think it is quite fair to them to pro- think that the numbers in the bill will a railroad. The House is running ceed under this kind of a situation. be at least minimally affected in in- around here now looking confused be- I recognize it is not the fault of the creasing our ability to assure a safe cause it is confused. gentleman from New Mexico, so I will food supply for the American public It just seems to me that there is no not object; and we have no interest in and would urge, therefore, that the particular purpose to be served in rush- delaying the action of the House, but I conferees be instructed to provide the ing to conference on these bills when would simply ask that in the future, higher of the two numbers in each ac- neither side even understood that we action be taken to make certain that count in order to do the maximum that were going to be doing that. I am still the minority is made aware in a timely is allowable under rules, given the dif- trying to cooperate under these cir- fashion of the intent to make these ference in scope between the two bills, cumstances, but I would ask the House motions at a time so that we can be to assure that food safety is the high- leadership that if we cannot do this in prepared as quickly as possible in mak- est priority in the bill as it comes back an orderly fashion for some of the re- ing the correct motions. from conference. maining bills that we simply deal with Mr. SKEEN. Mr. Speaker, will the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of it tomorrow morning, if we run out of gentleman yield? my time. bills that we can handle in a rational Mr. OBEY. I yield to the gentleman Mr. SKEEN. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- fashion, because otherwise we are sim- from New Mexico. self such time as I may consume. ply stumbling around here. And in the b 1600 Mr. Speaker, I want to tell the gen- process, we will be denying Members tleman that I support his effort and the opportunity to debate questions Mr. SKEEN. Mr. Speaker, I share the have no quarrel whatever with the which I know Members wanted to de- same approach that the gentleman has work. I think this is the time that we bate on at least two of the bills that because we were given the word at ex- should work toward the goal of taking are coming up today. actly about the same time that he had care of the matters attendant to the Members did not know this would be it. Thank God the word finally got field of agriculture, and to get it done happening before they got back, and I here, but it certainly puts a lot of folks as quickly as possible because it has think the leadership has an obligation in a position of not knowing that it been sitting there fermenting for quite to avoid situations like that. was coming on the floor. some time. f Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank the Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance gentleman for his comments. I would of my time. RECESS simply say to the leadership of the Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I have no House, we are trying to be cooperative further requests for time, I yield back The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- on this committee on both sides. It is the balance of my time, and I move the ant to clause 12 of rule I, the Chair de- pretty hard to cooperate if we don’t previous question. clares the House in recess subject to have prior notice. The previous question was ordered. the call of the Chair. The gentleman has indicated he The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Accordingly (at 4 o’clock and 8 min- hasn’t had that notice either, and I question is on the motion to instruct utes p.m.), the House stood in recess think that’s equally unfortunate. offered by the gentleman from Wis- subject to the call of the Chair. Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my reserva- consin (Mr. OBEY). f tion of objection. The motion was agreed to. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. A motion to reconsider was laid on b 1700 FOLEY). Is there objection to the re- the table. quest of the gentleman from New Mex- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The AFTER RECESS ico? Chair will name the conferees at a There was no objection. The recess having expired, the House later time. was called to order by the Speaker pro MOTION TO INSTRUCT OFFERED BY MR. OBEY f tempore (Mr. SHIMKUS) at 5 p.m. Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a mo- tion to instruct conferees. THE REASON FOR CONFUSION IN f The Clerk read as follows: THE HOUSE APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON Mr. OBEY moves that the managers on the (Mr. OBEY asked and was given per- H.R. 2605, ENERGY AND WATER part of the House at the conference on the mission to address the House for 1 DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS disagreeing votes of the House and Senate on minute.) ACT, 2000 H.R. 1906, Agriculture, Rural Development, Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, in case peo- Food and Drug Administration, and Related Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I ask Agencies Appropriations for FY 2000, be in- ple are wondering what is happening structed to provide maximum funding, with- here, why the House looks so disorga- unanimous consent to take from the in the scope of conference, for food safety nized, it is for the following reason: Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. 2605) programs at the Department of Agriculture Those of us on the Minority on the Ap- making appropriations for energy and and the Food and Drug Administration. propriations Committee have been water development for the fiscal year The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under working with the Majority on the com- ending September 30, 2000, and for the rule, the gentleman from Wisconsin mittee all today under the assumption other purposes, with a Senate amend- (Mr. OBEY), and the gentleman from that we would have a common under- ment thereto, disagree to the Senate New Mexico (Mr. SKEEN) each will be standing about what the schedule amendment, and agree to the con- recognized for 30 minutes. would be for the remainder of the day, ference asked by the Senate. The Chair recognizes the gentleman and we had expected one and perhaps The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY). at most two motions would be made to objection to the request of the gen- Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- go to conference on appropriation bills. tleman from California? self such time as I may consume. We were trying to cooperate with the There was no objection. Mr. Speaker, I will not take very Majority in making sure that that MOTION TO INSTRUCT OFFERED BY MR. long. The situation is very simple. The went smoothly on the matters that we VISCLOSKY House bill is $15 million above the Sen- understood might come before us. Then Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I offer ate bill for the Department of Agri- what happened is that evidently the a motion to instruct conferees. culture’s food and safety inspection House leadership decided it wanted to The Clerk read as follows: service programs, and it is $5 million make a unilateral decision to have mo- Mr. VISCLOSKY moves that in resolving the above the Senate bill for FDA food tions on five different appropriation difference between the House and Senate, the September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8127 managers on the part of the House at the partment of Energy programs, I would Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- conference on the disagreeing votes of the want to protect the prerogatives of this self such time as I may consume. two Houses on the bill H.R. 2605, be in- institution. Mr. Speaker, I did not expect to be structed to insist on the higher funding lev- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of here alone on this question today. I re- els for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gret that because of the surprise na- Civil Works program included in the House- my time. passed bill. Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I yield ture of the consideration of these issues that the gentlewoman from Ohio The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under myself such time as I may consume. (Ms. KAPTUR) was not able to be here to the rule, the gentleman from Indiana Mr. Speaker, the gentleman from In- diana (Mr. VISCLOSKY) has made I deal with the agriculture bill that was (Mr. VISCLOSKY) and the gentleman think very substantive points on his brought before us. from California (Mr. PACKARD) each motion, and I support his motion with- The gentleman from New York (Mr. will be recognized for 30 minutes. SERRANO) had no notice either of the The Chair recognizes the gentleman out exception to instruct conferees. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance intention of the House to deal with the from Indiana (Mr. VISCLOSKY). State, Justice, Commerce bill. The Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I of my time. gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I have MURTHA) is in the same situation with sume. no further speakers, and I yield back Mr. Speaker, I bring this motion to the balance of my time. respect to the Defense appropriations instruct conferees to the House floor The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without bill. Let me say that this motion to in- today and would argue four points on objection, the previous question is or- struct is very simple. It asks the Con- its behalf. dered on the motion to instruct. First of all, I again would want to There was no objection. gress to think about the kind of compliment the gentleman from Cali- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The threats that we will face in the future, not the kind of threats that we have fornia (Mr. PACKARD) and the staff on question is on the motion to instruct both sides and members of the sub- offered by the gentleman from Indiana faced in the past. We must be mindful committee because I think we in the (Mr. VISCLOSKY). of the latter, but we must be even more House have put together a very good The motion was agreed to. alert to the former. It seems to me that we have to recog- work product. I would hope that we A motion to reconsider was laid on nize the fact that one of the largest collectively in the House could protect the table. dangers to our security interests over our prerogatives during the conference. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without I would, first of all, point out as far objection, the Chair appoints the fol- coming years will be a threat that as water projects that are important as lowing conferees: Messrs. PACKARD, comes from potential terrorist attacks far as the economic viability and fu- ROGERS, KNOLLENBERG, FRELING- using chemical and biological and ture of this country, as well as to indi- HUYSEN, CALLAHAN, LATHAM, BLUNT, other different kinds of weapons that vidual Members and their constitu- YOUNG of Florida, VISCLOSKY, ED- are traditionally thought of when one encies, our figure is $454 million over WARDS, PASTOR, FORBES, and Mr. OBEY. thinks of war. As we move more and more into an the Senate figure. There was no objection. Because of the misallocation between f electronics age, as we are more and the two bodies, there is a $1.2 billion more both aided by and imprisoned by APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON computers, we need to recognize the difference between the House and Sen- H.R. 2561, DEPARTMENT OF DE- ate versions. And, essentially, if we fact that there is a substantial security FENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, risk to this country on the part of per- factor that $400 million in, the differen- 2000 tial as far as protecting Members’ in- sons who can weave their way into our terest is about 1.6. So I think it is very Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- own computers, not just at DOD but important that we make the point er, I ask unanimous consent to take other agencies across Government. So this motion simply asks that the today to the other body that we want from the Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. higher amounts that are within scope to hold firm to protect the economic 2561) making appropriations for the De- in the conference on these items be ap- infrastructure of this country and partment of Defense for the fiscal year proved so that we do whatever it is pos- Members’ prerogatives. ending September 30, 2000, and for Secondly, since this House passed the other purposes, with a Senate amend- sible to do to the maximum given the bill to the other body, the Water Re- ment thereto, disagree to the Senate nature of the bills before us to enhance sources and Development Act has been amendment, and agree to the con- our security against terrorist attacks signed into law and that has placed ference asked by the Senate. and to enhance our ability to defend even more demand as far as the limited The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there against computer hackers. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of resources we have. objection to the request of the gen- my time. The third point I would make is that, tleman from California? Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- even with the higher water figure in There was no objection. er, I yield myself such time as I may the House, we are $320 million under MOTION TO INSTRUCT OFFERED BY MR. OBEY consume. what the Corps’ capability is if we Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a mo- Mr. Speaker, I would say to the gen- would fund all of the Corps’ capability tion to instruct conferees. tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY) that and projects on the boards. The Clerk read as follows: he is never here on the floor alone Those include such important eco- Mr. OBEY moves that the managers on the when he and I have an opportunity to nomic improvement such as harbor part of the House at the conference on the work on behalf of the American public dredging, commercial and navigation disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the together. as far as our economic infrastructure, bill, H.R. 2561, be instructed to insist on: Section 8113 of the House bill providing In the meantime, the motion of the including flood control to prevent the $50,000,000 to enhance United States defense gentleman is a good one. It is not con- loss of life and property damage. It in- capabilities against domestic terrorist at- troversial. We are pleased to accept it cludes environmental restoration. And tacks using weapons of mass destruction, on our sides. we have some major projects in the and on Section 8114 of the House bill pro- Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- proposal of the beach nourishment. We viding $150,000,000 to improve the protection quests for time, and I yield back the recently had tropical storms and hurri- of Department of Defense computer systems balance of my time. canes devastate portions of the United from non-authorized access. Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield back States. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the balance of my time. Finally, the important issue of water the rule, the gentleman from Wisconsin The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without supply. I would close this portion of my (Mr. OBEY) and the gentleman from objection, the previous question is or- remarks by simply saying again, given California (Mr. LEWIS) each will be rec- dered. the misallocation and higher alloca- ognized for 30 minutes. There was no objection. tion with the other body, given their The Chair recognizes the gentleman The SPEAKER pro tempore. The preponderance to oversubscribe for De- from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY). question is on the motion to instruct H8128 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 offered by the gentleman from Wis- sition where they are damned if you do colleagues across the Capitol that this consin (Mr. OBEY). and damned if they do not in terms of level of funding is necessary. The motion was agreed to. embassy security. I commend the gentleman from Wis- A motion to reconsider was laid on I remember earlier in the year the consin (Mr. OBEY) for bringing the mat- the table. House committee held a hearing and at ter to the attention of the body, and it The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without that point demanded that the adminis- is a matter that we can fully agree objection, the Chair appoints the fol- tration support a higher level of fund- upon. I urge the adoption of the mo- lowing conferees: Messrs. LEWIS of ing for embassy security. The adminis- tion. California, YOUNG of Florida, SKEEN, tration requested an additional $314 Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance HOBSON, BONILLA, NETHERCUTT, ISTOOK, million in this bill, and the House com- of my time. CUNNINGHAM, DICKEY, FRELINGHUYSEN, mittee approved $314 million. But then Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- MURTHA, DICKS, SABO, DIXON, VIS- when it got to the Senate, the Senate self such time as I may consume. CLOSKY, MORAN of Virginia, and Mr. cut back that number to $110 million. I would simply say in closing that I OBEY. In my view, the House number is cor- think this is one point on which there There was no objection. rect. The purpose of this motion is to is no difference of opinion between the f send a clear signal that the House administration and the House on either would prefer to fund the highest level side of the aisle in the House. I do APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON possible given what the spread of the think if I were the administration, I H.R. 2670, DEPARTMENTS OF difference is between the House and the would be hard-pressed to follow the COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND Senate on this issue. conflicting instructions that seem to STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RE- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of be coming from the two congressional LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- my time. bodies, with the Senate going in one di- TIONS ACT, 2000 Mr. ROGERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield rection and the House in another, but I Mr. ROGERS. Mr. Speaker, I ask myself such time as I may consume. think they are going in the right direc- unanimous consent to take from the Mr. Speaker, I will be brief. This is a tion on this item with their amended Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. 2670) motion that we can agree to. It is not request. I think the House agrees with making appropriations for the Depart- controversial, at least on this side of that. I think this motion to instruct ments of Commerce, Justice, and the Capitol. It may be when we reach will make it clear to the Senate that State, the Judiciary, and related agen- the other body. we believe they ought to back off and cies, for the fiscal year ending Sep- But the gentleman from Wisconsin accept the higher number now con- tember 30, 2000, and for other purposes, (Mr. OBEY) is correct. After the em- tained in the administration request. with a Senate amendment thereto, dis- bassy bombings in Africa, the adminis- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance agree to the Senate amendment, and tration made announcements that they of my time. agree to the conference asked by the were going to pursue embassy security The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Senate. around the world in a much more vig- SHIMKUS). Without objection, the pre- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there orous way, something that we agree vious question is ordered on the motion objection to the request of the gen- with here in this subcommittee and I to instruct. tleman from Kentucky? think the full Congress. There was no objection. There was no objection. b 1715 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES OFFERED BY question is on the motion to instruct But then when the administration MR. OBEY offered by the gentleman from Wis- sent their budget to the Hill, we looked Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a mo- consin (Mr. OBEY). tion to instruct conferees. very quickly to the section dealing The motion was agreed to. The Clerk read as follows: with embassy security and mainte- A motion to reconsider was laid on nance of U.S. missions abroad, and the table. Mr. OBEY moves that in resolving the dif- found that there was an absolutely in- ference between the House and Senate, the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without managers on the part of the House at the adequate request. When the Secretary objection, the Chair appoints the fol- came to testify before the sub- conference on the disagreeing votes of the lowing conferees: Messrs. ROGERS, committee, the request, I think, was two Houses on the bill H.R. 2670, be in- KOLBE, TAYLOR of North Carolina, REG- structed to insist on the higher funding lev- for $36 million. We told the Secretary ULA, LATHAM, MILLER of Florida, els for programs related to embassy security that the request was absolutely inad- WAMP, YOUNG of Florida, SERRANO, included in the House-passed bill. equate, that we had to pay attention to DIXON, MOLLOHAN, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the problems that were being presented and Mr. OBEY. the rule, the gentleman from Wisconsin to us around the world in the way of There was no objection. (Mr. OBEY) and the gentleman from threats to our personnel, and we asked Kentucky (Mr. ROGERS) each will be her to go back to the White House and f recognized for 30 minutes. to come up with an amended request. The Chair recognizes the gentleman In due course of time, they did just from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY). that. And so the request, then, from APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- the administration was amended. They H.R. 1906, AGRICULTURE, RURAL self such time as I may consume. requested an additional $264 million, DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG Mr. Speaker, what is at issue here is for a total of $300 million for a security ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED what level of funding we ought to pro- capital construction program. And that AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS vide to do our dead-level best to pro- is exactly the dollar figure that the ACT, 2000 vide security arrangements for our var- subcommittee, the full committee and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without ious embassies around the world. As we now the full House included in this ap- objection, the Chair appoints the fol- very well know, we have had a number propriation bill. The Senate bill is at lowing conferees on the bill (H.R. 1906) of terrorist attacks against those em- $36 million for this program. That is making appropriations for Agriculture, bassies. Many people in our society the original request level. The Crowe Rural Development, Food and Drug Ad- have a tendency to dismiss State De- Commission, named for Admiral Crowe ministration, and Related Agencies for partment officials as being ‘‘stripe who headed it up, dealing with embassy the fiscal year ending September 30, pants boys.’’ But the fact is that many security, had called for a major invest- 2000, and for other purposes: Messrs. of them have lost their lives promoting ment in new secure embassy facilities. SKEEN, WALSH, DICKEY, KINGSTON, U.S. interests around the world and a That followed on the heels of many NETHERCUTT, BONILLA, LATHAM, Mrs. number of those lives have been lost in other requests by various commissions EMERSON, MR. YOUNG of Florida, Ms. terrorist attacks. down through the years. And so we KAPTUR, Ms. DELAURO, and Messrs. I find it somewhat interesting that stand ready to pursue the full House HINCHEY, FARR, BOYD and OBEY. the administration seems to be in a po- figure. We hope we can convince our There was no objection. September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8129 RECESS Crowley Jackson-Lee Phelps Watt (NC) Weller Woolsey Cubin (TX) Pickering Watts (OK) Wexler Wynn The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Cummings Jenkins Pickett Waxman Weygand Young (AK) ant to clause 12 of rule I, the Chair de- Cunningham John Pitts Weiner Wilson Young (FL) clares the House in recess until ap- Danner Johnson (CT) Pombo Weldon (FL) Wise Davis (FL) Johnson, E.B. Pomeroy Weldon (PA) Wolf proximately 6 p.m. Davis (IL) Jones (NC) Portman NAYS—7 Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 20 min- Davis (VA) Jones (OH) Price (NC) utes p.m.), the House stood in recess Deal Kanjorski Quinn DeFazio Kucinich Stark until approximately 6 p.m. DeGette Kaptur Radanovich Gutierrez Lee Delahunt Kelly Rahall Hilliard McKinney f DeLauro Kennedy Ramstad NOT VOTING—38 DeLay Kildee Rangel b 1802 DeMint Kilpatrick Regula Barcia Kasich Pryce (OH) Deutsch Kind (WI) Reyes Brown (FL) Kingston Rogan AFTER RECESS Diaz-Balart King (NY) Reynolds Buyer Lantos Ros-Lehtinen Dickey Kleczka Riley Carson Largent Scarborough The recess having expired, the House Dicks Klink Rivers Clay Linder Serrano Dooley Manzullo Shaw Dingell Knollenberg Rodriguez was called to order by the Speaker pro Ehlers McCarthy (MO) Shuster Dixon Kolbe Roemer tempore (Mr. SHIMKUS) at 6 o’clock and Gephardt McCrery Tauzin Doggett Kuykendall Rogers Hansen McIntosh Taylor (NC) 2 minutes p.m. Doolittle LaFalce Rohrabacher Hastings (FL) Meeks (NY) Whitfield Doyle LaHood Rothman f Hulshof Moakley Wicker Dreier Lampson Roukema Larson Roybal-Allard Jefferson Neal Wu MOTION TO CLOSE CONFERENCE Duncan Johnson, Sam Porter Dunn Latham Royce COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON H.R. Edwards LaTourette Rush b 1827 2561, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Ehrlich Lazio Ryan (WI) Emerson Leach Ryun (KS) Mr. HILL of Indiana changed his vote APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2000, Levin Sabo WHEN CLASSIFIED NATIONAL Engel from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ English Lewis (CA) Salmon So the motion was agreed to. Lewis (GA) Sanchez SECURITY IS UNDER CONSIDER- Eshoo The result of the vote was announced ATION Etheridge Lewis (KY) Sanders Evans Lipinski Sandlin as above recorded. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- Everett LoBiondo Sanford A motion to reconsider was laid on er, I offer a motion. Ewing Lofgren Sawyer the table. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Farr Lowey Saxton Stated for: Fattah Lucas (KY) Schaffer HIMKUS Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. S ). The Clerk will report the Filner Lucas (OK) Schakowsky motion. Fletcher Luther Scott 405, I missed the vote due to flight delays on The Clerk read as follows: Foley Maloney (CT) Sensenbrenner two successive United Airlines flights. Had I Forbes Maloney (NY) Sessions Mr. LEWIS of California moves, pursuant to Markey Shadegg been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' Ford Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, rule XXII, clause 12 of the House rules, that Fossella Martinez Shays the conference meetings between the House Fowler Mascara Sherman on rollcall No. 405. The motion to close pro- and the Senate on the bill H.R. 2561, making Frank (MA) Matsui Sherwood ceedings on H.R. 2561, I was unavoidably de- appropriations for the Department of De- Franks (NJ) McCarthy (NY) Shimkus tained on Midwest Express. Had I been fense for the fiscal year ending September 30, Frelinghuysen McCollum Shows McDermott Simpson present, I would have voted ``aye''. 2000, and for other purposes, be closed to the Frost Gallegly McGovern Sisisky f public at such times as classified national McHugh Skeen security information is under consideration; Ganske Gejdenson McInnis Skelton ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER provided, however, that any sitting Member Gekas McIntyre Slaughter PRO TEMPORE of Congress shall have a right to attend any McKeon Smith (MI) Gibbons The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. closed or open meeting. Gilchrest McNulty Smith (NJ) Meehan Smith (TX) SHIMKUS). Pursuant to clause 8 of rule The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Gillmor Gilman Meek (FL) Smith (WA) XX, the Chair will now put the ques- Menendez Snyder ant to clause 12 of rule XXII, this mo- Gonzalez Metcalf Souder tion on each motion to suspend the tion is nondebatable and must be taken Goode Mica Spence Goodlatte rules on which further proceedings by the yeas and nays. Millender- Spratt Goodling were postponed earlier today in the Members are advised that this vote McDonald Stabenow Gordon Miller (FL) Stearns order in which that motion was enter- will be followed by a 15-minute vote Goss Miller, Gary Stenholm tained. Graham and a 5-minute vote on suspensions Miller, George Strickland Granger Votes will be taken in the following considered earlier today. Minge Stump Green (TX) order: H.R. 658, de novo; and House The vote was taken by electronic de- Mink Stupak Green (WI) Concurrent Resolution 184, de novo. vice, and there were—yeas 388, nays 7, Mollohan Sununu Greenwood Moore Sweeney The Chair will reduce to 5 minutes not voting 38, as follows: Gutknecht Moran (KS) Talent the time for any electronic vote after Hall (OH) [Roll No. 405] Moran (VA) Tancredo the first such vote in this series. Hall (TX) Morella Tanner YEAS—388 Hastings (WA) Murtha Tauscher f Abercrombie Biggert Campbell Hayes Myrick Taylor (MS) Ackerman Bilbray Canady Hayworth Nadler Terry THOMAS COLE NATIONAL Aderholt Bilirakis Cannon Hefley Napolitano Thomas HISTORIC SITE ACT Allen Bishop Capps Herger Nethercutt Thompson (CA) Andrews Blagojevich Capuano Hill (IN) Ney Thompson (MS) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Archer Bliley Cardin Hill (MT) Northup Thornberry pending business is the question of sus- Armey Blumenauer Castle Hilleary Norwood Thune pending the rules and passing the bill, Bachus Blunt Chabot Hinchey Nussle Thurman H.R. 658, as amended. Baird Boehlert Chambliss Hinojosa Oberstar Tiahrt Baker Boehner Chenoweth Hobson Obey Tierney The Clerk read the title of the bill. Baldacci Bonilla Clayton Hoeffel Olver Toomey The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Baldwin Bonior Clement Hoekstra Ortiz Towns question is on the motion offered by Ballenger Bono Clyburn Holden Ose Traficant the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Barr Borski Coble Holt Owens Turner Barrett (NE) Boswell Coburn Hooley Oxley Udall (CO) SHERWOOD) that the House suspend the Barrett (WI) Boucher Collins Horn Packard Udall (NM) rules and pass the bill, as amended. Bartlett Boyd Combest Hostettler Pallone Upton The question was taken. Barton Brady (PA) Condit Houghton Pascrell Velazquez RECORDED VOTE Bass Brady (TX) Conyers Hoyer Pastor Vento Bateman Brown (OH) Cook Hunter Paul Visclosky Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, I de- Becerra Bryant Cooksey Hutchinson Payne Vitter mand a recorded vote. Bentsen Burr Costello Hyde Pease Walden A recorded vote was ordered. Bereuter Burton Cox Inslee Pelosi Walsh The vote was taken by electronic de- Berkley Callahan Coyne Isakson Peterson (MN) Wamp Berman Calvert Cramer Istook Peterson (PA) Waters vice, and there were—ayes 396, noes 6, Berry Camp Crane Jackson (IL) Petri Watkins not voting 31, as follows: H8130 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 [Roll No. 406] Pomeroy Sherwood Thurman The Clerk read the title of the con- Portman Shimkus Tiahrt AYES—396 Price (NC) Shows Tierney current resolution. Quinn Simpson Toomey The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Abercrombie Dixon Kilpatrick Radanovich Sisisky Towns Ackerman Doggett Kind (WI) question is on the motion offered by Rahall Skeen Traficant Aderholt Doolittle King (NY) the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Ramstad Skelton Turner Allen Doyle Kleczka Rangel Slaughter Udall (CO) PORTMAN) that the House suspend the Andrews Dreier Klink Regula Smith (MI) Udall (NM) rules and agree to the concurrent reso- Archer Duncan Knollenberg Reyes Smith (NJ) Upton lution, H. Con. Res. 184. Armey Dunn Kolbe Reynolds Smith (TX) Velazquez Bachus Edwards Kucinich Riley Smith (WA) Vento The question was taken. Baird Ehlers Kuykendall Rivers Snyder Visclosky RECORDED VOTE Baker Ehrlich LaFalce Rodriguez Souder Vitter Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I de- Baldacci Emerson LaHood Roemer Spence Walden Baldwin Engel Lampson Rogers Spratt Walsh mand a recorded vote. Ballenger English Larson Rohrabacher Stabenow Wamp A recorded vote was ordered. Barr Eshoo Latham Rothman Stark Waters The vote was taken by electronic de- Barrett (NE) Etheridge LaTourette Roukema Stearns Watkins Barrett (WI) Evans Lazio Roybal-Allard Stenholm Watt (NC) vice, and there were—ayes 396, noes 0, Bartlett Everett Leach Rush Strickland Watts (OK) not voting 37, as follows: Barton Ewing Lee Ryan (WI) Stump Waxman [Roll No. 407] Bass Farr Levin Ryun (KS) Stupak Weiner Bateman Fattah Lewis (CA) Sabo Sununu Weldon (FL) AYES—396 Becerra Filner Lewis (GA) Salmon Sweeney Weldon (PA) Abercrombie Coyne Hall (OH) Bentsen Fletcher Lewis (KY) Sanchez Talent Weller Ackerman Cramer Hall (TX) Bereuter Foley Linder Sanders Tancredo Wexler Aderholt Crane Hastings (WA) Berkley Forbes Lipinski Sandlin Tanner Weygand Allen Crowley Hayes Berman Ford LoBiondo Sawyer Tauscher Whitfield Andrews Cubin Hayworth Berry Fossella Lofgren Saxton Tauzin Wilson Archer Cummings Hefley Biggert Fowler Lowey Schaffer Taylor (MS) Wise Armey Cunningham Herger Bilbray Frank (MA) Lucas (KY) Schakowsky Terry Wolf Bachus Danner Hill (IN) Bilirakis Franks (NJ) Lucas (OK) Scott Thomas Woolsey Baird Davis (FL) Hill (MT) Bishop Frelinghuysen Luther Sessions Thompson (CA) Wynn Baker Davis (IL) Hilleary Blagojevich Frost Maloney (CT) Shadegg Thompson (MS) Young (AK) Baldacci Davis (VA) Hilliard Blumenauer Gallegly Maloney (NY) Shays Thornberry Young (FL) Baldwin Deal Hinchey Blunt Ganske Markey Sherman Thune Ballenger DeFazio Hinojosa Boehlert Gejdenson Martinez Barr DeGette Hobson Boehner Gekas Mascara NOES—6 Barrett (NE) Delahunt Hoeffel Bonilla Gibbons Matsui Chenoweth Paul Sanford Barrett (WI) DeLauro Hoekstra Bonior Gilchrest McCarthy (MO) Coble Royce Sensenbrenner Bartlett DeLay Holden Bono Gillmor McCarthy (NY) Barton DeMint Holt Borski Gilman McCollum NOT VOTING—31 Bass Deutsch Hooley Boswell Gonzalez McDermott Barcia Johnson, Sam Rogan Bateman Diaz-Balart Horn Boucher Goode McGovern Bliley Kingston Ros-Lehtinen Becerra Dickey Hostettler Boyd Goodlatte McHugh Brown (FL) Lantos Scarborough Bentsen Dicks Houghton Brady (PA) Goodling McInnis Carson Largent Serrano Bereuter Dingell Hoyer Brady (TX) Gordon McIntyre Clay Manzullo Shaw Berkley Dixon Hunter Brown (OH) Goss McKeon Dooley McCrery Shuster Berman Doggett Hutchinson Bryant Graham McKinney Gephardt McIntosh Taylor (NC) Berry Doolittle Hyde Burr Granger McNulty Hansen Moakley Wicker Biggert Doyle Inslee Burton Green (TX) Meehan Hastings (FL) Neal Wu Bilbray Dreier Isakson Buyer Green (WI) Meek (FL) Hulshof Porter Bilirakis Duncan Istook Callahan Greenwood Meeks (NY) Jefferson Pryce (OH) Bishop Dunn Jackson (IL) Calvert Gutierrez Menendez Blagojevich Edwards Jackson-Lee Camp Gutknecht Metcalf b 1846 Blumenauer Ehlers (TX) Campbell Hall (OH) Mica Blunt Ehrlich Jenkins Canady Hall (TX) Millender- Mr. SENSENBRENNER changed his Boehlert Emerson John Cannon Hastings (WA) McDonald vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Boehner Engel Johnson (CT) Capps Hayes Miller (FL) Bonilla English Johnson, E. B. Capuano Hayworth Miller, Gary So (two-thirds having voted in favor Bonior Eshoo Jones (NC) Cardin Hefley Miller, George thereof) the rules were suspended and Bono Etheridge Jones (OH) Castle Herger Minge the bill, as amended, was passed. Borski Evans Kanjorski Chabot Hill (IN) Mink The result of the vote was announced Boswell Everett Kaptur Chambliss Hill (MT) Mollohan Boucher Ewing Kasich Clayton Hilleary Moore as above recorded. Boyd Farr Kelly Clement Hilliard Moran (KS) A motion to reconsider was laid on Brady (PA) Fattah Kennedy Clyburn Hinchey Moran (VA) the table. Brady (TX) Filner Kildee Coburn Hinojosa Morella Brown (OH) Fletcher Kilpatrick Collins Hobson Murtha f Bryant Foley Kind (WI) Combest Hoeffel Myrick ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Burr Forbes King (NY) Condit Hoekstra Nadler Burton Ford Kleczka Conyers Holden Napolitano PRO TEMPORE Buyer Fossella Klink Cook Holt Nethercutt The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Callahan Fowler Knollenberg Cooksey Hooley Ney Calvert Frank (MA) Kolbe Costello Horn Northup SHIMKUS). Pursuant to the provisions Camp Franks (NJ) Kucinich Cox Hostettler Norwood of clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair an- Campbell Frelinghuysen Kuykendall Coyne Houghton Nussle nounces that he will reduce to a min- Canady Frost LaFalce Cramer Hoyer Oberstar Cannon Gallegly LaHood Crane Hunter Obey imum of 5 minutes the period of time Capps Ganske Lampson Crowley Hutchinson Olver within which a vote by electronic de- Capuano Gejdenson Larson Cubin Hyde Ortiz vice may be taken on the additional Cardin Gekas Latham Cummings Inslee Ose motion to suspend the rules on which Castle Gibbons LaTourette Cunningham Isakson Owens Chabot Gilchrest Lazio Danner Istook Oxley the Chair has postponed further pro- Chambliss Gillmor Leach Davis (FL) Jackson (IL) Packard ceedings. Chenoweth Gilman Lee Davis (IL) Jackson-Lee Pallone f Clayton Gonzalez Levin Davis (VA) (TX) Pascrell Clement Goode Lewis (CA) Deal Jenkins Pastor SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING Clyburn Goodlatte Lewis (GA) DeFazio John Payne Coble Goodling Lewis (KY) DeGette Johnson (CT) Pease IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY Coburn Gordon Linder Delahunt Johnson, E. B. Pelosi FRIENDLY TELEVISION PRO- Collins Goss Lipinski DeLauro Jones (NC) Peterson (MN) GRAMMING Combest Graham LoBiondo DeLay Jones (OH) Peterson (PA) Condit Granger Lofgren DeMint Kanjorski Petri The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Conyers Green (TX) Lowey Deutsch Kaptur Phelps pending business is the question of sus- Cook Green (WI) Lucas (KY) Diaz-Balart Kasich Pickering pending the rules and agreeing to the Cooksey Greenwood Lucas (OK) Dickey Kelly Pickett Costello Gutierrez Luther Dicks Kennedy Pitts concurrent resolution, House Concur- Cox Gutknecht Maloney (CT) Dingell Kildee Pombo rent Resolution 184. September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8131 Maloney (NY) Peterson (PA) Souder I also wish to be recorded as a ``yes'' vote on highways alone costs the Nation over Markey Petri Spence Martinez Phelps Stabenow H. Con. Res. 184 and H.R. 658. $100 billion a year according to the Mascara Pickering Stark f Competitiveness Policy Council esti- Matsui Pickett Stearns mate. That estimate does not include McCarthy (MO) Pitts Stenholm SPECIAL ORDERS the cost of added pollution and the McCarthy (NY) Pombo Strickland McCollum Pomeroy Stump The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under wear and tear on vehicles. McDermott Portman Stupak the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- This legislation is designed to help McGovern Price (NC) Sununu uary 6, 1999, and under a previous order the Nation take a significant step both McHugh Quinn Sweeney of the House, the following Members McInnis Radanovich Talent toward overcoming its infrastructure McIntosh Rahall Tancredo will be recognized for 5 minutes each. debt and promoting the productivity McIntyre Ramstad Tanner f needed to meet the competitive chal- McKeon Rangel Tauscher lenges of the 21st century. McKinney Regula Tauzin ENHANCING INFRASTRUCTURE McNulty Reyes Taylor (MS) The plan is fiscally sound. It follows Meek (FL) Reynolds Terry The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the best accounting procedures of the Meeks (NY) Riley Thomas previous order of the House, the gen- private sector and is designed to recog- Menendez Rivers Thompson (CA) tleman from Washington (Mr. Metcalf Rodriguez Thompson (MS) nize the statutes that mandate a bal- Mica Roemer Thornberry METCALF) is recognized for 5 minutes. anced Federal budget. In salient ways, Millender- Rogers Thune Mr. METCALF. Mr. Speaker, citizens it advances sound fiscal operation. The McDonald Rohrabacher Thurman chronically complain about the state of plan would provide $50 billion a year Miller (FL) Rothman Tiahrt America’s public capital, about dilapi- Miller, Gary Royce Tierney for mortgage loans to State and local Miller, George Rush Toomey dated school buildings, condemned governments for capital investment in Minge Ryan (WI) Towns highway bridges, contaminated water types of projects specified by Congress Mink Ryun (KS) Traficant supplies, and other shortcomings of the Mollohan Sabo Turner and the President. These mortgage Moore Salmon Udall (CO) public infrastructure. loans would be at zero interest. They Moran (KS) Sanchez Udall (NM) In addition to inflicting inconven- would thereby cut the overall cost of Moran (VA) Sanders Upton ience and endangering health, the inad- projects about in half, depending on Morella Sandlin Velazquez equacy of public infrastructure ad- Murtha Sanford Vento the prevailing interest rates, for State Myrick Sawyer Visclosky versely affects productivity and the and local taxpayers. Nadler Saxton Vitter growth of our economy. Public invest- We have a plan, the opportunity to Napolitano Schaffer Walden ment, private investment, and produc- Nethercutt Schakowsky Walsh rebuild and maintain our infrastruc- Ney Scott Wamp tivity are intimately linked. ture for the 21st century. By using an Northup Sensenbrenner Waters For more than two decades, Wash- innovative and logical approach to Norwood Sessions Watkins ington has retreated from public in- sound public financing without debt Nussle Shadegg Watt (NC) vestment as the costs of entitlements Oberstar Shays Watts (OK) and without huge interest payments. Obey Sherman Waxman and of the interest payable on rapidly Olver Sherwood Weldon (FL) rising debt have mounted. f Ose Shimkus Weldon (PA) State and local governments, albeit Owens Shows Weller Oxley Simpson Wexler to a lesser extent, have also slowed in- IMMIGRATION RESTRUCTURING Packard Sisisky Weygand vestments. Their taxpayers were fre- AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1999 Pallone Skeen Whitfield quently reluctant to approve bond Pascrell Skelton Wilson issues to finance the infrastructure. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Pastor Slaughter Wise SIMPSON). Under a previous order of the Paul Smith (MI) Wolf Whereas, in the early 1970s, non-de- Payne Smith (NJ) Woolsey fense public investment accounted for House, the gentlewoman from Texas Pease Smith (TX) Young (AK) 3.2 percent of GDP, it now accounts for (Ms. JACKSON-LEE) is recognized for 5 Pelosi Smith (WA) Young (FL) minutes. Peterson (MN) Snyder only 2.5 percent. That is a huge loss. Widespread neglect of maintenance has Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. NOT VOTING—37 contributed substantially to the failure Speaker, I rise this evening to talk Barcia Lantos Roybal-Allard of the stock of public capital assets to about the Immigration Restructuring Bliley Largent Scarborough keep pace with the Nation’s needs. and Accountability Act of 1999 that I Brown (FL) Manzullo Serrano have offered along with the gentleman Carson McCrery Shaw b 1900 Clay Meehan Shuster from Michigan (Mr. CONYERS), the gen- Dooley Moakley Spratt For instance, the real nondefense tleman from California (Mr. BERMAN) Gephardt Neal Taylor (NC) public capital stock expanded in the and others. Hansen Ortiz Weiner Hastings (FL) Porter Wicker past two decades at a pace only half Partly this discussion this evening is Hulshof Pryce (OH) Wu that set earlier in the post-World War prompted by a very effective hearing, Jefferson Rogan Wynn II period. field hearing, that was held today that Johnson, Sam Ros-Lehtinen Kingston Roukema Evidence of failures to maintain and I just came from in Chicago, Illinois, improve infrastructure is seen every called by the chairman of the Com- b 1856 day in such problems as unsafe bridges, mittee on the Judiciary, the gentleman So (two-thirds having voted in favor urban decay, dilapidated and over- from Illinois (Mr. HYDE) and attended thereof) the rules were suspended and crowded schools, and inadequate air- by the chairman of the subcommittee, the concurrent resolution was agreed ports. A General Accounting Office the gentleman from Texas (Mr. SMITH) to. study finds that education is seriously and myself, the ranking Democrat on The result of the vote was announced handicapped by deteriorating school the Subcommittee on Immigration and as above recorded. buildings and that an investment of Claims of the House Committee on the A motion to reconsider was laid on $110 billion is needed to bring them up Judiciary. the table. to minimally acceptable. What I was most struck by is the f The problems take a toll in less visi- consensus of all those who had gath- ble and perhaps even more important ered that this is a Nation of laws but it PERSONAL EXPLANATION ways, in unsatisfactory gains in pri- is also a Nation of immigrants. We all Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, due to vate sector productivity and a dimin- have come from somewhere. And we all the threat of Hurricane Floyd to South Florida ished rise in real income for the Nation stand willing and waiting, if you will, I found it necessary to stay in my district to at- at large. Seemingly endless traffic to be patriotic and to love this country tend to the needs of my constituents. How- jams, disruptions to commuter service if given the opportunity. In fact, one of ever, I wish to be recorded as a ``yes'' vote on and backed-up airport runways, every- the statements made by the witnesses the motion to close the conference on H.R. day experiences for Americans, spell was that many immigrants and most of 2561, the Fiscal Year 2000 Defense Appro- waste and inefficiency for the economy them come to this land for a better priations bill due to national security reasons. at large. Congestion on the Nation’s way of life. We heard testimony from H8132 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 very outstanding members of the Illi- will lead to more efficient adjudica- of the team. Just being able to host the nois delegation, Democrats and Repub- tions and more accountable, con- game was exciting for those of us from licans, we heard testimony from dis- sistent, effective and professional en- Cleveland. trict constituency workers of Members forcement to create strong centralized Hats off to Al Lerner, the owner, and of Congress, Democrats and Repub- leadership for integrated policymaking Carmen Policy, its manager. Thank licans, and we heard testimony from and implementation. you. Cleveland Browns, we are going to the INS regional director. Sadly, how- Coordination is a key. In order to ful- win the rest of the season. ever, much of the commentary was fill this new agency’s important re- f about the ills of the INS, the difficul- sponsibilities, a single voice is needed CRISIS IN EAST TIMOR ties in getting service, the difficulties at the top to coordinate policy matters in getting the right answers, the dif- and interpret complex laws in both en- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ficulties in the timeliness of the re- forcement and adjudications. We must previous order of the House, the gen- sponses, the long lines. I was very also emphasize that the INS, now tleman from American Samoa (Mr. gratified to hear by the INS regional named INS, I hope the NIB, key goal is FALEOMAVAEGA) is recognized for 5 director, however, that he was struck service. There is an enforcement re- minutes. by these complaints, and of course, had sponsibility and we all know the trag- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, been working over the last couple of edy of the Resendez-Ramirez case, the last Thursday, the House Committee months to remedy the concerns that alleged serial killer, we want to end on International Relations Sub- had been expressed. He offered on be- that as well by giving the enforcement committee on Asia-Pacific Affairs, of half of his staff a genuine interest to aspect the tools that it needs to ensure which I am a member, held a joint work with congressional offices but that illegal and also criminal aliens do hearing with the Senate Subcommittee most importantly to do the taxpayers’ not make it into the United States, on East Asian and Pacific Affairs to re- business, and, that is, to do the very and if they do so that they are caught view the current crisis in East Timor best task that he might be able to do. immediately. and the implications on the overall fu- I believe, however, that he needs ad- To coordinate policymaking and ture of Indonesia. I certainly want to ditional assistance. And one of the planning between the National Immi- commend the gentleman from Ne- points that was made is that we should gration Bureau offices so as to ensure braska (Mr. BEREUTER) and the Senator not throw money, good money, if you efficiencies and effectiveness that re- from Wyoming (Mr. THOMAS) for joint- will, after bad. We should not throw sult from shared infrastructure and ly addressing this compelling crisis money at a problem and yet not be able unified implementation of the law now confronting the international to fix its very infrastructure. And so among the office of immigration, adju- community. the Immigration Restructuring and Ac- dication, enforcement, prehearing serv- Mr. Speaker, I recall some 38 years countability Act of 1999, I believe, of- ices and detention and shared services. ago right outside this Chamber at his fers real reform. Those are the subsets of what I think inaugural address, I believe it was in Americans, I think, in their heart of we need to fully fund the adjudication 1961, that President John F. Kennedy hearts appreciate the fact that this is a function. Many, many people are in the made this profound statement to the Nation that welcomes immigrants in process, are in the works, if you will, world, and I quote: ‘‘Let every Nation order to have a better way of life. We yet they wait 3 and 4 and 5 years in know that we shall pay any price, bear realize that we support and our Con- order to be adjudicated to become a any burden, meet any hardship, sup- stitution and our laws support legal naturalized citizen. This keeps them port any friend, oppose any foe to as- immigration, not illegal immigration. from employment. This keeps them sure the survival and the success of lib- In order to do that, we must encourage from planning for their future. This erty.’’ those who seek to go through the proc- disallows young people to get scholar- Mr. Speaker, like many of my col- esses, the legal processes, we must ex- ships. It prevents young people from leagues, I am greatly disturbed and pedite that process, we must not penal- getting into college. saddened by the brutal, violent re- ize and be punitive, we must not be We are a Nation, Mr. Speaker, of sponse of the pro-Jakarta militia and negative, we must not characterize im- laws, but we are also a Nation of immi- Indonesian military to the over- migrants as people who are taking and grants. I would ask my colleagues to whelming vote for independence dem- not giving, deadbeats who are not will- join me in cosponsoring the Immigra- onstrated by the courageous people of ing to contribute to this society. I tion Restructuring and Accounting Act East Timor. However, I am not at all could list a whole litany of contribu- of 1999 for real INS reform. surprised at the rampant killings, Mr. tions that immigrants throughout the f Speaker, as the Indonesian military years and ages have given to this Na- has routinely used violence as a tool of tion. And all of us stand in a position WELCOME BACK TO THE repression as it is doing now and for that we can claim some contribution to CLEVELAND BROWNS the past 30 years. this Nation. (Mrs. JONES of Ohio asked and was Mr. Speaker, although the Timorese The Immigration Restructuring and given permission to address the House struggle for self-determination has re- Accountability Act of 1999 does several for 1 minute and to revise and extend ceived much publicity, scant attention things. We restructure and reorganize her remarks.) has been paid to the people of West the immigration function within the Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I Papua New Guinea who have similarly Department of Justice through the cre- rise today to speak about something struggled in Irian Jaya to throw off the ation of a fair, effective and efficient close to my heart, the Cleveland yoke of Indonesian colonialism. Mr. National Immigration Bureau, the NIB. Browns football team. As many of my Speaker, one cannot talk about the cri- Such a bureau is urgently needed, colleagues may know, Sunday marked sis in East Timor and ignore the same given both the importance of this enti- the beginning of a new season for us, crisis in West Papua New Guinea or it ty’s mission, the hundreds of thousands an important one, a historic day in is now known as Irian Jaya. As in East of people, of family members who are Cleveland because this is the first sea- Timor, Indonesia took West Papua New already citizens within this country son, since the departure of the original Guinea by military force in 1963 in a and in the international community Browns for Baltimore, Cleveland has pathetic episode, Mr. Speaker, that the and the size of the agency which is its own NFL franchise. United Nations in 1969 sanctioned a larger than five current Cabinet agen- Though the result of the game was fraudulent referendum, where only cies. We need to establish the INS not decidely not what the fans assembled 1,025 delegates were hand-picked and as an agency but as a bureau to sepa- were hoping for, seeing our Browns paid off by the Indonesian government, rate the enforcement and adjudication take the field in a regular season NFL permitted to participate in a so-called functions of the Federal immigration contest was extremely satisfying. We plebiscite, and at the point of guns on function. The goal of such separation is were welcomed back to the Dawg their heads and with threats on their to lead to more clarity of mission and Pound, the brown and orange colors of lives, these 1,025 individuals voted obvi- greater accountability which in turn the Browns, and the familiar uniforms ously for Indonesian rule. At the same September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8133 time, the rest of West Papua New Guin- Mr. Speaker, last Thursday, the House be seen how many hundreds, if not thou- ea, well over 800,000 strong Indonesians, International Relations Subcommittee on Asia- sands, have been killed in the mass blood- had absolutely no voice in this un- Pacific Affairs, of which I am a member, held letting and carnage. A war crimes tribunal, as democratic process. a joint hearing with the Senate Subcommittee called for by UNHCR head Mary Robinson, is Mr. Speaker, since Indonesia sub- on East Asian and Pacific Affairs to review the necessary to punish those responsible for the jugated West Papua New Guinea, the current crisis in East Timor, and the implica- atrocities. native Papuan people have suffered tions on the overall future of Indonesia. I com- I further commend the decision of the under one of the most repressive and mend the gentleman from Nebraska, Chair- United Nations to maintain its UNAMET oper- unjust systems of colonial occupation man DOUG BEREUTER, and the gentleman from ations in Dili, even if only with a skeletal staff. in the 20th century. Like in East Timor Wyoming, Senate Chairman CRAIG THOMAS for It was absolutely essential that international where 200,000 East Timorese are jointly addressing this urgent and compelling observers, such as the U.N., not desert East thought to have died, the Indonesian crisis now confronting the international com- Timor or the likelihood of genocide against the military has been just as brutal in munity. Timorese people would have substantially in- Irian Jaya. Reports estimate that be- Like many of our colleagues, I am greatly creased. tween 100,000 to 300,000 West Papua New disturbed and saddened by the brutal, violent As to the issue of a U.N. or international Guineans have died or simply vanished response of the pro-Jakarta militia and Indo- peacekeeping force, I strongly support such at the hands of the Indonesian mili- nesian military to the overwhelming vote for an intervention in East Timor and commend tary. While we search for justice and independence demonstrated by the coura- Indonesian President Habibie for his decision peace in East Timor, Mr. Speaker, we geous people of East Timor. However, I am this weekend to authorize entry. While Aus- should not forget the violent tragedy not at all surprised at the rampant killings, Mr. tralia and new Zealand may take the lead in that continues to this day to play out Speaker, as the Indonesian military has rou- the formation of such a peacekeeping force, it in West Papua New Guinea. I would tinely used violence as a tool of repression is crucial that Southeast Asian nations, such urge my colleagues and my fellow now, and for the past thirty years. as the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand, Americans and the international com- Although the Timorese struggle for self-de- contribute significant troops to the effort, and munity to revisit the status of West termination has received much publicity, Mr. I applaud the cooperation and commitment of Papua New Guinea to ensure that jus- Speaker, scant attention has been paid to the these countries. Jakarta, however, should not tice is also achieved there. people of West Papua New Guinea who have be permitted to dictate which countries shall Mr. Speaker, with respect to the similarly struggled in Irian Jaya to throw off the comprise and contribute to the international events of the past week in East Timor, yoke of Indonesian colonialism. Mr. Speaker, peacekeeping force. the Indonesian government should be one cannot talk about the crisis in East Timor, It is clear the United States must also com- condemned in the strongest terms for mit to this peacekeeping effort and not shirk allowing untold atrocities to be com- and then ignore the same crisis in West its duty. Besides playing a significant role in mitted against the innocent, unarmed Papua New Guinea or Irian Jaya. As in East supplying airlift capabilities and logistical sup- civilians of East Timor. I commend Timor, Indonesia took West Papua New Guin- port, I believe America should also contribute President Clinton for terminating all ea by military force in 1963. In a pathetic epi- a small, if not symbolic, contingent of ground assistance to and ties with the military sode, Mr. Speaker, that the United Nations in troops, which could easily be drawn from our of Indonesian. The latest United Na- 1969 sanctioned a fraudulent referendum, substantial forces of U.S. Marines based in tions estimates are that up to 300,000 where only 1,025 delegates were handpicked Okinawa. East Timorese, over a third of the pop- and paid off by the Indonesian government With Indonesia being the fourth largest na- ulation of East Timor, have been dis- were permitted to participate in a so-called tion and the largest Muslim country in the placed and it remains to be seen how plebiscite, and at the point of guns on their world, which sits astride major sealanes of many hundreds more, if not thousands, heads and with threats on their lives, these communication and tradeÐcertainly we have have been killed in the mass blood- 1,025 individuals voted for Indonesia. The rest substantial national interests in preserving sta- letting and carnage. A war crimes tri- of the West Papuan people, over 800,000 bility in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, as well bunal as called for by UNHCR head strong, had absolutely no voice in this un- as preventing a U.N. initiative from turning into Mary Robinson is necessary to punish democratic process. a catastrophic humanitarian disaster. those responsible for the atrocities. And, Mr. Speaker, recent media reports indi- Moreover, Mr. Speaker, I believe that what Mr. Speaker, I further commend the cate even Australia and our own country were decision of the United Nations to main- parties to this fraudulent plebiscite. has happened in East TimorÐwhere the Indo- tain its presence in Delhi, even if only Since Indonesia subjugated West Papua nesian military forces played a major role in with a skeletal staff. It was absolutely New Guinea, the native Papuan people have the horrific violenceÐholds prophetic ramifica- essential that international observers, suffered under one of the most repressive and tions for the future of Indonesia as a whole. In such as the United Nations, not desert unjust systems of colonial occupation in the front of the world, President Habibie has been East Timor or the likelihood of geno- 20th century. Like in East Timor where humiliated by the inability to control his own cide against the Timorese people would 200,000 East Timorese are thought to have military while Defense Minister General have substantially increased. died, the Indonesia military has been just as Wiranto's hand in the unfolding events in East It is clear the United Nations must brutal in Irian Jaya. Reports estimate that be- Timor is still being questioned. It raises the also commit to a peacekeeping force tween 100,000 to 300,000 West Papuans question as to who is actually in control in Ja- and not shirk its duty. Besides playing have died or simply vanished at the hands of karta, and whether a civilian democratic gov- a significant role in supplying airlift the Indonesian military. While we search for ernment or military regime holds the reigns of capabilities and logistical support, I justice and peace in East Timor, Mr. Speaker, power to IndonesiaÐnow and for the future. believe America should also contribute we should not forget the violent tragedy that By its simple presence, Mr. Speaker, an a small, if not symbolic, contingent of continues to play out today in West Papua international peacekeeping force in East Timor ground troops which by its presence, New Guinea. I would urge my colleagues, my may well lend a hand in stabilizing not just Mr. Speaker, an international peace- fellow Americans, and the international com- that island but the fragile democracy that os- keeping force in East Timor may well munity to revisit the status of West Papua tensibly governs Indonesia. lend a hand in stabilizing not just that New Guinea to ensure that justice is also f island but the fragile democracy that achieved there. b 1915 ostensibly governs that country. Mr. Speaker, with respect to the events of Mr. Speaker, with Indonesia being the past week in East Timor, the Indonesian PREPARING FOR HURRICANE the fourth largest nation and the larg- Government should be condemned in the FLOYD est Muslim country in the world which strongest terms for allowing untold atrocities to The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. sits astride major sea lanes of commu- be committed against the innocent, unarmed SIMPSON). Under a previous order of the nication and trade, I urge my col- civilians of East Timor. I commend President House, the gentleman from Florida leagues that we do something about Clinton for terminating all assistance to and (Mr. WELDON) is recognized for 5 min- this, raising the question about the in- ties with the Indonesian military. The latest utes. stability of that country but more im- U.N. estimates are that up to 300,000 Timor- Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speak- portantly make the will of the East ese, over a third of the population of East er, I rise tonight to speak out in sup- Timorese people become a reality. Timor, have been displaced and it remains to port for all of those people who are now H8134 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 working to prepare for the probable ar- of the shuttle program and now the IN MEMORY OF FATHER HILARIO rival of Hurricane Floyd. Hurricane space station program and the tremen- MADEIRA AND FATHER FRAN- Floyd is a Class Four, possibly Class dous effort and dedication the men and CISCO SOARES WHO WERE MUR- Five, hurricane right now, which rep- women there for those purposes, but DERED IN EAST TIMOR resents an extremely powerful and also to prepare for disasters like this, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a strong storm. The last hurricane that to protect those valuable goods that previous order of the House, the gen- was a Class Four to hit the United are there at taxpayer expenses. tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. States was Hurricane Andrew. So I want to pay tribute with the MCGOVERN) is recognized for 5 minutes. I had the opportunity to go down into gentleman from Florida tonight to the Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I wel- the devastated area after Hurricane men and women who work at the Cape come the news that Indonesia will Andrew came through south Florida as for all they have done to be dedicated allow an international peacekeeping part of a program involving the Florida not only to the program itself, but to force into East Timor, but let me em- Medical Society. I went into the area the preparation each and every time phasize that the international commu- to work in a clinic, and I was able to there has been an approaching storm nity must act quickly before more see firsthand the devastation wrought like this, but particularly now. lives are lost. by this powerful storm, and it is for I thank the gentleman for yielding. Shortly before the August 30 ref- that reason that my heart, my con- erendum on independence, I was in cerns, my prayers go out to all those Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speak- East Timor with two of my colleagues people who are being now asked to re- er, I thank the gentleman, and I, too, from the other body. Dili was a bus- spond to this devastating storm, and in would ask that all Members keep the tling city as it prepared for the U.N.- particular those people who are being communities not only in coastal Flor- supervised vote. We were the only Con- asked to evacuate. Emergency manage- ida, but as well Georgia and South gressional delegation to travel to East ment personnel are now calling for the Carolina in the path of this devastating Timor before the elections and the last evacuation of many of the barrier is- storm in their thoughts and prayers. Members of Congress to see Dili as it land communities such as the commu- We have great emergency management once was. The burned, looted, and de- nity of Indialantic in my congressional personnel that are preparing the com- stroyed city emptied of its people is district. munities and getting ready for the ar- heartbreaking. Our delegation traveled Additionally, the storm is projected rival of Hurricane Floyd; and we cer- to two towns along the western border, to go up the coast and come very close tainly do hope that the winds carry it Maliana and Suai; and I would like to to Kennedy Space Center, and I had the out to sea further up north into the share some of what I saw in Suai. opportunity to visit Kennedy Space cooler waters of the Atlantic where it August is the dry season in East Center today and review there with the could be downgraded into a tropical Timor. It was sweltering, hot and gentleman from Florida (Mr. MCCOL- storm and then ultimately perhaps just dusty. In this poor town we went to the LUM) and the Senate Director, Roy become a rain storm. Catholic church compound where over Bridges, the preparations that are un- Mr. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, will 2,000 people were seeking refuge. Fa- derway. At Kennedy Space Center right the gentleman yield again? ther Hilario Madeira, the senior parish now is about $8 billion worth of space Mr. WELDON of Florida. I yield to priest, and Father Francisco Soares station hardware that is being prepared the gentleman from Florida. who would be our guides greeted us. for launch on the space shuttle. Obvi- Mr. McCOLLUM. As my colleague They introduced us to their world, one ously, all the space shuttles are there knows, one of the things that we filled with worry and tension and sub- as well. And the crews are doing a talked about today that was impressive jected daily to violence and intimida- great job in getting ready, and board- to me is this is just the wind damage tion by the Indonesian military and ing up the buildings and preparing the that could be terrible and devastating. militias organized and armed by the In- equipment for the arrival of this storm, It is the storm surge itself, the water donesian armed forces. and I would be very happy to yield to levels, Pointed out at the Cape that Despite the strain and uncertainty of my colleague from Orlando, Florida that could come up 6 to 15 feet above their situation, I was impressed by Fa- (Mr. MCCOLLUM). sea level; and I know that is important ther Hilario and Father Francisco’s Mr. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I want to everybody concerned with the pro- warmth, good humor, hospitality, and to thank the gentleman for yielding steady nerves. Here were men carrying both because I want to comment on tection of all of the valuable equip- ment that is there. out God’s mandate to love and care for this storm with him as I know all your neighbor, protect the weak and about the east coast of Florida is pre- But in addition to that, in your dis- live humbly. paring for what could be one of the trict and in many others along the In talking to the refugees, we discov- most serious hurricanes to strike the coast of Florida there are many, many ered most had been burned out of their United States in years, including Hur- homes that are at a level which could homes or forcibly evicted. The major- ricane Andrew; and we all pray that it be devastated by this, not just right on ity were women and children. They does not happen. the beaches, but inland, too, if the sought refuge in the church compound We do not want to see it strike land- water surge and storm surge comes up surrounded by militia who over the fall anywhere because of the strength that much. past 2 days had cut off all their food and power of this storm, but it could be So there is a great threat in the and water. particularly devastating to our coast- storm that is approaching, not just in Our delegation met with town offi- line and for the families that are there; the wind and the things you read about cials asking that the water be restored. but also to comment with him, as he from the tornadoes and the storms that It was clear that militias were in has pointed out on the fact, that we are spawned by it, but also by the tre- charge of the water and that town offi- were today at the Cape. I was sched- mendous potential for flooding and cials would do nothing. The armed In- uled as my colleague, the gentleman water damage from that surge. donesian police and soldiers, those from Florida (Mr. WELDON), knows to Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speak- charged with protection and security of go with him to visit and tour the Cape er, I thank the gentleman. the East Timorese people during the for other reasons, as it is a neighboring U.N. process, stood in the shade doing district to mine and I have a great in- f nothing, laughing and joking with the terest in the space program, as the gen- militias. tleman and I have shared over the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a When I met with President Habibie in years. previous order of the House, the gen- Jakarta, we demanded the water be re- But to me to be there today when tleman from Illinois (Mr. RUSH) is rec- stored in Suai. Less than 24 hours later they were making these preparations is ognized for 5 minutes. the militias turned on the water. a reminder of the enormous task that (Mr. RUSH addressed the House. HIs Father Hilario shared with us his NASA has to be involved with not only remarks will appear hereafter in the concerns about the current violence in launch preparations in terms of all Extensions of Remarks.) and his fears about violent retaliation September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8135 against the people who would go to the [From the Washington Post, Sept. 11, 1999] in camps in western Timor, and move freely polls scarcely a week later, and we NUNS DESCRIBE SLAUGHTER IN E. TIMOR—MI- around the city. Some are armed; some seem took that message to heart. LITIAMEN KILLED PRIESTS, THEN REFUGEES intent on intimidating foreigners and refu- That evening in Dili we had dinner IN CHURCH, WITNESS SAYS gees. Foreigners have not been allowed in with Nobel Peace Prize winner and (Doug Struck) the camps. At a western Timor refugee camp in Catholic bishop Carlos Belo. In the din- KUPANG, Indonesia, Sept. 10—Father Atambua, on the border with East Timor, a ing room of his house overlooking the Dewanto was the first to die, said Sister man identified as a supporter of independ- courtyard between his residence and Mary Barudero. ence was killed Wednesday, apparently by the chapel where he said mass, Bishop The militiamen had lined up outside the militiamen. Belo emphasized the need for protec- old wooden church filled with refugees from An official of Catholic Relief Services, who tion following the vote, and as we met East Timorese town of Suai on Monday had just returned from Atambua, provided afternoon, and parishioners watched as the in Dili with Indonesian officials, police some confirmation of reports that pro-inde- young Indonesian Jesuit priest stepped out pendence refugees were forcibly removed and military commanders, we were dressed in his clerical robes to meet the constantly assured they were providing from East Timor. trouble. ‘‘If you ask the refugees once, they say security for the people. They brushed A burst of gunfire cut him down. Father they left because it was unsafe, and they had aside our description of the situation Francisco followed. The militiamen waited to leave their houses. But if you ask again, in Suai, and I asked that they could for the senior parish priest, Father Hilario. they will tell you that the soldiers terrorized cite a single instance where they had When he did not emerge, a witness said, they them and made them come,’’ said William detained, arrested, or confiscated the kicked down the door to his study and Openg, an Indonesian relief worker for weapons of any militia member, and sprayed him with automatic weapons fire. Catholic Relief Services. A nun who watched the massacre from the they could not. Although many in the refugee camps are window of her house described the scene to said to be opponents of independence—like As our delegation prepared to depart Barudero less than an hour later. The nun from Dili, we called upon the U.N. to the militiamen—those who support the out- told Barudero the militiamen entered the come of the Aug. 30 referendum favoring immediately deploy armed peace- church filled with refugees, and began firing independence may not acknowledge it. keepers to East Timor to protect the long bursts from their weapons. Then they ‘‘They are afraid to show their faces. It people from further violence, especially threw hand grenades into the huddled vic- could cost them their lives,’’ said Agapitus following the referendum. tims. Prasetya, an Indonesia UNICEF worker who Now we know everyone’s worst fears Inside, there had been only young children has been in the refugee camps. ‘‘The militias have been realized. Over the Labor Day and women, babies at their mothers’ breasts, are everywhere. They are all over.’’ weekend I received word that the home and pregnant women, Barudero said. The Anti-foreigner passions have been whipped men had fled days earlier. Barudero, who up by the militias, and even Indonesian staff of Bishop Belo where I had dined just 2 works as a nurse, had sent four of the preg- weeks ago had been burned to the members distributing food to the refugees nant women from her hospital to Suai just strip the UNICEF signs off their cars, he ground. The bishop barely escaped with two hours earlier to await further progress said. his life. The 3,000 people given refuge in in their labor. ‘‘The militias are killing people, and the his courtyard were forced out at gun ‘‘They went to the church because that’s people are threatened here in west Timor,’’ point by uniformed Indonesian mili- where they felt safe. They felt being near the complained a Catholic clergyman who fled tary militias. Their fates are unknown. priests was protection,’’ said the 64-year-old Dili only to find militiamen in control of ref- And on Wednesday morning I re- nun, vainly fighting her tears. ugee camps in western Timor. ‘‘Where is the ceived a phone call from human rights Her account of the massacre, also reported law and order in Indonesia? The militias, the Thursday by the Vatican’s missionary news workers in Jakarta that eyewitnesses military and the police are above the law.’’ agency Fides, is one of the first graphic de- He and several other clergy members de- reported militias had gunned down and scriptions of the violence that has wracked scribed their flight from East Timor on con- killed Father Hilario and Father Fran- East Timor at the hands of Indonesian mili- dition that their names not be used. They cisco along with Jesuit priest Father tary-backed militiamen who opposed the said they fear consequences from the Indo- Dewanto. Many of the people of Suai independence for the province. nesian military and Timorese militias. sheltering inside the church were also Roman Catholic clergy, seen by the militia One nun who lived in Dili said the gunfire killed. Some escaped while others were as having supported independence for East began about three hours after the ballot re- forcibly transported out of the coun- Timor, were among the first victims. Most sult approving independence was announced citizens of East Timor, a former Portuguese try. These were good men; these were last Saturday. colony, are Roman Catholics. Indonesia is ‘‘It was really frightening. We couldn’t go holy men. Nothing we say or do here in the world’s largest Muslim country. out of the house,’’ she said. ‘‘We could see a Congress, nothing President Clinton Barudero, a Philippine-born Indonesian cit- lot of fires. It looked like they would use die- may say or do, nothing the U.N. may izen who belongs to the French order of Sis- sel gas, because the fires would be big black say or do can bring these men back to ters of St. Paul of Chartres, agreed to talk to balls, and then you could see white smoke the people of Suai. In so many ways we a reporter here in western Timor, because ‘‘I from houses. That was everywhere.’’ in the United States and the inter- have lived my life. I am not afraid to die.’’ On Monday, she and other nuns decided it national community failed them. They Other refugees still feel the militias’ reach was too dangerous, and left in an old pickup trusted us, and we failed them. If we in the supposed safety of western Timor, and truck in a convoy escorted by police. As they have been warned not to talk to reporters. were to honor their memory, then we passed through Dili, she saw a surrealistic Barudero’s colleague who watched the mas- scene of fires and lawlessness, she said. must not fail them again. sacre, and who belongs to the Canossian ‘‘It was remarkable. There was shooting Mr. Speaker, we must support the order, has fled to Darwin, Australia, but still going on, and people were running for their rapid deployment of an international is afraid to be identified, she said. lives. But others were looting the stores, force to rescue and guarantee the secu- Barudero said the militia that carried out very calmly, as though they were so re- rity of the people of East Timor. We the massacre had been active in the area and laxed.’’ She said she saw some looters load- must take immediate steps to protect was well known to residents. Of the three ing goods into military trucks. refugees and displaced people from fur- priests who died, young Father Dewanto was In one section, ‘‘all the stores were razed,’’ ther harm and attacks. We must dis- an Indonesian citizen from Java who arrived she said. ‘‘I saw a lot of military, and of in Suai just three weeks before the massacre arm the militias and confiscate and de- course, the militias. Some people were ran- and had been ordained only a month before sacking, and some people were looting. The stroy their weapons. We must provide that. Father Hilario, who had been in the whole place was in ruins, except for the gov- humanitarian support, food and medi- town for some time, was well known as a ernment buildings.’’ cine for East Timor. We must safely re- supporter of independence for East Timor, ‘‘And there were a lot of people moving turn those who are forced to leave according to Fides. out, because their houses were burning.’’ their homes, villages, and country. We Fides also said about 100 people were killed Another clergyman said the gunfire inten- must guarantee the full and safe imple- in the Suai massacre. It quoted witnesses as sified after the referendum results. ‘‘God, it mentation of the independence process saying 15 priests were killed in the cities of was frightening,’’ he said. ‘‘There were mo- for East Timor, and we must help the Dili and Baukau, and some nuns were killed torcycles running all over, bringing military in Baukau. and militias. You could hear the big guns of East Timorese people rebuild their cit- Here in the western part of the island of the military.’’ ies and towns. Timor, refugees who fled the violence in East On Tuesday, water, electricity and tele- This time the international commu- Timor still have cause for fear. The militia- phone lines were cut in his section of Dili, nity must keep its word to the people men who brought destruction to East Timor, and he decided to leave, the clergyman said. of East Timor. have taken control of the 84,000 refugees now He passed many burned houses, he said. ‘‘It H8136 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 seemed the pro-independence houses were were buried by relatives, but ‘‘others were He had warned the Foreign Minister, Mr. targed. But the referendum was approved 4 put into bags and thrown away on the side of Downer, during a visit to Australia in April to 1, so they didn’t have to go very far.’’ the road. Others were thrown into the that terrible violence would be orchestrated ‘‘I never saw any instance of refugees being ocean.’’ by the Indonesian military. forced by gun-point,’’ said a priest. ‘‘Our peo- On the same day, militia members killed 50 One account of the attack on the six ple did not want to leave. But they were told people in Bedois, in eastern Dili. The next Canossian sisters in Baucau, 115 kilometers if they stayed, the houses would be burned day, the report said, eight people who went east of Dili, said the militia thugs had forced and they might be killed. They were forced to the Dili harbor to try to leave by ferry them into a forest where they were mur- out by fear.’’ were identified as pro-independence and shot dered. The militias were particularly strong in dead by Aitarak militia members. Reports of the atrocities emerged as Indo- the western areas of East Timor, where The group said it also has documented the nesia announced last night that a five-mem- Barudero and four other nursing nuns ran a attack on the Dili Roman Catholic diocese ber United Nations Security Council team hospital in Suai, and where Roman Catholic that killed at least 25 people, including a would travel to East Timor tomorrow, but priests ran the church where the massacre baby; the killing on Sept. 5 of 15 local em- Jakarta remained strongly opposed to any occurred. ployees of the International Committee of UN peacekeeping force. Barudero said she was not intending to the Red Cross in Dili; and an attack by the In the worst slaughter to date, the UN con- leave, even after the men fled, even after army and militia on a Catholic church com- firmed that at least 100 people, including more victims of the rising violence came to pound in the Dili neighborhood of Balide, three priests, had died in an attack earlier the hospital, even after she and the other where unknown numbers were slain. this week on refugees sheltering in the The human rights group, which is working nuns had to dig a grave for a victim on the church at Suai, on the remote east coast. in western and East Timor, provided reliable grounds of the hospital. The victim’s family The dead priests were Father Hilario Ma- reports in Dili before chaos engulfed the city members were too afraid to claim him or deira, who had long been an outspoken critic last week. Its offices there were ransacked, were victims themselves, she said. of military and militia abuses, Father Fran- and many of its files were destroyed. But after the massacre, ‘‘there was no one cisco Soares and Father Tarcisius Dewanto. Much of the violence has been carried out The savage attacks are the first deliberate left to help. They had all left or been killed. by pro-Indonesian militias, but there also And I knew, if we stayed, we could be violations of the sanctity of the church have been frequent reports of shooting and under Indonesian rule and have robbed the killed,’’ she said. ‘‘I am old, I’m ready to die. looting by the military. The Indonesian But the young sisters would not go unless I East Timorese of their last refuge. armed forces chief Gen. Wiranto, acknowl- The militias appear to be using a death list went. They have many years left to help peo- edged today that the militias and military of independence sympathizers compiled be- ple. Finally, I said, ‘pack what you can. We are ‘‘comrades in arms.’’ He said his forces fore the ballot to systematically hunt down will leave.’ ’’ have not succeeded in ending the violence their targets. because, for his soldiers, ‘‘I can understand it Many of the priests and nuns are shel- [From the Washington Post, Sept. 12, 1999] is very hard to shoot their own people.’’ tering on Mate Bean, the mountain of death, JAKARTA’S ARMY TIED TO DEATHS—REPORT An official of the foundation asked not to where tens of thousands were killed by SAYS SYMPATHETIC TROOPS JOINED MILITIA be identified for fear the group’s work would bombing in the first years of the Indonesian RAMPAGE be stopped by the military or the militias, occupation. (By Doug Struck) who control the refugee camps in western It is not known whether they have any Timor through fear and intimidation. For KUPANG, Indonesia, Sept. 11—A human supplies or access to medical treatment. the same reason, the official said, the wit- rights organization said today it has docu- A communications blackout in Dili has nesses were not identified in the report. mented atrocities in East Timor that impli- made it impossible to confirm the number of In Australia, aid worker Isa Bradridge told dead or injured in the attacks and Catholic cate the Indonesian military and militias in Channel 7 that his wife, Ina, had seen piles of at least seven instances of mass killings and networks in Australia and Indonesia are dead bodies stacked in a room at a police working with the Vatican to try to establish dozens of individual slayings. station in Dili before the couple was evacu- ‘‘Killing, plundering, burning, terror in- the facts. ated. ‘‘It was chockablock full of dead bod- Some reports have been received by over- timidation and kidnapping [have] been car- ies, right up to the roof.’’ he was quoted as ried out by the Indonesian armed forces seas diocese offices through e-main from out- saying. ‘‘All she could see through the bars lying Catholic schools and churches in East along with the pro-Jakarta militia’’ in the were arms hanging out, heads, old and new, days since East Timor voted overwhelmingly Timor, describing attacks on churches and blood dribbling out under the door.’’ The re- buildings were nuns and priests were shel- for independence on Aug. 30, concludes the port could not be verified. report by the Foundation for Law, Human tering with thousands of refugees. Some human rights groups alleged that A Caritas Australia spokeswoman, Ms. Rights and Justice, based in Dili, the East some East Timorese were forced by the mili- Jane Woolford, said: ‘‘We don’t even know Timor capital. tias to become refugees. Accounts slowly where many of our local staff are. We hold The organization interviewed many refu- emerging from the refugee camps in western grave fears for their safety as many of them gees secretly because of fears of retribution Timor appeared to confirm that claim. have been on death militia lists before and from militiamen in the refugee camps. Most ‘‘We were asked by the local government have been attacked trying to deliver aid.’’ of the atrocities cited by the group have not and the Aitarak [militia] to leave East Many church leaders were identified as been verified, because after the shooting Timor,’’ said a 29-year-old Dili resident of independence supporters and the Catholic erupted in Dili, journalists were confined to the Noelbaki Refugee Camp near Kupang. ‘‘I Church became an important symbol of op- the U.N. compound and then evaluated. didn’t want to go. . . . I would like to go position to the Muslim-dominated Indo- According to the report, witnesses identi- back to Dili.’’ nesian Government. fied Indonesian military members, in addi- Reporters have been barred from the camps The leader of the Catholic Church in East tion to the militaries, as having participated in western Timor, though several Indonesian Timor, Bishop Carlos Belo, was evacuated to in the atrocities. Indonesia has denied that journalists accompanied Social Affairs Min- Darwin earlier this week after his offices and any mass killings occurred and has sent ister Yustika S. Baharsjah on a quick tour of home were burnt to the ground, with scores more troops to East Timor to impose martial three camps today. killed. law and end the turmoil. Father Jose San Juan, also recently evacu- [From the Sidney Morning Herald, Sept 9, [U.N. human rights commissioner Mary ated to Darwin, said: ‘‘I fear many, many 1999] Robinson said Sunday that she wanted an priests and sisters will be killed if they stay. international war crimes tribunal set up to CATHOLIC CLERGY EXECUTED BY INDONESIAN In the past the church was a safe place, even investigate human rights violations in East MILITARY from the Indonesian military, but if they can Timor. She said she would also probe the ex- (By Louise Williams) attack the bishop then that’s it.’’ tent of military and police involvement in Catholic Church leaders were hiding in re- The militia units were stacked with Indo- such violations.] mote East Timor mountains last night after nesian operatives, and Father San Juan, a The Indonesian human rights group’s re- military backed pro-Jakarta militia gangs Filipino from the Salesian order. port includes some incidents that have been went on a rampage of bloody retribution, ‘‘I saw the militias attacking churches be- verified by the media and other sources and murdering at least 14 priest and nuns and fore I got out and many of them were speak- others not previously known. Among them: stabbing the Bishop of Baucau. ing in Indonesian, not the local language, so Several hours before results of the inde- Six nuns were reported killed in Baucau, I do not believe they are all East Timorese,’’ pendence referendum were announced on four nuns in Dili and three priests in Suai, he said. Sept. 4, 45 people were killed in Maliana, in said a spokeswoman for Caritas Australia, ‘‘They were yelling at people to get out or western East Timor. They included 21 drivers the Catholic overseas aid agency. The Bishop be killed, and if they refused they just shot and local employees of the U.N. observers’ of Baucau, the Most Rev Basilio do or stabbed them. The Indonesian police and operation. Nascimento, was stabbed before escaping military were just standing there.’’ Ten people in Bidau Macaur Atas, a neigh- into the mountains. The chairman of Caritas Australia, Bishop borhood in Dili, were hacked to death Sept. Father Francisco Barreto, the local direc- Hilton Deakin, said: ‘‘These murderous at- 4 by militiamen and Indonesian soldiers, ac- tor of Caritas, was believed to have been tacks on the church are part of a much wider cording to the human rights report. Some murdered just outside the capital, Dili. unjust genocide. September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8137 ‘‘When Catholic Church members, who Irian Jaya, Ambon, Sulawesi, Surabaya, and ficer Rocco Pascarella of upstate New have offered relief and refuge to East Timor- Bali, some of which are thousands of kilo- York lost a leg in that explosion. Offi- ese, are struck down, we realize there is no meters from East Timor. cer Richard Pastorella in an attempt respect for any life in East Timor.’’ Pro-integration militias are now active Ms. Ana Noronha, director of the East throughout West Timor, particularly in the to respond to officer Rocco Pascarella, Timor Human Rights Commission, said in- towns of Atambua and Kupang. Eyewitnesses got another call for a bomb threat. He formation on the deaths had been sent to the report that militia members have entered responded to that bomb threat. He United Nations. ‘‘It is now obvious that the refugee camps with lists of names of sup- tried to diffuse the bomb. He is blinded violence is reaching everyone and that there porters of independence, and that a number for life. He has lost all his fingers on is a pattern of the Catholic Church being at- of individuals have been removed from tacked.’’ camps or executed in the camps of militia- one hand. He has 22 screws in his head, men. Militia members armed with automatic has undergone 13 major surgeries. He [From the Carter Center East Timor Weekly weapons also have been seen stopping and will never be the same. His partner Report No. 9, Sept. 13, 1999] searching vehicles in central Kupang and that night was Officer Anthony Semft INDONESIAN ARMED FORCES CONTINUE CAM- driving looted UNAMET vehicles in and out from Long Island, New York, who was PAIGN OF MURDER, VIOLENCE, AND MASSIVE of the provincial police headquarters. The Indonesian military and police have blinded in one eye and who is partially FORCED DEPORTATION IN EAST TIMOR AS MI- deaf. LITIAS TERRORIZE TIMORESE REFUGEES IN prevented international aid workers, jour- WEST TIMOR nalists, and observers from visiting refugee Those are just a few of the victims of camps in West Timor and from interviewing this terrorist organization known as The Carter Center is encouraged by the de- Timorese refugees. cision of the Indonesian government to allow Eyewitnesses report that the Indonesian the FALN. They were serving rightly a the deployment of an international peace- military and police have joined in the long time in prison until the President keeping force in East Timor. However, the looting and destruction of Dili. Indonesian offered them clemency, clemency that Indonesian military and police, with the as- soldiers and police officers have frequently sistance of their militia surrogates, continue they initially rejected and finally ac- sold looted food and other basic necessities cepted. I think this is absolutely the to murder and terrorize the people of East to refugees under their control at exorbitant Timor, destroying buildings and infrastruc- prices. worst thing that we can be doing to ture and forcibly expelling tens of thousands It is now apparent that militia violence send a signal to anybody contem- of unarmed civilians from the territory. The has been targeted at political, social, and re- plating terrorism on American soil to city of Dili, the capital of East Timor, has ligious leaders, and a number of priests and set these terrorists free. If anybody sit- been almost completely destroyed over the nuns have been murdered during militia and ting at home or anybody in this cham- past week, and reports from other parts of military attacks on churches sheltering the territory indicate widespread destruc- those seeking refugee from the violence. ber could imagine if in 10 or 15 years a tion, looting, and murder. It is clear that the f man by the name of Terry Nichols who Indonesian armed forces are executing a de- is affiliated or associated with the liberate, planned campaign under the direc- PRESIDENT GRANTS CLEMENCY Oklahoma City bombing, who many tion of senior military commanders to de- TO THE FALN argue was not actually at the bomb stroy and forcibly depopulate East Timor. In West Timor armed pro-integration mili- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a scene, but clearly involved in the con- tias are now operating with official support, previous order of the House, the gen- spiracy to kill innocent people, so openly terrorizing the more than 100,000 East tleman from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) many families left without children, Timorese refugees who have been forced over is recognized for 5 minutes. left without fathers, left without moth- the border. Those displaced by the violence, Mr. FOSSELLA. Mr. Speaker, last ers, left without grandmothers, if 10 or both in East Timor and West Timor, now Friday culminated a very rough week, 15 years the then President steps for- face the threat of malnutrition and disease indeed a rough few weeks and a rough ward and offers clemency, can you as domestic and international humanitarian 24 years for some families across Amer- efforts are hampered by militia and military imagine the outrage across America? activity and Indonesian government efforts ica, because some individuals associ- ated with the FALN, the most noto- to block access to refugee camps. b 1930 Carter Center staff and observers, forced at rious terrorist group to set foot on gunpoint to evacuate Dili Sept. 5 and now re- American soil, had engaged in a reign That is the outrage that we are expe- porting from several locations throughout of terror across America in the 1970’s riencing right here today. That is why Indonesia, have confirmed the following and 1980’s and claimed responsibility through eyewitness accounts from reliable so many people cannot fathom how the for 130 bombings that killed innocent President reached this decision. That is sources: people, that maimed innocent people, Refugees fleeing East Timor have been sub- why a wide range of law enforcement that in part had no remorse or offered ject to extreme intimidation and acts of vio- agencies, including the FBI, the Bu- no apologies for the damage that they lence. The Carter Center has confirmed that reau of Prisons, the U.S. attorney’s of- created or for the victims that they pro-integration militia members murdered fices in Illinois and Chicago, all rec- approximately 35 young men traveling on made. They were set free on Friday, the Dobon Solo ferry from Dili to Kupang on back into society because our White ommended against granting clemency. Tuesday, Sept. 7, and dumped their bodies House offered these terrorists clem- Why? Because this is a wrong signal to overboard. ency, in other words, a get-out-of-jail- be sending to terrorists but, above all, In the attack at Bishop Belo’s compound free card. these people killed were part of a kill- last week, militiamen hacked to death with So to those families who have had to ing operation, and to this very day, machetes some 40 refugees in the courtyard while they are celebrating their release while TNI soldiers fired into the bishop’s res- endure, for example, like Ms. Diana idence from the street. A military ambu- Berger of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and while there are some who are call- lance later came and removed all but two of whose husband was dining in Fraunces ing them heroes, to this very day show the bodies. Tavern in 1975 like any other American no remorse, offer no apologies, offer no In an Indonesian television interview, Rui would have been in any other bar or contrition for what they did. Lopez, a militia leader, admitted that Indo- restaurant, Ms. Berger was 6 months Indeed, what they suggest is that the nesian civilian police and military officials pregnant with their first child when in Suai, East Timor, held a meeting before Connor or the Berger family or the announcement of balloting results and were her husband was killed. Or Joseph Con- Pastarella family or the Pascarella given instructions to attack UNAMET of- nor and Thomas Connor. Joseph was 9 family or the Semft family, they were fices, burn the town of Suai, and drive the years old; his brother was 11. Joseph casualties of war. I hope and pray that was celebrating his ninth birthday. His population into West Timor. these people never get the opportunity There are now more than 100,000 refugees father was in that same restaurant, to bomb and kill an innocent person from East Timor in West Timor and on the again out for a business lunch. He ever again. islands of Flores and Alor, and estimates of never came home to celebrate Joseph’s the total number of people displaced from ninth birthday because he was killed My prayers and thoughts go out to the territory range from 120,000 to 200,000 all of the victims associated with the (nearly one-fourth of the entire population). by a FALN bomb. Or on December 31, Refugees have been transported by Indo- 1982, when this same group of terrorists terror associated with the FALN and nesian military ships and aircraft to a num- claimed responsibility proudly for sev- may we rue the day if they ever act as ber of locations within Indonesia, including eral bombs in downtown New York. Of- they did for 10, 15 and 20 years. H8138 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN THE Similarly, there was an op-ed piece Scientific research at our universities and UNITED STATES AND THE IM- in the Washington Post just a week ago national labs is now a foundation of the PACT IT HAS ON OUR ECONOMY by Allan Bromley, outstanding physi- economy and thereby vital to the success of cist and former presidential science ad- social legislation. But rather than rein- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. forcing the foundation, Congress is eroding SIMPSON). Under a previous order of the visor, who has been a leader in the sci- it. That action couldn’t come at a worse House, the gentleman from Michigan entific community for many years. The time. (Mr. EHLERS) is recognized for 5 min- title of his article is No Science and No America’s science infrastructure is in utes. Surplus, and I would like to at this decay—aged science buildings on our cam- Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I appre- point enter that into the RECORD. puses, dated laboratory equipment, anti- ciate the opportunity to rise and dis- [From the Washington Post, August 26, 1999] quated computers. During the Bush adminis- tration, the Office of Science and Tech- cuss the issue of scientific research in NO SCIENCE, NO SURPLUS nology Policy estimated the cost of rebuild- the United States and the impact that (By D. Allan Bromley) ing our science infrastructure at $100 billion. it has on our economy. America is on a roll. We’re balancing the The Clinton administration has done little The reason I do this is because there federal budget, reforming welfare and mak- to address the problem. The budget Congress currently is an underfunding of sci- ing retirement secure. Sound like a break- is proposing guarantees continued decay. entific research in the budget proposals through in fiscal management? Not exactly. Congress must significantly increase we have before us and in the appropria- Our awesome economic success can be traced science funding. Senators recognized the tions bills which we have passed. I directly to our past investments in science. need last week when, with the support of would like to review why that is dan- The problem is, this year’s federal budget for Sens. Trent Lott and Tom Daschle, they science is a disaster, and it compromises our gerous for our Nation and why we must passed the Federal Research Investment Act, nation’s economic and social progress. which calls for doubling the federal invest- increase our spending on scientific re- Here are the latest budget numbers: NASA ment in science by the year 2010. But appro- search. science is slashed by $678 million; science at priators haven’t followed through. It’s not Let me first back up a year or two. A the Department of Energy is cut by $116 mil- too late—budgets won’t be settled until Oc- previous speaker, Mr. Gingrich, had a lion; and the National Science Foundation tober. keen interest in science and technology ends up with $275 million less than the presi- For the sake of the country, I hope Con- and asked the gentleman from Wis- dent requested. Clearly, Congress has lost gress will recognize the significant role sight of the critical role science plays in consin, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, chairman science plays in society. Without science, America. there won’t be a surplus. of the Committee on Science, to give Federal investments in science pay off— me the responsibility of reviewing they produce cutting-edge ideas and a highly Mr. EHLERS. The key point is this: science and technology policy in the skilled work force. The ideas and personnel when we analyze what is causing our United States Government and make then feed into high-tech industries to drive economic boom of the past few years, recommendations for improvement. the U.S. economy. It’s a straightforward re- the first major cause is monetary pol- After all, the previous study had been lationship: Industry is attentive to imme- icy, which has largely been headed by done by Vannevar Bush in 1945 and, al- diate market pressures; the federal govern- Alan Greenspan; next is tax and regu- though it was outstanding, it is clearly ment makes the venturous investments in latory policy, where the Republicans in university-based research that ensures long- the Congress have made tremendous out of date. There has been some excel- term competitiveness. So far, it’s been a lent science policy work done recently powerful tandem. improvements; and the final and very by individuals outside of the govern- Thirty years ago, the laser and fiber optic vital cause is scientific research. If we ment, but our government had not cable were born from federal investments in analyze the economic development done anything official in that direc- university research. Over time, those two taking place today we will find that tion. discoveries formed the backbone of a multi- over half of all economic development As a result of our work, after holding billion-dollar telecommunications industry. is directly related to scientific re- a considerable number of hearings, The fusion of university research and in- search, whether it is the Internet, dustrial development now generates about working hand-in-glove with the Speak- 5,000 new jobs and contributes a quarter-bil- whether it is medical research, any of er and with the gentleman from Wis- lion dollars in taxes to the federal coffer the other research projects going on. consin (Mr. SENSENBRENNER), we were every day. It accounts for 70 percent of our Dr. Bromley’s thesis is very simple. able to produce a new science policy re- economic growth. The result is undeniable. He says: no science, no surplus. Why? port. It has just come out in paper- The fusion is primarily responsible for our Because the economic boom we are en- back, and it has been very well re- booming economy and our growing federal joying now, which has resulted in the ceived by the scientific community. It surplus. So the consequences of a budget cut first surpluses in the Federal Govern- makes a number of arguments for the to science are equally undeniable: no ment since 1969, is to a large extent science, no surplus. importance of scientific research in our The benefits of the science investment go caused by the scientific research that Nation and explains what we should do deeper than just the surplus. Three years ago has been done in the last 2 to 4 decades. in the way of Federal funding. I believe this month, welfare underwent dramatic re- If we do not continue to do that re- the recommendations are well founded form. No one knew what the fallout from search, we are doing a grave disservice and should be followed. that would be. But the high-tech economy to our children and grandchildren, be- I would also like to briefly display eased the burden. Unemployment was drop- cause we are condemning them to a the number of letters I received just in ping to a 25-year low, and jobs were being United States which will not have as the past few weeks from leaders of sci- created at a record pace. As it turned out, half of those jobs were generated by the much economic growth and which will entific associations protesting the lack high-tech sector. not have the resources and the surplus of funding in this year’s budget. I have The legislative challenge before us is which will enable them to enjoy a good a letter, for example, from Jerry Fried- patching up Social Security. Again, we’ll economy as we enjoy it today. man, President of the American Phys- rely on the science and technology jug- Mr. Speaker, I advocate very strong- ical Society; from the American Asso- gernaut. Whether the solution lies in stimu- ly that we review the appropriations ciation for the Advancement of lating private investment or in steady fed- bills that have passed the House and Science; American Association of Engi- eral surpluses, the proposals all rely on a fa- are before the Senate, and that we miliar friend—the strength of our nation’s neering Societies; American Astronom- booming economy. And while Congress dith- make every effort to increase the fund- ical Society; American Ceramic Soci- ers, the public already is taking steps of its ing for scientific research. ety; American Chemical Society; own. As it stands now, NASA science is American Electronics Associations, Americans hold more than $5 trillion in slashed by $678 million; science of the which represents one of the bigger in- communications and technology stocks. Our Department of Energy is cut by $116 dustries in our Nation; American Geo- mutual funds, our 401K plans and IRAs are million; and the National Science logical Institute; American Institute of stuffed full of high-tech investments. The re- Foundation ends up with $275 million Biological Sciences, the Chemical En- tirement security of Americans now depends less than requested. upon the steady flow of innovations from gineers, the Mathematical Society, et technology companies. In turn, those compa- I think it extremely important that cetera, all expressing the great concern nies rely on the steady flow of discoveries we review these bills and that we in- in the scientific world about this par- and trained work force generated by the sci- crease funding for scientific research ticular issue. entific community. No science, no savings. so that we may continue to enjoy not September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8139 only the results of the research, but Mr. HILL of Montana. Mr. Speaker, I independent groups to be able to con- also the economic benefits that will thank the gentleman from Arkansas tinue to express their views about what arise from the fruits of that research. (Mr. HUTCHINSON) for yielding, and let we do and how we go about doing it and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a me compliment the gentleman from in the process not chilling free speech. previous order of the House, the gen- Arkansas (Mr. HUTCHINSON) for his So those three things, this bill does. tleman from Maryland (Mr. CUMMINGS) untiring effort at trying to help reform It protects our First Amendment free- is recognized for 5 minutes. the campaign finance laws of this coun- doms, reinforces them. It eliminates (Mr. CUMMINGS addressed the try. the potential problems that soft money House. His remarks will appear here- We started this process as freshmen and the corrupting influence that that after in the Extensions of Remarks.) in the last Congress, holding hearings, might have on our political parties but f drafting legislation, bringing together it also endeavors to make campaigns Democrats and Republicans in a bipar- competitive again, which is so impor- CAMPAIGN INTEGRITY ACT OF 1999 tisan bill, and it was his leadership tant to this country. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under that helped us accomplish that. So I just want to compliment the the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- It seems to me that we need to ac- gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. HUTCH- uary 6, 1999, the gentleman from Ar- complish three things when we are INSON) for his hard work. This is a good kansas (Mr. HUTCHINSON) is recognized going to reform the campaign finance bill. Our colleagues are going to have for 60 minutes as the designee of the laws. At least from my judgment, there an opportunity to vote on this this majority leader. are some things that are broken in the week. I think this is the right alter- Mr. HUTCHINSON. Mr. Speaker, I current system and we need to accom- native to reform our system, and I am pleased this evening to take this plish some changes. know that the gentleman has been a opportunity to address a very impor- One of those is that we need to have strong advocate for that, and I thank tant subject. Tomorrow this House will more competitive campaigns. Over 90 him for yielding to me this evening. once again consider legislation that percent of the Members of this House Mr. HUTCHINSON. Well, I thank the would improve our campaign finance who stand for reelection are reelected gentleman for his remarks. He is ex- laws. election after election after election. actly on point, that we do not want to I know that my colleagues will say Even in the great revolutionary elec- harm the First Amendment and the well, we have been here before. In fact, tion of the 104th Congress in 1994, near- freedoms we all enjoy in the political we have been here before many, many ly 90 percent of the Members who stood process in order to just do something times, because this Congress and pre- for reelection were reelected. and make a change in the law. vious Congresses have considered year One of the reasons for that is that it So I believe that we can have a bal- after year various forms of campaign is difficult for challengers to raise the ance, that we can actually stop the finance legislation and none of those resources necessary to have a viable flow of soft money into our national have ever passed both Houses, signed election. In fact, I find it kind of inter- political parties; we can stop the great- by the President and actually become esting that there are some who helped est abuse; we can still have a signifi- law. So there is a growing frustration sponsor legislation similar to this in cant and critical role that the parties and cynicism among the American pub- the last Congress, when they came as play but still not infringe upon those lic. freshmen Members who this was their groups that are out there expressing I believe that this is a cause still first time in Congress and they had themselves in election. worth fighting for, that there is a con- maybe run a challenger’s race who are Imagine how counterproductive it sensus still yet to be maintained and to now incumbents, some might say are would be if we burdened these outside be gained and I hope that we can do entrenched incumbents, who do not groups and said, you cannot participate that this Congress; whether it is this support campaign finance reform that in the political or we are going to put vote tomorrow or whether it is later would allow us to have competitive so many regulations on you that your on. elections, but I appreciate the gentle- participation will be really rendered The bill that I am proposing is the man’s untiring effort. meaningless. Campaign Integrity Act of 1999, which The other thing we need to do is deal So I do not think that is the direc- we have worked hard to draft in a fair with the issue of soft money. As the tion we want to go. This bill is very and bipartisan manner and will address gentleman knows, soft money are large balanced. It addresses the abuse in our the greatest abuses in our campaign corporate contributions, labor union system, but like the gentleman said, it system. I am delighted to have two of contributions. It has been the tradition makes sure that we protect our First my colleagues joining me in this dis- of this country for almost all of this Amendment freedoms. cussion tonight, the gentleman from century that large organizations, cor- So I am delighted also to have my Montana (Mr. HILL) and the gentleman porations and labor unions, should not good friend, the gentleman from Texas from Texas (Mr. BRADY). I want to hear be able to contribute unlimited sums of (Mr. BRADY), here, who has been so out- what their views are on this and why money to the political process because spoken in favor of reform and particu- this is important for us to address this the view is that they would overwhelm larly supportive of the Campaign Integ- subject of campaign finance reform, the process. This bill that we are advo- rity Act. So I would just like to yield and particularly this bill that we have cating would put restrictions on soft to him for his comments on this bill. all cosponsored, the Campaign Integ- money to the political parties. Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, rity Act of 1999. The other thing that we need to ac- will the gentleman yield? So I want to express my appreciation complish when we reform finance laws Mr. HUTCHINSON. I yield to the gen- to the gentleman from Montana (Mr. is to maintain our commitment to the tleman from Texas. HILL), who has done such a tremendous First Amendment. Some people would Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, job in showing leadership on an issue advocate changes in the campaign fi- first I thank the gentleman from Ar- that I think is vital to our political nance laws that would have the effect kansas (Mr. HUTCHINSON) for yielding, process. I know he has been active as a of stifling the competitive thought but also for his leadership on this State party chairman in Montana. He that is out there; the outside groups issue. understands the political process. He and others who want to express them- As freshmen together 2 years ago, the understands the role of parties and selves about what we do here. So there gentleman played the leadership role candidates, and I am very grateful for are some who in closing the soft money in working together, Republicans and his support, and I want to yield to him loophole want to close the loophole of Democrats, over a very thoughtful 5- so he can talk about why this is need- the First Amendment, the right for month period, meeting with experts on ed. people to express their views, and we constitutional law, citizens who felt Mr. HILL of Montana. Mr. Speaker, cannot allow that to happen, too. the way we finance campaigns ought to will the gentleman yield? So what this bill does is it says to the be changed, people who thought the Mr. HUTCHINSON. I yield to the gen- political parties, the political parties status quo was fine, listening to all tleman from Montana. cannot accept soft money but allows opinions and approaches before, I H8140 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 think, developing a very reasonable, after that, the real choice tomorrow and his leadership on this important balanced, thoughtful approach that is when Congress meets on campaign fi- issue. In addition to my friend from real reform. It is not, as some of these nance reform is this: do we go with the Montana and my friend from Texas, we measures are, hidden as a campaign ad- Shays-Meehan bill which has gotten a have had the gentleman from Kansas vantage bill, which gives an edge to lot of attention, and those two spon- (Mr. MORAN) who has been extraor- one party or the other. sors have worked very hard on behalf dinarily instrumental this year in mov- This bill is designed to create more of of that bill. I take nothing at all away ing this legislation forward, as well as a citizen Congress, to push us back to- from them. But my concern is that the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. ward a Congress as a representative of Shays-Meehan will pass the House HULSHOF) who is former president of the people that we have the privilege of again, not much of a margin, but it the class, who has really pushed this representing, and that is why I am so will pass again and it will die exactly legislation and has been a real leader glad to be a part of this effort. where it died last year, in the Senate. on this effort. I think we are drifting away from a They have debated it fully, they have The gentleman mentioned how we citizen Congress here in this Nation. had a great discussion on it; it is not got here and where we started with this b 1945 going to pass the Senate. Even if it as a freshman class, when I think back were, it could never pass constitutional about the process and the history as to The average cost of a congressional muster. It would be struck down and how we got here. When we look back, campaign, a competitive, open seat is never be the law of the land. I guess my whenever we first came here as fresh- just a little under $1 million, and it is concern is that each year we raise cam- men, we were still warm from the cam- doubling about every 4 years. paign finance reform and each year it paign trail; we understood that there Now, there are a lot of good people in fails. needed to be some changes, we under- my communities who would do a great I think we turn off another group of stood what people were telling us to job in the U.S. House of Representa- voters who are hoping for more of a cit- get up here and make a difference and tives or in the U.S. Senate, but they do izen Congress, who want these changes. work with our colleagues from the not have $1 million and they do not People say today, well, campaign fi- other side of the aisle. So I will never know where they would get a hold of it; nance reform does not rate very high in forget our first term whenever we had and as a result, they are not going to all of these polls they take by the day six Democrats from the freshman class raise their hand to run for Congress. and the hour anymore around here. My and six Republicans from the freshman My concern is not that the very thought is that I think people still class that were assigned together to wealthy cannot make the decisions, want campaign finance reform. They work out and hammer out together in many of them can. But for a country want to change the way we do business a bipartisan fashion this legislation. So founded on a representative democracy in Washington. But I think they have we met together. The gentleman from where people from all walks of life, and given up hope that we will do it. I Maine (Mr. ALLEN) led the Democrat whether they have a big wad or they think they have given up belief that we side, and I chaired the Republican side; have made some choices in life that will do something that makes life a lit- and we met over a period of five they have pursued other goals, and so tle tougher on us, and it will; that months. that they do not have that, but they gives more of a fair chance to chal- This is not something that happened would be great here in Congress are not lenges, and it will; that forces us out of quickly. As the gentleman mentioned, going to be able to run. Washington and back in our districts; we heard from constitutional experts; So what this bill does is really start more of a citizen Congress, and it will. we heard from the political party lead- to push us back toward a citizen Con- None of those are easy tasks, but it is ers, we heard from the ACLU and the gress, start to close that national loop- the right thing to do, and rather than National Right to Life. We heard from hole on soft money, preserves free pass a bill forward that I sincerely candidates. And through that process, speech for individuals, groups, even for know will die, and it will die again we reached some conclusions as to States to remembering soft money the next year and it will die again the year what we needed to do to get this way they have very responsibly. It in- after, I think the HUTCHINSON bill is a passed. creases and indexes, which is long over- substantial, significant reform meas- First of all, we said, if we are going due, the individual contributions which ure that can pass the Senate, that we to pass legislation, we have to avoid again, to move people into Washington know, we know can pass constitutional the extremes. That is what has killed and back home where we want that muster and can become the will of the reform in the past, is that everybody support to come, and increases disclo- land to start to restore that faith in moved to their perfect bill, to their sure so that people who are watching what Washington is doing. perfect idea which was usually sort of our campaigns, who are trying to de- Mr. Speaker, I think it is a good an extreme position over here and said, cide which person to vote for can measure, and I would say to the gen- this is what is going to work, and we quickly and electronically determine tleman that I am here tonight mainly find out there was not anyone else who who our backers are and that that rep- to tell him that with his integrity that supported that position, or there was resents part of their decision-making was shown throughout the impeach- not a majority that did. So if we are in this process. ment proceedings, the integrity shown going to pass something, we have to And, as importantly, which the gen- throughout his service here in Congress avoid the extremes in legislation. That tleman from Montana (Mr. HILL) and and before in Arkansas, the gentleman is what we propose to do. the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. has shown he is not afraid to take on The second thing we have to do is we HUTCHINSON) have stressed, we encour- the tough issues. I know that this is a said we have to be realistic. We have to age people to get involved in the proc- balanced bill, it does not give an edge figure out what can pass this body, ess, groups who want to do score cards, to our party, and I love being a Repub- what can pass the Senate, and what individuals who feel so strongly about lican, but I am glad this does not give can be signed into law. And as my an issue they want to take out ads to us an edge necessarily. friend, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. get involved, and we preserve and en- I do not think we ought to take one BRADY) said, we have to follow the Con- courage that free speech, but we start for the Democrats either. It ought to stitution. We cannot just fight against that very important first step back to- be balanced. The gentleman has the Supreme Court; we cannot just ward a citizen Congress. worked hard to do that. I think this is move in that direction and say we are Mr. Speaker, I think all of us believe a great, solid, significant step for peo- going to ignore the First Amendment, that the first step in any campaign fi- ple who still have hope that Wash- we are going to hope that they change nance reform is first to enforce the ington will change, bring a little more their position. We have to follow the laws that we have already on the moderation and balance into how we fi- Constitution, and that was the guide- books, because it does not make such nance our campaigns. I appreciate the line that we had. sense to add new ones if we are not gentleman’s leadership. Finally, we said we have to seek com- going to enforce them either. Secondly, Mr. HUTCHINSON. Mr. Speaker, I mon ground. If we are going to work, we have to preserve free speech. But thank the gentleman for his remarks Democrats and Republicans together, September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8141 we seek the common ground, and those gets in the way of how we would reform Mr. HUTCHINSON. Mr. Speaker, if I are the principles that we followed. campaign finance laws. Some of my understand the point the gentleman is The result was that we gave up some colleagues have proposed an amend- making, if you have an incumbent, a things that we wanted, but we came up ment that would allow us to put re- United States Congressman who has $1 with a bill that we genuinely believed strictions on people’s freedom of million in his war chest, and he is very, in our hearts could pass this body, speech in order to change how we fi- very difficult to compete with finan- could pass the Supreme Court, could be nance political campaigns. cially and you have a challenger, he signed into law and really change our The fact of the matter is, the tradi- can raise money individually, but that society in terms of our campaigns. tion, the history of this country is that the party can put more money into his So we did that, and we introduced individuals and individual groups have campaign to make that race more com- the bill the last Congress, and we a right to speak out about the political petitive. Is that what you see in this fought an enormous battle against our leadership in this country before we bill? leadership many times. Our leadership ever had the Constitution. The fact is Mr. HILL of Montana. Mr. Speaker, was not excited about this. We said that that is not only part of the Con- that is exactly right. As the gentleman this is important for the people and so stitution, but a part of the tradition. knows, the Shays-Meehan bill perpet- I just want to comment on one thing. we have to stay engaged in this. uates a situation where the parties Because what people are saying to me Finally, we moved this forward with cannot do that. So what happens as much as anything, they are con- other reformers and we had a huge de- around here, and you know that, is in- cerned about the abuse of soft money bate on the floor of this House. We ad- cumbents build these huge war chests vocated for our bill, the freshman bill because they read about it in the paper; but they also know that today, and that discourages a challenger from of the last Congress. There were our elections are not competitive. They ever entering the race because they good friends, the gentleman from Con- know that incumbents get reelected know that they could never compete. necticut (Mr. SHAYS) and the gen- and the power of incumbency and the One of the interesting things, if we tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. MEE- ability of the resources to gain reelec- study campaigns, is that challengers HAN), who said well, ours is a better tion has created a tremendous advan- actually win with less money than in- bill, and they worked very hard on tage for incumbents. Many of the other cumbents do, but there is a certain their bill. It was what we considered reform measures, particularly the minimum threshold that they have to not seeking the common ground, but Shays-Meehan measure, my greatest get across. What most incumbents do is going for that ideal, some of the ex- objection to that bill is the fact that it they try to keep their challenger from treme positions, and they said, give us does not do anything to help with com- crossing that threshold. a shot at this comprehensive reform. It petitive elections. Under this bill, under the bipartisan will pass the Senate. We said, there is In fact, I met last week with one of Campaign Integrity Act, every, every not the votes over in the Senate. They the public interest groups that have challenger out there would be assured said give us a shot, give us a shot. So been strong advocates for campaign fi- of the opportunity to cross that thresh- we sent that bill over to the Senate, nance reform, and I raised this objec- old because their party could help and as was predicted, it could not tion to them. I said, but the problem them get over that threshold and we break filibuster; it could not get the with Shays-Meehan is that it does not could have competitive elections again. votes necessary and it died. do anything to get us back to competi- b 2000 Once again, that increases the cyni- tive elections, and their comment to Mr. HUTCHINSON. Mr. Speaker, I cism of the American people. It says, me was, so what? That is the way the would like to just go through the basic Congress cannot deal with this issue. system is now. So it tears our hearts out. We come Well, if we are going to reform this revisions of the bill and then yield to back to this Congress, and I do not system, one of the things that we the gentleman from Texas (Mr. BRADY) know about my friends, but I really see should try to accomplish is to restore for some additional comments. a change in America. I see that they the idea that people can compete for But so that my colleagues will under- are more interested in reform now than elections. Now, there are two thoughts stand, the Bipartisan Campaign Integ- ever before. I would just like to yield about that. One is public financing of rity Act does the most important to my colleagues to comment about elections. I do not happen to support thing, it addresses the enormous abuse what they are hearing in their town that. The other is to allow people to in our system, which is to ban soft meetings, what the American people get the resources from the party that money to our national parties. This is are telling them. That is the sense I they are affiliated with. That is what where our Federal candidates, our Fed- get, is that they are more excited, but this bill does. This bill says there is no eral officers are going out and raising there is a real malaise in this Congress limit to how much your party can sup- enormous sums of money usually in about it. port you to help you get the resources the chunks of $100,000, $200,000, some- Could my friend from Montana com- to your campaign, but it has to be hard times $500,000 for the parties, and then ment? money; it has to be appropriate money. it flows into the different campaigns Mr. HILL of Montana. Mr. Speaker, I Now, what the Shays-Meehan bill through ads. thank the gentleman for yielding. does and what the greatest flaw in it is This has been the abuse in the 1996 One of the things that I believe is it creates an environment where the election. It continues to be an enor- that oftentimes people do not say that parties are going to be competing with mous problem for our political system. they want campaign finance reform as candidates for money. So what we are So we ban that soft money to the na- high on their list of reforms more be- going to have is, parties will raise tional parties. cause I think they believe that Con- money and incumbents will raise Then these people raise the objection gress is incapable of reforming cam- money, but challengers are not going that, well, how about if the State par- paigns as opposed to what they really to be able to raise money. We know ties raise the soft money? We do not want. There is no doubt in the minds of that is how the system will work. prohibit that. Well, the State parties the people that when I talk to that, Our bill fixes that by saying there try to do get out the vote efforts, some they believe that there is something will be a separate limit. Parties can basic things that build the party struc- pretty wrong with the system the way raise a limit that they can use to sup- ture, that help our candidates locally, it is now. port candidates, and candidates have a but it has not been a problem. The gentleman was commenting ear- separate limit; and there is no money But to make sure that it does not be- lier, the gentleman from Texas’s com- going back and forth between those. So come a problem, we say that there can- ments that we have to follow the Con- it eliminates that competition. And by not be any transfer of soft money from stitution. I do not feel following the lifting the limits of support that par- the State party that is using it for a Constitution is an obligation; I think it ties can give to challenger races, it get out the vote effort might have is a privilege to follow the Constitu- means we can have a competitive race some excess cash and will transfer it tion. There are some who have the ar- in every district in America. That is from the national party. Well, they rogance to say that the Constitution what the goal of our bill ought to be. cannot do that. The national party H8142 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 cannot take any soft money from the ahead of time. They will get a local very fair timetable. We are already in State parties or from anyone. It is pro- business person to donate the food. the election process. If we made a hibited. So we address that. They decorate the tables. There are si- change today in haste, we would only The second thing that we do is that lent auction items, quilts that they be giving the advantage to one person we assist the parties. If we take this have made, local restaurants donate a or another in these campaigns. soft money away, we have to help the dinner. They have got American prints. Rather than to rush through this, let parties. So we help them to raise the Flags have been flown over the Cap- us do it right. It is so important that hard money, we call it the honest itols, just good solid American prod- we do it right, that we have a full and money, the regulated money. So it in- ucts. open debate. We are getting that. That creases the individual contributor lim- People are out there, and they get is to Speaker HASTERT’s credit. I am its to all candidates, PACs going to the their neighbors to come to bid on very proud that he has given us this op- parties from $25,000 per election to these. Together, they might, they portunity. $25,000 per year. The contribution lim- might net maybe $2,000, maybe $800 Mr. HUTCHINSON. Mr. Speaker, I its to the parties is raised. that they will net, they will make off will make a few closing remarks here As the gentleman from Montana (Mr. one of these events after 2 or 3 months to my colleagues. Tomorrow’s debate I HILL) said, we remove the party can- of hard work to give to their local can- believe is critically important for the didate coordination limit. So we didates in their State and the people Nation. I would like to think as a re- strengthen the parties, but it is all that they support. sult of this debate we are going to pass hard dollars. It is all the honest To me, I put so much more value on out of this House a legislative proposal money. that $800 or that $2,000 that has come that will go to the Senate, that will Then we help the candidates out in hard money from real people than a garner the support necessary there, there. They have to raise the money. check written that same day for and be passed by the Senate, get over We finally help the individual by index- $200,000 from some company, some in- the filibuster, and be sent to the Presi- ing the contribution limits for individ- dustry, some group that goes in soft dent. uals to inflation. So as inflation goes money to one of the parties or some But I am a realest here in this Con- up, it will not just erode that contribu- other direction. Because I really think gress, and I understand the battle we tion limit, but we strengthen the role for the future of democracy, for the cit- are up against. I know the temptation of individual by indexing it to infla- izen Congress, that hard money is so is, well, we passed Shays-Meehan out of tion. valuable long-term, getting people in- the last Congress. Let us come back in Then we increase disclosure. We are volved, keeping us close to the people and just cast the same vote. We had simply trying to provide the American that we represent. about 150 votes for our bill here, but public more information as to what the Let me destroy two myths for my the Shays-Meehan got the majority, candidates are spending so that they colleagues if people out there have and it went to the Senate, and it failed are required to report more regularly, bought into this at all that we hear over there. monthly, and more timely, and more quite a bit. One is that the Republicans I would just make a comment here information. and Congress do not support campaign that I think is instructive that we can Then to the third party or the issue finance reform. Everyone knows his- learn from it. I actually used this advocacy groups, they are required to torically that the party that is in ma- quote in the last debate in the last disclose information as to who they are jority up here has tended to resist Congress. This was from RollCall, a and how much money they are spend- some of the reform because, frankly, publication here on Capitol Hill. It is ing. they used the current system, they dated August 6, 1998, a year ago, when So we are providing information to fought hard, played by the rules to get we were engaged in this debate. It says, individual voters out there to strength- to that majority. So human nature ‘‘One leadership source said that the en them in that way. We are reducing says they are a bit resistant. Republican leaders favored the Shays- the influence of special interests by Since we had campaign finance re- Meehan bill going to the Senate be- banning soft money to the national form under Richard Nixon, the Demo- cause the Senate already voted on it, parties. Then we are strengthening the crats held the House for more than two and it has no chance of passing. While parties by allowing them to be able to decades and resisted campaign finance the freshman bill would pose a slightly raise the hard money, the honest dol- reform for all that period, or most that greater threat in the Senate because, lars, according to the law much easier. period themselves. So, historically, when you offer something new, and So I think that this is a good bill, is whoever is in the majority tends to re- streamline, it becomes a new fight.’’ balanced, and this is the main provi- sist a bit, and those that are in the mi- I just yearn for a new fight. I think sions that we try to address. nority use it as campaign tools. So that we ought to learn from our past Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman that is what has happened again. Do mistakes. We gave the best shot for from Texas (Mr. BRADY). not believe this. We have found so Shays-Meehan. It has been voted on in Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I many good solid Republicans who want the Senate once. It has been voted thank the gentleman from Arkansas to change the way business is done. twice. It has never broken the magic (Mr. HUTCHINSON) for pointing out the It is really to Speaker HASTERT’s number in order to get it passed. So we key parts of this bill, because it is very credit that he has scheduled a very rea- do not know what would happen over reasonable. As he says, it puts a pre- sonable timetable this year. Rather there. But we do know what would hap- mium on hard money, which sounds than rush into it, rather than just let pen if we repeat the same actions of like a hard phrase, but the principal of one bill be anointed, Speaker HASTERT the last Congress. hard money is so sound for America. set a September timetable which was So I would just urge my colleagues to What it says is that we think a con- very fair. He said first things first, let support reasonable, realistic, common- tribution ought to come from a person, us tackle our budget. Let us be the sense reform that addresses the great- from their pocketbook, from what they first Congress since 1974 to get our est abuse in our campaign system. I be- have earned, what their family has de- budget done in time. Let us focus on lieve the Campaign Integrity Act, the cided to contribute to another person, rebuilding our defense, on quality edu- old freshman bill, is much wiser now to a party, to a cause that they believe cation, on local control, on tax relief. since we are upper classmen. We have strongly in. I want everything to be Let us make first things go first and been here, but we are not frustrated. hard money. I want it to come from a schedule a good time for campaign fi- We are not cynical. We believe that we person directly to a party, principle, a nance reform. can do this for the American people. cause that they believe in. Let us go through the committee If, perhaps, that we send this over to I watch our Republican women’s process so that all the good ideas, and the Senate, we repeat the same action clubs in parties. Each year, they will there are a lot of them, on campaign fi- of the last Congress, we send Shays- host a fundraising, barbecue, or catfish nance reform can be heard, which was Meehan over there once again, and fry, or silent auction that one will go done. Then the four major bills are set they do not break filibuster, then that to. They will work for 2, 3 months for debate tomorrow. I think that is a is three times. Perhaps then we can September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8143 take the ideas of this bill, we can work a single airplane of American design or the state of Israel, Ezer Weitzmann, together in a common way, Democrats manufacture was used in combat dur- has called the F–16 the ‘‘Spitfire’’ of and Republicans, and we can move for- ing World War I. the 1980s after flying the F–16 himself. ward a bill and actually get it passed The decision to create NACA changed Weitzmann became famous in 1948 this Congress. It is still my goal. It is that circumstance for all time. A re- when he flew a black painted ‘‘Spit- still my desire. It is my yearning, and search laboratory in Hampton, Vir- fire’’ in the Israeli war of independ- I believe it is the yearning of the ginia, the Samuel Pierpont Langley ence. Thousands of pilots across the American public. Aeronautical Laboratory was estab- world have agreed with his assessment. f lished a year later, and from then on, The F–15 aircraft was also a product the United States of America has been of NASA technology through the em- THE INFLUENCE OF AERO- preeminent in military aviation. ployment of NASA’s extensive facili- NAUTICAL RESEARCH ON MILI- For a short period, the Germans and ties. The conically cambered wing on TARY VICTORY the Japanese built more airplanes than the F–15 was a product of NASA re- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the United States during World War II. search and the attack version of this TANCREDO). Under the Speaker’s an- However, after less than 2 years, Amer- airplane, the F–15 ‘‘Strike Eagle,’’ is nounced policy of January 6, 1999, the ican air power emerged in vastly supe- one of the most potent attack aircraft gentleman from Virginia (Mr. PICKETT) rior numbers with aircraft that were in the world. is recognized for 60 minutes as the des- decisively superior in quality. The rea- Finally, the concept of vertical take- ignee of the minority leader. son why the United States could ac- off in land combat aircraft originated Mr. PICKETT. Mr. Speaker, early complish this end was due in large in the United States and was picked up this year the nations of the North At- measure to the research done in the by British aerospace concerns. The lantic Treaty Organization, the NATO laboratories of the National Advisory first version of the aircraft that even- alliance achieved a military victory in Committee for Aeronautics between tually became the ‘‘Harrier,’’ the Yugoslavia. The military objective of the First and Second World Wars. ‘‘Kestrel,’’ was extensively tested in the 3-month long campaign in the All-metal airplanes, efficient radial NASA facilities in the 1960s. The ‘‘Har- Yugoslav province of Kosovo was to engines, accurate flight control sys- rier’’ eventually evolved into the AV– drive the Serbian armed forces out of tems that made dive-bombing possible 8B, which was also tested extensively Kosovo. were all developed during those years in NASA flight simulators and wind This objective was achieved largely in the NACA laboratories with the as- tunnels. The former was particularly through the use of air power applied in sistance of the military. important in developing the complex a sophisticated and comprehensive A strong and independent civilian re- flight control system for this aircraft. As previously mentioned, a remark- manner. The bulk of the sorties flown search agency had been created to ad- able feature of the Kosovo air cam- were executed by fighter-bomber air- vance knowledge in aeronautics. The paign was that a significant fraction of craft based in Italy between 200 and 300 chairman of the committee was always the damage done on the ground was miles away from their objectives in a civilian, but both the Commanding due to aircraft that were based more Yugoslavia. General of the Army Air Corps and the than a thousand miles from the combat These sorties were accomplished Chief of the Navy’s Bureau of Aero- zone. B–52 and B–1B bombers based in largely by F–15E, AF–8B, and F–16 air- nautics were statutory members of the craft operated by the United States, England delivered thousands of tons of committee. Thus, a close connection to bombs and other guided weapons on Belgium, the Netherlands, and other the military was assured. European countries, and Tornado at- targets in Kosovo and Yugoslavia. Things have changed since the end of Even more impressive was the tack aircraft operated by Great Britain the Second World War, but the aero- achievement of the stealthy B–2 air- and Germany and also French attack nautical strength of the United States craft which flew its missions from aircraft used by the Air Force of still depends on the successor institu- Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, France. tion to the NACA that was established 5,000 miles from the target zone. An F– In addition, heavy, long-range bomb- after the end of the Second World War. 16 can carry two thousand-pound ers, B–52s and B–1Bs based in England b bombs, and a B–1B can carry 24 of these and B–52s based in Missouri delivered a 2015 so that a single mission by a B–1B substantial fraction of the weapons on In 1958, the launch of the Sputnik by bomber might be equivalent to 12 sor- the targets. the Soviet Union as the first man-made ties by an F–16. object to orbit the Earth stimulated Finally, unpiloted reconnaissance Both the B–1B and the B–2 were the the creation of the National Aero- aircraft were used extensively for the creations of an industry supported by first time in this conflict. nautics and Space Administration, NASA facilities. Neither would have Although air power has been a sig- NASA. This organization consisted of been built without thousands of hours nificant component of all warfare since all of the facilities of the old NACA of wind tunnel and simulator time de- 1939, it can be argued that this was the plus some military facilities that were voted to them in government-owned first campaign where air power was ab- added to enhance the space mission of NASA facilities. solutely the dominant factor. the new agency. Even more important was the appli- Given what has happened in Kosovo, The National Aeronautics and Space cation of NASA research results to it is a legitimate question to ask how Act of 1958 made the new agency re- both aircraft. These results range from the air power that achieved that vic- sponsible for continuing the support of aerodynamics, materials, and flight tory was created. The record shows military aviation. This most important controls to the human factors that had that it did not happen overnight. In mission has been successfully accom- to be considered to protect the pilots 1944, the Commander in Chief of the plished for the past 40 years and the re- and the crew from the environments U.S. Army Air Forces, General Henry sults were evident in the Kosovo cam- that they would face in accomplishing H. (Hap) Arnold said, ‘‘the first essen- paign. their missions. tial of air power is preeminence in re- The most successful fighter-bomber Finally, the Kosovo campaign was search.’’ The key word in this state- of the 20th century is undoubtedly the the one in which unpiloted aircraft ment is research. It is important to un- F–16. The facilities of the National Aer- were extensively used for reconnais- derstand how this research was per- onautics and Space Administration sance that turned out to be a decisive formed, who paid for it, and how the re- were used extensively during the dec- factor in the campaign. Unpiloted vehi- sults were used. ade of the 1970s to develop the flying cles have been around for a long time In 1917, a provision was put in the qualities of this aircraft. Many thou- and were used as target drones and as Naval appropriations bill to create a sands of hours of wind tunnel and experimental test vehicles during ex- National Advisory Committee for Aero- flight simulator time were devoted to periments that traditionally involved nautics called NACA because the infe- the creation of the F–16. the destruction of the vehicle. riority of American aircraft during The former commander of the Israeli However, recent advances once again World War I was patently obvious, not Air Force and the current president of pioneered by NASA in flight control H8144 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 systems and in sensors have made it This has forced some U.S. aerospace Mr. RUSH, for 5 minutes, today. possible to use unpiloted vehicles for firms to use European facilities. More Mr. MCGOVERN, for 5 minutes, today. many other purposes. Probably the important, it has become difficult to Mr. CUMMINGS, for 5 minutes, today. first application of unpiloted vehicles attract the best talent into NASA’s (The following Members (at the re- requiring sophisticated technology was aeronautical research enterprises. quest of Mr. WELDON of Florida) to re- the highly maneuverable aircraft test In the past year, this situation has vise and extend their remarks and in- vehicle. This was a small, unpiloted reached the crisis stage because further clude extraneous material:) aircraft with a sophisticated flight con- reductions in NASA’s aeronautics re- Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin, for 5 min- trol system designed to perform experi- search are now being proposed. In view utes, September 15. ments in maneuvering regimes that of this circumstance, it is legitimate to Mr. METCALF, for 5 minutes, today. had not yet been explored with piloted ask the question where the knowledge Mr. EHLERS, for 5 minutes, today. aircraft. The experiments done by and the technology will come from to Mr. WELDON of Florida, for 5 minutes, NASA with this vehicle during the make victory possible in another today. 1970s demonstrated to all concerned the Kosovo perhaps 20 years from now. Mr. FOSSELLA, for 5 minutes, today. utility of unpiloted aircraft for sophis- The sad fact is that we are no longer f ticated purposes. making the investments necessary to In the last two decades, a large vari- maintain the kind of Air Force that ADJOURNMENT ety of unpiloted aircraft have been de- has the capability that we have today. Mr. PICKETT. Mr. Speaker, I move veloped and with the recent advances This situation can only be changed by that the House do now adjourn. in control systems and communication reversing the trend in aeronautical re- The motion was agreed to; accord- systems and in the ability to transmit search funding and reinvesting in this ingly (at 8 o’clock and 25 minutes intelligence data in real-time to com- critically important technology. An in- p.m.), under its previous order, the mand posts, unpiloted reconnaissance vestment in NASA aeronautics pro- House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- aircraft have come into their own. gram of about $4 billion annually is day, September 14, 1999, at 9 a.m. for A special example is the ‘‘Predator’’ what is required to maintain our effort. morning hour debates. unpiloted reconnaissance aircraft that General Arnold’s statement of more f played a very important role in than half a century ago is as valid as it Kosovo. In one incident, a ‘‘Predator’’ is was then. The security of the United EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, vehicle spotted a concentration of Serb States and the stability of the world ETC. troops on the ground and with accurate depend on a relatively small invest- Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive pictures transmitted by satellite link ment in advanced aeronautical tech- communications were taken from the reported the concentration and its lo- nology so that NASA can continue to Speaker’s table and referred as follows: cation to the command post. This in- do the work which will allow the 4020. A letter from the Administrator, formation was then used to divert a United States to maintain its leader- Farm Service Agency, Department of Agri- flight of B–52 bombers that had already ship and superiority in military avia- culture, transmitting the Department’s final been on another mission to the troop tion. rule—Flood Compensation Program (RIN: concentration which was accurately lo- I urge all Members to support this ef- 0560–AF57) received September 3, 1999, pursu- cated by the GPS signal transmitted fort. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. by the ‘‘Predator.’’ f The B–52s bombed the troops, killing 4021. A letter from the Congressional Re- LEAVE OF ABSENCE view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health most of them on the ground. This kind Inspection Service, Department of Agri- of coordinated attack with heavy By unanimous consent, leave of ab- culture, transmitting the Department’s final bombers guided to the target using sence was granted to: rule—Horses From Morocco; Change in Dis- unpiloted aircraft and a sophisticated Ms. CARSON (at the request of Mr. ease Status [Docket No. 98–055–2] received command and control system was a de- GEPHARDT) for today on account of offi- September 3, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cisive element to secure the victory in cial business. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- this campaign. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida (at the re- culture. 4022. A letter from the Administrator, The technology to do all of this could quest of Mr. GEPHARDT) for today on Farm Service Agency, Department of Agri- not have been developed without the account of official business. culture, transmitting the Department’s final aeronautical research performed in Mr. WICKER (at the request of Mr. rule—Small Hog Operation Payment Pro- NASA’s research centers. The research ARMEY) for today on account of official gram (RIN: 0560–AF70) received September 3, performed to create the aircraft sys- business. 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the tems described here dates back to the Mr. MANZULLO (at the request of Mr. Committee on Agriculture. 1970s, somewhere between 20 and 30 ARMEY) for today on account of illness. 4023. A letter from the Administrator, Ag- years ago. Mr. ROGAN (at the request of Mr. ricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s In 1970, the aeronautics budget of ARMEY) for today on account of a death NASA was approximately 25 percent of final rule—Milk in the New England and in the family. Other Marketing Areas; Order Amending the the agency’s budget, some $1 billion Mr. SHAW (at the request of Mr. Orders [DA–97–12] received September 3, 1999, out of a total of $4 billion. It was this ARMEY) for today on account of official pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- heavy investment in aeronautical tech- business. mittee on Agriculture. nology that in a very real sense made Mr. KINGSTON (at the request of Mr. 4024. A letter from the Director, Office of the victory this year in Kosovo pos- ARMEY) for today and September 14 on Regulatory Management and Information, sible. account of impending Hurricane Floyd. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ting the Agency’s final rule—Avermectin B1 Today, however, we have a very seri- f ous problem. The aeronautics budget in and its delta-8, 9-isomer; Pesticide Tolerance SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED [OPP–300916; FRL–6380–7] (RIN: 2070–AB78) re- NASA today is a much smaller fraction ceived September 3, 1999, pursuant to 5 than it was in 1970, about $2 billion out By unanimous consent, permission to U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- of $14 billion or just 14 percent. In address the House, following the legis- riculture. terms of spending power when inflation lative program and any special orders 4025. A letter from the Director, Office of is factored into this calculation, heretofore entered, was granted to: Regulatory Management and Information, NASA’s investment in aeronautical re- (The following Members (at the re- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- search today is about half of what it quest of Mr. MCNULTY) to revise and ting the Agency’s final rule—Chlorfenapyr; was 30 years ago. extend their remarks and include ex- Re-Establishment of Tolerances for Emer- One result of this massive reduction traneous material:) gency Exemptions [OPP–300910; FRL–6095–8] (RIN: 2070–AB78) received August 26, 1999, in aeronautical research has been that Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, for 5 min- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- many important NASA aeronautical utes, today. mittee on Agriculture. research facilities have had to be shut Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, for 5 minutes, 4026. A letter from the Director, Office of down entirely or perhaps mothballed. today. Regulatory Management and Information, September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8145 Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Department of Health and Human Services, Promulgation of State Implementation ting the Agency’s final rule—Cymoxanil; Ex- transmitting the Department’s final rule— Plans: Alaska [AK–21–1709-a; FRL–6412–7] re- tension of Tolerance for Emergency Exemp- Indirect Food Additives: Polymers [Docket ceived August 26, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tions [OPP–300903; FRL–6094–4] (RIN: 2070– No. 96F–0176] received August 26, 1999, pursu- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. AB78) received August 26, 1999, pursuant to 5 ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 4045. A letter from the Director, Office of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- on Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, riculture. 4036. A letter from the Director, Regula- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 4027. A letter from the Director, Office of tions Policy and Management Staff, FDA, ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Regulatory Management and Information, Department of Health and Human Services, Promulgation of Implementations; Ohio Des- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- transmitting the Department’s final rule— ignation of Areas for Air Quality Planning ting the Agency’s final rule—Difenoconazole; General and Plastic Surgery Devices; Effec- Purposes; Ohio [OH 121–1c; FRL–6425–1] re- Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemp- tive Date of Requirement for Premarket Ap- ceived August 26, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tions [OPP–300904; FRL–6094–3] (RIN: 2070– proval of the Silicone Inflatable Breast Pros- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. AB78) received August 26, 1999, pursuant to 5 thesis [Docket No. 91N–0281] (RIN: 0910–AZ17) 4046. A letter from the Director, Office of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- received August 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Regulatory Management and Information, riculture. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 4028. A letter from the Assistant General 4037. A letter from the Director, Regula- ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Counsel for Regulations, Department of tions Policy and Management Staff, FDA, Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- Housing and Urban Development, transmit- Department of Health and Human Services, tion Plans; Commonwealth of Virginia; En- ting the Department’s final rule—Section 8 transmitting the Department’s final rule— hanced Inspection & Maintenance Program Tenant-Based Assistance; Statutory Merger Indirect Food Additives: Adhesives and Com- [VA092/098–5044; FRL–6428–8] received August of Section 8 Certification and Voucher Pro- ponents of Coating [Docket No. 99F–0487] re- 26, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to grams: Change in Effective Date [Docket No. ceived September 3, 1999, pursuant to 5 the Committee on Commerce. FR–4428–N–02] (RIN: 2577–AB91) received Au- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 4047. A letter from the Director, Office of gust 24, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking 4038. A letter from the Director, Regula- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- and Financial Services. tions Policy and Management Staff, FDA, ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and 4029. A letter from the Assistant to the Department of Health and Human Services, Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- Board, Federal Reserve Board, transmitting transmitting the Department’s final rule— tion Plans; Massachusetts; Volatile Organic the Board’s final rule—Truth in Savings Food Additives Permitted in the Feed and Compound Regulation [MA–19–01–5892a; A–1– [Regulation DD; Docket No. R–1003] received Drinking Water of Animals; Menadione Nico- FRL–6421–8] received August 30, 1999, pursu- September 3, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tinamide Bisulfite [Docket No. 94F–0283] re- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking ceived September 3, 1999, pursuant to 5 on Commerce. and Financial Services. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 4048. A letter from the Director, Office of 4030. A letter from the Assistant General Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, Counsel for Regulatory Services, Office of 4039. A letter from the Director, Regula- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Special Education and Rehabilitative Serv- tions Policy and Management Staff, FDA, ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and ices, Department of Education, transmitting Department of Health and Human Services, Promulgation of Implementation Plans; the Department’s final rule—Training of In- transmitting the Department’s final rule— California—Owens Valley Nonattainment terpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Food Additives Permitted in the Feed and Area; PM–10 [CA–221–158; FRL–6430–7] re- Hard of Hearing and Individuals Who Are Drinking Water of Animals; Menadione Nico- ceived August 30, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Deaf-Blind—received August 27, 1999, pursu- tinamide Bisulfite [Docket No. 98F–0195] re- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ceived September 3, 1999, pursuant to 5 4049. A letter from the Director, Office of on Education and the Workforce. Regulatory Management and Information, 4031. A letter from the Assistant General U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Counsel for Regulations, Office of Postsec- Commerce. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ondary Education, Department of Education, 4040. A letter from the Director, Office of ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and transmitting the Department’s final rule— Regulatory Management and Information, Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- William D. Ford Federal District Loan Pro- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tion Plans; Delaware; Approval of Miscella- gram (RIN: 1840–AC68) received September 3, ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and neous Revisions [DE101–1–25a; FRL–6434–6] 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Promulgation of Implementation Plans Ten- received September 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 Committee on Education and the Workforce. nessee: Approval of Revisions to the Ten- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 4032. A letter from the Assistant General nessee State Implementation Plan [TN 190– Commerce. Counsel, Department of Education, Office of 9930a; TN 196–9931a; FRL–6433–4] received 4050. A letter from the Director, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, transmitting the September 3, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Regulatory Management and Information, Department’s final rule—Administration of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Grants and Agreements with Institutions of 4041. A letter from the Director, Office of ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non- Regulatory Management and Information, Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Profit Organizations; Direct Grant Pro- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- California State Implementation Plan Revi- grams; State-Administered Programs; Defi- ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and sion, Mojave Desert Air Quality Management nitions that Apply to Department Regula- Promulgation of State Plans for Designated District and Tehama County Air Pollution tions; Uniform Administrative Requirements Facilities and Pollutants; Maryland; Control Control District [CA 192–0161; FRL–6434–2] re- for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to of Emissions from Existing Municipal Solid ceived September 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 State and Local Governments; Protection of Waste Landfills [MD–091–3041a; FRL–6433–7] U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Human Subjects; Student Rights in Re- received September 3, 1999, pursuant to 5 Commerce. search, Experimental Programs and Testing; U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 4051. A letter from the Director, Office of Family Educational Rights and Privacy—Re- Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, ceived August 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4042. A letter from the Director, Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Agency’s final rule—Final Rule and the Workforce. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Making a Finding of Failure to Submit a Re- 4033. A letter from the Assistant General ting the Agency’s final rule—Texas: Final quired State Implementation Plan for Car- Counsel for Regulatory Services, Depart- Authorization and Incorporation by Ref- bon Monoxide; Nevada—Las Vegas Valley ment of Education, Office of Postsecondary erence of State Hazardous Waste Manage- [FRL–6434–4] received September 7, 1999, pur- Education, transmitting the Department’s ment Program [FRL–6422–1] received August suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- final rule—Teacher Quality Enhancement 26, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to mittee on Commerce. Grants Program (RIN: 1840–AC67) received the Committee on Commerce. 4052. A letter from the Director, Office of August 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4043. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- and the Workforce. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ting the Agency’s final rule—Final Author- 4034. A letter from the Assistant General ting the Agency’s final rule—Louisiana: ization of State Hazardous Waste Manage- Counsel for Regulations, Department of Edu- Final Authorization of State Hazardous ment Program Revision [FRL–6430–4] re- cation Office of Special Education and Reha- Waste Management Program Revisions ceived August 26, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. bilitative Services, transmitting the Depart- [FRL–6428–6] received August 26, 1999, pursu- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. ment’s final rule—Projects With Industry— ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 4053. A letter from the Chief, Mass Media received August 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. on Commerce. Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education 4044. A letter from the Director, Office of sion, transmitting the Commission’s final and the Workforce. Regulatory Management and Information, rule—Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table 4035. A letter from the Director, Regula- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations tions Policy and Management Staff, FDA, ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and (Judsonia, Arkansas) [MM Docket No. 99–98; H8146 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 RM–9483] (Del Norte, Colorado) [MM Docket prus question covering the period June 1 to tic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of No. 99–148; RM–9556] (Dinosaur, Colorado) July 31, 1999, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2373(c); the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; Clo- [MM Docket No. 99–149; RM–9557] (Poncha (H. Doc. No. 106–121); to the Committee on sure [Docket No. 990506120–9220; I.D. 082399b] Springs, Colorado) [MM Docket No. 99–150; International Relations and ordered to be received August 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. RM–9558] (Captain Cook, Hawaii) [MM Dock- printed. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. et No. 99–152; RM–9560] received September 3, 4063. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 4072. A letter from the Director, Office of 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fish- Committee on Commerce. transmitting a report on proliferation of eries Service, National Oceanic and Atmos- 4054. A letter from the Chief, Mass Media missiles and essential components of nu- pheric Administration, transmitting the Ad- Bureau, Policy and Rules Division, Federal clear, biological, and chemical weapons, pur- ministration’s final rule—Fisheries of the Communications Commission, transmitting suant to 22 U.S.C. 2751 nt.; to the Committee Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific the Commission’s final rule—Review of the on International Relations. Cod in the Central Regulatory Area in the Commission’s Regulations Governing Tele- 4064. A letter from the Executive Director, Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 990304062–9062–01; vision Broadcasting [MM Docket No. 91–221] Committee For Purchase From People Who I.D. 081799D] received August 27, 1999, pursu- Television Satellite Stations Review of Pol- Are Blind Or Severely Disabled, transmitting ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee icy and Rules [MM Docket No. 87–8] received the Committee’s final rule—Procurement on Resources. August 31, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. List Additions and Deletions—received Au- 4073. A letter from the Director, Office of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. gust 16, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fish- 4055. A letter from the Chief, Mass Media 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- eries Service, National Oceanic and Atmos- Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- ment Reform. pheric Administration, transmitting the Ad- sion, transmitting the Department’s final 4065. A letter from the Executive Director, ministration’s final rule—Fisheries of the rule—Review of the Commission’s Regula- Committee For Purchase From People Who Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska; tions Governing Attribution of Broadcast Are Blind Or Severely Disabled, transmitting Groundfish Fisheries by Vessels Using Hook- and Cable/MDS Interests [MM Docket No. 94– the Committee’s final rule—Procurement and-Line Gear in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket 150] Review of the Commission’s Regulations List Addition—received August 16, 1999, pur- No. 990304062–9062; I.D. 081799E] received Au- and Policies Affecting Investment in the suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- gust 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Broadcast Industry [MM Docket 92–51] mittee on Government Reform. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. Reexaminiation of the Commission’s Cross- 4066. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 4074. A letter from the Director, Office of Interest Policy [MM Docket No. 87–154] re- for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Office of Mi- Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fish- ceived August 31, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. gratory Bird Management, Department of eries Service, National Oceanic and Atmos- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. the Interior, transmitting the Department’s pheric Administration, transmitting the Ad- 4056. A letter from the Attorney, Advisor, final rule—Migratory Bird Permits; Amend- ministration’s final rule—Fisheries of the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis- ed Certification of Compliance and Deter- Northeastern United States; Summer Floun- tration, transmitting the Administration’s mination that the States of Vermont and der, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries; Ad- final rule—Federal Motor Vehicle Safety West Virginia Meet Federal Falconry Stand- justments to the 1999 Summer Flounder Standards; Child Restraint Systems; Child ards (RIN: 1018–AE65) received September 3, Commercial Quota [Docket No. 981014259– Restraint Anchorage Systems [Docket No. 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 8312–02; I.D. 081199A] received August 27, 1999, NHTSA–99–6160] (RIN: 2127–AH65) received Committee on Resources. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- August 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4067. A letter from the Director, Fish and mittee on Resources. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, 4075. A letter from the Director, Office of 4057. A letter from the Director, Office of transmitting the Department’s final rule— Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fish- Congressional Affairs, Office of Nuclear Re- Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and eries Service, National Oceanic and Atmos- actor Regulation, Nuclear Regulatory Com- Plants; Final Endangered Status for 10 Plant pheric Administration, transmitting the Ad- mission, transmitting the Commission’s Taxa from Maui Nui, Hawaii (RIN: 1018– ministration’s final rule—Fisheries of the final rule—Changes to Requirements for En- AE22) received September 3, 1999, pursuant Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Vessels vironmental Review for Renewal of Nuclear to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Catching Pollock for Processing by the Power Plant Operating Licenses (RIN: 3150– Resources. Inshore Component in the Bering Sea Sub- AG05) received September 3, 1999, pursuant 4068. A letter from the Acting Assistant area [Docket No. 990304063–9063–01; I.D. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, 081899A] received August 24, 1999, pursuant to Commerce. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 4058. A letter from the Secretary, Division Interior, transmitting the Department’s Resources. of Investment Management, Securities and final rule—Migratory Bird Hunting; Final 4076. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Exchange Commission, transmitting the Approval of Tungsten-Iron and Tungsten- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Ma- Commission’s final rule—Personal Invest- Polymer Shots and Temporary Approval of rine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and ment Company Personnel [Release Nos. 33- Tungsten-Matrix and Tin Shots as Nontoxic Atmospheric Administration, transmitting 7728, IC–23958, IA–1815; File No. S7–25–95] for Hunting Waterfowl and Coots (RIN: 1018– the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of (RIN: 3235–AG27) received September 3, 1999, AF65) received August 16, 1999, pursuant to 5 the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re- Halibut Bycatch Mortality Allowance in the mittee on Commerce. sources. Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- 4059. A communication from the President 4069. A letter from the Acting Assistant ment Area [Docket No. 99030463–9063–01; I.D. of the United States, transmitting notifica- Administrator For Fisheries, National Ma- 072199B] received August 24, 1999, pursuant to tion that the national emergency declared rine Fisheries Service, Department of Com- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on by Executive Order 12924 has been extended, merce, transmitting the Department’s final Resources. pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); (H. Doc. No. rule—Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of 4077. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 106–118); to the Committee on International Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Group- For Legislative Affairs, Department of Relations and ordered to be printed. er Fishery Off the Southern Atlantic States; State, transmitting the Department’s final 4060. A communication from the President Closure of the Red Porgy Fishery [Docket rule—VISAS: Regulations Regarding Public of the United States, transmitting a 6-month No. 990823235–9235–01; I.D. 061699F] (RIN: 0648– Charge Requirements under the Immigration periodic report on the national emergency AM55) received September 3, 1999, pursuant and Nationality Act, as Amended [Public No- declared by Executive Order 12924 of August to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tice 2903] (RIN: 1400–AA79) received Sep- 19, 1994, to deal with the threat to the na- Resources. tember 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tional security, foreign policy, and economy 4070. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judici- of the United States caused by the lapse of fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Ma- ary. the Export Administration Act of 1979, pur- rine Fisheries Service, Department of Com- 4078. A letter from the Program Analyst, suant to 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); (H. Doc. No. 106– merce, transmitting the Department’s final Office of the Chief Counsel, FAA, Depart- 119); to the Committee on International Re- rule—Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic ment of Transportation, transmitting the lations and ordered to be printed. Zone Off Alaska; Pollock by Vessels Catch- Department’s final rule—Amendment to 4061. A communication from the President ing Pollock for Processing by the Inshore Class E Airspace; Nevada, MO [Airspace of the United States, transmitting the Presi- Component in the Bering Sea Subarea [Dock- Docket No. 99–ACE–40] received September 3, dent’s bimonthly report on progress toward a et No. 990304063–9063–01; I.D. 082699E] received 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the negotiated settlementof the Cyprus question, September 3, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Committee on Transportation and Infra- covering the period February 1999 and March 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. structure. 1999, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2373(c); (H. Doc. 4071. A letter from the Director, Office of 4079. A letter from the Program Analyst, No. 106–120); to the Committee on Inter- Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fish- Office of the Chief Counsel, FAA, Depart- national Relations and ordered to be printed. eries Service, National Oceanic and Atmos- ment of Transportation, transmitting the 4062. A communication from the President pheric Administration, transmitting the Ad- Department’s final rule—Airworthiness Di- of the United States, transmitting Progress ministration’s final rule—Fisheries of the rectives; Boeing Model 737–100, –200, –300, toward a negotiated settlement of the Cy- Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlan- –400, and –500 Series Airplanes [Docket No. September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8147 99–NM–187–AD; Amendment 39–11283; AD 99– 4088. A letter from the Program Analyst, Model BAe 146 and Model Avro 146–RJ Series 18–17] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received September 3, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Airplanes [Docket No. 97–NM–129–AD; 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- Amendment 39–11260; AD 99–17–12] (RIN: 2120– Committee on Transportation and Infra- worthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. AA64) received August 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 structure. Models PC–12 and PC–12/45 Airplanes [Docket U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 4080. A letter from the Program Analyst, No. 99–CE–10–AD; Amendment 39–11256; AD Transportation and Infrastructure. Office of the Chief Counsel, FAA, Depart- 99–17–08] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received August 24, 4099. A letter from the Chief, Office of Reg- ment of Transportation, transmitting the 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ulations and Administrative Law, USCG, De- Department’s final rule—Revision to the Committee on Transportation and Infra- partment of Transportation, transmitting Legal Description of the Riverside, March structure. the Department’s final rule—Safety Zone: Air Force Base (AFB), Class C Airspace Area; 4089. A letter from the Program Analyst, Chelsea Street Bridge Fender System Re- CA [Airspace Docket No. 99–AWA–1] (RIN: FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- pair, Chelsea River, Chelsea, MA [CGD1–99– 2120–AA66) received September 3, 1999, pursu- mitting the Department’s final rule—Amend- 141] (RIN: 215–AA97) received August 24, 1999, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ment of Class E Airspace; Fort Rucker, AL pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- on Transportation and Infrastructure. [Airspace Docket No. 99–ASO–11] received mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 4081. A letter from the Program Assistant, August 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ture. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 4100. A letter from the Program Assistant, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- tation and Infrastructure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Tex- 4090. A letter from the Program Assistant, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- tron, A Division of Textron Canada, Model FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, 206L, L–1, L–3, and L–4 Helicopters [Docket mitting the Department’s final rule—Re- A320, and A321 Series Airplanes [Docket No. No. 99–SW–30–AD; Amendment 39–11265; AD moval of Class E Airspace: Arlington, TN 96–NM–29–AD; Amendment 39–11259; AD 99– 99–17–19] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received August 24, [Airspace Docket 99–ASO–16] received August 17–11] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received August 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infra- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Committee on Transportation and Infra- structure. structure. structure. 4082. A letter from the Program Assistant, 4091. A letter from the Program Assistant, 4101. A letter from the Director, Office of FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Regulatory Management and Information, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- mitting the Department’s final rule—Estab- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- worthiness Directives; Allison Engine Com- lishment of Class D Airspace; Tupelo, MS ting the Agency’s final rule—Pharma- pany, Inc AE 2100A and AE 2100C Series Tur- [Airspace Docket No. 99–ASO–10] received ceutical Manufacturing Category Effluent boprop Engines [Docket No. 99–NE–14–AD; August 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Limitations Guidelines, Pretreatment Amendment 39–11257; AD 99–17–09] (RIN: 2120– 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Standards, and New Source Performance AA64) received August 24, 1999, pursuant to 5 tation and Infrastructure. Standards; Correcting Amendments [FRL– U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 4092. A letter from the Program Assistant, 6431–8] (RIN: 2040–AA13) received August 27, Transportation and Infrastructure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 4083. A letter from the Senior Attorney, Of- mitting the Department’s final rule—Modi- Committee on Transportation and Infra- fice of the Secretary, Department of Trans- fication of Class E Airspace; Sheridan, IN structure. portation, transmitting the Department’s [Airspace Docket No. 99–AGL–31] received 4102. A letter from the Program Analyst, final rule—Petitions Involving the Effective August 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Office of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Dates of the Disclosure of Code-Sharing Ar- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Administration, transmitting the Adminis- rangements and Long-Term Wet Leases tation and Infrastructure. tration’s final rule—Airworthiness Direc- Final Rule, and the Disclosure of Change-of- 4093. A letter from the Program Assistant, tives; Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd., Model Guage Services Final Rule [Docket Nos. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Astra SPX Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99– OST–95–179, OST–95–623, and OST–95–177] mitting the Department’s final rule—Modi- NM–204–AD; Amendment 39–11254; AD 99–17– (RIN: 2105–AC10, 2105–AC17) received Sep- fication of Class E Airspace; Minneapolis, 05] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received August 24, 1999, tember 3, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. MN [Airspace Docket No. 99–AGL–33] re- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ceived August 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ture. 4084. A letter from the Program Assistant, tation and Infrastructure. 4103. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of Transportation, transmitting 4094. A letter from the Program Assistant, Office of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Administration, transmitting the Adminis- Directives; Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Series mitting the Department’s final rule—Modi- tration’s final rule—Airworthiness Direc- Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 99–NE–22–AD; fication of Class E Airspace; Eau Claire, WI tives; Airbus Model A310 Series Airplanes Amendment 39–11263; AD 99–17–16] (RIN: 2120– [Airspace Docket No. 99–AGL–28] received [Docket No. 93–NM–125–AD; Amendment 39– AA64) received August 24, 1999, pursuant to 5 August 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 11255; AD 99–17–06] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- August 24, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 4085. A letter from the Program Assistant, 4095. A letter from the Program Assistant, tation and Infrastructure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 4104. A letter from the Program Analyst, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- mitting the Department’s final rule—Modi- Office of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation worthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc. fication of Class E Airspace; La Crosse, WI Administration, transmitting the Adminis- Model 600N Helicopters [Docket No. 98–SW– [Airspace Docket No. 99–AGL–29] received tration’s final rule—Airworthiness Direc- 16–AD; Amendment 39–11264; AD 99–17–18] August 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica (RIN: 2120–AA64) received August 24, 1999, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB–120 Series Air- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tation and Infrastructure. planes [Docket No. 98–NM–233–AD; Amend- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 4096. A letter from the Program Assistant, ment 39–11253; AD 99–17–04] (RIN: 2120–AA64) ture. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- received August 24, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4086. A letter from the Program Assistant, mitting the Department’s final rule—Modi- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- fication of Class E Airspace Mankato, MN tation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- [Airspace Docket No. 99–AGL–30] received 4105. A letter from the Program Analyst, worthiness Directives; Bombardier Model August 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Office of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation DHC–8 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99–NM– 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Administration, transmitting the Adminis- 55–AD; Amendment 39–11262; AD 99–17–14] tation and Infrastructure. tration’s final rule—Airworthiness Direc- (RIN: 2120–AA64) received August 24, 1999, 4097. A letter from the Program Assistant, tives; Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Model pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 269A, 269A–1, 269B, 269C, 269C–1 and 269D Heli- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- copters [Docket No. 99–SW–31–AD; Amend- ture. worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737–700 ment 39–11258; AD 99–17–10] (RIN: 2120–AA64) 4087. A letter from the Program Assistant, and -800 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99–NM– received August 24, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 179–AD; Amendment 39–11267; AD 99–18–01] 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- (RIN: 2120–AA64) received August 27, 1999, tation and Infrastructure. worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757–200 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 4106. A letter from the Program Analyst, and -300 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99–NM– mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Office of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation 06–AD; Amendment 39–11266; AD 99–17–20] ture. Administration, transmitting the Adminis- (RIN: 2120–AA64) received August 24, 1999, 4098. A letter from the Program Assistant, tration’s final rule—Amendment to Class E pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Airspace; Frederick Municipal Airport, MD mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- [Airspace Docket No. 99–AEA–04FR] received ture. worthiness Directives; British Aerospace August 24, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. H8148 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 13, 1999 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tributions to Foreign Persons Under Sec- on the Budget, and International Relations, tation and Infrastructure. tions 367(e) and 367(e)(2) [TD 8834] (RIN: 1545– for a period to be subsequently determined 4107. A letter from the Chairman, Surface AU22 and 1545–AX30] received August 24, 1999, by the Speaker, in each case for consider- Transportation Board, transmitting the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- Board’s final rule—Expedited Procedures For mittee on Ways and Means. risdiction of the committee concerned. Processing Rail Rate Reasonableness, Ex- 4119. A letter from the Director, Office of By Mr. ISTOOK: emption and Revocation Proceedings—re- Regulatory Management and Information, H.R. 2844. A bill to direct the Secretary of ceived September 3, 1999, pursuant to 5 Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Energy to convey to the city of Bartlesville, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Oklahoma, the former site of the NIPER fa- Transportation and Infrastructure. Promulgation of Implementation Plans Ken- cility of the Department of Defense; to the 4108. A letter from the Deputy General tucky: Approval of Revisions to the Louis- Committee on Science. Counsel, Small Business Administration, ville State Implementation Plan [KY–75–1– By Mr. LUCAS of Kentucky: transmitting the Administration’s final 9910a; KY–97–1–9911a; FRL–6435–4] received H.R. 2845. A bill to encourage the use of rule—Liquidation of Collateral and Sale of September 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. technology in the classroom; to the Com- Commercial Loans—received September 3, 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on mittee on Education and the Workforce, and 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Commerce and Commerce. in addition to the Committee on Ways and Committee on Small Business. f Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- 4109. A letter from the Director, Office of mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- Regulations Management, Office of General REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON sideration of such provisions as fall within Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs, PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. transmitting the Department’s final rule— By Mr. THOMPSON of California: Delegations of Authority; Tort Claims (RIN: Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of H.R. 2846. A bill to confer citizenship post- 2900–AJ31) received September 3, 1999, pursu- committees were delivered to the Clerk humously on Jose J. Casillas; to the Com- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee for printing and reference to the proper mittee on the Judiciary. on Veterans’ Affairs. calendar, as follows: By Mr. TRAFICANT: 4110. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Mr. Shuster: Committee on Transportation H.R. 2847. A bill to provide for the appoint- Branch, Customs Service, Department of the and Infrastructure. H.R. 2681. A bill to estab- ment of an independent counsel to inves- Treasury, transmitting the Department’s lish a program, coordinated by the National tigate if there were violations of Federal law final rule—Textiles and Textile Products; Transportation Safety Board, of assistance in the raid on the Branch Davidian com- Denial of Entry [T.D. 99–68] (RIN: 1515–AC94) to families of passengers involved in rail pas- pound in Waco, Texas; to the Committee on received September 3, 1999, pursuant to 5 senger accidents (Rept. 106–313). Referred to the Judiciary. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Committee of the Whole House on the By Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma (for him- Ways and Means. State of the Union. self, Mr. TALENT, Mr. LEACH, and Mr. 4111. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Mr. Shuster: Committee on Transportation BAKER) (all by request): Branch, Customs Service, Department of and Infrastructure. House Concurrent Reso- H.R. 2848. A bill to amend the Small Busi- Treasury, transmitting the Department’s lution 171. Resolution congratulating the ness Investment Act of 1958 and the Small final rule—Accreditation of Commercial American Public Transit Association for 25 Business Act to establish a New Markets Testing Laboratories; Approval of Commer- years of commendable service to the transit Venture Capital Program, to establish an cial Gaugers [T.D. 99–67] (RIN: 1515–AB60) re- industry and the Nation (Rept. 106–314). Re- America’s Private Investment Company Pro- ceived September 3, 1999, pursuant to 5 ferred to the House Calendar. gram, to amend the Internal Revenue Code U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on of 1986 to establish a New Markets Tax Cred- f Ways and Means. it, and for other purposes; to the Committee 4112. A letter from the Chief, Regulations PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS on Banking and Financial Services, and in Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting addition to the Committees on Ways and the Service’s final rule—Start-up Expendi- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Means, and Small Business, for a period to be tures [Announcement 99–89] received August bills and resolutions were introduced subsequently determined by the Speaker, in 20, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to and severally referred, as follows: each case for consideration of such provi- the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. BASS: sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 4113. A letter from the Chief, Regulations committee concerned. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting H.R. 2839. A bill to amend the Act which By Ms. CARSON (for herself, Mr. WATT the Service’s final rule—BLS–LIFO Depart- established the Saint-Gaudens National His- of North Carolina, Mrs. MORELLA, Ms. ment Stores Indexes—July 1999—received toric Site, in the State of New Hampshire, by JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. September 3, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. modifying the boundary, and for other pur- CUMMINGS, Mrs. CAPPS, Mrs. THUR- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and poses; to the Committee on Resources. MAN, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Ms. LEE, Means. By Mr. UPTON (for himself and Mr. Ms. KILPATRICK, Mrs. MEEK of Flor- 4114. A letter from the Chief, Regulations WAXMAN): ida, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting H.R. 2840. A bill to amend title V of the So- NORTON, Mr. RUSH, Mr. MEEKS of New the Service’s final rule—Capital Gains, In- cial Security Act to provide for the estab- York, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. WYNN, Ms. stallment Sales, Unrecaptured Section 1250 lishment and operation of asthma treatment DELAURO, Ms. WATERS, Mr. CLAY, Ms. Gain [TD 8836] (RIN: 1545–AW85) received Au- services for children, and for other purposes; BROWN of Florida, Ms. MILLENDER- gust 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. to the Committee on Commerce. MCDONALD, Ms. BERKLEY, Ms. MCKIN- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and By Mrs. CHRISTENSEN (for herself, NEY, Mr. CLYBURN, Mrs. JONES of Means. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, and Mr. Ohio, Mr. FORD, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. 4115. A letter from the Chief, Regulations GEORGE MILLER of California): FATTAH, Mr. OWENS, Mr. BISHOP, Mrs. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting H.R. 2841. A bill to amend the Revised Or- CHRISTENSEN, Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr. the Service’s final rule—Coordinated Issue: ganic Act of the Virgin Islands to provide for HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. THOMPSON All Industries-Research Tax Credit-Internal greater fiscal autonomy consistent with of Mississippi, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. DIXON, Use Software [UIL: 41.51–10] received August other United States jurisdictions, and for Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. JACKSON of Illi- 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to other purposes; to the Committee on Re- nois, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. the Committee on Ways and Means. sources. 4116. A letter from the Chief, Regulations By Mr. CUMMINGS (for himself, Ms. TOWNS, and Mrs. MALONEY of New Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting NORTON, and Mrs. MORELLA): York): the Service’s final rule—Coordinated Issue: H.R. 2842. A bill to amend chapter 89 of H. Res. 287. A resolution to commend All Industries-Research Tax Credit-Qualified title 5, United States Code, concerning the Serena Williams on winning the 1999 U.S. Research [UIL 41.51–11] received August 27, Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Open Women’s Singles and Doubles cham- 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Program, to enable the Federal Government pionships; to the Committee on Government Committee on Ways and Means. to enroll an employee and his or her family Reform. 4117. A letter from the Chief, Regulations in the FEHB Program when a State court or- f Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting ders the employee to provide health insur- the Service’s final rule—Determination of ance coverage for a child of the employee but ADDITIONAL SPONORS Issue Price in the Case of Certain Debt In- the employee fails to provide the coverage; Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors struments Issued for Property [Rev. Rul. 99– to the Committee on Government Reform. 37] received August 24, 1999, pursuant to 5 By Mr. HAYES (for himself and Mr. were added to public bills and resolu- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on FLETCHER): tions as follows: Ways and Means. H.R. 2843. A bill to provide emergency as- H.R. 110: Mr. BLUMENAUER. 4118. A letter from the Chief, Regulations sistance to farmers and ranchers in the H.R. 133: Ms. PELOSI. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting United States; to the Committee on Agri- H.R. 188: Mr. PAUL. the Service’s final rule—Treatment of Dis- culture, and in addition to the Committees H.R. 274: Mrs. BONO and Mr. GALLEGLY. September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8149

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Vol. 145 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 No. 118 Senate The Senate met at 12 noon and was observance of Your holy law. May we MORNING BUSINESS called to order by the President pro be preserved in union and that peace The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under tempore [Mr. THURMOND]. which the world cannot give; and, after the previous order, there will now be a enjoying the blessings of this life, be period for the transaction of morning PRAYER admitted to those which are eternal. business not to extend beyond the hour The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Our We pray to You, who are Lord and of 2 p.m., with Senators permitted to guest Chaplain, Father Paul Lavin, God, for ever and ever. Amen. speak therein for up to 10 minutes. pastor of St. Joseph’s on Capitol Hill, f Under the previous order, the time Washington, DC, will now give the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE until 1 p.m. shall be under the control prayer. of the distinguished Senator from Wyo- The Honorable PAT ROBERTS, a The guest Chaplain, Father Paul ming, Mr. THOMAS. Senator from the State of Kansas, led Lavin, offered the following prayer: the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: f In Psalm 103 David sings: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the SENATE CHALLENGES Bless the Lord, O my soul United States of America, and to the Repub- Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, as was and all my being bless His holy name. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Bless the Lord, O my soul indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. noted, there are 2 hours of morning business. My associates are going to and forget not all His benefits. f He pardons all your inequities, undertake for the first hour to talk a He heals all your ills. RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING little bit about the challenges that we He redeems your life from destruction, MAJORITY LEADER face over the next month, 2 months. By He crowns you with kindness and com- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ROB- the end of this month, of course, we are passion. ERTS). The acting majority leader is to have completed the appropriations, He does not always chide, recognized. and we will be moving forward with nor does He keep His wrath forever. that. We will be dealing with the ad- Not according to our sins does He deal f ministration and with the President on with us, SCHEDULE nor does He requite us according to our their completion. We hope that it will Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, today crimes. not end up in a closing down of Govern- For as the heavens are high above the the Senate will be in a period of morn- ment but, rather, finding some con- Earth ing business until 2 p.m. Following sensus as to how we deal with our so surpassing is His kindness toward morning business, the Senate will re- budget for next year. those who fear Him. sume consideration of the Interior ap- We are challenged by different phi- As far as east is from the west, propriations bill. As a reminder, clo- losophies, of course, as to what that so far has He put our transgressions ture motions were filed on Friday on spending ought to be; we are always from us. S.J. Res. 33 denouncing the offer of challenged by a difference of view as to Let us pray. clemency to Puerto Rican terrorists what the priorities are. That is the na- Almighty and eternal God, You have and on the Hutchison amendment re- ture of our body. garding oil royalties. These cloture revealed Your glory to all nations. God So, Mr. President, I would like now votes have been scheduled for 5 p.m. of power and might, wisdom and jus- to yield to my friend, the Senator from today and may be followed by addi- tice, through You authority is rightly Arkansas, for 15 minutes. tional votes on judicial nominations. It The PRESIDING OFFICER. The dis- administered, laws enacted, and judg- is hoped that action on the Interior ap- tinguished Senator from Arkansas is ment is decreed. Let the light of Your propriations bill can be completed by recognized. divine wisdom direct the deliberations tomorrow and that the Senate can Mr. HUTCHINSON. I thank the of the Senate and shine forth in all the begin consideration of the bankruptcy Chair. proceedings and laws formed for our reform bill. f rule and government. May they seek to I thank colleagues for their atten- preserve peace, promote national hap- tion. TAX RELIEF piness, and continue to bring us the f Mr. HUTCHINSON. Mr. President, I blessings of liberty and equality. rise today to address for a few minutes We likewise commend to Your RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME the tax relief package that the Senate unbounded mercy all citizens of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under passed before the August recess. United States, that we may be blessed the previous order, the leadership time I had the opportunity during the Au- in the knowledge and sanctified in the is reserved. gust recess to travel much of Arkansas.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:58 Nov 01, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1999SENATE\S13SE9.REC S13SE9 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10744 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 13, 1999 I was in 27 counties in Arkansas in come for food, clothing, and housing than what you did. It is not all of the about a month. So we were very busy. and only 3.6 percent that goes to sav- American dream, but it is part of the In each one of those counties there ings. American dream. The death tax is ab- were opportunities for people to ex- I believe at a time of surplus, it solutely contrary to what we hold out press their opinions and to talk about would be unthinkable, it would be un- as being something Americans should issues that were of concern to them. conscionable for us not to allow the strive toward—investment, savings, We heard much about the farm crisis. I American people to keep more of what building for the future. know the Presiding Officer has been they have worked so hard to make. As Right now, the survival rate for a very involved in trying to fashion a Ronald Reagan once remarked: The family farm from the first to the sec- farm policy that is going to allow fam- taxpayer is someone who works for the ond generation is only about 30 per- ily farmers to survive, be viable, and Federal Government but doesn’t have cent. The odds are against a family has been very involved in the ag policy to take a Civil Service exam. When we farmer being able to pass along that of this country. We have heard a lot of think about the increasing percentage farm to their children or grand- concerns about agriculture. of our income going to taxes, that is, children. I know our farmers are work- I also heard a lot about the tax pack- unfortunately, more true today than it ing hard, and these are difficult times age, and there were a lot of questions. was when President Reagan said it. for them. We keep having emergency I want to take a few minutes today to The American people are laboring bills to help alleviate the problems, but talk about what I heard and what I under a heavy burden of taxation and they are kind of a Band-Aid solution. shared about the tax relief package an intrusive Tax Code and tax system. We have one the Senate passed before that we passed in the Senate and the There are many provisions in the tax the August recess. conference that was agreed upon with relief package. I want to address two Eliminating the death tax is some- the House. I think it is responsible and that are particularly compelling. One thing we can do that will permanently provides much-needed relief for the is the marriage penalty tax. benefit agriculture and farmers in this American taxpayer. Approximately 42 million American country. Only a fraction of 1 percent of I think that is the first thing we have couples, including 6 million senior citi- small businesses make it through to to realize—how much there is a need zens, must pay an average of $1,400 four generations. Just as the family for tax relief. People say, well, the extra in taxes for simply being mar- farm, which is, in effect, a small busi- economy is booming; we are doing fine; ried. The marriage penalty punishes in ness, other small businesses are also people are fine; no one really wants a two ways. It pushes married couples having a difficult time surviving and tax cut. I think the reality is far dif- into a higher tax bracket, and it lowers certainly being passed on to future ferent. couples’ standard deduction. So two generations. Under the Clinton administration, married income earners with combined Consider the case of Clarence who taxes have risen to the highest level in income must pay their income tax at a owns a farming and lumber business in peacetime history—almost 21 percent higher rate with a lower deduction North Carolina. He provides jobs to 720 of the gross domestic product. When than they would if they were two sin- people in his community through three you compare that to the 1950s and the gle people. It is unfair. It is wrong. small farms, a fertilizer and tobacco Eisenhower years, the tax burden upon Most Americans are absolutely per- warehouse, and a small lumber mill. the American people measured—there plexed why such a quirk in the Tax His family has worked hard for four are lots of ways of measuring ‘‘tax bur- Code would be allowed to continue. generations to build this business to den,’’ but one of the most helpful, I Keep in mind, it is not a one-time what it is today. All of that may well think, is in terms of the gross domestic penalty. Under our tax system, mar- be lost when Clarence dies and his fam- product. At that time, it was about 15 riage is not a freeway; it is a toll road. ily is faced with a huge Government percent of GDP; it is now 21 percent of For 10 years of marriage, couples must death tax bill. Clarence has worked GDP. And it took that last leap when pay an average of $14,000 extra; for 20 hard to try to reduce the burden of the Congress passed and the President years, couples must pay $28,000 extra. death tax. He slowed the growth of his signed the 1993 tax hike. The tax relief package that passed business. He has hired lawyers. He has When we are talking in terms of the would finally achieve equity and fair- purchased life insurance. He has estab- tax relief package, the $792 billion—and ness by eliminating the marriage tax lished trusts—all with the hope that he for a farm boy from north Arkansas penalty. could create a plan to enable his chil- that is a lot of money, $792 billion—it The other aspect of the tax relief dren to keep the family business when is over 10 years, and when you realize package we passed that I think is espe- he dies. All of that work and planning that what we are doing is rolling back cially helpful and important and about still may not be enough. the tax burden on the American people which people feel strongly in Arkansas Clarence figures that his son will owe by a grand total of 1 percentage point is the death tax. Small business owners the Federal Government about $1.5 mil- of GDP; we would take it from about 21 and farmers can lose their lives and all lion upon his death, an impossible percent to about 20 percent, there is they have saved for their children be- amount to pay for a man who makes nothing draconian—an overused word cause of death taxes. Since the value of only $31,000 a year. His son will almost these days—there is nothing irrespon- a business is added to the estate and certainly have to sell all or part of the sible about the tax relief package that taxed after exemption, sometimes as business in order to pay the con- was passed by the House and Senate. high as 55 percent, many small busi- sequences of the death tax. Over four According to the Office of Manage- nesses and farms must be sold in order generations, Clarence’s family busi- ment and Budget, total Federal re- to pay the death tax. It is wrong. Just nesses have been whittled down to a ceipts amounted to 19.9 percent of GDP as the marriage penalty, it is some- sliver of what they once were. in 1998 and will be 20.1 percent of GDP thing we should not allow, it is some- Then consider the case of Mr. in 1999. thing we should not tolerate, and it is Kennard, whose spirit of free enterprise Now, in Arkansas, that amounts to something we have the ability and ca- is being stifled by the death tax. He about $7,352 in taxes per capita, in 1998. pacity to change this year. It is a form owns a small septic tank company in In a State such as Connecticut, it is of double taxation. The most obvious Virginia. He began his business in 1963. about twice that; $15,525 was paid in inequity is the death tax. Today, he employs 15 people, including taxes for every man, woman, and child It also doesn’t make a lot of sense. It his son and daughter who have worked in Connecticut. It was Ben Franklin taxes investment and savings. It taxes with him since they were teenagers. who said a penny saved is a penny the American dream. Part of the Amer- His son runs one of the businesses and earned. I think maybe we could adjust ican dream is, if you work hard and takes home about $30,000 a year, hardly that motto and say: A dollar earned is save and invest well and are able to ac- enough to pay the $2 million bill the 38 cents spent by the Federal Govern- cumulate something in life, you will be Government will hand him when his fa- ment. The typical American family able to pass that on to your children ther dies. sees 38 percent of its income paid in and your grandchildren so they can Death should not be a taxable experi- taxes, as opposed to 28 percent of its in- start their lives with better prospects ence. In order to reduce the estate tax,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:58 Nov 01, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1999SENATE\S13SE9.REC S13SE9 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10745 Mr. Kennard has stopped expanding his by previous Congresses by dipping in who believe we have to keep that businesses and is considering transfer- and using those revenues which are money up here because we have to re- ring shares of his business to his chil- designated and should be designated for serve it on the table for more spending dren now rather than wait until his Social Security only. programs because, truly, wisdom is death. He would like to invest in insur- Then there is, perhaps, one of the found here inside the beltway, we re- ance and put some of his money back greatest myths of all; that is, the tax ject that. I reject that. into the business, but it doesn’t make relief bill will primarily benefit the I ask my colleagues to request of the sense when his family will have to pay wealthy. This tax relief package would President his reconsideration of what exorbitant taxes on any new apprecia- provide broad-based tax relief. It cuts is desperately needed for the American tion. In fact, Mr. Kennard may have to every bracket 1 percent. That is not people—lowering that tax burden from liquidate one or two of his businesses much. But it cuts across the board of 21 percent to 20 percent. There is noth- in order to pay the death tax on the re- tax brackets by 1 percent. It doesn’t ing too dramatic nor too drastic about maining businesses. take somebody trained in math to fig- it, but it is a small step in providing The tax refund bill would provide re- ure out that if you are in the 15-per- the American people the tax relief they lief by lowering the 5-percent surtax on cent tax bracket and you lower it from deserve and they desire. estates and replace the unified credit 15 to 14 percent, it is a much bigger I thank the Chair. with the unified exemption of $1.5 mil- personal tax cut than for somebody I thank Senator THOMAS for pro- lion. We would ultimately be rid of the who is in a lower tax bracket who also viding this time and this opportunity death tax altogether. It is something sees only a 1-percent reduction in to discuss what we have done in the we should do. It is something we have taxes. area of tax relief. within our power to do. We have passed The fact is that this tax relief pack- I yield the floor. it. We will send it to the President. It age benefits low-income earners in the Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I think is our hope, still, that the President lowest tax bracket more than any the Senator from Arkansas stated very will change his mind and not veto this other taxable group. We not only lower clearly the strong feeling that I have very important legislation. the rate, we expand the bracket to in- received from folks in Wyoming. As I There are many other important pro- clude yet more hard-working Ameri- went around as well, when I first visions in the bill as well. People say: cans. talked about tax relief, people kind of Why spend your time on tax relief In a State such as Arkansas, where rolled their eyes. But when you start when the President said he is going to we have one of the lowest per capita in- talking about the specifics of it—estate veto it? Because it is important, be- comes, lowering the tax by even 1 per- taxes and marriage penalty taxes— cause it is the right thing to do, be- cent for the lowest tax bracket has a when you talk about the kinds of cause our responsibility to our con- significant benefit for hard-working things that are there to encourage re- stituents is not what the President Arkansans and hard-working Ameri- tirement funding and educational fund- may or may not do. I recall well my cans. ing, you really get a great deal more early years in the House when we One of the other myths I heard while interest in it. passed welfare reform and had to send I was traveling across Arkansas was I think the Senator pointed out it to the President not once, not twice, that there was concern that somehow clearly the real philosophical dif- but three times, before the President these surpluses might not become re- ference. If the money is here, it will be finally decided the American people ality. Conservative Arkansans who spent for increased government and in- wanted welfare reform. He signed an look at the Congressional Budget Of- creased programs rather than going important piece of reform legislation fice projections a decade out, I think, back to the people who really own the that has transformed welfare in this are right to say: What happens if, in money. country and cut the rolls in half in fact, the surpluses don’t become re- I thank the Senator. State after State, including my home ality? Are you going to give all of this f State of Arkansas. back in tax cuts? And are we going to I hope the President will reconsider, go back up in deficit spending? PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR and I hope the American people will let I was glad to be able to report that Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I ask us and the administration know how there was an important provision in- unanimous consent that privilege of important tax relief is. When they un- cluding a trigger—maybe it is better to the floor be granted to David Stewart, derstand what is in it, they do support call it a safety valve—that ensures an intern in my office, during the it. In 27 counties in Arkansas, I did that if the surpluses do not become re- course of morning business. hear some concerns, primarily because ality, the tax cuts don’t kick in. They The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of the myths that have been per- don’t become reality either. That, I objection, it is so ordered. petrated about this tax relief bill. think, is the ultimate fallback to en- Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I yield One of the concerns was the myth sure that we don’t return to the big to the Senator from Iowa 10 minutes. that this tax relief bill somehow trades spending, red-ink, deficit spending The PRESIDING OFFICER. The dis- debt reduction for tax cuts. The fact is, ways of the past. tinguished Senator from Iowa is recog- the budget and the tax relief bill we The bottom line is that in Arkansas nized. passed will reduce public debt by 60 683,741 people would have tax reduc- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I percent and achieve over $200 billion tions under this bill. That is, 750 mil- thank the Senator from Wyoming for more in public debt reduction than the lion Americans would see their tax yielding. President’s plan over the next 10 years. bills reduced. It is not something tar- Even though I am not going to speak It is not a matter of either/or. It is not geted for the wealthy, but it is some- on the issue of taxes, I just heard the a matter of whether you are going to thing that would benefit every tax- remarks by the Senator from Arkan- have debt reduction or we are going to paying American. sas. Obviously, voting for that bill was have tax relief. We can and should have Opponents of tax relief insist that difficult. I agree with the statements both. money must be left on the table in the and plead with the President to sign Another one of the myths people are name of debt reduction. The reality is the bill and give the people back some concerned about, and understandably that if you leave it on the table in of the money or let them keep the concerned, is that somehow, if you pass Washington, it will be spent. money rather than running it through a meaningful tax relief bill, as we did, Therein is the great divide philo- Washington. We are overtaxing the it is going to erode and eat into the So- sophically between those who believe people at the highest level of taxation cial Security surplus. In fact, that is the American people can better decide in the history of our country. nothing but a myth. We would lockbox and determine how they ought to spend f Social Security. We would not touch what they have earned and what they any of the Social Security surpluses, have worked for than people in Wash- NURSING HOME INDUSTRY and we shouldn’t. We should not per- ington, DC—Government officials and Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I petrate the wrong that has been done bureaucrats in Washington. For those chair the Committee on Aging. We

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:58 Nov 01, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1999SENATE\S13SE9.REC S13SE9 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10746 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 13, 1999 have been holding some hearings about General Accounting Office found just rural health care, which is very impor- the nursing home industry over the the opposite. There was adequate infor- tant to my State, as it is for the State last several months. I would like to mation for an objective assessment for of the Presiding Officer. make a comment. 8 of the 10 industry examples. In each I am pleased to have the Senator First of all, I would like to speak of those 8 cases, the General Account- from Maine, Ms. COLLINS, join us this about credibility. It is similar to an old ing Office found that regulators acted morning for some comments on our fu- maple tree. It takes years to develop, appropriately. ture activities. I yield 15 minutes to but a big storm can wipe it out just I am not going to go through all the Senator from Maine. like that. I have a story that makes eight examples, but I will use three. I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The dis- the point. think they show that there is a big dif- tinguished Senator from Maine is rec- The nursing home industry chal- ference in what the industry presented ognized. lenged the credibility of nursing home and what the General Accounting Of- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I want inspectors. The nursing home industry, fice found; in other words, the indus- also to join in the Senator’s praise of after this challenge, lost. try’s accusations that the inspection Senator GRASSLEY for his leadership on When I refer to the nursing home in- system was a bureaucratic thing out of many of the issues affecting senior dustry, I mean the American Health control and that it was based upon just citizens and rural health care in Amer- Care Association. This group rep- technicalities was wrong. ica. resents the for-profit nursing homes. It Example No. 1: The industry com- has thousands of members across the plained that a Michigan nursing home f country. was severely punished for providing MEDICARE Nursing home inspectors operate in complimentary coffee to family mem- every State. They inspect every nurs- bers, staff, and residents. The General Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, Senate ing home that accepts Federal money. Accounting Office said that the nursing Republicans are committed to enacting The inspectors gauge whether nursing home inspectors saw two vulnerable legislation to preserve, strengthen, and homes follow the Federal laws that residents pulling at the spigot of the save the Medicare system for current were passed to protect nursing home hot coffee urn. The inspectors believed and future generations. The Republican residents. They evaluate everything that the residents were in immediate congressional budget plan has set aside from the most severe problems to the danger of suffering serious burns from $505 billion over the next 10 years spe- most minor problems. The most severe the coffee. Of course, with this, the cifically to address domestic issues problems include malnutrition, dehy- General Accounting Office agreed. such as Medicare. Moreover, $90 billion dration, bedsores, inadequate medical Example No. 2: The industry com- of this amount has been set aside in a treatment—matters that can be life- plained that a California nursing home reserve fund that is dedicated exclu- threatening. The most minor problems was cited for bed sores on a resident’s sively to strengthening Medicare’s fi- might include things such as com- foot that predated his admission, and nancing and modernizing its benefits, fortable lighting and access to sta- in fact the bed sores were healing. The including the provision of coverage for tionery. General Accounting Office said the in- prescription drugs. Prescription drugs At my request, the General Account- are as important to our senior citizens’ ing Office has issued a series of reports spector found conditions that actually had worsened the bed sores. The resi- health today as the hospital bed was documenting severe problems in too back in 1965 when the Medicare pro- many nursing homes, thus pointing up dent was wearing leather shoes when in a wheelchair. His feet were not ele- gram was first created. Medicare clear- the shortcomings of the inspection. ly should be restructured to reflect On March 18, when I released one of vated when in bed. His bedsore these changing priorities. these reports, the American Health dressings were changed without proper The money to address this challenge Care Association issued a critical news techniques to prevent infection. There has been set prudently aside as part of release. The association said: again, the example given by the nurs- ing home association was wrong. the Republican budget. We have the re- Inspectors have closed down facilities, sources, we have the determination, without consulting residents and their fami- Example No. 3: The industry claimed lies, for technical violations posing no jeop- that an Alabama nursing home was and we have the will to address this ardy to residents. cited for a bald kitchen worker who critical issue. Now it is up to Congress The association also said: failed to wear a hair net. The GAO re- to come up with the plan, which I hope Unfortunately, the current Federal inspec- ported that the industry did not iden- our colleagues on the other side of the tion system has all the trademarks of a bu- tify the nursing home involved nor pro- aisle will help us devise. We need to reaucratic government program out of con- vide any documentation; therefore, the strengthen and modernize this criti- trol. General Accounting Office could not cally important program to meet the These, of course, were very serious assess what had happened. health care needs of elderly and dis- charges made by the association of I could go on in more detail from the abled Americans into the 21st century. nursing homes, and I took those General Accounting Office report. I In addition to addressing the long- charges very seriously. The Federal in- have that report here, and I would like term structural issues facing Medicare, spection system is responsible for the to point out to my colleagues that they it is essential that Congress also take welfare of 1.6 million nursing home should look at it, read it. Hopefully, action this year to address some of the residents. If that system fails, these everyone is interested and they will do unintended consequences of the Bal- frail individuals will bear the brunt. so. It tells a valuable cautionary tale. anced Budget Act of 1997, as well as That is something that should concern Members of Congress, as I felt a respon- regulatory overkill by the Clinton ad- every one of us in the Senate. sibility to do, should always seek out ministration, which is jeopardizing ac- Following up, I asked the American both sides of every story. Industry as- cess to critically important home Health Care Association for proof of its sociations work hard to seek our agree- health care services for millions of sen- claims issued in that news release crit- ment with their side and, of course, in ior citizens. ical of what the General Accounting our system of government, and wheth- The growth in Medicare spending has Office had to say at my behest to study er individual, or an association of indi- slowed dramatically, and that is due, the issue. On May 6, I received an infor- viduals, that is their right. But it is in part, to the reforms that were en- mation packet from the American our obligation as representatives of the acted as part of the Balanced Budget Health Care Association describing 10 people to weigh every issue with all the Act of 1997. While it was Congress’ in- examples that the association saw as facts at hand. It is equally our obliga- tent in enacting this legislation to proof of overzealous regulations. I tion to consider the credibility of every slow the rate of growth, it has become turned this information over to the source. increasingly clear that the payment General Accounting Office and asked I yield the floor and reserve the re- policies implemented by the Clinton for its analysis. mainder of time for Senator THOMAS. administration as a consequence of the The GAO did not find evidence of Mr. THOMAS. I thank the Senator. Balanced Budget Act have gone too far overzealous regulation. In fact, the Certainly, he has been the leader in and that the cutbacks have been far

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America’s Act of 1997. health agencies, than it then had sec- home health agencies provide services Moreover, it now appears the savings ond thoughts and suspended the re- that have enabled a growing number of from the Balanced Budget Act were quirements—but only after damage had our most frail and vulnerable senior greatly underestimated. Medicare been done, only after our home health citizens to avoid hospitals, to avoid spending for home health care fell by agencies had invested significant time nursing homes, and to receive the care nearly 15 percent last year and the CBO and resources they do not have, trying they need and want in the security and now projects that the post-Balanced to comply with this regulatory over- privacy of their homes, just where they Budget Act reductions in home health kill. want to be. care will exceed $46 billion over the Responding to the excessive regula- I have visited with home health next 5 years. This is three times great- tion of the Clinton administration, as nurses in Maine who have taken me on er than the $16 billion that CBO origi- well as the problems in the Balanced home health visits. I know firsthand nally estimated for that time period. Budget Act of 1997, my colleague from how vital these important health care That is another indication that the Missouri, Senator BOND, and I have to- services are to our frail seniors. I know cutbacks have been far too deep, far gether introduced legislation titled, of couples who have been able to stay too severe, and much more wide-reach- ‘‘The Medicare Home Health Equity together in their own home solely be- ing than Congress ever intended. Act,’’ which is cosponsored, I am cause of the services provided by our Again, the flaws in the Balanced pleased to say, by a bipartisan group of home health agencies. In 1996, home Budget Act have been exacerbated by 26 of our colleagues. It makes needed health was the fastest growing compo- regulatory decisions made by this ad- adjustments in the Balanced Budget nent of the Medicare budget. That, un- ministration. Earlier this year, I Act and related Federal regulations to derstandably, prompted Congress and chaired a hearing held by the Perma- ensure that our senior citizens have ac- the Clinton administration to initiate nent Subcommittee on Investigations. cess to necessary home health services. changes that were intended to make We heard firsthand about the financial One of the ironies of the formula en- the program more cost-effective and ef- distress and cash-flow problems of very acted in the Balanced Budget Act is ficient. good, cost-effective, home health agen- that it penalizes the low-cost nonprofit There was strong bipartisan support cies from across the country. We heard agencies that had been doing a good job for the provisions in the BBA that about the impact of these cutbacks on of holding down their expenses. The called for the implementation of a pro- our senior citizens. Witnesses expressed program needs to be entirely revamped. The most important provision of our spective payment system for home concern that the problems in the sys- bill eliminates the automatic 15-per- care. Unfortunately, until this system tem are inhibiting their ability to de- cent reduction in Medicare home is implemented, home health agencies liver much needed care, particularly to health payments that is now scheduled are being paid under a very flawed in- chronically ill patients with complex for October 1 of next year, whether or terim payment system, or IPS. needs. Some agencies have actually not a prospective payment system is In trying to get a handle on cost, closed because the reimbursement lev- enacted. I am not overstating the situ- Congress and the administration cre- els under Medicare have fallen far ation when I say that if another 15-per- ated a system that penalizes efficient short of their actual operating costs. cent cut is imposed on America’s home agencies and that may be restricting Many others in Maine and throughout health agencies, it would be a disaster. access to care for the very Medicare the Nation are laying off staff or de- It would threaten our ability to pro- beneficiaries who need the care the clining to accept new patients, particu- vide these services to millions of senior most. These include our sicker patients larly those with the more serious citizens throughout this country. with complex chronic care needs, like health problems that require more care A further 15-percent cut would be diabetic wound care patients, or IV- and more visits. devastating. It would destroy the low- therapy patients who require multiple This points to the most critical and cost, cost-effective providers, and it visits. central issue: Cuts of this magnitude would further reduce our seniors’ ac- According to a recent survey by the simply cannot be sustained without ul- cess to home health care. Furthermore, Medicare Payment Advisory Commis- timately affecting the care that we as I mentioned earlier, it is entirely sion, almost 40 percent of home health provide to our senior citizens. More- unnecessary because we have already agencies indicated that there were pa- over, the financial problems that home achieved the budget savings that were tients whom they previously would health agencies have been experiencing anticipated in the Balanced Budget Act have accepted for care, whom they no have been exacerbated by a host of on- of 1997. We have not only exceeded longer serve due to this flawed interim erous, burdensome, and ill-conceived them, we have exceeded them by a fac- payment system and the regulatory new regulatory requirements imposed tor of three. overkill of the Clinton administration. by the Clinton administration through Our legislation also provides for what Thirty-one percent of these agencies HCFA, including the implementation we call supplemental ‘‘outlier’’ pay- admitted they had actually discharged of what is known as OASIS, the new ments to home health agencies on a pa- patients due to the inadequate pay- outcome and assessment information tient-by-patient basis. This is needed ment system. The discharged patients data set; new requirements for surety because there are some patients who tend to be those with chronic care bonds; sequential billing requirements; are expensive to care for because they needs who require a large number of IPS overpayment recoupment; and a have complex and chronic health con- visits and are expensive to serve. In- new 15-minute increment home health ditions that need a great deal of care. deed, they are the very people who reporting requirement requiring nurses We heed to have a formula that recog- most need home health services. to act as if they were accountants or nizes that there are certain higher cost I know that Congress simply did not lawyers, billing every 15 minutes of patients who are higher cost in a legiti- intend to construct a payment system their time. mate sense. It is still far cheaper to that inevitably discourages home Witnesses at our hearing before the treat those patients through home health agencies from caring for those Permanent Subcommittee on Inves- health care than in a nursing home or senior citizens who need the service the tigations expressed particular frustra- hospital setting. most. These problems are all the more tion with what the CEO from the Vis- The provision in our bill removes the pressing because they have been exac- iting Nurse Service in Saco, ME, existing financial disincentive for erbated by the failure of the Clinton Maryanna Arsenault, termed as the agencies to care for patients with in- administration to meet the original Clinton administration’s regulatory tensive medical needs. We know from deadline for implementing a prospec- policy of ‘‘implement and suspend.’’ the recent studies from GAO and the tive payment system. As a result, She and others pointed to numerous Medicare Payment Advisory Commis- home health care agencies will be examples of hastily enacted, ill-con- sion that those are the individuals who

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Second, we pay the debt To decrease total costs in order to re- and find out exactly where we ought to down by 50 percent. main under their per-beneficiary lim- be going and how we ought to get No. 3, as the chairman of the Budget its, too many home health agencies there, and the things that are impor- Committee, Senator DOMENICI, has in- have had to significantly reduce the tant and what we ought to do to pro- dicated, we put aside about $505 billion number of visits, which in turn has in- tect our interests. It is with that in for contingencies over the next 10 creased the cost of each visit. We need mind that we, the Members of the Con- years, things we might want to spend to deal with the regulatory issues that gress, are delivering to the President a money on over and above what we are I have mentioned, including OASIS, financial plan for the next decade. He spending now. So not only do we have surety bonds, sequential billing, and will have an opportunity to act on that a reservation of $1.9 trillion for Social the 15-minute incremental reporting plan this week. That plan has been Security, not only do we cut the pub- requirement. Our legislation accom- talked about, the tax relief contained licly held debt of this country in half, plishes these goals. in the plan, but it has not been spoken but we also reserve a half trillion dol- The Medicare Home Health Equity of very generously in terms of the lars for expenditures we are not now Act of 1999 will provide a measure of fi- other major features of this financial making. nancial and regulatory relief to belea- plan for America for the next 10 years. It is only in the context of these guered home health agencies in order I think we can only understand the three items—the saving of the Social to ensure that our senior citizens have plan by looking at it as a whole, under- Security surplus for Social Security; access to medically necessary home standing what we are doing to protect reducing the national debt, the pub- health services. the interests of this country in the licly held debt of America, by 50 per- It has been a pleasure to work with years ahead. cent; putting aside a half trillion dol- the Senate majority leader, Senator The first thing I think people want lars for contingencies—that we under- LOTT, as well as Senator ABRAHAM, us to start to do is to be more respon- stand what the tax relief is all about. Senator SANTORUM, Senator BOND, and sible in the way we in Washington han- The tax relief is what is left over. others who have been real leaders in dle their money. One of the areas of ir- Americans earn the money. We trust this effort to come up with a solution responsibility in the past has been the Americans to earn this money; we to this very pressing problem. My hope Social Security trust fund. When there should trust them to spend it. The is that we will make reforming the has been a little bit more in the trust question is whether we are going to payment system for Medicare home fund—or a lot more in the trust fund— fund families or bureaucracies. health services a top priority this fall. than was needed for that particular We got the President to agree with us I yield back the remainder of my year, Members of the House and Senate on saving Social Security to the extent time to the Senator from Wyoming. have been a part of budgeting that of putting $1.9 trillion aside, and I com- Mr. THOMAS. I thank the Senator money for expenditures not related to mend him for getting there. He wasn’t from Maine, not only because of the Social Security, to support the oper- there in his State of the Union Mes- good job she does all across the board ational costs of Government. sage. I commend the President for but particularly on this matter of Americans are duly concerned be- being willing to pay down the national health care, rural health care. As co- cause they know the reason there is a debt. But the President, after that, chairman of the Rural Health Care surplus in the Social Security trust wants to spend so much more of what Caucus, I am particularly interested in fund is that big bulge of us baby is left over on more Government pro- those kinds of things. For example, in boomers are paying in, but they know grams. Wyoming, home health care is so im- when this big bulge of baby boomers Frankly, we ought to be giving a tax portant and sometimes quite expen- starts to consume instead of contribute relief package, 1 percent, to every sive, particularly because of the to the trust fund, we are going to need bracket. We ought to be doing away amount of miles that have to be trav- the surplus. So the first thing we have with the marriage penalty tax. We eled. But for the patient, and because done in our financial plan for the fu- ought to allow parents and grand- of the cost, home health care is the ture is to put an end to that. We are parents to invest money so their kids right way to go. going to stop the practice of spending can have money for education, and the I now yield to the Senator from Mis- the trust fund. So the financial plan growth of that money can have a tax souri to talk a little more about the fu- which will go to the President this preferred status. We ought to allow ture and our plans with respect to week says $1.9 trillion—trillion being a people to buy health care in a more tax taxes. thousand billions and a billion being a beneficial way, especially the self-em- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The dis- thousand millions; I mean, it is almost ployed who do not get it on their jobs. tinguished Senator from Missouri is impossible to think of it that way—$1.9 It is with that in mind I think this recognized. trillion is going to be reserved for So- package is delivered to the President Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, I cial Security, a major step forward. to say this is a comprehensive financial commend the Senator from Maine for Americans have a right to expect us to plan for the future. The tax relief only her sensitivity to a crisis which is plan to do that and we are doing it. amounts to 23.8 percent of the total looming in American health care and That is a big part of the financial plan surplus as we have defined surpluses that she is willing to constructively for the future. historically because we have been so deal with that crisis. I thank her for No. 2, people say over time most fam- responsible as to set that Social Secu- her thoughts on this matter and for her ilies, most organizations want to re- rity surplus aside. It is not part of cosponsorship of important legislation. duce their debt; they would like to get what we will spend. And we start to f their debt down to manageable levels. knock down the national debt, take Most of us take 30 years to pay off a down the publicly held debt of the TAX RELIEF home. We have decided to start paying country 50 percent in the next 10 years Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, as we down the national debt. In a part of the and set aside a half trillion dollars for look to the future, most of us, in our plan which I think is very important, contingencies, and then work on abol- families, in our businesses, in our civic we are taking the publicly held debt of ishing the marriage penalty and tax, organizations, in our churches, like to the United States of America from $3.8 saving for education and expanded deal with some sort of plan. As a mat- trillion down to $1.9 trillion, a 50-per- IRAs, and knocking every tax rate ter of fact, there is a lot of buzz or talk cent decline in the national debt held down by 1 percent—a 1-percent decline these days about financial planning, by the public of the United States of for folks at the top brackets and a 1- making sure we have the capacity to America. What a tremendous decline in percent decline for folks at the bottom meet the demands of the future when debt. As part of a rational plan, the brackets. they come to us and when they fall debt to the gross domestic product It seems to me that is the kind of upon us. ratio goes from 43 percent to 14 percent plan upon which a nation can march

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I hope see there is a Senator on the other side see it as a roadmap to opportunity and this will not be the case. of the isle, so I yield back my time. success and prosperity. I noticed in the paper the other day The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. I close with this. Because we had the the President has indicated he would KYL). Under the previous order, the two biggest tax increases in history in like nothing better than a bipartisan time until 2 p.m. shall be controlled by this decade, Americans have paid in far compromise. Hopefully, that is what the Senator from Illinois, Mr. DURBIN, more money than we are going to need. will happen. Yet he has suggested ‘‘if or his designee. It is like going to the grocery store and only the Republicans could be a little The Senator from Minnesota. you hand the man a $10 bill for a $2.45 more reasonable.’’ I am not sure that is Mr. WELLSTONE. I thank the Chair. gallon of milk. You expect change. You necessarily a part of it. Probably his Mr. President, I say to my colleague expect to get something back when you White House aides are happy about this from Wyoming, I did not hear all of his pay more than is needed for what you partisan combat because, as we know, remarks, but I always appreciate what have ordered. You would not think the last time the Government was shut he has to say, agree or disagree. much of the grocer who said: I’m going down, the Congress shouldered all the f to give you two more gallons of milk responsibility. I do not believe that ECONOMIC CONVULSION IN and a pound of bacon, whether you ought to be the case, and hopefully it AGRICULTURE need it or not. That is what has hap- will not be this year. We are looking pened. The President said we have the forward to working in those areas. Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I Government covered, the costs are cov- In terms of Social Security, there are will not speak for a long time about ered, but they have overpaid. Now we some changes that need to be made. We the economic convulsion in agri- are going to give them a whole bunch are talking about saving Social Secu- culture. I think my colleague sees more Government, whether they have rity. We ought to do that. We are com- some of this in Wyoming as well. I said ordered it or not. mitted to doing that. The method of last week I was going to come to the I think we need a little change. doing it currently, of course, is to put floor and talk about what is happening Americans deserve some tax relief, and the Social Security surplus in to re- to family farmers in Minnesota and I am pleased to have had this oppor- place the publicly held debt. The fact around the country. I want to speak tunity to present this financial plan is, it then becomes debt that has to be about this briefly today and announce which the President should sign. covered by the taxpayers when the a bill that I will be introducing. I also I yield the floor. time comes to use it. want to say to my colleagues, as I see Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I think We also are looking at a change in us moving forward over the next couple we have used the time that has been al- the Social Security Act which responds of days this week, that I do intend to located. I ask unanimous consent for to what is happening with Social Secu- be back on the floor with amendments an additional 10 minutes. Since I am rity. The demographics are changing. that relate to how we can get a decent the only one present, the chances are When Social Security started, there price for family farmers and how we probably pretty good. were 34 people working for every 1 ben- can get some competition and how we The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without eficiary. People paid about $30 a year can put some free enterprise back into objection, it is so ordered. into the program. Now there are three the food industry. f people working for every beneficiary, I am also prepared—and I am sure and it is moving toward two. They are other Senators would feel the same A BUDGET AGREEMENT paying 12.5 percent of up to nearly way if they came from an agricultural Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I am $80,000 into this fund. State—I am also prepared, starting very pleased my associates could come The fact is, over a period of time, this week and every week, to spend a over this morning and talk about some probably in 20 years, there will not be considerable amount of time before the of the programs that are before us, to enough money to continue as we have, Senate talking, not so much in statis- talk about some of the directions we so we have to make some changes. The tical terms but more in personal terms, will be taking. I think there is another choices are very simple ones basically: about what is happening. area, in addition to what has been We can increase taxes. Nobody really I give, by the way, a lot of credit to talked about, that is right before us. wants to do that. The Social Security Willie Nelson and Neil Young and John We are dealing now with spending. We tax is the largest tax paid by almost all Mellencamp for putting together Farm are now in the process of finishing the taxpayers in the lower-income brack- Aid. I had a chance to be there yester- appropriations process. Congress must ets. day morning with my wife Sheila. It adopt 13 different appropriations bills We can reduce benefits. People are was an important gathering. I thank for future spending of the Government not much interested in that. them for bringing some attention to and we are in the process of doing that. The third alternative, of course, is to the crisis in agriculture and what is We also have some budget limita- increase the revenue that comes from happening to family farmers. tions that we have placed on ourselves, the moneys that are in the trust fund. They are not Johnny-come-latelys. some caps that we have to honor. We We are very anxious to do that. It also They have been at this for some time. are dealing also with emergency spend- gives an opportunity to take that There was a rally this morning, a ing. We have talked some now about money when it comes in and put it ‘‘Save the Family Farm’’ coalition the surpluses that have been available. somewhere other than into additional rally, and then the Farmers Union was The surpluses that are available this national debt loans and put it into in- meeting with Secretary Glickman. I year, however, are generally Social Se- dividual accounts that people would know there are hundreds of Farmers curity dollars. But there are $14 billion have as their own, to be invested in the Union members who are going to be in the regular budget and those will, of private sector for a much higher yield. meeting with Republican and Demo- course, be available. Most of those have These are some of the things with cratic Senators. already been set aside as emergency which we grapple. Certainly, we are What everybody is saying right now spending. going to be working with the adminis- is, we have this convulsion in agri- What we have before us is an oppor- tration to see if we can do something culture. When I was a college teacher tunity to continue to work and com- in that respect. I do not think there is in the mid-1980s in Northfield, MN, in plete this matter of funding the budget willingness on this side to trade off tax Rice County, I did a lot of organizing for this year. At the same time, we relief for increased spending. I hope with farmers. I had some friends who must pass it on to the White House. We not, and I do not believe we will do took their lives. I am not being melo- must find some agreement, either that that. dramatic, unfortunately. I was at more

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I simply say, in an em- They are pushing family farmers out. to change things for the better. phatic way, the political question for There is no real competition in the If my colleagues have other ideas us is whether we stay the course or food industry any longer. In order for about how to change things for the bet- whether we change course. I do not be- our producers to get a decent price, and ter, great. Then get out on the floor of lieve that any Senator, Democrat or in order to make sure our producers the Senate—this week, next week, the Republican, who comes from a State and family farmers have a future, in following week. Personally, at this like the State of Minnesota and who order to make sure the rural commu- point in time, I am focused on family has been traveling in communities and nities of my State of Minnesota have a farmers in the State of Minnesota. I seeing the pain in people’s eyes and future, we are going to have to take am focused on our rural communities. I seeing people who literally are almost some action. Our action and our legis- am focused on family farmers and rural at the very end, could not take the po- lation ought to be on the side of family communities all across our country. sition that we have to do something farmers. I intend, as a Senator, to do every- different when it comes to agricultural So I intend to introduce this bill thing I can on the floor of the Senate policy. later today. I will also draft this as an to fight for people, everything I know I am not going to be shrill today—or amendment to the bankruptcy bill. I how to do to fight for people. I also am hopefully any other day—but I am tell- also will be on the floor with other going to spend as much time as I can ing my colleagues, the status quo is amendments. Unfortunately, the bank- organizing the farmers because I am unacceptable. It is unacceptable. The ruptcy bill applies all too well to fam- convinced, I say to Senator REID and piece of legislation we passed several ily farmers in my State of Minnesota Senator WYDEN, we are going to need years ago called Freedom to Farm—I and to family farmers all around the farmers and rural people to come and believe it’s really ‘‘Freedom to Fail,’’ country. rock this capital before we get the though others can take a different po- There are other colleagues who want change we need. But we are going to sition—at minimum has to be modi- to speak, so I am going to try to con- keep pushing very hard. An awful lot of fied. If we do not take the cap off the clude in the next 3 or 4 minutes, I say good people’s lives are at stake. loan rate and we do not have some kind to my colleague from Oregon. I will not I think in many ways this is a ques- of target price and we do not do some- take a lot of time because we only have tion that speaks to what America is thing to make sure that farmers have a an hour and others want to speak as about as well. I cannot be silent on it. decent price for what they produce so well. I know of many Senators from other they can get the cash flow to earn a de- But I have had a chance to travel a agricultural States who feel the same cent living, they are going to go under. lot in Minnesota. I have had a chance way. We have to push this on to the Many of them are going under right to spend time in other States—in Iowa, agenda of the Congress, and we have to now as I speak. in Texas, in Missouri. I have met with do it now. The second thing I want to talk a lot of organizers around the coun- f about is a piece of legislation I will try—in the Midwest and in the South— offer this week as an amendment to the and I am telling you that I think rural EAST TIMOR bankruptcy bill. I will have plenty of America has to take a stand. I do not Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, in data. For example, five firms account care whether we use the language of the final 1 minute—and I did not bring for over 80 percent of beef packing mar- modifying legislation or amending leg- any talking points; I do not have it ket. That is a higher concentration islation. written now—I would like to thank the than the FTC found in 1918 leading up I personally thought the Freedom to President. I was critical of the Presi- to enactment of the Packers and Farm was really ‘‘Freedom to Fail’’ dent last week about East Timor, but I Stockyards Act. Six firms account for from the word ‘‘go.’’ Others can have think we ought to give credit where 75 percent of pork packing. Now we different opinions. But for sure, time is credit is due. have a situation where Smithfield not on the side of family farmers. A lot I am glad he spoke out. I am glad he wants to buy out Murphy. And the of people in Minnesota, a lot of farmers put pressure on the Indonesian Govern- largest four grain buyers control near- are 45, 50 years old. They are burning ment. I know there are a number of im- ly 40 percent of the elevator facilities. their equity up. They look at me hard, portant questions to resolve about the The legislation I am going to intro- and they say: Look, Paul, do we basi- nature of whatever kind of peace- duce—I am now waiting for the final cally take everything we have and try keeping force goes in, but the sooner draft from legislative counsel—will im- to keep this farm going? We will. We the better because this has been geno- pose a moratorium on mergers, acquisi- want to. It has been in our family for cide. An awful lot of people have had tions, and marketing agreements four generations. We love farming. But the courage to stand up against the re- among dealers, processors, commission if there is no future for us, tell us now. pressive government, or in this par- merchants, brokers, or operators of a I do not want to tell family farmers ticular case, stand up for the independ- warehouse of agricultural commodities in Minnesota there is no future for ence of East Timor, that have been with annual net sales or total assets of them. I do not want to tell our rural murdered. The sooner we get an inter- more than $50 million. The moratorium communities there is no future for national presence, an international would last for 1 year, or until Congress them. I do not want to tell our country force in there, the better. enacts legislation that addresses the that a few conglomerates are going to I think the President was forceful problems of concentration of agri- own all the land. Then what will the this past weekend and should continue culture, whichever comes first. I think price be, and what will be the quality to be forceful. We should not let the In- Senator DORGAN is working on a simi- of the food? Will there be an agri- donesian Government delay. The soon- lar piece of legislation. I am sure there culture that respects the air and the er we get a force in there to protect are other Senators who are going to be land and the water and the environ- people, and to follow through on the talking about this. ment? I think not. mandate of the people—which was Going back to the Sherman Act or I do not think our country is yet en- something the United Nations spon- the Clayton Act, or Senator Estes gaged. I hope the national media will sored and supported, where the people Kefauver’s work in the 1950s, Congress cover this crisis. And it is a crisis. I voted for their own independence—I has said there was a role for Govern- will be coming to the floor of the Sen- think the better off the world will be ment to protect consumers and also to ate with longer and longer and longer because whenever our Government can protect producers. In fact, a lot of the and longer speeches, backed up by lots be on the side of human rights, then we

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:58 Nov 01, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1999SENATE\S13SE9.REC S13SE9 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10751 are living up to who we are as a Na- vide just this information—we are not line service. Based on the figures I have tion. calling for a constitutional right to a just obtained for the first 6 months of I thank my colleagues and yield the fluffy pillow on an airline flight but this year, there has been another huge floor. just the information about over- increase, in fact a doubling, in the Mr. WYDEN addressed the Chair. booking—the airline industry simply number of consumer complaints about The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- won’t follow through. The fact is, the passenger service. It is easy to see why, ator from Oregon. industry’s voluntary pledges are gob- when you examine how hedged and Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, before he bledygook. guarded the airline industry is with re- leaves the floor, I commend the Sen- To determine if there was any sub- spect to actually giving consumers ator from Minnesota for an excellent stance to them at all, I asked the Gen- meaningful and timely information statement. I happen to think those eral Accounting Office and the Con- that will help them make their choices statements reflect his commitment to gressional Research Service to com- about travel. justice, both here at home and over- pare the voluntary pledges made by the For example, let us look briefly at seas. I commend him for an excellent industry to the hidden but actually the pledge to offer the lowest fare statement. binding contractual rights the airline available on airline flights. What this I also, before I begin, thank my col- passengers have that are written into means is if a consumer uses the tele- league, the distinguished whip from what are called contracts of carriage. phone to call an airline and asks about Nevada. I understand he had the time, The General Accounting Office found a specific flight on a specific date in a and he was gracious enough to give me that of the 16 pledges the airline indus- specific class, the airline will tell them this opportunity to speak briefly. I try has made to consumers, only 4 are the lowest fare, as they are already re- thank my good friend from Nevada for actually provided in the contracts of quired to do. But not only will they not the opportunity to speak this after- carriage. Three of them are mandated provide you relevant information about noon. already by Federal regulation, and lower fares on other flights on the f most of them are left out altogether, same airline, they won’t even tell you including informing the customers of about lower fares that are probably CUSTOMER SERVICE PROTECTIONS the lowest fare, informing customers available on their web page. The reason FOR AIRLINE TRAVELERS about delays, cancellations and diver- why is simple: They have got you when Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President and col- sions, returning checked bags within 24 they have you on the telephone, and leagues, for many months now the Na- hours, providing credit card refunds they will sell you the ticket when it is tion’s airlines have been doing their ut- within 7 days, informing the passenger an opportunity to sell it and they can most to prevent the Congress from en- about restrictions on frequent flier make money on it. But when it is a acting meaningful customer service rules, and assigning customer service chance to help the consumer and the protections for airline travelers. The representatives to handle complaints consumer can get a break by knowing airline industry lobbyists have fanned and other problems. about other fares available on the web out across the Nation’s capital telling Moreover, the airlines are not ex- page, there is no disclosure our colleagues that meaningful protec- actly tripping over themselves to re- The purchase of an airline ticket tions for consumers—such as the right write these contracts of carriage, the today in America is like virtually no to timely and accurate information— actual contract that protects the con- other consumer choice. Unlike movie are going to increase the costs for air- sumer. When General Accounting Of- theaters that sell tickets to a movie or line passengers, reduce service, and to fice officials contacted the airlines to a sporting goods store that sells soccer hear them tell it, it is practically going inquire about actually putting teeth balls, the airline industry provides no to bring about the end of Western civ- into pledge language, the officials at 10 real assurance that you will be able to ilization as we know it. of the major airlines said they were use their product as intended. Movie As part of their campaign to prevent ‘‘considering revisions’’ to their con- theaters can’t cancel shows because the enactment of enforceable legisla- tracts of carriage to reflect at least they don’t have enough people for a tion to protect the consumer, the air- some of the customer service plans. show, but airlines cancel flights when line industry has made a host of vol- Even more importantly, if the pas- they don’t have enough passengers. untary pledges to improve passenger senger wants to know what their ac- The sporting goods store can’t lure you service. tual contractual rights are to these in with a pledge to give you that soccer Today, I am releasing two reports, key services, the airlines have made it ball at an attractive price and then very difficult for the consumer to find one done by the General Accounting give you a less desirable product at a out. The Congressional Research Serv- Office and the other done by the Con- greater cost after you get there. But ice points out: gressional Research Service, that show the airline industry can do both of the voluntary pledges made by the air- Frontline airline staff seems uncertain as those things. They can make arbitrary to just what contracts of carriage are. line industry are worth little more cancellations. They can lure you in for The Service found: than the paper on which they are writ- a product and, after they have you, not ten. Even if the consumer knows that they make it available. The fact is, the air- have a right to the information, they must Let me be specific. line industry is insisting they ought to After evaluating the airline indus- accurately identify the relevant provisions of the contract of carriage or take home the be outside the basic laws that protect try’s proposals, it is clear the airline address or phone number, if available, of the consumers in every other economic industry provides passengers rights in airline’s consumer affairs department, send field from coast to coast. three categories: for it, and then wait for the contract of car- I conclude by saying that over the First, rights that they already have; riage to arrive in the mail. next few weeks the Congress is going to second, rights that the airline industry As the Congressional Research Serv- have the chance to right the wrongs is reluctant to write into the legalese ice puts it, with their usual diplomacy spelled out by the Congressional Re- that constitute the contract between and understatement: search Service and the General Ac- the airline and the customer; and fi- The airlines do not appear to go out of counting Office studies that I release nally, their rights that are ignored al- their way to provide easy access to these today. I look forward to working with together. contracts of carriage. my colleagues on a bipartisan basis to For example, among the several I hope my colleagues will read the ac- make sure airline passengers across rights airlines refuse to provide is dis- tual specifics included in the airlines this country get a fair shake. closure about overbooking on flights. If so-called ‘‘customer first’’ pledge. Mr. President, I yield the floor and you call an airline this afternoon and What they will see is a lot of high thank my colleague from Nevada. ask about a particular flight and it is sounding rhetoric about improving Mr. REID. Mr. President, I say to my overbooked, the airline is not required service to the passengers, but the harsh friend from Oregon, I have appreciated to tell you that before they take your reality is, it is business as usual. his presentation. It reminds me of the money. When I and other advocates for Last year, there were an unprece- work he has done since he has been in the consumer have asked them to pro- dented number of complaints about air- Congress. We served together in the

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In fact, what it would have established in the House, is being car- they cut back the funding and they are done is prevent us from directing mon- ried over to the Senate, as indicated by strangling public broadcasting to eys toward the debt, and the debt of $5 his remarks dealing with airline travel. death. trillion is something we need to ad- f Mr. President, we need to do the nec- dress. essary things to make public broad- If the national debt were lowered, it COMMERCIALISM OF PUBLIC casting more public in nature. I believe would be a tax cut for everyone, rich BROADCASTING it is time for us to decide whether we and poor. We pay hundreds of millions Mr. REID. Mr. President, I am a want to have a public broadcasting sys- of dollars every year in interest on great fan of public broadcasting. I lis- tem or whether we don’t want to have that debt. If we lower that, it will be ten almost every day to public radio. I one. Either we fund the Corporation for good for everyone. We are not going to am tremendously impressed with pro- Public Broadcasting so they can exist, continue to live in this great economy grams such as ‘‘Prairie Home Com- or we end it. I prefer the former. There- where everything is looking good, for- panion’’ and all the news stories in the fore, when the Subcommittee on Labor, ever. Hard times may lie ahead, and I morning that are extremely in depth. Health and Human Services, and Edu- think we will rue the day we didn’t use With public television, we all recognize cation marks up its bill—and I am a these good times to pay down that the contributions made by the series member of that subcommittee—I plan debt. on the Civil War, which is a classic and to offer an amendment to increase the This massive tax package that was will continue to be in American tele- Corporation for Public Broadcasting passed on a very partisan basis, and vision. The ‘‘MacNeil, Lehrer News appropriation to $475 million. This is then withheld from the American pub- Hour,’’ which is now the ‘‘Lehrer News $125 million more than their request. lic during the August break so there Hour,’’ is the most in-depth news cov- However, I also plan to include report could be a public relations effort to erage that we have any place in Amer- language that would encourage public have the American people accept this ica. There are many other programs on radio and television to scale back their tax cut, never materialized. The Amer- radio and on public television which I so-called enhanced underwriting prac- ican people would not accept it because haven’t mentioned that are quite good tices and to become, once again, a pub- it was not acceptable on its face. They as well. lic broadcasting system that is pub- realized there was no meaningful tax I am struck by the amount of com- licly funded. relief in this package. It was more of a mercials I endure and we all have to As long as the Corporation for Public public relations ploy. The fact is that endure when we listen to public radio Broadcasting is leery of Congress cut- there should have been more attention and watch public television. In my esti- ting their funds or doing away with focused on paying down the debt and mation, it is out of hand. These com- Federal funds altogether, they will protecting Social Security and Medi- mercials are technically called ‘‘en- begin to sound more and more like pri- care. We must pay down the debt. That hanced underwriting.’’ You can call vate broadcasting stations. The people would be a tax cut for everyone. them whatever you want, but they are who run those stations don’t like it. We must protect Social Security. The commercials. You have people, as indicated in the majority touted the Social Security An article appeared a short time ago Post article that I referred to earlier, lockbox in conjunction with the tax in the Washington Post entitled ‘‘Now who are continually talking about how cut. But the Republican lockbox fails a Word About Our Sponsor.’’ Critics difficult it is and how unfair it is. In to extend the solvency in the Social say public radio’s on-air credits come this article, the author cites Bob Security trust fund by a single day, too close to being commercials, and, as Edwards from the NPR Morning Edi- and it includes, in this so-called indicated in that article, they are abso- tion, which is a very fine program for lockbox, a trapdoor, a loophole, that lutely right. People are getting more news in the morning. He says: would allow Republicans to label any- disturbed every day with commer- Underwriting has kept us alive, but there’s thing Social Security reform and to cialism of public broadcasting. also a downside. It has cut into our air time. raid the Social Security trust fund. Fi- I point this out because I am not the If you have to read a 30-second underwriting nally, the Republican lockbox does only one who has noticed the increas- credit [a commercial], that’s less news you nothing to protect Medicare. ing sponsored announcements. Accord- can do. So by proposing targeted tax cuts to- ing to this article, one survey shows a So as I stated, we have to either ward working families, the minority 700-percent increase in corporate fund- make public broadcasting public or do believes our Democratic plan is able to ing over the past 5 or 6 years. It is just away with it. If we continue the road prioritize paying down the debt and not listeners who are noticing the we are going on, we are going to wind protecting Social Security and Medi- change. If I were the owner of a private up having public broadcasting in name care while still providing almost $300 broadcasting station, I would be up in only, and it is going to be unfair that billion in targeted tax cuts. arms. And some private station owners they are competing with the private What would those cuts do? They are tremendously disturbed about the stations, in which we have people who would increase the standard deduction increasing commercialism of this so- have invested a lot of money, trying to for all individuals and married couples. called public broadcasting. make money on an uneven playing They would provide marriage penalty Private stations aren’t tax exempt field because of the protections public relief for those taxpayers who pay like public broadcasting stations are. broadcasting have. more as married couples than they The private stations are now voicing f would if they were to file their taxes as their concerns about the existing un- two single individuals. They would pro- even playing field. I don’t want to A DEMOCRATIC PLAN WITH WHICH vide for a long-term-care tax credit to sound as though I am beating up on THE AMERICAN PEOPLE CAN make it easier to care for elderly fam- public broadcasting because, as I have AGREE ily members. They would provide for a indicated in my opening statement, I Mr. REID. Mr. President, we had 100-percent deduction for health insur- really do like public broadcasting. I some good news last week when the ance costs of the self-employed and in- enjoy the programs on National Public majority leader, Senator LOTT, indi- clude tax incentives to build and mod- Radio and public television. I believe cated that if the President vetoed the ernize more than 6,000 schools. That is public broadcasting should remain just $800 billion Republican tax plan, that important. that—public. That means we have to do would be the end of it. Clark County, Las Vegas, NV, has the a better job with public funding. That is good news for the American eighth-largest school district in Amer- We can trace very clearly what has public on the $800 billion attempt to ica, with over 200,000 schoolchildren. happened to public broadcasting. Newt cut taxes in this country because, in We are having to build over a dozen Gingrich, and others with whom he as- fact, it really wasn’t a tax cutting new schools every year. In one year

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This was tre- the U.S. Opens this year, he was also in Also, one of the things we have mendous. the finals at Wimbledon, making him talked about, which is so important, is People are going to be very happy the first man since Ivan Lendl in 1986 a tax credit for research and develop- with their new football couch, John to have gone to three grand slam finals ment for high-tech companies. That is Robinson, who had a great career be- in the same year. part of the Democratic tax plan—some- fore coming to UNLV from the Univer- No man had fought back to win the thing we hope the majority leader and sity of Southern California and, of U.S. Open from a 2–1 deficit in sets others will take a look at and be will- course, coaching the Los Angeles since John Newcombe did it 26 years ing to compromise on. Democrats have Rams. ago. But that is exactly what Agassi been out in front on the issue for a long We offer our congratulations to John did in a 3-hour and 23-minute match time. We pushed hard for a permanent Robinson and UNLV for two victories, yesterday. R & D tax credit. The majority talked which is two more than they had dur- The match was only the fifth all- about how they were in favor of a per- ing all of last year. American men’s final at the U.S. Open manent credit as well, until it came f in 32 years. The matchup of these two time to actually do it. In the end, the CONGRATULATIONS TO ANDRE men who are almost 30-years-old, was minority, myself included, were push- AGASSI the oldest since 39-year-old Ken ing for a ten year R & D tax credit. The Rosewall lost to 22-year-old Jimmy Mr. REID. Mr. President, the main majority ended up only committing to Connors in 1974. Even though these two reason I wanted to talk about athletics a five year tax credit in their package. men had not reached the age of 30, they in Nevada is not because of the team Due in large part to initiatives like the played great tennis. They will be victories that we have had over the talked about as being old men at ten- R & D tax credit, the high-tech indus- years in Nevada but because of a great nis, I repeat, even though they were try exists and has flourished. Without young man who was born and raised in not even 30 years old yet. They set a knowing whether or not that tax credit Nevada who has been part of the Ne- great example for tennis generally and will be around next year or the year vada athletic scene for some 25 years, for American tennis in particular. after or the year after that, hinders even though he is only 29 years old. these companies’ long term planning. Andre Agassi and his family have I have to agree with Andre when f been great for the State of Nevada. after the match he said, ‘‘I’ll tell you what. How can you ask for anything ATHLETICS IN NEVADA Andre, when he was a little boy still in elementary school, it was said by Pon- more than two Americans in the final Mr. REID. Mr. President, in Nevada cho Gonzales, who was a tennis great. of the U.S. Open playing a great five- we are very proud of a number of ‘‘He will be better than I someday.’’ set match?’’ things. We have a beautiful State. We This is when he was a little, tiny boy. Andre turned pro when he was 16 are the most mountainous State in the Poncho Gonzales was right. years old. We can all remember—I Union, except for Alaska, with over 300 Andre Agassi has already proven shouldn’t say ‘‘we can all’’ because separate mountain ranges, with 32 himself to be even greater than the that was 13 or 14 years ago—a lot of us mountains over 11,000 feet high. Las great Poncho Gonzales. This was cer- can remember when he turned pro. In Vegas, of course, is the entertainment tainly the case as proven yesterday those 13 or 14 years, he has changed. He capital of the world. when he won the U.S. Open Tennis won Wimbledon in 1992, the U.S. Open We are very proud of our universities Championship. in 1994, and was the No. 1 player in the for a number of reasons. We have a I want to, on the Senate floor, con- world by 1995. great engineering program at the Uni- gratulate Andre Agassi on this remark- But by 1997, Andre had, as I have in- versity of Nevada, Reno. The Mackay able comeback yesterday in the U.S. dicated, come across some tough times. School of Mines is there, and we are Open and, of course, his comeback vic- But he has fought back remarkably proud of that as well. We have a great tory in the French Open. well. He finished sixth in the world last school for biological sciences, which Andre, as I have indicated, is a native year. Earlier this year, he was ranked has a national reputation. At UNLV, of Las Vegas and dominated this sum- No. 1. He is now No. 1 again. we have the finest hotel administration mer with 35 victories in 39 matches. In a period of 4 months, he won the program in the entire country. The That is almost unheard of. French Open—coming back from two universities in Nevada are very proud Andre Agassi is the No. 1 ranked ten- sets down in the final—reached the of the football teams that we had in nis player in the United States. Not Wimbledon final, and won the U.S. the forties and fifties. Since the too long ago, because of an injury and Open, a truly phenomenal comeback. schools have been divided, UNR has other problems, Andre Agassi was Andre deserves to be congratulated been a power in division II football, and ranked 141. He is now ranked the best not only for his tremendous tennis, but they have played for the national tennis player in the world, as he should for all the great work he does for at- championship. They are now a division be. risk youth in Las Vegas. He truly has I team. UNLV has won national cham- I was watching the tennis matches put his money where his mouth is. pionships in basketball. The UNLV over the weekend. John McEnroe, one The Agassi Foundation has helped football team has had some bad years, of the great tennis players of all time, poor kids in Nevada. That is an under- losing dozens of games. Last year they commenting about Andre Agassi, said statement. He personally raises mil- didn’t win a single game, but this year his ability to return service is the best lions of dollars. He is going to have an they were able to beat North Texas there has ever been in the entire his- event this month. He has gotten some State in their first away game. tory of tennis. His reputation and his of his friends to come from Las Vegas. A week ago last Thursday and then abilities are still being proven. He is He will raise $3 million at that event, this past Saturday, they played Baylor. getting better with every match he all of which will go into his foundation Even though Baylor was favored by a plays. to help the youth of Las Vegas. couple of touchdowns, one of the most But yesterday he closed out one of His exhibition against Todd Martin miraculous wins in the history of foot- the greatest summers in tennis his- yesterday was exciting. Todd Martin is ball at the professional or college level tory. He came up with some of the a great champion in his own right. His occurred when Baylor was ahead by most impressive shots ever seen in ten- towering stature of 6-foot-6 was as tow- four points with less than 10 seconds nis in a dominating fifth set to capture ering on the tennis court. These two left. They had the ball inside the 10- his second U.S. Open. men were interviewed after the tennis

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:58 Nov 01, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1999SENATE\S13SE9.REC S13SE9 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10754 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 13, 1999 match, and that should certainly be an There appears to be a sufficient sec- able for inland fish habitat management, inspiration to all young people who ond. $24,314,000 shall be available for anadromous want to compete because as winner and The yeas and nays were ordered. fish habitat management, $29,548,000 shall be loser, they both talked as winners and Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I suggest available for threatened, endangered, and sensitive species habitat management, and indicated how important it was that the absence of a quorum. $196,885,000 shall be available for timber sales they were able to represent the United The PRESIDING OFFICER. The management.’’. States at the U.S. Open. clerk will call the roll. On page 64, line 17, strike ‘‘$362,095,000’’ and Andre Agassi is good on the court The legislative assistant proceeded insert ‘‘$371,795,000’’. and off the court with the tremendous to call the roll. On page 64, line 22, strike ‘‘205:’’ and insert work he has done with the Andre Mr. BRYAN. Mr. President, I ask ‘‘205, of which $86,909,000 shall be available Agassi Foundation. He has helped the unanimous consent that the order for for road construction (of which not more than $37,400,000 shall be available for engi- youth of Las Vegas by giving them a the quorum call be rescinded. neering support for the timber program) and helping hand in growing up to be suc- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without $122,484,000 shall be available for road main- cessful individuals. His foundation objection, it is so ordered. tenance:’’. even branched out to a program to help f Mr. BRYAN. Mr. President, today I women and children who have become CONCLUSION OF MORNING am offering an amendment with my victims of domestic abuse. BUSINESS colleague from Illinois and my col- Today on the floor of the U.S. Sen- league from Oregon that is a win-win ate, I congratulate a great American, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning for the American taxpayer and the en- Andre Agassi, someone who will go business is closed. vironment. down in the annals of history as a great f Our amendment reduces the subsidy athlete and who will go down in the an- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR for the below-cost timber program ad- nals of history in the State of Nevada AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- ministered by the Forest Service and as a good person. Andre Agassi is some- PRIATIONS ACT, 2000 for the construction of logging roads in one who is willing to help those who our national forests. certainly aren’t as fortunate as he. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under In addition, our amendment reallo- I suggest the absence of a quorum. the previous order, the Senate will now cates needed monies to those Forest The PRESIDING OFFICER. The resume consideration of H.R. 2466, Service programs underfunded by the clerk will call the roll. which the clerk will report by title. committee, such as road maintenance, The legislative assistant proceeded The bill clerk read as follows: wildlife and fish habitat management, to call the roll. Mr. CRAIG. Mr. Presi- A bill (H.R. 2466) making appropriations and threatened and endangered species dent, I ask unanimous consent that the for the Department of the Interior and re- habitat management. order for the quorum call be rescinded. lated agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- tember 30, 2000, and for other purposes. Each year, the American taxpayers The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. spend millions of dollars to subsidize FRIST). Without objection, it is so or- Pending: the construction of roads needed for dered. Gorton amendment No. 1359, of a technical logging on national forest lands. f nature. The appropriations bill before us Hutchison amendment No. 1603, to prohibit today contains over $37 million for the ORDER OF PROCEDURE the use of funds for the purpose of issuing a notice of rulemaking with respect to the Forest Service to assist in the con- Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, as in exec- struction and reconstruction of timber utive session, I ask unanimous consent valuation of crude oil for royalty purposes until September 30, 2000. roads in our national forests. This as- that immediately following the two sistance is in the form of contract ad- cloture votes scheduled for 5 p.m. Mr. BRYAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the pending ministration, construction oversight, today, and regardless of the outcome of and engineering, planning, and design those cloture votes, the Senate proceed amendments be laid aside. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without work performed by the Forest Service to executive session for the consider- for the logging companies which are ation of Executive Calendar No. 210, objection, it is so ordered. The Sen- ator’s request is granted. merely left with the task of building the nomination of Maryanne Trump the roads to extract the timber. AMENDMENT NO. 1588 Barry to be the U.S. circuit judge for Our amendment would reduce this the Third Circuit. I further ask unani- (Purpose: To make certain modifications to subsidy by a modest amount, $1.6 mil- the Forest System budget) mous consent that the Senate imme- lion, which is the amount the program diately proceed to a vote on the con- Mr. BRYAN. Mr. President, I call up was increased above the administra- firmation of the nomination with no amendment No. 1588, which I believe is tion’s budget request. intervening action or debate. I finally currently at the desk, and ask for its Similarly, this bill contains $228.9 ask consent that following that vote, immediate consideration. million for the administration of the the President be immediately notified The PRESIDING OFFICER. The timber sale program, which is more of the Senate’s action, and the Senate clerk will report. than $32 million above the administra- then return to legislative session. The bill clerk read as follows: tion’s budget request. Mr. REID. Reserving the right to ob- The Senator from Nevada [Mr. BRYAN], for These expenditures for a money los- ject, and I shall not object, other than himself, Mr. FITZGERALD, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. ing timber program are an enormous to say it would be nice if the majority REID and Mr. WYDEN, proposes an amend- drain on the Treasury. leader would allow that one to go to ment numbered 1588. In their most recent Forest Manage- voice vote. But if he will not allow Mr. BRYAN. I ask unanimous con- ment Program Annual Report, dated that, I will be happy to withdraw my sent reading of the amendment be dis- July 1998, the Forest Service acknowl- objection. pensed with. edges losing $88.6 million from their The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without timber program in fiscal year 1997. objection? Without objection, it is so objection, it is so ordered. This was the second consecutive year ordered. The amendment is as follows: that the Forest Service reported a loss. Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I ask On page 63, beginning on line 1, strike In addition to the reported loss, the unanimous consent it be in order to ‘‘$1,239,051,000’’ and all that follows through $88.6 million figure excludes a full ac- ask for the yeas and nays at this time. line 6 and insert ‘‘$1,216,351,000 (which shall counting of all costs associated with The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there include 50 percent of all moneys received logging. objection? Without objection, it is so during prior fiscal years as fees collected In past fiscal years, independent under the Land and Water Conservation ordered. Fund Act of 1965 in accordance with section analyses estimate the loss from below- Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I ask for 4(i) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 460l–6a(i))), to re- cost timber sales are far greater than the yeas and nays. main available until expended, of which those reported by the Forest Service. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a $33,697,000 shall be available for wildlife habi- The General Accounting Office esti- sufficient second? tat management, $22,132,000 shall be avail- mated that the timber program cost

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Our amendment would reduce fund- future maintenance costs to the tax- Our amendment would restore $2 mil- ing for timber sale management by payer. lion for this program, which would $32.015 million to the level requested by Our amendment adds $5.3 million for allow the Forest Service to pursue con- the administration. important road maintenance projects servation strategies to prevent the In spite of the fact that our National throughout our national forests. need for listing, thereby avoiding the Forests supply a mere 4 percent of our The National Forests include nearly loss of management flexibility and in- nation’s annual timber harvest, this 200,000 miles of fishable streams and creased operating costs once listing oc- bill continues to reflect the dominance more than 2 million acres of lakes, curs. of the timber program at the expense ponds and reservoirs that support hun- Mr. President, the $20 million our of other programs designed to improve dreds of inland fish species with impor- amendment adds to wildlife, fisheries, forest health and enhance the public’s tant recreational, commercial, and ec- and rare plant habitat management enjoyment of our national forests. ological values. programs would enable the Forest The inland fisheries habitat manage- More than 380,000 miles of roads Service to increase Challenge Cost- ment program allows the Forest Serv- criss-cross the national forests. This is Share partnerships with organizations ice to protect and restore inland a more extensive road network than throughout the country, enabling the streams and lakes, along with the fish the National Interstate Highway Sys- and aquatic life they support. agency to leverage funding, better tem. The bill before us today cuts the ad- serve the public, and improve vital The Forest Service estimates that ministration’s request for this program habitats for fish and wildlife. over 80% of these roads are not main- by $7 million. This funding is an investment for the tained to public safety and environ- Our amendment proposes to restore nation’s 63 million wildlife watchers, 14 mental standards. $3.115 million in funding for this pro- million hunters, and 35 million anglers As a matter of public policy, I would gram. who spend approximately 127.6 million argue that it makes more sense to This additional funding would allow activity days hunting, fishing, and ob- maintain the roads we already have the Forest Service to enhance or re- serving fish and wildlife annually on than to spend money building new store several hundred miles of stream national forests. roads we don’t need. and over 400 additional acres of ponds, This result in local community ex- Many scientists have found that road lakes, and reservoirs. penditures of billions of dollars and building threatens wildlife because it The National Forests also provide over 230,000 full-time equivalent jobs. causes erosion of soils, fragments in- critical spawning and rearing habitat One out of every three anglers fish tact forest ecosystems, encourages the for Pacific, Great Lakes, and Atlantic national forest waters nationally, and spread of noxious weeds and invasive stocks of anadromous fish, such as two out of three anglers in the West species, and reduces habitat for many salmon, sturgeons, and lampreys. fish national forest waters. animals needing refuge from man. These stocks contribute significantly That is why our amendment is sup- It has been found that when roads to the quality of life, recreational and ported by groups like Trout Unlimited, wash out they dump rocks and soil on commercial fishing, and the economy the American Sportfishing Association, lower slopes and into streambeds, and of local communities. and Wildlife Forever. even when they remain intact, roads The Interior bill cuts the administra- Mr. President, I would urge my col- act as channels for water and con- tion’s funding request for anadromous leagues to join a strong coalition of en- tribute further to the erosion of lands fisheries habitat management by $6.4 vironmental, hunting, fishing, and tax- and streams. million. payer organizations in support of the Scientists say that the overall effect Our amendment proposes to restore Bryan-Fitzgerald-Wyden amendment. is that the streams and rivers fill with $1.6 million for this program. I yield the floor. silt and the shallower waters mean de- This funding will enable the Forest Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I suggest graded fish habitat and more flooding. Service to complete critical work on the absence of a quorum. In my home state of Nevada, the road over 100 additional miles of anad- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The network throughout the Lake Tahoe romous streams and 1,000 acres of addi- clerk will call the roll. basin has been identified as a major tional acres of anadromous lakes and The legislative clerk proceeded to contributor to the degradation of water reservoirs, complementing the efforts call the roll. quality and decline in clarity of Lake of our state, federal, and tribal part- Mr. BRYAN. Mr. President, I ask Tahoe. ners. unanimous consent that the order for An important component of the For- The wildlife habitat management the quorum call be rescinded. est Service’s road maintenance pro- program of the Forest Service for fiscal The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without gram involves the decommissioning of year 2000 will focus on prescribed burns objection, it is so ordered. old logging roads. to improve wildlife habitat. It will help to develop and protect AMENDMENT NO. 1623 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1588 This program has been essential to wetlands and water sources in arid (Purpose: To make available funds for the efforts in the Lake Tahoe basin to im- habitats for waterfowl, quail, and wild survey and manage requirements of the prove erosion control and the overall Northwest Forest Plan Record of Decision) turkey, in addition to restoring ripar- water quality of the lake. ian habitat that benefits big game. Mr. BRYAN. Mr. President, I send an The bill before us today cuts the ad- The subcommittee cut $5 million amendment to the desk and ask for its ministration’s request for road mainte- from the wildlife program. immediate consideration. nance by $11.3 million. Our amendment would restore $1.6 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The Forest Service has indicated million in funding for this program. clerk will report. that their annual road maintenance This funding would provide for an ad- The legislative clerk read as follows: needs total $431 million per year, and ditional 8,000 acres of important habi- The Senator from Nevada [Mr. BRYAN], for that their backlog for deferred mainte- tat improvement, which would benefit himself, Mr. WYDEN, and Mr. FITZGERALD, nance totals $3.85 billion. both game and nongame species, and proposes an amendment numbered 1623 to The bill before us today provides less result in enhanced opportunities for amendment No. 1588. than a quarter of the funding the For- wildlife-related recreation. Mr. BRYAN. Mr. President, I ask est Service requires to address their The activities of the threatened, en- unanimous consent that reading of the annual road maintenance needs. dangered, and sensitive species pro- amendment be dispensed with. Addressing this need would have con- gram serve to achieve recovery goals The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without siderable environmental benefits, such for threatened and endangered animals objection, it is so ordered. as reducing erosion from roads and and plants. The amendment is as follows: storm proofing existing culverts. The Forest Service has indicated Beginning on page 1, line 3, strike It is important to remember that the that this program continues to be es- ‘‘$1,216,351,000’’ and all that follows through timber industry’s responsibility for sential to the mission of their agency. ‘‘management’’ on page 2, line 4, and insert

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:58 Nov 01, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1999SENATE\S13SE9.REC S13SE9 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10756 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 13, 1999 ‘‘$1,225,351,000 (which shall include 50 percent west Forest Plan which promised pro- the scientific issues was necessary in of all moneys received during prior fiscal tection for my State’s ancient forests, order to get the survey and manage- years as fees collected under the Land and and also sustainable forestry for a ment program back on track. So let’s Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 in ac- State that has long been dependent in be clear; the survey and management cordance with section 4(i) of that Act (16 U.S.C. 460l–6a(i))), to remain available until rural communities on forestry for fam- program is an unparalleled under- expended, of which $33,697,000 shall be avail- ily wage jobs. taking. It is going to provide new sci- able for wildlife habitat management, Over the past few months, the plan, entific protocols and data that can be $22,132,000 shall be available for inland fish which has already been failing to de- useful in forests across the country. habitat management, $24,314,000 shall be liver what it promised, threatened to But it has to be done in a way that ad- available for anadromous fish habitat man- come completely undone when a Fed- dresses the legitimate issues with re- agement, $28,548,000 shall be available for eral judge ruled that the Forest Serv- spect to accountability that our col- threatened, endangered, and sensitive spe- ice had failed to conduct biological sur- league from Washington State, Senator cies habitat management, $196,885,000 shall be available for timber sales management, veys—an obligation known as survey GORTON, and Senator CRAIG of Idaho and $10,000,000 shall be available for survey and management—as required under have addressed on this floor. and manage requirements of the Northwest the court-approved Northwest Forest So the Bryan-Fitzgerald-Wyden Forest Plan Record of Decision, for which Plan. amendment directs $10 million for sur- the draft supplemental environmental im- Later this week, in the Forestry Sub- vey and management requirements to pact statement is to be completed by Novem- committee, chaired by my friend and help the Forest Service conduct sur- ber 15, 1999, and the final environmental im- colleague, Senator CRAIG, we are going veys on judicially stalled timber sales pact statement is to be published by Feb- to talk about who exactly is to blame for species with known survey proto- ruary 14, 2000’’. On page 2, line 6, strike ‘‘$371,795,000’’ and for that fiasco. But today, we in the cols. It will help the Service create insert ‘‘$365,795,000’’. Pacific Northwest are left with dozens protocols for the species currently On page 2, line 11, strike ‘‘$122,484,000’’ and of suspended timber sales as a result of lacking such data. This money starts insert ‘‘$116,484,000’’. the Forest Service’s failure to follow us toward completion of the environ- Mr. BRYAN. Mr. President, I note through on environmental protection mental scientific work that is nec- that my colleague, one of the prime obligations. essary to move timber sales toward sponsors of the amendment, has joined The Bryan-Fitzgerald-Wyden amend- harvest. us on the floor. I yield the floor at this ment would earmark resources for this During the August meetings, the point. costly environmental work and place a Forest Service was initially optimistic Mr. WYDEN addressed the Chair. stringent timetable on the completion about the time it would take them to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- of the surveys’ environmental impact complete the environmental impact ator from Oregon is recognized. statement. Thus, by making sure these statements which they believe will an- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I express environmental surveys get done, and swer the questions with respect to the my appreciation to the Senator from done quickly, we will help both the en- success of the Northwest Forest Plan. Nevada for all his effort in working vironment and timber workers do well. At first, the Forest Service told me in with me and other colleagues from the Building on the philosophy that we a draft response to the letter Senator Pacific Northwest on this issue. Folks heard from Senator GORTON, that the MURRAY and I sent them that the envi- in your part of the United States want program has not worked very well, and ronmental impact statement, draft to be sensitive to environmental values what we heard from Senator ROBB statement, would be completed this and economic needs in our commu- about the importance of environmental fall, and that the final would be ready nities. As a result of recent court deci- values, what Senator BRYAN, Senator early next year. Now the Forest Serv- sions and other problems, instead of FITZGERALD, and I are trying to do is ice is telling us that the draft will be that win-win, we have essentially had a incorporate some of the thinking be- available for public comment by De- lose-lose, where we are not doing what hind both of those approaches so we cember and perhaps the final environ- is needed to protect environmental val- can try to put this survey and manage- mental impact statement will be ready ues; nor are we doing what is needed to ment program on track but also bring in May or June of next year. They have protect communities—particularly to it some of the accountability that not given us any indication, other than rural communities—that have very le- Senators GORTON and CRAIG are abso- overlap of this work with the holidays, gitimate economic concerns as a result lutely right in saying has been lacking why the timing of the work had to of having resource-dependent econo- in the past. change. mies. I have shared, as I say, many of the The Forest Service has been working The Senator from Nevada has been concerns of the manager of the bill. on this project since 1997 and knew working with us. I will begin my re- But I don’t think we can simply waive since 1994 that the survey and manage- marks by saying what we are trying to survey and management requirements ment requirement was coming down do in the Bryan-Fitzgerald-Wyden altogether because what will happen is the pike. I certainly wasn’t one who amendment is incorporate some of the that will lead to a full employment succeeded in getting his homework al- thinking that has been behind what the program for lawyers if it were adopted ways done on time, but the Forest chairman of the subcommittee, Sen- and, even if in the short term, very se- Service’s timetable reflects extraor- ator GORTON, has talked about on the rious problems because the bill would dinarily poor planning, by any cal- floor and some of what Senator ROBB be vetoed by the President if section culus. tried to do last week with respect to 329 survived conference in its present It is time for some accountability. environmental values. I think if you form. We are going to have a chance to dis- look at the Bryan-Fitzgerald-Wyden In August of this year, right after the cuss those accountability issues later amendment, you will see, to some de- first Northwest Forest Plan timber this week. I note the chairman of the gree, efforts to try to reconcile some of sales were enjoined, Senator MURRAY Forestry Subcommittee has arrived. He the important points that Senator and I sent a letter to Under Secretary knows I share many of his concerns GORTON has made and the important Lyons asking that the Forest Service about the lack of accountability with points Senator ROBB has made that are and BLM meet with our offices to dis- respect to the Forest Service on survey brought together in our amendment so cuss how and why the survey and man- and management, and in other key we can take advantage of an oppor- agement requirements were stopping areas. tunity to both improve the environ- the Northwest Forest Timber Program The Forest Service needs administra- ment and move timber more quickly and what could be done about it. tive deadlines to move this process from the forests to the mills. Initially, in the August meeting be- along. They need to make this environ- When President Clinton took office tween agency staff and the congres- mental impact statement a priority in 1993, he came to the Pacific North- sional staff, held both in D.C. and in and get it done. The Bryan-Fitzgerald- west with a promise to help resolve the my hometown of Portland, the Forest Wyden amendment states the survey battle over owls and old growth. The Service stated that $10 million more and management draft environmental administration put in place the North- funding for personnel and addressing impact statement should be completed

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:58 Nov 01, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1999SENATE\S13SE9.REC S13SE9 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10757 by November 15 of this year, and the and Oregon, is ‘‘frustration’’ over the in some instances—have been wet final version of that impact statement lack of understanding by a Senator enough that we haven’t had the fire should be published by February 14, from Nevada who is responsible for rep- threat. 2000. resenting his State which is predomi- The article goes on to say: Those deadlines also allow for the nately a public lands State where graz- Ironically, forest management practices on public a comment period required by ing on public lands and mining the nat- surrounding federal lands have put at risk law, plus some additional time for open ural resources from those public lands the very qualities they were supposed to pre- and public discussion. are two of the primary economies of serve: the integrity of the forest and the This administration for years has that State, that he would not be sup- clarity of the lake below— been promising Congress they will get portive of programs within the U.S. Talking about the beautiful Lake to work on the Northwest Forest Plan. Forest Service that deal with public Tahoe— The time for those empty promises is land resources in an appropriate and Environmental regulations have delayed over. This administration needs some responsible way. some management actions and restricted direction, and they need the extra I say that before I get to the specific timber harvests for forest treatments. money to achieve it. issues of the amendment because I find It has resulted, of course, in the situ- Finally, let me reiterate what I think it fascinating that in a publication ation that I described around the the Bryan-Fitzgerald-Wyden amend- called ‘‘Public Lands Forests, What We Tahoe Basin. ment does. I say this to colleagues on Get, What We Pay For’’—an inter- Of course, the reason the Senators both sides of the aisle. It incorporates esting publication from the Political from Nevada are appropriately con- much of the important analysis done Economy Research Center which deals cerned about the Tahoe Basin is not by Senator GORTON and Senator CRAIG with the subject that the Senator from timber production per se because I with respect to why the survey and Nevada knows a great deal about, and don’t think you would view the Tahoe management program has not worked in fact knows a great deal more about Basin as being an area where you and why the administration has than I do as the chairman of the For- would expect timber production, but it dragged its feet on it while at the same estry Subcommittee. That the Tahoe is the recent interfacing of resort time trying to incorporate the environ- Basin, a beautiful and unique area in homes—summer homes, many of them mental concerns Senator ROBB has le- his State that is being dramatically going in the millions of dollars—that gitimately addressed to ensure this impacted at this moment by a lack of use Lake Tahoe and find Lake Tahoe to program gets carried out. forest management in a responsible be a marvelous place to live and, of Under the Bryan-Fitzgerald-Wyden way as we begin to see a relatively af- course, coupled with the thousands of amendment, we would add the money fluent urban interface grow around tourists who come there on an annual necessary to carry it out. But we would Lake Tahoe and into a forest that is basis to see this tremendously beau- finally have some real accountability dramatically different than what it tiful high mountain alpine lake. and some real deadlines to make sure was 40, 50, or 100 years ago. Why, then, would a Senator from Ne- these important obligations, both in Let me quote from this article. I am vada want to cut a program where the terms of environmental protection and trying to set a tone for my frustration money is utilized to do the necessary in terms of meeting economic needs of over why the Senator from Nevada is surveys and the preparations for the rural communities, are addressed. doing what he is doing and the Senator kind of fuel unloading or fuel decreases I hope my colleagues on both sides from Oregon would join with him. Let that Tahoe Basin would need because will support it. If we adopt this amend- me quote from this publication, and most of our timber sales are no longer ment, I believe the end result will be the title to the article is called ‘‘One green sales, they are sales of dead and healthier forests and a healthier tim- Spark From Disaster.’’ dying timber. They are sales that are a ber economy. I quote: product of forest health and not an on- I, again, thank my colleague from As the road dropped out of the Sierras into going aggressive timber program of the Nevada for all of his assistance. I know the Lake Tahoe basin below, the scenery kind that brought the environmental my colleagues from Idaho and Wash- made an abrupt change from healthy, green outcry of a decade or two ago. ington as members of our Senate dele- forests to dead and dying stands of timber. I must say the Senator from Oregon gation from the Northwest have strong The congressmen on their way to the June has a bit of a different circumstance. views on this as well. The Senator from 1997 Presidential Summit on the problems He and I joined ranks on the floor last facing the lake and surrounding basin were week on a very critical issue. As you Idaho knows how much I enjoy work- taken aback by what they saw. Later, during ing with him. We are getting ready to a session on forest health, U.S. Senator know, when this administration came go forward with our accounting pay- Richard Bryan of Nevada exclaimed, ‘‘This to town a few years ago, they were ment legislation which gives us a fores looks like hell!’’ It appeared as if some- faced with the situation of a timber in- chance to break some gridlock in that one had drawn an imaginary line across the dustry imploding in the State of Or- area. I am hopeful as we go forward on landscape and then nurtured the trees on one egon, imploding as a result of a spotted this important Interior bill we can also side, while destroying those on the other. owl decision that took a tremendous break the gridlock with respect to sur- What the Senator was experiencing amount of the timbered landscape of vey management and have additional was what many are now experiencing that State—both Forest Service and funds that are needed but also addi- on a Forest Service landscape across BLM timber—off the table, or at least tional accountability. That is why I am our Nation where we have constantly had locked it all up in the courts. hopeful my colleagues on both sides of put out fires over the last 75 to 100 This President, with the right inten- the aisle will support the Bryan-Fitz- years and have not gone in and done se- tion—with the right intention—went gerald-Wyden amendment. lective logging or fuel reduction on our out to try to solve the problem and ba- I yield the floor. forest floors. We have literally created sically said: Let me reduce your cut by The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. COL- jungles—jungles that some would like 80 percent and for the other 20 percent LINS). The Senator from Idaho. to portray as beautiful, sweeping remaining, or something near that, we Mr. CRAIG. Madam President, as we landscaped timbered vistas when it is will focus all of our intent there, all of debate the Interior appropriations quite obvious they are jungles that in our energy, and do the finest environ- bill—and now the amendment and the the right environment—and the Tahoe mental assessment possible, and that substitute amendment offered by Sen- Basin gets that environment every so you will be able to log. ators BRYAN and WYDEN—I guess I can often—could explode into total disaster We know the court decisions have say at the outset that the only thing I of the landscape by the kinds of fires gone well beyond the intent of the En- arrive at in trying to consider a $34 California has experienced this year dangered Species Act—reasonable and million cut in a very essential program and as have other parts of the country. right surveys—and basically even to the U.S. Forest Service, especially Those of us more to the North in the stopped all of that logging. when the advocacy of the cut comes Pacific Northwest have been fortunate I can understand why the Senator from the two Senators from large pub- enough this year in that our relatively would want to try to divert money to lic land Western States such as Nevada unmanaged forests—and mismanaged solve his problem. But he also probably

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Because on the while he is supporting taking 34 mil- that in nearly the same breath it could Payette National Forest, argumen- lion dollars out of that sales and prepa- be said that we are at full employment tatively, at least by national forest ration base and putting some of it over yet we have in certain areas high de- standards, there were no more trees to into surveys, he is denying the States grees of poverty. Most of that poverty cut. of Arkansas, Idaho, and others the very exists in rural areas today. Most of That is why I can responsibly and le- resources they need to keep their peo- that poverty exists in rural areas gitimately turn to the Senator from ple working and to keep an industry where those communities of working Nevada today and say: Senator, your that is now staggering to stay alive on men and women are tied directly to the bill destroys jobs. Your bill destroys its feet. public lands and tied to the resources high-paying jobs, $35,000, $45,000, That is what brings Members to this of those public lands. $55,000-a-year jobs for men and women, point. Yes, we come to the floor now Nearly one-third of the counties adja- important jobs in rural communities, after having dramatically reduced cent to national forests suffer poverty in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Cali- these programs in the name of the en- levels that are at least one and a half fornia, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alaska. vironment—and in many instances ap- times higher than the national aver- In talking of mill closures—and I re- propriate reductions—and say we have age. Let me refer to a fascinating chart ferred to the dramatic numbers—let me to notch them down even more. that comes from the U.S. Forest Serv- also quote the Western Council of In- For the next few moments I will talk ice’s TSPIRS employment figures. dustry Workers, the United Brother- about the adverse effects on rural com- I refer to the solid bars on this chart hood of Carpenters and Joiners of munities and jobs that the Bryan- showing employment from the har- America. It is their people, in many in- Wyden substitute will have. That sub- vesting and processing of national for- stances, who are losing these jobs. stitute takes money away from the est timber between 1989 and 1997—just They say: program that supports good family over a few years—has dropped from Legislative efforts to reduce funding for jobs. I am talking about good-paying 140,000 working men and women to forest management programs seriously jeop- jobs. The two Senators plan to redirect 55,500. Let me repeat that. That is ardize the livelihoods of our members and tens of thousands of forest products workers funds out of the timber program into more dramatic than any other employ- wildlife surveys and road maintenance, nationwide. Job loss within our industry has ment sector in our country, except in been severe, as the timber sales program has which I think will be counter- the making of buggies and buggy been reduced by 70 percent since the early productive because we are already put- whips, and no young person on this 90s. ting millions of dollars into that pro- floor even knows what I am talking A 70-percent reduction in the timber gram. about because that industry died a long program, a reduction in jobs from For me to oppose their amendment time ago. In a decade we have lost from does not mean we oppose the surveys. 140,000 to 55,000, and the Senator from a 140,000 high down to 55,000 jobs for We know we have ramped up the Nevada wants to cut it even deeper. It amount of money that goes into those working men and women. The Senator is pretty hard to understand why, espe- surveys and, of course, in ramping up from Nevada wants to take that down cially when you look at the new envi- the surveys, added costs to every tim- even further by the action he proposes ronmental standards of today and what ber sale. Then the Senator from Ne- today. the Forest Service is demanding of a I am not quite sure I understand why, vada can come to the floor and talk timber sale as it relates to the survey but let me show the very real impact. about these timber sales being too ex- and the kind of mitigation plan that I am tremendously familiar with this pensive and we ought to eliminate comes because of the Clean Water Act them. The reason they are expensive is because not only in my lifetime but in and the Clean Air Act and, of course, that the court and some in the environ- my tenure in the Congress, from when the National Environmental Policy Act mental community are demanding the I started serving in 1981 until today, and the Endangered Species Act and all money be transferred over to do the what I speak of has happened. I have of those kinds of rules and regulations surveys. watched it happen. I have been to the and processes and procedures that by It is a Catch-22. We shove these costs locations. I went to Grangeville, ID. I law are required. I am not sure I under- off on to the price of a timber sale. We watched grown men sit on stacks of stand why. escalate it to the point it is not a cost- lumber and cry, literally, tears rolling I do know several years ago the Na- effective timber sale. Therefore, we down their cheeks because there were tional Sierra Club developed as one of give some Senators a basis to come to no more trees to cut under the Federal their policies, zero cut on public lands. the floor and argue we ought to elimi- forest plan and they had lost their job. I know that is what they believe. I nate them because we can’t make The mill was going to be unbolted, know that is what they advocate. I money at them when, in fact, the poli- placed in shipping containers, and sent know they are champions of this kind tics have pushed the cost of the sur- to Brazil to cut the rain forests be- of amendment because if you cannot veys well beyond what would be rea- cause the environmentalists decided stop logging altogether, you stop it a sonable, appropriate, and responsible, that the Nez Perce Forest in Idaho was little bit at a time until it is all gone, for the purpose of cutting those trees. no longer producing trees—although it even if the health of the forests are at That is the ultimate Catch-22 in forest was growing 10 times more trees than the point of explosion from wildfires management today that has nearly laid it was cutting. like those being experienced in Cali- the State of Oregon low and has dra- What happened? Here are the very fornia today, and even if the Tahoe matically impacted the State of Idaho. dramatic figures from a tremendously Basin runs at a high risk, with the risk Regarding the timber funding and narrow period of time. The State of not just to the trees but the loss of the Forest Service that prepares the Washington, 1989 to today, 55 mills hundreds of multimillion-dollar homes administrative forest activities, the closed and the loss of 3,285 jobs; Or- where the wealthy come to play and re- committee already has an appropriate egon, 111 mills closed and the loss of side in the urban/rural interface. That amount for wildlife and for road fund- 11,600 jobs; Montana, 13 mills closed is the issue at hand. ing. Redirecting funds, as I have said, and 1,083 jobs lost; Idaho, 17 mills and I will go on to quote from those men will harm the timber program. It will 707 jobs lost. and women who work in the industry. not be consequence free. It will cost Let me talk about Midvale, ID, my They say: jobs in Arkansas, in Idaho. It could hometown. If I am a little sensitive More than 80,000 men and women have lost cost jobs in other forested States today, I should be. I used to go to that their jobs as that timber program has re- across the Nation where there remains mill and buy lumber. It employed 45 duced by more than 70 percent since 1990. a struggling timber program. men. The attitude on the floor is: What We know that is real. The Senator The President traveled this summer is the big deal? It is only 45 jobs. But it from Oregon knows it is real. The Sen- to several sections of the country suf- was 45 jobs and 45 homes in a commu- ator from Idaho knows it is real. I have

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But remember, while I ask unanimous consent to have In addition, the health and vitality of our some of it happened, the kind of jobs nation’s forests are being crippled by crisis. printed in the RECORD these letters Twenty-six million acres are in jeopardy that were created were fundamentally from the Western Council of Industrial from insect and disease, while forty million different jobs from those $30,000, Workers and the United Brotherhood of acres are at risk to catastrophic wildfire. $40,000, $50,000-a-year jobs that I am Carpenters and Joiners of America, op- Our union supports responsible efforts to talking about in the forest products in- posing reductions in the timber pro- protect our forests, including thinning and dustry. A maid or waitress or a gas sta- gram. harvesting to maintain forest health, limit tion attendant or a tour guide does not the spread of insect infestation and reduce There being no objection, the mate- the risk of forest fires. make that kind of money. They work rial was ordered to be printed in the We must continue our nation’s global lead- at slightly above minimum wage. They RECORD, as follows: ership in environmental stewardship without have no health benefits. They have no WESTERN COUNCIL OF INDUSTRIAL sacrificing the livelihoods of thousands of retirement program. Their work is sea- WORKERS, UNITED BROTHERHOOD working families. The UBCJA urges you to sonal. They are oftentimes out of work help protect forests, jobs and communities OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF 4 or 5 months out of the year. And, yes, by supporting the current funding levels for AMERICA, they are on welfare. And, yes, they Portland, OR, July 19, 1999. the federal timber sale program in the FY 2000 Interior Appropriations bill and by op- qualify for food stamps. U.S. Senate, posing any effort to reduce funding for this I must say these once were the proud Washington, DC. essential program. men and women of the forest products DEAR SENATOR: On behalf of the 20,000 men Thank you for your consideration. and women of the Western Council of Indus- industry that we politically destroyed. Sincerely, trial Workers (WCIW), I urge you to oppose We politically destroyed it. We are DOUGLAS J. MCCARRON, any effort to reduce funding for the U.S. For- here today for politics. We are politi- General President. est Service timber sale and related programs cally trying to destroy what remains of when the FY 2000 Interior Appropriations Mr. CRAIG. Unemployment in rural a responsible way of managing our for- bill comes to the Senate floor for consider- timber-dependent communities is in ests today, not because it is the right ation. double-digit figures despite rosy em- thing to do from a management point Legislative efforts to reduce funding for ployment figures in the rest of Amer- of view but because it is the right thing forest management programs seriously jeop- ica. The Senator from Oregon and I vis- to do politically. I know of no other ardize the livelihoods of our members and ited similar communities—he in his reason. I cannot understand why the tens of thousands of forest products workers State, I in my State—over the August nationwide. Job loss within our industry has Senator from Nevada, who comes from recess. I can go from my community of been severe as the timber sale program has the great public land State that he Boise where there is near zero unem- been reduced by almost 70 percent since the does, would want to turn his back on ployment—it is a growth community, early 1990s. More than 80,000 men and women one segment of the economy of a public it is a high-tech community, it is doing have lost their jobs due to this decline and land State such as Idaho or Nevada. further cutbacks in these important pro- very well—and I can drive 100 miles to He and I stand arm in arm together grams will only add to the unemployment. a community that has 14 to 16-percent on mining issues. I was in Elko, NV, Additionally, adequate funding for forest unemployment. Why? That community last week in a community that 15 years management programs is critical to protect is right here. That community is right the health of our forests. According to the ago was 5,000 people; today, 25,000 peo- here. That is because they were de- Forest Service, approximately 40 million ple, not because of the high-tech indus- pendent upon the public lands and our acres of our national forests are at high risk try but because of gold, gold in the of catastrophic forest fire. Active manage- Government and the politics of the public lands said: Stay off the land. Carlin Trend; mining, high-priced jobs ment is the single most effective tool for re- being paid to thousands of men and ducing the risk of wild fires and protecting Don’t cut a tree. The mills closed or nearby communities, as well as maintaining the mill is closing or the mill is at women in the mining industry. So forest health and limiting the spread of in- risk. Those people are unemployed. when we battle on that issue, the Sen- sects and disease. They cannot identify with a job in ator from Nevada and I stand arm in The WCIW urges you to support land man- the high-tech industry. Why? Each of arm. But when we try to work on a rea- agement policy that provides an adequate them would have to move 100 miles and sonable and responsible forest manage- balance for all concerns—environmental and uproot their family and they would ment plan that allows some tree cut- economic. Please support the current fund- ting, I am tremendously frustrated the ing levels in the FY 2000 Interior Appropria- have to be retrained and educated. A tions bill and oppose any effort to cut fund- 45-year-old man does not want to do Senator from Nevada and I cannot ing for these important active management that. He cannot understand, if we are stand arm in arm on that issue also. programs. growing five times more trees than we It is an issue of jobs. It is an issue of Thank you for your consideration. are cutting, why we cannot at least right and responsible ways of managing Sincerely, create a balance in a program that will our forests. It is political. I am sad- MIKE PIETI, afford him or his son, who is grad- dened that it is. Executive Secretary-Treasurer. uating from high school and does not The substitute amendment transfers want to go on to college, a job in the $10 million of the reduction that I have UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF talked about, $34 million in timber CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA, forest products industry. Washington, DC, July 21, 1999. While the national average unem- funds to pay for surveys on rare spe- DEAR SENATOR: On behalf of the United ployment rate hovers at around 4 per- cies. I do not think that is responsive Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of cent, more than 30 forest-dependent to the problem of the unreasonable America, I urge your support for the federal counties have three times that rate. wildlife survey requirements in the timber sale program as the Senate debates Over a dozen forest-dependent counties President’s Northwest Forest Plan, the Fiscal Year 2000 Interior Appropriations have an unemployment rate of 16 per- which we discussed in this body last bill. Additionally, I urge you to oppose any cent. I believe the Bryan amendment week. harmful amendment that seeks to reduce First of all, the Forest Service tim- timber sale funding. will bring even further economic harm The livelihoods of U.S. forest products to the people of those rural areas. ber sale budget is what pays for the workers—including tens of thousands of our When I first got here in 1981, there surveys. Thus, rather than a $10 mil- lumber, sawmill, pulp and paper workers— was a mantra about the debate on the lion increase for this purpose, the net rely on Forest Service programs that pro- forest products industry and about for- effect of this proposal is a $24 million mote active management. Timber harvests est management: Take away a few jobs decrease. So we give them not even a on federal lands have fallen by almost 70 per- and we will replace them. We will re- half a loaf. We give them a quarter of cent over the last decade, resulting in mill place them with tourism and recre- a loaf. closures and job loss. Further reductions in Second, the Clinton administration funding for the federal timber sale program ation. It was America wanting to go to will only exacerbate the economic devasta- the public lands to enjoy the environ- has agreed that many of these surveys tion to working families and rural commu- ment of the public lands. should not be done; indeed, many can- nities. Also reductions in timber supply con- To some extent that has happened not be done. That is precisely why the tinue to contribute to the rising U.S. trade but only to a minor degree compared to administration is writing an EIS in an

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Madam Presi- forest products that contributes to I happen to agree with the editorial dent, I thank the Senator from Idaho meeting the Nation’s demands and re- statement this past Sunday in the for clearly laying out the issues in this storing, improving, or maintaining the Portland Oregonian, the largest and debate, and I associate my remarks forest ecosystem health.’’ Yet the most respected newspaper in Oregon. with his. amendment before us reduces the fund- The Oregonian correctly notes that: I rise to strongly speak against the ing level when more than 40 million The surveys of rare species of ani- Bryan-Wyden amendment for a variety acres of our national forests are at mals and plants required in the North- of reasons but, most importantly, be- high risk of catastrophic fire due to an west Forest Plan are ‘‘technically im- cause it simply does not support accumulation of dead and dying trees possible’’ and [they use the right word] healthy and sustainable national for- and an additional 26 million acres are ‘‘preposterous. . . .’’ ests. Many Senators, I suspect, will at risk of insect and disease infesta- The Senate didn’t use the word ‘‘pre- speak today claiming this reduction to tion. posterous,’’ but last week the Senate the Timber Management Program We have a crisis now; we risk a catas- said no to the judges; they are not makes sound fiscal and environmental trophe. We have level funding in the going to let the judges in the Eleventh sense. appropriations bill before us, and the Circuit and the Ninth Circuit write pol- From my perspective as an Arkan- amendment suggests we should cut icy. That is our job. That is what we san, as a Senator from Arkansas, I can even further in a program that has not are elected to do. They are appointed tell you that is far from the truth and the resources to do the job it has been to interpret the Constitution and not that there are 35,440 workers in my charged with doing as it stands. to write timber policy. The Oregonian home State who make up the forest The addition of Senator WYDEN as a calls it ‘‘preposterous.’’ The Oregonian products industry who strongly oppose cosponsor of the amendment, the sec- further describes the requirements as: this amendment. If our forests are not ond-degree amendment, only exacer- . . . a poison pill—a way to block all log- healthy and if we continue to ignore bates the problem that the underlying ging and prevent the plan from working as it the problems facing these public lands, was designed. amendment creates in shifting an addi- we run the risk of jeopardizing these tional $10 million out of timber man- Yet we want to put more money into jobs and the future health and sustain- agement and moving it to the North- that. It makes no sense to spend $10 ability of our Nation’s forests. west. This impacts every national for- million for a prescription for a poison During the August recess, I met with est, every timber management program pill or for preposterous survey proce- the Forest Service on the Ouachita Na- in the Nation. It dilutes what can be dures. This Congress should not spend tional Forest in Arkansas. Sometimes done in those areas where they are al- 10 cents in what I believe is a most in- our distinguished Senators from the ready suffering, where they are already appropriate fashion. West forget that there are national for- That is the foundation of the debate short to move additional resources be- ests all across the South, and in the as I see it. I believe that is a reasonable cause of the situation faced in the State of Arkansas, I say to my good interpretation of why we are on the Northwest. I think that is wrong. It is floor today. I know of no other. At a friend, the Senator from Oregon, we not economically or environmentally time when we have reduced the overall have two large national forests, the advisable. timber program in this country by 7 Ouachita National Forest and the The debate today will speak about percent, we have reduced employment Ozark National Forest. doing right by the environment. How In a meeting with the National For- by almost 50 percent, and we have dra- can you justify reducing a level-funded est Service on the Ouachita National matically transformed the rural land- program that is dealing with millions Forest last month, I discovered, be- scape to communities of unemployed of acres of land that are too crowded cause of decreasing budgets in the tim- people and empty homes. That is the for new and healthy trees to grow? ber sales account, they are doing only policy of this Government at this time. We will also hear talk today about one-third of the vegetation manage- And somehow we want to perpetuate how the Timber Management Program ment required by the forest plan. So that or increase it? I think not. is antienvironmental or environ- The only explanation possible that I forgive me if I find it ironic that this mentally destructive. That is not what believe is reasonable and right is the second-degree amendment, the sub- I have seen in the management that is politics of it. We are on the floor today stitute amendment, would shift $10 being done in the Ouachita, the Ozark, because the National Sierra Club and million from the Timber Management St. Francis National Forests in Arkan- others said we ought not be cutting Program to the surveys in the North- sas. Our national forests are adding 23 trees on public lands at all, zero, end of west when, in the State of Arkansas, in billion board feet each year. While 3 statement, not to improve health, not our national forests, they are only billion board feet are being harvested for fire prevention, not to create vi- doing one-third of the vegetation man- each year, 6 billion board feet die each brant and youthful stands just do not agement required by the forest plan. year from insects, disease, fire, and cut them at all; let Mother Nature be Because of the severe erosion of fund- other causes, and the amendment be- our manager. ing that the Senator from Idaho has al- fore us will only make that situation That is not good business. We know luded to, the forest is unable to achieve worse. that is not good business, especially the desired future conditions required The majority of the timber sales in when man, for the last 40 or 50 years, for a healthy and sustainable eco- the program are done for other eco- has put out all the fires and not al- system. Extremists, litigation, appeals, system objectives—improving habitat lowed Mother Nature to manage. Now or lack of public support did not bring for wildlife, reducing fuels that may in- when she has an opportunity to man- about this crisis. It is the result of a crease fire risk, especially in the urban age where there are 50 trees instead of misguided effort by the administration interface areas, combating insect and 5—that would have been true 100 years to reduce timber harvests without tak- disease infestations, and improving ago—we create monstrous wildfires ing into consideration the real impacts true growth for future timber. that not only destroy the stands but on the conditions of the forests and the We cannot ignore the contributions scald the land and make it sterile and communities associated with these na- that the Timber Management Program nonproductive for decades to come. tional forests. makes each year, even if it might That is where man has to step back in The Timber Management Program is sound politically advantageous. The as a good steward, a right and respon- funded at a level equal to the fiscal byproduct of a healthy, sustainable sible steward, for all of the environ- year 1999 funding level. There was level timber program is equally as impor- mental reasons, the water quality rea- funding before this amendment. Before tant as healthy rural communities. sons, and the wildlife habitat reasons these additional cuts, there was level The timber sales program generates re- for which we manage a forest. funding, no increase, and yet the de- gional income of $2 billion—over $2 bil- I yield such time as is required to the mands on the program have increased lion; in fact, $2.3 billion—in Federal in- Senator from Arkansas. dramatically. come tax receipts. Seventy percent of

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That is I have worked with Senator BRYAN or St. Francis National Forests simply just a fact. and his colleague from Nevada on min- means 10,000 acres of forest designated The justification for Senator BRYAN’s ing legislation which is important to for treatment by the forest plan will go amendment, which would timber pro- his State and important to Western untreated. That is what it will mean: a gram in the committee bill by $34 mil- States, important to my State of Alas- $1 million reduction, 10,000 acres that lion, leads to the environmental agen- ka. I am disappointed that he has seen will go unmanaged, untreated. Perhaps da, the agenda of the Sierra Club that fit to again take this issue on to reduce that is the goal. Perhaps that is the wants to terminate harvesting in na- by $34 million the Committee’s rec- backdoor objective of such an amend- tional forests. ommended timber program. I recognize ment. The byproducts—round wood and The amendment isn’t what it appears that is not a big issue in his State. But saw logs —will be unavailable. Commu- to be. While I am sympathetic to my I think it basically addresses a policy nities will lose 500 years of work and friend from Oregon and his efforts to within this administration that has over $15 million from the local econ- redirect $10 million to wildlife surveys prevailed for some time, and that is to omy. in the Northwest, I again think we oppose resource development on public By any reasonable standard, the U.S. ought to go back and recognize where lands, whether it be grazing, whether it forest practices are the best in the the objection is. The objection comes be oil and gas leasing, whether it be world, ensuring forests are regenerated from national environmental groups mining, and certainly in the case of and that water quality and wildlife who are opposed to logging in the na- timber. habitat are protected or enhanced. De- tional forests. The policies of the Clin- I would like to communicate a little creasing this program is wrongheaded. ton administration relative to logging experience that we had in Alaska rel- It will only set us back environ- in the national forests are evident, but ative to studies and the resource man- mentally. It will surely negatively im- the justification to support that is very agement associated with the wildlife of pact us economically. lacking if we look at the facts. the forest and to suggest to the Sen- I suggest we do the right thing and The facts are that there is currently ator from Oregon that these challenges support no less than level funding for almost 250 billion cubic feet—more on the adequacy of wildlife studies this important program and oppose the than 1 trillion board feet—of volume of seem endless. You no sooner get a pro- Bryan-Wyden amendment. standing timber in the national forests. fessional opinion on the adequacy or I thank the chairman. I yield the That is a significant amount—250 bil- inadequacy of a certain species within floor. lion cubic feet of volume. The annual the forest, and if it is unfavorable to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- growth—that is the growth that occurs those who want to terminate logging in ator from Idaho. every year—is about 23 billion board the forest, they simply go to a judge, Mr. CRAIG. Madam President, I yield feet. get an injunction, and suggest that the the chairman of the full Committee on Do you know what we are cutting, study was inadequate and lacked the Energy and Natural Resources, Senator Madam President? We are cutting thoroughness that it needed. MURKOWSKI, such time as he may con- somewhere between 2.5 and 3 billion Let me tell you a little story about sume. board feet. What is the justification in what happened in Alaska. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the sense of forest management prac- We had the U.S. Forest Service in- ator from Alaska is recognized. tices and the forest health when clear- volved in what they called the TLMP, Mr. MURKOWSKI. I thank the Chair. ly the forests are not in danger of being the Tongass Land Management Plan. Madam President, let’s start with overcut? The regrowth at 23 billion They spent 10 years to develop a plan. some facts because what is appropriate board feet each year, compared with They spent $13 million. Previously, we is to recognize just what the current the cut of 2.5 to 3 billion board feet, had been cutting about 420 million policy of the administration is towards clearly shows we are growing timber board feet a year. The TLMP came the U.S. forests managed by the Forest faster, much faster than we are cutting down, after this 10-year study and $13 Service. it—in fact, about 7 to 8 times faster million, and cut it, the allowable cut, Clearly, as we look at where we are than we are cutting it. As evidenced by to 267 million board feet. today, as this chart shows in the dark this chart, the mortality now is ex- What happened as a consequence of purple, the U.S. Forest Service volume ceeding what we are cutting in com- that? We lost our only two year-round sold, vis-a-vis the annual mortality— mercial timber. manufacturing plants in our State. The the annual mortality are those trees Good forest management practices Sitka and Ketchikan pulpmills, the that are dead or dying—that in the would indicate something be done combined workforce, plus those in the years 1990, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, about the dead and dying trees that are woods, amounted to some 3,400 jobs, 1998, the annual mortality, compared infested with the spruce bark beetle most of which were lost. with the volume sold—and that is evi- and so forth, and that a program be ini- What was the forest health issue re- dent by the green spheres that come up tiated so healthy trees grow back in garding this reduction? All the timber through the chart—the mortality has again. But, again, these decisions are in the Tongass, as most Members who exceeded the commercial volume sold. not being made by those responsible for have been up there know, is old growth The suggestion is, what has happened forest health, professional forest man- timber. But what they do not realize is to forest health? agers. They are being made by environ- that 30 percent of that timber is dead You have to manage for forest health mental groups, and they are being or dying. It has no other use than wood based on professionals, professionals made on the basis of emotional argu- fiber. So it is put in the pulp mills. who are trained and have committed ments. Without the pulp mills, we have no their lives to best forest management You should recognize the reality that utilization of that timber. Much of practices. timber is a renewable resource that can those logs are now ground up in chips What we have in the debate that is be properly managed, as evidenced by or exported to Japan or out to pulp occurring on this floor is a debate over the existing volume that we have in mills in the Pacific Northwest. emotions, the emotions over whether this country, 250 billion cubic feet in Let me go back to the Tongass Land timber, trees, a renewable resource, the national forests—and I will repeat Management Plan where they cut the should be harvested or not. it again—with 23 billion board feet an- sales level from 420 million board feet We have heard the Senator from nual growth, and the realization we are to 267 million board feet. Within 9 Idaho expound a little bit on the atti- only cutting 3 billion board feet a year. months, the administration, after tude prevailing in the U.S. environ- We certainly need some changes. The spending 10 years and $13 million, de- mental groups, and particularly the Si- changes need to move off the emo- cided that volume of 267 million board

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We have two Sen- Washington, DC. best for forest health, and the new gen- ators and one Congressman. Alaska is a DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: It has come to our at- eration that is directed to a large de- tention that Senator Bryan may offer an long way away. Nobody can go up and amendment or amendments to the Interior gree by national environmental groups look at it and recognize that we have Appropriations bill designed to significantly that want to terminate harvesting in cut less than one-tenth of 1 percent of reduce the amount of funding available for the national forests. the Tongass forest in Alaska over the the Forest Service Timber Sale program or It is OK if you are from a State that last 40 years and that our regrowth is its Roads program. We believe this would be has large private holdings. Washington 10 times what we have cut. They want a mistake. State has a number of large private While we are sure that Senator Bryan is to terminate harvesting, and the land companies. It is OK if you have well intentioned in his efforts, he may not large State-owned forests. But if you Tongass national forest in Alaska is a understand the significant contributions the good place to start. So they came back are in my State of Alaska, where the timber sale program makes to improving our Federal Government, the U.S. Forest and cut the proposed allowable sales national forests. The Fiscal Year 1998 Report level from 267 to 178 million—no public of the Forest Service states ‘‘today, national Service—the entire Tongass National hearings, no input, no further studies. forest timber sales are designed to incor- Forest is owned and managed by the They spent, again, 10 years and $13 mil- porate multiple objectives, including insect Federal Government—you have a dif- ferent set of circumstances. Our com- lion for the first study, and they and disease prevention and control, wildlife habitat management, fuels treatment, and munities are in the forest. Our State weren’t satisfied with it. reconstruction or construction of roads need- capital, Juneau, towns like Ketchikan, So I say to my friend from Oregon, ed for long-term access.’’ Foresters in the don’t be misled by the question of the Wrangell, Petersburg, Haines, private and public sector design timber sales Skagway, Sitka, all are in the forest. adequacy of wildlife studies in the Pa- for purposes in addition to producing timber. People live in the forest. They were cific Northwest. On the goshawk, we in There are many examples of timber har- under the assumption they would be Alaska are now under a challenge, on vests that benefit other resources. For exam- able to work with the Federal Govern- an issue we thought we had behind us ple, the July 1999, edition of the Journal of ment, when we became a State in 1959, because several years ago we had a Forestry has an article called ‘‘Designing Spotted Owl Habitat in a Managed Forest.’’ to maintain, on a renewable basis, an challenge on a threatened and endan- The article describes how to harvest trees industry base. They recognize that in gered species, the goshawk. The U.S. and manipulate the forest for the benefit of our case our forest, as an old-growth Fish and Wildlife Service spent several spotted owls. Natural resource management forest, is in the process of dying. Thir- years working with the Forest Service professionals can produce forest products ty percent of that timber is dying. to do an evaluation, and the U.S. Fish and healthy forests; they just need tools like I had an opportunity to fly over some and Wildlife Service came to the con- the Forest Service’s Timber Sale program to of the Northeastern States over the re- accomplish their goals. We can harvest trees clusion that the goshawk was not cess, Maine and other areas. I noted threatened by the timber harvest pro- from the forest and still leave behind quality conditions for wildlife. that they have a healthy timber indus- gram in the Tongass. We thought we We are also very concerned about a pos- try, managed, if you will, to a large de- had that issue behind us. We didn’t. sible reduction in funding for the Roads pro- gree through the private holdings of Environmental groups—from the gram. The Forest Service estimates that landowners and corporations and the Southwest, I might add—petitioned the they have a $10 billion backlog in road main- State. They have jobs. They have pulp judge on the adequacy of the U.S. Fish tenance. Now is not the time to reduce fund- mills. They have a renewability. Yet and Wildlife Service evaluation of the ing for these important forest assets that we are strangled by policies that are goshawk study and the judge said, go can turn into environmental nightmares without proper design and maintenance. dictated by environmental groups, that back and do it again. If you can’t de- Thank you for your consideration and your are dictated by Members from States pend on the best experts to come to a support of professional forestry. who have no interest in the national conclusion, then this is simply an Sincerely, forest from the standpoint of those of open-ended effort by either bureau- WILLIAM H. BANZHAF, us who are dependent on it in the West crats, or environmental groups, or both Executive Vice President. and particularly in my State in Alas- to terminate harvesting in the national Mr. MURKOWSKI. Madam President, ka. forests. That is what has happened as a I urge the Congress to support the sig- Finally, I ask that my colleagues re- consequence of the attitude of this ad- nificant contribution that the timber flect that this amendment would really ministration towards timber har- program, even though it is in decline, reduce the tools the Forest Service has vesting. has been making to improve the na- available for stewardship activities, Again, we have 250 billion cubic feet tional forests. tools that improve forest health and of volume standing in the national for- Again, recognize that the program is improve wildlife habitat and improve ests of the United States. The annual smaller than a few years ago. The other forest ecosystems as well. Don’t growth is 23 billion board feet. We are BRYAN amendment would continue this be misled by the objective of those who harvesting between 2.5 and 3 billion harmful slide, because the ultimate ob- have a different agenda with regard to board feet. We are regrowing seven to jective is to terminate harvesting in the national forests. Let us recognize eight times our annual harvest. Yet we the national forests. The redirecting of that forests live and die. With proper have those who would say the forest timber funds to wildlife activities in management, they can yield a bounty program is being subsidized. There is support of timber still has the same of prosperity, a bounty of renewability. no realization of what timber sales and negative effect. That negative effect But we have to have the recognition related roads offer in providing access has been highlighted by my friend from that those decisions with regard to the for timber, availability to the public, Idaho, as he discussed the effects of a forest are not going to be made by the jobs, payrolls and communities. The reduction in the timber program. politicians in this body. They are going proposal by Senator BRYAN would re- What we are talking about on this to be made by those professionals who duce the program about 13 percent chart is that there is more timber are prepared to put their reputation be- below the current 1999 program level. dying than is being cut. That is the hind their recommendations or, for I am pleased the Society of American harsh reality of where we are. What that matter, the other way around, and Foresters opposes the amendment. I be- kind of forest management practice is do what is best for the forest. The lieve that letter has been introduced in that? It is a preservationist practice. Bryan amendment certainly does not the RECORD. If not, I ask unanimous What is the role of the Forest Serv- do this, by cutting funding for timber consent that it be printed in the ice? Habitat management? Stewards of sales and roads, and hence, decreasing RECORD. the forest? They are not aggressive in the timber program.

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We are talking, on the one eliminate but simply reduces to the and then made reference to the fact of hand, of reducing to the level of the level of the Presidential recommenda- Lake Tahoe, with all the problems we President’s recommended appropria- tion in terms of the appropriation. have in Tahoe. My own previous state- tion the commercial timber sale ac- If the Senator from Idaho were inter- ments on Tahoe indicated the extent of count of $196 million and to add $32 ested in seeing the problems more ade- the devastation that has been caused million to that account. What the ap- quately addressed, he would favor re- with dying trees and timber. propriators did was to reduce by $11 ducing the amount of the commercial To suggest that somehow increasing million the road maintenance account. sales and restoring the $11 million that the commercial harvesting of timber It is the road maintenance account was stripped from that account. We would in any way ameliorate the prob- that helps to alleviate the erosion and need far more dollars in the road main- lems we face at Tahoe would be a to- the other adverse environmental con- tenance account, in which the backlog tally spurious argument. The problems sequences that attach to the neglect of is over $3 billion. at Tahoe are compounded because we that maintenance. The testimony is So every attempt to reduce the had a 7-year drought, the most pro- that the Forest Service would need $431 amount of the road maintenance ac- tracted in recorded memory, and as a million a year for road maintenance count and add money to the new con- result, the forest became very vulner- alone, that there is a total backlog of struction account makes the situation able to infestation from beetles that $3.85 billion in road maintenance. By much worse. I argue that the more pru- ultimately killed vast amounts of trees rejecting the Bryan-Wyden amend- dent and rational public policy is to in the Tahoe Basin. So adding to the ment, you make that backlog even deal with neglected road maintenance commercial harvest would in no way longer because the appropriators have and provide additional money in that help. stripped $11 million from that account. account rather than to add to the com- Secondly, with respect to Tahoe, we Now, every mile of new construction mercial sale account. I wanted to make are reaping a whirlwind of practices adds to that backlog because under the that point for the record. that involve the extensive cutting of law, once the harvesting operation has I yield the floor. road network to the Tahoe Basin. The been completed, the timber harvester Mr. WYDEN addressed the Chair. clarity of the lake is declining rapidly. has no responsibility for the mainte- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- This is a lake that Mark Twain rhap- nance of that road. That, then, is left ator from Oregon is recognized. sodized about. John C. Fremont, on to the Forest Service and the American Mr. WYDEN. Madam President, this Valentine’s Day in 1844, was the first taxpayer. We already have 380,000 miles has been an important debate—impor- European to see Lake Tahoe, and per- in the National forests. As I com- tant for the Northwest and important haps that date has some significance mented in my opening statement, that as it relates to the direction of the For- because those of us who live in Nevada is more mileage than we have on the est Service. have had a love affair with Lake Tahoe interstate system in America. I think my colleagues on the other ever since. The things my friend from Idaho was side of the aisle would be surprised to The problem in Tahoe is exacerbated talking about, in terms of fire burns know that I agree with a number of the because of this road network that was and removing dead timber, have noth- things they have said about the Forest built throughout the basin during a pe- ing to do—absolutely nothing—with Service not knowing where they are riod of intense harvesting in the last the commercial timber sale account. headed. Frankly, I have made much century. The timber at Tahoe was used Those activities are included in other stronger statements than that in the for the great mining activities of Vir- accounts, such as the Wild Land Fire last few days. It is very clear in the Pa- ginia City. But it is instructive and Management Act. So I think we have a cific Northwest that the Forest Service helpful because the primary contrib- confusion here as we debate these is just flailing around. uting factor to the erosion that is caus- issues. The chairman of our subcommittee ing the deterioration of waters and The Bryan-Wyden amendment would and I both read these Oregonian edi- clarity is the runoff from these old simply reduce to the level of the pro- torials talking about blame with re- roads, and road maintenance is what fessional managers’ recommendation spect to gridlock in the forests. In the we need so desperately. in the Forest Service the commercial Northwest, the Oregonian, our news- So I say that my friend from Idaho timber sale account of $196 million and paper, editorialized that: confuses the issue when he talks about would restore, essentially, to the envi- Forest biologists searching for signs of the the problems at Tahoe and the thrust ronmental accounts and road mainte- rare mosses listed above ought to look under of the Bryan-Wyden amendment, which nance accounts much of that money the backsides of the federal officials man- is simply to take about $32 million that was taken out. That is where the aging the forest plan. That seems a rel- from the commercial timber operations management practices need to be ad- atively undisturbed habitat. and reprogram those into some ac- dressed. That is the focus. That is I think it is fair to say that those counts that include road maintenance where the environmental problems are Forest Service officials knew for years and fish and wildlife management. —road maintenance and fish and wild- they had to go forward with survey and Let me make the point about road life habitat. management in a responsible fashion maintenance, if I may, again. The In effect, what the appropriators did and haven’t done so. So I think the Bryan-Wyden amendment does not is to strip those accounts and reduce comments that have been made by the eliminate commercial timber sales in them substantially to add to the tim- chairman of the Forestry Sub- the national forests. My friend from ber sale account. There is no benefit to committee, Senator CRAIG, and the Alaska referenced that we should allow the environment at Lake Tahoe by in- chairman of the full committee, with professionals to make the determina- creasing the commercial timber sale respect to the Forest Service not tion as to how much harvesting should accounts. That simply does absolutely knowing where it is going, are ones occur. That recommendation is in- nothing for us at all. So I wanted to that I largely share. cluded by the managers of the Forest clarify the RECORD where my friend But where we have a difference of Service, and they recommended a num- from Idaho has confused it. The Sen- opinion and where I think the Bryan- ber of $196 million. That was in the ator from Nevada is being absolutely Fitzgerald-Wyden and the substitute President’s recommendation. consistent. help to bring together colleagues on Now, what the appropriators did was, I might just say, in terms of the both sides of the aisle is that the his- they stripped out $34 million from road broad public policy, the General Ac- tory of the last few years demonstrates maintenance and fish and wildlife ac- counting Office concluded that, from very clearly that just spending more counts and added that back into the 1992 to 1997, the commercial sales in money on the timber sale program

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It has a great deal to do with ber sale program than the President of what they were supposed to do for these communities that are timber de- the United States has called for. some time. pendent because 25 percent of the This Congress has appropriated more We can read editorials to each other stumpage fee that comes from a Fed- funds for the timber sale program, and for many hours to compete for who is eral timber sale goes to the local com- the fact is the problems in many of the toughest on the Forest Service. munities for their schools, their county these rural communities in the West, But the fact is they haven’t known roads, and their bridges. from an economic and environmental where they are going, and we are going That is historically what we believe standpoint, are getting worse. to try to get them on track. But this is a fair treatment of those commu- So I think the notion that throwing amendment is the very first effort in nities that oftentimes house the more money at the timber sales pro- the Senate to put them on track in a loggers and the mill employees and the gram is going to address the needs of way that locks in the additional money executives of the timber companies and these rural communities is not borne they need with a specific timetable and the Forest Service but have no private out by the events of the last few years. a blueprint for ensuring account- land base because all of the land What needs to be done—and what ability. around them is public land, and they Senator BRYAN and Senator FITZ- I think for that reason it is abso- should share in the revenue flowing GERALD and I are trying to do—is to lutely essential that we pass it. I think from that public land. Those are what put in place a program with real ac- it will give us an opportunity to go for- we call timber-dependent communities. countability. ward in the days ahead, which is what The Senator and I worked to try to My colleague from Idaho talked we are going to try to do in the over- resolve that issue. We are very close to about the need for accountability of sight hearing that Chairman CRAIG is what I think is some tremendously the Forest Service. The chairman of holding on Thursday. positive and creative thinking that re- the full Senate Energy Committee has I am very hopeful that those Mem- sults from, hopefully, minds coming to- correctly said more emphasis needs to bers of this body who understand how gether out of conflict to bring resolu- be placed on oversight. The fact of the wrong it is for the courts to make for- tion. I am fearful this amendment does matter is that under the Bryan-Fitz- estry policy and how important it is to not do that. I say that because while gerald-Wyden amendment, for the first have a balanced approach that will tie the Senator suggests that he prescribes time the Congress will put in place a additional funding with account- deadlines by which EISs ought to be program in the survey and manage- ability—and a recognition that there is done, this administration and this For- ment area which has essentially shut more to this than appropriating addi- est Service isn’t talking anywhere near down the forests and that will have tional funds for the timber sale pro- that. They are suggesting the deadline real accountability. Under our amend- gram—will support our bipartisan for a draft EIS ought to be in February ment, the survey and management amendment. and that the final ought to be in June draft environmental impact statement I gather we will not have a final vote for the EISs we are talking about for will have to be completed by November on this amendment until tomorrow, these sales. Whether you could expe- 15 of this year, and the final version of and perhaps we will hear from some ad- dite that, I am not sure. that impact statement would have to ditional colleagues. But I am very The one thing we want to be very be published by February 14 of 2000. hopeful, regardless of how a Member of careful about in light of the environ- That is allowing for public comment. this body voted on those Robb amend- ment in which we are doing these kinds That is accountability. That is giving ments or felt about the original section of EIS’s and studies is that the work be some direction to the Forest Service on 329, the Gorton language, that they done right. As the Senator from Oregon the key issue that has in effect shut will see what Senator BRYAN and Sen- and I know, the judges and the environ- down the forests in our part of the ator FITZGERALD and I are trying to do, mental communities will be like vul- country. which is pull together an approach that tures hovering over each one of those So the choice is, do we do business as will give the Forest Service some di- efforts to fine pick every bone to make we have done in the past, which is to rection, give them some account- sure the work is done well. throw money, for example, at a par- ability, and do it in a responsible fash- Accelerating some of those studies ticular program, the timber sale pro- ion. could put at risk—I am not saying gram, or do we try, as the Bryan-Fitz- I yield the floor. ‘‘will,’’ but I think we need to be very gerald-Wyden amendment does, to tie The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- cautious at this moment as we try to that amendment to dealing with the ator from Idaho is recognized. wrestle through this very difficult pol- key concerns that have shut down our Mr. CRAIG. Madam President, I icy issue between whether the Eleventh forests and put in place real account- thank my colleague from Oregon. We Circuit is right or whether this Con- ability in the process? have worked closely together for the gress will finally get aggressive enough Beyond that, I think the only other last number of months to try to resolve to lead in changing the law in a way major difference I have, as some of our a variety of timber issues and conflicts that we will not have our judges ad- colleagues on the other side of the that have brought some of our rural ministering forest policy through their aisle, is that they have correctly said communities to their knees. own whim, be it law, or, in many in- they don’t want the courts to make Those are communities that not only stances, be it their politics as applied forest policy. Section 329, as it stands in many instances have lost jobs in the to the law that causes Eleventh Circuit in this bill, is a lawyer employment sawmills that I have talked about in or Ninth Circuit judges to do what they program. This is going to be a huge bo- my opening comments, but these are have done recently that the Senator nanza for lawyers as it stands in its communities that also lost their mon- from Oregon is so worried about, and present form. eys to run their schools. that I, not only as the Senator from That is why I am hopeful that col- My colleague from Oregon has com- Idaho but as chairman of the Sub- leagues, regardless of how they feel munities that only go to school 4 days committee on Forests and Public Land about section 329 in its original farm, out of 5 days of a week because they Management, literally go into the tank regardless of how they voted on the have no more money to run their buses because the Congress of the United Robb legislation earlier, will see that and to keep their schools open. I have States has been unwilling to lead in the approach that Senator BRYAN and communities in my State that are now this area and establish well-based pol- Senator FITZGERALD and I are talking debating over whether to put their icy that we can effectively defend and about tries to borrow from the philos- money in the hot lunch program or are willing to defend. That is part of

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There is not a line item taken care of in other accounts such as Public Land Management Sub- specific to the Tahoe Basin that I know wildlife fire management and a forest committee, I have spent the last sev- or that we can find in any research. If land vegetation program. eral years and 45 hearings looking at the Senator would clarify that—I think There are a host of programs that are every aspect of the forest management by accident he may well be cutting out line item. The two I just mentioned, of our country to try to understand it. the very moneys he has fought so hard the wildlife fire management account I have examined, not in person and not to get to begin to ensure the forest and the forest land vegetation manage- on the ground, but all the studies of health or the improved health of that ment program, are where some of the the Tahoe Basin problem. I recognize basin area. controlled burns and thinning occur. the basin problem is a combination of In our stewardship analysis of the ba- Those are the programs, from our point things, particular to forest density, sins that are in trouble around the of view, that have a priority over the that has resulted in dead and dying Intermountain West, and primarily the Senator’s priority which would lead to timber and drought environments of Great Basin environment of the West— an increased commercial operation. the kind discussed. This has created because that is where fire is a critical That is where the Senator from Ne- the negative habitat today that tool—let me read again from the arti- vada comes from. changes the character of the lake’s cle ‘‘One spark from a disaster.’’ Mr. CRAIG. I thank the Senator for water quality because of the runoff. I On adjacent lands just above the national responding. also understand that this creates phe- forests the trees remain vigorous and It is important to understand that nomenal bug problems with dead and healthy with a similar history of early forest one third of that fund still goes to clearing followed by fire suppression. These stewardship. That is not just commer- dying trees because the ground cannot stands have escaped the bug infestation and support the base. the high mortality of the lower basin area cial activity. That is thinning and As the Senator from Nevada and I [which is Federal land]. These privately cleaning. know in looking at computer models, owned timber lands were intensively man- Also, it is important for the Senate before European man came to this con- aged to ensure vigor and high productivity. and the Record to show we increase tinent, many of the acreages we are Unlike the Federal forest lands, private road maintenance by $10 million this talking about were sparsely timbered timberland managers responded to the bot- year over last year. There was a rec- tom line and protected their forest assets ommendation of $20 million; we in- and were much more pastoral. That over time. was partly because of fire moving creased it by $10 million. There has My point is, what the Senator has ap- through the habitat, creating a mosaic been an actual net increase of $11 mil- propriately advocated in getting into of young and old alike. The Tahoe lion, and a fair amount goes to the the basin, to change the way it is man- Basin changed when we became the Tahoe Basin. aged, to bring stewardship programs to stewards of the land and put out the So the Forest Service is responding. do the thinning and to do the selective fires. We believe the committee and the ap- burn, absolutely has to be done to re- The Senator from Nevada and I both propriators were responsible, going in store the vigor, to create an ecosystem agree on the condition of the Tahoe the right direction. What I think is im- that is less dependent on moisture, so Basin. The point I am trying to make: portant to say is that there were no it can handle itself through the kinds What the Senator is doing is, in fact, cuts. We did not cut the program. We of droughts that we in the West experi- taking money away from the ability of raised the program by $10 million. ence—especially those in Great Basin the Tahoe Basin to manage itself be- While some suggested it ought to go $20 States. million, it is a net increase over last cause the Tahoe Basin money is not a If the Senator could clarify that for year’s funding level of $10 million. single-line item issue. me, I would appreciate that. It is my Let me explain. The Senator is Mr. BRYAN. If I can respond brief- knowledge at this moment that the ac- ly—I don’t want to get into a semantic amending an account that is divided count his amendment pulls money game—it is a reduction over what the into three categories. I am looking now from is the very account from which President recommended, I think the at Forest Service management pro- the stewardship program for the Tahoe Senator will agree. It is a reduction of gram reports. In the timber revenues Basin finds its funding. and expenses, there are three cat- I yield the floor. $11.3 million over what the President egories. There is the timber com- Mr. BRYAN. Madam President, I proposed. It may very well be, as the modity program component, there is thank the floor manager for an oppor- Senator indicates, an increase over the forest stewardship program compo- tunity to respond. what was approved for the last pro- nent, and the personal-use program When one looks at the totality of gram. component. Those are the three that problems, they are tall: Runoff, the Mr. CRAIG. The Senator knows rec- make up the account the Senator has erosion control, and the declining clar- ommendations are recommendations. I amended. ity. These are the primary, but not the believe his first words were the pro- The last report we have is 1997. In exclusive, problems in the basin. gram has been cut. The program has that year, in the first account, the tim- The roads that were cut through been increased by $10 million over last ber commodity program account, the many decades ago are in the road year while some, including the Presi- Senator is absolutely right, the Tahoe maintenance account. As the Senator dent, suggested it ought to be in- Basin had not one dollar of revenue or understands, there is a new construc- creased by more. expenses because it is not a timber-pro- tion account; there is a road mainte- Mr. BRYAN. I think I did use the ducing area. In the stewardship area in nance account. The appropriators re- term ‘‘cut.’’ What I meant to say, and revenues produced by actions, about moved $11.3 million from the road what I stand by, is the appropriators, $377,000 and $1,383,000 spent on steward- maintenance account. From our per- in effect, cut this money from the ship programs—the very kind the Sen- spective, that is the most serious ac- original appropriation of the President. ator wants to see that begins to change count reduction that would impact That represents a difference in prior- the culture, the environment, of the what we are talking about. The road ities, the $431 million annual backlog, basin area. There was approximately maintenance money account has a with a total backlog of $3.85 billion. It $39 million in revenues from the per- backlog: $3.85 billion has been dis- would be the priority of the Senator sonal-use program and about $181 mil- cussed by the Forest Service, or $431 from Nevada that the President’s rec- lion in expenses. million. I think it is a matter of prior- ommendation not be reduced as the ap- I believe I am right. It was not my ities. Our priority is to get back the propriators did, and I appreciate the intent to mislead or to distort the road maintenance account money. chance to clarify that point.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:58 Nov 01, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1999SENATE\S13SE9.REC S13SE9 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10766 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 13, 1999 Mr. CRAIG. I thank the Senator from much to those of us who sit in this 17- growth, balance of timber that we Nevada. I believe, if I understand For- square miles of logic-free environment could harvest for the benefit of Ameri- est Service accounts accurately, the because we get our paycheck every 2 cans, for those folks who build homes, likelihood of increased stewardship ac- weeks. We are very comfortable. But and for those folks who work with tim- tivities in the Tahoe Basin by this out there, their paychecks stop right ber. amendment could be reduced because then. Their equipment is burned up. If one looks across the Nation right of the very character of spreading the The cycle starts all over again. Is that now, not many commodities are mak- money, as I think the Senator from Ar- an environmental benefit to this coun- ing money—gas, oil, no farm commod- kansas so clearly spoke to. try? I don’t think so. ities. If you look at all the litigation, Let me yield such time to the Sen- We have seen what happened in 1988 timber is not making any money ei- ator from Montana as he should con- in Yellowstone National Park, the ther. Anything that comes from min- sume. crown jewel of all parks, we are told. ing is not making any money. Why The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Fire swept across that park; and you should we do it? Where would those in- ator from Montana is recognized. should have seen the water that ran dustries move? What other land on this Mr. BURNS. Madam President, this from that park for the next 3 years be- globe will be devastated because we are morning as I returned from Montana cause there was nothing to hold the not allowed to manage our renewable and I was listening to the local news, I soil that had been turned sterile by the resources? heard a 30-second spot advising folks to heat of the fires. I can remember dirt under the finger- call the White House to stand up, to So according to the misinformation nails and the ability to produce a crop stop this disappearance of the national thrown around by the self-proclaimed every year was pretty honorable. forest lands. It was paid for by the Her- environmentalists, leaving the land to Madam President, 1.5 million Ameri- itage Forest—some group. We have not rot, they believe, is best for the envi- cans provide all the food and fiber for been able to run it down yet. The mes- ronment; the forests are gone forever the other 260 million. That is not bad. sage went on to say we have to stop whenever they are harvested. I wonder We do a pretty good job, and we do it this because our forests will be gone if they think it was all a barren land under conditions that are getting more forever. up here until one Friday we got up and, and more difficult all the time. We can talk about semantics. We can lo and behold, there was a forest. Just Modern forestry, of course, with talk about budgets. We can talk about like a bolt of lightning, it was there. some rules and regulations passed by where we apply the money. Let’s face When you get a haircut, is that head of Congress, is being regulated more and it; the $11 million for road maintenance hair gone forever? To some it might be. more every day. Environmental laws that we increased is mostly being used Who knows. But I don’t think so. Cur- require foresters to take a look at the for road obliteration. rently, most of our national forests in impact of what they are doing. It em- It seems we fight these little fights Montana, and throughout the West, we ploys independent timber firms that every year because there are those who face a 25-percent tree mortality in the know the land. They are harvesting. completely do not, and I say this in all next 15 years. We will lose 25 percent of All of this costs money, and yet they disrespect, know one whit about what our forests just to mortality, getting will say below-cost-timber sales. If we is a renewable resource and how we are old and dying. lump all the rules and regulations, all to manage it. It seems to me this is the So I am saying land management, the hoops we have to jump through for reason a person on his ranch or farm proper land management saves our for- one timber sale on a forest, it probably does not run that ranch or farm by a ests. I can take you to one of the worst could be called a below-cost-timber committee. If we did, we would not get areas there is in the Forest Service—it sale. Those are hoops we have to jump a crop in; we would not grow anything, happens to be up in northwest Mon- through. So we increased the budget. It and we sure would not get a crop har- tana—and even the foresters them- costs more money to complete a tim- vested. I would say the good Lord selves will tell you that we are ber sale. above does have a sense of humor. If ashamed of the condition of this forest. We do not clearcut areas with dis- you want to look at what a committee But because of litigation, they are pow- regard. We spend more time making does, I always thought a horse was a erless to do anything about it. Fuel sure everything we do is done in a re- camel put together by a committee. loads, beetle infestations, it is not a sponsible manner. Dispel the misin- Everything is an afterthought. pretty sight. formation, get away from the inflam- Let’s dispel some of this myth that It is not a pretty sight. matory words of growing a commodity seems to be going across our land. In Healthy forests are usually the ben- and harvesting a commodity. In Mon- the Flathead National Forest alone, we efit of good management. Harvesting of tana, the people who harvest timber are growing 120 million board feet of timber is healthy, and it is all part of are the same ones who come back to lumber a year. The Forest Service, in management. That is aside from the hunt and fish. They do it every week- their plans, only planned to harvest 19 faces of the people who live in these end. They recreate all that same forest. million. Let me tell you, due to laws forest communities. Two weeks ago, we Contrary to the doomsayers, we want and roadblocks and lawsuits, we will be shut down a mill in Darby, MT. We sold our land to be usable. We want healthy lucky to cut 6 million board feet. This it at auction. Jobs are gone. A tax base wildlife populations, we want clean does not include our wilderness areas is gone. The ability to build roads on water, and we want to make sure our or recreational areas. These are in private lands, to maintain services, and native fish are healthy. managed forest areas. This is about a to build schools—all that revenue is Let’s talk about this wildlife habitat. third of what historically has been re- gone. Most of the wildlife habitat is found on sponsibly forested and harvested. How- The opponents of timber production public land in the summertime. When ever, due to litigation and other road- would have you believe we still they have to make it through the win- blocks, only 6 million will be har- clearcut entire forests when we do not ter, do you know where the deer, the vested. do that anymore. They would have you elk, the moose winter? On private We cannot survive with that scenario believe we have industrial lawn mowers lands, in my neighbor’s hay meadow. and neither can the forest. Understand big enough to mow down the great red- Did you know we have to board up our that. Neither can the forest. It will woods as we clear swaths from seed to haystacks in the West or the elk and burn. Trees are similar to any other re- seed, and we do not do that anymore. the deer will eat all the hay and leave newable crop: they sprout, they grow, In fact, there are more trees in this us none for our own livestock? They do they get old, and like every one of us in country than during the time of Lewis not winter on public lands because this building, they will die. What hap- and Clark. It is hard to believe, isn’t there is no water and there is no feed. pens to them? They hit the forest floor, it? But it is true. It is covered up. They have to winter there is a fuel buildup, there is infesta- When we put together this appropria- on private lands. So are we so bad? I do tion by the pine beetle, there is dry tion and this budget, there was bal- not think so. We would not have it any weather, there is lightning, and there ance. It brought balance of wildlife, other way because we are all hunters is fire. I realize that doesn’t mean balance of timber and new timber and fishermen and we enjoy the sights

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:58 Nov 01, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1999SENATE\S13SE9.REC S13SE9 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10767 of big game. We want to maintain the balance. We believe in the balance of why the Congress would continue to habitat. We enjoy seeing those elk. We our forest lands and good stewardship. ask the agency to manage this land enjoy this season of the year when they If you want to talk about steward- and then take away their ability to do start bugling. Go out and listen. That ship, we have a stewardship plan that that. is what makes my State worth living is getting started on a trial basis in So I will end by urging Members not in. Montana that is being participated in to vote for this amendment. It costs more money and the timber by a lot of people, including very small I yield back the time. sale budget offers us an opportunity to harvesters. So if you say you want a Mr. CRAIG addressed the Chair. feed our Nation’s need for raw mate- stewardship program, you have one. It The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- rials while employing Montanans and is a good one. It is a dandy. It will ator from Idaho. Mr. CRAIG. If there is no objection, I making and protecting habitat. We are work. But we cannot make it work un- would like to amend my immediate talking about balance. Someone is buy- less we have funds to balance the needs past unanimous consent request. It was ing that lumber or we would not have of our forests. from 9:30 to 10 a.m. tomorrow morning the demand to harvest it. I thank the Chair and my chairman equally divided. I ask unanimous con- Harvesting a crop is not a sin. To the and yield the floor. sent to amend that to be from 9:30 contrary, it keeps this country moving Mr. CRAIG addressed the Chair. forward. It provides the timber to build The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, equally di- our homes, and it provides the paper ator from Idaho. vided in the usual form. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there that often gets shuffled back and forth Mr. CRAIG. Madam President, I ask in this town. Quite simply, a timber objection? unanimous consent that a vote occur Without objection, it is so ordered. sale budget is essential to America for on or in relation to the pending amend- food and fiber by proud producers. That Mr. CRAIG. I am happy to yield to ment No. 1623 at 10 a.m., and the time the Senator from Pennsylvania on this is what it is all about. They do not like between 9:30 and 10 a.m. on Tuesday be to be lied to. They do not even require most important amendment. equally divided in the usual form. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- much support. They ask very little. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there They ask to grow, to plant, nurture, ator from Pennsylvania is recognized. objection? Mr. SANTORUM. Madam President, and harvest. That is what it is all Without objection, it is so ordered. it isn’t often I rise to talk about these about. Mr. CRAIG. I thank the Chair. kinds of issues because, by and large, How did those people who work in I am happy to yield to the Senator natural resources and agriculture—and these issues generally affect the West, from Wyoming. and we in Pennsylvania do not have this is agriculture in its highest form— Mr. THOMAS addressed the Chair. who are responsible for 22 or 23 percent much direct involvement. But in this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- case we are directly affected in Penn- of the Nation’s GDP become bad folks? ator from Wyoming is recognized. How did we get that way? Because we sylvania. Mr. THOMAS. I will take a very We have a national forest in Pennsyl- used the resources around us, and our short while. definition of conservation is the wise vania, the Allegheny National Forest. I think the details, the information What has been going on in the Alle- use of a natural renewable resource. of this issue have been well discussed. Think about that. Twenty-three per- gheny National Forest over the past But I rise in strong opposition to what several years has been a very troubling cent of the GDP in this Nation is in the is being proposed based simply on the production and the feeding of this thing to thousands of residents in my health of forests. State; it has had a dramatic negative country. It is unbelievable how that In Wyoming, of course, we have na- can be overlooked. impact on the quality of life for the tional forests, as they do in Pennsyl- residents in northwestern and north I ask my colleagues to contemplate vania and other places. These forests the alternative. Let’s say we quit har- central Pennsylvania, as the amount of need to be managed. I just spent sev- vesting trees in America, and that is timber harvests have continued to de- eral days in August in Yelowstone Na- what some extremist groups want us to cline. tional Park. We road for 2 days, and all do, or they want to make it so expen- What we have seen, as a result of of it was in burnt forests. I have to tell sive we cannot compete on the open that, is a real damaging of the econ- you, that burn was not even effective market. Do you realize that I have omy. It is a very rural area. Most peo- because the ground fuel is still there. mills in Montana that are hauling logs ple think of Pennsylvania and think of The trees are dead, but the ground fuel 500 miles, out of where? Canada. So is big cities and factories, Philadelphia is there. your demand for lumber so high that and Pittsburgh. But Pennsylvania has So all I am saying is, you have to you want to so-called devastate the Ca- the largest rural population of any manage this resource. Something will nadian land? I do not think so. State in the country. I repeat that. Why do people like to visit States happen to the trees. They will either Pennsylvania has the largest rural pop- such as Montana? No. 1, we are kind of die or they will be harvested or they ulation of any State in the country. authentic. Because we have done a will be diseased. So if we are to have That rural population, by and large, pretty good job of taking care of it. healthy forests, certainly they need to survives on agriculture and off the nat- And it is true of our good neighbors to be managed. ural resources, whether it is coal min- the west in Idaho. It makes us the The proponents of the amendment ing or whether it is quarrying or friendliest and the nicest people you have said the timber program is waste- whether it is timber or whether it is will ever meet. But our people are ful. It was never intended to operate as what we consider traditional agri- starting to get cranky because their a commercial tree farm. We have some culture. livelihood is being taken away from numbers as to the resources that are The Allegheny National Forest is vi- them, their ability to take care of provided for communities and the Fed- tally important for several of our themselves, by the rest of the country eral Government. They are substantial. smallest counties. We have 67 counties in its desire for the food and fiber that I am not inclined to take a great deal in Pennsylvania. Our smallest county it takes for us to subsist. of time. The chief of the Forest Service in population, oddly enough, is called So if you want to see our forests die has stated there are 40 million acres of Forest County. Forest County has in front of us, if you want to see our national forests which are at risk, ei- about 4,000 or 5,000 people who live wildlife choked out of its habitat, and ther through fire or infestation. This there. The biggest part of it is the na- if you want to see our rural commu- amendment would cripple the Forest tional forest, the Allegheny National nities die, and to see foreign corporate Service’s ability to use the timber har- Forest. But there are other counties timber production unfettered, fueled by vest to promote health. The amend- surrounding it that have bits and our need for fiber, then vote for the ment will crush a program that pro- pieces of the national forest in their Bryan amendment. That is what it is vides significant economic contribu- county: Warren County, McKean Coun- all about. tions to both the Federal Government ty, and Elk County. But there is balance here. I urge my and the communities. This amendment In Elk County, PA—aptly named—we colleagues to vote to maintain that is wrong. It is shortsighted. I question have about 600 elk, big ones, that have

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:58 Nov 01, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1999SENATE\S13SE9.REC S13SE9 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10768 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 13, 1999 come back over the past years and are Towers was the home of Gifford Pin- doesn’t provide what is, I think, in the thriving in our forests, almost to the chot, who was the Governor of Penn- best interest of the animal life and the point of being domesticated in some re- sylvania and was a conservationist. plant life and certainly the community spects and causing problems. But that Gifford Pinchot went on to be the first for recreation. The economic resources is another issue for another day. head of the U.S. Forest Service around that are derived from the forest are not But those four counties get a lot of the turn of the century. The Yale maximized when you allow this kind of revenue because big chunks of them School of Forestry was actually co- wild and unmanaged forest generation are national forest areas. They get a located in Milford, PA, at Gray Towers, and regeneration to occur. lot of revenues from the timber sales which was the mansion the Pinchot I trust the Forest Service. I don’t al- that principally support their school family lived in. Now it is a museum ways agree with them, but I trust the districts. dedicated to forestry. I was up there Forest Service will work to maintain I spoke to students at the Forest looking at old pictures of Pennsyl- forests and wisely manage them, using County schools a couple of weeks ago. vania. It is remarkable. In picture after sound science to provide the best envi- The No. 1 issue that the kids asked me picture after picture, Pennsylvania was ronment for stable growth of the forest about was, what are we going to do completely clearcut—clearcut. as well as for the indigenous animal about timber sales? Because they po- I stood on the front porch of Gray species that are there to feed. It is very tentially will have to close down one of Towers and looked out and saw the ex- serious—it is the No. 1 issue in about 5 their schools because of cuts in the panse. You can see literally for miles. I or 6 counties in my State—that we Forest Service budget, as well as law- looked at the picture on the portico of allow the timber harvesting program suits because of the Indiana bat, which, roughly 100 years ago. It literally was to continue. It is the economic life- I guess, stays up in the Allegheny Na- stumps of trees for as far as the eye blood of those counties. tional Forest for a couple days a year, could see. Of course, now it is green as I felt compelled to give a little dif- so there are all sorts of lawsuits tying far as the eye can see, full of trees. ferent perspective, as someone who up the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania is just remarkable. I doesn’t talk to these issues very harvesting. fly over it all the time in small planes. much—and maybe it is best I don’t— The Allegheny National Forest is the It is just literally covered with trees, but who has a real sensitivity as to single largest area for the harvesting of almost all of which, if not all of what sounds good. As I have told peo- black cherry timber. You look at your which—because I have been told it was ple about what sounds good in subur- black cherry veneer and you will see a completely clearcut—were not there ban Philadelphia, saying leave these lot of it comes from the largest black 100 years ago. So the regeneration hap- trees alone, we love the trees, don’t cherry stand in the country, which is pens. In fact, the Allegheny National hurt the trees, a little knowledge is the Allegheny National Forest. Forest is a valuable forest today be- The Allegheny National Forest, by dangerous sometimes and no knowl- cause it was clearcut and because a the way, is a profitable forest. They edge is downright lethal. And in the shade-resistant strain of black cherry make a lot of money in their timber case of dealing with forest manage- couldn’t grow in those old forests. In sales because of high value trades. So ment, a lot of folks don’t have a darn fact, there are areas that are now dedi- they are not losing any money to any- bit of knowledge. And it is killing peo- cated to old growth in the Allegheny body. They are making a lot of money. ple. It is killing their economy. It is In fact, the less we harvest, the worse National Forest that have a lot less di- killing their school districts. It is kill- off we are financially. versity. ing the forests. It has been very deleterious to those People are worried about the health That is not something we should counties. I will look at the timber re- of the forest, environmental diversity. allow to go unchallenged in Congress. ceipts for the past several years. Even You get to some of these old-growth Just because it makes a good TV com- last year, which was not particularly a forests. You take the combination of mercial, just because it sounds as if great year, we had $1.6 million for War- the old growth and the fact that you you care more, you don’t care more if ren County; $1.5 million for McKean have less vegetation, which puts pres- you understand the facts involved in County; $1.3 million—$1.3 million for a sure on your deer and everything else— forest management. county of 4,000 people is a lot of money. we have a lot of deer. They completely I am an enthusiastic opponent of this All these other counties range in the decimate old-growth forests, where it amendment. I must tell you, when I area of 20-, 30,000 people; Elk County, is a desert there because of these high first got to Congress, I was not. But the 1.26. All of them, every one of those trees. You don’t have a lot of younger more I have learned about forest man- counties, will have their revenues cut growth. Whatever does crop up, be- agement and the impact of timber sales by more than half this year, by more cause there isn’t much else around, the on not only the health of the forest but than half because of legal roadblocks deer take it right out. the health of the economy related to and cutbacks in the amount of timber So we went, in this area called the the forest, it is an absolute must for sales as a result of Federal legislation. heart of the forest, when they dedi- me to stand here and oppose this The problems we confront are not cated it to old growth, from 37 vari- amendment. I urge my colleagues to do just financial in terms of tax revenue. eties of plants down to 4. I don’t know likewise. They are financial, but they are also fi- about you, but I am not too sure that I yield the floor. nancial with respect to our economy. is protecting the environment or the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Logging is a very important aspect of health of the environment. ator from Idaho. the way of life. Wood products: Because I am an easterner. I am not one of Mr. CRAPO. Madam President, in the of our high-value black cherry and these guys who understands public few minutes remaining, I wish to add other species, we have a lot of high- lands and forests and all that stuff. I my voice to those in opposition to this value processing of that wood, which is grew up around the city of Pittsburgh amendment. We thank the Senator resulting in very high unemployment. and didn’t know too much about for- from Pennsylvania for his sensitivity Many of these areas, in this very ests. But I remember hearing people to these issues. strong economy, are experiencing dou- say: We have to manage the forest. You As he correctly said, this amendment ble-digit unemployment, and have con- say: Forests manage themselves pretty could be devastating to the people and sistently for the past couple of years. well. What do you mean? Well, yes, for- to the families who depend on their We also have another concern which, ests manage themselves pretty well, jobs in many counties across America. again, when you go up and talk to the but they manage themselves not in a I think it is important that we under- folks who live around the forests, is al- way that you and I would consider stand this amendment in the context most frightening, the kind of misin- them. They manage it through, in a in which it is being proposed. Federal formation that is out there about our sense, a boom-and-bust cycle, growth timber sales are in a steep and dev- forests and the management of the for- and then destruction and then growth astating decline. Since the early 1990s, ests. and then destruction. That is pretty the timber program has been reduced I remember going to Gray Towers, much how forests grow if you leave in America by over 70 percent. Already, which is outside of Milford, PA. Gray them alone. That is OK, I guess. But it more than 75 percent of the National

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More than 80,000 jobs There is no excuse for the Department was nominated became a judicial emer- have been lost already, and of the 55,000 to stand neutral on very significant re- gency during the time his nomination jobs that remain, they will be jeopard- quests such as these. Also, the terror- has been pending without action by the ized by this amendment. That rep- ists apparently did not personally take Senate. His nomination was first re- resents over $2 billion in employment the proper steps to seek the relief, ceived by the Senate almost 44 months income, mostly in rural parts of Amer- given that one of the conditions for ago. This nomination has now been ica. The families who depend on those clemency was that the prisoners had to held even longer than the unconscion- jobs are counting on us to understand sign statements requesting it. able 41 months this Senate forced this issue and to vote correctly. Although the White House says the Judge William Fletcher to wait before It is confounding also that these ad- members were not convicted of com- confirming his nomination last Octo- ditional cuts are being considered at a mitting murder or physical injury, it is ber. time when the industry and those clear that these criminals were ac- Judge Paez has twice been reported working men and women who depend tively involved in the militant group. favorably by the Senate Judiciary on it have already been deeply hurt by Making bombs and transporting fire- Committee to the Senate for final ac- the critical cuts in the timber pro- arms designed to carry out the reign of tion. He is again on the Senate cal- gram. terror, or committing armed robbery endar. He was delayed 25 months before In my home State of Idaho, our rural to finance the deeds, is not fundamen- finally being accorded a confirmation communities continue to suffer dev- tally different from personally harm- hearing in February 1998. After being astating reductions in the 25 percent ing innocent victims. They were con- reported by the Judiciary Committee funds from timber sales. Schools are spirators in the FALN, a terrorist in March 1998, his nomination was held going without needed renovation, and group, and they received stiff prison on the Senate Executive Calendar county governments are going without terms for good reasons. without action for over 7 months, for needed support and jeopardizing their News reports indicate that the law the remainder of the last Congress. enforcement organizations that re- basic services because of these steep re- Judge Paez was renominated by the viewed the issue, including the FBI and ductions. President again this year and his nomi- This amendment is also counterintu- Federal Bureau of Prisons, rec- nation was stalled without action be- itive from an environmental perspec- ommended against it. Also, law en- fore the Judiciary Committee until tive. Active forest management, in- forcement organizations have ex- late July, when we were able to have cluding thinning and other timber har- pressed strong opposition. his nomination reported again. The vest, has widely acknowledged benefits. The opposition is based on good rea- Senate refused to consider the nomina- In fact, most timber sales are currently sons. America has long had a firm pol- tion before the August recess. I have designed to attain other stewardship icy of intolerance regarding terrorism. repeatedly urged the Republican lead- objectives, in addition to the sales Granting clemency to members of the ership to call this nomination up for themselves. Timber sales are the most FALN sends the wrong message about consideration and a vote. If they can economic and efficient and effective America’s commitment to fighting ter- make time on the Senate floor for de- methods available for our managers to rorism. In fact, it sends the wrong mes- bate and consideration of a Senate res- treat and control many insect sage about America’s commitment to olution commenting on the clemency epidemics. fighting crime at home. grant, which is a power the Constitu- Madam President, each year the Na- It is telling that the FALN terrorists tion invested in the President without tional Forest System grows by 23 bil- did not immediately agree to the sim- a congressional role, the Senate should lion board feet; 6 billion board feet die ple conditions that the President find time to consider the nomination of naturally. Only 3 billion board feet are placed on his generous offer. It took this fine Hispanic judge. being harvested. Tree growth in our them weeks to agree to renounce the National Forest System exceeds har- use of violence and submit to standard Judge Paez has the strong support of vest by 600 percent. conditions of parole. Indeed, some both California Senators and a ‘‘well- I stand firmly with those who have never did. Moreover, it does not appear qualified’’ rating from the American cast their opposition today against this that they have even expressed regret or Bar Association. He has served as a amendment and encourage my col- remorse for their crimes. This is clear municipal judge for 13 years and as a leagues to reject it. from one of the members’ appearance federal judge for four years. In my view Judge Paez should be f on a Sunday news program, where he refused to express sorrow or regret for commended for the years he worked to DEPLORING THE GRANTING OF his crimes. provide legal services and access to our CLEMENCY—MOTION TO PRO- An obvious question we must ask is justice system for those without the fi- CEED—RESUMED whether the President will continue to nancial resources otherwise to retain Mr. THURMOND. Madam President, I grant clemency in a way contrary to counsel. His work with the Legal Aid rise to express my strong opposition to American interests. I sincerely hope Foundation of Los Angeles, the West- the President’s decision to commute the President will not pardon or com- ern Center on Law and Poverty and the prison terms of 16 members of the mute the sentence of convicted Israeli California Rural Legal Assistance for FALN, a Puerto Rican terrorist group. spy Jonathan Pollard. I sent the Presi- nine years should be a source of praise I also strongly support S.J. Res. 33, dent a letter last week asking him to and pride. which expresses the Senate’s opposi- clearly affirm that he will not do this. Judge Paez has had the strong sup- tion to this misguided decision. I hope the Senate today will invoke port of California judges familiar with There is no question that the Presi- cloture on the resolution and express his work, such as Justice H. Walter dent has the Constitutional power to our profound opposition and concern Crosky, and support from an impres- do what he did. The President receives regarding this matter. sive array of law enforcement officials, thousands of requests per year for a Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, the including Gil Garcetti, the Los Angeles pardon or clemency, and the Depart- Hispanic whose actions and fate I District Attorney; the late Sherman ment of Justice has a standard proce- would like the Senate to focus on for Block, then Los Angeles County Sher- dure under which the Pardon Attorney action is Richard Paez. Richard Paez iff; the Los Angeles County Police reviews these requests each year. How- has never been convicted of a crime Chiefs’ Association; and the Associa- ever, all indications are that the proce- and is not associated with the FALN. tion for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs.

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The United States, we will find you, hunt Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, Republican Congress cannot find time you down, and punish you severely. and many, many others have been to consider campaign finance reform or Until this point, President Clinton’s seeking a vote on this nomination for pass a real patients’ bill of rights or administration carried this message what now amounts to years. consider raising the minimum wage or forward forcefully, including, for exam- I want to commend the Chairman of reforming Medicare or complete the ju- ple, apprehending and punishing the the Judiciary Committee for his stead- venile crime bill conference, but there Oklahoma City bombers and taking re- fast support of this nominee and Sen- is plenty of time for floor debate and taliatory strikes against Osama bin ator BOXER and Senator FEINSTEIN of on the President’s decision to exercise laden. However, the President’s deci- California for their efforts on his be- his clemency power. The Senate has sion last month undermines this mes- half. had three hearings on judicial nomina- sage. Last year the words of the Chief Jus- tions all year and the Republican Con- Some have described these prisoners tice of the United States were ringing gress will have that many hearings on as political prisoners. They were not. in our ears with respect to the delays the clemency decision this week. They were terrorists. Let me describe in Senate consideration of judicial In closing, I ask: If the Senate has for a minute some of what they did. nomination. He had written: ‘‘Some the time to debate and vote on this res- These prisoners were members of the current nominees have been waiting a olution, why does it not have time to FALN, the Armed Forces for National considerable time for a Senate Judici- vote on the nomination of Judge Rich- Liberation, which seeks to make Puer- ary Committee vote or a final floor ard Paez to the Ninth Circuit? to Rico and independent nation, vote. . . . The Senate is surely under no Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Madam President, through violent means. While some of obligation to confirm any particular I rise to address Senate Joint Resolu- them will not admit it, this was alleged nominee, but after the necessary time tion 33, regarding the President’s and proven in the trials against them. for inquiry it should vote him up or granting of conditional clemency to According to the FBI, and I quote, vote him down.’’ Those words resonate certain Puerto Rican prisoners. ‘‘In the past, Puerto Rican terrorist with respect to the nomination of Before addressing the merits of this groups struggling for Puerto Rico’s Judge Paez. resolution, I must note that I am trou- independence from the United States I trust the American people recognize bled by the procedure which has been have been responsible for the majority who is playing politics with the issue employed for its consideration. Almost of terrorist incidents perpetrated by of clemency. I disagreed with the two weeks ago, Senator COVERDELL an- domestic terrorist groups within the President’s decision, but it was his to nounced that he would hold a hearing United States.’’ The FBI’s Terrorist make. He says that he granted clem- on President Clinton’s decision in the Research and Analytical Center re- ency with conditions after study and Terrorism Subcommittee of the Senate ported in 1996 that the ‘‘FALN has been based on a sense of proportion and jus- Foreign Relations Committee, this linked to over 130 bombings which have tice. The calls for clemency in these coming Wednesday, September 15. Last resulted in over $3.5 million in dam- cases came from Bishop Tutu, Coretta Wednesday, the Judiciary Committee ages, 5 deaths, and 84 injuries.’’ Scott King, other Nobel peace prize also gave notice of a hearing on this The prisoners who received clemency winners, a number of churches and reli- subject for September 15. However, not- were active participants in this cam- gious groups. It has drawn praise in withstanding these planned hearings, paign of terror. For instance, some circles and criticism in others. the Republican leadership filed this Alejandrina Torres, Edwin Cortes and I do not agree with the President, but resolution condemning the clemency Alberto Rodriguez were convicted of I caution that the overreaching by Re- and scheduled a vote related to it for conspiring to, and I read now from the publican critics in the Congress on this today. indictment against them, ‘‘oppose by is worrisome, as well. To contend that Holding a vote before the hearings is force the authority of the government this shows a weakness of resolve akin to having the verdict first, and of the United States by means of force, against international terrorism is both then the trial. terror and violence, including the con- wrong and may itself be creating a dan- Nevertheless, since we must vote, I struction and planting of explosive and gerous atmosphere. will address the merits of the Presi- incendiary devices at banks, stores, of- We ought to be careful when anyone, dent’s decision, based upon the infor- fice buildings and government build- let alone the Senate and Congress of mation which is available to me before ings . . . It was a further part of the the United States, start bandying the hearings. said conspiracy that the conspirators about declarations that accuse the At the outset, let me say that seri- would claim credit in the name of the United States Government of making ous, thoughtful people urged the Presi- FALN for certain . . . bombings ‘‘deplorable concessions to terrorists,’’ dent to offer this clemency. These peo- through either telephone calls or typed ‘‘undermining national security’’ or ple include former President Carter; communiques.’’ This is classic terrorist ‘‘emboldening domestic and inter- eleven Nobel Peace Prize winners, in- activity. national terrorists.’’ cluding Archbishop Desmond Tutu and As part of this plot, Torres and Playing politics with this matter and Coretta Scott King; and dozens of reli- Cortes stockpiled dynamite, weapons, accusing the President of ‘‘under- gious leaders and organizations. Presi- blasting caps and bulletproof vests. To- mining our national security’’ or dent Clinton’s decision was not a frivo- gether with Rodriguez, they planned to ‘‘emboldening terrorists’’ carries sig- lous one, nor did it appear from out of bomb U.S. military facilities in the nificant risks. Could a potential ter- thin air. Chicago, cased the facilities, and re- rorist somewhere in the world believe However, that having been said, I be- viewed a communique to be published this political rhetoric and be lieve strongly that the decision the in conjunction with the planned bomb- ‘‘emboldened’’ by it? This is risky busi- President made was the wrong one. ings. They built bombs containing 21 ness. I do not believe the short-term In the post-Cold War era, terrorism pounds of dynamite. They also planned political gain to the other party is presents perhaps the greatest threat to to use explosives to free FALN leader worth having the Senate endorse a res- our national security. As Ranking Oscar Lopez (who also was offered olution that might itself have precisely Member of the Terrorism Sub- clemency by the President) from pris- that effect. committee of the Judiciary Com- on, to rob a Chicago Transit Authority The Senate cannot find time to vote mittee, I have done what I can to assist facility to fund FALN operations, and on the nomination of Judge Richard law enforcement in combating ter- to harbor another FALN leader who Paez or that of Bill Lann Lee to head rorism. had escaped from prison. the Civil Rights Division of that of These prisoners were terrorists, and Four others who were offered clem- Justice Ronnie White to be a federal granting them leniency is exactly the ency were convicted in connection with

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Senator from Alabama (Mr. SESSIONS), the federal courthouse in Hato Rey, Here we have another example of the Senator from Utah (Mr. HATCH), Puerto Rico. what people suspect: The Attorney the Senator from Utah (Mr. BENNETT), Madam President, building bombs General is asleep at the switch while the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. ENZI), and committing armed robberies on the White House runs the Justice De- the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. U.S. soil are not political acts. They partment. HELMS) and the Senator from Oregon are crimes, plain and simple, and these As Chairman of the Senate Com- (Mr. SMITH) are necessarily absent. people were appropriately locked up for mittee with oversight of the Depart- Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- their offenses. It should make no dif- ment of Justice, I have requested cop- ator from Florida (Mr. GRAHAM), is ference that the prisoners had political ies of all relevant documents, including necessarily absent. motivations which some may share. the Department’s memo to the White The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there Virtually all terrorists are politically House. Even our colleague Senator any other Senators in the Chamber de- motivated, and many justify their acts SCHUMER believes we should have these siring to vote? in the cause of ‘‘national liberation.’’ documents. But, so far, the Depart- The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 93, But terrorism is a cowardly and evil ment has refused to turn over any- nays 0, as follows: means to achieve such ends, which can thing. [Rollcall Vote No. 270 Leg.] never be justified, and which must be The Department and the Attorney YEAS—93 punished harshly. General are hiding behind their tired, Abraham Edwards Lugar It has been reported that the clem- old ploy of studying whether to assert Akaka Feingold Mack ency petition was opposed by the FBI executive privilege. If the President Allard Feinstein McCain and the Bureau of Prisons. The Fra- has confidence that his decision was a Ashcroft Fitzgerald McConnell Baucus Frist Mikulski ternal Order of Police has vehemently just one, then he ought to be willing to Bayh Gorton Moynihan condemned this offer, calling it a ‘‘hor- hold it up to public scrutiny. Biden Gramm Murkowski rendously bad idea.’’ I will hold a hearing on the matter Bingaman Grams Murray Clemency proponents have asserted next Wednesday, September 15, at Bond Grassley Nickles Boxer Gregg Reed that these prisoners harmed no one. A which time we will hear from the law Breaux Hagel Reid former Assistant U.S. Attorney who enforcement community and those neg- Brownback Harkin Robb prosecuted some of these FALN mem- atively affected by this grant of clem- Bryan Hollings Roberts Bunning Hutchinson Rockefeller bers counters this assertion, noting: ‘‘A ency. Burns Hutchison Roth few dedicated federal agents are the I believe, Madam President, that our Byrd Inhofe Santorum only people who stood in their way. entire nation is victimized by ter- Campbell Inouye Sarbanes The conspirators made every effort to rorism. A bomb at the World Trade Chafee Jeffords Schumer Cleland Johnson Shelby murder and to maim. It is no small Center, the Oklahoma City Federal Cochran Kennedy Smith (NH) irony that they should be freed under Building, or a U.S. embassy abroad has Collins Kerrey Snowe the guise of humanitarianism.’’ an effect on all of us. Conrad Kerry Specter History has shown us that making This clemency deal is an insult to Coverdell Kohl Stevens Craig Kyl Thomas concessions to terrorists spurs in- every American citizen. This clemency Crapo Landrieu Thompson creased terrorism. The President made deal is not humanitarian; it is not just. Daschle Lautenberg Thurmond the wrong decision. I hope and pray Exactly what is this? A weak mo- DeWine Leahy Torricelli that his decision will not have this ef- ment? Political favoritism? Another Dodd Levin Voinovich Domenici Lieberman Warner fect, but I fear it will. foreign policy miscalculation? Dorgan Lincoln Wellstone Despite the flawed procedure, I will I’ll tell you what it is—it is wrong.∑ Durbin Lott Wyden vote to proceed to Senate Joint Resolu- CLOTURE MOTION NOT VOTING—7 tion 33, and I will subsequently vote for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Bennett Hatch Smith (OR) its passage. Terrorism does not deserve the previous order, the hour of 5 p.m. Enzi Helms leniency. having arrived, the clerk will report Graham Sessions ∑ Mr. HATCH. Madam President, the the motion to invoke cloture. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. President’s ill-considered offer of clem- The legislative clerk read as follows: SNOWE). On this vote, the yeas are 93, ency has now been accepted by 12 of CLOTURE MOTION the nays are 0. Three-fifths of the Sen- the 16 FALN members, many of whom We the undersigned Senators, in accord- ators duly chosen and sworn having are now back on the street. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the voted in the affirmative, the motion is These are people who have been con- Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby agreed to. victed of very serious offenses involv- move to bring to a close debate on the mo- ing sedition, firearms, explosives, and tion to proceed to S.J. Res. 33, a joint resolu- f threats of violence. The FALN has tion deploring the actions of President Clin- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ton regarding granting clemency to FALN claimed responsibility for past bomb- terrorists: AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- ings that have killed and maimed PRIATIONS ACT, 2000—Continued Trent Lott, Conrad R. Burns, Ted Ste- American citizens. I pray that no one vens, Peter Fitzgerald, Jim Bunning, CLOTURE MOTION else gets hurt. Larry E. Craig, Michael D. Crapo, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under This is yet another example of this Chuck Hagel, Fred Thompson, Bill the previous order, the cloture motion Administration sending the wrong mes- Frist, Michael B. Enzi, Judd Gregg, having been presented under rule XXII, sage to criminals—be they foreign Craig Thomas, Jesse Helms, Pat Rob- the Chair directs the clerk to read the spies, gun offenders, or—in this case— erts, and Paul Coverdell. The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- motion. terrorists. The legislative clerk read as follows: In this case, it appears President imous consent, the mandatory quorum Clinton put the interests of these con- call has been waived. CLOTURE MOTION victed criminals ahead of the interests The question is, Is it the sense of the We the undersigned Senators, in accord- ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the of victims, the law enforcement com- Senate that debate on the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 33, a joint resolu- Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby munity, and the public. move to bring to a close debate on amend- I think we need to know: Did Attor- tion deploring the actions of President ment No. 1603 to Calendar No. 210, H.R. 2466, ney General Janet Reno do her job? Clinton regarding the granting of clem- the Interior appropriations bill. Media reports suggest that—notwith- ency to FALN terrorists, shall be Trent Lott, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Gor- standing the strong opposition of pros- brought to a close? don Smith of OR, Thad Cochran,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:58 Nov 01, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1999SENATE\S13SE9.REC S13SE9 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10772 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 13, 1999 Larry E. Craig, Bill Frist, Michael payments must be collected and be- Mr. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I Crapo, Don Nickles, Craig Thomas, cause they are based on fair market strongly support Senator HUTCHISON’s Chuck Hagel, Christopher Bond, Jon value, they do go down when oil prices amendment to keep the Department of Kyl, Peter Fitzgerald, Pete V. Domen- are depressed. That is a better deal Interior from spending additional ici, Phil Gramm, and Slade Gorton. than most Americans get on their money for one year to implement their The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- mortgages or their rent. flawed oil valuation regulation. I am a ator from Texas. You may hear about a court case in cosponsor of the amendment. Mrs. HUTCHISON. Madam President, California that the oil companies won. Our amendment does two things: in view of the fact that seven of our But that had nothing to do with Fed- First, it puts the Senate on record op- Members are missing, I ask unanimous eral oil royalties; it was about State posing a Value-added Tax proposed by consent to move the cloture vote to to- royalties. the executive branch. Second, it pre- morrow following the votes at 10:30. Finally, the Hutchison amendment is vents MMS from implementing a rule The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there not in the House bill because this is an that is so corrupt the Interior Depart- objection? appropriations bill, and the Hutchison ment’s inspector general and the De- Mrs. BOXER. I object. I object. amendment will strip another $66 mil- partment of Justice are currently in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- lion out of the Land and Water Con- vestigating $700,000 in payoffs to fed- tion is heard. Under the previous order, servation Fund. We need those funds eral employees involved in the rule. there will now be 5 minutes of debate very much. Senator HUTCHISON says it The CBO scored the impact of this equally divided between the Senator is just $10 million. Interior and OMB amendment at $11 million. This is the from Texas and the Senator from Cali- say $66 million. Regardless, it is a bad apparent cost of standing up for Con- fornia. rider. I hope you will not vote for clo- gress’ constitutional prerogative to Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, I ask ture. raise revenues. if Senator HUTCHISON would like to go The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time The domestic oil and gas industry is first? of the Senator has expired. The Sen- being driven from our shores. During Mrs. HUTCHISON. Madam President, ator from Texas. the oil embargo in 1973, we imported 36 I prefer to reserve my time and close. Mrs. HUTCHISON. I yield 1 minute to percent of our oil. Today, we import 56 Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, may the Senator from Louisiana, Mr. percent of our oil. We will continue to we have order in the Chamber, please. BREAUX. burn oil—in fact, we burn a bit more The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. BREAUX. Madam President, I now than we did in 1973. But our own point is well taken. Senators will take thank the Senator for yielding. In just industry is in a death spiral, caused in their conversations to the Cloakroom, 60 seconds, it is unfortunate we are part by government actions like this. please. voting with a number of Senators ab- Over 50,000 American families have lost The Senator from California. sent. I guess we will have to do that. their jobs in the last two years as com- Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, I The question is, How do we value oil? panies leave the U.S. for foreign have taken the Senate’s time on this The law says the companies owe the shores—foreign shores where it’s matter. Here is why: I simply care Federal Government, taxpayers, one- cheaper to drill and governments en- about the Senate too much to see it be sixth to one-eighth of the value of the courage domestic energy production. a party to a deliberate scheme by just oil. The problem is, how do you deter- Without adoption of the Hutchison 5 percent of the oil companies to under- mine the value? It is a very com- amendment, we will be saying: ‘‘Go pay their royalty payments to our con- plicated rulemaking procedure that is ahead. Raise royalties and taxes. We, stituents. The Hutchison amendment ongoing to try to determine what are the U.S. Senate, yield our power to the allows the situation to continue by the legitimate deductions and trans- Executive.’’ This Senator cannot stand stopping the Interior Department from portation costs, in particular, deter- by and watch all power flow to the Ex- fixing it. mining what the fair market value of ecutive. How do we know taxpayers are being oil is. We can rush this thing through. ‘‘RENT-A-RULE’’—POGO, ETC. cheated? First, there are many whistle- It will result in years of litigation. Or Neither can this Senator stand aside blowers, former oil executives, who say we can pause for a few moments, which when there are serious allegations of under oath they undervalued the oil is what we are asking to be done, to try payoffs to government employees in- from Federal lands in order to pay less. to negotiate out something to which volved in the rule. Second, settlements are occurring all both sides can agree. I think it makes In May of this year, the press began over the country whereby these oil more sense to pause for a few moments, to report that two federal employees— companies are paying billions of dol- get the groups together and work it one at the Department of Interior; the lars in back royalties to keep their out, rather than run the risk of years other, retired from the Department of cases out of court. and years of litigation. We know what energy—had taken $700,000 from a self- Senator HUTCHISON has said the Inte- is going to happen then. Nobody is described ‘‘public interest group’’ as an rior Department wants to raise taxes going to win. The American public is ‘‘award’’ for their work in the federal on the oil companies. Royalties are not not going to win. government on the rule to raise roy- taxes; they are legal agreements just I urge we support the Hutchison alty rates on domestic oil producers. as your mortgage or rent is. As USA amendment and get it done in a more This group, the project on Government Today says: realistic and fair fashion. Oversight, or POGO, has not been very Imagine if one day you decided to lower Mrs. HUTCHISON. I yield 30 seconds effective in its membership drive—it your rent by 10 percent. No individual could to the Senator from New Mexico. has only about 200 subscribers—but it do that. And yet the oil companies are. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- has been very successful attracting You may hear all we need is more ator from New Mexico. trial lawyers as board members. In time, but this is the fourth rider this Mr. DOMENICI. I rise in support of fact, the trial lawyers on its board Senate has passed, although we have the Hutchison-Domenici amendment have spent years litigating the very never had a vote on it before. This is because the MMS’s procedures are cases on oil value that the proposed the first vote. We have already lost $88 flawed. Department of the Interior em- DOI rule would benefit if the Boxer million from the Department of the In- ployees involved in the writing of the Amendment is adopted. terior because of it. These companies regulations received $300,000 each from The inspector general and the U.S. should do what 95 percent of them are a group that had interests contrary to Department of Justice public Integrity already doing, base their royalty pay- those of the oil and gas firms. Section are investigating these pay- ments on fair market value. It is wrong on substance. I will just ments. Senator HUTCHISON has said the oil give one example showing it is flawed. In two letters to the Secretary of In- companies are suffering now and it is A producer from one oil well producing terior, Senators DOMENICI, NICKLES, bad timing to fix this. I voted, and one kind of oil would be forced to value and I have asked the Department to most of us did, for a bill to help the oil his oil ten different ways under this withdraw the proposed rule pending the companies. That is fine. But royalty MMS proposal. outcome of the investigations into

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Congress will set the policy of this documents proving their involvement, Mr. LOTT. I understand the Chair country. and asking them, based upon the evi- will now put the question on this nomi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time dence, to withdraw the rule. nation. The response to our second letter was has expired. By unanimous consent, to acknowledge that the two appar- the mandatory quorum call has been f ently did have some involvement in the waived. The question is, Is it the sense EXECUTIVE SESSION rule, but the decision to change the of the Senate that debate on amend- rule was made prior to their official in- ment No. 1603 to H.R. 2466, the Interior volvement. appropriations bill, shall be brought to NOMINATION OF MARYANNE The Department’s argument is mis- a close? The yeas and nays are required TRUMP BARRY, OF NEW JERSEY, leading. The two federal employees under the rule. The clerk will call the TO BE U.S. CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR worked hand-in-glove with POGO to roll. THE THIRD CIRCUIT convince the Department to craft a The legislative clerk called the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- rule to POGO’s liking. According to Mr. NICKLES. I announce that the ate will now proceed to executive ses- POGO’s Executive Director, POGO even Senator from Utah (Mr. BENNETT ), the sion to consider Executive Calendar arranged for the employees to be spe- ATCH Senator from Utah (Mr. H ), the No. 210, which the clerk will report. cifically requested to testify before a Senator from North Carolina (Mr. THE JUDICIARY House subcommittee to put pressure on HELMS), and the Senator from Alabama the Department to start a rulemaking. (Mr. SESSIONS) are necessarily absent. The legislative clerk read the nomi- All the facts suggest that these em- Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- nation of Maryanne Trump Barry, of ployees were influential, if not instru- ator from Florida (Mr. GRAHAM) is nec- New Jersey, to be United States Cir- mental, in the decision to issue the essarily absent. cuit Judge for the Third Circuit. rule and the content of the rule. After The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 55, Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I also indi- influencing the decision to issue the nays 40, as follows: cate that we will be prepared to con- firm two further judicial nominations rule, the employees took part in the [Rollcall Vote No. 271 Leg.] by consent before we close business public comment phase of the rule- YEAS—55 making. In other words, they were up this evening. Therefore, there will be to their elbows in this issue from start Abraham Fitzgerald McConnell no further votes this evening, and the Allard Frist Murkowski next vote will occur at 10:30 a.m. on to finish. Ashcroft Gorton Nickles A skeptic could conclude that the Bingaman Gramm Roberts Tuesday in relation to the Bryan for- employees, working with POGO and Bond Grams Roth estry amendment. Breaux Grassley Santorum Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, the con- the trial attorneys who stood to gain Brownback Gregg Shelby firmation of Maryanne Trump Barry to from out-of-court settlements, earned Bunning Hagel Smith (NH) Burns Hutchinson their ‘‘rewards.’’ POGO, after all, ad- Smith (OR) the Third Circuit—and I predict that Campbell Hutchison Snowe she will be confirmed—will bring to 15 mits they paid them $350,000 each. The Chafee Inhofe Specter Department’s position appears to be Cochran Inouye the total number of federal judges con- that POGO paid the wrong bureaucrats. Collins Jeffords Stevens sidered by the Senate all year. Coverdell Kyl Thomas While I am appreciative of this op- The public integrity of the public Thompson Craig Landrieu portunity to consider this nomination, rulemaking process is at stake, even if Crapo Lincoln Thurmond Secretary Babbitt fails to see it. DeWine Lugar Voinovich I note that the Republican leadership In our nation, federal employees are Domenici Mack Warner has chosen to skip over the nomina- not paid to push rule changes which Enzi McCain tions of Marsha Berzon, Judge Richard benefit one party in a lawsuit. This is NAYS—40 Paez, and Ray Fisher to the Ninth Cir- a dangerous precedent. Akaka Feingold Mikulski cuit. These nominations have all been The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Baucus Feinstein Moynihan on the Senate calender for as long or ator from Texas. Bayh Harkin Murray longer than that of Ms. Barry. The Re- Biden Hollings Mrs. HUTCHISON. Madam President, Reed publican leadership has, again, skipped Boxer Johnson Reid we directed the MMS to simplify the Bryan Kennedy Robb over the nomination of Justice Ronnie oil royalty payments so that compa- Byrd Kerrey Rockefeller White for the federal court in Missouri, Cleland Kerry Sarbanes as well. nies would know what their fair share Conrad Kohl Schumer is. This is what MMS has come forward Daschle Lautenberg All of these nominations could and Torricelli Dodd Leahy should have been considered before the with as a simplification. Wellstone Companies still do not know what Dorgan Levin August recess. Indeed the nominations Durbin Lieberman Wyden they will owe. They want to pay their Edwards Lott of Judge Paez and Justice White, fair share. I want them to pay their should have been considered when they fair share. Whether they have in the NOT VOTING—5 were first reported last year. past is not an issue. We are trying to Bennett Hatch Sessions Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I have a fair setting of taxes. Graham Helms rise in strong support of the nomina- The question is: Who makes tax pol- The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this tion of Maryanne Trump Barry to the icy in this country? Is it Congress or is vote the yeas are 55, the nays 40. Three- United States Court of Appeals of the it unelected bureaucrats who are not fifths of the Senators duly chosen and Third Circuit. accountable to the people? We are talk- sworn not having voted in the affirma- I commend Senator HATCH for mov- ing about a 1-year moratorium so that tive, the motion is rejected. ing forward with this nomination. We this can be worked out in a way that is Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I move must ensure that the federal bench is acceptable to Congress. to reconsider the vote. at full strength so that our citizens The Senator from California says Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I enter a will receive justice promptly and fair- this only affects 5 percent of the pro- motion to reconsider the vote by which ly. The distinguished chairman of the ducers. I have a letter from the Cali- the Senate failed to invoke cloture on Judiciary Committee deserves thanks fornia Independent Petroleum Associa- the pending Hutchison amendment. from all who believe that our court tion, representing 450 independent oil The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mo- system is at the core of our precious and gas producers, which says: tion is entered. democratic structure.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:58 Nov 01, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1999SENATE\S13SE9.REC S13SE9 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10774 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 13, 1999 Judge Barry’s reputation is well ess. During this time, I have been im- bill, there will be a vote on or in rela- known and she has excellent creden- pressed by her candor, intelligence, and tion to the Bryan amendment and the tials. In 1983, she was nominated to a qualifications for the position. She has second-degree Wyden amendment to- federal district court judgeship by moved through the process quickly, morrow morning at 10:30. President Reagan, and since being con- and I believe the overwhelming support It may well be that that will be the firmed for that post she has compiled for her nomination is evidence of her last contested matter in connection an impressive record and become a na- ability to ultimately fulfill the obliga- with this appropriations bill other than tionally recognized expert on a wide tions of serving on the Third Circuit. the disposition of the Hutchison range of criminal and civil law mat- Those who know Judge Barry, and amendment. I am not entirely certain ters. have had the pleasure of working with of that at this point. But we are close Her knowledge of criminal law led her, have spoken openly of her integ- to having agreed-upon managers’ Chief Justice Rehnquist to appoint her rity and thorough knowledge of the amendments both with respect to legis- to chair the Committee on Criminal law. Some have highlighted her de- lative matters and with respect to Law of the Judicial Conference of the cency, while others have focused upon money matters, with the exception of United States, a position she held from her razor-sharp wit. However, everyone the motion to reconsider the invoca- 1993–1996. Additionally, the Federal Ju- has agreed on one point—Judge Barry tion of cloture. dicial Center asked her to make an in- has developed a reputation as a skilled For that reason, this is a notice and structional videotape called ‘‘How to jurist with a judgment and tempera- a request to Members that if they have Try a Complex Criminal Case’’ and ment that are highly respected by her other matters they wish debated, or if that tape is played for all new district peers. The other members of the Sen- they have other matters they wish court judges at their orientation sem- ate Judiciary Committee agreed with brought to the managers’ attention, inar. this assessment, and I was pleased that they should do so very promptly. We In the area of civil law, Judge Barry Judge Barry’s nomination was passed will not in the managers’ amendment has issued many important rulings in- out of the Committee by voice-vote on dispose of all the amendments which cluding a decision that Blue Cross was July 29th. were reserved, but I think we probably required to pay for a bone marrow For those who are unfamiliar with will be able to take care of all of those transplant for a terminally ill young Judge Barry’s distinguished career, she that look as if they would be otherwise girl who would have died without the has graduated with Master’s and law brought up and voted on. procedure. degrees from Columbia and Hofstra We are tantalizingly close to fin- New Jersey residents are particularly Universities respectively. Judge Barry ishing. But, of course, we will not fin- proud of her decision holding New York first worked for the U.S. Attorney’s Of- ish or go to third reading under the City responsible and in contempt for fice in New Jersey and quickly rose present circumstances at least until failing to obey a court order designed through the ranks. She served as Chief after disposition of the motion to re- to prevent garbage and medical waste of the Appeals Division, and then as a consider the motion to invoke cloture, from New York’s Fresh Kills Landfill first assistant to the U.S. Attorney. At and that motion will certainly pass, from drifting onto New Jersey’s shore. the time, Judge Barry was the highest- and there will be at least one more Not only do her judicial colleagues ranking female prosecutor in any vote on cloture itself. hold her in high regard, Judge Barry is major U.S. Attorney’s Office in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- also well-respected by the many attor- country. ator from California. In 1983, Judge Barry was appointed to neys who have appeared before her. Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, thank the U.S. District Court by President They praise her command of the law, you very much. Reagan. For almost 16 years, she has her professional demeanor, and her I would just like to comment upon served as a pragmatic and vocal pres- razor-sharp wit. the vote the Senate has just taken on As a result of her tenure in the U.S. ence on the bench in Newark, New Jer- whether to shut down debate on the attorney’s office, her 16 years of out- sey. As a former President of the Asso- Hutchison amendment. I thank very standing service at the district court ciation of the Federal Bar of the State much those colleagues who voted level, and her legal expertise, Judge of New Jersey, Judge Barry has had a against that cloture motion. I think it Barry is well-prepared for elevation to tremendous impact on policy across is very important that the light and the circuit court. In fact, she has al- the State. She currently serves on its the truth be shone upon this matter. I ready sat on the Court of Appeals—by advisory board, and continues to be think the way to do it is to have more designation—and has written several highly regarded for her insights and discussion. opinions. opinions. Judge Barry has consistently I just want to say to the Senate that impressed me as an extraordinary Mr. President, I highly recommend when I made my 21⁄2-minute presen- Judge Barry for elevation to the third woman, and one who will continue to tation, it is always very difficult to say distinguish herself. I urge my col- circuit. As some of my colleagues may everything in your heart in 21⁄2 min- know, the third circuit is currently leagues to support her confirmation to utes. But I said the reason I am doing facing a judicial emergency, and the the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. this—there is no other reason in the appointment of Judge Barry will help. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The world for me to be delaying a vote on To further address this crisis, I hope question is, Will the Senate advise and an amendment—is that I love the Sen- that the Judiciary Committee will consent to the nomination of ate too much to see it be a party to soon take up the nomination of an- Maryanne Trump Barry, of New Jersey, such a scheme by just 5 percent of the other excellent candidate for the third to be United States Circuit Judge for oil companies to essentially rob this circuit, Judge Julio Fuentes. I would the Third Circuit? Treasury of millions and millions of also be remiss if I did not point out The nomination was confirmed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The dollars. that the elevation of Judge Barry will This is the fourth time that Senator President will be immediately notified create another vacancy on the District Hutchison has attempted to pass this of the Senate’s action. Court of New Jersey, and so it would be rider. It never had a Senate vote be- essential that the committee move for- f fore. This is the first vote in any way ward with the nomination of Faith LEGISLATIVE SESSION about the Hutchison amendment. Hochberg to that court. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under By the way, I know that some people Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, I the previous order, the Senate will now who voted aye on the cloture motion rise today in support of Judge return to legislative session. will vote with me on the substance. I Maryanne Trump Barry’s confirmation The Senator from Washington. am looking forward to that. to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. f But the bottom line is, when we look As a member of the Senate Judiciary at this closely, we see a number of Committee, I have followed Judge Bar- ORDER OF BUSINESS things—that most of the oil companies ry’s nomination closely as it has Mr. GORTON. Mr. President, with re- are doing the right thing on their roy- moved through the confirmation proc- spect to the Interior appropriations alty payments. Ninety-five percent of

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I think if funds go—right into the Land and they are going to lose because the the American people will focus on this, Water Conservation Fund and Historic whistleblowers will get out there—be- they will thank those colleagues who Preservation Fund to be used for envi- cause the facts are there. So they are stood with me today. They are all con- ronmental purposes for the upkeep of settling for millions of dollars. sumers. They all understand this. our parks and for the upkeep of our Ironically, Mr. President, I think I There has been a lot of talk on the historical monuments. We all know even sent it to your office on Friday, floor that oil companies are suffering. I from both sides of the aisle that we two more big oil companies are settling was very strongly in support of helping need to do more for our parks and open this week for over $100 million rather the oil companies and the steel compa- space. than take their weak case to the court. nies that were in trouble. I am the first As a matter of fact, there are bipar- We know that the posted prices they one to say we need to give them help. tisan proposals to pass legislation to do are paying their royalty on are just But don’t allow 5 percent to cheat the that. Yet at the same time, too many made up and they are far less than the taxpayers. That is a different issue. people seem willing to shut their eyes market price. The interesting thing about royalty to a raid on the Treasury that would All Interior wants to do is fix the sit- payments is they go down when there lower the revenues to the Land and uation. is a depression in all prices. Water Conservation Fund. You will hear the argument: It is a Wouldn’t it be nice if our rent went You have to ask yourself why the oil bureaucracy run amok. Let me say down if there was a depression or we companies are so interested in this. I this: You could say that about any- lost our job? Wouldn’t it be wonderful think the answer is in the Record. thing. But the facts belie that state- if our mortgage automatically went There have been several whistleblowers ment because the Interior Department down if there was a recession? That is who have come forward who have stat- has held many meetings. By the way, what happens with these royalty pay- ed in the most eloquent of terms that they have opened up their rule for fur- ments. They are very fair. They are when they were working for the oil ther comment. based on the fair market value of the companies, the companies purposely All I want to say to my colleagues by oil. There is no set price because we undervalued the oil so that they could way of thanking them for this is that want to be fair to the oil companies. pay fewer dollars of royalty payments. because of your standing with me It is a privilege to drill on the peo- As USA Today says, what if we all against this cloture amendment, it ple’s land. It is a privilege, whether it woke up one day and said: You know, I means we are going to continue to have is offshore or onshore. If it is Federal don’t think I am paying a fair amount the American people focus in on this land, the taxpayers, the American peo- of rent. Forget about the contract I scam. When they do, they are going to ple own that land. We want to make signed with my landlord. I am just want to know who stood with them or sure we work in a cooperative spirit going to cut it back. who stood with the vertically inte- with those who would like to exploit It wouldn’t be too long before that grated oil companies that had been get- our resources. Make sure, at the same tenant was out on the street, and right- ting away with this robbery. time, that they are good corporate citi- ly so. If he or she signed an agreement, That is all I want. I don’t gain any- zens. What stuns me about this debate they have to pay it. thing out of this. There are lots of oil is that 95 percent of them are and 5 What if one of us decided not to pay companies in my State. They are not percent of the oil companies are not. our mortgage and just say, let’s take 10 thrilled. This is not something I do to All the Department of the Interior is or 20 percent off the top? The answer be popular. But if in your heart you saying is: Please, let us straighten this is, if we did that on a continual basis, know you are right, and if in your mess out with these 5 percent. It is a the banker would take over our home, heart you don’t want to see the Senate lot of money to the Treasury, money and rightly so, because we signed an associated with this kind of scam, then that is necessary to keep our parks up, agreement. you have to stand up and be counted. preserve our remaining open space, in- The oil companies have signed an Many of my colleagues, including Sen- vest in our historical monuments that agreement. They have signed an agree- ator DURBIN, Senator FEINGOLD, Sen- this great Nation so cherishes. It is a ment with the Federal Government, ator WELLSTONE, and Senator MURRAY, shame to see these 5 percent of the oil and 95 percent of them are doing the stood with me and entered statements companies—and this is the fourth time right thing, but 5 percent of them are in the RECORD or stood by my side on this rider is before the Senate—walk- not. the floor of the Senate. ing off with millions of dollars that be- The Interior Department wants to I say to my friend, Senator long to the American taxpayers. make sure that those 5 percent do the HUTCHISON, she was the one who want- Senator HUTCHISON says the Office of right thing by clarifying the rules that ed a vote on Monday originally. The Management and Budget is wrong when govern these royalty payments. The vote was supposed to be held on Tues- they say it is a $66 million loss. The In- Hutchison amendment would stop the day. I did not object to an earlier vote. terior Department says it is a $66 mil- Interior Department in its tracks from A lot of people came back for the vote. lion loss. The CBO tells Senator trying to collect the fair royalties. Therefore, of course, I insisted we have HUTCHISON it is about $11 million. I say I have used another analogy in this a vote. We are going to have another it doesn’t matter if it is $11 million or debate before. If somebody came run- vote. This could be from my perspec- $66 million. Maybe it is somewhere in ning through the Senate Chamber with tive a very short-lived victory. It is between. It is the principle here of mil- a big sack of money that he had just true, they could come up with the 60 lions of dollars that belong to the tax- stolen from the Treasury, every one of votes. But I feel good tonight. We have payers not winding up in the Land and us on both sides of the aisle would stop courage on this floor. This was not an Water Conservation Fund to take care that individual. Frankly, this is no dif- easy vote. of our natural resources. ferent. Senator FEINGOLD has taken to the Whether this is a victory for those How do I know that? floor. He has shown the biggest con- who believe in fairness and justice and The whistleblowers have told us so tributions have come from oil compa- truth, if it is a victory that lasts 24 under penalty of perjury that they sat nies. I understand the power of that. I hours, so be it. To me it is an impor- around and said: Let’s undervalue this understand that. It is hard to stand up tant point. We have made our point. oil and ‘‘wait for the day of judgment.’’ when these 5 percent—and they are the This is not a trivial debate. This is not That is what one of the whistleblowers big ones, the billion-dollar companies— a trivial argument. As a matter of fact, actually said. call you on the phone and say: Come I think the Senator from Idaho, Mr. How else do we know there is cheat- on, this is just a procedural matter, CRAIG, was on the floor and said it is a ing going on? stick with us. baseless debate. It is far from baseless.

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They ied on the producer. payers, who stood with the environ- are breaking a contract and saying: We Senator Hutchison, California producers ment, who stood with those who say are going to raise your taxes right in support your amendment to extend the oil you have to be a good corporate cit- the middle of the contract. royalty rulemaking an additional year. We izen. That is all we are saying. We ex- If we allow that to happen, who will offer our support not on behalf of the largest pect our citizens to be good. Boy, if be next? Who is the next person who is producers in the world but instead on behalf they don’t pay their taxes, we are after going to have a contract and have the of independent producers in the state of Cali- them. And don’t have the lawyers that price increased in the middle of the fornia. Your amendment will provide the the oil companies have on their side to contract? Contract rights are part of needed impetus to craft a rule that truly does affect the small producer and creates a drag out these arguments in court, the basis of the rule of law in this country, and we seem to be blithely new rulemaking framework that is fair and month after month—ordinary citizens equitable for all parties. going over it as if, ‘‘It’s a big oil com- don’t have that. If they don’t pay their Again, thank you for offering this amend- taxes, they have to explain why. If pany; we can run over them.’’ That is ment. We cannot allow the government to they don’t pay their rent, they better not the rule of law. We should not be unilaterally assess an additional tax on inde- explain why. If they don’t pay their raising taxes in the middle of a con- pendent producers. After record low oil mortgage, they better tell the bank tract. It is not right and I hope in the prices. California producers are barely begin- why. end the Senate will prevail and we will ning to travel down a lengthy road to recov- We shouldn’t have a double standard make the tax policy for this country. ery. To assess a new tax at this time could just because an oil company is power- No. 2, the Senator from California have a devastating effect on federal produc- tion and the amount of royalties paid to the ful, just because an oil company can keeps saying only 5 percent of the oil companies are going to be affected by government. give millions of dollars of contribu- Sincerely, the MMS-proposed rule. In fact, every tions, just because an oil company is DANIEL P. KRAMER, influential. This day we stood up for company that drills on public lands is Executive Director. affected by this ruling. I want to put in the average person. I hope we do it Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I again. For me, it was all worth it. the RECORD the letter that was re- ceived on September 13, 1999, by the submit for the RECORD the very people I yield the floor. who are affected are from the home Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I California Independent Petroleum As- sociation. State of the Senator from California, think it is very clear that the Senate the small producers, the independents Dear Senator HUTCHISON: has seen through all of the rhetoric, who do not have the luxury of big mar- through all of the hyperbole, and they The California Independent Petroleum As- sociation represents 450 independent oil and gins. They are very much affected and have made the right decision on this gas producers, royalty owners, and service very concerned about this rule and amendment. I am very proud tonight companies operating in California. We want what it would do to somebody who has that if everyone had been here we to set the record straight. The MMS oil roy- a contract, who says: Pull your truck would have had 60 votes for cloture. As alty rulemaking affects all California pro- up and I will sell you 1000 barrels of oil. ducers on federal land. It is false to claim it is, we had 55 votes. The clear will of Here is the price, $12 a barrel. the Senate is to do the right thing on that this rulemaking only affects the top 5 And the Government says: No, we this issue—not to be led down a path, percent of oil producers. How are California independents affected? will not accept the $12 a barrel, even bringing up issues that are unrelated in The proposed rulemaking allows the govern- though they are picking it up right order to make a point that isn’t rel- ment to second guess a wellhead sale. If re- there. evant to what we are talking about jected, a California producer is subjected to today. an ANS index that adjusts to the wellhead That is exactly what the MMS rule The Senate voted, overwhelmingly, set by the government. Using a government does. So every independent is affected to come to closure and take control of formula instead of actual proceeds results in and it is the independents who are hav- the tax policy of this country. After a new tax being imposed on all producers of ing to lay people off in this industry federal oil. all, if the Senate doesn’t make the tax because the oil prices have been so low policy along with our colleagues in the I ask unanimous consent the entire over the last year that they have not House, are we going to let unelected letter be printed in the RECORD. been able to stay in business. There being no objection, the mate- bureaucrats make decisions that will Do you know what happens when rial was ordered to be printed in the affect our economy, the jobs of thou- somebody shuts down? Every family RECORD, as follows: sands of people, possibly sending them that is dependent on employment from overseas for foreign jobs instead of CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT that small producer no longer has a PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION, job, and they may live in a place where American jobs? Our Senate colleagues Sacramento, CA, September 13, 1999. tonight said the Senate of the United it is not easy to find another job. The Hon. KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON, big oil companies just chose to move States is going to speak on oil and gas U.S. Senate, tax policy. We spoke very clearly that Washington, DC. overseas where they know what the regulatory environment is. They know we want a 1-year moratorium. We hope CIPA SUPPORTS YOUR AMENDMENT TO EXTEND MMS will do the right thing in giving ROYALTY RULEMAKING AN ADDITIONAL YEAR it is stable. They do not want to create a simple and fair tax that will be paid DEAR SENATOR HUTCHISON: The California foreign jobs, but that is what they are by the oil companies for the right to Independent Petroleum Association (CIPA) forced to do because it is so hard to do drill on public lands. That is the issue represents 450 independent oil and gas pro- business in the United States and espe- here. ducers, royalty owners and service compa- cially when an unelected bureaucracy There has been a lot said tonight. nies operating in California CIPA wants to is able to change the taxes in the mid- set the record straight. The MMS oil royalty First of all, the quote was made from a dle of a contract. That is just not the rulemaking affects all California producers American way. USA Today article saying that this on federal land. It is false to claim that this would be like a lessee saying: I’m not rulemaking only affects the top 5% of all I am very proud the people of the going to pay $500 a month for this producers. Senate spoke clearly tonight, very apartment; I’m going to pay $400 a How are California independents affected? clearly; 55 Members of the Senate month even though I agreed to pay $500 The proposed rulemaking allows the govern- voted to make the tax policy in this a month. ment to second guess a wellhead sale. If re- country. Actually, it is just the opposite. The jected, a California producer is subjected to Congress did hope we could simplify an ANS index that adjusts to the wellhead oil companies have a contract with the set by the government. Using a government oil royalty rates. We asked the Mineral Federal Government. They have met formula instead of actual proceeds results in Management Service to come forward all the criteria that the Federal Gov- a new tax imposed on all producers of federal with a simplified system so everyone ernment has put down in order to drill oil. would know exactly what the price

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By the The May 5 Agreements between the time you go through all of this, how Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I Governments of Indonesia and Por- could anyone know for sure what they ask unanimous consent that the Sen- tugal and the United Nations mandated owed? ate proceed to a period of morning the popular vote on the offer of auton- Furthermore, the MMS will not allow business, with Senators permitted to omy and clearly delegated responsi- the ruling for one company on oil roy- speak for up to 10 minutes each. bility for peace and security before, alty rates and the basis for those rates The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without during and after the ballot process to to apply to any other person who is objection, it is so ordered. the Government of Indonesia. And the drilling, unlike the IRS, which will f Government of Indonesia freely agreed give you a ruling letter so you will THE SITUATION IN EAST TIMOR to take on that responsibility. Yet, in the face of widespread vio- know this is the precedent, this is the Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, like lence, the Indonesian army and police way the IRS will treat this particular many of my colleagues, I was pleased forces have stood aside and, worse, as- fact situation so anyone else with the yesterday when President B.J. Habibie sisted the anti-independence militias. same fact situation can rely on the of Indonesia agreed to work with the I, like many of my colleagues, was precedent and can give IRS that ruling United Nations to allow international document and know they will be treat- peacekeepers to restore peace and sta- startled by the Government of Indo- ed the same. That is not the case. The bility to East Timor. The reprehensible nesia’s unwillingness or inability to MMS refuses to be bound by the prece- wave of violence that engulfed East control its own military forces and po- dents they set themselves, even if the Timor in the week following the an- lice in East Timor. Now that the Government of Indo- facts happen to be the same. That is nouncement of the August 30 ref- nesia has agreed to work with the not sound policy. That is not fair treat- erendum was inexcusable, and demands ment for the taxpayers and the people the harshest condemnation by the United Nations to restore peace to East doing business and creating jobs in our international community. Timor, there is much work to be done. country. But, more importantly, the inter- First, I am heartened by the willing- The Senate has clearly spoken. The national community must now work to ness of the Australian government to question is, Will the Senator from Cali- bring an immediate end to the violence lead peacekeeping efforts to restore fornia let the majority rule? Will the in East Timor, protect refugees, safe- peace in security to East Timor, by the Senator from California say 55 Mem- guard humanitarian aid for displaced willingness of the states of ASEAN to bers on both sides of the aisle have persons, and work with Indonesian participate in this peacekeeping mis- voted for Congress to set tax policy and troops already in East Timor to see to sion, and by the efforts of the United to require the oil companies to pay a it that they fulfill their mission of pro- Nations Security Council to engage the fair price for drilling on public lands? tecting the East Timorese. Government of Indonesia to address That is the question. On August 30, close to 98 percent of these issues. The United States, along The Senate has voted 55, with 5 Mem- the eligible voters of East Timor went with our partners in the United Na- bers missing—according to the votes to the polls for the United Nations tions and the international commu- that have been taken it will be 60 votes sponsored vote on East Timor’s auton- nity, must be responsive to these ef- if everyone is here and voting. So we omy. This vote was in keeping with the forts and provide appropriate assist- have the vast majority to invoke clo- May 5 agreements between Indonesia, ance. ture, and the question is, Will the Sen- Portugal, and the United Nations re- Second, I believe that it is essential ator from California do the honorable garding the future of East Timor. that the international community con- thing? She said earlier in this debate On September 4, the Secretary Gen- demns the acts of violence that have she wanted fair treatment of this eral of the United Nations announced occurred in East Timor in the past amendment. Fair treatment means an the outcome of the August 30 vote, and week—as it has in Bosnia, Kosovo, up-or-down vote on the amendment. So the results show that the people of Rwanda, and elsewhere—and urge a the question is, in the face of the over- East Timor have spoken with a clear complete investigation into any crimi- whelming majority of the Senate who voice: 78.5 percent rejected autonomy nal acts with those responsible being want to do the right thing, who want in favor of complete independence from brought to justice. fair taxation of our oil and gas indus- Indonesia. Third, now that the Government of try, will she let the majority rule? She Under the May 5 agreements, if East Indonesia has agreed to allow inter- said, in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD on Timor opted for independence, the Gov- national peacekeepers into East Timor, September 9: ernment of Indonesia committed itself I am hopeful that it will continue to Mr. President, I thank the chairman of the to a process of peaceful and constitu- work with the United Nations to imple- committee for being so gracious in pre- tional change, in which the United Na- ment the August 30th vote and safe- serving my rights. My friend from Texas and tions would oversee the transition to guard East Timor’s transition to inde- I feel equally strongly on the point, just on independence for East Timor. pendence. The United States and the different sides. I think each of us wants to Unfortunately, following the Sec- international community must remain have justice done on the amendment. retary General’s announcement of the engaged and involved with this transi- If the Senator from California will clear, overwhelming, and freely-ex- tion, and strongly encourage the Gov- stick with her commitment that we pressed choice of the East Timor peo- ernment of Indonesia to make those would have justice done on the amend- ple, anti-independence militias, backed changes that the people of East Timor ment, she will allow the majority to by the Indonesian military and police, in the August 30 referendum over- rule. The majority has heard the de- began a systematic and organized cam- whelmingly supported. bate on this issue; they have seen paign of terror, violence and intimida- Lastly, I believe that President Clin- through the rhetoric; they have seen tion in an effort to overturn the will of ton’s decision to review U.S. inter- that lawsuits are not a part of making the people of East Timor. national financial and military assist- a fair rule. They have seen it is the re- The criminal action undertaken by ance to Indonesia in the context of the sponsibility of Congress to set policy the militias and their backers in the violence in East Timor was wholly ap- because we do have accountability. We Indonesian military are reprehensible: propriate, and that Jakarta must un- are accountable to the people. mass looting, arson, systematic de- derstand that as much as we value our So if the Senator from California struction of infrastructure, and most relations with the people of Indonesia, means to do justice by the amendment, disturbing of all, murder. future U.S. assistance will depend on

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The Government of In- rogue nations pursuing the develop- which it requests the concurrence of donesia has made a commitment that ment of weapons of mass destruction. the Senate: they would grant the people of East Based upon the Deutch Commission’s H.R. 2684. An act making appropriations Timor independence and oversee a recommendation, Senator SPECTER in- for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and peaceful transition. As the Government troduced a bill, S. 1372, entitled ‘‘Pro- Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, com- of Indonesia has belatedly recognized, liferation Prevention Enhancement missions, corporations, and offices for the it must live up to its commitments. Act of 1999.’’ This bill mandates that fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for The international community can play U.S. companies electronically files other purposes. a crucial role in providing support and Shipper’s Export Declarations (SEDs) The message further announced that helping guarantee the security of the through AES for exports of items that the House agrees to the report of the people of East Timor in this transition are on the U.S. Munitions List of the committee of conference on the dis- to independence. We must not let them Commerce Control List. I commend my agreeing votes of the two Houses on down. colleague for his efforts to improve the the amendment of the Senate to the f overall effectiveness of our export con- bill (H.R. 2587) making appropriations trol program which is so essential to EFFECTIVE EXPORT CONTROLS for the government of the District of preserving our nation’s security. I am a Columbia and other activities charge- Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, as Rank- cosponsor of this legislation and urge able in whole or in part against reve- ing Member of the Governmental Af- its support. Our continued oversight of nues of said District for the fiscal year fairs Subcommittee on International exports of dual-use and munitions list ending September 30, 2000, and for Security, Proliferation and Federal items will help ensure that exports do other purposes. Services, I wish to call attention to an not go awry to rogue nations or indi- f important briefing given to Senate viduals. staff just prior to the August recess by EXECUTIVE AND OTHER f Administration officials from the U.S. COMMUNICATIONS Customs Service and the U.S. Census MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT The following communications were Bureau on the new Automated Export Messages from the President of the laid before the Senate, together with System (AES). United States were communicated to accompanying papers, reports, and doc- The AES is a joint venture between the Senate by Mr. Williams, one of his uments, which were referred as indi- the U.S. Customs Service and the For- secretaries. cated: eign Trade Division of the U.S. Census EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED EC–5111. A communication from the Assist- Bureau. AES provides for the elec- As in executive session the Presiding ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, De- tronic filing of the Shipper’s Export Officer laid before the Senate messages partment of Energy, transmitting, pursuant Declaration (SED) and electronic filing from the President of the United to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Radio- of the outbound manifest. AES is an in- active Contamination Control Guide’’ (DOE States submitting a treaty and sundry formation gateway designed to ensure G 441.1–9), received September 7, 1999; to the nominations which were referred to the compliance with and enforcement of Committee on Energy and Natural Re- appropriate committees. laws relating to exporting. It will im- sources. (The nominations received today are EC–5112. A communication from the Acting prove the collection of trade statistics printed at the end of the Senate pro- Assistant Administrator, Office of Preven- and improve customer service. Its goal ceedings.) tion, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, Envi- is a paperless reporting of export infor- ronmental Protection Agency, transmitting, mation by the year 2002. f pursuant to law, a report relative to condi- I believe the AES will become the REPORT ON THE UNITED STATES tional pesticide registrations for 1997 and centerpiece of efforts to improve the PARTICIPATION IN THE UNITED 1998; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- effectiveness of the United States’ ex- NATIONS—MESSAGE FROM THE trition, and Forestry. port control program. EC–5113. A communication from the Sec- PRESIDENT—PM 56 retary, Securities and Exchange Commis- Last June Senator THOMPSON, Chair- The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the man of the Governmental Affairs Com- fore the Senate the following message Board’s report under the Government in the mittee, held very important hearings from the President of the United Sunshine Act for calendar years 1996, 1997, on the findings and recommendations States, together with an accompanying and 1998; to the Committee on Governmental of reports issued by the Inspectors Gen- Affairs. report; which was referred to the Com- eral from six U.S. agencies involved in EC–5114. A communication from the Ad- mittee on Foreign Relations. the export control process: namely, the ministrator, General Services Administra- Departments of Commerce, Defense, To the Congress of the United States: tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to personal property furnished to Energy, State, Treasury (U.S. Cus- I am pleased to transmit herewith a non-Federal recipients; to the Committee on toms), and the Central Intelligence report of the activities of the United Governmental Affairs. Agency. One of the critical rec- Nations and of the participation of the EC–5115. A communication from the Direc- ommendations made by several of the United States therein during the cal- tor of the Office of Management and Budget, Inspectors General was that licensing endar year 1998. The report is required Executive Office of the President, transmit- officials should perform ‘‘cumulative by the United Nations Participation ting, pursuant to law, a report on direct effect analysis’’ of proposed export Act (Public Law 79–264; 22 U.S.C. 287b). spending or receipts legislation dated August 17, 1999; to the Committee on the Budget. transactions. The primary tool for this WILLIAM J. CLINTON. EC–5116. A communication from the Direc- analysis will be information gathered THE WHITE HOUSE, September 13, 1999. tor, Regulations Policy and Management in the AES. f Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- Furthermore, the recent report from partment of Health and Human Services, the Commission to Assess the Organi- MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of zation of the Federal Government to At 12:54 p.m., a message from the a rule entitled ‘‘Indirect Food Additives: Ad- Combat the Proliferation of Weapons House of Representatives, delivered by juvants, Production Aids, and Sanitizers’’, of Mass Destruction, chaired by former Mr. Berry, one of its reading clerks, an- received September 9, 1999; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. CIA Director John Deutch, entitled nounced that the House has agreed to EC–5117. A communication from the Direc- ‘‘Combating Proliferation of Weapons the following concurrent resolution, in tor, Regulations Policy and Management of Mass Destruction,’’ also highlighted which it requests the concurrence of Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- the AES program as a central tool for the Senate: partment of Health and Human Services,

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transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–5127. A communication from the Con- By Mr. MCCAIN: a rule entitled ‘‘Listing of Color Additives gressional Review Coordinator, Regulatory S. 1577. A bill to assure timely, rational, for Coloring Bone Cement; FD&C Blue No. 2- Analysis and Development, Policy and Pro- and complete Federal Communications Com- Aluminum Lake on Alumina’’, received Sep- gram Development, Animal and Plant Health mission resolution of all pending proceedings tember 9, 1999; to the Committee on Health, Inspection Service, Department of Agri- reexamining the current radio and television Education, Labor, and Pensions. culture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the broadcast stations ownership rules; to the EC–5118. A communication from the Direc- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Mediterranean Committee on Commerce, Science, and tor, Regulations Policy and Management Fruit Fly; Removal of Quarantined Area’’ Transportation. Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- (Docket No. 98–083–6), received September 2, By Mr. SANTORUM: partment of Health and Human Services, 1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- S. 1578. A bill to suspend temporarily the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of trition, and Forestry. duty on ferroniobium; to the Committee on a rule entitled ‘‘Indirect Food Additives: Ad- EC–5128. A communication from the Ad- Finance. juvants, Production Aids, and Sanitizers’’, ministrator, Agricultural Marketing Serv- By Ms. SNOWE: received September 9, 1999; to the Committee ice, Marketing and Regulatory Programs, S. 1579. A bill to amend title 38, United on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Department of Agriculture, transmitting, States Code, to revise and improve the au- EC–5119. A communication from the Gen- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled thorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs eral Counsel, Federal Emergency Manage- ‘‘Milk in the Southwest Plains Marketing relating to the provision of counseling and ment Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, Area—Suspension’’ (DA–99–06), received Sep- treatment for sexual trauma experienced by the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of tember 2, 1999; to the Committee on Agri- veterans; to the Committee on Veterans Af- Application Period for Temporary Housing culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. fairs. Assistance; 64 CFR 46852; 08/27/99’’ (RIN3067– EC–5129. A communication from the Ad- By Mr. ROBERTS (for himself, Mr. AC82), received September 7, 1999; to the ministrator, Agricultural Marketing Serv- KERREY, Mr. CRAIG, Mr. BURNS, Mr. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban ice, Marketing and Regulatory Programs, BAUCUS, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. Affairs. Department of Agriculture, transmitting, SANTORUM, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. JOHNSON, EC–5120. A communication from the Sec- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Mr. THOMAS, Mr. BROWNBACK, Mr. retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- HAGEL, Mr. DASCHLE, Mr. HARKIN, suant to law, a report relative to the ade- ‘‘Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; In- quacy of the nation’s marine transportation creased Assessment Rate’’ (FV99–948–1 FR), Mr. ENZI, Mr. INHOFE, and Mr. CON- system; to the Committee on Commerce, received September 2, 1999; to the Committee RAD): Science, and Transportation. on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. S. 1580. A bill to amend the Federal Crop EC–5121. A communication from the Chair- EC–5130. A communication from the Ad- Insurance Act to assist agricultural pro- man, Federal Election Commission, trans- ministrator, Agricultural Marketing Serv- ducers in managing risk, and for other pur- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ice, Marketing and Regulatory Programs, poses; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- entitled ‘‘Public Financing of Presidential Department of Agriculture, transmitting, trition, and Forestry. pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Primary and General Election Campaigns’’, f received September 7, 1999; to the Committee ‘‘Vidalia Onions Grown in Georgia; Fiscal on Rules and Administration. Period Change’’ (FV99–955–1 IFR), received SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND EC–5122. A communication from the Assist- September 9, 1999; to the Committee on Agri- SENATE RESOLUTIONS ant Secretary for Export Administration, culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Bureau of Export Administration, Depart- EC–5131. A communication from the Ad- The following concurrent resolutions ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant ministrator, Agricultural Marketing Serv- and Senate resolutions were read, and to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Chem- ice, Marketing and Regulatory Programs, referred (or acted upon), as indicated: ical Weapons Convention, Revisions to the Department of Agriculture, transmitting, By Mr. LEVIN (for himself and Mr. Export Administration Regulations; States pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled COCHRAN): Parties; Licensing Policy Clarification’’ ‘‘Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio S. Res. 182. A resolution designating Octo- (RIN0694–AB67), received September 7, 1999; Grande Valley in Texas; Changes to Pack Re- ber, 1999, as ‘‘National Stamp Collecting to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and quirements’’ (FV99–906–3 IFR), received Sep- Month’’; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Urban Affairs. tember 9, 1999; to the Committee on Agri- EC–5123. A communication from the Chair- culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. f man and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Cred- it Administration, transmitting, pursuant to f STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Transfers PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS of Capital from Banks to Associations’’ The following petitions and memo- By Mr. MCCAIN: (RIN3052–AB80), received September 9, 1999; S. 1577. A bill to assure timely, ra- to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, rials were laid before the Senate and and Forestry. were referred or ordered to lie on the tional, and complete Federal Commu- EC–5124. A communication from the Under table as indicated: nications Commission resolution of all Secretary, Food, Nutrition and Consumer pending proceedings reexamining the POM–348. A resolution adopted by the Services, Department of Agriculture, trans- Board of Supervisors of Latimer County, current radio and television broadcast mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Oklahoma relative to the English language; stations ownership rules; to the Com- entitled ‘‘Food Stamp Program: Food Stamp to the Committee on the Judiciary. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Provisions of the Balanced Budget Act of Transportation. 1997’’ (RIN0584–AC63), received September 7, f 1999; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- BROADCAST OWNERSHIP REFORM ACT OF 1999 trition, and Forestry. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I rise EC–5125. A communication from the Ad- The following reports of committees today to introduce legislation that will ministrator, Farm Service Agency, Farm were submitted: make federal radio and television own- and Foreign Agricultural Services, Depart- ership rules Y2K compatible. ment of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant By Mr. LUGAR, from the Committee on to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, with When Congress passed the Tele- Rule: 1998-Crop Peanuts, National Poundage an amendment in the nature of a substitute communications Act of 1996 almost Quota, National Average Price Support and an amendment to the title. four years ago, we recognized that the Level for Quota and Additional Peanuts, and S. 566. A bill to amend the Agricultural forty-year-old rules restricting broad- Minimum Commodity Credit Corporation Trade Act of 1978 to exempt agricultural cast station ownership were badly out- Export Edible Sales Price for Additional commodities, livestock, and value-added products from unilateral economic sanc- dated and in need of change. They re- Peanuts’’ (RIN0560–AF81), received Sep- flected a mass media industry made up tember 7, 1999; to the Committee on Agri- tions, to prepare for future bilateral and culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. multilateral trade negotiations affecting of radio stations, TV stations, and EC–5126. A communication from the Con- United States agriculture, and for other pur- newspapers—and that’s all. None of the gressional Review Coordinator, Regulatory poses (Rept. No. 106–157). dominant new multichannel media like Analysis and Development, Policy and Pro- f cable TV, satellite TV, or the Internet gram Development, Animal and Plant Health figured in, because they didn’t exist. Inspection Service, Department of Agri- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND But they exist now, and they have culture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the JOINT RESOLUTIONS transformed the way Americans get report of a rule entitled ‘‘High-Temperature Forced-Air Treatments for Citrus’’ (Docket The following bills and joint resolu- their news, information, and entertain- No. 96–069–4), received September 7, 1999; to tions were introduced, read the first ment. As more and more people turn to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and second time by unanimous con- cable channels and the Internet as and Forestry. sent, and referred as indicated: their preferred means of electronic

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Mr. President, there are lots of policy strictions or the newspaper-broadcast cross- The days when Huntley, Brinkley cobwebs that have kept these rules in ownership prohibition. and Cronkite on the air, and the Times, place despite the permanent and un- (7) The Commission’s failure to simulta- the Post, and the Tribune at the break- mistakable changes the electronic neously resolve all its pending broadcast fast table dominated our perspectives media market has undergone. Some of cross-ownership rules fails to recognize, as on the issues are forever gone. In their them spring from the notion that Congress did in enacting section 202(h), that place are CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, and the broadcasting, as a free rider on the the proliferation and convergence of alter- innumerable web sites available on the public’s multibillion-dollar spectrum, native electronic media implicates the bases of the national television ownership rules Internet. can and should be subject to regulation and the newspaper broadcast cross-ownership Even more important, Americans over and above that of other media. rules no less than the bases of the local radio today are no longer just passive recipi- Others are stubbornly ingrained no- and television station ownership rules. ents of the news and views doled out by tions of how powerful the TV networks (8) The Commission’s failure to simulta- a handful of powerful TV networks and and newspapers are. Still others—the neously resolve all its broadcast cross-own- daily newspapers. Today, thanks to the least worthy—are scars left over from ership rules will affect all potential buyers Internet, anyone on line can pose ques- what particular newspapers have had and sellers of radio and television stations in tions and exchange perspectives with to say on their editorial pages. the interim, because the current restrictions anyone else on line. Nobody is less sympathetic than I am will prevent networks and newspaper pub- lishers from engaging in station transactions In other words, the days when net- to the fact that broadcasters, unlike to the extent they otherwise might. work news and big-city newspaper edi- other users of the public’s spectrum, (9) The Commission’s failure to simulta- tors were the dominant opinionmakers pay nothing for the privilege. But sub- neously resolve its pending proceedings on are long over. But the restrictive own- jecting them to anachronistic, even the national television ownership and news- ership rules that were a product of that counterproductive, rules isn’t a sub- paper/broadcast crossownership restrictions time aren’t over. Like so many federal stitute for lost spectrum revenues. And is arbitrary and capricious, because it treats regulations, they live on, despite the remembrances of things past, whether similarly-situated entities—those bound by fact that they’re as out-of-date as Alice they be the long-gone days of network ownership rules that predate the advent of increased competition from alternative elec- Kramden’s ice box. TV hegemony or old stories in the local tronic media—differently, without any con- The proliferation of alternative newspaper, are no way to deal with the sideration of, or reasoned analysis for, this sources of electronic news, information problems of the present. disparate treatment. and entertainment hasn’t just made Uncle Miltie TV ownership rules (10) The increase in the national television the old ownership rules useless—it’s ac- don’t work in a Chris rock media mar- audience reach limitation to 35 percent man- tually made them harmful. Faced with ket. Let’s face that fact, shed our out- dated by section 202(c)(1)(B) of the Tele- daunting competition from these new dated notions, and finish the job the communications Act of 1996 was not estab- media, broadcasters, and especially FCC didn’t lished as the maximum percentage compat- newspaper owners, must have the op- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- ible with the public interest. On the con- trary, section 202(h) of that Act expressly di- portunity to realize the increased oper- sent that the text of the bill be printed rects the Commission to review biennially ating economy and efficiency that lib- in the RECORD. whether any of its broadcast ownership eralized ownership rules make possible. There being no objection, the bill was rules, including those adopted pursuant to If we do not allow this to happen, we ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as section 202 of the Act, are necessary in the place the future of these older media in follows: public interest as a result of competition. even greater doubt in today’s S. 1577 (11) The 35-percent national television au- hypercompetitive market. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- dience reach limitation is unduly restrictive Congress recognized all this when it resentatives of the United States of America in in light of competition. Congress assembled, (12) The newspaper/broadcast cross-owner- directed the FCC to review all its ship restriction in unduly restrictive in light SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. broadcast ownership rules every two of competition. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Broadcast years. Although the Commission re- (13) The Commission’s failure to resolve its Ownership Reform Act of 1999’’. cently overhauled some of these rules, pending proceedings on the national tele- it left two others intact—the national SEC. 2. FINDINGS. vision ownership and newspaper/broadcast The Congress makes the following findings: cross-ownership restrictions simultaneously network ownership limit and the ban (1) The contemporary electronic mass with its resolution of the proceedings on the on owning a daily newspaper and a media market provides consumers with duopoly and one-to-a-market rules does not broadcast station in the same market. abundant alternative sources of news, infor- serve the public interest. That’s not consistent with what Con- mation and entertainment, including radio gress told the Commission to do, and it and television broadcast stations, cable tele- SEC. 3. INCREASE IN NATIONAL TELEVISION AU- DIENCE REACH LIMITATION. isn’t fair. We told the Commission to vision systems, and the Internet. (2) Due to the advent of digital technology, (a) IN GENERAL.—The Federal Communica- reexamine all the rules precisely be- tions Commission shall modify its rules for cause all the rules, not just some of the these alternative sources of electronic news, information and entertainment are con- multiple ownership set forth in section rules, have been rendered counter- verging as well as proliferating. 73.3555(e) of its regulations (47 C.F.R. productive by the changes that have (3) The simultaneous proliferation and con- 73.3555(e) by increasing the national audience taken place in the electronic mass vergence of electronic mass media renders reach limitation for television stations to 50 media marketplace. In fact, the rule technology-specific regulation obsolete. percent. that’s arguably the most hopelessly (4) The public interest demands that the (b) FURTHER INCREASE.—The Commission Federal Communications Commission reex- may modify those rules to increase the limi- anachronistic is the newspaper/broad- tation to a greater percentage than the 50 cast cross-ownership ban—yet the FCC amine its technology-specific regulation of electronic mass media to assure that it re- percent required by subsection (a) if it deter- shows no sign of budging on it. tains its relevance in the face of the pro- mines that the increase is in the public in- Mr. President, this bill corrects this liferation and convergence of electronic terest. situation. With respect to the national mass media. SEC. 4. TERMINATION OF NEWSPAPER/BROAD- TV ownership limits, it follows the ap- (5) Section 202(h) of the Telecommuni- CAST CROSS-OWNERSHIP RULE. proach Congress used in the 1996 Tele- cations Act of 1996 recognized that there is a (a) IN GENERAL.—The newspaper/broadcast communications Act by raising the na- particular public interest need for the Fed- cross-ownership rule under section 73.3555(d) tional audience reach limitation from eral Communications Commission to periodi- of the Federal Communication Commission’s regulations (47 C.F.R. 73.3555(d)) shall cease 35 to 50 percent, and allows the FCC to cally and comprehensively reexamine its radio and television broadcast ownership to be in effect after December 31, 1999, unless raise it further if the public interest rules, which predate the proliferation and it is reinstated by the Commission under warrants it. It eliminates the news- convergence of alternative competing elec- subsection (b) before January 1, 2000. paper/broadcast cross-ownership ban, tronic sources of news, information and en- but would allow the FCC to reimpose it tertainment. By Ms. SNOWE:

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And a recent survey conducted throughout the United States. vision of counseling and treatment for for the Pentagon found that between In early March, Senator KERREY and sexual trauma experienced by veterans; 1988 and 1995, the percentage of active I joined to introduce S. 529, the ‘‘Crop to the Committee on Veterans Affairs. duty women who reported that they Insurance for the 21st Century Act.’’ At VETERANS SEXUAL TRAUMA TREATMENT ACT had received uninvited or unwanted the time, we stated that we did not Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, I rise sexual attention stood at 55 percent, necessarily believe it was ‘‘the bill,’’ today to introduce the Veterans Sexual while the percentage for men stands at but that we hoped it would serve as the Trauma Treatment Act, legislation au- 14 percent. starting point for a discussion that thorizing a program within the U.S. The survey also reported that 78 per- would lead to the introduction of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) cent of female respondents said they comprehensive piece of legislation to which will offer counseling and medical had experienced one or more specific improve the risk management tools treatment to veterans who suffered types of unwanted behaviors from a available to producers throughout the from sexual abuse while serving in the range of specified inappropriate behav- U.S. and which could be supported by a armed forces. iors. majority of our colleagues. I have nothing but the utmost re- Eighty eight percent of females said I believe this is that bill. Going back spect for those who have served or are the harassment occurred on a base; 74 to last fall and through this spring and currently serving their country in uni- percent said the harassment occurred summer, we have been involved in lit- form. Countless men and women, and at work; 77 percent said it occurred erally hundreds of hours of discussions their families, have served this country during duty hours; 44 percent said that with producers, commodity and farm with courage, honor and distinction. military coworkers of equal rank were organizations, insuranceproviders, in- Today, as they have throughout this the perpetrators; and 43 percent said surance agents, and Members of the proud nation’s history, they stand the perpetrator was of a higher rank. House and Senate regarding what needs ready to answer the call to duty, and These findings are very disturbing. to be done to improve the risk manage- they deserve, at the very least, to serve The data illustrates just how wide- ment tools available to our farmers free from the threat of sexual abuse spread this problem is, and indicates and ranchers. and harassment. And yet, an estimated the need for a program to treat victims The bill we introduce today is the 35 percent of all female veterans report upon separation from active duty serv- product of these many discussions. This bill includes many of the provi- at least one incident of sexual harass- ice. I credit the DOD with working to sions included in the original Roberts/ ment during their military service. reduce the prevalence of sexual harass- Kerrey legislation, but it also includes That it why I am introducing this leg- ment in the military. However, as long many new provisions recommended islation today. as there is harassment and abuse in the The Veterans Sexual Trauma Treat- during our discussions with Members military, it is vital that victims have ment Act, which is similar to legisla- and agricultural organizations. These access to counseling while on active tion introduced in the House of Rep- include: duty and after separation from the resentatives by Representative GUTIER- An inverted subsidy structure. service as well. REZ, will enable former military per- An equal level of subsidy for revenue We expect active duty servicemen sonnel who were subjected to sexual insurance products. and women to make extraordinary sac- harassment or abuse while in the mili- APH adjustments for producers suf- rifices to safeguard the democracy we tary to receive proper medical and psy- fering multiple years of crop losses. cherish. We should not expect them to chological care. The legislation does so APH adjustments for new and begin- accept abuse and harassment while by extending and improving the VA’s ning farmers, those farming new land, they serve. abuse counseling initiatives. and those rotating crops. The bill makes permanent a program The legislation I am introducing Instructions to undertake alternative to require the VA to provide counseling today is aimed specifically at ensuring rating methodologies for low risk pro- to veterans to overcome psychological that veterans have access to abuse ducers and regions and crops with low trauma resulting from a physical as- counseling after they leave the mili- participation percentages and to then sault or battery of a sexual nature, or tary. It has the backing of the VFW, implement this new rating system. from sexual harassment, which oc- Vietnam Veterans of America, the This at the request of many of our curred during active military service. American Legion, and AMVETS. southern colleagues. Under current law the program author- I urge my colleagues to join me in a Changes in prevented planting and izing such counseling expires in 2001. strong show of support for this legisla- incentives to encourage producers to The bill authorizes the program to tion. take additional risk management include appropriate treatment, and re- measures. Similar to car insurance, if By Mr. ROBERTS (for himself, quires a VA mental health professional you take drivers education classes you Mr. KERREY, Mr. CRAIG, Mr. to determine when such counseling and get an additional discount on your pre- BURNS, Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. GRASS- treatment is necessary. Currently, the mium. Under our legislation, producers LEY, Mr. SANTORUM, Mr. CRAPO, VA Secretary makes this determina- who take additional risk management tion. Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. steps will also receive a bonus discount The bill also calls for the dissemina- BROWNBACK, Mr. HAGEL, Mr. on their premiums. tion of information concerning the DASCHLE, Mr. HARKIN, Mr. ENZI, Authority for several pilot programs, availability of counseling services to Mr. INHOFE, and Mr. CONRAD): placing special emphasis on polices to veterans, through public service and S. 1580. A bill to amend the Federal explore coverage for livestock and to other announcements. It also calls for Crop Insurance Act to assist agricul- expand the quality and levels of cov- a report on joint DOD/VA efforts to en- tural producers in managing risk, and erage available to specialty crops. sure that military personnel are in- for other purposes; to the Committee Mr. President, in addition to the formed upon their separation from on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- many changes mentioned above, our service about available sexual trauma estry. legislation also provides for major counseling and treatment programs. RISK MANAGEMENT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT changes in the Risk Management Agen- Most importantly, the bill eases re- Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. President, I rise cy (RMA) and the regulatory process strictions under the existing program. today to introduce on behalf of myself, governing the crop insurance program. I find it very troubling, for example, Senator KERREY of Nebraska, and a bi- We change the members of the Fed- that women with fewer than two years partisan group of 17 of our colleagues— eral Crop Insurance Corporation’s of service are not eligible for coun- including a majority of the members of Board of Directors to include: seling, even if they separated from the the Senate Agriculture Committee, the Four Farmers from geographic re- military due specifically to incidents ‘‘Risk Management for the 21st Cen- gions to be determined by the Sec- of harassment or abuse. tury Act.’’ retary.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:58 Nov 01, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1999SENATE\S13SE9.REC S13SE9 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10782 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 13, 1999 One member active in the crop insur- tural Research Service, National Oce- available to producers throughout the ance industry. anic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. It is time for us to move towards One member with reinsurance exper- and other qualified entities to develop action on this issue. The House Agri- tise. and implement new specialty crop risk culture Committee approved legisla- The Undersecretary for Farm and management options. tion prior to the August recess. It is Foreign Agricultural Services, the Un- Requires 50 percent of RMA’s re- time for the Senate Agriculture Com- dersecretary for Rural Development, search and development funds to go to mittee to do the same. A majority of and the USDA Chief Economist. specialty crop products development. the Committee has said as much by Make the FCIC the overseer of RMA. Additionally, 50 percent of these R&D supporting our legislation. Create an Office of Private Sector funds must be contracted out to orga- Mr. President, we know there are Partnership to serve as a liaison be- nizations and entities outside RMA. many disagreements within members tween private sector companies and the Reaffirms the authority of the Spe- of the Senate in regards to specific ag- FCIC Board of Directors. cialty Crops Coordinator in RMA. The ricultural policy. In fact, Senator Allow companies to charge minimal bill also allows the Specialty Crops Co- KERREY and I have disagreements of fees to other companies selling their ordinator to make competitive grants our own on the underlying Farm Bill. products, in order to allow the recov- for research and development of new However, we all agree that our pro- ery of research and development costs. products in the specialty crops area. ducers today cannot be successful with- Mr. President, our legislation also fo- Contains provisions regarding sales out access to new, improved, and ade- cuses on several areas that I want to closing dates and the issuance of new quate risk management tools. This leg- place special emphasis on because they polices. islation accomplishes these needs, and are areas that I know are of interest to Orders the Specialty Crops coordi- I urge my colleagues to join us in many of my colleagues and which some nator and the FCIC to study the feasi- working towards an improved crop in- often think those of us in the Midwest bility of offering cost-of production, surance program and risk management and Plains States tend to ignore. Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), quality- tools. The first deals with program compli- based policies, and an intermediate f ance. We have heard complaints from coverage level (higher than current some of our colleagues and specific CAT coverage) for specialty crops. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS commodity groups that fraud exists in Requires the Board to annually re- S. 37 several areas of the country. Let me view and certify that speciality crops At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the make clear, Senator KERREY and I op- are adequately covered. If insufficient names of the Senator from Missouri pose any attempts to defraud the crop coverage is available for a commodity, (Mr. BOND) and the Senator from New insurance program. the Board can require RMA to under- Jersey (Mr. TORRICELLI) were added as To prevent this fraud, the legislation take R&D activities. cosponsors of S. 37, a bill to amend calls for penalties of up to $10,000 for Provides mechanisms whereby the title XVIII of the Social Security Act producers, agents, loss adjusters, and Secretary must take steps to improve to repeal the restriction on payment approved insurance providers that at- participation in the program when for certain hospital discharges to post- tempt to defraud the program. It also total participation for a crop in an in- acute care imposed by section 4407 of allows for USDA to remove producers dividual state falls below 75 percent of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. from eligibility for all USDA programs the national participation average. S. 345 if they have defrauded the program. Mr. President, these changes for spe- At the request of Mr. ALLARD, the Furthermore, agents, loss adjusters, cialty crops are significant and we be- name of the Senator from Connecticut and approved companies that do busi- lieve they give important attention to (Mr. DODD) was added as a cosponsor of ness in the program could be banned a group of producers that has often felt S. 345, a bill to amend the Animal Wel- from participation for up to five years neglected in U.S. agricultural policy. I fare Act to remove the limitation that if they have committed fraud. hope that our colleagues will agree and permits interstate movement of live Mr. President, these provisions are that they will join us in supporting birds, for the purpose of fighting, to strong and they are clear—those who this legislation. States in which animal fighting is law- attempt to defraud the program and Mr. President, let me also state that ful. I realize some will argue that specific taxpayers will be punished. S. 391 provisions should have been included in Mr. President, another concern that At the request of Mr. KERREY, the this legislation that currently are not. Senator KERREY and I have heard re- name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. I understand these concerns, but as we peatedly is the lack of emphasis and MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor developed this bill, we had to deter- prioritization for specialty crops and of S. 391, a bill to provide for payments mine the priorities of each agricultural development of new crop insurance and to children’s hospitals that operate region and commodity groups. There is risk management tools for these crops. graduate medical education programs. We have included many provisions in something from this bill that all of us S. 514 our legislation to address these con- would like to see included, including At the request of Mr. COCHRAN, the cerns. Senator KERREY and myself, but as a name of the Senator from Minnesota These specialty crop provisions in- whole it is I believe the best package (Mr. WELLSTONE) was added as a co- clude: available. Changes in the Noninsured Assist- I also realize that some in this body sponsor of S. 514, a bill to improve the ance Program that we believe will claim that crop insurance is not nec- National Writing Project. make it easier to obtain assistance and essary and that we do not need to act S. 562 funding through changes in which com- on this legislation this year. I could At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the modities can be covered and by allow- not disagree more. name of the Senator from Nebraska ing payments in some instances irre- Mr. President, every year our pro- (Mr. KERREY) was added as a cosponsor gardless of an area trigger occurring. ducers put the seed in the ground and of S. 562, a bill to provide for a com- Several pilot projects geared specifi- believe that with a little faith and luck prehensive, coordinated effort to com- cally towards looking at the feasibility they will produce a crop. But, some- bat methamphetamine abuse, and for of Gross Revenue and Whole Farm Rev- times the creeks do rise and the mul- other purposes. enue polices that include coverage for tiple perils of drought, flood, fire, hail, S. 659 specialty crops. blizzard, pests, and disease get the bet- At the request of Mr. MOYNIHAN, the Requiring the newly created Office of ter or our producers. They must have name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Private Sector Partnership to include the tools to manage these risks. WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. staff with specialty crop expertise. The agricultural and lending commu- 659, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- Allow RMA to spend up to $20 million nities have spoken loudly, and they all enue Code of 1986 to require pension per year to create partnerships with have continually expressed the need to plans to provide adequate notice to in- Land Grant Universities, the Agricul- improve the risk management tools dividuals whose future benefit accruals

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:58 Nov 01, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1999SENATE\S13SE9.REC S13SE9 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10783 are being significantly reduced, and for 1153, a bill to establish the Office of for congressional review of rules estab- other purposes. Rural Advocacy in the Federal Commu- lishing or increasing taxes. S. 690 nications Commission, and for other S. 1473 At the request of Mr. SARBANES, the purposes. At the request of Mr. ROBB, the name names of the Senator from Maryland S. 1268 of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. REID) (Ms. MIKULSKI) and the Senator from At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the was added as a cosponsor of S. 1473, a California (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) were added name of the Senator from Nebraska bill to amend section 2007 of the Social as cosponsors of S. 690, a bill to provide (Mr. HAGEL) was added as a cosponsor Security Act to provide grant funding for mass transportation in national of S. 1268, a bill to amend the Public for additional Empowerment Zones, parks and related public lands. Health Service Act to provide support Enterprise Communities, and Strategic S. 693 for the modernization and construction Planning Communities, and for other At the request of Mr. HELMS, the of biomedical and behavioral research purposes. name of the Senator from Oklahoma facilities and laboratory instrumenta- S. 1500 (Mr. INHOFE) was added as a cosponsor tion. At the request of Mr. HATCH, the of S. 693, a bill to assist in the enhance- S. 1322 names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. ment of the security of Taiwan, and for At the request of Mr. DASCHLE, the SMITH), the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. other purposes. name of the Senator from Wisconsin AKAKA), the Senator from Texas (Mrs. S. 765 (Mr. FEINGOLD) was added as a cospon- HUTCHISON), the Senator from Ne- At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the sor of S. 1322, a bill to prohibit health braska (Mr. HAGEL), the Senator from name of the Senator from Connecticut insurance and employment discrimina- South Carolina (Mr. HOLLINGS), the (Mr. DODD) was added as a cosponsor of tion against individuals and their fam- Senator from South Dakota (Mr. JOHN- S. 765, a bill to ensure the efficient al- ily members on the basis of predictive SON), the Senator from North Dakota location of telephone numbers. genetic information or genetic serv- (Mr. DORGAN), the Senator from Arkan- S. 805 ices. sas (Mrs. LINCOLN), the Senator from URBIN Nevada (Mr. REID), the Senator from At the request of Mr. D , the S. 1325 name of the Senator from Rhode Island Alaska (Mr. MURKOWSKI), and the Sen- At the request of Mr. FRIST, the ator from North Dakota (Mr. CONRAD) (Mr. CHAFEE) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Tennessee of S. 805, a bill to amend title V of the were added as cosponsors of S. 1500, a (Mr. THOMPSON) was added as a cospon- bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Social Security Act to provide for the sor of S. 1325, a bill to amend the Security Act to provide for an addi- establishment and operation of asthma Applachian Regional Development Act tional payment for services provided to treatment services for children, and for of 1965 to add Hickman, Lawrence, certain high-cost individuals under the other purposes. Lewis, Perry, and Wayne Counties, prospective payment system for skilled S. 882 Tennessee, to the Appalachian region. At the request of Mr. MURKOWSKI, the nursing facility services, and for other S. 1332 name of the Senator from North Da- purposes. At the request of Mr. BAYH, the name kota (Mr. CONRAD) was added as a co- S. 1528 sponsor of S. 882, a bill to strengthen of the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. At the request of Mr. LOTT, the name provisions in the Energy Policy Act of DODD) was added as a cosponsor of S. of the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. 1992 and the Federal Nonnuclear En- 1332, a bill to authorize the President FRIST) was added as a cosponsor of S. ergy Research and Development Act of to award a gold medal on behalf of Con- 1528, a bill to amend the Comprehen- 1974 with respect to potential climate gress to Father Theodore M. Hesburg, sive Environmental Response, Com- change. in recognition of his outstanding and pensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to enduring contributions to civil rights, S. 1023 clarify liability under that Act for cer- higher education, the Catholic Church, At the request of Mr. MOYNIHAN, the tain recycling transactions. the Nation, and the global community. name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 33 INOUYE) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 1399 At the request of Mr. LOTT, the 1023, a bill to amend title XVIII of the At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the names of the Senator from Maine (Ms. Social Security Act to stabilize indi- names of the Senator from Maine (Ms. COLLINS) and the Senator from South rect graduate medical education pay- COLLINS), the Senator from Massachu- Carolina (Mr. THURMOND) were added as ments. setts (Mr. KERRY), and the Senator cosponsors of Senate Joint Resolution S. 1024 from Vermont (Mr. LEAHY) were added 33, a joint resolution deploring the ac- At the request of Mr. MOYNIHAN, the as cosponsors of S. 1399, a bill to amend tions of President Clinton regarding name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. title 38, United States Code, to provide granting clemency to FALN terrorists. INOUYE) was added as a cosponsor of S. that pay adjustments for nurses and SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 53 1024, a bill to amend title XVIII of the certain other health-care professionals At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the Social Security Act to carve out from employed by the Department of Vet- name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. payments to Medicare+Choice organi- erans Affairs shall be made in the man- INOUYE) was added as a cosponsor of zations amounts attributable to dis- ner applicable to Federal employees Senate Concurrent Resolution 53, a proportionate share hospital payments generally and to revise the authority concurrent resolution condemning all and pay such amounts directly to those for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prejudice against individuals of Asian disproportionate share hospitals in make further locality pay adjustments and Pacific Island ancestry in the which their enrollees receive care. for those professionals. United States and supporting political S. 1025 S. 1463 and civic participation by such individ- At the request of Mr. MOYNIHAN, the At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the uals throughout the United States. names of the Senator from Nebraska name of the Senator from California SENATE RESOLUTION 92 (Mr. HAGEL), the Senator from North (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the Carolina (Mr. HELMS), and the Senator of S. 1463, a bill to establish a program names of the Senator from California from Hawaii (Mr. INOUYE) were added to provide assistance for programs of (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) and the Senator from as cosponsors of S. 1025, a bill to amend credit and other financial services for Wisconsin (Mr. FEINGOLD) were added title XVIII of the Social Security Act microenterprises in developing coun- as cosponsors of Senate Resolution 92, to ensure the proper payment of ap- tries, and for other purposes. a resolution expressing the sense of the proved nursing and allied health edu- S. 1466 Senate that funding for prostate cancer cation programs under the medicare At the request of Mr. THOMPSON, the research should be increased substan- program. name of the Senator from Tennessee tially. S. 1153 (Mr. FRIST) was added as a cosponsor of SENATE RESOLUTION 108 At the request of Mr. DURBIN, his S. 1466, a bill to amend chapter 8 of At the request of Mr. BREAUX, the name was added as a cosponsor of S. title 5, United States Code, to provide names of the Senator from Maine (Ms.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:58 Nov 01, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1999SENATE\S13SE9.REC S13SE9 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10784 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 13, 1999 SNOWE), the Senator from North Caro- millions of adult and youth collectors, thou- The hearing will take place on Mon- lina (Mr. HELMS), the Senator from sands of teachers and schools, the American day, September 20, 1999 from 9:00 a.m. New Jersey (Mr. TORRICELLI), the Sen- Philatelic Society, and the United States to 1:00 p.m. in the Paducah Community Postal Service; ator from Louisiana (Ms. LANDRIEU), Whereas the people, places, and events College Fine Arts Auditorium in Padu- and the Senator from Maine (Ms. COL- shaping America today will be United States cah, Kentucky. LINS) were added as cosponsors of Sen- commemorative stamps tomorrow; Because of the limited time available ate Resolution 108, a resolution desig- Whereas ‘‘National Stamp Collecting for the hearing, witnesses may testify nating the month of March each year Month’’ will help empower our Nation’s chil- by invitation only. However, those as ‘‘National Colorectal Cancer Aware- dren and future generations to study and wishing to submit written testimony ness Month.’’ learn from our Nation’s history; and for the hearing record should send two Whereas as our Nation’s children learn the copies of their testimony to the Sub- SENATE RESOLUTION 133 lessons of the past, the children will be bet- At the request of Mr. ABRAHAM, the ter prepared to guide our Nation in the fu- committee on Energy Research, Devel- names of the Senator from Virginia ture: Now, therefore, be it opment, Production and Regulation, (Mr. ROBB) and the Senator from Min- Resolved, That the Senate designates Octo- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- nesota (Mr. WELLSTONE) were added as ber, 1999, as ‘‘National Stamp Collecting sources, United States Senate, 364 cosponsors of Senate Resolution 133, a Month’’. Dirksen Senate Office Building, Wash- resolution supporting religious toler- f ington, DC, 20510–6150. ance toward Muslims. AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED For further information, please call SENATE RESOLUTION 163 Kristin Phillips, Staff Assistant, or At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the Colleen Deegan, Counsel, at (202) 224– name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 8115. DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER AND POWER Senate Resolution 163, resolution to es- PRIATIONS ACT, 2000 Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. President, tablish a special committee of the Sen- I would like to announce for the infor- ate to study the causes of firearms vio- mation of the Senate and the public BRYAN (AND WYDEN) AMENDMENT lence in America. that a hearing has been scheduled be- NO. 1623 SENATE RESOLUTION 179 fore the Subcommittee on Water and Mr. BRYAN (for himself, and Mr. At the request of Mr. BIDEN, the Power. names of the Senator from North Da- WYDEN) proposed an amendment to The purpose of the hearing is to con- amendment No. 1588 proposed by Mr. kota (Mr. DORGAN), the Senator from duct oversight on the practices of the BRYAN to the bill (H.R. 2466) making Nevada (Mr. REID), the Senator from Bureau of Reclamation regarding oper- appropriations for the Department of South Dakota (Mr. JOHNSON), the Sen- ations and maintenance costs and con- the Interior and related agencies for ator from North Carolina (Mr. HELMS), tract renewals. the fiscal year ending September 30, the Senator from Oregon (Mr. SMITH), The hearing will take place on 2000, and for other purposes; as follows: the Senator from New York (Mr. SCHU- Wednesday, September 29, 1999 at 2:30 MER), the Senator from Washington Beginning on page 1, line 3, strike p.m. in room SD–366 of the Dirksen ‘‘$1,216,351,000’’ and all that follows through (Mrs. MURRAY), the Senator from Geor- Senate Office Building in Washington, ‘‘management’’ on page 2, line 4, and insert gia (Mr. CLELAND), and the Senator DC. ‘‘$1,225,351,000 (which shall include 50 percent Because of the limited time available from Michigan (Mr. ABRAHAM) were of all moneys received during prior fiscal added as cosponsors of Senate Resolu- years as fees collected under the Land and for the hearing, witnesses may testify tion 179, a resolution designating Octo- Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 in ac- by invitation only. However, those ber 15, 1999, as ‘‘National Mammog- cordance with section 4(i) of that Act (16 wishing to submit written testimony raphy Day.’’ U.S.C. 460l–6a(i))), to remain available until for the hearing record should send two expended, of which $33,697,000 shall be avail- copies of their testimony to the Sub- f able for wildlife habitat management, committee on Water and Power, Com- SENATE RESOLUTION 182—DESIG- $22,132,000 shall be available for inland fish mittee on Energy and Natural Re- NATING OCTOBER, 1999, AS ‘‘NA- habitat management, $24,314,000 shall be sources, United States Senate, 364 available for anadromous fish habitat man- TIONAL STAMP COLLECTING Dirksen Senate Office Building, Wash- MONTH’’ agement, $28,548,000 shall be available for threatened, endangered, and sensitive spe- ington, DC, 20510–6150. Mr. LEVIN (for himself and Mr. cies habitat management, $196,885,000 shall For further information, please call COCHRAN) submitted the following reso- be available for timber sales management, Kristin Phillips, Staff Assistant, or lution; which was referred to the Com- and $10,000,000 shall be available for survey Colleen Deegan, Counsel, at (202) 224– mittee on the Judiciary: and manage requirements of the Northwest 8115. Forest Plan Record of Decision, for which S. RES. 182 the draft supplemental environmental im- f Whereas over 150 years ago, United States pact statement is to be completed by Novem- commemorative stamps began honoring the AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEE TO ber 15, 1999, and the final environmental im- MEET people, places, and events that have shaped pact statement is to be published by Feb- our Nation’s history; ruary 14, 2000’’. COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY Whereas in 1999, more than 22,000,000 Amer- On page 2, line 6, strike ‘‘$371,795,000’’ and icans, including children, collect and learn Mr. HUTCHINSON. Mr. President, insert ‘‘$365,795,000’’. the Committee on the Judiciary re- about our Nation through stamps, making On page 2, line 11, strike ‘‘$122,484,000’’ and stamp collecting one of the most popular insert ‘‘$116,484,000’’. quests unanimous consent to conduct a hobbies in our Nation and the world; hearing on Monday, September 13, 1999, f Whereas as we stand on the threshold of beginning at 9:15 a.m. in the Ceremo- the 21st century, it is important that we NOTICES OF HEARINGS nial Court Room of the Federal Court pause to reflect on our Nation’s history; SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENERGY RESEARCH, Building, Philadelphia, PA. Whereas stamps honor statesmen and sol- DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND REGULATION The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without diers who fought for freedom and democracy, recognize our Nation’s scientific and techno- Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, I would objection, it is so ordered. logical achievements, pay tribute to our Na- like to announce for the information of f tion’s artistic legacy, and celebrate the the Senate and the public that a hear- strength of our Nation’s diversity; ing has been scheduled before the Sub- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Whereas starting October 1, 1999, ‘‘National committee on Energy Research, Devel- Stamp Collecting Month’’ will transform opment, Production and Regulation. more than 100,000 schools, libraries, and post The purpose of the hearing is to re- TRIBUTE TO CLIFF GULLICKSON offices into learning centers where our Na- ∑ tion’s young people can honor the past and ceive testimony on past and present Mrs. BURNS. Mr. President, I rise celebrate the future through stamps; worker safety issues in DOE facilities today to recognize the Cliff Gullickson Whereas the founders and participants of at the Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Pa- family and a group of North-Central ‘‘National Stamp Collecting Month’’ include ducah, Kentucky. Montana farmers that pulled together

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:58 Nov 01, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1999SENATE\S13SE9.REC S13SE9 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10785 in true Montana tradition this harvest Assisted living will become even countries of Europe and Asia have been season. more important as an option of seniors united in their support of Dr. Supachai Cliff Gullickson was killed in a farm and their families as our nation experi- while the administration has supported accident when the grain truck he was ences the tsunami of aging baby Mr. Moore. The agreement reached by driving to Big Sandy rolled on August boomers. It is important for us to con- the member nations will permit Mr. 8. Neighbors rallied together the way tinue to support options that allow Moore to serve a three year term to be only agricultural folks can to harvest seniors and their families a choice of followed by a three year term for Dr. the Gullickson’s grain. settings in order to assure that they Supachai. Some of the combines came from 50 get the level of care that they need.∑ For those of you unfamiliar with Dr. miles away for the harvest and all f Supachai’s work, as Deputy Prime started the day with a prayer for their Minister and Minister of Commerce, safety and for Cliff Gullickson. In four IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL his most pressing responsibility has hours the remaining 170 acres were har- PAYROLL WEEK 1999 been developing policy to guide his vested. ∑ Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I country through their current eco- Don Jenkins, who lives on the north- rise today in recognition of National nomic challenges. This included taking east border of the Gullickson’s farm Payroll Week 1999, which has been des- a significant role in shepherding im- said, ‘‘This is what you do when there’s ignated as September 13–17. portant banking and regulatory re- a tragedy. This is their bread and but- National Payroll Week was founded forms through the Thai Parliament ter. This is their livelihood sitting out by the American Payroll Association that are important to the sound eco- in this field.’’ That statement summa- in 1996 to honor the men and women nomic foundation of his country. The rizes the attitude and depth of feeling whose tax contributions support the IMF has reported good news for Thai- prevalent in farming and ranching. American Dream and the payroll pro- land on the economic front. After expe- I extend my deepest sympathies to fessionals who are dedicated to proc- riencing an economic contraction of 8% the Gullickson family for the loss of a essing those contributions. in 1997, their economy is expected to fine person who dedicated his life to In particular, the Susquehanna Val- grow this year by 2–3% with an ex- agriculture and also commend them for ley Chapter of the American Payroll pected growth rate of 5% in 2000. Their their hard work and dedication to the Association represents 200,000 residents currency, the baht, has stabilized and agricultural community. and 25 businesses in Pennsylvania. the government has rebuilt reserves to Additionally, I commend each and These taxpayers contribute millions of higher than pre-crisis levels. This is every neighbor who lent a helping hand dollars to the federal and state treas- very good news and a positive sign for this harvest season in the face of a uries through payroll taxes each year. an economic recovery for all of Asia. tragedy.∑ These taxes help pay for important Dr. Supachai was also one of the ar- f civic projects including roads, schools, chitects of the economic policies that NATIONAL ASSISTED LIVING crime prevention, and national defense. led his country to merge as a dynamic WEEK In addition, taxpayers and payroll pro- economic engine in Asia and experi- ∑ Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I rise fessionals are partners in maintaining ence several years of phenomenal eco- today to draw the Senate’s attention the Social Security and Medicare sys- nomic growth. As Minister of Com- to National Assisted Living Week. The tems. merce he has been active in opening National Center for Assisted Living is I ask my colleagues to join me in the business sector to foreign partici- sponsoring National Assisted Living commending the taxpayers and payroll pation and improving transparency. He Week this week to highlight the sig- professionals who, through the pay- helped create the country’s Export-Im- nificance and the hope that this type of ment, collection, and reporting of pay- port Bank and has worked very closely service can provide seniors. roll taxes, have helped make our na- with the countries of Southeast Asia in Assisted living is a long term care al- tion great.∑ creating the ASEAN free trade zone. In ternative for seniors who need more as- f Thailand, he was a strong voice in forg- ing public acceptance of the Uruguay sistance than is available in retirement CONGRATULATING DR. SUPACHAI round of trade talks and guiding ratifi- communities, but do not require the PANITCHPAKDI heavy medical and nursing care pro- cation of the treaty through the Par- vided by nursing facilities. Approxi- ∑ Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I congratu- liament. Throughout the economic cri- mately one million of our nation’s sen- late Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi of sis, Dr. Supachai’s support for free iors have chosen the option of assisted Thailand on his selection to serve as trade has not waivered. His credentials living in this country. This dem- Director General of the World Trade on the issues important to leadership onstrates a tremendous desire by sen- Organization. Dr. Supachai, Thailand’s at the WTO speak volumes. iors and their families to have the kind Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of I believe it is important that an indi- of assistance that they need in bathing, Commerce, has been an unfailing advo- vidual representing Asia and a devel- taking medications or other activities cate for the principles of free trade and oping economy has an important role of daily living in a setting that truly is an excellent choice to lead this orga- in a prominent international organiza- becomes their home. nization. I am very pleased that our tion, as Dr. Supachai will have. There This year’s theme of National As- faithful friend and ally, the Royal are over 400 million people living in sisted Living Week is ‘‘A Community Kingdom of Thailand, will have one of Southeast Asia alone, this region will of Families’’ and I think that is appro- their citizens guiding an international soon be the second largest market for priate because assisted living encour- organization. our exports. This region and all of Asia ages the involvement of families in the The agreement reached will split the are growing in importance to our econ- lives of the residents of assisted living next term between Dr. Supachai and omy and security. A strong voice rep- facilities, and because this option can Michael Moore, the former Prime Min- resenting the Asian economies is over- mean so much for seniors and their ster of New Zealand. As many of my due. families. colleagues know, the process for select- The economic collapse in Asia, Rus- Oregon has led our nation in pio- ing a new Director General was at a sia and other nations did not simply neering the concept of assisted living standstill for months. Renato Ruggerio stifle growth of U.S. exports, it put and the state spends more state health of Italy, the first and very successful millions of people out of work in these dollars to provide assisted living serv- Director General, finished his term and countries, exacerbated the poverty ices than any other state in our nation. stepped down at the end of April. De- level and in some cases led to social Assisted living has taken different di- spite the fact that his departure was upheaval. Unfortunately, it caused pol- rections in different states and I be- known well in advance, no consensus icy makers in many foreign nations to lieve providing these choices for con- on a successor was formed and the post question the pace of globalization and sumers is important to provide secu- remained vacant at a critical time— in some cases question the wisdom of rity, dignity and independence for sen- the Seattle round of trade talks being globalization. Many countries believe iors. on the immediate horizon. Most of the that they have little to gain through

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:58 Nov 01, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1999SENATE\S13SE9.REC S13SE9 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10786 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 13, 1999 expanding trade and everything to lose Texas. The Center will be hosting its Twenty-five years ago, September 10, and that their stake in trade negotia- Fourth Annual Gala ‘‘Unity of Friend- 1974, the Federal debt stood at tions is limited. I do not agree. Increas- ship’’ in Houston on October 16, 1999, $479,580,000,000 (Four hundred seventy- ing fair trade has contributed greatly and it is worthy of recognition. nine billion, five hundred eighty mil- to improving the standard of living of Mr. President, I commend those who lion) which reflects a debt increase of Americans and sustaining the growth have strived so hard to build this Cen- more than $5 trillion— of our economy and it holds the same ter and make it a vibrant part of the $5,172,611,549,114.70 (Five trillion, one potential for our trading partners. community in Texas. This is an impor- hundred seventy-two billion, six hun- While this is an unfortunate develop- tant effort which has advanced and dred eleven million, five hundred forty- ment, it is not one without a solution. demonstrated the continuing positive nine thousand, one hundred fourteen The solution is working with individ- contributions of Arab-Americans. This dollars and seventy cents) during the uals like Dr. Supachai who believe in Center has served as a cultural re- past 25 years.∑ expanding trade and working to im- source center for all nationalities in f prove the role and the economies of de- Houston, but is a special place where veloping nations. Rather than being an Arab-American culture, art, and lan- EXECUTIVE SESSION after thought, we must begin to work guage can be preserved and carried on EXECUTIVE CALENDAR with more nations if more are to be- for generations to come. It has assisted lieve that they have a role in the children in the Arab American Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I globalization. For the global trading community by teaching them about ask unanimous consent that the Sen- structure to succeed and prosper, all their ancestors’ impressive history and ate proceed to executive session to con- countries must have faith in the trad- heritage. sider the following nominations en ing system and faith that trade deals I am pleased to recognize the efforts bloc: Executive Calendar Nos. 211 and are being reached to the benefit of all of those involved in this year’s banquet 212. I further ask unanimous consent member nations rather than just the and to note that they are generously that the nominations be confirmed en most powerful. Dr. Supachai is unique- donating a portion of the proceeds to bloc, the motion to reconsider be laid ly suited to facilitate such change and help very worthwhile humanitarian upon the table, any statements relat- his increased role in the international projects. They are to be commended for ing to the nominations be printed in stage is a very positive development their efforts and foresight, and I am the RECORD, the President be imme- for the World Trade Organization. pleased to acknowledge them in the diately notified of the Senate’s action, Finally, I believe the people of Thai- United States Senate.∑ and the Senate then return to legisla- tive session. land could have been treated better by f the United States in this process. They The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without are our good friends and faithful allies. CONGRATULATIONS TO WHP–AM objection, it is so ordered. We on the other hand were slow in se- 580 The nominations were considered and lecting a candidate and did not do a ∑ Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I confirmed, as follows: good job in forging a compromise. De- rise today to congratulate WHP–AM THE JUDICIARY spite Dr. Supachai’s strong advocacy of 580 in Harrisburg, PA as they celebrate David N. Hurd, of New York, to be United the principles of free trade, we actively their 75th anniversary as a prominent States District Judge for the Northern Dis- worked against him. Fortunately, news leader in Central Pennsylvania. trict of New York. groups such as the US-ASEAN Business For 75 years, WHP has covered the Naomi Reice Buchwald, of New York, to be biggest news stories of the day, includ- United States District Judge for the South- Council and companies like Boeing ern District of New York. were outspoken on Dr. Supachai’s ing the holocaust, Pearl Harbor, the strong record on trade issues. This lack Korean War, Vietnam, Watergate and f of leadership does not enhance the the fall of the Berlin Wall. LEGISLATIVE SESSION credibility of the WTO and needlessly As the owner of the radio news fran- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under strains relationships with our friends. chise in the Capitol region, WHMP the previous order, the Senate will now But I am confident that the new lead- reaches more than 100,000 people a return to legislative session. ership, Mr. Moore and Dr. Supachai, week. The unique talent at WHP along can overcome these obstacles and look with their exceptional news coverage f forward to working with them on these and distinct personalities, have con- MODIFICATION OF LIST OF issues. tributed to the station’s listener loy- CONFEREES—H.R. 2670 So once again, I congratulate Dr. alty and enthusiasm. Supachai on his appointment. He is I ask my colleagues to join with me Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I very strong on promoting expanded in congratulating WHP on their 75th ask unanimous consent that the list of trade and I am confident that a leader- anniversary and on their commitment conferees for the Commerce, State, ship role for a representative of a to excellence in their news coverage to Justice appropriations bill be modified Southeast Asian nation is a positive Pennsylvania and the Capital region.∑ to add Senator LEAHY. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without development for the World Trade Orga- f nization. I would like to commend the objection, it is so ordered. THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE people of Thailand for their persistence f and not backing down in their support ∑ Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the REMOVAL OF INJUNCTION OF SE- of their candidate. I would also like to close of business Friday, September 10, CRECY—TREATY DOCUMENT NO. congratulate Mr. Moore and wish him 1999, the Federal debt stood at 106–9 the best; he is taking control of the or- $5,652,191,549,114.70 (Five trillion, six ganization at a critically important hundred fifty-two billion, one hundred Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, as time. I look forward to working with ninety-one million, five hundred forty- in executive session, I ask unanimous both of these gentleman on the issues nine thousand, one hundred fourteen consent that the injunction of secrecy that are important to advancing free dollars and seventy cents). be removed from the following conven- and fair trade around the world.∑ One year ago, September 10, 1998, the tion transmitted to the Senate on Sep- f Federal debt stood at $5,545,658,000,000 tember 13, 1999, by the President of the (Five trillion, five hundred forty-five United States: Tax Convention with THE ARAB AMERICAN CULTURAL billion, six hundred fifty-eight mil- Slovenia, Treaty Document No. 106–9. AND COMMUNITY CENTER, HOUS- lion). I further ask unanimous consent that TON, TEXAS. Fifteen years ago, September 10, 1984, the convention be considered as having ∑ Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise the Federal debt stood at been read the first time, that it be re- today to express my sincere congratu- $1,572,266,000,000 (One trillion, five hun- ferred, with accompanying papers, to lations to the Arab American Cultural dred seventy-two billion, two hundred the Committee on Foreign Relations and Community Center in Houston, sixty-six million). and ordered to be printed, and that the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:58 Nov 01, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1999SENATE\S13SE9.REC S13SE9 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10787 President’s message be printed in the amendment will occur at 10:30 a.m. to- JOHN J. O’BRIEN, 0000 ROBERT W. DURFEY, 0000 KEITH D. CAMERON, 0000 DOUGLAS C. CONNOR, 0000 RECORD. morrow. Further amendments to the BARRY A. HARNER, 0000 JEFFREY A. KAYSER, 0000 ROBERT C. LORIGAN, 0000 WILLIAM G. DAVIDSON, 0000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Interior appropriations bill are ex- PATRICK A. HARRIS, 0000 CURTIS B. ODOM, 0000 objection, it is so ordered. pected throughout tomorrow’s session. JONATHAN D. SARUBBI, 0000 RICHARD B. CUSSON, 0000 DONALD B. THOMPSON, 0000 MARK J. SIKORSKI, 0000 The message of the President is as Therefore, Senators can expect votes BENJAMIN A. WATSON, 0000 MARK H. LANDRY, 0000 follows: throughout the day in anticipation of WILLIAM M. MOORE, 0000 PETER J. DINICOLA, 0000 JOSEPH J. COCCIA, 0000 KEVIN P. CARPENTIER, 0000 To the Senate of the United States: completing action on the bill. KEVIN B. SMITH, 0000 MASON K. BROWN, 0000 I transmit herewith for Senate advice In light of today’s cloture vote on RAYMOND J. MILLER, 0000 MARK L. MILLER, 0000 KENNETH G. THYSELL, 0000 CLINTON S. GORDON, 0000 and consent to ratification the Conven- S.J. Res. 33, the Senate will have lim- JOSEPH J. SABOE, 0000 WAYNE N. COLLINS, 0000 ited debate on the resolution with a JACK R. SMITH, 0000 JAMES A. WATSON, 0000 tion Between the United States of MARK J. KERSKI, 0000 BRIAN J. O’KEEFE, 0000 America and the Republic of Slovenia vote on final passage during tomor- TEDRIC R. LINDSTROM, 0000 WILLIAM P. LAYNE, 0000 for the Avoidance of Double Taxation row’s session at a time to be deter- RONALD T. HEWITT, 0000 WILLIAM J. WAGNER, 0000 and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion mined by the two leaders. IN THE AIR FORCE with Respect to Taxes on Income and For the remainder of the week, the THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- Capital, signed at Ljubljana on June 21, Senate is expected to begin consider- CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE 1999. Also transmitted is the report of ation of the transportation appropria- AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION the Department of State concerning tions bill. 601: the Convention. Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I To be lieutenant general This Convention, which is similar to suggest the absence of a quorum. MAJ. GEN. CHARLES H. COOLIDGE, JR., 0000. tax treaties between the United States The PRESIDING OFFICER. The THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT AS PERMANENT PROFESSOR, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE and OECD nations, provides maximum clerk will call the roll. ACADEMY, UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 9333(B): rates of tax to be applied to various Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I To be colonel types of income and protection from ask unanimous that the order for the THOMAS G. BOWIE, JR., 0000 double taxation of income. This Con- quorum call be rescinded. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR REGULAR AP- vention also provides for resolution of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without POINTMENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE UNITED disputes and sets forth rules making objection, it is so ordered. STATES AIR FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: its benefits unavailable to residents To be colonel f who are engaged in treaty-shopping or JAMES W. BOST, 0000 RICHARD L. STAHLMAN, with respect to certain abusive trans- JEAN C. COMEAU, 0000 0000 actions. ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. LOREN M. JOHNSON, 0000 JAMES K. WRIGHT, 0000 I recommend that the Senate give TOMORROW To be lieutenent colonel early and favorable consideration to Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, if PETER A. BAUER, 0000 JAMES S. MOELLER, 0000 EVA T. BERRO, 0000 SUSAN W. MONGEAU, 0000 this Convention and that the Senate there is no further business to come be- CATHERINE E. BIERSACK, RANDALL J. MOORE, 0000 give its advice and consent to ratifica- fore the Senate, I now ask unanimous 0000 EMMANUEL D. NAVAL, 0000 MARK W. BOWYER, 0000 PAUL A. PHILLIPS, 0000 tion. consent that the Senate stand in ad- WILLIAM M. CAMPBELL, ODES B. ROBERTSON, JR., WILLIAM J. CLINTON. journment under the previous order. 0000 0000 GEORGE W. CHRISTOPHER, MARC S. ROBINS, 0000 THE WHITE HOUSE, September 13, 1999. There being no objection, the Senate, 0000 JOSE E. GARY D. CROUCH, 0000 RODRIGUEZVAZQUEZ, 0000 at 6:52 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, WILLIAM M. ROGERS, 0000 f DAVID L. DAWSON, 0000 CHRISTOPHER SARTORI, September 14, 1999, at 9:30 a.m. STEPHEN E. GARNER, 0000 0000 ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, DAN R. HANSEN, 0000 f ROBERT E. SMITH, II, 0000 SEPTEMBER 14, 1999 JAMES H. HERIOT, 0000 LAWRENCE W. ROBERT R. IRELAND, 0000 STEINKRAUS, JR., 0000 Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I NOMINATIONS MOON Y. JEU, 0000 KATHLEEN S. TAJIRI, 0000 PHILIP T. KLAZYNSKI, 0000 JEFFREY M. THOMPSON, ask unanimous consent that when the Executive nominations received by JAMES R. KNOWLES, 0000 0000 Senate completes its business today, it the Senate September 13, 1999: JAMES R. LITTLE, 0000 JAY A. WINZENRIED, 0000 ABUBAKR A. MARZOUK, 0000 GROVER K. YAMANE, 0000 adjourn until the hour of 9:30 a.m. on DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Tuesday, September 14. I further ask IN THE ARMY JOHN F. POTTER, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEMBER OF unanimous consent that on Tuesday, THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSON FOR APPOINTMENT immediately following the prayer, the UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES FOR A TERM EX- TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE PIRING MAY 1, 2005, VICE T. BURTON SMITH, JR., TERM ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: Journal of proceedings be approved to EXPIRED. To be colonel date, the morning hour be deemed ex- FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM ROBERT A. VIGERSKY, 0000 pired, the time for the two leaders be ROGER WALTON FERGUSON, JR., OF MASSACHUSETTS, THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT reserved for their use later in the day, TO BE VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE and the Senate then resume debate on THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM FOR A TERM OF FOUR ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203 AND 1552: YEARS, VICE ALICE M. RIVLIN, RESIGNED. the Bryan second-degree amendment ROGER WALTON FERGUSON, JR., OF MASSACHUSETTS, To be colonel TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE No. 1623 to H.R. 2466, the Interior ap- FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM FOR A TERM OF FOURTEEN MICHAEL V. KOSTIW, 0000 DAVID T. ULMER, 0000 propriations bill. YEARS FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2000. (REAPPOINTMENT) THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR REGULAR AP- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without DEPARTMENT OF STATE POINTMENT TO THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL CORPS (MC) AND MEDICAL objection, it is so ordered. WILLIAM B. BADER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SERVICE CORPS (MS) UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS Mrs. HUTCHISON. I further ask SECRETARY OF STATE (EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL 531, AND 3064: AFFAIRS). (NEW POSITION) unanimous consent that the Senate SIM FARAR, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A REPRESENTA- To be lieutenant colonel stand in recess from the hours of 12:30 TIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE ROBERT S. ADAMS, 0000 MC FIFTY-FOURTH SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF p.m. to 2:15 p.m. for the weekly policy THE UNITED NATIONS. To be major conferences to meet. IN THE COAST GUARD JEFFREY P. STOLROW, 0000 MS The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER OF THE UNITED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT objection, it is so ordered. STATES COAST GUARD TO BE A MEMBER OF THE PERMA- TO THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NENT COMMISSIONED TEACHING STAFF OF THE COAST ARMY MEDICAL CORPS AND CHAPLAINS AND FOR REG- f GUARD ACADEMY IN THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER ULAR (IDENTIFIED BY AN ASTERISK (*)) APPOINTMENT TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 188: UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531, 624, 628, AND 3064: PROGRAM To be lieutenant commander To be lieutenant colonel Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, for KURT A. SEBASTIAN, 0000 JON A. HINMAN, 0000 MC the information of all Senators, the THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT To be major Senate will resume consideration of TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD UNDER TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 271: MARTIN P. CURRY, 0000 MC LISA M. L. PARKER, 0000 MC the Bryan second-degree amendment *GLENN R. SCHEIB, 0000 CH To be captain regarding the forest system budget at THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday. By previous con- ERNEST J. FINK, 0000 GERALD R. WHEATLEY, 0000 THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO ALAN L. PEEK, 0000 MARK P. THOMAS, 0000 THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY sent, a vote on the pending Bryan JAMES S. ANGERT, 0000 MICHAEL B. KARR, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211:

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FARRELL, 0000 0000 CURTIS G. WHITEFORD, 0000 MARY E. PORISCH, 0000 *ALEXANDER 0000 MAURICE F. FAULK, JR., *STEVEN J. POSNICK, 0000 STOJADINOVIC, 0000 JAMES T. CHEEK, 0000 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF LAURA L. PRATT, 0000 *THOMAS R. TEMPEL, JR, JAMES G. CHRISTENSON, JOHN F. FERGUSON, 0000 THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO *BRADLEY P. PRESNAL, 0000 0000 0000 KRISTIN M.H. FIELDING, THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY KELLY D. PRIDGEN, 0000 *HEIDI P. TERRIO, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: MARLIN L. CHRISTIANSON, 0000 *WILLARD F. QUIRK, 0000 *JAMES D. TERRIO, 0000 0000 MARTIN F. FIELDS, JR., 0000 To be colonel *KENDALL L. RAY, 0000 *SONJA M. THOMPSON, 0000 CHARLES E. CHURCHWARD, ASHLEY W. FISH, 0000 *JAY A. RIDDLE, 0000 *GLEN E. TOMKINS, 0000 0000 DAN E. FISHER, 0000 HERBERT J. ANDRADE, 0000 KEVIN J. LORDS, 0000 RANDAL D. ROBINSON, 0000 *BRIAN K. UNWIN, 0000 ALFRED J. CIUZIO, 0000 BRIAN T. FITZGERALD, 0000 *JEFFREYE. RODZAK, 0000 *DAVID A. VINCENT, 0000 SUSAN M. CHESHIER, 0000 JOSEPH G. MATERIA, 0000 CHRISTOPHER R. CLAPP, EILEEN M. FITZGERALD, WALTER F. RONGEY, 0000 *BRAD E. WADDELL, 0000 THOMAS C. COBURN, 0000 OLGA C. RODRIGUEZ- 0000 0000 *BRADLEY J. ROTH, 0000 *PAUL J. WARDEN, 0000 MICHAEL FITZPATRICK, RAMIREZ, 0000 WILBURN A. CLARKE, 0000 GEOFFREY M. *MICHAEL J. ROY, 0000 *ROBERT A. WASCHER, 0000 0000 JAMES M. STEWART, 0000 JEFFREY C. CLEARY, 0000 FITZGERALD, 0000 *STEVEN P. RUBCZAK, 0000 *PETER J. WEINA, 0000 JIMMY R. GOMEZ, 0000 KRISTIAN J. BRIAN D. CLEMENT, 0000 DEREK R. FLEITZ, 0000 RICHARD E. HENS, 0000 STOLTENBERG, 0000 *MICHAEL B. RUSSO, 0000 *GARY A. WHEELER, 0000 DAVID T. CLONTZ, 0000 EUGENE H. FLETCHER, 0000 THOMAS R. LAMONT, 0000 NATHAN A.K. WONG, 0000 GLENN D. SANDBERG, 0000 *SCOTT C. WILLIAMS, 0000 PATRICK W. CLYDE, 0000 TIFFANY A. FLORES, 0000 *DARRELL K. SCALES, 0000 *MARK R. WITHERS, 0000 GEORGE W. COLE, JR., 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF *CRAIG K. SETO, 0000 *GLENN W. WORTMANN, 0000 ROBIN E. FONTENOT, 0000 THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO JOHN M. SHEPHERD, 0000 *JOHN S. XENOS, 0000 PETER C. COLELLA, 0000 DONNA J. FORBES, 0000 THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY *NEAL I. SHPARAGO, 0000 *CLIFTON E. YU, 0000 JOELLE M. COLETTA, 0000 LEE A. FORDYCE, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: MICHAEL A. COLSON, 0000 KIM M. FORMAN, 0000 IN THE MARINE CORPS CANDACE L. COLSTON, 0000 ROBERT T. FRANKS, 0000 To be colonel LUNDY W. COLVERT, 0000 ILIANA FREDMIRANDA, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT FERNANDO T. CONDE, 0000 ADRIENNE M. FRENCH, 0000 RICHARD P. ANDERSON, 0000 DAVID M. PARQUETTE, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES MA- AVAMARIE S. CONLIN, 0000 ELIZABETH J. FRENCH, 0000 LARRY D. BARTTELBORT, WILLIAM H. PETTY, 0000 RINE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BYRON F. CONNER, 0000 WILLIAM C. FREUDENTHAL, 0000 THOMAS H. REDFERN, 0000 MARK J. CONRAD, 0000 0000 HERBERT W. BEAM, 0000 JAMES M. ROBINSON, 0000 To be major MICHAEL L. BOYD, 0000 LEONARD W.W. COOKE, 0000 JOHN J. FROIO, 0000 SHERWOOD J. SMITH, 0000 MICHAEL J. DELLAMICO, 0000 CHARLES A. CHAMBERS, IV, RONALD A. COOLEY, 0000 EDDIE G. GALLION, 0000 ROBERTA P. STANDISH, 0000 KEVIN J. COOLONG, 0000 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DIONISIO S. GAMBOA, 0000 ROBERT H. TOWER, 0000 JAMES F. COONEY, 0000 RICHARD D. FINDLAY, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES MA- WALTER G. GARNER, 0000 HORACE S. TUCKER, JR., KIM CORLEY, 0000 ROBERT LEROY FINN, 0000 RINE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ADOLPH C. GARZA, 0000 0000 JORGE B. GONZALEZ, 0000 PATRICIA CORLEY, 0000 KIRK P. GASPER, 0000 JOHN A. GOODALE, 0000 WILLARD G. VARIAN, 0000 To be lieutenant colonel MICHAEL E. CORSEY, 0000 JENNIFER M. GEDDES, 0000 JOHN L. GRONSKI, 0000 PEDRO G. VILLARREAL, 0000 ANTHONY A. CORSINI, 0000 ERIC M. GESSLER, 0000 CHARLES S. DUNSTON, 0000 KATHLEEN A. 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MCCLELLAN, DEDRA A. BELL, 0000 0000 JOEL E. EDGEMAN, 0000 MARK K. HARRIS, 0000 SUSAN EMANUEL, 0000 0000 BRODERICK C. BELLO, 0000 GREGORY W. BURT, 0000 MASOUD EGHTEDARI, 0000 BARRY L. HARRISON, 0000 *JOHN W. ETZENBACH, 0000 *SHANNON S. MCGEE, 0000 MARK BENTON, 0000 EDWARD G. BUTLER, 0000 MARK S. EICH, 0000 BRADLEY J. HARTGERINK, LILIA A.FANNIN, 0000 *JAMES W. MCLANE, 0000 LAMONT S. BERG, 0000 HEIDI M. BYERS, 0000 KURT R. EICHENMULLER, 0000 GERALD L.FARBER, 0000 WILLIS A. MCVAY, 0000 ERIK W. BERGMAN, 0000 JAMES D. BYRNE, 0000 0000 ROSANNE I. HARTLEY, 0000 *JEFFREY A. FAULKNER, *COLIN K. MILLER, 0000 RICHARD D. BERGTHOLD, LORI R. CAHILL, 0000 DENISE J. EICHER, 0000 LEE P. HARTNER, 0000 0000 *JERRY J. MILLER, 0000 0000 EUGENE C. CARLSON, 0000 REBEKAH J. EID, 0000 JEFFREY J. HAWKER, 0000 LOIS A. FIALA, 0000 *RICKEY C. MYHAND, 0000 STEPHANIE A. BERNARD, KENNETH D. CARNEIRO, 0000 GENE A. HAWKS, 0000 *DAVID K. FIASCHETTI, 0000 *SRIDHAR NATARAJAN, 0000 0000 CAROL A. CAROTHERS, 0000 CARL C. 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WILCOX, II, 0000 ADORADO B. YABUT, 0000 LAWRENCE D. HILL, JR., MICHAEL P. LYNN, 0000 LORI A. PARKER, 0000 DORANEA L. SILVA, 0000 CYNTHIA A. WILKES, 0000 NOBORU YAMAKI, 0000 0000 SYLVIA A. LYON, 0000 ROBIN J. PARKER, 0000 RACHEL M. SILVER, 0000 ROBERT A. WILLIAMS, 0000 JOSHUA S. YAMAMOTO, 0000 VINCENT T. HILL, 0000 ANN E. MACKE, 0000 ALBERT W. PARULIS, JR., DANIEL S. SIMPSON, 0000 CHARLES E. WILSON, 0000 MIL A. YI, 0000 EDWARD J. HILYARD, 0000 MICHAEL J. MAGUIRE, 0000 0000 STEVEN L. SIMS, 0000 JEFFREY WINEBRENNER, DOUGLAS YIM, 0000 MICHAEL C. HOLIFIELD, 0000 MARIA MAHMOODI, 0000 STEVEN R. PATTON, 0000 PETER SINGSON, 0000 0000 LINDA D. YOUBERG, 0000 KEITH G. HOLLEY, 0000 GARY M. MAJOR, 0000 MARK D. PENNINGTON, 0000 GLENDA D. SINK, 0000 DIANA B. WISEMAN, 0000 EDWARD L. ZAWISLAK, 0000 KARINE M. HOLLISPERRY, RICHARD E. MAKARSKI, 0000 LUIS M. PEREZ, 0000 PATRICK L. SINOPOLE, 0000 COLLEEN R. WITHERELL, TARA J. ZIEBER, 0000 0000 JOHN MALLOY, 0000 SHELLEY K. PERKINS, 0000 ROBERT F. SKJONSBY, 0000 0000 STEVEN T. ZIMMERMAN, KATRINA M. HOOD, 0000 GEORGE C. MANSFIELD, 0000 KYLE PETERSEN, 0000 ALMAZ A. SMITH, 0000 PETER J. WITUCKI, 0000 0000 MATTHEW T. HORVATH, 0000 DAVID A. MARCH, 0000 PATRICIA L. PETITT, 0000 CLIFFORD L. SMITH, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT LINDA J.A. HOUDE, 0000 LOUIS J. MARCHIORI II, 0000 BRADLEY B. PHILLIPS, 0000 GREGORY J. SMITH, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY BRUCE A. HOUGESEN, 0000 TIMOTHY R. MARKLE, 0000 HOMER C. PHILLIPS, 0000 JONATHAN M. SMITH, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: KURT J. HOUSER, 0000 KATHLEEN A. MARKS, 0000 JOHNNY L. PHILLIPS, 0000 RICHARD Q. SMITH, 0000 JOHN P. HOWARD, 0000 THOMAS R. MARSZALEK, MICHAEL E. PICIO, 0000 RICHARD S. SMITH, 0000 To be lieutenant commander STUART D. HUBBARD, 0000 0000 JOSEPH J. PICKEL, 0000 STUART D. SMITH, 0000 STEVEN J. HUDSON, 0000 RONALD R. MARTEL, 0000 MARK R. PIMPO, 0000 CAROL SOLOMON, 0000 DANIEL A. ABRAMS, 0000 CRAIG R. 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JANELLE A. RHODERICK, CHARLES D. SWIFT, 0000 JOHN E. CARROLL, II, 0000 ELIZABETH M. HAMILTON, BRYAN A. PETTIGREW, 0000 JOHN D. STONER, JR., 0000 0000 DEANNA L. THOMAS, 0000 STEVEN B. CARROLL, 0000 0000 ROBERT R. PHILLIPS, 0000 ANDREA L. STUHLMILLER, JEFFREY P. RICHARD, 0000 CARLA K. THORSON, 0000 YONG K. CHA, 0000 JOHN P. HAMILTON, 0000 KEMAL O. PISKIN, 0000 0000 TIMOTHY R. RICHARDSON, CONNIE L. TODD, 0000 RALPH C. CICCI, JR., 0000 KENT B. HARRISON, 0000 JEFFREY J. POOL, 0000 GRETCHEN M. SWANSON, 0000 TOBEY A. TOLBERT, 0000 CHRISTOPHER F. CIGNA, JEREMY J. HAWKS, 0000 NATHANAEL B. PRICE, 0000 0000 SHAWN A. RICKLEFS, 0000 VALORIE A. TOTH, 0000 0000 STEPHEN C. HAYES, 0000 JAMES G. REESE, JR., 0000 DONALD T. SYLVESTER, GEORGE P. RILEY, 0000 JENNIFER L. TREDWAY, 0000 MARK A. CLARK, 0000 JERRY R. HAYWALD, 0000 VIRGLE D. REEVES, 0000 0000 JOHN ROROS, 0000 JOANNE M. TUIN, 0000 RICHARD A. CLARK, 0000 JOSHUA J. HENRY, 0000 CRAIG A. RETZLAFF, 0000 ROBERT THOMAS, 0000 KEVIN S. 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JACKSON, 0000 LISA M. WING, 0000 MARK O. STEARNS, 0000 LONNIE L. FIELDS, 0000 DEBORAH L. MABEY, 0000 PATRICK J. FORD, 0000 MICAH D. NEWTON, 0000 THERESA M. WOOD, 0000 MICHAEL J. STEFFEN, 0000 EARL D. FILLMORE, 0000 MICHAEL A. MARSTON, 0000 GARY HULING, 0000 ANTONIO J. SCURLOCK, 0000 REGINALD G. WYCOFF, JR., TODD M. STEIN, 0000 JEAN F. FISAK, 0000 CLYDE D. MARTIN, JR., 0000 MELISSA R. STERNLICHT, 0000 KENNETH L. FLAHERTY, DAVID H. MCALISTER, 0000 f 0000 NICOLAS D.I. YAMODIS, 0000 0000 JAMES E. MCCULLOUGH, II, TIMOTHY D. STONE, 0000 DEBRA L. YNIGUEZ, 0000 CHRISTOPHER G. FOLLIN, 0000 TIFFANY J. STYLES, 0000 LENORA J. YOUNG, 0000 0000 DEIRDRE M. MCGOVERN, CONFIRMATIONS SANDRA M. SUDDUTH, 0000 KIM T. ZABLAN, 0000 PATRICK M. FOSTER, 0000 0000 JOHN D. SULLIVAN, 0000 JANICE E. ZERISHNEK, 0000 KEITH A. FREESE, 0000 CHAD E. MCKENZIE, 0000 Executive nominations confirmed by To be lieutenant (junior grade) RHONDA A. L. GABEL, 0000 KRISTOFER D. MICHAUD, ORLANDO GALLARDO, JR., 0000 the Senate September 13, 1999: CYNTHIA J. ANDRESEN, 0000 ERNESTO B. BARRIGA, 0000 0000 BRIAN T. MUTTY, 0000 THE JUDICIARY REID B. APPLEQUIST, 0000 SUZANNE L. BLANTON, 0000 NATASHA A. GAMMON, 0000 GINO S. NARTE, 0000 CLAUDE W. ARNOLD, JR, DONALD W. BOWKER, 0000 DANIEL G. GARCIA, 0000 CHARLES R. NEU, 0000 MARYANNE TRUMP BARRY, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE 0000 DONNA N. BRADLEY, 0000 JAYSON L. GARRELS, 0000 DANIEL L. NORTON, 0000 UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE THIRD CIR- STEVEN A. ATTENWEILER, THOMAS R. BROADWAY, MARK R. GARRIGUS, 0000 COLLEEN M. O’NEILL, 0000 CUIT. 0000 JR., 0000 JOHN D. GATES, 0000 KEVIN J. OPPLE, 0000 DAVID N. HURD, OF NEW YORK, TO BE UNITED STATES JOHANNES M. BAILEY, 0000 CHRISTOPHER P. BROWN, WILLIAM P. GILROY, 0000 TROY D. OSTEN, 0000 DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW SAMANTHA D. BALDWIN, 0000 BRADLEE E. GOECKNER, STEVEN J. PARKS, 0000 YORK. 0000 ELIZABETH M. BROWN, 0000 0000 JIMMY F. PATE, JR., 0000 NAOMI REICE BUCHWALD, OF NEW YORK, TO BE UNITED DEETTA L. BARNES, 0000 ROBERT B. BUCHANAN, 0000 LEON M. GUIDRY, 0000 ROBERT D. PEREZ, 0000 STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT MELISSA A. BARNETT, 0000 KELLY M. CANTLEY, 0000 MARY E. GWINN, 0000 JOHN M. PETHEL, 0000 OF NEW YORK.

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TRIBUTE TO DOROTHY KIRSTEN zens committed to the finding of a cure for when we see such drastic funding cuts pro- FRENCH AND RICHARD K. EAMER Alzheimer's disease and improving the lives of posed for our nation's most impoverished their fellow Americans. communities. HON. BRAD SHERMAN f While the President's budget would have in- OF CALIFORNIA creased vital investments in families and com- TRIBUTE TO BUDDY G. BELSHE munities by $2 billion, the Republican version IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of this bill, if passed, would have a devastating Monday, September 13, 1999 HON. CHRISTOPHER COX impact on these same communities nation- Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF CALIFORNIA wide. pay tribute to Dorothy Kirsten French and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In my district, Florida's third, the effects of Richard K. Eamer, co-founders of The John Monday, September 13, 1999 these cuts could prove disastrous. Jackson- Douglas French Alzheimer's Foundation; and ville stands to lose more than $5 million if the to Dennis F. Holt for his philanthropic work in Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recog- VA±HUD bill passes, Orlando could lose $1.9 advancing the research of causes of Alz- nize Buddy G. Belshe, who has completed his million, and Daytona could lose $842,000. heimer's disease. 50th year as an ocean lifeguard in Orange These cuts would be devastating to the fam- I am happy to report that on Sunday, Octo- County, California. ilies that rely on public housing services. The ber 24, 1999, The Founding Associates will Buddy Belshe, a longtime lifeguard with the number of families with worst case housing celebrate its 15th anniversary during a special City of Newport Beach, California, has de- needsÐdefined as paying more than 50 per- ceremony that will honor Dennis F. Holt, voted his life to preserving the lives of others. cent of income on rentÐremains at an all-time Chairman and CEO of Western International Beginning his career in 1950, he continues to high. Furthermore, families in the transition Media, Inc., and an active member of the serve today working with and overseeing the from welfare to work have a special need for Board of Directors of The John Douglas number of men and women who keep our assistance since housing is typically their French Alzheimer's Foundation. Mr. Holt has Southern California beaches safe and pro- greatest financial burden. engaged in philanthropic work to advance re- tected. The slight increase in section 8 funding is search in the causes of Alzheimer's Disease. In addition to his service to the residents not enough, since virtually all other housing He has donated $2 million of broadcast time and visitors of Newport Beach, Buddy's ac- programs designed to help the needy, such as towards public service announcements in 24 complishments also include his longtime serv- HOPE VI, Community Development Block markets. He is a distinguished leader in ice with the United States Lifesaving Associa- Grants, and of particular concern to me are changing the nature of advertising and media tion, where he has served as both Vice Presi- the funding cuts for Brownfields clean up and buying practices. Mr. Holt is an inspiration in dent and Secretary, and on the board of the development, and lead based paint abate- perseverance and triumph over adversity. He California State Lifesaving Association. ment, especially since there is a new super- demonstrates an uncommon commitment to Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I fund site in my district! help others and exemplifies this commitment ask my colleagues to join with me in honoring Overall, the cuts represent an estimated with The John Douglas French Alzheimer's Buddy G. Belshe. It is fitting that all of us join 156,000 fewer housing units for low-income Foundation. with the family, friends, and the community of families; 16,000 homeless families and per- Dorothy French and Richard Eamer co- Newport Beach, California in recognizing his sons with AIDS who will not receive vital hous- founded The John Douglass French Alzheimer lifelong service and dedication to public safety. ing and related services; and 97,000 jobs that Foundation to honor Dorothy's husband Dr. f will not be generated in communities that need John Douglas, co-founder of UCLA's Brain them. DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AF- For these reasons, I urge my colleagues to Research Institute, and who sadly became a FAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN victim of Alzheimer's disease himself in 1989. vote against H.R. 2684. DEVELOPMENT, AND INDE- f Since 1983, the John French Alzheimer's PENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIA- Foundation has been dedicated to finding the TION ACT, 2000 CONGRATULATING PHILIP J. cause and cure of Alzheimer's disease and MCLEWIN ON HIS RETIREMENT other forms of dementia. The foundation has SPEECH OF raised more than $18 million through its fund- HON. MARGE ROUKEMA raising efforts, and has helped to fund the HON. CORRINE BROWN OF NEW JERSEY work of such noted scientists as Dr. Stanley B. OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pruisner, a 1997 Nobel Laureate. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Alzheimer's is one of the most costly and Thursday, September 9, 1999 Monday, September 13, 1999 debilitating of illnesses, afflicting more than Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- four million Americans every year, slowly rob- The House in Committee of the Whole gratulate Philip J. McLewin on the occasion of bing them of their memory and ability to care House on the State of the Union had under consideration the bill (H.R. 2684) making ap- his retirement as president of the Bergen for themselves. As our nation ages, and more propriations for the Department of Veterans County Central Trades and Labor Council of and more families face this terrible disease, Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, the AFL±CIO. Mr. McLewin has been a dedi- the need for organizations such as the John and for sundry independent agencies, boards, cated and respected labor leader in northern Douglas French Alzheimer Foundation will be commissions, corporations, and offices for New Jersey, fighting for the rights of working increasingly important. I am pleased Congress the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and men and women as they seek to achieve the has in recent years substantially increased the for other purposes: American dream. Mr. McLewin exhibited pro- nation's investment in medical research. For Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Chairman, once gressive leadership, building coalitions and the current budget year, fiscal 1999, Congress again, the Republican leadership is attempting consensus among labor groups and working has approved a budget of $15.6 billion, a 14 to cut housing programs that assist our na- with business management to achieve the percent increase, for the National Institute of tion's most vulnerable citizens. In the midst of goals of employers and employees alike. His Health, which leads the nation's biomedical re- one of the greatest economic expansions our success was symbolic of a time when the in- search effort. This increase will fund important country has ever known, we should be doing dustrial revolution had blossomed into a spirit research into understanding and treating Alz- everything we can to help people move from of cooperation between labor and manage- heimer's and other diseases. homelessness to home ownership, and public ment that helped give the United States the Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, housing is critical in this transition. leading economy of the world. please join me in honoring Dorothy French, All the talk about revitalization and eco- Mr. McLewin actively participated in the Richard Eamer, and Dennis Holt, three citi- nomic integration becomes mere rhetoric Council's activities for 25 years. He began in

∑ 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. E1848 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 13, 1999 1974 as a labor educator, teaching worker proposition that we are put on earth to help This resolution was not reviewed by the Ju- education courses at Ramapo College, where others. The list of organizations, associations diciary Committee, which is the Committee of he is still employed as a professor of econom- and causes that have benefitted from Ira's tire- referral. In fact, the resolution was not even ics. He was elected president of the council in less activism is almost as enormous as his submitted until one day before the vote. Most 1983 and served 16 years before his retire- heart. We have no idea how he has man- of the Puerto Rican nationalists who were ment this year. agedÐfor nearly 40 yearsÐto balance his granted clemency have already served at least By bringing together affiliated local unions, busy and distinguished career with his myriad 19 years of their sentences. Our Constitution Mr. McLewin was able to form a unified and civic and political activities. clearly states that the President has the sole highly effective voice for labor in Bergen In 1964, Ira opened Key PharmacyÐa com- and unitary power to grant clemency. It does County. Under his leadership, the council munity resource pharmacyÐin North Holly- so because the President is uniquely posi- played a key role in endorsing and electing wood. While building a very successful busi- tioned to consider the law and facts that apply political candidates, lobbying for worker-friend- ness, he also played a leadership role within in each request for clemency. We, as indi- ly legislation and fighting against opponents of his profession. From 1972 to the present, Ira vidual Members of Congress, have neither the labor. He rekindled the grass roots activism of has served as a board member of the Phar- time nor the staff to individually review the Ad- trade unionists in Bergen County in support of macists Professional Society of the San Fer- ministration's belief that the sentences were workers on strike, those whose jobs were nando Valley. He is a member, a past-Treas- out of proportion with the offenses. For this threatened by plant closings or privatization, urer and a past-President of the statewide precise reason, bills are referred to the com- and supporting efforts to organize new unions Pharmacists Political Action Committee and mittees that can provide such expertise. It is a or expand union membership. Under his ten- from 1996 to 1998 was Chief Financial Officer shame that we would not take the time to ure, the number of local unions affiliated with of the United Pharmacists Network. allow expert evaluation of the level of merit the Council more than doubled and participa- A tireless booster of his community, Ira behind this resolution and refer this resolution tion of local unions in the Council's activities served as President of the Sun Valley Cham- to the Judiciary Committee. increased tenfold. ber of Commerce in 1985 and again in 1988. This is neither the time nor the topic for po- One of Mr. McLewin's proudest accomplish- He has been a member of the Sun Valley litical pandering. Terrorism and clemency are ments was the establishment of the United Chamber Board for 14 years, and was ap- matters to be taken very seriously. They are Labor Agency of Bergen County, which assists pointed by Assemblyman Bob Hertzberg to his not to be used for political games. I will not union members with individual and family so- Small Business Advisory Commission. support turning the fight against terrorism into Ira loves politics. He is a voter, contributor, cial service needs. a political game, and that is why I am voting fund raiser, volunteer and unofficial advisor. AFL±CIO President John Sweeney recog- against this bill on final passage. Virtually every campaign in the San Fernando nized Mr. McLewin's leadership when he ap- f Valley has benefitted from Ira's hard work and pointed him to the 24-member National Cen- generosity. He has served on the Leadership tral Labor Council Advisory Committee in 1995 DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AF- Council of the Democratic Party of the San to help develop the regeneration of labor FAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN Fernando Valley, and is a member of Action councils across the country. DEVELOPMENT, AND INDE- Democrats, Democrats for Change and the In addition to heading the Bergen County PENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIA- Sherman Oaks Democratic Club. Central Trades and Labor Council, Mr. TIONS ACT, 2000 Ira gives his talents and resources to chari- McLewin was vice president of the New Jer- table causes ranging from AIDS to Diabetes. SPEECH OF sey Industrial Council and a former president He is a contributing member to The Execu- of American Federation of Teachers Local tives, a support group for the Jewish Home for HON. CORRINE BROWN 2274. He was a member of the AFT bar- the Aging and works with the Fair Housing OF FLORIDA gaining team and state council. Council of the San Fernando Valley. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. McLewin has been an active leader in Ira has been awarded the Circle of Friends Thursday, September 9, 1999 the local community, serving on the board of Award by the Juvenile Justice Connection directors for New Jersey Citizen Action, on the Project (1987), the Dareen McDonald Award The House in Committee of the Whole leadership team of the Bergen County Work- from the Independent Living Centers of South- House on the State of the Union had under force Investment Board and working exten- ern California (1994) and the Helen and Sam consideration the bill (H.R. 2684) making ap- sively with the United Way. propriations for the Departments of Vet- Greenberg Award, as well as recognition from erans Affairs and Housing and Urban Devel- Born in Portland, Maine, he moved to San the California Pharmacists and the Sun Valley Diego at the age of six. He is a graduate of opment, and for sundry independent agen- Chamber of Commerce. cies, boards, commissions, corporations, and San Diego State University and holds a mas- We ask our colleagues to join us in saluting offices for the fiscal year ending September ter's degree in economics from the University Ira Freeman, whose selfless acts and dedica- 30, 2000, and for other purposes: of California at Riverside and his doctorate in tion to this community inspire us all. We are economics from Cornell University. He moved Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Chairman, the proud to be his friend. Veterans Equitable Resources Allocation to Bergen County in 1974. He and his wife, f Lynne, have been married 37 years and have (VERA) is an excellent system for directing two sons. EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE veterans health care dollars to the states I ask my colleagues in the House of Rep- CONGRESS THAT THE PRESI- where our veterans receive their care. Since resentatives to join me in congratulating Mr. DENT SHOULD NOT HAVE its inception in 1997 the VERA program has McLewin on his successful career and in wish- GRANTED CLEMENCY TO TER- helped to more properly and equally distribute ing him the best in his retirement. RORISTS the scarce dollars we provide for our veterans healthcare. f SPEECH OF My state of Florida has the second largest TRIBUTE TO IRA FREEMAN and oldest veterans population in the nation, HON. CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK and continues to suffer from lack of funding for OF MICHIGAN its veterans programs. We recently had a vet- HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erans nursing home that was built and ready OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, September 9, 1999 to care for our elderly veterans but could not HON. BRAD SHERMAN Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today open because there were no operating costs. OF CALIFORNIA in opposition to H. Con. Res. 180, a concur- We have a great state and we welcome all our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rent resolution expressing the sense of Con- new residents with open arms, but we must gress that the President should not have have the funds to provide for these new resi- Monday, September 13, 1999 granted clemency. This resolution is largely dents. Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, my colleague, another attempt to smear the policy of an Ad- The VERA program was developed to more Mr. SHERMAN, and I, rise to pay tribute to our ministration that has been under scrutiny for equally distribute needed funds to our vet- good friend, Ira Freeman, who is this year's quite some time now. I will not support trans- erans. The program is working and should be recipient of the Annual Achievement Award ferring a battle regarding our Administration's allowed to continue to work for our veterans. from Action Democrats of the San Fernando scruples into attempts to reflect a similar sus- We've already shortchanged our veterans in Valley. Ira Freeman has built his life on the picious light on our Administration's policy. this VA±HUD Appropriations. Lets not do it CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1849 again. I ask my colleagues to vote no on this oncoming severe weather like droughts or Born in Villalba, Puerto Rico, Mr. Sanchez is amendment. flooding; coastal areas like the southeastern the eldest of four children born to the late f U.S. won't be able to anticipate the severity of Francisco and Candida Sanchez. Ramon, hurricanes. fondly referred to as ``Ray'' by his many DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AF- In summary, these cuts in NASA's science friends, has been an active and visible leader FAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN programs will set back our nation. They are in the Hispanic community since his arrival to DEVELOPMENT, AND INDE- not balanced. They pose a great threat to our the United States in 1951. PENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIA- future competitiveness in research and tech- Mr. Sanchez began his career in the United TIONS ACT, 2000 nology. States as a steelworker at Inland Steel, a job Mr. Chairman, I am supporting some of the from which he retired in 1989 after 38 years SPEECH OF amendments to this bill which will help restore of service. From 1972±1995, he served as HON. JIM KOLBE some of the funding cut by this bill. However, Chief Bailiff with the Gary City Court. Most re- cently, Ramon Sanchez retired from the OF ARIZONA I am still concerned about the level of funding Merrillville Town Court after two years of serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and ask the chairman of the VA±HUD Sub- committee to continue to work to find funds to ice as Bailiff. Thursday, September 9, 1999 fully support basic, core research. Outside of his professional career, Ramon Sanchez has devoted a large portion of his life The House in Committee of the Whole f House on the State of the Union had under to the betterment of Northwest Indiana. Mr. consideration the bill (H.R. 2684) making ap- DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AF- Sanchez is committed to improving the stand- propriations for the Departments of Vet- FAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN ard of living in Northwest Indiana, particularly erans Affairs and Housing and Urban Devel- DEVELOPMENT, AND INDE- in the Hispanic community. He has played an opment, and for sundry independent agen- PENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIA- instrumental role in representing the needs of cies, boards, commissions, corporations, and TIONS ACT, 2000 the community and has been an advocate of offices for the fiscal year ending September minority rights. Mr. Sanchez is a well recog- 30, 2000, and for other purposes: SPEECH OF nized and respected figure in Northwest Indi- Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, I rise to give ana's political arena, having served the City of voice to the concerns of scientists and other HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Gary in various capacities including a 20 year citizens of southern Arizona who have grave OF NEW YORK term as precinct committeeman. He has misgivings about the funding decisions in this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spearheaded various political campaigns and bill. As an appropriator and a subcommittee Wednesday, September 8, 1999 is affiliated with numerous civic organizations Chair myself, I understand and sympathize throughout Northwest Indiana. with the gentleman from New York on the dif- The House in Committee of the Whole While serving the community has always ficulty of writing a bill under the caps by which House on the State of the Union had under been an extremely important part of Mr. consideration the bill (H.R. 2684) making ap- we are currently governed. propriations for the Departments of Vet- Sanchez's life, there can be no comparison to However, as the elected representative of erans Affairs and Housing and Urban Devel- the dedication he has for his family. Ramon some of this country's pre-eminent scientists, opment, and for sundry independent agen- and his loving wife, Nancy, have raised four I must speak on their behalf and relate to you cies, boards, commissions, corporations, and wonderful children, Amy, Ingrid, Mishelle, and the impact these funding cuts for basic re- offices for the fiscal year ending September Zayda. He is also a proud grandfather of nine search could have. 30, 2000, and for other purposes: grandchildren which provide an eternal source Many of you followed the success a year Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Chair- of joy and love for both he and his wife. ago when the Mars Pathfinder mission landed man, I rise in support of the Nadler amend- Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other distin- on the Martian surface on the 4th of July. The ment providing $305 million for 50,000 Section guished colleagues to join me in commending camera that provided the stunning images of 8 housing vouchers for low- and moderate-in- Ramon Sanchez for his dedication, service, that new world was built at the University of come families. and leadership to the people of Indiana's First Arizona and the world was watching. in that Just last year Congress recognized the crit- Congressional District. Northwest Indiana's project we proved we could do significant ical need for housing by passing the Quality community has certainly been rewarded by the science for a fraction of the cost and it was Housing and Work Responsibility Act, which true service and uncompromising dedication the front-page story around the world. authorized 100,000 new Section 8 vouchers. displayed by Mr. Ramon Sanchez. This project was a dramatic example of the The Majority's appropriation provides zero f core, basic research accomplished by our na- funding for these vouchersÐessentially turning TRIBUTE TO HAROLD ROUSE tion's universities and grant based research. our work of last year into an empty promise. Many of these programs are funded under In my district in New York City alone, the NASA's Science, Aeronautics and Technology Majority's appropriation would support housing HON. DAN MILLER Account. In this bill, that account is funded at for 375 fewer lower-income families than in FY OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES $628 million, more than half a billion dollars 1999. below last year's budget. HUD recently reported that the wait for pub- Monday, September 13, 1999 Competitively awarded space science grants lic housing has increased by 50 percent over Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I would in every state in the nation will be drastically the past 21¤2 years. Before we race ahead with like to thank you for this opportunity to honor cut, with the biggest cuts coming in California, budget-busting tax cuts, we must assist fami- a gentleman who dedicated over a quarter of Maryland, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Alabama lies living in substandard housing. a century in service to Veterans in Manatee and Pennsylvania. Join me in supporting the Nadler amend- County, Florida. I am sad to report that on In addition to cuts to space science pro- ment and build on our work of last year. May 11 of this year, my district lost one of its grams, the subcommittee's decision to cut f most respected and valued citizens, Harold $150 million from the Earth Observing System Rouse. (EOS) program and an additional $50 million TRIBUTE TO RAMON SANCHEZ Harold Rouse was a Vietnam Veteran and from the EOS Data Information System dedicated public servant. He served the vet- (EOSDIS) significantly impairs our ability to HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY erans and their families through his position as understand our environment. OF INDIANA the Manatee County Veterans Service Officer. These cuts will make it difficult, if not impos- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He was a champion of disabled veterans and sible, to process data we are collecting from a leader in the veterans community. I doubt Landsat 7 and that we will collect on the EOS Monday, September 13, 1999 anyone can remember an occasion honoring series of satellites. It makes little sense to Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- veterans at which Harold wasn't present. His have spent billions of dollars building these tinct honor to commend one of Northwest Indi- enthusiasm, vigor, and heartfelt love for vet- satellites over the last decade and fail to pro- ana's most distinguished citizens, Ramon erans was evident in everything he did. Harold vide the funds to analyze the data they collect. Sanchez, of Merrillville, Indiana. Mr. Sanchez was instrumental in establishing the ``Walkway And the impact from this lack of data anal- will be honored by the Lake County Council of Memories'' at the Manatee Veterans Monu- ysis will hurt important sectors of our econ- for his exemplary and dedicated service to our ment ParkÐthe location of Manatee County's omy; Farmers won't gain advance warning of community on September 14, 1999. veterans' events. E1850 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 13, 1999 It is especially fitting that today's remarks million matching grant program to encourage become eligible for HOPWA funding next year. coincide with the opening of the Manatee states to incorporate asthma prevention and Without the funds in the Nadler/Crowley/Shays County Veterans' Clinic. While Harold cannot treatment services in their state Child Health amendment, jurisdictions already participating be on hand for the grand opening of the clinic, Insurance Programs. Second, it makes reduc- in the program will face even greater cuts in his legacy will be evident in the service pro- ing the prevalence of asthma and asthma-re- order to accommodate the newly eligible par- vided to the deserving veterans of the area. lated illnesses among urban populations an ticipants. Harold Rouse was a gentleman, a friend, a explicitly allowable activity under the Preven- I urge you to vote for this bipartisan amend- family man and a truly dedicated patriot. He is tive Health and Health Services Block Grant ment in support of the 75,000 people across sorely missed and I consider it a personal program. Third, it requires the director of the the country, in 100 communities, who currently honor to have known him. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, act- benefit from HOPWA. f ing through the National Asthma Education f Prevention Program Coordinating Committee, CHILDREN’S ASTHMA RELIEF ACT TRIBUTE TO VERA LILLARD- to identify all federal programs that carry out YOUNG OF 1999 asthma-related activities and develop, in con- sultation with these agencies and voluntary HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY HON. FRED UPTON health organizations, a federal plan for re- OF INDIANA OF MICHIGAN sponding to asthma. Finally, it requires the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to Monday, September 13, 1999 Monday, September 13, 1999 conduct surveillance activities that will help us get a better handle on the prevalence and se- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- verity of asthma and the quality of asthma great pleasure that I pay tribute to an out- troduce H.R. 2840, Children's Asthma Relief management. standing citizen of Indiana's First Congres- Act of 1999, legislation providing a com- With these provisions in place, I am con- sional District, Mrs. Vera Lillard-Young, of prehensive, community-based response to the vinced that we can significantly advance our Gary, Indiana. After forty years of dedicated increasingly serious incidence of childhood efforts to reduce the prevalence and severity public service, Mrs. Vera Lillard-Young an- asthma. I am pleased that my colleague, of asthma in communities across the nation. I nounced her retirement from the Child Welfare HENRY WAXMAN, is the original cosponsor of encourage you to sign on as a cosponsor and Unit of the Lake County Office of the Division this bill. work with Representative WAXMAN and me for of Family and Children on Friday, August 27, Chronic asthma is a serious and growing the passage of this law. 1999. Mrs. Vera Lillard-Young, along with her health problem confronting our nation, and f friends and family, will celebrate her retirement particularly our nation's children. The Centers at a reception on September 18, 1999, at St. for Disease Control and Prevention reports DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AF- Timothy's Community Church Fellowship Hall that 6.4 percent of our population report hav- FAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN in Gary, Indiana. ing asthmaÐa dramatic 75-percent increase DEVELOPMENT, AND INDE- Mrs. Vera Lillard-Young has dedicated a over the last two decades. Childhood asthma PENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIA- substantial portion of her life to the betterment has increased even more dramaticallyÐover TIONS ACT, 2000 of the people and families of Northwest Indi- 160 percent since 1980Ðand is the most ana. Her distinguished career with the Lake common childhood chronic disease. It is par- SPEECH OF County Division of Family and Children has ticularly prevalent among the urban poor, in all had a positive impact on our community. For likelihood because of lack of access to health HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY more than forty years, she has served as an care and the high number of allergens in the OF NEW YORK important figure within the Division of Family environment. Asthma deaths have tripled over IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Children. She has held several positions the past two decades, despite improvements Wednesday, September 8, 1999 throughout her tenure, but none as important in clinical treatment. In my own state, 5.7 per- as Division Manager with the Child Welfare cent of the population, or 542,300 The House in Committee of the Whole Unit, the position from which she retired in Au- House on the State of the Union had under Michiganders suffer from asthma. gust of this year. consideration the bill (H.R. 2684) making ap- A 1945 graduate of Wendell Phillips High The legislation we are introducing today will propriations for the Departments of Vet- help us marshal and coordinate our resources School in Chicago, Mrs. Vera Lillard-Young erans Affairs and Housing and Urban Devel- enrolled as a student at Woodrow Wilson Jun- to much more effectively wage war against opment, and for sundry independent agen- this significant threat to our nation's health. cies, boards, commissions, corporations, and ior College, which she attended for two years. In 1950, she earned a Bachelor of Science in First, the bill creates a $50 million program offices for the fiscal year ending September Biology from De Paul University. Mrs. Vera within the Maternal and Child Health Block 30, 2000, and for other purposes: Lillard-Young continued her education by tak- Grant program to assist communities in areas Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Chair- ing graduate courses at Indiana University with a high prevalence of childhood asthma man, I rise in strong support of the Nadley/ Northwest with an emphasis in social work. Crowley/Shays amendment to restore HOPWA and a lack of access to medical care to estab- Additionally, she has attended several social funding to its FY99 levelÐso that AIDS pa- lish treatment centers. In addition to providing work seminars in Chicago as well as at the medical care on site and in various areas of tients are not forced to choose between hav- University of Georgia. the community through ``breathmobiles,'' the ing a home and having their medication. In 1958, Mrs. Vera Lillard-Young began her centers will also provide education to parents, In my district alone, 130 fewer homeless career in social work as a caseworker at what children, health providers and others on recog- and people with AIDS will be served without was formerly called the Lake County Depart- nizing the signs and symptons of asthma, pro- the amendment. ment of Public Welfare, which is today known vide medications, and provide training in the HOPWA allows communities to design local- as the Lake County Division of Family and use of these medications. The centers will based, cost-effective housing programs for Children. She has held several positions while also provide other services, such as smoking people living with AIDS. employed with the Lake County Division of cessation programs and home modifications to It supports patients with rent and mortgage Family and Children, including: Caseworker reduce exposure to allergens. assistance and provides information on low-in- with the Aid to Dependent Children Unit in In order to be eligible to receive grants come housing opportunities. Hammond, Indiana; Supervisor with the Child under this program, applicants will be required While basic housing is a necessity for ev- Welfare Unit in Hammond, Indiana; Assistant to demonstrate that they will coordinate the eryone, it is even more critical for people living Division Head with the Child Welfare Unit in services they are offering with other federal, with AIDS. Many AIDS patients rely on com- Hammond, Indiana; Assistant Division Head state and local programs that may be serving plex medical regimens and have special die- with the Aid to Families with Dependent Chil- these children and their families. Further, tary needs. Lack of a stable housing situation dren Unit in Gary, Indiana; Assistant Division grantees are required to demonstrate that they can greatly complicate their treatment. Director with the Child Welfare Unit in Gary, are getting results and making progress in im- We must not forget that while medical Indiana; and Division Manager with the Child proving the health status of children in the pro- science has made important advances in Welfare Unit in Gary, Indiana. gram. treating AIDS, a cure remains elusive. Projec- After forty years of dedicated service, Mrs. The bill encourages coordination of services tions of the number of new cases during FY00 Vera Lillard-Young is retiring as Division Man- in several other ways. First, it establishes a $5 indicate that seven additional jurisdictions may ager with the Child Welfare Unit of the Lake CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1851 County Division of Family and Children. Dur- of a man who unselfishly dedicated his life to Paramount's innovative, successful efforts to ing her tenure with the Lake County Division serving his parishioners and his community. revitalize itself. By forging a partnership with of Family and Children, she instituted and or- The son of Rose Davidian, an Armenian the private sector in the Pocket Parks Pro- ganized a foster parent recognition dinner, Genocide survivor, Father Davidian has been gram, Paramount showed its willingness to served on the Corrective Action Committee a courageous voice in the Armenian-American find innovative solutions that do not rely en- which initiated new policies and procedures community for many decades. For the last thir- tirely on government. Because of the optimism within the Lake County Division of Family and ty years, he has provided his parishioners with and hard work of its residents, Paramount has Children, and chaired the foster parent training strong leadership that has resulted in the turned itself around in the past two decades. committee. Additionally, she is an active mem- church playing an active role in various The City Livability Award is well-deserved rec- ber of St. Timothy's Community Church. projects to aid the people of Armenia. During ognition of Paramount's latest success. I On this special day, I offer my heartfelt con- his tenure, the people of St. James have regu- praise the people of Paramount and their pro- gratulations to Mrs. Vera Lillard-Young. Her larly held food drives and other activities that gressive City Council and city management. large circle of family and friends can be proud have raised money for the Armenian Relief Trees and parks help make a city. Keep of the contributions this prominent individual Fund. going, Paramount. has made. Her exceptional work with the Lake Father Davidian is a man of great tolerance, f County Division of Family and Children will be respect and integrity. His strong conviction to greatly missed. I sincerely wish Mrs. Vera love his fellow man is a model that all should CITY OF BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA Lillard-Young a long, happy, and productive follow. It is a principle that Father Davidian SHELTER PLUS CARE CURRENT retirement. taught wherever he went. Recently, he spoke RENEWAL CRISIS f to students at Watertown High School. The theme was ``Respect for Differences Day'' and HON. BARBARA LEE TRIBUTE TO BILL MEDEIROS Father Davidian, reflecting on his personal ex- OF CALIFORNIA periences with discrimination, set the tone by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES telling students to ``judge the individual, not HON. SAM FARR Monday, September 13, 1999 OF CALIFORNIA the group''. Father Davidian has dedicated his life to Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I want to call to your IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES helping others discover goodness and the attention a grave housing situation in my con- Monday, September 13, 1999 spirit of generosity. He is a man of vision and gressional district the 9th of California and all Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise a man of compassion. The impact of his work across the Nation. Funding for renewals of the today to honor a beloved and fondly remem- has traveled well beyond Watertown and is felt Shelter Plus Care Programs is in a state of bered man. Bill Medeiros, a native of San Be- by countless people around the world. His crisis, and unfortunately, the fiscal year 2000 nito County, was a longtime rancher and work was truly a labor of love. Veterans, Housing and Independent Agencies cattleman who embraced the rural lifestyle of Mr. Speaker, it is with tremendous gratitude bill does not address this critical funding situa- the county and helped to shape its image dur- that I stand before Congress today to honor tion. ing his life-long residence. Mr. Medeiros such a man, and I want to sincerely thank Fa- By the way of background, the City of passed away in August at the age of 76. ther Davidian for all his service to the commu- Berkeley, which I represent, administers a Bill Medeiros was noted for his active inter- nity and wish him the best of luck in his future HUD-supported Shelter Plus Care Program est in the history and traditions of our commu- endeavors. which currently provides permanent, sup- nity. Born and raised in the rural community of f portive housing to 145 households, involving 105 formerly homeless individuals and 40 for- San Benito County, he served as the director THE POCKET PARKS PROGRAM IN merly homeless families. All of the individuals of the San Benito Saddle Horse Show for 46 PARAMOUNT, CALIFORNIA years, always embracing and upholding the and families served by this program are dis- county's historical traditions. His devotion to abled, either by severe mental illness (34 per- maintaining the rural roots of the county was HON. STEPHEN HORN cent), chronic substance abuse (23 percent), a life-long pursuit of Bill's that was only inter- OF CALIFORNIA dually diagnosed (both severe mental illness rupted by his service in the U.S. Army Air IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and chronic substance abuse) and/or by AIDS/ Force during World War II as a pilot in the Monday, September 13, 1999 HIV-related diseases (5 percent). 389th Bomber Group. Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute The Shelter Plus Care Program has been After his heroic tour of duty, including many to the City of Paramount, California, and its key in moving these individuals and families hazardous missions over Europe, Bill Pocket Parks Program for winning the U.S. from chronic homelessness to self-sufficiency. Medeiros returned to his cherished county and Conference of Mayors' City Livability Awards All of the City of Berkeley's Shelter Plus Care his rural lifestyle as a cattleman and rancher. competition. The program led 17 semifinalists participants are now living in private market Bill was a member of the San Benito County nationwide to win this very prestigious honor, housing with a range of needed support serv- Cattleman's Association for which he was also which was presented by Andrew Cuomo, Sec- ices (mental health, primary health care and elected president. retary of Housing and Urban Development. social services). In the San Benito County, an original cow- The Pocket Parks Program is yet another The current lack of available McKinney Act boy and local hero is lost. My thoughts remain innovative approach that Paramount has taken funding to renew the City of Berkeley's exist- with his family. to improve the quality of life for its residents. ing Shelter Plus Care Program threatens f In 1996, the City began the program as a way these households that have made such signifi- to make unsightly vacant lots into safe, attrac- cant strides with displacement to homeless- HONORING FATHER DAJAD tive public spaces for residents. These lots are ness. This result is both unnecessary and po- DAVIDIAN privately owned and located on major boule- tentially a major impact to the more costly vards. Not only were the vacant lots eyesores, emergency and safety net systems of care in HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO they posed potential public safety problems. the Berkeley and Oakland community. OF MASSACHUSETTS The City entered into a partnership with the Let me tell you abut two individuals who are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES private owners of the lots and assumed re- currently participants in the City of Berkeley sponsibility for landscaping the lots. As a re- Shelter Plus Care Program. Monday, September 13, 1999 sult of the Pocket Parks Program, Paramount Killian is a 54-year-old male veteran who Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to has increased its park space by two acres at served in the United States Air Force from pay tribute to one of the most honorable and a fraction of what it would have cost to acquire 1963±67. In the fall of 1989 he was hospital- well-respected individuals in the 8th Congres- the land for open space. Today, more children ized in the VA Hospital with severe symptoms sional District of Massachusetts, Father Dajad in Paramount have safe, well-kept places to of mental illness; he has been seriously dis- Davidian. This past Sunday, September 12, play. Residents have more park spaces within abled and homeless since then. Three years marks the thirty-first anniversary of Father walking distance. And Paramount's appear- ago, the Shelter Plus Care Program provided Davidian's arrival to the St. James Armenian ance more closely matches the reality that it is him with housing and needed mental health Apostolic Church in Watertown, Massachu- a great place in which to work and live. services in the Berkeley community. Killian setts. Sadly, however, it also marked his re- The award won by the Pocket Parks Pro- has achieved a level of stability in terms of tirement, and the end of a remarkable career gram is simply the latest example of both his housing and mental health issues E1852 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 13, 1999 since entering the Program. In his words, portation issues, public safety, and programs The operation is built on FerreÂ's main prin- ``without the Shelter Plus Care Program, I that benefit children. Mr. O'Connor also serves ciple: Poor communities have many resources would have been unable to survive.'' on the Board of Directors of a number of civic they can use to improve their condition, and Glenda is a single mother in recovery who and charitable organizations, including St. they can be taught to seek their own solutions until recently was homeless in Berkeley with Francis Central Hospital, the Carnegie Insti- and take control of their lives. Staff members her young son. She has been diagnosed with tute, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, the South- teach leadership and strategic planning to clinical depression, ADD and bulimia. Since west Regional Planning Commission, and the people in public-housing projects, in PonceÐ entering the Shelter Plus Care Program, she Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance. Mr. skills used to start businesses and organize participates in regular case management O'Connor was a founding member of the Pitts- community improvements. Through counseling counseling as well as receiving needed med- burg Center for Grieving Children. In addition, and other services for youth and families, ical follow-up for her health conditions. In her he was actively involved in the United Jewish Ferre's group has dramatically reduced the words, ``I know that without Shelter Plus Care Federation's Renaissance Project, which built school dropout rate within a public housing I would still be on drugs, homeless or dead or renovated a number of Jewish community project in the San Juan area. and my son not with his mother like God in- facilities. And Mr. O'Connor provided substan- Mr. Speaker, Sister Isolina is the fourth tended him to be. Without the services that tial assistance to Pittsburgh's Beth Shalom Puerto Rican to receive the award. The others Shelter Plus Care requires, I would never be Congregation after a 1997 synagogue fire. are former Puerto Rico Gov. Luis MunÄoz where I am today. In September I start school. On behalf of my constituents and myself, I Marin, a founder of the Popular Democratic I need Shelter Plus Care to continue to want to thank Mr. Markel and City Council Party; Anotnia Pantojas, founder of Aspira, an progress in my life and future.'' President O'Connor for their many contribu- agency known for helping Hispanic youth; and The positive impact that Shelter Plus Care tions to the City of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh's Sister Isolina's brother, former Puerto Rico housing has had on people could be repeated Jewish community, and I want to congratulate Gov. Luis A. FerreÂ, founder of the pro-state- in any other city in the U.S., because it is such them on their selection as honorees at the hood New Progressive Party. a vital and successful program. Mr. Speaker, 54th Annual American Zionist Fund Banquet. Sister Isolina attended Fordham University I hope we can work together in conference to f in New York where she earned a bachelor of make the expiring Shelter Plus Care projects ´ arts and master's degree in psychology. eligible for renewals from the Section 8 pro- TRIBUTE TO ISOLINA FERRE Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me gram rather than the current year McKinney in commending Sister Isolina Ferre for her out- appropriation. I also ask that Section 8 be pro- HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO standing achievements and in wishing her vided with adequate funding to incorporate this OF NEW YORK continued success. request. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f f Monday, September 13, 1999 TRIBUTE TO CANDY COONERTY AMERICAN ZIONIST FUND Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to BANQUET pay tribute to Isolina FerreÂ, an outstanding in- HON. SAM FARR dividual who has devoted her life to serving OF CALIFORNIA the poor. Sister Isolina, a Missionary Servant HON. WILLIAM J. COYNE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PENNSYLVANIA of the Most Blessed Trinity, received the na- Monday, September 13, 1999 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion's highest civilian honor during a White House ceremony on Wednesday, August 11, Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise Monday, September 13, 1999 1999. She was awarded the Presidential today to honor a beloved local entrepreneur. Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, Octo- Medal of Freedom. Candy Coonerty, co-owner of Bookshop Santa ber 10, the Pittsburgh District of the Zionist Sister Isolina, known as the ``Angel of Cruz, died this last July of a stroke at the age Organization of America will hold its 54th An- Ponce Beach,'' was born on September 5, of 49. nual American Zionist Fund Banquet. The 1914 to one of the most affluent families in Candy was more than just a local business- banquet, which is dedicated to the memory of Puerto Rico. Raised in a wealthy family, she woman; she provided the community with an Doctor Norman Cohen, a longstanding sup- decided early in life that she wanted to dedi- eclectic and unique selection of books as well porter of Israel and the Pittsburgh Jewish cate her life to the less fortunate. She joined as an environment where local community community, will honor community business- the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed members could meet and interact. Bookshop man Jeffrey Markel and Pittsburgh City Coun- Trinity at age 21 in Philadelphia. After she Santa Cruz serves as a hub and mainstay of cil President Bob O'Connor. completed her training, she was assigned to the historic downtown. Candy was also ac- Mr. Markel will be honored with the Israel the Appalachian coal mining region of West tively involved in the community serving on the Service Award for his many efforts in support Virginia and then worked among Portuguese board of directors of Friends of the UC Santa of Zionism. Mr. Markel is currently the chair- immigrants on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Cruz Library and advisory council of the Santa man of the United Jewish Federation's Part- In 1957 Sister Isolina went to work at the Cruz Hillel Foundation. nership 2000 Initiative, which links Jewish Doctor White Community Center in Brooklyn, Candy Coonerty will be sorely missed and communities in the United States with commu- where she offered to be a mediator between remembered for her presence in the Santa nities in Israel. The Partnership 2000 Initiative African-American and Puerto Rican gangs. For Cruz community as a local hostess and her works to foster person-to-person contacts and her efforts she received the key to the city of compassion for literature. My thoughts are economic development between American and New York from Mayor John Lindsay and the with her family. Israeli Jews. Mr. Markel has served the UJF in John D. Rockefeller Award for Public Service f many other capacities as well. In addition, Mr. and Community Revitalization. Markel serves or has served on the Board of Mr. Speaker, Sister Isolina Ferre founded HONORING MAMA ANNA MKABA, Directors of the Jewish Family and Children's community service centers, clinics and pro- FIRST LADY OF TANZANIA Service, the Board of Directors of the Jewish grams to empower the poor in Puerto Rico, Telegraphic Agency, the Board of Directors of New York and Appalachia. She does this HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO the American Jewish Information Network, and through the Centros Sor Isolina FerreÂ, a group OF MASSACHUSETTS as a member of the Technical Advisory Board of five community-service centers she has run IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Jerusalem One Network, the first com- for 30 years. One U.S. author who wrote puter network to link the major universities in about turning around poor, crime-ridden com- Monday, September 13, 1999 Israel with the Knesset. munities called her ``Mother Teresa of Puerto Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Pittsburgh City Council President Bob Rico.'' pleasure and profound admiration that I rise O'Connor will receive the Natalie E. Novick The Centros Sor Isolina Ferre has 350 em- today to welcome the First Lady of Tanzania, Community Leadership Award for his many ployees, five offices throughout Puerto Rico, a Mama Anna Mkaba, to the United States. contributions to the Pittsburgh Jewish commu- postgraduate business and technical school Mrs. Mkaba has gained international rec- nity and to community life in Pittsburgh. Coun- and 40 programs aimed at stemming juvenile ognition for her extensive humanitarian work cil President O'Connor is in his second term delinquency and strengthening families. With and efforts on behalf of charitable organiza- on Pittsburgh City Council. His service on City government and private funding, it serves tions. She has founded the Equal Opportuni- Council has been marked by action on trans- more than 10,000 people a year. ties for All Trust Fund (EOTF), a registered, CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1853 non-profit, non-governmental charitable organi- less sacrifice and a story that all Americans and Religion departments. He returned to La zation whose mission is to empower women would do well to remember. Salle as a visiting instructor in the Graduate through increased economic and educational f Religion program in the summer of 1978. opportunity. EOTF is dedicated to fighting and McGinniss has also taught at Washington eradicating poverty by providing women, espe- TRIBUTE TO MR. AND MRS. Theological Union and Loyola University's cially rural women, with access to credit, FELTON KILPATRICK OF Summer Institute of Pastoral Studies. health care, job training, and market edu- CULLMAN, ALABAMA In 1984 he joined the faculty at La Salle on cation. In addition, EOTF provides a forum for a full-time basis, reaching the rank of full pro- women to exchange ideas, express their con- HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER JR. fessor in 1993. Recognized by the De La Salle cerns, and communicate with a larger network OF ALABAMA Christian Brothers for his qualities as a leader, of national and international organizations. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he attended La session internationale des EOTF has also initiated a multidisciplinary pro- eÂtudes lasalliennes (a program of study of Monday, September 13, 1999 gram, Women in Poverty Eradication (WIPE.) Lasallian spirituality) in Rome. He eventually This week, Mrs. Mkaba is visiting Massa- Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, on October 6th became Chair of La Salle's Religion Depart- chusetts to meet with the Cambridge-based of this year, a wonderful couple, Mr. and Mrs. ment and in 1992 he received the Lindback Sabre Foundation, Inc, in an effort to establish Felton Kilpatrick will celebrate their 70th wed- Award for Distinguished Teaching. a partnership with the Foundation to promote ding anniversary. In 1929, Mrs. Clara McClel- During his tenure as President of Christian a book donation and distribution project in lan Kilpatrick and Mr. Felton Kilpatrick ex- Brothers University, undergraduate enrollment Tanzania. This project is a testament to Mama changed wedding vows to spend a lifetime to- and retention rates increased; a Master's of Anna Mkaba's relentless desire to further edu- gether. Education program was established; the Ath- cate and empower the people of Tanzania. Now 70 years later, they shine as pillars of letic Department joined the NCAA Division II With a population of over 30 million, and an matrimony. The Kilpatricks are a loving man Gulf South Conference; new residence halls increasing number of public and private and woman who have come together to share were constructed; science labs and facilities schools, colleges, and universities, Tanzania their lives, raise a family and prove that family were enhanced; engineering departments is richly endowed with human and natural re- values and selfless commitment still have a were reaccredited; information technology sys- sources. The initiative between EOTF and the place in a world whose fleeting values can be tems throughout the campus were upgraded; Sabre Foundation will contribute to Tanzania's confusing and fastpaced. and the Center for Global Enterprise was remarkable intellectual development and will Many generations of the Kilpatrick family founded. He also played a key role in the help her nation as it prepares for the 21st cen- look up to the remarkable couple as role mod- school's 125th anniversary celebration. tury. els on how to live and love successfully. Brother McGinniss also took an active part Mr. Speaker, I am proud to celebrate Mama This tribute is a fitting honor for the in the Memphis area community, serving on Anna Mkaba's achievements and the coopera- Kilpatricks who have shown us that commit- the boards of the Economic Club of Memphis; tion of our constituents in her many good ments can be honored through seven decades National Conference of Christians and Jews, works, and I wish Mrs. Mkaba well in all of her of the trials and tribulations of life. Memphis Chapter; Memphis Brooks Museum future endeavors on behalf of the people of I commend Mr. and Mrs. Felton Kilpatrick on of Art; the Memphis Catholic Diocesan Devel- Tanzania. their happy and strong marriage and I wish opment Committee; and Christian Brothers f them a joyous and special celebration on Oc- High School, Memphis, TN. tober 6th with their friends and family. He has published articles in scholarly jour- TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH GOLD f nals on many topics, written chapters in reli- gious books and edited six volumes of the HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN BROTHER MCGINNIS INDUCTED AS Christian Brothers' Spirituality Seminar Series. OF NEW JERSEY PRESIDENT OF LA SALLE UNI- He has lectured to academic and professional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VERSITY groups on issues related to spirituality, pas- Monday, September 13, 1999 toral care, and theology. His processional Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI memberships include Catholic Theological So- ciety of America, American Academy of Reli- honor the memory of Joseph Gold. Thought to OF PENNSYLVANIA gion, and College Theology Society. have been the oldest living Marine in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is with great pleasure that I recognize country, Joseph Gold passed away at the age Monday, September 13, 1999 Brother McGinniss today. He is a man who of 107 on Wednesday, August 25, 1999, in has contributed greatly to many educational Tenafly, New Jersey. Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In so many respects, Joseph Gold was a announce that Brother Michael J. McGinniss, institutions and to the communities in which genuine American hero. A native of Cleveland, FSC, Ph.D., will be inducted as La Salle Uni- they are located. I would like to extend Brother Ohio, he enlisted in the Marines at the onset versity's 28th President on September 24 at a McGinniss my warmest wishes and congratu- of World War I and served as a distinguished 3 p.m. ceremony at the University's Hayman lations on his induction as President of La member of the American Expeditionary Force. Center. Salle University. As part of one of the first Marine contingents Brother McGinniss was a member of the f to fight in Europe, Mr. Gold fought in the his- school's religion department and for the past TRIBUTE TO LINDA BOURGAIZE toric battle of Belleau Woods. It was at this five years was president of Christian Brothers battle in 1918 that he and his American com- University in Memphis, TN. He maintained a HON. SAM FARR rades fought through a dense forest and ulti- close connection with La SalleÐhis alma materÐwhile serving on the school's Board of OF CALIFORNIA mately captured terrain from well entrenched IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES German forces. Trustees. Only about 2 months ago, on July 8, 1999, McGinniss, 51, grew up in a Philadelphia Monday, September 13, 1999 the French Government, in commemoration of neighborhood near the university. As a boy, Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise the 80th anniversary of the end of World War he and his aunt would often ride the Number today to honor a woman who tirelessly worked I, awarded Mr. Gold the French Legion of 26 trolley past College Hall. ``She'd tell me to advocate for the rights of special education Honor. This prestigious award, granted to Mr. that some day I would go to school in that students and disabled individuals. Ms. Linda Gold, was a well deserved tribute to a true building. I can't help but wonder what she Bourgaize passed away on June 15, 1999 in American patriot. would say about my being president if she Santa Cruz. I want to express my condolences to the were alive today,'' he said. Linda began her career after graduating Gold family on the passing of their father, He joined the Christian Brothers in 1965 from San Jose State University as a school grandfather and great-grandfather. I also want and graduated Maxima Cum Laude from La psychologist after which she was selected to to express my admiration to the Gooney Bird Salle in 1970 with a degree in English. He ob- be the Special Education Local Plan Area Ad- detachment of the U.S. Marine Corps League tained his Master's and Ph.D. in theology from ministrator for Santa Cruz and San Benito who arranged to have an honor guard cere- the University of Notre Dame. counties. Ms. Bourgaize devoted herself to en- mony at Mr. Gold's funeral. His first teaching assignment was at the suring students in these communities had Joseph Gold was an extraordinary person, South Hills Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, equal access to the best possible special edu- whose legacy to our Nation is a story of self- PA, where he was a member of the English cation services. Linda went beyond the scope E1854 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 13, 1999 of her profession with her compassion. the white population. After the start of the Civil HONORING TRW Throughout her career she also helped to War, the situation changed. Slaves in the Dis- write numerous legislative proposals to meet trict of Columbia were freed in 1962. Between HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL the needs and improve the lives of people suf- 1860 and 1863, the local Negro population in- OF CALIFORNIA fering from disabilities and lobbied for these creased about 68 percent. Such an increase IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rights at both state and federal levels. could not be ignored by the whole community. Monday, September 13, 1999 Ms. Linda Bourgaize will always be fondly For the mutual benefit, private charitable remembered and sorely missed for her ardent agencies, associations, and individuals, north- Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise and passionate contributions to our community ern and local, white and colored, began to rec- today to recognize exceptional performance by and to the Nation in her advocacy for the ognize the need of assistance in this situation. Thompson-Ramo-Wooldridge (TRW). TRW, a rights of special education students and dis- leader in the aerospace industry, is also a abled individuals. My thoughts remain with her In the Spring of 1864, the first public gov- leader in the minority business community of family. ernment sponsored school for colored children Southern California. f in Washington, D.C. was established and TRW has been actively involved in the de- housed there. The teachers of the school were velopment of minority businesses. They have EBENEZER UNITED METHODIST Miss Frances W. Perkins, sent by the New worked to provide minority businesses broader CHURCH CELEBRATES ONE HUN- England Freedmen's Aid Society of Boston, access to markets and help business owners DRED AND SIXTY-ONE YEARS who taught without pay, and Mrs. Emma V. enhance their marketing, technical, and oper- Brown, a prominent colored worker who was ational skills for long-term growth and develop- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON employed by the District Columbia for $400.00 ment. TRW has provided guidance and sup- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA per year. Thirteen months later, because of port in an effort to help minority businesses IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the increasing student population, the school firmly establish themselves in the community. Monday, September 13, 1999 had to relocate to a new location at Second The Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee (MBEIC) of the Southern California Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col- and C Street, SE and was named the Abra- ham Lincoln School. Regional Purchasing Councils, Inc. (SCRPC) leagues to join me in celebrating the historic recognized TRW's contributions and they have Ebenezer United Methodist Church, a beacon The significant increase in the congregation awarded TRW its 1999 Local Corporation of of hope and ``The Stone of Help.'' For 161 of Little Ebenezer necessitated the building of the Year Award. The MBEIC strives to em- years, Ebenezer has been a leading church in a larger church. The second church was power minority businesses through corporate the Nation's capital. To know something of planned by the Reverend Tillman Jackson in driven mentoring alliances to compete suc- Ebenezer's history is to understand why the 1867, and built in 1870 under the pastorship cessfully in a changing economy. city and the Congress have abundant reasons of the pastorship of the Reverend C.G. Keys. TRW is a founding member of the SCRPC. to celebrate the church's history and its con- Many dedicated pastors followed in this period Recognizing the importance of minority busi- tinuing contributions. including the Reverend George T. Pinckney, nesses, they had the vision to help create an The history of Ebenezer United Methodist under whose pastorate the first Annual Con- organization specifically for expanding busi- Church dates back to the beginning of Wash- ference was held in Ebenezer in 1885. During ness opportunities for minority suppliers and ington, D.C. In 1805, the meeting place of the this period, the term ``Little'' was dropped from encourage mutually beneficial economic links Methodist Episcopal Church is known to have the name of the church. The Ebenezer Col- between minority enterprises and corporate been a dwelling located on Greenleaf Point ored Station of the Washington Conference members. (South Capitol and N Street). The membership Methodist Episcopal Church was incorporated I commend TRW for being a major sup- consisted of ``61 whites and 25 coloreds''. In on September 28, 1891 at 2:00 PM. porter of programs that encourage the devel- 1807, the congregation moved to Dudley opment of minority owned businesses. I con- In 1896, the second church was damaged Carroll's barn on New Jersey Avenue, SE. In gratulate the men and women of TRW on re- beyond repair during a severe storm. Rev- 1811, services were held in a newly con- ceiving this prestigious award and I wish them erend Matthew A. Clair, who later became structed edifice at Fourth Street, SE between continued success. South Carolina Avenue and G Street. Bishop, developed plans to construct a third f This first church built by Methodists in church. Reverend John H. Griffin, who suc- Washington was named the Fourth Street Sta- ceeded him, undertook the implementation DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AF- tion. In 1819, the church was renamed Ebe- and completion of the new church. FAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN nezer, and was later changed to the Fourth In 1939, when the three branches of Meth- DEVELOPMENT, AND INDE- Street Methodist Church. At a later date, this odism met and formed the Methodist Church, PENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIA- Parent Church of Ebenezer Church was relo- Ebenezer became Ebenezer Methodist TIONS ACT, 2000 cated to Fifth and Seward Square, SE, where Church. In 1968, the Methodist Church and the name was changed to Trinity Methodist SPEECH OF Church. On April 30, 1961 Trinity United Meth- the Evangelical United Brethren Church odist Church merged with three other church- merged and formed the United Methodist HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY es to form the Capitol Hill United Methodist Church. Ebenezer's namer changed to Ebe- OF NEW YORK Church. nezer U.M.W. Church. In 1975, the Ebenezer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1827 the ``colored'' membership had out- U.M.W. Church was designated a Historical Thursday, September 9, 1999 grown the galleries which were reserved for Landmark. them in the Mother Church. A lot, located at The House in Committee of the Whole Ebenezer continues to be known for her House on the State of the Union had under the corner of Fourth and D Streets, SE, was support of education for Black children and consideration the bill (H.R. 2684) making ap- purchased from Rachel and William Prout on continues to strive to obtain quality education. propriations for the Department of Veterans April 27, 1838. A small frame church building From October through May, the Work Areas in Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, was erected under the supervision of the pas- Education of the church sponsors a tutoring and for sundry independent agencies, boards, tor of the Mother Church with the assistance program to help students who are having dif- commissions, corporations, and offices for of three local preachers. The church was the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and ficulty with reading and writing. Church school for other purposes: named Little Ebenezer, and Reverend Noah classes for children of all ages and Bible Jones became the first colored pastor in 1864. classes for adults are held every Sunday. The Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Chairman, I rise in sup- port of the Weygand-Crowley amendment. I A private school for colored children was held Saturday Concerns Program involves the there, and Reverend H. Henson served as the want to especially thank my friend from Rhode youth of the church and the community. The teacher. Island for his tireless work in support of every church also conducts a Summer Enrichment In the District of Columbia, as in other American who has dedicated his or her life to Program and a Vacation Bible School. southern areas, education was considered the our Armed Forces. This language should concern of the individual and not the commu- Mr. Speaker, we in the District of Columbia serve as an unequivocal statement of support nity. As long as Negroes were a comparatively are happy to have the Congress join in recog- by this Chamber for the brave men and minor factor in the community, concern over nizing Ebenezer for its many contributions to women who wore their nation's uniform into their welfare was not a major consideration of the Nation's capital. battle. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1855 Mr. Chairman, every member of this body Simeon, Mrs. Boutelle's interest, as a teacher, change are the American Payroll Association, respects and deeply appreciates the contribu- in female role models led her to seek more in- which represents employers, the Center for tions of our veterans. This institution is the formation about the renowned architect. Law and Social Policy, which represents the home of many proud war veteransÐliberal Sarah's research on Julia Morgan cumulated rights of indigent parents and several state and conservative; Democrat and Republican. in a book that won a California Book Award child support program officials. This issue is not one of partisanship but and Mrs. Boutelle's naming as an honorary I am also pleased to introduce this important rather one of dignity. member of the American Institute of Archi- legislation during National Payroll WeekÐSep- Veterans may appear like regular peopleÐ tects. Throughout the remainder of her life, tember 13±17Ðand to have the support of but they are not. They are an uncommon Sarah continued to travel extensively, inves- those who are key to the wage and medical brand of hero. These people made the con- tigating new Julia Morgan material and lec- support withholding process. scious decision to put their own life, their turing. Please join me and Representatives ELEA- hopes, and their future on hold to stand up for Sarah Holmes Boutelle was truly a remark- NOR HOLMES NORTON and CONNIE MORELLA in the basic principles of their homeland: free- able woman who will be fondly remembered cosponsoring this worthwhile measure. It will dom, liberty, and a proud tradition of justice. for her energy and enthusiasm as well as her help our efforts to ensure that our children They are the men and women of courage and extraordinary effort and contribution to the ap- have access to needed health insurance cov- integrity. preciation of architecture. She will be missed erage. I would like to share with my colleagues a by the many people she touched both person- f story of one of these men of integrityÐMr. Eu- ally and through her writing and lectures dur- gene Mozer of Jackson Heights, in my district. ing her lifetime. CONGRATULATIONS ON THE NAM- He was a World War II veterans decorated f ING OF THE GLORIA S. WIL- with a Purple Heart after being wounded in LIAMS BUILDING AT WILLIAM battle. He was a patriot. Mr. Mozer personifies FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH PATERSON UNIVERSITY the thousands of veterans that live in each of BENEFITS CHILDREN’S EQUITY our home communities. ACT OF 1999 HON. DONALD M. PAYNE This past February, Mr. Mozer passed OF NEW JERSEY away. His wife, Faustina Gobrili, and their son HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES attempted to acquire a Military Honor Guard OF MARYLAND Monday, September 13, 1999 for his burial service. They believed that an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call Honor Guard would be a fitting tribute to this Monday, September 13, 1999 man's lifeÐa life he was prepared to sacrifice to the attention of my colleagues here in the for this nation. Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased House of Representatives a very special event After contacting the military and explaining to introduce, along with Representatives ELEA- which will take place on Tuesday, September the situation, Ms. Gobrili was informed by the NOR HOLMES NORTON and CONNIE MORELLA, 14, 1999. On that date, the campus of New military that they, incredulously, could not fulfill the ``Federal Employees Health Benefits Chil- Jersey's William Paterson University will un- her family's request for a military Honor dren's Equity Act of 1999.'' dergo a transformation which, in itself, exem- Guard. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of plifies their commitment to their mission of Or, Mr. Chairman, I call your attention to the 1993 required States to enact legislation re- providing quality instruction in an environment countless other stories of families of deceased quiring employers to enroll a child in an em- of leadership and diversity. This transformation veterans contacting the military to request an ployee's group health plan when a court or- is the renaming of one of the University build- Honor Guard only to receive a cassette tape ders the employee to provide health insurance ings in honor of a remarkable person, the late of TAPS in the mail. for the child but the employee fails to do so. Gloria S. Williams. This ceremony marks a These are gross indignities to the people The Federal Employee Health Benefits truly historic event, the first time that a struc- who were willing to die for our freedomÐfor (FEHB) law provided that a Federal employee ture has been named for an African-American people they would never know, let alone meet. ``may enroll'' in a FEHB plan ``either as an in- on the campus of William Paterson University. Mr. Mozer and his family and the thousands dividual or for self and family'' coverage. The Gloria S. Williams, a native of Newark, ex- of other distinguished veterans and their fami- law does not allow an employing agency to celled throughout her educational career here lies deserve a more apt tributeÐa tribute that elect coverage on the employee's behalf. Fur- in New Jersey. She began her quest for appropriately reflects the gratitude and indebt- ther, FEHB law generally preempts State law knowledge in Newark's public school system edness of this nation. with regard to coverage and benefits. There- and it eventually led her to William Paterson A military Honor Guard at the funeral of a fore, a federal agency is unable to ensure that University where she received her Bachelor's veterans serves as the final salute of a grate- a child is covered in accordance with a court degree in Business Administration with a ful nation. Let us not deny them this final call order, even when the same order would en- minor in Economics. Throughout her rich life, of respect. I urge you to support this amend- sure coverage for the child if the child's parent Gloria S. Williams made certain to place the ment. were employed by an employer other than the needs of others before those of herself. This f federal government. selfless behavior was evident in her decision To correct this inequity, my proposal would to share her knowledge and experiences as a TRIBUTE TO SARAH HOLMES enable the federal government to enroll an teacher in the Paterson School District after BOUTELLE employee and his or her family in the FEHB her college graduation. Her experiences at Program when a State court orders the em- William Paterson University was not simply HON. SAM FARR ployee to provide health insurance coverage limited to an undergraduate education. As an OF CALIFORNIA for a child of the employee. If the affected em- undergraduate, Gloria was an employee of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ployee is already enrolled for self-only cov- University and immediately following gradua- erage, the employing agency would be author- tion she remained with the University as a Monday, September 13, 1999 ized to change the enrollment to self and fam- dorm assistant and summer camp coordinator. Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise ily. If the affected employee is not enrolled in After that, her career at William Paterson flour- today to honor a woman who with boundless the FEHB Program, the employing agency ished. Gloria held many important positions in- energy and enthusiasm researched and au- would be required to enroll him or her under cluding Residence Hall Director, Assistant thored an award-winning book and became the standard option of the Service Benefit Registrar, and ultimately she was named As- the world's foremost authority on the re- Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield. sociate Director of the Advisement Center nowned architect Julia Morgan. Sarah Holmes Finally, the employee would be barred from where she was well known for always having Boutelle passed away in Santa Cruz last May discontinuing the self and family enrollment as on open door. Because of Gloria's rich in- at the age of 90. long as the court order remains in effect, the volvement with others and with William Born on January 29, 1909 in South Dakota, child meets the statutory definition of family Paterson University, it is a fitting tribute that Sarah was a history teacher and school ad- member, and the employee cannot show that the University chose to name a building in her ministrator when she came to Santa Cruz the child has other insurance. honor. Gloria S. Williams was also very active county in 1972 and visited Hearst Castle with I am very pleased about the broad constitu- in the church. As a youngster she was a her son, Christopher. Upon learning that Julia ency that supports my proposal. Among the member of St. Luke's A.M.E. Church where Morgan was the architect who built San groups that have offered support for the her parents, Daisy and O'Donnel Williams, E1856 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 13, 1999 were lifelong members. While living in Wayne, youth opportunities to reach their full potential Housing and Urban Development annual (VA/ New Jersey, Gloria joined New A.M.E. Zion and pursue a quality education. Manny has HUD) appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2000. Church, where she served diligently on the used baseball as his medium to instruct and This legislation not only substantially slashes Scholarship Committee. After returning to motivate Los Angeles youth. The Manny Mota funds for programs that have enhanced eco- Newark and joining St. James A.M.E. Church, International Foundation awards five $1,000 nomic development and improved housing in Gloria realized her ambition to become a reli- scholarships to Los Angeles area students Connecticut and the 5th Congressional Dis- gious counselor. each year. trict, but also guts many of our important Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me Manny Mota's generosity extends beyond NASA science programs. My support for the in congratulating William Paterson University the borders of the United States. Manny has VA/HUD Appropriations bill is conditioned on a as they honor Gloria S. Williams in this way. worked hard to raise money to build a medical conference agreement which restores funding Her life story embodies all the aspects that clinic, baseball field, and school in the Domini- for HUD, the Veterans Administration and educational institutions strive forÐdetermina- can Republic. Manny Mota was at the fore- NASA. tion, diligence and dedication. By naming a front of relief efforts when natural disasters If allowed to stand, the cuts to HUD pro- building in her honor, William Paterson Univer- devastated the Dominican Republic, Central grams will have a significant impact on the sity will preserve for future generations the ad- America, and other regions of Latin America. State of Connecticut and on my own congres- mirable legacy of a great woman, Gloria S. Repeatedly, Manny demonstrates that he does sional district, affecting both economic devel- Williams. not forget his roots, as he swiftly extends aid opment initiatives and a variety of housing f to those who are disadvantaged. services. The Republican budget cutters have Manny has also served as a loving care- dug deep into initiatives that have proven track IN HONOR OF MR. MANUEL MOTA taker of a successfully family. He resides with records of success. There is simply no reason his wife Margarita in Glendale and is the to reduce our efforts to provide economic de- HON. XAVIER BECERRA proud father of eight children: Cecilia, Jose, velopment for our towns and cities in the form OF CALIFORNIA Andres, Domingo, Manuel, Maria, Rafael, and of Brownfields monies and Community Devel- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Antonio. His wife and children remain active in opment Block Grants (CDBG) funds. By doing foundation activities and embrace the same so, we will set our communities and our Monday, September 13, 1999 commitment to public service that has inspired economies backwards, rather than spur them Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, it is with ut- Manny to share his gifts with others. forward. most pleasure and privilege that I rise today to Just as Manny so often delivered ``in the The VA/HUD Appropriations legislation also recognize a wonderful American, Mr. Manuel pinch'' at the plate, so has he delivered ``in the slashes funding for key NASA science pro- ``Manny'' Rafael Geronimo Mota, for his spir- pinch'' in life. Mr. Speaker, family and friends grams. This shortsighted action jeopardizes ited work with youth, his humanitarian service, of Manny Mota gathered at the California our country's leadership in space. Unless and his outstanding accomplishments as a Plaza Watercourt in Downtown Los Angeles, NASA funding is restored, this legislation major league baseball player and coach. California on Saturday, August 28, 1999 to should not pass Congress. Through his compassion for others and his in- celebrate the 30th anniversary of his associa- My colleagues, I support the VA/HUD Fiscal fectious enthusiasm for life, Manny has served tion with the Los Angeles Dodgers, it is with Year 2000 Appropriations in the House be- as a model citizen for all Americans. great pride that I ask my colleagues to join me cause it restores badly needed funds for the Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Repub- today in saluting this exceptional man. Veterans Administration. I urge all of you to lic on February 13, 1938, Manny Mota grew f join me in working to reverse the housing, up loving the game of baseball. Soon, Manny CDBG, economic development and NASA realized that he had a gift for the grand old DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AF- cuts in this bill. If this important funding is not game. At the tender age of 19, Manny dem- FAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN restored, I will oppose the House-Senate con- onstrated a keen eye at the plate when he DEVELOPMENT, AND INDE- ference agreement on the final version of the joined the minor leagues. Within a few years, PENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIA- bill. I urge you to do the same. Manny ascended to the major leagues and TIONS ACT, 2000 soon established himself as a premier hitter. f Manny joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in SPEECH OF PERSONAL EXPLANATION 1969 and contributed to Dodger success from HON. JAMES H. MALONEY 1969±1982. As a player for the Dodgers, OF CONNECTICUT Manny established the all-time major league HON. JACK KINGSTON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES record for pinch-hits with 150. Manny batted OF GEORGIA .304 over his entire 20-year major league ca- Thursday, September 9, 1999 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reer with Montreal, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Manny Mota was selected The House in Committee of the Whole Monday, September 13, 1999 House on the State of the Union had under to the 1973 National League All-Star team and consideration the bill (H.R. 2684) making ap- Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, due to notifi- led the league with a .351 batting average at propriations for the Department of Veterans cations from the Federal Emergency Manage- the All-Star Break. When you add his tenure Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, ment Agency that hurricane ``Floyd'' is likely to as a coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, hit my district within 48 hours, I will not be Manny has served the Dodgers for 30 years. commissions, corporations, and offices for able to be present and voting this evening and Just as important as Manny Mota's contribu- the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and tomorrow. Hurricane ``Floyd'' is currently a cat- tions on the field are his contributions off the for other purposes: egory 4 storm and gaining strength as it ap- field. Over a quarter of a century ago, Manny Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut. Mr. Chair- proaches the Southeast coast. I will remain in Mota established the Manny Mota Inter- man, I rise to express my concern about the my district to assist constituents and my family national Foundation with the intention of giving deep cuts in the Veterans Administration- with pending evacuation and mitigation plans. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1857 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS 2 p.m. SEPTEMBER 22 Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, Intelligence 9:30 a.m. To hold closed hearings on pending intel- agreed to by the Senate on February 4, Indian Affairs ligence matters. To hold hearings on Indian trust fund re- 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- SH–219 tem for a computerized schedule of all form. 2:30 p.m. SR–485 meetings and hearings of Senate com- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- Science, Technology, and Space Sub- Business meeting to consider pending tees, and committees of conference. committee calendar business. This title requires all such committees To hold hearings on how telemedicine SD–430 to notify the Office of the Senate Daily technologies are impacting rural health care. Digest—designated by the Rules com- SEPTEMBER 28 mittee—of the time, place, and purpose SR–253 9:30 a.m. of the meetings, when scheduled, and SEPTEMBER 16 Veterans Affairs any cancellations or changes in the To hold joint hearings with the House meetings as they occur. 9:30 a.m. Governmental Affairs Committee on Veterans Affairs to re- As an additional procedure along view the legislative recommendations with the computerization of this infor- Investigations Subcommittee To hold hearings on the practices and op- of the American Legion. mation, the Office of the Senate Daily erations of the securities day trading 345 Cannon Building Digest will prepare this information for industry. printing in the Extensions of Remarks SD–628 SEPTEMBER 29 section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday of each Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Indian Affairs week. Public Health Subcommittee To hold hearings on S. 1508, to provide Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Sep- To hold hearings to examine issues relat- technical and legal assistance for tribal tember 14, 1999 may be found in the ing to children’s health. justice systems and members of Indian Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. SD–430 tribes. Judiciary SR–485 MEETINGS SCHEDULED Business meeting to markup S.J. Res.3, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions proposing an amendment to the Con- Business meeting to consider pending SEPTEMBER 15 stitution of the United States to pro- calendar business. tect the rights of crime victims. 9:30 a.m. SD–430 Rules and Administration SD–226 2:30 p.m. Business meeting to markup proposed 2 p.m. Energy and Natural Resources legislation authorizing expenditures Intelligence for the period October 1, 1999 through To hold closed hearings on pending intel- Water and Power Subcommittee February 28, 2001 by standing, select, ligence matters. To hold oversight hearings on the prac- and special committees of the Senate. SH–219 tices of the Bureau of Reclamation re- SR–301 Governmental Affairs garding operations and maintenance Indian Affairs International Security, Proliferation and costs and contract renewals. To hold oversight hearings on the issue Federal Services Subcommittee SD–366 of the Indian Self-Determination and To hold hearings on the annual report of Education Assistance Act and tribal the Postmaster General. SEPTEMBER 30 contract support cost. SD–628 2:30 p.m. SR–485 Judiciary Energy and Natural Resources 10 a.m. Youth Violence Subcommittee Forests and Public Land Management Sub- Energy and Natural Resources To hold oversight hearings on activities committee To hold hearings on the nomination of of the Office of Justice Program and to To hold hearings on S. 1457, to amend the David J. Hayes, of Virginia, to be Dep- examine a proposed reorganization Energy Policy Act of 1992 to assess op- uty Secretary of the Interior; the nom- plan. ination of Sylvia V. Baca, of New Mex- portunities to increase carbon storage SD–226 on national forests derived from the ico, to be an Assistant Secretary of the 2:30 p.m. public domain and to facilitate vol- Interior; and the nomination of Ivan Energy and Natural Resources untary and accurate reporting of forest Itkin, of Pennsylvania, to be Director Forests and Public Land Management Sub- projects that reduce atmospheric car- of the Office of Civilian Radioactive committee Waste Management, Department of En- To hold hearings on the Administration’s bon dioxide concentrations. ergy. Northwest Forest Plan. SD–366 SD–366 SD–366 Governmental Affairs Foreign Relations OCTOBER 6 To hold hearings on the nomination of To hold hearings on foreign missile de- 9:30 a.m. Sally Katzen, of the District of Colum- Indian Affairs bia, to be Deputy Director for Manage- velopments and the ballistic missile ment, Office of Management and Budg- threat to the United States through Business meeting to consider pending et. 2015. calendar business. SD–628 SD–419 SR–485 Judiciary To hold hearings to examine certain SEPTEMBER 21 clemency issues for members of the 9 a.m. POSTPONEMENTS Armed Forces of National Liberation. United States Senate Caucus on Inter- SD–226 national Narcotics Control Finance To hold hearings on counterinsurgency SEPTEMBER 15 To hold hearings on the nomination of vs. counter-narcotics issues in regards 2 p.m. James G. Huse, Jr., of Maryland, to be to Colombia. Judiciary Inspector General, Social Security Ad- SH–216 Immigration Subcommittee ministration; and the nomination of 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings on Immigration and Neal S. Wolin, of Illinois, to be General Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Naturalization Service reform issues. Counsel for the Department of the To hold hearings on issues relating to SD–226 Treasury. hybrid pension plans. SD–215 SD–430 Monday, September 13, 1999 Daily Digest Senate close further debate on Hutchison Amendment No. Chamber Action 1603 (listed above). Pages S10771±73 Routine Proceedings, pages S10743–S10792 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- Measures Introduced: Four bills and one resolution viding for a vote on or in relation to Bryan/Wyden were introduced, as follows: S. 1577–1580, and S. Amendment No. 1623 (to Amendment No. 1588), Res. 182. Page S10779 to occur on Tuesday, September 14, 1999, at 10:30 Measures Reported: Reports were made as follows: a.m. Page S10767 S. 566, to amend the Agricultural Trade Act of FALN Terrorist Clemency—Cloture Vote: By a 1978 to exempt agricultural commodities, livestock, unanimous vote of 93 yeas (Vote No. 270), three- and value-added products from unilateral economic fifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, hav- sanctions, to prepare for future bilateral and multi- ing voted in the affirmative, Senate agreed to a mo- lateral trade negotiations affecting United States ag- tion to close further debate on the motion to proceed riculture, with an amendment in the nature of a sub- to the consideration of S.J. Res. 33, deploring the stitute. (S. Rept. No. 106–157) Page S10779 actions of President Clinton regarding granting Department of the Interior Appropriations: Sen- clemency to the Armed Forces of National Liberation ate resumed consideration of H.R. 2466, making ap- (the FALN) terrorists. Pages S10769±71 propriations for the Department of the Interior and Commerce/Justice/State Appropriations—Addi- related agencies for the fiscal year ending September tional Conferee: Senator Leahy was added as a con- 30, 2000, taking action on the following amend- feree to H.R. 2670, making appropriations for the ments proposed thereto: Pages S10754±69, S10771±73 Pending: Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Gorton Amendment No. 1359, of a technical na- Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year Page S10786 ture. Page S10754 ending September 30, 2000. Hutchison Amendment No. 1603, to prohibit the Removal of Injunction of Secrecy: The injunction use of funds for the purpose of issuing a notice of of secrecy was removed from the following treaty: rulemaking with respect to the valuation of crude oil Tax Convention with Slovenia (Treaty Doc. No. for royalty purposes until September 30, 2000. 106–9). Pages S10754, S10771±73 The treaty was transmitted to the Senate today, Bryan Amendment No. 1588, to make available considered as having been read for the first time, and certain funds, by reducing the subsidy for the below- referred, with accompanying papers, to the Com- cost timber program administered by the Forest mittee on Foreign Relations and was ordered to be Service and for the construction of logging roads in printed. Pages S10786±87 national forests, for other Forest Service programs in- cluding road maintenance, wildlife and fish habitat Messages From the President: Senate received the management, and for threatened, endangered, and following messages from the President of the United sensitive species habitat management. States: Pages S10754±69 A message from the President of the United States Bryan/Wyden Amendment No. 1623 (to Amend- transmitting a report entitled ‘‘United States Partici- ment No. 1588), to make available certain funds for pation in The United Nations’’; referred to the Com- survey and manage requirements of the Northwest mittee on Foreign Relations. (PM–56). Page S10778 Forest Plan Record of Decision. Pages S10755±67 Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- During consideration of this measure today, Senate lowing nominations: also took the following action: By 55 yeas to 40 nays (Vote 271), three-fifths of David N. Hurd, of New York, to be United those Senators duly chosen and sworn, not having States District Judge for the Northern District of voted in the affirmative, Senate rejected a motion to New York. D969 D970 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST September 13, 1999

Naomi Reice Buchwald, of New York, to be Messages From the President: Pages S10778 United States District Judge for the Southern Dis- Messages From the House: Page S10778 trict of New York. Maryanne Trump Barry, of New Jersey, to be Communications: Pages S10778±79 United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit. Petitions: Page S10779 Pages S10773±74, S10786, S10792 Statements on Introduced Bills: Pages S10779±82 Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- lowing nominations: John F. Potter, of Maryland, to Additional Cosponsors: Pages S10782±84 be a Member of the Board of Regents of the Uni- Amendments Submitted: Page S10784 formed Services University of the Health Sciences for Notices of Hearings: Page S10784 a term expiring May 1, 2005. Roger Walton Ferguson, Jr., of Massachusetts, to Authority for Committees: Page S10784 be Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Additional Statements: Pages S10784±86 Federal Reserve System for a term of four years. Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. Roger Walton Ferguson, Jr., of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Fed- (Total—271) Pages S10771, S10773 eral Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from Adjournment: Senate convened at 12 noon, and ad- February 1, 2000. journed at 6:52 p.m., until 9:30 a.m., on Tuesday, William B. Bader, of Virginia, to be an Assistant September 14, 1999. (For Senate’s program, see the Secretary of State (Educational and Cultural Affairs). remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s Sim Farar, of California, to be a Representative of Record on page S10787.) the United States of America to the Fifty-fourth Ses- sion of the General Assembly of the United Nations. 1 Air Force nomination in the rank of general. Committee Meetings Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Navy, Coast No committee meetings were held. Guard, Marine Corps. Pages S10787±92 h House of Representatives Congressional Award Reauthorization: S. 380, Chamber Action to reauthorize the Congressional Award Act—clear- Bills Introduced: 10 public bills, H.R. 2839–2848, ing the measure for the President; Pages H8103±06 and 1 resolution, H. Res. 287, were introduced. Multidistrict, Multiparty, Multiforum Jurisdic- Page H8148 tion Act: H.R. 2112, amended, to amend title 28, Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: United States Code, to allow a judge to whom a case H.R. 2681, to establish a program, coordinated by is transferred to retain jurisdiction over certain the National Transportation Safety Board, of assist- multidistrict litigation cases for trial, and to provide ance to families of passengers involved in rail pas- for Federal jurisdiction of certain multiparty, senger accidents (H. Rept. 106–313); and multiforum civil actions; Pages H8106±09 H. Con. Res. 171, congratulating the American Lackawanna Valley Heritage Area: H.R. 940, Public Transit Association for 25 years of commend- amended, to establish the Lackawanna Heritage Val- able service to the transit industry and the Nation ley American Heritage Area. Agreed to amend the (H. Rept. 106–314). Page H8148 title; Pages H8109±12 Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the Fishermen’s Protective Act: H.R. 1651, amended, Speaker wherein he designated Representative Gib- to amend the Fishermen’s Protective Act of 1967 to bons to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. extend the period during which reimbursement may Page H8101 be provided to owners of United States fishing ves- Recess: The House recessed at 12:42 p.m. and re- sels for costs incurred when such vessel is seized and convened at 2:00 p.m. Page H8102 detained by a foreign country. Agreed to amend the Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules title; Pages H8113±15 and pass the following measures: September 13, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D971 Bikini Resettlement and Relocation Act: H.R. Energy and Water Development Appropriations: 2368, to assist in the resettlement and relocation of The House disagreed to the Senate amendment to the people of Bikini Atoll by amending the terms H.R. 2605, making appropriations for energy and of the trust fund established during the United water development for the fiscal year ending Sep- States administration of the Trust Territory of the tember 30, 2000, and agreed to a conference. Ap- Pacific Islands; Pages H8115±18 pointed as conferees: Representatives Packard, Rog- ers, Knollenberg, Frelinghuysen, Callahan, Latham, Spanish Peaks Wilderness Act: H.R. 898, desig- Blunt, Young of Florida, Visclosky, Edwards, Pastor, nating certain land in the San Isabel National Forest Forbes, and Obey. Pages H8126±27 in the State of Colorado as the ‘‘Spanish Peaks Wil- Agreed to the Visclosky motion to instruct con- derness’’; Pages H8118±21 ferees to insist on the higher funding levels for the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley Na- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works program tional Heritage Corridor Act: H.R. 1619, amended, included in the House-passed bill. Pages H8126±27 to amend the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Val- Department of Defense Appropriations: The ley National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994 to ex- House disagreed to the Senate amendment to H.R. pand the boundaries of the Corridor; Pages H8121±23 2561, making appropriations for the Department of Thomas Cole National Historic Site: H.R. 658, Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, amended, to establish the Thomas Cole National 2000, and agreed to a conference. Appointed as con- Historic Site in the State of New York as an affili- ferees: Representatives Lewis of California, Young of ated area of the National Park System (passed by a Florida, Skeen, Hobson, Bonilla, Nethercutt, Istook, recorded vote of 396 ayes to 6 noes, Roll No. 406); Cunningham, Dickey, Frelinghuysen, Murtha, Dicks, Sabo, Dixon, Visclosky, Moran of Virginia, and and Pages H8112±13, H8129±30 Obey. Pages H8127±28, H8129 Importance of Family Friendly Television: H. Agreed to the Obey motion to instruct conferees Con. Res. 184, expressing the sense of Congress re- to insist on Section 8113 of the House bill pro- garding the importance of ‘‘family friendly’’ pro- viding $50 million to enhance United States defense gramming on television (agreed to by a recorded capabilities against domestic terrorist attacks using vote of 396 ayes with none voting ‘‘no’’, Roll No. weapons of mass destruction, and on Section 8114 of 407). Pages H8123±25, H8130±31 the House bill providing $150 million to improve Presidential Message—United States Participa- the protection of DoD computer systems from non- authorized access. Pages H8127±28 tion in United Nations Activities: Read a message Agreed to the Lewis of California motion that the from the President wherein he transmitted his report conference meetings be closed to the public when on the participation of the United States in the ac- classified national security information is under con- tivities of the United Nations during the calendar sideration by yea and nay vote of 388 yeas to 7 nays, year 1998—referred to the Committee on Inter- Roll No. 405. Page H8129 national Relations. Page H8125 Commerce, Justice, State, the Judiciary, and Re- Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Re- lated Agencies Appropriations: The House dis- lated Agencies Appropriations: The House dis- agreed to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2670, agreed to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1906, making appropriations for the Departments of Com- making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Devel- merce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related opment, Food and Drug Administration, and Re- agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, lated Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 2000, and agreed to a conference. Appointed as con- 30, 2000, and agreed to a conference. Appointed as ferees: Representatives Rogers, Kolbe, Taylor of conferees: Representatives: Skeen, Walsh, Dickey, North Carolina, Regula, Latham, Miller of Florida, Kingston, Nethercutt, Bonilla, Latham, Emerson, Wamp, Young of Florida, Serrano, Dixon, Mollohan, Young of Florida, Kaptur, DeLauro, Hinchey, Farr, Roybal-Allard, and Obey. Page H8128 Boyd, and Obey. Pages H8125±26, H8128 Agreed to the Obey motion to instruct conferees Agreed to the Obey motion to instruct conferees to insist on the higher funding levels for the pro- to provide maximum funding, within the scope of grams related to embassy security included in the conference, for food safety programs at the Depart- House-passed bill. Page H8128 ment of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Admin- Recess: The House recessed at 5:20 p.m. and recon- istration. Page H8126 vened at 6:02 p.m. Page H8129 Recess: The House recessed at 4:08 p.m. and recon- Senate Messages: Message received from the Senate vened at 5:01 p.m. Page H8126 appears on page H8101. D972 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST September 13, 1999 Quorum Calls—Votes: One yea and nay vote and Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: to two recorded votes developed during the proceedings hold hearings on issues relating to educational readiness, of the House today and appear on pages H8129, 10 a.m., SD–430. H8129–30, and H8130–31. There were no quorum Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings on issues re- calls. lating to hate on the internet, 10 a.m., SD–226. Full Committee, to hold hearings on pending nominations, 2 Adjournment: The House met at 12:30 p.m. and p.m., SD–226. adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Committee on Small Business: to hold hearings on issues relating to grocery industry slotting fees (fees charged by Committee Meetings the retailer that manufacturers pay to hold a certain amount of shelf space), and its effect on small business No committee meetings were held. and the consumer, 9:30 a.m., SD–608. Joint Meetings House TAX CUTS AND THE BUDGET SURPLUS Committee on Agriculture, hearing to review the farm fi- nancial crisis, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth. Joint Economic Committee: Committee concluded hear- Committee on Banking and Financial Services, hearing on ings on the economic impact of certain tax cut pro- French and Austrian Banks and Issues Relating to Forced visions and budget surplus issues, after receiving tes- Labor and the Settlement of Insurance Claims by Holo- timony from James Gwartney, Chief Economist, caust Victims and their Heirs, 9:30 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Joint Economic Committee; James C. Miller III, Committee on Education and the Workforce, Subcommittee Citizens for a Sound Economy, and Robert Green- on Oversight and Investigations, hearing on ‘‘The Failed stein, Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, both Promise of the Corporation for National Service,’’ 10:30 of Washington, D.C.; and Wayne D. Angell, Bear a.m., 2175 Rayburn. Stearns and Company, New York, New York. Committee on International Relations, Subcommittee on f International Operations and Human Rights, hearing on Trafficking of Women and Children in the International COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, Sex Trade, 1 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. SEPTEMBER 14, 1999 Committee on the Judiciary, to continue markup of H.R. 2260, Pain Relief Promotion Act of 1999 and to mark (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) up H.R. 2436, Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 1999, Senate 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. Committee on Resources, Subcommittee on Forests and Special Committee on Aging: to hold hearings on the ben- Forest Health, oversight hearing on the GAO Report: efits of exercise for the elderly, 2 p.m., SH–216. ‘‘Federal Wildlife Activities; Current Strategy and Issues Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Labor, Needing Attention.’’ 2 p.m., 1334 Longworth. Health and Human Services, and Education, to hold hear- Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands, ings on proposed fiscal year 2000 youth violence initia- hearing on the following bills: H.R. 2737, to authorize tive, 9:30 a.m., SD–192. the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the State of Illi- Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings on issues nois certain Federal land associated with the Lewis and concerning the sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the subsequent court-martial of Rear Admiral Charles B. Clark National Historic Trail to be used as an historic McVay III, USN, 9:30 a.m., SH–216. and interpretive site along the trail; and S. 382, Minute- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Subcommittee man Missile National Historic Site Establishment Act of on Energy Research, Development, Production and Regu- 1999, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. lation, to hold hearings on S. 1051, to amend the Energy Committee on Rules, to consider the following: conference Policy and Conservation Act to manage the Strategic Pe- report to accompany H.R. 2490, making appropriations troleum Reserve more effectively. (Subcommittee will for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal meet immediately following the 9:30 a.m. full committee Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain meeting), Time to be announced, SD–366. Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending Sep- Full Committee, to hold hearings on S. 1052, to imple- tember 30, 2000; conference report to accompany S. ment further the Act (Public Law 94–241) approving the 1059, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2000 for Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern military activities of the Department of Defense, for mili- Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States tary construction, and for defense activities of the Depart- of America, 9:30 a.m., SD–366. ment of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on West- fiscal year for the Armed Forces; H.R. 1551, Civil Avia- ern Hemisphere, Peace Corps, Narcotics and Terrorism, tion Research and Development Authorization Act of to hold hearings to review the United States 1999; and H.R. 1655, Department of Energy Research, counterterrorism policy and the President’s decision to Development and Demonstration Authorization Act of grant clemency to FALN terrorists, 9 a.m., SD–419. 1999, 1 p.m., H–313 Capitol. 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Committee on Science, Subcommittee on Energy and Envi- Subcommittee on Technology, hearing to Review the ronment, hearing on Reformulated Gasoline (Part I) , 10 Department of Commerce’s Plan to Terminate the Na- a.m., 2318 Rayburn. tional Technical Information Service, 2:30 p.m., 2318 Rayburn. D974 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST September 13, 1999

Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 14 9 a.m., Tuesday, September 14

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Tuesday: Go to conference on H.R. 2606, ation of H.R. 2466, Department of the Interior Appro- Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Pro- priations, with a vote on or in relation to Bryan/Wyden grams Appropriations Act, 2000; Amendment No. 1623 to occur at 10:30 a.m. Also, Sen- Consideration of 1 Suspension: H.R. 1883, Iran Non- ate will consider S.J. Res. 33, FALN Clemency, with a proliferation Act; and vote on final passage to occur thereon. Consideration of H.R. 417, Bipartisan Campaign Re- (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their form Act (structured rule, one hour of general debate). respective party conferences.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Crowley, Joseph, N.Y., E1854 Maloney, James H., Conn., E1856 Cummings, Elijah E., Md., E1855 Miller, Dan, Fla., E1849 Becerra, Xavier, Calif., E1856 Farr, Sam, Calif., E1851, E1852, E1853, E1855 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, D.C., E1854 Berman, Howard L., Calif., E1848 Horn, Stephen, Calif., E1851 Payne, Donald M., N.J., E1855 Borski, Robert A., Pa., E1853 Kilpatrick, Carolyn C., Mich., E1848 Rothman, Steven R., N.J., E1853 Brown, Corrine, Fla., E1847, E1848 Kingston, Jack, Ga., E1856 Roukema, Marge, N.J., E1847 Capuano, Michael E., Mass., E1851, E1852 Kolbe, Jim, Ariz., E1849 Serrano, Jose´ E., N.Y., E1852 Cox, Christopher, Calif., E1847 Kuykendall, Steven T., Calif., E1854 Sherman, Brad, Calif., E1847 Coyne, William J., Pa., E1852 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E1851 Upton, Fred, Mich., E1850 Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr., Ala., E1853 Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E1849, E1850 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E1849, E1850

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