E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 105 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

Vol. 143 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MAY 20, 1997 No. 67 House of Representatives The House met at 10:30 a.m. and was leery of the Republican leadership’s throughout the long process to ensure called to order by the Speaker pro tem- true priorities. A recent memorandum my support and the support of my pore [Ms. PRYCE of Ohio]. dated May 16 from Speaker GINGRICH’s Democratic colleagues. f office emphasizes that ‘‘there is not a In addition to the Democratic edu- limit on the size of the capital gains cation initiatives, it is equally impor- DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER and estate tax relief’’ in the budget res- tant that the money set-aside for chil- PRO TEMPORE olution. The Republican leadership has dren’s health care coverage be used for The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- consistently made tax cuts for the just that, the expansion of children’s fore the House the following commu- wealthy a cornerstone on any budget health care coverage for approximately nication from the Speaker: agreement, and I believe that once we 10 million uninsured children. pass this resolution Republicans will Now Democrats again have worked WASHINGTON, DC, hard to get children’s health care mon- May 20, 1997. attempt to do this again. eys into the budget since last summer. I hereby designate the Honorable DEBORAH Democrats have consistently indi- In January of this year I authored a PRYCE to act as Speaker pro tempore on this cated support for a balanced budget day. agreement, but one that benefits the letter with 32 of my Democratic col- NEWT GINGRICH, average American family, and we will leagues to President Clinton urging Speaker of the House of Representatives. be vigilant in protecting the family that funding for children’s health care should be a cornerstone of any budget f first priorities that are paramount in reconciliation. Today’s budget agree- any budget agreement. MORNING HOUR DEBATES ment appears to include approximately Now after Congress passes the budget $16 billion to expand children’s cov- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- resolution this week, the real process erage, and Democrats remain commit- ant to the order of the House of Janu- of determining fiscal priorities will ted to ensuring that these moneys ary 21, 1997, the Chair will now recog- begin. Democrats stand ready to roll nize Members from lists submitted by truly benefit families with uninsured up our sleeves and ensure that our pri- children. the majority and minority leaders for orities; that is, education, health care, morning hour debates. The Chair will We as Democrats have a task force and the environment, are worked into on kids’ health care, and we have alternate recognition between the par- the final details. I mention this be- worked out a proposal that we think ties, with each party limited to not to cause last year the Republicans are on can be used to implement this $16 bil- exceed 30 minutes, and each Member record for voting to cut education lion budget package. Our plan is to except the majority and minority lead- spending, gut Medicaid, and cripple en- build on three prongs, strengthening er limited to not to exceed 5 minutes. vironmental protection and enforce- the Medicaid Program for lower in- The Chair recognizes the gentleman ment, and this year it is really un- come children, providing matching from New Jersey [Mr. PALLONE] for 5 known what the Republican leadership grants to the States targeted to chil- minutes. will produce by way of details on many dren and working families who are un- f of these budget questions. insured and require private, and the Madam Speaker, Democrats will third point, I should say, is to require BUDGET NEEDS TO REFLECT fight to make sure that the Repub- DEMOCRATIC PRIORITIES private insurance reforms to benefit licans stay true to their word in pro- children and families of all incomes. Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, viding $35 billion in tax cuts for edu- We believe that with this pot of today Congress will likely vote in favor cation initiatives. These initiatives are money in the budget, if we implement of a historic balanced budget proposal but a small investment to ensure this 3-pronged approach, we can actu- and at the same time we as Democrats America’s competitive edge into the ally cover most, if not all, of the 10 must not forget that this is merely an future. At the same time, the addi- million children that are now currently outline, a road map, that gives general tional moneys for increased Pell grants uninsured, and it is a very reasonable spending guidelines. Many of the de- and HOPE scholarships will benefit approach within the confines of the tails still need to be worked out, and those Americans who want to better budget. that is basically where my concern lies themselves and remain productive citi- Again, as with the education invest- this morning. zens in our society. ment, Democrats will find it difficult While President Clinton and Repub- The Democratic education proposal to support any budget that does not lican leaders have articulated a general is an important part of this budget provide families with assistance to pro- agreement on the budget, I am very agreement, and it must remain intact vide health care for their children and

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H2927 H2928 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 to insure as many of those 10 million light at the end of the tunnel. In 1995, IT IS TIME TO ENFORCE HELMS- children as possible. with Congress pushing for a balanced BURTON AGAINST THE CASTRO Finally, I also want it to be known to budget and making cutbacks, Amtrak REGIME the Republican leadership that we need realized that they could no longer de- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under to make sure that environmental pro- pend on the Federal Government for the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- tection is a priority in this budget. It nearly a billion dollars every year. To uary 21, 1997, the gentleman from Flor- is very important to give the EPA the their credit they did what a number of ida [Mr. MCCOLLUM] is recognized dur- tools to ensure safe drinking water, large corporations have done in the ing morning hour debates for 5 min- clean air, and clean oceans, and I per- 1990’s. They undertook a major cor- utes. sonally will fight to keep the commit- porate restructuring and began to look Mr. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I ment to American families for a at themselves as a business. They re- would like to take this opportunity to healthy environment. duced services on 16 routes across the discuss an important issue: How do we Again, Madam Speaker, although I country and saved about $54 million. rid Castro, or Cuba I guess, of the des- think the problem that I see right now, They cut staffing and tried to improve pot Castro, is what I should say? Today there are already rumblings by the Re- service and make rail travel more at- is May 20. This is known as Cuban Inde- publican right to increase the amount pendence Day, when Cuba was granted tractive to the average consumer. of the tax cuts with further cuts in independence from Spain as a result of many of these important family first Amtrak has shown that if the tough the Spanish-American War. However, agenda programs, and if the Republican decisions are made money can be the Cuba of today is looking for a new extremists succeed, then American saved. Much of the problem, however, independence, one that grants them families will be the ones who suffer in is not Amtrak’s fault; we are to blame. freedom from the hideous dictatorship the end. See, Federal law is prohibiting Amtrak of Fidel Castro. Hopefully, this budget agreement, from making the most out of their Cuba has been under a dictatorship which I expect to be adopted today, staffing reductions or forcing Amtrak for about 38 years now. It is no secret will be the beginning of a process that to provide ridiculously generous sever- that Fidel Castro is still exercising his makes sure that the tax cuts in the ance packages and preventing them power in a manner contradictory to the budget are mainly targeted to the aver- from making the truly tough business most basic human rights held by all age working American, and the same is decisions, and as long as the Federal people. This is an absolute disgrace true with the spending priorities, that dollar keeps flowing to Amtrak, we that such a regime exists only 90 miles they help the average American family will always attach a fistful of strings. from my home State of Florida. We, as and not just the wealthy. a Nation, must work to correct this. f Today I am reintroducing the Am- We should have a long time ago. trak Privatization Act. Some people Sometimes the only way to under- INTRODUCTION OF THE AMTRAK will call this the Amtrak killer. I call mine a dictatorship short of some di- PRIVATIZATION ACT these reforms Amtrak’s only chance rect military force is through the pock- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under for survival. My bill will do three very etbook. In the past, Cuba could rely the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- important things that I think will help heavily on Soviet assistance for prop- uary 21, 1997, the gentleman from Colo- Amtrak survive. First of all, we need ping up its economy. Now that the So- rado [Mr. HEFLEY] is recognized during to let Amtrak operate like a business. viet Union no longer exists, Cuba must morning hour debates for 5 minutes. Congress should not mandate what find benefit from a great deal of foreign Mr. HEFLEY. Madam Speaker, what routes the trains take or where they investment and trading. It has done do the Americans think of when they should stop. Congress should no more just that. According to the Cuban Gov- hear the statement ‘‘free of Federal force Amtrak to run an unprofitable ernment, 260 joint ventures were con- subsidy’’? What about ‘‘self-suffi- route than mandate what items a local cluded by the end of 1996, with more ciency’’? I think these terms refer to mom and pop shop stocks. than $2.1 billion in foreign capital. programs that receive no Federal fund- Madam Speaker, we obviously cannot The Amtrak Privatization Act will ing. It means that the program runs block all trade with Cuba without a lit- free Amtrak from those Federal con- like a business and its survival is de- tle blockade of the island. However, we pendent upon its business practices and trols and allow them to make the nec- can work for a free Cuba that respects its customers. essary cuts to survive. Some routes human rights in another manner. To Madam Speaker, someone needs to may be eliminated. But remember, that end Congress did its job in 1996 tell this to Amtrak. Tom Downs, Amtrak has said it will be out of busi- and passed the Cuban Liberty and Chairman and CEO of the National ness by next spring if nothing is done. Democratic Solidarity Act, otherwise Railroad Passenger Corporation, or That means all routes would then be known as Libertad or Helms-Burton. Amtrak, has been frequently quoted as eliminated. This legislation tightened the screws saying Amtrak could become a self-suf- So let us say Amtrak eliminates on Castro and had a solid chance for ficient operation if Congress would some routes and must lay off some rail significant impact in bringing down give it a permanent source of funding. workers as a result. Congress has man- the Castro dictatorship. It would have Amtrak was created in 1970 as an dated that a laid off Amtrak employee done so through three significant pro- independent and self-sufficient cor- receive up to 6 years full pay, 6 years. visions. It codified all existing Cuban poration and was given a one-time Show me another employee who gets embargo Executive orders and regula- grant of $40 million. Twenty-seven full pay for 6 years after being laid off. tions, it denied admission to the Unit- years and $19 billion later, I would My bill will allow them to receive a ed States to aliens involved in the think Amtrak and Congress would real- more reasonable 6 months pay after confiscation of United States property ize that a dedicated funding source is being laid off. Amtrak’s labor agree- in Cuba or the trafficking of con- not going to help passenger railroads ments have got to go. fiscated property in Cuba, and it al- make money or become self-sufficient. lowed U.S. nationals to sue for money But Amtrak continues to cry ‘‘Show Finally, this bill creates a glidepath damages in U.S. Federal court those me the money.’’ toward self-sufficiency in 2002. Until persons that traffic in United States Madam Speaker, let us face it. Am- Amtrak gets off the Government till, property confiscated in Cuba when Cas- trak is in crisis. The question is not including stealing gas tax dollars to tro took over. whether Amtrak can reach sufficiency support rail, Congress will be trying to The first of these provisions may not by 2002, as mandated by Congress. The mandate how it should operate. I con- be waived by the President, but the question has become will Amtrak still tend if we take all Federal control over President was granted authority to be in business next spring? Amtrak away, including Federal dol- waive title III in Helms-Burton, in part As long as the Federal Government is lars, Amtrak will find a way to survive. allowing U.S. nationals to sue in Fed- involved in Amtrak it will not survive, If we do not, Amtrak will stop rolling eral court, if he determines that such a and it is not as if we have not seen the perhaps even next spring. delay would be in the national interest May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2929 and would expedite a transition to de- United States actually work for democ- My colleagues might be interested to mocracy in Cuba. It is unfortunate racy in Cuba? When are the tough deci- know that more than 1,000 Americans that President Clinton, on January 3, sions going to be made that will actu- each and every day suffer from cardiac 1997, decided to waive title III of ally bring Castro down? arrest. Of those, more than 95 percent Helms-Burton for the second time and What has happened is a picture of hy- die. My colleagues, I find that unac- has indicated that come the early part pocrisy. The law was signed with much ceptable, because we have the means at of July he will probably waive it for fanfare and praise that Cuba would fi- our disposal to change those statistics, the third time. It was an outrageous nally see some measures, only to have and that is why I am committed myself move that kowtowed to our allies and those tough measures immediately to this cause. to the business interests abroad rather waived after enactment, and then Studies show that 250 lives can be than to the American national security again in January of this year, and saved each and every day from cardiac interests. probably again in July. Is that respon- arrest by using the automatic external It is outrageous because the biggest sible? Is that honest? Madam Speaker, defibrillator [AED]. Those are the problem facing us is seeing the demise it is not. kinds of statistics that nobody can of the Castro dictatorship in Cuba is I urge the enforcement of the Helms- argue with. Right now, the chance of not a mystery at all. It is our allies in Burton Act and will submit a bill in survival due to sudden cardiac arrest is Europe, Canada, and Mexico who trade July to make sure that that waiver less than 1 in 10. We could change those with Castro, sustaining his illegitimate provision no longer exists if Mr. Clin- odds for people through the develop- regime. What is most disturbing is that ton continues to waive that provision. ment of model state training programs some foreign firms not only work with f for first responders. Castro, but do so using stolen U.S. Madam Speaker, did my colleagues CARDIAC ARREST SURVIVAL ACT property. know that for each minute of delay in When Castro took power in Cuba, he The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. returning the heart to its normal pat- confiscated private property of count- PRYCE of Ohio). Under the Speaker’s tern of beating it decreases the chance less United States firms and interests. announced policy of January 21, 1997, of that person’s survival by 10 percent? Not only did he rob these Americans of the gentleman from Florida [Mr. Currently, only 14 States offer CPR their rightfully owned property, he STEARNS] is recognized during morning training in schools and 28 States au- then continued to use these assets, re- hour debates for 5 minutes. thorize first responders to use auto- matic external defibrillators. However, taining the profits to sustain his re- Mr. STEARNS. Madam Speaker, I am less than one-half of emergency medi- gime. This continues to this day. here to talk about a bill that I will be cal technicians and less than one- Furthermore, there are private for- introducing today. The bill I am refer- fourth of nonemergency medical tech- eign interests taking advantage of the ring to is the Cardiac Arrest Survival nician first responders in the United confiscated property, making money in Act. If this bill should become law, I States are even trained or equipped Cuba on stolen United States property. say to my colleagues, it has the poten- with a defibrillator. Fortunately, one Practices such as this should not be tial of saving thousands of lives each year. of those States is my State of Florida. tolerated anywhere in the world re- No one knows when sudden cardiac gardless of the circumstances. This un- I am pleased to have this opportunity to work with the American Heart Asso- arrest might occur. According to a re- just enrichment is taking place in Cas- cent study the top five sites where car- tro’s Cuba despite the fact that title III ciation on this important measure. Passage of this act would go a long way diac arrest occurs, and I will list them of the Helms-Burton Act would have in order of prevalence, at airports, stopped that from happening. toward making the goal of saving the lives of people who suffer from sudden county jails, shopping malls, sports b 1045 cardiac arrest possible. It would ensure stadiums, and golf courses. I believe we all should take great It would have placed a significant that what the American Heart Associa- comfort in knowing that those who are disincentive to deal in confiscated U.S. tion refers to as a cardiac chain of sur- rushed to help us, to resuscitate us, property, making foreign firms benefit- vival could go into effect. have the most up-to-date equipment ing from unjust enrichment in Cuba Madam Speaker, the four links in a available and are trained to use it. subject to United States lawsuits, cardiac chain of survival are, one, early Some of my colleagues might ask, if United States courts, if they do busi- access to emergency care; early 27 States have laws authorizing non- ness in the United States. cardiopulmonary resuscitation; early emergency medical technician first re- Even though President Clinton suc- defibrillation, which I will explain sponders to use AED’s, why do we need cumbed to the interest of foreign busi- later; and early advanced life support. to pass this legislation? The reason is nesses and waived title III, just the While defibrillation is the most effec- quite simply that prehospital medical threat of sanctions resulted in several tive mechanism to revive a heart that care, which includes training, equip- foreign companies reconsidering their has stopped, it is also the least ment, and standards of care, experi- investments in Cuba. If the current ad- accessed tool we have available to ences variations from State to State, ministration would actually follow treat victims suffering from heart fail- which in turn delivers inconsistent through and implement all of Helms- ure. care to the public. Some might say Burton, we would see a great number of Perhaps it would be helpful for those that this is just another Federal man- foreign interests reconsidering their of my colleagues listening and not well date. They would be wrong in that as- Cuban involvement, thereby cutting off versed on the subject if I just take a sumption. critical cash to the Castro regime. moment and walk you through what we This legislation merely directs the Unfortunately, President Clinton has mean when we use the term National Heart, Lung and Blood Insti- made a horrible decision, knowing that ‘‘defibrillation.’’ tute to develop and disseminate a the business interests of our neighbors A large number of sudden cardiac ar- model State training program for first are putting pressure on those govern- rests are due to an electrical malfunc- responders and bystandards in lifesav- ments, and those governments on our tion of the heart called ventricular fi- ing first aid, including CPR, and direct governments. Instead, he has thwarted brillation, or VF. When VF occurs, the the development of model State legis- the national interests of our people in heart’s electrical signals, which nor- lation to ensure access to emergency bringing democracy and respect of mally induce a coordinated heartbeat, medical service. human rights to Cuba and of our pri- suddenly become chaotic and the Several of my colleagues might ask, vate citizens and businesses who would heart’s function as a pump abruptly will this not cost a lot of money? No, it have the right to recover their lost stops. Unless this state is reversed, will not cost the Government any profits from foreign profiteers dealing then death will occur within a few min- money because we would encourage the in property stolen by Castro if they utes, 160 seconds. The only effective private sector, such as those working could just sue in United States courts. treatment for this condition is in the medical community, to form a Is the administration going to con- defibrillation, the electrical shock to partnership with industry to help de- tinue to look the other way, or will the the heart. fray the costs. Overall, we envision this H2930 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 as a joint venture, with this legislation see a single story on our networks, na- lent.’’ She’s not talking wine: She’s talking providing the model program for States tional or international. Chevrolets. to use if they so desire and the private What I do see is this week, interest- Parked randomly along a street near the Plaza de Armas in Havana’s old city, where sector picking up the additional costs ingly, there seems a be a little cam- she has taken me sightseeing, is a particu- involved. paign about visit the exotic islands. If larly dense grouping of 40- to 50-year-old Madam Speaker, I hope my col- we look at this week’s U.S. News and American cars, predominantly Chevrolets leagues will join me in cosponsoring World Report whose owner, of course, plus one Dodge, an Oldsmobile, a Buick and this important bill whose stated goal is Mr. Zuckerman, is looking for a deal at a Plymouth. These are not rich people’s col- to prevent thousands of people suffer- a ferocious pace from the tyrant, you lectibles. They are poor people’s means of ing sudden cardiac arrest from dying will see News You Can Use: Heming- transportation. Maritza, a Cuban woman whom a friend had urged me to contact, by making the equipment and trained way’s Cuba. Go to the mojito at the casts a connoisseur’s eye on a red-and-white, personnel available at the scene of such Hemingway Marina. Smoke a Cuban wide-finned 1953 relic parked next to her emergencies. cigar. The Washington Post, on May 18: midget 1972 Polish-made Fiat. How in the f Return to a forbidden island. Also, world do the owners get replacement parts? about how Americans can go and visit She laughs at my simple-minded question. AMERICANS WILL STAND WITH the exotic nature of the forbidden is- ‘‘We make them, we improvise,’’ she says. THE CUBAN PEOPLE FOR FREE- lands. ‘‘Cubans are very good mechanics.’’ DOM The story of Cuba, the story of the I feel caught in a time warp. The decaying The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Chevys—the very ones I might have seen hot discrimination, of the degradation, of off the assembly line more than four decades the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- the apartheid system imposed by the ago—suddenly take on the status of meta- uary 21, 1997, the gentleman from Flor- tyrant on the Cuban people, anyone phor for the once elegant, now deteriorating ida [Mr. DIAZ-BALART] is recognized who does not have access to dollars or city. This is the second visit my husband, during morning hour debates for 5 min- is not a member of the hierarchy of the Norman, and I have made to Havana. The utes. regime, is not a tourist, does not have first, a few years before the 1950 revolution, Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Madam Speaker, access to the luxurious restaurants and was on our honeymoon. I was a college stu- this Independence Day for the Republic hotels and the health care centers that dent-bride who longed to go abroad, and Ha- of Cuba, May 20, finds the Cuban people vana was the only patch of abroad we could are hard cash generators for the dicta- afford. And it was so easy to get there! still bound and gagged, more than by a torship, but we do not read about that. This time we arrived via three tedious Marxist-Leninist, and some have called No. We read about return to the forbid- flights: Washington to Miami, Miami to Nas- him a fascist; more than by totali- den islands and Hemingway’s Cuba. sau, and Nassau to Havana. With long waits tarianism of those natures, by an Al Madam Speaker, I would insert into in between. We carried impeccable visas and Caponist, in his essence a gangster, an the RECORD these infamous stories at letters from the U.S. Treasury Department extortionist who is seeking the al- the time, at the time that the real and our sponsoring organization verifying our permission to visit (there are severe re- mighty dollar at all costs and in all story of Cuba is the suffering of its peo- ways. strictions for U.S. citizens trying to travel ple, the agony of its people, the fact to Cuba). Norman, a neurosurgeon, was com- My community was deeply moved, that its people have to seek refuge, ing as a volunteer with an international re- Madam Speaker, last week when the even by going to sea, risking the lives lief agency in a program it runs jointly with news, and actually the video taken by of little children, and many of them ac- the Cuban Ministry of Health. He would the Brothers to the Rescue when they tually die. That is the real story of spend a week conferring with colleagues, ex- passed over a rock in the Caribbean Cuba that because of some unwritten amining patients, teaching interns and resi- that belongs to the Bahamas, appro- conspiracy of silence is simply not re- dents, and presenting research material. I was licensed to tag along. Earlier partici- priately named Dog Rock, and we saw ported by the media. That is what we a family there, actually it was a group pants in the program had given us the names are facing. of people they’d met here, which is how I of 14 Cuban refugees, one of them, But the reality of the matter is that came to know Maritza and a number of other Rolando Martinez Montoya, a pro-de- despite the little campaign of visit the engaging Habaneros. mocracy activist, opposition leader and exotic islands and another little cam- We had always hoped to return to Havana independent journalist. He had been paign that is going on, interestingly and, according to the laminated Cubana Air- given a visa by the United States to enough, supposedly, we are supposed to lines boarding pass I handed over as I leave with his family in 1995. However, have, according to another little cam- boarded the flimsy-looking old Russian plane despite the agreement between the Cas- in Nassau, the feeling was mutual. ‘‘Cuba te paign, a prohibition on the sales of espera,’’ it said in decorative script. ‘‘Cuba is tro dictatorship and our Government, medicines to Cuba when our law says, waiting for you.’’ The bright yellow card was when the Castro dictatorship, every the Cuban Democracy Act that this decorated with three red hearts. time it wants it, it simply ignores that Congress passed, said that we can sell, The 1950s Cuba, under the repressive rule of agreement, and even though his family American pharmaceutical companies Fulgencio Batisa, had plenty to offer Amer- had been given a visa by the United can sell medicines to Cuba as long as ican tourists. It was romantic, and it was States to come to our country, the Cas- the medicines are not used for torture glossy! Most people stayed in the pricey and tro regime simply ignored the visas glamorous Hotel Nacional, with its luxurious and are not used for reexport. accommodations, highly regarded dining and did not let them out. So, Madam Speaker, we will continue room and nightclub, and private talcum pow- So he in desperation took his wife talking about this. It is a dreadful situ- der beach. We stayed at the Ambos Mundos and four daughters to sea, and they ation, the situation the Cuban people on Obispo Street, in the heart of Old Havana. landed on Dog Rock; and we saw last are faced with, but we are going to Hemingway, still very much alive when we week how Adianet, the 11-year-old stand firm, we are going to stand with first visited the island, had lived in the daughter of Rolando, died of exposure the Cuban people, and we are not going Ambos Mundos while writing—depending on your informant—either ‘‘A Farewell to and lack of water and food on Dog to lose sight of our objectives. The Rock and how his youngest daughter, Arms’’ or ‘‘For Whom the Bell Tolls.’’ We American people will continue to stand ogled the room he had occupied, dined at the Camila, 4 years old, also died on Dog with the Cuban people until the Cuban rooftop restaurant where he had often dined, Rock. people are free. and drank daiquiris at the Floridita, which So that is where the Cuban people Madam Speaker, I include the follow- we were assured was his favorite bar. When find themselves on this Independence ing newspaper articles for the RECORD: we had dinner at a sidewalk cafe, ragged Day, having to flee in that type of des- [From the Washington Post, May 18, 1997] children came up to the table and begged for peration from a 38-year-old tyranny led the bread on our table. We gave them that RETURN TO A FORBIDDEN ISLAND: IN IMPOVER- by an Al Caponist madman. and pesos and smiles, and we told each other ISHED CUBA, NOTHING—AND EVERYTHING— it was wrong to be having such a good time We would expect, would we not, HAS CHANGED Madam Speaker, that the press and the in a country where so many lived in uncon- (By Elinor Lander Horwitz) scionable splendor while others didn’t have international media might have had Maritza smiles wistfully and passes her enough to eat. And then a man with a guitar the sensitivity to cover the story of the tongue slowly over her lips. ‘‘The ’52’s and strolled over to our table and began to sing 14 Cuban refugees last week, some of ’53’s are best,’’ she says. ‘‘Fifty-four was not while we held hands across the table and whom died on Dog Rock. No, I did not so good a year, but ’55—it was really excel- blissfully dug into dinner. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2931 Maritza is amused by my honeymoon tales. chose paladares—the small, often-excellent ‘‘Don’t misunderstand,’’ he adds, when I First stop on our 1996 tour is the Ambos restaurants families are now permitted to ask about the one piece of bread a day. Mundos. The hotel was closed for many years run in their own apartments. Families li- ‘‘Things here are difficult now, but there is and has been in the process of renovation for censed to establish a paladar may set up no absolutely no question that life under many more. The place is entirely gutted and more than 12 chairs, arranged in whatever Batista was far worse for most Cubans. What a man on the ground is sending a small buck- grouping of tables they prefer. Some you have to recognize is this: Cuba has al- et of plaster up to the fifth floor on a pulley- paladares have signs, but most are known ways had one corrupt form of government or and-rope contraption. A pamphlet I’ve only through word of mouth. You ring a another.’’ picked up says that you can learn about the doorbell and enter a lobby, push the button While we are in Havana, everyone is talk- life of Ernest Hemingway by staying there. for the proper floor and walk into someone’s ing about the International Trade Fair, an ‘‘Ambos Mundos Hotel will open up in sum- living room, where tables are prettily set annual event that showcases products from mer 1996 with 53 rooms of which 4 suites,’’ it and family members graciously rush to serve countries worldwide (72 of them at this fair). promises, but it is now fall, and it still looks you. Finally, I decide to go to the new exposition like it’s going to be a while. At one paladar, we are seated on a breezy grounds outside the city with Robrto, a Nearby, in the palace occupied by Batista balcony, overlooking the water. At another, translator for the medical program that way back then, is the Museo de la Revolu- a particularly pleasant three-course dinner brought us to Cuba. The fair is jammed with tion. There are photographs of the rebels in with assorted tasty appetizers set up on a people. Cuba is displaying pharmaceuticals, the mountains, bloody shirts and pants, can- small buffet table, a roast lamb entree and rum and cigars, and there are sparkling new teens, rifles, the engine of an American plane dessert of a rich fig pudding costs $12 a per- cars from Japan and France, shoes from shot down over the Bay of Pigs, and other son, including beer and coffee. Italy, tablecloths from Mexico, furniture mementos of turbulent times. One display ti- These paladares, named for a family-run from Canada and children’s clothing from tled in English ‘‘The Hall of Cretins,’’ fea- restaurant dubbed Paladar in a popular Bra- Panama. As Roberto seats himself longingly tures huge, cartoonist figures of Batista in zilian TV sitcom, are one of the few forms of behind the wheel of a shiny little yellow Fiat military garb, Ronald Reagan dressed as a self-employment now permitted in Cuba. mounted on a revolving stand, may eyes falls cowboy and George Bush dressed as a Roman Since they accept payment only in U.S. dol- on an Argentinean food exporter’s display of senator. Above the figure of Reagan, the cap- lars, paladar owners have the means to buy Oreo cookies, Ritz crackers, Libby’s Vienna tion says, ‘‘Thank you cretin for strengthen- a wide range of foods at the hard currency Sausages, Wrigley gum, M&M candies, ing the Revolution.’’ Bush’s caption is, stores. Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes and Froot Loops. ‘‘Thank you cretin for consolidating the The Hemingway shtick is still going strong Will Cuban children get to eat Froot Loops Revolution.’’ here. Several restaurants and bars in the old despite the U.S. embargo? Roberto rolls his In the nearby Plaza de la Catedral, city claim to have been his favorite. One of eyes, but declines further comment. craftspeople hawk costume jewelry, these, the tiny, crowded La Bodeguita del I buy lunch at a sunbaked outdoor cafe, maracas, woodcarvings and other knick- Medio, a block from the cathedral, still has and we dine greedily on a cholesterol night- knack. Che Guevara’s face appears on key ambiance aplenty. Since the 1920s, customers mare of fried chicken, french fries, beer and rings, ashtrays and T-shirts. Why doesn’t have carved their names on wood paneling, ice cream. Four musicians—two guitar play- Castro’s face appear on T-shirts and key and there’s no more space. Above the bar is ers, a man on a bongo drum and another on rings? I ask Maritza. ‘‘It wouldn’t be respect- a blow-up of a scrawled message by the great maracas—suddenly appear at my elbow, grin- ful,’’ she says and it’s impossible to deter- man himself. ‘‘The best mojitos are at the ning with mock flirtatiousness and breaking mine whether her inflection is dead serious Bodeguita,’’ it reads. ‘‘The best daiquiris at into the songs their fathers sang to diners in or mocking. the Floridita, Ernest Hemingway.’’ the cafes of Obispo Street in the 1950s: Squeezed into a corner, in full view of this I am trying hard to recapture the city I re- ‘‘Besame Mucho’’ and ‘‘Perfidia.’’ I am over- snippet of immortal prose, we order a mojito. member. One afternoon Norman and I jour- come with nostalgia and tip generously, and It arrives in a tall glass, jammed with what ney uptown to peek furtively into the splen- they repeat the two songs over and over. And appears to be seaweed but is, in fact, very didly titled lobby of the Hotel Nacional, then, with almost manic zest, they break soggy mint, and filled with a watery rum, fearful of being accosted and asked whether into a long song about Che Guevara. lemon and sugar mixture. An we are paying guests. (Reopened and refur- The next day, at the airport gate, waiting undistinguished meal is tossed at us irrita- bished after years of being shut down, the hours for our return flight, we Americans— bly. It is almost heartening to find that hotel is as handsome and crowded as ever.) doctors, missionaries, journalists—exchange there still are tourist traps in Havana. We gape at the splendid Spanish colonial Just about everything is in short supply in stories about the charm of the people we’ve mansions on the tree-lined avenues of the this underdeveloped island country. Every- met and the hardships we’ve witnessed. No Vedado and Miramar districts. And then we one is short of soap, and I lift a few tiny bars one has answers. The airport’s air conditioning has been retreat to the colorful narrow streets and from the hotel maid’s cart and pass them turned off to save electricity. Everyone is shady squares of Old Havana, where we re- along to my new friends. All food is rationed. hot and avid to leave. But everyone wants to member Cubans strolling, singing aloud. Our Staples—rice and beans—are cheap and abun- return ‘‘someday.’’ memories of this are so vivid, it must have dant, although milk is available only for ‘‘Bring soap,’’ we remind each other. ‘‘next been true, although there is no evidence of children under 7. At the Hotel Victoria, the time don’t forget to bring everyone a few such today. milk is made from powder and manages to be bars of soap.’’ West of Old Havana is the Vedado neigh- foamy and lumpy at the same time. Meat, borhood and our hotel, the Victoria, which is chicken and fish are not generally available, f across the street from a row of picturesquely and at the time of our visit, the egg ration A NATION FOR ALL TIME decaying Spanish colonial mansions, now oc- was seven a month. Each person is permitted cupied by many poor families. Up close, one piece of bread a day. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under things aren’t quite so picturesque. Laundry Cubans call this is a periodo especial, a the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- hangs from the windows, balusters are miss- special period that dates from the dissolu- uary 21, 1997, the gentleman from ing from the galleried rooftops, stairs are tion of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the sud- Pennsylvania [Mr. GEKAS] is recognized broken, garden statues are headless, yards den cessation of what had been lavish sub- during morning hour debates for 5 min- are littered with trash. Nothing has been sidies. Gas, electricity, public transpor- painted or repaired in decades. And ventur- tation—all are in very short supply. When utes. ing out at night onto the darkened, crum- the periodic blackouts occur, not only the Mr. GEKAS. Madam Speaker, if we bling sidewalks and streets—where hordes of lights go out, but also the water, which is were to take a poll of the American bikes without lights scoot by—is dangerous pumped by electricity. people on the question, should the Gov- whether or not you encounter the street The glittering and bustling tropical city I ernment of the United States ever be crime everyone warns about (we didn’t). remember is a drab and quiet place today. allowed to shut down, everyone knows Tourism has been revived in Havana, and For decades, there has been no money to that the overwhelming answer would crowds of Europeans, Asians, South Ameri- maintain buildings and streets. Automotive be no, of course not. Perhaps a 98-per- cans, Canadians and a much smaller number traffic is light at all times. Gas, at $4 a gal- of Americans can be seen in the more cele- lon, is too experience for most Cubans, who cent return on such a poll would indi- brated restaurants. There is the luxurious earn on average $12 to $15 a month. cate that response. new Melia Cohiba hotel, a joint venture be- I ask a highly placed government official Benjamin Franklin and John Adams tween Cuba and Spain; much talk of further what he hopes, expects, fears the future will and George Washington and James foreign investment in tourism; and work is bring if Castro, now a fit-looking 70-year-old, Madison and their colleagues in Phila- going on around the clock on a new airport. retires? He laughs at the notion of retire- delphia in 1789 established a nation Baseball games and performances by the ex- ment. ‘‘When Fidel dies,’’ he says, ‘‘people which they conceived to be one that won’t be ready for raw capitalism. That’s cellent national ballet company provide would last for all time, never to be stimulating entertainment, yet information certain. They think they want more free en- about schedules is difficult to glean. terprise, but they are too accustomed to free shut down, not even for 5 minutes. Yet, Restaurant food ranges from so-so to bad. education and health care to ever give that since I have been a Member of the Con- The Cubans we invited to dine with us all up. It will be some sort of socialism. gress, and it has happened many times H2932 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 before that, but since I have been here, continue Government, prevent Govern- on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval the Government of the United States ment shutdown, and the budget process of the Journal. has shut down eight separate times and could take on its own evolution in its The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the budget of the United States has not own good time between the President question is on the Chair’s approval of been completed on 53 occasions. and the Congress of the United States. the Journal. b 1100 Many of them said that the reason The question was taken; and the they are voting no on this proposition Speaker pro tempore announced that This alarmed me when I first came to to shut down the Government was be- the ayes appeared to have it. the Congress, so I began to introduce cause President Clinton, as he has, has Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, I ob- legislation some 8 years ago that would promised to veto it. If the President of ject to the vote on the ground that a prevent a Government shutdown; that the United States does not want to see quorum is not present and make the would say that if we have not, as a the Government shut down, why would point of order that a quorum is not Congress, completed the business of the he veto a proposition that would pre- present. day and formulated a budget by Sep- vent Government shutdowns? Explain The SPEAKER pro tempore. Evi- tember 30, the end of the fiscal year, if the logic of that to me, I ask the dently a quorum is not present. we have failed to do that, then the next Speaker and the Members. The Sergeant at Arms will notify ab- day there should be an automatic re- What in the world does that mean? sent Members. play, an instant replay, of last year’s We want to prevent a Government The vote was taken by electronic de- budget just to keep the Government shutdown. Well, let us prepare legisla- going that would prevent a shutdown vice, and there were—yeas 311, nays 44, tion that would prevent Government while allowing the Congress to proceed not voting 78, as follows: shutdowns. Well, then let us veto the to negotiate to complete the budget [Roll No. 139] legislation that would prevent Govern- that it has deemed necessary to accom- YEAS—311 ment shutdowns. plish. Aderholt DeGette Johnson (CT) I have never been able to get it The point is that it logically can be Allen Delahunt Johnson (WI) passed by the Congress because the assumed that the people who vote Andrews DeLauro Johnson, Sam Archer Dellums Kanjorski President of the United States, wheth- against prevention of a shutdown favor the risk of a shutdown. Armey Deutsch Kaptur er it is Republican or Democrat, and Bachus Diaz-Balart Kasich the Congress, Republican- or Demo- f Baesler Dickey Kelly Baker Dicks Kildee crat-controlled, have failed to see the RECESS Baldacci Dingell Kilpatrick efficacy of the bill that I have intro- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Ballenger Dixon Kim duced. Barcia Doggett Kind (WI) It seemed to me a simple proposition. PRYCE of Ohio). Pursuant to clause 12 Barr Dooley King (NY) We have a budget. If we come to the of rule I, the House stands in recess Barrett (NE) Doolittle Kingston until 12 noon. Barrett (WI) Dreier Kleczka end of the budget process and no new Bartlett Duncan Klink budget has arrived, there are only Accordingly (at 11 o’clock and 3 min- Barton Dunn Klug three alternatives. utes a.m.), the House stood in recess Bass Edwards Knollenberg One is that the Government must until 12 noon. Bateman Ehlers Kolbe f Becerra Emerson LaHood shut down because of the lack of a Bentsen Engel Latham budget. That is the constitutional re- b 1200 Bereuter Eshoo LaTourette sult of having no budget. Berman Etheridge Leach AFTER RECESS Bishop Evans Levin No. 2 is to pass temporary funding Blagojevich Everett Lewis (CA) measures, called continuing resolu- The recess having expired, the House Bliley Ewing Lewis (KY) tions, for a specified time, a month, 6 was called to order by the Speaker pro Blumenauer Farr Linder months, 8 months, whatever we want, tempore (Mr. SUNUNU) at 12 noon. Boehlert Fawell Lofgren Boehner Flake Lowey until the Congress and the President f Bonilla Foley Lucas can agree on a budget. Boswell Ford Luther Or third, we can adopt my propo- PRAYER Boucher Fox Maloney (CT) sition, which would simply say that if The Chaplain, Rev. James David Boyd Frank (MA) Manzullo Brady Franks (NJ) Mascara we do not have a budget, then the law Ford, D.D., offered the following pray- Brown (OH) Frelinghuysen Matsui should require an instant replay of last er: Bryant Furse McCarthy (MO) year’s budget, thus ensuring that the We offer these words of prayer, gra- Bunning Gallegly McCarthy (NY) Burton Ganske McCollum Government of the United States cious God, and we do so with humility Buyer Gejdenson McCrery would never shut down. and with grateful hearts. We place be- Callahan Gekas McDade After 8 long years I finally was able fore You our own special petitions, Camp Gibbons McGovern to muster enough support from well- asking that You would bless us when Campbell Gilchrest McHale Canady Gillmor McHugh wishing Members, colleagues on both we need encouraging and give us vision Cannon Gilman McIntosh sides of the aisle, to bring it to a vote for a new day. It is right to place these Capps Gonzalez McIntyre as part of the supplemental appropria- supplications before You, knowing that Cardin Goode McKeon tions legislation just last week. I was Castle Goodlatte McKinney You have created each person in Your Chabot Gordon Meehan really shocked, then, with the result. image and have given the gift of life Chenoweth Goss Meek We won, and I felt elated about that. and the opportunity for service to all. Christensen Granger Metcalf But the rhetoric that accompanied the So we pray that You would breathe Clayton Hall (OH) Mica Clement Hall (TX) Millender- opposition to my bill was astounding. into our very souls the breath of for- Coble Hamilton McDonald All but a handful of enlightened Demo- giveness and the faith and hope and Coburn Hansen Miller (FL) crats voted against the bill and spoke love with which to meet the respon- Collins Harman Minge against it. Combest Hastings (WA) Mink sibilities of the day. In Your name we Condit Hayworth Moakley What the Democrat rank and file, pray. Amen. Cook Herger Molinari through their leadership, were saying f Cooksey Hinojosa Mollohan is, you Republicans caused the shut- Costello Hobson Moran (KS) THE JOURNAL Cox Hoekstra Moran (VA) down last time. Therefore, we are not Cramer Hooley Morella supporting your proposition to prevent The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Crane Horn Murtha shutdowns. Does that make sense? Chair has examined the Journal of the Crapo Houghton Myrick They say, you shut down the Govern- last day’s proceedings and announces Cubin Hoyer Nadler Cummings Hutchinson Neal ment. Now the Gekas bill, which would to the House his approval thereof. Cunningham Hyde Ney prevent Government shutdowns, is un- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Danner Inglis Northup acceptable. nal stands approved. Davis (FL) Jackson (IL) Norwood Figure out the logic to that, because Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, pursu- Davis (VA) Jenkins Nussle Deal John Obey I cannot. All that would do would be to ant to clause 1, rule I, I demand a vote May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2933 Olver Salmon Stokes I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Mr. SKEEN. Mr. Speaker, as dean of Ortiz Sanchez Strickland United States of America, and to the Repub- the New Mexico delegation in the Owens Sandlin Stump lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Oxley Sawyer Sununu House, it is my distinct pleasure and indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Packard Saxton Talent honor to welcome and congratulate the Pappas Scarborough Tanner f newest Member of the House of Rep- Pastor Schaefer, Dan Tauscher Paul Scott Tauzin COMMUNICATION FROM THE resentatives, the Honorable BILL Paxon Sensenbrenner Taylor (NC) CLERK OF THE HOUSE REDMOND of Los Alamos, NM. Pease Sessions Thomas Mr. REDMOND won last week’s special Pelosi Shadegg Thornberry The SPEAKER laid before the House election to New Mexico’s Third Con- Peterson (MN) Shaw Thune the following communication from the gressional District. Mr. REDMOND won a Petri Shays Thurman Clerk of the House of Representatives: Pickering Sherman Tierney most impressive victory in getting Pitts Shimkus Torres OFFICE OF THE CLERK, elected to the House, and many of us Pomeroy Shuster Traficant U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, watched this race with significant in- Porter Sisisky Turner Washington, DC, May 15, 1997. Pryce (OH) Skaggs Upton terest and were involved in his success- Hon. NEWT GINGRICH, Quinn Skeen Vento The Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, ful election to Congress. I thank each Radanovich Skelton Walsh and every one of my colleagues for Rahall Slaughter Wamp Washington, DC. Regula Smith (MI) Watkins DEAR MR. SPEAKER: I have the honor to their efforts on Mr. REDMOND’s behalf. Reyes Smith (NJ) Watt (NC) transmit herewith a copy of a certificate of I look forward to working with BILL Riley Smith (OR) Weldon (FL) the unofficial vote totals received from the REDMOND in Congress on behalf of the Rivers Smith (TX) Weldon (PA) Honorable Stephanie Gonzales, Secretary of principles each of us hold dear to our Roemer Smith, Adam Wexler State, State of New Mexico, which indicates Rogers Snowbarger Weygand hearts: family values, sound and re- that, according to the unofficial vote totals Rohrabacher Snyder Whitfield sponsible fiscal budget policies, a received by the nominees whose names ap- Rothman Solomon Wicker strong national defense, and a vibrant Roukema Spence Wolf peared on the 1997 Special Election Ballot of Roybal-Allard Spratt Wynn May 13, 1997, the Honorable Bill Redmond economic and business economy. Royce Stabenow Yates was elected to the Office of Representative Welcome to the Congress, Mr. Rush Stearns Young (AK) in Congress, from the Third Congressional REDMOND, and I wish you the best of Ryun Stenholm Young (FL) District, State of New Mexico. success in representing the people of NAYS—44 Sincerely yours, New Mexico’s Third Congressional Dis- Abercrombie Hefley Miller (CA) ROBIN H. CARLE. trict. You are in a tremendous body Berry Hefner Oberstar f with a tremendous group of people. Borski Hill Pallone Clay Hilleary Pascrell SWEARING IN OF THE HONORABLE Welcome. Clyburn Hilliard Pickett BILL REDMOND, OF NEW MEX- f DeFazio Hulshof Pombo English Johnson, E.B. Poshard ICO, AS A MEMBER OF THE SERVING TO FULFILL A VISION Ensign Kucinich Ramstad HOUSE FOR ALL AMERICA Fattah LaFalce Schaffer, Bob Fazio Lewis (GA) Stark Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask (Mr. REDMOND asked and was given Filner Lipinski Stupak unanimous consent that the gentleman permission to address the House for 1 Gephardt LoBiondo Thompson from New Mexico, Mr. BILL REDMOND, minute and to revise and extend his re- Green Maloney (NY) Watts (OK) be permitted to take the oath of office Gutknecht McDermott Weller marks.) Hastings (FL) McNulty today. His certificate of election has Mr. REDMOND. Mr. Speaker, I thank not arrived, but there is no contest, NOT VOTING—78 the gentleman from New Mexico [Mr. and no question has been raised with SKEEN]. I am sorry that our colleague, Ackerman Hinchey Portman Bilbray Holden Price (NC) regard to his election. the gentleman from Albuquerque, NM Bilirakis Hostettler Rangel The SPEAKER. Is there objection to [Mr. SCHIFF], could not be with us. Blunt Hunter Riggs the request of the gentleman from Mr. Speaker, jatahe from the Nava- Bonior Istook Rodriguez Texas? Bono Jackson-Lee Rogan jos, buenos tardes from our Hispanic Brown (CA) (TX) Ros-Lehtinen There was no objection. brothers, and hello from the Anglo pop- Brown (FL) Jefferson Sabo The SPEAKER. Will the Member- ulation from northern New Mexico. Burr Jones Sanders elect from New Mexico present himself Regardless of which of New Mexico’s Calvert Kennedy (MA) Sanford Carson Kennedy (RI) Schiff in the well of the House along with the many languages I greet you with Chambliss Kennelly Schumer members of the New Mexico delega- today, Navajo, Tiwa, Spanish, or Eng- Conyers Lampson Serrano tion? lish, we are patriotic Americans who Coyne Lantos Smith, Linda Mr. REDMOND appeared at the bar Davis (IL) Largent Souder love our country. We gave of our land DeLay Lazio Taylor (MS) of the House and took the oath of of- to develop the weapons which ended Doyle Livingston Tiahrt fice, as follows: World War II early and save hundreds Ehrlich Manton Towns Do you solemnly swear that you will of thousands of lives. We gave our lan- Foglietta Markey Velazquez Forbes Martinez Visclosky support and defend the Constitution of guage. We provided Navajo Code Talk- Fowler McInnis Waters the United States against all enemies, ers for the safety of our soldiers during Frost Menendez Waxman foreign and domestic; that you will World War II. We gave of our sons. Goodling Nethercutt White bear true faith and allegiance to the The Bataan Memorial in Santa Fe is Graham Neumann Wise Greenwood Parker Woolsey same; that you take this obligation a testimony to our Hispanic brothers Gutierrez Payne freely, without any mental reservation who died in the death march. We love Hastert Peterson (PA) or purpose of evasion, and that you will our families. We keenly understand the b 1225 well and faithfully discharge the duties covenant of American culture, to pro- Mr. BAKER changed his vote from of the office on which you are about to vide for opportunity for our children ‘‘present’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ enter. So help you God. that we can only imagine, while honor- So the Journal was approved. The SPEAKER. Congratulations, you ing our elders who gave to us what The result of the vote was announced are now a Member of the United States they could only dream. as above recorded. House of Representatives. I have campaigned on a vision of a f f free and a prosperous America, based on the idea that the hard-earned PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOME TO NEWEST MEMBER money of American workers belongs to The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman OF CONGRESS, THE HONORABLE them and their families first. I dedi- BILL REDMOND from Wisconsin [Mr. JOHNSON] come cate my first term in Congress to my forward and lead the House in the (Mr. SKEEN asked and was given per- parents, John and Mary Redmond, who Pledge of Allegiance. mission to address the House for 1 sacrificed for their seven children to Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin led the minute and to revise and extend his re- fulfill this covenant and this vision for Pledge of Allegiance as follows: marks.) their children. H2934 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 So I join you today as a servant of Behind this great tradition of win- tury, but that bridge is in desperate my constituents to fulfill this vision ning are the fans, affectionately known need of repair. I ask my colleagues to for all of America. It is an honor to as the Cheeseheads. They are in fact be bold, to be daring and to invest in serve with you. the owners of the Green Bay Packers. our Nation’s economic security and our f They have raised money to keep the future. team in the community, built a new Vote ‘‘yes’’ on the Shuster-Oberstar b 1230 stadium, sold out Lambeau Field for amendment. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER every game since the Packer’s first f The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- Super Bowl victory. tain fifteen 1-minutes on each side. May the grand tradition of the Super HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS SAVE f Bowl Green Bay Packers continue. I LIVES ask my colleagues to salute the Green (Mrs. KELLY asked and was given FLOOD INSURANCE CRUCIAL FOR Bay Packers, America’s original HURRICANE SEASON permission to address the House for 1 ‘‘America’s Team.’’ minute and to revise and extend her re- (Mr. BEREUTER asked and was f marks.) given permission to address the House BUDGET AGREEMENT INTERNET Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, 42,000 for 1 minute and to revise and extend ADDRESS Americans were killed in automobile his remarks.) accidents in 1995 and 1996, an increase (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, first of 2,500 fatalities since 1992. mission to address the House for 1 of all, welcome to Mr. REDMOND. The Federal Highway Administration minute.) This Member rises to urge his col- says that road design and conditions Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I would like leagues from hurricane-prone areas to contributed to 30 percent of those fa- those who would like the Internet ad- remind their constituents and news talities, which means that approxi- dress to get out a pen and paper. I will columns and news releases that hurri- mately 12,000 lives could have been give that to my colleagues. cane season is quickly approaching saved by investing in better roads. The Internet address for the budget and, the key point, that now is the Highway improvements save lives. agreement is http// time to review their flood insurance Eighty percent of all travel occurs on hillsource.house.gov/budget.html. Doc- policies to ensure adequate coverage. the Nation’s highways, which means uments dealing with the budget agree- As of March 1, 1995, the national investing in better and safer roads is ment are on the Internet, so all Ameri- flood insurance program very appro- the single most dramatic step we can cans can see how it came about, what priately, under congressional direction, take in protecting the lives of our Na- is in it. The home page is labeled a bal- imposes a 30-day waiting period be- tion’s motorists. anced budget for America’s future. tween the time the premium is paid The millions of dollars paid into the This will allow the people at the same and the time the policy takes effect. highway trust fund each year from our time as the Washington insiders to This important change was made to en- motorists is done with the expectation have the information. courage at-risk individuals to maintain that it will be used not only to main- Again, the Internet address is http// adequate coverage at all times rather tain but to improve the safety of the hillsource.house.gov/budget.html. than waiting to purchase coverage only Nation’s highways. This is not being f when danger is imminent. done. Using the monies entrusted to us Constituents must take proper care SUPPORT THE SHUSTER- by the people for their intended pur- of their investment by purchasing ade- OBERSTAR AMENDMENT pose, the Shuster-Oberstar-Petri-Ra- quate flood insurance coverage at least hall amendment gives us the oppor- 30 days prior to a disaster. Without (Mr. McGOVERN asked and was tunity to fulfill our obligation to pro- taking this simple step, they have no given permission to address the House vide the safest roads possible for every standing to ask the other policyholders for 1 minute.) man, woman, and child traveling on or the taxpayers to bail them out if Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise them. their investment is lost due to unex- today in strong support of the Shuster- In the name of safer roads, I encour- pected flooding. Oberstar-Petri-Rahall amendment to age my colleagues to join me in sup- This is fair warning that we should today’s budget resolution. porting the Shuster-Oberstar-Petri-Ra- pass on to our constituents. If Members Without a world-class highway and hall amendment on the budget resolu- need more information, contact FEMA. transit system, the United States sim- tion. f ply cannot hope to compete in our in- creasingly global economy. The Pacific f IN HONOR OF THE GREEN BAY rim nations and Europe are spending PACKERS AND THEIR SUPER trillions of dollars on national infra- NO MFN FOR CHINA BOWL VICTORY structure for a very simple reason: It (Mr. TRAFICANT asked and was (Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin asked makes good economic sense. We must given permission to address the House and was given permission to address do the same here at home. for 1 minute and to revise and extend the House for 1 minute and to revise The tremendous needs of transpor- his remarks.) and extend his remarks.) tation and infrastructure in my home Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, the Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin. Mr. State of Massachusetts and across this White House supports MFN for China. Speaker, I rise today to salute the Nation depend on adequate Federal in- The United Nations supports MFN for Super Bowl champions, the Green Bay vestment. The budget agreement as it China. The Council on Foreign Rela- Packers, who are in the Nation’s Cap- now stands falls woefully short of al- tions and the Trilateral Commission, ital today as we prepare in this Cham- lowing us to merely maintain our they support MFN for China; and natu- ber to debate a balanced budget agree- aging highway and transit system, let rally, China more than anyone else ment, the first in a long time; another alone making greatly needed repairs. supports MFN for China. long road to success will be celebrated The Shuster-Oberstar amendment is It seems everyone supports MFN for here at the White House this afternoon a sensible, bipartisan effort to increase China except American workers, and I as the champions of the football world transportation funding to minimum ac- think their reason is right on target. meet the champions of the free world. ceptable levels, offset by a minuscule America’s trade policy sucks. We are From Lambeau to Lombardi to across-the-board reduction in all parts not going to have a job left, folks. Holmgren, from Bart Starr to Brett of the budget except entitlements. I would just like to say in closing out Favre, it has been 29 years since the I am strongly committed to bal- here that while we are budgeting our Green Bay champions, the Super Bowl ancing the Federal budget, but bal- limited assets together, China keeps champions, the Packers, have once ancing the budget is all about choices. laughing all the way to the bank with again returned the Lombardi trophy to The President speaks eloquently a huge surplus. its home, Green Bay, WI. about building a bridge to the 21st cen- Beam me up, Mr. Speaker, dot com. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2935 VOTE FOR THE BALANCED House for 1 minute and to revise and THE MOST IMPORTANT TRANS- BUDGET AGREEMENT extend his remarks.) PORTATION AND INFRASTRUC- (Mr. KINGSTON asked and was given Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speak- TURE VOTE permission to address the House for 1 er, I have a question for those on the (Mr. SHUSTER asked and was given minute and to revise and extend his re- other side who constantly talk about permission to address the House for 1 marks.) tax cuts for the wealthy. Perhaps those minute and to revise and extend his re- Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, 1969, on the other side are simply not aware marks.) ‘‘Mod Squad’’ on TV, American Viet- of how important tax cuts on capital Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise nam students in the streets and Neil gains are to the middle class. Then today to alert our colleagues that we Armstrong on the moon, and the budg- again, maybe for liberal Democrats, will be faced later today with the sin- et was balanced for the last time. How the rich whom they despise so much, gle most important transportation and long ago was that? A Burger King the wealthy whom they rail against so infrastructure vote not only in this Whopper could be purchased for 39 often, are simply code words for the Congress, but for the next 6 years, be- cents, a Coke for 15 cents, a gallon of middle class. cause the vote today on transportation gas, 30 cents, a Ford Maverick, $2,995, Although those who produce the funding on our amendment will deter- and a Ford Pinto, $1,919. most, who work the hardest, or even mine whether or not we are going to Needless to say, that is what we had those who are simply fortunate, are have the barely adequate funds nec- at our house. The Beatles had just re- considered the enemy by liberal Demo- essary to reauthorize ISTEA and to leased ‘‘The White album,’’ the Stones crats, their opposition to capital gains deal with the donor State equity issue. were crying ‘‘Gimme Shelter,’’ and tax cuts is flat out contrary to the in- Indeed, if our amendment passes, we Jimi Hendrix was ending out the year terests of the middle class. are committed to dealing with the with his fine album, ‘‘Band of Gyp- Mr. Speaker, are those on the other donor State equity issue. sies.’’ He was still alive then. And then side aware that middle class Americans The levels in the budget resolution the best memorabilia of all, Mr. Speak- are pouring money into mutual funds are simply too low. It continues the er, and I do not know if I should show as never before? In 1995, net assets for dishonest practice of using trust fund this photo or not, but after the pre- equity funds totaled $1.27 trillion, for revenue to mask the general fund defi- vious speech, Woodstock, August 1969, bond funds, $798 billion. The typical cit. and again the budget was balanced. mutual fund holder has a family in- Get this. If the budget resolution Mr. Speaker, today, if we want, we come of less than $60,000 a year. passes without our amendment, the $33 can listen to these great albums. We Listen to this: Of all of the share- billion which is the balance today in can vote for a balanced budget, and we holders, two-thirds have less than the transportation trust fund will be can get the budget on Internet. The $75,000 family income. raised to $65 billion in the next 5 years, best technology from yesterday and The bottom line, a cut in the capital and those are not my numbers, those the best of today is all before Members gains rate is a tax cut for the middle are CBO numbers. of Congress today in one single after- class. Forty-nine Governors have signed a letter saying transportation levels are noon. Please vote for the balanced f budget. too low. So join us, support our amend- ment, and we will be able to fund f b 1245 transportation and achieve a balanced BALANCED BUDGET AGREEMENT SHUSTER - OBERSTAR - PETRI - budget. PLAN OF ACTION WITHOUT DE- f TAILS RAHALL AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 1998 BUDGET RESO- ATTEMPT TO OFFER A TRUE (Mr. PALLONE asked and was given LUTION permission to address the House for 1 BALANCED BUDGET DEFEATED minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mr. CUMMINGS asked and was (Mr. DEFAZIO asked and was given marks.) given permission to address the House permission to address the House for 1 Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I would for 1 minute and to revise and extend minute and to revise and extend his re- like to emphasize that today’s vote on his remarks.) marks.) the balanced budget resolution is es- Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, this was sentially a plan of action without the stand here today to encourage my col- to be the year of tough decisions in details. While there is tentative agree- leagues on both sides of the aisle to Congress, as they planned for a bal- ment concerning Democratic tax cut consider transportation needs of their anced budget, decisions between tax and spending priorities, Republicans respective districts when considering cuts, increases in military spending, can still try to eliminate many of these the budget resolution. I remind Mem- stability for Medicare and Social Secu- Democratic priorities when the details bers, no, I implore them, to remain rity, investment in transportation or are worked out. cognizant of just how many aspects of education. It is incredibly difficult for According to today’s Washington human society are dependent on our Congress and the President to decide Times, the House Republican leader- transportation systems: Employment, between these competing priorities and ship has signaled that it is not opposed trade, land development, environ- constituencies. We cannot have it all, to the Republican right’s conservative mental quality, social equity, eco- as we learned in the early 1980’s. action team budget proposal, which nomic activity, energy and resource al- So after months of wrangling and may eliminate many of the Democrats’ location, access to education, and ac- hand-wringing, Congress and the Presi- Families First priorities, including the cess to health care. dent did the predictable: They decided HOPE education scholarship and the The Shuster-Oberstar-Petri-Rahall they did want it all and they wanted a children’s health care initiative, all in amendment permits us to address the balanced budget; big increases for the favor of larger tax cuts for the serious infrastructure deficiencies of Pentagon, big tax cuts for the wealthi- wealthy. our Nation. It does not interfere with est Americans, and even a nod toward Democrats, Mr. Speaker, will be balancing the budget by fiscal year 2002 transportation and education. watchful to make sure that this does and it does not cut any entitlement It is too good to be true. Guess what, not happen. Both the tax cuts and the programs. it is not. The budget negotiators sim- spending priorities must primarily ben- Transportation accounts for over $1 ply assumed an additional $225 billion efit working families. trillion in commerce annually. For of income; no new CBO baseline fore- f every $1 billion of investment, 42,000 cast, no new economic forecast. Let us jobs are created. Please do not stunt assume our way out of this problem, CAPITAL GAINS TAX CUT the economic growth of our country by $225 billion that does not exist and will BENEFITS MIDDLE CLASS denying Americans essential transpor- not exist, and I am not being allowed (Mr. WELDON of Florida asked and tation systems. Our daily existence de- to offer a budget that does not assume was given permission to address the pends on it. that today. H2936 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 SUPPORT BIPARTISAN AMEND- AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION men and women make up 40 percent of MENT TO INCREASE TRANSPOR- ENDORSES PARTIAL-BIRTH this Nation’s armed services. Removing TATION SPENDING ABORTION BAN ACT such incentives will significantly jeop- (Mr. PETRI asked and was given per- (Mr. CHABOT asked and was given ardize the recruitment and retention of mission to address the House for 1 permission to address the House for 1 these fine service members, and reduce minute and to revise and extend his re- minute and to revise and extend his re- the number of personnel who will vol- marks.) marks.) unteer for operations. Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, today’s Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, the More importantly, Mr. Speaker, if we budget vote has unique significance to American Medical Association struck a do not stop this proposal it will seri- the reauthorization of ISTEA, since it blow for innocent human life yesterday ously jeopardize the safety of America, locks in for the next several years the when it endorsed legislation to outlaw and the ultimate strength of our mili- amount of transportation spending the heinous practice of partial-birth tary forces and their ability to protect that we can include in a reauthoriza- abortions. Now the major obstacles in us. tion bill. the way of a ban on this horrific proce- f All Members representing donor dure are President Clinton and the HIGHER PRIORITY NEEDED FOR States and donee States who have leaders of the most radical pro-abor- TRANSPORTATION FUNDING come to plead their case before the tion lobbies. (Mr. FOX of Pennsylvania asked and Committee on Transportation and In- Let us hope that the American Medi- was given permission to address the frastructure should pay special atten- cal Association’s statement that we House for 1 minute and to revise and tion to the budget vote later today. must restrict a procedure that, and I extend his remarks.) Donor States want more equitable quote, ‘‘We all agree is not good medi- Mr. FOX of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speak- highway formulas, and I know their cine,’’ will get the attention of the last er, the NEXTEA proposal and the re- frustration, because I come from a remaining diehard on the wrong side of cent budget agreement fall short of ful- donor State. Donee States want to pro- this issue. A partial-birth abortion is filling the Nation’s, Pennsylvania’s, tect their current shares. literally the killing in a most brutal and Montgomery County’s transpor- Without more funding than is pro- fashion of a baby about to take its first tation needs. Much more needs to be vided in the budget agreement, it will breath of life outside the womb. It is a done to protect our highways, bridges, be impossible to satisfy all of the grotesque and inhuman practice. In a and transit systems. Roads such as States, so both donor and donee States civilized society, it has absolutely no route 309 through eastern Montgomery should be on notice that they will have place. County, PA literally threaten the safe- to live with the ramification of today’s Mr. Speaker, the Cincinnati ty of my constituents. This road has budget vote for years to come. Enquirer, my hometown’s newspaper, one of the worst safety records for a Support the amendment of the Com- in a hard-hitting editorial this morn- highway of its kind in the State. We mittee on Transportation and Infra- ing, summed it up best. Again, I quote. need to have the legislation adopted, structure which increases funding for They said, ‘‘It is time to declare that ISTEA, does not result in any cuts next this Shuster bill. our society will no longer tolerate in- Balancing the Federal budget is im- year, and simply spends new revenues fanticide as a choice.’’ to keep the current $24 billion highway portant. I have stood on the floor with Let us ban this horrible procedure my colleagues to make sure we pass trust fund balance stable. The ISTEA once and for all. reauthorization debate begins today. balanced budgets to have deficit reduc- Vote ‘‘yes’’ on the Shuster-Oberstar f tion, lower taxes, and tax limitations. amendment. REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER However, within the overall budget f AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 815 framework, transportation needs to be given a higher priority if we are going WE SHOULD REOPEN Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I ask to have any possibility of adequately PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE unanimous consent that the gentleman funding the reauthorization of ISTEA (Ms. NORTON asked and was given from Kentucky, Mr. HAROLD ROGERS, and preventing any further injury and permission to address the House for 1 be removed as a cosponsor on H.R. 815. death on roads such as route 309 in minute and to revise and extend her re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Pennsylvania. marks.) objection to the request of the gen- I further urge my colleagues today to Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, the con- tleman from Maryland? vote for the Shuster-Oberstar-Petri-Ra- stituents, the tourists of my colleagues There was no objection. hall substitute to the budget resolu- come every year. If they go anywhere f tion. near Pennsylvania Avenue they will 1998 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION f find a traffic catastrophe. The heart of STRIPS CITIZEN SOLDIERS OF downtown is closed to the public be- SILVER CHARM, FROM OCALA, FL, RIGHT TO PAID MILITARY cause the White House area is no NEARS A TRIPLE CROWN WIN LEAVE longer open to traffic. (Mr. STEARNS asked and was given Senators and Representatives from (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 this region today have written the permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his re- President asking that the Treasury, minute and to revise and extend his re- marks.) the Secret Service, and the District of marks.) Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, I appre- Columbia sit down to work out a plan Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, today I ciate this opportunity to inform my to reopen Pennsylvania Avenue. That would like to address an issue that af- colleagues that after one of the most plan must be consistent with the Se- fects all of our military Reserve and exciting races in the history of the cret Service concerns about the safety National Guard members who are Fed- Preakness Stakes held Saturday, Sil- of the White House complex. We are eral employees. The 1998 defense au- ver Charm, sired and trained in my fully cognizant of that. thorization bill proposes to take away hometown of Ocala, FL, is two-thirds But this region is No. 2 in the Nation the right of these citizen soldiers to of the way toward winning the Triple in lost time to commuters and No. 1 in earn their 15 days of paid military Crown. economic losses to commuters because leave each year. I congratulate Bob and Beverly of that lost time. Many Members know Up to this point this has been a high- Lewis, the owners of Silver Charm, and what this is about because they come ly successful military leave policy for I congratulate Jack Dudley, owner of into town in the morning to a closed civil servants who serve in the Reserve Dudley Farms in Ocala, where Silver Pennsylvania Avenue and all the traf- and Guard. Why destroy that policy? Charm was born. Not since 1978 has fic problems that have been brought. Rather, this U.S. Government should there been a Triple Crown winner, and Open Pennsylvania Avenue gradually, set the example by supporting the Re- that fine animal was another Ocala- consistent with the President’s safety. serve and Guard forces. These brave bred horse, Affirmed. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2937 Thoroughbred horse racing is unique polls they defied the force and might of PERMITTING USE OF CAPITOL RO- among competitions, a combination of the mainland Chinese, who were TUNDA FOR CONGRESSIONAL skilled riders and these carefully bred launching missile tests and were doing CEREMONY HONORING MOTHER and trained animals. Increasingly, everything they could to harass and in- TERESA Florida is producing champion horses. timidate the people on the island of Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I move to The horse farms of Ocala and Marion Taiwan. suspend the rules and concur in the County are bringing well-deserved rec- Mr. Speaker, for many years the peo- Senate concurrent resolution (S. Con. ognition to our State. On behalf of the ple on Taiwan and their government Res. 26) to permit the use of the ro- people of Marion County, I wish Silver have been our strong allies and friends. tunda of the Capitol for a congressional Charm all the best in the Belmont It is essential that we commit our- ceremony honoring Mother Teresa. Stakes in June. selves to standing with them. The Re- The Clerk read as follows: f public of China deserves our support, S. CON RES. 26 President Li deserves our support, and LET US HELP PRESIDENT CLIN- Whereas Mother Teresa of Calcutta has I am proud to stand today commemo- TON AND PASS THE TAX CUT ON greatly enhanced the lives of people in all rating his election as the first ever CAPITAL GAINS walks of life in every corner of the world popularly elected President in the his- through her faith, her love, and her selfless (Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado tory of China. dedication to humanity and charitable works asked and was given permission to ad- for nearly 70 years; f dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Whereas Mother Teresa founded the Mis- vise and extend his remarks.) b 1300 sionaries of Charity, which includes more Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. than 3,000 members in 25 countries who de- Mr. Speaker, I would like to do some- DISPENSING WITH CALL OF vote their lives to serving the poor, without PRIVATE CALENDAR accepting any material reward in return; thing extraordinary in politics. I want Whereas Mother Teresa has been recog- to pass legislation for which President Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I ask nized as an outstanding humanitarian Clinton can claim credit. It gets even unanimous consent to dispense with around the world and has been honored by: stranger. The President opposes this the call of the Private Calendar today. the first Pope John XXIII Peace Prize (1971); legislation, even though he will accept The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the Jawaharal Nehru Award for Inter- national Understanding (1972); the Nobel it as part of a deal to get more social SUNUNU). Is there objection to the re- spending. Peace Prize (1979); and the Presidential quest of the gentleman from Califor- Medal of Freedom (1985). The legislation I am talking about is, nia? Whereas Mother Teresa has forever en- of course, a cut in the capital gains There was no objection. hanced the culture and history of the world; tax. What will happen to the economy? f and Well, it is obvious. What will happen is Whereas Mother Teresa truly leads by ex- exactly the same thing that has hap- AUTHORIZING SPEAKER TO EN- ample and shows the people of the world the pened each and every time a tax cut in TERTAIN MOTIONS TO SUSPEND way to live by love for all humanity; Now, the capital gains tax has been signed RULES ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, therefore, be it into law. The economy will improve. Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- 1997 resentatives concurring), That the rotunda of In a $7.5 trillion economy a cut in the Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I ask the Capitol is authorized to be used on June tax on capital gains has a dramatic ef- unanimous consent that on Wednesday, 5, 1997, for a congressional ceremony honor- fect. So when the economy improves, May 21, 1997, the Speaker be authorized ing Mother Teresa. Physical preparations for President Clinton will surely cite every the ceremony shall be carried out in accord- to entertain motions to suspend the possible explanation for improved eco- ance with such conditions as the Architect of rules and pass the following bills and nomic growth except for the capital the Capitol may prescribe. resolutions: gains tax. But job creators know what The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- H.R. 1377, Savings Are Vital to Ev- really creates jobs. So, ironically, he ant to the rule, the gentleman from eryone’s Retirement Act of 1997; will get all the credit for an improved California [Mr. THOMAS] and the gen- H.R. 1306, Riegle-Neal Clarification economy that is due solely to the tlewoman from Michigan [Ms. KIL- Act of 1997; change in how we tax capital invest- PATRICK], each will control 20 minutes. H.R. 911, Volunteer Protection Act of ments, but I can accept that. The Chair recognizes the gentleman 1997; Let us help President Clinton, de- from California [Mr. THOMAS]. House Resolution 121, expressing the spite himself, and pass the tax cut on Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I yield sense of the House of Representatives capital gains in his balanced budget myself such time as I may consume. regarding the March 30, 1997, terrorist agreement. Mr. Speaker, Senate Concurrent Res- grenade attack in Cambodia; f olution 26 was approved by the Com- House Concurrent Resolution 63, re- mittee on House Oversight in its regu- RECOGNIZING THE FIRST ANNI- affirming the commitment of the Unit- larly scheduled meeting on May 14. The VERSARY OF THE ELECTION OF ed States to the principles of the Mar- concurrent resolution authorizes the LI TENG-HUI shall Plan; use of the Capitol rotunda on June 5 to (Mr. KING asked and was given per- H.R. 956, Drug-Free Community Act. allow for a celebration honoring Moth- mission to address the House for 1 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there er Teresa after she addresses a joint minute and to revise and extend his re- objection to the request of the gen- session of Congress. The Senate passed marks.) tleman from California? this resolution which was offered by Mr. KING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today There was no objection. the senior Senator from Kansas, Sen- to mark the first anniversary of the f ator SAM BROWNBACK, on May 8. popular election Li Teng-hui as the Agnese Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, now known President of the Republic of China. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER as Mother Teresa, was born on August This is historic because it was the first PRO TEMPORE 26, 1910, in Albania. She joined a Catho- time in history that the people of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- lic Missionary order and went to India China have elected their President, the ant to the provisions of clause 5 of rule when she was 18 years old. In 1950, she first time a head of state in China has I, the Chair announces that he will founded the Missionaries of Charity. been elected by the people. postpone further proceedings today on Mother Teresa is one of those names Last year 21 million in Taiwan went each motion to suspend the rules on known the world over. More important to the polls in record numbers. This which a recorded vote or the yeas and than being recognized, she has been was a tremendous victory, not just for nays are ordered, or on which the vote honored the world over: President Li, who a number of Mem- is objected to under clause 4 of rule She was honored with the first Pope bers have met over the years, but more XV. John XXIII Peace Prize in 1971. The importantly it was a victory of the Such rollcall votes, if postponed, will Jawaharal Nehru Award for Inter- people of China, because in going to the be taken later in the day. national Understanding was given to H2938 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 her in 1972. The Nobel Peace Prize in lation to the floor so quickly. This H.R. 1650 1979, the Presidential Medal of Free- came up on rather short notice, and we Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- dom in 1985 from President Reagan. appreciate all his hard work and the resentatives of the United States of America in And in 1996, Mother Teresa became the work of the staff to expedite this bill. Congress assembled, fifth person in the world to be con- The passage of this resolution, Sen- SECTION 1. FINDINGS. ferred honorary citizenship from the ate Concurrent Resolution 26, author- The Congress finds that— United States by President Clinton. izes the use of the Capitol rotunda for (1) Mother Teresa of Calcutta has greatly impacted the lives of people in all walks of For historical purposes, the first was a congressional ceremony honoring life in every corner of the world through love Winston Churchill by President Ken- Mother Teresa. This ceremony will and her selfless dedication to humanity and nedy in 1963, Raoul Wallenberg by take place on June 5. We are looking charitable works for nearly 70 years; President Reagan in 1981, and William forward to hearing her comments and (2) Mother Teresa has expanded her per- and Hannah Penn by President Reagan honoring her life. sonal dedication by founding the Mission- in 1984. It is during this time that we will aries of Charity, which include well over Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of present her with the Congressional 3,000 members in 25 countries, who devote my time. Gold Medal as a small tribute for her their entire lives to serving the poor without accepting any material reward in return; Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I lifelong dedication of service to those (3) Mother Teresa has been recognized as a yield myself such time as I may who are less fortunate, impoverished, humanitarian around the world and has been consume. ill, homeless, and destitute. recognized in the form of— Mr. Speaker, we live in an age that is As we have heard already some of her (A) the first Pope John XXIII Peace Prize sometimes easy to dismiss as selfish, awards and accomplishments, they go (1971); self-absorbed, cynical, and cruel. Moth- on and on. They are very numerous (B) the Jawaharal Nehru Award for Inter- er Teresa and her selfless dedication to awards that she has achieved through- national Understanding (1972); the world’s least fortunate serve as a (C) the Nobel Peace Prize (1979); and out her life. But I think the one thing (D) the Presidential Medal of Freedom powerful reminder of our age which that Mother Teresa stands out for is (1985); still includes shining symbols, as that, no matter who is the person she (4) Mother Teresa is a tool of God; Mother Teresa is, for goodness and meets, she loves everybody. I think (5) God’s love flowing through Mother Te- compassion. that she has followed the example that resa has forever impacted the culture and At our schools, wherever she takes Christ laid down in that she loves her history of the world; and us, she is always rededicating herself brother and her sister. (6) Mother Teresa truly leads by example to the least of these. Permitting the and shows the people of the world the way to Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I live by love for mankind. use of the rotunda of the Capitol of the yield back the balance of my time. United States for a congressional cere- SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I have no (a) PRESENTATION AUTHORIZED.—The Presi- mony to honor Mother Teresa and her further requests for time, and I yield dent is authorized to present, on behalf of life’s work is something that I am back the balance of my time. the Congress, a gold medal of appropriate de- proud to stand here today and be in full The SPEAKER pro tempore. The sign to Mother Teresa of Calcutta in recogni- support of. question is on the motion offered by tion of her outstanding and enduring con- We will be focusing the attention of the gentleman from California [Mr. tributions to humanitarian and charitable all Americans, whatever their faiths, THOMAS] that the House suspend the activities. on a symbol that can serve them well rules and concur in the Senate concur- (b) DESIGN AND STRIKING.—For the purpose in our everyday lives. As we know, of the presentation referred to in subsection rent resolution, Senate Concurrent (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter Mother Teresa was born in 1910 in Al- Resolution 26. in this Act referred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’) bania. She received the Nobel Peace The question was taken. shall strike a gold medal with suitable em- Prize in 1979. Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, on that I blems, devices, and inscriptions, to be deter- She is known as the Saint of the Gut- demand the yeas and nays. mined by the Secretary. ter, where she spent tireless hours giv- The yeas and nays were ordered. SEC. 3. DUPLICATE MEDALS. ing of herself, educating, providing The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The Secretary may strike and sell dupli- people with hope who have no hope. I ant to clause 5 of rule I and the Chair’s cates in bronze of the gold medal struck pur- had occasion to meet Mother Teresa prior announcement, further proceed- suant to section 2 under such regulations as when she visited the city of Detroit a ings on this motion will be postponed. the Secretary may prescribe, and at a price few years back. The aura that is in- sufficient to cover the costs thereof, includ- f ing labor, materials, dies, and use of machin- stilled in her is there for anyone to see. GENERAL LEAVE ery, overhead expenses, and the cost of the She is a saint. And she is a person gold medal. whom we all can take a look at and Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I ask SEC. 4. NATIONAL MEDALS. honor because she has given much of unanimous consent that all Members The medals struck pursuant to this Act are her life so that people have the hope may have 5 legislative days within national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of that God has intended each of us to which to revise and extend their re- title 31, United States Code. have. marks and to include extraneous mate- SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS; Mr. Speaker, the Missionaries of rial on Senate Concurrent Resolution PROCEEDS OF SALE. Charity has branches in 50 Indian cities 26. (a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— and about 30 other countries around The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there There is hereby authorized to be charged the world. It numbers more than 3,000 against the Numismatic Public Enterprise objection to the request of the gen- Fund an amount not to exceed $30,000 to pay members who have decided to follow tleman from California? for the cost of the medal authorized by this Mother Teresa’s example and dedicate There was no objection. Act. their lives by serving the world’s poor. f (b) PROCEEDS OF SALE.—Amounts received Mother Teresa is special to me per- from the sales of duplicate bronze medals sonally. I am happy this Congress is AUTHORIZING PRESIDENT TO under section 3 shall be deposited in the Nu- going to have a dedication ceremony AWARD CONGRESSIONAL GOLD mismatic Public Enterprise Fund. for her. MEDAL TO MOTHER TERESA The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I move to ant to the rule, the gentleman from my time. suspend the rules and pass the bill Delaware [Mr. CASTLE] and the gen- Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I yield (H.R. 1650) to authorize the President tleman from New York [Mr. FLAKE], such time as he may consume to the to award a gold medal on behalf of the each will control 20 minutes. gentleman from Nebraska [Mr. Congress to Mother Teresa of Calcutta The Chair recognizes the gentleman CHRISTENSEN]. in recognition of her outstanding and from Delaware [Mr. CASTLE]. Mr. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I enduring contributions through hu- Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield would like to thank the gentleman manitarian and charitable activities, myself such time as I may consume. from California [Mr. THOMAS] for his and for other purposes. Mr. Speaker, this afternoon I rise in assistance in getting this piece of legis- The Clerk read as follows: support of H.R. 1650, the bill to award a May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2939 Congressional Gold Medal to Mother convictions, she became a nun in 1928, this Nation as we reach out to one who Teresa, a woman who is perhaps as and eventually joined the Loreto Con- has always reached out to others. close to sainthood as anyone this Con- vent in India. Subsequently, in 1931, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of gress is likely to meet. she took the name of Teresa in honor my time. Mother Teresa of Calcutta has set a of St. Teresa of Avila, a 16th century Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield standard of selfless dedication to hu- Spanish nun. such time as he may consume to the manity and charitable works for nearly While teaching in Calcutta in 1929, gentleman from Nebraska [Mr. 70 years. She founded the order, the Mother Teresa took note of streets CHRISTENSEN]. Missionaries of Charity, which now in- crowded with beggars, lepers, and Mr. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I cludes over 3,000 members in 25 coun- homeless persons. She was in a city want to thank some of the people who tries who devote their lives to serving where unwanted infants were regularly helped in bringing this legislation to the poor with no material recompense left to die in the streets or in garbage the floor. for their sacrifice. Among many other bins. After 17 years of teaching, Mother When Senator BROWNBACK initially humanitarian awards, Mother Teresa Teresa felt the need to abandon her po- approached me with the idea of intro- has received the Nobel Peace Prize in sition as a teacher and instead began ducing this legislation on the House 1979 and the Presidential Medal of to care for the needy in the slums of side just a month ago, I was not sure Freedom 1985. Calcutta. that we could get the needed 290 co- Mother Teresa of Calcutta is most re- Mother Teresa became a citizen of sponsors in time for Mother Teresa’s nowned for devoting her life to the sick India in 1948 and soon founded the Mis- visit next month. As of today, we have and dying, the poorest of the poor. She sionaries of Charity. She focused her 327 cosponsors. lives with them and ministers to their work on poor children in the streets That is why I want to thank the gen- physical and spiritual necessities, and in 1949 began enlisting recruits to tleman from Tennessee, Mr. ZACH seeking to influence the rest of us by join her in her order. The core principle WAMP, and the gentleman from Michi- setting an example and defining char- of her order became one of lifetime gan, Mr. STUPAK, and the gentleman ity. This example must cause us all to commitment to serving the poor with- from Tennessee, Mr. BRYANT, and the reevaluate our lives in the light of her out accepting any material reward in gentleman from Nevada, Mr. ENSIGN, wholly admirable life. Mr. Speaker, the return. and the gentlewoman from Missouri, standard for a Congressional Gold In the 1950’s, Mother Teresa began Mrs. EMERSON, for obtaining the nec- Medal is the recipient must be someone the work that would gain her world- essary number of signatures and co- one who has performed an achievement wide acclaim. She established a leper sponsors because literally this was a that has an impact on American his- colony called the Town of Peace. For team effort. tory and culture that is likely to be this the Indian Government awarded I would also like to thank the gen- recognized as a major achievement in her The Magnificent Lotus Award in tleman from Delaware [Mr. CASTLE], the recipient’s field long after the 1962. Pope Paul the 6th, that same for helping expedite this bill through, achievement itself. Mother Teresa’s ca- year, placed Missionaries of Charity di- as well as the gentleman from New reer embodying the principle of charity rectly under the control of the papacy. York [Mr. FLAKE]. clearly meets and exceeds this stand- In doing so, he allowed Mother Teresa The cosponsor on this bill is my ard. to expand her order outside of India. friend, the gentleman from Illinois, Mr. H.R. 1650 complies with Committee Centers for lepers, the blind, the aged JESSE JACKSON. He and his staff have on Banking and Financial Services and the dying were soon opened all worked hard on this bill. They have rules regarding the authorization of around the world. helped work the issue on both sides, congressional gold medals. Although a The love, the concern and and I think it is a neat opportunity committee markup was not held, a ma- samaritanship so evident in Mother Te- when two Members from the two dif- jority of both committee and sub- resa was honored by the Pope in 1971 ferent parties can work together in a committee members are cosponsors. when he awarded her the first Pope bipartisan fashion and work together There is no known opposition from John the 23d Peace Prize. She received for the good of the country and for a Members of Congress or the U.S. Mint. her greatest award in 1979 when she re- cause that we all believe in. Mr. Speaker, this legislation may ceived the Nobel Peace Prize. As with On June 5, a woman who has made it have set a record for the attraction of other awards, Mother Teresa accepted her lifelong mission to serve others 325 cosponsors in a matter of hours. I the prize on behalf of the poor and used will visit this Congress. This woman understand that the sense of urgency is the monetary gifts to fund her centers. can be recognized by all as the most due to the desire of the House to Today there are over 3,000 nuns in her important self-sacrificing heroine of present some tangible representation order, and Missionaries of Charity cen- our time. For this reason, my col- of this award during Mother Teresa’s ters in over 25 countries. leagues and I would like to grant Moth- visit to the Capitol in a few weeks. The Mr. Speaker, these deeds and her con- er Teresa the Congressional Gold Congressional Gold Medal is the appro- sistent hard work on behalf of the Medal. priate award, since it is the highest ci- needy have made Mother Teresa a par- Mother Teresa has spent the major- vilian honor this Congress can bestow. agon of charity. She has indeed left an ity of her 87 years reaching out to the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of indelible mark on our society. We poorest of the poor and providing com- my time. should do nothing less than to follow fort to individuals who face nothing Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- her advice to make our homes centers but hopelessness and despair. Her per- self such time as I may consume. of compassion and forgiveness end- sonal commitment to the sick and I rise today in support of H.R. 1650, lessly. dying demonstrate her unceasing love urge the House to unanimously extend and selfless devotion to mankind, serv- b the Congressional Gold Medal to Moth- 1315 ing as a true model for the world to fol- er Teresa. Mother Teresa has captured Believing in this advice will make us low. the loving spirit of charity and exem- all a better people. She has proven repeatedly that no plifies the moral obligation we all have I close by again advising this House matter how indigent an individual has toward a global community. to give support to the bill. It is a small become, simple acts of love and tender- As she once said, the world today is gesture for our Nation to honor a larg- ness can once again help them discover hungry, not only for bread but hungry er than life human being. But as Moth- the true sense of dignity, humanity, for love, hungry to be wanted, and hun- er Teresa has said, ‘‘We can do no great and at least momentary peace. Her in- gry to be loved. She has indeed loved things, only small things with great spirational work will live forever and the most needy in the world since 1928. love.’’ can be multiplied through the Mission- Born in Yugoslavia in 1910, she was I believe that every Member voting aries of Charity, which now resides in raised in a comfortable environment. for this particular legislation today every continent, even in Russia, where Comfort, however, did not mute her will express to Mother Teresa not only her sisters continue their service to the call to a higher purpose. Following her our love but the love of the people of poor and neglected. H2940 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 Today the Missionaries of Charity ness to support and work on this side of she houses the homeless because they have more than 4,000 nuns who run over the aisle to seek Democratic cospon- lack shelter; she treats the sick be- 5,517 orphanages, housing the impover- sors of such a worthy piece of legisla- cause they are ill. Her love and her ished, the ill, the homeless, and the tion. I think that the thoughtfulness of care is not conditional. Her service to dying. In a world that sometimes the gentleman from Nebraska on this humanity is based upon her deep seated seems so impersonal and unaffected by particular piece of legislation is cer- belief that we are all members of one the suffering of others, Mother Teresa tainly an example of the kind of spirit human family. has provided hope and encouragement that he has brought to this Congress, She treats people of all races and through her endearing spirit. She has and it is indeed an honor to have the ethnicities, of all social stratum, an exceptional character and has sac- privilege of being a cosponsor with the equally, regardless of their relative rificed the greater part of her daily life gentleman on this piece of legislation. wealth or poverty. In essence, this is for others. Mr. Speaker, with this Congressional what her deep sense of spirituality and Mother Teresa is visibly perceived by Gold Medal we honor Mother Teresa of religion compel her to do. Her right- many as a living saint. Her love and Calcutta upon her retirement as supe- eous and selfless example is one from compassion for humanity will always rior general of the Missionaries of which we can all find inspiration and serve as a constant reminder that no Charity, the order she founded in 1947 take guidance and direction. matter what age, gender, or faith one to care for the dying and destitute of Mr. Speaker, it is an honor today to may be that every human being has the Calcutta, India. This moral and spir- sponsor this bill to bestow the Congres- ability to make an impression on man- itual leader, known to the world as the sional Medal of Honor to Mother Te- kind. Her tradition of spirituality and ‘‘Saint of the Gutters’’ for her lifelong resa when she graces us with her pres- compassion has made her one of the work caring for the third world’s poor- ence on June 5. I thank my colleagues greatest humanitarians of all time. est of the poor, continues her struggle for the overwhelming support for this Recently, a poll was taken here in for humanity despite her own physical tribute to a truly remarkable member the United States and of all the people frailty. of the world community. that the United States said they re- After suffering from malaria, from Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield spected the most, Mother Teresa was pneumonia, a heart attack, and after myself such time as I may consume, voted No. 1. Though weakened by a undergoing three heart surgeries just and solely to thank those who were the chronic heart ailment and other heart last year, the 86-year-old Mother Te- sponsors of this legislation. The gen- problems, Mother Teresa’s deep hope resa has announced that she hopes that tleman from Nebraska [Mr. and abiding faith in God will live on she is able to set up a base in China as CHRISTENSEN] referenced this, but they forever. her next project. Imagine that, 86, after did an extraordinary job of getting In closing, I would like to share some having suffered from malaria, from more signatures in this Congress in of Mother Teresa’s wisdom by quoting pneumonia, a heart attack and three support of something than maybe any- her. She once said, ‘‘If we pray, we will different surgeries, Mother Teresa body in the history of the Congress, for believe. If we believe, we will love. If keeps on giving and she never ceases to all I know, in a remarkably short time. we love, we will serve. We can do no keep on giving. So I congratulate them both on that. great things, only small things with The Albanian-born Mother Teresa, Obviously, the cause was extremely great love.’’ who bravely combats her physical justifiable, which we have all learned That quote reminds me of Matthew weakness, lacks no internal moral here today, and we appreciate that, 22 that talks about the greatest com- strength or outward vision. She is mo- too. tivated by the depth of her faith and mandment of loving others. Mother Te- I also want to thank the gentleman resa has embodied what Christ called spirituality. Through her direct hu- from New York [Mr. FLAKE] who con- manitarian acts, carried out by the the greatest commandment, and the tinues to be a wonderful ranking mem- Missionaries of Charity, she has trans- second greatest commandment was ber to work with on this committee. formed millions of lives one by one in like the first. Hopefully, we will have some success I urge the immediate adoption of the order’s AIDS hospices, soup kitch- again today as we have before. H.R. 1650 in a bipartisan fashion, and I ens, homes for unwed mothers, clinics, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of thank the Members that have worked schools, and homes for the lepers, the my time. so hard in bringing this to the floor. sick, and the terminally ill in 25 na- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, I yield tions across this world. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- such time as he may consume to the The sisters of her order literally go self such time as I may consume to say gentleman from Chicago, IL, Mr. JESSE out into the streets and physically lift that, indeed, it is a joy to work with JACKSON, Jr., the cosponsor of this leg- the starving terminally ill, drawing the gentleman from Delaware, and I islation. them into these homes to provide them am overwhelmed by the number of sup- Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Mr. Speak- with shelter and medicine free of porters that spoke on this bill and ac- er, I thank the gentleman for yielding charge. Most importantly, the sisters tually signed on in such short order. me this time. offer the least of these, our world’s I think that makes the ultimate Mr. Speaker, I rise to support H.R. most vulnerable, who have so trag- statement of the value of this particu- 1650, and I would like to thank the gen- ically been cast aside by society, the lar piece of legislation, and would hope tleman from Delaware, Chairman CAS- dignity and the respect of which all that all of our colleagues would join us, TLE, and the gentleman from New human beings are deserving. for I think this expresses all that is a York, Mr. FLAKE, the ranking member, It is this spirit, the spirit of Mother part of what our life ought to be, and for the opportunity to address this im- Teresa, that I believe was probably that is loving our neighbors as we love portant piece of legislation commend- best engendered in recent times in our ourselves. ing and honoring the work of Mother Nation by the volunteer summit that Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- Teresa. Mother Teresa has been re- took place in Philadelphia, where we quests for time, and I yield back the ferred to as a moral leader, a Nobel saw Americans attempting to give balance of my time. laureate who has also been regularly back beyond themselves, beyond their Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield referred to as a living saint among us. class, beyond their race, and even be- myself such time as I may consume to Mr. Speaker, I would also like to yond their own value system, to give of encourage everyone to support this. We take this opportunity to thank my themselves, and no other person in our will be asking for rollcall votes so peo- good friend, the gentleman from Ne- world for such a time as this has pro- ple will have an opportunity to vote for braska [Mr. CHRISTENSEN] for providing vided that as the gentlewoman from it. me with the opportunity to cosponsor Calcutta. Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in op- this worthy endeavor. When the gen- Mr. Speaker, I believe we can all position to H.R. 1650. At the same time, I rise tleman initially approached me about learn and embrace her example. She is in total support of, and with complete respect the legislation, there was no equivo- motivated by her faith to do good. She for, the work of Mother Teresa, the Mission- cation whatsoever about my willing- feeds the poor because they are hungry; aries of Charity organization, and each of May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2941 Mother Teresa's Nobel Peace Prize-winning agree to the resolution (H. Res. 147) ex- American dream a reality for families who humanitarian efforts. I oppose the Gold Medal pressing the sense of the House of Rep- otherwise would not own a home; and for Mother Teresa Act because appropriating resentatives that the House of Rep- Whereas the second week of June 1997 is $30,000 of taxpayer money is neither constitu- resentatives should participate in and National Homeownership Week: Now, there- fore, be it tional nor, in the spirit of Mother Teresa who support activities to provide decent Resolved, That it is the sense of the House dedicated here entire life to voluntary, chari- homes for the people of the United of Representatives that— table work, particularly humanitarian. States, and for other purposes, as (1) it is a goal of our Nation that all citi- Because of my continuing and uncompro- amended. zens have safe, clean, and healthy housing; mising opposition to appropriations not author- The Clerk read as follows: (2) the Members of the House of Represent- atives should demonstrate the importance of ized within the enumerated powers of the H. RES. 147 volunteerism and community service; Constitution, several of my colleagues found it Whereas the United States promotes and amusing to question me personally as to (3) the Members of the House of Represent- encourages the creation and revitalization of atives and Habitat for Humanity, with sup- whether, on this issue, I would maintain my re- sustainable and strong neighborhoods in solve and commitment of the ConstitutionÐa port from the National Partners in Home- partnership with States, cities, and local ownership, should sponsor and construct, Constitution, which only months ago, each communities and in conjunction with the commencing on June 5, 1997, two homes in Member of Congress, swore to uphold. In independent and collective actions of private the Anacostia neighborhood of the District each of these instances, I offered to do a little citizens and organizations; of Columbia, each to be known as a ‘‘House more than uphold my constitutional oath. Whereas establishing a housing infrastruc- That Congress Built’’; In fact, as a means of demonstrating my ture strengthens neighborhoods and local (4) each ‘‘House That Congress Built’’ personal regard and enthusiasm for the work economies and nurtures the families who re- should be constructed primarily by Members of Mother Teresa, I invited each of these col- side in them; of the House of Representatives and their Whereas an integral element of a strong leagues to match my private, personal con- families and staffs, involving and symbol- community is a sufficient supply of afford- izing the partnership of the public, private, tribution of $100 which, if accepted by the 435 able housing; Members of the House of Representatives, and nonprofit sectors of society; Whereas such housing can be provided in (5) each ‘‘House That Congress Built’’ would more than satisfy the $30,000 cost nec- tradional and nontraditional forms, includ- should be constructed with the participation essary to mint and award a gold medal to the ing apartment buildings, transitional and of the family that will own the home; well-deserving Mother Teresa. To me, it temporary homes, condominiums, co- (6) upon completion and initial occupancy seemed a particularly good opportunity to operatives, and single family homes; of the homes in the fall of 1997, the Members demonstrate one's genuine convictions by Whereas for many families a home is not of the House of Representatives, their fami- spending one's own money rather than that of merely shelter, but also provides an oppor- lies and staffs, and local and national leaders tunity for growth, prosperity, and security; from the public and private nonprofit sectors the taxpayers who remain free to contribute, at Whereas homeownership is a cornerstone their own discretion, to the work of Mother Te- of society should participate, together with of the national economy because it spurs the each family that will own a ‘‘House That resa and have consistently done so. For the production and sale of goods and services, record, not a single Representative who solic- Congress Built’’, in an event to celebrate the generates new jobs, encourages savings and occasion; ited my support for spending taxpayer's investment, promotes economic and civic re- (7) in the future, the Members of the House money, was willing to contribute their own sponsibility, and enhances the financial se- of Representatives and their families and money to demonstrate the courage of their so- curity of all people in the United States; staff should participate in similar house called convictions and generosity. Whereas the United States is the first building activities of Habitat for Humanity It is, of course, very easy to be generous country in the world to make owning a home in their own districts as part of National with other people's money. a reality for a vast majority of its families; Homeownership Week; and Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield however, more than one-third of the families (8) these occasions should be used to em- in the United States are not homeowners; phasize and focus on the importance of pro- back the balance of my time. Whereas a disproportionate percentage of The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. viding safe, clean, and healthy homes for all non-homeowning families in the United of the people in the United States. SUNUNU). The question is on the mo- States are low-income families; tion offered by the gentleman from Whereas the National Partners in Home- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Delaware [Mr. CASTLE] that the House ownership, a public-private partnership com- ant to the rule, the gentleman from suspend the rules and pass the bill, prised of 63 national organizations under the New York [Mr. LAZIO] and the gen- H.R. 1650. leadership of the Department of Housing and tleman from New York [Mr. FLAKE] The question was taken; and (two- Urban Development, has established a goal each will control 20 minutes. thirds having voted in favor there- of reaching an all-time high homeownership The Chair recognizes the gentleman level in the United States by the end of the of)—— from New York [Mr. LAZIO]. Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, on that I 20th century; Whereas there are many other nonprofit Mr. LAZIO of New York. Mr. Speak- 1 demand the yeas and nays. and for-profit organizations that, in partner- er, I yield myself 1 ⁄2 minutes. The yeas and nays were ordered. ship with the Federal Government and local Mr. Speaker, let me begin by con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- governments, strive to make the American gratulating and thanking my colleague ant to clause 5 of rule I and the Chair’s dream of homeownership a reality for low-in- and friend, the gentleman from Califor- prior announcement, further proceed- come families; nia [Mr. LEWIS], for this concept and ings on this motion will be postponed. Whereas national organizations such as the for his introduction of this legislation. f Fannie Mae Foundation, Freddie Mac, the I also want to thank the gentleman Local Initiatives Support Corporation, the GENERAL LEAVE Enterprise Foundation, the Housing Assist- from Ohio, Mr. STOKES, the gentleman from Missouri, Mr. GEPHARDT, the gen- Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I ask ance Council, and the Neighborhood Rein- tleman from Georgia, Mr. GINGRICH, unanimous consent that all Members vestment Corporation, in conjunction with the Speaker of the House, the gen- may have 5 legislative days within local organizations, have developed thou- sands of homes each year for low-income which to revise and extend their re- tleman from New York, Mr. FLAKE, and families and have, in the process, reduced certainly the gentleman from Massa- marks on H.R. 1650. urban decay and blight and fostered business The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there chusetts, Mr. KENNEDY, and the gentle- activity; woman from the District of Columbia, objection to the request of the gen- Whereas the community building activities tleman from Delaware? of neighborhood-based nonprofit organiza- Ms. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, for their There was no objection. tions empower individuals to improve their cooperation and collaboration to cele- f lives and make communities safer and brate what I think is one of the more healthier for families; outstanding programs that we have in SENSE OF THE HOUSE THAT Whereas one of the best known nonprofit America, the creation of a synergy HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES housing organizations is Habitat for Human- where people in the public sector and SHOULD PARTICIPATE IN AND ity, which builds simple but adequate hous- the community itself, businesses and SUPPORT ACTIVITIES TO PRO- ing for less fortunate families and symbol- the private sector, and the not-for-prof- izes the self-help approach to homeowner- VIDE DECENT HOMES FOR PEO- it sector which have come together to PLE OF THE UNITED STATES ship; Whereas Habitat for Humanity provides contribute their time and resources Mr. LAZIO of New York. Mr. Speak- opportunities for people from every segment and effort to give to their fellow neigh- er, I move to suspend the rules and of society to volunteer to help make the bor one of the greatest gifts that one H2942 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 can imagine, and that is receiving the Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- cause of the inspiring work of Millard gift of home ownership, of obtaining er, I very much appreciate my col- Fuller, the founder and president of the American dream. league yielding. I want to express my Habitat for Humanity International, b 1330 deep appreciation to my colleague, the who has built a worldwide Christian gentleman from Ohio, [Mr. STOKES], housing ministry over a period of 20 This is through the Habitat for Hu- who has worked with me on this issue, years. manity Program. We are about to and my colleague, the gentlewoman Since its creation in 1976, Habitat for begin a celebration in June, the second from Washington, DC, [Ms. NORTON], Humanity and its volunteers have built week in June, of self-help housing pro- my local Member of Congress. homes with 50,000 families in need in grams and in particular the Habitat Mr. Speaker, last Tuesday Ms. NOR- more than 1,300 cities and 50 countries. Program. TON and I came to this floor to speak to This model builds upon an act that As a result of Fuller’s vision, more a very important need facing the citi- took place last year, where, for the than 250,000 people across the globe zens of the District of Columbia and in- first time, Congress acted to contribute now have safe, decent, affordable deed the entire Nation. The need is about $25 million to ensure that thou- homes. simple: Decent, affordable homes for sands of Americans would be able to In Philadelphia recently, President the working families of the United live the dream of homeownership Clinton, President Bush, retired Gen. States. through the Habitat Program. Colin Powell and others gathered to sa- The gentlewoman from Washington, I am looking forward to having my lute the spirit of volunteer service that DC, [Ms. NORTON], Speaker of the colleague from California, [Mr. LEWIS], exists in this country. No other organi- explain in further detail what as a House NEWT GINGRICH, the gentleman zation better illustrates this spirit group we are going to do in a biparti- from Missouri, the House minority than Habitat for Humanity. Habitat is san way to help rebuild two homes in leader, [Mr. GEPHARDT], the gentleman an organization that brings people to- the Anacostia area. from Ohio, [Mr. STOKES], the gen- gether. Its volunteers are as diverse as Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of tleman from New York, [Mr. LAZIO], the people who live in these United my time. and the gentleman from Massachusetts States. Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- [Mr. KENNEDY] joined me in introduc- Most importantly, Habitat for Hu- self such time as I may consume. ing this bipartisan legislation express- manity promotes what Millard Fuller Mr. Speaker, I would like to relate to ing the sense of the House that Mem- describes as the theology of the ham- the House that the gentleman from bers of Congress can do more than just mer, namely, putting faith and love Massachusetts [Mr. KENNEDY] has been talk about providing homes for our into action to serve others. In this delayed because of air travel, and citizens and neighbors. Indeed, it is case, the theology of the hammer is therefore I stand on his behalf, am time for action. being applied to assist two very special On that very same day, the Speaker, happy to stand and speak on behalf of soon-to-be homeowners, Marlene Hun- Ms. NORTON, Mr. STOKES, the founder House Resolution 147, which is sup- ter and her family and Mary Collins and president of Habitat for Humanity, ported by Members from both sides of and her family. Even before the first Millard Fuller, and two very special the aisle. nail has been driven, Members of Con- families gathered together to celebrate The resolution both recognizes the gress, corporate sponsors and these an important milestone in the history need to increase homeownership families have made a commitment that of the Congress and the District of Co- throughout the Nation and expresses will be fulfilled as these two homes are lumbia. These bipartisan leaders gath- the House’s commitment to the build- built this summer entirely by Members ered to announce ‘‘The House that Con- ing of two homes with the Habitat for of Congress and their staff. Humanity here in Washington on June gress Built,’’ a unique partnership in- Let me assure my colleagues that 5. I think Habitat for Humanity has volving Congress, HUD Secretary An- this is only just the beginning. Next demonstrated excellence in its ability drew Cuomo, leaders of the National year we hope to continue this biparti- to garner support from numbers of peo- Partners in Homeownership, and oth- san effort by having every Member of ple in numbers of trades who have ers. the Congress make a commitment to come together to volunteer their time On June 5, these leaders will begin build a Habitat home in his or her own and have demonstrated the means by construction of two Habitat for Hu- congressional district. That is a com- which we might resolve some of the is- manity homes in Southeast Washing- mitment that will provide a home for sues related to housing in this Nation. ton, DC. ‘‘The House that Congress This undertaking today is due to the Built’’ is a powerful symbol dem- 435 working families. Imagine an addi- leadership of the gentleman from Cali- onstrating the commitment of a bipar- tional 435 first-time home buyers be- cause of the hands-on work of every fornia [Mr. LEWIS], whose creativity tisan Congress and numerous organiza- and commitment to affordable housing tions toward one common goal, provid- Member of this body. It is a first step, will unite the membership of this ing a decent and affordable home for but an important beginning, nonethe- House with housing organizations like every American family. It is also an less. Habitat for Humanity in making home- appropriate way to kick off National I want to thank my colleagues, ownership a reality for the two fami- Homeownership Week, the week of Speaker NEWT GINGRICH, Minority lies here in this Nation’s Capital and, June 7 through 14, a campaign to em- Leader DICK GEPHARDT, the gentle- hopefully, will represent what can be phasize local and national efforts to woman from the District of Columbia, done by sweat and by the equity of per- make the American dream a reality. Ms. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, the gen- sons who are willing to invest of them- This unique effort is supported by the tleman from Ohio, Mr. LOU STOKES, the selves to help to build homeownership National Partners in Homeownership, gentleman from New York, Mr. RICK in this Nation. an unprecedented public-private part- LAZIO, and the gentleman from Massa- I appreciate the efforts of the chair- nership working to dramatically in- chusetts, Mr. JOE KENNEDY, for their man, the gentleman from California crease homeownership in America. commitment to this unique effort and [Mr. LEWIS], and share in his commit- Presently, this membership consists of for joining me in passing this biparti- ment to improving housing conditions 63 members representing real estate san resolution for all of the families in this Nation. It professionals, home builders, nonprofit Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, there is a is my hope that we can work together housing providers, as well as local, popular song by R. Kelly that says, ‘‘I in taking this effort well beyond the State, and Federal levels of govern- believe I can fly.’’ boundaries of Washington, DC and ment. The gentleman from Massachusetts make them available to so many other The goal of this partnership is to [Mr. KENNEDY] has flown and arrived, people in this Nation. achieve an all-time high rate of home- so I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman Mr. LAZIO of New York. Mr. Speak- ownership, 67 percent of all American from Massachusetts. er, I yield such time as he may households, by the end of year 2000. Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. consume to the gentleman from Cali- There is still very much work to be Speaker, as the good Congressman, the fornia [Mr. LEWIS]. done. This effort is only possible be- gentleman from New York [Mr. FLAKE], May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2943 who would rather be known as a rev- spend on homeless Americans. We see future as we work toward bringing home own- erend, understands, only he is capable even greater reductions in terms of the ership to more and more families in America. of flying through this Chamber. funding levels for everything from as- Mr. LAZIO of New York. Mr. Speak- But I do want to, first of all, com- sisted housing to the public housing er, I yield myself 2 minutes. mend my good friend, the gentleman concerns of our country. And while ef- Mr. Speaker, again this is about the from California [Mr. LEWIS]) for the forts have been made to reform those creation of a partnership with Members fine work that he has done on this bill. needs, the truth of the matter is that if of Congress in the community of Wash- My colleague has been very, very, I you are going to cut 25 or 30 percent of ington, DC. think, diligent not only in his efforts the funding levels, you can reform it Many Members of Congress live in to try and I hope continue funding for all you want but you still are not going the District. I am one of those who, all housing programs, which is going to to be providing enough housing for the when I am down here on Tuesdays, be a major issue in the course of the poor and the vulnerable people of our Wednesdays, and Thursdays, is a proud next few months, but also has been a country. resident of the District of Columbia. It strong advocate of volunteerism. So when the American people here is appropriate that we give back not I think Habitat is one of these unique that look on our city streets or in their just in terms of our service in Congress programs that comes along that blends neighborhoods and see homeless Ameri- but as part of the community. both the needs for housing for the very cans, we cannot provide solutions to The Habitat Program and other self- poor people of this country that so des- our housing problems by simply walk- help housing groups across the country perately need shelter and mixing that ing around pointing to antiquated pub- are gems in terms of their ability to with the spirit of volunteerism. I think lic housing and saying, ‘‘Look at this bring people together and to build a the gentleman from California [Mr. great, terrible monstrosity,’’ and our better sense of community. For those LEWIS] ought to be commended by ev- answer to the problems with public people who are not familiar with the eryone in this Chamber and people housing is to simply cut the budget. work that Habitat does, over 1,400 af- around the country for his efforts on This is not going to solve our housing filiates across the entire Nation, it is a behalf of Habitat for Humanity. needs. That is the solution that has program that brings neighbors to- I also want to thank my good friend, been advocated. I am here today to sa- gether to help build a home for another the gentleman from New York [Mr. lute those that want to support hous- neighbor who does not have the re- LAZIO] and the gentleman from Iowa ing and support Habitat for Human- sources to construct a home them- [Mr. LEACH], who had both sponsored ity’s efforts to deal with the housing selves. We have business people donate some legislation last year in the Sub- shortage that exists in this country. doors and windows. committee on Housing and Community Mr. Speaker, after spending 7 days on the In last year’s legislation, the Federal Opportunity which was controversial House floor debating H.R. 2, the veto-bait bill Government has begun to provide some because of the nature of some of the which makes draconian reforms to our Na- small amount of funding that would funding supports for Habitat and, spe- tion's public and assisted housing programs, it help with those areas that are not eas- cifically, that was going to one con- gives me great pleasure to support this biparti- ily donated, for example, roads and gressional district down in Georgia. san resolution. Not only does the resolution But, in any event, the truth is that sewers and infrastructure costs that acknowledge the need to increase home own- regardless of their efforts to target will help thousands of Americans ob- ership throughout this Nation, it also ex- that funding to that particular con- tain the dream of home ownership in gressional district that happened to be presses this body's resolve to assist two fami- the best of ways by bringing your in the Speaker’s domain, the truth is lies in achieving home ownership. Our assist- neighbors together, their community that we want to make certain that ev- ance does not entail the creation of a new together. erybody understands the tremendous program or the appropriation of new funds, in- I just had the pleasure of being at a support that I think exists around this stead it merely requires our time and energy Habitat construction site in my own country for Habitat and the recogni- and a little physical coordination. As outlined home district in Bayshore, where mem- tion of the fine work that it does in in the resolution, on June 5, myself and sev- bers of the public sector and businesses many communities in many States eral other Members will leave our suits at and the community leaders were all throughout the country. home in exchange for hardhats and nail guns there swinging hammers, using saws, I just want to briefly say that the to join Habitat for Humanity and other dedi- hauling around lumber, men and work of Habitat is a wonderful and cated housing organizations in building the women of all ages feeling very good unique organization. The gentleman first ``House that Congress Built.'' Throughout about the fact that they were giving to from California [Mr. LEWIS] has spon- that weekend, it is our intent to put two Wash- another neighbor. sored an initiative to get many of us in ington families into two different homes. b 1345 the Government to go and work on an While this effort will be an unprecedented initiative, I believe it is June 5, that I achievement, I must sayÐit is not enough. It is one of the greatest gifts, as I am looking forward to. I am hoping I There are numerous families in each of our said before, that a neighbor can give to do not bang too many fingers when I congressional districts that could use equiva- another neighbor. We ought to feel try to hit a nail. lent assistance in achieving home ownership. very, very good about the fact that we The fundamental truth is that there And Habitat for Humanity cannot do it all have a program here where Members of are a number of different organizations alone. So it is our hope that Members will Congress are going to be joining in to around the country that blend together bring the ``House that Congress Built'' to their celebrate sort of self-help week in a sense of volunteerism with building congressional districts in the future. Not only housing in June and that it will result homes for people in need. Habitat is to bring the dream of home ownership to a in bringing to two families in the Dis- one of the finest of that series of orga- fortunate family, but also to bring to the trict that great feeling of pride of liv- nizations, and I am delighted to see public's consciousness the benefits of provid- ing under one’s own roof in home own- that we are supporting them in the ing affordable housing to all familiesÐrich or ership in one of the areas in which we fashion that we are here today. I again poor. have unfortunately been witnessing a want to commend the gentleman from There are 5.3 million familiesÐjust like the decline in home ownership in the Ana- California [Mr. LEWIS]. two families we are placing in these two costia area. I do want to suggest that, in terms of homesÐwho live in severe conditions. And Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 the overall housing needs of our coun- even if Members of the House built two homes minutes to the gentleman from Ohio try, that I am very concerned that the every weekend for the rest of my life, we still [Mr. STOKES], the ranking member of budget that we are going to be voting would not meet those families needs. We the Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and on in a few hours here on the House must do more. Independent Agencies of the Commit- floor is not going to be providing With that said, I look forward to working with tee on Appropriations. enough funding for the housing needs the cosponsors of this legislationÐSpeaker Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I thank of our country’s poor. GINGRICH, Minority Leader GEPHARDT, Chair- the distinguished gentleman from New We have already seen a vast reduc- man LEWIS, Ranking Member STOKES, and York for yielding me this time, and I tion in the amount of funding that we Chairman LAZIOÐon June 5, and also in the rise to commend the gentleman from H2944 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997

Massachusetts [Mr. KENNEDY], the gen- that, working together, we can do Habitat for Humanity is a wonderful tleman from New York [Mr. LAZIO], something very special for the people program. It is not a substitute for all and the gentleman from New York [Mr. of this country. public programs. This side understands FLAKE] for bringing House Resolution Mr. Speaker, what I would really like that very well. In fact, with all the 147 to the floor. to say, I think, is that while we are rancor of the debate the last 3 or 4 Mr. Speaker, this is a good bill, it is looking forward to joining with the weeks in housing programs, it should one that I can support, and I am very gentleman from California [Mr. LEWIS] be stressed that this House last week pleased to be able to join with my dis- in this effort to build these two homes passed 100 percent of the President’s tinguished friend from California [Mr. for these people here in the District, I recommended budget for public hous- LEWIS], the author of this legislation. I think that we ought to really look at ing. really want to commend him because this as not one shot. Each Member Indeed, in the budget agreement, he and I work together very closely on ought to be thinking of how we can ex- fully one-half of the new nondefense the Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and pand this effort that we are going to discretionary funding will go for hous- Independent Agencies of the Commit- participate in here in the District of ing programs, about $35 billion out of tee on Appropriations. I know his in- Columbia all across the country. I $70 billion over the next 5 years. This terest in providing decent housing in a think that ought to be the real purpose Congress has committed this year and suitable living environment for every of this legislation, for us to carry forth in subsequent years in effect to in- American. This bill manifests that the whereas clauses throughout this crease support for public housing. This type of interest and concern he has in resolution in which we speak of a de- should be very well understood. that respect. cent home and a decent neighborhood Just because the issue was raised, I In fact, I would like to just call the for every American. I think the way to would stress that the bill last year that attention of the House to the fact that do that is to not just build it here in was critiqued a minute ago by one of a few days ago, I was privileged to at- the District of Columbia but to help do the speakers had been endorsed by Sec- tend a press conference conducted by that all over America. retary Cisneros and pushed strongly by the gentleman from California where Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- President Carter. I am sorry that there the gentleman from Georgia [Mr. GING- er, will the gentleman yield? was apprehension on the other side RICH], the Speaker of the House, spoke Mr. STOKES. I yield to the gen- about prior Habitat programs. But the and the gentleman from California [Mr. tleman from California. main point I would like to make is not LEWIS] spoke and both the gentle- Mr. LEWIS of California. I appreciate to defend public housing programs, woman from the District of Columbia the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. STOKES] which have many problems and also [Ms. NORTON] and myself were in at- yielding. important opportunities, but today to tendance. Along with the Habitat for It occurred to me earlier that it is no emphasize certain private sector ef- Humanity organizational people were accident that the very day that we will forts. Most, it should be stressed, are two families here who reside in the Dis- go out in a bipartisan manner together not extended by political figures but by trict of Columbia for whom these attempting to make a difference in the committed people in many commu- homes are going to be built. They were lives of these two families here in nities around the country, at the com- two lovely families, very decent people, Washington, DC, that Mother Teresa munity level. Here, though, I think it and if my colleagues could have seen will be receiving a gold medal on behalf is important that we also express our the expressions on their faces and the of the Congress. To say the least, the thanks to institutions that we have re- joy in their faces at the knowledge confluence of people serving people spect for in the private sector, particu- that Members of Congress cared that both those activities reflect is larly in this case Fannie Mae, Freddie enough about them that they were very much a part of the spirit that I Mac, the National Reinvestment Cor- going to come out and actually build a have found and brought back from Her- poration, and the National Association home for them. They even put up with shey, PA, where as the gentleman re- of Homebuilders for their support. our taunting one another about the members when we were there together, In any regard, I think this is a time fact that we lacked the ability to build there were 220 Members, Democrats for thanks to be extended on all sides a house, but we were determined that and Republicans, who committed them- and to set a sense of perspective that we were going to come out and do our selves to a new kind of dialogue in the this is a program that is very impor- best to build this home for them. House, moving away from this con- tant, that is very symbolic. It does not When I mention Habitat for Human- frontation for the sake of confronta- replace other kinds of programs but is ity, I do not know of any organization tion. Indeed if this resolution ends up certainly a wonderful additional com- in America that does more to try and being a reflection of continuing that plement to them. provide simple but adequate housing spirit, then all the better. I want my Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, I yield for the less fortunate in this country. colleague to know I very much appre- such time as she may consume to the Their approach is to build an attitude ciate his assistance and his friendship. gentlewoman from the District of Co- of self-help in these people, provide Mr. STOKES. I appreciate the gentle- lumbia [Ms. NORTON], the district in housing for them in safe communities, man’s remarks. which the homes are to be built. in safe neighborhoods. They have done Mr. LAZIO of New York. Mr. Speak- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I very such an outstanding job all over the er, I yield such time as he may much thank the gentleman for yielding country. In my own city, in the city of consume to the gentleman from Iowa me this time. Cleveland, I have seen the results of [Mr. LEACH], the distinguished chair- As a recipient of the largesse of this the housing that they have built for man of the Committee on Banking and resolution, I come to the floor this people who are less fortunate in the Financial Services. afternoon to thank especially the gen- community which I represent here in Mr. LEACH. I thank the distin- tleman from California [Mr. LEWIS], the Congress. guished gentleman for yielding me this the gentleman from New York [Mr. I am reminded at this time, too, that time. LAZIO], the gentleman from Massachu- for many, many years, a former Presi- Mr. Speaker, I would just like to setts [Mr. KENNEDY], the gentleman dent, President Jimmy Carter, has stress that this is a bill made for com- from Ohio [Mr. STOKES], the gentleman been a man who has gone all over the mendation. The leadership of the gen- from New York [Mr. FLAKE], the country for Habitat for Humanity and tleman from California [Mr. LEWIS], Speaker and the minority leader for helped to build houses. I just think at the gentleman from New York [Mr. their initiative on this wonderful idea. a time like this, I want to recognize his LAZIO], the gentlewoman from the Dis- I have very special thanks to give to great contribution. trict of Columbia [Ms. NORTON], the the gentleman from California [Mr. I think the beauty of this particular gentleman from New York [Mr. FLAKE], LEWIS], however, for it is not only a legislation is the fact that it has been the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. STOKES], wonderful idea, it was his bright idea, so bipartisan. Members on both sides of the gentleman from Massachusetts and I think it a bright idea not only, the aisle have taken great pride in [Mr. KENNEDY], and, of course, Presi- may I say, because my district will be joining together with the realization dent Carter has been very significant. the first recipient of this generosity of May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2945 Members but because in a very real To show that we are in it for every- may I say, for the collegiality and gen- sense, the spirit of Hershey, of which body, we are building a house for the erosity he has shown the District of he spoke so eloquently, may have poorest Americans and we are going to Columbia ever since I have been in the found its best mode of expression. We carry this concept everywhere. We are Congress. have every right to ask, what in the going to ask Members to take the con- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, I reserve world is the spirit of Hershey? How can cept back to their own districts. My the balance of my time. one make the good feelings of that colleagues will find that the Habitat Mr. LAZIO of New York. Mr. Speak- weekend live and last? It is very dif- habit is catching. When they see that er, I yield myself such time as I may ficult to do. We do not often meet like colleagues are helping to build a house consume. that. We cannot meet like that very in their district, they are going to say, Let me just say in conclusion that I often. But we will be meeting like that ‘‘Me, too,’’ to the gentleman from New am very proud to cosponsor this resolu- tion drafted by my friend and col- on June 5. We will be meeting like York [Mr. LAZIO], they are going to say that, making Hershey live in a way to the gentleman from California [Mr. league, the gentleman from California [Mr. LEWIS]. The House That Congress that I think we all have been searching LEWIS], ‘‘We want one here. We want for. Habitat to come here and do what you Built; what a wonderful name for legis- Partisanship is natural to the process did in the District of Columbia.’’ lation that will begin a process of hav- of the House of Representatives and My colleagues are going to start ing Members of Congress work with necessary to the process here. We rep- something in the District and it is neighbors to help to build homes in the District. resent different districts and different going to spread. It is going to spread I would also say that it ought not to points of view. We come together as we its good feeling, it is going to spread to stop here. We ought to be looking for do on many bills. But the fact is that the housing industry, and it is going to new ways in which we can build on this bipartisanship on some issues is an ab- help make affordable housing some- community service, build on partner- solute necessity. thing other than an oxymoron. Thanks ships, build on helping one another, en- Surely if there is to be bipartisanship for helping in the District. Make sure on any issue, it is the future of the cap- suring that people achieve the dream of that it is your district next. home ownership, perhaps one of the ital of the United States. To be sure, Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- greatest of American dreams, and re- this Congress holds the capital in its er, will the gentlewoman yield? storing the sense of neighborhood that hands because of its unique constitu- Ms. NORTON. I yield to the gen- so many communities are lacking. The tional responsibility and because it has tleman from California. best way to do that is for us to pitch in to vote for a small amount for the cap- Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- and begin the process of creating the ital every year. But when the House er, I very much appreciate the gentle- type of neighborhood partnership, the builds its own house in the District, it woman yielding. sense of being in it together, of a sense reaches out to the people I represent in I just wanted to rise and say to the of helping those that need a helping a way that is especially appreciated. gentlewoman from the District of Co- hand, and this event, these two events The gentleman from California [Mr. lumbia [Ms. NORTON], I very much ap- of building these two homes in the Dis- LEWIS] has said this will be the house preciate the collegiality and the friend- trict and Anacostia, are a very sub- that Congress built. It will certainly be ship she has extended to me. The sym- stantial step, although more than sym- the house that the House built. It will bolism that is the house that Congress bolism, a very substantial step in be remembered that way, and it will be built is just beginning. I think the gen- showing that this Congress cares about built in the Anacostia community, tlewoman already knows that any the self-help housing program and that named for the river my colleagues have number of private partners have begun we intend to use resources where we to cross to reach there, named for the to contribute not just material but can find them to help augment a very place where many of the poorest Wash- funds as well to make sure that the important program, the Habitat for ingtonians live. dollars are available to complete this Humanity Program, and other self-help Those who will receive the generosity facility. The gentlewoman has men- housing programs throughout the of the House during this initiative were tioned that this will go on from here. country so that other communities and there when it was announced by the b 1400 neighborhoods throughout our great Speaker. The HUD Secretary is on Nation can enjoy the fruits of this pro- Indeed I know that the gentlewoman board, both sides of the aisle are on gram, and the greatest fruit, in my and I will be working together in the board and, of course, we are doing it opinion, is not the fact that we are year before us to encourage Members through Habitat for Humanity which constructing a home and enabling a not just along with their staffs to com- has done many good works in the Dis- family to have a roof over their head plete these two homes in Washington, trict and which, of course, is the natu- that they can own. The greatest pleas- DC, but then, just think, next year as ral leader of this work here in the Dis- ure of it all is that we bring neighbors Members start looking to their district trict. together to do for another neighbor May I thank the gentleman from Illi- and working with Habitat and talking what they might not be able to do nois [Mr. MANZULLO] who had spent nu- about the wonderful theology of the themselves. merous hours trying to find an appro- hammer and the effect that it can have So it is a high point certainly for us priate project. We had found one and upon this place. I have for some time to be discussing this and then to be then we tossed that one out and an- now been most disconcerted by reac- acting upon this on June 5, and I con- other one was tossed out, and here tions in my own district where people gratulate my friends on both sides of comes the gentleman from California are saying: the aisle for their part in all this, and [Mr. LEWIS] with just the right project. ‘‘Why don’t you people ever work to- I urge passage. The gentleman from Illinois, Mr. gether? Why this partisanship almost Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- MANZULLO, and the gentlewoman from for the sake of it?’’ self such time as I may consume. Texas, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, And indeed the gentlewoman and I Mr. Speaker, perhaps many who won- who had been working together after have talked a lot about that. There is der what the big deal is about, Mem- Hershey will be working on this project little doubt that this is a turning point bers of Congress and Habitat joining as well. in the Congress, and being able to work together to build two homes in the Dis- This project has a larger goal: that with the gentlewoman is a great privi- trict of Columbia; I think all of us real- by the year 2000, fully two-thirds of the lege for me, and I appreciate her ize that there is a critical housing American people will own their own collegiality and friendship, and I thank shortage in America, and those of us home. We have done wonderfully in her for her help. who are not only Members of the Con- this country since World War II in en- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I thank gress, but persons like myself who does couraging and in achieving home own- the gentleman from California [Mr. housing development, particularly in ership by Americans. What this project LEWIS] not only for his kind words here low- and moderate-income commu- metaphorically says is that we are in this afternoon, but for this effort, this nities, we realize that this is an impor- this for everybody. idea that so many have embraced and, tant step. I do not think anyone has H2946 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 done as much as President Jimmy Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ment may be offered only in the order des- Carter in terms of lifting the concerns of my time. ignated, may be offered only by a Member of homelessness in the way that he has The SPEAKER pro tempore. The designated, shall be considered as read, shall done since he left the White House to a question is on the motion offered by be debatable for twenty minutes (except as the gentleman from New York [Mr. otherwise provided in section 2) equally di- level whereby we all know that it is a vided and controlled by the proponent and an critical problem and that we can make LAZIO] that the House suspend the opponent, and shall not be subject to amend- a difference, and we make that dif- rules and agree to the resolution, ment. All points of order against the amend- ference not only by asking for Govern- House Resolution 147, as amended. ments designated in section 2 are waived ex- ment dollars to rebuild communities, The question was taken; and (two- cept that the adoption of an amendment in but make that difference by making thirds having voted in favor there- the nature of a substitute shall constitute the kind of individual investments of of)—— the conclusion of consideration of the con- time, energy, resources to try to make Mr. LAZIO of New York. Mr. Speak- current resolution for amendment. The this a better country for all of us to er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. Chairman of the Committee of the Whole The yeas and nays were ordered. may: (1) postpone until a time during further live in. consideration in the Committee of the Whole There is also another thing I think The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to clause 5 of rule I and the Chair’s a request for a recorded vote on any amend- we ought to be concerned about, and ment; and (2) reduce to five minutes the min- that is, in addition to building housing, prior announcement, further proceed- imum time for electronic voting on any post- how to build the necessary support ings on this motion will be postponed. poned question that follows another elec- services. As my colleagues know, in f tronic vote without intervening business, many communities many of the com- REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVID- provided that the minimum time for elec- mercial strips are devastated, people ING FOR CONSIDERATION OF tronic voting on the first in any series of do not have access to basic services be- H.R. 408, INTERNATIONAL DOL- question shall be fifteen minutes. After the cause they have been left behind, com- conclusion of consideration of the concur- PHIN CONSERVATION PROGRAM rent resolution for amendment, the Commit- munities have not been invested in, in ACT tee shall rise and report the concurrent reso- many instances between insurance Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, from the Com- lution to the House with such amendments companies and banks. There has been a mittee on Rules, submitted a privi- as may have been adopted. The previous redlining process that has negated the leged report (Rept. No. 105–103) on the question shall be considered as ordered on possibility of these communities being resolution (H. Res. 153) providing for the concurrent resolution and amendments thereto to final adoption without interven- as strong as they could be. consideration of the bill (H.R. 408) to So it is my hope that what we do ing motion except amendments offered by amend the Marine Mammal Protection today sends the message that not only the chairman of the Committee on the Budg- Act of 1972 to support the International will we be building houses, we will be et pursuant to section 305(a)(5) of the Con- Dolphin Conservation Program in the rebuilding commercial strips, and of gressional Budget Act of 1974 to achieve eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, and for mathematical consistency. The concurrent course all of this means that we will other purposes, which was referred to resolution shall not be subject to a demand rebuild the lives of people, rebuild the the House Calendar and ordered to be for division of the question of its adoption. quality of life for all Americans, and in printed. SEC. 2. The following amendments are in so doing I think this Congress will f order pursuant to the first section of this make the greatest of all statements. resolution: I would like to thank all of those who PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE CONCURRENT RESO- (1) the amendment numbered 1, which shall have participated in helping to bring be debatable for one hour; this piece of legislation to the floor and LUTION 84, CONCURRENT RESO- all of those who will participate not LUTION ON THE BUDGET, FISCAL (2) the amendment numbered 2; only in assuring that these two people YEAR 1998 (3) the amendment numbered 3; will have homes, but also that all of Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, by di- (4) the amendment numbered 4; and America will be housed. rection of the Committee on Rules, I (5) the amendment numbered 5. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance call up House Resolution 152 and ask SEC. 3, Rule XLIX shall not apply with re- of my time. for its immediate consideration. spect to the adoption by the Congress of a Mr. LAZIO of New York. Mr. Speak- The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- concurrent resolution on the budget for fis- er, I yield myself 30 seconds. lows: cal year 1998. Mr. Speaker, I just want to acknowl- H. RES. 152 edge finally two great Americans that The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. have had outstanding contributions to Resolved, That at any time after the adop- KINGSTON). The gentleman from New tion of this resolution the Speaker may, pur- York [Mr. SOLOMON] is recognized for 1 the Habitat Program besides, of course, suant to clause 1(b) of rule XXIII, declare the Millard Fuller, who is the president of House resolved into the Committee of the hour. Habitat and the hundreds and thou- Whole House on the state of the Union for Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, for the sands, actually, of leaders involved in consideration of the concurrent resolution purposes of debate only, I yield the cus- the affiliates throughout the country; (H. Con. Res. 84) establishing the congres- tomary 30 minutes to the gentleman sional budget for the United States Govern- our President Jimmy Carter, who has from Texas [Mr. FROST], pending which contributed so much of his time to pro- ment for fiscal year 1998 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years I yield myself such time as I might vide a role model, and his involvement 1990, 2000, 2001, and 2002. The first reading of consume. During consideration of this in the Habitat Program is well known the concurrent resolution shall be dispensed resolution, all time yielded is for the throughout the country and is re- with. All points of order against the concur- purposes of debate only. spected by both sides of the aisle, and rent resolution and against its consideration Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 152 is the Speaker of the House, NEWT GING- are waived. General debate shall be confined a modified closed rule providing for RICH, for without his leadership last to the congressional budget and shall not ex- consideration of a historic document, year we certainly would not be able to ceed five hours and twenty minutes (includ- House Concurrent Resolution 84, the move out of our committee and onto ing one hour on the subject of economic goals and policies), with five hours equally the floor for passage and finally for sig- budget resolution for fiscal year 1998, divided and controlled by the chairman and which incorporates the balanced budg- nature on the President’s desk the first ranking minority member of the Committee major public partnership between the et agreement reached recently between on the Budget and twenty minutes con- the President and the congressional Federal Government and Habitat for trolled by Representative Minge of Min- Humanity that will bring that dream nesota or his designee. After general debate leadership on both sides of the aisle. of home ownership to thousands of the concurrent resolution shall be considered The rule is very similar to rules for Americans. for amendment under the five-minute rule. the budget resolution in the recent So my hat is off to two great Ameri- The concurrent resolution shall be consid- past. The rule, not unlike the budget cans, President Jimmy Carter and ered as read. No amendment shall be in order resolution itself, is the product of bi- except the amendments in the nature of sub- Speaker of the House, NEWT GINGRICH stitutes designated in section 2 of this reso- partisan negotiations and adequately for their bipartisan support for a won- lution, if printed in the portion of the Con- reflects the spirit of fairness and co- derful program, the Habitat for Hu- gressional Record, designated for that pur- operation in which those negotiations manity Program. pose in clause 6 of rule XXIII. Each amend- were carried out. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2947 Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 152 sideration of the debt limit issue is Second, on balance, I think this is a provides 5 hours of general debate, in- contemplated by the balanced budget good budget, it is built upon permanent cluding 1 hour on the subject of eco- agreement with the White House in the spending savings and permanent tax nomic goals and policies, or the so- context of a reconciliation bill. For the cuts; not temporary, permanent. These called Humphrey-Hawkins debate. The third year in a row, we have squarely are specific changes written into the rule also provides for an additional pe- addressed the challenging issue of the law, something radically different from riod of 20 minutes of debate to be con- debt limit and suspended this House the procedural spending caps and defi- trolled by the gentleman from Min- rule which allows Members to avoid ac- cit targets included in previous budget nesota [Mr. MINGE]. The rule then pro- countability. agreements, such as Gramm-Rudman- vides for consideration of five sub- Mr. Speaker, the rule allows for con- Hollings. We all know what happened stitute amendments representing var- sideration of many of the various alter- with those, because there were no per- ious contrasting points of view on natives to this historic agreement that manent spending cuts and there were budget priorities for the Federal Gov- exists in this body. The rule will allow no permanent tax cuts. ernment. for a full day of deliberation and votes Last night up in the Committee on Mr. Speaker, this is the third year in on these differing blueprints of our Na- Rules, the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. which the Committee on Rules has re- tion’s fiscal priorities. KASICH] elaborated on just how far we quired Members filing substitute Mr. Speaker, Thomas Jefferson, in a have come. I think my colleagues amendments to ensure that their letter to a friend of his in 1816, gave the ought to listen to these facts. First, amendment achieves balance by the following charge. He said: To preserve this agreement balances the budget for year 2002. In other words, we are stay- people’s independence we must not let the first time in 30 years, and for only ing on this glidepath to a balanced our rulers load us with perpetual debt. the second time in the last 40 years. budget, and whatever is adopted here That was way back in 1816. Then we wonder how we got ourselves today will guarantee that. He went on to say: We must make into this deficit mess we are in today. Members are entitled to devise sub- our election between economy and lib- Government spending will be less, lis- stitutes reflecting different priorities erty, or profusion and servitude. ten to this, less than 20 percent of the where a common goal should be a bal- Today, the House of Representatives, gross domestic product for the first anced Federal budget by the year 2002. in a bipartisan manner, will act upon time since 1974. That is 22 years ago. The substitute amendments shall be Jefferson’s advice back in 1816. Let it America will save, and my colleagues considered in the order specified in the be recognized that at the end of this ought to listen to this, some conserv- rule, shall be considered as read, shall day, the House will pass a bipartisanly atives who are like me, America will not be subject to further amendment supported balanced budget, something save $600 billion over the next 5 years and waives points of order against I admit that I never thought would in entitlement spending. them. The substitutes were also print- happen in my 20 years here. This dra- That means entitlement reform, I ed in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD on matic shift in the fiscal direction of say to my colleagues, the fastest-grow- May 19, Monday, and are therefore our country is in large part due to the ing portion of this budget. Nondefense available in Members’ offices today. steadfast leadership and the committed discretionary spending will grow at a The substitutes shall be considered in drive of the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. rate of one-half of one percent a year the following order and are debatable KASICH] and the bipartisan members of over the next 5 years. How is that dif- for the following specified times: that Committee on the Budget. They, ferent? Because over the last 5 years, it and others who worked with them, de- has grown by 6 percent. b 1415 serve our commendation here today. Now, the next 5 years it is going to The gentlewoman from California Now with respect to the actual budg- grow by less than half of one percent, [Ms. WATERS] for 60 minutes; the gen- et before us, I would like to make a few and contrary to what some have as- tleman from California [Mr. DOO- observations. First, this balanced budg- serted, this budget is built on conserv- LITTLE] for 20 minutes; the gentleman et agreement does not reflect the com- ative assumptions that the economy from California [Mr. BROWN] for 20 min- plete priorities of any one Member. In will grow at 2.1 percent over the next 5 utes; the gentleman from Massachu- fact, I can say with certainty that years, that unemployment will rise to 6 setts [Mr. KENNEDY] for 20 minutes; and every Member in this House would percent, and that the consumer price the last substitute will be offered by probably have written this differently index will continue to go up. However, the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. if he or she were the only one making the economy has actually been growing SHUSTER] and will be debated for 20 the decisions. I know that if I were stronger, reaching 5.6 percent in the minutes as well. writing this budget, I would have had last quarter, so we can see the dif- Mr. Speaker, this rule also follows much deeper spending cuts, much more ferences here. The unemployment rate the precedent of the 104th Congress and tax cuts, more entitlement reform, and has remained below 4.9 percent, not 6 provides that if anyone’s substitute more spending for defense. Those are percent, as is projected in this budget amendment is adopted in the Commit- all my priorities. agreement. So those mean real, real tee of the Whole, that action shall However, it is important to point out changes. The CPI may actually be bring the House to an immediate vote again that the nature of a democracy going down. on final passage of the resolution, as rests on the art of compromise, a com- Mr. Speaker, this budget is built on amended. What that means, Mr. Speak- promise not in principle but in ap- sound economic assumptions as well as er and Members back in their offices, proach and process. That is what Ron- a strong and vibrant national economy. quite simply is that there are no free ald Reagan spent years trying to teach Furthermore, the chairman of the Fed- votes here today. me, and it took a long time to sink in, eral Reserve Board, Alan Greenspan, The amendment process for these because I see the gentleman from Mas- has stated that balancing the budget substitutes is not king of the Hill, it is sachusetts [Mr. FRANK] sitting over will further improve the performance not queen of the Hill, most votes wins, there, and we all think that our infi- of the economy, which will make these or any other creation; it is the tradi- nite wisdom is the best and that every- figures even more important. This is tional, old-fashioned amendment proc- body ought to do exactly what we not a budget of rosy scenarios and ess in the Committee of the Whole. If think. numbers games, this is an honest fiscal any substitute passes, let me repeat This compromise is epitomized in the blueprint, and if this fiscal conserv- this one more time, the debate will im- leadership of the Committee on the ative is standing here telling you this, mediately cease and the House will Budget in crafting a bipartisan agree- I think you can believe it. proceed directly to a vote on final pas- ment that reflects the principles of bal- Mr. Speaker and Members, this budg- sage, as amended. anced budgets, lower taxes, lower et resolution, and the reconciliation Mr. Speaker, the rule before the spending, and a smaller Federal Gov- bills that follow it, are perhaps the House also suspends the application of ernment. Indeed, this budget reflects most important bills we will pass this House rule 49, the so-called Gephardt the charge of Jefferson enduring more Congress, important in the sense that rule on the debt limit. A separate con- economy and more liberty. they will directly benefit every single H2948 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 American family in this country. We Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, if the lition substitute to be considered owe it to those families to pass this gentleman will continue to yield, there today. That amendment was defeated budget today, and once that is done, we is that possibility, but again negotia- on a straight party-line vote. face the difficult task of summoning tions and communications are going While the rule does give the gen- the courage to vote yes on the enabling on, on both sides of the aisle, and I will tleman from Minnesota [Mr. MINGE] 20 authorization and appropriation meas- let the gentleman know as soon as pos- minutes of debate time in order to ex- ures that will cut spending, cut taxes, sible. plain the coalition’s position, it is in- and cut the deficits that are bankrupt- Mr. FROST. I thank the gentleman. deed unfortunate that the Republican ing future generations of America and Mr. Speaker, I would point out, majority did not make his substitute turning this country into nothing more again, as the gentleman knows, that in order last night. than a debtor Nation. the Members on my side of the aisle As I said, Mr. Speaker, the rule does I, for one, stand here today and moved in the Committee on Rules last make five substitutes in order. The pledge right now that I will vote for night that the Minge amendment be first, which will be offered by the gen- every one of those spending cuts that is made in order and that that was re- tlewoman from California [Ms. WA- going to live up to this very, very dif- jected on a straight party line vote. It TERS] is an alternative budget offered ficult agreement. This budget is a vic- would be helpful, Mr. Speaker, for us to by the Congressional Black Caucus. tory for America’s children, and I be- have some degree of notice as to what This substitute provides for no tax cuts lieve something this Congress and even the rule really is. This really handicaps until after the year 2002, and mean- this President should be proud to sup- debate, not knowing what we are de- while, provides increased funding for port. I urge my colleagues to follow bating. domestic discretionary programs as Thomas Jefferson’s instructions, to im- So I would urge the disagreement on well as fewer cuts in Medicaid or Medi- prove independence, to preserve inde- the Republican side, between one group care. pendence, and maximize liberty by sup- of Republicans and the other group of The second substitute offered by the porting this rule and supporting this Republicans, to be resolved as quickly gentleman from California takes the balanced budget agreement today. as possible, so that we may know what opposite tack of the Waters substitute. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of rule we are dealing with. This proposal reduces nondefense dis- my time. Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, will the cretionary spending by an additional Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- gentleman yield again? $109 billion over the 5 years and uses self such time as I may consume. Mr. FROST. I yield to the gentleman Mr. Speaker, before I begin my for- those freed-up funds for additional tax from New York. cuts. mal remarks, I have a question for the Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, the gen- b chairman of the Committee on Rules, tleman points out that all disagree- 1430 the gentleman from New York [Mr. ment is on this side, but I would just The third alternative will be offered SOLOMON]. inform the gentleman, or recall to him by the gentleman from California [Mr. The question is, is this rule a moving that the President of the United States BROWN]. The Brown substitute in- target? There evidently is some con- does not support the Minge amend- creases nondefense discretionary out- troversy on your side, continuing con- ment, and has asked for no amend- lays and makes no provision for tax troversy on your side, as to whether ments in effect to have been made in cuts until after the year 2002. The focus the Minge amendment should be made of the Brown substitute is on invest- in order. It is not currently made in order to pass on this floor, so it is not ment spending for economic growth in order under the rule, and I would ask just the Republicans, it is the Repub- such areas as research and develop- the gentleman whether he con- licans and Democrats that are trying ment, transportation, and education templates asking the House to amend to work out this problem to make sure and training. the rule to make the Minge amend- that we do not break this agreement. It The fourth alternative, which will be ment in order. is terribly important we keep the Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, will the agreement together. offered by the gentleman from Massa- gentleman yield? The gentleman knows I happen to chusetts [Mr. KENNEDY], cuts less from Mr. FROST. I yield to the gentleman support the Minge amendment and Medicare and spends more on domestic from New York. would like to see it made in order, and discretionary programs than does the Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I would hopefully we can do that but we will Committee on the Budget rec- say to my good friend from Texas, [Mr. have to wait and see. ommendation. The Kennedy substitute FROST], that we have that under con- Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I would provides $100 billion more for health, sideration. As the gentleman knows, hope that the disagreement between education, transportation, research there has been evidently a misunder- one group of Republicans and the other and development, economic develop- standing as far as the Minge sub- can be resolved as quickly as possible ment programs, than does the budget stitute, which is the better-known blue so that we can know what rule we are agreement. The Kennedy substitute dog substitute, whether that was sup- debating. provides $60 billion in tax cuts over the posed to have been made in order or Mr. Speaker, the rule before us gives 5 years compared with the $85 billion not. As the gentleman knows, there Members of the House the opportunity recommended in the committee resolu- were 20 minutes of debate set aside dur- to make a choice on how best to bal- tion. ing the general debate time for the ance the Federal budget in the next 5 The fifth and final alternative, to be gentleman from Minnesota [Mr. MINGE] years. In addition to the text of the offered by the gentleman from Penn- and his associates. budget resolution reported by the Com- sylvania [Mr. SHUSTER], increases There are conversations going on mittee on the Budget, the rule makes spending on transportation programs now with the Republican leadership, in order five substitutes which address by $12 billion over the amount provided the Democrat leadership, to find out different budgeting priorities. Each in the budget agreement. These in- how we might remedy the misunder- substitute offers an alternative to the creases are offset by across-the-board standing. Unfortunately, we probably agreement negotiated between the Re- reductions in discretionary spending, will not know that for another 15 or 20 publican leadership and the President. both defense and nondefense, as well as minutes, but I would hope to receive I would like to point out, however, by a reduction in the tax cuts provided some direction in the next 10 or 15 min- that the rule does not, as I just men- in the committee resolution. utes and I will be glad to enlighten the tioned, does not make in order a sub- As Members can see, Mr. Speaker, gentleman as soon as I am enlightened stitute which the gentleman from Min- Members of the House have offered dis- myself. nesota [Mr. MINGE], brought to the tinct alternatives to the budget agree- Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, so it is pos- committee on behalf of the coalition. ment. Each provides a different means sible that the gentleman will seek to During our consideration of this reso- of achieving the goal of a balanced amend the rule, either by unanimous lution in the Committee on Rules last budget by the year 2002. But all Mem- consent or by motion, at some point night, I offered an amendment to the bers should take careful note of how during this hour? rule which would have allowed the coa- this rule is structured. If any of these May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2949 alternatives is adopted, then the House As part of this agreement Members cide that we are going to put limits on will have finally spoken and no other will see us provide permanent tax relief health research, limits on community alternative will be voted on, nor will for American families. Our $500-per- development? How do we make those the committee resolution be voted on. child tax credit, capital gains tax cuts decisions today, and why? What is the In other words, if, for instance, the for all Americans, and in my district matter with letting democracy func- Brown substitute receives a majority for farmers and small business people, tion? Why should we not allow, in the vote, then the House will never vote on this will be a huge benefit to them. 1998 and 2000 elections, this country de- either the Kennedy or Shuster sub- Members also see us work in this cide? stitute or the committee bill. agreement to save Medicare. Medicare, We should be getting the deficit to I urge my colleagues to listen very as we all know, is going broke. It is an zero. We are making progress, and in- carefully to the debate over the course important program for our senior citi- deed, we will have made more progress of the next few hours. The decisions we zens. We need to protect and preserve in terms of reducing the deficit in dol- make here today will affect every man, Medicare. That will be part of this lar terms over the last couple of years woman, and child in this great country agreement. It will not solve the prob- without this deal than we are going to of ours. The votes we cast today are, lem long term, but it will provide 10 make in the next couple of years with however, only the first step toward im- years of solvency to the Medicare trust this deal. plementing a plan to balance the budg- fund. The first impact of this deal will be et. The really hard votes are yet to Is there a lot more to do? You bet. to slow down the progress. Instead, we come. But I have to tell the Members, as one ought to slow down the deal. Mr. Speaker, even if we pass a plan who has been here for just 6 years, this Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 tonight or sometime early tomorrow, is another giant step for this Congress. minute to the gentleman from Min- all we have done is establish a frame- The real winners in this agreement are nesota [Mr. OBERSTAR]. work. No Member is obligated to sup- not Republicans and not Democrats, Mr. OBERSTAR. I thank the gen- port legislation implementing this plan but the American people and our chil- tleman for yielding time to me, Mr. if he or she ultimately considers it un- dren and their children who will bene- Speaker. fair or ill-conceived. Members will need fit because they will have the shot at Mr. Speaker, the budget is that one to examine the reconciliation package the American dream that today is in piece of legislation where we really set that emerges from the committees of jeopardy for them. forth priorities for America. We decide the House later this summer very care- Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 what is important to us, what our val- fully to ensure that their provisions do minutes to the gentleman from Massa- ues are, and in effect, we put a price not unfairly affect one segment of our chusetts [Mr. FRANK]. tag on them. In the Shuster-Oberstar- population in order to provide gain or Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Petri-Rahall substitute provided for in benefit to a few. Speaker, the rule does provide for a this rule later tonight, Members will Mr. Speaker, no matter what deci- reasonable amount of debate, but it is have an opportunity to make a choice sion the House reaches today, let us be a flawed process. In the first place, it is for the future of America. We will offer sure that in the coming weeks and simply wrong for us to be debating on Members the opportunity on behalf of months that the decisions we make in such short notice such a comprehensive all Americans to make an investment implementing a balanced budget plan piece of legislation. There simply has in America’s transportation needs in $1 are fair and equitable and benefit all not been time, and no one can begin to trillion of our $6 trillion national econ- Americans. argue that there has been, since the omy, which is what transportation ac- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of deal was cut last week, for there to be counts for. my time. any thorough airing of this. What we will do in this substitute is Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I This process disserves democracy, equally cut across-the-board, one-third yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Mr. Speaker. People talk about the of 1 percent over 5 years reduction in Westchester, OH [Mr. BOEHNER]. American people, but apparently do domestic discretionary, defense discre- Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I appre- not have enough confidence in them, tionary spending, and the tax reduc- ciate the opportunity to be here and Mr. Speaker, to let them make the de- tion will be one-third of 1 percent less share my views about this important cisions through the normal democratic than proposed, in order to put back rule. Let me congratulate the gen- process. into transportation the tax dollars we tleman from New York [Mr. SOLOMON] I reject the notion that the demo- pay at the gas pump. and the members of the Committee on cratic process has broken down. Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Rules for putting together a rule that Through the normal democratic proc- minutes to the gentleman from Min- will provide for a fair and open debate ess in the 1993 budget agreement that I nesota [Mr. MINGE]. from many different viewpoints on this voted for, as did many on this side, we Mr. MINGE. Mr. Speaker, we are issue of the budget. have brought the deficit down. We have dealing this afternoon and this evening Today really is another historic day brought the deficit down unusually, with one of the more dramatic and far- in this Congress, another milestone in unlike during the Reagan years, at a reaching budget resolutions that has the 33 months that Republicans have time when we are stimulating the been considered in Congress in recent controlled this House. Last year, we economy. memory. We have a bipartisan resolu- passed historic reforms like welfare re- Indeed, the Federal Reserve is in a tion that is designed and calculated to form, trying to bring dignity back to meeting now, and I do not know wheth- use Congressional Budget Office fore- American families and encourage those er they decided to try and slow it down casting and eliminate this deficit by on welfare to help them become more again, I hope not, but the economy in the year 2002. productive members of our society. We fact we are told by the Federal Reserve At the same time, we are dramati- passed illegal immigration reform, is growing too quickly. We are begin- cally reducing taxes and we are ex- health care reform. We eliminated ning to make progress. That does not panding programs. I think for many of some 300 Federal Government pro- mean we can rest on our laurels. It us this seems too good to be true. Some grams and reduced spending by $53 bil- does mean that there is no argument of us are pinching ourselves and say- lion over those 2 years. for short-circuiting democracy, for ing, is it possible that it cannot be Today is another step in the direc- having a comprehensive budget deal, true? How can we ensure that we tion of a smaller, less costly, less in- arrived at in private meetings, voted achieve the results that we expect? trusive government here in Washing- on within a couple of days, and to pre- Several, in fact, over 60 in this body ton, when we pass a resolution to bal- empt decisions that the voters ought to signed a letter that went to the chair- ance the Federal budget over the next make. man and the ranking member of the 5 years. Balancing the Federal budget How can we decide today what the Committee on the Budget saying that will bring fiscal responsibility to Wash- breakdown between military and non- we need to have enforcement language ington and begin the process of saving military spending ought to be 3 and 4 in the budget resolution, representing the future for our children. years from now? How can we today de- the sense of Congress, as to what our H2950 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 goals are, and we were not able to get However, it gives us so much. So, to virtues of another but in having a that language into the resolution in paraphrase an old friend of all of ours, meaningful enforcement mechanism. the committee. Bob Michel, let us not kill this good What the gentleman from Texas [Mr. We were told in the committee that product with 1,000 points of spite. Let FROST] just pointed out is that today we would have an opportunity to us not let the perfect become the the Republicans have rejected any kind present that in a substitute budget on enemy of the good. of effective enforcement mechanism. the floor. Unfortunately, the rule does Under the terms of this fair and bal- One was offered by the gentleman from not allow that substitute to be consid- anced rule we will debate a variety of Minnesota [Mr. MINGE] and the so- ered. For this reason, I must rise and budget proposals, each reflecting its called blue dog Democrats. Another strongly, strongly oppose the rule that own goals and spending priorities. The was offered by myself. It is very sim- is before us this afternoon, and say to different sponsors deserve credit for ple, one paragraph, a sunset provision, my colleagues on both sides of the their hard work, but let me caution the using the sunset approach that we have aisle, a bipartisan effort to include sig- Members, under this rule there are no implemented in Texas to say, we will nificant strong enforcement language free votes. There is no room for politi- limit the authorization for any of this has been undermined by the machina- cal cover. Every vote counts, because new entitlement spending that Presi- tions of staff or someone in this insti- whichever measure passes here will be dent Clinton wanted and we will limit tution. the one we must all live with. Let us the tax reductions that the Repub- I think it is deeply regrettable that not undermine the hard work of the licans and President Clinton wanted this bipartisan undertaking, which House and the Senate and the adminis- also to a 5-year period. would have been historic, will not be tration, the weeks of negotiation that If we are balancing the budget, if we allowed to proceed, and I urge all of my have produced this very delicate win- are getting the deficit under control, colleagues on both sides of the aisle to win agreement. The country deserves there will be nothing easier than for vote against the previous question and no less. this Congress to reauthorize them. But against the resolution. I urge my colleagues to adopt this re- to move forward with this budget reso- Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 sponsible rule. They should make their lution without an effective enforce- minutes to the gentlewoman from Co- vote count today and support the fine ment mechanism does not ensure the lumbus, OH [Ms. PRYCE], a very distin- work of the Committee on the Budget. American people a true balanced budg- guished member of the committee. et. It only ensures more talk of a bal- Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I Let us give the next generation of thank the gentleman for yielding, and Americans the kind of future they de- anced budget that may or may not I rise in strong support of the rule and serve. achieve the eventual objective. This the resolution of the Committee on the b 1445 sunset provision was described by Re- Budget. After years of deficit spending, publicans in the committee as prudent, Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- as reasonable, and it ought to be adopt- we can begin laying the groundwork self 30 seconds. today for an honest balanced budget, ed today. Mr. Speaker, I gather that the var- Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I yield while at the same time providing per- ious factions on the other side of the myself such time as I may consume, manent tax relief, reforming Medicare, aisle have now come to a resolution achieving significant entitlement sav- just to briefly respond. and have decided that the Minge The gentleman states that Members ings, investing in domestic priorities, amendment will not be made in order that are supporting this historic docu- and making sure that the Government under this rule. So we are now proceed- ment before us which does balance the lives within its means. ing to the consideration of the rule as Unlike the budgets of the past, this budget are somehow extolling our own originally presented to this body. resolution is based on steadily declin- personal virtues. I do not think it is we Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the ing deficits every year until 2002, when that are extolling our own personal vir- gentleman from Texas [Mr. DOGGETT]. we can expect a budget surplus. Imag- tues. I think it is the American people, Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. Speaker, I share ine that, Mr. Speaker, a surplus is ac- because the American people spoke the commitment of many here today to tually within reach. I know it is hard very strongly in wanting this Congress achieve a balanced budget, but it is not to believe, especially when we consider to get along with each other and want- just enough to balance the budget for a that the Federal Government has not ing this Congress to get along with the nanosecond. It is a question of whether balanced the budget in nearly a genera- President. or not we have a plan that will balance tion. I have to commend the President for That is simply a crime, Mr. Speaker, the budget and keep it balanced. sitting down and working, I think sin- a crime against our children and our Over the last few weeks, and cer- cerely, in trying to bring an agreement grandchildren who deserve a sound fi- tainly I know that will be true to this floor. Certainly it is not what I nancial future. We have to stop robbing throughout the rest of today, there is a like. It is not what the left wing likes. them of the opportunities and prosper- lot of backslapping. There is a debate But it is an agreement. It is probably ity that they deserve. about who is the greatest statesman the only agreement that we could ever Mr. Speaker, I have been an advocate for putting this agreement together. A reach because we had to bring both for victims of crime almost my entire lot of popping of champagne corks; I ends together in middle and that is al- professional life. I think it is time to believe I am going to hold my cham- ways very difficult. That is why we consider another kind of victims’ pagne until the budget is actually in ought to be supporting this agreement rights, the right of future generations balance, because there is nothing very here today. who will be crippled by higher taxes new about people promising to balance Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the and a crushing debt unless we commit the budget. gentleman from California [Mr. ourselves today to a balanced budget. And as my colleague from Texas just DREIER], distinguished vice chairman Getting to where we are has not been pointed out, one of the problems that of the Committee on Rules. He is going easy. The political rhetoric and we have here today with what has es- to talk about something that is near demagoguing has been almost over- sentially been a budget agreement and dear to my heart and to the heart whelming at times. But we listened to where until the last few days we did of the American people who have the American people and we per- not have any of the blanks filled in and worked hard all their lives to save and severed. I congratulate my colleague, it was based on the theme song from invest their money. the gentleman from Ohio, Mr. JOHN KA- the Caribbean, do not worry, be happy, The SPEAKER pro tempore [Mr. SICH, for his years and years of hard about this budget, I am happy about KINGSTON]. The Chair would advise work, for his commitment to the good having a balanced budget agreement. that the gentleman from New York of the country, and for his determina- But I am a little worried about wheth- [Mr. SOLOMON] had 13 minutes remain- tion in working to make this a biparti- er the promise of that balanced budget ing, before yielding to the gentleman san agreement. is ever going to be achieved. from California [Mr. DREIER], and the Nobody would say that this is per- The best way to achieve it is not in gentleman from Texas [Mr. FROST] has fect. All of us could improve upon it. listening to one person extol the great 141⁄2 minutes remaining. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2951 (Mr. DREIER asked and was given capital gains tax rate could in fact play TITLE I—LEVELS AND AMOUNTS permission to revise and extend his re- a role in ensuring that we do not go SEC. 101. RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND marks.) into economic recession. So I rise in AMOUNTS. Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I thank strong support of the rule and in sup- The following budgetary levels are appro- my dear friend from Glens Falls for port of this package. Then we are going priate for the fiscal years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002: yielding me the time and for his kind to work hard in a bipartisan way to cut remarks about a very important part (1) FEDERAL REVENUES.—For purposes of the tax on capital gains. the enforcement of this resolution: of this budget package. I believe that Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- (A) The recommended levels of Federal in large part, due to the efforts of self such time as I may consume. revenues are as follows: Democrats and Republicans in this Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to de- Fiscal year 1998: $1,198,979,000,000. House who cosponsored H.R. 14, which feat the previous question. I will in- Fiscal year 1999: $1,241,859,000,000. we introduced on the opening day of clude for the RECORD the amendment I Fiscal year 2000: $1,285,559,000,000. the 105th Congress, to take the top rate would offer to the rule if the previous Fiscal year 2001: $1,343,591,000,000. on capital gains from 28-to-14 percent, question is defeated. Fiscal year 2002: $1,407,564,000,000. due to the fact that we have bipartisan The amendment would make in order (B) The amounts by which the aggregate levels of Federal revenues should be changed support, I believe we have been able to two additional amendments to the successfully get President Clinton in are as follows: budget agreement, by the gentleman Fiscal year 1998: $7,400,000,000. this agreement to come on board fi- from Minnesota [Mr. MINGE] and the Fiscal year 1999: $11,083,000,000. nally in support of a broad-based, gentleman from Texas [Mr. DOGGETT]. Fiscal year 2000: ¥$21,969,000,000. across-the-board reduction in capital Both these amendments are attempts Fiscal year 2001: ¥$22,821,000,000. gains. We are hoping very much that to ensure that a balanced budget plan Fiscal year 2002: ¥$19,871,000,000. we will be able to see it at 14 percent. actually achieves balance. The Minge (2) NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY.—For purposes I am happy that the gentleman from substitute includes enforcement provi- of the enforcement of this resolution, the ap- Texas [Mr. ARCHER] is trying to pursue propriate levels of total new budget author- sions to force the Congress to stay on ity are as follows: that direction of reducing that top rate course over the next 5 years. The as low as we can get it. Many of us be- Fiscal year 1998: $1,385,086,000,000. Doggett amendment precludes enact- Fiscal year 1999: $1,440,027,000,000. lieve that the top rate on capital gains ment of tax cuts before the budget is Fiscal year 2000: $1,486,314,000,000. should be zero, there should be no tax actually in balance. The House should Fiscal year 2001: $1,520,340,000,000. on it whatsoever. be given the opportunity to vote on Fiscal year 2002: $1,551,837,000,000. This is the single most important these amendments. If we defeat the (3) BUDGET OUTLAYS.—For purposes of the part of this tax package. Why? Because enforcement of this resolution, the appro- previous question, the House will en- the argument that we have so often priate levels of total budget outlays are as sure that we will have full and fair de- heard in the past, that a capital gains follows: bate on the balanced budget. tax rate reduction is nothing but a tax Fiscal year 1998: $1,371,887,000,000. Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to defeat the cut for the rich, is totally false. I am Fiscal year 1999: $1,424,231,000,000. previous question. Fiscal year 2000: $1,468,751,000,000. happy to say that Democrats are fi- I include for the RECORD the amendment I Fiscal year 2001: $1,500,952,000,000. nally joining Republicans in recogniz- would offer to the rule if the previous question Fiscal year 2002: $1,516,298,000,000. ing that. Why is that no longer the is defeated. The amendment would make in (4) DEFICITS.—For purposes of the enforce- case? Well, we have done a study that order two additional amendments to the budg- ment of this resolution, the amounts of the shows that, if we had around a 14-or-15 deficits are as follows: et agreement by Representatives MINGE and percent top tax on capital gains taxes, Fiscal year 1998: $172,908,000,000. DOGGETT. Both these amendments are at- we would in fact increase the average Fiscal year 1999: $182,372,000,000. tempts to ensure that a balanced budget plan take-home pay for the working, aver- Fiscal year 2000: $183,192,000,000. actually achieves balance. The Minge sub- age working family by $1,500 per year. Fiscal year 2001: $157,361,000,000. We also know that, of the 90 million- stitute includes enforcement provisions to Fiscal year 2002: $108,734,000,000. force the Congress to stay on course over the (5) PUBLIC DEBT.—The appropriate levels of some-odd families in this country, as the public debt are as follows: my friend, the gentleman from Florida next 5 years. The Doggett amendment pre- cludes enactment of tax cuts before the budg- Fiscal year 1998: $5,592,500,000,000. [Mr. DEUTSCH], who is a cosponsor of et is actually in balance. The House should be Fiscal year 1999: $5,834,900,000,000. H.R. 14, has said repeatedly, 63 million Fiscal year 2000: $6,081,000,000,000. own mutual funds. So we have many given the opportunity to vote on these amend- Fiscal year 2001: $6,298,300,000,000. people who have investments. We have ments. If we defeat the previous question, the Fiscal year 2002: $6,474,400,000,000. literally $8 trillion that is locked in House will ensure that we will have full and (6) DIRECT LOAN OBLIGATIONS.—The appro- today, $8 trillion that is locked in be- fair debate on the balanced budget. priate levels of total new direct loan obliga- The amendment referred to is as fol- cause that tax is so high. What we need tions are as follows: Fiscal year 1998: $33,829,000,000. to also look at is the fact that 40 per- lows: AMENDMENT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 152 Fiscal year 1999: $33,378,000,000. cent of those realized gains are held by Fiscal year 2000: $34,775,000,000. On page 2, line 21, after ‘‘XXIII’’ strike ‘‘.’’ people with incomes of less than $50,000 Fiscal year 2001: $36,039,000,000. and insert ‘‘, and the amendments designated a year. Fiscal year 2002: $37,099,000,000. in section 4 of this resolution.’’ Our goal with this budget is of course On page 3, line 2, after ‘‘2’’ insert ‘‘and sec- (7) PRIMARY LOAN GUARANTEE COMMIT- to balance the budget. There is no bet- tion 4’’. MENTS.—The appropriate levels of new pri- ter way to boost the flow of revenues On page 4, after line 11, insert the follow- mary loan guarantee commitments are as to the Treasury than to cut the top ing: follows: rate on capital gains. In fact, we found ‘‘SEC. 4. Notwithstanding any other provi- Fiscal year 1998: $315,472,000,000. in our study that over a 7-year period sions of this resolution, it shall be in order Fiscal year 1999: $324,749,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: $328,124,000,000. we could boost revenues by $211 billion. to consider the following amendments: (1) an amendment in the nature of a sub- Fiscal year 2001: $332,063,000,000. There is a lot of talk about that so- stitute to be offered by Representative Fiscal year 2002: $335,141,000,000. called windfall that came from the Minge. SEC. 102. MAJOR FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES. CBO letter with that $125 billion that (2) an amendment to be offered by Rep- The Congress determines and declares that came in. Quite frankly, reducing the resentative Doggett. the appropriate levels of new budget author- top rate on capital would spur eco- ity, budget outlays, new direct loan obliga- nomic growth. It is great that we are MINGE AMENDMENT NO. 1 tions, and new primary loan guarantee com- pushing at well over 5 percent now. But Strike all after the resolving clause and in- mitments for fiscal years 1998 through 2002 these assumptions are based on a 2.1- sert the following: for each major functional category are: percent growth rate. If we reduce the SECTION 1. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE (1) National Defense (050): BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998. Fiscal year 1998: top rate on capital significantly, we The Congress declares that the concurrent (A) New budget authority, $268,197,000,000. can see a growth rate that is even resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998 (B) Outlays, $265,978,000,000. stronger than that. is hereby established and that the appro- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. While we hear about uncertainty in priate budgetary levels for fiscal years 1999 (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- the future economically, this cut in the through 2002 are hereby set forth. ments $588,000,000. H2952 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 Fiscal year 1999: (B) Outlays, $15,668,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $12,215,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $270,784,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Outlays, $10,664,000,000. (B) Outlays, $265,771,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. $11,071,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (4) Energy (270): (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $757,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: ments, $6,509,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, $3,123,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, $274,802,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,247,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $10,978,000,000. (B) Outlays, $268,418,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $9,494,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. $1,050,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $10,960,000,000. ments $1,050,000,000. ments $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2001: Fiscal year 1999: ments, $6,583,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $281,305,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $3,469,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, $270,110,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,446,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $10,670,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $9,108,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,078,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, ments $1,050,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $10,965,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: ments $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $289,092,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: ments, $6,660,000,000. (B) Outlays, $272,571,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $3,186,000,000. (7) Commerce and Housing Credit (370): (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Outlays, $2,293,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $6,607,000,000. ments $1,050,000,000. $1,109,000,000. (B) Outlays, $920,000,000. (2) International Affairs (150): (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1998: ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $15,909,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: $4,739,000,000. (B) Outlays, $14,558,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $2,939,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $2,048,000,000. ments, $245,500,000,000. $1,966,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,141,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $11,082,000,000. ments $12,751,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $4,299,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $14,918,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: $1,887,000,000. (B) Outlays, $14,569,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $2,846,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $1,867,000,000. ments, $253,450,000,000. $2,021,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,171,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $15,183,000,000. ments $13,093,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $9,821,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $15,782,000,000. (5) Natural Resources and Environment $2,238,000,000. (B) Outlays, $14,981,000,000. (300): (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1998: ments, $255,200,000,000. $2,077,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $23,877,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $22,405,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,078,000,000. ments $13,434,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $3,000,000. (B) Outlays, $12,133,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $16,114,000,000. ments $0. $2,574,000,000. (B) Outlays, $14,751,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $23,227,000,000. ments, $257,989,000,000. $2,122,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,702,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $32,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,678,000,000. ments $13,826,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $12,541,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $16,353,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: $2,680,000,000. (B) Outlays, $14,812,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $22,570,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $22,963,000,000. ments $259,897,000,000. $2,178,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $32,000,000. (8) Transportation (400): (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1998: ments $14,217,000,000. ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $44,574,000,000. (3) General Science, Space, and Technology Fiscal year 2001: (B) Outlays, $40,933,000,000. (250): (A) New budget authority, $22,151,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $22,720,000,000. $155,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,237,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $34,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $16,882,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, $46,556,000,000. ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $22,086,000,000. (B) Outlays, $41,256,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (B) Outlays, $22,313,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $16,203,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $34,000,000. $135,000,000. (B) Outlays, $16,528,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. ments $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (6) Agriculture (350): Fiscal year 2000: ments $0. Fiscal year 1998: (A) New budget authority, $47,114,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, $13,133,000,000. (B) Outlays, $41,357,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $15,947,000,000. (B) Outlays, $11,892,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $15,000,000. (B) Outlays, $16,013,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. $9,620,000,000. ments $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2001: ments $0. ments, $6,365,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $48,135,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: Fiscal year 1999: (B) Outlays, $41,303,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $15,800,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $12,790,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $15,000,000. (B) Outlays, $15,862,000,000. (B) Outlays, $11,294,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, ments $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $11,047,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: ments $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $49,184,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: ments, $6,436,000,000. (B) Outlays, $41,247,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $15,604,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (C) New direct loan obligations, $15,000,000. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2953 (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $11,524,000,000. ments $0. ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (9) Community and Regional Development Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (450): (A) New budget authority, $154,019,000,000. ments $0. Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $153,898,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (A) New budget authority, $8,768,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $12,060,000,000. (B) Outlays, $10,387,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $12,196,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. $2,867,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $163,413,000,000. ments $0. ments $2,385,000,000. (B) Outlays, $163,136,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: Fiscal year 1999: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $12,792,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $8,489,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $12,866,000,000. (B) Outlays, $10,902,000,000. ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2002: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $2,943,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $172,136,000,000. ments $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $171,692,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: ments $2,406,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $13,022,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2000: (B) Outlays, $13,043,000,000. ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $7,810,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (12) Medicare (570): (B) Outlays, $10,986,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1998: (C) New direct loan obligations, ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $201,620,000,000. $3,020,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, $201,764,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $14,383,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $2,429,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $14,398,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $7,764,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $11,350,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $212,073,000,000. ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $211,548,000,000. (15) Veterans Benefits and Services (700): $3,098,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 1998: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $40,545,000,000. ments $2,452,000,000. ments $0. (B) Outlays, $41,337,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2000: (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $7,790,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $225,540,000,000. $1,029,000,000. (B) Outlays, $8,429,000,000. (B) Outlays, $225,537,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $27,096,000,000. $3,180,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $41,715,000,000. ments $2,475,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (B) Outlays, $41,949,000,000. (10) Education, Training, Employment, and (A) New budget authority, $239,636,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Social Services (500): (B) Outlays, $238,781,000,000. $1,068,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $60,020,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $26,671,000,000. (B) Outlays, $56,062,000,000. ments $0. Fiscal year 2000: (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, $42,000,000,000. $12,328,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $251,548,000,000. (B) Outlays, $42,168,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $250,769,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, ments $20,665,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. $1,177,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $60,450,000,000. ments $0. ments $26,202,000,000. (B) Outlays, $59,335,000,000. (13) Income Security (600): Fiscal year 2001: (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1998: (A) New budget authority, $42,364,000,000. $13,092,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $239,032,000,000. (B) Outlays, $42,486,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $247,758,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, ments $21,899,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $45,000,000. $1,249,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $61,703,000,000. ments $37,000,000. ments $25,609,000,000. (B) Outlays, $60,728,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: Fiscal year 2002: (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $254,090,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $42,565,000,000. $13,926,000,000. (B) Outlays $258,064,000,000. (B) Outlays, $42,719,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $75,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, ments $23,263,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,277,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: ments $37,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $62,959,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: ments $25,129,000,000. (B) Outlays, $61,931,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $269,566,000,000. (16) Administration of Justice (750): (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $268,161,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: $14,701,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $24,765,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $110,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,609,000,000. ments $24,517,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 2002: ments $37,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $63,339,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: ments $0. (B) Outlays, $62,316,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $275,145,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $277,264,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $25,120,000,000. $15,426,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $24,976,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $145,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $25,676,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (11) Health (550): ments $37,000,000. ments $0. Fiscal year 1998: Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, $137,836,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $286,945,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $25,178,000,000. (B) Outlays, $137,804,000,000. (B) Outlays, $285,239,000,000. (B) Outlays, $25,240,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $170,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $85,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. Fiscal year 1999: ments $37,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, $144,939,000,000. (14) Social Security (650): (A) New budget authority, $24,354,000,000. (B) Outlays, $144,915,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $25,901,000,0000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $11,424,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. H2954 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997

(D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (2) COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND FINANCIAL ments $0. ments $0. SERVICES.—The House Committee on Bank- Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2001: ing and Financial Services shall report (A) New budget authority, $24,883,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $0. changes in laws within its jurisdiction that (B) Outlays, $24,879,000,000. (B) Outlays, $0. provide direct spending such that the total (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. level of direct spending for that committee (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- does not exceed: ¥$8,435,000,000 in outlays for ments $0. ments $0. fiscal year 1998, ¥$5,091,000,000 in outlays for (17) General Government (800): Fiscal year 2002: fiscal year 2002, and ¥$50,306,000,000 in out- Fiscal year 1998: (A) New budget authority, $0. lays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (A) New budget authority, $14,711,000,000. (B) Outlays, $0. (3) COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE.—The House (B) Outlays, $13,959,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Committee on Commerce shall report (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- changes in laws within its jurisdiction that (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. provide direct spending such that the total ments $0. (20) Undistributed Offsetting Receipts (950): level of direct spending for that committee Fiscal year 1999: Fiscal year 1998: does not exceed: $393,770,000,000 in outlays for (A) New budget authority, $14,444,000,000. (A) New budget authority, ¥$41,841,000,000. fiscal year 1998, $507,315,000,000 in outlays for (B) Outlays, $14,363,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$41,841,000,000. fiscal year 2002, and $2,619,820,000,000 in out- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. lays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (4) COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE ments $0. ments $0. WORKFORCE.—The House Committee on Edu- Fiscal year 2000: Fiscal year 1999: cation and the Workforce shall report (A) New budget authority, $13,977,000,000. (A) New budget authority, ¥$36,949,000,000. changes in laws within its jurisdiction that (B) Outlays, $14,727,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$36,949,000.000. provide direct spending such that the total (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. level of direct spending for that committee (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- does not exceed: $17,718,000,000 in outlays for ments $0. ments $0. fiscal year 1998, $18,167,000,000 in outlays for Fiscal year 2001: Fiscal year 2000: fiscal year 2002, and $106,050,000,000 in outlays (A) New budget authority, $13,675,000,000. (A) New budget authority, ¥$36,937,000,000. in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (B) Outlays, $14,131,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$36,937,000,000. (5) COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. OVERSIGHT.—(A) The House Committee on (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Government Reform and Oversight shall re- ments $0. ments $0. port changes in laws within its jurisdiction Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2001: that provide direct spending such that the (A) New budget authority, $13,105,000,000. (A) New budget authority, ¥$39,151,000,000. total level of direct spending for that com- (B) Outlays, $13,100,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$39,151,000,000. mittee does not exceed: $68,975,000,000 in out- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. lays for fiscal year 1998, $81,896,000,000 in out- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- lays for fiscal year 2002, and $443,061,000,000 in ments $0. ments $0. outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (18) Net Interest (900): Fiscal year 2002: (B) The House Committee on Government Fiscal year 1998: (A) New budget authority, ¥$51,124,000,000. Reform and Oversight shall report changes (A) New budget authority, $296,549,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$51,124,000,000. in laws within its jurisdiction that would re- (B) Outlays, $296,549,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. duce the deficit by: $214,000,000 in fiscal year (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- 1998, $621,000,000 in fiscal year 2002, and (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. $1,829,000,000 in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. ments $0. TITLE II—RECONCILIATION (6) COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND IN- Fiscal year 1999: INSTRUCTIONS FRASTRUCTURE.—The House Committee on (A) New budget authority, $304,567,000,000. SEC. 201. RECONCILIATION. Transportation and Infrastructure shall re- port changes in laws within its jurisdiction (B) Outlays, $304,567,000,000. (a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. is to provide for two separate reconciliation that provide direct spending such that the (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- bills: the first for entitlement reforms and total level of direct spending for that com- ments $0. the second for tax relief. In the event Senate mittee does not exceed: $18,287,000,000 in out- Fiscal year 2000: procedures preclude the consideration of two lays for fiscal year 1998, $17,483,000,000 in out- (A) New budget authority, $304,867,000,000. separate bills, this section would permit the lays for fiscal year 2002, and $107,615,000,000 in (B) Outlays, $304,867,000,000. consideration of one omnibus reconciliation outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. bill. (7) COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS.—The (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (b) SUBMISSIONS.— House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs shall ments $0. (1) ENTITLEMENT REFORMS.—Not later than report changes in laws within its jurisdiction Fiscal year 2001: June 12, 1997, the House committees named that provide direct spending such that the (A) New budget authority, $303,659,000,000. in subsection (c) shall submit their rec- total level of direct spending for that com- (B) Outlays, $303,659,000,000. ommendations to the House Committee on mittee does not exceed: $22,444,000,000 in out- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0 the Budget. After receiving those rec- lays for fiscal year 1998, $24,845,000,000 in out- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ommendations, the House Committee on the lays for fiscal year 2002, and $140,197,000,000 in ments $0. Budget shall report to the House a reconcili- outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. Fiscal year 2002: ation bill carrying out all such recommenda- (8) COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.—(A) (A) New budget authority, $303,754,000,000. tions without any substantive revision. The House Committee on Ways and Means (B) Outlays, $303,754,000,000. (2) TAX RELIEF AND MISCELLANEOUS RE- shall report changes in laws within its juris- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. FORMS.—Not later than June 13, 1997, the diction such that the total level of direct (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- House committees named in subsection (d) spending for that committee does not ex- ments $0. shall submit their recommendations to the ceed: $397,463,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year (19) Allowances (920): House Committee on the Budget. After re- 1998, $506,377,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year Fiscal year 1998: ceiving those recommendations, the House 2002, and $2,621,195,000,000 in outlays in fiscal (A) New budget authority, $0. Committee on the Budget shall report to the years 1998 through 2002. (B) Outlays, $0. House a reconciliation bill carrying out all (B) The House Committee on Ways and (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. such recommendations without any sub- Means shall report changes in laws within its (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- stantive revision. jurisdiction such that the total level of reve- ments $0. (c) INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO ENTITLE- nues for that committee is not less than: Fiscal year 1999: MENT REFORMS.— $1,172,136,000,000 in revenues for fiscal year (A) New budget authority, $0. (1) COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE.—The 1998, $1,382,679,000,000 in revenues for fiscal (B) Outlays, $0. House Committee on Agriculture shall re- year 2002, and $7,493,796,000,000 in revenues in (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. port changes in laws within its jurisdiction fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- that provide direct spending such that the (d) INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO TAX RELIEF ments $0. total level of direct spending for that com- AND MISCELLANEOUS REFORMS.— Fiscal year 2000: mittee does not exceed: $34,571,000,000 in out- (1) COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE.—The (A) New budget authority, $0. lays for fiscal year 1998, $37,008,000,000 in out- House Committee on Agriculture shall re- (B) Outlays, $0. lays for fiscal year 2002, and $211,443,000,000 in port changes in laws within its jurisdiction (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. that provide direct spending such that the May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2955

total level of direct spending for that com- (e) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sec- (2) After the enactment of the transpor- mittee does not exceed: $34,571,000,000 in out- tion, the term ‘‘direct spending’’ has the tation bill described in paragraph (1) and lays for fiscal year 1998, $37,008,000,000 in out- meaning given to such term in section upon the reporting of a general, supple- lays for fiscal year 2002, and $211,443,000,000 in 250(c)(8) of the Balanced Budget and Emer- mental or continuing resolution making ap- outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. gency Deficit Control Act of 1985. propriations by the Committee on Appro- (2) COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND FINANCIAL (f) FLEXIBILITY IN CARRYING OUT CHIL- priations (or upon the filing of a conference SERVICES.—(A) The House Committee on DREN’S HEALTH INITIATIVE.—If the Commit- report thereon) establishing an obligation Banking and Financial Services shall report tees on Commerce and Ways and Means re- limitation above the levels specified in sub- changes in laws within its jurisdiction that port recommendations pursuant to their rec- section (b)(2)(A) (at a level sufficient to obli- provide direct spending such that the total onciliation instructions that provide an ini- gate some or all of the budget authority level of direct spending for that committee tiative for children’s health that would in- specified in paragraph (1)), the chairman of the Committee on the Budget shall increase does not exceed: ¥$8,435,000,000 in outlays for crease the deficit by more than $2.3 billion for fiscal year 1998, by more than $3.9 billion the allocation and aggregate levels of out- fiscal year 1998, ¥$5,091,000,000 in outlays for for fiscal year 2002, and by more than $16 bil- lays to that committee for fiscal years 1998 fiscal year 2002, and ¥$50,306,000,000 in out- lion for the period of fiscal years 1998 and 1999 by the appropriate amount. lays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. through 2002, the committees shall be (d) REVISIONS.—Allocations and aggregates (3) COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE.—The House deemed to not have complied with their rec- revised pursuant to this section shall be con- Committee on Commerce shall report onciliation instructions pursuant to section sidered for purposes of the Congressional changes in laws within its jurisdiction that 310(d) of the Congressional Budget Act of Budget Act of 1974 as allocations and aggre- provide direct spending such that the total 1974. gates contained in this resolution. level of direct spending for that committee (e) REVERSALS.—If any legislation referred TITLE III—BUDGET ENFORCEMENT does not exceed: $393,770,000,000 in outlays for to in this section is not enacted into law, fiscal year 1998, $507,315,000,000 in outlays for SEC. 301. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR then the chairman of the House Committee fiscal year 2002, and $2,619,820,000,000 in out- SURFACE TRANSPORTATION. on the Budget shall, as soon as practicable, lays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section reverse adjustments made under this section is to adjust the appropriate budgetary levels (4) COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE for such legislation and have such adjust- to accommodate legislation increasing WORKFORCE.—The House Committee on Edu- ments published in the Congressional cation and the Workforce shall report spending from the highway trust fund on sur- Record. face transportation and highway safety changes in laws within its jurisdiction that (f) DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY LEV- above the levels assumed in this resolution if provide direct spending such that the total ELS.—For the purposes of this section, budg- such legislation is deficit neutral. level of direct spending for that committee etary levels shall be determined on the basis (b) DEFICIT NEUTRALITY REQUIREMENT.—(1) of estimates made by the House Committee does not exceed: $17,718,000,000 in outlays for In order to receive the adjustments specified fiscal year 1998, $18,167,000,000 in outlays for on the Budget. in subsection (c), a bill reported by the Com- (g) DEFINITION.—As used in this section, fiscal year 2002, and $106,050,000,000 in outlays mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. the term ‘‘highway trust fund’’ refers to the that provides new budget authority above following budget accounts (or any successor (5) COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND the levels assumed in this resolution for pro- accounts): OVERSIGHT.—(A) The House Committee on grams authorized out of the highway trust (1) 69-8083-0-7-401 (Federal-Aid Highways). Government Reform and Oversight shall re- fund must be deficit neutral. (2) 69-8191-0-7-401 (Mass Transit Capital port changes in laws within its jurisdiction (2) A deficit-neutral bill must meet the fol- Fund). that provide direct spending such that the lowing conditions: (3) 69-8350-0-7-401 (Mass Transit Formula total level of direct spending for that com- (A) The amount of new budget authority Grants). mittee does not exceed: $68,975,000,000 in out- provided for programs authorized out of the (4) 69-8016-0-7-401 (National Highway Traffic lays for fiscal year 1998, $81,896,000,000 in out- highway trust fund must be in excess of Safety Administration-Operations and Re- lays for fiscal year 2002, and $443,061,000,000 in $25.949 billion in new budget authority for search). outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. fiscal year 1998, $25.464 billion in new budget (5) 69-8020-0-7-401 (Highway Traffic Safety (B) The House Committee on Government authority for fiscal year 2002, and $127.973 Grants). Reform and Oversight shall report changes billion in new budget authority for the pe- (6) 69-8048-0-7-401 (National Motor Carrier in laws within its jurisdiction that would re- riod of fiscal years 1998 through 2002. Safety Program). duce the deficit by: $214,000,000 in fiscal year (B) The outlays estimated to flow from the 1998, $621,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year SEC. 302. SALE OF GOVERNMENT ASSETS. excess new budget authority set forth in sub- (a) BUDGETARY TREATMENT.— 2002, and $1,829,000,000 in fiscal years 1998 paragraph (A) must be offset for fiscal year through 2002. (1) IN GENERAL.—For the purpose of any 1998, fiscal year 2002, and for the period of fis- concurrent resolution on the budget and the (6) COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND IN- cal years 1998 through 2002. For the sole pur- Congressional Budget Act of 1974, no FRASTRUCTURE.—The House Committee on pose of estimating the amount of outlays amounts realized from the sale of an asset Transportation and Infrastructure shall re- flowing from excess new budget authority port changes in laws within its jurisdiction shall be scored with respect to the level of under this section, it shall be assumed that budget authority, outlays, or revenues if that provide direct spending such that the such excess new budget authority would total level of direct spending for that com- such sale would cause an increase in the defi- have an obligation limitation sufficient to cit as calculated pursuant to paragraph (2). mittee does not exceed: $18,287,000,000 in out- accommodate that new budget authority. lays for fiscal year 1998, $17,483,000,000 in out- (2) CALCULATION OF NET PRESENT VALUE.— (C) The outlays estimated to flow from the The deficit estimate of an asset sale shall be lays for fiscal year 2002, and $107,615,000,000 in excess new budget authority must be offset outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. the net present value of the cash flow from— by (i) other direct spending or revenue provi- (A) proceeds from the asset sale; (7) COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS.—The sions within that transportation bill, (ii) the (B) future receipts that would be expected House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs shall net reduction in other direct spending and report changes in laws within its jurisdiction from continued ownership of the asset by the revenue legislation that is enacted during Government; and that provide direct spending such that the this Congress after the date of adoption of total level of direct spending for that com- (C) expected future spending by the Gov- this resolution and before such transpor- ernment at a level necessary to continue to mittee does not exceed: $22,444,000,000 in out- tation bill is reported (in excess of the levels lays for fiscal year 1998, $24,845,000,000 in out- operate and maintain the asset to generate assumed in this resolution), or (iii) a com- the receipts estimated pursuant to subpara- lays for fiscal year 2002, and $140,197,000,000 in bination of the offsets specified in clauses (i) outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. graph (B). and (ii). (b) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sec- (8) COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.—(A) (D) As used in this section, the term ‘‘di- tion, the term ‘‘sale of an asset’’ shall have The House Committee on Ways and Means rect spending’’ has the meaning given to the same meaning as under section 250(c)(21) shall report changes in laws within its juris- such term in section 250(c)(8) of the Balanced of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Defi- diction such that the total level of direct Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act cit Control Act of 1985. spending for that committee does not ex- of 1985. (c) TREATMENT OF LOAN ASSETS.—For the ceed: $397,463,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year (c) REVISED LEVELS.—(1) When the Com- purposes of this section, the sale of loan as- 1998, $506,377,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure sets or the prepayment of a loan shall be 2002, and $2,621,195,000,000 in outlays in fiscal reports a bill (or when a conference report governed by the terms of the Federal Credit years 1998 through 2002. thereon is filed) meeting the conditions set Reform Act of 1990. (B) The House Committee on Ways and forth in subsection (b)(2), the chairman of (d) DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY LEV- Means shall report changes in laws within its the Committee on the Budget shall increase ELS.—For the purposes of this section, budg- jurisdiction such that the total level of reve- the allocation of new budget authority to etary levels shall be determined on the basis nues for that committee is not less than: that committee by the amount of new budg- of estimates made by the House Committee $1,164,736,000,000 in revenues for fiscal year et authority provided in that bill (and that is on the Budget. 1998, $1,362,179,000,000 in revenues for fiscal above the levels set forth in subsection SEC. 303. ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVE FUND. year 2002, and $7,408,796,000,000 in revenues in (b)(2)(A)) for programs authorized out of the (a) COMMITTEE ALLOCATIONS.—In the fiscal years 1998 through 2002. highway trust fund. 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and the Committee on Transportation and (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING PRESI- (1) set nominal targets for spending, reve- Infrastructure report a bill (or a conference DENT’S SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.—It is the nues, and deficits for each year of the next 10 report thereon is filed) to reform the sense of Congress that: years; Superfund program to facilitate the cleanup (1) The President’s annual budget submis- (2) require that the President propose a of hazardous waste sites, the chairman of the sion to Congress should include a plan for re- budget that complies with the spending, rev- Committee on the Budget shall submit re- payment of Federal debt beyond the year enue, and deficit targets in each year or pro- vised allocations and budget aggregates to 2002, including the money borrowed from the pose to change the targets, and require that carry out this section by an amount not to Social Security Trust Fund. any budget resolution considered by the exceed the excess subject to the limitation. (2) The plan should specifically explain House of Representatives and the Senate These revisions shall be considered for pur- how the President would cap spending comply with the spending, revenue, and defi- poses of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 growth at a level one percentage point lower cit targets in each year or recommend as the allocations and aggregates contained than projected growth in revenues. changes to those targets; in this resolution. (3) If spending growth were held to a level (3) include all portions of the budget and (b) LIMITATIONS.—The adjustments made one percentage point lower than projected apply such enforcement proportionally to under this section shall not exceed— growth in revenues, then the Federal debt the specific parts of the budget that caused (1) $200 million in budget authority for fis- could be repaid within 30 years. the deficit to exceed the target in any year. cal year 1998 and the estimated outlays flow- SEC. 403. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON COMMISSION This should be accomplished through a com- ing therefrom. bination of— (2) $200 million in budget authority for fis- ON LONG-TERM BUDGETARY PROB- LEMS. (A) extension of the caps for discretionary cal year 2002 and the estimated outlays flow- (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that— spending enforced by sequestration through ing therefrom. fiscal year 2002; (3) $1 billion in budget authority for the pe- (1) achieving a balanced budget by fiscal (B) global caps for total entitlement spend- riod of fiscal years 1998 through 2002 and the year 2002 is only the first step necessary to ing and specific caps within the global caps estimated outlays flowing therefrom. restore our Nation’s economic prosperity; for large entitlement programs, with seques- (c) READJUSTMENTS.—In the House, any ad- (2) the imminent retirement of the baby- justments made under this section for any boom generation will greatly increase the tration applied to those programs or cat- appropriation measure may be readjusted if demand for government services; egories that caused outlays to exceed the that measure is not enacted into law. (3) this burden will be borne by a relatively caps; (C) a requirement that tax cuts be phased SEC. 304. SEPARATE ALLOCATION FOR LAND AC- smaller work force resulting in an unprece- QUISITIONS AND EXCHANGES. dented intergenerational transfer of finan- in contingent on meeting the revenue tar- (a) ALLOCATION BY CHAIRMAN.—In the cial resources; gets in the agreement; House, upon the reporting of a bill by the (4) the rising demand for retirement and (4) allow adjustments to spending caps and Committee on Appropriations (or upon the medical benefits will quickly jeopardize the revenue and deficit targets for changes in ac- filing of a conference report thereon) provid- solvency of the medicare, social security, tual economic conditions to avoid forcing ing up to $165 million in outlays for Federal and Federal retirement trust funds; and policy changes due directly and exclusively land acquisitions and to finalize priority (5) the Congressional Budget Office has es- to changes in economic conditions; Federal land exchanges for fiscal year 1998 timated that marginal tax rates would have (5) prevent the use of emergencies to evade (assuming $700 million in outlays over 5 fis- to increase by 50 percent over the next 5 the enforcement mechanism by establishing cal years), the chairman of the Committee years to cover the long-term projected costs procedures to budget for and control emer- on the Budget shall allocate that amount of of retirement and health benefits. gency spending; and outlays and the corresponding amount of (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of (6) if the actual deficit is below the target budget authority. Congress that legislation should be enacted in any year, lock in such budget savings for (b) TREATMENT OF ALLOCATIONS IN THE to create a commission to assess long-term deficit and debt reduction. HOUSE.—In the House, for purposes of the budgetary problems, their implications for Congressional Budget Act of 1974, allocations both the baby-boom generation and tomor- AMENDMENT TO H. CON. RES. 84 OFFERED BY made under subsection (a) shall be deemed to row’s workforce, and make such rec- MESSRS. DOGGETT AND WEYGAND be made pursuant to section 602(a)(1) of that ommendations as it deems appropriate to en- At the end of the concurrent resolution, Act and shall be deemed to be a separate sub- sure our Nation’s future prosperity. add the following new section: allocation for purposes of the application of SEC. 404. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON CORPORATE SEC. . PROTECTION OF BALANCED BUDGET. section 302(f) of that Act as modified by sec- WELFARE. It is the sense of the Congress that, to as- tion 602(c) of that Act. (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that the sure that neither the tax cuts nor the spend- TITLE IV—SENSE OF CONGRESS functional levels and aggregates in this ing increases in this resolution explode in PROVISIONS budget resolution assume that— cost, endangering the balanced budget prom- SEC. 401. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON BASELINES. (1) the Federal Government supports prof- ised by 2002 or the ability to maintain bal- (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that: it-making enterprises and industries through ance thereafter, any provision of law affect- (1) Baselines are projections of future billions of dollars in payments, benefits, and ing revenues or authorizing spending for new spending if existing policies remain un- programs; entitlement initiatives assumed in this reso- changed. (2) many of these subsidies do not serve a lution should sunset and cease to be effective (2) Under baseline assumptions, spending clear and compelling public interest; within five years, unless subsequently reau- automatically rises with inflation even if (3) corporate subsidies frequently provide thorized by law. unfair competitive advantages to certain in- such increases are not mandated under exist- EXPLANATION OF AMENDMENT dustries and industry segments; and ing law. The amendment addresses the possibility (3) Baseline budgeting is inherently biased (4) at a time when millions of Americans are being asked to sacrifice in order to bal- that exploding tax cuts and new spending in against policies that would reduce the pro- the agreement could jeopardize the balanced jected growth in spending because such poli- ance the budget, the corporate sector should bear its share of the burden. budget by stating the ‘‘sense of Congress’’ cies are portrayed as spending reductions that any tax-law changes and new entitle- from an increasing baseline. (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress that legislation should be enacted ment spending enacted pursuant to the (4) The baseline concept has encouraged agreement should sunset and cease to be ef- Congress to abdicate its constitutional obli- to— (1) eliminate the most egregious corporate fective for only five years, unless subse- gation to control the public purse for those quently reauthorized by Congress. programs which are automatically funded. subsidies; and (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of (2) create a commission to recommend the THE VOTE ON THE PREVIOUS QUESTION: WHAT IT Congress that baseline budgeting should be elimination of Federal payments, benefits, REALLY MEANS replaced with a budgetary model that re- and programs which predominantly benefit a This vote, the vote on whether to order the quires justification of aggregate funding lev- particular industry or segment of an indus- previous question on a special rule, is not els and maximizes congressional and execu- try, rather than provide a clear and compel- merely a procedural vote. A vote against or- tive accountability for Federal spending. ling public benefit, and include a fast-track dering the previous question is a vote SEC. 402. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON REPAYMENT process for the consideration of those rec- against the Republican majority agenda and OF THE FEDERAL DEBT. ommendations. a vote to allow the opposition, at least for (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that: SEC. 405. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS REGARDING the moment, to offer an alternative plan. It (1) The Congress and the President have a BALANCED BUDGET ENFORCEMENT. is a vote about what the House should be de- basic moral and ethical responsibility to fu- It is the sense of Congress that reconcili- bating. ture generations to repay the Federal debt, ation legislation considered pursuant to this Mr. Clarence Cannon’s Precedents of the including the money borrowed from the So- legislation must include enforcement proce- House of Representatives, (VI, 308–311) de- cial Security Trust Fund. dures to ensure that the Budget of the Unit- scribes the vote on the previous question on (2) The Congress and the President should ed States Government does reach balance by the rule as ‘‘a motion to direct or control the enact a law which creates a regimen for pay- 2002 and remain in balance thereafter. Such consideration of the subject before the House ing off the Federal debt within 30 years. language should— being made by the Member in charge.’’ To May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2957 defeat the previous question is to give the I would just remind Members that in here today if it had not been for his opposition a chance to decide the subject be- 1979, when we started the so-called rule valiant efforts and some of his earlier fore the House. Cannon cites the Speaker’s 49, the Gephardt rule, that says we are authorship of some very important ruling of January 13, 1920, to the effect that automatically going to increase the budget work, which I was pleased to ‘‘the refusal of the House to sustain the de- mand for the previous question passes the debt when we pass the budget resolu- join with. control of the resolution to the opposition’’ tion, at that time we had a debt of $829 Two and a half years ago at the start in order to offer an amendment. On March billion, which was 33 percent of GDP, of of the 104th Congress, a new majority 15, 1909, a member of the majority party of- gross domestic product. Today the debt went to work to balance the budget fered a rule resolution. The House defeated is $5.2 trillion, almost 70 percent of and provide real tax relief for the the previous question and a member of the GDP. American people. Our new majority opposition rose to a parliamentary inquiry, When we brag about being the shin- pledged to save the Medicare Program, asking who was entitled to recognition. ing knight on the white horse that is rein in out-of-control spending and, in Speaker Joseph G. Cannon (R-Illinois) said: ‘‘The previous question having been refused, bringing the deficit down, I would just a nutshell, bring fiscal sanity back to the gentleman from New York, Mr. Fitzger- like to call to the attention of my col- our Nation. ald, who had asked the gentleman to yield to leagues what has really brought the The naysayers scoffed and the big him for an amendment, is entitled to the deficit down. We had huge tax in- government liberals said, you cannot first recognition.’’ creases in 1990 and again in 1993, but an do that. They laughed in derision, they Because the vote today may look bad for economic system that surged ahead. called it a radical idea that could not the Republican majority they will say ‘‘the Our free enterprise capitalistic system be done without starving the children vote on the previous question is simply a continued to expand revenues while and slashing Social Security. Our vote on whether to proceed to an immediate President not only refused to endorse vote on adopting the resolution . . . [and] spending continued to increase faster has no substantive legislative or policy im- than inflation. But in the process, the the balanced budget, he repudiated it plications whatsoever.’’ But that is not what deficit has gone down. through his own budget request. De- they have always said. Listen to the Repub- This budget proposal, I would have spite this hostile opposition, we re- lican Leadership Manual on the Legislative written to have tax decreases that spur mained steadfast in our commitment Process in the United States House of Rep- economic growth and job creation more and pushed forward to get the job done. resentatives, (6th edition, page 135). Here’s than we do in this proposal. But I What a difference a few years makes. how the Republicans describe the previous thank the committee for including in This budget resolution locks in the question vote in their own manual: President and the Congress to a real Although it is generally not possible to this proposal the waiving of rule 49, the amend the rule because the majority Mem- so-called Gephardt rule, so that we can balanced budget in 5 years. Like most ber controlling the time will not yield for have an up or down vote on the debt compromises, it is not perfect. As a the purpose of offering an amendment, the limit that is so important to our eco- member of the Kerrey commission, I same result may be achieved by voting down nomic future. am concerned that we rely on reduc- the previous question on the rule . . . When I thank the Rules Committee for supporting tions to health care providers, rather the motion for the previous question is de- my House Resolution 30 at least temporarily than expanding choice and competi- feated, control of the time passes to the dispensing with rule 49 in this rule. Now tion, and going after the cost drivers in Member who led the opposition to ordering our effort to save Medicare. the previous question. That Member, because House rule 49 will not apply to the spending he then controls the time, may offer an in this budget resolution. I am also anxious about the lack of amendment to the rule, or yield for the pur- House rule 49, the so-called Gephardt rule eliminations in the discretionary por- pose of amendment.’’ was passed in 1979 in order to allow Mem- tion of the budget. We cannot be satis- Deschler’s Procedure in the U.S. House of bers to avoid a separate embarrassing vote to fied with trimming back on wasteful Representatives, the subchapter titled raise the debt ceiling. spending here and there. We must in- ‘‘Amending Special Rules’’ states: ‘‘a refusal During the debate, those in favor of the sist on ripping out bad programs by the to order the previous question on such a rule Gephardt rule argued that spending deter- roots. I intend to continue my efforts [a special rule reported from the Committee to eliminate these wasteful programs on Rules] opens the resolution to amend- mined the need for borrowing and therefore a ment and further debate.’’ (Chapter 21, sec- separate vote was not needed. as they are identified during the appro- tion 21.2) Section 21.3 continues: Opponents, however, argued that a sepa- priations process. In the past few years Upon rejection of the motion for the pre- rate vote on the debt ceiling was still needed I have offered a list of specifics cutting vious question on a resolution reported from because it was the only time the House took hundreds of billions, and I will do so the Committee on Rules, control shifts to to reflect on the increasing national debt and again this year. the Member leading the opposition to the its impact on future generations. But I have always felt that we cannot previous question, who may offer a proper Since the imposition of the Gephardt rule, afford to make the perfect the enemy amendment or motion and who controls the the debt has increased. The arguments of the good. And for those who would time for debate thereon.’’ The vote on the previous question on a rule against the rule are stronger than ever be- still say that we have not made signifi- does have substantive policy implications. It cause of the increasing national debt. cant progress, I would encourage them is the one of the only available tools for to leaf through this document, the fis- those who oppose the Republican majority’s cal year 1996 budget of the United agenda to offer an alternative plan. States Government. This is the Presi- Debt as percentage of Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Fiscal year Gross Federal debt GDP dent’s budget request for 1996, just 2 years ago. The President’s vision then, of my time. 1979 ...... $829.47 billion ...... 33.2 percent Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1996 ...... 5.182 trillion ...... 69.2 percent $200 billion a year deficits as far as the 41⁄2 minutes to the distinguished gen- eye could see into the future. That is tleman from Florida [Mr. GOSS]. The Gephardt rule treats Congress' constitu- the best they could do. (Mr. GOSS asked and was given per- tional power to borrow as intermixed with its Now, let us move fast forward to to- mission to revise and extend his re- power to spend. This violates the spirit of the day’s budget resolution. Not only have marks.) constitution which lists these powers as sepa- we agreed to a balanced budget, we Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the rate and distinct. As a result of the Gephardt have provided overdue relief for mil- gentleman from New York for yielding rule, Federal borrowing is no longer seen as lions of American taxpayers. We have this time to me. an emergency power for times of depression offered another vision for America, one I yield to the gentleman from Michi- or war, but just another, natural part of the where we pay our own bills, we live gan [Mr. SMITH]. Federal budget process. within our means and we reduce the Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speak- Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, reclaiming tax burden on our producers. Now, er, I thank the gentleman for yielding my time, I also want to thank the gen- thankfully, the President has joined us to me. tleman from New York [Mr. SOLOMON] and endorsed that vision. We all should continue to be con- for his persistence and commitment to I urge support for this fair and appro- cerned about the debt of the Federal a balanced budget. I think I can say priate rule and for the balanced budget Government. We continue to increase that he is one of the true taxpayer he- amendment. America is ready and the debt subject to the debt limit, and roes in this body, and we would not be waiting. This is good news. H2958 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 b 1500 will be taken on the question of agree- Brown (OH) Hooley Pallone Campbell Hoyer Pascrell Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I yield ing to the resolution. Capps Jackson (IL) Pastor myself such time as I may consume, Without objection, each of the post- Cardin Jackson-Lee Payne and since the gentleman from Texas poned votes on the motions to suspend Carson (TX) Pelosi the rules will be 5-minute votes imme- Clay John Peterson (MN) has yielded back all of his time, I will Clayton Johnson (WI) Pickett be extremely brief. diately after disposition of this rule. Clement Johnson, E. B. Pomeroy Mr. Speaker, I am somewhat taken There was no objection. Clyburn Kanjorski Poshard The vote was taken by electronic de- Condit Kaptur Price (NC) by some of the statements from the Conyers Kennedy (MA) Rahall other side of the aisle in opposing this vice, and there were—yeas 220, nays Costello Kennedy (RI) Rangel vital piece of legislation that is on the 200, not voting 14, as follows: Coyne Kennelly Reyes floor today. As I said earlier, this Cramer Kildee Rivers [Roll No 140] Cummings Kilpatrick Rodriguez agreement, this budget agreement, this YEAS—220 Danner Kind (WI) Roemer historic budget agreement, is going to Davis (FL) Kleczka Rothman Aderholt Gilman Parker Davis (IL) Klink Roybal-Allard save $600 billion. That is not $600 mil- Archer Goodlatte Paul DeFazio Kucinich Rush Armey Goodling Paxon lion, Mr. Speaker, that is $600 billion DeGette LaFalce Sabo Bachus Goss Pease over the next 5 years. Delahunt Lampson Sanchez Baker Graham Peterson (PA) There is going to be discretionary DeLauro Lantos Sandlin Ballenger Granger Petri Dellums Levin Sawyer spending cuts in various programs that Barr Greenwood Pickering Deutsch Lewis (GA) Schaffer, Bob Barrett (NE) Gutknecht Pitts is going to be substantial; and, in addi- Dicks Lipinski Scott Bartlett Hall (OH) Pombo tion to that, there is going to be mean- Dingell Lofgren Serrano Bass Hansen Porter Dixon Lowey Sherman ingful tax cuts, especially a capital Bateman Hastings (WA) Portman Doggett Luther Sisisky gains tax cut, that will benefit people Bereuter Hayworth Pryce (OH) Dooley Maloney (CT) Skaggs Bilirakis Hefley Quinn like a couple I know that have worked Doyle Maloney (NY) Skelton Bliley Herger Radanovich all their lives for Sears Roebuck. Edwards Manton Slaughter Blunt Hilleary Ramstad Engel Markey Smith, Adam They work at a nominal salary, Sears Boehlert Hobson Redmond Eshoo Martinez Snyder Roebuck does not pay huge salaries, Boehner Hoekstra Regula Etheridge Mascara Spratt Bonilla Horn Riggs but these people have stock options. Evans Matsui Stabenow Bono Hostettler Riley Farr McCarthy (MO) Stark They have saved their money and saved Brady Houghton Rogan Fattah McCarthy (NY) Stenholm their stock all of these years, for 35 Bryant Hulshof Rogers Fazio McDermott Stokes Bunning Hunter Rohrabacher years, and now their total equity is Filner McGovern Strickland Burr Hutchinson Ros-Lehtinen tied up in this stock and all of the in- Flake McHale Stupak Burton Hyde Roukema Foglietta McIntyre Tanner creased value that stock has today. Buyer Inglis Royce Ford McKinney Tauscher Those people should be able to sell that Callahan Istook Ryun Frank (MA) McNulty Taylor (MS) Calvert Jenkins Salmon stock and they should be able to do it Frost Meehan Thompson Camp Johnson (CT) Sanford Furse Meek Thurman without giving the Government half of Canady Johnson, Sam Saxton Gejdenson Menendez Tierney the money. Cannon Jones Scarborough Gephardt Millender- Torres Castle Kasich Schaefer, Dan That is why we are going to reduce Gonzalez McDonald Towns Chabot Kelly Sensenbrenner the tax rate on capital gains in this Goode Miller (CA) Turner Chambliss Kim Sessions Gordon Minge Velazquez country. We are going to reduce the es- Chenoweth King (NY) Shadegg Green Mink Vento tate tax for people that have worked Christensen Kingston Shaw Gutierrez Moakley Visclosky Coble Klug Shays all their lives, that have saved for their Hall (TX) Mollohan Waters Coburn Knollenberg Shimkus children and, now, if they are going to Hamilton Murtha Watt (NC) Collins Kolbe Shuster Harman Nadler Wexler pass on, they ought to be able to give Combest LaHood Skeen Hastings (FL) Neal Weygand Cook Largent Smith (MI) that estate to their children without Hefner Oberstar Wise Cooksey Latham Smith (NJ) the Government taking half of that Hill Obey Wynn Cox LaTourette Smith (OR) Hilliard Olver Yates money. I mean what is America all Crane Lazio Smith (TX) Hinojosa Ortiz about, if it is not to reward those of us Crapo Leach Smith, Linda Holden Owens that have worked hard all of our lives? Cubin Lewis (CA) Snowbarger That is what this debate is all about Cunningham Lewis (KY) Solomon NOT VOTING—14 Davis (VA) Linder Souder Ackerman Hinchey Schumer here today. So I will ask all my col- Deal Livingston Spence Bilbray Jefferson Waxman leagues to come over here and vote for DeLay LoBiondo Stearns Brown (FL) Moran (VA) White Diaz-Balart Lucas Stump the previous question, vote for the Fowler Sanders Woolsey Dickey Manzullo Sununu Hastert Schiff rule, and then vote for this agreement, Doolittle McCollum Talent which is a good agreement for the Dreier McCrery Tauzin b 1524 American people and American fami- Duncan McDade Taylor (NC) lies in this country. Dunn McHugh Thomas Ms. ESHOO, and Messrs. SHERMAN, Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Ehlers McInnis Thornberry KENNEDY of Massachusetts, MOAK- Ehrlich McIntosh Thune LEY, and SPRATT changed their vote of my time, and I move the previous Emerson McKeon Tiahrt question on the resolution. English Metcalf Traficant from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut and The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Ensign Mica Upton Everett Miller (FL) Walsh Mrs. CUBIN changed their vote from KINGSTON). The question is on ordering Ewing Molinari Wamp ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ the previous question. Fawell Moran (KS) Watkins Foley Morella Watts (OK) So the previous question was ordered. The question was taken; and the The result of the vote was announced Speaker pro tempore announced that Forbes Myrick Weldon (FL) Fox Nethercutt Weldon (PA) as above recorded. the ayes appeared to have it. Franks (NJ) Neumann Weller The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I object to Frelinghuysen Ney Whitfield question is on the resolution. the vote on the ground that a quorum Gallegly Northup Wicker Ganske Norwood Wolf The question was taken; and the is not present and make the point of Gekas Nussle Young (AK) Speaker pro tempore (Mr. KINGSTON) order that a quorum is not present. Gibbons Oxley Young (FL) announced that the ayes appeared to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Evi- Gilchrest Packard have it. dently a quorum is not present. Gillmor Pappas Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, on that I The Sergeant at Arms will notify ab- NAYS—200 demand the yeas and nays. sent Members. Abercrombie Barton Blumenauer The yeas and nays were ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5 Allen Becerra Bonior The SPEAKER pro tempore. This of rule XV, the Chair announces that Andrews Bentsen Borski will be a 5-minute vote. he will reduce to a minimum of 5 min- Baesler Berman Boswell The vote was taken by electronic de- Baldacci Berry Boucher utes the period of time within which a Barcia Bishop Boyd vice, and there were—yeas 278, nays vote by electronic device, if ordered, Barrett (WI) Blagojevich Brown (CA) 142, not voting 14, as follows: May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2959 [Roll No. 141] NAYS—142 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER YEAS—278 Allen Gephardt Nadler PRO TEMPORE Baesler Goode Neal Abercrombie Gonzalez Packard Barrett (WI) Gordon Nussle The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Aderholt Goodlatte Pallone Barton Green Obey KINGSTON). Pursuant to clause 5, rule I, Andrews Goodling Pappas Becerra Hall (TX) Olver the Chair will now put the question on Parker Archer Goss Berman Harman Owens each motion to suspend the rules on Armey Graham Pascrell Berry Hastings (FL) Payne Bachus Granger Pastor Bishop Hill Pelosi which further proceedings were post- Baker Greenwood Paul Blagojevich Hilliard Peterson (MN) poned earlier today in the order in Baldacci Gutierrez Paxon Blumenauer Hinojosa Pickett which that motion was entertained. Pease Bonior Istook Poshard Ballenger Gutknecht Votes will be taken in the following Barcia Hall (OH) Peterson (PA) Boucher Jackson (IL) Price (NC) Barr Hamilton Petri Boyd Jackson-Lee Rangel order: Pickering Barrett (NE) Hansen Brown (CA) (TX) Reyes Senate Concurrent Resolution 26, by Pitts Bartlett Hastings (WA) Brown (OH) John Riggs Pombo Campbell Johnson (WI) Rivers the yeas and nays; Bass Hayworth Pomeroy Carson Johnson, E.B. Roybal-Allard H.R. 1650, by the yeas and nays; and Bateman Hefley Porter Clay Kanjorski Rush Bentsen Hefner House Resolution 147, by the yeas and Portman Clayton Kaptur Sanchez Bereuter Herger nays. Pryce (OH) Condit Kennedy (RI) Sandlin Bilirakis Hilleary Quinn Conyers Kildee Sawyer Under the previous order of today, Bliley Hobson Radanovich Costello Kilpatrick Schumer the Chair will reduce to 5 minutes the Blunt Hoekstra Rahall Coyne Kind (WI) Scott time for each vote by electronic device Boehlert Holden Ramstad Cramer Klink Sisisky Boehner Hooley Redmond Cummings Kucinich Skaggs in this series. Bonilla Horn Regula Danner LaFalce Skelton f Bono Hostettler Riley Davis (FL) Lantos Slaughter Borski Houghton Rodriguez Davis (IL) Lewis (GA) Stabenow PERMITTING USE OF CAPITOL RO- Boswell Hoyer Roemer DeFazio Lipinski Stark Brady Hulshof Rogan DeGette Lofgren Stearns TUNDA FOR CONGRESSIONAL Bryant Hunter Rogers Delahunt Lowey Stenholm CEREMONY HONORING MOTHER Bunning Hutchinson Rohrabacher DeLauro Luther Stupak TERESA Burr Hyde Ros-Lehtinen Deutsch Maloney (CT) Tanner Burton Inglis Rothman Dingell Maloney (NY) Tauscher The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Buyer Johnson (CT) Roukema Doggett Manton Taylor (MS) pending business is the question of sus- Callahan Johnson, Sam Royce Dooley Markey Thompson pending the rules and concurring in the Calvert Jones Ryun Edwards Martinez Thurman Sabo Senate concurrent resolution, Senate Camp Kasich Engel Matsui Tierney Salmon Canady Kelly Evans McCarthy (MO) Torres Concurrent Resolution 26. Sanford Farr McDermott Cannon Kennedy (MA) Towns The Clerk read the title of the Senate Saxton Fattah McHale Turner Capps Kennelly Scarborough Fazio McIntyre Velazquez concurrent resolution. Cardin Kim Schaefer, Dan Filner McKinney Visclosky The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Castle King (NY) Schaffer, Bob Flake McNulty Wamp Chabot Kingston question is on the motion offered by Sensenbrenner Foglietta Meehan Watt (NC) the gentleman from California [Mr. Chambliss Kleczka Serrano Ford Meek Wexler Chenoweth Klug Sessions Frank (MA) Miller (CA) Yates THOMAS] that the House suspend the Christensen Knollenberg Shadegg Furse Minge rules and concur in the Senate concur- Clement Kolbe Shaw rent resolution, Senate Concurrent Clyburn LaHood Shays NOT VOTING—14 Coble Lampson Sherman Resolution 26, on which the yeas and Collins Largent Shimkus Ackerman Hastert Schiff nays are ordered. Bilbray Hinchey Waxman Combest Latham Shuster Brown (FL) Jefferson White This is a 5-minute vote. Cook LaTourette Skeen Coburn Jenkins Woolsey The vote was taken by electronic de- Cooksey Lazio Smith (MI) Fowler Sanders Cox Leach Smith (NJ) vice, and there were—yeas 415, nays 0, Crane Levin Smith (OR) not voting 19, as follows: Crapo Lewis (CA) Smith (TX) b 1533 [Roll No. 142] Cubin Lewis (KY) Smith, Adam Cunningham Linder Smith, Linda YEAS—415 Snowbarger Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD changed her Davis (VA) Livingston vote from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Abercrombie Brady Crane Deal LoBiondo Snyder Aderholt Brown (CA) Crapo DeLay Lucas Solomon So the resolution was agreed to. Allen Brown (OH) Cubin Dellums Manzullo Souder Andrews Bryant Cummings Diaz-Balart Mascara Spence The result of the vote was announced Archer Bunning Cunningham Dickey McCarthy (NY) Spratt as above recorded. Armey Burr Danner Dicks McCollum Stokes Bachus Buyer Davis (FL) Strickland A motion to reconsider was laid on Dixon McCrery Baesler Callahan Davis (IL) Stump Doolittle McDade the table. Baker Calvert Davis (VA) Sununu Doyle McGovern Baldacci Camp Deal Talent Dreier McHugh Ballenger Campbell DeFazio Tauzin f Duncan McInnis Barcia Canady DeGette Taylor (NC) Dunn McIntosh Barrett (NE) Cannon Delahunt Thomas Barrett (WI) Capps DeLauro Ehlers McKeon Thornberry MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE Ehrlich Menendez Bartlett Cardin DeLay Thune Bass Carson Dellums Emerson Metcalf Tiahrt A message from the Senate by Mr. English Mica Bateman Castle Deutsch Traficant Lundregan, one of its clerks, an- Becerra Chabot Diaz-Balart Ensign Millender- Upton Eshoo McDonald nounced that the Senate had passed Bentsen Chambliss Dickey Vento Bereuter Chenoweth Dicks Etheridge Miller (FL) Walsh with amendments in which the concur- Everett Mink rence of the House is requested, a bill Berman Christensen Dingell Waters Berry Clay Dixon Ewing Moakley Watkins of the House of the following title: Bilirakis Clayton Doggett Fawell Molinari Watts (OK) Bishop Clement Dooley Foley Mollohan H.R. 1122. An act to amend title 18, United Weldon (FL) Blagojevich Clyburn Doolittle Forbes Moran (KS) Weldon (PA) States Code, to ban partial-birth abortions. Bliley Coble Doyle Fox Moran (VA) Weller Blumenauer Coburn Dreier Franks (NJ) Morella Weygand The message also announced that Blunt Collins Duncan Frelinghuysen Murtha Whitfield pursuant to section 711(b)(2) of Public Boehlert Combest Dunn Frost Myrick Wicker Law 104–293, the Chair, on behalf of the Boehner Condit Edwards Gallegly Nethercutt Wise majority leader, appoints the Senator Bonilla Conyers Ehlers Ganske Neumann Wolf Bonior Cook Ehrlich Gejdenson Ney Wynn from Pennsylvania [Mr. SPECTER] as a Bono Cooksey Emerson Gekas Northup Young (AK) member of the Commission to Assess Borski Costello Engel Young (FL) Gibbons Norwood the Organization of the Federal Gov- Boswell Cox English Gilchrest Oberstar Boucher Coyne Ensign Gillmor Ortiz ernment to Combat the Proliferation of Boyd Cramer Eshoo Gilman Oxley Weapons of Mass Destruction. H2960 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 Etheridge LaHood Pryce (OH) Wexler Wise Yates pending record vote on H.R. 1650, the Evans Lampson Quinn Weygand Wolf Young (AK) Everett Lantos Radanovich Whitfield Wynn Young (FL) motion of the gentleman from Dela- Ewing Largent Rahall ware [Mr. CASTLE]. Farr Latham Ramstad NOT VOTING—19 Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, to an- Fattah LaTourette Rangel Ackerman Granger Waters swer the gentleman’s question, it is for Fawell Lazio Redmond Barr Hastert Waxman Fazio Leach Regula Barton Hinchey White the Gold Medal for Mother Teresa. Filner Levin Reyes Bilbray Jefferson Wicker Mr. FAZIO of California. Mr. Speak- Flake Lewis (CA) Riggs Brown (FL) Sanders Woolsey er, I withdraw my reservation of objec- Foglietta Lewis (GA) Riley Burton Schiff tion. Foley Lewis (KY) Rivers Frank (MA) Spratt Forbes Linder Rodriguez The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Ford Lipinski Roemer b 1543 objection to the request of the gen- Fowler Livingston Rogan Mr. WISE changed his vote from tleman from New York? Fox LoBiondo Rogers There was no objection. Franks (NJ) Lofgren Rohrabacher ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Frelinghuysen Lowey Ros-Lehtinen So (two-thirds having voted in favor The SPEAKER pro tempore. On the Frost Lucas Rothman thereof) the rules were suspended and voice vote taken earlier, which was not Furse Luther Roukema the Senate concurrent resolution was objected to for lack of a quorum, on Gallegly Maloney (CT) Roybal-Allard Ganske Maloney (NY) Royce concurred in. the motion offered by the gentleman Gejdenson Manton Rush The result of the vote was announced from Delaware [Mr. CASTLE] that the Gekas Manzullo Ryun as above recorded. House suspend the rules and pass the Gephardt Markey Sabo A motion to reconsider was laid on bill, H.R. 1650, the Chair announced Gibbons Martinez Salmon Gilchrest Mascara Sanchez the table. that two-thirds had voted in favor Gillmor Matsui Sandlin f thereof, and so the rules are suspended Gilman McCarthy (MO) Sanford and the bill is passed. Gonzalez McCarthy (NY) Sawyer AUTHORIZING PRESIDENT TO A motion to reconsider was laid on Goode McCollum Saxton AWARD CONGRESSIONAL GOLD the table. Goodlatte McCrery Scarborough MEDAL TO MOTHER TERESA Goodling McDade Schaefer, Dan f Gordon McDermott Schaffer, Bob The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Goss McGovern Schumer pending business is the question of sus- Graham McHale Scott VACATING ORDERING OF YEAS pending the rules and passing the bill, Green McHugh Sensenbrenner AND NAYS ON HOUSE RESOLU- Greenwood McInnis Serrano H.R. 1650. TION 147, SENSE OF THE HOUSE Gutierrez McIntosh Sessions The clerk read the title of the bill. THAT HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- Gutknecht McIntyre Shadegg The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Hall (OH) McKeon Shaw TIVES SHOULD PARTICIPATE IN question is on the motion offered by Hall (TX) McKinney Shays AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES TO Hamilton McNulty Sherman the gentleman from Delaware [Mr. PROVIDE DECENT HOMES FOR Hansen Meehan Shimkus CASTLE] that the House suspend the Harman Meek Shuster PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES Hastings (FL) Menendez Sisisky rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1650, on Hastings (WA) Metcalf Skaggs which the yeas and nays are ordered. Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I ask Hayworth Mica Skeen This is a 5-minute vote. unanimous consent to vacate the or- Hefley Millender- Skelton dering of the yeas and nays on House b 1545 Hefner McDonald Slaughter Resolution 147. Herger Miller (CA) Smith (MI) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Hill Miller (FL) Smith (NJ) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Hilleary Minge Smith (OR) The SPEAKER pro tempore. (Mr. objection to the request of the gen- Hilliard Mink Smith (TX) KINGSTON). Members will be advised tleman from New York? Hinojosa Moakley Smith, Adam that voting machines are not working Hobson Molinari Smith, Linda There was no objection. Hoekstra Mollohan Snowbarger and that voting will proceed with Mem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. On the Holden Moran (KS) Snyder bers casting their vote in writing in voice vote taken earlier today on the Hooley Moran (VA) Solomon the well. motion offered by the gentleman from Horn Morella Souder Hostettler Murtha Spence ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE New York [Mr. LAZIO] that the House Houghton Myrick Stabenow The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- suspend the rules and agree to the reso- Hoyer Nadler Stark bers will be advised that the machines lution, House Resolution 147, as amend- Hulshof Neal Stearns Hunter Nethercutt Stenholm apparently are working now. Vote cau- ed, which was not objected to for lack Hutchinson Neumann Stokes tiously. The machines are now work- of a quorum, the Chair announced that Hyde Ney Strickland ing. two-thirds had voted in favor thereof, Inglis Northup Stump and so the rules are suspended and the Istook Norwood Stupak Members are encouraged to vote by Jackson (IL) Nussle Sununu machine rather than in the well. resolution is agreed to. Jackson-Lee Oberstar Talent The title of the resolution was b 1600 (TX) Obey Tanner amended so as to read: ‘‘A resolution Jenkins Olver Tauscher VACATING ORDERING OF YEAS AND NAYS ON H.R. John Ortiz Tauzin expressing the sense of the House of Johnson (CT) Owens Taylor (MS) 1650, AUTHORIZING PRESIDENT TO AWARD CON- Representatives that the House of Rep- Johnson (WI) Oxley Taylor (NC) GRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO MOTHER TERESA resentatives should participate in and Johnson, E. B. Packard Thomas Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I ask support activities to provide safe, Johnson, Sam Pallone Thompson unanimous consent to vacate the pro- Jones Pappas Thornberry clean, and healthy homes for the peo- Kanjorski Parker Thune ceedings whereby the yeas and nays ple of the United States, and for other Kaptur Pascrell Thurman were ordered on H.R. 1650 and the elec- purposes.’’. Kasich Pastor Tiahrt tronic vote begun. Kelly Paul Tierney A motion to reconsider was laid on Kennedy (MA) Paxon Torres The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the table. Kennedy (RI) Payne Towns KINGSTON). Is there objection to the re- Kennelly Pease Traficant quest of the gentleman from New f Kildee Pelosi Turner York? Kilpatrick Peterson (MN) Upton CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON Kim Peterson (PA) Velazquez Mr. FAZIO of California. Mr. Speak- Kind (WI) Petri Vento er, reserving the right to object, I THE BUDGET, FISCAL YEAR 1998 King (NY) Pickering Visclosky would inquire of the gentleman from The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Kingston Pickett Walsh Kleczka Pitts Wamp New York [Mr. SOLOMON] exactly what ant to House Resolution 152 and rule Klink Pombo Watkins vote it is that we will not be taking, XXIII, the Chair declares the House in Klug Pomeroy Watt (NC) and will there be another vote that we the Committee of the Whole House on Knollenberg Porter Watts (OK) will not take after this one. the State of the Union for the consider- Kolbe Portman Weldon (FL) Kucinich Poshard Weldon (PA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ation of the concurrent resolution, LaFalce Price (NC) Weller unanimous-consent request covers the House Concurrent Resolution 84. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2961 b 1610 long time. The fact is, several years tion that as the baby boomers begin to IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ago I suggested that the time would ar- retire we have a huge challenge. That Accordingly the House resolved itself rive when Republicans and Democrats is precisely why I authored a provision into the Committee of the Whole House could come together; that we could, in that calls for the creation of a baby on the State of the Union for the con- fact, put the good of the country and boomer study program to figure out the good of our children ahead of our sideration of the concurrent resolution how to deal with the major problems of own basic desires, to pass a bill that (H. Con. Res. 84) establishing the Con- Social Security and Medicare and Med- would balance the budget, would give gressional budget for the U.S. Govern- icaid. tax relief to the American people, ment for the fiscal year 1998 and set- There will be a big challenge, but let would strengthen the American family, us not let that challenge take away ting forth appropriate budgetary levels and would be a giant first step towards for fiscal years 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002, from what we have been able to accom- solving many of the problems that plish in this agreement today. Make no with Mr. BOEHNER in the chair. have confounded us for many years. The Clerk read the title of the con- mistake about it, never before in the The President came to this Chamber history of the U.S. Congress have we current resolution. about at the beginning of the year and The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the saved more money in entitlements he declared the era of big Government than in this agreement. rule, the concurrent resolution is con- at an end. The Republicans and the sidered read the first time. In the area of the programs that run Democrats have worked together, and the Government of the United States, General debate shall be confined to frankly, that rhetoric now is going to the congressional budget and shall not some people say we have not saved be underlaid by a budget program that enough. As far as I am concerned, when exceed 5 hours and 20 minutes, includ- in fact does declare the end to the era ing 1 hour on the subject of economic it comes to the taxpayers’ money we of big Government. always have to be working at saving goals and policies, equally divided and This agreement is predicated and more. But let me just put it in perspec- controlled by the gentleman from Ohio founded on very conservative econom- [Mr. KASICH] and the gentleman from tive. ics, predicting a 2.1-percent growth in Nondefense discretionary, the pro- South Carolina [Mr. SPRATT], and 20 this economy, the economy growing far minutes controlled by the gentleman grams that operate the government of in excess of 5 percent. For those that the United States, will grow over the from Minnesota [Mr. MINGE]. did not know this, it may come as a next 5 years at an average of one-half PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY surprise for some, but we really believe percent a year. Do Members get that? Mr. MINGE. Mr. Chairman, I have a that a 2.1-percent growth rate over the They will grow at one-half percent a parliamentary inquiry. life of this document, which means at year. Over the last 10 years they have The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman will some point the economy will grow fast- grown at 10 percent. So to take the state it. er and at other points in time the econ- growth in those programs from 10 per- Mr. MINGE. Mr. Chairman, there is omy will grow slower, is an excellent cent over the last 10 years to a half a 20 minutes that has been allocated to conclusion to draw. And in fact, a 2.1 percent over the next 5 years is a very, my portion of this general debate. Is it percent growth rate that underlies this very significant accomplishment. correct to understand that it will be 20 agreement is far more conservative Will we come back at some point and minutes at the end of the general de- than all the blue chip economic esti- try to do more to defang the Govern- bate? mates that we have heard across this ment, to defang those parts of the Gov- The CHAIRMAN. The Chair will con- country. sult with the gentleman from Min- Second, in the area of savings, over ernment that have harassed people? Not suggesting that all of it does, but nesota [Mr. MINGE], and the chairman the course of the next decade under of the committee to determine at what this agreement, in the programs of en- in those areas where Government has point that debate would occur. titlements that have eroded our ability put a burden on the shoulders of the Mr. MINGE. Mr. Chairman, when will to control our wage growth, in order to people as they have tried to heal their we have such consultation? give us faster wage growth, our inabil- communities and heal their families, of The CHAIRMAN. As soon as the gen- ity to be able to give our children a course that should be our role, to set tleman and the chairman of the com- chance, it is not the end-all, but boy, is the people free in this country. So mittee can approach the Chair and it a giant first step, with $600 billion in what we have in this budget is good fis- have that discussion. entitlement savings over the course of cal restraint, $600 billion in entitle- Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I ask the next decade, including extending ment savings and only one-half percent unanimous consent that, out of the the life of Medicare for up to 10 years a year growth in the programs that run time allocated to me, the gentleman and being able to accomplish what the the Government. from Washington [Mr. MCDERMOTT] be Republicans set out to accomplish in Coupled with that, of course, is the yielded 25 minutes and that he be al- 1995. first balanced budget in over 30 years, lowed to control that time; that the It is not just about numbers. There in which will result in the year 2002 in gentleman from California [Mr. STARK] fact are structural reforms to this Med- only the second balanced budget over on behalf of the Joint Economic Com- icare Program, including prospective the course of the last 40 years. Also in- mittee be yielded 10 minutes and that payments for skilled nursing facilities cluded in this document, and we should he be allowed to control that time; and home health care, the fastest grow- all be aware of this, is something that that the gentleman from Minnesota ing items in the Medicare budget; the many people said could not be done. [Mr. MINGE] be yielded 20 minutes and creation of physician networks, so phy- That is to give the people power by let- that he be allowed to control that sicians can compete with the insurance ting them keep more of what they time; that the gentlewoman from Cali- companies to offer people more oppor- earn. Included in this document is $135 fornia [Ms. WATERS] be yielded 30 min- tunity, more choice, more benefits; the billion in tax cuts over 5 years, and at utes and that she be allowed to control fact that we are going to have an ad- least $350 billion in tax cuts over the that time; and finally, that I would re- justment in the reimbursements to the next 10 years. serve the remaining 35 minutes to my- managed care operations by letting That will be enough. It will be self. rural America have more incentives to enough to give the American people The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection offer more choice to people in rural something we have been promising for to the request of the gentleman from America; the fact that we moved the many years now. It will give them a South Carolina? home health care and made sure that capital gains tax cut, so that in Amer- There was no objection. part of those costs were going to be in- ica we will reward risk-taking, and we cluded in the premium, and phased in will give the American people the tools b 1615 over a period of time. As Members will with which to compete and win in the Mr. KASICH. Mr. Chairman, I yield see, there are structural changes in international job market. myself such time as I may consume. this Medicare Program. Let me just suggest to the Members Mr. Chairman, this is a moment that Are there going to be more changes that to improve the reasons to risk many of us have been waiting for for a needed in the future? There is no ques- take and the incentives to risk take, H2962 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 and to give people a reason to invest in and controlling the growth to a half a on both sides of the aisle. I especially America, will mean that the infra- percent a year of those programs that want to commend the gentleman from structure of America will be able to ac- run the Federal Government, and a South Carolina, [Mr. JOHN SPRATT], commodate faster economic growth giant first step toward moving into the and I want to commend the President without inflation. next century by stabilizing the fiscal for working so hard to bring about this There are many other things we need policies of the United States of Amer- agreement, which is an important to do to improve the infrastructure of ica. achievement for our country. Having America so our country can grow fast- It has been a long road. It has been done this in 1990 and again in 1993, I er and reward more people from one very difficult. I want to compliment know how hard it is. end of this country to the other, but we the gentleman from Minnesota [Mr. b 1630 believe that the capital gains tax cut is MARTIN SABO], maybe the most forgot- one of those elements, coupled with a ten man today in the Chamber, but not I know how many compromises have balanced budget, that results in lower by me, because MARTIN worked hard in to be made and how many decisions interest rates and more investment and 1995, in 1993, and in 1994 and in 1995 and have to be made to make something more productivity and more wealth for in 1996; a total class gentleman. Over like this come together. But at the end every single American. the course of the last 2 years we have of it, it is a decision on this budget Included in here is the family tax worked closely together to try to fig- that each of us must make for what is credit, because we believe the best De- ure out how we could narrow most of best for our constituents, the 500,000 partment of Health, Education and our differences. people that each of us represents and Welfare in the United States is the It is a tremendous pleasure to have what in our hearts and minds is best American family. Is it not going to be worked with the gentleman from South for them and best for the country. great, I say to the gentleman from Carolina [Mr. JOHN SPRATT]. He has I would like to start with a little his- Tennessee, when this Sunday he goes had a very difficult time trying to tory of why we are where we are. This to church and he sees a man and his make sure that he could keep his cau- all started, in my view, back in 1981. wife leave the church with three young cus together and listen to his leader Congress then, in a bipartisan way, kids, and they get into that old Chev- who at times he had to represent, and made a decision on a budget that had rolet and you can actually see the car other parts of the caucus who he had to certain increases in spending and tax kind of go down and up as they get in, represent. Hats off to JOHN SPRATT; cuts, which many of us said at the time and maybe on the back of the bumper and to John Hilley, my great friend would create large deficits out in the is an old Billy Graham bumper sticker down at the White House, to Franklin future. The prediction was that there left over from a rally 3 years ago, and Raines and Gene Sperling, it was the would be deficits of $100 and $200 and he knows in his soul that under a child best, to be able to put aside the par- $300 billion. And unfortunately those tax credit the American family is tisan bickering and reach an agree- predictions came true. It has taken us going to have more, some money for ment; and to the President, to the 17 years from that basic decision in their college, some money for new President who did not have to really do 1981 to get on the threshold of being clothes, some money to help the fam- this. He decided that he wanted to able to balance the budget. ily. move forward and reach agreement. He In 1990, we entered into a bipartisan Of course, there will be estate relief sent his trusted aide, Erskine Bowles, budget agreement, much like has been in here, too, so when you die and you to the Hill. With PETE DOMINICI and the done now, and at the time we raised have worked a lifetime to build some- gentleman from Georgia. [Mr. NEWT taxes and we cut spending in a biparti- thing, to pass it on to your family, the GINGRICH] and TRENT LOTT and this big san way, and we made a big step, about Government is not going to take it all team, we were able to put it together. a $500 billion deficit reduction. We did away. Let me just suggest, whether it No one should think for a second that that again in 1993; I might add, at that is a small business or the family farm, this is the end of the game. Frankly, time, with all Democratic votes, not we do not want the people to not just Mr. Chairman, this is just the begin- one vote from the other side of the have death but death and taxes to the ning, but a very great beginning and a aisle. At the time many Republican max. We do not solve the whole prob- very big step toward providing a more leaders said they believed that budget lem of the estate, this overtaxation of prosperous, toward providing a more we passed in 1993 would wreck the estates in this, but we are making a confident, toward providing a more se- economy and would cause higher unem- good first step. cure America, and convincing the ployment and higher deficits. The President got one of his prior- American people that when we put the I want to point out that because of ities in the area of education. Let me politics aside and we listen to them the interaction of what we do on the just suggest, for those mothers and fa- and their calls for so many years for deficit and what it does with the econ- thers who have had to take that second this body to get control of the spending omy, that indeed those forecasts were job to help their kid get a college edu- of this country and to return some of wrong, that even with tax increases cation, this program has some help for their power, when we listen to them, at and spending cuts, we have had a re- them. They need help. the end of the day Republicans and markable economic performance in the But let me ask my colleagues on both Democrats came together to reach last 4 or 5 years. sides of the aisle to start aggressively agreement on something that I believe In fact, in 1993, the prediction was asking the higher education officials in the American people will look at and the deficit for this year would be $300 this country why their costs are racing say, for once you have done well. For billion. A year ago the prediction was out of control. Let me ask the moms once you have put the politics aside the deficit would be $169 billion. In and dads and the students to start ask- and you have agreed to work together January of this year, we thought the ing the same question. But in the and serve America. deficit for this year would be $124 bil- meantime, we are going to help. Let us support this great budget reso- lion. Just last week CBO said it is What do we get here at the end of the lution today. down to $67 billion. day? First, the first balanced budget in Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 5 There is an interaction, there is an over 30 years; real tax relief that we minutes to the gentleman from Mis- inextricable link between the deficit think will improve the lives of Ameri- souri [Mr. GEPHARDT], the minority and what we do and how we get rid of ca’s workers; real tax relief that we be- leader. the deficit and what happens in the lieve will improve the lives of the (Mr. GEPHARDT asked and was economy. And I believe that the invest- American family; real tax relief that given permission to revise and extend ments we made in education and in will give a reward to people for work- his remarks.) capital investment and in health care ing hard for a lifetime; help for people Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise that we made in the deficit reduction to realize the American dream through reluctantly this afternoon to state that act of 1993 were an integral part of education; and at the same time, the I will not vote for this budget, but be- helping the private sector economy most significant savings in entitle- fore giving Members the reasons for grow over the last 5 years so that we ments in the history of this country, that, I want to commend the Members have had real economic growth and May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2963 more revenue coming into the govern- them enough? We cannot give them a it to come into balance. And I hope it ment. larger tax cut. We cannot give them does, but let me say something. If we So the question then and now is not the kind of help that they need getting have exploding tax cuts that are put whether to do this, it is how we do it. through their life every day. into law and they are not met with It is how we do it. What are the myriad It is not fair. I wish it were fairer. spending cuts that will be designed to of decisions, what are the texture of Second, I think it fails to invest in reach them, then the numbers are not the decisions we put together to try to the future. What do I mean by that? going to work. get the budget into order. We are in a tough global competition. Remember 1981 and what happened. In my view, this budget agreement is We have got our work cut out for us. The last thing we need to do is to ad- a budget of many deficits: a deficit of We have to really be good. I agree, we vertise this as a deficit reduction plan principle, a deficit of fairness, a deficit need tax cuts, but they ought to go to that will reduce the deficit and then we of tax justice, and worst of all, a deficit the people who need them, desperately do not get there. The coalition mem- of dollars. need them. And they ought to go to the bers wanted to go to the floor this First, I think it is unfair. I think people who are working hard every day afternoon and have an amendment that that when we have done these budgets, to compete in that global economy. had an enforcement process that said, we have always tried to have shared But we also need investments in this if the numbers do not work for any rea- sacrifice. We have said to the American budget. Let me just name three to take son, because the economy does not people in the highest sense of patriot- examples. work or something else, that we will ism that everybody has to sacrifice in First, education. Everybody knows start cutting across the board both order to get the budget straightened we have got to have better educated spending programs and tax programs in out. That is what we did in 1990. That people to compete in the global econ- order to see that we really get the bal- is what we did in 1993. That is not what omy, to get productivity increases, to ance that we want and that we have ad- this budget does. get growth increases. Early on in the vertised. That is not going to be al- Recently I was going door to door in budget talks we talked about repairing lowed to even be voted on. my district. I met a young couple who school buildings and putting money In conclusion, I do not believe this had just bought a house. They were into the structures in which our chil- budget is fair. I do not believe it in- happy because the wife had just gotten dren learn. That was thrown out of the vests properly in the future of our pregnant and they were expecting this budget. We did not have enough money country and our economy and our peo- new family. I asked them what their to do that. ple. I do not believe the numbers will concerns were. They said their concern We talked endlessly in this Chamber work, and I do not think there is a sys- was that between them they have 5 about Head Start, about investing in tem in place to make sure that they jobs, 5 jobs. That is kind of the way the the smallest, youngest children. We do. economy is working for ordinary Amer- talked about Head Start zero to three. Let me say this final word. This is a icans today. In order to make ends We just had a conference in the White decision and it is a hard decision that meet, people have to work more jobs House where we find that late mental all of us have to make. For me, as I and more hours. research proves that the more you can cast this vote, I have one thing in my And the woman said to me, ‘‘You do with young, young, young children, mind and one thing only, and that is know, our concern is that when the the better the result will be. But this the people that I represent in the third baby comes, I would like to stay home budget does not fully fund Head Start District of Missouri. I have in my mind that young family who is working and raise the child for 2 or 3 years, but and does not even make a beginning on hard, real hard every day and wants to with 5 jobs, I have got to quit two of Head Start zero to three. those jobs to do it. And if we do that, Let us talk about children’s health, a make ends meet and wants to have a we cannot make our house payment.’’ very good part of this budget, $15 bil- future. I have in my mind that senior citizen who wants to stay out of the That is reality 1997. lion, to try to get half the children who nursing home and stay in her home and On another door-to-door trip in my do not have health care to have health live the life of independence that she district I met a woman who was on So- care. But in the very same budget wants. I have in mind the children, the cial Security and Medicare. She said, there is about an equal cut in Medicaid children who are the future and the ‘‘You know, I do not want to be a whin- in what is called disproportionate strength and the greatest resource of er, and I do not want to complain, but share, a fancy name for trying to give I only get $450 a month. And I have got this country. money to hospitals that have a dis- Each of us in our own way, as we go to buy a lot of prescription drugs to proportionate share of poverty folks through this debate and vote tonight, stay going. I just want you to know, I coming there to get help. Guess which has to ask ourselves, what is the right cannot pay my water bill now, and I do hospitals get the lion’s share of dis- thing for my constituents and for my not have hot water. And if I have cuts proportionate share? The children’s country? Nothing else is asked. That is along the way in Medicare or Social hospitals. the question we have to answer. Security, I may lose the apartment I We give with one hand; we take away This is not politics. This is not some am staying in’’. That is reality 1997. with another. It is not good enough. election. This is about the future of the This budget could have done better Third, investment in the capital in- country and what in our conscience, by either of those people I have talked vestments. We hear about capital our heart and our mind is the best and about. We could have done more in this gains. What about capital structures? right thing to do. I will vote against budget on Head Start, on after school Billions of dollars come into this budg- this budget. I think we can do better. programs for that family I am talking et every year from the gasoline tax to Mr. KASICH. Mr. Chairman, I yield about. We could have done better for the Federal highway trust fund and myself 30 seconds. that senior citizen so she could get by every year we spend moneys for these I do want to commend the minority better. But in this budget there is needed structures, but we never spend leader on his speech and would like to structured a tax cut. And if I am read- what comes in. And this budget does say to him that I can respect a vision ing the agreement between the parties not either. of government that is entirely different correctly, that tax cut will necessarily In my district of St. Louis, our city than mine and entirely different than result in the top 1 percent of taxpayers fathers and mothers got together and the majority in the House. But he in this country getting a tax reduction said, what does this region need? They should know that in the addendum, of about $6,000. And when I talk about came up with $20 billion worth of needs point 9 in the reconciliation process, if the top 1 percent, I am talking about in St. Louis for capital investment it is determined that the target of a folks making an average of $650,000 a alone. They have no idea where it is balanced budget cannot be achieved, year. going to come from. We can do better all parties to the agreement commit to Is it shared sacrifice to say to them, in investing in our future. seek additional savings necessary to you get a huge tax cut every year, Third, this budget does not come into achieve balance. $6,000, but the young family who is try- balance. I believe with all my heart Furthermore, of course, we believe ing to make ends meet, we cannot help that the people who worked on it want that the tax cuts in fact will provide us H2964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 with higher economic growth but, be- agreement. This agreement balances In 1995, we promised the American yond that, having an economic plan the budget for the first time in a gen- people that we would have deficits, as underlaid by a 2.1 percent growth rate eration. We have our families who pay in the red columns on here, $154 billion over the course of this agreement is $500 every month to do nothing but to in 1996. The blue on this thing, the blue about as conservative an estimate as pay the interest on the Federal debt, columns, those are what is actually we can find among any of the groups. and certainly it is time we allow those happening. And we can notice we not I would not only challenge the gen- families to keep more of their own only hit our projection, but we are tleman’s vision of what builds Amer- money. ahead of schedule. ica, which is not more government It does balance. Starting with 1998 Think how far we have come since spending and more government pro- forward, the deficit goes down every 1985 and 1987. We not only hit the tar- grams, but in addition, though, se- year. It restores Medicaid for at least a get, we are ahead of schedule in 1996. verely challenge the fact that somehow decade and probably longer as the tax We are over $100 billion ahead of sched- we have exploding deficits that will not cuts take effect and the economy ule in 1997. And each year, under this allow us or exploding tax cuts that will booms. plan, we stay ahead of that promise to not allow us to get in balance. That is The tax cuts. Letting the American the American people that we made in simply not true and will not occur. people keep more of their own money. 1995. Our promise is being fulfilled. Mr. Chairman, I yield 8 minutes to It is in here, $500 per child. We are The reason that this is happening is the very distinguished gentleman from looking at a reduction of capital gains because we are curtailing the growth of Wisconsin [Mr. NEUMANN]. tax, reforming the death tax, and a col- spending in this great Nation we live Mr. NEUMANN. Mr. Chairman, I lege tax tuition credit of some sort. in. Spending that was going up rapidly, commend the chairman of this com- There is no congressionally man- as we see in the red column, is not mittee and also the ranking minority dated CPI adjustment. That is to say going up as fast anymore. It is still member from the other side of the to our senior citizens, there is nothing going up faster than I would like to see aisle, this is great work. It is great for in this plan that would adjust their but not as fast as it was. Nondefense the future of this country. I would cost-of-living adjustments in Social Se- discretionary spending was going up. agree with the comments of the gen- curity next year. It has been taken out. Mr. KASICH. Mr. Chairman, will the tleman from Missouri [Mr. GEPHARDT] It was talked about briefly but is not gentleman yield? that this is really about the future of in the plan. It was taken out. We heard Mr. NEUMANN. I yield to the gen- America. We just have a very different the seniors and we heard their con- tleman from Ohio. vision of who it is that can best spend cerns. Mr. KASICH. And, Mr. Chairman, I The plan also includes in the lan- money in this country, we here in will give the gentleman a little more guage, at the end of it, a sense of Con- Washington or the people themselves. time to put that chart back up there. I have a presentation but I want to gress that would allow us to not only Let us take a look at what the fiscal start talking about a family in my dis- balance the budget by 2002 but also pay year 1996 to 2002 plan is. trict. It is a middle income family. It is off the Federal debt between now and Mr. NEUMANN. It was going up by a family with three kids. They are the year 2023, so that we can pass this 5.2 percent a year in the 7 years before about to start college. It is a family Nation on to our children debt free. we got here. Under this plan, and the whose parents both get up and go to Think of that dream in America: a first 2 years since 1995, it is now going work every single day of the week. Nation that we pass on to our children not burdened with debt but debt free. up by 3.2 percent. b 1645 So instead of paying $500 a month in Let us put that in inflation-adjusted I talked to this family about this interest into Washington to do nothing dollars. It was going up 1.8; it is now budget plan, too, and, frankly, they did but pay the interest on the debt, fami- going up 0.6. The growth of Govern- not understand billions and trillions lies can keep that $500 a month and do ment has been reduced by two-thirds. very well, and they did not understand as they see fit with the money. Mr. KASICH. Mr. Chairman, if the CBO and OMB and all that stuff, but As we pay off the Federal debt, an- gentleman will continue to yield, let what they did understand is how this other very important thing happens: me just say that under this plan that is budget plan was going to impact them The money that has been taken out of currently on the table, those increases directly out in Janesville, WI. Because the Social Security trust fund is put will drop to 0.5 percent. This will be this middle income family that gets up back. And that is very, very significant the lowest increase in the programs every morning to go to work under- as we look at the solvency of the Social that run the Government of the United stood perfectly well what it meant Security system. States in history. when we said for every child that is To understand how good this budget Someone has told me, and we are still at home they will receive a $500 is, I think we have to look at where we still trying to check these numbers, credit. They understood perfectly well have come from. I brought a chart from less than half of the growth in spending on their $40,000-a-year income what way back in 1991, when I first started in nondefense discretionary under $1,000 meant coming into their house. running for office. This chart shows the President Ronald Reagan. So I think it Not only that, they understood, when Gramm-Rudman-Hollings plan of 1985, was a significant accomplishment to be they talked about their oldest son and it shows the green line here is able to slow it to that degree, and I ap- going off to college, they understood their plan to get to a balanced budget. preciate the gentleman yielding. what a $1,500 tax credit meant to them The red line shows what actually hap- Mr. NEUMANN. Well, Mr. Chairman, for a total of, maybe we will not get all pened, and we can notice they never I also think we should talk about non- $2,500 to them, but over $2,000 coming got to a balanced budget. They never defense discretionary spending. That is back to this family. That is what it even hit their targets. the part of the budget we have the means to the hard-working families, In 1987 they revised Gramm-Rudman- most control over. That was rising by the middle income families who get up Hollings and, again, the green line 6.7 percent annually before we took every morning to go to work. shows their plan to get to a balanced over, in the 7 years before we got here. And it does have a real impact on budget, and the red line shows what ac- It is now going up less than 1 percent a them. I guess the difference of opinion tually happened. They never hit their year. And in inflation-adjusted dollars, here is who it is who can best spend the targets, period. it was going up by 3.2. It is now actu- money, the family out in Janesville What is happening out here since ally shrinking by 1.5 percent. keeping the money in their own house, 1995? This is somewhat staggering. I will say that again. In inflation-ad- or the people in Washington investing When I went back to put this together justed dollars, the nondefense discre- it in the future. My opinion is those I was somewhat shocked to see what tionary spending, the part of the budg- families out in Janesville, WI can do a was actually happening out here since et we have the most control over, is ac- pretty good job of taking care of their 1995. The picture is so different than tually shrinking. own money. 1985 and 1987 that we almost have to I will wrap up my part of this presen- I do have a presentation I want to see it to understand how real this thing tation with something that is pretty give, because I strongly support this is. special here. This chart shows what May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2965 would have happened in 1995 if there dicted that the deficit for that year, children’s health care, the chance to do had been no changes in the law. This fiscal 1993, would be $332 billion. This initiatives in education that we could line shows where the deficit was headed was the deficit that President Clinton not do if we tried to do it alone. in 1995. This yellow line in the chart found on the doorstep awaiting him That is why I say this budget is bal- shows what happened in the first 12 when we arrived at the White House 1 anced in two senses. If the economy months, how much progress was made week later. stays stable, this budget should take us during the year of 1995. On February 17, the President laid on to a balanced budget by the year 2002. Then we put this plan into place, as the doorstep of the Congress a plan for But in the meantime, this resolution is to what we hoped could happen. That is cutting that deficit roughly by half not so fixated on the deficit that it for- the green line. And I brought a marker over the next 5 years. It was not a pop- gets this country has other problems with me today, because a year ago we ular plan. It was certainly not a pain- too that need to be addressed. produced this chart and we said we less plan. It cost my party dearly for Hard-working families are worried were ahead of schedule. Notice that our supporting it. It passed the Congress about how they are going to pay for the deficit is actually below the green line. only by the skin of its teeth. cost of their children’s education. Tui- And people said, yeah, yeah, yeah, that The critics claimed this budget would tion is soaring. This resolution prom- is 1 year. cut off the economy at its knees. But ises more help than anything that has I want to conclude my part of this the financial markets were impressed, been passed in this Congress in the past presentation by drawing in where we so much so that long bond rates came 25 years. are now in our second year on this plan down by 100 to 120 basis points. And There are 10 million children, mostly to reach a balanced budget. We are way when the books were closed on fiscal in working families, who have no down here. And we can notice that we 1993, that first fiscal year, the deficit health insurance. This resolution sets are not only ahead of schedule for the was not $332 billion as Boskin pre- aside $16 billion to come up with ways first year, we are ahead of schedule for dicted, it was $255 billion. to cover at least half of those children the second year. And when we pass this A year later, the first full year under within the next 5 years. plan, we will stay ahead of schedule for that budget plan, the deficit was $203 To those in my party, my fellow each and every year from now through billion. At year end 1995, it was down Democrats, who are still summing up the year 2002. again to $164 billion. And as I said, last the pluses and the minuses in this What that means for our children in September it was $107.8 billion. budget resolution, I urge them to keep this country is that we will have a bal- The deficit has been cut now for 5 initiatives like these in mind and ask anced budget, we can start paying years in a row. That is not smoke and themselves if we could have achieved down the debt, and our children can mirrors, that is not sleight of hand, this, if we could have done this if we once again look forward to the oppor- that is a matter of record. As Yogi went it alone as a minority, by our- tunity to have a chance at living the Berra liked to say, ‘‘You can look it selves. I ask them to look at NDD, non- American dream in this great Nation up.’’ The deficit has been cut by 65 per- defense discretionary spending. It goes that we live in. cent. And at 1.4 percent of our GDP, it from $548 to $562 billion. We should ask Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield is at its lowest level since the early ourselves, measured against last year’s myself 6 minutes. 1970’s. That is progress by anybody’s budget resolution, if we could have (Mr. SPRATT asked and was given yardstick. done this well if we did it alone. permission to revise and extend his re- That is why we are within reach, Look at what we have done with marks.) credibly, of a balanced budget. That is Medicare and preventive care, with Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, for the why we are here today, to finish a job, Medicaid and moderating the reduc- first time in 15 years, in the 15 years I because it would be a shame not to try. tions. Throughout this budget the have served in this House, we are with- And that is why it is important that we Democratic stamp is firmly and clearly in reach of a balanced budget. do it right and not blow this oppor- in place. I do not think we could have Last September 30, 1996, when we tunity. done this well by going it alone, and closed the books on fiscal 1996, the defi- Mr. Chairman, if it were left to me that is why I say we should support it. cit stood at $107.8 billion. And now that alone, I would do a budget along the That is why this resolution is a good we have gotten the revenues on April lines my good friends, the gentleman deal for us but, more importantly, it is 15 from this year’s tax payments, CBO from Minnesota [Mr. SABO] and the a good deal for this country. and OMB both believe that the deficit gentleman from Texas [Mr. STENHOLM] It is a balanced plan to balance the this year will drop to $70 billion or and the Blue Dogs laid out last year, budget. I say let us finish what we below—$70 billion or less. We can finish for which I voted, which had no net tax started in 1993. Let us adopt this House the job. We can balance the budget. cuts at all, none at least until we had Concurrent Resolution 84. Let us bal- But only if we have a plan, for without our goal firmly in grasp. That would ance the budget by the year 2002, and one the deficit will start drifting back not mean no tax cuts, just no net tax let us take the credit we deserve as upward again. cuts. Democrats for this accomplishment. We have before us today a hard But this is a divided government, and b wrought compromise of a plan. When I to do a deal, none of us gets to do it 1700 say hard wrought, I mean it. It was alone. We have a choice between The CHAIRMAN. The Chair would produced through nearly 4 months of gridlock and compromise. And what we like to clarify for the Members the negotiations. Hard fought negotiations. have before us is just that, it is a com- unanimous-consent request from the But throughout they were civil and promise. It is not a perfect solution. It gentleman from South Carolina [Mr. cordial, and I commend my good friend is the art of the possible. But if we let SPRATT] who broke up his time and colleague, the gentleman from the perfect be the enemy of the good, throughout the remainder of the Ohio [Mr. JOHN KASICH] who worked we will not get anything good done on evening. with us in complete cooperation and the deficit this year. The gentleman from South Carolina good faith throughout the negotiations This compromise differs from most [Mr. SPRATT] has 25 minutes remaining to bring it to this end, which is a genu- compromises by design, by conscious on his time. The gentleman from Wash- ine compromise. design, because what we sought in ne- ington [Mr. MCDERMOTT] will have 25 Before turning to that plan, I would gotiating it was to let each party claim minutes. Joint Economic Committee like to just pause a minute and talk some clear victory. Rather than come members will have 10 minutes. The about what brings us to this point. I out with just gray results, compromise gentleman from Minnesota [Mr. MINGE] want to go back to a particular date, to the point that they lost their iden- will have 40 minutes, 20 minutes under January 13, 1993, 1 week before George tity and pleased nobody, this package the rule and 20 minutes of additional Bush left office. He sent us that day his allows the Republicans a clear victory. time as requested by the gentleman economic report of the President, and It allows them the chance to do signifi- from South Carolina [Mr. SPRATT]. The in it Michael Boskin, his chairman of cant tax cuts. It allows Democrats, my Congressional Black Caucus will have the Council of Economic Advisers, pre- party, the chance to do initiatives in 30 minutes. And then the gentleman H2966 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 from South Carolina [Mr. SPRATT] will demonstrate that bipartisanship was nesota [Mr. SABO], the former chair- have 30 minutes and have the right to possible but, more importantly, nec- man and ranking member of the Com- close on his side of the aisle. essary to success. Unfortunately, it mittee on the Budget. The Chair would encourage Members was not viable at the time. Mr. SABO. Mr. Chairman, I thank controlling time under this consent ar- Now, in my first year as a Republican the ranking member for yielding. Let rangement to use their time in the member of this committee, it is with me say a special word of gratitude and blocks that have been allocated, if at great pleasure that I endorse a truly thanks to the gentleman from South all possible. bipartisan agreement. The fiscal year Carolina [Mr. SPRATT] and the gen- The chair recognizes the gentleman 1998 budget resolution was reported by tleman from Ohio [Mr. KASICH] for from Connecticut [Mr. SHAYS]. the Committee on the Budget on a 31 their great job in bringing this com- Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, would to 7 vote. It was supported by 11 Demo- promise budget proposal to us today. It the Chair just explain how much time crats on the committee. The ranking is not easy, but it is a job well done has been consumed? I understand that member of the committee, who de- and the country is well served by your when the majority leader was yielded 5 serves a tremendous amount of credit, efforts. minutes, he spoke for 13; and that is was a major player in its development. By passing this budget agreement our process, but he was allocated 5 This document is bipartisan and it is a today, we will be entering the final minutes against the time. How much culminating moment in my service in stages of a 7-year effort to get this time has been consumed by both sides? the House. country’s fiscal house in order. The ef- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman I know that some of my fellow con- fort began in 1990 with the budget from South Carolina [Mr. SPRATT] has servatives may be disappointed in this agreement between President Bush and 24 minutes remaining of the 30 minutes agreement. It does not go as far as we congressional Democrats. It took an- in his block under his unanimous-con- would like for it to go in reforming the other giant step forward in 1993, when sent arrangement. The gentleman from role of government in our lives. But President Clinton and congressional Connecticut [Mr. SHAYS] has 2 hours you must realize that we have col- Democrats passed the largest deficit and 11 minutes remaining. leagues on the opposite end of the po- reduction package in history. And Mr. SHAYS. That is not all that litical spectrum who are perhaps even today, by passing this budget resolu- helpful, Mr. Chairman. Of the total more distressed with some of the con- tion, we will move toward finishing the amount of time on each side, how much tents of this resolution. job of balancing the budget. has been allocated? Some will call this resolution com- When all is said and done, the record The CHAIRMAN. The Chair does not promise, as if it were something foul or will show that the only people to have understand the gentleman’s inquiry. distasteful. Others will call this capitu- voted for all three of these budgets will Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I just lation and will revel in debating who be congressional Democrats. And, in want to know how much time has been recapitulated, the President or the fact, most of the people who will have consumed on both sides. That is the Congress. But I do not refer to this voted for two out of three will be con- question. I did not ask how much is re- budget by either of those terms. To me gressional Democrats. Before the 1993 deficit reduction maining. How much is consumed? it is a realistic achievement. It is what package was passed, the deficit stood The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is doable. It is the product of some- thing known as the Democratic proc- at $290 billion. But congressional from South Carolina [Mr. SPRATT] has Democrats acted to change that and used 11 minutes. ess. It is called governing. Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, how Unless any of us forget, let me re- the country has reaped the benefits mind you that less than 3 years ago we ever since. Thanks to that 5-year plan, much time have we used on this side? The CHAIRMAN. On the other side of did not even debate budget resolutions the deficit is now expected to fall for a the aisle, 19 minutes have been that reached balance at any point in fifth straight year to its lowest level the future. Today, we are debating a since 1979. By the end of 1997, the 1993 consumed. Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 5 budget that reaches balance in 2002, plan will have cut almost $700 billion in provides real savings in entitlement projected deficits. Indeed, without that minutes to the gentleman from Mis- programs, creates no new entitlements success, we would not be in a position sissippi [Mr. PARKER]. and provides for a permanent reduction to consider balancing the budget by the Mr. PARKER. Mr. Chairman, I in taxes. We are doing this in a biparti- year 2002. strongly support the bipartisan budget san fashion which greatly enhances the The economy has also responded to agreement before us today. This budget chances of making these efforts actual the 1993 plan by creating more than 12 resolution has particular significance law. million new jobs, raising wages, lower- for me. I am the only Member of this This debate today is not nearly the ing unemployment, and keeping infla- body who has worked with the chair- final word on the issue. We must now tion in check. Most of us cannot re- man, the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. move forward in the legislative proc- member a time when our economy was KASICH], from both sides of the aisle. ess. Every committee in this body will stronger and more likely to provide a For 5 years, I served on the Commit- make a significant contribution on pro- better future for our citizens. I firmly tee on the Budget as the Democratic ducing at least one, hopefully two, rec- believe this would not have happened if member, struggling to produce such a onciliation bills which we will debate we had not acted to reduce the deficit document. While we never succeeded, I later in the summer. We must also significantly. think it is appropriate at this time to produce and pass 13 appropriation bills, The budget before us continues the remember the commitment of col- none of which will be easy. fiscal discipline of the last 7 years. At leagues, some of whom are no longer in We will have this and other debates the same time, it gives us the oppor- this body, who worked for such an many times over as we proceed. We will tunity to correct some of the excesses agreement. each see victories and we will each see of last year’s welfare bill. It will help Specifically, I want to express appre- defeats. That is the nature of Amer- restore fairness for legal immigrants ciation to Tim Penny, whose work I be- ican-style democracy. It is not particu- who had benefits taken away from lieve laid the foundation for the suc- larly pretty to watch, but it will work. them unfairly. It will provide the op- cess that our chairman has brought to But today what is crucially impor- portunity to restore food stamps for fruition. Also, both Leon Panetta and tant to recognize is that for the first people unable to find jobs. This is a the gentleman from Minnesota, Mr. time in a very long time, we are con- good resolution. Let us pass it. MARTIN SABO, in my opinion, worked to sidering a bipartisan balanced budget Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I am produce the most fiscally conservative proposal. This is historical. This is a happy to yield 5 minutes to the gen- resolutions possible in their eras. I victory for all Americans. More impor- tleman from Kentucky [Mr. BUNNING]. hope each realizes his contribution to tantly, it is a celebration of our system (Mr. BUNNING asked and was given this long process. of government and of our future gen- permission to revise and extend his re- My last year as a Democratic mem- erations. marks.) ber of the committee was spent work- Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. Chairman, I ing on the other side of the aisle to minutes to the gentleman from Min- thank the gentleman for yielding. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2967 Mr. Chairman, I rise today in strong years following 2002. We must insist nor I are kings. This agreement is the support of House Concurrent Resolu- that the Committee on Ways and best we can get with the situation that tion 84, the balanced budget agreement Means craft a package that provides we find ourselves in. It cuts taxes, it of 1997. When Babe Ruth retired in 1935, needed tax relief to American families. saves Medicare, it slows spending, and a lot of folks thought no one would This will be no easy task. In particular, it balances the budget. ever break his record of 714 home runs. the tax package needs to be crafted in In my view this budget resolution is But in 1974, Hank Aaron hit number a way that makes it possible to provide kind of like Tiger Woods and his tee 715. And a lot of folks thought no one the promised tax cuts while at the shot. It is not too far to the right nor would ever break Lou Gehrig’s con- same time actually measuring in the is it too far to the left and it takes us secutive game streak of 2,130 games. correct way the cost of these tax cuts. a lot further than we previously But in 1995, Cal Ripken broke that It would be tragic indeed if after years thought we could go before. record, and he is still going strong. of work the tax cuts were drafted in A cynic, Oscar Wilde once said, is a A lot of folks were beginning to such a manner that the revenue losses man who knows the price of everything think that Congress would never break drive up the deficit after 2008. I think and the value of nothing. Cynics who its record of deficit spending year after we should agree in a bipartisan fashion condemn this budget miss its true year, and for 27 years they were right. that such an outcome is not in the in- value. For the first time in modern But today, we have a chance to break terest of the Nation. memory, the President of one party that dismal record. Today, we have a I stand here tonight and the rancor is and a Congress controlled by the other chance to end our 27-year losing streak not the same as it was in 1990, and it party have agreed to balance the budg- of deficit spending. certainly is not the same as it was in et and to cut taxes in a very specific This alone is enough reason to merit 1993. I do not miss the rancor, but, Mr. budget resolution. I call that a victory support for this budget agreement. But Chairman, I will say I would rather for the American people. this agreement does much more than have the rancor and the commitment To those Democrats who support this just break the deficit streak. It helps to reduce the deficit. I certainly hope resolution, let me just simply say, wel- preserve Medicare and keep it solvent tonight that in this budget resolution I come to the fight and we greatly appre- for the next 10 years, it provides tax re- am going to vote for, that promises are ciate your support. And to those few lief for the American family by provid- kept, please, Mr. Chairman. Republicans who may oppose this budg- ing a $500 child tax credit and edu- Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield et, let me just say, do not grasp defeat cational tax credits, it helps small 31⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from from the jaws of victory. To those businesses and farmers by providing re- Texas [Mr. DELAY], the majority whip Americans who have lost faith in the lief from the death tax, which causes so and a member of the Committee on Ap- political process, let me just say, every many family farms and family busi- propriations. once in a while the process works. This nesses to be sold instead of being hand- Mr. DELAY. Mr. Chairman, I rise in is one of those times. ed down to the next generation, it pro- support of this resolution, and I com- Vote for this resolution and together vides more incentives for savings by al- mend everyone on both sides of the let us move on to the next step of bal- lowing us to expand the individual re- aisle for their hard work in putting it ancing the budget and cutting taxes for tirement account, and it will help cre- together. the American people. ate jobs by providing much needed cap- Today we are faced with another his- Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 ital gains tax relief. toric decision. We can move forward by minutes to the gentleman from Califor- Mr. Chairman, I urge all of my col- passing this resolution or we can stum- nia [Mr. MATSUI]. leagues from both sides of the aisle to ble backwards by defeating it. This Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Chairman, I would take advantage of this historical mo- budget resolution accomplishes two first of all like to commend the gen- ment, this bipartisan agreement, and very important things: First, it bal- tleman from Ohio [Mr. KASICH] and cer- break this dismal record of deficit ances the budget; second, it cuts taxes tainly the gentleman from South Caro- spending that started in 1969. Vote for working families in America. To- lina [Mr. SPRATT] and certainly the ‘‘yes’’ on this historical document. gether these two priorities comprise President and his staff for putting to- This is a record breaking day for the the cornerstone of the Republican gether this agreement. I would call it a U.S. Congress. agenda. To characterize this as any- historic agreement, and it is. If, in Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 thing less than a victory for common- fact, it is implemented as it is agreed minutes to the gentlewoman from Con- sense conservatism, I think, is an exer- to, then it will be a very good budget necticut [Mrs. KENNELLY], the vice cise in fantasy. I would remind my col- because it will carry out the priorities chair of the Democratic Caucus. leagues that this is not the end of the of both sides. It will have a modest tax Mrs. KENNELLY of Connecticut. Mr. beginning nor is it the beginning of the cut and at the same time it will pro- Chairman, as a supporter of the con- end. Instead it is the first step in a vide relief for legal immigrants that troversial 1990 Bush budget and a sup- very long process to preserve and pro- was taken away in 1996, it will provide porter of the budget resolution of the tect the future fiscal health of this Na- new initiatives for children’s health equally controversial budget of 1993, I tion. Like the 12-step program of Alco- care, and certainly it will provide more rise tonight to support this budget res- holics Anonymous, the first step is the resources for education in the form of olution, hoping it has the same end. most important step, but each step on Pell grants and increases of 25 percent CBO recently announced that, in the way is equally important. We have in many of the areas of education. fact, the deficit for this year would be a long way to go until we swear off On the other hand, I must point out below $70 billion, the lowest in 16 wasteful Washington spending for good. that I thank the gentleman from Texas years, a 77-percent reduction in deficit Critics have found much to criticize [Mr. DELAY] for saying that many since President Clinton became Presi- in this budget. They have picked it Democrats will be joining him, but for dent. This is tremendous progress. apart with complaints as diverse as the the last 7 years, in 1990, and 1993, it was people who make up this country. the Democrats that basically carried b 1715 Some have said that spending is too deficit reduction. In 1990, as my col- This is tremendous progress. But it high. Others have said that spending is leagues recall when President Bush was would not have happened if it was not too low. Some complain that our tax President we reduced the deficit by for the decisions made by those in 1990 cuts are too generous. Others condemn some $600 billion. In 1993, with Presi- and 1993. them as inefficient. In a perfect world, dent Clinton, we reduced it by some I support this resolution because I if I were king, this would be a different $490 billion. That is why we are here want to see the job finished. I want to budget. I am certain that if the minor- today with a $67 billion deficit and on see the budget balanced. But we must ity whip, the gentleman from Michi- our way to balance. But I will say I am say tonight again and again, the hard gan, were king, he could construct a a little concerned, and I want to make work has just begun. We must draft im- budget far different from mine. But one caveat. This is just a piece of plementing legislation that keeps the this is not a monarchy. Neither the paper. It has no force of law. The Presi- promise of a balanced budget in the gentleman from Michigan [Mr. BONIOR] dent does not even have to sign it. The H2968 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 real test will be the 13 appropriations Another key provision of this agree- Member of this House in 1981. But I have re- bills and the reconciliation bill and ment is the treatment of Medicare. The viewed the actions of that year. The tax cuts also the reconciliation bills on the tax budget resolution we consider today proposed by President Reagan approved by cut. provides for real Medicare reform that Congress that year were estimated at the time Bear in mind, 1981, when Ronald will lower the cost to our seniors and to reduce Federal revenues by $863 billion Reagan said, ‘‘We’re going to balance provide quality care for our Nation’s over 5 years. Let me say that again. The tax the budget, we’re going to cut taxes seniors. Chief among the improvements cuts of 1981 totaled $863 billion over 5 years. and we’re going to increase defense.’’ is a preventive health care package Let me point out that figure is in 1981 dollars. He said he was going to balance the that will help our seniors with their The tax cuts provided under the agreement budget by 1984. My colleagues know health care needs. We also solve other embodied in this resolution are limited to $85 that did not happen. real problems in providing health bene- billion over 5 years, which is less than 10 per- I just heard some of my friends on fits for children. We provide needs for cent of the size of the 1981 tax cuts. It is a the other side of the aisle talking students. This is a good budget agree- far more cautious and responsible tax pack- about the tax cuts, the capital gains ment that puts together ways of im- age than the 1981 legislation. tax cuts, the cuts in the estate tax, the proving our economy. I hope my col- No aspect of this agreement is more impor- child credit of $500, and also the IRA’s. leagues will support the agreement. tant than constraining the size of the tax cuts. If we add all those up as introduced in Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of this budg- We must be especially careful that revenue the Contract With America, we are et resolution as a next important step along losses associated with the tax cuts do not ex- talking about 600 billion dollars’ worth the way to balancing the Federal Govern- ceed the tight limits that all parties have of tax cuts over the next 10 years. We ment's books for the first time in a third of a agreed to. Those of us on the taxwriting com- will find ourselves in the same mess we century. I share the view of those, including mittee must work to prevent tax cuts from driv- did in the 1980’s unless we are willing the President, who have said that this budget ing the deficit back up after 2002. Once we to implement this agreement as it was balances the budget while also balancing our have balanced the budget, we must keep it agreed upon by all the parties. priorities and our values. balanced. I reserve the right, I think with my The budget we have before us today is truly Another key to this agreement is the treat- colleagues, that on the individual ap- a bipartisan work product. With a Democratic ment of Medicare. Unlike 2 years ago, when propriations and individual reconcili- President and a Republican-controlled Con- the preservation of health benefits for seniors ation, we certainly will be in a position gress, only a bipartisan budget plan could suc- divided the parties, this year we are together to examine those very closely. ceed. Both parties had to be willing to work on Medicare. Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 through their strong disagreements and find In the last Congress, so-called Medicare re- minutes to the gentleman from Mary- compromise, without abandoning principle. Be- form was all about slashing spending and forc- land [Mr. CARDIN]. cause they were, we have a chance today to ing seniors into managed care plans where (Mr. CARDIN asked and was given take another step forward on the road to a they would face higher costs and decreased permission to revise and extend his re- balanced budget. choice. This year, the Medicare debate has marks.) Mr. Chairman, just as today's action by this turned around. The budget resolution that we Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Chairman, I thank House will not mark the end of the work need- are considering today is real Medicare reform. the gentleman from South Carolina ed to balance the budget, neither does it mark It makes programmatic changes that will lower [Mr. SPRATT] for yielding me this time the beginning. The Congressional Budget Of- costs and improve quality of care in the long and congratulate the gentleman on a fice has recently indicated that it now esti- run for our Nation's seniors. job very well done. mates the budget deficit for the current fiscal Chief among these improvements is the ad- Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of year will be less than $70 billion. Considered dition of new preventive benefits in Medicare. this budget resolution as the next step in the light of CBO deficit projections of just 4 On the first day of this session of Congress, to balancing the Federal budget. Con- years ago, this accomplishment is nothing I joined with my colleagues Chairman BILL sidered in light of the CBO deficit pro- short of miraculous. THOMAS of the Ways and Means Health Sub- jections just 4 years ago, this accom- Four years ago, prior to the passage of the committee and Chairman MIKE BILIRAKIS of the plishment is nothing short of miracu- 1993 deficit reduction act, the Federal budget Commerce Health Subcommittee to introduce lous. Four years ago, the deficit was deficit was $290 billion. At that time, CBO pro- H.R. 15, the Medicare Preventive Benefits Im- actually $290 billion. The projection for jected that the deficit for this year, fiscal year provement Act. The budget resolution Includes 1997 that year was that the deficit 1997, would be $319 billion. By its courageous these new benefits: Yearly mammographies would be $319 billion. But for the coura- action in following President Clinton's leader- for women over 50, with the deductible geous action of President Clinton and ship and passing the 1993 legislation, the waived; colon cancer screening; prostate can- the Members of this House and Senate, 103d Congress brought uncontrollable deficits cer screening; diabetes self-management and the other body, we were able to pass a down to controllable levels. Without that ac- training services and payment for blood glu- bill that, in fact, brought the deficit in tion, we would not today be in a position to cose monitoring strips; yearly pap smear much, much lower than that. We have finish the job and balance the budget. screening and pelvic exams for women of now a controllable deficit thanks to After a decade and a half in which the Unit- childbearing age or with high risk of develop- the action that we took in 1993. ed States was the most fiscally irresponsible ing cervical cancer, with the deductible I would like to speak for a moment member of the G±7, today we are again the waived. about the tax and revenue portions of healthiest and most vibrant economy in the These Medicare modernizations will go far the agreement. The concern has been world. Our fiscal health is also the strongest of toward improving the quality of life for our Na- raised that we must not repeat the our major trading allies. tion's seniors. And, as prevention becomes mistakes that we made in 1981. I was Today it is up to us to take the next step by the norm of care for seniors, the Medicare not a Member of this House in 1981, but approving this balanced budget agreement. As Program will realize substantial savings as I reviewed the action of that year. The we do so, a few words of caution are in order. well. tax cuts proposed by President Reagan Passage of this budget resolution will not, of Medicare is also thee source of funding for and approved by the Congress were es- course, balance the budget. We must still do our Nation's graduate medical education sys- timated at that time to reduce Federal the hard work of cutting spending and enforc- tem. This budget resolution includes provi- revenues by $863 billion over 5 years. ing the terms of the agreement. sions that make some improvements to that Let me say that again. The tax cut of I would like to speak for a moment about system. During the budget reconciliation proc- 1981 totaled $863 billion over 5 years. the tax and revenue portions of this agree- ess, I plan to build on this commitment to en- That was with 1981 dollars. The tax ment. Some critics of the agreement, con- sure that our graduate medical education sys- cuts provided under the agreement em- cerned about the tax cuts, have compared this tem remains No. 1 in the world. bodied in this resolution are limited to agreement to the early 1980's. At that time, Despite the strengths of this agreement, $85 billion over 5 years, which is less the 97th Congress approved the largest tax there are parts of this budget resolution that I than 10 percent of the size of the 1981 cuts in our country's history, which created the do not agree with and that I believe take our tax cuts. It is a far more cautious and nightmare deficits that have plagued us since. country in the wrong direction. responsible tax package than the 1981 The concern has been raised that we must I strongly oppose a provision in the budget legislation. not repeat the mistakes of 1981. I was not a resolution that calls for the repeal of the Boren May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2969 amendment. The Boren amendment is a pro- the Federal budget. That is money that Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Chairman, I rise tection in the Medicaid Program that simply could otherwise be invested in edu- in support of the budget agreement. It states that payment rates for hospitals and cation, in job training, and infrastruc- is just that, an agreement, a com- nursing facilities must be ``reasonable and ture, or could simply be given back to promise. As my colleague from North adequate to meet the costs of efficiently and the taxpayers to spend as they see fit. Carolina pointed out, it is not what our economically operated facilities.'' This provi- This budget proposal allows for tax party would have wanted, but it is bet- sion is a vitally important Medicaid component credits for our young people and allows ter than deadlock, division and a Gov- because it helps assure access to quality for expanded Pell grants. It is the right ernment shutdown a few months from health care for our Nation's poor mothers, chil- vote tonight, later on this evening, now. dren, and seniors. that we support this budget agreement. My colleague from California argued We created the Boren amendment in 1981 I commend both sides for a job well that we did a better job in 1981 and told at the request of our Nation's Governors who done. us that revenues went up. They did were concerned that they would no longer be Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 only because we had such massive in- able to provide quality health care to their minutes to the gentleman from North flation as a result of the 1981 tax bill nursing home residents and poor mothers and Dakota [Mr. POMEROY]. that everything cost more and every- Mr. POMEROY. I thank the gen- children because of the downward spiral of thing involved more dollars. This, I tleman for yielding me this time. hope, will be a much better agreement. Medicaid reimbursements. What was a prob- Mr. Chairman, I rise to support this lem in 1981 would become a problem again That agreement in 1981 caused income budget agreement. The agreement be- taxes to decline sharply as a percent- today if we repeal the Boren amendment. The fore us represents at least procedurally proposed repeal of the Boren amendment cre- age of gross domestic product. This the hardest thing this body ever tries agreement will lead us to a balanced ates a problem where none now exists. to do, compromise differences, accept Fortunately, there are other provisions of budget. less than what each party wants, and Just a few years ago we were headed this agreement that solve real problems. The tolerate aspects of the agreement each agreement contains important changes in last toward a hundred trillion dollar deficit. party would not include if it were sim- Now, after tough votes in 1993 and the year's welfare reform legislation, easing some ply a matter of writing its own pack- of the excesses of that initiative. The bill com- tough votes that we will make here age. today, we will be headed toward a bal- mits us to addressing the health care needs to Throughout the history of this place, anced budget, a budget that I think the millions of American children who have no this Chamber is mostly a matter of will do more to encourage business health care coverage. It provides the largest winner-take-all, the party of the ma- than any 10 Republican business incen- increase ever in Pell grants, making post- jority passes the bills they want, and tive programs or tax cuts and a bal- secondary education more affordable for mil- that is the end of it. In times of divided anced budget that will do more to help lions of American young people. government, that often means a Presi- the poor than any 10 Great Society pro- Mr. Chairman, since 1969, the promise of a dential veto and the legislative initia- grams, because a balanced budget balanced budget has eluded this country. tive dies in the partisan standoff. Such means a decline in interest rates, an Now, with the adoption of this budget resolu- was the fate of the balanced budget increase in business activity, an in- tion, we have the chance to bring that promise drive in the last Congress and it very well could have happened to the bal- crease in jobs. closer to reality. Over all, the pluses in this On the Committee on the Budget my anced budget effort this Congress, but package far outweigh the minuses. It will allow focus has been to focus on the environ- the American people deserve better and us to finish the job we began in 1993 and bal- ment and our need to buy more envi- the President and the leaders of Con- ance the Federal budget, and it does so in a ronmentally sensitive lands. I want to gress, both House and Senate, both ma- way that is consistent with the values and pri- thank the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. orities of the American people. jority and minority, have worked to KASICH] for working with me on an Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 20 give them better. This budget agree- amendment that we adopted last Fri- seconds to the gentleman from Califor- ment accomplishes that difficult task. day, an amendment that clarifies the nia [Mr. COX]. Back where I come from and across agreement reached in the White House Mr. COX of California. Mr. Chairman, the country, Americans wanted the and indicates that we will have $700 I just wanted to correct an impression parties to work together to iron out million to spend next year on acquiring left by the previous speaker that even the most difficult problems facing this environmentally important lands. I though the estimates in 1981 were that country. They wanted a balanced budg- think that it is important when we we would lose revenues, real life hap- et. They have to do it as individual families. Collectively they wanted to talk about taking care of our children pened after those estimates. The esti- to give them not only a healthy econ- mates turned out to be wrong and reve- do it on behalf of the country. But they also wanted our values reflected. Those omy but to preserve this land for them, nues doubled during the 1980’s as a re- and that is an excellent aspect of this sult of the economic growth package values include protecting the health care that our seniors depend upon, budget agreement. enacted in 1981. Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 committing to a bright educational op- portunity for our young people, and the minutes to the gentlewoman from minute to the gentleman from New North Carolina [Mrs. CLAYTON]. Jersey [Mr. PASCRELL]. opportunity for people at a midcareer track to go back and get the skills Mrs. CLAYTON. Mr. Chairman, bal- Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Chairman, I rise ancing the budget is important for this today in support of this great budget training they need to compete in the work force today. It also means work- country and for its people, but bal- agreement. I think we have come a ancing our national priorities and long way and it has taken us a long ing and middle-income families find it just a little easier to make ends meet. being fair to our citizens is equally im- time. This budget proposal is real. For portant. This budget deal, some say, the first time in 28 years, we have the b 1730 gives us the best opportunity to bal- opportunity to pass a truly balanced Now I believe the agreement before ance the budget in the next 5 years, but budget. I hope the Members of this us accomplishes all of this in a reason- who are the winners and who are the House will consider later on this able but not perfect fashion. Most im- losers? evening the Shuster-Oberstar amend- portantly, it reaches a balanced budget This budget is indeed good for edu- ment in terms of transportation and and does so in a way that I think fairly cation, a national priority: $35 billion investment into our infrastructure. I reflects those values. of investment in education, $300 in Pell think it is important. This is a bal- Mr. Chairman, as a 5-year member of grant increase, the largest expansion in anced budget that protects our com- the Committee on the Budget, I am ex- Head Start; all of this leads toward our mitments to working families, the el- tremely pleased to say I am supporting national priority. derly and children and one that puts this agreement, and I urge my col- But this budget is not fair to poor our economy on the right path as we leagues to do likewise. people. It fails to correct the very enter the next century. Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 harsh provisions that allows hundreds The interest payment on the debt is minutes to the gentleman from Califor- of people access to food stamps only 3 currently the third largest portion of nia [Mr. SHERMAN]. months out of 3 years. H2970 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 This budget does provide for a few fruits of one’s labor to their children, Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 more work slots and makes a feeble at- and they will also receive tax relief if minutes to the gentlewoman from Cali- tempt to provide some assistance to they send their child to college. These fornia [Ms. WOOLSEY]. States of 15 percent, but it does noth- tax reductions will allow workers to Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Chairman, I want ing about shelter caps or nothing about keep more of what they earn and gives to thank the ranking member on the a reasonable value of vehicles. them the freedom to live their lives as Committee Budget for, one, letting me This budget will help to develop they choose, not as Washington dic- speak this afternoon; and, two, for all healthy children, and indeed that is tates. the work he has done to make this bal- important. It expands health coverage Mr. Chairman, we have the chance ance and possible for many of us to for 5 million uncovered children while today to reduce taxes by $135 billion vote for. again, on the other side, it does not ex- over 5 years, save Medicare for the next Mr. Chairman, I voted for this budget pand health coverage for another 5 mil- 10 years and provide 600 to 700 dollars’ resolution in committee, and I will lion children. worth of entitlement savings over a 10- vote for it here on the House floor, not Additionally, it finds that it is addi- year period. because it is perfect, but because it tional hardship of those rural hospitals I urge my colleagues to support final takes important strides to invest in because of the disproportionate share. passage of House Concurrent Resolu- our kids, our families, and balances at This budget is charitable for working tion 84, a Balanced Budget Act that is the same time our budget in 5 years. families. It gives a $500 child tax credit, good for America. But voting for a good budget resolu- the welfare-to-work credit and the es- Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 tion is just the first step. Next we must tablishment of additional empower- minutes to the gentleman from Florida take steps to implement the promises ment zones, enterprise communities. It [Mr. DAVIS]. contained in this budget. In particular, will help local economies. But this Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Chairman, I will be watching to make sure that budget is bad for those who want to I believe that like the rest of the coun- we enact the President’s education ini- work and cannot find a job. try we do some of our best work when tiatives and that we fully fund WIC. This budget treats some legal immi- we come together and try to look very The only way we can move this Na- grants fairly and, Mr. Chairman, that carefully at what we have in common tion forward is by giving every single is a move in the right direction. It re- and how we can work together towards American access to quality education stores the civility and health benefits the common goal, and such is the and training. That is why Congress for legal immigrants as well as Medic- strength of the budget resolution today must fund the President’s education aid coverage for poor legal immigrants’ that has as its primary emphasis bal- initiatives and make higher education children. But it does not restore food ancing the Federal budget. This in my more accessible and more affordable. stamps for legal immigrants, and when mind is the glue that has put this Americans who are educated can get one comes to this country, whether agreement together and the glue that jobs that pay a livable wage. When we they are legal or not, one knows indeed will hold this agreement together, in- make education more accessible, we the benefits were not provided. cluding between Democrats and Repub- prevent families from going on welfare. Mr. Chairman, we must, those of us licans. We reduce crime, and we reduce vio- who are considering to vote for this Let us not forget that the amount of lence, and we increase respect, respect budget deal, must be honest with our- interest that we are paying annually for our health, respect for our environ- selves. There are winners and losers, on the Federal debt more than exceeds ment and respect for each other and and we must be fair to all of our citi- the annual amount of income tax paid our differences. zens. by every individual living west of the Scientific research proves what every Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 Mississippi in the United States, an av- mother already knows. Babies who are minutes to the gentleman from Califor- erage of about $3,000 a taxpayer. This is born healthy and babies who are nur- nia [Mr. RADANOVICH]. a compelling debt we cannot allow our tured in the early years have the best Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Chairman, children and grandchildren to inherit. chance of growing into productive today is a historic moment for Amer- What further gives this budget reso- adults. That is why Congress must ica. We have the opportunity to vote lution integrity is it strikes the appro- fully fund WIC, so that every eligible on a budget that will be in balance by priate balance between preserving our pregnant woman has access to prenatal the year 2002 to begin the process of re- priorities, Medicare, Medicaid and, in care and proper nutrition for herself turning the Federal Government to a particular, education while balancing during her pregnancy and while she is policy of fiscal responsibility. the budget. This is a major distinction nursing and for her baby following Last week the Committee on the between the budget of the Congress birth. Budget had a chance to look at this passed last year that the President Mr. Chairman, I will be voting for budget agreement, and I am proud to thankfully vetoed that would have dev- this budget resolution, but I will be say that we reported it out of commit- astated States like Florida, where I watching closely to make sure that the tee by a wide bipartisan margin, 31 to come from, in terms of the impact of a promises made to our kids and families 7. very sudden and massive reduction in are within this budget act. This budget stands for commonsense Medicaid. The proper balance has been Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield values. It means permanent tax relief struck here. 31⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from for hard-working families, genuine en- And with respect to the tax cuts let Pennsylvania [Mr. PITTS]. titlement reform that preserves Medi- me say this: I think one of the best tax (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- care, and smaller, less intrusive Wash- cuts that we can provide to the public mission to revise and extend his re- ington bureaucracy that lives within is to reduce the incredible deficit that marks.) its means. This is something American this country faces, to minimize its Mr. PITTS. Mr. Chairman, I rise families have been doing all along. It is huge interest payment, to enjoy the fa- today in support of the balanced budg- about time we reward them for it with vorable impact that would tend to have et agreement of 1997. This is a biparti- a balanced budget of our own. on interest rates, and, as we begin this san compromise which is necessary in With this budget American families process and as we debate these tax this day of divided government which will receive a much needed break from cuts, let us be open and honest with the demonstrates an ability to govern even excessive taxes that have reached an American public as to how much these with the President of one party and unprecedented level of unfairness. This tax cuts are going to cost, where the Congress of the other. The passage of means that middle-class Americans money is going to come from to pay for the balanced budget resolution will be like David Witt of Fresno, CA, and it, and to make absolutely certain that a solid first step toward the goals of Kelley Gentry of Three Rivers, CA, the tax cuts that we do enact here are balancing our budget, providing perma- both in the great Central Valley, will paid for and do not in any way under- nent tax relief for American families get capital gains tax cuts. Others will mine what should be our principal goal, and reducing the size and scope of the receive relief from the death tax, which which should be to balance our Federal Federal Government while improving destroys the hope of passing on the debt. the fiscal health of this Nation. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2971 Mr. Chairman, after months of nego- The American family needs this bi- In balance, as I said, this is a good tiations, the Republican leadership and partisan plan. It will mean lower taxes, deal, I will support it, but it will take President Clinton have found enough lower interest rates, economic, domes- a lot of work over the next 5 years to common ground to draft a budget tic expansion and a healthy economy. ensure that we do in fact get in bal- which will come to real balance by no Mr. Chairman, for the first time in 40 ance. later than 2002. years we have this bipartisan agree- Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of this budg- Mr. Chairman, I believe that Amer- ment. I urge my colleagues to vote for et resolution as a good start toward the first ican families deserve a break, a tax this bipartisan balanced budget resolu- balanced budget since 1969. It is by no break, and this bipartisan plan will tion. means a perfect agreement; few are. But it is give American families the tax relief Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 a bipartisan agreement that sets us on a path they deserve. This plan will give Amer- minutes to the gentleman from Texas to balance and, if properly implemented, will icans $135 billion in tax relief over the [Mr. BENTSEN]. help restore the confidence of the American next 5 years, and for the next 10 years (Mr. BENTSEN asked and was given people that their elected leaders can work to- the Americans will get a tax break of permission to revise and extend his re- gether to confront the challenges facing our $250 billion. The tax relief package in marks.) Nation. this budget insures that every Amer- Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Chairman, on I am especially pleased that this agreement ican wins. It is a permanent win. It is balance, this is a good plan. Certainly places such a high priority on the education not a temporary tax cut. With it we it is much better than this House and health of our children. We must expand can provide relief for families with passed in 1995 and 1996, and fortunately access to college because more and better children with a per child tax credit, the the President vetoed those plans. If it education is needed to succeed in the infor- opportunity for people to keep their works and the economy stays strong, it mation age economy. This agreement does in- family farms and businesses with death will balance the budget for the first clude the largest increase in education invest- time since 1969, which was the year tax relief, incentives for job creation ment in 30 years. It will help low- and middle- that I was 10 years old. income families afford college tuition by ex- and economic growth with capital Increasing education and environ- panding Pell grants and providing tax deduc- gains tax relief, incentives for savings mental funding is what this budget tions for college costs. and investment with IRA expansion, does and it is a good thing. It begins to This agreement will also help end the na- relief for families who send their kids address the national disgrace of the 10 tional shame that 10 million children lack to college with the education tax cred- million uninsured children in this health insurance and access to basic health it. country, including more than 2.5 mil- services such as immunizations and regular Mr. Chairman, with our bipartisan lion in Texas, and it increases access to checkups. My State of Texas leads the Nation plan we save Medicare, we increase college by increasing Pell grants and in the number of uninsured childrenÐ2.6 mil- Medicare spending, provide seniors making tuition deductible. with better choices. While liberals hold There are some points that I think lion Texas children have lacked health insur- onto bureaucracy, we have chosen ways the committees need to look at. With ance for at least a month over the past 2 to preserve, protect, and strengthen respect to Medicare and Medicaid, the years. This agreement will go a long way to- Medicare for the sake of our seniors. Committee on Ways and Means and the ward helping these children and their families. And finally this budget will decrease Committee on Commerce need to make These are the right investments to make even the size and scope of our Federal Gov- sure that we have stable funding for as we move toward a balanced budget. ernment. In current dollars Washing- medical education in the context of the However, this resolution, as we all know, is ton will spend less over the next 5 Medicare changes that are made, en- only a roadmap to a balanced budget. Now it years in nondefense discretionary suring that low-income seniors are pro- will be up to the various authorizing commit- spending than it has since 1969. tected from premium increases due to tees and the Appropriations Committee to fill in the details, and I reserve judgment on the b 1745 the shift of home health care, ensuring that there is Medigap protection so final product until we see those details. I want That is the last time Washington bal- that we give seniors a real choice be- to outline my concerns about this agreement, anced its books. tween fee-for-service and managed especially with regard to the changes in Medi- This bipartisan plan will save the care, and ensuring that the dispropor- care and Medicaid and the potential cost of taxpayers $961 billion over the next 10 tionate share that is used by the States the tax cuts that could lead either to new defi- years in spending. Without this agree- continues to have the flexibility, so cits or deep cuts in mandatory spending such ment, we would be spending almost $1 that it covers not just high Medicaid as Medicare, Medicaid, and education. trillion in higher spending; and guess populations, but also unreimbursed The Medicare changes should be fair to who foots the bill for this extra $1 tril- charity care as well. senior citizens and maintain our investment in lion? American families. Let me speak with respect to the tax graduate medical education at the Nation's Mr. Chairman, compromise is essen- cuts. Many are appealing, and I support teaching hospitals. The Ways and Means and tial with a divided government. There many of them. However, I do have Commerce Committees should consider four are components of this budget which some real concerns as to how they are issues in preparing their reconciliation bills. are not perfect. There are even some being paid for. First, we must ensure stable, guaranteed components which some of us would A large part of this budget is predi- funding for teaching hospitals, which are change, if we could. However, the cated upon very, very optimistic eco- linchpins of our entire health care system. President has veto power. The Repub- nomic assumptions. If we look at the They train future physicians and other health licans have a slim majority of 10 seats, numbers, we assume that inflation will care professionals; they conduct clinical re- and we cannot override a Presidential be 2-percent less than historical aver- search that helps keep America first in the veto. If we send the President the age, that interest rates will be 3-per- world in medical research and technological spending reduction and tax relief we cent less than historical average and development; and they often bear the respon- did in the last Congress, the President that unemployment will be 1-percent sibility of treating patients who lack health in- would veto again, and the deficit will less than recent historical average, surance and cannot find care anywhere else. continue to grow indefinitely. spectrum sales will bring in more than Through traditional Medicare plans, the Fed- So, Mr. Chairman, we agree that this they have in the past. eral Government provides a subsidy to these is a bipartisan agreement. If my col- This is a great risk, a risk that we institutions based upon the number of tradi- leagues would take a look at this can manage, but I urge my colleagues tional Medicare patients they treat. However, chart, this is what the average Amer- that we need to be cautious as we go as the number of Medicare patients enrolled in ican family spends on taxes today: forward with this plan, not get us back managed care has grown steadily and these $21,883. It is more than what they spend into the trap we saw after the 1981 patients have been sent to other locations, on food, shelter, clothing, and trans- budget and 1982 and 1983, where we had there has been a steady erosion in this Fed- portation combined, and this is the resulting deficits from tax reductions eral subsidy. level of taxation that families will con- and then put pressure on mandatory I believe that the Medicare reforms enacted tinue to endure if we do not pass this spending such as Medicare and Medic- as part of the reconciliation bill should address bipartisan plan. aid. this problem and establish stable, mandatory H2972 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 funding for graduate medical education. This temptations that we must avoidÐthe first is to ther down the road. Those priorities in- legislation could include the option rec- use overly optimistic economic assumptions clude significant investment in edu- ommended by the administration's fiscal year and the second is to structure the tax cuts so cation, a children’s health care initia- 1997 budget, which is similar to legislation I that they initially appear to be limited in cost, tive to provide coverage to as many of have introduced, H.R. 106, to establish a trust but then explode in the out years. There is a the 10 million uninsured children as fund by recapturing a portion of the per capita very real risk that this resolution is making possible, and strong environmental costs paid to Medicare managed care plans. both mistakes. That is not to say we cannot protection and enforcement. This approach would not increase Federal manage risk. We can and we should. Mr. Chairman, it is my fear that the spending; rather it would recapture funds from First, let me discuss the economic esti- Republican right will highjack the the current Medicare managed care reim- mates. Yes, our economy has demonstrated budget process as it continues towards bursement formula so that all Medicare plans remarkable resiliency and strength. But we reconciliation and the details begin to help pay for the cost of graduate medical edu- have not repealed the business cycle and a be worked out. The Democrats will not cation. downturn is inevitable. However, the economic support tax cuts that primarily benefit The Medicare reforms also need to include assumptions in this resolution do not leave the wealthy at the expense of the aver- sufficient protections for senior citizens. We much room for the inevitable. It assumes $225 age American family. must ensure that senior citizens have a real billion in new revenue that the Congressional Concerning the children’s health care choice of doctors and health plans by reform- Budget Office suddenly found at the last initiative, the Democratic health care ing Medigap regulations. Seniors who transfer minute. It assumes $15 billion from a reduc- task force has worked hard over the into a managed care plan should be guaran- tion in the Consumer Price Index that may or last year to develop a proposal that teed the right to buy Medigap if they decide to may not happen. It projects $26 billion in reve- will cover the greatest number of unin- return to traditional Medicare. Seniors cur- nues from spectrum auctions despite the fact sured children. Our families first plan rently lack this right, and this is a tremendous recent auctions have fallen well short of ex- includes enhanced outreach to those 3 obstacle to real choice in Medicare. We must pectations. And it forecasts $77 billion in sav- million children already eligible, but also ensure that, as we move home health ings from stronger economic growth. For ex- not enrolled in Medicaid, increase Fed- care from Medicare part A to Medicare part B ample, these estimates are premised on un- eral help to expand Medicaid, State and phase these costs into the premium cal- employment averaging a full percentage point flexibility which allows children to re- culations, we protect low-income seniors from lower than it has since 1980; a CPI almost 2 main eligible for Medicaid for a full the premium increases. This agreement in- percentage points lower than the 15-year av- year after eligibility is determined, cludes $1.5 billion under Medicaid to help low- erage; and interest rates on 3-month Treasury and grants to States to assist with pro- income seniors pay these premiums. That is bills more than 3 percent lower than that aver- viding public or private health insur- the minimum that should be included in the age. While a far cry from the rosy scenarios ance. implementing legislation. The reconciliation bill of the early 1980's, these estimates neverthe- Mr. Chairman, I just want to say, I should be clear in authorizing an increase in less appear somewhat optimistic. believe that this family first kids’ Specified Low-income Medicare Beneficiary So on the one hand, there is this temptation health initiative can be contained [SLMB] coverage. to overestimate projected revenue during the within this balanced budget resolution. This budget agreement also recommends period of this agreement. On the other hand, I know that the gentleman from Mas- $13.6 billion in net savings for the Medicaid there is a tremendous temptation to underesti- sachusetts [Mr. KENNEDY] has assumed Program. Most of these savings would come mate the revenue loss from the tax cuts. This the specifics of our Democrats’ Family from reducing Medicaid's payments to hos- agreement calls for net tax cuts of $85 billion First health care initiative within his pitals serving a disproportionate share of Med- over 5 years and $250 billion over 10 years. substitute and he calls for spending $32 icaid and low-income families. I will work to However, the Joint Tax Committee estimates billion for the proposal. I would say, ensure that these reforms to the Dispropor- that the full cost of all the tax cuts still on the whether it is $32 billion or $16 billion, tionate Share Hospital [SDH] Program are fair tableÐboth the President's tuition tax deduc- as in the Committee on the Budget’s and reasonable. Texas has a high number of tions and the various Republican leadership proposal, it is important to recognize SDH-eligible facilities because it has the high- proposalsÐwould be $221 billion over 5 years that Democrats will fight to ensure est percentage of uninsured patients in the and $560 billion over 10 years. Fitting all that the sum set aside for children’s Nation and serves a large number of Medicaid these proposals into the constraints of this health care truly benefits most, if not patients as well. Any reforms to the DSH Pro- agreement will require very difficult choices. I all, of the 10 million uninsured chil- gram must protect these patients and those am concerned that some backloading of tax dren. facilities which serve them. In particular, we cuts has already crept into this budget resolu- I feel very strongly that this is the should ensure that States retain flexibility to tion. The revenue flow from the tax cuts beginning of the process. We should include both Medicaid and non-Medicaid char- shows a bubble of $2 billion more in revenue support it at this point, but we have to ity care in determining DSH eligibility. in 2002. What policy assumptions generate make sure as we move along that we I am also concerned that this agreement this extra revenue, and what will be the con- contain and we include as many of the meet the goal of balancing the budget. It is as- sequences later? 10 million uninsured children as pos- sumed that the tax cuts will be contained and This, is on balance, a good agreement. Like sible. not result in excessive revenue losses in the all transactions, there are many moving parts Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield future. It is also assumed that the net tax cuts which must be worked out. We are benefiting 31⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from are being paid for by revenue offsets, spec- from strong and stable economic growth and Iowa [Mr. NUSSLE]. trum sales, and positive economic assump- previous deficit reduction measures. Nonethe- Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Chairman, I want tions of the Congressional Budget Office. less, there is a risk that economic conditions to thank the gentleman for yielding me Should such assumptions change, revenue will change or that revenue loss assumptions this time. losses due to tax cuts would increase the defi- will prove incorrect. We should manage such I wanted to start by giving credit cit and create pressure for further cuts in man- risk if we are to make this deal work. where credit is due for the reason why datory spending such as Medicare and Medic- Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 we are here today. Mr. Chairman, the aid. That is why I offered an amendment in minutes to the gentleman from New big shots get to sit in the room and ne- the Budget Committee to ensure that any ex- Jersey [Mr. PALLONE]. gotiate and get everything done, but cess losses from the tax bill be offset not by Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Chairman, I want there is a reason why we are here. Here additional cuts in mandatory spending, but to thank the gentleman from South comes one of the big shots now. I con- rather from the revenue side of the ledger. I Carolina [Mr. SPRATT] for leading the gratulate the gentleman from Ohio believe this is within the scope of the original fight to protect Democratic priorities [Mr. KASICH], the chairman of the Com- agreement, but unfortunately the committee in the deliberations of the Committee mittee on the Budget, but the real big failed to accept this enforcement mechanism. on the Budget. shots and the reason why we are here We must remember the lesson of the early I intend to vote for the balanced today is the American people. They de- 1980's when tax cuts did explode in cost and budget resolution today, but the final manded it, they said we want real enti- resulted in the huge deficits we are still deal- product of our deliberations must re- tlement reform, we want to save Medi- ing with today. I believe there is a possibility flect the Democrats’ families first pri- care, we want to stop all of these in- that history will repeat itself. There are two orities in order to gain my support fur- creases in taxes, we want to balance May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2973 the budget and we want to do it now, only way this stays on track is if the b 1800 we do not want any phoney gimmicks, American people do not fall asleep. Be- Members have to believe that we are we do not want a phoney plan, we want cause this is just a plan. It is just a not going to do again in 1997 what we our Representatives to get in there, guidepost. We have done some of the did in 1991. It took us 16 years to get work together. work, yes, we are agreeing here today, back. If we put in exploding tax cuts, We know there are differences, we and I think the plan is going to work. and I really think this budget will bal- know there are people who are going to But the only way it is going to stay on ance for about 20 minutes in 2002, it disagree and find all sorts of reasons to track is if the American people do not will be like one of those touch-and-go vote against it, but we want you to get fall asleep. I say to the American peo- landings with a 747, where they hit the the job done. So because of the Amer- ple, keep an eye on this, keep an eye on runway and go right back up in the air. ican people, because they did not fall this, and this will get done. When this comes we are going to asleep at the switch, we are here today, The CHAIRMAN. Under the previous have real problems. I urge Members to and this is what we have: unanimous-consent agreement, the vote against this. We have a budget that balances by gentleman from Washington [Mr. Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield the year 2002, and we begin at that MCDERMOTT] is recognized for 25 min- 31⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from point to begin paying off the national utes. Florida (Mr. MILLER). debt. It provides $250 billion in tax re- Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Chairman, I Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Chair- lief to small business, to farmers, to yield myself 3 minutes. man, I rise today to support the budget families, for job creation, for education Mr. Chairman, I think those of us resolution that is before us this costs, and getting, starting to get rid who are going to vote for this budget evening. This is truly a historic occa- of that awful death tax. It ensures resolution, and I am not, are going to sion to be able to vote for our budget, Medicare solvency for 10 years. My two have to accept two assumptions. One is something that will go to balance in 5 grandmothers, in their 90’s, thankfully that we are going to have 10 years of short years. We have voted for budgets now do not have to worry as much as the economy going up. Now, I have not that will balance, but this one will ac- they had to when the Medicare trust heard that they have repealed the law tually balance because the President fund report came out just last month. of gravity in economics. The fact that will sign the appropriate appropriation It does not touch Social Security bene- this budget is based on 10 years of bills and reconciliation bills that will fits, and reduces total government unending going up at $45 billion a year get us to that point. spending to 18.9 percent of gross domes- is simply unbelievable. When I first ran for Congress in 1992 tic product in 2002. That is the first Second, we have to believe that the I had never been in politics before. I time since the first year I started high Committee on Ways and Means is going ran as a fiscal conservative, one who school that Federal spending will be to restrain itself in tax giveaways and felt there was fiscal irresponsibility less than 20 percent of gross domestic cutting entitlements. here in Washington, who believed we product. Now, in this budget agreement there needed to reduce the size and scope of Now let me tell my colleagues, for is about $16 billion cut from a program the Government, that Government was those people who are skeptics, why this called DISH. That is a disproportionate too big and spent too much money. I is real and why it is important. For the share. It goes to hospitals that take was fortunate to be able to be on the first time, and part of the reason why care of people who cannot pay for it. Committee on the Budget in my first I ran for Congress was because I was so Many of those hospitals are children’s term in 1993, and worked with the gen- sick and tired of all of these Gramm– hospitals. tleman from Ohio, Mr. JOHN KASICH, a Rudmans this and Gramm–Rudmans I say to my colleagues to ask them- great committee chairman. that, did not know who they were; they selves about their children’s hospital. I was proud to be able to participate are gentlemen, of course, but their They get 40 to 70 percent of their in that first budget that the Repub- plans did not work, and the reason why money from this DISH money, and licans developed because it was called their plans did not work is an histori- when we cut that out of this budget, ‘‘cut spending first,’’ because we real- cal fact that has been argued here how can we say to ourselves, well, are ized that to balance the budget we can- today many times and I am not going we not wonderful? We are giving health not just raise taxes and talk about it, to go over it, except to say there are a care to another 5 million kids when we we have to control spending. That is lot of people who would flunk history if are taking the guts out of the budget of exactly what the budget that Repub- they were to take a test here today. our local children’s hospital. licans proposed in 1993 did. The point is that the plans were Let us talk about the fact that there The budget that was passed by the never real. I think the way we base our is no protection against the Committee Democratic Party, without a Repub- decision on whether a plan is real, the on Ways and Means on the issue of the lican vote, raised taxes and increased same way we go in and we talk to a earned income tax credit, on low-in- spending. But after the 1994 election banker, the banker wants to see come housing tax credits. I called Se- things changed around here. The rhet- progress if one is trying to get out of attle today because I wanted to know oric changed dramatically, because debt. If one is a farmer, that is what what the facts are today. If one is low now everyone is for a balanced budget. they have got to prove, or if one is a income in this country in Seattle, and Even my colleague who just spoke a small businessman. it is a good city, there is a 3-year wait- few minutes earlier said, ‘‘I am for a So let us look at the progress. In 1996 ing list to get in. If one is a senior citi- balanced budget.’’ we said we were going to have a deficit zen in the citizen program that has Now we have a chance to do a real of $154 billion. Where were we? $107 bil- 1,300 houses, there are 1,000 names on balanced budget. In the last session of lion. That is progress. In 1997 we were the list. That means everybody who is Congress we made some great strides going to have a deficit of $174 billion. in senior citizen housing has to die if forward. We reformed welfare, and for Where are we? We are at $67 billion. one is going to get into the program if the first time we ended an entitlement. That is progress. In the 1980’s, in the one registered today. How long will We started to get control of discre- 1990’s, before all of this came to be, we that take? And we say this is the budg- tionary spending. That is very impor- saw the blue line way above the red et that we can begin giving great tax tant to get to a balanced budget. But line. It had never worked. We are fi- breaks to people when we have enor- the most important thing that this nally showing progress and we are fi- mous problems. budget does that we did not do last nally ahead of plan with regard to get- The minority leader was right. We time is start controlling entitlement ting our deficit in balance. can do better. None of us, there is not spending. This budget will have $600 Let me just say that if I was a farmer anybody on this floor who does not billion in savings on entitlements over and I came into a banker with this want to balance the budget. It is an ar- the next 10 years. kind of a plan, chances are the banker gument about how it is balanced. Let me talk about one entitlement would say, it is time to let you get This is an unfair balancing, and it specifically. That is Medicare. Medi- back out there and keep doing what takes our belief in the tooth fairy to care is a very, very important program you are doing. But the only way, the believe it. to me. My congressional district in H2974 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 Florida has more senior citizens than that everyone says if we are going to going to be the senior citizens, it is any other congressional district, so it change our educational system we going to be the immigrants. is important to the seniors in my dis- must address. We do not. We do not Members can tell us all they want trict. But it is the biggest jobs program support small businesses in this budg- how this budget is fair, how it restores in my district, taking care of the et; we in fact provide a number of en- money to legal immigrants, how it health care of senior citizens for the hancements for big businesses. We do helps early education, but we know working people in my district. I have not protect our senior citizens. In fact, this is blue smoke and mirrors. Be- an 87-year-old mother who is on Medi- we add more costs to their Medicare. cause when it comes down to making care, so it is personally important. We add price and pain to part B. For the cuts that need to be made, and that We need to do something about Medi- our senior citizens, we make sure that CBO estimate that the majority party care, because we all know it is going they are going to pay more money in has cooked up with added revenues bankrupt. In 4 short years it is going to part B of their Medicare than ever be- does not come true, guess who it is not be bankrupt. This is stated by the fore. going to come true for? The people who trustees, and there is no dispute about Mr. Chairman, just on the line a lit- are going to get hurt are the people the fact that Medicare is bankrupt in tle while ago on the Internet there was that always get hurt. That is the poor the year 2001, so we need to do some- a poll that was just finished and con- working people that I represent in my thing about it. We need to do it in a bi- ducted. It asked, do you believe more State and that all of my colleagues partisan fashion. Fortunately, that is in the balanced budget deal or in Santa represent around this country. the positive thing about this bill today, Claus? Thirty-two percent of the people Reject this budget resolution. It is it is bipartisan, and we are going to be believed in the budget deal as being not fair to the American people. able to address the Medicare situation. balanced, and 52 percent believe in Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 I have to congratulate the President Santa Claus. minutes to the gentleman from Ohio on this. The President has come for- I can tell the Members, I know Santa [Mr. HOBSON]. ward. After the Democrats and the Claus told me that he lives right in (Mr. HOBSON asked and was given President demagogued Republicans on Rhode Island, and he does not believe permission to revise and extend his re- their Medicare proposal last year, they in this budget deal. This deal in fact is marks.) are coming forward to accept, in effect, bad for average Americans, average Mr. HOBSON. Mr. Chairman, in a the same proposal that we had last families, average citizens, average chil- town famous for saying one thing and year. What did we do last year? dren, average seniors. I implore our doing another, Congress is finally Mr. Chairman, last year what we pro- colleagues to vote against this. We can doing what it promised. The balanced posed was to increase spending every do better. We must do better. budget amendment that Congress year, just slow the rate of growth in Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Chairman, I reached with the President delivers on spending. What is happening with the yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from the promises that we have made to the spending in Medicare, it is going to be Rhode Island [Mr. KENNEDY]. American people. The resolution puts from $5,480 to $6,911 per person on Med- Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. that agreement into action. It balances icare over the next 5 years. That is the Chairman, I would like to thank my the budget, saves Medicare, lets Amer- same number almost that we were at friend, the gentleman from Washington ican families keep more of what they last time and it was vetoed. State, for yielding me this time. I am earn, and reforms entitlement pro- So I commend the President for say- pleased to be able to be able to follow grams. Certainly that is different than ing we are going to save Medicare and my colleague, the gentleman from previous Congresses have done under agreeing to this proposal that raises Rhode Island [Mr. WEYGAND], in his ap- previous controls. the spending at the same approximate proach to this budget resolution and Under the balanced budget resolution rate that was proposed last year. I am how unfair this budget resolution real- deficits will be a thing of the past, and excited about getting to a balanced ly is. like every American family and Amer- budget and saving Medicare at the Mr. Chairman, everyone should just ican business, the Government will live same time. stop for a moment and think about within its means for the first time Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Chairman, I how we arrived at this budget resolu- since 1969. yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from tion. Remember, there was a break- If the budget resolution did nothing Rhode Island [Mr. WEYGAND]. down because we did not agree on the else but eliminate the deficit, it would (Mr. WEYGAND asked and was given Consumer Price Index, because it was still be a huge victory for the Amer- permission to revise and extend his re- going to affect working families and it ican people. But frankly, it does more. marks.) was going to gouge the cost of living The balanced budget resolution saves Mr. WEYGAND. Mr. Chairman, I adjustment for our senior citizens? Re- Medicare from bankruptcy and gives thank the ranking Member, the gen- member when we were talking about seniors new health care choices. By tleman from South Carolina [Mr. even severer cuts to Medicare, and changing the Medicare structure, it SPRATT], who I think did an excellent emasculating programs of veterans’ will protect its solvency for another job in trying to bring to this Congress benefits, all the while because we knew decade while expanding benefits to and to the people of America a bal- the majority party had to preserve cover mammography, diabetes self- anced budget that reflected truly well- their big tax cuts for the rich? management, immunizations, and spe- intended views. Unfortunately, I think Then, miraculously, $250 billion cial cancer screening. this budget is very much like that TV found. It was on the front page of the If this resolution just balanced the program, ‘‘Rich Man, Poor Man.’’ It Washington Post. Remember, oh, my budget and saved Medicare, yes, that gives to the rich, takes away from the God, all of our problems are solved. would be historic, but it goes even fur- working poor families of America. Capitol Hill negotiators see a quick ther than that. Over the next 10 years I represent Rhode Island, a very mod- resolution to the budget impasse, and this budget will reduce tax burdens on est-income State. We represent work- $45 billion a year in estimated revenues American families by $250 billion, in- ing families, children, senior citizens, have now been disclosed by the Con- cluding reductions in capital gains, and small businesses. They are not gressional Budget Office as new reve- death taxes, a tax credit for families helped by this budget. They are in fact nues. Thank God. Just in time. with children, an expanded IRA to en- hurt by this budget. Average Ameri- What the gentleman from Rhode Is- courage savings for retirement, and tax cans are being ignored. Let me tell the land [Mr. WEYGAND] was talking about, relief to help families send their chil- Members, that is what we should be what the minority leader, the gen- dren to college. working toward is improving the life, tleman from Missouri [Mr. GEPHARDT] To help make sure that the tax bur- the quality of life, of average Ameri- was talking about, what the gentleman den stays lower, we are going to change cans. from Washington [Mr. MCDERMOTT] is the entitlement programs that have If we take a look at this budget, it is talking about, is that when the train put the real pressure on our budget totally void of providing monies for crashes, guess who is going to get hurt? year after year. Let us think about it: early childhood development, an issue It is going to be the veterans, it is a balanced budget, a sound Medicare May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2975 program, tax relief for families, enti- vital to maintain this country’s edge in tech- The American people should not be tlement reform, and I frankly am very nology and the world economy as educating fooled by illusion or delusion. The proud of this budget resolution. I am Americans, both our youth and adults, for American people ought to sit back to- tomorrow’s jobs. proud of the people in the House and How much better for all of America it night and listen to these great speech- Senate who helped forge it. would have been if the billions of dollars in es. If all of this is true, I ask why in Special thanks go to the chairman of tax relief had been added instead to that $65 1993 not one of our friends on the other the Committee on the Budget, the gen- billion payoff on the national debt. side put their seat on the line to raise tleman from Ohio Mr. JOHN KASICH, Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Chairman, I taxes and to cut the deficit that has and the ranking member, the gen- yield myself 30 seconds. put us in the economic picture. tleman from South Carolina Mr. JOHN Mr. Chairman, the gentleman from Let me tell the Members what they SPRATT, for helping move this bill Ohio, like the chairman, have both said have to believe. After 74 months of eco- through committee, and the committee that they are restructuring Medicare. nomic prosperity, the second longest in staff under Rick May deserves our The chairman said in the committee, the history of the United States, the thanks for all their hard work over the ‘‘The ultimate answer is moving to- longest being 106 months, we have only years, and especially this year. ward a voucher program.’’ Senior citi- 32 months possibly to go to be the long- We are doing something real and per- zens, beware of what they have in mind est recovery period in the history of manent here with this budget resolu- for you. the United States. That means in 21⁄2 tion. We are being responsible and we Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes and years this budget agreement will fail are heading off a fiscal crisis before it 30 seconds to the gentleman from miserably as a result of the recession happens. This commonsense approach Pennsylvania [Mr. KANJORSKI]. that will occur. Vote ‘‘no’’ on this helped win strong bipartisan support (Mr. KANJORSKI asked and was agreement. given permission to revise and extend for the budget in committee, where it b 1815 passed 31 to 7. his remarks.) I encourage my colleagues to support Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Chairman, I do Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield the resolution, get involved in the not take the floor very often, but I myself 30 seconds, just to point out to process of enacting it into law. As an wanted to get these 2 minutes. I have the gentleman the reason why Repub- indication of the support the budget is listened to the minority leader, and I licans did not support the 1993 agree- already winning back home, I am sub- have thought about this proposal over ment. It contained tax increases and the last several weeks as the negotia- mitting for the RECORD an editorial very little spending cuts. The reason from my hometown paper that praises tions unfolded. why we have seen continued growth in I have to say that one of the prior the bipartisan spirit in which the budg- the reduction of the deficit in the last Members who spoke on the Republican et agreement was reached. Let us move 2 years has been because we have made side talked about the reason he came on. Let us move on for the American only spending cuts. to Congress. It was to straighten out people. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the fiscal responsibility of the United Mr. Chairman, I include for the the gentleman from New Hampshire States. That is the reason I came here, RECORD the editorial previously re- [Mr. BASS]. and I think probably the reason most ferred to. Mr. BASS. Mr. Chairman, I rise in of us came here. support of this great budget plan. I had The editorial referred to is as follows: When I came to Congress in the 1980’s [From the Springfield, OH, News-Sun, May the opportunity a few minutes ago to the Congress was suffering from delu- listen to the distinguished minority 12, 1997] sion: magicians, smoke and mirrors. BUDGET A RESULT OF SERIOUS WORK leader express his opposition to this We were saying that you could raise plan. In the course of his discussion, he Considering the bad blood between the defense spending and you could balance exhorted us to look out for the future Clinton White House and congressional Re- the budget at the same time, after you publicans, their agreement to balance the of our children and to think about our cut taxes. That was 1981. children. And that, Mr. Chairman, is federal budget in 2002 is extremely gratify- We went through 1981 to 1986, and fi- ing. The work negotiators from both sides exactly why we need to adopt this plan, nally Bill Bradley in the Senate and put into this accord is precisely the serious, because this plan will get us on track Dan Rostenkowski in the House put to- public-spirited give-and-take Americans ex- to balancing the budget and reducing gether a tax bill that went to real sup- pect of their national leadership. the debt that we are passing onto our ply and demand, instead of tax credits On many substantive questions, nego- children and our grandchildren. tiators kept their partisan instincts in for tax credits’ sake. In 1986 we took I came here 3 years ago to change the check. They reached surprisingly easy com- away false choices. We went to a closer promises to curb domestic spending, to economic picture. culture of Washington. As a new mem- achieve Medicare savings at modest cost to Then in 1991 some of us sweat blood ber of the Committee on the Budget, I beneficiaries and to check Social Security here on two or three occasions after we was greeted with an administration cost-of-living increases. They also restored had a special summit over there in Vir- plan, a 5-year plan that contained $150 benefits to legal immigrants—benefits which billion deficits for all 5 years. should never have been taken away. ginia. We stopped and forced the Presi- dent of the United States to reverse his If we add up the deficits for all of the But what got this budget deal moving was 5 years of the plan we have before us the dynamism of an economy now whirring speech promises of ‘‘read my lips, no along at a phenomenal 5.6 percent annual new taxes.’’ He adopted taxes, we tonight, it does not equal the deficit growth rate and producing bulging tax reve- passed it, and we started a trend to that we had in one fiscal year in 1992. nues for Uncle Sam. contain deficits in the United States. Indeed we have before us a plan that In fact, budget negotiators were told at the In 1993, William Jefferson Clinton will reduce overall spending by over al- last minute the Treasury was likely to take began his service as President and had most a trillion dollars over the next in $200 billion to $225 billion more than pre- the guts to increase taxes and to deal decade, save Medicare, which we have viously expected over the next five years. with necessities in the administration, been talking about now for 2 years, And this good news came during the same save this program for the next genera- week that the Treasury announced it would while all my friends on the Republican be able to make a $65 billion payment side said that the sky had now fallen. tion and implement permanent tax re- against America’s $5 trillion national debt, It was no longer illusion. It was that lief for working families and small the first such payoff in 16 years. we on our side were suffering from de- business people, the folks I represent in The budget deal does have its flaws—such lusion. the Second Congressional District. as the increase in defense spending—but the Now we come to 1997, and truly know What appeared to be all but hopeless major disappointment is the $135 billion in what delusion is. We found that $225 just a few years ago is now within our tax reductions. With the next few budgets billion in the attic that the majority grasp, thanks to the undaunted efforts still projected to be in the red, it is not time party in 1996, in 1995, closed this Gov- of the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. KA- to start rewarding taxpayers for their sac- rifices. ernment down twice not to accept SICH], our chairman, and others who Only one of these tax breaks can be de- those figures of OMB, but did accept have been here longer than myself. We fended as wise social policy: Clinton’s tui- them in the wee hours of the night to faced $250 billion tax increases and tion tax credits. No public investment is so arrive at this agreement. deficits in excess of $300 billion a year, H2976 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 and now we are well on the way to solv- include for 5 years, it is locked in, if we assume the CPI will have happen to ing that problem. believe this budget, a level of subsidy them. Not only will the plan we have today to Western European and Japanese al- Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield restore fiscal discipline for our Federal lies that will be paid for by severe caps myself 10 seconds. budget but it will do so using conserv- on important domestic programs. We This budget does not make any legis- ative economic principles: 2.1 percent will probably, under this budget, not be lative change in the CPI. The Bureau of rate of growth each year by the Con- able to continue the funds we have sent Labor Statistics is totally independent. gressional Budget Office is a tenth of a to local communities so they can pay Mr. Chairman, I yield 4 minutes to percent lower than the forecast of our to keep the cops on the street. We gave the gentleman from Michigan [Mr. budget plan a year ago. them money for 3 years to keep cops on HOEKSTRA]. Mr. Chairman, this budget plan is the the street. They may not get Federal Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Chairman, I type of plan that all responsible Mem- money to keep those cops on the thank the gentleman for yielding me the time. bers of this body should support. It street, but do not worry, we will lavish In listening to the dialog, this budget puts us on a track to a balanced budget some more money on Eastern Europe. does not do everything that we would by the year 2002. That is why I came to And those Americans who were afraid like it to do, but it is an important Washington in 1994. that Belgium might be invaded can next step in the process. It moves us Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Chairman, I take comfort in this budget because we forward. It moves us towards fiscal re- yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from have continued the practice of protect- sponsibility and it does so in a very Massachusetts [Mr. FRANK]. ing Belgium and the Netherlands from Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. positive framework. their nonexistent enemies. It keeps us moving not towards bal- Chairman, I have rarely heard Mem- But if you live in an American city ance, I do not think we will ever have bers lavish on themselves more and you are worried about police not a balanced budget. What it does is it undeserved credit. being there when you need them, this moves us to surplus. We will actually The budget deficit has gone from $292 budget goes in the opposite direction. have a surplus, hopefully, before the billion a year in 1992 to $67 billion. To summarize, and I thank the gen- year 2002 but probably no later than That is a reduction of about $225 billion tleman for his continued leadership the year 2002. It begins reform of enti- in 5 years. Those were the 5 terrible here, to summarize, we got the budget tlements. It slows the growth of Fed- years. deficit from $292 to $67 billion. We eral spending. Yes, it does return some Now, over the next 5 years, we are should get it the rest of the way. But tax dollars back to the American tax- going to go from 67 billion to zero. And let us not accept the argument that we payers. Members who have denigrated a reduc- need to reverse a trend towards fair- That is a solid framework for which tion from $292 to $67 billion in 5 years ness, that we need to say, if you are this Congress can be proud, and it is a are endangering their own chest bones making $12,000 or $13,000 a year and you bipartisan step forward. We now need by beating them so hard in praise of are elderly, that your Medicare will go to build on this agreement. In the next getting it down that last $67 billion up while your CPI will go down. 45 days, we need to pass the legislation over 5 years. And finally, let me talk about one of that puts in place the actual entitle- How are they doing this small part of the silliest things in this agreement. If ment reforms, and we need to put in the job? By making America less fair. you are a legal immigrant and you are place the legislation that actually re- If Members vote for this budget, they 82-years-old, we cut you off last year. duces the tax burden on the American vote to say an old woman or an old The Republicans are very proud of that taxpayers. man, an 80-year-old living on $12,000 or bill that cut people off. They have fi- I think in another way this agree- $13,000 a year will contribute to deficit nally admitted they made a mistake. ment is a very positive agreement, be- reduction by getting a reduction in his So what do they say in this bill? If you cause now for a period of time there or her Social Security through the are 82-years-old and disabled, we will will no longer be a debate about the Consumer Price Index from what other- restore your money. But if you are 82- size of the Washington bureaucracy wise would be the case, but do not years-old and able-bodied, we will not. and the size of Washington govern- worry because while your Social Secu- Do the Republicans contemplate and ment. We now can do and go back and rity Consumer Price Index will go the others who support this deal, be- perform a very important congres- down, your Medicare will go up. So cause we are not restoring the money, sional responsibility, which is over- maybe that is some kind of equality. If as I understand it, for elderly legal im- sight. you are making $13,000 a year, the CPI migrants, only for disabled legal immi- We have talked about public housing. will be reduced and the Medicare will grants, do we really contemplate a I am not sure that pouring more money go up. flood of legal immigrants in their 70’s into the same public housing frame- We began, in 1993, to bring some fair- and 80’s joining the work force? work is the best way to spend our dol- ness to the Tax Code. This reverses it. This budget removes fairness to the lars. We can probably get more bang We are being told we must give a de- extent that we have had it and cloaks for our dollar. gree of tax relief and some of the tax itself inaccurately in an argument that I wanted to talk a little bit about the relief is, it seems to me, relevant for you need to do it to reduce the deficit, work that we have been doing in edu- people who need to send their kids to when it will do less deficit reduction cation. There are some that are saying, school. But a lot of it will go on capital over the next 5 years than we have and this agreement allows for more gains to wealthier people. done over the past 5 years. spending on education, but before we Why must we give the wealthy tax Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield put more money into the current edu- relief when we are going to be cutting myself 10 seconds, to point out that cation framework, Congress needs to lower income fuel assistance from what while some are contemplating a legis- step back and say, what are we getting the law now requires, cutting commu- lative change in the CPI, there is no for the current dollars that we are nity development block grants, cutting change in the CPI in this budget. spending? How does Washington define things that help people coping with Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Chairman, I education? Washington defines edu- economic difficulty? To stimulate the yield 15 seconds to the gentleman from cation in a framework like this. It is a economy. But it is an economy which Massachusetts [Mr. FRANK]. fairly complicated chart because the the Federal Reserve has acted as if it Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. education system in Washington is was already too stimulated. Chairman, this does not legislate a cut fairly complex. We have got significant economic in the CPI, but it assumes one. The Bu- We have the red boxes signifying the growth and, unlike growth during the reau of Labor Statistics has been under number of different Federal agencies Reagan years, we have seen growth a lot of pressure, and this budget as- that are involved in education. We while the deficit was going down. sumes that the CPI will be downgraded have over 40 different agencies that are Finally, we continue the pattern of by the Bureau of Labor Statistics so concerned about education in America. being very generous to western Europe that elderly people will get less of a They operate over 7,820 different pro- and Japan. This military budget will cost of living as a result of what they grams, and they spend over $100 billion May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2977 per year to educate and train people in We are investing in public infrastruc- budget that gives a tax break to the America. Rather than pouring more ture at the rate of one-twelfth of our highest end individuals while putting money in this, in debating whether it competitors in Germany and Europe the burden of this budget on the less should get bigger or smaller, we have and Japan. And this does not do that. fortunate in our country. I am con- now agreed on what the education And if we do not solve that problem, we cerned why it is appealing to my spending will be for the next few years. will not have a competitive economy. Democratic colleagues. However, I re- We can now step back and say, is this We have to invest in research and de- spect their decision . the best way to educate our children, velopment. We have cut research and I do not think either vote is a good or to train America’s workers. Let us step development investment in the private bad vote on this. I do think, though, back, let us take a look at what is and public sector. If we want to have a that we should make a statement working and let us reform the edu- competitive economy in products we about who wins and who losses in this cation process in a bipartisan way. We can sell abroad and at home a dozen budget bill. need to do the same thing with improv- years from now, we had better deal First, let me say that I believe we are ing the work force climate in America. with that deficit. here today because of actions taken on How do we increase our international And we have to invest in human cap- two previous occasions by this Con- competitiveness? How do we improve ital so we have an educated work force gress. One was in 1993, when the Demo- the quality of life for America’s work- and so our people are healthy and edu- crats and only the Democrats voted to ing people? cated and can hold down decent jobs. support President Clinton’s bill that How do we ensure that they are the But in the name of balancing the year for deficit reduction and bal- highest quality, the best trained and budget and giving a tax cut to the ancing the budget. That took us down the most productive so that they are wealthiest people in our country, we a path of deficit reduction, stimulated the highest paid workers in America? are abandoning these goals. And we our economy, and took us down a path That is now what this budget frame- have no assurance that the permanent toward success, and that puts us in po- work will allow us to do, to step back tax cuts enacted with this proposal will sition to have a balanced budget in the from arguing about the size of govern- not explode after 2002 or 2008. very near future. ment to take a look at increasing its In 2008 there will be $400 and $500 bil- We do not have a balanced budget effectiveness and efficiency. lion a year in less revenue just at the now, though, because of a vote that Let us use this budget agreement to time that the baby boom is retiring, was taken many years ago, in 1981, the move forward. We agree with the Presi- and we are told we are going to need Reagan tax cut bill. Because of that dent on education. The President said huge amounts of extra money for So- tax cut bill, which produced huge defi- in March 27, 1996, we cannot ask the cial Security and for Medicare. Sure, cits and increased our national debt American people to spend more on edu- the Republicans have assured us this enormously, we have to pay so much of cation until we do a better job with the will not happen. But Ronald Reagan as- our national budget for service on that money we have got now. sured us that the 1981 tax cut would debt. In fact, absent the service on that Let us have that debate now that we not lead to the biggest deficits in his- debt, the interest that we have to pay have put the debate about the size of tory and, of course, they did. on our national debt, we would have a government behind us for a period of What this budget really says to Federal budget and a Federal Govern- time. America is for the next 10 years we are ment that would be operating in sur- Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Chairman, I going to abandon investment in our plus, Mr. Chairman. In surplus. yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Nation and in our people and, instead, In think it is a real tribute to the New York [Mr. NADLER]. we will devote our valuable resources Clinton administration that ever since (Mr. NADLER asked and was given to pay for unnecessary tax cuts skewed the President has been in office he has permission to revise and extend his re- to the richest in our country. had an operating surplus, except for marks.) Government, Mr. Chairman, should the interest on the debt, which came to Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I rise be guided by policy and not symbolism us courtesy of the Reagan tax bill of today in strong opposition to this and shortsightedness. We should not 1981. budget resolution. Although Demo- constrain investment in our future. So, Mr. Chairman, in my remaining cratic negotiators have succeeded in And I hope, I hope, we have the cour- seconds I wish to say I oppose this improving this budget over some pre- age, the intelligence and the far- budget because I believe that a budget vious proposals, I believe it is still bad sightedness to vote against this resolu- should be a statement of our national policy for the Nation. The centerpiece tion. values. I do not see that here. of this budget is that in order to pay Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Chairman, I see, when we talk about providing for tax cuts, the lion’s share of which would you tell us how much time we health care for poor children in Amer- will go to the very wealthiest of Ameri- have left? ica, that we are paying for it out of cans, we will constrain government The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman Medicaid, cuts in Medicaid, and yet, spending on the things government from Washington [Mr. MCDERMOTT] has and yet, without any pain, this pack- should and must be doing. 73⁄4 minutes remaining under his unani- age will give a tax break to the This budget calls for a 10-percent real mous-consent agreement. wealthiest people in our country with- reduction in nondefense discretionary Mr. MCDERMOTT. And the other out any cost to them. spending. We will be investing less in side? So I see the losers being the usual, housing. We have a zero budget for new The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman the people who need more opportunity affordable housing units. Zero. And ap- from Connecticut [Mr. SHAYS] has 1 in our society, and the winners being parently, according to this, we should hour, 37 minutes, and 30 seconds. the usual, the wealthiest people in our have a zero budget for affordable hous- Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Chairman, I society with the loudest and the larg- ing units, for new affordable housing yield 2 minutes and 45 seconds to the est voices to impact the actions of Con- units for the next 10 years. gentlewoman from California [Ms. gress. We should cut spending in education, PELOSI]. Mr. Chairman, I want to yield back infrastructure, health care, Medicare Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I thank the balance of my time because of the by $115 billion, and on and on, all in the the gentleman for yielding me this small amount of time given to the interest of a tax cut, mostly for the time and for leading this effort to say ‘‘no’’ side, and I urge my colleagues to very wealthiest people in our country. no to this budget. vote ‘‘no’’ and I again thank the gen- When President Clinton ran for elec- With the greatest respect for all tleman for his leadership on this issue. tion in 1992, he said we had to deal with those who have worked so hard to Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield four deficits. He said we had to get the bring this budget to the floor, on bal- 51⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from budget deficit under control. And we ance I think the appropriate vote for Texas [Mr. ARCHER], the chairman of have gotten it under control, reducing me, representing my constituents, is the Committee on Ways and Means. it from almost $300 to $67 billion. no. Mr. ARCHER. Mr. Chairman, I thank He said we have to get the infrastruc- I frankly can understand why my Re- the gentleman for yielding me this ture investment deficit under control. publican colleagues would support a time. H2978 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 Today marks a singular turning grow, make money and succeed, we em- from the end zone all the way to the point in how the U.S. Congress carries power capitalism to be a force for good other 20-yard line, there is only 20 out the will of the American people. in this world, a force that has made our yards left to go. Now they check in at For too many years our Government citizens the freest and richest people $65 billion left to go in balancing the has failed to heed the word of those on Earth. budget. who sent us here. For too many years We are the economic envy of the My own personal belief is that if we taxes went up, spending went up, and world and we should be proud of that. did nothing, the budget would balance the size and power of Government went It is these ideas that make us great. It itself over the next year. It has gone up. It seemed that the bigger Washing- is these ideas that separate us from the down steadily for 5 years. It will con- ton got, the further removed Congress redistributionist societies that mean tinue to go down steadily. The econ- became from the wishes and needs of well always but fail always. omy is roaring. the people it served. It is these principles that drive the But what the Republicans do is, in- Since I came to Congress in 1971, 11 upward mobility, that has proudly been stead of taking this 5.6-percent growth major tax increases have been enacted the hallmark of American life. It is that is in the economy, the sigh of re- into law. That is almost one major tax these principles that let individual lief that Alan Greenspan and the Fed is hike for every 2 years that I have been Americans express their compassion not going to increase interest rates, here. Some were even agreed to by Re- and their willingness to help their fel- they translate it into a slowdown of publican Presidents. Until recently, it low countrymen in need rather than the economy: 2.1 to 2.2 percent over the seemed that the answer to every prob- ask a government to do it for them. next 5 years they project. Even this lem was to raise someone’s taxes. We We all know that Washington’s big year. That is just wrong. would not have been wrong if we said government solutions exploded the def- As a consequence of that, they are that until now the Congress never met icit and failed to live up to the noble forced to ask for deep cuts in programs a tax it did not hike. That is why this and high minded expectations that that should not be touched, and tax agreement marks an important turning were previously set. Governments can breaks that, in fact, are going to fuel point. For the first time in 16 years the do some things well, and we must put economic growth and perhaps cause the American people will get a tax cut. the appropriate powers of the Federal Fed to increase interest rates to slow And I have listened to previous Government to good use, but Washing- down the economy that could be fueled speakers here today. They cannot get ton governs best when it has governed by their tax policies. away from the wornout rhetoric that wisely, and it has governed wisely b 1845 they used before to adjust it to chang- when it lives within its means. ing conditions. They have not even That is what makes today’s agree- Moreover, what they have in here is seen the tax bill, but already it will be ment a turning point and that is why I something which is called a chain tax relief only for the very, very rich. am for it. This agreement does not do weights measure correction, meaning That is certainly not true and that will everything and much work remains that they believe that the economy is not be what is part of this tax bill. But ahead. I would have liked to cut spend- going to go much slower under this they will keep saying it because it is ing more. I would have liked to lower chain weights analysis. It reminds me locked into their mind. They do not taxes more. But this agreement marks a lot of Marley’s ghost that was forced know anything else. a departure from the old Washington to bear the chain weights dragged This budget agreement may not be ways and ushers in a new way, a new around throughout the entire story of the best, it may not be the end-all, but way based on lower taxes, less spend- Scrooge. Here the chain weights must it shows that we can balance the budg- ing, and more freedom. be borne by those that will have to et without raising taxes. It makes Mr. Chairman, I have every con- have their programs cut even as we cut clear that Washington should tax less fidence that today’s agreement will taxes for the wealthiest in our society. so that the American people can do come to be seen as a crucial turning Other assumptions in this which are more. It reaffirms our central premise point in America’s experiment with de- crazy, that the spectrum auctions will that the hopes and dreams of a free mocracy. It will usher in an era of bal- bring in $26 billion over the next 5 people are handled best at home and in anced budgets, less spending, and in- years. A fantasy, ladies and gentlemen. America’s communities, not left to an creased responsibilities and opportuni- Perhaps we should tie this assumption externally expanding Federal Govern- ties for the American people, and it to the ability to give capital gains tax ment located many, many miles away. will bring about a total overhaul of our breaks, if they are so confident about For some, today’s agreement may unfair, complicated Tax Code, which it. We will link the two provisions to- seem to open the way to big govern- will follow. gether. Usually the budgeters know the ment with a balanced budget. I pray we Mr. Chairman, I urge all of the Mem- price of everything and the value of do not come to that. For balancing the bers to vote for this budget agreement. nothing. In this budget, the budget budget is not just a matter of account- Let us get started. Watch us go. folks know neither price nor value of ing, it is about the role that we expect Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Chairman, I the airwaves or this budget proposal. the central government to play in our yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from SPECTRUM ISSUES IN THE BUDGET lives. It is about downsizing the power Massachusetts [Mr. MARKEY]. BACKGROUND and the scope of the Federal Govern- Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Chairman, this The Budget Resolution contains assump- ment and upsizing the power, the re- budget deal is based on a series of as- tions that $26.3 Billion can be raised over sponsibilities, and the opportunities of sumptions that would make a house of five years through various auctions of fre- individual Americans, free to achieve cards look like a sturdy fortress. In quency spectrum. their economic assumptions, my col- Here is the breakdown of where the $$$ the fruits of their labor in the world’s comes from: freest and most successful Nation. leagues, they project that this year’s That is why I will never, ever yield in economy will grow at a rate of 2.1 per- [In billions of dollars] my desire to reduce taxes on the Amer- cent. Unfortunately, the first quarter Auction of returned ‘‘analog’’ TV broadcast spectrum ...... $5.4 ican people, even after this agreement was 3.9 percent and the second quarter Auction of spectrum currently allo- is completed. The secret of American was 5.6 percent. So we will have to cated to channels 60–69 ...... 2.5 success always has been and always have negative growth for the last two Auction of ‘‘vanity’’ toll free 888 will be our willingness to invest unpar- quarters in order for this particular numbers ...... 0.7 alleled trust and freedom in the hands projection to be accurate. Broaden & Extend FCC auction au- of our voters. By letting them keep In fact, what has happened with the thority ...... 15.7 more of the money they make, they in Republicans is that they have grown so Spectrum Flexibility fees ...... 2.0 turn will do more, do more for them- cautious since they were so wrong in There are multiple problems with what the ‘‘budgeteers’’ have concocted. selves, do more for the needy and more 1993, that is projecting that that deficit First, the recent FCC decision on Digital for the fibers of the individual commu- reduction was going to be a failure, TV sets a target date for the return of the nities that bind us together as one that since the deficit has gone from analog TV spectrum in 2006. The budget pro- great Nation. By letting businesses $300 down to $60 billion, in other words, posal would take this target date and make May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2979 it a mandated return date for the purposes of adopted in the budget agreement were also The Land and Water Conservation Fund Act auctioning the returned spectrum. TV sta- identified in the budget views and estimates of dedicates revenues from the leasing of off- tions, however, that are not within the top 30 Resource Committee Democrats. shore oil and gas resources to a trust for the markets have up to 5 years to build out their Let me briefly address the priority items. permanent protection of conservation lands. digital TV facilities. Consumers in such mar- Of critical importance to California is the kets, therefore, may only have 3 years to The act intends that these funds are to be purchase new sets or digital converter boxes commitment to provide $143 million in funds used to purchase lands from willing sellers as before their old ones become obsolete and requested by the President for the California additions to national parks, national wildlife these stations go dark. Bay-Delta ecosystem restoration initiative. refuges, national forests, and Bureau of Land Second, the proposal to ‘‘broaden and ex- Federal financial support for bay-delta restora- Management Lands. The annual income to the tend’’ the FCC auction authority ($15.7 Bil- tion was authorized by Congress in 1996. By land and water trust fund has been steady at lion) requires the Commission to sell an ad- voter initiative, California has set aside nearly $900 million, resulting in an unexpected bal- ditional 120 Megahertz (20 of which will come $1 billion for bay-delta water restoration pro- ance in the trust of over $12 billion in fiscal from NTIA). It is unclear where the rest will grams, guaranteeing that the State will pay its year 1998. come from. The Commission had an ex- fair share of the costs. There is widespread, tremely difficult time identifying 25 MHz to The price of not using the land and water auction as mandated in last year’s Appro- bipartisan support for the bay-delta ecosystem conservation fund for its intended purposes is priations Act. When they finally did, it restoration effort and it deserves full support paid by increasing threats and in diminishing raised only $13 million instead of the $1.8 Bil- from Congress. opportunities to protect and enhance our lion it was expected to. Mr. Chairman, if there was any doubt what- parks, refuges, forests, and public lands. Third, the proposal to auction 888 toll free soever about the importance of our national Using the land and water conservation trust vanity numbers ($700 million) runs into a parks, the public outcry and harm to local for deficit reduction, rather than for its in- number (no pun intended) of problems. First, economies during the Government shutdown tended acquisition purposes, is not only com- does American Express, user of ‘‘1–800–The- last Congress made it clear that national parks mitting a fraud on the American people, it is Card’’, have a right to first refusal for ‘‘1– are among this country's most value assets. 888–The-Card’’ in order to limit customer short-sighted because it will increase the long- confusion? What do citizens of Canada do Unfortunately, while we in Congress have cre- run costs to the taxpayers for protecting the who use our same numbering system—pay ated a system of national parks on par with environment and providing recreational oppor- the American FCC for use of a telephone any in the world, we have not been very good tunities. number in Toronto? stewards of that public trust. Let me cite one example to illustrate the It is clear that the budget wonks are try- The Park Service would be the first to admit point: The City of New York is faced with the ing to balance the budget by creating money that the June 1997 edition of Consumer Re- choice of spending $600 million to protect its out of thin air. ports is right on target: Visitor facilities in watershed by purchasing forested land in the Telecommunications issues should be many national parks are in terrible shape and Catskills which is threatened by development looked at through the prism of telecommuni- getting worse. There is an estimated $5.6 bil- or alternatively spending $4 billion on a water cations policy, not budget policy. I used to lion backlog in maintenance and repair needs. say that the budgeteers are people who knew treatment system to provide clean drinking the price of everything and the value of Although the budget agreement incorporates water. nothing. But since this proposal won’t raise the President's request for a 6-percent in- In large part because of the difficulty in get- the money that they score it to raise, my crease in fiscal year 1998 park funding, more ting Congress to appropriate land and water opinion now is that the budget folks don’t needs to be done. Congress should continue conservation funds, the administration has re- know either the price or the value of what to seek sources of funding, from park fees, sorted to proposing exchanges of Federal as- they plan to sell. concessions reform, and other initiatives, in sets in an attempt to acquire the Headwaters These spectrum issues are anti-consumer: order to deal with the repair and maintenance Forest in California and the New World Mine the broadcast industry will not be ready in backlog and to continue to provide for the use outside Yellowstone Park. each and every market, in all states, in rural and enjoyment of these vital national assets. But the $700 million provided in the budget hamlets, to turn off their TV signals because Mr. Chairman, we also have a special trust consumers will not have made the switch to agreement for acquisitions provides much bet- the new equipment. responsibility for American Indians and the ter alternative to asset swaps which raise en- budget resolution seeks to meet that respon- Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Chairman, I vironmental and complicated valuation prob- sibility by including the Bureau of Indian Af- lems. This is an important step forward in yield such time as he may consume to fairs and tribal priority allocations as protected the gentleman from California [Mr. using the assets of land and water conserva- domestic discretionary priorities. tion fund as the act intends. MILLER]. The $1.73 billion requested for BIA pro- I commend Chairman KASICH, Ranking (Mr. MILLER of California asked and grams in the President's fiscal year 1998 Member SPRATT and others involved in the was given permission to revise and ex- budget is equal to the amount appropriated in budget negotiations for their leadership on tend his remarks.) fiscal year 1995. But considering that the fund- these critical issues. Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Chairman, ing for Indian programs has been cut signifi- Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield while there are many important policy matters cantly by Congress in each of the last 2 fiscal 31⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from addressed in the budget agreement before us years, the budget agreement at least stops the Minnesota, Mr. GIL GUTKNECHT. today, I would like to take this opportunity to backsliding. The needs for these funds are Mr. GUTKNECHT. Mr. Chairman, I comment on the provisions concerning natural great: Economic, medical, educational, and thank the gentleman from Connecticut resources, native Americans and the environ- social conditions on most Indian reservations [Mr. SHAYS] for yielding me the time. ment. are bleak. Of the 1.8 million native Americans Mr. Chairman, in his immortal poem, I am encouraged that the resolution includes in the U.S., 603,000 live below the poverty line ‘‘The People, Yes,’’ Carl Sandberg said several vital functions of the Department of the and unemployment exceeds 40 percent. essentially, ‘‘The will of the people will Interior in the category of protected domestic Mr. Chairman, no other area more visibly prevail.’’ For many years, and I re- discretionary priorities. Specifically, the Na- demonstrates the progress in this budget member when I was in the State legis- tional Park Service, operations of national park agreement than does the funding provided for lature, we would send petitions to the system, land acquisition, and State assistance, land acquisition for conservation purposes. Congress asking them to balance the Everglades restoration, Bureau of Indian Af- The budget provides funding at the levels re- budget. Finally, we are reaching a fairs, and tribal priority allocations are funded quested by the President in fiscal year 1998 point where it is within our grasp, and at levels proposed in the President's fiscal for land and water conservation fund acquisi- I think it is a historic and important year 1998 budget. tion and the Everglades restoration initiative. night. In addition, I am pleased that the resolution Moreover, the resolution makes an additional I was interested, in listening to this provides for $143 million in fiscal year 1998 to $700 million available over the President's re- debate, some of our more liberal implement the California Bay-Delta Environ- quest, for priority land acquisition. This is in friends on this side continue to talk mental Enhancement Act and $700 million for stark contrast to the budget resolution adopted about winners and losers. But I am in- priority Federal land acquisitions, such as the last Congress which eliminated all funds for trigued because there was a President Headwaters Redwoods Forest in California land acquisition. Land and water fund appro- from Massachusetts a few years ago, and the New World Mine Property bordering priations for the last 2 fiscal years which have and he said that a rising tide lifts all Yellowstone National Park. fallen below fiscal year 1995 levels, despite ef- boats. That is what this budget is These are highly justifiable and appropriate forts by myself and Representative FARR in of- about. It is not about winners and los- uses of public funds. In fact, these priorities fering amendments to restore funding. ers. It is about everybody winning. H2980 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 Under a balanced budget, we will see If the American people continue to Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. lower interest rates, we will see strong- apply pressure to this Congress, we will Chairman, I thank the gentleman from er economic growth. It is about rising stay the course, we will balance the California [Mr. STARK] for yielding me tides for all boats. budget, we will allow families to keep the time. We talked about projections earlier, more of their money, and most impor- Mr. Chairman, when President Clin- and the CBO was wrong. Frankly, they tant, we will lay the foundations for ton took office, the deficit was out of have been wrong more often than they actually paying off the national debt. control and the economy was reeling. have been right. But the most impor- No, this is not the end of the great In 1993, we took bold steps to restore tant thing is, we are ahead of our goal, debate about balancing the budget. It fiscal responsibility by cutting the def- we are under budget, we are moving in is, however, a historic and very impor- icit from $290 billion to less than $100 the right direction, and the American tant beginning. billion today, and from close to 5 per- people are happy about it. Why? Be- Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Chairman, I cent of the GDP to just 11⁄2 percent. As cause they are the biggest winners. The yield myself the balance of my time. a result, unemployment is at a 24-year American people understand that. Mr. Chairman, I went to Wheaton low and inflation has stayed below 3 They understand who the winners are; College, where Billy Graham went to percent a year. they are, because the size and scope of school, so I am glad that having a Billy Economic growth has been expand- the Federal Government is going to Graham bumper strip on my car is ing. Today, the Federal Reserve ap- shrink. going to get me tax relief. It sounds pears to have voted in support of this I do not know why some of my col- like that is what is being promised out budget by not raising interest rates. leagues on the right, and I have got here, that all those folks who go to the This is a good beginning based on a some more friends over here who say, Billy Graham revivals will get a tax strong economy. As we fill in the de- well, they do not know if they can sup- cut. tails, we must make sure that this port it because it does not do enough. What about the rest of the folks? As budget invests in education according Well, ladies and gentlemen, it does a I look at the two proposals we have on to the President’s plan, expands child lot. Maybe it is not perfect. This is not the table, and the reason we keep talk- health care, protects Medicare and a perfect solution. I know some of my ing about tax cuts is because all we Medicaid, and provides tax relief for all colleagues think we should not do this know that is what the Republicans put working Americans. or we should not do that. But this is a on the table last year and what Sen- I am especially pleased that this compromise, and that is what makes ator ROTH, the Member of the other budget includes my bipartisan bill to this place work. That is the other rea- body, put on this year, and three-quar- allow for annual mammograms for son the American people are happy, be- ters of the money that comes in tax women over 65 in Medicare. Who would cause for the first time in a long time breaks in both those proposals went to have thought in 1992 that today we we have the Congress and the President people making more than $100,000. I am would be on a trend toward a balanced working together to balance the budg- glad that all those people going to budget in 2002? This is about raising et, to give them permanent tax relief. Billy Graham’s revivals are making living standards for American workers. And they understand this, and our $100,000 or more, because if they are This is a victory for President Clinton, chairman talked about that earlier, not, they are not going to get anything a victory for bipartisanship, and, most that family with three kids that is out of this tax break. importantly, a victory for the Amer- going to church and they have got the The estate taxes. Now, we are all ican people. Billy Graham bumper sticker on the going to die. That is pretty sure. Taxes Mr. STARK. Mr. Chairman, I yield back of their car, they are going to be and death we know. And when you die, myself such time as I may consume, better off under this, and they can fig- if you are in the 1.6 percent at the very and to congratulate the chairman and ure that out. That family that has got top of the economy, you are going to the ranking member of the Committee two kids in college or one in college take advantage of that little old tax on the Budget for completing their and one about ready to go to college, break. Nobody else is. That estate tax work in a timely fashion and doing it they are big winners under this. business is simply for the people at the with a minimum amount of rancor and Real entitlement reform. Anyone very top of the economy. a lot of hard work. They are to be con- who has studied the budget for the last Now, we could have crafted a very gratulated for achieving balance. 5 years understands that you cannot careful use of the estate tax, if it is But I would like to suggest that bal- balance the Federal budget unless you family farms you want to keep to- ancing a budget is not an end to itself, get control of entitlements like welfare gether or small businesses. But nobody as is being suggested by so many and Medicare and Medicaid. With the will talk specifics. What this budget speakers tonight. There is too much passage of this budget, we are well agreement does is say, buy a pig in a left undone. While we can celebrate the down that road. poke, send this tax break over to the economy, it is very difficult to cele- Finally and most importantly, and I Committee on Ways and Means and brate when literally hundreds of mil- think this is a generational equity trust Chairman ARCHER and the mem- lions of Americans are not going to budget, we save Medicare from bank- bers to do a very skilled, very careful, participate. They just do not have a ruptcy for at least 10 years. very fiscally conservative proposal. boat to get on as the tide rises. So, is this budget perfect? No. Is it a Now, if you believe that, go back and The key question before us tonight giant step in the right direction? Abso- look and see what happened in 1981 and is, Does this budget represent our pri- lutely yes. And the big winners are the 1986. They got in a bidding war. It was orities? Does it contribute to raising American people, American families, us. It was not Republicans, it was the standard of living for American but most importantly, American chil- Democrats. I was not here, but I know workers and their families? Does it dren. Because we begin to lay the foun- who did it. There is no clean side here. educate our children and train them to dations in this budget of not only bal- It is not good or bad on either side of participate in all this wondrous eco- ancing the budget, in my opinion, be- the aisle. But the fact was, the com- nomic success that is planned for the fore the year 2002, but absolutely be- mittee ran away. And it will happen years ahead? Does it maintain our ginning to pay down the national debt again, you watch. technological lead over our competi- as we go into the next generation. The CHAIRMAN pro tempore. Under tors? And, most of all, who will benefit The real winners are the American the previous unanimous-consent agree- from these tax cuts? people, because Government spending ment, the Joint Economic Committee The chairman of the Committee on as a percentage of the gross domestic on the Democrat side will control the Ways and Means is wrong. These tax product drops from 221⁄2 percent to 18.9 next 10 minutes of time. cuts go to the richest American fami- percent. What does that mean? It The gentleman from California [Mr. lies in our country, and he knows it, means there is going to be more money STARK] will control that 10 minutes. and I am sure that most of the people in the private economy, it means a Mr. STARK. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 hearing this debate know it. That may stronger economy, it means a rising minutes to the gentlewoman from New not be bad if you are rich, but it does tide. York [Mrs. MALONEY]. not do much for you if you are below May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2981 $40,000 a year in income and trying to low-income families on whom the Re- have health insurance, they do not get support a family. publicans have turned their back in medical care. I cannot support this budget resolu- favor of tax cuts for the very rich. I urge my colleagues to oppose the tion because of the priorities it funds They say that it makes the President budget unless you want to help the rich and those that it fails to fund. It calls face up to the realities, by cutting an- and continue to turn your back on the for over $5 billion a year in manned other $35 billion out of Medicare. Are poor and needy in our country. space flight, for instance, yet it leaves they not proud? They cut back expan- Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 5 million children without health in- sions on Medicare benefits to help 11⁄2 minutes to the distinguished gen- surance. That is not a choice I can those with family members with Alz- tleman from Iowa [Mr. GANSKE]. make. It ignores the health needs of heimer’s. It cuts back on helping stop Mr. GANSKE. I thank the gentleman asthmatic children who are not cov- the outrageous overcharge on out- for yielding me this time. ered. It ignores the health needs of patient copayments by many of the Mr. Chairman, I reject the class war- children with hearing loss. Those 5 mil- greedy hospitals in this country. They fare comments of my colleague from lion children do not get health care. are proud of it. They are bragging California. Mr. Chairman, I hate to splash cold And you are turning your back on about it. Because they need the money water on this budget because I know them as you gaze at some missile in to give the tax cuts to the rich. how hard the gentleman from Ohio space which may or may not be as im- They rejected the President’s pro- gram to fund Superfund to help clean [Mr. KASICH], the chairman, and others portant to you. You have to make that have worked for it. Mr. Chairman, I decision when you vote. up the environment. Why? Because if you are rich enough, you can clean up just want my colleagues to think about This budget wastes half a billion dol- this. Let us imagine that I owe $80 bil- lars a year on star wars and lets our your own backyard and you do not have to rely on Superfund. Energy con- lion on this Visa credit card and I pay NATO allies off the hook for true bur- for that by transferring the $80 billion den sharing. This money could be spent servation, the weatherization program is gone. The rich can afford to insulate to this Mastercard. Do I still owe $80 to provide day care. It could be spent billion, Mr. Chairman? The answer, of to help working families in need of their houses. National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the course, is yes. long-term care assistance for their sen- My point of this is that in this budg- Humanities. I know that they can buy iors, in need of job training, commu- et agreement, we are transferring $80 their box at the opera if you are a rich nity resources to cut crime, and it is billion from part A of Medicare home Republican and they rather think that not. health care to part B. That is very cre- somehow the arts and humanities are It is a great budget resolution for ative accounting. those who favor increasing defense for left-leaning liberals. They are Let me explain it in just a little dif- spending and tax cuts for the wealthy smart. They know how to make money. ferent way, Mr. Chairman. Let us as- while ignoring working families and They may not be able to spell or under- sume that we have part A represented their children, while ignoring middle stand art and history and they do not by this cup and we have home health and low-income seniors and the less care if their children do, so they want care by this ball. The table represents fortunate members of our society. to cut out the Endowment for the Arts the Federal budget. I am going to put and Humanities. b 1900 home health care in part A. Now be- WIC program for women, infants, and cause it is growing so fast, what I am Without the star wars spending that children. That has been denied its pres- going to do is I am going to take the is in this budget, we would have the re- ervation. What do they care about ball and I am going to put it into part sources to fund health coverage for all helping poor women and children get B. Mr. Chairman, are they still not on our children. Is that a decision my col- decent nutrition? Student financial as- the Federal budget table? What this leagues want to make? If you want to sistance has been denied its survival. does is it just transfers $80 billion into fund star wars and cut 5 million kids The National Institute of Health has the general account. That is smoke and out of health insurance, vote for the been denied its survival. The Center for mirrors, that is creative budgeting, budget, my Republican friends. You Disease Control, substance abuse and that is a shell game, Mr. Chairman. will get your wish. mental health services, the administra- Mr. Chairman, I ask my colleagues to Without the tax cuts, we would have tion drug treatment, all of them, de- search their hearts and their comput- the ability to extend the life of Medi- nied their protection. ers. When President Clinton first pro- care 4 or 5 years more. Do you need Here is one. The Bureau of Reclama- posed this budget, many of my col- those tax cuts or would you like to ex- tion, California Bay Delta area, where leagues criticized the home health care tend Medicare for a longer time? we come from, help the rich farmers in switch as a gimmick. I urge them to re- There are a lot of things this budget central California who farm cotton member their comments and vote does not do. We know from listening to with billion-dollar subsidies for free against this shell game. our Republican friends that it gives water from the Federal Government Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield huge tax cuts to the rich and somehow but do not clean up the Bay Delta. Cut myself 1 minute, to point out that the strangles Government services, not for out OSHA. Who cares if the workers insurance fund is losing approximately the rich but for the middle- and low-in- who work for the rich are protected as $12 billion this year, a $35 million daily come families. long as the rich get their tax cuts? The loss. Next year if we do not save the They are gloating over the fact that National Science Foundation, the Com- trust fund, it will lose $55 million each they cut the President’s proposal to in- mission on Civil Rights, mass transit, day; the year after that, $78 million crease welfare benefits in half. The rich all go by the boards under the rubric of and $103 million each day the year do not care about that. They got their saying, we will be a better country if after that. In 2001, when the fund will tax cut. The people who are sleeping the rich get a big tax cut and the poor go totally bankrupt, the trust fund will under bridges, let them stay there. fend for themselves as best they can lose $133.9 billion each day. They rejected the President’s entitle- and we, by the way, will have balanced Our plan saves the trust fund to the ment for school construction. Let the the budget. They balanced it on the year 2007. Instead of having a debt of schools fall down, that with the earth- backs of the poor, on the backs of chil- $612 billion, there will still be $75 bil- quake problems put your children at dren who do not have health insurance. lion in the fund. It is true that one risk. They do not care about the chil- They have ignored over 40 million service, home health care, is taken out dren, they care about tax cuts for the Americans who do not have health in- of the part A trust fund and put into rich. surance. Not one word has come out of part B. But it is not smoke and mirrors They rejected the President’s pro- the Republican camp about what are because the taxpayers will be paying 75 gram for intervention in health insur- we going to do to provide health insur- percent of the cost and the premium ance for workers. They really do not ance for 40 million Americans who do holders 25 percent of the cost. care about that. not have it? I have not heard a peep. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes and They cut food stamp spending in half They do not care. I suppose they do not 20 seconds to the gentleman from New again, a life support system for the understand that if an adult does not Hampshire [Mr. SUNUNU]. H2982 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 Mr. SUNUNU. I thank the gentleman has a home mortgage or a student loan time, entering actually its seventh very much for yielding me this time. or an automobile loan, we are talking year. The upswing got under way in the Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong sup- about $100 or $500. In the case of a home second quarter of 1991 and has brought port of this resolution, not for any mortgage, an average-price home, sustained economic and employment Washington Beltway reasons, not for $20,000 to $30,000 over the life of that growth throughout that period of time. reasons of scoring or even specific mortgage. That is money in their pock- In the last two quarters, the rate of numbers or whether it does or it does et, enabling them to invest it in a way growth has picked up, pushing the un- not change a particular accounting that they see fit, to improve their employment rate down to 4.9 percent. measure, but for two very fundamental standard of living, save for their chil- The positive economic climate makes reasons. First, because it enables us to dren’s education and make a difference fiscal restraint more palatable and meet some broad commitments that for their families. Meeting our commit- clearly facilitated the achievement of many of us in this House made to our ments and making a difference by tak- the balanced budget agreement. constituents during our election cycle. ing power away from Washington, However, Mr. Chairman, while some Second, because of the fundamental meeting our commitments that we in Washington would like to lay claim difference it is going to make in mov- have made as individuals, and by tak- and take political credit for the busi- ing power away from Washington and ing money and with it power away ness cycle expansion, the credit really back into the pocketbooks of American from Washington and putting it back belongs to the many millions of Amer- ican workers and entrepreneurs and people in cities and towns all across in local cities and towns across Amer- savers and investors whose activities this country. ica, we make Washington less impor- made the economy grow. Like many who were elected to this tant, we make the individual more im- Chamber, I campaigned on the themes portant. That is where this country b 1915 of balancing our Federal budget by the needs to go. Fortunately, they were afforded that year 2000, providing substantive and Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 30 opportunity by our system, and the meaningful tax relief to working fami- minutes to the gentleman from New current business cycle expansion is the lies, and preserving and protecting Jersey [Mr. SAXTON], the chairman of result. Medicare. the Joint Economic Committee, and To the extent that Washington policy Only 3 years ago, many people, our ask unanimous consent that he be al- is relevant to this expansion, the Fed’s; own President included, thought that lowed to allocate that time. the Federal Reserve that is, anti-infla- balancing the budget in this way by Mr. Chairman, I would just point out tion policies have lowered interest the year 2002 was simply impossible. He that the Joint Economic Committee rates, improved the operation of the said maybe we could do it in 10 years looks at spending, taxing, and regu- economy and sustained the expansion. and then maybe 9 years. It was looked latory policy as well as the policy of The Federal Reserve’s decision today at as a radical concept. But the Amer- the Federal Reserve and determines its to refrain from raising interest rates is ican people stood by us as we said time effect on the economy. certainly a welcome decision which I and again, we can do it, we do have the The CHAIRMAN pro tempore (Mr. wholeheartedly endorse. The only sug- discipline and we do have the will to KINGSTON). Is there objection to the re- gestion I would make is that if the Fed balance our budget by the year 2002 in quest of the gentleman from Connecti- could explain its policy decisions more a meaningful way. cut? fully, now and in the future, so that With this budget proposal, we have There was no objection. people who are taking part in our free the opportunity to meet that commit- PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY enterprise system can understand why ment on balancing the budget, meet Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Chairman, may I decisions are made from time to time. that commitment on tax relief, and on just ask a point of parliamentary in- In fact, today’s decision was an- preserving and protecting Medicare. quiry? nounced in two words; that is right, I see three fundamental areas where The CHAIRMAN pro tempore. The two words: No increase. this is going to make a difference to gentleman will state it. One of the benefits that this expan- the pocketbook and to the livelihood of Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Chairman, I am sion brings is an improvement in the working families that I want to take a not clear at this point on whether we budget situation. As the economy con- moment to emphasize. First with the will alternate time with the other side tinues to grow, the Federal revenues increase while Federal spending is re- tax relief measure, a $500-per-child tax of the aisle or whether this is a strained. The surge of revenue supplied credit. That makes a difference to straight half hour. I do not care one from the business cycle has sharply every working man and woman in this way or the other. I would just like a lowered budget deficits, and as I point- country that has a young dependent clarification. ed out some time ago, it now appears child. Certainly the educational tax The CHAIRMAN pro tempore. The that this revenue surge from economic support is going to put more money gentleman is correct. We will continue growth will reduce the 1997 deficit to back in the pocketbook of a typical to alternate. below $70 billion. working family. Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield Although the economy has performed The second area that this is going to myself 4 minutes. well, improvement in the economy is Mr. Chairman, first I would like to make a big difference for American still possible. The bias in our current compliment the negotiators both from families is in the economic growth and tax system against savings and invest- the House and from the administration the job opportunities that will be cre- ment undermines economic growth. ated as we reduce the tax burden on for arriving at a bipartisan agreement Reduction in capital gains tax rates capital gains or on estate tax, create that will bring the budget into balance and death taxes and expansion of indi- that working opportunity, create in- by the year 2002. I think it is extremely vidual retirement accounts will add to centives for savings and investment, important for the American taxpayer growth in the years ahead. I endorse and the following economic growth. and I think it is equally important for each of those features. It is not a tax cut for any wealthy in- the continued economic expansion that Once the budget agreement is imple- dividual. When we cut the tax burden we have seen since the second quarter mented, Congress can turn its consider- on a small business or a family busi- of 1991, making it an extremely long ation to ways to limit the many coun- ness, we help everyone that works for and productive period of time for the terproductive features of the current that business across the board, and American worker, due in no small part income tax system. when 60 percent of American people to what has gone on here in this House Just to complete, let me finish this work for a small business we are doing and in the other House as well as in the thought, that aggressive further expan- them a favor, not just today but for the administration for the last decade or sion of IRA’s should be high on our list rest of their lives, and for their chil- more. of future tax improvements. dren as well. Mr. Chairman, I would like to put Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Finally, by balancing the budget, we this in perspective, however, in that of my time. reduce interest cost, 1 to 2 percent, the current business cycle expansion is Mr. MINGE. Mr. Chairman, I yield across the board. For everyone that entering, as I said, this long period of myself such time as I may consume. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2983 Mr. Chairman, we have labored long portation as the evening goes on. These lar amount from year to year. That is and hard in this body to find a solution are priority areas that it is unrealistic what we mean by a flat cost of living to the deficit problems that confront to expect us to simply zero out. adjustment or a flat COLA. And in a our Nation. The Committee on the We also recognize that we will not be combination of an adjustment for accu- Budget last Friday adopted a resolu- able to balance this budget unless we racy and a flat COLA we will find that tion by a bipartisan vote. It was his- recognize the problems that we face the folks that are at the low-income toric. It has been years since we have with entitlement programs. Entitle- level will not be disadvantaged, but in had a bipartisan vote in support of a ment programs are becoming increas- fact would see their Social Security budget resolution that is now headed ingly a major portion, or the major benefits increase modestly over what to the floor, is on the floor and is ex- portion of this Nation’s budget, and if they would be with no cost of living ad- pected to pass by a wide margin. Many we do not find a way to constrain our justment. of us have focused on what we feel are spending in that area or limit our Mr. Chairman, these are all charac- the critical parts of a successful effort spending, we will not be successful in teristics that I believe are important if to balance the budget. We have estab- the long run in balancing this Nation’s we are going to actually balance our lished standards. We would like to see budget and keeping it in balance. budget and keep it balanced. a glidepath; that is, we would like to And probably no program presents a Now I have used the term ‘‘we’’ at see the deficit reduced steadily rather greater challenge then Social Security. several points here, and when I say than having the task of the heavy lift- All of us know that we pay into Social ‘‘we,’’ I have been talking about an ap- ing backloaded in the last year or two Security, we expect certain benefits proach that has been taken by the coa- and have such an amount that it is un- back. It is virtually a contract ar- lition or group that has been known realistic to expect that we would actu- rangement. But we also know that we generally as the blue dog coalition. We ally be able to balance that budget in do not have a Social Security trust have developed a budget that we hope the last year or two. fund that is actuarially sound, that is credible, and the commentators, the Mr. Chairman, we have talked about will be there in the long term for our critics and other Members of Congress having realistic projections, conserv- children and our grandchildren at the have recognized it as probably the ative projections as to how the econ- current rates at which it is being most credible budget that has been pre- omy will perform, realistic projections drawn down and the current rates of sented to this institution this year. as to what it will cost to run govern- contribution. Changes need to be made. But we also recognize that a budget ment, to support the programs that we There has been a great deal of discus- that was adopted by the Committee on have established: Social Security, Med- sion of the Consumer Price Index and the Budget is not the same as our icare, Medicaid, environmental pro- its accuracy, and we feel that one of budget, and we wish to lend support to grams, conservation programs, agri- the characteristics of trying to come a budget that we think will ultimately culture, consumer protection and hun- up with a balanced budget is to recog- pass and, as a consequence, we are not dreds of others. We do not think it is nize any inaccuracies that exist in the here in an attempt to defeat the budget realistic to expect to balance the budg- Consumer Price Index and to forth- resolution that has been reported out, et by dramatically cutting programs in rightly correct those inaccuracies, and but instead to draw some contrasts and the outyears that we know are popular, it is possible to make dramatic im- to point out some areas where we need where there will not be the political provements in the prospects for the So- to improve, perhaps next year or the will to actually impose or implement cial Security trust fund if, indeed, we year after, so that we can constantly those cuts. do correct those inaccuracies, and make progress in our efforts to elimi- We have also said that we cannot use there are a couple of ways that this can nate the deficit in this country. be implemented. smoke and mirrors, we cannot be look- One of the areas where we feel that First, if we adjust the Consumer ing for some sort of a magic solution in dramatic improvement is needed is en- Price Index as reported from the Bu- numbers where we have unrealistic forcement, because we cannot expect to reau of Labor Statistics to make it projections and where we have so- in the long term have a balanced budg- more accurate, we will reduce incre- called triggers where things will be im- et unless we have credible, strong, ef- mentally the payouts from the Social plemented based upon some unrealistic fective enforcement mechanisms in Security trust fund, and that reduction forecast in the future or where pro- that budget. grams will be sunsetted. Certainly we becomes billions and hundreds of bil- So this evening what we will be doing recognize if we have popular programs, lions of dollars over the years. This can with the time that has been allotted to new programs that millions of Ameri- extend the life of the Social Security us is emphasizing some of the enforce- cans immediately identify as being trust fund for between 5 and 15 years, ment features that we think are impor- critical, that to think that we will depending on what the correction tant to include in a budget and cer- eliminate those programs in the out- might be that we would make to the tainly in the reconciliation bills and years is politically unrealistic. Consumer Price Index. At the same We also think it is unrealistic to ex- time, by slowing the rate of growth of also emphasizing some of these fea- pect to eliminate programs when we other programs we reduce the need to tures that we feel are important if we have a different administration or a borrow from the Consumer Price Index. are going to be successful in the long different Congress. We are not going to This is positive, and I think that we term in keeping our deficit at bay. This make decisions that bind that adminis- need to recognize that taking the So- is a bipartisan effort, and I will be rec- tration or bind that Congress. So that cial Security trust fund off budget is ognizing and yielding to individuals on is another standard that we look for in the goal that many of us share and both sides of the aisle. whether or not we actually have a defi- ought to be a goal of this Congress. We Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance cit reduction program that will work. recognize that if we make adjustments of my time. By the same token, we are looking in entitlement programs like Social Mr. MINGE. Mr. Chairman, I reserve for real cuts. We are looking for a slow- Security, that there are certain indi- the balance of my time and will then ing in the rate of growth in programs. viduals that depend upon Social Secu- subsequently yield more of my time to We are looking for scaling back exist- rity for virtually all of their income, others in the Chamber. ing operations to make government op- and they may have a modest level of Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield erations not only leaner, but also more benefits, and we have advocated a flat myself 30 seconds. efficient and more effective in deliver- cost of living adjustment for that rea- Mr. Chairman, I would just like to ing the services that are so important. son. point out that the gentleman who just We think it is important to maintain So whether one is the person that spoke who spoke on the Consumer an investment in priorities, maintain does the cleaning or the person that is Price Index adjustment was either an investment in education, our Na- the president of the company, whether speaking for himself or some other tion’s future, in the infrastructure that they work in the mailroom or they are budget. The CPI adjustment is not is so important, and transportation. the chief financial officer, their Social mandated or contained in any way in We will hear a great deal about trans- Security increase is the same flat dol- the committee budget. H2984 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 Mr. Chairman, I yield 5 minutes to work hard, to save, to build up some- place an unnecessary drain on the So- the gentleman from Texas [Mr. thing so that we can have something to cial Security system by providing THORNBERRY]. pass along to our children and hope- COLA’s that virtually everyone ac- Mr. THORNBERRY. Mr. Chairman, I fully they can have a better quality of knowledges are inaccurate. A small ad- want to focus my time on a part of the life to pass along to their children. justment to provide accurate COLA’s budget that is not all that big in terms It is human nature for us to work and would be a major step in strengthening of its relative size, but it is very big in build and create something and to the Social Security system. A 0.8-per- terms of what we believe in and what leave it to our children for a better fu- cent adjustment would extend the we stand for and what we want to en- ture, and we should want to encourage trust fund by 13 years and allow us to courage in this country. that. But instead, this tax works to take it off budget honestly by 2005. The budget agreement with the discourage savings. What it encourages I am disappointed that symbolic po- President and this budget includes is immediate gratification. That is not litical arguments succeeded in block- some relief on death taxes, otherwise in the long-term best interests of this ing an agreement in the provision from known as inheritance, or estate taxes. country, and it is not what we want to the Coalition budget to require upper- Benjamin Franklin said that nothing is encourage as a government. income Medicare beneficiaries to con- certain but death and taxes, and as If we look at the numbers, 60 percent tribute more for their Medicare cov- tough as each of these things are when of family-owned businesses already do erage. they come, to have them to come to- not make it to the second generation; Reaching an agreement to balance gether at the same time is virtually 87 percent do not make it to the third the budget by 2002 does not guarantee unbearable. Farmers, ranchers, small generation. If we look at the numbers that the budget will actually be bal- anced in 2002. The 1981 budget projected business folks of all varieties in my for minority-owned small businesses, it balance by 1984. Gramm–Rudman–Hol- area have felt the sting and effects of affects them particularly hard. lings I promised a balanced budget by this tax, but the truth is the con- So the bottom line is that, rather 1991. Gramm–Rudman–Hollings II sequences affect all of us. than encourage more opportunities, promised a balanced budget by 1993. I want to make three key points on which is what we want to do to have a The 1990 budget agreement projected a why it is so important to do something better standard of living for all of our balanced budget by 2002. Only the 1993 in this area of death taxes. people, this tax punishes those things that create those opportunities to balanced budget agreement met and b 1930 exceeded the promises on this floor. begin with. It goes in exactly the All six of these plans, though, failed No. 1 is that of all of the money com- wrong direction, and all of us are af- ing to the Federal Government, only to reach the promised land of a bal- fected by it in one way or another. anced budget because we did not follow about 1 percent comes in the form of This budget agreement is not the through to make sure the plan suc- estate or death taxes. It is about $15 complete answer. It does not go as far ceeded, and today the Coalition was de- billion a year. Yet Congress has re- as I would like it to go. When the tax ceived testimony that administration nied the opportunity to even vote for a bill comes up from Ways and Means, it meaningful enforcement mechanism and litigation costs eat up more than will not go as far as I would hope we half of that amount, so that it is a very for this budget. could go; but it is a small step in the In order to avoid a repeat of the fail- expensive and very cumbersome tax for right direction. And it is a small step ures of past budget agreements, legisla- the Government to administer. in the right direction that has big con- tion implementing this resolution However, one member of President sequences for all of us and says a lot must include a strong enforcement Clinton’s Council of Economic Advisors about where we want to go as a society mechanism to force Congress and the has found that it costs taxpayers as and what we want to encourage in this President to take action if the budget much to comply with this tax as all of country. falls off of the path. the money that they pay in in the form So among the many positive things The Coalition budget proposed strong of tax. Now, if we have a tax that it in this budget agreement, it will do budget enforcement to lock in the defi- costs as much to comply with as the something for the first time in a long cit reduction through hard deficit tar- tax itself, something needs to be re- time on death taxes, and I think that is gets enforced by sequestration. If the evaluated. a significant factor that we should all deficit fell off the glidepath toward bal- Second, this tax is a drag on the be encouraged by. ance and exceeded the deficit target for economy. Professor Wagner’s study has Mr. MINGE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 5 any year, Congress and the President found that, if we abolish the inherit- minutes to the gentleman from Texas would be required to take action to put ance tax altogether, that within 8 [Mr. STENHOLM]. the deficit back on the glidepath to- years we will have created 250,000 new (Mr. STENHOLM asked and was ward balance. If Congress and the jobs; we will have added $80 billion to given permission to revise and extend President failed to take corrective ac- the gross domestic product, and we will his remarks.) tion, there would be sequestration tar- have increased the amount of capital Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Chairman, geted to the part of the budget that by about $640 billion. That is money many Members have called this a his- caused the problem. The enforcement that can go to create jobs and expand toric day. I slightly disagree. Today provisions that we have proposed to the economy and improve the standard has the potential to be a historic day avoid the problems in past enforcement of living for everyone. but only if we are willing to do much efforts were denied an opportunity to There have been other studies that more heavy lifting than we have been be voted on today. have reached other conclusions. But willing to do thus far. Two lessons from Gramm–Rudman– the bottom line is our society is spend- I am disappointed that the agree- Hollings: One, exempting any area of ing a tremendous amount of money ment missed the opportunity to make the budget from enforcement will en- just trying to avoid these taxes, and if real reforms in long-term costs of enti- courage certain groups to sit on the people did not have to play these tlements. The failure of this budget to sidelines while balanced budget plans games, it would be good for everybody. deal with the long-term problems with unravel. It is critical that an enforce- In other countries they have already the growth of entitlement spending ment mechanism include all portions reached this conclusion. Mexico, Can- guarantees that this budget agreement of the budget, spending and revenues, ada, and Australia have no death taxes. will not end our budget problems. without exception, to ensure that ev- As a matter of fact, only Japan has a Sooner or later, we will have to come eryone has a stake in keeping the defi- higher rate of taxes once you die than back and deal with entitlements. cit on a declining path. Enforcement the United States. The gentleman from New Jersey was cannot be a substitute, though, for I think it is as important as any- exactly right. Nothing in this budget making tough choices. Our proposal is thing, however, in looking at this part agreement that I will support tonight designed to complement the reforms of the budget agreement, that it goes deals with the CPI. That is a mistake. that are in this plan to make sure they against the American dream. What we That is a weakness, not a strength. It achieve the savings they were intended want to encourage people to do is to is irresponsible for us to continue to to achieve. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2985 The 1990 agreement demonstrated the facts about our economy that re- today, I say to my colleagues, Mr. that enforcement provisions can con- late to price stability and increases or Chairman, we are at 21 percent of GDP, trol new spending in taxes, but failed decreases in inflation, should be the expenditures through the Federal Gov- because it did not control existing pro- people to make those judgments. ernment. grams or taxes. An enforcement mech- Therefore, I worked extremely hard Now, this has all kinds of con- anism must require Congress to control over the last month or 6 weeks to con- sequences. It means bigger govern- existing programs and taxes. Our pro- vey to the members of the Committee ment, it means more regulation. The posal would set targets for the total on the Budget and the leadership on gentleman from Texas [Mr. BARTON], deficit, all spending and all revenues. both sides of the aisle how difficult it who has fought so hard to reform the This resolution is simply the begin- is to arrive at this CPI in any accurate regulatory process, is here with us. ning of the process. The real test will measure. And all of those activities have nega- come with reconciliation and appro- As a matter of fact, as long ago as tive effects which we all want to avoid. priation bills implementing this reso- 1928, a very famous economist by the So congratulations to the budgeteers lution. name of Ludwig Vaughn Mises, who who have recognized that, as spending I look forward to working with the may be familiar to some of my col- increases and government gets bigger, gentleman from Ohio [Mr. KASICH], leagues, was a very important guy it represents a more difficult time for with the gentleman from South Caro- back in the 1920’s, when he predicted our economy to expand. lina [Mr. SPRATT], the administration, the collapse of the Soviet Union as an b 1945 economy. He did that because he had and others in improving this blueprint Let me just show one or two other great insight. One of the minor things or plan or laying of the foundation to- examples. night. that he did, which today is rather im- This is something that our Speaker, I would like to see us improve the portant, is that he predicted and said who just entered the room, spoke about glidepath. I do not like to see the defi- that it would always be extremely dif- not long ago in a press conference cit going up temporarily for any rea- ficult, if not impossible, to arrive at a which I saw on C-Span. It is something son. I think we should build on the suc- truly accurate measure of price stabil- called Tax Freedom Day. The size of cess of the last 5 years, 5 consecutive ity. That is true, and that is why this government has a direct effect on this. years of a declining deficit. We should House, in my humble opinion and why Today Tax Freedom Day is the latest have built on that to, say, 6, 7 and 8. I have worked so hard for the last 6 it has ever been. Americans pay taxes Instead, currently this plan suggests weeks to avoid that measure being ad- to support some level of government that the deficit go back up again for 2 justed in this budget document, that is until May 9. Imagine that, January, or 3 years to get a running start on get- why it is extremely difficult to arrive February, March, April, and 9 days in ting it balanced by 2002. at an accurate measure. May that we send money to Washing- I will support this resolution today So I wanted to be sure that everyone ton, our government, our State Cap- to keep the process moving forward. who is here who will be voting tonight itol, and our local government to sup- However, I will find it extremely dif- understands that CPI is simply not port government activities. That is a ficult to support reconciliation legisla- part of this budget, and that is why. direct result of growing government. tion that does not improve the credibil- Let me turn to another part of the Again, congratulations to the budg- ity of this budget. This budget agree- subject here and talk a little bit about eteers, who have recognized this fact ment—and I believe that many of my why I think this is a good budget. An- and have provided us with an oppor- colleagues who share my concern for other reason that I think we should all tunity here tonight to vote for a budg- serious deficit reduction share this vote for this budget is that it obvi- et that reduces the growth in govern- concern; but for tonight, this is the ously, over time, provides that our gov- ment, and will begin to shrink the pe- best we could do in a bipartisan way, ernment will consume a smaller and riod of time that we Americans have to working with a divided House, a di- smaller part of our gross domestic work each year to support government. vided Senate, and a divided Congress, product. Now, this is extremely impor- This year it is May 9. Hopefully next and administration. I encourage my tant because, if government consumes year it will be back toward May 1, and colleagues to support it but look for- more and more of GDP, government be- hopefully the year after that it will be ward to improving it as we build on comes less and less efficient. And as back into April. That should be our this foundation. government becomes less and less effi- goal. Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield cient, operating with more and more of Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance myself such time as I may consume. the money in our economy, it tends to of my time. Mr. Chairman, let me take this op- dampen economic growth. Mr. MINGE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 portunity to address a point which I We did several major studies of this. minutes to the gentleman from Texas think is very, very important, and that If I may just refer to this little chart, [Mr. BARTON]. is the matter involving the consumer this, I must admit, is a rather strange (Mr. BARTON of Texas asked and price index and the fact that it is not looking chart, but it tells a great was given permission to revise and ex- contained in the Committee on the story. The great story that it tells is tend his remarks.) Budget’s proposal that we will vote on that as the economy grows and con- Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Chair- later tonight. sumes a larger and larger part of GDP, man, we are here this evening not on It is true that a recent commission this is how the economy grows. As the an historic occasion, but on an impor- known as the Boskin commission re- economy grows, and it reaches an opti- tant occasion. I had hoped that I would ported that the CPI overestimates in- mum point of producing economic ac- be a part of the affirmative process to flation by better than 1 percentage tivity, my colleagues have all heard, try to improve the agreement that was point. While that is true, I would like we have all heard the suggestion that reached with the President and the to say to all of the gentlemen and gen- the economy can be stimulated by gov- leadership of the House and Senate. I tlewoman who are here in this Cham- ernment. Well, that is true, to a cer- have worked in a bipartisan fashion ber that neither they nor I have the tain point. We believe that through our since that agreement was announced in ability, objective as we might try to studies on the Joint Economic Com- principle to come up with some mecha- be, to arrive at an accurate figure mittee that, once we reach about 17 nisms to actually make the goal of a through the legislative process. percent, that we have maxed out the balanced budget a reality. It is extremely difficult to be accu- effect on the economy of government With the gentleman from Minnesota rate with regard to the CPI, and inas- spending. And once we move beyond 17 [Mr. MINGE] and the gentleman from much as family taxes to a large degree percent into all of the other kinds of Texas [Mr. STENHOLM] and others of are impacted by CPI adjustments, and activities that government involves it- the Blue Dog Coalition, I helped put to- on the other hand, Social Security ben- self in as it gets large, we get a damp- gether a group of conservative Con- efits are impacted by CPI adjustments, ening effect on the economy. So we get gressmen who wanted to actually put it seems to me that those people who good growth during the time that we some enforcement mechanisms into have the expertise to bring together spend the first 17 percent of GDP; and this agreement. H2986 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 What we did was come up with the Jersey, my very good friend, for yield- Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Chairman, I radical idea that we would take the ing time to me. rise today in support of the budget res- budget agreement that came out of the Mr. Chairman, this is a bipartisan olution for fiscal year 1998. As a mem- Committee on the Budget and add to Congress, and today we are considering ber of the Blue Dog Coalition and in that some structural reforms like enti- the budget framework that will put our support of the Blue Dog budget, I am tlement caps. The discretionary spend- Nation’s finances in order by the year particularly pleased that this deal in- ing caps that were part of the 1991 2002. Republicans and Democrats alike cludes many of our recommendations. agreement have actually worked. Since have often stated this goal. Today we In particular, the foundation of this entitlements are 53 percent of this all have an opportunity to literally put budget is firm because of the economic year’s budget and are growing to be ap- our money where our mouth is and sup- assumptions it employs. proximately 60 percent of the budget in port this budget resolution. For the past couple of years Congress the year 2002, we thought, let us extend Within this budget agreement is lan- has debated whether to use Congres- that principle of capping not just to guage that specifically addresses one of sional Budget Office or Office of Man- discretionary spending but to entitle- my greatest concerns. I know I am not agement and Budget estimates in cal- ment spending. alone in this view. I want to ensure culating economic projections. The We looked at the sequestration proc- that seniors in rural northwest Iowa Blue Dog Coalition has been consistent ess that was used in GRAMM–Rudman are going to enjoy Medicare benefits in its support of CBO numbers because and decided to modify it so we had se- not just in the next couple of years, we believe they tended to be more con- questration by program. The programs but for the next generation and be- servative. In the past, deficit reduction that were within their caps would not yond. plans have failed because of incorrect be sequestered but those that were Our seniors have paid into the Medi- assumptions relating to spending and growing more rapidly than the caps care system and have every right to ex- revenue levels. would be. To make sure it was a bipar- pect efficient health care coverage. We have learned that for a plan to be tisan solution, we decided to make the However, the current Medicare system successful, it must use economic fore- tax cuts, the $85 billion net tax cuts has always comparatively overcompen- casts that do not overstate revenue over 5 years, contingent on meeting sated urban areas in regard to the Med- projections or assume unrealistic lev- the revenue targets. icare reimbursement rate at the ex- els of spending cuts. Use of conserv- In sum, what we did was take $85 bil- pense of rural States like Iowa. By effi- ative budget numbers is added insur- lion worth of tax cuts and say that we ciently utilizing our health services in ance against unexpected downturns in are going to make those subject to the past, the current Medicare law pun- economic productivity or unrealized meeting the revenue estimates in this ishes Iowa seniors through low reim- revenue collections. If the assumptions budget; take $5 trillion, $5 trillion of bursement rates. Some urban areas re- turn out to be too pessimistic, the entitlement spending and cap it within ceive 21⁄2 times the reimbursement rate budget would simply balance earlier the existing agreement; and say, now, per person than rural areas like north- than anticipated. Would that not be let us use these enforcement mecha- west Iowa do. nice? nisms to make sure we get the budget What does this current Medicare in- The budget agreement is an impor- balanced in the year 2002. equity do for Iowa’s seniors? It means tant bipartisan accomplishment. For Because that idea is so powerful, of a lack of choice in the Medicare plans. the first time in years we have a plan having some spending restraint on en- No managed care organization could to restore fiscal responsibility to our titlements with some contingency on even afford to do business in Iowa to budget process, return accountability tax cuts, that there was a possibility serve my constituents. I have been that a bipartisan coalition might actu- to our political system, and hopefully working for the past 3 years with other ally come together on the floor this regain the confidence of the American Members of Congress, both Republican evening and improve the budget agree- people. and Democrat, to help cure this in- As someone who campaigned on bal- ment, for whatever reason our amend- equity. I am proud to report that this ancing the budget and has worked with ment was not made in order. It was budget resolution includes a simple di- made in order to have an increase in the Blue Dog Coalition in support of a rective to Congress in reforming the spending through the Black Caucus, an balanced budget, I am very pleased, Medicare program as this budget is en- increase in tax cuts through the Con- and encourage my colleagues to vote acted in further legislation. servative Action Team on the Repub- for this budget resolution. The final budget resolution mandates Mr. MINGE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 4 lican side, but the one truly bipartisan that we ‘‘Reform managed care pay- effort to improve this agreement was minutes to the gentleman from Florida ment methodology to address geo- not made in order. [Mr. BOYD], one of several new Mem- So I will not be voting for the budget graphic disparities.’’ This simple and bers of outstanding experience and agreement later this evening, Mr. understandable directive will work to ability the Blue Dog Coalition has been Chairman, but luckily, this is not the correct the urban-rural gap in Medi- fortunate in having. end of the process. It is the beginning care reimbursement rates. I am proud Mr. BOYD. Mr. Chairman, I thank of the process. The real heavy lifting is of having this priority included in the the gentleman for yielding time to me. going to come later this summer when budget resolution, but more impor- Mr. Chairman, I, too, want to rise we do what is called reconciliation. At tantly, I am proud that the residents in with some reservation in support of the that point in time this bipartisan coa- rural Iowa will soon enjoy the Medi- budget resolution which we will have lition that has come together to de- care benefits currently available to an opportunity to vote on tonight. I mand some structural reform through those in more populous areas in the have those reservations because of the enforcement mechanisms I think United States. frontloading the tax cuts and new will be heard and will be successful. So along with this change and the spending while backloading the spend- I want to commend the gentleman tax relief that we are going to see in ing cuts. Many of us came here as from Minnesota [Mr. MINGE] and the this bill as far as the reduction on the freshmen with a mandate to put our gentleman from Texas [Mr. STENHOLM] death tax, reduction on the tax on sav- fiscal house in order, and delay any for working in a bipartisan fashion. I ings, investment, and job creation, new spending programs or tax cuts think we have a good framework. I am there is the family tax credit, some- until we can pay for them with some- sure that at the appropriate time we thing we have worked for in the 21⁄2 thing besides borrowed money and in- will be given an opportunity to have years that I have been here. I am cer- creased Federal debt. our vote here on the floor of the House tainly going to support this budget My concern as I look at this budget of Representatives. agreement, and I would encourage all resolution is that we are doing the easy Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 Members to do so also. things first, and save the heavy lifting minutes to the gentleman from Iowa Mr. MINGE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 for later. I think it is very evident now [Mr. LATHAM]. minutes to the gentlewoman from Cali- that actually the glide path goes the Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Chairman, I thank fornia [Mrs. TAUSCHER], one of our new opposite way that many of us would the chairman, the gentleman from New and outstanding Members. like to see it go. It goes up until the May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2987 year 2001, and then falls off signifi- guage and work with the coalition to capping entitlements, but the fact is cantly to come into balance by the make sure that that language is this agreement has to have the flexibil- year 2002. present in the budget reconciliation. ity based on revenue projections and I think most of us recognize that b 2000 the economy to have this float built in. that is the case because we have had You cannot have your cake and eat it, some very good years here, and par- Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 too, unless you are willing to have the ticularly this year, and our deficit is minutes to the gentleman from Ten- discipline to exercise every day. Then lower than it was expected to be. But nessee [Mr. WAMP]. maybe you can have your cake and eat nevertheless, that gave us a wonderful (Mr. WAMP asked and was given per- it, too. So we are going to have our opportunity to move this glide path mission to revise and extend his re- cake and eat it, too, but we need en- quickly into balance, and then we marks.) forcement provision, which is that could begin our tax cuts and our new Mr. WAMP. Mr. Chairman, I want to daily regimen of exercise necessary to programs after we put our fiscal house open with some kudos to the gen- burn those calories if you want to have in order. tleman from Ohio [Mr. KASICH]. There your cake and eat it, too. But that has not happened. I think it is always one warrior that is out there Mr. Chairman, this is good for Amer- has not happened because many of us with faith when there is little hope; ica. It is a good agreement if we make are realists, and we realize to get some- and the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. KA- sure between now and the end of June thing that would work that we have to SICH], our distinguished Committee on we put enforcement provisions in the have some compromise. So maybe that the Budget chairman, was that individ- agreement. is the reason some of us support it, ual. He stayed with this and persevered Mr. MINGE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 with reservations, is because there has months and even years to bring us to minutes to gentleman from Louisiana been some compromise, so that we this point. [Mr. JOHN], another member of the have something we can pass off the What is this about? It is about the Blue Dog coalition. floor of the Congress. average American wanting Washing- Mr. JOHN. Mr. Chairman, I thank the A group of us, in recognizing that we ton, D.C. to balance its checkbook the gentleman for yielding me the time. I did not get everything we wanted, just way they have to balance their check- want to say a few words about why we took the budget that we agreed upon, books or be penalized the way they are are here today. that we could compromise and support, penalized. But as with many other Only twice in the last 40 years, just and said, let us put some enforcement things in this city, potentially the twice, in 1960, the year I was born, and mechanisms in it. Therefore, I find to- devil is in the details. in 1969, have we balanced our budget. I night that the major problem I have is I am going to vote for this budget believe that today we stand here on the the lack of any enforcement language resolution, but I share the concerns of brink of a new millennium but also the in the resolution. the coalition Blue Dog Democrats brink of a very historic moment for the Yesterday in the Committee on Rules about potentially the details of this United States Congress and the people I joined several of my colleagues in agreement. They are called enforce- of America. supporting a budget resolution that is ment provisions. They are simply the Forty years ago, which was 1957, was exactly the same as the one reported teeth in the agreement, when we finish a long time. Through those 40 years, we out of the Committee on the Budget, this work weeks from now, that allows have accrued over $5 trillion of debt. with one important addition. It con- us to follow through on the commit- Therein lies the problem. It is not the tains strong enforcement language ments that we make today and tomor- balanced budget as much as it is the that would ensure we meet our deficit row. Back home on the Tennessee debt. How do we address the debt? We targets every year. River we have a lock at the Chicka- stop adding to it. That is as simple as Unfortunately, this alternative was mauga dam in Chattanooga. As the I can put it. not ruled in order. This troubles me water rises before boats pass through We spend $241 billion to pay our in- greatly, because of the assumptions in- that dam, there is a floating mecha- terest on our debt; 15 percent of our cluded in this agreement. The only rea- nism on the lock itself and, as the budget, 15 percent of our budget we son we are standing here today is be- water rises, the lock rises and it floats spend paying interest on the debt be- cause the CBO found $225 billion in as- up and down. cause of fiscal irresponsibility in the sumptions which allowed the nego- That would be the enforcement provi- past. tiators the room to satisfy everyone’s sions. To give Members an analogy of That is more than our whole Medi- needs and concerns. If these assump- an agreement such as this, so that if care budget, more than our whole Med- tions turn out to be inaccurate, what the assumptions, the projections, the icaid budget, almost as much as our measures are included in this budget revenues that we are basing this long- national defense budget. It is a lot of resolution to make sure we actually range forecast on hold up, we are okay. money. But we stand here today, and I reach balance by the year 2002? The an- But it would actually be a floating pro- want to commend the ranking member, swer is there are none. vision. the gentleman from South Carolina. While I was not here in 1990, Congress We heard earlier today that there is And I want to commend the gentleman and the President reached a very simi- a $26 billion savings from spectrum from Ohio [Mr. KASICH], chairman of lar historic budget agreement that sales. Frankly, I think that is over- the Committee on the Budget, for would balance the budget in 5 years. stated. If in fact the spectrum sales do working very hard in times that were Yet we are here today, again, with an- not generate 26 billion, where are those somewhat and sometimes very dif- other balanced budget proposal. Why? dollars going to come from in order to ficult. Because the 1990 agreement did not keep us on the glide path to a balanced But we, along with a lot of other have enforcement mechanisms for enti- Federal budget? Well, the enforcement Members, came up here, elected in No- tlement programs or revenue. provisions would be details as to ex- vember of 1996, with a very clear mes- My fear is that we will reach 2000, the actly what would give or have to give sage. I believe the American people year 2000, and we will be nowhere near in the agreement in order for the defi- want us to stop fighting and start get- the glide path that is outlined in this cit not to rise. That is what we are ting down to business. I think the agreement. This budget resolution has here in a bipartisan way to support American people sent us here to work no enforcement mechanism to correct today, is the basic provisions that al- in a bipartisan way to do one thing this problem. Not only will this result lows this agreement to succeed over that I heard over and over and over in larger budget deficits than pro- time, not just today, not just this sum- again: Balance our budget. Do it for jected, it will also mean another bro- mer but 2 years from now, 4 years from our kids. Do it for our grandkids. ken promise to the American people. now, 5 years from now. I believe it is incumbent on this Con- So Mr. Chairman, that is why I urge Some Republicans want to make sure gress, the 105th, to do that. It is not a Members, even though we can all sup- that tax cuts are not given up, and we perfect resolution to the problem. port this budget agreement, that we understand that. The Democrats have There are some Republican victories need to have strong enforcement lan- heartburn every time we talk about with some tax cuts, a lot of which I H2988 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 embrace. There are some Democratic will be dealing with problems in a new Minnesota [Mr. MINGE], the gentleman victories, 5 million more kids with century. from Texas [Mr. STENHOLM], and the health insurance. It extends the sol- History shows us that we need an in- gentleman from California [Mr. vency to 2007 of the Medicare trust surance policy and we are proposing DOOLEY]. That is why I joined with 59 fund. It corrects some unfair back- some commonsense steps that will give of my colleagues in sending a biparti- lashes about the welfare reform pro- us that insurance policy so that if our san letter to the Committee on the gram that was passed last year. But it assumptions and our projections are Budget requesting that tough enforce- balances the budget in 5 years. I think wrong, we can still arrive at a balanced ment language similar to that con- that is the most significant piece of budget in 2002. The American people tained in the balanced budget enforce- legislation. I believe that this Congress are overwhelmingly in support of a bi- ment act be included in tonight’s reso- will not face any more important issue partisan budget agreement, but they lution. in this Congress. I urge Members to are skeptical about our ability to fol- When the Committee on the Budget support the bipartisan agreement and low through. They have heard the did not include comprehensive enforce- support this balanced budget that promise of a balanced budget before, ment language, an effort was made in brings it to balance in the year 2002. and with public trust and confidence in the Committee on Rules to give the en- Mr. MINGE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 government at an all-time low, we can- tire House the opportunity to approve minutes to the gentleman from Texas not afford to fail. We must show the or reject enforcement procedures as [Mr. TURNER], a member of the coali- American people that we can come to- part of the budget resolution approved tion and another new Member of this gether and adopt a realistic, enforce- by the committee. Unfortunately, the body. able budget that will bring us to bal- Committee on Rules rebuffed this re- Mr. TURNER. Mr. Chairman, I have ance in 2002. We must not just promise; quest. been a strong supporter of a bipartisan we must produce. This is a serious flaw and one reason budget agreement. I am among those America has much at stake in what why I and other supporters of the con- on both sides of the aisle who believe we do here. Our ability to preserve the servative coalition budget will work that the Federal Government must American dream for all our children hard to overcome the experience of his- start living within its means, just as depends on our ability to balance the tory and keep the pressure on all par- every household in this country must budget in an enforceable way. ties involved to make sure that the do every month. Republicans and Mr. MINGE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 4 targets set today are finally met to- Democrats have joined together to minutes to the gentleman from Indiana morrow. make a commitment to balancing the [Mr. VISCLOSKY]. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to reaffirm my budget, and we are determined to finish (Mr. VISCLOSKY asked and was support for a balanced budget. the job. We have come a long way in given permission to revise and extend Since coming to the Congress in 1985, I the last few weeks, and that is what his remarks.) have been committed to balancing the Federal makes it so important that we follow Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Chairman, I budget for the future of our children and our through and finish the job that we have rise today to reiterate my commitment children's children. That is why I am an origi- started. to balancing the budget of this country nal cosponsor and strong supporter of the Reaching an agreement is only the and to announce my reserved support Blue Dog Coalition budget. The coalition's first step. Enforcing the agreement, for the resolution. budget sets a benchmark for balancing the making it stick, is the real challenge I support the resolution because I Federal budget in a manner that is both a fair we face. wish to move the budget process along, and responsible. I join tonight with Members on both but I also feel compelled to enumerate First, the coalition budget sets a smooth and sides of the aisle who believe that we a serious concern I have regarding the steady glidepath to a balanced budget. It re- must work to ensure that necessary en- pending resolution. The targets out- duces the deficit by a roughly equal amount forcement provisions are enacted into lined today should be enforceable and each year for the next 5 years, achieving 38 law to ensure the promise of a balanced they are not. Why should they be en- percent of its deficit reduction in the first 3 budget. If everything goes well, we will forceable? Let us look at the historical years. One of the reasons that the coalition have a balanced budget by 2002, but record. budget contains such a steady glidepath is be- Murphy’s law says that, if something Under the 1982 budget resolution cause it postpones tax cuts until we complete can go wrong, it will go wrong. And shown on the chart to my right we the tough work of balancing the budget. I do that is certainly true with the budget were told that the budget would be bal- not oppose tax cuts, but I do believe that our process. Reality has a way of confound- anced in 1984. The green lines are tar- first priority should be to put our fiscal house ing our expectations. And this Con- gets. The red lines are the truth. The in order. By delaying tax cuts, the coalition gress does not have the ability to re- budget was not balanced. In 1985, under budget is able to avoid adding billions to the peal Murphy’s law. Gramm–Rudman 1, we were told that Federal debt and will save additional billions And if the guesses that we have made the budget would be balanced in 1991. It by not paying interest on that debt. and assumptions we have made in this was not. Because it resists the temptation to grant budget agreement turn out to be incor- In 1987, under Gramm–Rudman 2, we expensive tax cuts before the budget is bal- rect, the consequences for the budget were told that the budget would be bal- anced, the coalition budget is able to address will be dramatic. Even small variations anced in 1993, and it was not. In 1990, many of the long-term financial problems in economic growth projections could under the Budget Enforcement Act, we faced by entitlement programs. The coalition derail our efforts to balance the budg- were told that finally the budget would budget plan makes important structural re- et. be balanced in 1994, and, again, all of forms to Medicare and Medicaid, and extends As an example, consider the fact that those green targets show a balanced the life of the Social Security to the year 2043. we assume a 7-percent growth rate for budget. All of the red lines show the The coalition budget deals with these issues Medicaid costs. Just a few years ago historical record. so effectively that it balances the budget with- those costs were escalating at 14 per- Today the last lines I will draw at- out relying on the Social Security trust fund cent, twice the rate that we have as- tention to would be the 1997 deal that surplus by the year 2005, and would not rely sumed. If the ratings go up again, we does not even give the pretext that in on any trust fund surplus by 2007. could end up with billions of dollars in the immediate future the deficit will The lessons of previous budget resolutions, additional expenditures. The budget go down. The red line shows the March is that reaching an agreement to balance the agreement as it stands has no way of CBO baseline. budget does not guarantee that the budget will dealing with this kind of unexpected What do all of these budgets have in actually be balanced. We need only look to circumstance. common? None contain enforcement the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings experiences of We are relying on predictions about mechanisms and never was the budget the past decade to be reminded how easily a what the economy will do in the next 5 balanced. That is why earlier this year balanced budget agreement can fall off track. years. But we all know a lot can hap- I introduced the budget enforcement The coalition budget addresses this reality by pen in 5 years. We will have a different act of 1997, which was cosponsored by including strong enforcement provisions based President, a different Congress and we my colleagues, the gentleman from on legislation that I have introduced along with May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2989 our colleagues Representatives STENHOLM, mittee did not include comprehensive enforce- to balance the budget by 2002. We will MINGE, and DOOLEY. This bill, the Balanced ment language, an effort was made in the debate these proposals, but I think we Budget Enforcement Act, H.R. 898, would re- Rules Committee to give the entire House the should step back just for a minute and form the budget process by locking in deficit opportunity to approve or reject enforcement consider the historic importance of reduction through hard deficit targets, which procedures as part of the budget resolution this day. would be enforced by across-the-board se- approved by the committee. Unfortunately, the Today is historic because for the first questration if the targets are not met. Without Rules Committee rebuffed this request, and time in a generation, the leaders of meaningful enforcement mechanisms like this the House will not have the opportunity to vote Congress and the President are both one, we run the risk of passing a budget reso- on a resolution that contains strict enforce- committed to a specific plan to balance lution that amounts to nothing more than ment mechanisms. the budget. Gramm-Rudman III. Finally, I am concerned that the budget res- We are fond of saying that the Fed- In many ways, the coalition budget rep- olution before us puts off many of the difficult eral budget was balanced in the year resents the perfect world. decisions on entitlement programs. As we all Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. I Unfortunately, we don't live in a perfect know, many of these programs, which pri- happen to remember it differently. 1969 world, and as such, I have reached a point marily serve the elderly, disabled, and chil- was the year my first child was born. where I am willing to put the ideals of the coa- dren, will be in serious financial jeopardy when Two days ago, I watched proudly as lition budget aside and support a bill that will the baby boomers start retiring in the next 10 that young man walked down the aisle get us to a balanced budget despite its flaws. years. While this budget resolution extends to receive his doctor of jurisprudence. First and foremost, I am concerned that the the life of the Medicare part A trust fund by 10 My oldest son has not seen a balanced tax cuts contained in the committee-approved years, it shies away from tackling the long- budget since the year he was born. My budget resolution will sabotage our efforts to term problems faced by Medicare and other twins, my son and daughter, have never achieve a balanced budget by 2002 and keep entitlement programs. seen a balanced budget in their life- it balanced thereafter. We have repeatedly In closing, I believe that balancing the budg- times. been assured that the tax cuts in this bill have et is our moral responsibility as Members of My children do not remember a bal- been structured in such a way that they will Congress. I have always supported a bal- anced budget, so they do not know how not prevent us from balancing the budget by anced budget, and the responsibility to good it will be for them, and they are 2002. Despite these assurances, there is over- achieve this goal is not one that I take lightly. not alone. Millions of Americans have whelming evidence to suggest that the cost of For the first time in more than a generation, forgotten how important a balanced many of these tax cuts will rise substantially we have a realistic chance to pass a budget budget will be to their lives, so I want after 2002, when they are fully phased in. For that will actually achieve balance in 5 years. to remind them of the importance of a instance, the Joint Committee on Taxation has Although I would much prefer to see an en- balanced budget to all Americans. estimated that, in the 5 years after 2002, the forceable budget resolution, where the deficit I have had different jobs in my life tax cuts outlined in this bill will cost an addi- decreases every year and tax cuts don't and my positions have taught me why tional $165 billion, almost twice as much as in threaten to undo our efforts after 2002, the this opportunity to finally produce a the preceding 5 years. It would be a cruel time has come to put the future of our children balanced budget is so important. I was hoax on the American people if we enact tax and grandchildren first by voting for this bal- a mayor, and I learned that local com- cuts this year, only to have these same cuts anced budget resolution. munities need more power and less cause the deficit to explode again after 2002. Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 mandates from Washington. I gave up I am also concerned that the specific nature minute to the gentleman from Ohio the job as mayor to come to Washing- of the tax cuts contained in the resolution will [Mr. KASICH], very fine chairman of the ton, to produce a balanced budget and benefit the wealthiest in our society, while Committee on the Budget. to return power and money and deci- Mr. KASICH. Mr. Chairman, let me those who really need tax relief will be left out sions back to families and to local make it perfectly clear that there is, in in the cold. Clearly, if we are going to enact communities. fact, tough enforcement in this bal- tax relief this year, we should do so in a way As a small business owner, I know anced budget agreement. We continue so that the cuts we approve are targeted to that jobs and opportunities can only be to have spending caps. If the discre- people on Main Street, not Wall Street. created with a growing economy. By tionary spending, the programs that I am also disappointed that this budget does forcing the government to balance its run the Federal Government, would ex- not follow a steady glidepath to balance. While books, a balanced budget will yield ceed the caps we set, there would be the coalition budget reduced the deficit more than 4 million new jobs over 10 automatic cuts across the board. smoothly from 1998 to 2002, the committee- years and raise incomes by 16 percent. approved budget resolution actually causes b 2015 And this balanced budget includes a the deficit to increase in the first several years Second, no new programs can be cre- capital gains tax cut to unleash a ris- before from an estimated $67 billion in fiscal ated unless they are, in fact, paid for ing tide of new jobs and higher incomes year 1997 to $90 billion in fiscal year 1998, by reducing other government pro- and raised hopes. The capital gains tax where it will hold nearly steady until the painful grams. Now, I think that is very good reduction in this balanced budget will cuts kick in and the deficit falls to $53 billion enforcement. make the American dream come true in the year 2001, eventually achieving a $1 bil- Furthermore, we will have additional for some who missed it the first time. lion surplus in the year 2002. In fact, more hearings throughout this year to see if I was also a public school teacher, than two-thirds of the deficit reduction occurs there are other mechanisms, an addi- and I learned there is nothing more im- in the final 2 years of the plan. This is an ap- tional budget process reform that we portant than education. By eliminating proach that was testedÐand failedÐin the think will help the process. But no one the deficit, a balanced budget will early 1980's under President Ronald Reagan. should be confused. If in fact spending lower the cost of a typical student loan When it came time to make the difficult cuts, goes above the ceilings that we have by nearly $9,000 and college education they did not materialize, and the deficit sky- set, there will be automatic across-the- will be more affordable to young men rocketed. One has to wonder how much board cuts. No new programs can be and women like the ones in this room money could be saved in interest on the Fed- created unless they are paid for by cut- today. eral debt if we began chipping away at the ting other governmental programs. Most importantly, the job that con- deficit earlier, rather than later, in the process. Let me make clear my position. I am vinced me that a balanced budget is so Concerns about the exploding nature of the not in favor of raising taxes. I am not very critical, the most important job I tax cuts makes enforcement of this budget in favor of allowing the tax cuts we ever had, was as the mother of three resolution even more important. That's why on have in any way to be repealed, trig- children. By reforming entitlements May 13, I joined 59 of our House colleagues gered in, triggered on. I am for perma- and providing a per-child tax credit, in sending a bipartisan letter to Budget Com- nent tax cuts for the American people. this balanced budget will make sure mittee Chairman KASICH and ranking member Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 that America looks toward the future. SPRATT, requesting that tough enforcement minutes to the gentlewoman from For 26 years, the lifetime of my chil- language, similar to that contained in the Bal- Texas, [Ms. GRANGER]. dren, politicians have promised a bal- anced Budget Enforcement Act, be included in Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Chairman, today anced budget, but the red ink has con- the budget resolution. When the Budget Com- we will consider a number of proposals tinued to rise and we have raised taxes H2990 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 again and again. Today we replace false courage what we refer to as capital for- The issues that we have talked about hopes with an historic vote to balance mation. In other words, we encourage today, a recognition of the role of the the budget. I urge my colleagues to Americans to save and invest. One of Fed, a recognition that tax policy join in supporting a balanced budget the ways to do that is to reduce the tends to increase or decrease economic today. It is simply the right thing to burden imposed by the capital gains growth, a recognition that when gov- do for America. tax. ernment expands to a size of more than Mr. MINGE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 Now, there are a couple of ways to do 17 percent of GDP, and a recognition of minutes to the gentleman from Maine, that. Obviously, we congratulate the the role of taxes and the tax on infla- Mr. [BALDACCI]. chairman of the Committee on the tion imposed in our current system’s Mr. BALDACCI. Mr. Chairman, I Budget for his foresight in proposing to capital gains, are all issues that have thank the gentleman for yielding me reduce the rate of taxation on capital an important part to play in deficit re- this time. gains. But there is another reason. duction and in economic growth. We have an opportunity before us, That reason is that capital gains today So I will close, Mr. Chairman, by Mr. Chairman, to achieve the first bal- can accurately be referred to as a tax commending the gentleman from Ohio, anced budget in a generation. We would on inflation. [Mr. KASICH], and the other members of not have been at this point if it had not Let me explain. This chart depicts the Committee on the Budget and the been for the President’s 1993 economic capital gains realizations from invest- negotiators who took part in these ne- plan, which reduced the deficit by 77 ments that may have been purchased gotiations with the administration for percent, from $290 billion in 1992 to a in 1955 all the way through 1994. The the very fine document they have projected $67 billion this year. red and green lines together represent brought us, and I look forward to tak- As a result of the fiscal discipline im- the entire amount upon which capital ing part in further discussions relative posed by that 5-year economic plan, we gains is paid. The green lines represent to these measures as we implement have achieved the highest economic that part of the gain that is due strict- them in the appropriations process. growth in a decade, the lowest unem- ly to inflation. That is why we need to Mr. KASICH. Mr. Chairman, I yield ployment in 24 years, and the lowest index capital gains taxes. 30 minutes to the gentleman from inflation in 30 years. We have created In other words, if we paid taxes, cap- Pennsylvania [Mr. SHUSTER] and I ask 12 million new jobs. Had that plan not ital gains taxes, on that part rep- unanimous consent that he be allowed been in place, it would have been much resented by the red bars, we can see to allocate time. more difficult and painful to balance how much less of a saver’s and an in- The CHAIRMAN pro tempore (Mr. the budget. We simply would not have vestor’s money would be taken away KINGSTON). Is there objection to the re- had the same options available to us from them than if we do not index cap- quest of the gentleman from Ohio? today. ital gains. It seems quite ludicrous to Mr. Chairman, there is little doubt in There was no objection. me to try to encourage young people, my mind that every one of us in this The CHAIRMAN pro tempore. The middle class people, investors to invest Chamber could point to elements in Chair recognizes the gentleman from in those assets which will increase in this budget that we would find dis- Minnesota [Mr. MINGE]. value, upon which they will have to tasteful. Each of us would have written Mr. MINGE. Mr. Chairman, I yield it differently, but compromise requires pay capital gains, if we tax inflation. myself such time as I may consume. give and take. We have to reach com- So I commend the chairman for his I find it very interesting that the mon ground and gain the support need- foresight in bringing about that change previous speaker has referred to the ed to pass such an ambitious plan. or proposing to bring about that tax on inflation, and I think that is an Each of us has to agree to give up some change. important point, but I just hope that as Let me also talk about deficit reduc- things in order to reach our goal of bal- the Committee on Ways and Means tion and economic growth. Let me ancing the Federal budget and getting considers the problems of inflation and point out quickly that between fiscal our fiscal House in order. investment, they also recognize that I am very pleased that the agreement years 1992 and 1997 the deficit has fall- those of us that simply put our money balances the budget in a way which is en by a wonderful $290 billion, I mean in the bank also experience a tax on in- consistent with our values. It main- it is wonderful that it fell that much, flation because the interest rates have tains the fundamental commitments to to an estimated amount of less than $70 to reflect the inflation in this econ- our parents, to working families and to billion in the upcoming year. Part of omy. I think that we should treat those children. It ensures that the budget is these savings are the result of spending of us that put our money in the bank not balanced on the backs of those who restraint by the Congress in 1995 and or in savings in a parallel way to those can least afford it. 1996, for which Congress should be com- that put money into equity invest- With a robust economy and declining mended, but by far, by far, the most ments. deficits, we have the best opportunity important factor is the cyclical busi- Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to in years to balance the budget. We ness expansion that began in 1991. the gentleman from Georgia, [Mr. BISH- must strike while the iron is hot. Pas- That expansion continues today and OP], who is also a member of the Blue sage of this budget resolution is an im- shows no signs of slowing down. Unem- Dog Coalition. portant first step towards restoring fis- ployment is now below 5 percent. That (Mr. BISHOP asked and was given cal sanity to our government. is great, and I think that we should permission to revise and extend his re- I urge my colleagues, Mr. Chairman, learn from what we have begun in marks.) to support this resolution, and look terms of encouraging economic growth. Mr. BISHOP. Mr. Chairman, I thank forward to working with them to im- The lesson to be learned here is that the gentleman for yielding me this plement the plan that is being laid out when the economy is healthy and peo- time. before us today. ple are working, the government natu- I rise today in support of House Con- Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Chairman, may I rally takes in more revenue and it current Resolution 84, the balanced inquire as to how much time is remain- makes our budgeteers’ job just that budget resolution for 1998. This is an ing? much easier. Indeed, a strong economic historic agreement which reflects a The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman growth represents the most pain-free spirit of bipartisanship and a spirit of from New Jersey [Mr. Saxton] has 41⁄4 path to a balanced budget. This fact cooperation. minutes remaining, and the gentleman alone should serve as a reminder that Today, we have an opportunity to from Minnesota [Mr. MINGE] has 61⁄2 it is our number one deficit reduction pass a resolution which strikes a work- minutes remaining. tool that we have to make use of. able balance between keeping the budg- Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield In closing, Mr. Chairman, I want to et balanced and sustaining and invest- myself the balance of my time to talk urge my colleagues to keep in mind the ing in our most essential domestic and about a couple of aspects of this budget role the economy plays in deficit re- defense priorities. which I think are extremely important. duction. The job of balancing the budg- This bill attempts to balance the One of the things that we try to do to et is made immensely easier when we budget in a way that is fiscally sound encourage economic growth is to en- have economic growth. and fair. It represents a commonsense May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2991 approach, a middle ground that all Mr. McINTYRE. Mr. Chairman, just us work for and plan for tax cuts, but sides should be able to support. Once as each of us expect to balance the that is the dessert, that is the reward we enact this agreement, we can begin budget of our own personal checkbooks that we should achieve after we have the implementation of a balanced or our family’s checkbooks or our accomplished this heavy lifting of bal- budget plan that will put money back small business’s checkbooks, we should ancing the budget. into the pockets of working Americans. never expect any less from the Federal I would also like to emphasize and re- Like all of my colleagues, I am com- Government. emphasize that we have looked for and mitted to providing a higher better When I ran for this office, it was be- hoped for strong enforcement mecha- quality of life for my constituents. cause of that very concern for our nisms in our budget resolution and in This means supporting policies for working families and our small busi- the reconciliation bills. That is ex- stimulating job growth, a stronger, a ness owners. We realize that in States tremely important to us. We must, as more diversified economy, a better like mine, in North Carolina, we are re- the reconciliation bills are drafted, in- educated population, safe and secure quired to balance the budget and we clude in them the caps, the pay-go pro- communities that are free from crime meet that mandate every year. We visions, the sequestration and other and drugs, a clean environment, afford- should expect no less of our own na- provisions that are so necessary to able health care, and a strong national tional government. This is a chance for safeguard what we have worked long defense, but all within the context of a us to give working families an oppor- and hard for in this body this spring. balanced budget. The resolution up for tunity to see that we are stewards of Mr. Chairman, we appreciate the op- consideration today establishes a good their trust, that our government is ac- portunity to present these views. framework for achieving these goals. countable for every penny it takes in (Mr. SHUSTER asked and was given I want to commend both parties for and every penny it puts out. permission to revise and extend his re- their diligent work in crafting an An old proverb once says that the marks.) agreement which moves toward elimi- longest journey begins with the single Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield nating deficits, expands health care step. Although this is not perfect, it is myself such time as I may consume. coverage for our most vulnerable citi- a way to take that first step to make Mr. Chairman and my colleagues, zens, keeps Medicaid and Medicare sol- our government move towards the bal- from Seattle to Miami, from California vent while preserving essential care, anced budget responsibility that it to Maine, all across America, our infra- intensifies our efforts to protect the should have. structure is crumbling. Thirty percent environment, provides persons with the Mr. MINGE. Mr. Chairman, I wish to of our interstate system needs to be re- necessary tools to move from welfare inquire of the Chair as to how much built; 25 percent of our bridges are to work, gives a boost to education and time I have remaining? structurally deficient. There are 41,000 provides equitable tax relief, including The CHAIRMAN pro tempore. The people killed on our highways every capital gains and inheritance tax re- gentleman from Minnesota has 12 min- year. And we are told that 30 percent of ductions, for the American people and utes remaining. those deaths are caused by inadequate it preserves a strong defense, which has Mr. MINGE. Mr. Chairman, I yield construction of the highways; and if we already been cut enough. myself such time as I may consume. can wave a magic wand and correct b 2030 Mr. Chairman, I would like to close those highways with investment, we I doubt if anyone regards this bill as by just recognizing some of the posi- could save up to 12,000 lives a year. perfect. With a measure this far-reach- tive and problematic situations that Congestion in our 50 largest cities ing, there is no way to reach perfec- we face. As we have an opportunity costs $51 billion a year. Right here we tion. From everyone’s point of view, here to eliminate the deficit, I think it need not look beyond the Nation’s Cap- there are provisions in the bill that I is important to remember that we are ital and the metropolitan area. The do not like and have fought against all enjoying prosperity in our Nation, rel- Washington Post recently reported along, including those to increase the ative prosperity, because we know that that the Capital Beltway already oper- retirement share made by civil service economic cycles come and go and that ates well above capacity, and in sec- workers and that assume that cost-of- we are going to face a downturn at tions of it they expect a 43 percent in- living adjustments for veterans com- some point in the future. crease in the next 20 years. The Metro pensation will be rounded down to the It is prudent for us to plan for that chief here in Washington, Richard nearest whole dollar. I do not like and not to assume that the full em- White, said, and I quote, ‘‘I thought we these. ployment and the good, strong eco- are two or three years away from a cri- Our veterans and our civil service nomic growth that we have today is sis with Metro, but I was wrong. It is workers are carrying their share of the going to survive indefinitely. There- closer than that.’’ budget reduction burden already and fore, I think it behooves us to practice Twenty-four hours after the budget will continue to try to change provi- fiscal responsibility now and to put resolution was released, 49 Governors sions such as these. Additionally, I will money aside, if at all possible, for the signed a letter and sent it to us saying work with my coalition colleagues for rainy day. they were disappointed in the transpor- enforcement measures to ensure that I think, at the same time, it is im- tation funding and they urged us to in- the deficit indeed remains on the glide portant to know that we are talking crease transportation funding. We have path to balance in the next 5 years. It about the difference quite often be- letters from the mayors urging in- is extremely important that we do this tween the debt and the deficit. Yet, the creased funding for transportation, let- so that we can reach our deficit targets American people quite often are con- ters from the counties, letters from the each year. fused. They think when we say we are building trades unions, from the Team- But on balance, Mr. Speaker, this going to eliminate the deficit it means sters, from the Chambers of Commerce, agreement may be our last best hope to we are going to eliminate that $20,000 and from the environmentalists, all finally achieve a balanced budget and per capita debt. That could not be fur- saying we need to spend more money in save our country from an economic ca- ther from the truth. The debt will still transportation. lamity, which is sure to occur if budget be there, $20,000 for each man, woman, In inner-state repair projects alone, deficits and the national debt continue and child in this country, interest run- we have over 30 projects, each of which to run amuck. Our choice is clear, our ning at the rate of close to $250 billion costs over a billion dollars apiece. One mandate strong. Pass this resolution. a year. hundred cities need new transit Mr. MINGE. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 Those of us in the Blue Dog coalition projects. Amtrak is on its way to bank- minute to the gentleman from North have supported tax cuts. We think tax ruptcy. Our airports are clogged. Our Carolina [Mr. MCINTYRE], a new Mem- cuts are important. We think new pro- air traffic control system is failing. ber of this institution and a member of grams are important. But on the other And yet, this should be a positive prob- the Blue Dog Coalition. hand, we think that our first and most lem because it represents the vibrant (Mr. McINTYRE asked and was given immediate responsibility is to elimi- growth of our country. permission to revise and extend his re- nate this deficit. And, therefore, we While we have an increase in popu- marks.) have stood for the proposition that let lation, travel is increasing at three H2992 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 times the rate of our increase in popu- transit before we set up a transit ac- begin adequate funding for infrastruc- lation. In aviation we are moving from count within the trust fund. ture, we can address the donor-donee 230 million passengers a year to over a So, indeed, many of the things that formula problem. We can find funds to billion passengers a year as we moved we are hearing are not quite accurate. begin trade corridors and border infra- into the first decade of the next cen- But beyond that, what does our modest structure. We can address transit and tury. perfecting amendment do? We simply clean air needs in urban areas. We can Truck traffic is projected to increase increase outlays over 5 years by $12 bil- save lives with safer highways and lion from $125 to $137 billion. And next on our highways by 30 percent in the bridges. We can reconstruct the inter- year, in the budget resolution, we do next 7 years. Our global competitors state system. We can address the other not make any reductions to pay for are building for the future. In Japan many high priority needs that have they are spending $30 billion U.S. in that, but rather, over the 5 years, we been brought to us. And we can create one airport, the Kansai airport. In have a one-third of 1 percent across- thousands of good jobs, for every $1 bil- Shanghai, get this, 17 percent of all the the-board cut on discretionary pro- lion spent in transportation means world’s construction cranes are in grams and the tax cuts, about as mod- Shanghai. It looks like a city over est as we can get. 42,000 jobs. which pterodactyls are hovering. Let me again emphasize, there are no Tonight is the moment of truth for In Hong Kong they not only have the reductions in the fiscal 1998 budget transportation and infrastructure. Sup- most modern container port in the which we are reflecting in this amend- port the Shuster-Oberstar-Petri-Rahall world, but they are building the largest ment. We adopt the numbers of the amendment and help build America airport in the world at a cost of $22 bil- Budget Committee, and it is in those and save lives. outyears. Further, we provide safe- lion U.S. with 288 ticket counters. Now, Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to that is the kind of infrastructure build- guards that transportation trust fund the gentleman from West Virginia [Mr. ing that is going on in Asia, where we money will be used for intended pur- RAHALL], the distinguished ranking have fierce competition and can expect poses, and we modify the transpor- member of the subcommittee. even fiercer competition in the next tation reserve fund to give priority to century. the restoration of spending and trans- (Mr. RAHALL asked and was given Our needs. Well, we need $16 billion a portation cut offsets if it turns out permission to revise and extend his re- year more in highways and bridges just that more are available. As we are told, marks.) this is so conservative that more funds to keep up. We need $13 billion to im- Mr. RAHALL. I thank the distin- prove transit, $10 billion for airports may well be available. And, indeed, we are also told that this might break the guished gentleman, the chairman of and aviation. And what does this budg- the Committee on Transportation and et resolution do with regard to trans- budget deal. I would respectfully suggest that in- Infrastructure, for yielding me this portation? Well, the $33 billion bal- time. ances in the four transportation trust sults the intelligence of the Members funds, if this budget resolution is im- to say that a one-third of 1 percent cut Mr. Chairman, trust. An interesting plemented without change, will in- over 5 years is going to break this deal term, that word. Trust. Webster defines crease to $65 billion in the next 5 years. when the bottom line remains the it as an assured reliance on the char- Now those are not my numbers. Those same. What are we, potted plants? Can acter, ability, strength or truth of are CBO numbers. CBO says we will in- we not, as Members of Congress, make someone or something. That is why we crease the balances in the transpor- a very modest adjustment so long as call it the highway trust fund. Not the tation trust funds from $33 to $65 bil- the bottom line numbers stay the highway fund, but we call it the high- lion in the next 5 years. same? That is all we are doing here. way trust fund. To the American peo- Beyond that, this budget resolution And indeed, I believe we have every ple, we have said, pay your motor fuel right as duly elected Members of Con- provides for $125 billion over the 5 taxes. In return, you will receive those gress to make such a modest perfecting years in outlays for transit and high- funds back in the form of better roads, ways. They say it is an $8 billion in- amendment. Now is the time for Members to im- highways, and bridges. That is a sacred crease over the 5 years. That is not plement their previous votes where trust that we entered into with the really accurate, because there is $3 bil- they so strongly expressed support for American people 41 years ago when the lion that is not counted in the baseline transportation infrastructure. Congress established the highway trust on the projects that were in ISTEA. We b 2045 fund. Yet today we find that that trust have to subtract $3 billion, and we are has been broken. It lays shattered at Last year, we had a vote to take down to a $5 billion increase. our feet. But there is also $21⁄2 billion in budg- trust funds off budget. That vote et authority which is not reflected in passed by a 2 to 1 margin. Seventy per- Over $24 billion in unspent funds has outlays, so perhaps this is another $21⁄2 cent of the Republicans in the House accumulated in the highway trust billion we have to subtract. And be- voted in favor of it. Sixty-four percent fund. There is no trust in that. At the yond all that, the so-called $8 billion of the Democrats voted in favor of it. A same time, 4.3 cents per gallon in Fed- increase, which is more like $1 or $2 majority of the Republican cardinals eral motor fuel taxes is not even being billion, is not simply for highways or on the Committee on Appropriations deposited into the highway trust fund. transit; this is function 400, all the voted in favor of it. A majority of the There is no trust in that, either. In this transportation programs. That in- Republicans on the Committee on budget resolution, this budget resolu- cludes the Coast Guard, rail, pipelines, Ways and Means voted in favor of it. tion will not even allow us to spend the all the various transportation projects. Were these serious-minded votes or amount of motor fuel tax receipts that We are told that the revenue that is were they not? Now is the time to ad- are anticipated to be paid into the coming into the trust fund is going to dress this issue. So far this year, we highway trust fund over the next 5 be spent. That is not true. CBO has have 239 cosponsors of taking the trust years. confirmed that it is not true. In fact, funds off budget. We passed it out of Crumbs for a crumbling infrastruc- my good friend the chairman of the committee unanimously in early Feb- ture. That is all this current budget Budget Committee also confirmed that ruary, but the leadership has blocked at a Republican conference last week. us from bringing it to the floor to get resolution gives us, is crumbs for a We are told that, if we really count the an honest up-or-down vote. The mo- crumbling infrastructure. When it general fund spending on transpor- ment of truth is here. This later to- comes to highway spending, many of tation, that equals all the revenue night will be the single most important my colleagues have talked the talk. Al- coming in. Well, the general fund transportation and infrastructure vote most 240 of our colleagues have cospon- spending reflects spending in military we cast not only in this Congress but sored H.R. 4 to take the transportation bases, reflects spending on CDBG grant for the next 6 years, because it will de- trust funds off budget. A vast majority which have nothing to do with our Fed- termine the funding that is available of my colleagues have requests pending eral aid highway system and, most im- for ISTEA. before the Committee on Transpor- portantly, historically reflects the What does that mean? It means if we tation and Infrastructure for specific spending out of the general fund on pass this modest amendment, we can highway or transit projects. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2993 Those of my colleagues listening, ment should be spending almost $20 bil- Furthermore, at this funding level it is just think of how many of those re- lion more a year than it does today to likely that the Commonwealth’s transpor- quests are pending. My colleagues may meet the transportation needs of the tation funding needs would be in peril. For have talked the talk, but now it is time next decade. Instead, we are dishonest example, a worst case scenario would present us with a 5 year loss of $1.4 billion. There- to walk the walk, to show what you are in diverting this $13 billion to other fore, I ask for your support of the Transpor- made of; to stand up for America, not Government programs. Shame on us. tation and Infrastructure Committees bipar- to sit down on it; to build America, not Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield tisan amendment to increase the funding tear it down; to promote America, not 1 minute to the distinguished gen- level by a reasonable $12 billion. This in- demote America; to expand America, tleman from Massachusetts [Mr. crease, which will not draw on the $24 billion not contract it; to do what is right, MCGOVERN]. HTF balance or capture the 4.3 cents going what is fair, what keeps faith with the Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Chairman, I to deficit reduction, will help the Committee people. rise tonight to express my very, very to reach a balance among its many compet- strong support for the Shuster-Ober- ing concerns. Mr. Chairman, this is a battle for the I thank you for your consideration. Please heart and soul of America. This amend- star-Petri-Rahall amendment as a path do not hesitate to contact me if you should ment is not just about asphalt and con- to ensure that the transportation needs have any questions or need any further infor- crete. It is about safety. It is about of our Nation are addressed. If we are mation. saving lives. It is about our economy, to compete with the growing econo- Sincerely, about our competitiveness. It is about mies of the Pacific Rim and Europe, JAMES J. KERASIOTES, our jobs. It is about our standard of liv- transportation must be America’s eco- Secretary. ing. It is about the type of legacy that nomic development priority for the we will leave to our future generations. 21st century. THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL, Boston, MA, May 20, 1997. So, Mr. Chairman, I say to my col- This budget as it now stands simply Hon. JAMES MCGOVERN, leagues, it is time to walk the walk. does not meet those needs. This agree- U.S. House of Representatives, Cannon House Vote ‘‘yes’’ on the Shuster-Oberstar- ment falls woefully short of allowing Office Building, Washington, DC. Petri-Rahall amendment. us to merely maintain our aging high- DEAR REPRESENTATIVE MCGOVERN: On be- I commend the distinguished chair- way and transit systems, let alone half of the hundreds of businesses and non- man for this initiative. make greatly needed repairs. Transpor- profit organizations that comprise The New Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield tation funds in this budget are insuffi- England Council, I am writing to urge you to 2 minutes to the gentleman from Cali- cient. Every Governor in this Nation support a bipartisan amendment to the Budget Resolution that will increase funding fornia [Mr. KIM], distinguished chair- has emphasized that transportation is for projects under the Intermodal Surface man of one of our subcommittees. a priority and that this additional Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA). (Mr. KIM asked and was given per- funding is absolutely critical to meet- The Budget Agreement reached by the mission to revise and extend his re- ing America’s vast infrastructure Clinton Administration and Congressional marks.) needs. This amendment is a sensible bi- leadership provides inadequate funding lev- Mr. KIM. Mr. Chairman, I found this partisan effort to address this shortfall els for surface transportation projects in brochure today. It is kind of disturbing and increase transportation funding to New England and across the nation. The to me. I rise in strong opposition to the the minimum acceptable level. amendment, offered by the bipartisan leader- budget resolution because of this. This Mr. Chairman, I am strongly com- ship of the House Transportation and Infra- is deceptive, in my opinion, cleverly mitted to balancing the Federal budg- structure Committee, seeks to rectify this situation. It mandates increased Highway devised propaganda which is totally et, but let us do it in a way that is hon- Trust Fund spending so that outlays for the untrue. This says who pays for trans- est and honors our commitment to the next five years would rise $12 billion from portation increases? Then it says, edu- American people and guarantees a the $125 billion stipulated by the Budget cation, $980 million. Now, come on. All strong economy. I ask my colleagues to Agreement. we are asking is, do not gut our trans- be bold, to be daring and to invest in Strong economic growth depends on viable portation trust fund. We are not cut- our Nation’s economic security and our and advanced highway and transportation ting any programs like this. future. systems. Without the significant investment Every time that American motorists Mr. Chairman, if my colleagues truly in our transportation infrastructure that the believe that transportation is a prior- amendment calls for, we are placing the na- fill up their gasoline tank, they pay tion and our long-term economic prosperity 18.3 cents per gallon of gasoline tax. Of ity for their States, they have an obli- at risk. that money, almost one-third goes to gation to support this amendment. I I urge you to support an increase in trans- the deficit reduction program, but the want to thank my chairman for his ex- portation funding when the House votes on remaining 14 cents is supposed to go to traordinary leadership on this issue. the Budget Resolution. A vote for this in- highway programs. It is not. We have Mr. Chairman, I include the following crease is a vote for New England’s future. not been honest with the American material for the RECORD: Sincerely, JAMES T. BRETT, people. The truth is we have not actu- THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHU- President and CEO. ally used the whole 14 cents for trans- SETTS, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION AND CONSTRUC- portation at all. Instead, every year we HOUSE AMENDMENT IS ‘‘MAKE OR BREAK’’ FOR gut the transportation trust fund TION, Boston, MA, May 19, 1997. HIGHWAY FUNDING money and spend it on other nontrans- Hon. JAMES P. MCGOVERN, Transportation leaders in Congress will portation programs. I am tired of this. U.S. House of Representatives, Cannon House offer an amendment to the Budget Resolu- Even this budget agreement that we Office Building, Washington, DC. tion increasing transportation spending over are discussing tonight continues that DEAR CONGRESSMAN MCGOVERN: As you the next five years, while still achieving a deception. This budget agreement prepare to cast votes on the balanced budget balanced budget by 2002. takes $13 billion in gas tax revenue and agreement, I want to express my concern Currently in the Budget Resolution, high- diverts them to other nontransporta- over the agreement’s level of funding for ways and transit would receive $124 billion over the five year period, equating to a $1–2 tion programs, Mr. Chairman. That is transportation and ask you to support the Shuster-Oberstar-Petri-Rahall Amendment billion increase for highways per year. This $13 billion that we promised to spend which will be offered during debate. funding level would not even spend the reve- on roadways, highways and mass tran- The budget agreement sets transportation nue going into the Highway Trust Fund each sit. Now we are going to turn around levels at $125 billion over the five year pe- year, let alone the exisiting $13 billion cash and spend it elsewhere. riod, $13 billion shy of the Highway Trust balance in the fund. At a time when our national infra- Funds (HTF) expected receipts. This under The Shuster-Oberstar-Petri—Rahall structure is deteriorating, this breach investment in our infrastructure would amendment would increase transportation of trust is totally unacceptable to us. cause the HTF balance to increase to at least spending to the amount of revenue deposited We should be spending more to main- $37 billion and our nations infrastructure in the Highway Trust Fund, $137 billion over needs to remain unmet. To accentuate this five years or $13 billion more than the Budg- tain and improve our infrastructure, point, the Federal Highway Administration et Resolution currently provides. To offset not diverting money to wasteful Gov- estimates that it will taken an investment of the increased transportation funding, the ernment programs. In fact, the recent $16 billion more per year just to maintain amendment would reduce other spending ac- studies show that the Federal Govern- the conditions of our highways and bridges. counts (except entitlement programs) and H2994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 the tax cut package by 0.44%. That is an The $12 billion that we are requesting vinced it will be self-financing, and if across-the-board cut in other government in this amendment is something that we do not, it will be self-destructing. programs (except entitlements) of less than we think is fair and it is balanced. We Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman one-half of one percent. This amendment is extremely important to think that if we take a look at the for his courtesy, and I strongly urge Massachusetts and our industry. facts, only a one-third of 1 percent re- the approval of this amendment. Balancing the federal budget is very im- duction in domestic spending and the Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield portant, but should not be done with taxes tax cuts over the next 5 years is a fair 1 minute to the distinguished gen- paid by highway users that were intended to way to approach our permanent infra- tleman from Washington [Mr. make highways safer. Inadequate roads and structure. I think our roads and our METCALF]. bridges are a factor in traffic accidents that Mr. METCALF. Mr. Chairman, I rise result in over 12,000 highway deaths each bridges are in dire need of repair. We year. know from every study that has ever to support this amendment, and I If the total pie currently available for been developed that for each $1 billion would like to make it very clear why I highway construction is not increased sig- we spend, we create a 42,000 jobs. support it. The people of America pay a nificantly, Massachusetts may lose a sub- Mr. Chairman, I will support this great deal of money in Federal gasoline stantial amount of funding when ISTEA is amendment and I call upon my col- taxes, and the people of America have reauthorized later this year. The funding leagues to do likewise. every right to expect that this money provided in the Budget Resolution is insuffi- be spent for transportation purposes. cient to take care of the donor-donee prob- Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield lem. 1 minute to the distinguished gen- We do not spend anywhere near the The Highway Trust Fund can support a $26 tleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. FOX]. amount raised for transportation pur- billion annual highway program through 2002 Mr. FOX of Pennsylvania. Mr. Chair- poses. with current income (no new taxes). The man, I rise in strong support of the Mr. Chairman, this amendment will Budget Resolution would only allow for a Shuster-Oberstar budget amendment. help adjust that inequity, and I think highway program averaging about $22 billion It provides needed transportation fund- we should support it, and I commend per year. If held to that low funding level, the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. the cash balance in the HTF will continue to ing to repair and rebuild our roads and grow until it reaches more than $40 billion in bridges and to provide funding for pub- SHUSTER] for his efforts in this area. 2002. lic transit, Amtrak, local passenger Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield trains, subways, and buses. 1 minute to the distinguished gen- 1 minute to the distinguished gentle- This amendment helps the environ- tleman from New Jersey [Mr. PASCRELL]. woman from New York [Mrs. KELLY]. ment. It provides jobs. It improves Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Chairman, I salute safety for motorists and commuters. Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Chairman, I the efforts of the gentleman from Ohio Fifty-one Governors, Mr. Chairman, thank the gentleman from Pennsylva- [Mr. KASICH], the chairman, and the have endorsed the Shuster-Oberstar nia [Mr. SHUSTER] for giving me this leadership of both sides of the aisle in transportation funding amendment. It time. What my colleagues have pro- working with the administration to does not interfere with the balancing of posed and what many have joined them achieve a balanced budget agreement. our budget. It does not change any an- with is not a breach of any kind of any It is a good agreement but we can nual deficit targets. It does not make agreement. We will decide the agree- make it better, and that is why I am cuts to entitlement programs. It does ment in this House. That is the only supporting the bipartisan Shuster- not draw down highway trust fund bal- agreement that we are concerned Oberstar-Petri-Rahall substitute. ances. It does not spend any of the 4.3 about. Forty-nine Governors, 89 sen- To put it simply, this substitute re- cents of the gas tax. It is the most pro- ators, 239 Members of this House are on stores trust to the highway trust fund, people bill. We must pass this legisla- record supporting the transportation ensuring that revenues into the fund tion. It is going to help all of our citi- spending level proposed in this amend- are spent out of the fund to support zens in every single State. I urge ment. needed highway transit improvements strong support of the Shuster-Oberstar What we have done is not any dif- around the country. budget amendment. ferent than what we did with veterans. This investment is desperately need- Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield We collect fees, and then we put those ed. There is a multibillion dollar back- 1 minute to the distinguished gen- fees back in the general fund rather log of transportation projects across tleman from Oregon [Mr. than spend them on veterans. What we the country, investments that we must BLUMENAUER]. are doing here is a collection agency, make if we are able to compete in the Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chairman, I $20 billion that goes back into the gen- global marketplace. The Shuster sub- thank the gentleman from Pennsylva- eral budget rather than being spent on stitute boosts funding for transpor- nia, the chairman, for his courtesies the infrastructure, on economic devel- tation and includes offsets to keep the and for his eloquence a moment ago opment in this Nation. budget on a glide path to balance by when he explained to America what The gentleman from Pennsylvania 2002. It is fiscally responsible and ful- this measure is about. We are talking [Mr. SHUSTER] is right on target. We fills our responsibility to invest in our about American economic competitive- are going to win this fight tonight. It aging infrastructure. ness. We know that the Japanese are is an important one for America. It is Passage of this substitute will help spending trillions of dollars, and we are just as important as our balanced us to craft an ISTEA reauthorization debating here on the floor whether or budget. bill that will resolve the donor versus not we are going to add $12 billion in Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield donee State controversy. If the issue is order to meet our current priorities. It 1 minute to the distinguished gen- important to my colleagues, I hope is a question of whether or not we are tleman from Iowa [Mr. BOSWELL]. they will join me in supporting the going to support our communities in (Mr. BOSWELL asked and was given Shuster-Oberstar-Petri-Rahall sub- terms of their livability agenda. It is permission to revise and extend his re- stitute. an opportunity for us to think forward marks.) Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield when others are looking back. This Mr. BOSWELL. Mr. Chairman, I am 1 minute to the distinguished gen- budget resolution amendment, if very impressed by the bold leadership tleman from South Carolina [Mr. passed, will enable us to look forward that is being taken with the gentleman CLYBURN]. as opposed to ducking issues that we from Minnesota [Mr. OBERSTAR] on this Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Chairman, I know if we avoid are going to be worse subject. Just stop and think about it, would like to thank our distinguished 10 years from now. my colleagues. I think about some of chairman for his leadership on this the products come out of the Midwest, b issue. 2100 out of our part of the country, farm Mr. Chairman, the highway trust And I find a little incongruous people products and so on. It has got to travel fund is one of the things that we use to talking about the cost of this proposal on a system, and that system is broken endear our relationship with those who because this is an investment in our fu- down at times when we cannot move are all about making the future for all ture that will provide a half million ad- grain from Iowa and we have got sales of our citizenry what it ought to be. ditional jobs. I am absolutely con- to go to the Ukraine or wherever, and May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2995 this is unacceptable. We can make I urge my colleagues to improve this perfecting amendment, those balances many, many examples of that, and a budget resolution by adopting the Shu- in those transportation trust funds will time has come to realize that we are ster-Oberstar amendment. rise from $33 billion today to $65 billion collecting this for the purpose, we have Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield in 5 years. It is just wrong. a need, that the needs of the country myself such time as I may consume. Forty-nine Governors have sent a let- are at stake. The competition with the Mr. Chairman, let me emphasize just ter to us saying to spend more on Pacific rim and the European Union how modest this is. There are several transportation. When the vote comes are real. They are going on, and they things we would like to have done. We tonight, vote in favor of this amend- are making the investment. We have would like to have taken the transpor- ment to build America for the future. got to do no less, and I hope that my tation trust funds off budget. After all, The CHAIRMAN. The time of the colleagues are paying attention to- we had a 2-to-1 vote, an enormous vic- gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. night. tory in this House last year to do just SHUSTER] has expired. Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield that. This year we have 237 Members, a Under the unanimous consent agree- 1 minute to the distinguished gentle- majority of Republicans I might add, ment entered into earlier today, the woman from Florida [Ms. BROWN]. who have cosponsored H.R. 4 to take gentlewoman from California [Ms. WA- Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Chair- those transportation trust funds off TERS] is recognized for 30 minutes. man, I rise today in support of the budget. But we do not do that in this Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield amendment of the gentleman from amendment. myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, it is with great pride Pennsylvania [Mr. SHUSTER] and the Mr. Chairman, we have been blocked that I rise on behalf of myself, the gen- gentleman from Minnesota [Mr. OBER- from bringing that to the floor even tleman from Mississippi [Mr. THOMP- STAR], which directly addresses the though that bill passed unanimously SON] and the entire Congressional issue of truth and honesty in the trans- out of our committee. Black Caucus, first to thank those who portation budget. Indeed, Mr. Chairman, I must say have worked to present this House with In President Clinton’s State of the that it insults the intelligence of our a budget and, without spending time to Union message he talks about building Members to somehow suggest that this discuss why the negotiated budget deal a bridge to the future and to the 21st modest proposal could hurt the deal to misses the mark, I would like to dis- century. Well, I got news for my col- take one-third of 1 percent of the over- cuss another approach, another vision leagues. They cannot build a bridge all discretionary spending in taxes, a for America embodied in the CBC budg- without money for transportation and minuscule amount over 5 years, and in- deed to have no reductions, I emphasize et. infrastructure needs. Thirty percent of The CBC budget alternative that will no reductions, in the first year, which American urban highways are con- be offered later on this evening reaches means we will be back here again with gested. This damaged air quality, in- budget balance by the year 2001, Mr. another budget resolution next year, as creased travel time and cost travelers Chairman, not 2002, as the budget deal we are every year, to have no reduc- in the largest city more than $43 bil- does. Each year between now and then tions, and to be certain that this is lion in delays and excess fuel consump- our deficit is lower than that projected tion area. CBO scored so that the bottom line, in- by the so-called budget deal. The future of this country is inter- deed, is consistent with the overall This Congressional Black Caucus al- modal. Our economy is not based on deal between the White House and the ternative is a fiscally conservative Florida competing against Georgia or budgeteers, and to somehow suggest budget. This budget, scored by CBO, re- even California. It is a global market- that that hurts the deal, Members cer- duces the deficit immediately and place, and we are competing with coun- tainly have every right to express smoothly. This budget does not tries like Japan and Germany. These themselves on this modest amendment. backload savings. The budget does not countries have a highly developed I must also say, Mr. Chairman, I am include tax cuts. This budget does not transportation and infrastructure sys- very much moved by the extraordinary raise any tax rates, not on individuals, tem to move goods, people, and service. support that we are receiving for this not on businesses. The CBC budget al- Mr. Chairman, I support the Presi- modest perfecting amendment. We ternative achieves its savings through dent’s commitment too, 100 percent. thought it was going to be a very up- a balanced combination of military Let us build the bridges to the 21st cen- hill battle. Indeed, we felt it was a spending reductions, nondefense discre- tury and let us make sure everyone can matter of fighting the battle as a mat- tionary spending cuts, reductions in travel it safely. ter of principle even though we recog- corporate welfare and modest reforms Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield nized that it was, we thought, quite a in Medicare and no increased premiums 1 minute to the distinguished gentle- long shot, and now, as we stand here for seniors. woman from California [Mrs. tonight, as we have received expres- Our budget makes the Medicare trust TAUSCHER]. sions of support from Members in all fund solvent into the future, as does Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Chairman, I philosophical positions in this House, the budget deal. The CBC budget alter- rise in support of the Shuster-Oberstar Republicans, Democrats, liberals, con- native does this while staying within amendment. While I am supportive of servatives, they are reflecting the the overall domestic discretionary the budget agreement overall, it is views of the American people who say spending levels agreed to by the budget sorely lacking in funding for important we need to build more infrastructure deal. transportation needs. for America, we need to save lives and This budget accomplishes balance in The Shuster-Oberstar amendment we need to keep faith with the Amer- the following ways: We make $189.9 bil- will make a modest adjustment to the ican people. lion in military budget savings. Our resolution by adding roughly $12 billion There is so much cynicism about budget presumes in the post-cold War over 5 years for transportation. This Government today, and one of the rea- period this country can rationally re- amendment does not address the issue sons for that cynicism is when we tell duce military spending while protect- of taking the transportation funds off the American people, ‘‘You pay your ing military families and investing in budget, nor does it attempt to recap- gasoline tax, you pay your aviation economically viable alternatives ture the 4.3 cents in gas tax revenue ticket tax; we’re going to spend that through economic conversion. that currently is directed to deficit re- money to improve transportation,’’ and Our budget saves nearly $20 billion in duction. Instead, it simply asserts that then we do a flimflam on them. We do nondefense discretionary spending pro- the money collected by the Highway not spend the money. Instead, we use it grams. By reducing Government sub- Trust Fund in the next 5 years will be to mask the size of the general fund sidies to corporations in various parts spent on highway and transit needs. deficit to the extent that, as we stand of the budget the CBC alternative cuts The Shuster-Oberstar amendment is here today, there are $33 billion of bal- billions in wasteful, unnecessary spend- a good investment for America. The ances in those trust funds, legal obliga- ing. Our budget closes $195.5 billion in amendment would retain the balanced tions of the United States of America, corporate welfare loopholes over 5 budget target, but would better provide and what is even worse, if we adopt years. This represents less than $40 bil- for our Nation’s transportation needs. this budget resolution without this lion in savings from corporate welfare H2996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 per year. Surely, as this country em- Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield fectively compete with our trading barks on its course to produce a bal- 3 minutes to the gentleman from New partners. anced budget, multinational and other York [Mr. RANGEL]. For those people that may have to large corporations can and should pay (Mr. RANGEL asked and was given vote on more than one, I would suggest their fair share. permission to revise and extend his re- to my colleagues that the Congres- And finally, we would enact entitle- marks.) sional Black Caucus budget is one that ment reform through a $25.5 billion in Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Chairman, we call one would not be politically ashamed. savings from Medicare. By eliminating this the Congressional Black Caucus Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield waste and abuse from the program, we budget, but the only thing that we 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from would not increase premiums or reduce have in common is that our constitu- North Carolina [Mrs. CLAYTON]. Medicare benefits, but protect the ents have the same dreams, the same Mrs. CLAYTON. Mr. Chairman, the trust fund and Medicare recipients. aspirations and the same hopes to par- Congressional Black Caucus budget is a This is a modest fair approach to budg- ticipate in this ever-growing economy balanced budget. It balances our na- et savings. that we have today. As we take a look tional priority and it is fair to its peo- Our spending cuts facilitate real in- at those of us that support it, the ple. creases in other areas of the budget, all President’s budget, which had a tax in- Mr. Chairman, if we have policies the while staying within the budget crease in it before, we see that without that truly promote shared sacrifices, caps imposed by law and assumed in any Republican support it passed, and there is enough that no one in this af- the budget deal. Our budget invests in we found economic growth except for fluent country should go hungry. Nu- programs which empower individuals, one group of people, and that is those trition programs are essential, and I enhance community development, and people that did not have the tools to am pleased to note for my colleagues’ expand economic growth. access, or the education, the jobs or consideration that the Congressional Mr. Chairman, our budget works the training to participate in this Black Caucus does not forget the hun- within every budget guideline that ex- gry. ists. It balances the budget on a true growth. Now that we are moving forward into Nutritional programs are essential to glidepath. It achieves balance by 2001, a the next century where trade and tech- the well-being of millions of our citi- full year earlier than the budget deal. nology is going to lead, what we have zens who are disadvantaged children, Through our savings, we invest an ad- the elderly and the disabled. Nutri- tried to do in our budget is not to ditional $99.7 billion in programs for tional programs in many cases provide stress how much money we need for people. We pay for our spending in- the only nutritional food that millions drug rehabilitation and how much we creases, and we prioritize. of our Nation’s poor receive on a daily need for cops and jails, but to con- This budget is fair, responsible, and basis. balanced. centrate on how we can make the best Why then, we may ask, are there Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to investment, not just by reducing taxes, those of us who would deny them a the gentleman from Mississippi [Mr. but by investing in people, giving our chance; a chance to eat, a chance to THOMPSON]. kids a chance to get an education simi- feed their family? Perhaps it is because Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Chairman, let lar to the GI bill so that they can par- we do not see them, we do not know me first compliment the gentlewoman ticipate, be productive, and have a so- who they are, we have an image of from California [Ms. WATERS], the ciety where we do not have to have them that in most cases is in error. chairman of the Congressional Black welfare programs, but just decide what But who are these people who now face Caucus, for this leadership in this jobs are best for certain people that are hunger? They are people we do not see budget effort, but this evening I rise in trained for them. and we do not know, so we forget them. strong support of the Congressional We want to make certain that the Under the welfare reform bill, called Black Caucus fiscal year 1998 alter- budget is balanced, not as just econo- the Personal Responsibility and Work native budget. mists, because we cannot afford to Opportunity Act of 1996, able-bodied b 2115 have the interest on the debt really be adults now have a limited time to par- further than just the interest that we It is the only budget that balances a ticipate in the food stamp program, have in our students. We would think year earlier and shares the burden and legal immigrants are restricted that this great Nation would not want equally. This alternative budget offers from participation all together. There to see every State capital investing a vision of America for all people, re- are 27 million persons who participate more in our prisons and in our jails gardless of race, color or creed or eco- in the food stamp program, but there when we have over 1 million people nomic status. It is our obligation to are only 1.3 million who are able-bod- walking around, unproductive, not pro- present a budget which promotes the ied. That is less than 5 percent. ducing anything; where what we are general welfare and advances the inter- Who, then, are these able-bodied per- ests of the caring majority of our Na- saying is, put some human investment sons? The popular misconception is tion. The majority of Americans be- in our schools and we will find that the that they are young males who are lieve that the power and wealth of our youngsters are dreaming about jobs shiftless, who depend on other persons country should be utilized for the bene- and hopes and not dealing with crime doing their work. They live off the fit of all people. and drugs. worth of others. Some persons fit that The Congressional Black Caucus So we clearly have an alternative for description, but Mr. Chairman, many, views the military and other defense those people that have a similar type many more do not. programs funded in a defense function of community, but even better than According to the Mathematica study, as just one element of the three in a that, to make certain that towns like 40 percent of the able-bodied persons comprehensive national security strat- we have in New York where we have are women. As many as 59 percent of egy. detention of children who make mis- the able-bodied adults have a high The second leg of the triad is an en- takes, we pay $84,000 a year to keep a school education. They are not dere- gaged and effective foreign policy kid in jail, and yet the unions are licts, they are not vagabonds. Many of strategy to bring about conditions of fighting with the mayors to see wheth- these are responsible persons who have regional and international security. er or not we can spend $7,000 to keep a fallen on hard times. The third leg of that triad includes kid in school. Who are these persons we do not see? domestic involvement in education, re- So it seems to me that even though Forty-one percent of the able-bodied search and development, community the President had to pull together a bi- adults have no income whatsoever, and and economic infrastructure, and indi- partisan popular budget, that a coura- when they do have income it is as low vidual well-being that are so critical to geous thing for all of us to do is to say as $225. Mr. Chairman, we should care maintaining safe and cohesive commu- that we should start cutting the taxes about the hungry. This budget responds nities. when we have no deficit, we cut the to that vital goal. Mr. Chairman, this budget reflects a taxes when we are satisfied that we Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield caring and sharing majority, not one have made the investments in our 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio that is business as usual. teaching institutions so that we can ef- [Mr. STOKES]. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2997 Mr. STOKES. Mr. Chairman, I rise in in 2001, just 4 short years from now, a b 2130 strong support of the Congressional year ahead of projections for the other This particular amendment responds Black Caucus alternative budget. budget. It has no tax increases and no to full funding for Medicaid. It is re- I want to commend the gentlewoman tax cuts until the budget is balanced. membering the history of our elderly, from California [Ms. WATERS] and the The Congressional Black Caucus our senior citizens who paved the way gentleman from Mississippi [Mr. budget makes an investment in our for us, and yes, it remembers 10 million THOMPSON] for their leadership in de- cities and in our families. As was said uninsured children. veloping this budget. before, it fully funds the WIC Program, At the same time, the CBC budget This substitute firmly supports the fully funds Head Start, offers assist- looks to the future and provides $5 bil- fact that the budget can be fairly bal- ance for section 8 housing program, lion over the 1998 to 2002 period to anced while responsibly addressing the and chapter 1 for our children’s edu- stimulate new construction and ren- needs of the American people, espe- cation. Additionally, it provides for ovation projects in school districts cially the needs of our Nation’s most summer jobs for our youth who are with severe deficiencies in their facili- vulnerable populations: seniors and most in need in America today. ties. children, in the areas of education, Infrastructure needs of our public Have Members ever been to a PTA health, housing, and human services. school system. Unfortunately, in this meeting when we have discussed over The CBC budget fully funds the Head current budget deal before us, there is and over again the leaking roofs, the Start Program to help prepare our Na- no money for infrastructure for our bathroom that does not work, parents tion’s children to achieve their highest schools, for our children’s education. who work every day, and children who developmental and academic potential. Unless we now invest in our children are educated in buildings that are Over 2 million children would be and provide for them the resources crumbling? This budget stands for served. Currently, no more than 40 per- that they need to become competent, those children. Can we do any less? cent of all eligible 3- to 5-year-olds par- capable young men and women, Amer- ticipate in Head Start. ica will not be successful as we move to Yes, the 21st century is a century of Our substitute also fully funds sec- the new millennium. The Congressional science. In this budget funds for ele- tion 8 housing to help ensure that Black Caucus budget is the budget be- mentary and secondary math and needy citizens have a roof over their fore us tonight that meets those needs. science programs are included in the heads, it fully funds chapter 1 to ensure We must support it. We must vote for CBC budget via full funding for the Na- that children in need of assistance in it, and we must take care of our fami- tional Science Foundation. basic reading and math receive the lies and children. Do Members know what that means? help they need, and fully funds summer As we move forward tonight and we It makes prekindergarten to grade 12 jobs to help prepare our Nation’s young will be here, we have been debating competitive with the world market in people to enter the work force. this, much of this, all night long and science. It increases literacy in com- The bill protects and improves the we will continue, let us not forget the puters. It establishes computer learn- health of the poor and the elderly by least of these. We, the Members of the ing centers. These math and science ensuring funding and Medicaid and Congressional Black Caucus, know that programs accelerate progress toward Medicare. The $25.5 billion in Medicare this budget can be balanced and can be meeting the national educational goals savings will begin to ensure the pro- balanced in an even approach. It is not in science and mathematics. gram’s solvency. The measure also re- necessary to put stress on families who As I stated before, this is not a budg- stores funding for the Nation’s health cannot afford it. It is not yet necessary et for one group versus the other. This professions training program. These to not invest in our children. This is is a budget for Americans. Join us and programs are actually essential to help the richest country in the world, the stand for those who are least able to ensure access to health care services land of the free, the home of the brave. stand for themselves, and walk into the for all Americans. For the TRIO pro- Let us act like it. Let us support the 21st century with the Congressional grams, the budget provides $625 million one budget that has the resources in it, Black Caucus budget. to ensure that disadvantaged students that takes care of America’s children. Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield not only have the opportunity to at- Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New tend college, but most important, they 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from York [Mr. OWENS]. graduate. (Mr. OWENS asked and was given The bill provides adequate funding Texas [Ms. JACKSON-LEE). permission to revise and extend his re- for basic quality of life necessities, in- (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked marks.) cluding meals for the elderly, energy and was given permission to revise and assistance for low-income families, and extend her remarks.) Mr. OWENS. Mr. Chairman, again, with respect to AIDS/HIV, the bill ad- Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. the Congressional Black Caucus budget dresses the needs of communities Chairman, the first order of business is has demonstrated that we can balance across this country by fully funding to thank the chairperson of the Con- the budget, and we can balance it with- Ryan White and providing critical gressional Black Caucus and the gen- out pain. Our budget shows how we can funding for AIDS research, outreach, tleman from Mississippi [Mr. THOMP- cut more corporate welfare and balance and public education. SON] for recognizing that America, al- the budget without cutting Medicare Mr. Chairman, I urge all of my col- beit diverse, is of one mind, and that is and Medicaid. We can balance the leagues to support the CBC substitute a mind of equality and fairness and op- budget and still increase funding for bill. portunity. education. Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield The Congressional Black Caucus One of the big problems with this 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from budget amendment is not an amend- budget is that the deal that was made Michigan [Ms. KILPATRICK]. ment for African-Americans. It is an has taken out some vital parts. One of Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Chairman, I amendment, however, for Americans. It the parts taken out was the construc- first want to thank our chairperson, stands for those who are least able to tion initiative that the President pro- the gentlewoman from California [Ms. stand for themselves. Particularly let posed for schools. The construction ini- WATERS] for her fine leadership, as well me say, do any of my colleagues have a tiative is very important. It is a piv- as the gentleman from Mississippi [Mr. grandmother or a mother? Have any of otal kingpin issue with respect to the THOMPSON] as our lead budget person my colleagues ever known a single par- improvement of education. for the Congressional Black Caucus. ent that has worked long and hard to We cannot go forward and really im- I rise to support the alternative bring about an opportunity for their prove education unless we have safe budget for the Congressional Black child? Do any of my colleagues know places for children to sit, unless we Caucus. Unlike the budget deal before anything about immigration, coming take care of the enormous amount of us, it takes care of America’s children from the bottom belly of a slave boat, disrepair that has taken place over the and America’s families. The Congres- or maybe crossing over the Rio Grande years in our schools. We cannot have sional Black Caucus budget balances it River? telecommunications going forward if H2998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 we cannot wire the schools properly be- We can be a better America. Support reflects America’s values. I support the cause they are too old to take the prop- the Congressional Black Caucus budg- Black Caucus budget. er wiring. We cannot institute a na- et. Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield tional curriculum and national tests if Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Mis- we do not provide safe places for chil- 2 minutes to the gentleman from Mary- souri [Mr. CLAY]. dren to sit or conducive places for land [Mr. WYNN]. Mr. CLAY. Mr. Chairman, I thank them to study. (Mr. WYNN asked and was given per- the gentlewoman for yielding time to None of the education improvements mission to revise and extend his re- me. are going to prevail if they do not have marks.) Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the a conducive setting in which to oper- Mr. WYNN. Mr. Chairman, I thank Waters-Thompson amendment, which ate; construction is very important. the gentlewoman for yielding time to is a real alternative budget that prom- Early in the discussion the Repub- me, and for her leadership, and the ises to restore some balance to our so- lican majority introduced the con- other Members, including the gen- ciety while balancing the Federal troversy of Davis-Bacon with respect tleman from Mississippi, for his leader- budget in the year 2001. The CBC budg- to its impact on school construction. ship in preparing this budget. et alternative cuts $187.5 billion in cor- That was false, a red herring. The issue Mr. Chairman, there are a lot of porate welfare. It cuts $25 billion from was raised to divert attention away budgets on the floor today. What budg- Medicare, ensuring that Part A re- from the real issue of the need for con- ets do is reflect the Nation’s priorities. mains solvent, with no cut in services struction. I rise in support of the Black Caucus to beneficiaries. Davis-Bacon is not a problem. Where budget because I think it can best be The budget cuts $189 billion from de- Davis-Bacon prevails, where prevailing described as an opportunity budget. fense over the next 4 years and ensures wages are paid, schools are built at a A lot of people want to talk about that the U.S. defense policies reflect lower cost than in States which do not more spending and this and that, and the changes in the international arena have a State prevailing wage and where we have lower taxes. The issue is how that have occurred since the end of the there is no utilization of the prevailing we visualize America. We visualize it cold war. This budget cuts another $28 wage of Davis-Bacon. as a country of opportunity. We want billion from domestic programs while to make sure that that opportunity be- The Sheet Metal and Air-Condi- fully funding basic human needs pro- comes a reality as reflected in this tioning Contractors National Associa- grams. budget. Mr. Chairman, the budget alternative tion has sent me a copy of a study that First, I like this budget because it offered by the gentlewoman from Cali- was done. They can prove step-by-step, talks about empowerment zones and fornia [Ms. WATERS] and the gentleman State by State, that it is cheaper to enterprise communities. We do not from Mississippi [Mr. THOMPSON] ful- build schools under the prevailing wage have an urban policy in America. We fills our society’s moral obligation to requirements of Davis-Bacon. That is do not have a rural policy in America. provide a safety net to meet basic not at issue. We do not have a policy to address the human needs. This budget alternative We should go forward with school problems of poverty in America. We fully funds Head Start. The CBC budget construction. This is a fight we should talk about it a lot, but we do very lit- alternative fully funds the WIC Pro- not give up, despite the fact that it is tle. gram. It fully funds section 8 housing not in the present agreement. This budget provides $100 million for programs. It fully funds Chapter I edu- Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield a second round of empowerment zones cation, and it fully funds the summer 2 minutes to the gentleman from North in enterprise communities. It will en- jobs for youth program. It also elimi- Carolina [Mr. WATT]. able us to provide tax credits to en- nates the 3-month COLA delay for Fed- Mr. WATT of North Carolina. Mr. courage investments into both poor eral civil service retirees. This budget Chairman, the budget agreement has urban communities and poor rural alternative funds these critical pro- over a 5-year period 135 billion dollars’ communities, and other communities grams and stays within discretionary worth of tax cuts. Eighty-five percent around the country in between that spending caps. of those tax cuts go to the 5 percent of have pockets of poverty. I think that is Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues the richest people in America. How can very important. to consider the needs of the poor and to we give $135 billion in tax cuts when This is an opportunity budget be- consider the needs of the elderly, veter- there are children who cannot read; cause it talks about education. It pro- ans, and working families. The Con- when there are children who are going vides funds for school construction. gressional Black Caucus budget makes to school hungry and we are not fully One-third of the schools in this country no tax cuts until the Federal budget is funding the WIC Program; when there are in need of repair. This budget will balanced. This budget distributes budg- are people sleeping on the street and provide educational opportunity by et cuts in a compassionate and fair we are not putting any money into the providing a basis upon which those manner. Unlike the so-called deal, the housing programs; when there are chil- schools can be repaired. CBC budget does not seek a balanced dren who cannot read when they enter We look across our country and we budget on the backs of our Nation’s the first, second, third, fourth grade, see our young people falling through neediest families. and we are cutting the Title I reading the cracks. This budget addresses that I urge my colleagues to support this program; when unemployment is ramp- problem by expanding opportunities in budget. ant in our communities, in some places Head Start, a fundamental program Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 17, 18, 19 percent unemployment in our that gives every child, regardless of its 1 minute to the gentleman from Geor- communities, and we are cutting the origins, a good start in life. I like the gia [Mr. LEWIS]. summer jobs program? budget because it provides opportuni- Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Chair- How can we give tax cuts to the rich- ties for young people. man, I want to thank my friend and est people in America when the schools Summer youth employment pro- colleague, the gentlewoman from Cali- are falling down around our students in grams, this budget also provides funds fornia, Ms. MAXINE WATERS, the chair- our public schools? Yet, it is the Con- of over $2 billion for summer youth person of the Congressional Black Cau- gressional Black Caucus budget which programs. We talk about what has hap- cus, and my friend, the gentleman from is the only budget that addresses all of pened with our teenagers, we talk Mississippi, Mr. BENNIE THOMPSON, for these needs. This is the budget that has about juvenile crime. The real solution bringing this budget before us. its priorities in order. is providing jobs. An important compo- The CBC budget, Mr. Chairman, is It should be the priorities of Amer- nent of that is summer jobs. This budg- the right budget. It is the budget to ica. Yet, the agreement says let us cut et enables us to do it. prepare us as we enter the 21st century. taxes while our children go hungry. Let Finally in terms of opportunity, it It is the budget that will look out for us cut taxes while our children cannot provides educational opportunity by the needs of all of our people, that seg- read. Let us cut taxes while people helping young people attend college. I ment of the population that has been sleep on the street. think that is a good thing. I think it left out and left behind. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2999 This budget is a fair budget. It pro- worked very hard to put together a billion, exactly the amount necessary vides education for our children. It budget that answers the concerns of to meet the needs of the 10 million cur- takes care of our seniors. It protects the people of this country. Our CBC al- rently uninsured children. the environment. This budget says over ternative budget is the budget deal the We will maintain the kind of com- and over again that all of our people American people would negotiate. This mitment to the Medicare fund and put have a right to know what is in the is the real budget deal. Our budget not $18 billion more into the Medicare fund water we drink, what is in the food we only balances finances, it balances val- than the coalition and the President’s eat, and what is in the air we breathe. ues. I believe this is the budget that budget calls for. We will completely I urge all Members to vote to support would win a vote of the American peo- fund the Medicaid without any cuts to the CBC budget because we have a mis- ple. The CBC alternative budget will be that program whatsoever. We will fund sion, a mandate, and a moral obliga- presented in detail later on this Pell grants by $1000 a year increases. tion to help our people help them- evening. We will have full funding for the new selves. We have taken part in this part of school construction plan which also in- Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield the debate in order to introduce the vi- cludes $9 billion for the critical Federal 2 minutes to the gentleman from Penn- sion, in order to talk about what is education programs and an additional sylvania [Mr. FATTAH]. possible, in order to help the American $15 billion for ISTEA, $3 billion more Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I thank people understand that we do not have than the Shuster amendment coming the bold and brilliant leadership of the to posture, we do not have to pretend, up later today calls for. Included in chairwoman of the CBC, and my col- we do not have to put our hand in the this proposal would be the elimination league from the great State of Mis- wind and figure out which way the of the cuts in the VA loan programs sissippi, for offering to this Congress wind is blowing, that we can, indeed, and 100 percent fulfillment of our an opportunity to proceed along a ra- fashion a budget that deals with the promise to our veterans. tional budget process, a process in concerns of the American people in a I would just like to state that I be- which those who are deficit hawks can real way. This budget that I am so lieve that it is fundamentally impor- have deficit reduction and a balance 1 proud of is a budget that would protect tant for this country for our party, for year ahead of all other alternatives. the elderly, reach out to the children, Members on both sides of the aisle to For those of us interested in invest- embrace the families, and it would do stand up for the needs of working ment and opportunity, we can have it without cutting taxes or increasing Americans. We do not need to have a more schools and better education, taxes. budget that lines the pockets of the rather than more jails and more social We could not have a more sensible, a wealthiest people in this country. We problems. This is a budget that puts budget that is put together any better need to have a budget that comes into before the Congress some very clear de- than this one. Again, Mr. Chairman, we balance. I have called for a balanced cisions in terms of what our priorities will present the details of this budget budget. I have voted for a balanced ought to be. later on this evening, but I am pleased budget amendment. This budget brings Let us not just have a balanced budg- and proud that the Congressional us into balance but maintains our in- et that is fiscally balanced. Let us have Black Caucus was able to share this vi- vestments in the critical areas of eco- one that is also morally correct, and sion in this portion of the debate. nomic growth that I think will protect faces the real tough issues that we The CHAIRMAN. Under the rule, the the American people’s interests and have to face as a country. gentleman from South Carolina [Mr. create the kind of long-term economic I would offer to my colleagues that SPRATT] has 30 minutes remaining, and development that is critical to the fu- they seriously consider and cast a vote, the gentleman from Connecticut [Mr. ture of this country. I urge support for not just to whisper quietly their sup- SHAYS] has 223⁄4 minutes remaining. the Kennedy balanced budget resolu- port for the CBC alternative, but stand The gentleman from Connecticut [Mr. tion later this evening. up and cast a vote on behalf of what is SHAYS] has the right to close the de- Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 a reasonable fiscal policy for our coun- bate. minutes to the gentlewoman from Con- try, in keeping with American prior- Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 necticut [Ms. DELAURO]. ities and with the promise of the next minutes and 30 seconds to the gen- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, I rise century that we should govern our tleman from Massachusetts [Mr. KEN- today in support of the budget resolu- votes by this evening. NEDY]. tion, but I do so with disappointment Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. that the President and Congress have 1 minute to the gentleman from Ten- Chairman, first of all let me say how not offered a vision for this country be- nessee [Mr. FORD]. much I admire the gentleman from yond balancing the budget. Our coun- South Carolina and the work that he try is faced with great challenges, but b 2145 has done on this budget. While I think there is no evidence that this resolu- Mr. FORD. Mr. Chairman, I thank he has done yeoman’s work in terms of tion aspires to setting new direction the gentlewoman from California for some of the values that I know that he for our Nation. Balancing the budget is yielding me the time. I say to my col- and the Democratic Party have pledged an important priority and this budget leagues on both sides of the aisle that to, I think that it falls, this budget represents our best hope for a balanced this Congressional Black Caucus budg- agreement falls far short of the stand- budget. I will vote for it, but we must et, Mr. Chairman, is a humane budget. ards that I believe are part and parcel begin a bigger debate about our future. It is a budget that recognizes our prior- of standing up for the needs of working In order for me to continue to sup- ities. It is a budget that invests in our people and the poor, the senior citizens port this budget, the legislation to future. It is a budget that invests in of this country, the necessary invest- carry it out must meet several vital our children, for America has laid ments that we have in our children and conditions: claim to the 20th century like no other in education and health care and trans- One, tax cuts must benefit the middle Nation in the world. portation and research and develop- class not just the wealthiest Ameri- One of the reasons we are able to do ment and economic development. cans. Too many parents are struggling that is because of our commitment in I had proposed an alternative budget to provide for their families, raise their our people and our resources in human which will come up later this evening. children and send them to college. The capital. I say, Mr. Chairman, this budg- Under the Kennedy balanced budget President’s HOPE scholarships and et does that and much more. This Con- proposal, we will have investments of education tax cuts are a critical part of gress, Democrats and Republicans, $100 billion more than the budget investing our economic future. And if ought to show that by supporting this agreement in health, education, trans- capital gains tax cuts, which benefits chairwoman and this caucus. portation, research and development the rich, are made retroactive, then Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield and economic development. We con- tax cuts for the middle class should be myself such time as I may consume. tinue to provide $60 billion in targeted too. I am so proud of the members of the tax cuts for the middle class and for Second, tax cuts cannot explode in Congressional Black Caucus, who have small businesses. We will provide $32 the outyears. H3000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 As much as we all want to pay lower no resolution, to have the President ophy. In spite of that tax increase that taxes, we must not give away breaks veto many of them, to struggle over deters economic expansion, the busi- that we cannot afford. It is irrespon- whether or not they will be overridden, nesses of this country have forged sible to enact tax cuts whose costs bal- and with every showdown will come ahead and, anticipating the Republican loon in 6 or 10 years. I will oppose any the threat of another shutdown. That effort to balance the budget have driv- tax package which does that. is not what we want, and I know it is en ahead to expand economic activity Third, the budget must invest in chil- not what the country wants. and, ultimately, to expand the reve- dren and in education and in our fu- The Republicans wanted $220 billion nues coming into this country. ture. Whether it is educating future of tax cuts over 5 years. What they got Just for a moment look at this chart. leaders or providing health coverage was $135 billion, half of that, and $35 The blue line represents increased rev- for children, building economic infra- billion of that amount has to go in to enues from an expanding economy. The structure, protecting our environment, education tax credits and deductions, red line represents spending outlays. It domestic spending is an important in- which was a Democratic priority. is obvious we have not been as frugal vestment in our Nation’s future. If our The Democrats wanted a lot more as we should have been in cutting down budget projections are wrong and less money for nondefense domestic discre- on spending and cutting down on waste money comes in than we anticipate, tionary spending. They did not get it, in the Federal Government. The blue cuts should not be made solely in edu- but they got $189 billion more than was line is inflation. So, Mr. Chairman, let cation, health and economic develop- included in the Republican budget reso- us rejoice in this step forward of this ment. Tax cuts must also be reduced to lution of last year. That is a substan- budget resolution, in doing what is help keep the budget on line to balance tial increase. good for the American working family. if our projections fall short. Politics has got to be the art of com- b 2200 Under Democratic leadership, we promise. Neither of us is going to get Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 have made important strides toward everything we want. But what the minutes to the gentleman from Indiana balancing the budget while protecting country wants is us to start working [Mr. ROEMER]. vital priorities. We must continue our together in their interest. They want Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Chairman, I rise vigilance to ensure that our hard-won the Democrats to realize that it is not in strong support of this budget resolu- progress is not undermined as we move our money but their money over which tion and I want to commend the gen- through the budget process. we have stewardship. And they want tleman from South Carolina, [Mr. Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 the Republicans to understand that SPRATT], for his strong leadership on minute to the gentleman from New there is a responsible role for govern- our side of the aisle for bipartisanship. Jersey [Mr. ROTHMAN]. ment in our lives, that government In Shakespeare there is a very inter- Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Chairman, for should be maintained, but that we esting and intriguing exchange be- too long Congress has been our na- should ensure that it is held account- tween Glendower and Hotspur. tional example of promises made and able to be as efficient and as effective Glendower says, and braggingly so, ‘‘I promises broken. But today’s vote is a as possible. can call spirits from the vastly deep.’’ promise kept. This budget accomplishes those ob- And Hotspur replies, ‘‘Well, so can I, As a freshman, the people of New Jer- jectives. I urge my colleagues to vote and so can any man, but will those sey’s Ninth District sent me here to for it. spirits come when you call for them?’’ work on a bipartisan basis to balance Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 The American people have been call- the budget, but not at the expense of minutes to the distinguished gen- ing for a similar spirit, a spirit of bi- our children or the environment. tleman from Michigan [Mr. SMITH]. partisanship to balance the budget I support this budget because it de- Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Chair- with fair values and with priorities on livers on the very promises I made man, I say to the gentleman from Vir- our families and our children. when I ran for Congress. There are as- ginia, I would like to align myself with That is the historic agreement that pects of the plan which I think need his comments. we achieve tonight with this balanced more work, but this is a good first step I think some of us have different phi- budget. We will borrow $906 billion less that will put our Nation on the road to losophies of what should be included in under this agreement and balance by fiscal responsibility. the fine points of this agreement. Just the year 2002. That is important. We From helping preschoolers in Head think for a minute where we were 3 will create a brand new health care ini- Start to providing Pell grants to needy years ago. tiative for our children. Five million college students, this budget agree- Three years ago we had half of this children that are not covered today ment invests in education. It expands Chamber saying that it is reasonable to will be covered under this agreement. health coverage to 5 million uninsured borrow more money for ‘‘investment That is important. We have brand new initiatives for children in education, American children. It strengthens envi- spending.’’ It is reasonable to increase and we will spend more on education ronmental protection, and it preserves taxes to assure Government services. than at any time since the Great Soci- the Medicare trust fund for at least an- What has happened in the last 3 years ety in the 1960’s. That is important. We other decade. is we have totally reframed the debate will get more for Pell grants for college Mr. Chairman, that is why I am here in Washington, DC. Almost every- students than ever before. That is im- proud to cast my vote in favor of this body now is saying, yes, it is reason- portant. balanced budget agreement, a budget able to stop borrowing, to stop spend- Finally, Mr. Chairman, I want to say with a vision, a budget that offers a ing the money that our kids and our this is not ultimate perfection, but it is promise for a better America, a strong- grandkids have not even earned yet. It definitely progress, progress for our er America for all Americans. was only 2 years and four months ago children, progress for deficit reduction, Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 that the President sent us a budget progress for the right values and the minutes to the gentleman from Vir- that had a $200 billion deficit, not only right priorities for this country at this ginia [Mr. MORAN]. for the next year but as far into the fu- critical time. Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Chair- ture as we could see. Let us now move forward to begin to man, I urge this body to vote for the I think we all need to remind our- define where we go in the future and, budget agreement as worked out be- selves what our real goals are—not re- hopefully, it will be on a brand new ini- tween the leaders of our parties and election, not popularity, but what is tiative for children between zero and 6, the President of our country. going to be good for the working men it will be to work even harder for Pell The alternative to this budget agree- and women and the families of Amer- grants, and it will be to help our mid- ment is not the ideal from the Demo- ica. dle class families. I thank the body for crats’ perspective nor the ideal from But I think when some start suggest- the bipartisan cooperation here tonight the Republicans’ perspective. The al- ing that the tax increase of 1993 is the on this historic agreement. ternative is to go on fighting, to go on reason the deficit has gone down, it is Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 fighting every single appropriation misleading the American people and it minute to the gentleman from Mary- bill, every single tax measure, to reach is going against most economic philos- land [Mr. WYNN]. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3001 Mr. WYNN. Mr. Chairman, I thank Mr. WATKINS. Mr. Chairman, first I (Mr. LEVIN asked and was given per- the gentleman from South Carolina for want to thank the leadership on the mission to revise and extend his re- his hard work on this budget. I rise in majority side, the Republican side, and marks.) support of this budget. It is not a per- also I want to express my thanks to the Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Chairman, this budg- fect budget, but I do believe we need to Democrats, the minority, for working et agreement has potential for much pass a balanced budget to stimulate out a bipartisan budget. good. It also has the potential for con- economic growth in America. I want to express to my colleagues in siderable ill. This is not a perfect budget. The my 15 years this is the best budget that In the decades of the 1990s, we started Black Caucus makes what I consider to I have seen based on credible economic on the path toward fiscal responsibility be better investments. I am dis- assumptions. It is the best budget in after a decade of fiscal recklessness. appointed we were not able to provide order to balance the budget. That is This resolution has the promise of money in this budget for school con- No. 1, and something we have to ad- moving us ahead further, but whether struction, and I think the tax cuts go dress quickly. it fulfills that promise will depend too much to the wealthiest in America. But second, it is the best budget for mostly on its implementation, much of But we cannot let the perfect be the economic growth as we enter the 21st which will occur within the Committee enemy of the good and there are many century and a globally competitive on Ways and Means, on which I sit. good things in this budget: $35 billion world to build a future for our children Our committee will take the first in tuition tax credits, and tax deduc- and grandchildren. We must not be crack as to whether the tax package is tions to help working families send overtaxed or overregulated to compete fiscally responsible or will blow the their kids to college is a very good in a global economy. budget, thereby threatening continued thing. Increasing Pell grants by $300 When I say based on sound economic economic growth; whether the tax for over 300,000 additional young people assumptions, I want to address this to package will be aimed at those who is a very good thing. Coverage for 5 my colleagues on the majority side. stood still or slipped back these last million uninsured children who do not This budget, by far, is better than two decades, or at those who have have health insurance now is a very Reaganomics. It is a lot better. It is stood on the top rungs of the economic good thing. Improvements in last based on sound economic assumptions. ladder; whether action now is a step- year’s welfare reform bill to take care The budget David Stockman put to- ping stone toward still more difficult of some of the problems of our immi- gether in 1980–81 was based on erro- decisions or an excuse for long-term in- grant population is a good thing. neous figures. He confessed to that in action. This is not a perfect budget, it is a the Atlantic Monthly of December 1981. I will be especially vigilant from the outset about the implementation of the compromise. And as I say, neither side Let me give my colleagues some fig- budget agreement. How it is written is completely happy. Maybe that ures. In 1981, under Reaganomics, the will determine my vote on the ultimate means it is a good deal. I support the GDP was at 1.1 percent growth at the product, the reconciliation bill. compromise budget. time. They projected the GDP in 5 Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 years to be 5.2 percent. It could not be minute to the gentleman from Wash- minutes to the gentleman from Michi- done. Ours is based on a budget of con- ington, Mr. ADAM SMITH. gan [Mr. BONIOR]. servative 2.1 percent. Right now it is Mr. ADAM SMITH of Washington. Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Chairman, first of 5.4 percent. We can see that we have Mr. Chairman, I too rise in support of all, I want to congratulate all those conservative figures. They are credible the budget resolution before us today. who worked on this budget agreement. figures. While there are many reasons that I Having said that, I do not think this is support it, there are two that stand The same way when we look at infla- an agreement that people ought to feel out; it represents fiscal responsibility tion. The budget in 1981 was at 11.1 per- puffy about. I think it is a mainte- and bipartisan cooperation. cent inflation. They said it would go nance budget. The two things my constituents told down to 4.7. This budget is based on 2.7 Four years ago we confronted bal- me that they wanted during the course percent, and right now inflation is ap- looning deficits of some $300 billion. We of my above campaign were anything proximately 2 percent. That means a had some tough choices to make and else bipartisan cooperation and fiscal great deal as to whether we have a we made those choices without one sin- responsibility. They feel both of those credible budget that is going to with- gle Republican supporting the budget things are desperately needed back stand the test of time to have a truly reduction bill of 1993. here in Congress. I feel this resolution balanced budget. Some of my colleagues across the is the first step toward delivering on The same thing with unemployment aisle said our plan would lead to eco- those requests and strongly support it. today at 4.9 percent. The unemploy- nomic ruin. Well, 4 years later let us Now, it is not perfect and I do not ment is estimated at 6 percent in the look at the results. The deficit dropped think any one person in this body outyears, a sound and credible figure. in 1993, it dropped in 1994, it dropped in would have drafted it exactly as it The interest rates, with this balanced 1995 and it dropped in 1996. And for the came out, but that is the nature of budget, will go down which will stimu- fifth year in a row we have declining compromise. Compromise does not late stronger overall economic growth. deficits, something that has not hap- mean we get the other side to do what We will see the economic growth that pened in 50 years, and American fami- we want; compromise means we find this country must have if our children lies are reaping the benefits. middle ground we can all live with in and grandchildren will have jobs in the Unemployment is down, inflation is order to make progress on difficult is- United States. down, American businesses are buying sues. We saw a chart a second ago where it new equipment and companies are As strongly as I support this budget illustrates that economic growth is the boosting their inventories and this resolution for its fiscal responsibility reason we have the money to leave a year’s deficit will be the lowest in 20 and bipartisan cooperation, it is but balanced budget. I request and ask of years. So the bottom line is we had a the first step. There is more work to be my various colleagues on both sides of balanced budget program and we adopt- done by this Congress and by future the aisle to let us have a budget passed ed it in 1993 and it worked. Congresses if we are going to maintain tonight that will give us the economic The question is can we maintain it? I the fiscal responsibility we need to bal- growth to allow our children the oppor- maintain that the real deficit problem ance the budget. I urge my colleagues’ tunity to compete in a global competi- that we have in this country today is support. tive economy. I thank my colleagues the trade deficit, and it is getting Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 for listening, and their support for the worse and worse, and we will have that minutes to the gentleman from Okla- budget committee bill to balance the debate in the coming months. homa [Mr. WATKINS]. budget. But 4 years ago Democrats came to (Mr. WATKINS asked and was given Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield this well and cast what for many of us permission to revise and extend his re- 90 seconds to the gentleman from was the toughest votes of our careers. marks.) Michigan [Mr. LEVIN]. Four years ago the Democrats did the H3002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 heavy lifting to balance the budget. themselves. In 1979, the deficit was from Connecticut [Mr. SHAYS] has 133⁄4 Today we are called upon to cast an- only $40 billion. In 1982, the first minutes remaining, and the gentleman other budget vote, and for many of us Reagan fiscal year, it was $128 billion. from Connecticut has the right to this is also a difficult decision. In the And it finally reached an astounding close. end, each of us must search our own $290 billion in 1992. Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 conscience and make a judgment about In 1993, Congress and the new Presi- minutes to the gentleman from Mary- what is best for our constituents and dent Clinton embarked on an ambi- land [Mr. EHRLICH]. our country. tious plan to cut the deficit. Mr. EHRLICH. Mr. Chairman, I also want to add my voice of congratula- There are different blueprints we b 2215 could choose today to balance the tions to the gentleman from South budget. The budget agreement is not Then and now, this President has had Carolina [Mr. SPRATT] and particularly my first choice. The proposal of the the discipline to bring focus back to the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. KASICH], gentleman from Massachusetts [Mr. where it should be, setting priorities my chairman of the House Budget KENNEDY] does a better job investing in about where these precious taxpayer Committee. education. The proposal of the gentle- dollars should be going. I believe we We hear lots of talk and rhetoric and woman from California [Ms. WATERS] need to first and foremost raise the numbers here tonight. I am sure the does a better job cutting corporate wel- educational level of our citizens so we American public at home is looking at fare and all the other things that I have a reliable work force and a strong their TV saying, what is going on think it encompasses in terms of pro- economic base. In addition, we must there? I would just like to direct my gressively moving this country for- maintain and expand access to ade- minute and a half here to one aspect of ward, and I will vote for both of them. quate health care, nutrition, and hous- this bipartisan budget agreement, But I also will vote for this budget ing, and, of course, protect Medicare which is tax relief, because I become agreement. I believe it is an important and Social Security for future genera- frustrated when I hear all the rhetoric step to reaffirm the commitment that tions. about tax relief. we made in 1993 to balance the budget. The 1993 Democratic plan brought The American public is familiar with The details in this budget are still the deficit from $290 billion down to the numbers, $135 billion in gross tax unclear. It is still just an outline, and just $65 billion. No Republicans voted relief and $85 billion in net tax relief. whatever the House decides today, the for the Clinton deficit reduction plan. But what is included in that $85 billion, debate has just begun. In the weeks Not a single Republican was willing to Mr. Chairman? Tax relief for families, ahead we will be asking some tough support the measure that has brought for working families, families with questions. Will this budget really us to this day. Their empty partisan children, incentives for savings and in- eliminate the deficit or will it under- rhetoric that almost crushed this effort vestment, cutting capital gains, not for mine, even erase all the gains we have rings in the ears of those of us who the rich but for farmers, for small busi- made these past 4 years? Will this have been committed to reducing the ness people, the people that work in budget target tax breaks to America’s deficit and balancing the budget for this country, the producers in this working families or will it turn into years. The prominent Republicans pre- country, the people who pay the pen- another giveaway for the wealthiest dicted that the plan would lead to alty for the disincentives in our Tax that sends the deficit soaring again? ‘‘higher deficits, a higher national Code and who create the jobs and who Will this budget provide educational debt, deficits running $350 billion a are about economic growth, incentives opportunities for our children or will it year’’ and that ‘‘this plan will destroy for economic growth like capital gains shortchange their future? more than one million jobs over the tax relief and the education costs, as I am not just talking about opportu- next several years.’’ other speakers have discussed. nities for the wealthy and the college But what is the reality today? The Mr. Chairman, this budget agreement bound, I am talking about opportuni- economy is strong. The stock market is not perfect. If I were king, it would ties for the poor, for the working folks has attained record levels. Home own- not look the way it does. But when it of this country, for the middle class ership is the highest in 15 years. And comes to taxes, it represents a signifi- children who need that 13th and 14th the combined rates of unemployment, cant step in the right direction. It is a year of education for higher pay and inflation, and mortgage interest are significant step toward an opportunity higher job skills. lower compared to any time since the society, which we all believe in. It is a Will this budget really provide our early 1960’s. Twelve million jobs have significant step away from class war- children with health insurance or will been created. And most important, real fare, which I hope everybody is real it become yet another vague promise family wages are finally on the rise. tired of hearing about. It is a signifi- that is never fulfilled? And by the way, the deficit is at a 20- cant step away from penalizing the I will vote for the balanced budget year low. producers and successful people in this agreement today, and I am prepared to We said we were going to reduce the country who really do create the jobs fight in the weeks and months to come deficit, and we did it. We kept our and take the risks in this private econ- on these important questions of tax word, and the economy has responded. omy. And it is a significant step to- policies helping working families in It makes me so proud to vote for this ward our goal of, really, honest to God, dealing with the questions of education budget resolution after voting for the we mean it this time, even in Washing- that are so important to investing in deficit reduction that made this day ton, DC, even on Capitol Hill, of ending America’s future. possible back in 1993. Others will take the era of big government. It is not Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 credit for bringing us this day, but perfect, but it is not bad, Mr. Chair- minutes to the gentleman from Califor- most will not deserve it. man. nia [Mr. FAZIO]. Those who worked tirelessly to de- Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 Mr. FAZIO of California. Mr. Chair- feat the 1993 Democratic budget plan minutes to the gentleman from Mis- man, today Congress is considering an will today vote for a balanced budget souri [Mr. SKELTON]. historic plan that will balance the and claim victory. Those of us who Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Chairman, I budget in 5 years. This is the final courageously voted for the Clinton thank the gentleman from Connecticut milestone in our effort to balance the budget plan can vote for this balanced [Mr. SHAYS] for yielding me the time. budget since the deficit grew at such budget armed with the full knowledge Mr. Chairman, I want to vote for a an explosive rate during the 1980’s. I that we laid the groundwork to make balanced budget amendment tonight, feel it only proper to consider histori- it possible. but I cannot do it in all good con- cally why and how we got here. So I urge my Democratic colleagues science should the Shuster substitute Economists will argue the finer to vote yes to finish the job Democrats pass. I suppose in speaking for a bal- points of the economic policies of the started 4 years ago. anced budget, on the one hand, and 1980’s, like the supply-side tax cut im- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman against the Shuster substitute, I could posed at the outset of the Reagan ad- from South Carolina [Mr. SPRATT] has bring to the attention of this body how ministration, but the facts speak for 113⁄4 minutes remaining. The gentleman it cuts into education, those young May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3003 people that are the hope of the future, courage to say, I believe this is good Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, it is my how it cuts into the fight against for America. How many of my col- pleasure to yield 1 minute to the gen- crime, how it cuts veterans and those leagues stood on this floor and said, if tleman from California [Mr. CAPPS]. people who are now reaching the age this budget passes, high unemploy- (Mr. CAPPS asked and was given per- where they need veterans’ help in hos- ment, inflation, depression will occur? mission to revise and extend his re- pitals, and how it cuts into agriculture, How wrong my colleagues were. How marks.) which is the very heart of the district glad I know that my colleagues are that I represent. Mr. Chairman, it cuts that they were wrong. b 2230 drastically into the national security But the fact of the matter is, today I Mr. CAPPS. Mr. Chairman, others of our country; $5.65 billion. That is stand for this budget offered by that have spoken about voting in 1990 and in over a billion dollars a year; that is the same President, who, in 1993, had the 1993. This is the first time that I have equivalent of 50,000 troops cut per year. courage to stand up and say, let us ad- had an opportunity to vote for the So, Mr. Chairman, I speak on the dress the real problems with real solu- budget resolution. On balance, I am subject this evening that has been tions. He has done so again. Yes, the going to vote for it. As others have avoided in this debate, and that is of gentleman from Ohio [Mr. KASICH], the said, I do not think it is a perfect bill national security and of that lone sol- chairman; yes, the gentleman from by any means, but I think it is a vic- dier who is out there standing on top of South Carolina [Mr. JOHN SPRATT]; yes, tory for fiscal responsibility. It offers the hill in Bosnia because his Com- those of us who vote for this budget; sensible tax relief. It increases our mander in Chief sent him there. We but it is the President’s leadership that commitment to education, to health want to encourage him. We want to has brought us to a day and night when and environmental protection. What I keep him trained. We want to take care we will vote for a balanced budget not like about the provision is that it pro- of his family. And when he returns, we just in fiscal terms. It is easy to do vides tax cut provisions to help fami- do not want him to have to go back on that, but it is not enough, because it lies, small businesses and farmers additional unnecessary deployments must also be balanced in terms of the throughout the country. It provides the because of the lack of fellow soldiers. investment in our children, in our fam- strongest Federal support for edu- Cutting into national defense is cut- ilies, in health care, in basic bio- cation in 30 years. It provides health ting into the basic insurance policy of medical research, and all of the things insurance for half of our Nation’s 10 America. We cannot allow that to hap- that make us a healthy, wealthy, million uninsured children. It increases pen. We must think of where we are in great, and just Nation. this world. We are the superpower in financial security for VA hospitals. It Mr. Chairman, I rise for this budget. restores benefits for disabled legal im- this world. If we are to have diplomacy And like my colleague who spoke be- that is to be credible, we must have it migrants, callously cut off during wel- fore me, I will be disappointed if we fare reform. backed by strong national defense. We adopt the Shuster alternative, which cannot allow ourselves to become a There are parts of the resolution I do cuts across the board without thinking not agree with. The amount of savings second-rate military. If we become a of what is a priority and what is not. I second-rate military, we become a sec- in Medicare could harm hospitals and am for transportation funding, but I affect the quality of health care that ond-rate power. am not for simply funding one objec- This is a step in the wrong direction our seniors receive. But on balance, tive by cutting all the rest, irrespec- Mr. Chairman, I am for this, and I urge should the Shuster substitute pass. tive of their importance. I hope all my Should it pass, I would urge my col- my colleagues to support the resolu- colleagues will join me in supporting tion. leagues on both sides of the aisle to this budget agreement. vote against the bill because we would Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 not then have a balanced, balanced minutes to the gentleman from New minute to the gentlewoman from Or- budget amendment. Jersey [Mr. MENENDEZ]. egon [Ms. HOOLEY]. Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 (Mr. MENENDEZ asked and was minutes to the gentleman from Mary- Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon. Mr. Chair- given permission to revise and extend man, I rise in support of the budget land [Mr. HOYER]. his remarks.) Mr. HOYER. Mr. Chairman, I say to resolution today. Although not a per- Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Chairman, the the gentleman from South Carolina fect plan, and we have heard that many last 2 years have been too partisan, too [Mr. SPRATT] and the gentleman from times before, the heart of this agree- antagonistic and too disrespectful of Connecticut [Mr. SHAYS] and members ment is in the right place. Balancing diverse views and problems. Too often of the committee, I was here in 1981 the budget without making massive ideological perfection has been the when we took arguably the most fis- cuts to Medicare or Medicaid is a good enemy of the general good. But the cally irresponsible act that I have seen thing. Crossing party lines and work- budget resolution is a step toward the us take in 17 years of service in this ing together is a good thing. Providing general good. It has transcended bipar- body. As a result of that act, it inevi- $35 billion in education tax relief is a tisan bickering and found grounds tably led to high deficits, high unem- good thing. And that is what this where rational individuals can agree. I ployment in the short term, and esca- agreement is all about. am mindful that this budget agreement lating deficits up until 1993. I agree with my colleagues who have was built on the tough decisions that Happily, I was here in 1993 as well, expressed concerns about some of the were made in 1993 by Democrats alone. and I had the opportunity to vote for a tax cut packages. But what is the ap- Many of our former colleagues paid a budget that began what we will con- propriate response to that concern? I high price in 1994 to get us on the right tinue tonight, and that is the uninter- think we should embrace this budget track that has led us to today’s agree- rupted reduction of the budget deficit framework with cautious optimism, ment. and the energizing of the American work with our colleagues on both sides There are plenty of things in the economy. of the aisle to ensure that the tax bills agreement with which I do not agree, Others have said it on this floor to- provide relief for the people who really but it represents a balanced budget night; yes, we are proud, we are proud need it, support tuition tax deductions without the dismemberment of vital because we stood, 218 of us, Democrats for working families, and target estate Federal programs. In education we ex- all, and said it is time to have the tax relief for family farmers and small pand Pell grants. In protecting the en- courage to move to reduce this deficit business owners. I urge my colleagues vironment we double the pace of that is strangling America and is to join me in supporting this budget Superfund cleanups. In health care we threatening the next generation. Two agreement. help manage diabetes and detect breast hundred eighteen Democrats. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman and colon cancer earlier. We strength- Some of those Democrats are not from Connecticut [Mr. SHAYS] has 133⁄4 en Medicare and Medicaid. We move here today. Majorie Margolies- minutes remaining, and the gentleman people from welfare to work and begin Mezvinski, she paid the price of her from South Carolina [Mr. SPRATT] has to treat legal residents fairly. We en- seat in this House because she had the 73⁄4 minutes remaining. able every willing and able 18-year-old H3004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 to go to college. An additional 5 mil- rent Resolution 84 provides sufficient controlling spending. We started it in lion children will have medical insur- funding over the 5-year period, in fact, the last Congress and we are continu- ance. For the first time in a genera- so that the spending from the trust ing it in this Congress. tion, there is a balanced budget while funds will be consistent with the so- Let me go back to what this tax cut investing in our people and giving fam- called Chafee-Bond proposal. In other is about. There are $85 billion in net ilies in America tax relief. We have words, it will permit obligations out of tax cuts. First of all there is a $500 per balanced the budget not only on the the highway trust fund roughly equal child tax cut for working Americans. numbers but on our principles. We will to the receipts that will be deposited Then we are talking about $35 billion do this only if we proceed in true faith within the trust fund from gasoline in education tax cuts, helping families to the agreement brought to us today. taxes over the next 5 years. with kids go to college or higher edu- Theodore Roosevelt said, ‘‘If we are to The budget resolution, the base bill, cation. That is helping the working be a really great people, we must strive assumes total transportation outlays Americans. Capital gains, we are going to play a great part in the world. We of $40.9 billion. That is not small to make money on capital gains. The cannot avoid meeting great issues. All change. That is a significant commit- past 2 times we have cut capital gains that we can determine is whether we ment to transportation infrastructure. in this country, we got more money shall meet them well or ill.’’ In 1998 alone, $40.9 billion for total flowing into the Federal Government This budget agreement is well met transportation, and $206.1 billion over 5 than we did for cutting the taxes. That and deserves our support. years. That means that discretionary is a moneymaker for us. And then Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield outlays provided for in this House Con- death taxes, who likes the idea of death myself 4 minutes. current Resolution 84 are $8.8 billion taxes? We should dramatically increase Mr. Chairman, we will shortly have above a freeze over the next 5 years, the exemption for death taxes. That is before us for a vote the so-called Shu- $8.2 billion above the President’s re- what we are talking about, making the ster-Oberstar substitute. I would like quest, and in terms of budget author- IRAs more available for more Ameri- to take just a minute to explain to ev- ity, $20 billion over the President’s re- cans, helping families take care of eryone in the House exactly what the quest for the next 5 years. their kids. This is good for America. It consequences of that amendment would Mr. Chairman, I urge Members who, is the right way to balance a budget by be. like me, would like to see more money reducing taxes and controlling spend- Starting in 1999, if that were to be- spent on transportation, particularly ing. come the will of the House, if that sub- in their own districts, in their own ju- Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 stitute were to carry, it would cut dis- risdictions, to look carefully at the minutes to the gentleman from North cretionary spending government wide costs that will be exacted by this par- Dakota [Mr. POMEROY]. on a pro rata basis and reduce the tax ticular substitute. The budget resolu- Mr. POMEROY. I thank the gen- cuts to increase transportation funding tion provides the mechanism whereby tleman on the Committee on the Budg- by $19 billion in budget authority, $12 if we can identify discretely offsets in et for yielding me this time. billion in outlays. The reduction to de- the future, there is a separate account Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the fense would be $5.65 billion according created herein, in this budget resolu- budget resolution in front of us. It cap- to the best estimation of the Commit- tion, which will allow for increased tures an agreement that is truly his- tee on the Budget, and $5.8 billion spending on transportation. But to do toric in nature. It leads us to a bal- would come out of nondefense discre- it with across-the-board cuts, to evis- anced budget. It does so with the give- tionary spending, across the board. cerate defense, $5.65 billion, to cut an- and-take that has occurred between Of the $12 billion increase in trans- other $5.5 billion out of nondefense dis- both political parties and a mutual res- portation spending, 94 percent would be cretionary, is not the way to go. olution that this is a reasonable deal to offset by decreased discretionary Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 get to the balanced budget and pre- spending, 6 percent would be offset by minutes to the gentleman from Florida serve the priorities that we feel are reduced tax cuts. What would be the [Mr. MILLER]. critical to this country. Because I consequences? The first consequence Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Chair- favor this resolution and feel so strong- would be that this agreement, hard man, I rise in strong support of the ly about the give-and-take in the wrought, negotiated over 3 months, budget resolution before us tonight. It agreement that brought us here, I must would be severely undercut. has been interesting listening to the speak against the Shuster-Oberstar Second, the offset to pay the $12 bil- debate for the past several hours, be- amendment that would break up this lion would require, as I said, across- cause some of the arguments from the deal on the floor before the resolution the-board reductions, so these carefully other side of the aisle are really mak- can even be adopted. allocated cuts, these programs that ing a defining definition of the dif- There are a number of reasons to op- have been protected as priorities, Head ference between what we believe in a pose the Shuster amendment and none Start, for example, would be cut along budget resolution and budget resolu- of them terribly easy. Obviously trans- with everything else. The good, the tions that have been proposed by the portation and infrastructure is critical. bad, the indifferent, everything would Democrats in the past. The key part of But there are many, many critical pri- be cut. These would not be just skims it is taxes. orities captured in this budget agree- across the top. These would be deep, Many Members on the other side of ment. Mr. Chairman, a deal is a deal, disruptive programmatic reductions in the aisle have risen to support this par- and this deal represents a compromise programs that are important to the ticular budget but they are upset with that has been painstakingly cobbled people of this country. Transportation the fact that we are going to cut taxes. over weeks and weeks; terribly dif- is, too, but I think it should be borne in We have an $85 billion net tax cut over ficult decisions reflecting in my view a mind by the Members of the House that 5 years. We are talking about $9 tril- balanced outcome leading us to this the current budget agreement does a lion of spending. We are not talking balanced budget. lot for transportation. Under this about giant tax cuts. Most of it is Let us take a look at some of the agreement, we have provided an addi- going to help the working Americans tradeoffs, because one of the things tional $8.5 billion in outlays above the in this country. about the Shuster amendment is you CBO scoring of the President’s budget, Another thing I keep hearing from just focus on one thing. You do not $8.5 billion in additional outlays for the the other side of the aisle is we are really focus on what you have to give Nation’s transportation infrastructure. proud of raising taxes in 1993. We are up if the Shuster amendment should be Under the agreement, this budget proud of raising taxes in 1990. I think adopted. Right off the top, a $5.4 billion agreement, the fiscal year 1998 obliga- the American people are tired of pay- hit to defense. The Secretary of De- tion for highways would be $22.2 bil- ing taxes. They are paying too much in fense announced just yesterday he lion. That is 6 percent over the fiscal taxes already. It is not that they are wants two additional base closure year 1997 level of $20.9 billion provided taxed too little. The problem is we rounds to try and fit within the budget for already in this agreement without spend too much. The key to our par- he is trying to live with. This would the Shuster substitute. House Concur- ticular budget is the fact that we are take an additional $5.4 billion out of May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3005 defense. Also, $5.8 billion in nondefense whether we do anything on the floor ster amendment seeks to add $11 to $12 discretionary, cutting programs like tonight or not. billion in outlays. To achieve that education, like housing, like our sup- In fact, today Alan Greenspan in his much in outlays we need about $19 bil- port to the efforts to fight crime. A decision not to increase interest rates lion in budget authority. So we are not deal is a deal. Support the resolution. has reflected the reality that our econ- talking about small change or minor Do not unravel the deal on the floor to- omy is growing at an over 4-percent skimming cuts. We are talking about night by supporting the Shuster rate of growth with negligible infla- deep and disruptive cuts here. amendment. tion. There is a very high probability, And here they are individually, and I Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 in other words, my colleagues, that the ask my colleagues, particularly those minutes to the gentleman from Illinois budget is already balanced this year, on my side of the aisle, to bear these [Mr. POSHARD]. 1997, not the year 2002; that the final reductions in mind and to keep in mind Mr. POSHARD. I thank the gen- $60 billion, in other words, is going to how much we have expended in effort tleman for yielding me this time. be found this year before the end of the and negotiation in order to achieve Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support fiscal year. these gains in this agreement: of House Concurrent Resolution 84, not So I just wish that we all reflected National defense. We have held na- because it represents a perfect agree- that more optimistic view of America. tional defense to a level that I think is ment but because it is a bipartisan so- The American people have done it. barely sufficient. I would like to see lution to what I consider the greatest They are working hard. They are pro- more there. I do not like the quadren- problem facing our Nation. We simply ducing the revenues. We should not be nial review. I am perhaps in a minority cannot continue to postpone the dif- engaging in this root canal politics of in my own party in that respect, but I ficult choices inherent in this process. cutting valuable programs so that we certainly do not want to go any lower When I came to Congress 8 years ago, I can hand over tax breaks to those who in what we have allocated for defense made balancing the Federal budget my do not need them, thereby spurring in- in this budget. highest priority. During the last 4 terest rate increases which are sure to The Shuster amendment will take us years, we have made tremendous follow by the Fed. lower, $5.65 billion, and most of that progress toward this goal. We have re- Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, could we comes in the outyears, 1999 and 1998 duced the deficit by over 60 percent, fi- be informed of how much time each and 2000, when we will be stepping up nally turning rhetoric into action, and side has remaining? to the plate to buy some important giving the American people a glimpse The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman systems that will modernize our force of a brighter fiscal future. Given the from Connecticut [Mr. SHAYS] has 63⁄4 structure; $5.65 billion, whack, right acrimonious tone in the budget debate minutes remaining, and the gentleman out of defense. of the last 2 years, I am not prepared to from South Carolina [Mr. SPRATT] has Education. Now here is one area reject what I feel is a workable com- 30 seconds remaining. where we had a clear win as Democrats promise. In the past, I have endorsed Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, if the in this agreement. We have got tuition the concept of balancing the budget gentleman from South Carolina [Mr. tax credits, we have got tuition tax de- first and developing a plan for tax cuts SPRATT] is prepared to close, I would ductibility, we have got a literacy second. I wish this budget would have yield him some additional time. I yield project, we have got the biggest in- reflected more of those priorities. the gentleman 23⁄4 minutes. crease in Pell grants since the origina- Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield tion of the program; $980 million will b 2245 myself the balance of my time. be taken out of education by these At the same time, however, if we fail The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman across-the-board cuts. to capitalize on this long awaited op- from South Carolina is recognized then Section 8 housing, LIHEAP and WIC. portunity, the burden we place on our for 31⁄4 minutes. All of these important priority pro- children will continue to grow, and the Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, more grams are protected as such in this future economic health of the Nation than I bargained for, and I thank the agreement. We went to great endeavors will be threatened. There is no secret gentleman from Connecticut for yield- in these negotiations to see that sec- to the fact that the choices before us ing this time to me. tion 8 was adequately funded over the are not easy ones to make, but that is Mr. Chairman, when I opened this ar- next 5 years just at a level to maintain why we are here. While I hope we will gument I noted to the House that the the existing housing stock of sub- work together to soften the impact on budget resolution before us is a product sidized housing. But this will take us our neediest citizens, I am ready to of nearly 3 months of negotiation. This below that level. It will take section 8, take this important yet difficult step. is a hard wrought agreement, and I LIHEAP and WIC down by $860 million There is certainly positive aspects of speak to my colleagues, in particular over 5 years, and that is not small this budget: increased access to health on this side of the aisle, Democrats, change. That is a big hit in these pro- care for uninsured children, education when I say that in this agreement grams. spending that will allow a new genera- there are a number of initiatives which Health research at NIH. There are tion of students to attend college and we could not have accomplished on our Members on both sides of the aisle who an extension of supplemental security own as the minority party in this are pushing right now a bill that would income for many disabled legal immi- House and in this Congress, hard plus up significant funding for health grants. Most importantly, this agree- wrought concessions that make this an research and funding for the National ment erects a significant milestone on agreement that is a balanced plan to Institutes of Health. This would take our political landscape. It moves be- balance the budget over the next 5 those accounts down by $520 million. yond gridlock and the fear of com- years. The Shuster-Oberstar amend- Criminal justice. Now this is some- promise and seeks to solve a problem ment will undercut some of the gains thing that normally unites the House. that is desperate for resolution. that we have made, some of the prior- We want to put more money into It is not perfect, but the time for ex- ities that we have protected, some of criminal justice. We are sometimes di- cuses is past. It is time to honor our the things that we were able to put vided about the means, but I think we promise to balance the budget of this into this budget agreement that gives are all usually united about the ends. Nation. it a stamp that is peculiar and particu- It takes $510 million out of criminal Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 lar to our party and our constituents justice. minute to the gentleman from Massa- and what we believe in. Veterans benefits. The veterans al- chusetts [Mr. MARKEY]. Shown there in the well of the House ready are displeased with this agree- Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Chairman, the is a handout that has been prepared by ment because we have not fully funded problem that I have with this budget is the Committee on the Budget which what it will take to maintain the vet- its total lack of optimism. The deficit takes us account by account through erans’ benefit programs, the veterans’ has been reduced from $300 billion down the budget and shows us where the medical care program. We have said in- to $60 billion over the last 4 years, and money will come from to plus up trans- stead that the Veterans’ Administra- it is going to continue to be reduced portation spending. Basically the Shu- tion will be able to keep the resources H3006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 they collect from collateral sources sional majority, the first we elected in in creative conflict than it is for NBA from health insurance, and we antici- 60 years, which would learn the hard players to collide under the boards as pate that that $600 million will make way, I would venture to say, in 1995 and long as it is done within the rules. up the difference. This budget, how- 1996, that no matter how excited a ma- Mr. Chairman, that is the creative ever, takes another $400 million out of jority is in the legislative branch, by process that leads to good legislation. veterans’ programs. itself we cannot legislate unless the But tonight we have a simple choice. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues, majority is large enough to override b 2300 I encourage my colleagues before they vetoes, and we did not have that major- vote, to read this handout, look at this ity. We can pass one of the substitutes, list and see who pays for the transpor- I suspect our friends who have been and this agreement will have been crip- tation increases proposed by the Shu- in the majority under Reagan and Bush pled, and it will not pass the Senate ster amendment. could have probably taught us some of and it will not be signed by the Presi- Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, it is my this if we would have been a little more dent; or we can say to our liberal distinct privilege to yield the balance open to listen, but we learned it the friends and our conservative friends, of my time to the gentleman from hard way. yes, we have good ideas and on another Georgia [Mr. GINGRICH], the Speaker of On the other hand, the newly re- day we want to visit with you again, the House, to close debate. elected President, the first Democrat but for this evening at this time with The CHAIRMAN. The Speaker of the to win reelection since Franklin Dela- this agreement, the best thing for our House is recognized for 4 minutes. no Roosevelt, looked up the hill and re- country under this constitutional proc- Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Chairman, I alized that under our system he could ess is to pass the agreement that the thank my friend from Connecticut [Mr. not govern in a positive way for 4 years congressional leadership and the Presi- SHAYS] for yielding this time to me, if he could not get something out of dent made together. and I want to commend the distin- the Congress, that the veto is a power- That is the right bipartisan thing to guished ranking member from South ful tool to stop things, but it does not do. It is the right thing to do for Amer- Carolina [Mr. SPRATT]. I think we are start anything. ica. So I urge all of my colleagues to in the middle of a truly historic proc- And we were faced with a choice: 4 vote no on every substitute, vote yes ess, and that is really the point I want years of deadlock, 4 years of the Amer- on final passage; let us move this to drive home here as we close this de- ican people growing even more cynical agreement one step closer to giving the bate. of the news media covering us even American people a balanced budget This is a historic process, I believe, more negatively, of all of us in our with lower taxes, with real reforms, in two very different ways. It is a his- wonderful system of government de- and with a chance to create a better fu- toric process in the substance of what caying in public esteem, or something ture for our children. we are doing, reforming entitlements, which, frankly, we did not do enough of Mr. CRANE. Mr. Chairman, I rise in reluc- saving a trillion, $100 billion, over the last time. Get in a room, lay out what tant opposition to House Concurrent Resolu- next 10 years, reducing taxes for the we really want and really need, and tion 84, the fiscal year 1998 Budget Resolu- first time in 16 years with a $250 billion then listen to the other side and try to tion tax cut over the next 10 years, creating find a common ground that is not per- Mr. Chairman, in my years of service in this more opportunities for job creation and fect. august body, I have found myself in this posi- for small business so that as welfare re- Mr. Chairman, every liberal could tion too many times. I appreciate the fact that form goes into effect people can leave write a budget that is better than this compromise is necessary to do the peoples' welfare and find work, because if we do by their values: less defense, fewer tax business when the executive branch is con- not have work, we cannot reform wel- cuts, more domestic spending. Every trolled by one party and the legislative body is fare. conservative can write a budget that is controlled by another. Congress and the Presi- So, these are steps that are exactly better than this: more tax cuts, more dent over the years have negotiated for long right. defense, less domestic spending. They hours behind closed doors, and, after heated All these things are important, and do not happen to fit. The President debate, much ballyhooed budget deals were the substance of what we are doing is does not want everything in this agree- announced. In recent years, these budget important, and people will look back ment, and we do not want everything deals have all attempted to reduce the size of on this as, I think, a historic vote. But in this agreement, neither our friends the budget deficit and the federal debt. Unfor- there is something equally important on the Democratic side, nor those of us tunately, they did not accomplish their desired happening, which is the process, and on the Republican side. But together, goals. that is why I wanted to come to the through months of hard work, we have In 1990, President Bush caved in to the floor to close this debate. fashioned an agreement which inside Democrat-controlled Congress to reduce the Mr. Chairman, we live under an un- our constitutional system meets the budget deficit by raising taxes on the Amer- usual constitutional system. The necessary balance. It can pass the ican people. Joining my colleagues who now Founding Fathers were afraid of dicta- House, it can pass the Senate, and the comprise our House Leadership, I opposed torship. They thought of themselves as President is willing to sign it. our Republican President and his tax in- engineers, and they consciously tried Now tonight we are going to have creases. The American people expressed their to design a machine so inefficient that several very good opportunities to offer opinion of this deal by electing a new Presi- no dictator could force it to work, and a different way of solving the problem. dent in 1992. they succeeded. The President is opposed to every one In 1993, although Democrats controlled both Some of the power is down at the of those opportunities. He is opposed to ends of Pennsylvania Avenue, the much- White House, some of the power is in the liberal versions and the conserv- hearalded budget again tried to slow our run- the House, some of the power is in the ative versions. And I am here to say on away deficits by enacting the largest tax in- Senate, some of the power is across the behalf of our leadership I am opposed crease in the history of our Republic. Iron- street in the Supreme Court. All other to every one of those opportunities. I ically, in my statement of May 27, 1993 op- powers are reserved to the States and am opposed to the liberal version, and posing the budget, I reminded my colleagues to the people thereof. I am opposed to the conservative ver- that the budget deals are usually too good to And this machine is so inefficient sion. We have forged a balance which is be true. In that statement, I recited the prom- that even as volunteers we find it hard not brilliant, it is not perfect, but it is ises of the 1990 budget deal which were to get it to work, and the Founding Fa- a huge positive step for our children never fulfilled. thers will all, I think, look down on us and our grandchildren. It will rebuild This year's budget deal is also too good to and be happy because the frustration of faith in this country and these institu- be true. Although House Concurrent Resolu- freedom is the safeguard of freedom. If tions. It is going to be followed by hard tion 84 projects a budget surplus in 2002, I this system could work quickly, it negotiating and hard legislating be- have more faith that my grandchildren will see could become a dictatorship. cause that is the way this system their Social Security benefits than I have faith So we found ourselves after this last works, and it is no more wrong for us that, based on these assumptions, we will bal- election with a Republican congres- to collide and try to write something ance the budget in five years. This year, our May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3007 budget deficit is expected to be roughly $67 own money. We can show our constituents Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Chairman, I rise today billion. Under the budget resolution, the deficit that we are serious about fulfilling the promise in support of this budget resolution as the will jump to $90 billion in fiscal year 1998 and of ending the era of big government. blueprint to the goal we all want to achieveÐ will remain in excess of $80 billion until 2001, The American people deserve no less from a balanced federal budget in 2002. For when the deficit will fall some $30 billion. Then us. months now, negotiations have been taking to achieve a balanced budget, the deficit will Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Chairman, I rise today place between Congressional leaders and the have to be cut another $54 billion to achieve in support of House Concurrent Resolution 84, Administration on how best to reach that goal. the projected $1.3 billion surplus in 2002. the fiscal year 1998 Budget Resolution. With I want to state that this budget resolution is History has again repeated itself. The failing the passage of this resolution, we are one not perfect, but a ``perfect'' budget resolution of the 1990 and 1993 budget deals was that step closer to the first balanced budget in 30 is unattainable. With 435 members of this Congress refused to cut spending to balance years. body, nearly every member would offer their the budget, always putting the hard choices off I support this balanced budget agreement own unique solution for achieving a balanced to a future Congress. This budget resolution because it controls the growth of federal budget. Therefore, compromise is a necessity; also contains no substantial spending reduc- spending by reducing the size and scope of yet, this body did not compromise the goal we tions to realistically balance our budget. While the federal government, uses real numbers, all share, which is a balanced budget in five the spending increases take effect next year, provides tax relief for hard working families years. spending cuts are put off until 2001 and 2002. and reforms entitlement programs. I have supported a Balanced Budget In short, President Clinton appears to have This plan is a blueprint for ensuring Ameri- Amendment since being elected to Congress won the budget debate. He secured the ca's long-term economic health by lowering in- in 1988 and have consistently voted for a spending increases he desired in exchange for terest rates and reducing the tax burden. Constitutional amendment requiring a bal- spending cuts which will take place, if they Is this a perfect agreement? No. We still anced budget. I am pleased that the current ever do, after he leaves office. Republicans need to make fundamental, long-term reforms budget efforts focus on balancing the budget won modest tax cuts of between $85 and to ensure the continued financial stability of in 2002. Enacting a balanced budget will en- $135 billion in exchange for spending $18 bil- vital government programs like Medicare, sure that as we begin the 21st Century, we rid lion more than the President requested in his Medicaid and Social Security. And, I'm con- our country of its deficit and move in the direc- fiscal year 1998 budget! cerned about the new spending on Presi- tion of national growth and prosperityÐgrowth Just two years ago, the Republican Con- dential pet projects in this plan. But, it is a lot and prosperity which have been impeded over gress proposed a tax cut package of $345 bil- better than the alternative: more deficit spend- the last part of this century because of our lion. After negotiations with the other body, the ing and less economic opportunity for all federal debt and the interest payments on it. tax relief package that went to the President Americans. This package provides some much-needed shrunk to $226 billion. President Clinton pre- Mr. Chairman, I support House Concurrent middle-income tax relief. The package pro- poses $500 per child tax deductions and addi- vented that tax relief from reaching the Amer- Resolution 84 and urge my colleagues to do tional tax cuts for tuition costs. Education ini- ican people by using his veto pen. Now we so as well. tiatives are a driving force of this agreement. are willing to abandon any hope of enacting Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in The maximum Pell Grant award is increased spending cuts in return for a relatively modest support of balancing the budget. That is why in fiscal year 1998 by $300, from $2,700 to tax relief bill. The justification for this small I will offer my mild support to this resolution. $3,000. This is the largest increase in two amount of tax relief is that Congress cannot It is, by my view, flawed in many respects. I decades. While the package calls for some ``afford'' more money for this purpose. How will not, however, see fit to impede further Medicare cuts, there are many positive much longer will this continue? Big govern- movement toward a balanced budget. changes in Medicare. There is expanded cov- ment supporters in Washington are generally The budget agreement is a product of com- promise which is the hallmark of our great de- erage for such health services as mammog- not concerned whether taxpayers can afford to raphy services, diabetes self-management, im- be the most heavily taxed generation in Amer- mocracy. I cannot help but remember 1993, when the munizations and colorectal cancer screening. ican history. There are a few areas of concern about the Democrats, without the support of a single Re- I argued earlier this year that the budget agreement which I wish to address. The first publican, passed the budget plan which cut deficit is only a symptom of a disease, not the is transportation spending. While I was the deficit and provided a solid framework for disease itself. The disease afflicting our great pleased to hear that this budget resolution nation is a federal government that has grown the economic expansion we currently enjoy. would include funding for transportation above to a size and scope that would be incompre- While we would have appreciated some Re- the President's proposed level, I still have hensible to our Founding Fathers. Our federal publican support, I recognize the need to some very strong concerns that this budget debt has not resulted from Americans being move past malevolent politics and engage does not allow for adequate resources for our taxed too little, it is because our government constructively with my colleagues in a biparti- transportation and infrastructure needs. We has spent too much money. Balancing the fed- san effort to solve a national problem. can ill-afford to continue to neglect our crum- eral budget is not a worthy goal unless we are We have it backward. We've had our ice bling infrastructure. The current level of as- simultaneously reducing the size of the behe- cream and cake but its time to eat the spin- sumed spending is insufficient to deal with the moth government. ach. I fear that we do not remain wise and dili- increasing needs of our transportation infra- To gain my support for a budget resolution, gent, we are doomed to repeat the same fail- structure. I am supporting both the Kennedy I would challenge my colleagues in this wayÐ ure of the 1981 Reagan voodoo budget agree- and Schuster-Oberstar substitutes because instead of waiting until 2002 to enact $54 bil- ment. I am concerned that the tax cuts should they address this need by increasing transpor- lion in deficit reduction, we should make the be fully paid for up front, and this agreement tation spending by $15 billion and $12 billion necessary cuts in fiscal year 1998 to cut the backloads the tough budget cuts. I also have respectively over the five year period. deficit by that figure. This would establish a serious reservations about a proposal to index The Kennedy substitute offers smaller cuts natural glide-path to balance in 2002, rather the capital gains tax cut which has the poten- in Medicare than the agreement. By achieving than shirking our responsibility onto future tial to empty the U.S. Treasury. Soon after this cuts in the administrative area, the substitute Congresses. we will have to work through the reconciliation proposes an additional $8.6 billion for preven- I appreciate the hard work put in by our Re- process to ensure that we move in a fair and tive care benefits in such areas as Alzheimers publican leadership in the budget negotiations. equitable way to accomplish our purpose of a Disease and osteoporosis. The Kennedy Sub- The propensity of this President to simulta- balanced budget. stitute also provides improved Medicare pro- neously take both sides of an argument I will be voting in favor of the budget resolu- tections for low-income seniors. I also support makes negotiating very difficult. Unfortunately, tion because I believe it is with all its flaws, this substitute because it recognizes the Presi- I cannot accept this agreement as the best the the best tool to achieve a balanced budget. As dent's proposal to invest in renovations and American people can expect from a Repub- in any compromise, there are aspects which I construction in needy school systems through- lican-controlled Congress. I urge my col- support and some which I do not. I can only out the country. leagues to reject this budget resolution so that hope that the good will and bipartisanship will This agreement builds on the 1993 Deficit we may return with a budget along the lines finally deliver us a total final package for which Reduction Act, which has reduced the deficit of the conservative substitute that I supported. I can more enthusiastically cast my vote. We from $250 billion to $75 billion over the last Even with minor modifications, we can cut the will wait and see what the future brings. I hope five years. I support this agreement because I excess spending increases in order to allow the process will bring us votes which I can feel it is the last opportunity we have to bal- the American people to keep more of their support at every stage, including the last one. ance this budget once and for all. I do not H3008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 want my children and grandchildren to be de- betes management. It adds important re- As good as this budget plan is, it will not prived of opportunity because of the interest sources to protect our environment. It provides solve the problem in the long term. We al- payment on our federal debt. This plan is not funding for healthcare for five million of our ready know that in a very few years we will perfect, but it is the best and only plan we Nation's children who have no insurance cov- find ourselves in another very difficult situation have to make a balanced federal budget a re- erage at all. It restores our promise to legal when we deal with the reality of a Social Se- ality. I urge my colleagues to support this immigrants that came to our country expecting curity Trust Fund emptying as baby boomers budget resolution. to be treated equally under the law while they begin to retire. All the revenues from FICA Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chairman, the labor to add to the greatness of our Nation. It taxes and the trust fund itself will actually be budget resolution before the House is historic: recognizes the need for tax relief for America's spent for Social Security recipients instead of for the first time in 32 years, the budget bal- families. masking the deficit as it does today. And the ances. I support the resolution and look forward to Medicare Trust Fund also will need further That is real progress. working in the weeks ahead to fulfill the best work as these new recipients start drawing Nevertheless, this budgetÐconceived in a of its promises for the betterment of all Ameri- benefits. strong economyÐis one only a mother could cans. Mr. Chairman, the problems we will inevi- love. Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Chairman, to say that I am tably face in the years ahead are just some of How does one explain priorities that over happy to be here speaking on a budget plan the reasons I urge my colleagues to support the next 10 years set aside only $3 billion to that will lead to a balanced budget is an un- the budget resolution reported by the Budget get peopleÐincluding legal immigrantsÐoff derstatement. Mr. Chairman, this is a good Committee. This is an excellent opportunity to welfare and into jobs but more than $16 billion day for the American people. I am pleased to help the people we represent get out from for additional entitlement benefits for non-citi- be a Member of the 105th Congress which is under the burden of over-taxation and over- zens? about to achieve something for which many of spending. We need the foundation we are How does one explain that over the next 5 us have fought for a very, very long time. I sa- building now for the work we must do later. years $13 billion in Medicaid savings are lute Chairman KASICH and Chairman DOMENICI We must not let the excellent slip away while mostly offset by $10 billion in additional bene- and all those involved in these very difficult we await the perfect. fits for non-citizens? negotiations. Ms. FURSE. Mr. Chairman, I rise to support That $10 billion funds additional benefits for This plan will first and foremost allow for tax the bipartisan budget resolution which is be- non-citizens, many of whom are financially relief for all taxpayers in America. There is no fore the House today. When I was elected in self-sufficient, most of whom entered the doubt that our citizens pay too much for gov- 1992 to change the priorities of our Govern- country on the promises of their sponsors to fi- ernment and keep too little of their earnings ment in Washington, I knew that one part of nancially provide for them. for themselves. Hard working people should stopping business as usual was getting our The mandatory added spending over the be allowed to make their own choices about fiscal house in order. In order to stop mortgag- next 5 years for benefits for non-citizensÐindi- how to spend their hard earned dollars instead ing our children's future, it was imperative to vidual's whose sponsor's average income is of giving them to Federal bureaucrats to take bold steps to reduce and ultimately elimi- $38,000 a yearÐis four times greater than spend. I know that the Ways and Means Com- nate the budget deficit. I'm proud of my vote that for defense, twice that for natural re- mittee will be working out the details of that in favor of the 1993 Budget Agreement which source and environment programs, and six tax relief in the next month or so, but I am forced our budget deficit in the right direc- times greater than that for community and re- very optimistic that there will be real capital tionÐdownwardÐand truly made balancing gional development. gains tax reform and estate tax reform. These the budget a possibility. Explain these priorities to overtaxed, middle- two taxes are onerous and counter productive. There are a number of a provisions in this income Americans trying to buy a house and Relief in these areas will create economic budget resolution which make it a good agree- educate their children, Americans who worked growth which will mean more good jobs and ment, aside from the important fact that it will until May 9 this year to pay taxes to fund less reliance on government programs. And I indeed balance the overall budget. First, I am these priorities. am equally pleased that we will be able to im- pleased that House Concurrent Resolution 84 I will support this budget resolution because prove the lives of families with children by al- includes improved Medicare coverage of dia- it balances. lowing them a $500 per child tax credit. That betes education and supplies in a new self- That will help families. $500 for each child will mean a lot to families management benefit. As Co-Chair of the Con- But its priorities are not those of hard-work- who have many, many uses for that money gressional Diabetes Caucus, I have worked for ing Americans or hard-working legal immi- which they won't have to send to the IRS. 4 years to make these important changes. grants. Securing Medicare for the next several Earlier this year, in conjunction with my friend, Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Chairman, when I was years is another very important step for the Mr. NETHERCUTT, I was proud to sponsor H.R. elected to Congress in 1992, my overriding citizens of southern Arizona. This important 58 to improve Medicare coverage for people priority was to promote an agenda of impor- medical insurance program for senior citizens with diabetes. Currently our bill has 265 Mem- tant investments for our Nation's future and is on the brink of bankruptcy. With the reforms bers cosponsors. I want to thank both the ad- the urgent need to reduce and eliminate our contained in this plan, we can be sure that ministration and Speaker GINGRICH for their enormous deficit. Today, we come to a budget Medicare will be kept solvent and available to commitment to this issue, as well as the au- resolution that promise a balanced budget by our parents and grandparents and maybe thors of H.R. 15, the Medicare Preventive 2002 and we have come to it because of the even to some of us. Benefit Improvement Act: Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. tough 1993 Budget vote only Democrats cast. Mr. Chairman, is this a perfect plan? Quite THOMAS, and Mr. CARDIN. I am going to work The deficit has been reduced from a quarter of honestly, it is not. vigilantly to make sure these benefits stay in a trillion dollars to $67 billion. Now we can Would I have preferred more tax relief for the budget agreement and are enacted into move on to finish our tough task for America. our citizens? Yes, I certainly would have. law. The agreement reached between the Presi- Families without children could use tax relief. This budget resolution also acknowledges dent and congressional leaders 2 weeks ago Small businesses could use tax relief. Every- the importance of education in helping our is not a perfect one. In fact, I expressed my one could benefit from lower taxes. families enjoy a secure future. Unlike last deep concerns that we not take the country Would I have preferred more savings in year's balanced budget plan which made stu- back to the deficits of the 1980s and allow the many programs? I definitely believe there are dents pay more and was correctly vetoed by deficit to explode in the out years of the plan. ways we could have held down discretionary the President, this resolution includes $35 bil- While some concerns remain, I believe the spending levels. But we will have an oppor- lion over 5 years for postsecondary education resolution before the House today represents tunity to work out some of these differences tax cuts and the largest Pell Grant expansion an important step toward bringing our Nation's as we take the steps necessary to turn this in 20 years. There are over 38,000 students in budget into balance. Much work remains to be plan into legislative reality. Oregon who rely on Pell Grants; this resolu- done to hammer out the specifics of it. But, Mr. Chairman, this is a big step for a tion will expand the number of eligible stu- Mr. Chairman, there is much to support in Congress and a President that only a short dents and increase the maximum grant to this compromise budget resolution. It rep- time ago shut down the Government about our $3,000. Education is a vital national security resents the largest increase in 30 years for disagreements over these issues. Let's take issue and is critical to helping everyone fulfill higher education. It adds important preventive this step and use the accrued benefits as a their potential benefits to Medicare such as annual mammo- foundation for future efforts. For future efforts I am also pleased that this resolution main- grams, colorectal cancer screening, and dia- will be needed. tains Medicaid as an entitlement and contains May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3009 very modest cuts. Earlier this year I authored This measure does so in a means that will be eral guarantee to Medicaid, strengthens envi- a letter to the President, signed by the entire accepted and implemented in the next 2 ronmental protection and enforcement, ex- Oregon delegation, expressing our opposition years. pands health coverage to 5 million uninsured to a per capita cap proposal in Medicaid. I am The deficit this year is estimated to reach a children currently without health care, and in- pleased that this resolution rejects the per low of $67 billion through September 30, creases our investment in education, including capita cap proposal which would have seri- 1997, the lowest annual deficit since 1969. increasing the amount and number of Pell ously jeopardized the Oregon Health Plan. While a strong economy has helped budget Grants, increases for Head Start, and key tar- When Medicaid reform comes before the numbers, the low deficit is also in large part a geted tax breaks for higher education invest- Commerce Health Subcommittee, of which I result of major work done by the Democratic ments. am a member, I will work to ensure that any majority in Congress in 1993. Ironically, that This budget agreement serves as a fair out- proposal protects and preserves the Oregon year we passed a deficit reduction package line for an economic agenda over the next 5 Health Plan. with close to $500 billion in deficit reduction, years. Of course, it is only an outline, and the There are also a number of other important more than double the amount we are talking real budget work is just beginning. No doubt initiatives in this bill. After passage of last about today. Not one Republican voted for some adjustments and modification of the pri- year's welfare reform legislation, I pledged to that package, but the improved budget num- orities will be made as we correct for eco- work with the administration to restore benefits bers we are working with now in 1997 are nomic and political reality and attempt to for legal immigrants and am pleased this pro- principally a result of those tough choices we reprioritize in the months and years ahead. It vision is included in House Concurrent Reso- made in 1993. The current budget resolution will be important for us to protect and reexam- lution 84. As the author of the Children's builds upon this substantial 1993 budget ac- ine the priorities important to the American Health Insurance Access Amendments, I am tion. And importantly none of it is being re- people as we work to craft the bills to imple- pleased that this resolution includes a $16 bil- pealed or greatly modified in the agreement ment the goals inherent in the budget resolu- lion initiative to help the 10 million children being offered as a solution today. tion both in the near future and for the long who are without health care coverage. Lastly, We have made progress in the deficit, and term. We will have to ensure that the tax cuts I am pleased that this resolution emphasizes we can continue to make progress without ex- will benefit working Americans, not just cor- the importance of our environment, with im- treme actions. This budget agreement shows porations and affluent individuals. provements in funding for Superfund, the that we can pursue fiscal balance without cre- On the questions of environmental policy, I brownsfield initiative, land acquisition, national ating social imbalance. It protects initiatives am pleased that oil drilling in the pristine parks, and EPA enforcement. which help American working families and coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife As most people have acknowledged, and I seniors gain access to affordable health care, Refuge has not been added as a potential do so as well, this is not a perfect agreement. a clean environment, and quality education. If source of revenue. There are a number of As I stated earlier, I was elected to Congress we were operating without the need of a ma- other more environmentally sound ways to re- in 1992 to change the way we do business in jority vote, each of us no doubt would sub- cover taxpayer money and I urge my col- Washington. In some respects, this agreement stantially change this budget. For example, I leagues to avoid the exploitation of this impor- continues the same bad priorities of spending believe most of the tax breaks should wait, tant caribou calving grounds on Alaska's Arctic far too much on the Pentagon. As I've often much as Congressman MINGE outlined in the plain as we move forward to implement budg- said, we should spend every penny we need measure that he was precluded from offering ets today and in the future. Importantly, this on a sound national defense and not a penny by the House rule. But we must examine and budget provides for an unprecedented cleanup more. This agreement perpetuates the trend of judge this budget based on what is possible of brownfield sites at President Clinton's initia- spending more than half of our discretionary politically and practically, against for example tive. Congress will also need to develop a dollar on the military. Our true national secu- the backdrop of 1995±96, when polarization comprehensive solution to the problems legal rity depends on more than just weapons sys- and shutdown of the Federal Government immigrants face under the 1996 welfare re- tems. A recent poll by Celinda Lake cites that were the means employed unsuccessfully to form law. Although I am pleased that benefits 74 percent of people disagree with the fact achieve the ends that the majority in Congress to legal immigrants have been partially re- that we spend more on building and maintain- sought. stored, this is not enough, especially in regard ing nuclear weapons than we do on the fund- This 1998±2002 budget resolution is a to refugees and asylees. The provisions ad- ing of Head Start, fighting illiteracy, and pro- major improvement over the plan put forth by dressing treatment of refugees and asylees viding college tuition combined. the Republican majority in the last Congress are a quick fix to a much larger problem. Ex- In addition, I am very concerned about the which would have created a serious human tending the eligibility period for refugees from re-emergence of firewalls between defense deficit all in the name of deficit reduction. 5 to 7 years is not an adequate approach. The discretionary and non-defense discretionary Questionable deficit reduction, I would add. only way to restore fairness back into the funding. I want to give credit to my colleague That budget plan of the past Congress, which treatment of refugees and asylees is for Con- from Oregon, Senator WYDEN, for his work on I voted against, included $288 billion in Medi- gress and the administration to set in place the Senate Budget Committee to eliminate the care cuts, $187 billion in Medicaid cuts in the permanent eligibility for such categories of in- firewalls that this bill resurrects for 2 years. 7-year period, a complete repeal of Federal dividuals. Anything less means that some will While Senator WYDEN was unsuccessful, he entitlements to important programs such as fall between the cracks and lose benefits and knows that firewalls only limit the ability of Medicaid and school lunches, and an attack their chance to meet their needs. Congress to meet the pressing needs of our on natural resources programs with deep Overall, this budget agreement is a positive Nation's families. It is my hope that the Con- funding cuts and a gutting of important envi- step, the product of compromise, which is nec- ference Committee will reconsider the utility of ronmental protections. And, of course, the ini- essary in today's political climate. The budget firewalls in the context of a balanced budget tial Republican House budget plan would have builds on our past success in deficit reduction, and eliminate them from any final agreement. irresponsibly added $353 billion to the deficit finishing the job in a reasonable, if not an Mr. Chairman, Congress has a long way to within 7 years through wild tax cuts and ideal manner. Now we must ensure that the go to fully implement the recommendations of breaksÐa budget that was at the expense of actual budget bills that we consider follow this budget resolution. While I do have a few the poor and for the benefit of the wealthy in through on this outline. I fully intend to reserve reservations and concerns about this legisla- America, unfair and unworkable. judgment on the individual spending measures tion, I am cautiously optimistic and urge my We fought those extreme GOP proposals in and the tax policy packages. If these actions colleagues to support this compromise bal- the last Congress and our effort and positions fall short of the promises and commitments in- anced budget resolution. have been vindicated. The numbers and policy herent in today's agreement, they would merit Mr. VENTO. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in recommendations in today's resolution reflect defeat. If they retreat from these com- support of the budget resolution reported out the fact that our country does not need to re- promises, they should be defeated. I certainly of the Budget Committee. This resolution nege on the basic commitments to the Amer- will support some of the substitutes being of- builds upon the past success of deficit reduc- ican people in order to reduce the deficit. We fered today. In fact, while the substitutes will tion agreements made by Congress and out- can invest in our Nation's future through not likely prevail, but will importantly dem- lines a plan to lead to a balanced budget by health care, education, infrastructure, and the onstrate in graphic terms that fiscal stability the year 2002. Each of us could and would environment and still achieve sound budget and a balanced budget can be achieved on a change the priorities and adjust the way we goals. This agreement extends the Medicare different basis. But the political symmetry of arrange our priorities and the tax expendi- trust fund, even while adding crucial preven- this Congress doesn't permit such policy path tures, but how do we find common ground. tive benefits to Medicare, preserves the Fed- and achievement today. At the end of the day, H3010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 my vote for this budget resolution is a vote for agreement. I believe this speaks well to the bi- the concurrent bipartisan balanced budget Congress to move forward and do what is partisan commitment to a balanced budget agreement. possible in the next 18 months to achieve a and a healthy future for our economy that has Balancing the budget brings practical bene- socially and fiscally sound Federal Govern- permeated this body. However, I do not be- fits to every American, in the form of lower in- ment. lieve that true success is found merely in the terest payments, stronger economic growth, Mr. RUSH. Mr. Chairman, I rise tonight to doing of the thing, but in the way that it is lower taxes, and less Government spending. It oppose House Concurrent Resolution 84, the done. And it is here that I believe that the is not the budget I would write on my own. so-called bipartisan budget resolution agree- budget resolution fails. Nor is it the budget that the President would ment. This budget resolution fails to ade- I am disappointed in the budget resolution write on his own. I am concerned that it does quately protect millions of disenfranchised and because I do not believe that it provides ade- not provide sufficiently for our national secu- disadvantaged Americans, both those who are quate investment in our Nation's future. Ameri- rity, reduce spending enough, save Medicare unemployed, and those who work, but cannot ca's future depends on that of her young peo- for future generations, or return as much rise out of poverty. pleÐin providing them adequate resources money to hard-working American taxpayers as I cannot support a budget resolution that and opportunities to become our future lead- it should. But it is a real, balanced budget, calls for tax cuts of $85 billion that include ers, including providing them education and with less Government spending and real tax cuts in capital gains and estate tax relief that access to adequate health care. cuts for American families, that Republicans, will benefit the richest 5 percent of our coun- The budget resolution provides inadequate Democrats, and the President have agreed try. Speaker NEWT GINGRICH has made it clear resources for the education of our young peo- upon. that this budget is another step in the Contract ple. I firmly believe that we must focus our at- For my children, and for everyone's chil- on AmericaÐwhich is a Contract on Poor tention and our energy on one of the most im- dren, it means less of their future earnings will People. According to the New York Times, portant challenges facing our country todayÐ be taken just to pay interest on the debt. Inter- which obtained a copy of a May 16 memo revitalizing our education system. Strengthen- est on the debt, which today costs over $1 bil- from Mr. GINGRICH to Republicans, Speaker, ing education must be one of our top priorities lion every business day, cannot be invested in GINGRICH makes it clear that the Republican's both to raise the standard of living of the education, or transportation, or returned to the top priority is giving tax breaks to the rich. And American family and to ensure America's pre- taxpayers. However, under this budget, we will the Speaker minces no words in saying that eminence in the global economy. stop adding to the debt. It represents a begin- ``there is no limit on the size of the capital We must provide our children access to a ning so that we can develop a plan to pay gains and estate tax relief'' in the budget reso- superior education at all ages from their very down the debt, and free the next generation lution. young years, until their graduate years. Re- from its heavy and immoral burden. I cannot support this budget when unem- cent studies emphasize the importance of For my mother, and for everyone who is or ployment in some communities in the First early education to a child's future develop- is kin to a ``chronologically gifted'' American, District of Illinois exceed 20 percent, especially ment. In fact, I was honored to attend a recent this budget means she can count on the good for African-American youth. Instead, I am conference at the White House highlighting health of her Medicare for the next decade. proud tonight to support the Congressional this fact. And yet, despite these studies, the We still have work to do here. We have to work together to save Medicare for the next Black Caucus budget. This budget is truly a budget resolution still inadequately funds pro- generation. But we have made a real and sub- budget for the people. And I thank my col- grams that would provide for programs stantial start. AXINE ATERS targeting children in their earliest years. leagues, Congresswoman M W For every family, this budget means the Further, we need to open the door of edu- from California, and Congressman BENNIE Federal Government will take less of their cational opportunity to all American children in THOMPSON, for leading the caucus in forging money in taxes, so they can invest more in their later years. It has been well documented this more socially and fiscally responsible their children, and in their children's education. that the better educated a person is, the more framework. Despite the good intentions of people in Gov- he or she is likely to earn. The cost of a col- In contrast to the budget deal, the CBC ernment, the best chance a young person has lege education, however, is prohibitive. Many budget balances the budget 1 year earlierÐin to achieve the American Dream is to have a of our Nation's families cannot afford to send 2001. And it does so by making no tax cuts mom and a dad that love and care for them. a child to college. Many families go deeply until the budget is balanced. In distributing tax And under this budget, many moms and dads cuts, the CBC budget does this in a fair man- into debt financing this step for their child's fu- that have to earn two incomes todayÐone to ner. The CBC budget includes $187.5 billion in ture. pay the bills, and the other to pay the taxesÐ The Congressional Black Caucus will offer cuts for corporate welfare. may find that through lower taxes and lower an amendment in the nature of a substitute The CBC budget invests in vital social pro- interest payments, they may be able to pros- that promises to provide for our Nation's fu- grams. In contrast to the budget resolution, per on the income of one family member. the CBC budget fully funds proactive pro- tureÐto provide for all the people of our Na- For everyone who saves or invests, or grams that ensure the future of our youth and tion. Just like the budget resolution, the CBC wants to save or invest, or wants to keep or communities. These include Head Start, WIC, substitute balances the budget, and it does create a job, or owns a home, this budget in- section 8 housing, chapter I education, and this by fiscal year 2001, 1 year earlier than the sures a reduction in the capital gains tax. summer jobs. This latter is particularly impor- budget resolution. The CBC substitute calls for Let me for a moment focus on how far we tant. Just last week, this Congress passed a appropriations of $74.9 billion in fiscal year have come. job training bill that eliminates distinct funding 1998 for education, training, and development. In 1994, liberal congressional leadership for the summer youth employment program. This is $28.2 billion, or 60 percent, more than had reigned for 40 years. The Clinton adminis- And while the bipartisan budget resolution the budget resolution provides. The CBC sub- tration had levied the largest tax increase in does include new, significant initiatives such stitute will fund college tuition scholarships American history and attempted total Govern- as coverage for 5 million uninsured children, and allows for a gradual increase in Pell grant ment control of people's health care. The defi- the CBC budget goes further. The CBC budg- awards. In addition, the CBC substitute fully cit was headed skyward, a classic case of the et proposes a child health initiative that would funds a child health initiative to cover all of the Federal Government leaving an immoral and cover 10 million uninsured children. 10 million of America's children who are unin- untenable legacy to our children. The CBC budget is the only budget alter- sured. And the American people responded by native that offers the promise of protecting fu- I urge my colleagues to think carefully when electing a Republican House and Senate. ture generations. This budget proposes to re- they cast their votes this evening. We have We began working the people's will. We en- store the safety net that welfare reform dis- before us a number of proposals each of acted historic welfare reform legislation, re- mantled. It assures that millions of Americans which will assure us a balanced budget within stored credibility to our borders and our immi- who are struggling to make the transition from 5 years. It is critical, however, that we achieve gration laws, and revitalized telecommuni- welfare to work have that chance. I am proud the goal of a balanced budget in a manner cations for the information age. We attempted to cast my vote tonight for the CBC budget. that is compassionate, fairÐand very impor- to enact a balanced budget amendment and a Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chair- tantlyÐis intelligent. In balancing the budget, real balanced budget that saved Medicare and man, I rise today to voice my concerns about we must be sure not to provide inadequate re- cut taxes. But on those matters, our work was House Concurrent Resolution 84, the House sources to the very areas that will assure vetoed or otherwise blocked by the President. budget resolution. I commend the administra- America a strong and healthy future. And so the American people reelected the tion and the Republican leadership for their Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chairman, I rise in Republican Congress in 1996Ðand reelected hard work in negotiating this balanced budget support of House Concurrent Resolution 84, a President of the opposite party. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3011 Now we have before us a real balanced extend the discretionary caps that expire this for disease as priorities at least on a par budget, representing the commonsense con- year, renew the PAYGO system, and should withÐif not superior toÐhis interest in creating servative values that Americans have long de- also extend sequestration to new revenue and new education programs and untested initia- manded, and never really had reflected in their spending programs and exempt few or no pro- tives, will not make the process of drafting Government, until now. We can and should grams from any future sequestration process. FY98 funding legislation an easy one. Fortu- pass this budget, knowing that the hard work My Blue Dog colleagues and many others on nately, the budget resolution does provide suf- remains ahead. We have to enact appropria- both sides of the aisle will be working together ficient flexibility for the Appropriations Commit- tions bills that limit the growth of spending. We in the next few weeks on budget enforcement tee to meet the needs of the American people have to enact real tax cuts for the American and other issues of mutual concern. by adequately supporting those activitiesÐlike people. We have to enact this budget into law, Mr. Chairman and colleagues, today is in- biomedical researchÐthat are true national and the President has to sign it. deed a historic day. To be sure, the road priorities. This is certainly the outcome that I Mr. Chairman, a journey of a thousand ahead will be bumpy and difficult, but we will push for in the coming months as we miles begins with one step. The journey to should remember that what we do today will move to implement the broad spending and balancing the budget begins with this step. Let bring real and lasting economic benefits to our revenue framework contained in this budget us step out boldly now. Let us do what is best children and grandchildren and is worth the blueprint. for America and for Americans, and pass the toil. Mr. Chairman, budget deficits are simply in- budget resolution. Mr. Chairman, the budget resolution today tolerable in a time of strong economic growth. Mr. CONDIT. Mr. Chairman and colleagues, deserves our strong bipartisan support and I They represent a decision to spend for the I rise in support of the budget resolution and urge its passage. present and leave to our children and grand- the underlying budget agreement. Members Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I want to begin children the responsibility to pay for our prof- on both sides of the aisle including Chairman by commending the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. ligacy. Such behavior is simply unacceptable JOHN KASICH and JOHN SPRATT from the Budg- KASICH], the Committee on the Budget, the and I am pleased that we here today have the et Committee; the bipartisan leadership of the House leadership, and our colleagues in the opportunity to take a major step forward in the Congress; and President Clinton and senior Senate for the good job they have done in effort to put an end to such irresponsible be- members of the Administration deserve our keeping us headed down the road toward bal- havior. I urge all members to support this res- thanks and gratitude for working together in a ancing the budget by 2002. olution. bipartisan way to develop the balanced budget I am pleased that the Administration and Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Chairman, today, this plan that is before us today. Congress have reached a compromise. While chamber continues the important progress first Mr. Chairman, this is a historic day. For the agreement is certainly not perfect in all its begun in 1993 to reduce the Federal deficit over a generationÐnearly thirty yearsÐthe respectsÐin particular because of the unwill- and reach a balanced budget by the year federal budget has been in deficit. During this ingness of the Administration to address the 2002. The 1993 budget was one of the most same period, the gross national debt of the need for comprehensive reform of entitlement difficult votes I have cast, yet for 5 straight country has increased from $360 billion to spendingÐit does represent a sincere effort to years, its effect has been to cut the deficit. $5.6 trillion. Without this budget agreement, reduce the budget deficit, and it is therefore The deficit is now at its lowest level in more annual budget deficits continue and the na- deserving of our support. than 20 years. tional debt will skyrocket to nearly $10 trillion It is important to recognize that the budget This bipartisan balanced budget resolution early next decade. That is a trend we cannot process is just thatÐa process. And the budg- keeps the momentum moving forward. It is allow to continue. et resolution represents not the end of that based on realistic economic and policy as- The budget resolution before us today pro- process, but rather the first step and one that sumptions that will sustain economic growth. vides for nearly $1 trillion of spending reduc- is necessary in order for the authorizing com- But while the outline of the balanced budget tion over the next ten years including $115 bil- mittees to proceed to implement their rec- before us is historic, let us not disguise the dif- lion in Medicare savings that will add ten onciliation directives and the the appropria- ficult steps ahead to translate that outline into years to the life of the Part A hospital trust tions committee to move forward with the thir- specific legislative language. fund. The resolution also provides for a de- teen funding bills for fiscal year 1998. The resolution continues important invest- crease in total projected discretionary spend- Since the Republican party took control of ments in our society. It assumes extension of ing, while providing for increases in funding for the House in 1995, the budget process is one health insurance coverage to 5 million low-in- high priority programs like education and train- that has been refocused on making tough come children, the largest investment in edu- ing, research and development, the nation's choices and setting priorities. This is as it cation in more than 30 years, restoration of defense needs, transportation and infrastruc- should be. Congress today is responding to SSI eligibility to the elderly and disabled legal ture, and health care programs. On the entitle- the demand of the American people that we immigrants cut off last year, and maintenance ment side of our budgetÐwhich consumes review every department, every agency and of a strong national defense. Lastly, the reso- over fifty percent of outlays and is where the every program in the government and deter- lution assumes enactment of needed tax real growth in spending has occurredÐspend- mine which of these activities provide rel- changes for families and investors that will be ing is cut over $600 billion over the next dec- atively poor returns or paybacks and should paid for. ade. not be continued, which are more appro- The resolution sets forth a glidepath for re- At the same time spending is curtailed, the priately the responsibility of local or state gov- ducing spending at a relatively constant rate agreement provides for modest tax relief in- ernments or the private sector, and which can for the next 5 years. Unlike previous budget cluding a reduction in capital gains and estate be made to work better. In addition, in this plans, it does not postpone the most difficult taxes, a $500 per child tax credit, and edu- process, the Congress has worked to identify cuts to the later years. In addition, the resolu- cation tax deductions and credits. those things that are true national priorities tion calls for a two-track reconciliation process, Overall, this is a solid agreement. The real and that should be provided with additional re- thus requiring separate votes on the legislative work is ahead of us, however, as we move to sources. As a member of the Appropriations proposals enacting savings and the proposals implement this budget resolution. The Blue Committee, I have been proud to participate in making tax changes. This will assure that defi- Dog Democrat coalition will continue to work this effort and I look forward to continuing in cit cutting precedes tax cuts. with the bipartisan leadership and the Presi- this direction in the coming year. I am disappointed that the Rules Committee dent to ensure that the final reconciliation bills As for the Appropriations Subcommittee on did not make in order the amendment pro- fairly and honestly implements this resolution. Labor, Health and Human Services and Edu- posed by my colleagues DAVID MINGE and Mr. Chairman and colleagues, a final rec- cation, which I am privileged to chair, the CHARLIE STENHOLM to include enforcement onciliation bill should maximize deficit reduc- budget resolution that we have before us will provisions to the budget resolution. Such en- tion each year, provide structural reforms in again require that difficult decisions be made. forcement provisions are critical to ensure that entitlement programs consistent with the re- My subcommittee faces many demands from the deficit remains on the glidepath to balance ductions in those programs, and not explode many constituencies for limited funds. The fail- by the year 2002 and beyond. spending or the deficit in the out-years. The ure of the President to regard the need for None of us wants a repeat of past deficit re- final reconciliation measure must also have a such things as life-saving assistance of those ductions efforts that failed to live up to their strong and effective budget enforcement suffering from AIDS, for a health care promises. Indeed, without enforcement mech- mechanism to ensure that the reductions and workforce capable of reaching the medically anisms, future deficit reduction efforts become reforms in spending we contemplate today will underserved, and for expanded biomedical re- less credible as they become harder to make. in fact take place. Budget enforcement must search to develop new treatments and cures That's why, in particular, all portions of the H3012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 budgetÐboth spending and revenuesÐhave Mr. Chairman, I am also heartened by the Humphrey said, ``the moral test of a society is to be included in the enforcement mechanism. allocation of $16 billion over the next 5 years how that society treats those who are in the All members and interest groups have to have to provide health insurance for up to 5 million dawn of lifeÐthe children; those who are in a stake in maintaining the glidepath to a bal- children who are currently uninsured. While I the twilight of lifeÐthe elderly; and those who anced budget. That means, as well, that future am pleased that the budget recognizes the are in the shadow of lifeÐthe sick, the needy, tax cuts must be contingent on meeting the plight of our Nation's uninsured children, with and the handicapped.'' Because of these cuts revenue targets in the agreement. no specific offsets to pay for these additional to Medicare and Medicaid, this budget does Despite these imperfections, the balanced benefits, I am concerned where the funding for not pass that test for the Third Congressional budget resolution is the result of hard-fought this expanded, program will come. District of Pennsylvania. compromise by all involved. I want to con- Finally, Mr. Chairman, I am pleased that the Mr. HOBSON. Mr. Chairman, in a town fa- gratulate President Clinton and my Congres- budget agreement attempts to depoliticize any mous for saying one thing and doing another, sional colleagues, particularly the ranking adjustment in the Consumer Price Index [CPI] Congress is doing what it promised. member, Mr. SPRATT, and the chairman, Mr. by providing that any necessary change be The balanced budget agreement that Con- KASICH, who were directly involved in these taken by the Bureau of Labor Statistics [BLS], gress reached with the President delivers on difficult negotiations. the agency created to address these matters the promises we made to the American peo- I also congratulate my colleagues with and not be held hostage to create a slush- ple. The resolution puts that agreement into whom I helped fashion the Blue Dog balanced fund for tax breaks. However, at the same action. It balances the budget, saves Medi- budget plan. The Blue Dogs showed it could time, I am deeply concerned that this budget care, lets American families keep more of be done. The American people are the bene- agreement makes assumptions that the CPI what they earn, and reforms entitlement pro- ficiaries. will be reduced by 0.3 percent, resulting in a grams. Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in decrease in the monthly cost of living adjust- opposition to House Concurrent Resolution 84, ment [COLA] of our Nation's seniors to pay for Under the budget resolution, deficits will be the budget resolution for fiscal year 1998. the tax breaks to the wealthy. a thing of the past, and like every American In 1993, when faced with a record $290 bil- But, every budget plan has winners and los- family and American business, the Govern- lion deficit, Democrats passed a tough budget ers. Under this plan, the winners would be the ment will live within its means for the first time plan that contained real deficit reduction and wealthiest 5 percent of Americans. Over half since 1969. restored tax fairness. And the results are of the proposed tax cuts would go to house- If the budget resolution did nothing else but clear, Mr. Speaker. The deficit has fallen by a holds making over $100,000 per year. That whopping 63 percentÐfrom $290 billion in eliminate the deficit, it still would be a huge means that most of the hard-working men and 1992, to $107 billion in 1996. The tough deci- victory for the American people. But it does women of my district won't be able to take ad- sions Democrats made in 1993 have produced more. vantage of cuts in the capital gains and estate the best economy in decades and put our Na- The budget resolution saves Medicare from taxes. Most of the families in my district won't tion on the doorstep of balancing the budget. bankruptcy and gives seniors new health care see the benefit of expanded IRA's. All that needs to be done is to take the final choices. By changing Medicare's structure we No, Mr. Chairman, my district would be the step. will protect its solvency for another decade, I am pleased at the progress we have made loser in this deal. The senior citizens and while expanding benefits to cover mammog- toward achieving a balanced budget, but I am working families of my district would bear the raphy, diabetes self-management, immuniza- concerned about the priorities that this resolu- brunt of the cuts in spending. Hospitals in my tions, and special cancer screenings. district would shoulder the burden of Medicaid tion sets forth. While we must reach a bal- If this resolution just balanced the budget anced budget, we must also create the edu- savings. And Philadelphia would suffer the loss of jobs and revenue as a result of this and saved Medicare it would still be historic, cational opportunities our children deserve, but goes further. provide the financial relief that working Ameri- budgets priorities. Over the next 10 years, this budget will re- cans need, and protect the benefits our senior This budget asks seniors to pay more for duce tax burdens on American families by citizens have earned. Unfortunately, this budg- Medicare, while telling them that they will get $250 billion, including reductions to capital et resolution falls short of those goals. less in Social Security COLA's. By 2005, sen- There are, however, many positive aspects iors will have $150 less in their pockets due to gains taxes, death taxes, a tax credit for fami- of this budget. I applaud the inclusion of fund- COLA reductions, while being forced to pay lies with children, an expanded IRA to encour- ing for several programs that are important to over $500 in Medicare premium increases. In age savings for retirement, and tax relief to middle-class families. fact, the only way this budget plan will ever help families send their children to college. For example, the budget resolution for fiscal reach a balance is if seniors COLAs are cutÐ And to help make sure the tax burden stays year 1998 calls for a 10-percent increase in the money is already spend somewhere else. lower, we're going to change the entitlement funding for education, training, and social In addition, the hospitals that serve the programs that have put the real pressures on services programs. The budget increases the neediest children and families will take an our budget year after year: A balanced budg- maximum Pell grant award $300, from $2,700 enormous hit. The $13.6 billion in Medicaid et; a sound Medicare Program; tax relief for to $3,000, the largest Pell grant increase in cuts that this budget calls for would come pri- families; and entitlement reform. over two decades, which will help more of marily from disproportionate share hospital I'm very proud of this budget resolution, and America's youth to be able to afford a college payments [DSH]. These cuts would hurt only I'm proud of the people in the House and the education. those hospitals who serve the sickest and Senate who helped forge it. Special thanks neediest among us. The obvious result would The budget also calls for the creation of goes to Budget Committee Chairman JOHN many of the educational initiatives that have be a decline in the quality of care, inevitable KASICH and Ranking Member JOHN SPRATT for been proposed by the Democratic leadership job losses andÐpossiblyÐthe closing of hos- helping move this bill through committee last over the last few years. The budget agree- pitals in my district. Since nearly 15 percent of week, and the committee staff under Rick May ment provides for the creation of the HOPE my region's economy depends directly on pro- deserves our thanks for all their hard work Scholarship, a 2-year, $1,500 per student tax viding health care, these cuts would have a getting the resolution ready for consideration. credit for college tuitionÐenough to pay for ripple effect that would be felt in every sector the tuition costs for a typical community col- of the local economy. We're doing something real and permanent lege. It provides for the ability of working Mr. Chairman, I represent the 20th oldest here with this budget resolution. We're being Americans to withdraw the costs of an edu- district in America. Well over half of all the responsible and we're heading off a fiscal cri- cation, tax-free from expanded, individual IRA hospital admissions in my district are depend- sis before it happens. This commonsense ap- accounts. In addition, the budget provides ant on either Medicare or Medicaid. Clearly, proach helped win strong bipartisan support funding for the President's America Reads these substantial cuts to these important pro- for the budget in committee where it passed Challenge Program, which is intended to help grams would have a profound impact on the by 31 to 7. I encourage my colleagues to sup- children learn to read well and independently hospitals' ability to provide quality care to my port the resolution and get involved in the by the end of the third grade. While I am not constituents. process of enacting it into law. able to support the final budget agreement, I Mr. Chairman, I cannot, in good conscience, As an indication of the support the budget is look forward to working with my Republican vote for a budget that asks for sacrifices from already winning back home, I'm submitting for colleagues in the future to bring these impor- senior citizens, ignores the needs of the RECORD an editorial from my hometown tant educational initiatives proposed by the middleclass families, and turns its back on the newspaper that praises the bipartisan spirit in Democratic leadership into being. uninsured. As the late Vice President Hubert which the budget agreement was reached. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3013 [From the Springfield (OH) News-Sun, May in nondefense, nontransportation discretionary This budget estimates taxpayers will save 12, 1997] spending to greater tax relief. Although the $115 billion through these efforts to control the BUDGET A RESULT OF SERIOUS WORK CAT's budget is not expected to receive the growth of Medicare spending. Considering the bad blood between the votes of a majority of the House, I believe it I'm glad that the President has decided to Clinton White House and congressional Re- represents the best alternative if we are truly support this Budget which will preserve Medi- publicans, their agreement to balance the committed to a smaller Federal Government care for the future. federal budget in 2002 is extremely gratify- and returning to every American more of their ing. The work negotiators from both sides I do want to note that while this package, put into this accord is precisely the serious, hard-earned tax dollars. that the President supports, saves $115 bil- public-spirited give-and-take Americans ex- I want to touch briefly on the other four sub- lion, it is almost identical in savings to the pect of their national leadership. stitute budgets. While the Congressional Black $118 billion in savings over 5 years that would On many substantive questions, nego- Caucus [CBC] is a serious participant in the have been achieved had the President de- tiators kept their partisan instincts in budget debate, I cannot support the CBC's cided not to veto the Balanced Budget Act in check. They reached surprisingly easy com- substitute primarily because it does not in- 1995. promises to curb domestic spending, to clude any tax cuts, effectively delaying this de- I applaud the President for now agreeing to achieve Medicare savings at modest cost to bate until the budget is balanced in 2002, and beneficiaries and to check Social Security preserve Medicare by now supporting virtually cuts defense spending by $189.9 billion. The cost-of-living increases. They also restored the same Medicare preservation package he Brown of California substitute not only benefits to legal immigrants—benefits which derided just 2 years ago. should never have been taken away. postpones tax relief and reduces defense But what got this budget deal moving was spending, it increases total spending over 5 I urge all my colleagues to support the bi- the dynamism of an economy now whirring years by $25 billion more than House Concur- partisan budget resolution House Concurrent along at a phenomenal 5.6 percent annual rent Resolution 84. The Kennedy of Massa- Resolution 84 and yield back the balance of growth rate and producing bulging tax reve- chusetts budget substitute essentially aban- my time. nues for Uncle Sam. dons broad-based tax relief in favor of addi- Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Chairman, In fact, budget negotiators were told at the today we are debating a historic budget agree- last minute the Treasury was likely to take tional funding for health programs, while dis- in $200 billion to $225 billion more than pre- mantling the Medicare compromise in House ment which would balance the budget by viously expected over the next five years. Concurrent Resolution 84. The budget sub- 2002. The resolution we are voting on today And this good news came during the same stitute proposed by the bipartisan leadership just locks the numbers in place. There are still week that the Treasury announced it would of the House Transportation and Infrastructure many details that have to be worked out be- be able to make a $65 billion payment Committee seeks to allocate an additional $12 fore we vote on omnibus budget reconciliation against America’s $5 trillion national debt, billion for transportation priorities. It offsets this legislation. the first such payoff in 16 years. The budget deal does have its flaws—such funding by across-the-board reductions of just This debate reminds me of the old saying as the increase in defense spending—but the over one-third of 1 percent in all discretionary ``the devil is in the detail.'' It is these details major disappointment is the $135 billion in spending and proposed tax relief. Regardless which could ruin the historic agreement. The tax reductions. With the next few budgets of the size of the proposed across-the-board resolution calls for $135 billion in gross tax still projected to be in the red, it is not time cuts included in this substitute, I fundamentally cuts and $85 billion in net tax cuts over 5 to start rewarding taxpayers for their sac- oppose the assumption that all discretionary years. There is no firm agreement on the de- rifices. spending in the Federal budget should be sign of the tax package. The elements to be Only one of these tax breaks can be de- treated equally. Particularly disturbing is the included in the package are education tax pro- fended as wise social policy: Clinton’s tui- tion tax credits. No public investment is so cumulative size of the cuts which would fall on visions, capital gains estate taxes, a $500 vital to maintain this country’s edge in tech- our Nation's military, and the suggestion that family credit, and expanded IRAs. $35 billion nology and the world economy as educating there is room in the limited tax relief for a pro- of the tax cuts are geared towards education. Americans, both our youth and adults, for portional burden. We do not want a repeat of tax legislation tomorrow’s jobs. Therefore, I will vote for House Concurrent which passed this House during the 104th How much better for all of America it Resolution 84 with reservation and hope that Congress. Only 8 percent of the population re- would have been if the billions of dollars in it will bring us to a balanced budget on sched- alizes capital gains in any given year. Capital tax relief had been added instead to that $65 ule in 2002, once and for all. billion payoff on the national debt. gains relief should be targeted and geared to- Mr. HILLEARY. Mr. Chairman, I rise in sup- wards individuals. Indexing of capital gains will Mr. BALLENGER. Mr. Chairman, although I port of this bipartisan budget. In particular, I be a source of substantial complexity for tax- plan to vote for House Concurrent Resolution want to point out that this Budget will bring payers and open up loopholes in the tax code. 84, which contains the balanced budget American families significant tax relief for the New types of tax shelters could be created. agreement of 1997, I want to express a few first time in 16 years. Last Congress's capital gains relief was skew- concerns with it and the other budget options. We've tinkered around with the Tax Code in ered to the wealthy. Seventy-six percent of the I believe the major short comings in the the past. But that was mostly just redistributing capital gains tax cut would have gone to tax- budget which was negotiated between con- who pays the tax. payers with income of $100,000 or more. gressional leaders and the White House are: This Budget will lead to tax cutsÐ$85 billion Citizens for Tax Justice's analysis of last The spending increases, which will cause the over 5 years. This will be tax relief on capital Congress's tax cuts found that 52.3 percent of deficit to rise until 2001 at which time it will fall gains that provides incentives for economic the tax cuts go to 5.6 percent of Americans below the 1997 level of $67 billion; the sav- growth. with income greater than $100,000 a year. ings are back loaded, so that they will not be We will have relief from the death tax. Proportionally, middle-income families would realized until near the end of the agreement; We will have relief from the high costs of benefit little from the proposed tax cuts. In fact the Clinton funding priorities which amount to college education. an expansion of the Federal Government; and And most importantly, we will have tax relief 75 percent of all American families earn the net tax cuts of $85 billion amount to less for families with children. $75,000 of less per year. This group would than 1 percent of expected total tax collections Further, this agreement preserves Medicare. have only benefited from one-fifth of the total of $9 trillion. Specifically, on the tax front, the There are no cuts in Medicare in this budget. tax cuts. Individuals making more than latest predictions are that the budget agree- Medicare spending continues to grow. All we $200,000 annually would have received tax ment will result in a reduction of the Federal are trying to do is to slow the growth in Medi- cuts averaging $12,600 a year. capital gains tax rate from the current 28 per- care spending to ensure that it will be avail- We cannot have these type of tax cuts. As cent to as high as 21 percent, which may be able not just for our current elderly citizens, we all remember, the President vetoed last targeted to a limited number of investments. but future generations as well. years budget and part of this was due to the My concerns over the small tax cuts which It does that while continuing to increase tax cuts. I do support tax cuts and they have are to be expected from the budget agreement spending on each beneficiary in each of the 5 to be targeted and benefit the middle class. are the primary reason I also will support the years. The distribution of the tax cuts need to be bal- budget substitute being offered by a Repub- Federal spending per beneficiary which is anced. lican group, the Conservative Action Team $5,480 this year will rise to over $6,900 in the The tax cuts cannot come at the expense of [CAT's], to which I belong. This budget would year 2002. valuable tax expenditures. The earned income freeze spending at the current levels while Total spending on Medicare also rises from tax credit [EITC] should not be cut to pay for transferring the $109.3 billion this would save $209 billion this year to $280 billion in 2002. any provision of this budget agreement. It is H3014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 our most valuable anti-provety program. It pro- The hope for America held out by this armed forcesÐand not enough on the infra- vides incentives which work to move individ- agreement will take our dedication and faithful- structure and the work force that will deter- uals from welfare to work. I support compli- ness to achieve. The stakes are very high, but mine the winners and losers in the coming ance provisions recommend by the Treasury so are the rewards if we are successful. global economic competition. The budget res- Department, but not a reduction in benefits. Mr. COYNE. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in olution we adopt today should spend less on As the Mayor of the City of Springfield, I opposition to House Concurrent Resolution 84. our military forces and more on investment in saw the benefits of the low income housing As a Member of Congress who has consist- our physical and intellectual capital. tax credit. I supported the President's efforts ently voted over the last 16 years for fiscally The budget resolution before us falls terribly to make this permanent in 1993 and we can- responsible budgets, I would like very much to short in terms of investment. Under this budg- not sunset such a valuable program. vote for legislation that would balance the et resolution non-defense discretionary spend- For a minute, let us remember how things Federal budget by the year 2002. I have con- ing would suffer inflation-adjusted cuts of were at the beginning of the Clinton adminis- cluded after careful consideration, however, roughly 10 percent. That almost inevitably tration. We were faced with an outrageous that I cannot support this legislation. I under- means deep cuts in federally funded scientific deficit of $290 billion. President Clinton stand that this legislation will undoubtedly and biomedical research, serious cuts in com- pushed his economic package and it passed pass today, and I would like to take this op- munity and regional development programs, without one Republican vote. This package portunity to lay out my reasons for opposing inadequate investment in highways, mass worked. The deficit is now at $67 billion and House Concurrent Resolution 84. transit, and other critical public infrastructure, this is a 77 percent reduction. We have to We have all accepted the goal of balancing and unwise cuts in job training funding and el- build on what we did in 1993. the Federal budget by the year 2002. Accord- ementary and secondary education. We have to continue on our path of deficit ing to CBO, this budget achieves that goal. Finally, given that there is an agreement to reduction. We must stay on this path and we The bill has other positive features as well. It cut taxes by $85 billion, I have grave concerns will not if we enact tax cuts that balloon after would expand health care coverage to unin- about the distribution of the tax relief that the the year 2002. Let us work together in a bipar- sured children in low-income families. It would agreement would provide. The family tax cred- tisan manner to pass a fair tax package that provide additional Federal assistance for edu- it that has been proposed would not be re- includes no budget gimmicks. We need to cation. It would ensure the Medicare trust fundable. That means that it would provide lit- keep the devil out of the details. fund's solvency for the next 10 years. And it tle or no assistance to the families that need Mr. EWING. Mr. Chairman, nearly three would restore some of the cuts that were en- it mostÐthe working poor. Conversely, the decades of federal budget deficits have taken acted as part of the welfare reform bill last capital gains tax rate cuts and the increases in their toll on our nation's economy and Ameri- year. the estate tax exemption which have been ca's working families. But today, we continue The resolution falls short on other, very seri- proposed will benefit only the wealthiest our efforts to produce a balanced budget. ous grounds, however. households in our country. If we are going to The budget agreement may balance the Rarely do compromises produce all the re- provide tax relief to hard-working American budget in the year 2002, but the budget will sults or protect all the causes that one side families, we should provide tax cuts to the not remain balanced in subsequent years. A would champion. This plan does not. How- families who need it mostÐnot the wealthy number of the provisions contained in the ever, it is a good step forward. It will control Americans who need it least. the size and scope of the federal government budget agreement that forms the basis of this And so, Mr. Chairman, for the reasons I and provide necessary services while at the resolution are likely to explode the deficit in mentioned, I oppose this legislation. It may be same time allowing our children to look to their the out years. Moreover, there are serious the best that we can do, but it is not good future instead of looking back at our debt. grounds for concern that the $85 billion in tax enoughÐnot by a long shot. I will vote against One way or another, this Congress has cuts called for in this budget resolution will be this resolution. been determined to have a budget agreement back-loaded so that the real impact of these enacted that will eliminate the national debt, cuts will not be felt within the 5-year window I will continue to be an active, conservative reduce wasteful spending, provide a smaller between 1998 and 2002. The tax cuts that participant in the budget process, however. federal government, and reduce the burden of have been proposed would reduce anticipated The budget resolution is only the first step in taxation and regulation that have had a stran- revenues by $85 billion over the next 5 years, the annual budget process. I will work with my gle-hold on this nation's households and busi- but they are estimated to lose twice that much colleagues in the coming weeks and months nesses. We must continue to work towards a in the subsequent 5 yearsÐand depending on to shape the appropriations and reconciliation government that is more responsible, more ef- the actual provisions contained in the rec- bills called for in this resolution. I will work with fective, and a better manager of the people's onciliation bill, the revenue loss could be even my colleagues to correct or ameliorate the money. However, for the first time since 1969, greater. flaws that I believe exist in this budget agree- we will not ask if we will balance the budget, This is no time for tax cuts. We all know ment. It is my sincere hope that, working to- but answer when we will balance the budget that policymakers will confront a tremendous gether, Congress can produce appropriations If we are successful in our endeavor to bal- challenge after the year 2002. In the coming and reconciliation legislation that I can sup- ance the budget, we will be handing our chil- decades, the budget will face additional pres- port. dren and our grandchildren the American sures as the baby boom generation begins to Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Chairman, today we are dream, not the American debt. And for today's retire. Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid considering a plan which balances the Federal working families, this balanced budget plan spending will increase dramatically as the budget by the year 2002. We should be proud will help ensure a strong economy, more jobs, baby boomers retire. This budget agreement that Democrats and Republicans have been lower interest rates and badly needed tax re- not only fails to address this coming crisis; it able to work together to create this plan, but lief. This tax relief will directly benefit families exacerbates it by including tax cuts that it is important that we review the facts and un- through a $500 per child tax credit, expanded produce massive revenue losses in the next derstand how we got ourselves in a position to individual retirement accounts, and reductions decadeÐjust when entitlement spending will balance the budget in 5 years, while protecting in the estate or ``death'' tax. also be expanding significantly. We should Medicare, Medicaid, investing in education, Furthermore, economists predict that a bal- postpone major tax cuts until we have ad- the environment and health care for children. anced budget will reduce interest rates be- dressed such long-term budget concerns. When President Clinton arrived in Washing- tween 1 and 2 percent. A 2 percent reduction The budget cuts contained in the agreement ton in 1993, he inherited a $290 billion budget in interest rates would: Equate to a reduction also reflect a set of priorities that no longer re- deficitÐthe largest deficit in our nation's his- of $15 billion in annual interest payments flect the challenges facing this country. During tory. Job growth was stagnant, and unemploy- made by farmers; save students (and their World War II and the cold war, the greatest ment was over 7 percent, and Washington parents) in my district at the University of Illi- threat facing this country was the military was unable to find a solution to the exploding nois and Illinois State University approximately threat posed by first, the Axis nations, and deficits and sluggish economy. $9,000 over the course of a typical 10-year then, the Soviet Union. That threat has now But in 1993, President Clinton proposed a student loan for a four-year college; save passed, and while the world is and will always budget plan which included $500 billion in sav- homeowners in Pontiac or Monticello with a be a dangerous place, the greatest threat fac- ings over 5 years. The plan was criticized by typical 30-year, $80,000 home mortgage, $107 ing our Nation today is an economic threat, many of our Republican colleagues, who ar- each month and $36,653 over the life of the not a military one. Just as many generals pre- gued that deficits would explode, jobs would mortgage; and save car buyers in Danville or pare for the last war rather than the next war, be killed, and our economy would crash if we Paris $676 on a typical 4-year new car loan. this budget spends too much money on our adopted the President's budget plan. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3015 In fact, not a single RepublicanÐin the The accumulated result of that consistent on account of increased law enforcement to House or the SenateÐvoted for the 1993 expansion of the size and cost of the federal deal with recent protests. Suffering from the budget plan. government has been nothing short of phe- residual effects of President Clinton's North- But today, 4 years later, the plan has nomenal. west forest plan, northern California counties worked, and has put us in a position to bal- In 1974, when I was 21 years old and just are nearly bankrupt. Therefore, it is imperative ance the budget in 5 years. Today our deficit graduated from college, the federal govern- that any congressional appropriation of Fed- is just $67 billionÐthe lowest amount since ment spent $269 billion. Today, the Clinton- eral taxpayer funds for the acquisition of the 1979. The budget deficit today makes up just Congress budget proposes a federal govern- Headwaters Forest must also include com- 0.9 of 1 percent of the gross domestic product ment that is 700 percent larger than that. pensation for Humboldt County. This is nec- [GDP]Ðthe lowest level since 1974. Since By the end of the Carter Administration, in essary to mitigate the direct loss of tax payer 1993, 12 million new jobs have been created fiscal 1981, the federal budget had more than receipts and other economic revenue resulting and our unemployment rateÐat 4.9 percentÐ doubled its spending. But Jimmy Carter's and from the removal from the tax base land is at its lowest level since 1974. Tip O'Neill's remarkably fat federal govern- zoned specifically for timber harvest/produc- Democrats know what it takes to balance mentÐwhich cost over two-thirds of a trillion tion. the budget. We made the tough choices in dollarsÐis as nothing compared to the one An additional concern I have is the need for 1993, and made the tough votes. Today we contemplated in this proposed budget. Just the Department of Interior and the Fish and have the opportunity to vote on a resolution the add-ons, on top of present spending lev- Wildlife Service to work in good faith with the which will bring our deficit to zero in just 5 els, in the Clinton-Congress budget deal will Pacific Lumber Co. [PALCO], the owner of the more years. cost far more than two-thirds of a trillion dol- Headwaters Forest acreage, to approve a We have assembled a budget plan that is lars. wildlife habitat conservation plan [HCP] and smartÐwe haven't lost our values and goals Today, in 1997, I am a 44-year-old father other necessary Federal permits that will allow in the budget cutting process. The budget res- with a wife and two kids. Our federal govern- PALCO to selectively harvest the remainder of olution includes $16 billion to insure 5 million ment is now nine times bigger than when I its privately owned forest lands. Plagued by children who have no health care coverage was in high school. Compared to just last years of protests, court injunctions, and civil giving working families the opportunity to year, federal spending in fiscal 1997 is up 4.9 disruptions, PALCO should be given the op- make their families healthy and more secure. percentÐa higher rate of growth than any time portunity to operate without interruption so We are investing in education by funding the in the last 5 years. Our current rate of spend- long as it satisfies Federal and State environ- $1,500 tax credit for the first 2 years of college ing growth is even faster than during each of mental protection statutes. An HCP will pro- and the $10,000 tax deduction for all post-sec- the last 3 budget years of the old tax-and- vide the company with enough stability to en- ondary education and training, and by increas- spend Democratic Congresses. sure continued production and peace of mind ing the Pell grants from $2,700 to $3,000, The Clinton-Congress budget is not historic. for its workers. making 350,000 more students eligible for Pell It is a continuation of a pattern of unabated Both of these conditions were implicit in last grants. government growth established during uninter- fall's Headwaters Forest Agreement, commit- We are tightening our belts, but we are rupted decades of Democratic Congresses. ting the Federal Government and the State of committed to protecting Medicare and Medic- Consider the facts: California to the acquisition and protection of aid. We are investing in education for our kids. 7,500 acres of forest land situated in Hum- We are building a system to give uninsured GROWTH IN ANNUAL FEDERAL SPENDING—10-YEAR COM- children health coverage. And we balance the PARISON REFLECTING CLINTON-CONGRESS 1997 BUDG- boldt County. I have insisted on the first condi- budget by the year 2002. ET AGREEMENT tion throughout the Headwaters Forest delib- Mr. Chairman, I support this budget plan be- erations. My support as a signatory to last Increase in fall's agreement outlining and memorializing cause it preserves the programs and efforts Total Spending Spending that are important to working and middle-in- (Billions) (%) the Federal and State plan to acquire Head- waters Forest was contingent upon a com- come Americans: Medicare, Medicaid, edu- Democratic Congresses: cation, environmental protections, and child FY 1993 ...... 1,409.414 2.01 mensurate economic mitigation package for health. It does all these things and still bal- FY 1994 ...... 1,461.731 3.71 Humboldt County. FY 1995 ...... 1,515.729 3.69 Now as we begin to implement the balanced ances the budget in 5 years. Mr. Chairman, 104th Congress: this plan is smart and it is fair, and I urge my FY 1996 ...... 1,560.330 2.94 budget agreement and proceed into the appro- FY 1997 (est.) ...... 1,635.000 4.79 priations process, I must reiterate to all parties colleagues to vote ``yes'' on the resolution this This Budget Year (FY 1998) ...... 1,692.000 1 3.49 evening. FY 1999 ...... 1,754.000 3.66 involved that my support for this proposal re- Budget ‘‘Out Years’’: mains contingent upon Federal compensation Mr. COX of California. Mr. Chairman, I rise FY 2000 ...... 1,811.000 3.25 in opposition to the Clinton-Congress budget FY 2001 ...... 1,858.000 2.60 for Humboldt County. FY 2002 ...... 1,889.000 1.67 proposal. I look forward in working with my colleagues But before I explain the reasons that compel 1 By comparison, President Clinton’s FY 1998 budget, submitted in Feb- and the administration on this very important ruary 1997, called for $1.687 trillion in FY spending, a 3.2% increase. me to oppose it, let me thank the members of issue in the coming months. the Committee for their hard work, and espe- It doesn't have to be this way. We can say U.S. CONGRESS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, cially Chairman KASICH for the energy and ef- ``no'' to ever-expanding government. I vote fort he has expended in bringing this thorough ``no.'' Washington, DC, May 19, 1997. President WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, work product to the floor for our consideration. Mr. RIGGS. Mr. Chairman, I want to take this opportunity to speak on a matter of impor- Washington, DC. It is not for lack of hard work, and good in- DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: As you know, the ad- tentions, that this budget proposal falls short. tance. dendum to the bipartisan plan to balance the The problem with this budget is that it will The addendum to the bipartisan plan to bal- budget, negotiated by Congressional leaders expand the federal government when we ance the budget, negotiated by congressional and your Administration, assumes that Con- should be shrinking it. leaders and the Clinton administration, as- gress will increase appropriations for the Under the Clinton-Congress budget pro- sumes that Congress will increase appropria- Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) posal, federal spending will grow from $1.6 tril- tions for the Land and Water Conservation by $700 million. Of that money, $315 million lion in fiscal 1997 to nearly $1.9 trillion in Fund [LWCF] by $700 million. Of that money, is intended for the acquisition of the Head- $315 million is intended for the acquisition waters Forest, located in my Congressional 2002. That is a 16 percent increase. District, and the New World Mine site, situ- Next year, under the Clinton-Congress other Headwaters Forest, located in my con- ated near Yellowstone National Park. budget deal, our federal government will gressional district, and the New World Mine While I support the general principles of spend even more than President Clinton site, situated near Yellowstone National Park. the balanced budget agreement and the ad- asked for in his own 1998 budget. The very From the onset of this agreement, I have dendum, my support for increased appropria- first year under the budget deal, Washington had very serious concerns. It goes without tions to the LWCF for acquisition of the will spend nearly a quarter trillion dollars more saying that the acquisition of the Headwaters Headwaters Forest, is contingent upon satis- than it did in 1994, when the new Republican Forest will have a significant effect upon the faction of the following conditions: local tax base and reduce revenue for the 1. Pacific Lumber Company, the owner of majority was elected to turn the tide. the Headwaters Forest acreage, must receive This continues an unbroken pattern of gov- local government to provide basic social serv- approval of a wildlife habitat conservation ernment growth that has been unstoppable ices to its citizens and the surrounding com- plan (HCP) and other necessary federal per- through boom and bust, recession and recov- munities. This is in addition to significant costs mits, to selectively harvest the remainder of ery, since the 1960's. that Humboldt County, CA, has already borne their privately-owned forest lands; and H3016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 2. Any Congressional authorization/appro- Fiscal year 2001: ¥$22,821,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. priation of federal taxpayer funds for the ac- Fiscal year 2002: ¥$19,871,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- quisition of the Headwaters Forest must also (2) NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY.—For purposes ments $1,050,000,000. include compensation for Humboldt County, of the enforcement of this resolution, the ap- (2) International Affairs (150): California. This is necessary to mitigate the propriate levels of total new budget author- Fiscal year 1998: loss of tax payer receipts and other economic ity are as follows: (A) New budget authority, $15,909,000,000. revenue resulting from the removal of land Fiscal year 1998: $1,386,875,000,000. (B) Outlays, $14,558,000,000. zoned specifically for timber harvest/produc- Fiscal year 1999: $1,439,798,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $1,966,000. tion, from the taxable land base and assess- Fiscal year 2000: $1,486,311,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ment rolls of the County. Fiscal year 2001: $1,520,242,000,000. ments $12,751,000,000. Both of these conditions were implicit in Fiscal year 2002: $1,551,563,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: last Fall’s Headwaters Forest Agreement (3) BUDGET OUTLAYS.—For purposes of the (A) New budget authority, $14,918,000,000. committing the Federal Government and the enforcement of this resolution, the appro- (B) Outlays, $14,569,000,000. State of California to the acquisition and priate levels of total budget outlays are as (C) New direct loan obligations, protection of 7,500 acres of forest land situ- follows: $2,021,000,000. ated in Humboldt County. I have insisted on Fiscal year 1998: $1,371,848,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- the latter condition throughout the Head- Fiscal year 1999: $1,424,002,000,000. ments $13,093,000,000. waters Forest deliberations. My support as a Fiscal year 2000: $1,468,748,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: signatory to last Fall’s agreement outlining Fiscal year 2001: $1,500,854,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $15,782,000,000. and memorializing the Federal and State Fiscal year 2002: $1,516,024,000,000. (B) Outlays, $14,981,000,000. plan to acquire Headwaters Forest was con- (4) DEFICITS.—For purposes of the enforce- (C) New direct loan obligations, tingent upon a commensurate economic ment of this resolution, the amounts of the $2,077,000,000. mitigation package for Humboldt County. deficits are as follows: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Now that the balanced budget agreement Fiscal year 1998: $172,869,000,000. ments $13,434,000,000. and the joint House-Senate Budget resolu- Fiscal year 1999: $182,143,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: tion contemplates the acquisition of the Fiscal year 2000: $183,189,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,114,000,000. Headwater’s Forest through federal appro- Fiscal year 2001: $157,263,000,000. (B) Outlays, $14,751,000,000. priations, I must reiterate to all parties in- Fiscal year 2002: $108,460,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, volved that my support for this proposal re- (5) PUBLIC DEBT.—The appropriate levels of $2,122,000,000. mains contingent upon Federal compensa- the public debt are as follows: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- tion for Humboldt County. Fiscal year 1998: $5,593,500,000,000. ments $13,826,000,000. I would be happy to discuss the scope and Fiscal year 1999: $5,836,000,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: details of the mitigation package for Hum- Fiscal year 2000: $6,082,400,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,353,000,000. boldt County and to facilitate discussions be- Fiscal year 2001: $6,301,100,000,000. (B) Outlays, $14,812,000,000. tween representatives of the County Govern- Fiscal year 2002: $6,473,200,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $2,178,000,000. ment and the Federal Government. (6) DIRECT LOAN OBLIGATIONS.—The appro- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Again, I wish to stress that I will vigor- priate levels of total new direct loan obliga- ments $14,217,000,000. ously oppose any Congressional legislation tions are as follows: (3) General Science, Space, and Technology expressly authorizing and appropriating Fiscal year 1998: $33,829,000,000. (250): funds for the exchange of the Headwaters Fiscal year 1999: $33,378,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: Forest if the conditions I have raised herein Fiscal year 2000: $34,775,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,237,000,000. are not addressed satisfactorily. Fiscal year 2001: $36,039,000,000. (B) Outlays, $16,882,000,000. I look forward in working with you on this Fiscal year 2002: $37,099,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. very important issue in the coming months. (7) PRIMARY LOAN GUARANTEE COMMIT- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Very truly yours, MENTS.—The appropriate levels of new pri- ments $0. FRANK D. RIGGS, mary loan guarantee commitments are as Member of Congress. Fiscal year 1999: follows: (A) New budget authority, $16,203,000,000. The CHAIRMAN. All time for general Fiscal year 1998: $315,472,000,000. debate has expired. (B) Outlays, $16,528,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: $324,749,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Pursuant to House Resolution 152, Fiscal year 2000: $328,124,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- the concurrent resolution is considered Fiscal year 2001: $332,063,000,000. ments $0. read for amendment under the 5- Fiscal year 2002: $335,141,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: minute rule. SEC. 102. MAJOR FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES. (A) New budget authority, $15,947,000,000. The text of House Concurrent Resolu- The Congress determines and declares that (B) Outlays, $16,013,000,000. tion 84 is as follows: the appropriate levels of new budget author- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ity, budget outlays, new direct loan obliga- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- H. CON. RES. 84 tions, and new primary loan guarantee com- ments $0. Resolved by the House of Representatives (the mitments for fiscal years 1998 through 2002 Fiscal year 2001: Senate concurring), for each major functional category are: (A) New budget authority, $15,800,000,000. SECTION 1. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE (1) National Defense (050): (B) Outlays, $15,862,000,000. BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998. Fiscal year 1998: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. The Congress declares that the concurrent (A) New budget authority, $268,197,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998 (B) Outlays, $265,978,000,000. ments $0. is hereby established and that the appro- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 2002: priate budgetary levels for fiscal years 1999 (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $15,604,000,000. through 2002 are hereby set forth. ments $588,000,000. (B) Outlays, $15,668,000,000. TITLE I—LEVELS AND AMOUNTS Fiscal year 1999: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. SEC. 101. RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND (A) New budget authority, $270,784,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- AMOUNTS. (B) Outlays, $265,771,000,000. ments $0. The following budgetary levels are appro- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (4) Energy (270): priate for the fiscal years 1998, 1999, 2000, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1998: 2001, and 2002: ments $757,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $3,123,000,000. (1) FEDERAL REVENUES.—For purposes of Fiscal year 2000: (B) Outlays, $2,247,000,000. the enforcement of this resolution: (A) New budget authority, $274,802,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) The recommended levels of Federal (B) Outlays, $268,418,000,000. $1,050,000,000. revenues are as follows: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1998: $1,198,979,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. Fiscal year 1999: $1,241,859,000,000. ments $1,050,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: Fiscal year 2000: $1,285,559,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, $3,469,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: $1,343,591,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $281,305,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,446,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: $1,407,564,000,000. (B) Outlays, $270,110,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) The amounts by which the aggregate (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. $1,078,000,000. levels of Federal revenues should be changed (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- are as follows: ments $1,050,000,000. ments $0. Fiscal year 1998: ¥$7,400,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2000: Fiscal year 1999: ¥$11,083,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $289,092,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $3,186,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: ¥$21,969,000,000. (B) Outlays, $272,571,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,293,000,000. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3017 (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $6,607,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,109,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$920,000,000. ments, $2,429,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2001: ments $0. $4,739,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $7,764,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $11,350,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $2,939,000,000. ments, $245,500,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $2,048,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: $3,098,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $11,082,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,141,000,000. (B) Outlays, $4,299,000,000. ments, $2,452,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2002: ments $0. $1,887,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $7,790,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $8,429,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $2,846,000,000. ments, $253,450,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $1,867,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: $3,180,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $15,183,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,174,000,000. (B) Outlays, $9,821,000,000. ments, $2,475,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (10) Education, Training, Employment, and ments $0. $2,238,000,000. Social Services (500): (5) Natural Resources and Environment (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1998: (300): ments, $255,200,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $60,020,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: Fiscal year 2001: (B) Outlays, $56,062,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $23,877,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,078,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $22,405,000,000. (B) Outlays, $12,133,000,000. $12,328,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $30,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $2,574,000,000. ments, $20,665,000,000. ments $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1999: Fiscal year 1999: ments, $257,989,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $60,450,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $23,227,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, $59,335,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,702,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,678,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (C) New direct loan obligations, $32,000,000. (B) Outlays, $12,541,000,000. $13,092,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. $2,680,000,000. ments $21,899,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, $22,570,000,000. ments, $259,897,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $61,703,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,963,000,000. (8) Transportation (400): (B) Outlays, $60,728,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $32,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (C) New direct loan obligations, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $46,402,000,000. $13,926,000,000. ments $0. (B) Outlays, $40,933,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2001: (C) New direct loan obligations, ments $23,263,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $22,151,000,000. $155,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (B) Outlays, $22,720,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $62,959,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $34,000,000. ments, $0. (B) Outlays, $61,931,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1999: (C) New direct loan obligations, ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $46,556,000,000. $14,701,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, $41,256,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $22,086,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, ments $24,517,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,313,000,000. $135,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (C) New direct loan obligations, $34,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $63,339,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. (B) Outlays, $62,316,000,000. ments $0. Fiscal year 2000: (C) New direct loan obligations, (6) Agriculture (350): (A) New budget authority, $47,114,000,000. $15,426,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $41,357,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $13,133,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $15,000,000. ments $25,676,000,000. (B) Outlays, $11,892,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (11) Health (550): (C) New direct loan obligations, ments $0. Fiscal year 1998: $9,620,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, $137,799,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $48,135,000,000. (B) Outlays, $137,767,000,000. ments $6,365,000,000. (B) Outlays, $41,303,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 1999: (C) New direct loan obligations, $15,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $12,790,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $85,000,000. (B) Outlays, $11,294,000,000. ments, $0. Fiscal year 1999: (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, $144,968,000,000. $11,047,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $49,184,000,000. (B) Outlays, $144,944,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $41,247,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $6,436,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $15,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $12,215,000,000. ments, $0. Fiscal year 2000: (B) Outlays, $10,664,000,000. (9) Community and Regional Development (A) New budget authority, $154,068,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (450): (B) Outlays, $153,947,000,000. $11,071,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $8,768,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $6,509,000,000. (B) Outlays, $10,387,000,000. ments $0. Fiscal year 2001: (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, $10,978,000,000. $2,867,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $163,412,000,000. (B) Outlays, $9,494,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $163,135,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, ments, $2,385,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. $10,960,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $8,489,000,000. ments $0. ments, $6,583,000,000. (B) Outlays, $10,902,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2002: (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $172,171,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $10,670,000,000. $2,943,000,000. (B) Outlays, $171,727,000,000. (B) Outlays, $9,108,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, ments, $2,406,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $10,965,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: ments $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $7,810,000,000. (12) Medicare (570): ments, $6,660,000,000. (B) Outlays, $10,986,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (7) Commerce and Housing Credit (370): (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $210,620,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: $3,020,000,000. (B) Outlays, $201,764,000,000. H3018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Outlays, $14,398,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments, $0. ments $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2001: Fiscal year 1999: ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $13,675,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $212,073,000,000. (15) Veterans Benefits and Services (700): (B) Outlays, $14,131,000,000. (B) Outlays, $211,548,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $40,545,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $41,337,000,000. ments, $0. ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2000: $1,029,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $13,105,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $225,540,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $13,100,000,000. (B) Outlays, $225,537,000,000. ments $27,096,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $41,466,000,000. ments, $0. ments $0. (B) Outlays, $41,700,000,000. (18) Net Interest (900): Fiscal year 2001: (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1998: (A) New budget authority, $239,636,000,000. $1,068,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $296,547,000,000. (B) Outlays, $238,781,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $296,547,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $26,671,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $41,740,000,000. ments, $0. Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, $41,908,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (A) New budget authority, $251,548,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $304,558,000,000. (B) Outlays, $250,769,000,000. $1,177,000,000. (B) Outlays, $304,558,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $26,202,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. Fiscal year 2001: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (13) Income Security (600): (A) New budget authority, $42,093,000,000. ments, $0. Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $42,215,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, $239,032,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $305,075,000,000. (B) Outlays, $247,758,000,000. $1,249,000,000. (B) Outlays, $305,075,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $45,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $25,609,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $37,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: ments, $0. Fiscal year 1999: (A) New budget authority, $42,282,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, $254,090,000,000. (B) Outlays, $42,436,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $303,833,000,000. (B) Outlays, $258,064,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $303,833,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $75,000,000. $1,277,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $37,000,000. ments $25,129,000,000. ments, $0. Fiscal year 2000: (16) Administration of Justice (750): Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, $269,566,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (A) New budget authority, $303,728,000,000. (B) Outlays, $268,161,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $24,765,000,000. (B) Outlays, $303,728,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $22,609,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. $110,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. ments $37,000,000. ments $0. (19) Allowances (920): Fiscal year 2001: Fiscal year 1999: Fiscal year 1998: (A) New budget authority, $275,145,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $25,120,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $0. (B) Outlays, $277,264,000,000. (B) Outlays, $24,476,000,000. (B) Outlays, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. $145,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. ments, $0. ments $37,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: Fiscal year 1999: Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, $24,178,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $0. (A) New budget authority, $286,945,000,000. (B) Outlays, $25,240,000,000. (B) Outlays, $0. (B) Outlays, $285,239,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $170,000,000. ments $0. ments, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2001: Fiscal year 2000: ments $37,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $24,354,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $0. (14) Social Security (650): (B) Outlays, $25,901,000,000. (B) Outlays, $0. Fiscal year 1998: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $11,424,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $11,524,000,000. ments $0. ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2001: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $24,883,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $0. ments $0. (B) Outlays, $24,879,000,000. (B) Outlays, $0. Fiscal year 1999: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $12,060,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $12,196,000,000. ments $0. ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (17) General Government (800): Fiscal year 2002: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1998: (A) New budget authority, $0. ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $14,711,000,000. (B) Outlays, $0. Fiscal year 2000: (B) Outlays, $13,959,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $12,792,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $12,866,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. (20) Undistributed Offsetting Receipts (950): (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1999: Fiscal year 1998: ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $14,444,000,000. (A) New budget authority, ¥$41,841,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (B) Outlays, $14,363,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$41,841,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $13,022,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Outlays, $13,043,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. ments $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2000: Fiscal year 1999: ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $13,977,000,000. (A) New budget authority, ¥$36,949,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, $14,727,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$36,949,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $14,383,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3019 (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- does not exceed: $17,222,000,000 in outlays for cation and the Workforce shall report ments $0. fiscal year 1998, $17,673,000,000 in outlays for changes in laws within its jurisdiction that Fiscal year 2000: fiscal year 2002, and $103,109,000,000 in outlays provide direct spending such that the total (A) New budget authority, ¥$36,937,000,000. in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. level of direct spending for that committee (B) Outlays, ¥$36,937,000,000. (5) COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND does not exceed: $17,222,000,000 in outlays for (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. OVERSIGHT.—(A) The House Committee on fiscal year 1998, $17,673,000,000 in outlays for (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Government Reform and Oversight shall re- fiscal year 2002, and $103,109,000,000 in outlays ments $0. port changes in laws within its jurisdiction in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. Fiscal year 2001: that provide direct spending such that the (5) COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND (A) New budget authority, ¥$39,151,000,000. total level of direct spending for that com- OVERSIGHT.—(A) The House Committee on (B) Outlays, ¥$39,151,000,000. mittee does not exceed: $68,975,000,000 in out- Government Reform and Oversight shall re- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. lays for fiscal year 1998, $81,896,000,000 in out- port changes in laws within its jurisdiction (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- lays for fiscal year 2002, and $443,061,000,000 in that provide direct spending such that the ments $0. outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. total level of direct spending for that com- Fiscal year 2002: (B) The House Committee on Government mittee does not exceed: $68,975,000,000 in out- (A) New budget authority, ¥$51,124,000,000. Reform and Oversight shall report changes lays for fiscal year 1998, $81,896,000,000 in out- (B) Outlays, ¥$51,124,000,000. in laws within its jurisdiction that would re- lays for fiscal year 2002, and $443,061,000,000 in (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. duce the deficit by: $0 in fiscal year 1998, outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $621,000,000 in fiscal year 2002, and (B) The House Committee on Government ments $0. $1,829,000,000 in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. Reform and Oversight shall report changes (6) COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND IN- TITLE II—RECONCILIATION in laws within its jurisdiction that would re- FRASTRUCTURE.—The House Committee on INSTRUCTIONS duce the deficit by: $0 in fiscal year 1998, Transportation and Infrastructure shall re- SEC. 201. RECONCILIATION. $621,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year 2002, and port changes in laws within its jurisdiction $1,829,000,000 in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section that provide direct spending such that the is to provide for two separate reconciliation (6) COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND IN- total level of direct spending for that com- FRASTRUCTURE.—The House Committee on bills: the first for entitlement reforms and mittee does not exceed: $18,087,000,000 in out- the second for tax relief. In the event Senate Transportation and Infrastructure shall re- lays for fiscal year 1998, $17,283,000,000 in out- port changes in laws within its jurisdiction procedures preclude the consideration of two lays for fiscal year 2002, and $106,615,000,000 in separate bills, this section would permit the that provide direct spending such that the outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. total level of direct spending for that com- consideration of one omnibus reconciliation (7) COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS.—The bill. mittee does not exceed: $18,087,000,000 in out- House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs shall lays for fiscal year 1998, $17,283,000,000 in out- (b) SUBMISSIONS.— report changes in laws within its jurisdiction (1) ENTITLEMENT REFORMS.—Not later than lays for fiscal year 2002, and $106,615,000,000 in that provide direct spending such that the outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. June 12, 1997, the House committees named total level of direct spending for that com- in subsection (c) shall submit their rec- (7) COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS.—The mittee does not exceed: $22,444,000,000 in out- House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs shall ommendations to the House Committee on lays for fiscal year 1998, $24,563,000,000 in out- report changes in laws within its jurisdiction the Budget. After receiving those rec- lays for fiscal year 2002, and $139,134,000,000 in that provide direct spending such that the ommendations, the House Committee on the outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. total level of direct spending for that com- Budget shall report to the House a reconcili- (8) COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.—(A) mittee does not exceed: $22,444,000,000 in out- ation bill carrying out all such recommenda- The House Committee on Ways and Means lays for fiscal year 1998, $24,563,000,000 in out- tions without any substantive revision. shall report changes in laws within its juris- lays for fiscal year 2002, and $139,134,000,000 in (2) TAX RELIEF AND MISCELLANEOUS RE- diction such that the total level of direct outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. FORMS.—Not later than June 13, 1997, the spending for that committee does not ex- (8) COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.—(A) House committees named in subsection (d) ceed: $397,546,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year The House Committee on Ways and Means shall submit their recommendations to the 1998, $506,442,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year House Committee on the Budget. After re- 2002, and $2,621,578,000,000 in outlays in fiscal shall report changes in laws within its juris- ceiving those recommendations, the House years 1998 through 2002. diction such that the total level of direct Committee on the Budget shall report to the (B) The House Committee on Ways and spending for that committee does not ex- House a reconciliation bill carrying out all Means shall report changes in laws within its ceed: $397,546,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year such recommendations without any sub- jurisdiction such that the total level of reve- 1998, $506,442,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year stantive revision. nues for that committee is not less than: 2002, and $2,621,578,000,000 in outlays in fiscal (c) INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO ENTITLE- $1,176,253,000,000 in revenues for fiscal year years 1998 through 2002. MENT REFORMS.— 1998, $1,386,546,000,000 in revenues for fiscal (B) The House Committee on Ways and (1) COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE.—The year 2002, and $7,517,939,000,000 in revenues in Means shall report changes in laws within its House Committee on Agriculture shall re- fiscal years 1998 through 2002. jurisdiction such that the total level of reve- port changes in laws within its jurisdiction (d) INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO TAX RELIEF nues for that committee is not less than: that provide direct spending such that the AND MISCELLANEOUS REFORMS.— $1,168,853,000,000 in revenues for fiscal year total level of direct spending for that com- (1) COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE.—The 1998, $1,366,046,000,000 in revenues for fiscal mittee does not exceed: $34,571,000,000 in out- House Committee on Agriculture shall re- year 2002, and $7,432,939,000,000 in revenues in lays for fiscal year 1998, $37,008,000,000 in out- port changes in laws within its jurisdiction fiscal years 1998 through 2002. lays for fiscal year 2002, and $211,443,000,000 in that provide direct spending such that the (e) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sec- outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. total level of direct spending for that com- tion, the term ‘‘direct spending’’ has the (2) COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND FINANCIAL mittee does not exceed: $34,571,000,000 in out- meaning given to such term in section SERVICES.—The House Committee on Bank- lays for fiscal year 1998, $37,008,000,000 in out- 250(c)(8) of the Balanced Budget and Emer- ing and Financial Services shall report lays for fiscal year 2002, and $211,443,000,000 in gency Deficit Control Act of 1985. changes in laws within its jurisdiction that outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (f) CHILDREN’S HEALTH INITIATIVE.—If the provide direct spending such that the total (2) COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND FINANCIAL Committees on Commerce and Ways and level of direct spending for that committee SERVICES.—The House Committee on Bank- Means report recommendations pursuant to does not exceed: ¥$8,435,000,000 in outlays for ing and Financial Services shall report their reconciliation instructions that, com- fiscal year 1998, ¥$5,091,000,000 in outlays for changes in laws within its jurisdiction that bined, provide an initiative for children’s fiscal year 2002, and ¥$50,306,000,000 in out- provide direct spending such that the total health that would increase the deficit by lays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. level of direct spending for that committee more than $2.3 billion for fiscal year 1998, by more than $3.9 billion for fiscal year 2002, (3) COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE.—The House does not exceed: ¥$8,435,000,000 in outlays for Committee on Commerce shall report fiscal year 1998, ¥$5,091,000,000 in outlays for and by more than $16 billion for the period of changes in laws within its jurisdiction that fiscal year 2002, and ¥$50,306,000,000 in out- fiscal years 1998 through 2002, the commit- provide direct spending such that the total lays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. tees shall be deemed to not have complied level of direct spending for that committee (3) COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE.—The House with their reconciliation instructions pursu- does not exceed: $393,533,000,000 in outlays for Committee on Commerce shall report ant to section 310(d) of the Congressional fiscal year 1998, $506,791,000,000 in outlays for changes in laws within its jurisdiction that Budget Act of 1974. fiscal year 2002, and $2,617,528,000,000 in out- provide direct spending such that the total TITLE III—BUDGET ENFORCEMENT lays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. level of direct spending for that committee SEC. 301. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR (4) COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE does not exceed: $393,533,000,000 in outlays for SURFACE TRANSPORTATION. WORKFORCE.—The House Committee on Edu- fiscal year 1998, $506,791,000,000 in outlays for (a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section cation and the Workforce shall report fiscal year 2002, and $2,617,528,000,000 in out- is to adjust the appropriate budgetary levels changes in laws within its jurisdiction that lays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. to accommodate legislation increasing provide direct spending such that the total (4) COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE spending from the highway trust fund on sur- level of direct spending for that committee WORKFORCE.—The House Committee on Edu- face transportation and highway safety H3020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997

above the levels assumed in this resolution if (f) DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY LEV- appropriation measure may be readjusted if such legislation is deficit neutral. ELS.—For the purposes of this section, budg- that measure is not enacted into law. (b) DEFICIT NEUTRALITY REQUIREMENT.—(1) etary levels shall be determined on the basis SEC. 304. SEPARATE ALLOCATION FOR LAND AC- In order to receive the adjustments specified of estimates made by the House Committee QUISITIONS AND EXCHANGES. in subsection (c), a bill reported by the Com- on the Budget. (a) ALLOCATION BY CHAIRMAN.—In the mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (g) DEFINITION.—As used in this section, House, upon the reporting of a bill by the that provides new budget authority above the term ‘‘highway trust fund’’ refers to the Committee on Appropriations (or upon the the levels assumed in this resolution for pro- following budget accounts (or any successor filing of a conference report thereon) provid- grams authorized out of the highway trust accounts): ing $700 million in budget authority for fiscal fund must be deficit neutral. (1) 69–8083–0–7–401 (Federal-Aid Highways). year 1998 for Federal land acquisitions and to (2) A deficit-neutral bill must meet the fol- (2) 69–8191–0–7–401 (Mass Transit Capital finalize priority Federal land exchanges, the lowing conditions: Fund). chairman of the Committee on the Budget (A) The amount of new budget authority (3) 69–8350–0–7–401 (Mass Transit Formula shall allocate that amount of budget author- provided for programs authorized out of the Grants). ity and the corresponding amount of outlays. highway trust fund must be in excess of (4) 69–8016–0–7–401 (National Highway Traf- (b) TREATMENT OF ALLOCATIONS IN THE $25.949 billion in new budget authority for fic Safety Administration-Operations and HOUSE.—In the House, for purposes of the fiscal year 1998, $25.464 billion in new budget Research). Congressional Budget Act of 1974, allocations authority for fiscal year 2002, and $127.973 (5) 69–8020–0–7–401 (Highway Traffic Safety made under subsection (a) shall be deemed to billion in new budget authority for the pe- Grants). be made pursuant to section 602(a)(1) of that riod of fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (6) 69–8048–0–7–401 (National Motor Carrier Act and shall be deemed to be a separate sub- (B) The outlays estimated to flow from the Safety Program). allocation for purposes of the application of excess new budget authority set forth in sub- SEC. 302. SALE OF GOVERNMENT ASSETS. section 302(f) of that Act as modified by sec- paragraph (A) must be offset for fiscal year (a) BUDGETARY TREATMENT.— tion 602(c) of that Act. 1998, fiscal year 2002, and for the period of fis- (1) IN GENERAL.—For the purpose of any cal years 1998 through 2002. For the sole pur- TITLE IV—SENSE OF CONGRESS concurrent resolution on the budget and the pose of estimating the amount of outlays PROVISIONS Congressional Budget Act of 1974, no flowing from excess new budget authority amounts realized from the sale of an asset SEC. 401. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON BASELINES. under this section, it shall be assumed that shall be scored with respect to the level of (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that: such excess new budget authority would budget authority, outlays, or revenues if (1) Baselines are projections of future have an obligation limitation sufficient to such sale would cause an increase in the defi- spending if existing policies remain un- accommodate that new budget authority. cit as calculated pursuant to paragraph (2). changed. (C) The outlays estimated to flow from the (2) CALCULATION OF NET PRESENT VALUE.— (2) Under baseline assumptions, spending excess new budget authority must be offset The deficit estimate of an asset sale shall be automatically rises with inflation even if by (i) other direct spending or revenue provi- the net present value of the cash flow from— such increases are not mandated under exist- sions within that transportation bill, (ii) the (A) proceeds from the asset sale; ing law. net reduction in other direct spending and (B) future receipts that would be expected (3) Baseline budgeting is inherently biased revenue legislation that is enacted during from continued ownership of the asset by the against policies that would reduce the pro- this Congress after the date of adoption of Government; and jected growth in spending because such poli- this resolution and before such transpor- (C) expected future spending by the Gov- cies are portrayed as spending reductions tation bill is reported (in excess of the levels ernment at a level necessary to continue to from an increasing baseline. assumed in this resolution), or (iii) a com- operate and maintain the asset to generate (4) The baseline concept has encouraged bination of the offsets specified in clauses (i) the receipts estimated pursuant to subpara- Congress to abdicate its constitutional obli- and (ii). graph (B). gation to control the public purse for those (D) As used in this section, the term ‘‘di- (b) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sec- programs which are automatically funded. rect spending’’ has the meaning given to tion, the term ‘‘sale of an asset’’ shall have (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of such term in section 250(c)(8) of the Balanced the same meaning as under section 250(c)(21) Congress that baseline budgeting should be Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Defi- replaced with a budgetary model that re- of 1985. cit Control Act of 1985. quires justification of aggregate funding lev- (c) REVISED LEVELS.—(1) When the Com- (c) TREATMENT OF LOAN ASSETS.—For the els and maximizes congressional and execu- mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure tive accountability for Federal spending. reports a bill (or when a conference report purposes of this section, the sale of loan as- thereon is filed) meeting the conditions set sets or the prepayment of a loan shall be SEC. 402. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON REPAYMENT OF THE FEDERAL DEBT. forth in subsection (b)(2), the chairman of governed by the terms of the Federal Credit the Committee on the Budget shall increase Reform Act of 1990. (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that: (d) DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY LEV- the allocation of new budget authority to (1) The Congress and the President have a ELS.—For the purposes of this section, budg- that committee by the amount of new budg- basic moral and ethical responsibility to fu- etary levels shall be determined on the basis et authority provided in that bill (and that is ture generations to repay the Federal debt, of estimates made by the House Committee above the levels set forth in subsection including the money borrowed from the So- on the Budget. (b)(2)(A)) for programs authorized out of the cial Security Trust Fund. highway trust fund. SEC. 303. ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVE FUND. (2) The Congress and the President should (2) After the enactment of the transpor- (a) COMMITTEE ALLOCATIONS.—In the enact a law which creates a regimen for pay- tation bill described in paragraph (1) and House, after the Committee on Commerce ing off the Federal debt within 30 years. upon the reporting of a general, supple- and the Committee on Transportation and (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING PRESI- mental or continuing resolution making ap- Infrastructure report a bill (or a conference DENT’S SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.—It is the propriations by the Committee on Appro- report thereon is filed) to reform the sense of Congress that: priations (or upon the filing of a conference Superfund program to facilitate the cleanup (1) The President’s annual budget submis- report thereon) establishing an obligation of hazardous waste sites, the chairman of the sion to Congress should include a plan for re- limitation above the levels specified in sub- Committee on the Budget shall submit re- payment of Federal debt beyond the year section (b)(2)(A) (at a level sufficient to obli- vised allocations and budget aggregates to 2002, including the money borrowed from the gate some or all of the budget authority carry out this section by an amount not to Social Security Trust Fund. specified in paragraph (1)), the chairman of exceed the excess subject to the limitation. (2) The plan should specifically explain the Committee on the Budget shall increase These revisions shall be considered for pur- how the President would cap spending the allocation and aggregate levels of out- poses of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 growth at a level one percentage point lower lays to that committee for fiscal years 1998 as the allocations and aggregates contained than projected growth in revenues. and 1999 by the appropriate amount. in this resolution. (3) If spending growth were held to a level (d) REVISIONS.—Allocations and aggregates (b) LIMITATIONS.—The adjustments made one percentage point lower than projected revised pursuant to this section shall be con- under this section shall not exceed: growth in revenues, then the Federal debt sidered for purposes of the Congressional (1) $200 million in budget authority for fis- could be repaid within 30 years. Budget Act of 1974 as allocations and aggre- cal year 1998 and the estimated outlays flow- SEC. 403. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON COMMISSION gates contained in this resolution. ing therefrom. ON LONG-TERM BUDGETARY PROB- (e) REVERSALS.—If any legislation referred (2) $200 million in budget authority for fis- LEMS. to in this section is not enacted into law, cal year 2002 and the estimated outlays flow- (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that— then the chairman of the House Committee ing therefrom. (1) achieving a balanced budget by fiscal on the Budget shall, as soon as practicable, (3) $1 billion in budget authority for the pe- year 2002 is only the first step necessary to reverse adjustments made under this section riod of fiscal years 1998 through 2002 and the restore our Nation’s economic prosperity; for such legislation and have such adjust- estimated outlays flowing therefrom. (2) the imminent retirement of the baby- ments published in the Congressional (c) READJUSTMENTS.—In the House, any ad- boom generation will greatly increase the Record. justments made under this section for any demand for government services; May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3021 (3) this burden will be borne by a relatively factor in poor women’s ability to leave abu- It is now in order to consider amend- smaller work force resulting in an unprece- sive situations that threaten them and their ment No. 1 designated in paragraph 1 of dented intergenerational transfer of finan- children. section 2 of House Resolution 152. cial resources; (6) The restructuring of the welfare pro- (4) the rising demand for retirement and grams may impact the availability of the AMENDMENT NO. 1 IN THE NATURE OF A medical benefits will quickly jeopardize the economic support and the safety net nec- SUBSTITUTE OFFERED BY MS. WATERS solvency of the medicare, social security, essary to enable poor women to flee abuse Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I offer and Federal retirement trust funds; and without risking homelessness and starvation an amendment in the nature of a sub- (5) the Congressional Budget Office has es- for their families. stitute. timated that marginal tax rates would have (7) In recognition of this finding, the House The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- to increase by 50 percent over the next 5 Committee on the Budget unanimously ignate the amendment in the nature of years to cover the long-term projected costs passed a sense of Congress amendment on do- a substitute. of retirement and health benefits. mestic violence and Federal assistance to The text of the amendment in the na- (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of the fiscal year 1997 budget resolution. Subse- Congress that legislation should be enacted quently, Congress passed the family violence ture of a substitute is as follows: to create a commission to assess long-term option amendment to last year’s welfare re- Amendment No. 1 in the nature of a sub- budgetary problems, their implications for form reconciliation bill. stitute offered by Ms. WATERS: both the baby-boom generation and tomor- (8) The family violence option gives States Strike all after the resolving clause and in- row’s workforce, and make such rec- the flexibility to grant temporary waivers sert the following: ommendations as it deems appropriate to en- from time limits and work requirements for SECTION 1. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE sure our Nation’s future prosperity. domestic violence victims who would suffer BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998. SEC. 404. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON CORPORATE extreme hardship from the application of The Congress declares that the concurrent WELFARE. these provisions. These waivers were not in- resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998 (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that the tended to be included as part of the perma- is hereby established and that the appro- functional levels and aggregates in this nent 20 percent hardship exemption. priate budgetary levels for fiscal years 1999 budget resolution assume that— (9) The Department of Health and Human through 2002 are hereby set forth. (1) the Federal Government supports prof- Services has been slow to issue regulations TITLE I—LEVELS AND AMOUNTS it-making enterprises and industries through regarding this provision. As a result, States SEC. 101. RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND billions of dollars in payments, benefits, and are hesitant to fully implement the family programs; AMOUNTS. violence option fearing it will interfere with The following budgetary levels are appro- (2) many of these subsidies do not serve a the 20 percent hardship exemption. clear and compelling public interest; priate for the fiscal years 1998, 1999, 2000, (10) Currently 15 States have opted to in- 2001, and 2002: (3) corporate subsidies frequently provide clude the family violence option in their wel- unfair competitive advantages to certain in- (1) FEDERAL REVENUES.—For purposes of fare plans, and 13 other States have included the enforcement of this resolution: dustries and industry segments; and some type of domestic violence provisions in (4) at a time when millions of Americans (A) The recommended levels of Federal their plans. revenues are as follows: are being asked to sacrifice in order to bal- (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of ance the budget, the corporate sector should Fiscal year 1998: $1,241,721,000,000. Congress that— Fiscal year 1999: $1,295,692,000,000. bear its share of the burden. (1) States should not be subject to any nu- ENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Fiscal year 2000: $1,358,192,000,000. (b) S merical limits in granting domestic violence Congress that legislation should be enacted Fiscal year 2001: $1,421,796,000,000. good cause waivers to individuals receiving to— Fiscal year 2002: $1,466,331,000,000. assistance for all requirements where com- (1) eliminate the most egregious corporate (B) The amounts by which the aggregate pliance with such requirements would make subsidies; and levels of Federal revenues should be changed it more difficult for individuals receiving as- (2) create a commission to recommend the are as follows: sistance to escape domestic violence; and elimination of Federal payments, benefits, Fiscal year 1998: $36,142,000,000. (2) any individuals granted a domestic vio- and programs which predominantly benefit a Fiscal year 1999: $44,250,000,000. lence good cause waiver by States should not particular industry or segment of an indus- Fiscal year 2000: $54,953,000,000. be included in the States’ 20 percent hard- try, rather than provide a clear and compel- Fiscal year 2001: $60,198,000,000. ship exemption. ling public benefit, and include a fast-track Fiscal year 2002: $45,352,000,000. process for the consideration of those rec- The CHAIRMAN. No amendments are (2) NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY.—For purposes ommendations. in order except the amendments in the of the enforcement of this resolution, the ap- SEC. 405. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON FAMILY VIO- nature of a substitute designated in propriate levels of total new budget author- LENCE OPTION CLARIFYING AMEND- section 2 of the resolution, if printed in ity are as follows: MENT. Fiscal year 1998: $1,390,471,000,000. the portion of the CONGRESSIONAL (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that: Fiscal year 1999: $1,460,826,000,000. (1) Domestic violence is the leading cause RECORD designated for that purpose in Fiscal year 2000: $1,505,659,000,000. of physical injury to women. The Depart- clause 6 of rule XXIII. Each amend- Fiscal year 2001: $1,544,830,000,000. ment of Justice estimates that over 1,000,000 ment shall be considered only in the Fiscal year 2002: $1,591,266,000,000. violent crimes against women are committed order designated, may be offered only (3) BUDGET OUTLAYS.—For purposes of the by intimate partners annually. by the Member designated, shall be enforcement of this resolution, the appro- (2) Domestic violence dramatically affects considered read, shall be debatable for priate levels of total budget outlays are as the victim’s ability to participate in the 20 minutes, except as otherwise pro- follows: workforce. A University of Minnesota survey vided in section 2, equally divided and Fiscal year 1998: $1,377,266,000,000. reported that one quarter of battered women Fiscal year 1999: $1,445,118,000,000. surveyed had lost a job partly because of controlled by the proponent and an op- Fiscal year 2000: $1,495,407,000,000. being abused and that over half of these ponent, and shall not be subject to Fiscal year 2001: $1,517,370,000,000. women had been harassed by their abuser at amendment. Fiscal year 2002: $1,564,726,000,000. work. The adoption of an amendment in the (4) DEFICITS.—For purposes of the enforce- (3) Domestic violence is often intensified nature of a substitute shall constitute ment of this resolution, the amounts of the as women seek to gain economic independ- the conclusion of consideration of the deficits are as follows: ence through attending school or training concurrent resolution for amendment. Fiscal year 1998: $135,545,000,000. programs. Batterers have been reported to The Chairman of the Committee of Fiscal year 1999: $147,426,000,000. prevent women from attending these pro- the Whole may postpone until a time Fiscal year 2000: $137,215,000,000. grams or sabotage their efforts at self-im- Fiscal year 2001: $95,534,000,000. provement. during further consideration in the Fiscal year 2002: $98,395,000,000. (4) Nationwide surveys of service providers Committee of the Whole a request for a (5) PUBLIC DEBT.—The appropriate levels of prepared by the Taylor Institute of Chicago, recorded vote on any amendment and the public debt are as follows: Illinois, document, for the first time, the may reduce to not less than 5 minutes Fiscal year 1998: $5,556,100,000,000. interrelationship between domestic violence the time for voting by electronic de- Fiscal year 1999: $5,803,200,000,000. and welfare by showing that from 34 percent vice on any postponed question that Fiscal year 2000: $6,037,400,000,000. to 65 percent of AFDC recipients are current immediately follows another vote by Fiscal year 2001: $6,241,600,000,000. or past victims of domestic violence. electronic device without intervening Fiscal year 2002: $6,466,700,000,000. (5) Over half of the women surveyed stayed (6) DIRECT LOAN OBLIGATIONS.—The appro- with their batterers because they lacked the business, provided that the time for priate levels of total new direct loan obliga- resources to support themselves and their voting by electronic device on the first tions are as follows: children. The surveys also found that the in any series of questions shall not be Fiscal year 1998: $33,829,000,000. availability of economic support is a critical less than 15 minutes. Fiscal year 1999: $33,378,000,000. H3022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 Fiscal year 2000: $34,775,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $22,362,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: $36,039,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,522,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $34,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: $37,099,000,000. (B) Outlays, $17,042,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (7) PRIMARY LOAN GUARANTEE COMMIT- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. MENTS.—The appropriate levels of new pri- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2002: mary loan guarantee commitments are as ments, $0. (A) New budget authority, $22,614,000,000. follows: Fiscal year 1999: (B) Outlays, $22,767,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: $315,472,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,503,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $34,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: $324,749,000,000. (B) Outlays, $16,745,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2000: $328,124,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. Fiscal year 2001: $332,063,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (6) Agriculture (350): Fiscal year 2002: $336,141,000,000. ments, $0. Fiscal year 1998: SEC. 102. MAJOR FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES. Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, $12,757,000,000. The Congress determines and declares that (A) New budget authority, $16,322,000,000. (B) Outlays, $11,465,000,000. the appropriate levels of new budget author- (B) Outlays, $16,314,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, ity, budget outlays, new direct loan obliga- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. $7,620,000,000. tions, and new primary loan guarantee com- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- mitments for fiscal years 1998 through 2002 ments, $0. ments $6,365,000,000. for each major functional category are: Fiscal year 2001: Fiscal year 1999: (1) National Defense (050): (A) New budget authority, $16,311,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $12,061,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $16,271,000,000. (B) Outlays, $10,543,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $237,067,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $245,233,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $11,047,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2002: ments $6,436,000,000. ments $588,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,302,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: Fiscal year 1999: (B) Outlays, $16,291,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $11,637,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $233,589,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Outlays, $10,069,000,000. (B) Outlays, $233,746,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments, $0. $11,071,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (4) Energy (270): (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $757,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: ments $6,509,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, $2,550,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, $233,861,000,000. (B) Outlays, $1,731,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $10,444,000,000. (B) Outlays, $232,174,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $8,937,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. $1,050,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $10,960,000,000. ments $1,050,000,000. ments $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2001: Fiscal year 1999: ments $6,583,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $235,829,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $3,094,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, $227,453,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,100,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $10,300,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $8,720,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,078,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, ments $1,050,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $10,965,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: ments $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $224,717,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: ments $6,660,000,000. (B) Outlays, $221,137,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $2,725,000,000. (7) Commerce and Housing Credit (370): (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Outlays, $1,822,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $6,724,000,000. ments $1,050,000,000. $1,109,000,000. (B) Outlays, $828,000,000. (2) International Affairs (150): (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1998: ments $0. $4,739,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $21,545,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $15,726,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $2,425,000,000. ments $245,500,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $1,484,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: $1,966,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $11,117,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,141,000,000. (B) Outlays, $4,357,000,000. ments $12,751,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1999: ments $0. $1,887,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $17,533,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $16,510,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $2,330,000,000. ments $253,450,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $1,312,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: $2,021,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $15,216,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,174,000,000. (B) Outlays, $9,820,000,000. ments, $13,093,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2000: ments $0. $2,238,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $18,647,000,000. (5) Natural Resources and Environment (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $17,376,000,000. (300): ments $255,200,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1998: Fiscal year 2001: $2,077,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $22,765,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,226,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $21,352,000,000. (B) Outlays, $12,264,000,000. ments, $13,434,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $30,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2001: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $2,574,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $18,759,000,000. ments $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $17,166,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: ments $257,989,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $22,214,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: $2,122,000,000. (B) Outlays, $21,550,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,642,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $32,000,000. (B) Outlays, $12,481,000,000. ments, $13,826,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2002: ments $0. $2,680,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $18,696,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $17,001,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $21,495,000,000. ments $259,897,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $21,780,000,000. (8) Transportation (400): $2,178,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $32,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $43,663,000,000. ments, $14,217,000,000. ments $0. (B) Outlays, $39,261,000,000. (3) General Science, Space, and Technology Fiscal year 2001: (C) New direct loan obligations, (250): (A) New budget authority, $21,974,000,000. $155,000,000. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3023 (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $95,876,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: ments $0. (B) Outlays, $93,114,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $277,750,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $279,066,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $45,737,000,000. $14,701,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $38,652,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $110,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, ments $24,517,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $135,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: ments $37,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $99,897,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: ments $0. (B) Outlays, $97,336,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $284,544,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $254,127,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $45,422,000,000. $15,426,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $37,640,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $145,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $15,000,000. ments $25,676,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (11) Health (550): ments $37,000,000. ments $0. Fiscal year 1998: Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, $138,580,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $298,580,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $46,698,000,000. (B) Outlays, $138,347,000,000. (B) Outlays, $297,014,000,000. (B) Outlays, $38,022,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (C) New direct loan obligations, $15,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $170,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $85,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. Fiscal year 1999: ments $37,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, $152,463,000,000. (14) Social Security (650): (A) New budget authority, $48,098,000,000. (B) Outlays, $152,307,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $38,665,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $11,472,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $15,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $11,547,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (9) Community and Regional Development (A) New budget authority, $112,258,000,000. ments $0. (450): (B) Outlays, $162,025,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: Fiscal year 1998: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $12,111,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $11,550,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $12,231,000,000. (B) Outlays, $11,567,000,000. ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2001: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $2,867,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $172,747,000,000. ments $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $172,314,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: ments $2,385,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $12,858,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $12,918,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $8,818,000,000. ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Outlays, $10,803,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $184,519,000,000. ments $0. $2,943,000,000. (B) Outlays, $183,955,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $13,115,000,000. ments $2,406,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $13,116,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $8,366,000,000. (12) Medicare (570): (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $10,352,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $205,685,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: $3,020,000,000. (B) Outlays, $205,808,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $14,513,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Outlays, $14,513,000,000. ments $2,429,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 2001: ments $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $8,537,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: ments $0. (B) Outlays, $9,606,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $225,366,000,000. (15) Veterans Benefits and Services (700): (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $224,825,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: $3,098,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $41,235,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $41,885,000,000. ments $2,452,000,000. ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2000: $1,029,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $8,707,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $241,420,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $9,165,000,000. (B) Outlays, $245,382,000,000. ments $27,096,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 1999: $3,180,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $42,047,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. (B) Outlays, $42,184,000,000. ments $2,415,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (C) New direct loan obligations, (10) Education, Training, Employment, and (A) New budget authority, $261,614,000,000. $1,068,000,000. Social Services (500): (B) Outlays, $256,765,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1998: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $26,671,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $87,088,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2000: (B) Outlays, $74,799,000,000. ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $42,477,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, $44,312,000,000. $12,328,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $283,933,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $283,140,000,000. $1,177,000,000. ments $20,665,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $26,201,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $91,900,000,000. ments $0. Fiscal year 2001: (B) Outlays, $88,488,000,000. (13) Income Security (600): (A) New budget authority, $42,855,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $41,105,000,000. $13,032,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $245,866,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $255,468,000,000. $1,249,000,000. ments $21,898,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $45,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $25,609,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $95,876,000,000. ments $37,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, $93,114,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (A) New budget authority, $43,301,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $260,828,000,000. (B) Outlays, $43,361,000,000. $13,926,000,000. (B) Outlays, $265,255,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $75,000,000. $1,277,000,000. ments $23,263,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2001: ments $37,000,000. ments $25,129,000,000. H3024 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 (16) Administration of Justice (750): (A) New budget authority, $295,816,000,000. fiscal year 2002, and $2,724,790,000,000 in out- Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $295,816,000,000. lays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (A) New budget authority, $26,165,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (2) COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.—(A) (B) Outlays, $24,009,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- The House Committee on Ways and Means (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. shall report changes in laws within its juris- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (19) Allowances (920): diction such that the total level of direct ments $0. Fiscal year 1998: spending for that committee does not ex- Fiscal year 1999: (A) New budget authority, ¥$11,864,000,000. ceed: $397,268,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year (A) New budget authority, $26,161,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$5,369,000,000. 1998, $535,924,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year (B) Outlays, $25,378,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. 2002, and $2,692,944,000,000 in outlays in fiscal (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- years 1998 through 2002. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. (B) The House Committee on Ways and ments $0. Fiscal year 1999: Means shall report changes in laws within its Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, ¥$4,093,000,000. jurisdiction sufficient to increase revenues (A) New budget authority, $25,573,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$3,734,000,000. as follows: by $36,142,000,000 in revenues for (B) Outlays, $26,541,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. fiscal year 1998, by $45,352,000,000 in revenues (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- for fiscal year 2002, and by $240,895,000,000 in (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. revenues in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. ments, $0. Fiscal year 2000: (c) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sec- Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, ¥$3,935,000,000. tion, the term ‘‘direct spending’’ has the (A) New budget authority, $25,556,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$3,672,000,000. meaning given to such term in section (B) Outlays, $27,042,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. 250(c)(8) of the Balanced Budget and Emer- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- gency Deficit Control Act of 1985. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. ments, $0. The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the Fiscal year 2001: rule, the gentlewoman from California Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, ¥$4,370,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $25,576,000,000. (B) Outlays, $0. [Ms. WATERS] and a Member opposed (B) Outlays, $25,451,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. each will control 30 minutes. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, at this (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. time should I acknowledge that I am in ments, $0. Fiscal year 2002: opposition to the amendment? (17) General Government (800): (A) New budget authority, $0. The CHAIRMAN. Is the gentleman Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $0. (A) New budget authority, $14,898,000,000. from Connecticut [Mr. SHAYS] opposed? (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Mr. SHAYS. Yes, Mr. Chairman. (B) Outlays, $14,040,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (20) Undistributed Offsetting Receipts (950): from Connecticut [Mr. SHAYS] will con- ments, $0. Fiscal year 1998: trol 30 minutes as a Member opposed. Fiscal year 1999: (A) New budget authority, ¥$41,244,000,000. The Chair recognizes the gentle- (A) New budget authority, $14,639,001,000. (B) Outlays, $41,244,000,000. woman from California [Ms. WATERS]. (B) Outlays, $14,490,000,000. ¥ (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- myself 1 minute. ments, $0. ments, $0. Mr. Chairman, I take this moment Fiscal year 1999: Fiscal year 2000: not to introduce my friend, the gen- (A) New budget authority, ¥$32,858,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $14,222,000,000. tleman from the great State of Mis- (B) Outlays, $14,625,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$32,858,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. sissippi, Mr. BENNIE THOMPSON, but, (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. rather, I take this moment to thank (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. ments, $0. him and to say to him all of the Mem- Fiscal year 2001: Fiscal year 2000: bers of the Congressional Black Caucus (A) New budget authority, $14,014,000,000. (A) New budget authority, ¥$36,516,000,000. are extremely appreciative for the (B) Outlays, $14,405,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$36,516,000,000. work that he has put in on helping to (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. bring about this Congressional Black (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. Caucus budget. The gentleman met ments, $0. with the Blue Dogs and he met with Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, $14,122,000,000. (A) New budget authority, ¥$38,845,000,000. every Member of the Congressional (B) Outlays, $14,060,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$38,845,000,000. Black Caucus and others in an effort to (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. get input. He met early in the morning, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- he met late at night. He worked very ments, $0. ments, $0. hard to put together the kind of docu- (18) Net Interest (900): Fiscal year 2002: ment that we could be proud of; and in- Fiscal year 1998: (A) New budget authority, ¥$41,331,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$41,331,000,000. deed, we are very proud of the product (A) New budget authority, $295,593,000,000. that he has produced. (B) Outlays, $295,593,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- This budget represents our hopes, our (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. desires, our dreams, our aspirations. It ments, $0. TITLE II—RECONCILIATION is everything that we could have asked Fiscal year 1999: INSTRUCTIONS for. (A) New budget authority, $301,972,000,000. SEC. 201. RECONCILIATION. Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of (B) Outlays, $301,972,000,000. (a) SUBMISSIONS.—Not later than August 1, my time to the gentleman from Mis- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. 1997, the House committees named in sub- sissippi, the person who is our senior (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- section (b) shall submit their recommenda- member representing us on the Com- ments $0. tions to the House Committee on the Budget. mittee on the Budget, the gentleman Fiscal year 2000: After receiving those recommendations, the (A) New budget authority, $300,590,000,000. House Committee on the Budget shall report from Mississippi, Mr. BENNIE THOMP- (B) Outlays, $300,590,000,000. to the House a reconciliation bill carrying SON. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. out all such recommendations without any Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- substantive revision. yield myself such time as I may ments $0. (b) INSTRUCTIONS.— consume. Fiscal year 2001: (1) COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE.—The House Mr. Chairman, for the record, let me (A) New budget authority, $297,107,000,000. Committee on Commerce shall report start by reemphasizing the fundamen- (B) Outlays, $297,107,000,000. changes in laws within its jurisdiction that (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. provide direct spending such that the total tal principles upon which Members of (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- level of direct spending for that committee Congress, both Democrat and Repub- ments $0. does not exceed: $396,058,000,000 in outlays for lican, already agree. First, we must Fiscal year 2002: fiscal year 1998, $592,292,000,000 in outlays for balance the budget. Second, we must May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3025 responsibly protect the budget prior- it provides no tax relief for American jacket needs some changes. My col- ities of the American people: edu- families. In fact, in our reading of the leagues took in their budget in the cation, the environment, the social legislation, it increases taxes, demand- Congressional Black Caucus the first safety net, Medicare and Medicaid; and ing $300 billion more from American steps toward cutting Medicare, at least most important, we must apply deficit taxpayers over the next 5 years than the President’s budget and the Repub- reduction fairly and ask Americans the bipartisan budget agreement, lican budget, by $115 billion and it cut who are the most able to shoulder their which cuts taxes. It extends the sol- Medicaid by $14 billion over 4 years. portion of our shared economic burden. vency of Medicare by only 4 years at I do not have enough time to talk Mr. Chairman, the Congressional best, and 1 year at worst. And many on about the goodness of this budget. I Black Caucus’s budget alternative ac- our side of the aisle strongly oppose can only say it is balanced, it is fair, it complishes all of these goals. It is bal- the fact that it will be cutting defense does what no other budget has done. anced, it is fair, it is responsible. By all appropriations by $183 billion below the And I want to say those of my col- accounts, Mr. Chairman, if we hold the level of this bipartisan budget agree- leagues who think about what is good Republicans true to their word, then ment over the next 5 years. about this country will vote for the they should love this budget. Our alter- The fact is that under this plan, the Congressional Black Caucus’ budget. I native contains no tax increases on in- era of big government is not over, it in- thank my colleagues for their elo- dividuals or businesses. It cuts domes- creases. And importantly, and it just quence and their good decision for put- tic spending by $23 billion, and the cannot be understated, this budget ting this budget together. I am proud Congressional Budget Office says our would clearly be an agreement-break- of the Congressional Black Caucus. My budget will balance a year before the er. In other words, the bipartisan colleagues better believe it. Republican budget will. agreement between the White House Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I For the last 3 years, my esteemed and Congress would not be respected by yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman colleagues on the other side of the aisle passage of this caucus budget. from North Carolina [Mrs. CLAYTON], have focused budget debate here in the Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance the cochair of the CBC budget caucus. House on obtaining a budget that is of my time. Mrs. CLAYTON. Mr. Chairman, I also certified by the Congressional Budget Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I want to congratulate the chairperson Office as being balanced by the year yield 21⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman of the Congressional Black Caucus and 2002. from Florida [Mrs. MEEK]. the chairman of the Congressional The Congressional Black Caucus’s al- (Mrs. MEEK of Florida asked and was Black Caucus Committee on the Budg- ternative budget does better than that. given permission to revise and extend et for his efforts. We balanced the budget by the year her remarks.) This amendment is a perfecting 2001, a whole year before any of the Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Chair- amendment. It allows us to do the best budgets introduced by the Republicans. man, I want to thank the members of we can. It is not necessarily the win- While they are trying to figure out how the Congressional Black Caucus, our ning one, but nevertheless, it is a per- to squeeze the last few billion dollars wonderful chairperson, the gentle- fecting one. It is the one that allows us out of our children, seniors, and the woman from California [Ms. WATERS], to balance the budget, balance the na- poor to reach a balance by 2002, under and our very stalwart Mississippian tional priorities, and not to allow so our budget, America will already have who chaired the Committee on the much suffering. It is the ideal of a a $7 billion surplus. And we managed to Budget of our caucus. shared sacrifice. It makes provisions do all of this and all the other things I served on the Committee on the for those who are left out in other while maintaining an effective social Budget during the 104th Congress, but I amendments, and certainly those who net, by fully funding Head Start, the have never been prouder of the Con- are left out in the budget agreement. WIC Program, section 8 housing, and gressional Black Caucus’ budget as I I just want to raise two areas, par- Chapter 1 education. am this year, because of the fact that ticularly out of rural America and that Mr. Chairman, there are no tax cuts the Congressional Black Caucus’ budg- of the minority farmers. The Congres- in our budget. That is because the CBC et this year is doing what no other sional Black Caucus allows for funds to believes America cannot afford them. budget has done. speak to years of deprivation and dis- We should balance the budget first. Last year there was quite a bit of in- crimination that have gone on now for It makes no sense to force the poor- civility when it came to decisions in almost 30 years, three decades, since est Americans to go without food the Committee on the Budget. I under- the early 1960’s. Just recently we have stamps, school lunches, and baby for- stand that this year there has been had three substantial reports, a GAO mula in order to balance the budget much more civility, but we still must report, an IG report, as well as an ex- and then turn around and give wealthy come together on what will make tensive civil rights report, detailing campaign contributors, people who can America proud. the discrimination both denying farm- afford to pay $25,000 to have dinner This reconciliation bill that balanced ers as well as employees from the U.S. with the Republican leadership in the the budget last year was one that I Department of Agriculture. Library of Congress, a huge tax cut. No voted against, and I voted against it This budget provides $30 million to American should benefit from another because it balances the budgets on the provide for resources to make the adju- American’s suffering. backs of the poor and the dication where appropriate to make I encourage my colleagues to vote in disenfranchised. The Congressional sure we make those farmers whole. favor of the Congressional Black Cau- Black Caucus’ budget is an excellent Also, it provides $12 million in addi- cus alternative. Unlike the budget res- alternative to that. We did not seek to tional funds for the historically black olution we will be voting on later to- balance the budget on that. We did not college, again, to make a commitment night, this budget was forged in the seek to cut taxes just for the sake of that we have made before, authoriza- light of day. What my colleagues see in cutting taxes. We did not believe in the tion, but never fully funded. our budget is exactly what they get. It pious platitudes that are floating In addition to that, rural America is balanced, it is fair, it is responsible. around Congress at this point, that is funds provide another $10 million for Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance on a glidepath to the year 2000, being everyone, not just for minorities, but of my time. able to balance the budget. All of to make sure rural opportunities are Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield those, in my opinion, are pious plati- provided as they are in other areas. myself such time as I may consume. tudes if they do not show where they b I just want to say that this is a bal- are helping the people who need the 2315 anced budget, it is certainly legitimate help more. This particular amendment is indeed in terms of its Members, but we oppose I wonder why we are rushing to com- the most ideal. I commend it to the it for a variety of very important rea- plete this work on this 5-year straight- Members, and urge all of us, if we want sons. jacket? The Congressional Black Cau- to do the best that America can have, First, it provides no tax relief for cus looked at this and when they vote for the Waters and Thompson American families. Again, let me say, looked at it they said, this straight- amendment. H3026 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I Mr. Chairman, let me repeat what tlement spending. That is the key to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman the Speaker said earlier. This amend- balancing the budget. from Texas, [Ms. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE]. ment and each of the amendments that We cannot balance the budget by just (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked we will be debating this evening are raising taxes, and we cannot just do it and was given permission to revise and agreement-breakers. If any one of them with discretionary spending because extend her remarks.) passes, it is going to violate the agree- that is only one-third out of budget. Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. ment that we have between the budget We have to talk about serious entitle- Chairman, I want to thank the gen- committees. The resolution was passed ment reforms, and that is what we tleman from Mississippi [Mr. THOMP- by both budget committees in the have in this budget. SON] and the chairwoman of this cau- House and Senate, and the administra- And we save Medicare from bank- cus for an amendment to this budget, tion. So it is essential that we work to- ruptcy. Medicare is one of our largest substitute budget, that really answers gether, Democrats and Republicans, to entitlements. It is going bankrupt. It is the questions of the previous speaker. defeat this amendment. going to be bankrupt in 4 short years. There was reference made to a con- Let me remind everybody what our We have to do something about it. Un- servative budget or a liberal budget, budget resolution is all about. First of fortunately, it was used as a political and the fact that we do not have the all, it balances in 5 years. In 5 years, issue last year on the elections, but the time to have those budgets presented. without any gimmicks, without any thing is, we agree. What we do not have the time for is to smoke and mirrors, we are going to This is where I commend President leave millions of Americans outside of balance it. It does not have the trigger Clinton for stepping forward and say- the circle. ing, yes; we need to reform Medicare, I am very proud that the Congres- that was talked about in previous budgets by the President, that would we need to change it, we need to have sional Black Caucus has another at- structural changes in the Medicare pro- tribute that has not been mentioned automatically change tax cuts or change spending. gram, and we are going to save $115 bil- tonight. This is the deal, or the deficit lion. But to save $115 billion we are reduction, red and very loud. This is It is a real budget with real numbers, with conservative estimates on eco- going to increase spending every year the CBC reduction of the deficit, as per person on Medicare. We are going Members can see, by the year 2002. nomic growth of 2.1 percent a year. We are growing at a much faster rate than to extend it for 10 years. Mr. and Mrs. America, look at this We still have a crisis in Medicare, it that. I think in all probability we are very carefully. This is not an African- is only a 10-year solution, and the real going to balance the budget in fewer American budget or a Hispanic budget crisis comes when the baby boomers than 5 years. But with conservative or an Anglo budget or an Asian budget, start to retire. But at least we are economic projections, we are going to it is a budget that reflects the prin- making a step to get us moving in the have a true, honest balanced budget by ciples of the quality of life. direction of saving Medicare from Let me very quickly speak to those the year 2002. going bankrupt. We are going to in- quality of life issues. One, we have al- This budget that was passed by the crease spending by 6 percent per year ready heard that Chairman Greenspan Committee on the Budget has perma- per person on Medicare. has indicated that he is not going to nent tax relief for America’s families. The way we solve Medicare problems raise the interest rates, so we can do When we talk about tax relief, as I is opening it up to the marketplace, more creative things with our budget. talked about earlier, it is a real defin- slow down the rate of growth, get a lit- The Congressional Black Caucus re- ing issue, I think, between many of the tle competition in. It is happening in sponds to our concerns about Medicare, Members of the Democratic side and the private sector for big businesses and does not raise the premium $1.50 the Republican side. and small businesses, and gives some per month on seniors least able to do We on the Republican side believe choices. Allow groups to have provider it. that the American people are taxed too It also, as I have said, brings down service organizations, which are where much already, that we need to reduce local hospitals and doctors can provide the deficit, but it reinforces very taxes. We believe that people back strong principles, one of investment, a program in their community. home are better able to spend their Back in my hometown of Bradenton, which increases the Community Rein- money than to send it to Washington a local hospital can go together with vestment Act so our urban and rural for them to tell us how to spend it. The communities can be improved and have the local doctors and provide health less money that is sent to Washington, care to people in Bradenton; or in Sara- money reinvested in housing, and hous- it allows us to reduce the size and ing built. Education, it rebuilds our sota, the local Sarasota hospital can go scope of the government, it allows us together with their doctors and offer a schools, so crumbling schools will not to shift power and money and influence be part of our children’s history. Veter- program. back to the States, and put the power We are going to give an opportunity ans, it preserves the benefits for veter- back with the people rather than with to create a little competition in the ans. Health, it increases the Ryan the bureaucracy here in Washington. White treatment dollars, and it pro- community and offer better service, This has permanent tax cuts. rather than big insurance companies vides monies for our public hospital We are talking about $85 billion in systems, who serve the most indigent totally controlling what is happening. tax cuts, net tax cuts over 5 years. And We believe it is going to make it a bet- of ours. we are talking about $9 trillion in Gov- As well, it does something unique: It ter Medicare Program by giving people ernment spending? This is not any takes us into the 21st century with a right to choose. They do not have to giant tax cut, but it is the right thing science, in math and science, in NASA take any of these plans, but the thing funding, in National Science Founda- because it is for America’s families: A is they have a right to choose, because tion funding, in funding for tradition- $500 tax credit for children; tax credits they do not have a choice right now. ally black colleges, allowing them to for college or going for vocational As a Federal employee all of us get to be prepared for the 21st century; and skills; capital gains, which actually, we choose a plan every year. We get the yes, computer learning centers. call it a tax cut, but it makes money same insurance plan, pay the same This is a budget for Americans that for the Federal Government, and we costs as somebody who works for the should not be left out. The deficit re- are talking about the help with IRA’s Department of the Treasury or the De- duction is part of this budget. I ask my and death taxes. It makes no sense. partment of Agriculture, so we are in colleagues to be bipartisan in their We have permanent tax relief pro- the same plan they are in, but we get a support for the Congressional Black vided for these. The key to balancing right to choose. Why can our seniors Caucus budget. the budget is controlling spending. not have the same type of plan that we Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield Two-thirds of our budget is in the man- have? We believe having a plan like such time as he may consume to the datory side. Half of it, actually, is in that, slowing the rate of growth in gentleman from Florida [Mr. MILLER]. the entitlement side. This budget reso- spending by the market pressures will Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Chair- lution has $600 billion of reductions in save that plan. man, I thank the gentleman for yield- entitlement spending over the next 10 So this budget resolution that we are ing this time to me. years, $600 billion in controlling enti- going to be voting on this evening or May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3027 the early hours of tomorrow morning is The other side talks about a budget Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Chair- the right thing for America. It is the which has no smoke and mirrors and man, I rise today to speak in favor of right thing for our families and kids, solves a lot of problems. There is a dif- the Congressional Black Caucus budget because it is so exciting to be at this ference of opinion on that. I remember and against the proposed budget reso- stage today. We are going to be able to the Reagan budget of 1981, in which we lution. I am so disappointed with this say that we are balancing the budget had this feeding frenzy to see who proposed budget. I think we should re- because we are doing it for the children could cut the budget the most, either name it the fudge it budget resolution. of today and the children of the future. the Democrats or the Republicans, and All this resolution does is fudge num- Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I it has left its mark on this country for bers here and there and paint a rosy yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman the next 18 years. I had been in Con- colored picture of a balanced budget from the Virgin Islands, Ms. DONNA gress about 18 years at that time. I with a surplus by the year 2002. What it CHRISTIAN-GREEN. voted against those tax cuts, and I am really does is to continue what I call Ms. CHRISTIAN-GREEN. Mr. Chair- going to vote against the tax cuts in reverse Robin Hood, robbing from the man, I want to thank my colleague, this budget, and for the Black Caucus. poor and working people to give a tax the gentleman from Mississippi [Mr. I urge Members’ support for it. break to the rich. Look at what this THOMPSON] for yielding me this time, Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I proposal will do to Medicaid dispropor- and our chairwoman, the gentlewoman yield 2 minutes to the distinguished tionate share hospital payments in my from California [Ms. WATERS]. gentleman from Virginia [Mr. SCOTT]. Mr. Chairman, I rise with pride and Mr. SCOTT. Mr. Chairman, I would home State of Florida. in full support of the alternate budget like to thank the gentleman from Mis- These payments go to hospitals in presented by the Congressional Black sissippi and the gentlewoman from my district that greatly assist the poor Caucus. This caucus has once again California for their hard work in devel- and needy who cannot afford health in- demonstrated its leadership as the rep- oping this budget. surance. But under the fudge it budget resentative of the majority of Ameri- I rise tonight to echo my colleagues’ resolution, we will cut payments by cans who would otherwise have no ad- support for the Congressional Black $548 million over 5 years, a 42-percent vocate for their interests. Caucus alternative budget, and to reduction in what Florida has received This budget puts realistic spending speak briefly on the judiciary elements over the past 5 years. Florida already into education and repair of our of that budget. The CBC alternative ranks 42d in the Nation for Medicaid schools to ensure that no one is left be- balances the budget, reduces crime, costs per recipient. This budget pro- hind as this country builds its bridge and invests in our future economic and posal will only make the situation and prepares to cross over into the 21st social well-being, and it does so by bet- worse. century. It is a budget that seeks to ter utilizing our scarce resources. For example, Mr. Chairman, we be- But on the other hand, the Congres- keep our children, families, and com- sional Black Caucus budget takes other munities whole, and increases the fund- lieve that the $711 million allocated for the building of new prisons and jails in things into consideration and it is real- ing for crime and violence prevention ly the American people’s budget. It programs. the committee budget could be put to better use by stressing the treatment supports children, seniors, and veter- Our budget remembers those who ans. have fallen to drug addiction and and prevention programs. The CBC Let me give my colleagues two or AIDS, and places over $400 million budget increases our investment in three ideas about some of the proposals more in research and treatment for more local community prevention pro- in the Congressional Black Caucus these devastating illnesses. Mr. Chair- grams, such as mentoring, parental man, it is a budget that is serious training, truancy prevention, gang budget: Pell grants, $2,700 to $5,000 per about jobs and opportunity for all, intervention, and comprehensive edu- student; eliminates the COLA delay for which are the keys to the future of this cational services for at-risk youth, so Federal Civil Service workers; makes great country. fewer of our children will become in- no, let me emphasize this, makes no Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues volved in the juvenile justice system in cuts to Medicaid and fully funds a child to vote for the CBC budget, a budget the first place, and fewer crimes, fewer health initiative to cover 10 million that puts people first, that advocates a victims, and a decrease in taxpayer uninsured children; fully funds Head better quality of life for all Americans, money spent on prisons will be the di- Start and the WIC Program; includes and that balances the budget by 2001. I rect result. an additional $591 million than the so- The CBC budget also includes an in- thank the chairman, and I commend called budget deal to ensure that veter- crease in the budget for the Legal Serv- my distinguished chairwoman, the gen- ans will receive additional benefits. ices Corporation, which will allow tlewoman from California, Ms. MAXINE Mr. Chairman, let us not fudge it. equal access to justice for all Ameri- WATERS, and my distinguished col- Let us vote for the Congressional Black cans, not just those who can independ- league, the gentleman from Mis- Caucus budget. ently afford it. sissippi, Mr. BENNIE THOMPSON, for The CBC alternative also addresses Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I their leadership on this amendment. understaffing at the Equal Employ- yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I ment Opportunity Commission, which Georgia [Mr. BISHOP]. yield 1 minute to the gentleman from requires increased Federal funding to (Mr. BISHOP asked and was given California, Mr. GEORGE BROWN. permission to revise and extend his re- Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Chair- eliminate its backlog in order to make marks.) man, I thank the gentleman for yield- employment opportunities accessible ing time to me. to countless more American men and Mr. BISHOP. Mr. Chairman, I rise to Mr. Chairman, as some Members may women who lose those opportunities commend the Congressional Black Cau- be aware, I have a budget of my own. because of illegal discrimination. cus for crafting an alternative budget They may wonder why I am speaking b 2330 to ensure that all Americans share the burden of balancing the budget. Year here on behalf of the Black Caucus By passing the CBC alternative, we budget. There is only one reason: it is can look forward to the day when this after year the caucus steps up to a better budget than mine. I was afraid Nation meets and surpasses the goals produce an alternative budget, one to offer such a good budget because I of full opportunities for all of its citi- that is consistent with the values of did not think it would get enough zens to participate in the American America. This plan reflects the com- votes, so I have compromised. We all do dream. passion of the caucus and, as the con- that around here. We rationalize it in Again, Mr. Chairman, I want to science of the Congress, the caucus one way or another. But this is a budg- thank the gentleman from Mississippi continues to be a voice for the voice- et which I have consistently voted for, and the gentlewoman from California less and power for the powerless. and its predecessor budgets, over a for their hard work. More importantly, the caucus re- number of years, because I felt that it Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I mains at the forefront fighting for is- really did reflect the values of Amer- yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman sues affecting our country’s most vul- ica. from Florida [Ms. BROWN]. nerable citizens. H3028 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 This alternative budget has many for compassion. Reject this and vote Mr. Chairman, this budget, the Con- good points. It makes a firm commit- for the underlying budget and what gressional Black Caucus budget, is ment to our Nation’s domestic prior- you will do will be to condemn the worth fighting for. It is designed to in- ities. It provides funding for a $1,500 poorest among us to a worsening of vest in the people of America. It helps HOPE scholarship. It protects the sol- their conditions while the rest of us to cut the deficit, to grow the econ- vency of Medicare and Medicaid. It in- prosper. omy, to reduce corporate welfare. And cludes full funding of health insurance Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I it helps those most in need of vital pro- for our Nation’s 10 million uninsured yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman grams such as Head Start, WIC, drug children. It eliminates the 3-month from Texas, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHN- treatment, section 8 housing, special COLA delay for Federal retirees and SON]. education, and summer jobs for youth. expresses the caucus’ commitment to Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of This budget highlights and places spe- increased funding for veterans and Texas. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong cial emphasis upon the needs of small crime prevention programs to move support of the CBC budget. We know it businesses, minority-owned businesses our young people through the difficult is an alternative budget. The so-called and women-owned businesses. years of childhood and adolescence to a budget deal is not the only budget, The budget includes a million and a positive and promising future. It en- however, that should receive consider- half dollars more than the President’s sures funding for adequate housing for ation in this body. The CBC alternative request for community development the most needy. budget balances the budget a year through financial institutions and rec- While I support the noble goals of sooner than the deal. It applies deficit ommends expansion of the community this alternative budget, I must respect- reduction fairly and preserves the fun- reinvestment guidelines to make it fully disagree with the cuts to defense. damental budget priorities of the easier for financial institutions to rein- As a Member who represents three American people. The CBC budget does vest in low-income communities. military bases where thousands of mili- several things which contrast it from This budget provides $10 million for tary and civilian workers proudly the deal, which few Members have real- the Office of Women’s Ownership. It carry out the mission of our country’s ly actually been able to see and which provides $100 million for round 2 of the national defense, I cannot vote to cut imposes deficit reduction on many of empowerment zone and empowerment another $189.9 billion from defense. I the most vulnerable populations in this communities. This budget recognizes must act in the best interest of my country. that Government must act as a cata- The budget alternative would not im- constituents. I must act in the best in- lyst and help people to be in a position pose undue cuts on programs serving terest of our national security. Because to help themselves. the elderly, veterans, working families The Government must give rise to I believe that defense has already cut or the poor. Wealthy corporations hope and generate faith. This budget is the fat and cut the muscle needed to would bear their share of the deficit. a good budget. It is one that represents assure a strong defense, I cannot cut The budget would fund education pro- the people. It is one that deserves sup- the bone at the expense of our service grams at levels beyond those proposed port. I urge, Mr. Chairman, all of my members and their families. by President Clinton while incorporat- colleagues, even those who would talk Yet this CBC budget is compelling. It ing his priorities. about compromise, even those who is compassionate, and it is courageous. The budget would fund child health would recognize that sometimes we I congratulate our Chair, the gentle- initiatives, which cover the 10 million come together, but I just do not believe woman from California [Ms. WATERS], children who do not receive health care that we can compromise on the backs and I congratulate the architect of this coverage at this time. The budget of the poor. I do not believe that we budget, the gentleman from Mississippi would institute a real program of wel- can compromise on those who have no [Mr. THOMPSON], and the other mem- fare reform, reinstating cuts in food food and no shelter. bers of the CBC for their hard work. stamps, immigrant services and SSI Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I And I congratulate their staffs. which simply went too far in the deal. yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman While I cannot, because of the needs In short, the Congressional Black from New York [Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ]. of my district, vote for it, Mr. Chair- Caucus budget alternative is the most Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Chairman, I man, I cannot in good conscience vote reflective of the values and priorities rise in strong support of this CBC budg- against it. It is, indeed, a worthy alter- of the American people that Members et. This is a budget that balances the native. will have an opportunity to support. A budget sooner and spends less than the Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I vote for this budget will be a vote for budget resolution. Not only is this yield 1 minute to the gentleman from jobs. A vote for this budget would be a budget responsible, it offers an added Massachusetts [Mr. FRANK]. vote for welfare reform. A vote for this bonus to the budget process: It is fair. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. budget will be an opportunity to give The CBC budget does not gut the Med- Chairman, the people who are support- the wealthy and large corporations an icaid Program and it would not cause ing the underlying budget have too lit- opportunity to assist in deficit reduc- Medicare recipients to pay more for tle faith in the private market. I mean tion. A vote for this budget would be a less services. this quite seriously. The private mar- vote for keeping Medicare trust fund This budget does not ask the poor to ket does not need as much help as they solvent. A vote for this budget would bear the burden for tax cuts for the think. be a vote for protecting social invest- wealthy. This budget does ask corpora- We have a private sector economy ments which help our economy grow. tions to give up many of the tax breaks that is capable of providing for most of I urge all of us to consider that we do that they have unfairly enjoyed for too us the wealth that will enable us to im- represent real people. Let us vote for long. prove our quality of life. But it will do the real people and support this budg- Mr. Chairman, we must ask ourselves it especially today, with technology et. what the American people really want. and world trade being the driving en- Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I Do they want to pay for huge tax cuts gines, in a way that will stay the in- yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from for the rich and for big corporations? creasing equality. Illinois [Mr. DAVIS]. Do they want to pay for huge outlays Large numbers of people will prosper, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Chairman, in defense? I do not think so. Or do the but some will be left behind unless we let me add my accolades to the gentle- American people want a budget that intervene. And this is the budget, the woman from California, our dynamic provides fairness to working families? budget before us today brought forward leader, and to the gentleman from Mis- Do they want a budget that protects by our colleagues in the Black Caucus, sissippi who has crafted such a delight- Medicare and Medicaid? Do they want that shows concern for those who are ful document. a budget that has its priorities left behind. It does not in any way, Mr. Chairman, I rise to express sup- straight? I think so. Support the CBC shape or form retard our economy. port for this budget amendment be- alternative. Indeed, by sensibly reducing military cause it is one that is balanced, fair, Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I spending, it frees up resources for con- responsive, responsible and speaks to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from structive use. But this is the vehicle the needs of the American people. New York [Mr. OWENS]. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3029 (Mr. OWENS asked and was given However, the CBC Budget represents an did not grant the FCC's decision recognition permission to revise and extend his re- all-out, comprehensive and determinative ef- and much fanfare, it represents a monumental marks.) fort to prepare the next generation for 21st achievement. Yet, without the school-construc- Mr. OWENS. Mr. Chairman, in 1 century learning. By the year 2002, America's tion initiative, many schools will not realize the minute I can only summarize the es- students will be empowered by several mile- benefits of this Federal action. Schools across sence of Function 500, the education stones: 100 percent of those children eligible the country still suffer from asbestos problems. and job training component of the CBC for Title I compensatory education will be able One third of the schools in New York City still budget. It continues the tradition of to receive it; every single eligible 14 to 21 year burn coal for heating. Many schools across assigning the highest priority to edu- old who desires work and is unable to find a the country are more than 100 years old. cation. We applaud the fact that the summer job will gain employment through the Pentium computers, high-speed modems, and President has also saw fit to assign the Summer Youth Employment Program; all 2 fancy satellite hookups will be stockpiled in highest priority toward education. million 3±5 year olds currently eligible for many school basements because their build- Speaker GINGRICH and Republicans in Head Start will be able to participate in the ings are too old and incapable of accommo- the House as well as the Republicans in program; 100 percent of the 3 million children dating the technology necessary for 21st cen- the Senate have seen fit to emphasize classified as limited English proficient students tury learning. education, but they are making a great would be served by bilingual education; and Opponents of the CBC Budget, deficit mistake by not continuing to press for low-income college students will be eligible for hawks and fiscal conservatives, will undoubt- the construction initiative. a maximum Pell Grant of $5,000, the amount edly argue that the accomplishments outlined At the heart of the opportunity to that the grant would be if it kept pace with in- in our budget are too good to be true. On the learn is a safe place to sit, conducive to flation. contrary, the CBC budget is a realistic budget learning. We do not have that in most Unlike the White House-Republican budget that turns the myth that America is on the of our inner-city schools. New York has agreement, the CBC Budget does not aban- brink of bankruptcy on its head. The CBC 300 schools that still burn coal in their don the much needed emergency School Con- Budget rids the nation of billions of dollars in boilers, and they pollute the air in ad- struction Initiative. Undoubtedly, learning will wasteful spending: corporate tax loopholes, dition to providing other kinds of prob- not take place when the schools that our chil- and unnecessary defense expenditures. lems for children in those schools. I dren attend are literally collapsing around The White House-Republican budget agree- urge that we get back on track and them. The CBC Budget provides $5 billion in ment increases revenues to the U.S. Treasury really go to the core of providing op- interest subsidies over a 5-year period to stim- by extending the airline tax, phasing in in- portunities to learn. We want to have a ulate new construction and renovation projects creases to contributions to the Civil Retirement national curriculum. We want to have in school districts with severe facilities defi- and Disability Trust Fund, guarding against national testing. We need national ciencies. In addition, the CBC Budget provides fraudulent Earned Income Tax Credit claims, standards in terms of the opportunity an additional $20 billion (over a 5-year period) and auctioning spectrum. On the other hand, to learn. for the Education Infrastructure Act (P.L. 103± the CBC Budget is the budget which would At the heart of the opportunity to 382) which was never funded. This would pro- abandon the Federal Government's guaran- learn is a safe place to sit, conducive to vide emergency grants for the repair, renova- teed annual payments to corporate coffers learning. We need a construction ini- tion, alteration, and construction of public which allows businesses and wealthy individ- tiative. This Congressional Black Cau- schools, school libraries and media centers. It uals to enjoy more than $70 billion a year in cus budget insists on adopting a con- has been well documented that over 60 per- corporate subsidies and loopholes. This alter- struction initiative. cent of schools in the U.S. need major repairs. native budget cuts $195 billion in corporate Mr. Chairman, I rise in overwhelming sup- Approximately 25 percent of schools are too pork that is clogging the arteries of America's port of a budget that genuinely reflects the vi- small and suffer from severe overcrowding. future. Revenue options in the CBC budget sion and hope of the Caring Majority: The And 40 percent of all schools, especially those call for an enforcement of sections 531±537 of Congressional Black Caucus Fiscal Year 1998 in the inner cities with a large minority student the Internal Revenue Service Tax Code that Budget Proposal. This is the first budget reso- body, cannot moderately accommodate prohibit corporations from accumulating illegal lution of the 105th Congress (fashioned by the science labs or technology such as computers profits and then buying large amounts of their President and Members of the House and and cable. Finally, the CBC Budget would own stock to avoid paying out dividends, thus, Senate) and is nowhere near the mean-spir- fund a $20 million new program to establish at avoiding the payment of taxes by sharehold- ited, devastating cuts proposed in past budget least 200 Community Computer Centers for ers. It is estimated that enforcement of this resolutions (in the 104th Congress). Despite families in both rural and urban economically section of the code will generate at least $70 its improvements, the budget agreement still depressed areas. billion for the United States. fails to acknowledge the role of the United The CBC Budget recognizes that school Other revenue options include the elimi- States as an indispensable nation capable of construction initiatives and telecommunications nation of the largest of all corporate tax loop- adequately providing for all Americans, espe- initiatives must be implemented in tandem. holes: the accelerated depreciation allowance cially the most vulnerable. In 1997, we are These programs should not be treated as bar- enabling companies to write off the costs of making decisions which will have monumental gaining chips that are mutually exclusive and their machinery and buildings faster than they effects on the generations of the 21st century. subject to sacrifice. In fact, rumors are being actually wear out. This allowance is worth over Accordingly, we must accept the pivotal role mounted which state that labor protections $100 billion over a five-year period. Reforming that this generation plays. With courage, com- such as the prevailing-wage requirements of the taxation of income of multinational cor- passion and sound fiscal policy, the CBC em- the Davis-Bacon Act may result in a balloon- porations is another example of a revenue op- braces this challenging role and pledges the ing of costs to renovate and construct the na- tion. At a cost of approximately $70 billion nation's abundant resources to invest in Amer- tion's schools. The Sheet Metal and Air Condi- (over a 5-year period), foreign-owned corpora- ica. tioning Contractors' National Association tions doing business in the United States typi- In Function 500 (Education, Training and (SMACNA) has submitted evidence showing cally pay far less in income taxes than do Social Services), the CBC Budget ensures that school construction costs in prevailing purely American firms. These practices must that every child from Head Start to College wage States were lower per square foot than be stopped. and beyond will be sufficiently prepared to in States without prevailing wage statutes. We Instead of attacking corporate welfare, the compete in the world. In fiscal year 1998, must dispel the myths that deviously seek to White House-Republican budget agreement funding for education and training programs derail policies that help America's children. simply encourages the creation of a Corporate would amount to a $28.2 BILLION increase Recently, we applauded the Federal Com- Welfare Commission and expresses the sense (compared to FY97 levels) over the White munications Commission's (FCC) decision to of Congress that the ``corporate sector should House-Republican budget agreement's in- grant discounts to schools and libraries for bear its share of the burden.'' To add insult to crease of $4 billion. Similar to the priorities telecommunications services, Internet access, injury, the budget agreement includes tax cuts outlined in the agreement, the CBC Budget in- and internal connections. At a cost of more that would benefit the richest few, including a cludes the President's America Reads Chal- than $2 billion per year to implement the uni- capital gains tax cut. It is estimated that more lenge, Hope Scholarship Initiative ($1,500 tax versal service provisions of the Communica- than 1¤3 of the net tax cut of $85 billion during credit to college students), and increases in tions Act of 1996, public and private schools the next five years as proposed in the agree- funding for significant job training programs, could qualify for discounts ranging from 20 ment would benefit the top 1 percent of all including Job Corps. percent to 90 percent. Although media outlets households (those with annual incomes of H3030 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 more than $350,000). Moreover, 50 percent of other $300 billion more from the Amer- going to go from $208 billion to $279 bil- the tax cut would benefit the top 5 percent of ican taxpayers in 5 years. And, regret- lion. That is an average increase each households (those with annual incomes of fully, it extends the solvency of Medi- year of 6 percent. On a per-person more than $100,000). At this pivotal time, care by only 4 years at best and 1 year basis, Medicare will grow from $5,480. America does not need another Commission at worst. In the 5th year of the budget agree- to study corporate welfare. Our children, our Many on our side of the aisle are con- ment it will go to $6,911. Only in Wash- sick, our poor, our women, and our families cerned that it reduces defense spending ington, when we have an increase of 26 need an assault on corporate welfare today. a significant amount of $183 billion percent in the per-beneficiary benefit, Yes, the White House-Republican budget below the budget that is being pre- would someone call it a cut. agreement represents an historic agreement sented before us tonight, the base And the same thing with Medicaid. that moves in the right direction toward pro- budget. Medicaid under our plan will grow by moting the country's values and priorities; re- This budget is, in fact, an agreement 40 percent. It will grow from $98 billion storing lost benefits to certain disabled legal breaker. It would kill the agreement. to $137 billion. On a per-beneficiary immigrants; establishing additional And it is clear that under this budget basis it will grow form $22 billion to $29 empowerment zones and enterprise commu- the era of big government is not over, billion. nities, and funding the Jobs Challenge to it is extended. What we have done is we have al- move millions of people from welfare to work. Mr. Chairman, we have three primary lowed these programs to grow at a rate However, as the pivotal generation building objectives in this Congress. One is to that we can afford, providing better that bridge to the 21st century, our work is far get our country’s financial house in programs in each instance. from being realized in the White House-Re- order and balance the Federal budget. Mr. Chairman, I know the intentions publican budget agreement. The CBC Budget The second is to save our trust funds, of the Black Caucus are high and well- recognizes that the United States is the richest particularly Medicare, not just for fu- intended, but the bottom line is that nation in the world, the indispensable nation. ture generations but for present gen- rather than helping our country, in our We can provide health insurance to all 10 mil- erations as well. And the third is to judgment, if this budget were to pass, lion children who are without health insurance, transform our caretaking society into it would do the exact opposite and hurt replace substandard and deteriorated public a caring society. our country. I urge the Members to housing units; increase funding for crime pre- Much of the well-intended social ef- vote against it. vention initiatives; and fully invest in our chil- fort that has been involved in our gov- Mr. Chairman, I yield 61⁄2 minutes to dren's future. I challenge my colleagues to dis- ernment in the last 30 years, while the gentleman from California [Mr. pel the myth of the economy that compels us well-intended, has just simply perpet- DELLUMS], the caucus’ final speaker. I to oppress the neediest in our society. Amer- uated the very things we are trying to do not encourage the gentleman to use ica can afford to assign a high priority to the end. We not only want to end social all that time, but he can use as much funding for vital social programs and still pre- welfare and put mothers back in a situ- of it as he wants. serve the free enterprise that this country so ation where they have job training and Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I proudly praises. Vote ``yes'' on the CBC Car- an opportunity to work, and experience yield the balance of my time to the ing Majority Budget Proposal. the same opportunities that most gentleman from California [Mr. DEL- Americans have, we are looking to end LUMS]. b 2345 the assistance to corporations that The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I some would refer to as corporate wel- from California [Mr. DELLUMS], has 9 yield 1 minute to the gentleman from fare, but to reduce, to the extent pos- minutes. North Carolina [Mr. WATT]. sible, reliance of business on govern- Mr. DELLUMS. Mr. Chairman, I Mr. WATT of North Carolina. Mr. ment. thank my distinguished colleagues for Chairman, some people will say that And we, obviously, have been suc- their generosity in yielding me this this is the Black Caucus budget, but cessful in reducing some of the benefits time. the truth of the matter is, this is the that have gone to the farming commu- Mr. Chairman, let me assure every- America budget. nity that, frankly, in some instances, one that I plan to use every bit of the The Black Caucus is the only organi- may turn out to be like a welfare pro- 9 minutes, because I think it is impor- zation which has stepped up to the gram. With the passage of the Freedom tant to challenge the assertion in a plate and met the challenge of bal- to Farm Bill, we have ended 50 percent very profound and serious way that ancing the budget not in the year 2002 of the subsidies to farmers. We have this budget would hurt the American but in the year 2001. As we can see from made tremendous strides there. people. this chart, in every single year between This budget moves us in a direction Mr. Chairman, let me begin with the now and 2001, under the Black Caucus of bringing back the power and the daunting responsibility of closing the budget, our deficit is substantially less money and influence from Washington debate. In assuming my responsibilities than any other budget that is on the back home to our local communities. in closing the debate, I would like to table for consideration. Regretfully, because we did not have first focus my colleagues on the notion The reason is that under every other an agreement with the White House 2 that I have made each year that I have budget proposal they are decreasing years ago, right now, as we speak, the served in the United States Congress: taxes, and that is like going on a diet trust fund, Medicare trust fund, is los- that the most compelling and impor- by gaining weight in the beginning. ing $35 million each and every day. tant responsibility that we have as One cannot lose weight by gaining Next year, if we do not come to an public people is to establish the na- weight first and then going on a diet. agreement, it will lose $55 million each tional budget. One just cannot do it. day; and the year after that, $78 mil- I would assert here, very straight- We go directly to a balanced budget lion each day. forward and very aggressively, that in the year 2001. This is the budget that The fund, without correction, the how a Nation chooses to spend its America should support. This is the Medicare trust fund by the 10th year money is a profound statement about a budget that my colleagues should sup- will have a debt of $612 billion and go Nation’s principles, its values and its port. bankrupt by the year 2001. And by the priorities. And in that regard I am ex- Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield year 2007, 10 years from now, there will tremely proud to raise my voice in sup- myself such time as I might consume, be a debt in the fund of $612 billion. port of the budget offered by the Con- and then we will allow the gentleman Under our plan, we extend the Medi- gressional Black Caucus. It is a budget from California to conclude. care trust fund not for 4 years, not for that accepted the daunting responsibil- Mr. Chairman, we need to make it 5, for 10. And in the 10th year, rather ity of balancing the budget. It did so in very clear that we oppose this budget, than having a debt of $612 billion, it 4 years, 1 year earlier than is required however well intended. It is an honest will have $75 billion in the fund. by the Congress, which is to achieve a budget, but it is a budget that provides We do not cut Medicare. Only in balanced budget in 5 years. no tax relief for American families. In Washington when we spend 34 percent Beyond that, I would assert, Mr. fact, it increases taxes, demanding an- more would people call it a cut. We are Chairman, that this budget is a May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3031 thoughtful and, in this gentleman’s b 0000 to balance the budget. The caucus opinion, extremely historical budget; I would assert that we can achieve stepped up to it. But we are more than historical not because it is a bipartisan the kind of savings that are in the Con- accountants. We were elected here to deal, historical because it is the first gressional Black Caucus not by some care about people. Therefore, balancing post-Cold War budget that attempts to radical point of departure. But Mr. that budget must take place in some frame a new debate in these chambers Chairman, for example, if we move be- human context. And we state that that and in this country. And that is in the yond the commitment of the Bottom- human context ought to be the search context of a post-Cold War world that up Review, which says we must fight for a new national security strategy we establish a new comprehensive na- two regional contingencies alone and that incorporates a vibrant economy, a tional security strategy that includes quickly, that is counter-intuitive to healthy, well-educated people, and en- three interrelated elements. everything we know. gage foreign policy and appropriately Interrelated element number one. Rhetorical question: Where are we sized, properly trained, properly For a new comprehensive national se- going to go in the world that we must equipped military to meet the 21st cen- curity strategy. A healthy, vibrant fight alone. That is counter-intuitive tury. economy within a well educated, well to everything we are doing. We fight Now finally, let me reiterate a view informed, well trained citizenry, capa- with and we move with and we deploy that the savings that I am talking ble of engaging its economy and engag- with allies. And if we change this about are in one of the three national ing its civic and political affairs. And quickness from being on station in 72 security accounts, funds that can be the Congressional Black Caucus budget hours, that has incredible implications urgently spent from those savings in does that. for the savings of billions of dollars. two of our other accounts that have That has implications for Federal in- If we relax the time limits for meet- been historically underfunded, foreign vestment. Federal investment in the ing a crisis, we can meter our forces assistance and domestic programs, education of its people, training and re- into a theater in a way that dramati- critical to our well-being and health as training of its people, research and de- cally reduces our force structure, read- a Nation. For, without strong, healthy velopment to enhance the quality of iness, and procurement requirements. cities to defend, Mr. Chairman, cohe- human life. The Congressional Black We can reduce active force structure, sive communities and educated citi- Caucus budget does just that, Mr. push some into reserves in light of zenry to run our economy and our po- Chairman. It has implications, Mr. these new time lines. We can achieve litical institutions, we will wither and Chairman, for investments in health, operation and maintenance savings decline socially, politically, economi- in housing, in the environment. The through further tiered readiness of our cally and culturally. Congressional Black Caucus budget forces. If we do not have to be there in We are way past making these in- does that. 72 hours, everyone does not have to be vestments in these accounts, and we I would offer this question. If we have at this high level of readiness, we can fail to do so at our peril. The time is the most powerful, awesome military tier our readiness, we save billions of right and the opportunity exists to that our minds could comprehend, and dollars. transfer this scale of resources, and we our society is deteriorating behind us We must avoid or abandon acquisi- should not fail to do so as we think culturally, politically, economically tion programs that are whetted to about the type of society we choose to and educationally, what are we defend- weapons systems that were dreamed up achieve for our children and our chil- ing? Therefore, a vibrant economy and and conjured up in the context of the dren’s children. Support the budget an investment in an informed and well- Cold War that had a Cold War objec- that is before the House at this time. educated and well-trained citizenry is a tive. We are now beyond that, billions Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Chair- vital and integral part of our national of dollars. Reduce our nuclear forces man, we have no further speakers, and security strategy. and infrastructure and the supplies and we yield back the balance of our time. Second, an engaged foreign policy. arsenals that goes with it. The CHAIRMAN. All time under the Martin Luther King probably said it Mr. Chairman, we have a congres- rule has expired. best and most eloquently; that peace is sional mandate that says we cannot The question is on the amendment in not simply the absence of war, it is the fall below START I. We ought to be the nature of a substitute offered by absence of conditions that give rise to moving unilaterally in START II. We the gentlewoman from California [Ms. war. And an engaged foreign policy ought to be negotiating START III. We WATERS]. that invests in economic development, save billions of dollars. Who in these The question was taken; and the economic stability, regional stability, chambers really believes that someone Chairman announced that the noes ap- commitment to human rights, demo- is going to trigger a nuclear device to peared to have it. cratic freedom, is how we prevent war. challenge America’s nuclear at this RECORDED VOTE So engaging the world is extraor- particular moment? dinarily important. Preventing war, I Billions of dollars of implications if Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I de- would assert to my colleagues, is not we change the level of our readiness re- mand a recorded vote. expensive, it is the most fundamentally quirements of our naval forces around A recorded vote was ordered. economic way to do it; to commit our- the world. We only need an 8 carrier The vote was taken by electronic de- selves to arms control, to commit our- task force to carry out a 2 regional vice, and there were—ayes 72, noes 358, selves to nonviolent conflict resolution contingency scenario. If you want to answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting 4, as in the world. I continue to believe that argue, I will give you 10. Why do we follows: peace is a superior idea. An engaged have 12? Billions of dollars in implica- [Roll No. 143] foreign policy is the second and most tions by changing our present require- AYES—72 integral part of our national security ments, we can afford to reduce the Barrett (WI) Foglietta McGovern strategy. fleet, reduce OPTEMPO and Becerra Ford McKinney Bonior Frank (MA) Meek Mr. Chairman, the third and impor- PURSTEMPO stress that is presently Brown (CA) Furse Millender- tant point in our national security the reality of our forces. We all in Brown (FL) Gonzalez McDonald strategy is an appropriately sized, these chambers know that we can Carson Gutierrez Miller (CA) properly trained, properly equipped Clay Hastings (FL) Mink achieve savings in our intelligence ac- Clayton Hilliard Moakley military to meet the challenges of the counts. We cannot talk about it on the Clyburn Hinchey Moran (VA) 21st century, and we need to have that floor. Believe me, we can do it. Coyne Jackson (IL) Nadler debate in this country. To assert we Finally, we can achieve procurement Cummings Jackson-Lee Oberstar Davis (IL) (TX) Olver are for a strong defense, intellectually, savings because of lower force struc- Delahunt Johnson, E. B. Owens what are we saying? But if we are say- ture and reduced training and wear and Dellums Kilpatrick Pastor ing we are committed to a properly tear. That just makes sense. We can Dixon Lewis (GA) Payne sized, properly trained, properly come to this. My point, Mr. Chairman, Engel Lipinski Pelosi Fattah Markey Rangel equipped military, then let us have the is that we need to have a new debate in Filner Martinez Roybal-Allard debate on what that is. this country. We understand the need Flake McDermott Rush H3032 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 Sanders Thompson Waters Riley Shimkus Taylor (MS) Fiscal year 1998: ¥$11,200,000,000. Scott Tierney Watt (NC) Rivers Shuster Taylor (NC) Fiscal year 1999: ¥$25,400,000,000. Serrano Torres Waxman Rodriguez Sisisky Thomas Fiscal year 2000: ¥$43,900,000,000. Slaughter Towns Woolsey Roemer Skaggs Thornberry Fiscal year 2001: ¥$56,100,000,000. Stark Turner Wynn Rogan Skeen Thune Stokes Velazquez Rogers Skelton Thurman Fiscal year 2002: ¥$55,900,000,000. Rohrabacher Smith (MI) Tiahrt (2) NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY.—For purposes NOES—358 Ros-Lehtinen Smith (NJ) Traficant of the enforcement of this resolution, the ap- Rothman Smith (OR) Upton propriate levels of total new budget author- Abercrombie Dunn Knollenberg Roukema Smith (TX) Vento Ackerman Edwards Kolbe ity are as follows: Royce Smith, Adam Visclosky Fiscal year 1998: $1,378,600,000,000. Aderholt Ehlers Kucinich Ryun Smith, Linda Walsh Allen Ehrlich LaFalce Sabo Snowbarger Wamp Fiscal year 1999: $1,430,400,000,000. Andrews Emerson LaHood Salmon Snyder Watkins Fiscal year 2000: $1,475,100,000,000. Archer English Lampson Sanchez Solomon Watts (OK) Fiscal year 2001: $1,509,400,000,000. Armey Ensign Lantos Sandlin Souder Weldon (FL) Fiscal year 2002: $1,530,100,000,000. Bachus Eshoo Largent Sanford Spence Weldon (PA) (3) BUDGET OUTLAYS.—For purposes of the Baesler Etheridge Latham Sawyer Spratt Weller Baker Evans LaTourette enforcement of this resolution, the appro- Saxton Stabenow Wexler priate levels of total budget outlays are as Baldacci Everett Lazio Scarborough Stearns Weygand Ballenger Ewing Leach Schaefer, Dan Stenholm White follows: Barcia Farr Levin Schaffer, Bob Strickland Whitfield Fiscal year 1998: $1,368,000,000,000. Barr Fawell Lewis (CA) Schumer Stump Wicker Fiscal year 1999: $1,409,800,000,000. Barrett (NE) Fazio Lewis (KY) Sensenbrenner Stupak Wise Fiscal year 2000: $1,446,600,000,000. Bartlett Foley Linder Sessions Sununu Wolf Fiscal year 2001: $1,468,100,000,000. Barton Forbes Livingston Shadegg Talent Young (AK) Fiscal year 2002: $1,480,100,000,000. Bass Fowler LoBiondo Shaw Tanner Young (FL) (4) DEFICITS.—For purposes of the enforce- Bateman Fox Lofgren Shays Tauscher Bentsen Franks (NJ) Lowey Sherman Tauzin ment of this resolution, the amounts of the Bereuter Frelinghuysen Lucas deficits are as follows: Berman Frost Luther ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 Fiscal year 1998: $172,800,000,000. Berry Gallegly Maloney (CT) Bishop Fiscal year 1999: $182,300,000,000. Bilbray Ganske Maloney (NY) Fiscal year 2000: $183,000,000,000. Bilirakis Gejdenson Manton NOT VOTING—4 Blagojevich Gekas Manzullo Fiscal year 2001: $157,800,000,000. Conyers Schiff Bliley Gephardt Mascara Fiscal year 2002: $108,500,000,000. Jefferson Yates Blumenauer Gibbons Matsui (5) PUBLIC DEBT.—The appropriate levels of Blunt Gilchrest McCarthy (MO) b 0025 the public debt are as follows: Boehlert Gillmor McCarthy (NY) Fiscal year 1998: $5,592,500,000,000. Boehner Gilman McCollum Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut and Fiscal year 1999: $5,834,900,000,000. Bonilla Gingrich McCrery Mr. YOUNG of Alaska changed their Fiscal year 2000: $6,081,000,000,000. Bono Goode McDade Borski Goodlatte McHale vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Fiscal year 2001: $6,298,300,000,000. Boswell Goodling McHugh Mr. GONZALEZ changed his vote Fiscal year 2002: $6,474,400,000,000. Boucher Gordon McInnis from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ (6) DIRECT LOAN OBLIGATIONS.—The appro- Boyd Goss McIntosh So the amendment in the nature of a priate levels of total new direct loan obliga- Brady Graham McIntyre substitute was rejected. tions are as follows: Brown (OH) Granger McKeon Fiscal year 1998: $33,829,000,000. Bryant Green McNulty The result of the vote was announced Fiscal year 1999: $33,378,000,000. Bunning Greenwood Meehan as above recorded. Burr Gutknecht Menendez Fiscal year 2000: $34,775,000,000. Burton Hall (OH) Metcalf AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE Fiscal year 2001: $36,039,000,000. Buyer Hall (TX) Mica NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. DOOLITTLE Fiscal year 2002: $37,099,000,000. Callahan Hamilton Miller (FL) Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Chairman, on (7) PRIMARY LOAN GUARANTEE COMMIT- Calvert Hansen Minge MENTS.—The appropriate levels of new pri- Camp Harman Molinari behalf of the House Conservative Ac- tion Team, I offer an amendment in the mary loan guarantee commitments are as Campbell Hastert Mollohan follows: Canady Hastings (WA) Moran (KS) nature of a substitute to the commit- Fiscal year 1998: $315,472,000,000. Cannon Hayworth Morella tee budget resolution. Capps Hefley Murtha Fiscal year 1999: $324,749,000,000. Cardin Hefner Myrick The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- Fiscal year 2000: $328,124,000,000. Castle Herger Neal ignate the amendment in the nature of Fiscal year 2001: $332,063,000,000. Chabot Hill Nethercutt a substitute. Fiscal year 2002: $335,141,000,000. Chambliss Hilleary Neumann SEC. 102. MAJOR FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES. Chenoweth Hinojosa Ney The text of the amendment in the na- Christensen Hobson Northup ture of a substitute is as follows: The Congress determines and declares that Clement Hoekstra Norwood Amendment in the nature of a substitute the appropriate levels of new budget author- Coble Holden Nussle ity, budget outlays, new direct loan obliga- No. 2 offered by Mr. DOOLITTLE: Coburn Hooley Obey tions, and new primary loan guarantee com- Collins Horn Ortiz Strike all after the resolving clause and in- sert in lieu thereof the following: mitments for fiscal years 1998 through 2002 Combest Hostettler Oxley for each major functional category are: Condit Houghton Packard SECTION 1. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE (1) National Defense (050): Cook Hoyer Pallone BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998. Fiscal year 1998: Cooksey Hulshof Pappas The Congress declares that the concurrent (A) New budget authority, $268,197,000,000. Costello Hunter Parker resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998 Cox Hutchinson Pascrell (B) Outlays, $265,978,000,000. is hereby established and that the appro- Cramer Hyde Paul (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. priate budgetary levels for fiscal years 1999 Crane Inglis Paxon (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- through 2002 are hereby set forth. Crapo Istook Pease ments $588,000,000. Cubin Jenkins Peterson (MN) TITLE I—LEVELS AND AMOUNTS Cunningham John Peterson (PA) Fiscal year 1999: Danner Johnson (CT) Petri SEC. 101. RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND (A) New budget authority, $270,784,000,000. Davis (FL) Johnson (WI) Pickering AMOUNTS. (B) Outlays, $265,771,000,000. Davis (VA) Johnson, Sam Pickett The following budgetary levels are appro- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Deal Jones Pitts priate for the fiscal years 1998, 1999, 2000, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- DeFazio Kanjorski Pombo 2001, and 2002: ments $757,000,000. DeGette Kaptur Pomeroy (1) FEDERAL REVENUES.—For purposes of Fiscal year 2000: DeLauro Kasich Porter DeLay Kelly Portman the enforcement of this resolution: (A) New budget authority, $274,802,000,000. Deutsch Kennedy (MA) Poshard (A) The recommended levels of Federal (B) Outlays, $268,418,000,000. Diaz-Balart Kennedy (RI) Price (NC) revenues are as follows: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Dickey Kennelly Pryce (OH) Fiscal year 1998: $1,198,979,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Dicks Kildee Quinn Fiscal year 1999: $1,241,859,000,000. ments $1,050,000,000. Dingell Kim Radanovich Fiscal year 2000: $1,285,559,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: Doggett Kind (WI) Rahall Fiscal year 2001: $1,343,591,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $281,305,000,000. Dooley King (NY) Ramstad Doolittle Kingston Redmond Fiscal year 2002: $1,407,564,000,000. (B) Outlays, $270,110,000,000. Doyle Kleczka Regula (B) The amounts by which the aggregate (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Dreier Klink Reyes levels of Federal revenues should be changed (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Duncan Klug Riggs are as follows: ments $1,050,000,000. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3033 Fiscal year 2002: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $289,092,000,000. ments $0. $10,965,000,000. (B) Outlays, $272,571,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $3,300,000,000. ments $6,660,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $2,500,000,000. (7) Commerce and Housing Credit (370): ments, $1,050,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1998: (2) International Affairs (150): $1,109,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $6,700,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, ¥$900,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $15,400,000,000. ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $14,600,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: $4,739,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $3,600,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,966,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,500,000,000. ments $245,500,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1999: ments, $12,751,000,000. $1,141,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $11,000,000.000. Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $4,200,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $14,100,000,000. ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $14,300,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: $1,887,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $4,200,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $2,021,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,800,000,000. ments $253,450,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2000: ments, $13,093,000,000. $1,171,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $14,700,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $9,400,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $14,200,000,000. ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $14,000,000,000. (5) Natural Resources and Environment $2,238,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $2,077,000,000. (300): (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1998: ments $255,200,000,000. ments, $13,434,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $22,200,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: Fiscal year 2001: (B) Outlays, $22,800,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,000,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,000,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $3,000,000. (B) Outlays, $12,100,000,000. (B) Outlays, $14,000,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (C) New direct loan obligations, ments $0. $2,574,000,000. $2,122,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $21,700,000,000. ments $257,989,000,000. ments, $13,826,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,500,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2002: (C) New direct loan obligations, $32,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $17,100,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $17,500,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $13,000,000,000. (B) Outlays, $14,900,000,000. ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2000: $2,680,000,000. $2,178,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $21,300,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $22,000,000,000. ments $259,897,000,000. ments, $14,217,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $32,000,000. (8) Transportation (400): (3) General Science, Space, and Technology (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1998: (250): ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $46,700,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: Fiscal year 2001: (B) Outlays, $41,000,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,000,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $22,300,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $16,600,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,300,000,000. $155,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $34,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. ments, $0. ments $0. Fiscal year 1999: Fiscal year 1999: Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, $50,600,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $15,300,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $23,400,000,000. (B) Outlays, $41,300,000,000. (B) Outlays, $15,900,000,000. (B) Outlays, $23,100,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $34,000,000. $135,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. ments $0. ments $0. Fiscal year 2000: (6) Agriculture (350): Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, $14,500,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (A) New budget authority, $53,600,000,000. (B) Outlays, $15,000,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $13,133,000,000. (B) Outlays, $41,300,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Outlays, $11,872,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $15,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. $9,620,000,000. ments $0. Fiscal year 2001: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, $15,800,000,000. ments $6,365,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $55,600,000,000. (same) Fiscal year 1999: (B) Outlays, $41,300,000,000. (B) Outlays, $15,400,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $12,200,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $15,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Outlays, $10,700,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, ments $0. ments $0. $11,047,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2002: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $54,900,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $17,100,000,000. ments $6,436,000,000. (B) Outlays, $41,200,000,000. (B) Outlays, $16,500,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (C) New direct loan obligations, $15,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $11,500,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $9,900,000,000. ments $0. ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (9) Community and Regional Development (4) Energy (270): $11,071,000,000. (450): Fiscal year 1998: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1998: (A) New budget authority, $3,600,000,000. ments $6,509,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $9,000,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,500,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (B) Outlays, $10,600,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $10,700,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $1,050,000,000. (B) Outlays, $9,000,000,000. $2,867,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. $10,960,000,000. ments $2,385,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1999: (A) New budget authority, $3,500,000,000. ments $6,583,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $8,300,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,800,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, $9,900,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $10,900,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $1,078,000,000. (B) Outlays, $9,200,000,000. $2,943,000,000. H3034 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $13,000,000,000. ments $2,406,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $12,900,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: ments, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $7,800,000,000. (12) Medicare (570): (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $9,200,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $201,700,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: $3,020,000,000. (B) Outlays, $201,800,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $14,900,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Outlays, $14,500,000,000. ments $2,429,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 2001: ments, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $8,500,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: ments $0. (B) Outlays, $8,500,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $212,200,000,000. (15) Veterans Benefits and Services (700): (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $211,700,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: $3,098,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $39,600,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $40,300,000,000. ments $2,452,000,000. ments, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2000: $1,029,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $9,400,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $225,700,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $8,300,000,000. (B) Outlays, $225,600,000,000. ments $27,096,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 1999: $3,180,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $39,300,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. (B) Outlays, $39,700,000,000. ments $2,475,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (C) New direct loan obligations, (10) Education, Training, Employment, and (A) New budget authority, $239,800,000,000. $1,068,000,000. Social Services (500): (B) Outlays, $238,900,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1998: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $26,671,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $56,500,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2000: (B) Outlays, $55,400,000,000. ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $38,200,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, $38,600,000,000. $12,328,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $251,800,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $251,000,000,000. $1,177,000,000. ments $20,665,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $26,202,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $57,000,000,000. ments $0. Fiscal year 2001: (B) Outlays, $56,400,000,000. (13) Income Security (600): (A) New budget authority, $40,700,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $40,600,000,000. $13,092,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $238,500,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $244,100,000,000. $1,249,000,000. ments $21,899,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $45,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $25,609,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $56,900,000,000. ments $37,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, $57,800,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (A) New budget authority, $43,300,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $251,300,000,000. (B) Outlays, $43,200,000,000. $13,926,000,000. (B) Outlays, $252,700,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $75,000,000. $1,277,000,000. ments $23,263,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2001: ments $37,000,000. ments $25,129,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $61,400,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (16) Administration of Justice (750): (B) Outlays, $59,800,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $264,500,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $261,000,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $24,400,000,000. $14,701,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $24,300,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $110,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $24,517,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2002: ments $37,000,000. ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $62,900,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: Fiscal year 1999: (B) Outlays, $61,200,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $271,100,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $25,200,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $270,600,000,000. (B) Outlays, $24,700,000,000. $15,426,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $145,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $25,676,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. (11) Health (550): ments $37,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: Fiscal year 1998: Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, $25,300,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $136,500,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $286,700,000,000. (B) Outlays, $25,200,000,000. (B) Outlays, $137,100,000,000. (B) Outlays, $282,000,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $170,000,000. ments $0. ments, $85,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2001: Fiscal year 1999: ments $37,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $24,600,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $143,100,000,000. (14) Social Security (650): (B) Outlays, $25,500,000,000. (B) Outlays, $143,500,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $11,400,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $11,200,000,000. ments $0. ments, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $23,900,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $151,600,000,000. ments $0. (B) Outlays, $24,800,000,000. (B) Outlays, $151,700,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $12,100,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $11,900,000,000. ments $0. ments, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (17) General Government (800): Fiscal year 2001: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1998: (A) New budget authority, $162,600,000,000. ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $14,600,000,000. (B) Outlays, $161,500,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (B) Outlays, $14,400,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $12,800,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $12,600,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. Fiscal year 2002: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1999: (A) New budget authority, $173,000,000,000. ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $14,500,000,000. (B) Outlays, $171,500,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (B) Outlays, $14,300,000,000. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3035

(C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (4) COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. WORKFORCE.—The House Committee on Edu- ments $0. Fiscal year 1999: cation and the Workforce shall report Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, ¥$44,400,000,000. changes in laws within its jurisdiction that (A) New budget authority, $14,500,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$44,400,000,000. provide direct spending such that the total (B) Outlays, $14,400,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. level of direct spending for that committee (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- does not exceed: $17,718,000,000 in outlays for (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. fiscal year 1998, $18,167,000,000 in outlays for ments $0. Fiscal year 2000: fiscal year 2002, and $106,050,000,000 in outlays Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, ¥$46,000,000,000. in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (A) New budget authority, $14,800,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$46,000,000,000. (5) COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND (B) Outlays, $14,300,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. OVERSIGHT.—(A) The House Committee on (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Government Reform and Oversight shall re- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. port changes in laws within its jurisdiction ments $0. Fiscal year 2001: that provide direct spending such that the Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, ¥$50,000,000,000. total level of direct spending for that com- (A) New budget authority, $14,700,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$50,000,000,000. mittee does not exceed: $68,975,000,000 in out- (B) Outlays, $14,400,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. lays for fiscal year 1998, $81,896,000,000 in out- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- lays for fiscal year 2002, and $443,061,000,000 in (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. ments $0. Fiscal year 2002: (B) The House Committee on Government (18) Net Interest (900): (A) New budget authority, ¥$64,100,000,000. Reform and Oversight shall report changes Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, ¥$64,100,000,000. in laws within its jurisdiction that would re- (A) New budget authority, $296,549,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. duce the deficit by: $214,000,000 in fiscal year (B) Outlays, $296,549,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- 1998, $621,000,000 in fiscal year 2002, and (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments, $0. $1,829,000,000 in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (6) COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND IN- TITLE II—RECONCILIATION ments $0. FRASTRUCTURE.—The House Committee on Fiscal year 1999: INSTRUCTIONS Transportation and Infrastructure shall re- (A) New budget authority, $304,567,000,000. SEC. 201. RECONCILIATION. port changes in laws within its jurisdiction (B) Outlays, $304,567,000,000. (a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section that provide direct spending such that the (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. is to provide for two separate reconciliation total level of direct spending for that com- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- bills: the first for entitlement reforms and mittee does not exceed: $18,287,000,000 in out- ments $0. the second for tax relief. In the event Senate lays for fiscal year 1998, $17,483,000,000 in out- Fiscal year 2000: procedures preclude the consideration of two lays for fiscal year 2002, and $107,615,000,000 in (A) New budget authority, $304,867,000,000. separate bills, this section would permit the outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (B) Outlays, $304,867,000,000. consideration of one omnibus reconciliation (7) COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS.—The (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. bill. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs shall (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (b) SUBMISSIONS.— report changes in laws within its jurisdiction ments $0. (1) ENTITLEMENT REFORMS.—Not later than that provide direct spending such that the Fiscal year 2001: June 12, 1997, the House committees named total level of direct spending for that com- (A) New budget authority, $303,659,000,000. in subsection (c) shall submit their rec- mittee does not exceed: $22,444,000,000 in out- (B) Outlays, $303,659,000,000. ommendations to the House Committee on lays for fiscal year 1998, $24,845,000,000 in out- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. the Budget. After receiving those rec- lays for fiscal year 2002, and $140,197,000,000 in (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ommendations, the House Committee on the outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. ments $0. Budget shall report to the House a reconcili- (8) COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.—(A) Fiscal year 2002: ation bill carrying out all such recommenda- The House Committee on Ways and Means (A) New budget authority, $303,754,000,000. tions without any substantive revision. shall report changes in laws within its juris- (B) Outlays, $303,754,000,000. (2) TAX RELIEF AND MISCELLANEOUS RE- diction such that the total level of direct (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. FORMS.—Not later than June 13, 1997, the spending for that committee does not ex- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- House committees named in subsection (d) ceed: $397,463,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year ments $0. shall submit their recommendations to the 1998, $506,377,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year (19) Allowances (920): House Committee on the Budget. After re- 2002, and $2,621,195,000,000 in outlays in fiscal Fiscal year 1998: ceiving those recommendations, the House years 1998 through 2002. (A) New budget authority, ¥$0. Committee on the Budget shall report to the (B) The House Committee on Ways and (B) Outlays, ¥$0. House a reconciliation bill carrying out all Means shall report changes in laws within its (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. such recommendations without any sub- jurisdiction such that the total level of reve- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- stantive revision. nues for that committee is not less than: ments $0. (c) INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO ENTITLE- $1,168,336,000,000 in revenues for fiscal year Fiscal year 1999: MENT REFORMS.— 1998, $1,346,679,000,000 in revenues for fiscal (A) New budget authority, ¥$0. (1) COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE.—The year 2002, and $7,384,496,000,000 in revenues in (B) Outlays, ¥$0. House Committee on Agriculture shall re- fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. port changes in laws within its jurisdiction (d) INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO TAX RELIEF (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- that provide direct spending such that the AND MISCELLANEOUS REFORMS.— ments $0. total level of direct spending for that com- (1) COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE.—The Fiscal year 2000: mittee does not exceed: $34,571,000,000 in out- House Committee on Agriculture shall re- (A) New budget authority, ¥$0. lays for fiscal year 1998, $37,008,000,000 in out- port changes in laws within its jurisdiction (B) Outlays, ¥$0. lays for fiscal year 2002, and $211,443,000,000 in that provide direct spending such that the (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. total level of direct spending for that com- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (2) COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND FINANCIAL mittee does not exceed: $34,571,000,000 in out- ments $0. SERVICES.—The House Committee on Bank- lays for fiscal year 1998, $37,008,000,000 in out- Fiscal year 2001: ing and Financial Services shall report lays for fiscal year 2002, and $211,443,000,000 in (A) New budget authority, ¥$12,900,000,000. changes in laws within its jurisdiction that outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (B) Outlays, ¥$16,500,000,000. provide direct spending such that the total (2) COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND FINANCIAL (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. level of direct spending for that committee SERVICES.—(A) The House Committee on (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- does not exceed: $8,435,000,000 in outlays for Banking and Financial Services shall report ments $0. fiscal year 1998, $5,091,000,000 in outlays for changes in laws within its jurisdiction that Fiscal year 2002: fiscal year 2002, and $50,306,000,000 in outlays provide direct spending such that the total (A) New budget authority, ¥$36,800,000,000. in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. level of direct spending for that committee (B) Outlays, ¥$36,800,000,000. (3) COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE.—The House does not exceed: $8,435,000,000 in outlays for (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Committee on Commerce shall report fiscal year 1998, $5,091,000,000 in outlays for (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- changes in laws within its jurisdiction that fiscal year 2002, and $50,306,000,000 in outlays ments, $0. provide direct spending such that the total in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (20) Undistributed Offsetting Receipts (950): level of direct spending for that committee (3) COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE.—The House Fiscal year 1998: does not exceed: $393,770,000,000 in outlays for Committee on Commerce shall report (A) New budget authority, ¥$48,800,000,000. fiscal year 1998, $507,315,000,000 in outlays for changes in laws within its jurisdiction that (B) Outlays, ¥$48,800,000,000. fiscal year 2002, and $2,619,820,000,000 in out- provide direct spending such that the total (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. lays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. level of direct spending for that committee H3036 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997

does not exceed: $393,770,000,000 in outlays for TITLE III—BUDGET ENFORCEMENT (e) REVERSALS.—If any legislation referred fiscal year 1998, $507,315,000,000 in outlays for SEC. 301. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR to in this section is not enacted into law, fiscal year 2002, and $2,619,820,000,000 in out- SURFACE TRANSPORTATION. then the chairman of the House Committee lays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section on the Budget shall, as soon as practicable, (4) COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE is to adjust the appropriate budgetary levels reverse adjustments made under this section WORKFORCE.—The House Committee on Edu- to accommodate legislation increasing for such legislation and have such adjust- cation and the Workforce shall report spending from the highway trust fund on sur- ments published in the Congressional changes in laws within its jurisdiction that face transportation and highway safety Record. provide direct spending such that the total above the levels assumed in this resolution if (f) DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY LEV- level of direct spending for that committee such legislation is deficit neutral. ELS.—For the purposes of this section, budg- does not exceed: $17,718,000,000 in outlays for (b) DEFICIT NEUTRALITY REQUIREMENT.—(1) etary levels shall be determined on the basis fiscal year 1998, $18,167,000,000 in outlays for In order to receive the adjustments specified of estimates made by the House Committee fiscal year 2002, and $106,050,000,000 in outlays in subsection (c), a bill reported by the Com- on the Budget. in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (g) DEFINITION.—As used in this section, (5) COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND that provides new budget authority above the term ‘‘highway trust fund’’ refers to the OVERSIGHT.—(A) The House Committee on the levels assumed in this resolution for pro- following budget accounts (or any successor Government Reform and Oversight shall re- grams authorized out of the highway trust accounts): port changes in laws within its jurisdiction fund must be deficit neutral. (1) 69–8083–0–7–401 (Federal-Aid Highways). that provide direct spending such that the (2) A deficit-neutral bill must meet the fol- (2) 69-8191–0–7–401 (Mass Transit Capital total level of direct spending for that com- lowing conditions: Fund). mittee does not exceed: $68,975,000,000 in out- (A) The amount of new budget authority (3) 69-8350–0–7–401 (Mass Transit Formula lays for fiscal year 1998, $81,896,000,000 in out- provided for programs authorized out of the Grants). lays for fiscal year 2002, and $443,061,000,000 in highway trust fund must be in excess of (4) 69–8016–0–7–401 (National Highway Traf- outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. $25.949 billion in new budget authority for fic Safety Administration-Operations and (B) The House Committee on Government fiscal year 1998, $25.464 billion in new budget Research). Reform and Oversight shall report changes authority for fiscal year 2002, and $127.973 (5) 69–8020–0–7–401 (Highway Traffic Safety in laws within its jurisdiction that would re- billion in new budget authority for the pe- Grants). duce the deficit by: $214,000,000 in fiscal year riod of fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (6) 69–8048–0–7–401 (National Motor Carrier 1998, $621,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year (B) The outlays estimated to flow from the Safety Program). excess new budget authority set forth in sub- 2002, and $1,829,000,000 in fiscal years 1998 SEC. 302. SALE OF GOVERNMENT ASSETS. paragraph (A) must be offset for fiscal year through 2002. (a) BUDGETARY TREATMENT.— 1998, fiscal year 2002, and for the period of fis- (6) COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND IN- (1) IN GENERAL.—For the purpose of any cal years 1998 through 2002. For the sole pur- FRASTRUCTURE.—The House Committee on concurrent resolution on the budget and the pose of estimating the amount of outlays Transportation and Infrastructure shall re- Congressional Budget Act of 1974, no flowing from excess new budget authority port changes in laws within its jurisdiction amounts realized from the sale of an asset under this section, it shall be assumed that that provide direct spending such that the shall be scored with respect to the level of such excess new budget authority would total level of direct spending for that com- budget authority, outlays, or revenues if have an obligation limitation sufficient to mittee does not exceed: $18,287,000,000 in out- such sale would cause an increase in the defi- accommodate that new budget authority. lays for fiscal year 1998, $17,483,000,000 in out- cit as calculated pursuant to paragraph (2). (C) The outlays estimated to flow from the lays for fiscal year 2002, and $107,615,000,000 in (2) CALCULATION OF NET PRESENT VALUE.— excess new budget authority must be offset outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. The deficit estimate of an asset sale shall be by (i) other direct spending or revenue provi- (7) COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS.—The the net present value of the cash flow from— sions within that transportation bill, (ii) the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs shall (A) proceeds from the asset sale; net reduction in other direct spending and report changes in laws within its jurisdiction (B) future receipts that would be expected revenue legislation that is enacted during that provide direct spending such that the from continued ownership of the asset by the this Congress after the date of adoption of total level of direct spending for that com- Government; and this resolution and before such transpor- mittee does not exceed: $22,444,000,000 in out- (C) expected future spending by the Gov- tation bill is reported (in excess of the levels lays for fiscal year 1998, $24,845,000,000 in out- ernment at a level necessary to continue to assumed in this resolution), or (iii) a com- lays for fiscal year 2002, and $140,197,000,000 in operate and maintain the asset to generate bination of the offsets specified in clauses (i) outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. the receipts estimated pursuant to subpara- and (ii). (8) COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.—(A) graph (B). (D) As used in this section, the term ‘‘di- The House Committee on Ways and Means (b) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sec- rect spending’’ has the meaning given to shall report changes in laws within its juris- tion, the term ‘‘sale of an asset’’ shall have such term in section 250(c)(8) of the Balanced diction such that the total level of direct the same meaning as under section 250(c)(21) Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act spending for that committee does not ex- of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Defi- of 1985. ceed: $397,463,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year cit Control Act of 1985. (c) REVISED LEVELS.—(1) When the Com- 1998, $506,377,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year (c) TREATMENT OF LOAN ASSETS.—For the mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure 2002, and $2,621,195,000,000 in outlays in fiscal purposes of this section, the sale of loan as- reports a bill (or when a conference report years 1998 through 2002. thereon is filed) meeting the conditions set sets or the prepayment of a loan shall be (B) The House Committee on Ways and forth in subsection (b)(2), the chairman of governed by the terms of the Federal Credit Means shall report changes in laws within its the Committee on the Budget shall increase Reform Act of 1990. jurisdiction such that the total level of reve- the allocation of new budget authority to (d) DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY LEV- nues for that committee is not less than: that committee by the amount of new budg- ELS.—For the purposes of this section, budg- $1,160,936,000,000 in revenues for fiscal year et authority provided in that bill (and that is etary levels shall be determined on the basis 1998, $1,326,179,000,000 in revenues for fiscal above the levels set forth in subsection of estimates made by the House Committee year 2002, and $7,299,496,000,000 in revenues in (b)(2)(A)) for programs authorized out of the on the Budget. fiscal years 1998 through 2002. highway trust fund. SEC. 303. ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVE FUND. (e) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sec- (2) After the enactment of the transpor- (a) COMMITTEE ALLOCATIONS.—In the tion, the term ‘‘direct spending’’ has the tation bill described in paragraph (1) and House, after the Committee on Commerce meaning given to such term in section upon the reporting of a general, supple- and the Committee on Transportation and 250(c)(8) of the Balanced Budget and Emer- mental or continuing resolution making ap- Infrastructure report a bill (or a conference gency Deficit Control Act of 1985. propriations by the Committee on Appro- report thereon is filed) to reform the (f) FLEXIBILITY IN CARRYING OUT CHIL- priations (or upon the filing of a conference Superfund program to facilitate the cleanup DREN’S HEALTH INITIATIVE.—If the Commit- report thereon) establishing an obligation of hazardous waste sites, the chairman of the tees on Commerce and Ways and Means re- limitation above the levels specified in sub- Committee on the Budget shall submit re- port recommendations pursuant to their rec- section (b)(2)(A) (at a level sufficient to obli- vised allocations and budget aggregates to onciliation instructions that provide an ini- gate some or all of the budget authority carry out this section by an amount not to tiative for children’s health that would in- specified in paragraph (1)), the chairman of exceed the excess subject to the limitation. crease the deficit by more than $2.3 billion the Committee on the Budget shall increase These revisions shall be considered for pur- for fiscal year 1998, by more than $3.9 billion the allocation and aggregate levels of out- poses of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 for fiscal year 2002, and by more than $16 bil- lays to that committee for fiscal years 1998 as the allocations and aggregates contained lion for the period of fiscal years 1998 and 1999 by the appropriate amount. in this resolution. through 2002, the committees shall be (d) REVISIONS.—Allocations and aggregates (b) LIMITATIONS.—The adjustments made deemed to not have complied with their rec- revised pursuant to this section shall be con- under this section shall not exceed— onciliation instructions pursuant to section sidered for purposes of the Congressional (1) $200 million in budget authority for fis- 310(d) of the Congressional Budget Act of Budget Act of 1974 as allocations and aggre- cal year 1998 and the estimated outlays flow- 1974. gates contained in this resolution. ing therefrom. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3037 (2) $200 million in budget authority for fis- cies are portrayed as spending reductions on the Budget and especially its chair- cal year 2002 and the estimated outlays flow- from an increasing baseline. man, we feel that more can and should ing therefrom. (4) The baseline concept has encouraged be done to reduce the size of Govern- (3) $1 billion in budget authority for the pe- Congress to abdicate its constitutional obli- ment, lessen the tax burden on Amer- riod of fiscal years 1998 through 2002 and the gation to control the public purse for those estimated outlays flowing therefrom. programs which are automatically funded. ican families, and stimulate economic (c) READJUSTMENTS.—In the House, any ad- (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of growth. Like the committee resolu- justments made under this section for any Congress that baseline budgeting should be tion, the CATS substitute balances the appropriation measure may be readjusted if replaced with a budgetary model that re- budget by 2002 while protecting na- that measure is not enacted into law. quires justification of aggregate funding lev- tional defense and transportation SEC. 304. SEPARATE ALLOCATION FOR LAND AC- els and maximizes congressional and execu- spending. Our substitute improves QUISITIONS AND EXCHANGES. tive accountability for Federal spending. upon the committee budget, however, (a) ALLOCATION BY CHAIRMAN.—In the SEC. 402. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON REPAYMENT by cutting an additional $109 billion in House, upon the reporting of a bill by the OF THE FEDERAL DEBT. Committee on Appropriations (or upon the (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that: discretionary spending and returning filing of a conference report thereon) provid- (1) The Congress and the President have a those savings to American families ing up to $165 million in outlays for Federal basic moral and ethical responsibility to fu- through lower taxes. land acquisitions and to finalize priority ture generations to repay the Federal debt, b 0030 Federal land exchanges for fiscal year 1998 including the money borrowed from the So- (assuming $700 million in outlays over 5 fis- cial Security Trust Fund. Unlike the committee budget, the cal years, the chairman of the Committee on (2) The Congress and the President should CAT substitute contains sufficient tax the Budget shall allocate that amount of enact a law which creates a regimen for pay- relief to fully fund the $500 per child outlays and the corresponding amount of ing off the Federal debt within 30 years. tax credit, a 50-percent reduction in budget authority. (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING PRESI- the capital gains tax rate, real inherit- DENT’S SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.—It is the (b) TREATMENT OF ALLOCATIONS IN THE ance tax relief, and expanded IRA’s. HOUSE.—In the House, for purposes of the sense of Congress that: Congressional Budget Act of 1974, allocations (1) The President’s annual budget submis- The CATS budget pays for these tax made under subsection (a) shall be deemed to sion to Congress should include a plan for re- cuts by simply reducing discretionary be made pursuant to section 602(a)(1) of that payment of Federal debt beyond the year spending to the level set out in Presi- Act and shall be deemed to be a separate sub- 2002, including the money borrowed from the dent Clinton’s fiscal year 1997 budget. allocation for purposes of the application of Social Security Trust Fund. The choice tonight is not whether we section 302(f) of that Act as modified by sec- (2) The plan should specifically explain should balance the budget, Mr. Chair- how the President would cap spending tion 602(c) of that Act. man; we have won that debate. The SEC. 305. BALANCED BUDGET REQUIREMENT. growth at a level one percentage point lower than projected growth in revenues. real question is whether we think we (a) IN GENERAL.—It shall not be in order in (3) If spending growth were held to a level can find enough wasteful Washington the House of Representatives or the Senate one percentage point lower than projected to consider any concurrent resolution on the spending to cut so that, as we balance growth in revenues, then the Federal debt budget (or amendment or motion thereto, or the budget, we can allow American could be repaid within 30 years. conference report thereon) or any bill, joint families to keep a little more of what resolution, amendment, motion, or con- SEC. 403. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON COMMISSION they earn. We think we can. ference report that would cause— ON LONG-TERM BUDGETARY PROB- LEMS. I urge an ‘‘aye’’ vote. (1) total outlays for fiscal year 2002 or any (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that— Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield fiscal year thereafter to exceed total receipts (1) achieving a balanced budget by fiscal myself such time as I may consume. for that fiscal year, unless three-fifths of the year 2002 is only the first step necessary to Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to whole number of each House of Congress pro- restore our Nation’s economic prosperity; the amendment offered by the gen- vide for a specific excess of outlays over re- (2) the imminent retirement of the baby- tleman from California [Mr. DOO- ceipts by a rollcall vote; boom generation will greatly increase the (2) an increase in the limit on the debt of LITTLE] to the budget agreement for a demand for government services; variety of reasons. I do so with the the United States held by the public, unless (3) the burden will be borne by a relatively three-fifths of the whole number of each smaller work force resulting in an unprece- knowledge that this represents the po- House provide for such an increase by a roll- dented intergovernmental transfer of finan- sition of many on my side of the aisle call vote; or cial resources; if we did not have a Democrat Presi- (3) an increase in revenues unless approved (4) the rising demand for retirement and dent. But this last election we elected by a majority of the whole number of each medical benefits will quickly jeopardize the a Democrat President and a Republican House by a rollcall vote. solvency of the medicare, social security, (b) WAIVER.—The Congress may waive the Congress, and this amendment, if it and Federal retirement trust funds; and were to pass, would in fact kill the provisions of this section for any fiscal year (5) the Congressional Budget Office has es- in which a declaration of war is in effect. timated that marginal tax rates would have budget agreement made between Re- The provisions of this section may be waived to increase by 50 percent over the next 5 publicans and Democrats in the House for any fiscal year in which the United years to cover the long-term projected costs and Senate with the President of the States is engaged in military conflict which of retirement and health benefits. United States. causes an imminent and serious military (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues threat to national security and is so declared Congress that legislation should be enacted to vote against this amendment in by a joint resolution, adopted by a majority to create a commission to assess long-term of the whole number of each House, which spite of the fact that they believe it is budgetary problems. Their implications for somewhat seductive and point out that becomes law. both the baby-boom generation and tomor- (c) DEFINITION.—Total receipts shall in- row’s workforce, and make such rec- in this budget agreement we have with clude all receipts of the United States Gov- ommendation as it deems appropriate to en- the White House Republicans took a ernment except those derived from borrow- sure our Nation’s future prosperity. very strong position that we should ing. Total outlays shall include all outlays of The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the control the growth in entitlements and the United States Government except for get our country’s financial house in those for repayment of debt principal. rule, the gentleman from California [Mr. DOOLITTLE] and a Member opposed order. This budget agreement controls TITLE IV—SENSE OF CONGRESS each will control 10 minutes. the growth of entitlements. PROVISIONS Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, as a We also said that we wanted tax cuts. SEC. 401. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON BASELINES. member of the Committee on the Budg- This budget agreement provides for (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that: et, I oppose this amendment. $135 billion of tax cuts. (1) Baselines are projections of future The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman That is what Republicans got out of spending if existing policies remain un- from Connecticut [Mr. SHAYS] will con- this budget agreement. What the Presi- changed. trol the other 10 minutes. dent wanted was more domestic spend- (2) Under baseline assumptions, spending The Chair recognizes the gentleman ing, and that is, in fact, what he re- automatically rises with inflation even if from California [Mr. DOOLITTLE]. ceived in this budget negotiation. such increases are not mandated under exist- ing law. Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Chairman, I While many on our side of the aisle (3) Baseline budgeting is inherently biased yield myself 11⁄2 minutes. would like to reduce domestic spending against policies that would reduce the pro- Mr. Chairman, while CATS appre- and do not agree with the President of jected growth in spending because such poli- ciates the hard work of the Committee the United States, the fact is this is an H3038 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 agreement we have in order to have a of families, it could be in the hands of discretionary spending. In this particu- tax cut of $135 billion in order to con- those to stimulate the economy and lar budget resolution discretionary trol the growth of entitlements. create jobs by having greater tax cuts? spending increases in outlay terms So, Mr. Chairman, I rise with some That is what this substitute does. If from $538 billion this year, FY 1997, to reluctance but with conviction that my colleagues vote for the underlying all of $562 billion 5 years from now. It this amendment needs to be defeated. bill, what they are saying is they want goes up by $14 billion over a 5-year pe- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance to throw away the progress that we riod of time. Half of the increase goes of my time. have been making for years. to defense, half to nondefense. So what Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Chairman, I If we look, Mr. Chairman, since 1992, we have achieved as a victory is to save yield 1 minute to the gentleman from every year the deficit has been coming discretionary spending from deep dev- Texas, Mr. SAM JOHNSON. down $40 to $50 billion a year, and sud- astating cuts. Even so, it goes up by Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. denly, realizing that we will have the only a half a percent. It is still 9 per- Chairman, this is not going to tear up budget balanced within 2 years from cent below inflation. the budget. The CAT substitute has a now, people say, no, let us have one We consider this a victory because we simple message: Americans’ taxes are last spending spree, let us start spend- at least allowed enough to keep most too high because the government ing more, let us wipe out the progress of the programs that we consider prior- spends too much. and not start making spending cuts or ities relatively fully funded, but every- Americans want, need and deserve to getting serious for another 3 years, body would have to agree that is not keep more of their own money, so sup- until after President Clinton finishes amply funded by any means. port this amendment and give all his term. This particular substitute would take Americans a better life. If my col- Mr. Chairman, we should not delay. that hard wrought compromise, take leagues think the government has Finish balancing the budget. Do not $109 billion more out over 5 years out grown too big, then vote for this sub- put it off. Do not have a last spending of discretionary spending and put it stitute because it cuts spending. spree. into tax increases. So it would take Now is the time for Washington to Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Chairman, I this carefully balanced agreement and get off the backs of the hard-working yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from tilt it to one side, it would destroy the taxpayers of this country. We have got Indiana [Mr. HOSTETTLER]. compromise. It has no chance of being to stop spending Americans’ money on (Mr. HOSTETTLER asked and was passed by the Senate, no chance of big government programs and let them given permission to revise and extend being signed by the President. have the money to raise a family, buy his remarks.) Mr. Chairman, it would be a dreadful a house, send their children to school, Mr. HOSTETTLER. Mr. Chairman, waste of time. We need to go on with maybe even get a much needed vaca- tonight this Congress is making his- what is possible, pass the resolution tion. tory as we finally face the responsibil- that we have carefully prepared and The CAT substitute does the right ity that previous Congresses ducked for not get off on a side track like this. thing. It balances the budget, reduces a generation, balancing the Federal Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Chairman, I the size and scope of government and, budget. On that we all agree. Where we yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from most importantly, gives families more disagree and what we are truly debat- Texas [Mr. SESSIONS]. relief from high taxes. ing before the American people tonight Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Chairman, I rise Vote for this substitute, cut spend- is the path to that agreed upon target. as a member of the conservative action ing, cut taxes. Do it for America. Mr. Chairman, I support the CAT team to point out what we are for, Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Chairman, I substitute budget as the best path, the what we have talked about, and that is yield 1 minute to the gentleman from best route to a balanced budget among that we believe that there should be Oklahoma [Mr. COBURN]. the many before us tonight. It offers more tax cuts that are available from Mr. COBURN. Mr. Chairman, I re- the deepest tax cuts, best curtails the this bill. What we are standing up to- member hearing the words ‘‘Penny-Ka- burdensome bureaucracy by reducing night to say is that we believe that we sich.’’ I remember hearing the words discretionary spending and saves Medi- should fully fund a capital gains tax ‘‘Gramm-Rudman.’’ They were prom- care for the next decade. cut to zero, we believe that we should ises. We look at the budget resolution Other paths presented here tonight do away with death taxes, and we be- that is put before us, and nearly 75 per- are good, but this is the best route to lieve we should fully support a $500 per cent of the savings come in the last 2 prosperity at home and peace abroad as child tax credit. years of this 5-year program. America puts her financial house in Mr. Chairman, this is the direction The National Taxpayers Union has order so the Federal Government is that America needs to go, and this is scored this vote on this CAT sub- less of a burden on the homes of hard- what we intended to do. stitute, and what they have said is the working Americans. Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Chairman, I 300,000-member National Taxpayers Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from minutes to the gentleman from South Union strongly supports the substitute Ohio [Mr. CHABOT]. to the 1998 budget resolution because it Carolina [Mr. SPRATT], the ranking Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Chairman, I rise in proposes better control of discre- member of the Committee on the Budg- strong support of the conservative tionary spending and larger tax cuts. et. budget alternative. Why? Because the A vote for the budget resolution will Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, as both American people are overtaxed, and be a plus on the National Taxpayers sides explained at the outset of this de- they deserve tax relief, and they de- Union score card, but it will be a plus bate, what we have before us tonight in serve that tax relief sooner rather than for American families. It will be rated the base bill, House Concurrent Resolu- later. three times as heavy if my colleagues tion 84, is a compromise, hard fought, The thing all of us in Washington vote for the CATS budget. hard wrought, carefully balanced com- should always keep in mind is that the Remember Gramm-Rudman, remem- promise. I explained in my earlier com- money we spend up here does not be- ber Penny-Kasich. Vote for this budget. ments that the design of this com- long to us, it belongs to the American Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Chairman, I promise intentionally was to allow people. Let us let the American people yield 1 minute to the gentleman from each side to have a few victories it keep more of their hard-earned money, Oklahoma [Mr. ISTOOK]. could claim as clearly its own. The Re- let us support the conservative budget Mr. ISTOOK. Mr. Chairman, I rise in publicans would get some in the way of alternative, let us cut taxes and do it support of the substitute being offered tax reduction; Democrats would get sooner rather than later. by the conservative action team and some in the way of children’s health against the underlying bill. If the budg- care and education and social initia- b et is not going to be balanced until tives, like that. 0045 2002, why in the world would we want One of the victories allocated to us as Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Chairman, I more money to be in the hands of gov- Democrats as part of this compromise yield 1 minute to the gentleman from ernment when it could be in the hands comes in the area of NDD, nondefense Arizona [Mr. SHADEGG]. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3039 Mr. SHADEGG. Mr. Chairman, to- The second reason that this amend- leadership on the Republican side and night is indeed an historic night. To- ment is necessary is that we have on the Democrat side with whom I night we get a chance to vote on bal- promised a lot of tax cuts to the Amer- have significant philosophical dif- ancing the budget. Tonight we get a ican people; a full $500 tax credit, cut- ferences, have negotiated a deal. For chance to fulfill some of the promises ting the tax on investment in half, re- my part on this side, if those folks can- we have made to the American people. lief on the death taxes and expanded not maintain their credibility with re- While the committee budget does a tre- IRA’s. But the fact of the matter is spect to any of these amendments, an mendous job in moving in the right di- that $83 billion in taxes are not enough awful lot of good people have wasted an rection, we can do better, and indeed to deliver on those promises, so we awful lot of time and wasted an his- we have an obligation to do better. need the conservative budget in order toric opportunity to do what, at least The American people want change in to be able to fulfill those promises for part of the reason I came to Washing- the way Washington works. They want the American people. ton, which was to deliver significant a smaller, more efficient Federal Gov- Now, let us ensure that this golden and total reform to the American peo- ernment, and that can be achieved moment as we balance the budget is ple, some tax cuts, and begin to ques- through the conservative alternative one of selflessness and not selfishness tion why the welfare state always budget. This chart shows it plain and for Washington. I think of a family in grows. simple. We made a promise to the my district, the Lindleys and their two That is the bottom line; that is the American people to deliver tax relief, children. That $500 tax credit will let reason I am an unlikely closer here, tax relief for the average family. Re- them buy clothes for their kids, 435 Mr. Chairman. I ask my colleagues on grettably, the sad truth is that the gallons of gas in the car, and another both sides of the aisle, if we believe in committee budget cannot deliver all of bag of groceries. That family, the credibility, particularly credibility that relief, but the conservative alter- Lindleys and their two children, from native budget can. with respect to our leaders, I ask for a that $500 tax credit will be able to buy nay vote on this. The fundamental question is, are we another bag of groceries each week as Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield going to keep our promise to the Amer- they keep more of their paycheck. ican people? Are we going to deliver for So in closing, Mr. Chairman, let me back the balance of my time. them? Do we recognize that they can urge all of my colleagues on the Repub- The CHAIRMAN. All time has ex- spend their money better than we can lican and the Democratic side of the pired. spend it? I think the answer to that aisle to join us in voting for this con- The question is on the amendment in question is yes. We should fully fund servative alternative budget, because the nature of a substitute offered by the tax cuts that we have promised the it is time that we stop putting Wash- the gentleman from California [Mr. American people and keep our word. ington’s budget first and start putting Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues DOOLITTLE]. the family budget first. The question was taken; and the to support the conservative alternative Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Chairman, I budget. Chairman announced that the noes ap- yield myself the balance of the time. Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Chairman, I peared to have it. Mr. Chairman, this is an opportunity yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from to more than double the tax cut that RECORDed vote Indiana [Mr. MCINTOSH]. Mr. McINTOSH. Mr. Chairman, in will go to every person in the Nation. Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Chairman, I de- closing the arguments for this amend- This is a chance to say no to Washing- mand a recorded vote. ment tonight for the conservative ton bureaucrats, yes to families, yes to A recorded vote was ordered. economic growth. Vote yes on this sub- budget substitute, let me be clear: We The vote was taken by electronic de- support the effort that the Committee stitute. Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, to end vice, and there were—ayes 119, noes 313, on the Budget has made and applaud not voting 3, as follows: them in that effort. Some of us will be the debate, I yield 3 minutes to the voting for it, some of us will not, but gentleman from Maryland [Mr. EHR- [Roll No. 144] the debate is not about the merits of LICH]. AYES—119 their hard work and it has been tre- Mr. EHRLICH. Mr. Chairman, I am an unlikely person to close this debate. Aderholt Forbes Pappas mendously hard work. Bachus Fowler Paul The debate tonight is about families I was about to walk back to my office Ballenger Gekas Paxon and whether, as their representatives, and a friend of mine asked me to close, Barr Gibbons Pease and I agreed to because I think some- Bartlett Gillmor Peterson (PA) we will increase the family budget or Barton Goode Petri increase the Washington budget. As thing important needs to be said. Blunt Goodlatte Pickering this chart shows, that my colleague Some of my best friends in this Boehner Goss Pitts from Arizona pointed out, our conserv- House have just spoken. I love this Bonilla Graham Pombo Brady Hall (TX) Redmond ative budget alternative takes $109 bil- plan. Some of the closest friends I have Bryant Hansen in politics are Members of the CATS Riley lion from Washington’s budget and Burr Hastings (WA) Rohrabacher gives it to families in their budget. group. I would love to vote for this Burton Hayworth Royce Now, while some people say that the plan. I believe in tax cuts. I think that Buyer Hefley Ryun Callahan Herger Salmon economy is growing, the reality is that the capital gains tax cut break should Calvert Hill Scarborough be zero. However, I am not king. I get Camp Hilleary families in America are struggling just Schaefer, Dan Canady Hoekstra to get by. Some are spending more on handed this: National Taxpayers Schaffer, Bob Cannon Hostettler Sensenbrenner food, clothing and shelter and trans- Union, great group. They rate us, lots Chabot Hunter Sessions portation combined, they pay more in of groups rate us. The CATS substitute Chenoweth Hutchinson will be scored as one of the most heav- Christensen Inglis Shadegg taxes than what they do in their budg- Shuster et for those necessities. ily-weighted taxpayer votes in our 1997 Coble Istook Coburn Johnson, Sam Smith (MI) This amendment is necessary for two rating of Congress. Combest Jones Smith (TX) reasons. As this chart shows, the Presi- I do not want to vote against this Cox Kingston Snowbarger dent drove a good bargain for Washing- plan, because I like when people like Crane Largent Solomon Souder me, because I run for public office. But Crapo Lewis (CA) ton in his budget deal, because for Cubin Lewis (KY) Stearns every $1 of tax cuts, we have $10 of in- I say to my colleagues, sometimes in Cunningham Manzullo Stump creased government spending over the public life, in the legislature, even in Deal McCollum Talent next 5 years. the national legislature, we have to do Dickey McIntosh Taylor (NC) Doolittle McKeon Thornberry The conservative budget would re- what is right and we cannot vote on Dreier Mica Thune duce that, $1 of tax cuts for $4 of spend- the basis of score cards or interest Duncan Miller (FL) Tiahrt ing. Now, that is not the ideal, I would groups or what people are going to Dunn Moran (KS) Upton like to have it $1 for $1, but this goes a think about us. Ensign Myrick Wamp Everett Nethercutt Watts (OK) long way towards balancing our prior- The reality of it is, that gentleman Ewing Neumann Whitfield ities. over here, and various Members of the Foley Norwood Young (AK) H3040 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 NOES—313 Traficant Watt (NC) Wicker Fiscal year 2002: $1,544,270,000,000. Turner Waxman Wise Abercrombie Gejdenson Millender- (4) DEFICITS.—For purposes of the enforce- Velazquez Weldon (FL) Wolf McDonald ment of this resolution, the amounts of the Ackerman Gephardt Vento Weldon (PA) Woolsey Allen Gilchrest Miller (CA) Visclosky Weller Wynn deficits are as follows: Andrews Gilman Minge Walsh Wexler Young (FL) Fiscal year 1998: $142,130,000,000. Archer Gingrich Mink Waters Weygand Fiscal year 1999: $155,939,000,000. Armey Gonzalez Moakley Watkins White Fiscal year 2000: $159,907,000,000. Baesler Goodling Molinari Fiscal year 2001: $116,390,000,000. Baker Gordon Mollohan NOT VOTING—3 Baldacci Granger Moran (VA) Fiscal year 2002: $105,065,000,000. Jefferson Schiff Yates Barcia Green Morella (5) PUBLIC DEBT.—The appropriate levels of Barrett (NE) Greenwood Murtha b 0112 the public debt are as follows: Barrett (WI) Gutierrez Nadler Fiscal year 1998: $5,686,700,000,000. Bass Gutknecht Neal Mrs. EMERSON changed her vote Fiscal year 1999: $5,954,900,000,000. Bateman Hall (OH) Ney from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Fiscal year 2000: $6,230,900,000,000. Becerra Hamilton Northup Fiscal year 2001: $6,488,700,000,000. Bentsen Nussle Mr. INGLIS of South Carolina and Harman Fiscal year 2002: $6,752,800,000,000. Bereuter Hastert Oberstar Mr. REDMOND changed their vote Berman Hastings (FL) Obey from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ (6) DIRECT LOAN OBLIGATIONS.—The appro- Berry Hefner Olver So the amendment in the nature of a priate levels of total new direct loan obliga- Bilbray Hilliard Ortiz tions are as follows: Bilirakis Hinchey Owens substitute was rejected. Fiscal year 1998: $35,050,000,000. Bishop Hinojosa Oxley The result of the vote was announced Fiscal year 1999: $34,901,000,000. Blagojevich Hobson Packard as above recorded. Fiscal year 2000: $36,649,000,000. Bliley Holden Pallone Blumenauer Parker The CHAIRMAN. It is now in order to Fiscal year 2001: $38,249,000,000. Hooley Fiscal year 2002: $39,415,000,000. Boehlert Horn Pascrell consider amendment No. 3. RIMARY LOAN GUARANTEE COMMIT Bonior Houghton Pastor AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE (7) P - Bono Payne MENTS.—The appropriate levels of new pri- Hoyer NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. BROWN OF CALIFORNIA Borski Hulshof Pelosi mary loan guarantee commitments are as Boswell Hyde Peterson (MN) Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Chair- follows: Boucher Jackson (IL) Pickett man, I offer an amendment in the na- Fiscal year 1998: $315,472,000,000. Boyd Pomeroy Jackson-Lee ture of a substitute No. 3, the invest- Fiscal year 1999: $324,749,000,000. Brown (CA) (TX) Porter Brown (FL) Portman ment budget. Fiscal year 2000: $328,124,000,000. Jenkins Fiscal year 2001: $332,063,000,000. Brown (OH) John Poshard The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- Bunning Johnson (CT) Price (NC) ignate the amendment in the nature of Fiscal year 2002: $335,141,000,000. Campbell Johnson (WI) Pryce (OH) SEC. 3. MAJOR FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES. Capps Quinn a substitute. Johnson, E.B. The text of the amendment in the na- The Congress determines and declares that Cardin Kanjorski Radanovich Carson Rahall ture of a substitute is as follows: the appropriate levels of new budget author- Kaptur ity, budget outlays, new direct loan obliga- Castle Kasich Ramstad Chambliss Rangel Amendment in the nature of a substitute Kelly tions, and new primary loan guarantee com- Clay Regula No. 3 offered by Mr. BROWN of California: Kennedy (MA) mitments for fiscal years 1998 through 2002 Clayton Reyes Strike all after the resolving clause and in- Kennedy (RI) for each major functional category are: Clement Riggs sert in lieu thereof the following: Kennelly (1) National Defense (050): Clyburn Rivers Kildee SECTION 1. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE Collins Rodriguez Fiscal year 1998: Kilpatrick BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998. Condit Roemer (A) New budget authority, $262,267,000,000. Kim Conyers Rogan The Congress determines and declares that (B) Outlays, $259,255,000,000. Kind (WI) Cook Rogers the concurrent resolution on the budget for (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. King (NY) Cooksey Ros-Lehtinen fiscal year 1998 is hereby established and Kleczka (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Costello Rothman that the appropriate budgetary levels for fis- Klink ments $588,000,000. Coyne Roukema Klug cal years 1999 through 2002 are hereby set Fiscal year 1999: Cramer Roybal-Allard forth. Cummings Knollenberg Rush (A) New budget authority, $262,354,000,000. Danner Kolbe Sabo SEC. 2. RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND AMOUNTS. (B) Outlays, $261,353,000,000. Davis (FL) Kucinich Sanchez The following budgetary levels are appro- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Davis (IL) LaFalce Sanders priate for the fiscal years 1998, 1999, 2000, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Davis (VA) LaHood Sandlin 2001, and 2002: ments, $757,000,000. DeFazio Lampson Sanford Lantos (1) FEDERAL REVENUES.—For purposes of Fiscal year 2000: DeGette Sawyer the enforcement of this resolution: (A) New budget authority, $262,505,000,000. Delahunt Latham Saxton DeLauro LaTourette Schumer (A) The recommended levels of Federal (B) Outlays, $265,423,000,000. DeLay Lazio Scott revenues are as follows: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Dellums Leach Serrano Fiscal year 1998: $1,206,035,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Deutsch Levin Shaw Fiscal year 1999: $1,251,843,000,000. ments, $1,050,000,000. Diaz-Balart Lewis (GA) Shays Fiscal year 2000: $1,303,638,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: Dicks Linder Sherman Fiscal year 2001: $1,361,895,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $262,528,000,000. Lipinski Dingell Shimkus Fiscal year 2202: $1,421,072,000,000. (B) Outlays, $257,287,000,000. Dixon Livingston Sisisky Doggett LoBiondo Skaggs (B) The amounts by which the aggregate (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Dooley Lofgren Skeen levels of Federal revenues should be changed (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Doyle Lowey Skelton are as follows: ments, $1,050,000,000. Edwards Lucas Slaughter Fiscal year 1998: $10,419,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: Ehlers Luther Smith (NJ) Fiscal year 1999: $15,212,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $262,552,000,000. Ehrlich Maloney (CT) Smith (OR) Fiscal year 2000: $16,589,000,000. (B) Outlays, $259,471,000,000. Emerson Maloney (NY) Smith, Adam Fiscal year 2001: $16,807,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Engel Manton Smith, Linda English Markey Snyder Fiscal year 2002: $18,133,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Eshoo Martinez Spence (2) NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY.—For purposes ments, $1,050,000,000. Etheridge Mascara Spratt of the enforcement of this resolution, the ap- (2) International Affairs (150): Evans Matsui Stabenow propriate levels of total new budget author- Fiscal year 1998: Farr McCarthy (MO) Stark ity are as follows: (A) New budget authority, $18,471,000,000. Fattah McCarthy (NY) Stenholm Fiscal year 1998: $1,392,730,000,000. (B) Outlays, $14,207,000,000. Fawell McCrery Stokes Fiscal year 1999: $1,448,751,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fazio McDade Strickland Filner McDermott Stupak Fiscal year 2000: $1,500,328,000,000. $1,966,000,000. Flake McGovern Sununu Fiscal year 2001: $1,535,090,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Foglietta McHale Tanner Fiscal year 2002: $1,582,693,000,000. ments $12,751,000,000. Ford McHugh Tauscher (3) BUDGET OUTLAYS.—For purposes of the Fiscal year 1999: Fox McInnis Tauzin enforcement of this resolution, the appro- (A) New budget authority, $15,317,000,000. Frank (MA) McIntyre Taylor (MS) priate levels of total budget outlays are as (B) Outlays, $14,795,000,000. Franks (NJ) McKinney Thomas follows: (C) New direct loan obligations, Frelinghuysen McNulty Thompson Frost Meehan Thurman Fiscal year 1998: $1,358,584,000,000. $2,021,000,000. Furse Meek Tierney Fiscal year 1999: $1,422,994,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Gallegly Menendez Torres Fiscal year 2000: $1,480,134,000,000. ments, $13,093,000,000. Ganske Metcalf Towns Fiscal year 2001: $1,495,092,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3041 (A) New budget authority, $16,360,000,000. (5) Natural Resources and Environment (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $15,343,000,000. (300): ments $255,200,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1998: Fiscal year 2001: $2,077,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $23,410,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,326,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $21,899,000,000. (B) Outlays, $12,364,000,000. ments, $13,434,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $30,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2001: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $4,784,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,603,000,000. ments $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $14,991,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: ments, $257,989,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $23,253,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: $2,122,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,604,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,942,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $32,000,000. (B) Outlays, $12,781,000,000. ments, $13,826,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2002: ments $0. $4,996,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,920,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $15,073,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $23,503,000,000. ments, $259,897,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $23,253,000,000. (8) Transportation (400): $2,178,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $32,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New Budget authority, $50,846,000,000. ments, $14,217,000,000. ments $0. (B) Outlays, $40,962,000,000. (3) General Science, Space, and Technology Fiscal year 2001: (C) New direct loan obligations, (250): (A) New budget authority, $23,449,000,000. $155,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $23,518,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $17,498,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $34,000,000. ments, $0. (B) Outlays, $17,587,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1999: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $54,715,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, $43,317,000,000. ments, $0. (A) New budget authority, $23,540,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1999: (B) Outlays, $23,527,000,000. $135,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $18,364,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $34,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $18,147,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (6) Agriculture (350): (A) New budget authority, $56,172,000,000. ments, $0. Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $45,600,000. Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, $13,319,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $15,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $19,281,000,000. (B) Outlays, $11,990,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $18,713,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, ments, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. $9,620,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $57,373,000,000. ments, $0. ments $6,365,000,000. (B) Outlays, $46,552,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: Fiscal year 1999: (C) New direct loan obligations, $15,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $20,244,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $13,066,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $19,687,000,000. (B) Outlays $11,516,000,000. ments, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2002: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $11,047,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $58,598,000,000. ments, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $47,130,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: ments $6,436,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $15,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $21,254,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $20,715,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $12,567,000,000. ments, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Outlays $10,978,000,000. (9) Community and Regional Development (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (450): ments, $0. $11,071,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (4) Energy (270): (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $17,269,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: ments $6,509,000,000. (B) Outlays, $11,417,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $3,287,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $2,468,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $11,429,000,000. $2,867,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $9,899,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,050,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, ments, $2,385,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $10,960,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: ments $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $8,678,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: ments $6,583,000,000. (B) Outlays, $11,997,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $3,537,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $2,543,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $11,232,000,000. $2,943,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $9,630,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,078,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, ments, $2,406,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $10,965,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: ments $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $8,108,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: ments $6,660,000,000. (B) Outlays, $11,670,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $3,717,000,000. (7) Commerce and Housing Credit (370): (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $2,814,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: $3,020,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $6,824,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,109,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$728,000,000. ments, $2,429,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2001: ments $0. $5,960,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $8,114,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $11,717,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $3,857,000,000. ments $245,500,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Outlays, $2,916,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: $3,098,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $11,317,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,141,000,000. (B) Outlays, $4,507,000,000. ments, $2,452,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2002: ments $0. $3,410,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $8,215,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $8,845,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $4,115,000,000. ments $253,450,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $3,097,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: $3,180,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $15,488,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,174,000,000. (B) Outlays $10,092,000,000. ments, $2,475,000,000 (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (10) Education, Training, Employment, and ments $0. $4,112,000,000. Social Services (500): H3042 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 Fiscal year 1998: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $60,011,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $26,671,000,000. (B) Outlays, $56,273,000,000. ments $0. Fiscal year 2000: (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, $42,385,000,000. $12,328,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $265,828,000,000. (B) Outlays, $44,220,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $254,365,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, ments, $20,665,000,000 (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. $1,177,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $61,143,000,000. ments $0. ments $26,202,000,000. (B) Outlays, $59,848,000,000. (13) Income Security (600): Fiscal year 2001: (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1998: (A) New budget authority, $42,826,000,000. $13,092,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $236,956,000,000. (B) Outlays, $41,076,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $246,922,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, ments, $21,899,000,000 (C) New direct loan obligations, $45,000,000. $1,249,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $62,508,000,000. ments $37,000,000. ments $25,609,000,000. (B) Outlays, $61,352,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: Fiscal year 2002: (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $254,293,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $43,289,000,000. $13,926,000,000. (B) Outlays, $257,304,000,000. (B) Outlays, $43,349,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $75,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, ments, $23,263,000,000 (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,277,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: ments $37,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $64,090,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: ments $25,129,000,000. (B) Outlays, $62,780,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $270,810,000,000. (16) Administration of Justice (750); (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $272,008,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: $14,701,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $22,360,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $110,000,000. (B) Outlays, $20,620,000,000. ments, $24,517,000,000 (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 2002: ments $37,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $65,603,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: ments $0. (B) Outlays, $64,401,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $277,236,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $276,973,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $22,325,000,000. $15,426,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $21,834,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $145,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments, $25,676,000,000 (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (11) Health (550): ments $37,000,000. ments $0. Fiscal year 1998: Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, $135,308,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $290,973,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $24,691,000,000. (B) Outlays, $135,055,000,000. (B) Outlays, $289,943,000,000. (B) Outlays, $24,058,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $170,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $85,000,000 (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. Fiscal year 1999: ments $37,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, $144,365,000,000. (14) Social Security (650): (A) New budget authority, $25,060,000,000. (B) Outlays, $143,871,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $24,656,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $8,179,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $8,179,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, $154,728,000,000. ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $25,708,000,000. (B) Outlays, $153,938,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (B) Outlays, $25,322,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $8,865,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $8,865,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. Fiscal year 2001: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (17) General Government (800): (A) New budget authority, $165,730,000,000. ments $0. Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $164,816,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, $13,089,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $9,622,000,000. (B) Outlays, $13,151,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $9,622,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2002: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $177,877,000,000. ments $0. Fiscal year 1999: (B) Outlays, $176,816,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, $13,121,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $9,879,000,000. (B) Outlays, $13,108,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $9,879,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (12) Medicare (570): (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. Fiscal year 1998: ments $0. Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, $205,310,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, $13,162,000,000. (B) Outlays, $200,350,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $11,272,000,000. (B) Outlays, $13,300,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Outlays, $11,272,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. ments $0. ments $0. Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, $219,430,000,000. ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $13,206,000,000. (B) Outlays, $212,640,000,000. (15) Veterans Benefits and Services (700): (B) Outlays, $13,100,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 1998: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $40,462,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. (B) Outlays, $41,112,000,000. ments $0. Fiscal year 2000: (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, $232,828,000,000. $1,029,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $13,277,000,000. (B) Outlays, $225,857,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $13,036,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $27,096,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $41,918,000.00. ments $0. Fiscal year 2001: (B) Outlays, $42,055,000,000. (18) Net Interest (900): (A) New budget authority, $249,027,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $234,765,000,000. $1,068,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $295,741,000,000. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3043 (B) Outlays, $295,741,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $1,351,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments, $0. Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- SEC. 4. INVESTMENTS. (A) New budget authority, $1,406,000,000. ments $0. The Congress determines and declares that (B) Outlays, $1,449,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: the appropriate levels of new budget author- Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, $302,183,000,000. ity and budget outlays for Federal invest- (A) New budget authority, $1,476,000,000. (B) Outlays, $302,183,000,000. ments for fiscal years 1998 through 2002 for (B) Outlays, $1,506,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. each major functional category are: Fiscal year 2001: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (1) National Defense (050)—for subfunction (A) New budget authority, $1,550,000,000. ments $0. 051 for Research, Development, Test, and (B) Outlays, $1,556,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: Evaluation: Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, $301,113,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (A) New budget authority, $1,627,000,000. (B) Outlays, $301,113,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $35,934,000,000. (B) Outlays, $1,603,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Budget outlays, $36,645,000,000. (6) Commerce and Housing Credit (370)—for (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1999: subfunction 376 for Science and Technology: ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $35,044,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, $720,000,000. (B) Budget outlays, $35,152,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $298,020,000,000. (B) Outlays, $680,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (B) Outlays, $298,020,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (A) New budget authority, $35,044,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $762,000,000. (B) Budget outlays, $34,666,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $703,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: ments $0. Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, $35,044,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, $800,000,000. (B) Budget outlays, $34,738,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $296,583,000,000. (B) Outlays, $752,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, $296,583,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, $35,044,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $851,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Budget outlays, $34,950,000,000. (B) Outlays, $787,000,000. ments $0. (2) General Science, Space, and Technology Fiscal year 2002: (19) Allowances (920): (250)—for subfunctions 251 and 252 for Gen- (A) New budget authority, $937,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: eral Science, Space and Technology pro- (B) Outlays, $818,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $0. grams: (7) Transportation (400)—for subfunction (B) Outlays, $0. Fiscal year 1998: 401 Ground Transportation, subfunction 402 (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $17,460,000,000. for Air Transportation, and subfunction 403 (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Budget outlays, $17,040,000,000. for Water Transportation: ments $0. Fiscal year 1999: Fiscal year 1998: Fiscal year 1999: (A) New budget authority, $18,333,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $44,491,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $0. (B) Budget outlays, $17,838,000,000. (B) Outlays, $37,419,000,000. (B) Outlays, $0. Fiscal year 2000: Fiscal year 1999: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $19,250,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $48,500,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Budget outlays $18,599,000,000. (B) Outlays, $40,641,000,000. ments, $0. Fiscal year 2001: Fiscal year 2000: Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, $20,213,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $48,900,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $0. (B) Budget outlays, $19,512,000,000. (B) Outlays, $43,211,000,000. (B) Outlays, $0. Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2001: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $21,223,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $49,100,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Budget outlays, $20,534,000,000. (B) Outlays, $44,283,000,000. ments, $0. (3) Energy (270)—for subfunction 271 for En- Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2001: ergy Supply Research and Development, and (A) New budget authority, $49,300,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $0. subfunction 272 for Energy Conservation— (B) Outlays, $45,078,000,000. (B) Outlays, $0. Fiscal year 1998: (8) Community and Regional Development (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $3,937,000,000. (450)—for subfunction 452 for Rural Develop- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Budget outlays, $4,148,000,000. ment and Economic Development Assist- ments, $0. Fiscal year 1999: ance: Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, $4,134,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (A) New budget authority, $0. (B) Budget outlays, $4,180,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $1,279,000,000. (B) Outlays, $0. Fiscal year 2000: (B) Outlays, $1,259,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $4,340,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Budget outlays, $4,328,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $1,276,000,000. ments, $0. Fiscal year 2001: (B) Outlays, $1,222,000,000. (20) Undistributed Offsetting Receipts (950): (A) New budget authority, $4,557,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: Fiscal year 1998: (B) Budget outlays, $4,464,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $1,276,000,000. (A) New budget authority, ¥$41,244,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, $1,205,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$41,244,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $4,785,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Budget outlays, $4,655,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $1,276,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (4) Natural Resources and Environment (B) Outlays, $1,253,000,000. ments, $0. (300)—for subfunction 304 for Regulatory, En- Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 1999: forcement, and Research Programs and Haz- (A) New budget authority, $1,276,000,000. (A) New budget authority, ¥$32,858,000,000. ardous Substance Superfund, and subfunc- (B) Outlays, $1,258,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$232,858,000,000. tion 306 Other Natural Resources: (9) Education, Training, Employment, and (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 1998: Social Services (500)—for subfunctions 501, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $10,538,000,000. 502, 503, 504, and 506 National Service Initia- ments, $0. (B) Budget outlays, $9,527,000,000. tive, Rehabilitation Services, and Children Fiscal year 2000: Fiscal year 1999: and Families Services Program: (A) New budget authority, ¥$32,516,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $10,742,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, ¥$32,516,000,000. (B) Budget outlays, $10,013,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $44,059,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 2000: (B) Outlays, $40,656,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $10,816,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: ments, $0. (B) Budget outlays, $10,533,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $45,067,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: Fiscal year 2001: (B) Outlays, $44,314,000,000. (A) New budget authority, ¥$33,143,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $10,859,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (B) Outlays, ¥$33,143,000,000. (B) Budget outlays, $10,825,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $46,112,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, $45,295,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $10,943,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: ments, $0. (B) Budget outlays, $10,889,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $47,124,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (5) Agriculture (350)—for subfunction 352 (B) Outlays, $46,206,000,000. (A) New budget authority, ¥$34,327,000,000. for Research Programs: Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, ¥$34,327,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (A) New budget authority, $48,007,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $1,339,000,000. (B) Outlays, $47,196,000,000. H3044 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 (10) Health (550)—for subfunction 552 for SEC. 6. COMMITTEE ALLOCATIONS. The salient thing that I wish to point Health Research and Training: Upon the adoption of this resolution, the out first is that this chart, which is la- Fiscal year 1998: Committee on the Budget of the House of beled nondefense investments, has (A) New budget authority, $13,500,000,000. Representatives and the Committee on the shown a steady decline for the last 15 (B) Outlays, $13,299,000,000. Budget of the Senate shall each make sepa- Fiscal year 1999: rate allocations to the appropriate commit- years. I have spent most of that 15 (A) New budget authority, $14,175,000,000. tees of its House of Congress of total new years trying to prevent that decline (B) Outlays, $13,771,000,000. budget authority and total budget outlays unsuccessfully, but what that reflects Fiscal year 2000: for each fiscal year covered by this resolu- is we have continued to uninvest in (A) New budget authority, $14,884,000,000. tion to carry out section 4. For all purposes most things which contribute to the in- (B) Outlays, $14,371,000,000. of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, creased productive of the private sec- Fiscal year 2001: those allocations shall be deemed to be made tor. That includes transportation in- (A) New budget authority, $15,628,000,000. pursuant to section 302(a) and section 602(a) vestments, research and development (B) Outlays, $15,043,000,000. of that Act, as applicable. investments, worker productivity in- Fiscal year 2002: SEC. 7. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING BUDG- (A) New budget authority, $16,409,000,000. ET TRENDS. vestments, education and training, and (B) Outlays, $15,783,000,000. It is the sense of Congress that the increas- so on, and a few other things. This has (11) Income Security (600)—for subfunction ing portion of the Federal budget absorbed not reached the critical stage. In this 605 for Food and Nutrition Assistance: by interest payments and consumption pro- budget we have a chance to begin to Fiscal year 1998: grams, particularly health spending, has led remedy that situation. (A) New budget authority, $4,618,000,000. to a declining level of domestically financed The budget before us does not. As a (B) Outlays, $4,506,000,000. investment and may adversely impact the matter of fact, it continues this de- Fiscal year 1999: ability of the economy to grow at the levels cline, much to my chagrin and unhap- (A) New budget authority, $4,636,000,000. needed to provide for future generations. piness. Let me point out one other (B) Outlays, $4,627,000,000. SEC. 8. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING THE Fiscal year 2000: NEED TO MAINTAIN FEDERAL IN- thing about the investment budget. (A) New budget authority, $4,734,000,000. VESTMENTS. This is a comparison of annual defi- (B) Outlays, $4,727,000,000. It is the sense of Congress that a balanced cits of the investment budget versus Fiscal year 2001: program to improve the economy should be the underlying budget that we are (A) New budget authority, $4,834,000,000. based on the concurrent goals of eliminating going to be asked to vote on. By a (B) Outlays, $4,827,000,000. the deficit and maintaining Federal invest- strange coincidence, for the next 3 Fiscal year 2002: ment in programs that enhance long-term years the budget deficit goes up. And I (A) New budget authority, $4,948,000,000. productivity such as research and develop- (B) Outlays, $4,940,000,000. ment, education and training, and physical know that Members are not going to like that, but this is what they are SEC. 5. RECONCILIATION. infrastructure improvements. (a) SUBMISSIONS.—No later than June 30, SEC. 9. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING THE being asked to vote for. 1997, the House committees named in sub- TREATMENT OF FEDERAL INVEST- By an equally strange coincidence, sections (b) and (c) shall submit their rec- MENTS WITHIN THE BUDGET. the amount of those increased deficits ommendations to the House Committee on It is the sense of Congress that the current over my investment budget is approxi- the Budget. After receiving those rec- budget structure focuses primarily on short- mately $85 billion. And by an even ommendations, the House Committee on the term spending and does not highlight for de- stranger coincidence, the amount of Budget shall report to the House a reconcili- cision making purposes the differences be- the tax cuts that both sides have ation bill carrying out all such recommenda- tween Federal spending for long-term invest- ment and that for current consumption. In agreed to is approximately $85 billion. tions without any substantive revision. So what is before us is a situation (b) HOUSE COMMITTEES.— order to restructure Federal budget to make (1) COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE.—The House such a distinction, it is necessary to identify contained in the budget that we are Committee on Commerce shall report an investment component in the Federal going to be asked to approve where we changes in laws within its jurisdiction that budget and establish specific budgetary tar- are financing $85 billion in tax cuts provide direct spending sufficient to reduce gets for such investments. with $85 billion in additional borrowing outlays as follows: $7,900,000,000 in outlays The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the over the next 3 years. And then we for fiscal year 1998, $36,500,000,000 in outlays rule, the gentleman from California have this gullible idea that in the last for fiscal year 2002, and $115,700,000,000 in out- [Mr. BROWN] and a Member opposed 2 years of this budget resolution, where lays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. will each control 10 minutes. the major cuts have to be made, Presi- (2) COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.—(A) The House Committee on Ways and Means For what purpose does the gentleman dent Gore and the 107th Congress are shall report changes in laws within its juris- from Ohio [Mr. KASICH] rise? going to agree to make those drastic diction that provide direct spending suffi- Mr. KASICH. Mr. Chairman, I rise in cuts that my colleagues refuse to cient to reduce outlays as follows: opposition to the amendment. make. That is touching faith, like in $7,900,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year 1998, The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman the tooth fairy. I commend all of my $36,500,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year 2002, from California [Mr. BROWN] will be colleagues who have that faith and are and $115,700,000,000 in outlays in fiscal years recognized 10 minutes, and the gen- therefore going to vote for the budget 1998 through 2002. that is before them. (B) The House Committee on Ways and tleman from Ohio [Mr. KASICH] will be Means shall report changes in laws within its recognized for 10 minutes. Having said that, Mr. Chairman, I re- jurisdiction such that the total level of reve- The Chair recognizes the gentleman serve the balance of my time. nues for that committee is increased by: from California [Mr. BROWN]. Mr. KASICH. Mr. Chairman, let me yield myself 2 minutes. $10,419,000,000 in revenues for fiscal year 1998, b 0115 $18,133,000,000 in revenues for fiscal year 2002, Let me first of all give some credit to and $77,160,000,000 in revenues in fiscal years Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Chair- the gentleman from California. I want 1998 through 2002. man, I yield myself 3 minutes. to give him some credit because, frank- (c) INVESTMENT TRUST FUND.—The House Mr. Chairman, it is not possible to ly, it is not easy to put a program to- Committee on Ways and Means shall report enter into an all-encompassing discus- gether, a comprehensive budget. I hope changes in laws within its jurisdiction that sion of what this investment budget provide for the establishment of a separate the gentleman does as well as I did in account in the Treasury known as the ‘‘In- does, but let me start off by defining my first budget. I think I got 30 votes. vestment Trust Fund’’ into which shall be investment budget. Both the OMB and I do not mind if we do a little better transferred revenues realized by the acution the GAO have categorized certain in- than that. But we obviously have to of spectrum allocations by the Federal Com- vestments or expenditures of the Fed- rise and oppose this for a couple rea- munications Commission and, further, pro- eral Government as investments. These sons. I do not think we need to spend a vide that amounts in that fund shall be used are described in a GAO report that lot of time. exclusively for programs assumed under sec- came out yesterday prepared at my re- There is no tax relief in this pro- tion 4. quest and the request of Senator LAU- posal. We think that the level of de- (d) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sec- tion, the term ‘‘direct spending’’ has the TENBERG, the ranking minority mem- fense reductions are, frankly, too high. meaning given to such term in section ber of the Senate Committee on the And let us get to the bottom line on it. 250(c)(8) of the Balanced Budget and Emer- Budget, or the Committee on the Budg- It stands in stark violation to an gency Deficit Control Act of 1985. et of the other House. agreement that could be approved. My May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3045 colleagues are not going to get many I would also note, Mr. Chairman, the same dollar figure in it for infra- votes, probably no votes on our side of that I listened with great interest to structure development as in the Shu- the aisle. And while I want to com- the ranking member of the Committee ster-Oberstar substitute to come, then mend the gentleman for his hard work, on Science as he outlined what he I think they want to be involved in his commitment to science, it just is thought might happen in the 107th Con- this. In recognizing that according to really not in balance and does not gress. He mentioned, Mr. Chairman, if I the GAO we have seen investment as a favor what we think is a new direction am not mistaken, President GORE. I percentage of our gross domestic prod- in this country, and that is a very lim- just wonder if he checked that with the uct shrink from 2.6 percent to 1.5 per- ited Federal Government and more minority leader because I believe he cent, if we want to fuel productivity power and more money and more influ- might have another idea, judging from and growth, we have to vote for this ence being shifted from this city back what I have read in the press recently. budget. to people across the country. But whatever happens, we, of course Mr. BROWN of California. Would the It is not with joy that I have to rise for our money, believe it would be a Chair kindly tell us how much time re- against the gentleman from California, conservative majority and a conserv- mains on each side? but certainly I feel compelled to do it, ative President in the White House. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman to represent those people who were a We are taking important steps now from California [Mr. BROWN] has 4 min- party to this agreement and particu- to balance this budget, to allow work- utes remaining, and the gentleman larly the Republican Members who ing families to have tax relief, to prop- from Ohio [Mr. KASICH] has 61⁄2 minutes really do not share this view. I ask erly weigh our priorities, and that is remaining. that the membership reject the Brown why I rise in opposition to the Brown Mr. KASICH. Mr. Chairman, I reserve amendment. amendment. Let us allow working fam- the balance of the time. Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Chair- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance ilies to hold onto more of their hard- man, I yield 1 minute to the distin- of my time. earned money. Let us vote for a respon- guished gentleman from Michigan [Mr. Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Chair- sible budget plan. man, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Chair- BARCIA]. Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Chairman, I rise from Virginia [Mr. SCOTT]. man, I yield 2 minutes to the distin- today in support of the Brown sub- Mr. SCOTT. Mr. Chairman, I want to guished gentleman from West Virginia stitute, and I would like to congratu- thank the gentleman from California [Mr. WISE]. late my ranking member on his excel- for his hard work in developing this Mr. WISE. Mr. Chairman, this is not lent effort. substitute. I rise in support of the a debate about the scope, the size of Using CBO scoring, the Brown sub- Brown investment substitute because government, and there are no tax hikes stitute cuts $220 billion over 5 years, it moves us to a balanced budget in a in this substitute. This is about the actually reaching surplus by the year believable and reasonable way and be- role of investment, and it does not 2002. These cuts provide for an overall cause it protects our veterans, secures matter whether we want a bigger budg- increase in research and development, our future by investing in our children, et or a smaller budget. What the gen- including basic science research, en- our families and our economy. tleman from California is forcing us all ergy research, health, space, agricul- Mr. Chairman, under the committee, to do in this budget is to look at what tural research and defense research of in the committee budget resolution, role investment plays in the economy. $30 billion over the President’s request the deficit goes up the first 3 years to It is possible to balance the budget for the next 5 years. pay for tax cuts. That is right. Under on paper and totally unbalance an This work has had an enormous im- the committee bill, the deficit 3 years economy. We can cut ourselves right pact on present technology develop- from now will be worse than it is down to nothing but, if we do not in- ment and application. Entire industries today. The Brown investment sub- vest in those things that help the econ- have developed from Nobel Prize win- stitute, however, eliminates the deficit omy grow, not government grow, the ning research in magnetic resonance, and balances the budget in a logical, economy grow, then what have we superconductivity, lasers, antibiotics, believable and gradual way. It invests done, what have we produced? What and transistor action. in our children, strengthens our fami- the gentleman does is actually put to- However, both industrial and govern- lies, protects our veterans, stimulates gether an investment budget similar to mental basic research spending has and strengthens our economy and im- what the General Accounting Office steadily declined throughout the 1990s, proves our future. has recommended. resulting in a loss of ground in many Mr. Chairman, I urge the Members of To some of my friends who support key areas for U.S. research. If the Unit- the House to vote for the Brown invest- capital budgeting, I am a big fan of ed States is to remain the dominant ment substitute. that, this is not capital budgeting. Cap- economic force, we must not only rec- Mr. KASICH. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 ital budgeting is not in this proposal. ognize but employ the vision of the minutes to the gentleman from Ari- Nor does it take anything off budget. gentleman from California [Mr. zona [Mr. HAYWORTH], a member of the But what it does do in accordance with BROWN]. Committee on Ways and Means. GAO recommendations is it puts aside Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of the Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Chairman, I a part of the budget as an investment Brown substitute, and I would like to congratu- appreciate the spirit in which our col- budget. It separates for the first time late my ranking member on his excellent ef- league from California offers his in a meaningful way in the Federal fort. amendment. But it again points out budget what a dollar does. Does a dol- As a member of both the Science and some fundamental differences in phi- lar buy a dollar’s worth of pencils for Transportation Committees, I understand the losophy. For as my colleague from Vir- the courthouse or a dollar’s worth of need for adequate investment in our economy. ginia just pointed out, if we believe gasoline for a Federal vehicle or does a We no longer compete in the labor intensive that tax hikes and constantly paying dollar buy a mile of road or does a dol- economy of the sixties. Rather, we are strug- more and more taxes is the best form lar buy research or does a dollar buy gling to maintain our dominance of an ever of investment in this country, then we infrastructure that actually helps the changing, technologically sensitive, information should vote for the Brown amendment. economy grow. I think most of us intensive global economy. The Brown sub- But if on the other hand, we believe, as would acknowledge that we need more stitute not only provides the necessary frame- many of us on both sides of the aisle do growth in this economy and we need work to compete, but will ensure our economic now, that the American people and more investment. So I think that is success through increased investment in Re- working families need to hang onto what the gentleman’s budget does. search and Development, education, and more of their own money and send less Also he does it without tax cuts until training. of it to Washington, DC, that it is pos- the budget is balanced, I think a very Using CBO scoring,the Brown substitute sible to rein in spending and at the sound principle as well. So if Members provides a budgetary surplus by 202 through same time offer the American people believe that education and research spending cuts of $220 billion over 5 years. much needed tax relief, we will vote no and development and infrastructure de- Such cuts provide for an overall increase in on the Brown amendment. velopment, and incidentally this has Research and Development, including basic H3046 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 research, energy research, health, space, agri- Mr. KASICH. Mr. Chairman, I yield that we look beyond this limited time frame. cultural research, and defense research of $30 back the balance of my time. The Brown substitute is a far-sighted plan billion over the President's request over the Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Chair- which is both fiscally and socially responsible. next 5 years. man, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman It balances the budget in 5 years, and it pro- Further, the Brown substitute increases from Indiana [Mr. ROEMER]. vides a blue print for economic growth and de- funding for the National Institute of Standards (Mr. ROEMER asked and was given velopment for decades to come. and Technology which will enable NIST to permission to revise and extend his re- It is clear that the Nation's economy is un- maintain its core scientific research programs marks.) dergoing considerable change. In today's mar- and to expand its technology and manufactur- Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Chairman, first of ket place, it is essential that businesses and ing partnership programs. Steady growth in all, I want to rise in congratulation of workers be equipped to take advantage of ad- the advanced technology program will promote the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. KASICH], vancements in science and technology. Work- industrial alliances and lead to the direct cre- and the gentleman from South Caro- ers must be better trained, and goods and ation of new, well paying jobs. Sustaining lina [Mr. SPRATT]. services must be produced and delivered funding for the manufacturing extension part- I spoke on the budget resolution, more efficiently than ever. If we are going to nership will provide the necessary technical which I will vote for and strongly sup- prosper in the context of the economy of the and business assistance to ensure the com- port. I do want to rise and say some future, it is crucial that we make investments petitiveness of U.S. manufacturers. nice things about the gentleman from today that will continue to pay dividends well Scientific discoveries resulting from basic re- California [Mr. BROWN], and his budget, into the next century. search have had an enormous impact on tech- however. However, it is equally important that we do nology development and application. Entire in- If we are going to invest in educating not ignore our current responsibilities. The in- dustries have developed from Nobel Prize-win- our children, if we are going to solve vestment budget continues our commitments ning research in such fields as magnetic reso- problems such as cancer and AIDS, if to, among other things, our Nation's senior nance, superconductivity, lasers, antibiotics, we are going to develop new tech- citizens, veterans, and distressed commu- and transistor action. nologies for the Internet and high- nities. It protects seniors by extending the life However, both industrial and governmental speed rail and a host of other things of the Medicare trust fund and providing cov- basic-research spending have steadily de- with supercomputers, we must invest erage for preventive services. In addition, it clined throughout the 1990's, resulting in a in R&D efforts and in education, and preserves our obligations to our veterans by loss of ground in many key areas for U.S. re- that is what the Brown budget does. not seeking any budget savings through re- search. If the United States is to remain domi- According to the Wall Street Jour- ductions in the commitment we have made to nant economic force, we must not only recog- nal, a poll done, polling 1500 econo- those who have served our Nation. nize, but employ the vision of Mr. BROWN. mists, 43 percent of those economists Similarly, the Brown substitute contains Again, I applaud Mr. BROWN's fine efforts on said the best investments we can make ample economic development funding, which his budget, and, more importantly, his vision to stimulate economic growth are in will help to revitalize distressed communities. for maintaining our long term economic vitality. education and R&D. Initiatives such as the Community Develop- Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Chair- So with that, I want to applaud the ment Block Grant program will be protected, man, I yield 1 minute to the distin- gentleman for his hard work and that so that we can continue to rebuild infrastruc- guished woman from Texas [Ms. JACK- of his staff putting this budget to- ture, improve housing, establish parks, and re- SON-LEE]. gether. vitalize commercial opportunities, thereby cre- (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Chair- ating jobs and raising the standard of living in and was given permission to revise and man, I yield the balance of my time to the localities where they are implemented. By extend her remarks.) the gentleman from Massachusetts providing cities and towns with the tools they Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. [Mr. OLVER], a distinguished member of need to rebuild themselves, we help people Chairman, I thank the ranking member the Committee on the Budget. help themselves and we increase our Nation's of the Committee on Science for yield- Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, I thank potential for future growth. ing me the time, and I thank him for the gentleman for yielding me this We hear a lot of talk in this Chamber about his leadership on this issue. time. I want to commend the gen- how Congress should conduct itself like the With all due respect to esteemed tleman from California for this cre- average American family. We hear that the chairman of the Committee on the ative blueprint for maintaining Amer- House and Senate should, like a family, sit Budget the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. ican preeminence in science and tech- down around some sort of kitchen table and KASICH], let me say that I think this nology. balance our budget. I suppose that is what we particular amendment is going to get The Brown budget proves that we can are doing this evening. But when a family sits more than the number of votes that he balance the budget and, at the same down to balance the checkbook and put its fi- thinks that it would not get. Why is time, invest in the future. Indeed, what nances in order, it also plans for the future. that? There are three reasons: re- is the use of a balanced budget if we Families devise investment plans for the future search, education, and infrastructure. are left to second-rate technology and This is an investment amendment. that will enable them to contend with ex- American science in retreat? The This is a competitive amendment. This penses such as college, replacing durable Brown budget enables us to have first- is an amendment that balances the goods, housing, or purchasing a new auto- rate technology with first-rate jobs, budget by 2002, $220 billion of cuts in mobile. The Brown substitute is a prudent in- ensures America will remain pre- spending, but it creates jobs. vestment plan for our entire Nation's future. In eminent in scientific fields crucial to addition to finally putting our financial house in b 0130 the economy, and to the public health order, it will provide help of the country's edu- Mr. Chairman, when a recent news- and our environment. cation, research and development, infrastruc- paper article said that most all of the Industries such as computers and ture, community development, and transpor- college graduates would be seeking em- software, telecommunications and bio- tation. ployment this 1997, it characterized for technology offer high wage jobs that Mr. Speaker, I plan to support House Con- us what makes America great; that is are the result of a strong Federal com- current Resolution 84 if the investment budget competitiveness and jobs. mitment to research and development. is not approved. I believe that the budget This amendment invests in jobs and This budget stands for jobs yet to be agreement, drafted by the White House and research and cures in various diseases. created, jobs yet to be imagined, and so congressional leadership may be the only This is a good budget amendment be- I urge my colleagues to support the vi- measure that can attract the diverse support cause it creates the opportunity for the sion of the substitute offered by the that is needed to produce a balanced budget. 21st century in science, it creates jobs gentleman from California [Mr. It is certainly a substantial improvement over for both inner city, rural and all parts BROWN]. the budget plans offered by the Republican of America. This is the kind of amend- Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Chairman, I rise to voice congressional leadership in 1995 and 1996. ment that reinforces America as a my support for the investment budget, spon- However, the Brown substitute most accu- world competitor. sored by Representative GEORGE BROWN. I rately represents the priorities of my constitu- Mr. Chairman, I ask for the support strongly believe that the budget must be bal- ents in western Pennsylvania. It provides of the Brown amendment. anced in 5 years, but I also believe it is crucial greater safeguards for fiscal responsibility by May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3047 postponing tax cuts until after the deficit is Ehrlich Kolbe Reyes AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE Emerson Kucinich Riggs NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. KENNEDY OF MASSA- eliminated and providing a steady glide path to English LaHood Riley CHUSETTS balance. In addition, as I have outlined, it Ensign Lampson Rodriguez makes prudent, far-sighted investments in our Eshoo Lantos Roemer Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. Nation's future. Even if it is not adopted by the Evans Largent Rogan Chairman, I offer an amendment in the Everett Latham Rogers House, I urge my colleagues to examine the nature of a substitute. Ewing LaTourette Rohrabacher The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- priorities advanced by the Brown substitute Fawell Lazio Ros-Lehtinen and to consider them as we move through the Fazio Leach Rothman ignate the amendment in the nature of reconciliation process. Flake Levin Roukema a substitute. Foley Lewis (CA) Royce The text of the amendment in the na- The CHAIRMAN. Under the rule, all Forbes Lewis (KY) Ryun ture of a substitute is as follows: time has expired. Fowler Linder Sabo Amendment in the nature of a substitute The question is on the amendment in Fox Lipinski Salmon Franks (NJ) Livingston Sanchez offered by Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts: the nature of a substitute offered by Frelinghuysen LoBiondo Sandlin Strike all after the resolving clause and in- the gentleman from California [Mr. Frost Lowey Sanford sert the following: Gallegly Lucas Sawyer BROWN]. SECTION 1. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE Ganske Luther Saxton BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998. The question was taken; and the Gejdenson Maloney (CT) Scarborough Chairman announced that the noes ap- Gekas Maloney (NY) Schaefer, Dan The Congress declares that the concurrent peared to have it. Gibbons Manton Schaffer, Bob resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998 Gilchrest Manzullo Schumer is hereby established and that the appro- RECORDED VOTE Gillmor Mascara Sensenbrenner priate budgetary levels for fiscal years 1999 Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Chair- Gilman McCarthy (MO) Sessions through 2002 are hereby set forth. Gingrich McCarthy (NY) Shadegg man, I demand a recorded vote. Gonzalez McCollum Shaw TITLE I—LEVELS AND AMOUNTS A recorded vote was ordered. Goode McCrery Shays SEC. 101. RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND The vote was taken by electronic de- Goodlatte McDade Sherman AMOUNTS. Goodling McHale Shimkus vice, and there were—ayes 91, noes 339, The following budgetary levels are appro- Gordon McHugh Shuster priate for the fiscal years 1998, 1999, 2000, not voting 5, as follows: Goss McInnis Sisisky 2001, and 2002: [Roll No. 145] Graham McIntosh Skeen Granger McIntyre Skelton (1) FEDERAL REVENUES.—For purposes of AYES—91 Greenwood McKeon Smith (MI) the enforcement of this resolution: Gutierrez Menendez Smith (NJ) (A) The recommended levels of Federal Barcia Green Nadler Gutknecht Metcalf Smith (OR) revenues are as follows: Barrett (WI) Hamilton Oberstar Hall (OH) Mica Smith (TX) Becerra Hastings (FL) Obey Fiscal year 1998: $1,206,379,000,000. Hall (TX) Miller (FL) Smith, Adam Berman Hefner Olver Fiscal year 1999: $1,252,942,000,000. Hansen Minge Smith, Linda Blagojevich Hilliard Owens Fiscal year 2000: $1,307,528,000,000. Harman Molinari Snowbarger Blumenauer Hinchey Pastor Hastert Mollohan Snyder Fiscal year 2001: $1,366,412,000,000. Bonior Jackson (IL) Payne Hastings (WA) Moran (KS) Solomon Fiscal year 2002: $1,427,435,000,000. Brown (CA) Jackson-Lee Pelosi Hayworth Morella Souder (B) The amounts by which the aggregate Brown (FL) (TX) Rangel Hefley Murtha Spence levels of Federal revenues should be changed Carson Johnson, E. B. Rivers Herger Myrick Spratt Clay Kanjorski Roybal-Allard are as follows: Hill Neal Stabenow Clayton Kilpatrick Rush Fiscal year 1998: $0. Hilleary Nethercutt Stearns Clyburn Kind (WI) Sanders Fiscal year 1999: $0. Hinojosa Neumann Stenholm Conyers Klink Scott Hobson Ney Strickland Fiscal year 2000: $0. Coyne LaFalce Serrano Hoekstra Northup Stump Fiscal year 2001: $0. Cummings Lewis (GA) Skaggs Holden Norwood Stupak Fiscal year 2002: $0. Davis (IL) Lofgren Slaughter Hooley Nussle Sununu (2) NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY.—For purposes Dellums Markey Stark Horn Ortiz Tanner Dixon Martinez Stokes of the enforcement of this resolution, the ap- Hostettler Oxley Tauscher Doggett Matsui Thompson propriate levels of total new budget author- Houghton Packard Tauzin Doyle McDermott Tierney ity are as follows: Hoyer Pallone Taylor (MS) Engel McGovern Torres Hulshof Pappas Taylor (NC) Fiscal year 1998: $1,399,365,000,000. Etheridge McKinney Towns Hunter Parker Thomas Fiscal year 1999: $1,447,879,000,000. Farr McNulty Velazquez Hutchinson Pascrell Thornberry Fiscal year 2000: $1,495,779,000,000. Fattah Meek Vento Hyde Paul Thune Fiscal year 2001: $1,526,178,000,000. Filner Millender- Waters Inglis Paxon Thurman Foglietta McDonald Watt (NC) Fiscal year 2002: $1,552,378,000,000. Istook Pease Tiahrt Ford Miller (CA) Waxman (3) BUDGET OUTLAYS.—For purposes of the Jenkins Peterson (MN) Traficant Frank (MA) Mink Wise enforcement of this resolution, the appro- John Peterson (PA) Turner Furse Moakley Woolsey Johnson (CT) Petri Upton priate levels of total budget outlays are as Gephardt Moran (VA) Wynn Johnson (WI) Pickering Visclosky follows: NOES—339 Johnson, Sam Pickett Walsh Fiscal year 1998: $1,383,432,000,000. Jones Pitts Wamp Fiscal year 1999: $1,440,016,000,000. Abercrombie Borski Cook Kaptur Pombo Watkins Fiscal year 2000: $1,489,140,000,000. Ackerman Boswell Cooksey Kasich Pomeroy Watts (OK) Aderholt Boucher Costello Fiscal year 2001: $1,516,666,000,000. Kelly Porter Weldon (FL) Fiscal year 2002: $1,535,000,000,000. Allen Boyd Cox Kennedy (MA) Portman Weldon (PA) Andrews Brady Cramer Kennedy (RI) Poshard Weller (4) DEFICITS.—For purposes of the enforce- Archer Brown (OH) Crane Kennelly Price (NC) Wexler ment of this resolution, the amounts of the Armey Bryant Crapo Kildee Pryce (OH) Weygand deficits are as follows: Bachus Bunning Cubin Kim Quinn White Fiscal year 1998: $177,053,000,000. Baesler Burr Cunningham King (NY) Radanovich Whitfield Fiscal year 1999: $187,074,000,000. Baker Burton Danner Kingston Rahall Wicker Baldacci Buyer Davis (FL) Fiscal year 2000: $181,612,000,000. Kleczka Ramstad Wolf Fiscal year 2001: $150,254,000,000. Ballenger Callahan Davis (VA) Klug Redmond Young (AK) Barr Calvert Deal Knollenberg Regula Young (FL) Fiscal year 2002: $107,565,000,000. Barrett (NE) Camp DeFazio (5) PUBLIC DEBT.—The appropriate levels of Bartlett Campbell DeGette NOT VOTING—5 the public debt are as follows: Barton Canady Delahunt Jefferson Schiff Yates Fiscal year 1998: $5,596,684,000,000. Bass Cannon DeLauro Meehan Talent Fiscal year 1999: $5,844,015,000,000. Bateman Capps DeLay Fiscal year 2000: $6,088,538,000,000. Bentsen Cardin Deutsch b 0152 Bereuter Castle Diaz-Balart Fiscal year 2001: $6,298,829,000,000. Berry Chabot Dickey Mr. SALMON changed his vote from Fiscal year 2002: $6,474,034,000,000. Bilbray Chambliss Dicks ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ (6) DIRECT LOAN OBLIGATIONS.—The appro- Bilirakis Chenoweth Dingell priate levels of total new direct loan obliga- Bishop Christensen Dooley Ms. McKINNEY changed her vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ tions are as follows: Bliley Clement Doolittle Fiscal year 1998: $33,829,000,000. Blunt Coble Dreier So the amendment in the nature of a Fiscal year 1999: $33,378,000,000. Boehlert Coburn Duncan substitute was rejected. Boehner Collins Dunn Fiscal year 2000: $34,775,000,000. Bonilla Combest Edwards The result of the vote was announced Fiscal year 2001: $36,039,000,000. Bono Condit Ehlers as above recorded. Fiscal year 2002: $37,099,000,000. H3048 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997

(7) PRIMARY LOAN GUARANTEE COMMIT- (B) Outlays, $17,082,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- MENTS.—The appropriate levels of new pri- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments, $0. mary loan guarantee commitments are as (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2002: follows: ments, $0. (A) New budget authority, $22,086,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: $315,472,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (B) Outlays, $22,313,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: $324,749,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,403,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $34,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: $328,124,000,000. (B) Outlays, $16,728,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2001: $332,063,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. Fiscal year 2002: $335,141,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (6) Agriculture (350): SEC. 102. MAJOR FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES. ments, $0. Fiscal year 1998: The Congress determines and declares that Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, $13,133,000,000. the appropriate levels of new budget author- (A) New budget authority, $16,147,000,000. (B) Outlays, $11,892,000,000. ity, budget outlays, new direct loan obliga- (B) Outlays, $16,213,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, tions, and new primary loan guarantee com- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. $9,620,000,000. mitments for fiscal years 1998 through 2002 (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- for each major functional category are: ments, $0. ments $6,365,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: Fiscal year 1999: (1) National Defense (050): (A) New budget authority, $16,000,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $12,790,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $16,062,000,000. (B) Outlays, $11,294,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $266,000,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $264,900,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $11,047,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2002: ments $6,436,000,000. ments $588,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $15,804,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: Fiscal year 1999: (B) Outlays, $15,868,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $12,215,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $266,000,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Outlays, $10,664,000,000. (B) Outlays, $264,700,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments, $0. $11,071,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (4) Energy (270): (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $757,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: ments $6,509,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, $3,123,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, $267,000,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,247,000,000 (A) New budget authority, $10,978,000,000. (B) Outlays, $267,300,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $9,494,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. $1,050,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $10,960,000,000. ments $1,050,000,000. ments, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2001: Fiscal year 1999: ments $6,583,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $267,000,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $3,469,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, $261,500,000,000. (B) Outlays, $2,446,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $10,670,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $9,108,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,078,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, ments $1,050,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $10,965,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: ments, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $267,000,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: ments $6,660,000,000. (B) Outlays, $264,400,000,0000. (A) New budget authority, $3,186,000,000. (7) Commerce and Housing Credit (370): (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Outlays, $2,293,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $6,607,000,000. ments $1,050,000,000. $1,109,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$920,000,000. (2) International Affairs (150): (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1998: ments, $0. $4,739,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $15,909,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $14,558,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $2,939,000,000. ments $245,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $2,048,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: $1,966,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $11,082,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,141,000,000. (B) Outlays, $4,299,000,000. ments $12,751,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1999: ments, $0. $1,887,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $14,918,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $14,569,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $2,846,000,000. ments $253,450,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $1,867,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: $2,021,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $15,183,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,171,000,000. (B) Outlays, $9,821,000,000. ments, $13,093,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2000: ments, $0. $2,238,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $15,782,000,000. (5) Natural Resources and Environment (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $14,981,000,000. (300): ments $255,200,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1998: Fiscal year 2001: $2,077,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $23,877,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,078,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $22,405,000,000. (B) Outlays, $12,133,000,000. ments, $13,434,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $3,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2001: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $2,574,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,114,000,000. ments, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $14,751,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: ments $257,989,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $23,227,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: $2,122,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,702,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,678,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $32,000,000. (B) Outlays, $12,541,000,000. ments, $13,826,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2002: ments, $0. $2,689,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,353,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $14,812,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $22,570,000,000. ments $259,897,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $22,963,000,000. (8) Transportation (400): $2,178,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $32,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $46,402,000,000. ments, $14,217,000,000. ments, $0. (B) Outlays, $43,933,000,000. (3) General Science, Space, and Technology Fiscal year 2001: (C) New direct loan obligations, (250): (A) New budget authority, $22,151,000,000. $155,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $22,720,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $16,437,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $34,000,000. ments $0. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3049 Fiscal year 1999: Fiscal year 1998: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $* * * To Be Sup- (A) New budget authority, $67,320,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- plied. (B) Outlays, $58,362,000,000. ments $0. (B) Outlays, $* * * To Be Supplied. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2002: (C) New direct loan obligations, $* * * To $12,328,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $256,548,000,000. Be Supplied. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $255,769,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $20,665,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $* * * To Be Supplied. Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, $63,750,000,000. ments, $0. (A) New budget authority, $* * * To Be Sup- (B) Outlays, $63,885,000,000. (13) Income Security (600): plied. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $* * * To Be Supplied. $13,092,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $240,160,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $* * * To (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $248,861,000,000. Be Supplied. ments $21,899,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $45,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $* * * To Be Supplied. (A) New budget authority, $65,903,000,000. ments, $37,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (B) Outlays, $66,178,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (A) New budget authority, $* * * To Be Sup- (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $255,375,000,000. plied. $13,926,000,000. (B) Outlays, $259,346,000,000. (B) Outlays, $* * * To Be Supplied. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $75,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $* * * To ments $23,263,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Be Supplied. Fiscal year 2001: ments, $37,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $67,759,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: ments $* * * To Be Supplied. (B) Outlays, $67,981,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $271,084,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $269,669,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $49,184,000,000. $14,701,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $44,247,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $110,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $15,000,000. ments $24,517,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2002: ments, $37,000,000. ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $68,739,000,000. (9) Community and Regional Development (B) Outlays, $68,966,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (450): (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $276,898,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: $15,426,000,000. (B) Outlays, $279,007,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $9,068,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $10,687,000,000. ments $25,676,000,000. $145,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (11) Health (550): (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $2,867,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: ments, $37,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $140,599,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: ments $2,385,000,000. (B) Outlays, $140,567,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $288,937,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Outlays, $287,221,000. (A) New budget authority, $8,839,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $11,252,000,000. ments $85,000,000. $170,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $2,943,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $149,418,000,000. ments, $37,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $149,394,000,000. (14) Social Security (650): ments $2,406,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 1998: Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $11,424,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $8,210,000,000. ments $0. (B) Outlays, $11,524,000,000. (B) Outlays, $11,386,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $159,868,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $3,020,000,000. (B) Outlays, $159,747,000,000. ments, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 1999: ments $2,429,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $12,060,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: ments $0. (B) Outlays, $12,196,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $8,214,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Outlays, $11,800,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $170,662,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $170,385,000,000. ments, $0. $3,098,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $12,792,000,000. ments $2,452,000,000. ments $0. (B) Outlays, $12,866,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2002: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $8,290,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $181,571,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $8,929,000,000. (B) Outlays, $181,127,000,000. ments, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 2001: $3,180,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $13,022,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. (B) Outlays, $13,043,000,000. ments $2,475,000,000. (12) Medicare (570): (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $46,556,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $44,256,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $203,820,000,000. ments, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $203,964,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: $135,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $14,383,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $14,398,000,000. ments $0. ments $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 2000: Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $47,114,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $214,673,000,000. ments, $0. (B) Outlays, $44,357,000,000. (B) Outlays, $214,148,000,000. (15) Veterans Benefits and Services (700): (C) New direct loan obligations, $15,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 1998: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $40,579,000,000. ments $0. ments $0. (B) Outlays, $41,371,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: Fiscal year 2000: (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $48,135,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $229,340,000,000. $1,029,000,000. (B) Outlays, $44,303,000,000. (B) Outlays, $229,337,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $15,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments, $27,096,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1999: ments $0. ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $41,745,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2001: (B) Outlays, $41,979,000,000. (10) Education, Training, Employment, and (A) New budget authority, $244,036,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Social Services (500): (B) Outlays, $243,181,000,000. $1,068,000,000. H3050 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $296,672,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $26,671,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments, $0. Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- TITLE II—RECONCILIATION (A) New budget authority, $42,015,000,000. ments $0. INSTRUCTIONS (B) Outlays, $42,223,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: SEC. 201. RECONCILIATION. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $304,932,000,000. (a) SUBMISSIONS.—Not later than August 1, $1,177,000,000. (B) Outlays, $304,932,000,000. 1997, the House committees named in sub- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. section (b) shall submit their recommenda- ments, $26,202,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- tions to the House Committee on the Budget. Fiscal year 2001: ments $0. After receiving those recommendations, the (A) New budget authority, $42,418,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: House Committee on the Budget shall report (B) Outlays, $42,540,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $305,512,000,000. to the House a reconciliation bill carrying (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $305,512,000,000. out all such recommendations without any $1,249,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. substantive revision. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (b) INSTRUCTIONS.— ments, $25,609,000,000. ments $0. (1) COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE.—The Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2001: House Committee on Agriculture shall re- (A) New budget authority, $42,629,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $304,037,000,000. port changes in laws within its jurisdiction (B) Outlays, $42,783,000,000. (B) Outlays, $304,037,000,000. that provide direct spending such that the (C) New direct loan obligations, (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. total level of direct spending for that com- $1,277,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- mittee does not exceed: $34,571,000,000 in out- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. lays for fiscal year 1998, $37,008,000,000 in out- ments, $25,129,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: lays for fiscal year 2002, and $211,443,000,000 in (16) Administration of Justice (750): (A) New budget authority, $303,796,000,000. outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $303,796,000,000. (2) COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND FINANCIAL (A) New budget authority, $25,165,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. SERVICES.—The House Committee on Bank- (B) Outlays, $23,209,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ing and Financial Services shall report (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. changes in laws within its jurisdiction that (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (19) Allowances (920): provide direct spending such that the total ments, $0. Fiscal year 1998: level of direct spending for that committee Fiscal year 1999: (A) New budget authority, $0. does not exceed: $8,435,000,000 in outlays for (A) New budget authority, $25,320,000,000. (B) Outlays, $0. fiscal year 1998, $5,091,000,000 in outlays for (B) Outlays, $24,476,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. fiscal year 2002, and $50,306,000,000 in outlays (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. (3) COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE.—The House ments, $0. Fiscal year 1999: Committee on Commerce shall report Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, $0. changes in laws within its jurisdiction that (A) New budget authority, $25,578,000,000. (B) Outlays, $0. provide direct spending such that the total (B) Outlays, $25,840,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. level of direct spending for that committee (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- does not exceed: $395,150,000,000 in outlays for (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. fiscal year 1998, $513,615,000 in outlays for fis- ments $0. Fiscal year 2000: cal year 2002, and $2,638,120,000 in outlays in Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, $0. fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (A) New budget authority, $25,054,000,000. (B) Outlays, $0. (4) COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE (B) Outlays, $26,701,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. WORKFORCE.—The House Committee on Edu- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- cation and the Workforce shall report (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. changes in laws within its jurisdiction that ments $0. Fiscal year 2001: provide direct spending such that the total Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, $0. level of direct spending for that committee (A) New budget authority, $25,183,000,000. (B) Outlays, $0. does not exceed: $17,718,000,000 in outlays for (B) Outlays, $24,879,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. fiscal year 1998, $18,167,000,000 in outlays for (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- fiscal year 2002, and $106,050,000,000 in outlays (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. ments $0. Fiscal year 2002: (5) COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND (17) General Government (800): (A) New budget authority, $0. OVERSIGHT.—(A) The House Committee on Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $0. Government Reform and Oversight shall re- (A) New budget authority, $14,711,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. port changes in laws within its jurisdiction (B) Outlays, $13,959,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- that provide direct spending such that the (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. total level of direct spending for that com- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (20) Undistributed Offsetting Receipts (950): mittee does not exceed: $68,975,000,000 in out- ments $0. Fiscal year 1998: lays for fiscal year 1998, $81,896,000,000 in out- Fiscal year 1999: (A) New budget authority, $41,841,000,000. lays for fiscal year 2002, and $443,061,000,000 in (A) New budget authority, $14,444,000,000. (B) Outlays, $41,841,000,000. outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (B) Outlays, $14,363,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) The House Committee on Government (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Reform and Oversight shall report changes (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. in laws within its jurisdiction that would re- ments $0. Fiscal year 1999: duce the deficit by: $0 in fiscal year 1998, Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, ¥$36,949,000,000. $621,000,000 in fiscal year 2002, and (A) New budget authority, $13,977,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$36,949,000,000. $1,829,000,000 in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (B) Outlays, $14,727,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (6) COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND IN- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- FRASTRUCTURE.—The House Committee on (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. Transportation and Infrastructure shall re- ments $0. Fiscal year 2000: port changes in laws within its jurisdiction Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, ¥$36,937,000,000. that provide direct spending such that the (A) New budget authority, $13,675,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$36,937,000,000. total level of direct spending for that com- (B) Outlays, $14,131,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. mittee does not exceed: $18,287,000,000 in out- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- lays for fiscal year 1998, $17,483,000,000 in out- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. lays for fiscal year 2002, and $107,615,000,000 in ments $0. Fiscal year 2001: outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, ¥$39,151,000,000. (7) COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS.—The (A) New budget authority, $13,105,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$39,151,000,000. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs shall (B) Outlays, $13,100,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. report changes in laws within its jurisdiction (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- that provide direct spending such that the (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. total level of direct spending for that com- ments $0. Fiscal year 2002: mittee does not exceed: $22,478,000,000 in out- (18) Net Interest (900): (A) New budget authority, ¥$51,124,000,000. lays for fiscal year 1998, $25,192,000,000 in out- Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, ¥$51,124,000,000. lays for fiscal year 2002, and $141,497,000,000 in (A) New budget authority, $296,672,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3051

(8) COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.—(A) (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of (5) Increase health care choices among sen- The House Committee on Ways and Means Congress that Congress should enact legisla- iors, without restricting access to fee-for- shall report changes in laws within its juris- tion providing tax incentives and tax relief service health care. diction such that the total level of direct for small businesses, including: SEC. 306. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON MEDICAID. spending for that committee does not ex- (1) Incentives for long-term investments in (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the follow- ceed: $399,663,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year small businesses, including capital gains re- ing: 1998, $511,377,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year lief, deferral of gains on any small business (1) Hospitals and other health care provid- 2002, and $2,639,195,000,000 in outlays in fiscal investments rolled over into another small ers are already seriously underreimbursed years 1998 through 2002. business investment, and a tripling of the for the actual cost of providing medicaid (B) The House Committee on Ways and amount of declarable losses on investments services. Means shall report changes in laws within its in small businesses. (2) Medicaid is the primary source of jurisdiction sufficient to decrease revenues (2) Estate tax relief for family-owned small health care coverage for the uninsured, in- as follows: by $8,000,000,000 in revenues for businesses and farms, and an increase in cluding poor children, indigent mothers, and fiscal year 1998, by $16,000,000,000 in revenues small businesses eligibility for 10-year in- low-income senior citizens in nursing homes. for fiscal year 2002, and by $60,000,000,000 in stallment payments of estate taxes. (3) Medicaid provides critical funding for revenues in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (3) 100 percent deductibility of health care medicare premiums for low-income seniors. (C) The House Committee on Ways and costs for the self-employed. (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Means shall report changes in laws within its (4) Extension of the 5 percent Foreign Congress that medicaid legislation should in- jurisdiction sufficient to increase revenues Sales Credit (FSC) to software exporters. crease coverage for low-income adults and as follows: by $8,000,000,000 in revenues for SEC. 303. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS ON REVENUE seniors, and uninsured children, by providing fiscal year 1998, by $16,000,000,000 in revenues NEUTRALITY. that: (1) Any reductions in medicaid reimburse- for fiscal year 2002, and by $60,000,000,000 in (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the follow- ments to health care providers should be revenues in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. ing: (c) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sec- used to expand coverage for children’s health (1) Large tax cuts in the 1980’s led to an un- tion, the term ‘‘direct spending’’ has the care, legal immigrants, and low-income precedented explosion in the level of debt meaning given to such term in section Americans. owed by American taxpayers. 250(c)(8) of the Balanced Budget and Emer- (2) Spending reductions should not include (2) Tax cuts without revenue offsets in- gency Deficit Control Act of 1985. either a block grant or a per capita cap. crease the level of spending cuts required to (d) CHILDREN’S HEALTH INITIATIVE.—If the (3) Medicaid should extend its program to balance the budget, in vital areas like edu- Committees on Commerce and Ways and pay medicare premiums for low-income sen- cation, health care, transportation, and re- Means report recommendations pursuant to ior citizens, protecting them from increases search and development. their reconciliation instructions that, com- caused by home health care shifts. (3) It is a priority to balance the budget bined, provide an initiative for children’s (4) States should be given more flexibility first, and to defer tax cuts which reduce rev- health that would increase the deficit by in managing the medicaid program, through enues until the budget is actually in balance. more than $4.6 billion for fiscal year 1998, by managed care options, and elimination of (4) Targeted tax cuts for higher education, more than $8.0 billion for fiscal year 2002, unnecessary regulations, while fully protect- child care, homeownership, increased sav- and by more than $32 billion for the period of ing the quality and availability of health ings, and small businesses can be enacted fiscal years 1998 through 2002, the commit- care for medicaid recipients. tees shall be deemed to not have complied without reducing the net level of revenues. with their reconciliation instructions pursu- SEC. 307. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON DOMESTIC (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of DISCRETIONARY SPENDING. ant to section 310(d) of the Congressional Congress that all tax cuts should be fully off- It is the sense of Congress that sufficient Budget Act of 1974. set by revenue increases, through reinstate- funding be provided for domestic discre- TITLE III—SENSE OF CONGRESS ment of expiring excise taxes and the closing tionary spending to allow for full inflation- PROVISIONS of corporate tax loopholes. ary increases over the period from 1998 SEC. 301. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON MIDDLE IN- SEC. 304. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON CHILDREN’S through 2002, to fully fund priority areas like COME TAX RELIEF. HEALTH. education, health care, transportation, re- (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds the fol- It is the sense of Congress that sufficient search and development, community devel- lowing: funding be provided to insure all currently opment, crime, and housing. (1) Tax reductions in tax bills enacted in uninsured children in America, through SEC. 308. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON PELL GRANT the 1980’s predominately benefited Ameri- health care grants to the States and an ex- LIMITS. cans with higher incomes. pansion of medicaid in a total amount of at (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the follow- (2) Increases in the social security payroll least $32,000,000,000 over the next 5 years. ing: tax over this period has resulted in a net in- (1) The spiraling cost of higher education crease in the tax burden on middle income SEC. 305. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS ON MEDI- CARE. tuition and fees threatens to put the cost of Americans. college out of reach for millions of Ameri- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the follow- (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of cans. ing: Congress that Congress should enact legisla- (2) Pell Grants are an effective way to (1) The Medicare Part A Trust Fund will go tion providing targeted tax relief, with an make college affordable for low-income stu- bankrupt by the year 2000 without congres- emphasis on alleviating the tax burden on dents. sional action. middle income Americans, by enacting the (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of following provisions: (2) Some 40,000,000 senior citizens rely on Congress that Congress should increase the (1) Higher education initiatives, including medicare for affordable, quality health care. annual limit on Pell Grants from $2,700 to the President’s $1,500 HOPE scholarship tax (3) Many low-income senior citizens are un- $3,700. able to afford projected increases in medi- credit and deductibility of up to $10,000 for SEC. 309. SENSE OF CONGRESS IN SCHOOL CON- higher education tuition and fees. care premiums. STRUCTION. (2) Expansion of the child care tax credit, (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the follow- with increases in the amount of allowable Congress that Congress should enact legisla- ing: expenses, the percentage of allowable ex- tion to extend the solvency of the Medicare (1) Children cannot achieve their full edu- penses, and the income phase-down levels. Trust Fund for the next 10 years, using poli- cational potential, if the school buildings (3) Homeownership provisions, including up cies which: they are educated in are falling apart. to a $500,000 capital gains exclusion for home (1) Maintain part B premiums at 25 per- (2) The General Accounting Office (GAO) sales, and permitting tax and penalty-free cent, with a phase-in of home health care has determined that it will require borrowing from an IRA account or a parent’s changes. $112,000,000,000 to repair and improve our Na- IRA account for a down payment on a first- (2) Provide new preventive and other tion’s schools. time home purchase. health care benefits, including expanded (3) Many communities are unable to afford (4) Savings provisions, including an in- mammography coverage, coverage for the full cost of making such needed repairs. crease in the annual limit for deductible IRA colorectal screenings, coverage for diabetes (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of contributions from $2,000 to $2,500 per year. screening, 72 hours of respite care of Alz- Congress that Congress should enact the SEC. 302. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS ON SMALL heimers patients, bone mass measurements President’s school construction initiative, to BUSINESS TAX RELIEF. for osteoporosis care, prostate cancer screen- provide $5,000,000,000 to leverage the repair (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the follow- ing, cancer clinic benefits, and and construction of elementary and second- ing: immunosuppressant drugs. ary schools. (1) Small businesses are the source of most (3) Include sustainable reductions in reim- SEC. 310. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING EDU- new jobs created in this country. bursements for hospitals, skilled nursing fa- CATION. (2) Small businesses have a more difficult cilities, and other health care providers. It is the sense of Congress that funding time than large corporations in raising cap- (4) Provide full funding for teaching hos- should be substantially increased in a num- ital covering health care costs for employ- pitals through the Graduate Medical Edu- ber of programs which increase educational ees, and coping with estate taxes. cation program. opportunities, including: H3052 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 (1) Title I grants, to help the disadvan- achievement attained by the National Insti- Mr. Chairman, we are all here to- taged develop basic educational skills. tutes of Health. night to vote for a resolution which (2) The Technology Literacy Challenge SEC. 314. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON RESEARCH will finally balance the Federal budget. Fund, to provide computers, software, and AND DEVELOPMENT. I have long been a supporter of a bal- technology training to elementary and sec- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the follow- ondary schools. ing: anced budget. I respect the work of the (3) Special education IDEA grants, to pro- (1) Federal support of research and devel- gentleman from South Carolina [Mr. vide services to children with disabilities. opment has led to numerous advances in SPRATT] and the gentleman from Ohio (4) Adult education grants, to provide science and technology that have greatly en- [Mr. KASICH) and others. adult literacy and other educational pro- hanced the lives of all Americans. The gentleman from Texas, [Mr. grams. (2) Technological innovation has spurred CHARLIE STENHOLM] and so many peo- (5) The Federal work study program, to almost half of the economic development of ple in this Chamber have worked very provide needy students with part-time work. the past century. hard to achieve a balanced budget, and (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of SEC. 311. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON TRANSPOR- this is the culmination of a year’s TATION. Congress that full funding should be provided worth of effort. I salute those who have (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the follow- for Federal research and development pro- ing: grams, including the National Science Foun- come to this agreement. But while we (1) Our continued economic growth is de- dation (NSF) and the solar and renewable en- have in this agreement achieved a zero pendent on maintaining and expanding our ergies programs of the Department of En- deficit over a period of 10 years, we basic infrastructure, especially with respect ergy. have also achieved a very unbalanced to roads and bridges. SEC. 315. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON CRIME. budget. (2) In many sections of our country, our (a) FINDING.—Congress finds the following: This is a budget which is fundamen- transportation infrastructure suffers from a (1) Crime continues to threaten residential tally unbalanced in terms of who it lack of adequate funding and neglect of and commercial neighborhoods through the hurts and who it helps. This resolution, maintenance. Nation. (3) For many years, Congress has failed to (2) Juvenile crime continues to grow at a as we will vote on it in the next hour use funds collected under the Federal gas tax faster rate than other categories of crime in or so in this Chamber, I think will do to pay for essential road and related trans- this Nation. great harm to a great many people in portation needs. (3) Intervention and prevention programs our country. If we look at the kinds of (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of have been shown to successfully turn the hurts that this will do, we just have to Congress that all new funds collected in the tide of violent crime. look at the kinds of cuts that are going transportation trust fund should be fully (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of to come about. We see enormous reduc- Congress that funding for crime interven- spent on transportation improvements. tions in terms of the programs that SEC. 312. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON EARLY CHILD- tion, prevention, and domestic violence pro- HOOD DEVELOPMENT. grams should be increased over current lev- will affect Medicare and Medicaid, edu- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the follow- els. cation and transportation, research ing: SEC. 316. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON VETERANS. and development, and community de- (1) Adequate nutrition, quality health care, It is the sense of Congress that funding velopment. educational opportunities, and high quality should not be cut for veterans’ COLA or for My amendment will provide a fully child care for children between birth and the housing benefits. inflationary adjustment for domestic age of 3 are scientifically shown to play a SEC. 317. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON HOUSING. discretionary spending through 2002. critical role in later childhood and adult de- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the follow- Some might say, how can you pos- velopment. ing: sibly increase Pell grants by $1,000? (2) Public spending on health, nutrition, (1) According to the Department of Hous- How can you double the amount of education, and child care at the stage of ing and Urban Development, 13,000,000 Amer- early childhood development has proven to icans have ‘‘acute housing needs’’. funding for children’s health to com- be a sound long-term investment in human (2) Current funding for rental housing as- plete all $32 billion for children’s resources. sistance for the elderly, disabled, working health? (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of poor, and mothers making the transition Mr. Chairman, the KENNEDY balanced Congress that sufficient funding should be from welfare to work is inadequate. budget substitute gets it right. This provided in the following programs to meet (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of balanced budget substitute reinvests the needs of infants and toddlers: Congress that funding for housing assistance $100 billion more than the budget (1) WIC (the supplemental nutrition pro- should be increased by providing— agreement in important domestic pro- gram for women, infants, and children). (1) full funding for operating subsidies for (2) Head Start. public housing authorities, as determined by grams like Medicare and Medicaid, (3) Healthy Start. the Performance Funding System; education and transportation, research (4) Programs for infants and toddlers with (2) additional funding for capital grants for and development, and community de- disabilities under part H of the Individuals public housing authorities, to repair and velopment. It provides a fully infla- with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). maintain existing public housing units; and tionary adjustment for domestic dis- (5) Programs under the Child Care and De- (3) sufficient funding to create 50,000 new cretionary spending through 2002. velopment Block Grant Act. section 8 vouchers each year for the next 5 Some might say, how can you in- SEC. 313. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON HEALTH RE- years. crease a Pell grant limit by $1,000? How SEARCH. SEC. 318. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON DEFENSE. can you double the amount of chil- (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the follow- It is the sense of Congress that defense dren’s health funding? How can you ing: spending should be maintained at current (1) The National Institutes of Health (NIH) levels, and that priority should be given to provide an additional $15 billion for the is the world’s leading biomedical research in- defense readiness and full funding for person- ISTEA program? How can you fully stitution. nel salaries and supplies, as opposed to con- fund programs like WIC and NIH and (2) The National Institutes of Health ac- tinued expansions of large weapons systems. the National Science Foundation, and complishes its mission of discovering new The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the increase funding for programs like the medical knowledge that will lead to better rule, the gentleman from Massachu- veterans programs, or legal immi- health for everyone through supervising, grants, or the fuel assistance program, funding, and conducting biomedical and be- setts [Mr. KENNEDY] and a Member op- havioral research to help prevent, detect, di- posed each will control 10 minutes. or crime prevention and domestic vio- agnose, and treat disease and disability in Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, on behalf lence programs and housing? How can humans. of the Committee on the Budget, we you restore cuts to hospitals and (3) The Federal investment in the National oppose this amendment in the nature skilled nursing facilities and provide $9 Institutes of Health should be sufficient to of a substitute. billion more in Medicaid prevention keep up with the pace of biomedical inflation The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman programs? and public health needs. from Connecticut [Mr. SHAYS] will con- Well, the answer is simple. Rather (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of trol 10 minutes. than providing a huge $135 billion tax Congress that funding for the National Insti- cut, with over 50 percent of those tax tutes of Health should be at least equal to The Chair recognizes the gentleman the Institute’s annual professional judgment, from Massachusetts [Mr. KENNEDY]. cuts going to the wealthiest 5 percent which is the best and most reliable estimate Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. of the American people, we provide a of the minimum level of funding needed to Chairman, I yield myself such time as modest $60 billion tax cut targeted at sustain the high standard of scientific I may consume. the middle class and fully paid for with May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3053 tax offsets. Rather than giving 15 or $20 on both sides of the aisle, and that is deductibility for people who are self- billion worth of estate tax breaks why we must oppose the Kennedy employed, it is here. If Members are in- which only go to the wealthiest 11⁄4 per- amendment. Because the fact is, even terested in education tax cuts, they are cent of the American population, we though we can have disagreements here. give a modest, targeted estate tax about the course of government, once This is the best balanced approach I break to the small businesses and fam- we have hammered out this type of think we will have on the floor tonight, ily farmers that really need it. agreement to lead to a balanced budget I hope my colleagues will support it, The Kennedy substitute targets tax and, most importantly, offer broad- and I commend my friend from Massa- cuts to the middle class and small busi- based tax relief that does not punish chusetts for his work. nesses through the President’s college people for succeeding nor does it ask Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. tuition credits and deductions pro- working families to continue to give Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gen- gram, the expansion of the child care more and more and more of their hard- tlewoman from New York [Mrs. tax credit, capital gains for home sales, earned money to Washington, we have LOWEY]. an increase in the IRA savings limit, the basis for, in fact, bringing this Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I rise in capital gains incentives for invest- budget into balance, we have the basis support of the Kennedy substitute ments in small businesses, estate tax for changing the psychology of govern- budget. This alternative budget con- relief for family businesses and family ment as well as the reality of govern- tains a number of key improvements to farms, and full health care deductibil- ment, and so it is for compassionate the bipartisan budget agreement and ity for the self-employed. And it fully reasons that we rise in opposition to one of them includes money to fix our pays for all these tax cuts with revenue the Kennedy amendment, it is pre- crumbling schools. School construction offsets. cisely because we believe that the era funding should have been part of the For all of my colleagues on the of big government should in fact be budget agreement. The Republican Democratic side who are disappointed over. For those reasons, Mr. Chairman, leadership’s opposition to this program with the budget agreement, I say this I oppose the Kennedy amendment. is seriously misguided. The need is budget will fully and completely rep- Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. real. Today all over America our resent the values of the Democratic Chairman, how much time do we have schools are inadequate, overcrowded Party, and the Kennedy substitute al- remaining? and literally falling down. A GAO re- lows my colleagues to vote for a bal- The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman port released last summer confirmed anced budget and protects their prior- from Massachusetts has 51⁄2 minutes re- the worst. Record numbers of school ities. maining. The gentleman from Con- buildings across America are in dis- And, too, those Republicans that are necticut has 8 minutes remaining. repair. One-third of our schools serving in the Abraham Lincoln and Nelson Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. 14 million students need extensive re- Rockefeller tradition, this gives them Chairman, does the gentleman from pairs. About 60 percent of schools need the sense of standing ‘‘yes’’ for tax cuts Connecticut want to yield to one of his to have their roofs, walls and floors but ‘‘no’’ for just lining the pockets of speakers? fixed and with school enrollment sky- the wealthy. And for my colleagues Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, it is now rocketing the problem will only get who will be voting for the budget 2 o’clock. We are going to reserve the worse. The state of our schools is a na- agreement, perhaps grudgingly, I call balance of our time and the gentleman tional disgrace. We simply cannot pre- upon them to also vote for this sub- is free to continue. pare America’s children for the 21st stitute. Do not confuse the best deal Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. century in 19th century schools. Stu- possible with the best possible deal. Chairman, I yield myself 15 seconds to dents cannot learn when the walls of Vote for the Kennedy amendment. respond to the gentleman from Ari- the classrooms are crumbling down. zona. This amendment makes a big dif- b 0200 First of all I would just say yama- ference in school construction and we Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 yama-yama, here we go again. The fact are going to keep fighting until we win minutes to the gentleman from Ari- of the matter is that we have got $60 because our children deserve nothing zona [Mr. HAYWORTH]. billion worth of tax reductions scored less. Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Chairman, I by CBO in this budget. Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. rise in opposition to the Kennedy Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- amendment, because once again we gentleman from Michigan [Mr. tleman from Massachusetts [Mr. stand at a historic juncture where we BONIOR]. FRANK]. can make a very clear choice. Because Mr. BONIOR. How does that go, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. quite the contrary what my colleague yama-yama-yama? Chairman, I was surprised to hear my from Massachusetts has said, when we Mr. Chairman, I think the gentle- friend from Connecticut refer to the offer broad-based tax relief to working man’s substitute is perhaps the best fact that it was 2 o’clock in the morn- families, we are not lining the pockets balanced approach that we have had on ing, as if that was a reason not to de- of the rich. Quite the contrary. We are the floor tonight. I am going to support bate. That is because his leadership de- allowing working families to save, it. For those who are interested in in- cided this. That is because his leader- spend and invest more of their hard- vestments in health and education, we ship was in such a hurry to get this earned money as they see fit. Sadly, have a chance here to provide the thing through before people looked at the Kennedy amendment offers no net school construction money that we it that we are here at 2 o’clock in the tax relief for the American people. talked about that did not make it into morning. This is really a case of blam- That is the reality of the Kennedy this plan. We have a chance to not have ing the victim. Stay here all night, amendment. to worry about choosing which 5 mil- rush the debate through and then use Now, it is true if there are those in lion kids get health insurance and that as an excuse to not fully debate. this Chamber who believe that the era which 5 million do not of the 10 million We are here again with a budget of big government should continue, who do not have health insurance in which is a significant improvement be- they should support the Kennedy this country, because the Kennedy pro- cause it preserves the balancing of the amendment. However, we have a broad- posal supports both of them. budget. I want to remind Members of based agreement which says that we We also have in this proposal an in- what I said before. From 1992 when we should frame our priorities properly, crease in Pell grants for those who had a $292 billion deficit until this we should allow almost every Amer- need it the most. It targets the relief year, we reduced it $230 billion in 5 ican to hold on to more of his hard- both on the spending side and the tax years. Now we are going the next $60 earned money and send less of it here side, $60 billion I might tell my friend billion in another 5 years. We are near- to Washington. from Arizona in tax relief, and some ly drowning in self-congratulation for We have worked out agreements and capital gains tax relief for small busi- those who are going to bring it down fashioned in the spirit of compromise a nesses. If Members are interested in $65 billion in 5 years, who denigrated reasonable approach to fund priorities the whole question of full health care having brought it down $230 billion in H3054 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 the previous 5. Not only are they doing I commend the gentleman for offering RECORDED VOTE that, they are doing it by making it. Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. things less fair. They are doing it by Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I yield Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. saying if you are poor, we will make it myself such time as I may consume. A recorded vote was ordered. harder on you. If you are wealthy, we Mr. Chairman, we are under no or- The vote was taken by electronic de- will give you more of a tax break be- ders tonight or yesterday or tomorrow. vice, and there were—ayes 123, noes 306, cause we think that is the way to get It is just that I remember the gen- not voting 6, as follows: you to work. tleman from Ohio [Mr. KASICH] in this [Roll No. 146] If you think that this country needs Chamber in 1989 offering an amend- AYES—123 to continue to subsidize the defense ment to finally get our country’s finan- Ackerman Hefner Neal budgets of western Europe and Japan, cial house in order. There were only 30 Barrett (WI) Hinchey Oberstar then the underlying budget is a great people who supported him, and our Becerra Holden Obey one because it builds in all of that sub- deficits just got bigger and bigger and Bentsen Hooley Olver sidy, but if you think we ought to be Berman Jackson (IL) Owens our national debt just kept growing Blagojevich Jackson-Lee Pallone doing more about education here in and growing. Bonior (TX) Pastor this country, it does very little. The The perfect amendment, it appears Borski Johnson (WI) Payne Brown (CA) Johnson, E. B. Pelosi gentleman from Massachusetts contin- on that side of the aisle, is the Ken- ues the march towards balancing the Brown (FL) Kanjorski Poshard nedy substitute, and I respect that. Brown (OH) Kaptur Rahall budget, but he recognizes that we are Many on our side felt the perfect Capps Kennedy (MA) Rangel in an economy today where the market Cardin Kennedy (RI) Rivers amendment was offered by the conserv- works well to produce wealth, it cer- Carson Kennelly Rodriguez ative coalition, the CATS. So we had tainly does. The market through tech- Clayton Klink Rothman our perfect amendment and you have Conyers LaFalce Roybal-Allard nological change, through global inter- your perfect amendment and what we Costello Lantos Rush action, is working well, but some peo- Coyne Lewis (GA) Sanders are trying to do is to find something ple are being left behind. Davis (IL) Lipinski Sawyer What the underlying budget does, that we both can agree on. DeGette Lofgren Schumer I am hoping that the gentleman from Delahunt Lowey Scott with a few exceptions, and I give the DeLauro Maloney (NY) Serrano President credit for getting a few ex- South Carolina [Mr. SPRATT] and oth- Dellums Manton Skaggs ceptions, but the essential task of the ers are right, that we can come to an Deutsch Markey Slaughter agreement on a package that does Dixon Martinez Stark underlying budget is to look at those Engel Mascara Stokes who are being left behind and wave some of what we want, some of what Etheridge Matsui Strickland good-bye as the rest of us move for- the Democrats want, and will be ulti- Evans McCarthy (NY) Stupak ward, to give tax relief of an unfair mately signed by the President. Farr McDermott Thurman We wanted to see controlling the Fattah McGovern Tierney sort, unlike the gentleman’s balanced Filner McKinney Torres tax relief, and essentially take one growth of entitlements, allowing enti- Flake McNulty Towns more step away from fairness in this tlements to grow at 6 and 7 percent a Foglietta Meehan Velazquez year instead of at 10 percent a year, we Frank (MA) Menendez Vento country. Furse Millender- Watt (NC) Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. wanted to deal with the trust fund that Gejdenson McDonald Waxman Chairman, is the gentleman from Con- is literally going bankrupt, and we also Gephardt Miller (CA) Wexler necticut going to yield to anyone on on this side of the aisle wanted tax Gonzalez Mink Weygand cuts. That is true. The other side does Green Moakley Wise his side? Gutierrez Mollohan Woolsey Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, we will not. We accept that. On the other side Hamilton Moran (VA) Wynn be closing the debate as is our right. of the aisle they wanted more spending Hastings (FL) Nadler We have one speaker. on discretionary spending. We did not. NOES—306 Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts. Mr. But ultimately the President won that Abercrombie Canady Ehrlich Chairman, I yield the balance of my battle. Aderholt Cannon Emerson time to the gentleman from Wisconsin So we have an agreement, more dis- Allen Castle English [Mr. OBEY]. cretionary spending that that side of Andrews Chabot Ensign Archer Chambliss Eshoo The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman the aisle wants, controlling the growth 1 Armey Chenoweth Everett from Wisconsin is recognized for 1 ⁄2 of entitlements and tax cuts which our Bachus Christensen Ewing minutes. side wants. It is an agreement. It is ba- Baesler Clay Fawell Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, this Baker Clement Fazio sically the best we seem to be able to amendment is not about big govern- Baldacci Clyburn Foley do with a Democrat President and Re- ment. It is about good government and Ballenger Coble Forbes publican Congress. That is why we op- Barcia Coburn Ford fair government. This amendment as pose this amendment. Barr Collins Fowler far as I am concerned is far superior Barrett (NE) Combest Fox than that brought forth by the com- We support something that is very Bartlett Condit Franks (NJ) mittee. It does more in deficit reduc- different than what the gentleman Barton Cook Frelinghuysen from Massachusetts [Mr. KENNEDY] Bass Cooksey Frost tion. It does a much better job of guar- Bateman Cox Gallegly anteeing investments that we need to brought forward. I know the gentleman Bereuter Cramer Ganske grow in the 21st century. It provides from Massachusetts [Mr. KENNEDY] Berry Crane Gekas Bilbray Crapo Gibbons dramatic rather than token increases wants something very different from what we brought forward. But in the Bilirakis Cubin Gilchrest in student aid. It does a better job for Bishop Cummings Gillmor transportation. It does a better job of end we have an agreement, and I hope Bliley Cunningham Gilman targeting tax cuts to the people who and pray that not only we defeat this Blumenauer Danner Gingrich amendment but that we defeat the Blunt Davis (FL) Goode need it rather than the people who lust Boehlert Davis (VA) Goodlatte for it. It gives the tax cuts to people transportation amendment that will Boehner Deal Goodling who are hardworking, working people, follow this debate here, vote out this Bonilla DeFazio Gordon not the richest 5 percent of people in agreement, and then work in the next Bono DeLay Goss 2 years to make this agreement work. Boswell Diaz-Balart Graham the country. It does a far better job for Boucher Dickey Granger children’s health, for Medicare, for vet- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- Boyd Dicks Greenwood erans, it is more disciplined on defense, ance of my time. Brady Dingell Gutknecht The CHAIRMAN. The question is on Bryant Doggett Hall (OH) it targets tax cuts to small farmers and Bunning Dooley Hall (TX) small businessmen, and it provides the amendment in the nature of a sub- Burr Doolittle Hansen basic health care opportunities for stitute offered by the gentleman from Burton Doyle Harman Massachusetts [Mr. KENNEDY]. Buyer Dreier Hastert farmers that they have not seen in Callahan Duncan Hastings (WA) many a year in this country. The question was taken; and the Calvert Dunn Hayworth It is far superior, it is far more just, Chairman announced that the noes ap- Camp Edwards Hefley and it is far more fiscally responsible. peared to have it. Campbell Ehlers Herger May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3055 Hill McKeon Scarborough TITLE I—LEVELS AND AMOUNTS Fiscal year 1999: Hilleary Meek Schaefer, Dan SEC. 101. RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND (A) New budget authority, $270,784,000,000. Hilliard Metcalf Schaffer, Bob AMOUNTS. (B) Outlays, $265,771,000,000. Hinojosa Mica Sensenbrenner (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Hobson Miller (FL) Sessions The following budgetary levels are appro- Hoekstra Minge Shadegg priate for the fiscal years 1998, 1999, 2000, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Horn Molinari Shaw 2001, and 2002: ments $757,000,000. Hostettler Moran (KS) Shays (1) FEDERAL REVENUES.—For purposes of Fiscal year 2000: Houghton Morella Sherman the enforcement of this resolution: (A) New budget authority, $274,802,000,000. Hoyer Murtha Shimkus (A) The recommended levels of Federal (B) Outlays, $268,418,000,000. Hulshof Myrick Shuster revenues are as follows: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Hunter Nethercutt Sisisky (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Hutchinson Neumann Skeen Fiscal year 1998: $1,198,979,000,000. Hyde Ney Skelton Fiscal year 1999: $1,241,859,000,000. ments $1,050,000,000. Inglis Northup Smith (MI) Fiscal year 2000: $1,285,559,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: Istook Norwood Smith (NJ) Fiscal year 2001: $1,343,591,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $281,305,000,000. Jenkins Nussle Smith (OR) Fiscal year 2002: $1,407,564,000,000. (B) Outlays, $270,110,000,000. John Ortiz Smith (TX) (B) The amounts by which the aggregate (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Johnson (CT) Oxley Smith, Adam (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Johnson, Sam Packard Smith, Linda levels of Federal revenues should be changed are as follows: ments $1,050,000,000. Jones Pappas Snowbarger Fiscal year 2002: Kasich Parker Snyder Fiscal year 1998: ¥$7,400,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $289,092,000,000. Kelly Pascrell Solomon Fiscal year 1999: ¥$11,083,000,000. Kildee Paul Souder Fiscal year 2000: ¥$21,969,000,000. (B) Outlays, $272,571,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Kilpatrick Paxon Spence Fiscal year 2001: ¥$22,821,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Kim Pease Spratt Fiscal year 2002: ¥$19,871,000,000. Kind (WI) Peterson (MN) Stabenow ments $1,050,000,000. (2) NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY.—For purposes King (NY) Peterson (PA) Stearns (2) International Affairs (150): Kingston Petri Stenholm of the enforcement of this resolution, the ap- propriate levels of total new budget author- Fiscal year 1998: Kleczka Pickering Stump (A) New budget authority, $15,909,000,000. Klug Pickett Sununu ity are as follows: (B) Outlays, $14,558,000,000. Knollenberg Pitts Tanner Fiscal year 1998: $1,386,875,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $1,966,000. Kolbe Pombo Tauscher Fiscal year 1999: $1,439,798,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Kucinich Porter Tauzin Fiscal year 2000: $1,486,311,000,000. LaHood Portman Taylor (MS) ments $12,751,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: $1,520,242,000,000. Lampson Price (NC) Taylor (NC) Fiscal year 1999: Fiscal year 2002: $1,551,563,000,000. Largent Pryce (OH) Thomas (A) New budget authority, $14,918,000,000. (3) BUDGET OUTLAYS.—For purposes of the Latham Quinn Thompson (B) Outlays, $14,569,000,000. LaTourette Radanovich Thornberry enforcement of this resolution, the appro- (C) New direct loan obligations, Lazio Ramstad Thune priate levels of total budget outlays are as Leach Redmond Tiahrt $2,021,000,000. follows: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Levin Regula Traficant Fiscal year 1998: $1,371,848,000,000. Lewis (CA) Reyes Turner ments $13,093,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: $1,424,002,000,000. Lewis (KY) Riggs Upton Fiscal year 2000: Linder Riley Visclosky Fiscal year 2000: $1,468,748,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $15,782,000,000. Livingston Roemer Walsh Fiscal year 2001: $1,500,854,000,000. (B) Outlays, $14,981,000,000. LoBiondo Rogan Wamp Fiscal year 2002: $1,516,024,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Lucas Rogers Waters (4) DEFICITS.—For purposes of the enforce- $2,077,000,000. Luther Rohrabacher Watkins ment of this resolution, the amounts of the (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Maloney (CT) Ros-Lehtinen Watts (OK) deficits are as follows: Manzullo Roukema Weldon (FL) ments $13,434,000,000. McCarthy (MO) Royce Weldon (PA) Fiscal year 1998: $172,869,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: McCollum Ryun Weller Fiscal year 1999: $182,143,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,114,000,000. McCrery Sabo White Fiscal year 2000: $183,189,000,000. (B) Outlays, $14,751,000,000. McDade Salmon Whitfield Fiscal year 2001: $157,263,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, McHale Sanchez Wicker Fiscal year 2002: $108,460,000,000. $2,122,000,000. McHugh Sandlin Wolf (5) PUBLIC DEBT.—The appropriate levels of (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- McInnis Sanford Young (AK) the public debt are as follows: McIntyre Saxton Young (FL) ments $13,826,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: $5,593,500,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: NOT VOTING—6 Fiscal year 1999: $5,836,000,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,353,000,000. Jefferson Pomeroy Talent Fiscal year 2000: $6,082,400,000,000. (B) Outlays, $14,812,000,000. McIntosh Schiff Yates Fiscal year 2001: $6,301,100,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2002: $6,473,200,000,000. b 0230 $2,178,000,000. (6) DIRECT LOAN OBLIGATIONS.—The appro- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Ms. WATERS, Ms. KILPATRICK, and priate levels of total new direct loan obliga- ments $14,217,000,000. Mr. CUMMINGS changed their vote tions are as follows: (3) General Science, Space, and Technology from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no’’. Fiscal year 1998: $33,829,000,000. (250): So the amendment in the nature of a Fiscal year 1999: $33,378,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: substitute was rejected. Fiscal year 2000: $34,775,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,237,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: $36,039,000,000. The result of the vote was announced (B) Outlays, $16,882,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: $37,099,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. as above recorded. (7) PRIMARY LOAN GUARANTEE COMMIT- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- AMENDMENT NO. 5 IN THE NATURE OF A MENTS.—The appropriate levels of new pri- ments $0. SUBSTITUTE OFFERED BY MR. SHUSTER mary loan guarantee commitments are as Fiscal year 1999: Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I offer follows: (A) New budget authority, $16,203,000,000. an amendment in the nature of a sub- Fiscal year 1998: $315,472,000,000. (B) Outlays, $16,528,000,000. stitute. Fiscal year 1999: $324,749,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- Fiscal year 2000: $328,124,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2001: $332,063,000,000. ignate the amendment in the nature of ments $0. Fiscal year 2002: $335,141,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: a substitute. SEC. 102. MAJOR FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES. (A) New budget authority, $15,947,000,000. The text of the amendment in the na- The Congress determines and declares that (B) Outlays, $16,013,000,000. ture of a substitute is as follows: the appropriate levels of new budget author- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Amendment No. 5 in the nature of a sub- ity, budget outlays, new direct loan obliga- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- stitute offered by Mr. SHUSTER: tions, and new primary loan guarantee com- ments $0. Strike all after the resolving clause and in- mitments for fiscal years 1998 through 2002 Fiscal year 2001: sert the following: for each major functional category are: (A) New budget authority, $15,800,000,000. SECTION 1. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE (1) National Defense (050): (B) Outlays, $15,862,000,000. BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998. Fiscal year 1998: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. The Congress declares that the concurrent (A) New budget authority, $268,197,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1998 (B) Outlays, $265,978,000,000. ments, $0. is hereby established and that the appro- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 2002: priate budgetary levels for fiscal years 1999 (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $15,604,000,000. through 2002 are hereby set forth. ments $588,000,000. (B) Outlays, $15,668,000,000. H3056 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Outlays, $10,664,000,000. (9) Community and Regional Development (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (450): ments, $0. $11,071,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (4) Energy (270): (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $8,768,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: ments, $6,509,000,000. (B) Outlays, $10,387,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $3,123,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $2,247,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $10,978,000,000. $2,867,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $9,494,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,050,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, ments $2,385,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $10,960,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: ments, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $8,489,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: ments, $6,583,000,000. (B) Outlays, $10,902,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $3,469,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $2,446,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $10,670,000,000. $2,943,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $9,108,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,078,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, ments $2,406,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $10,965,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: ments, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $7,810,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: ments, $6,660,000,000. (B) Outlays, $10,986,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $3,186,000,000. (7) Commerce and Housing Credit (370): (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $2,293,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: $3,020,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $6,607,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,109,000,000. (B) Outlays, ¥$920,000,000. ments $2,429,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2001: ments, $0. $4,739,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $7,764,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $11,350,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $2,939,000,000. ments, $245,500,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $2,048,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: $3,098,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $11,082,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,141,000,000. (B) Outlays, $4,299,000,000. ments $2,452,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2002: ments, $0. $1,887,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $7,790,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $8,429,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $2,846,000,000. ments, $253,450,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $1,867,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: $3,180,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $15,183,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $1,174,000,000. (B) Outlays, $9,821,000,000. ments $2,475,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (10) Education, Training, Employment, and ments, $0. $2,238,000,000. Social Services (500): (5) Natural Resources and Environment (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1998: (300): ments, $255,200,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $60,020,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: Fiscal year 2001: (B) Outlays, $56,062,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $23,877,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,078,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $22,405,000,000. (B) Outlays, $12,133,000,000. $12,328,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $30,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $2,574,000,000. ments $20,665,000,000. ments, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1999: Fiscal year 1999: ments, $257,989,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $60,450,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $23,227,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, $59,335,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,702,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $16,678,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (C) New direct loan obligations, $32,000,000. (B) Outlays, $12,541,000,000. $13,092,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. $2,680,000,000. ments $21,899,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, $22,570,000,000. ments, $259,897,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $61,703,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,963,000,000. (8) Transportation (400): (B) Outlays, $60,728,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $32,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (C) New direct loan obligations, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $46,402,000,000. $13,926,000,000. ments, $0. (B) Outlays, $40,933,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2001: (C) New direct loan obligations, ments $23,263,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $22,151,000,000. $155,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (B) Outlays, $22,720,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $62,959,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $34,000,000. ments, $0. (B) Outlays, $61,931,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1999: (C) New direct loan obligations, ments, $0. (A) New budget authority, $46,556,000,000. $14,701,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, $41,256,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $22,086,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, ments $24,517,000,000. (B) Outlays, $22,313,000,000. $135,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (C) New direct loan obligations, $34,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $63,339,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. (B) Outlays, $62,316,000,000. ments, $0. Fiscal year 2000: (C) New direct loan obligations, (6) Agriculture (350): (A) New budget authority, $47,114,000,000. $15,426,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $41,357,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $13,133,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $15,000,000. ments, $25,676,000,000. (B) Outlays, $11,892,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (11) Health (550): (C) New direct loan obligations, ments, $0. Fiscal year 1998: $9,620,000,000. Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, $137,799,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $48,135,000,000. (B) Outlays, $137,767,000,000. ments, $6,365,000,000. (B) Outlays, $41,303,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 1999: (C) New direct loan obligations, $15,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $12,790,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $85,000,000. (B) Outlays, $11,294,000,000. ments, $0. Fiscal year 1999: (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, $144,968,000,000. $11,047,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $49,184,000,000. (B) Outlays, $144,944,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $41,247,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments, $6,436,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $15,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. (A) New budget authority, $12,215,000,000. ments, $0. Fiscal year 2000: May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3057 (A) New budget authority, $154,068,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $24,883,000,000. (B) Outlays, $153,947,000,000. ments, $0. (B) Outlays, $24,879,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 1999: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $12,060,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. (B) Outlays, $12,196,000,000. ments $0. Fiscal year 2001: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (17) General Government (800): (A) New budget authority, $163,412,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $163,135,000,000. ments, $0. (A) New budget authority, $14,711,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 2000: (B) Outlays, $13,959,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $12,792,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments, $0. (B) Outlays, $12,866,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2002: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $172,171,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 1999: (B) Outlays, $171,727,000,000. ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $14,444,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 2001: (B) Outlays, $14,363,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $13,022,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments, $0. (B) Outlays, $13,043,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (12) Medicare (570): (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2000: Fiscal year 1998: ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $13,977,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $201,620,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, $14,727,000,000. (B) Outlays, $201,764,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $14,383,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Outlays, $14,398,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $0. ments, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2001: Fiscal year 1999: ments $0. (A) New budget authority, $13,675,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $212,073,000,000. (15) Veterans Benefits and Services (700): (B) Outlays, $14,131,000,000. (B) Outlays, $211,548,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (A) New budget authority, $40,545,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $41,337,000,000. ments $0. ments, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2000: $1,029,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $13,105,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $225,540,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $13,100,000,000. (B) Outlays, $225,537,000,000. ments $27,096,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 1999: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $41,466,000,000. ments $0. ments, $0. (B) Outlays, $41,700,000,000. (18) Net Interest (900): Fiscal year 2001: (C) New direct loan obligations, Fiscal year 1998: (A) New budget authority, $239,636,000,000. $1,068,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $296,547,000,000. (B) Outlays, $238,781,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) Outlays, $296,547,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments $26,671,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. (A) New budget authority, $41,740,000,000. ments, $0. Fiscal year 2002: (B) Outlays, $41,908,000,000. Fiscal year 1999: (A) New budget authority, $251,548,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (A) New budget authority, $304,558,000,000. (B) Outlays, $250,769,000,000. $1,177,000,000. (B) Outlays, $304,558,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $26,202,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. Fiscal year 2001: ments, $0. (13) Income Security (600): (A) New budget authority, $42,093,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $42,215,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $305,075,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $239,032,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $305,075,000,000. (B) Outlays, $247,758,000,000. $1,249,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $45,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $25,609,000,000. ments, $0. ments, $37,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2001: Fiscal year 1999: (A) New budget authority, $42,282,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $303,833,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $254,090,000,000. (B) Outlays, $42,436,000,000. (B) Outlays, $303,833,000,000. (B) Outlays, $258,064,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, $75,000,000. $1,277,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. ments, $37,000,000. ments $25,129,000,000. Fiscal year 2002: Fiscal year 2000: (16) Administration of Justice (750): (A) New budget authority, $303,728,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $269,566,000,000. Fiscal year 1998: (B) Outlays, $303,728,000,000. (B) Outlays, $268,161,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $24,765,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (B) Outlays, $22,609,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $110,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. ments, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (19) Allowances (920): ments, $37,000,000. ments $0. Fiscal year 1998: Fiscal year 2001: Fiscal year 1999: (A) New budget authority, $0. (A) New budget authority, $275,145,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $25,120,000,000. (B) Outlays, $0. (B) Outlays, $277,264,000,000. (B) Outlays, $24,476,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (C) New direct loan obligations, (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- $145,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments $0. Fiscal year 1999: ments, $37,000,000. Fiscal year 2000: (A) New budget authority, $0. Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, $24,178,000,000. (B) Outlays, $0. (A) New budget authority, $286,945,000,000. (B) Outlays, $25,240,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (B) Outlays, $285,239,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (C) New direct loan obligations, (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. $170,000,000. ments $0. Fiscal year 2000: (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Fiscal year 2001: (A) New budget authority, $0. ments, $37,000,000. (A) New budget authority, $24,354,000,000. (B) Outlays, $0. (14) Social Security (650): (B) Outlays, $25,901,000,000. (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 1998: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (A) New budget authority, $11,424,000,000. (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- ments, $0. (B) Outlays, $11,524,000,000. ments $0. Fiscal year 2001: (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Fiscal year 2002: (A) New budget authority, $0. H3058 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997

(B) Outlays, $0. provide direct spending such that the total (2) COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND FINANCIAL (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. level of direct spending for that committee SERVICES.—The House Committee on Bank- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- does not exceed: ¥$8,435,000,000 in outlays for ing and Financial Services shall report ments, $0. fiscal year 1998, ¥$5,091,000,000 in outlays for changes in laws within its jurisdiction that Fiscal year 2002: fiscal year 2002, and ¥$50,306,000,000 in out- provide direct spending such that the total (A) New budget authority, $0. lays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. level of direct spending for that committee (B) Outlays, $0. (3) COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE.—The House does not exceed: ¥$8,435,000,000 in outlays for (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. Committee on Commerce shall report fiscal year 1998, ¥$5,091,000,000 in outlays for (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- changes in laws within its jurisdiction that fiscal year 2002, and ¥$50,306,000,000 in out- ments, $0. provide direct spending such that the total lays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (20) Undistributed Offsetting Receipts (950): level of direct spending for that committee (3) COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE.—The House Fiscal year 1998: does not exceed: $393,533,000,000 in outlays for Committee on Commerce shall report (A) New budget authority, -$41,841,000,000. fiscal year 1998, $506,791,000,000 in outlays for changes in laws within its jurisdiction that (B) Outlays, -$41,841,000,000. fiscal year 2002, and $2,617,528,000,000 in out- provide direct spending such that the total (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. lays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. level of direct spending for that committee (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (4) COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE does not exceed: $393,533,000,000 in outlays for ments, $0. WORKFORCE.—The House Committee on Edu- fiscal year 1998, $506,791,000,000 in outlays for Fiscal year 1999: cation and the Workforce shall report fiscal year 2002, and $2,617,528,000,000 in out- (A) New budget authority, -$36,949,000,000. changes in laws within its jurisdiction that lays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (B) Outlays, -$36,949,000,000. provide direct spending such that the total (4) COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. level of direct spending for that committee WORKFORCE.—The House Committee on Edu- (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- does not exceed: $17,222,000,000 in outlays for cation and the Workforce shall report ments, $0. fiscal year 1998, $17,673,000,000 in outlays for changes in laws within its jurisdiction that Fiscal year 2000: fiscal year 2002, and $103,109,000,000 in outlays provide direct spending such that the total (A) New budget authority, -$36,937,000,000. in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. level of direct spending for that committee (B) Outlays, -$36,937,000,000. (5) COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND does not exceed: $17,222,000,000 in outlays for (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. OVERSIGHT.—(A) The House Committee on fiscal year 1998, $17,673,000,000 in outlays for (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- Government Reform and Oversight shall re- fiscal year 2002, and $103,109,000,000 in outlays ments, $0. port changes in laws within its jurisdiction in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. Fiscal year 2001: that provide direct spending such that the (5) COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND (A) New budget authority, -$39,151,000,000. total level of direct spending for that com- OVERSIGHT.—(A) The House Committee on (B) Outlays, -$39,151,000,000. mittee does not exceed: $68,975,000,000 in out- Government Reform and Oversight shall re- (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. lays for fiscal year 1998, $81,896,000,000 in out- port changes in laws within its jurisdiction (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- lays for fiscal year 2002, and $443,061,000,000 in that provide direct spending such that the ments, $0. outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. total level of direct spending for that com- (B) The House Committee on Government Fiscal year 2002: mittee does not exceed: $68,975,000,000 in out- Reform and Oversight shall report changes (A) New budget authority, -$51,124,000,000. lays for fiscal year 1998, $81,896,000,000 in out- in laws within its jurisdiction that would re- (B) Outlays, -$51,124,000,000. lays for fiscal year 2002, and $443,061,000,000 in duce the deficit by: $0 in fiscal year 1998, (C) New direct loan obligations, $0. outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. $621,000,000 in fiscal year 2002, and (D) New primary loan guarantee commit- (B) The House Committee on Government $1,829,000,000 in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. ments, $0. Reform and Oversight shall report changes (6) COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND IN- in laws within its jurisdiction that would re- TITLE II—RECONCILIATION FRASTRUCTURE.—The House Committee on duce the deficit by: $0 in fiscal year 1998 INSTRUCTIONS Transportation and Infrastructure shall re- $621,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year 2002, and SEC. 201. RECONCILIATION. port changes in laws within its jurisdiction $1,829,000,000 in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. (a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section that provide direct spending such that the (6) COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND IN- is to provide for two separate reconciliation total level of direct spending for that com- FRASTRUCTURE.—The House Committee on bills: the first for entitlement reforms and mittee does not exceed: $18,087,000,000 in out- Transportation and Infrastructure shall re- the second for tax relief. In the event Senate lays for fiscal year 1998, $17,283,000,000 in out- port changes in laws within its jurisdiction procedures preclude the consideration of two lays for fiscal year 2002, and $106,615,000,000 in that provide direct spending such that the separate bills, this section would permit the outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. total level of direct spending for that com- consideration of one omnibus reconciliation (7) COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS.—The mittee does not exceed: $18,087,000,000 in out- bill. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs shall lays for fiscal year 1998, $17,283,000,000 in out- (b) SUBMISSIONS.— report changes in laws within its jurisdiction lays for fiscal year 2002, and $106,615,000,000 in (1) ENTITLEMENT REFORMS.—Not later than that provide direct spending such that the outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. June 12, 1997, the House committees named total level of direct spending for that com- (7) COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS.—The in subsection (c) shall submit their rec- mittee does not exceed: $22,444,000,000 in out- House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs shall ommendations to the House Committee on lays for fiscal year 1998, $24,563,000,000 in out- report changes in laws within its jurisdiction the Budget. After receiving those rec- lays for fiscal year 2002, and $139,134,000,000 in that provide direct spending such that the ommendations, the House Committee on the outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. total level of direct spending for that com- Budget shall report to the House a reconcili- (8) COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.—(A) mittee does not exceed: $22,444,000,000 in out- ation bill carrying out all such recommenda- The House Committee on Ways and Means lays for fiscal year 1998, $24,563,000,000 in out- tions without any substantive revision. shall report changes in laws within its juris- lays for fiscal year 2002, and $139,134,000,000 in (2) TAX RELIEF AND MISCELLANEOUS RE- diction such that the total level of direct outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. FORMS.—Not later than June 13, 1997, the spending for that committee does not ex- (8) COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.—(A) House committees named in subsection (d) ceed: $397,546,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year The House Committee on Ways and Means shall submit their recommendations to the 1998, $506,442,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year shall report changes in laws within its juris- House Committee on the Budget. After re- 2002, and $2,621,578,000,000 in outlays in fiscal diction such that the total level of direct ceiving those recommendations, the House years 1998 through 2002. spending for that committee does not ex- Committee on the Budget shall report to the (B) The House Committee on Ways and ceed: $397,546,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year House a reconciliation bill carrying out all Means shall report changes in laws within its 1998, $506,442,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year such recommendations without any sub- jurisdiction such that the total level of reve- 2002, and $2,621,578,000,000 in outlays in fiscal stantive revision. nues for that committee is not less than: years 1998 through 2002. (c) INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO ENTITLE- $1,176,253,000,000 in revenues for fiscal year (B) The House Committee on Ways and MENT REFORMS.— 1998, $1,386,546,000,000 in revenues for fiscal Means shall report changes in laws within its (1) COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE.—The year 2002, and $7,517,939,000,000 in revenues in jurisdiction such that the total level of reve- House Committee on Agriculture shall re- fiscal years 1998 through 2002. nues for that committee is not less than: port changes in laws within its jurisdiction (d) INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO TAX RELIEF $1,168,853,000,000 in revenues for fiscal year that provide direct spending such that the AND MISCELLANEOUS REFORMS.— 1998, $1,366,046,000,000 in revenues for fiscal total level of direct spending for that com- (1) COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE.—The year 2002, and $7,432,939,000,000 in revenues in mittee does not exceed: $34,571,000,000 in out- House Committee on Agriculture shall re- fiscal years 1998 through 2002. lays for fiscal year 1998, $37,008,000,000 in out- port changes in laws within its jurisdiction (e) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sec- lays for fiscal year 2002, and $211,443,000,000 in that provide direct spending such that the tion, the term ‘‘direct spending’’ has the outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. total level of direct spending for that com- meaning given to such term in section (2) COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND FINANCIAL mittee does not exceed: $34,571,000,000 in out- 250(c)(8) of the Balanced Budget and Emer- SERVICES.—The House Committee on Bank- lays for fiscal year 1998, $37,008,000,000 in out- gency Deficit Control Act of 1985. ing and Financial Services shall report lays for fiscal year 2002, and $211,443,000,000 in (f) CHILDREN’S HEALTH INITIATIVE.—If the changes in laws within its jurisdiction that outlays in fiscal years 1998 through 2002. Committees on Commerce and Ways and May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3059 Means report recommendations pursuant to limitation above the levels specified in sub- Committee on the Budget shall submit re- their reconciliation instructions that, com- section (b)(2)(A) (at a level sufficient to obli- vised allocations and budget aggregates to bined, provide an initiative for children’s gate some or all of the budget authority carry out this section by an amount not to health that would increase the deficit by specified in paragraph (1)), the chairman of exceed the excess subject to the limitation. more than $2.3 billion for fiscal year 1998, by the Committee on the Budget shall increase These revisions shall be considered for pur- more than $3.9 billion for fiscal year 2002, the allocation and aggregate levels of out- poses of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and by more than $16 billion for the period of lays to that committee for fiscal years 1998 as the allocations and aggregates contained fiscal years 1998 through 2002, the commit- and 1999 by the appropriate amount. in this resolution. tees shall be deemed to not have complied (d) REVISIONS.—Allocations and aggregates (b) LIMITATIONS.—The adjustments made with their reconciliation instructions pursu- revised pursuant to this section shall be con- under this section shall not exceed— ant to section 310(d) of the Congressional sidered for purposes of the Congressional (1) $200 million in budget authority for fis- Budget Act of 1974. Budget Act of 1974 as allocations and aggre- cal year 1998 and the estimated outlays flow- TITLE III—BUDGET ENFORCEMENT gates contained in this resolution. ing therefrom. (e) REVERSALS.—If any legislation referred (2) $200 million in budget authority for fis- SEC. 301. DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND FOR cal year 2002 and the estimated outlays flow- SURFACE TRANSPORTATION. to in this section is not enacted into law, then the chairman of the House Committee ing therefrom. (a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section (3) $1 billion in budget authority for the pe- is to adjust the appropriate budgetary levels on the Budget shall, as soon as practicable, reverse adjustments made under this section riod of fiscal years 1998 through 2002 and the to accommodate legislation increasing estimated outlays flowing therefrom. spending from the highway trust fund on sur- for such legislation and have such adjust- ments published in the Congressional (c) READJUSTMENTS.—In the House, any ad- face transportation and highway safety justments made under this section for any above the levels assumed in this resolution if Record. (f) DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY LEV- appropriation measure may be readjusted if such legislation is deficit neutral. ELS.—For the purposes of this section, budg- that measure is not enacted into law. (b) DEFICIT NEUTRALITY REQUIREMENT.—(1) In order to receive the adjustments specified etary levels shall be determined on the basis SEC. 304. SEPARATE ALLOCATION FOR LAND AC- QUISITIONS AND EXCHANGES. in subsection (c), a bill reported by the Com- of estimates made by the House Committee (a) ALLOCATION BY CHAIRMAN.—In the mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure on the Budget. (g) DEFINITION.—As used in this section, House, upon the reporting of a bill by the that provides new budget authority above the term ‘‘highway trust fund’’ refers to the Committee on Appropriations (or upon the the levels assumed in this resolution for pro- following budget accounts (or any successor filing of a conference report thereon) provid- grams authorized out of the highway trust accounts): ing $700 million in budget authority for fiscal fund must be deficit neutral. year 1998 for Federal land acquisitions and to (2) A deficit-neutral bill must meet the fol- (1) 69–8083–0–7–401 (Federal-Aid Highways). finalize priority Federal land exchanges, the lowing conditions: (2) 69–8191–0–7–401 (Mass Transit Capital chairman of the Committee on the Budget (A) The amount of new budget authority Fund). shall allocate that amount of budget author- provided for programs authorized out of the (3) 69–8350–0–7–401 (Mass Transit Formula ity and the corresponding amount of outlays. highway trust fund must be in excess of Grants). (b) TREATMENT OF ALLOCATIONS IN THE $25.949 billion in new budget authority for (4) 69-8016-0-7-401 (National Highway Traffic HOUSE.—In the House, for purposes of the fiscal year 1998, $25.464 billion in new budget Safety Administration-Operations and Re- Congressional Budget Act of 1974, allocations authority for fiscal year 2002, and $127.973 search). made under subsection (a) shall be deemed to billion in new budget authority for the pe- (5) 69-8020-0-7-401 (Highway Traffic Safety be made pursuant to section 602(a)(1) of that riod of fiscal years 1998 through 2002. Grants). Act and shall be deemed to be a separate sub- (B) The outlays estimated to flow from the (6) 69-8048-0-7-401 (National Motor Carrier allocation for purposes of the application of excess new budget authority set forth in sub- Safety Program). section 302(f) of that Act as modified by sec- paragraph (A) must be offset for fiscal year SEC. 302. SALE OF GOVERNMENT ASSETS. tion 602(c) of that Act. 1998, fiscal year 2002, and for the period of fis- (a) BUDGETARY TREATMENT.— cal years 1998 through 2002. For the sole pur- (1) IN GENERAL.—For the purpose of any TITLE IV—SENSE OF CONGRESS pose of estimating the amount of outlays concurrent resolution on the budget and the PROVISIONS flowing from excess new budget authority Congressional Budget Act of 1974, no SEC. 401. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON BASELINES. under this section, it shall be assumed that amounts realized from the sale of an asset (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that: such excess new budget authority would shall be scored with respect to the level of (1) Baselines are projections of future have an obligation limitation sufficient to budget authority, outlays, or revenues if spending if existing policies remain un- accommodate that new budget authority. such sale would cause an increase in the defi- changed. (C) The outlays estimated to flow from the cit as calculated pursuant to paragraph (2). (2) Under baseline assumptions, spending excess new budget authority must be offset (2) CALCULATION OF NET PRESENT VALUE.— automatically rises with inflation even if by (i) other direct spending or revenue provi- The deficit estimate of an asset sale shall be such increases are not mandated under exist- sions within that transportation bill, (ii) the the net present value of the cash flow from— ing law. net reduction in other direct spending and (A) proceeds from the asset sale; (3) Baseline budgeting is inherently biased revenue legislation that is enacted during (B) future receipts that would be expected against policies that would reduce the pro- this Congress after the date of adoption of from continued ownership of the asset by the jected growth in spending because such poli- this resolution and before such transpor- Government; and cies are portrayed as spending reductions tation bill is reported (in excess of the levels (C) expected future spending by the Gov- from an increasing baseline. assumed in this resolution), or (iii) a com- ernment at a level necessary to continue to (4) The baseline concept has encouraged bination of the offsets specified in clauses (i) operate and maintain the asset to generate Congress to abdicate its constitutional obli- and (ii). the receipts estimated pursuant to subpara- gation to control the public purse for those (D) As used in this section, the term ‘‘di- graph (B). programs which are automatically funded. rect spending’’ has the meaning given to (b) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sec- (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of such term in section 250(c)(8) of the Balanced tion, the term ‘‘sale of an asset’’ shall have Congress that baseline budgeting should be Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act the same meaning as under section 250(c)(21) replaced with a budgetary model that re- of 1985. of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Defi- quires justification of aggregate funding lev- (c) REVISED LEVELS.—(1) When the Com- cit Control Act of 1985. els and maximizes congressional and execu- mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (c) TREATMENT OF LOAN ASSETS.—For the tive accountability for Federal spending. reports a bill (or when a conference report purposes of this section, the sale of loan as- SEC. 402. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON REPAYMENT thereon is filed) meeting the conditions set sets or the prepayment of a loan shall be OF THE FEDERAL DEBT. forth in subsection (b)(2), the chairman of governed by the terms of the Federal Credit (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that: the Committee on the Budget shall increase Reform Act of 1990. (1) The Congress and the President have a the allocation of new budget authority to (d) DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY LEV- basic moral and ethical responsibility to fu- that committee by the amount of new budg- ELS.—For the purposes of this section, budg- ture generations to repay the Federal debt, et authority provided in that bill (and that is etary levels shall be determined on the basis including the money borrowed from the So- above the levels set forth in subsection of estimates made by the House Committee cial Security Trust Fund. (b)(2)(A)) for programs authorized out of the on the Budget. (2) The Congress and the President should highway trust fund. SEC. 303. ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVE FUND. enact a law which creates a regimen for pay- (2) After the enactment of the transpor- (a) COMMITTEE ALLOCATIONS.—In the ing off the Federal debt within 30 years. tation bill described in paragraph (1) and House, after the Committee on Commerce (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING PRESI- upon the reporting of a general, supple- and the Committee on Transportation and DENT’S SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.—It is the mental or continuing resolution making ap- Infrastructure report a bill (or a conference sense of Congress that: propriations by the Committee on Appro- report thereon is filed) to reform the (1) The President’s annual budget submis- priations (or upon the filing of a conference Superfund program to facilitate the cleanup sion to Congress should include a plan for re- report thereon) establishing an obligation of hazardous waste sites, the chairman of the payment of Federal debt beyond the year H3060 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 2002, including the money borrowed from the (3) Domestic violence is often intensified (5) for fiscal year 2002, by $4,488,000,000 in Social Security Trust Fund. as women seek to gain economic independ- outlays and by $5,619,000,000 in new budget (2) The plan should specifically explain ence through attending school or training authority. how the President would cap spending programs. Batterers have been reported to (b) OFFSETS.—(1)(A) The total budget out- growth at a level one percentage point lower prevent women from attending these pro- lays for each fiscal year set forth in each than projected growth in revenues. grams or sabotage their efforts at self-im- functional category in section 102 shall be re- (3) If spending growth were held to a level provement. duced by an amount determined through a one percentage point lower than projected (4) Nationwide surveys of service providers pro rata reduction of discretionary outlays growth in revenues, then the Federal debt prepared by the Taylor Institute of Chicago, within each function necessary to achieve could be repaid within 30 years. Illinois, document, for the first time, the the following outlay reductions: SEC. 403. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON COMMISSION interrelationship between domestic violence (i) for fiscal year 1998, by $0 in outlays; ON LONG-TERM BUDGETARY PROB- and welfare by showing that from 34 percent (ii) for fiscal year 1999, by $746,000,000 in LEMS. to 65 percent of AFDC recipients are current outlays; (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that— or past victims of domestic violence. (iii) for fiscal year 2000, by $2,422,000,000 in (1) achieving a balanced budget by fiscal (5) Over half of the women surveyed stayed outlays; year 2002 is only the first step necessary to with their batterers because they lacked the (iv) for fiscal year 2001, by $3,532,000,000 in restore our Nation’s economic prosperity; resources to support themselves and their outlays; and (2) the imminent retirement of the baby- children. The surveys also found that the (v) for fiscal year 2002, by $4,242,000,000 in boom generation will greatly increase the availability of economic support is a critical outlays; demand for government services; factor in poor women’s ability to leave abu- and corresponding reductions in new budget (3) this burden will be borne by a relatively sive situations that threaten them and their authority shall be made in each function smaller work force resulting in an unprece- children. consistent with such pro rata reductions in dented intergenerational transfer of finan- (6) The restructuring of the welfare pro- outlays. Reductions in new budget authority cial resources; grams may impact the availability of the shall be made to section 101(2) consistent (4) the rising demand for retirement and economic support and the safety net nec- medical benefits will quickly jeopardize the with this subparagraph and subsection (a). essary to enable poor women to flee abuse (B) These reductions shall not be made to solvency of the medicare, social security, without risking homelessness and starvation and Federal retirement trust funds; and the mandatory outlay portion of any func- for their families. (5) the Congressional Budget Office has es- tion, including (but not limited to) Medicare, (7) In recognition of this finding, the House timated that marginal tax rates would have Medicaid and Social Security. For purposes Committee on the Budget unanimously to increase by 50 percent over the next 5 of the application of this paragraph to func- years to cover the long-term projected costs passed a sense of Congress amendment on do- tion 400, the pro rata share shall be deter- of retirement and health benefits. mestic violence and Federal assistance to mined by using the amounts provided for (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of the fiscal year 1997 budget resolution. Subse- function 400 prior to any adjustment made Congress that legislation should be enacted quently, Congress passed the family violence by subparagraph (A). to create a commission to assess long-term option amendment to last year’s welfare re- (2) The amounts by which the aggregate budgetary problems, their implications for form reconciliation bill. levels of Federal revenues should be changed both the baby-boom generation and tomor- (8) The family violence option gives States as set forth in section 101(1)(B) are reduced row’s workforce, and make such rec- the flexibility to grant temporary waivers as follows: ommendations as it deems appropriate to en- from time limits and work requirements for (A) for fiscal year 1998, by $0; sure our Nation’s future prosperity. domestic violence victims who would suffer (B) for fiscal year 1999, by $24,000,000; SEC. 404. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON CORPORATE extreme hardship from the application of (C) for fiscal year 2000, by $153,000,000; WELFARE. these provisions. These waivers were not in- (D) for fiscal year 2001, by $233,000,000; and (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that the tended to be included as part of the perma- (E) for fiscal year 2002, by $246,000,000. functional levels and aggregates in this nent 20 percent hardship exemption. (3) The amounts by which to appropriate budget resolution assume that— (9) The Department of Health and Human levels of total budget outlays in section (1) the Federal Government supports prof- Services has been slow to issue regulations 101(3) are increased as follows: it-making enterprises and industries through regarding this provision. As a result, States (A) for fiscal year 1998, by $0; billions of dollars in payments, benefits, and are hesitant to fully implement the family (B) for fiscal year 1999, by $24,000,000; programs; violence option fearing it will interfere with (C) for fiscal year 2000, by $153,000,000; (2) many of these subsidies do not serve a the 20 percent hardship exemption. (D) for fiscal year 2001, by $233,000,000; clear and compelling public interest; (10) Currently 15 States have opted to in- (D) for fiscal year 2002, by $246,000,000. (3) corporate subsidies frequently provide clude the family violence option in their wel- (4) The reconciliation directives to the unfair competitive advantages to certain in- fare plans, and 13 other States have included Committee on Ways and Means in sections dustries and industry segments; and some type of domestic violence provisions in 201(c)(8)(B) and 201(d)(8)(B) shall be adjusted (4) at a time when millions of Americans their plans. accordingly. are being asked to sacrifice in order to bal- (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of SEC. 502. HIGHWAY TRUST FUND ALLOCATIONS. ance the budget, the corporate sector should Congress that— (a) ALLOCATED AMOUNTS.—Of the amounts bear its share of the burden. (1) States should not be subject to any nu- of outlays allocated to the Committees on (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of merical limits in granting domestic violence Appropriations of the House and Senate by Congress that legislation should be enacted good cause waivers to individuals receiving the joint explanatory statement accompany- to— assistance for all requirements where com- ing this resolution pursuant to sections 302 (1) eliminate the most egregious corporate pliance with such requirements would make and 602 of the Congressional Budget Act of subsidies; and it more difficult for individuals receiving as- 1974, the following amounts shall be used for (2) create a commission to recommend the sistance to escape domestic violence; and contract authority spending out of the High- elimination of Federal payments, benefits, (2) any individuals granted a domestic vio- way Trust Fund— and programs which predominantly benefit a lence good cause waiver by States should not (1) for fiscal year 1998, $22,256,000,000 in out- particular industry or segment of an indus- be included in the States’ 20 percent hard- lays; try, rather than provide a clear and compel- ship exemption. (2) for fiscal year 1999, $24,063,000,000 in out- ling public benefit, and include a fast-track lays; process for the consideration of those rec- TITLE V—TRANSPORTATION REVENUES (3) for fiscal year 2000, $26,092,000,000 in out- ommendations. USED SOLELY FOR TRANSPORTATION lays; SEC. 405. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON FAMILY VIO- SEC. 501. READJUSTMENTS. (4) for fiscal year 2001, $27,400,000,000 in out- LENCE OPTION CLARIFYING AMEND- (a) INCREASE IN FUNCTION 400.—Levels of MENT. lays; and new budget authority and outlays set forth (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that: (5) for fiscal year 2002, $28,344,000,000 in out- (1) Domestic violence is the leading cause in function 400 in section 102 shall be in- lays. of physical injury to women. The Depart- creased as follows: (b) ENFORCEMENT.—Determinations regard- ment of Justice estimates that over 1,000,000 (1) for fiscal year 1998, by $0 in outlays and ing points of order made under section 302(f) violent crimes against women are committed by $0 in new budget authority; or 602(c) of the Congressional Budget Act of by intimate partners annually. (2) for fiscal year 1999, by $770,000,000 in 1974 shall take into account subsection (a). (2) Domestic violence dramatically affects outlays and by $3,600,000,000 in new budget (c) STATUTORY IMPLEMENTATION.—As part the victim’s ability to participate in the authority; of reauthorization of the Intermodal Surface workforce. A University of Minnesota survey (3) for fiscal year 2000, by $2,575,000,000 in Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, provi- reported that one quarter of battered women outlays and by $4,796,000,000 in new budget sions shall be included to enact this section surveyed had lost a job partly because of authority; into permanent law. being abused and that over half of these (4) for fiscal year 2001, by $3,765,000,000 in SEC. 503. PRIORITY FOR RESTORATION OF CUTS. women had been harassed by their abuser at outlays and by $5,363,000,000 in new budget Any outlays that would have been allo- work. authority; and cated for surface transportation pursuant to May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3061 section 301 shall first be used to restore any the Transportation and Infrastructure Commit- on May 15, demonstrating that the Agreement cuts to discretionary spending made as a re- tee, well versed in the enormous needs of our shortchanges infrastructure spending by $12 sult of section 501. The chairman of the country's infrastructure, I cannot in good con- billion. According to CBO, the Highway Trust House Committee on the Budget shall imple- science support a budget agreement that so Fund will amass $137 billion over the five ment section 301 consistent with this sec- tion. grossly and dishonestly under funds our high- years under the Budget Agreement while total outlays only amount to $125 billion over the SEC. 504. MATHEMATICAL CONSISTENCY. way and transit programs. The Chairman of the House Committee on When Congress established the Highway same time period. CBO's data clearly reveals the Budget may make technical changes con- Trust Fund in 1956, it was a deliberate policy that under the Budget Agreement gas taxes sistent with this title to ensure mathemati- decision to impose a user fee funding mecha- deposited into the Highway Trust Fund will cal consistency. nism and a trust fund rather than continuing to NOT be spent for their intended purpose. Fur- The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the support transportation infrastructure programs thermore, under the proposed Agreement, the rule, the gentleman from Pennsylvania out of general revenues. The Highway Trust inaccessible Trust Fund balance will increase [Mr. SHUSTER] and a Member opposed, Fund ensured that the money was collected 55% to $37 billion by the year 2002 while our the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. KASICH], from those benefiting from the improvements grossly under funded highway and transit pro- will each control 10 minutes. by taxing gasoline, diesel and special fuels as grams suffer. The Shuster-Oberstar Substitute The Chair recognizes the gentleman well as heavy trucks and tires. By creating a safeguards against this inappropriate practice. The Shuster-Oberstar Substitute does not from Pennsylvania [Mr. SHUSTER]. trust fund, Congress was presumably guaran- Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield teeing a promise to those contributing to the attempt to draw down on the $24 billion bal- 1 minute to the gentleman from Wis- fund that the money would be dedicated to ance that has already been allowed to accu- mulate in the Highway Trust Fund, nor does it consin [Mr. PETRI], the chairman of our transportation infrastructure improvements. spend the existing 4.3 cents-per-gallon gas tax Subcommittee on Surface Transpor- This promise has blatantly been ignored for far that was created for deficit reduction. Rather, tation. too long. The monies that are actually spent the substitute seeks solely to restore the Mr. PETRI. Mr. Chairman, I strongly on our country's infrastructure are consistently, promise inherent in the establishment of the support the amendment offered by the and substantially, less than what is collected. Trust Fund by preventing further growth in the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. As a result, an enormous surplus has been al- idle balances. Highway Trust Fund spending is SHUSTER] on behalf of the Committee lowed to accumulate in the Trust Fund, much to the delight of our Nation's bookkeepers. increased to $137 billion so that outlays equal on Transportation and Infrastructure. revenues into the fund during the five-year pe- I think as we get into this discussion, Though unable to spend even one dollar of riod of the Budget Resolution. The Shuster- we need to take a step back, take off these hoarded funds, this surplus, currently an inconceivable $24 billion, allows them to mask Oberstar Substitute would increase transit the green eyeshades and look at what spending by $2.3 billion from the $18.9 billion deficit spending. This practice of locking up we are trying to achieve. Instead of proposed in the Budget Agreement to more billion of dollars in treasury notes that should counting beans, we should view trans- than $21 billion. While such a proposal would rightfully be stimulating our economy has been portation spending as an investment in provide an additional $12 billion above Budget likened to a shell game and amounts to noth- our future. I believe that this budget Reconciliation assumptions, trust fund bal- assumes continued positive economic ing more than fraud on the taxpayer. To call ances would remain stable. Under this Sub- performance. Well, if we are to achieve this money a dedicated tax and then disregard stitute, our intended system of collection and that, we need to be sure that we can its intended use is fraudulent. If we allow this redistribution is preserved and safeguarded. have an efficient transportation net- practice to continue, we enable the perpetua- The Shuster-Oberstar Substitute provides work that can support that growth. In tion of this fraud at the expense of our Na- offsets for the increased spending on a year these days of lower costs due to our tion's infrastructure. I can tell you as a four- by year basis with minor reductions in discre- strict, sophisticated inventory con- teen year veteran of the Transportation and tionary spending and the proposed tax cuts. trols, business must be able to rely on Infrastructure Committee that our nation's in- Such offsets must accompany any proposal our transportation system. frastructure can no longer afford to pay the for increased spending within the context of a Mr. Chairman, in order to move be- price for dishonest bookkeeping. Balanced Budget Agreement. The minimal yond the status quo and to start to The Department of Transportation estimates cuts, .0039 over five years, are distributed meet our urgent transportation needs that simply maintaining current conditions on evenly across discretionary spending and tax in the upcoming ISTEA reauthoriza- our highway, bridge, and transit systems will cuts, a compromise by all that only further il- tion, we need the funding provided for require annual investments of $57 billion, an lustrates a bipartisan awareness of our infra- in this amendment. Join the many increase of 41%. These conditions are indis- structure's critical needs. While offsets are not States, cities and other public and pri- putable unacceptable and unsafe. In my home popular, they are an unpleasant reality and the vate groups who support the goals of state of Pennsylvania, for example, more than only responsible solution. Surely it would have this amendment and vote yes for a bet- 70% of our roads were rated fair to poor. Over been preferable if those involved in formulat- ter future for all Americans. 40% of our bridges were deemed deficient. ing the Budget Agreement had fulfilled their Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield These statistics are not inconsequential. Inad- duties and proposed legitimate offsets them- 5 minutes to the gentleman from Min- equate roads and bridges are a factor in traffic selves, rather than continuing the dishonest nesota [Mr. OBERSTAR], the distin- accidents that result annually in over 12,000 practice of using Transportation Trust Fund guished ranking minority Member of highway deaths nationwide. Transit needs are revenues to mask deficit spending elsewhere. our committee, and I ask unanimous at least as critical. One-third of rail mainte- The Shuster-Oberstar Substitute accepts such consent that he be permitted to control nance yards, stations, and bridges and almost responsibility, while representing the will of the that time. one-half of transit buildings are still in poor or House with respect to taking Transportation The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection fair condition. Rolling stock needs immediate Trust Funds off budget, and using the avail- to the request of the gentleman from replacement as the average fleet age for all able revenues for their intended use. In the Pennsylvania? classes of bus and paratransit vehicles has 104th Congress, 284 Members voted for such There was no objection. exceeded the useful life of the vehicles. Addi- a measure. An identical bill in the 105th Con- Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Chairman, I tionally, 51% of rural buses are overage and gress currently has 239 cosponsors. thank the gentleman for yielding me more than 9,000 urban buses need immediate When considering the offsets provided in this time. replacement. According to the DOT, to im- the Shuster-Oberstar Substitute, it is important I yield such time as he may consume prove the condition's of our nation's infrastruc- to recognize the enormous benefits of infra- to the gentleman from Pennsylvania ture to optimal levels would require annual in- structure investment. Studies have indicated [Mr. BORSKI]. vestments of $80 billion. Clearly, our country that every $1 billion expenditure in infrastruc- (Mr. BORSKI asked and was given has enormous needs. The Shuster-Oberstar ture supports 42,000 full time jobs in highway permission to revise and extend his re- Substitute recognizes that we cannot afford to construction and supply industries. Investment marks.) look the other way while revenues committed in our infrastructure does not only serve to Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Chairman, I rise in to address these needs sit fallow. create new jobs, it improves the productivity of strong support of the Shuster-Oberstar The Budget Agreement provides for inad- those that already exist. The Department of substitute. equate an dishonest transportation funding Transportation has found that since the Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of the levels. Despite arguments to the contrary, 1950's, industry realized production cost sav- Shuster-Oberstar Substitute. As a member of CBO supplied the Budget Committee with data ings of 24 cents for each dollar of investment H3062 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 in highways, the costs of which are recouped communities I represent, their concerns can this country that need to be rebuilt, through these savings after only four years. best be summarized in three words: jobs, jobs, and for the sake of the deal we would Current conditions cost our Nation dearly in jobs. turn our backs? We would condemn lost productivity as Americans waste 1.6 mil- Jobs so they can support themselves and America to 5 more years of neglect, to lion hours everyday sitting in traffic. More than their families. 5 more years of underinvestment, a 70 percent of peak-hour travel on urban inter- Jobs so they can raise and educate their country that now ranks 55th in the states occurs under congested or severely children. world in infrastructure investment at congested conditions, generating costs from Jobs so they can contribute to our commu- the very time when Japan is investing wasted fuel and lost productivity to the econ- nity. $3 trillion in their infrastructure, when omy of $45 billion each year in our Nation's 50 Jobs so they can enjoy their recreation. Germany is investing $2 trillion in largest cities alone. Perhaps most compelling Jobs so they can provide for their retire- their infrastructure, when Taiwan is is the fact that, as a result of lack of invest- ment. investing $100 billion in their infra- ment in infrastructure, our Nation's productivity This Amendment address their concerns in structure, and we are going to say, do growth rate from 1979±1990 was only 35 per- a fair and honest manner and creates these less for the sake of the deal. cent of the average of other industrialized much needed jobs. How short-sighted. We should invest countries. Though transportation represents a Contrary to all the hype and hysteria, this the $24 billion surplus in our roads and full 17 percent of America's economy, the amendment is not a budget-busterÐin fact it bridges and transit systems and en- United States continues to rank 55th in the honors the commitment to a balanced budget. hancements. We should put the 4.3 cent world in infrastructure investment while Japan, And while I typically would oppose the gas tax that we voted in this Chamber Germany and Taiwan, recognizing the rela- across the board cuts this amendment pro- in 1993 that is going for deficit reduc- tionship between investment and economic vi- poses, I believe the increased investment in tion and put it into the highway trust tality, continue to spend trillions of dollars to our infrastructure would more than offset the fund, but we are not asking you to do improve their infrastructure. impact of these modest cuts. that. We are asking you to take one- The only way to address our Nation's enor- America's investment in its transportation in- third of 1 percent across the board and mous infrastructure needs is to support the frastructure has created the strongest econ- invest that little bit more, that $12 bil- Shuster-Oberstar Substitute to the Budget omy in the history of the world. It invigorates lion more, take that little bit of a cut Agreement. As a member of the Transpor- the economy, creates new jobs and raises out of the deal that you were not a part tation and Infrastructure Committee, I know revenues. Investment in transportation today of and invest it in something that that without the ability to spend every dime creates jobs todayÐand tomorrow. makes a difference in America. Invest that is rightfully dedicated to our infrastructure, The Shuster-Oberstar Amendment provides it in the $1 trillion sector of our na- we are left with innumerable problems and few us with the perfect opportunity to again dem- tional economy that is represented by solutions. Without full access to these excise onstrate this investment policy on a national transportation. That makes a dif- taxes, we cannot even begin to address the scale. We cannot let this opportunity pass. ference between America being a Donor/Donee conflict. We will be unable to Mr. Chairman, I will vote for my constituents' strong and vibrant economy and falling support major reconstruction of the Interstate interests tonight and vote for the Shuster- further behind. Oberstar-Petri-Rahall Jobs Amendment, and I System nor can we afford any substantial up- They say, stick with the deal. I say, grading of major international trade corridors encourage my colleagues to do the same. Remember, it's about jobs, jobs, jobs. no taxation without investment. No and border infrastructure. New and improved taxation without investment in our transit systems, to meet mobility and clean air Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may roads, our bridges, our transit systems needs in congested urban areas, will be for- and what is good for America. This feited. The consequences of curtailed transit consume. ‘‘A deal is a deal’’ intoned our col- Shuster-Oberstar amendment balances service are severe, especially in our urban the budget by the year 2002, does not areas. As fares increase and construction league from North Dakota a few hours ago. ‘‘Do not break the deal,’’ says a change annual deficit targets, no enti- stops, highway congestion only worsens. With- tlement cuts, does not specify cuts. In out additional money, we are powerless to re- panicked White House. ‘‘Stick to the deal,’’ says the Committee on the fact, here is what the Chairman of the verse these conditions. And, perhaps most Committee on Appropriations says. He significantly we will be left without the re- Budget leadership on both sides. Whose deal, I ask my colleagues? Who was a supports the agreement, but he will not sources needed to adequately attend to our be bound by levels specified for various unsafe roads and bridges, which will claim part of this deal? Not me, and not very many in this Chamber. We did not have discretionary programs. thousands of more lives next year. So where is the deal? Our deal is with I urge my colleagues to support the Shu- much to say about the deal, so why are our constituents. Our deal is with ster-Oberstar Substitute. It is vital for our we being asked to stick with it? America’s future. Either we want to be economy, imperative for our safety, and es- There is only one deal that counts, a part of this process, either we want sential to restoring truth and honesty to the and that is the deal that Congress to be relevant in America, or spend the user fees we impose upon our citizens, and to made with the traveling public when next 5 years with an oil can filling pot- the Highway Trust Fund we created to ensure we passed the gas tax in 1956 and set up holes in the roads that we refuse to re- their purpose. the highway trust fund. That is the Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Chairman, I deal that counts, the deal we made build, in the bridge decking that needs yield such time as he may consume to with the traveling public of America, to be torn down and rebuilt. the gentleman from California [Mr. and the public has been paying that The budget process is where we de- FILNER]. tax, that user fee, and getting less and cide priorities for America’s future. (Mr. FILNER asked and was given less back every year, $24 billion less. That is the right place. This is where permission to revise and extend his re- That is the surplus built up in the we decide what our values are and to a marks.) highway trust fund being unspent, and large degree, put a price tag on them. Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in that surplus, that less, will build up to We have done that all evening. We have strong support of the Shuster sub- $37 billion under the deal if we stick done it every year in this budget proc- stitute. with it; $37 billion more in taxes we are ess, and tonight, tonight with your vot- Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the people of taking out of people and not investing ing card, you are going to make a California's 50th Congressional District, I rise in what they agreed to be taxed for. choice, you are going to make a choice today in strong support of the Shuster-Ober- Taxes paid, benefits not received. about the future of America. About star-Petri-Rahall Amendment. Seventy-six thousand bridges that need whether we move ahead, whether that This Amendment is important to the Amer- to be repaired in America, 3 million bridge to the 21st century the Presi- ican economy and is critical to the economic miles of rural road that have been ne- dent talks about has some concrete and development of my own congressional district. glected over the past 10 years. Fifteen asphalt on it, whether it has some bike My constituents sent me to Congress to rep- percent of the interstate that needs to lanes in it, whether it has some transit resent them and their interests and to be fair be rebuilt, 9,000 transit buses that need buses on it, or where it is just a chi- and honest in doing so. Although their many to be replaced in America. Seventy- merical bridge that exists out there in priorities are as varied and diverse as the three percent of the transit facilities in nowhere. Vote for the Shuster-Oberstar May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3063 amendment, vote to invest in Ameri- ple amendment. The authors are ask- not have it, we are not going to have ca’s future, vote to put America back ing of us to approve exactly what we even the beginnings of adequate funds on wheels again. said we would do, we would charge to do the things that are so necessary Mr. KASICH. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 taxes and fees and we would use that such as rebuilding our interstate, re- minutes to the gentleman from South money to build, repair, and maintain building our deficient bridges, our Carolina [Mr. SPRATT], the Democratic our Nation’s infrastructure. Nothing transit systems, the projects that are leader on the Committee on the Budg- more, nothing less. No one is suggest- so important, and changing the for- et. ing a raid on any other funds ear- mulas. Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Chairman, I thank marked for any other purpose. Rather, If we do not increase the size of this the gentleman for yielding me this what the advocates of this amendment pot, we will not be able to change the time. I ask the House to bear with me, are saying is that we should level with formulas so that the donor States get a as my voice has just about worn out. the American people. fair share of their proportion. And, yes, Let me first of all say, what is in this b 0245 we will not be able to address the is- agreement? We did not ignore the Na- sues of the trade corridors which have tion’s transportation infrastructure in If we ask them for money for a spe- become so vital to our Nation. these negotiations. I would like to cific purpose, we should use that We have heard about all these so- spend more, too. But in this agreement money for that specific purpose. called cuts that we make. I recall when we have provided $8.5 billion in outlays Let me hasten to add that approving we had the Medicare debate last year, I for transportation over and above what this measure will not, it will not take know my Republican colleagues were the President’s request was for fiscal all the hard work and negotiations incensed that our increases were called year 1998, $8.15 billion over 5 years. that have led us to this historic mo- cuts. Indeed, that is what we have here That means that in fiscal year 1998, fis- ment and toss it out the window forc- now because under the Shuster-Ober- cal year 1998, obligations for highways ing us to start anew. Does anyone real- star amendment, national defense will will go up to $22.2 billion, as opposed to ly believe that an approximate one- still go up 18.9 billion, education up 17.7 $20.9 billion in this year’s budget. That third of 1 percent adjustment in other billion, criminal justice 8.7 billion, vet- is a 6 percent increase, not a whopping spending and tax reduction programs, erans up 500 million. There will still be increase, but compare it to the one-half nothing the first year, one-tenth of 1 increases, but the rate of increase will of 1 percent average increase in discre- percent the second year and one-third not be as great. And most importantly, tionary spending over the next 5 years overall is going to upset the apple cart? perhaps, there will be absolutely no re- and it is a handsome, favorable treat- That strains credulity. Let us keep the ductions in the first year, next year in ment for transportation. faith with the American people. Let us 1998, no reductions whatsoever. The gentleman from Minnesota [Mr. support Shuster-Oberstar. Indeed, this modest amendment can OBERSTAR] makes a powerful argu- When all is said and done, I view this as a be described as purer than Ivory Snow ment. He said, we only want to make a ``keep the faith'' with the American people because Ivory Snow is only 99.44 per- four-tenths of 1 percent cut across the amendment. cent pure. This amendment is 99.61 Ka- board, but that four-tenths of 1 percent The authors are asking of us approval to do sich-Clinton pure. That is the only wreaks havoc with some major pro- for the people exactly what we said we would change we make. And if we cannot grams. do when the Congress imposed gasoline make that kind of modest change, we Let us start with defense. We barely, taxes and other user fees on the traveling are potted plants. We are not exercis- barely increase defense, $6 billion over publicÐtake the money provided therefrom ing our duties to exercise our own judg- the next 5 years. Pass this resolution and use it to build, repair and maintain our ment in this Congress. and you will take $5.6 billion in outlays Nation's transportation infrastructure. Nothing So if Members care about saving lives out of defense. We will have a freeze in more, nothing less. on our highways, if they care about defense spending for the next 5 years. No one is suggesting a raid on any other building infrastructure to increase pro- How about that investment? funds earmarked for any other purpose. Rath- ductivity for America, then I urge Then look down the list of other er, what the advocates of this amendment are Members to vote in favor of this things that will be cut across the saying is that we should level with the Amer- amendment. Because if we do not, we board. Education, one of the things ican public. If we ask them for money for a simply are not going to have the funds that we want to favor, one of the ini- specific purpose we should use the money for so necessary to rebuild America as we tiatives that we want in this package, that purpose. And if we don't, we should re- move into the 21st century. $980 million, section 8 housing, peal these taxes and fees. Let me hasten to Mr. KASICH. Mr. Chairman, I yield LIHEAP, WIC, $860 million, criminal add that approving this measure will notÐlet myself the balance of the time. justice, $510 million, veterans benefit, me emphasizeÐwill not take all the hard work Mr. Chairman, I have made a number $390 million, and let me make a pre- and negotiations that have led us to this his- of speeches on the House floor. This is diction. toric moment and toss it out the window, forc- probably the most challenging. It is If this passes and we go to con- ing us to start anew. Does anyone really be- the most challenging because I really ference, I would predict, given the com- lieve that an approximate one-third of 1 per- have got to get through to both sides of position of the conference committee, cent adjustment in other spending and tax re- the aisle. It is not good enough for me defense will probably be largely re- duction programsÐnothing the first year, one- to just get the Republicans without stored in the compromise. What will tenth of 1 percent the second year and one touching the hearts and the souls of come back to us on our side of the aisle third of a percent overallÐwill upset the apple the Democrats. See, this is not about a is a package bereft of these things that cart. That strains credulity. highway bill. This is not about high- we fought so hard for for the last three Let's keep this faith with the American peo- way funds. months. Do not make that mistake on ple and support Shuster. I mean, yes, right, the amendment is this side of the aisle. We have a good Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield about highway funds, but it could have deal, let us stick with the deal, let us myself the balance of my time. been about education. It could have put it to bed and go to bed ourselves Mr. Chairman, this is the most im- been about defense. It could have been and get on with it. portant transportation infrastructure about children. It could have been Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield vote we will cast not only in this Con- about a million different issues. This is 1 minute to the distinguished gen- gress but in the next 6 years. Why? Be- not about roads. This is about a team. tleman from New York [Mr. BOEH- cause this will set the level of funding And it is not about a deal. I am sorry, LERT]. for ISTEA as we reauthorize that very but it is not about a deal. It is really (Mr. BOEHLERT asked and was given important piece of transportation leg- about an agreement. It is about a permission to revise and extend his re- islation. bunch of people who got sent by their marks.) Make no mistake about it, if we do troops to go and try to bring something Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Chairman, when not have this very modest $12 billion back that could put us together for all is said and done, I view this as a increase, $12 billion in a $2.9-trillion once in this House. We did it one other keep-the-faith with the American peo- budget, one-third of 1 percent, if we do time, not long ago. It was the war, H3064 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 when we put aside the partisan dif- I ask my colleagues, even though this Duncan Kleczka Pease Ehlers Klink Pelosi ferences and our leaders worked in is very difficult for them, let us not Emerson LaFalce Peterson (MN) agreement and we stood and we fought confuse the message. Let us not con- Engel LaHood Peterson (PA) for it together. And many people have fuse the public. Let us not have them English Lampson Petri described that as one of the House’s wake up tomorrow morning and say, Eshoo Lantos Pitts Etheridge LaTourette Poshard finest moments in modern history. I can they just never get it right. Farr Levin Price (NC) happen to agree with that. Let us send them a clear signal that Fattah Lewis (CA) Quinn And we sent our people in, and we we were able to advance the cause of Filner Lewis (GA) Rahall spent 4 months fighting like dogs and our country. I ask my colleagues, be- Flake Lipinski Rangel cats. It was not about deals. It was Forbes LoBiondo Riggs fore they put their card in that box, Ford Lofgren Rivers about a lot of principles that mattered please think about the way that you Fox Lowey Roemer to all of us. want to feel about yourself and the Frank (MA) Luther Rothman Franks (NJ) Maloney (CT) Roybal-Allard The gentleman from South Carolina way you want your children to feel [Mr. SPRATT] went to those meetings Frost Maloney (NY) Rush about you after this vote is over. I Furse Manton Sanchez and he stood up for his colleagues. And think if you do, I think if you do, as Gallegly Manzullo Sanders I went to these meetings, and I stood Gejdenson Markey Sandlin difficult as it may be, based on your up for my colleagues. And I remember Gekas Martinez Schaefer, Dan priorities, you can reach with all of us. at one point in time, when I thought it Gephardt Mascara Schumer We can build a better America. Gillmor Matsui Scott was going to collapse, I looked at Gene Please reject the amendment. Sup- Gonzalez McCarthy (MO) Serrano Sperling and I said, Gene, you have to Goode McCarthy (NY) Shuster reach toward me, and I am reaching to- port the agreement. Gordon McDade Slaughter ward you, because we cannot walk Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong Green McDermott Smith (NJ) support of the Shuster-Oberstar balanced Greenwood McGovern Smith, Linda away from this. We cannot let this fail. Hamilton McHale Stabenow Our generation owes this to the coun- budget substitute. Hastings (FL) McIntyre Stark try that we will stay here and we will The American people want, deserve, and Hefner McKinney Stokes need a strong national system of transpor- Hill Meehan Strickland fight and we will work it out. And we Hilliard Meek Stupak will reach an agreement, and it will be tation. Hinchey Menendez Tanner based on one thing: that it will not vio- Almost everyone supports the interstate Hinojosa Metcalf Tauscher highway system. The only way to adequately Holden Mica Thompson late your principles and it will not vio- Hooley Millender- Thune late our principles. maintain and improve our interstate highways Horn McDonald Tierney Mr. Chairman, what I think this is and meet the needs of a growing population is Hostettler Miller (CA) Torres really all about is what the country to pass the Shuster substitute. Houghton Mink Towns wants. They elected a Democratic There are no State lines in the air. The peo- Hutchinson Moakley Traficant Jackson (IL) Molinari Turner President by a wide margin. They ple want and deserve and need a strong and John Mollohan Upton elected a House and a Senate made up safe aviation system. Air passenger traffic is Johnson (WI) Moran (KS) Velazquez of the other party, and they said, put exploding now and is going way up over the Johnson, E. B. Nadler Vento Kanjorski Neal Visclosky the country first, put the politics sec- next 10 years. Kaptur Northup Waters ond. Pitch in and move America for- The only way to improve our aviation sys- Kelly Oberstar Watt (NC) ward. tem and make it as safe as it can and should Kennedy (MA) Olver Weldon (PA) And that is what we did over the be is to pass the Shuster-Oberstar substitute. Kennelly Ortiz Wexler Kildee Owens Wise course of these last 4 months. And now We should not continue the deceptive prac- Kilpatrick Pallone Woolsey what we cannot afford to do is, in the tice begun by President Johnson: using the Kim Pascrell Wynn spirit of giving your word, and many of trust funds not for their intended purposes, but Kind (WI) Pastor Young (AK) King (NY) Payne you have done it, you teach your chil- to offset the deficit and thus spend highway dren about it every day, and do you and aviation funds for foreign aid and every- NOES—216 know what it is, you be part of a team. thing else. Aderholt Cox Hastings (WA) Yes, sometimes you stand up and fight, I urge support for the Shuster balanced Allen Crane Hayworth but at the end of the day, you are part Archer Crapo Hefley budget substitute. Armey Cubin Herger of a team. That is what America teach- The CHAIRMAN. The question is on Baldacci Cunningham Hilleary es its children, be part of a team. the amendment in the nature of a sub- Ballenger Davis (FL) Hobson That is what this is all about to- stitute offered by the gentleman from Barr Deal Hoekstra night. Americans are asking us to Barrett (NE) DeLay Hoyer Pennsylvania [Mr. SHUSTER]. reach towards one another. Americans Barrett (WI) Diaz-Balart Hulshof The question was taken; and the Bartlett Dicks Hunter are asking us to reach an agreement Chairman announced that the noes ap- Barton Dooley Hyde that will help families today and take Bateman Doolittle Inglis peared to have it. a giant step towards solving the prob- Bentsen Dreier Istook RECORDED VOTE Berman Dunn Jackson-Lee lems that our children face tomorrow. Bilbray Edwards (TX) I told you that I kind of have to Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, I de- Bilirakis Ehrlich Jenkins touch your hearts. Look, I respect any- mand a recorded vote. Bliley Evans Johnson (CT) body that comes to this floor. That is A recorded vote was ordered. Boehner Everett Johnson, Sam Bonilla Ewing Jones why I have so many friends on the The vote was taken by electronic de- Bono Fawell Kasich other side of the aisle. I have high re- vice, and there were—ayes 214, noes 216, Boyd Fazio Kennedy (RI) gard for them. I would not question not voting 5, as follows: Brady Foglietta Kingston their commitment to this project or Brown (OH) Foley Klug [Roll No. 147] Bryant Fowler Knollenberg that road or this priority. But I think AYES—214 Bunning Frelinghuysen Kolbe that our leadership has brought us Burr Ganske Kucinich Abercrombie Borski Coyne Burton Gibbons Largent something that represents an agree- Ackerman Boswell Cramer Callahan Gilchrest Latham Andrews Brown (CA) Cummings ment that the country wants, the coun- Calvert Gilman Lazio Bachus Brown (FL) Danner try supports, and something we can be Campbell Gingrich Leach Baesler Buyer Davis (IL) Canady Goodlatte Lewis (KY) proud of marching together, reaching Baker Camp Davis (VA) Cannon Goodling Linder across that aisle and holding onto one Barcia Capps DeFazio Cardin Goss Livingston Bass Carson DeGette another and looking at our districts Castle Graham Lucas Becerra Clay Delahunt and saying, yes, I am here to represent Chabot Granger McCollum Bereuter Clayton DeLauro Chambliss Gutierrez McCrery the district, but the country, the coun- Berry Clement Dellums Chenoweth Gutknecht McHugh try wants us tonight to look beyond Bishop Clyburn Deutsch Christensen Hall (OH) McInnis Blagojevich Coble Dickey our district, to look to a degree beyond Coburn Hall (TX) McIntosh Blumenauer Combest Dingell our own priorities and be part of Amer- Collins Hansen McKeon Blunt Cook Dixon Condit Harman McNulty ica’s team. That is what this is about Boehlert Cooksey Doggett Conyers Hastert Miller (FL) tonight. Bonior Costello Doyle May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3065 Minge Rogan Solomon Burr Hefley Peterson (PA) NAYS—99 Moran (VA) Rogers Souder Burton Hefner Petri Barton Hinchey Obey Morella Rohrabacher Spence Buyer Herger Pickering Becerra Hunter Olver Murtha Ros-Lehtinen Spratt Callahan Hilleary Pickett Blumenauer Hyde Owens Myrick Roukema Stearns Calvert Hinojosa Pitts Borski Istook Paul Nethercutt Royce Stenholm Camp Hobson Pomeroy Boucher Jackson (IL) Neumann Ryun Stump Porter Payne Campbell Hoekstra Brown (CA) Jackson-Lee Ney Sabo Sununu Portman Pelosi Canady Holden Brown (FL) (TX) Norwood Salmon Talent Poshard Pombo Cannon Hooley Brown (OH) Johnson, E. B. Nussle Sanford Tauzin Price (NC) Rahall Capps Horn Chenoweth Kanjorski Obey Sawyer Taylor (MS) Pryce (OH) Rangel Cardin Hostettler Clay Kaptur Oxley Saxton Taylor (NC) Quinn Rohrabacher Carson Houghton Clyburn Kennedy (MA) Packard Scarborough Thomas Radanovich Roybal-Allard Castle Hoyer Coburn Kennedy (RI) Pappas Schaffer, Bob Thornberry Ramstad Rush Chabot Hulshof Conyers Kilpatrick Parker Sensenbrenner Thurman Redmond Salmon Chambliss Hutchinson Cox King (NY) Paul Sessions Tiahrt Regula Sanders Christensen Inglis Coyne Klug Paxon Shadegg Walsh Reyes Sanford Clayton Jenkins Crane Kucinich Pickering Shaw Wamp Riggs Scarborough Clement John Crapo Largent Pickett Shays Watkins Riley Scott Coble Johnson (CT) Cubin Lewis (GA) Pombo Sherman Watts (OK) Rivers Serrano Collins Johnson (WI) Davis (IL) Lipinski Pomeroy Shimkus Waxman Rodriguez Shadegg Combest Johnson, Sam DeFazio Markey Porter Sisisky Weldon (FL) Roemer Shuster DeGette McCollum Portman Skaggs Weller Condit Jones Rogan Slaughter Delahunt McDermott Pryce (OH) Skeen Weygand Cook Kasich Rogers Stark Dellums McGovern Radanovich Skelton White Cooksey Kelly Ros-Lehtinen Stokes Dixon McIntosh Ramstad Smith (MI) Whitfield Costello Kennelly Rothman Thompson Engel McNulty Redmond Smith (OR) Wicker Cramer Kildee Roukema Tierney Evans Meek Regula Smith (TX) Wolf Cummings Kim Royce Towns Filner Millender- Reyes Smith, Adam Young (FL) Cunningham Kind (WI) Ryun Traficant Frank (MA) Riley Snowbarger Danner Kingston Sabo McDonald Velazquez Ganske Rodriguez Snyder Davis (FL) Kleczka Sanchez Miller (CA) Waters Davis (VA) Klink Sandlin Gephardt Mink Watt (NC) NOT VOTING—5 Deal Knollenberg Sawyer Gutierrez Moakley Waxman Hastings (FL) Mollohan Weldon (FL) Boucher Jefferson Yates DeLauro Kolbe Saxton Hill Nadler Weygand Ensign Schiff DeLay LaFalce Schaefer, Dan Deutsch LaHood Schaffer, Bob Hilliard Oberstar Diaz-Balart Lampson Schumer NOT VOTING—3 b 0311 Dickey Lantos Sensenbrenner Jefferson Schiff Yates Mr. TOWNS changed his vote from Dicks Latham Sessions Dingell LaTourette Shaw b ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Doggett Lazio Shays 0328 So the amendment in the nature of a Dooley Leach Sherman The Clerk announced the following substitute was rejected. Doolittle Levin Shimkus Doyle Lewis (CA) Sisisky pair: The result of the vote was announced Dreier Lewis (KY) Skaggs On this vote: as above recorded. Duncan Linder Skeen Mr. Schiff for, with Mr. Yates PERSONAL EXPLANATION Dunn Livingston Skelton Edwards LoBiondo Smith (MI) against. Mr. ENSIGN. Mr. Chairman, on rollcall No. Ehlers Lofgren Smith (NJ) So the concurrent resolution was 147, I intended to vote ``yes.'' Ehrlich Lowey Smith (OR) agreed to. The CHAIRMAN. Under the rule, the Emerson Lucas Smith (TX) The result of the vote was announced Committee rises. English Luther Smith, Adam Ensign Maloney (CT) Smith, Linda as above recorded. Accordingly, the Committee rose; Eshoo Maloney (NY) Snowbarger f and the Speaker having resumed the Etheridge Manton Snyder chair, Mr. BOEHNER, Chairman of the Everett Manzullo Solomon Souder GENERAL LEAVE Committee of the Whole House on the Ewing Martinez Farr Mascara Spence Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- State of the Union, reported that that Spratt Fattah Matsui imous consent that all Members may Committee, having had under consider- Fawell McCarthy (MO) Stabenow ation the concurrent resolution, (H. Fazio McCarthy (NY) Stearns have 5 legislative days in which to re- Flake McCrery Stenholm Con. Res. 84) establishing the congres- vise and extend their remarks and to Foglietta McDade Strickland include extraneous material on the sional budget for the U.S. Government Foley McHale Stump for fiscal year 1998 and setting forth ap- Forbes McHugh Stupak concurrent resolution just agreed to. Sununu propriate budgetary levels for fiscal Ford McInnis The SPEAKER. Is there objection to Fowler McIntyre Talent the request of the gentleman from Con- years 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002, pursuant Tanner Fox McKeon necticut? to House Resolution 152, he reported Franks (NJ) McKinney Tauscher the concurrent resolution back to the Frelinghuysen Meehan Tauzin There was no objection. Frost Menendez Taylor (MS) f House. Furse Metcalf Taylor (NC) The SPEAKER. Under the rule, the Gallegly Mica Thomas PROHIBITING NEW INVESTMENT IN previous question is ordered. Gejdenson Miller (FL) Thornberry Thune BURMA—MESSAGE FROM THE The question is on agreeing to the Gekas Minge Gibbons Molinari Thurman PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED concurrent resolution. Gilchrest Moran (KS) Tiahrt STATES (H. DOC. 105–85) Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XV, the Gillmor Moran (VA) Torres Turner Gilman Morella The SPEAKER laid before the House yeas and nays are ordered. Upton Gingrich Murtha the following message from the Presi- The vote was taken by electronic de- Vento Gonzalez Myrick Visclosky dent of the United States; which was vice, and there were—yeas 333 nays 99, Goode Neal Walsh read and, together with the accom- not voting 3 as follows: Goodlatte Nethercutt Wamp Goodling Neumann panying papers, referred to the Com- [Roll No. 148] Watkins Gordon Ney Watts (OK) mittee on International Relations and YEAS—333 Goss Northup Weldon (PA) the Committee on Appropriations, and Graham Norwood Abercrombie Barr Blagojevich Weller Granger Nussle ordered to be printed. Ackerman Barrett (NE) Bliley Wexler Green Ortiz To the Congress of the United States; Aderholt Barrett (WI) Blunt White Allen Bartlett Boehlert Greenwood Oxley Whitfield Pursuant to section 570(b) of the For- Andrews Bass Boehner Gutknecht Packard Wicker eign Operations, Export Financing, and Hall (OH) Pallone Archer Bateman Bonilla Wise Related Programs Appropriations Act, Armey Bentsen Bonior Hall (TX) Pappas Wolf Bachus Bereuter Bono Hamilton Parker Woolsey 1997 (Public Law 104–208) (the ‘‘Act’’), I Baesler Berman Boswell Hansen Pascrell Wynn hereby report to the Congress that I Baker Berry Boyd Harman Pastor Young (AK) have determined and certified that the Baldacci Bilbray Brady Hastert Paxon Young (FL) Ballenger Bilirakis Bryant Hastings (WA) Pease Government of Burma has, after Sep- Barcia Bishop Bunning Hayworth Peterson (MN) tember 30, 1996, committed large-scale H3066 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 repression of the democratic opposition cratic reform and improve human inevitability, and that the authorities in Burma. Further, pursuant to section rights in that country. I have, accord- in Rangoon retain the ability to secure 204(b) of the International Emergency ingly, delegated to the Secretary of improvements in relations with the Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. State the responsibilities in this regard United States as well as with the inter- 1703(b)) (IEEPA) and section 301 of the under section 570 (c) and (d) of the Act. national community. In this respect, I National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. The Secretary of the Treasury, in once again call on the SLORC to lift 1631), I hereby report that I have exer- consultation with the Secretary of restriction on Aung San Suu Kyi and cised my statutory authority to de- State, is authorized to issue regula- the political opposition, to respect the clare a national emergency to respond tions in exercise of my authorities rights of free expression, assembly, and to the actions and policies of the Gov- under IEEPA and section 570(b) of the association, and to undertake a dia- ernment of Burma and have issued an Act to implement this prohibition on logue that includes leaders of the NLD Executive order prohibiting United new investment. All Federal agencies and the ethnic minorities and that States persons from new investment in are also directed to take actions within deals with the political future of Burma. their authority to carry out the provi- Burma. The order prohibits United States sions of the Executive order. In the weeks and months to come, persons from engaging in any of the I have taken these steps in response my Administration will continue to following activities after its issuance: to a deepening pattern of severe repres- monitor and assess action on these is- —entering a contract that includes sion by the State Law and Order Res- sues, paying careful attention to the the economic development of re- toration Council (SLORC) in Burma. report of the U.N. Special Rapporteur sources located in Burma; During the past 7 months, the SLORC appointed by the U.N. Human Rights —entering a contract providing for has arrested and detained large num- Commission and the report of the U.N. the general supervision and guaran- bers of students and opposition sup- Secretary General on the results of his tee of another person’s performance porters, sentenced dozens to long-term good offices mandate. Thus, I urge the of a contract that includes the eco- imprisonment, and prevented the ex- regime in Rangoon to cooperate fully nomic development of resources lo- pression of political views by the demo- with those two important U.N. initia- cated in Burma; cratic opposition, including Aung San tives on Burma. —purchasing a share of ownership, Suu Kyi and the National League for I am enclosing a copy of the Execu- including an equity interest, in the Democracy (NLD). It is my judgment tive order that I have issued. The order economic development of resources that recent actions by the regime in is effective at 12:01 a.m., eastern day- located in Burma; Rangoon constitute large-scale repres- light time, May 21, 1997. —entering into a contract providing sion of the democratic opposition com- WILLIAM J. CLINTON. for the participation in royalties, mitted by the Government of Burma THE WHITE HOUSE, May 20, 1997. earnings, or profits in the economic within the meaning of section 570(b) of f development of resources located in the Act. Burma, without regard to the form The Burmese authorities also have THE WOODROW WILSON BRIDGE of the participation; committed serious abuses in their re- (Mr. DAVIS of Virginia asked and —facilitating transactions of foreign cent military campaign against Bur- was given permission to address the persons that would violate any of ma’s Karen minority, forcibly con- House for 1 minute and to revise and the foregoing prohibitions if en- scripting civilians and compelling extend his remarks.) gaged in by a United States person; thousands to flee into Thailand. More- Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, and over, Burma remains the world’s lead- later today this House will vote on the —evading or avoiding, or attempting ing producer of opium and heroin, with biggest transportation vote of the dec- to violate, any of the prohibitions official tolerance of drug trafficking ade. The Shuster-Oberstar-Petri-Rahall in the order. and traffickers in defiance of the views amendment takes a small slice from Consistent with the terms of section of the international community. the tax cuts, from defense, from discre- 570(b) of the Act, the order does not I believe that the actions and policies tionary domestic spending so the prohibit the entry into, performance of the SLORC regime constitute an ex- American people can get the road and of, or financing of most contracts for traordinary and unusual threat to the the rail improvements they have al- the purchase or sale of goods, services, security and stability of the region, ready paid for but are not included in or technology. For purposes of the and therefore to the national security the balanced budget agreement. order, the term ‘‘resources’’ is broadly and foreign policy of the United States. This allocates an additional $13 bil- defined to include such things as natu- It is in the national security and for- lion for transportation over the next 5 ral, agricultural, commercial, finan- eign policy interests of the United years. This amendment will, as the cial, industrial, and human resources. States to seek an end to abuses of gentlewoman from New York [Mrs. However, not-for-profit educational, human rights in Burma and to support KELLY] said earlier, save lives. Up to health, or other humanitarian pro- efforts to achieve democratic reform. 12,000 a year it will save, and at the grams or activities are not considered Progress on these issues would promote same time it promotes jobs and it to constitute economic development of regional peace and stability and would builds a strong economy. resources located in Burma. In accord- be in the political, security, and eco- For Northern Virginia, which I rep- ance with section 570(b), the prohibi- nomic interests of the United States. resent, where we are choked in traffic, tion on an activity that constitutes a The steps I take today demonstrate this will give us the money to help in new investment applies if such activity my Administration’s resolve to support rebuilding the Woodrow Wilson Bridge is undertaken pursuant to an agree- the people of Burma, who made clear before it falls into the Potomac River. ment, or pursuant to the exercise of their commitment to human rights and It will give Virginia our fair share of rights under an agreement that is en- democracy in 1990 elections, the results transportation dollars. We got back tered into with the Government of of which the regime chose to disregard. less than 80 cents for every dollar we Burma or a non-governmental entity in I am also pleased to note that the spent under the previous authorization. Burma, on or after the effective date of Administration and the Congress speak Without the additional dollars this the Executive order. with one voice on this issue, as re- amendment provides, fair allocations My Administration will continue to flected in executive-legislative co- for donor States like Virginia become consult and express our concerns about operation in the enactment of section next to impossible. developments in Burma with the Bur- 570 of the Foreign Operations Act. I Let us balance the budget, let us fix mese authorities as well as leaders of look forward to continued close con- the broken transportation system, let ASEAN, Japan, the European Union, sultation with the Congress on efforts us support the Shuster-Oberstar and other countries having major polit- to promote human rights and democ- amendment. ical, security, trading, and investment racy in Burma. Mr. SPEAKER, despite the nation's highest interests in Burma and seek multilat- In conclusion, I emphasize that Bur- rate of carpooling and a national ranking of eral consensus to bring about demo- ma’s international isolation is not an third in the number of commuters that use May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3067 transit, the region has the second longest Ms. NORTON. Policy, Food and Drug Administration, mean commuting time in the country. The dol- Mr. ACKERMAN. transmitting the Administration’s final rule—Medical Devices; Establishment of a lar cost of congestion in the region is the high- Mr. MCGOVERN. Performances Standard for Electrode Lead est in the country based on wasted time and Mr. CARDIN. Wires and Patient Cables [Docket No. 94N– fuelÐand it is getting worse. I know this hardly Mr. HOYER. 0078] received May 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 comes as a shock to Members that live and Mr. BLUMENAUER. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on travel around the region, but these figures Mr. PAYNE. Commerce. dramatize the desperate need for major trans- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. 3373. A letter from the Director, Office of portation improvements. Mrs. LOWEY. Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission’s No single element of the regional transpor- Mr. MANTON. final rule—Informal Small Entity Guidance tation system is more critical than the Wood- Mr. ORTIZ. [10 CFR Part 2] (RIN: 3150–AF68) received row Wilson Memorial Bridge which crosses the Mr. FORD. May 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Potomac River on interstate 95. Anyone that Ms. HARMAN. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. drives in this region knows that a problem at The following Members (at the re- 3374. A letter from the Acting Director, De- the Woodrow Wilson Bridge can create quest of Mr. SHAYS) and to include ex- fense Security Assistance Agency, transmit- gridlock throughout the entire Washington re- traneous matter: ting the Department of the Air Force’s pro- posed lease of defense articles to Venezuela Mr. EWING. gion. This 35-year-old bridge is the only feder- (Transmittal No. 18–97), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. ally owned bridge in the National Highway Mr. BOEHNER. 2796a(a); to the Committee on International System. Mrs. ROUKEMA. Relations. Built to carry 75,000 vehicles per day, the Mr. HOUGHTON. 3375. A letter from the Acting Director, De- bridge now carries 152,000 vehicles per day Mr. PAUL. fense Security Assistance Agency, transmit- and 17,000 heavy trucks each day. The heavy Mr. SMITH of Oregon. ting the Department of the Air Force’s pro- posed lease of defense articles to Venezuela traffic load on the bridge has shortened the Mr. SOLOMON. (Transmittal No. 17–97), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. bridges useful life span to roughly 10 years. If Mr. GRAHAM. 2796a(a); to the Committee on International action is not taken to replace this vital bridge, Mr. NEY. Relations. this region and every driver or trucker trying to Mr. RADANOVICH. 3376. A letter from the Acting Director, De- go north or south through the Mid-Atlantic on Mr. GILMAN. fense Security Assistance Agency, transmit- I±95 could be affected. We are talking about Mr. WOLF. ting the Department of the Air Force’s pro- posed lease of defense articles to France rerouting truck traffic or reducing the number f of lanes on the bridge to extend the life of the (Transmittal No. 10–97), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. ADJOURNMENT 2796a(a); to the Committee on International bridge. The traffic and economic impact on Relations. this region of reducing the already congested Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I move 3377. A letter from the Acting Director, De- traffic flow on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge that the House do now adjourn. fense Security Assistance Agency, transmit- would be devastating. The motion was agreed to; accord- ting the Department of the Air Force’s pro- The Federal Highway Administration has es- ingly (at 3 o’clock and 32 minutes posed lease of defense articles to France timated that it will cost somewhere around (Transmittal No. 11–97), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. a.m.), under its previous order, the 2796a(a); to the Committee on International $1.7 billion to replace this federally-owned House adjourned until today, Wednes- Relations. bridge. day, May 21, 1997, at 9 a.m. 3378. A letter from the Director, Defense This is one project critical to my region. I f Security Assistance Agency, transmitting know many Members have their own essential notification concerning the Department of regional transportation projects. We need the EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, the Navy’s proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Shuster-Oberstar-Petri-Rahall amendment to ETC. Acceptance (LOA) to Australia for defense the budget resolution if we are going to get articles and services (Transmittal No. 97–15), Under clause 2 of rule XXIV, execu- pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Commit- the money desperately needed to accomplish tive communications were taken from tee on International Relations. these projects of national importance. I urge the speaker’s table and referred as fol- 3379. A letter from the Acting Director, De- all Members to support this critical amend- lows: fense Security Assistance Agency, transmit- ting notification concerning the Department ment. 3368. A letter from the the Director, the Of- of the Navy’s proposed Letter(s) of Offer and f fice of Management and Budget, transmit- Acceptance (LOA) to Australia for defense ting the cumulative report on rescissions SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED articles and services (Transmittal No. 97–16), and deferrals of budget authority as of May By unanimous consent, permission to pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Commit- 1, 1997, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 685(e); (H. Doc. tee on International Relations. address the House, following the legis- No. 105—84); to the Committee on Appropria- 3380. A letter from the Acting Director, De- lative program and any special orders tions and ordered to be printed. fense Security Assistance Agency, transmit- heretofore entered, was granted to: 3369. A letter from the Federal Register Li- ting notification concerning the Department The following Members (at the re- aison Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, of the Navy’s proposed Letter(s) of Offer and transmitting the Office’s final rule—De Novo quest of Mr. SHAYS) to revise and ex- Acceptance (LOA) to Japan for defense arti- Applications for a Federal Savings Associa- cles and services (Transmittal No. 97–13), tend their remarks and include extra- tion Charter [No. 97–48] (RIN: 1550–AA76) re- neous material: pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Commit- ceived May 15, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tee on International Relations. Mr. GINGRICH, for 5 minutes, on May 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking 3381. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- 21. and Financial Services. viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of Mr. HANSEN, for 5 minutes, today and 3370. A letter from the Director, Regula- State, transmitting copies of international May 21. tions Policy Management Staff, Office of agreements, other than treaties, entered into Mr. HORN, for 5 minutes, today and Policy, Food and Drug Administration, by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. May 21. transmitting the Administration’s final 112b(a); to the Committee on International rule—Indirect Food Additives: Adjuvants, Mr. GOSS, for 5 minutes each, day on Relations. Production Aids, and Sanitizers [Docket No. 3382. A letter from the Chairman, Federal May 21 and 22. 95F–0163] received May 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 Maritime Commission, transmitting the f U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on semiannual report on the activities of the Commerce. EXTENSION OF REMARKS Office of Inspector General for the period Oc- 3371. A letter from the Director, Regula- tober 1, 1996, through March 31, 1997; and the By unanimous consent, permission to tions Policy Management Staff, Office of semiannual management report for the same revise and extend remarks was granted Policy, Food and Drug Administration, period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. to: transmitting the Administration’s final Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Gov- The following Members (at the re- rule—Food Additives Permitted for Direct ernment Reform and Oversight. Addition to Food for Human Consumption; 3383. A letter from the Deputy Associate quest of Mr. GONZALEZ) and to include 1,3–Butylene Glycol [Docket No. 87G–0351] re- Director for Royalty Management, Depart- extraneous matter: ceived May 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment of the Interior, transmitting notifica- Mr. MARTINEZ. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. tion of proposed refunds of excess royalty Mr. SERRANO. 3372. A letter from the Director, Regula- payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. Mr. LIPINSKI. tions Policy Management Staff, Office of 1339(b); to the Committee on Resources. H3068 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997 3384. A letter from the Assistant Secretary (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket MEMORIALS for Land and Minerals Management, Depart- No. 96–NM–138–AD; Amdt. 39–10020; AD 97–10– ment of the Interior, transmitting the De- 08] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received May 15, 1997, Under clause 4 of rule XXII, partment’s final rule—Pipeline Right-Of- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 92. The SPEAKER presented a memorial of Way Applications and Assignment Fees; Re- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- the Legislature of the State of Montana, rel- quirement for Filing of Lease Transfers [30 ture. ative to House Joint Resolution 12 urging CFR Part 250 and 256] (RIN: 1010–AC04) re- 3393. A letter from the General Counsel, Congress to enact legislation to allow dis- ceived May 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Transportation, transmitting abled military retirees concurrent receipt of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness full longevity retirement benefits and serv- 3385. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Directives; Jetstream Model 4101 Airplanes ice-connected disability compensation; to for Indian Affairs, Department of the Inte- (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket the Committee on National Security. rior, transmitting the Department’s final No. 96–NM–168–AD; Amdt. 39–10021; AD 97–10– f rule—Operation of U.S.M.S. ‘‘North Star’’ 09] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received May 15, 1997, Between Seattle, Washington, and Stations pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- PETITIONS, ETC. of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Other mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Government Agencies, Alaska (Bureau of In- ture. Under clause 1 of rule XXII, petitions dian Affairs) [25 CFR Part 142] (RIN: 1076– 3394. A letter from the General Counsel, and papers were laid on the clerk’s AD66) received May 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 Department of Transportation, transmitting desk and referred as follows: U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re- the Department’s final rule—Prohibition 13. The SPEAKER presented a petition of sources. Against Certain Flights Within the Territory the Council of the District of Columbia, rel- 3386. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- and Airspace of Afghanistan (Federal Avia- ative to Council Resolution 12–97, ‘‘Sense of fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oce- tion Administration) [Docket No. 27744; Spe- the Council on Amending the Charter Reso- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- cial Flight Aviation Regulation (SFAR) No. lution of 1997’’; to the Committee on Govern- mitting the Administration’s final rule— 67] (RIN: 2120–AG40) received May 15, 1997, ment Reform and Oversight. Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 14. Also, a petition of the Council of the Off Alaska; Greenland Turbot in the Aleu- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- District of Columbia, relative to Council tian Islands Subarea [Docket No. 961107312– ture. Resolution 12–116, ‘‘Memorandum of Under- 3395. A letter from the General Counsel, 7021–02; I.D. 051297A] received May 16, 1997, standing on the President’s National Capital Department of Transportation, transmitting pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Revitalization and Self-Government Im- the Department’s final rule—Temporary Es- mittee on Resources. provement Plan Emergency Resolution of 3387. A letter from the General Counsel, tablishment of Class D Airspace; Anchorage 1997’’; to the Committee on Government Re- Department of Transportation, transmitting International Airport, Alaska (Federal Avia- form and Oversight. the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness tion Administration) [Airspace Docket No. Directives; Aerospace Technologies of Aus- 97–AAL–3] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received May 15, f tralia, Nomad N22 and N24 Series Airplanes 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket Committee on Transportation and Infra- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON No. 95–CE–100–AD; Amdt. 39–10022; AD 97–10– structure. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 10] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received May 15, 1997, 3396. A letter from the General Counsel, Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Department of Transportation, transmitting mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- the Department’s final rule—Amendment to committees were delivered to the Clerk ture. Class E Airspace; Omaha, NE; Correction for printing and reference to the proper 3388. A letter from the General Counsel, (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace calendar, as follows: Department of Transportation, transmitting Docket No. 96–ACE–21] (RIN: 2120–AA66) re- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness ceived May 15, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. on Rules. House Resolution 153. Resolution Directives; Boeing Model 777 Series Air- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. planes (Federal Aviation Administration) tation and Infrastructure. 408) to amend the Marine Mammal Protec- [Docket No. 97–NM–90–AD; Amdt. 39–10023; 3397. A letter from the General Counsel, tion Act of 1972 to support the International AD 97–10–11] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received May Department of Transportation, transmitting Dolphin Conservation Program in the east- 15, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Department’s final rule—Removal of ern tropical Pacific Ocean, and for other pur- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Class D and E2 Airspace; Lawrenceville, GA poses (Rept. 105–103). Referred to the House structure. (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Calendar. 3389. A letter from the General Counsel, Docket No. 97–ASO–12] (RIN: 2120–AA66) re- Mr. GOODLING: Committee on Education Department of Transportation, transmitting ceived May 15, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and the Workforce. H.R. 1377. A bill to amend the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- title I of the Employee Retirement Income Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD–11 tation and Infrastructure. Security Act of 1974 to encourage retirement Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Adminis- 3398. A letter from the General Counsel, income savings; with an amendment (Rept. tration) [Docket No. 96–NM–283–AD; Amdt. Department of Transportation, transmitting 105–104). Referred to the Committee of the 39–10024; AD 97–10–12] (RIN: 2120–AA64) re- the Department’s final rule—IFR Altitudes; Whole House on the State of the Union. ceived May 15, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Miscellaneous Amendments (Federal Avia- Mr. BURTON: Committee on Government 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tion Administration) [Docket No. 28904; Reform and Oversight. H.R. 956. A bill to tation and Infrastructure. Amdt. No. 402] (RIN: 2120–AA65) received amend the National Narcotics Leadership 3390. A letter from the General Counsel, May 15, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Act of 1988 to establish a program to support Department of Transportation, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- and encourage local communities that first the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness tation and Infrastructure. demonstrate a comprehensive, long-term Directives; Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI), 3399. A letter from the General Counsel, commitment to reduce substance abuse Ltd. Model 1125 Westwind Astra Series Air- Department of Transportation, transmitting among youth, and for other purposes; with planes (Federal Aviation Administration) the Department’s final rule—Safety Zone— an amendment (Rept. 105–105 Pt. 1). Referred [Docket No. 96–NM–96–AD; Amdt. 39–10018; Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal (U.S. Coast to the Committee of the Whole House on the AD 97–10–06] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received May Guard) [CGD09–97–012] (RIN: 2115–AA97) re- State of the Union. 15, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to ceived May 15, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE structure. tation and Infrastructure. Pursuant to clause 5 of rule X the 3391. A letter from the General Counsel, 3400. A letter from the General Counsel, Committee on Commerce discharged Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting from further consideration. H.R. 956 re- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness the Department’s final rule—Security Zone; ferred to the Committee of the Whole Directives; Construcciones Aeronauticas, Coast Waters Adjacent to South Florida House on the State of the Union. S.A. (CASA) Model CN–235 Series Airplanes (U.S. Coast Guard) [CGD07–96–013] (RIN: 2115– (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket AA97) received May 15, 1997, pursuant to 5 f No. 96–NM–144–AD; Amdt. 39–10019; AD 97–10– U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 07] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received May 15, 1997, Transportation and Infrastructure. TIME LIMITATIONS OF REFERRED pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 3401. A letter from the General Counsel, BILL mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Department of Transportation, transmitting Pursuant to clause 5 of rule X the fol- ture. the Department’s final rule—Special Local 3392. A letter from the General Counsel, Regulations: Fort Meyers Beach, FL (U.S. lowing action was taken by the Speak- Department of Transportation, transmitting Coast Guard) [CGD07–97–010] (RIN: 2115–AE46) er: the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness received May 15, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. H.R. 956. Referral to the Committee on Directives; Construcciones Aeronauticas, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Commerce extended for a period ending not S.A. (CASA) Model CN–235 Series Airplanes tation and Infrastructure. later than May 20, 1997. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3069 PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS performance partnerships, to consolidate all and wife make the election for the same resi- nutrition programs under the act in the De- dence; to the Committee on Ways and Means. Under clause 5 of rule X and clause 4 partment of Health and Human Services, to By Mr. GILMAN (for himself and Mr. of rule XXII, public bills and resolu- extend authorizations of appropriations for HAMILTON): tions were introduced and severally re- programs under the act through fiscal year H.R. 1681. A bill to amend the Foreign As- ferred as follows: 2000, and for other purposes; to the Commit- sistance Act of 1961 with respect to the ac- By Mr. COBLE: tee on Education and the Workforce. tivities of the Overseas Private Investment H.R. 1661. A bill to implement the provi- By Mr. SCHUMER: Corporation; to the Committee on Inter- sions of the Trademark Law Treaty; to the H.R. 1672. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- national Relations. Committee on the Judiciary. enue Code of 1986 to permit tax-free distribu- By Mr. BLUMENAUER: By Mr. CAMP (for himself and Mr. tions of property by cooperative housing cor- H.R. 1682. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- LEVIN): porations to its shareholders, and for other enue Code of 1986 to provide for an exclusion H.R. 1662. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- purposes; to the Committee on Ways and of capital gains upon the sale of a principal enue Code of 1986 with respect to the treat- Means. residence; to the Committee on Ways and ment of effectively connected investment in- By Mr. SHAW (for himself, Mr. SMITH Means. come of insurance companies; to the Com- of New Jersey, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. By Mr. MCCOLLUM (for himself, Ms. mittee on Ways and Means. HOUGHTON, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. MCHUGH, DUNN of Washington, Mr. DEAL of By Mr. DOOLITTLE: Mr. PALLONE, and Mr. FOLEY): Georgia, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. H.R. 1663. A bill to clarify the intent of the H.R. 1673. A bill to amend title XVIII of the RANSTAD, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. FOLEY, Congress in Public Law 93–632 to require the Social Security Act to provide for an in- Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. Secretary of Agriculture to continue to pro- crease in update for certain hospitals with a GUTKNECHT, Mr. SNOWBARGER, and vide for the maintenance of 18 concrete dams high proportion of Medicare patients; to the Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN): and weirs that were located in the Emigrant Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 1683. A bill to clarify the standards for Wilderness at the time the wilderness area By Mr. SMITH of Michigan: State sex offender registration programs H.R. 1674. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- was designated as wilderness in that Public under the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against enue Code of 1986 to increase the amount of Law; to the Committee on Resources. Children and Sexually Violent Offender Reg- the unified credit against estate and gift By Mrs. EMERSON (for herself, Mr. istration Act; to the Committee on the Judi- taxes and to increase the amount of estate LAHOOD, Mr. WELLER, Mr. SKELTON, ciary. tax deferral available to owners of small Mr. SANDERS, Mr. WISE, Mr. BLUNT, By Mr. SOUDER (for himself, Mr. ENG- businesses; to the Committee on Ways and Ms. DANNER, Mr. TALENT, Mr. CLAY, LISH of Pennsylvania, Mr. WATTS of Means. Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri, and Mr. Oklahoma, Mr. CHABOT, and Mr. By Mr. SPRATT: HOSTETTLER): HULSHOF): H.R. 1675. A bill to require the Secretary of H.R. 1664. A bill to amend title 23, United H.R. 1684. A bill to increase the unified es- the Air Force to conduct a study to identify tate and gift tax credit to exempt small busi- States Code, relating to the bridge discre- Air Force property suitable for exchange to tionary program; to the Committee on nesses and farmers from inheritance taxes; acquire land authorized for addition to Shaw to the Committee on Ways and Means. Transportation and Infrastructure. Air Force Base in the State of South Caro- By Mr. HAYWORTH (for himself and By Mr. WOLF (for himself, Mr. PORTER, lina; to the Committee on National Security. Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr. HALL of Mr. LEWIS of Georgia): H.R. 1676. A bill to amend title 10, United Ohio, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. SMITH of H.R. 1665. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- States Code, to provide for the competitive New Jersey, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. HUTCH- enue Code of 1986 to increase the small issuer selection of lessees when a military depart- INSON, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. LAN- exemption from pro rata allocation of inter- ment leases certain nonexcess personal prop- TOS, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. BISHOP, Mr. est expenses of financial institutions to tax- erty and to ensure that the Government ob- TOWNS, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. MANTON, Mr. exempt interest; to the Committee on Ways tains fair market value for the property; to OLVER, Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. KING of and Means. the Committee on National Security. New York, Mr. BOB SCHAFFER, Mr. By Mr. HEFLEY: H.R. 1677. A bill to suspend temporarily the GILLMOR, Mr. COOKSEY, Mrs. KELLY, H.R. 1666. A bill to amend title 49, United duty on certain chemicals; to the Committee Mr. CANADY of Florida, Mr. GILMAN, States Code, to eliminate provisions of Fed- on Ways and Means. eral law that provide special support for, or H.R. 1678. A bill to suspend temporarily the Mr. DICKEY, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. burdens on, the operation of Amtrak as a duty on Para ethyl phenol [PEP]; to the EHLERS, and Mr. WAMP): passenger rail carrier, and for other pur- Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 1685. A bill to establish an office of re- poses; to the Committee on Transportation By Mr. STEARNS (for himself, Mr. ligious persecution monitoring, to provide for the imposition of sanctions against coun- and Infrastructure. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. tries engaged in a pattern of religious perse- By Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut: BARRETT of Wisconsin, Mr. BOUCHER, cution, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 1667. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Mr. BURR of North Carolina, Mr. CAL- mittee on International Relations, and in ad- enue Code of 1986 to increase the amount of VERT, Mr. CANADY of Florida, Ms. dition to the Committees on Ways and the dependent care credit and to allow such CARSON, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. CLEMENT, Means, the Judiciary, Banking and Financial credit for respite care expenses; to the Com- Mr. COYNE, Mr. DAVIS of Virginia, Services, and Rules, for a period to be subse- mittee on Ways and Means. Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. DELLUMS, Mr. DUN- quently determined by the Speaker, in each By Mr. KASICH: CAN, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, case for consideration of such provisions as H.R. 1668. A bill to authorize the reburial Mr. FATTAH, Mr. FOLEY, Mr. FRANK of fall within the jurisdiction of the committee in the Memorial Ampitheater at Arlington Massachusetts, Mr. FROST, Mr. concerned. National Cemetery of an unknown American GALLEGLY, Mr. GEKAS, Mr. GOODLING, By Mr. COLLINS: who lost his life while serving in the Union Ms. CHRISTIAN-GREEN, Mr. HASTINGS H. Res. 154. Resolution expressing the sense Army of the United States during the Civil of Florida, Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. KLINK, of the House that the Nation’s children are War, and for other purposes; to the Commit- Mr. LEACH, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Ms. its most valuable assets and that their pro- tee on Veterans’ Affairs. MCKINNEY, Mr. MASCARA, Mr. tection should be the Nation’s highest prior- H.R. 1669. A bill to authorize the reburial MEEHAN, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. ity; to the Committee on the Judiciary. in the Memorial Ampitheater at Arlington MORAN of Virginia, Mr. OLVER, Mr. National Cemetery of two unknown Ameri- PALLONE, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. PETERSON f cans who lost their lives during the Civil of Pennsylvania, Ms. RIVERS, Mr. War, one while serving in the Union Army of SCHUMER, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. PRIVATE BILLS AND the United States and the other while serv- WALSH, Mr. WAXMAN, and Mr. RESOLUTIONS ing in the Army of the Confederate States of WELDON of Pennsylvania): Under clause 1 of rule XXII, America, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 1679. A bill to amend the Public mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. Health Service Act to provide for the estab- Mr. SNOWBARGER introduced a bill (H.R. By Mrs. KENNELLY of Connecticut: lishment at the National Heart, Lung, and 1686) for the relief of Lt. Col. (retired) Robert H.R. 1670. A bill to amend title 49, United Blood Institute of a program regarding life- L. Stockwell, U.S. Army; which was referred States Code, to require air carriers to estab- saving interventions for individuals who ex- to the Committee on the Judiciary. lish procedures for responding to in-flight perience cardiac arrest, and for other pur- f medical emergencies, and for other purposes; poses; to the Committee on Commerce. to the Committee on Transportation and In- By Mr. WELDON of Florida: ADDITIONAL SPONSORS frastructure. H.R. 1680. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Under clause 4 of rule XXII, sponsors By Mr. MARTINEZ (for himself, Mr. enue Code of 1986 to allow a separate election GREEN, Mr. KENNEDY of Massachu- for each spouse under the one time election were added to public bills and resolu- setts, and Mr. FILNER): to exclude gain on the sale or exchange of a tions as follows: H.R. 1671. A bill to amend the Older Ameri- principal residence and to increase the maxi- H.R. 58: Mr. TORRES, Ms. HARMAN, Mr. cans Act of 1965 to provide for Federal-State mum exclusion to $250,000 if both a husband CRAMER, and Mr. HILLEARY. H3070 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 20, 1997

H.R. 135: Mr. PASTOR, Mr. JACKSON, Mr. H.R. 953: Mr. CAPPS and Mr. DELLUMS. H.R. 1505: Ms. SLAUGHTER and Mr. LUTHER. LEVIN, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. CAPPS, Mr. ROTH- H.R. 955: Mrs. ROUKEMA, Mr. WELDON of H.R. 1507: Mr. OLVER, Mr. FROST, Mr. MAN, and Mr. DOOLEY of California. Pennsylvania, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. H.R. 145: Ms. ESHOO, Mr. BLUMENAUER, and SHADEGG, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. BONIOR, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, and Mr. FRANK Mr. ETHERIDGE. BOEHNER, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. of Massachusetts. H.R. 165: Mr. BARCIA of Michigan and Mr. COOKSEY, Mr. FORD, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. H.R. 1556: Mr. SCHUMER and Mr. FROST. BLILEY. NEY, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. GRAHAM, and Mr. H.R. 1583: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. H.R. 306: Mr. SHAYS, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE DICKEY. STUMP, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. SANDLIN, Mr. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. LANTOS, and Mr. H.R. 956: Mr. BERMAN and Mr. PAYNE. DELAHUNT, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. LAMPSON, Ms. ADAM SMITH of Washington. H.R. 965: Mr. SESSIONS. STABENOW, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. POMEROY, Ms. H.R. 344: Mr. SHAYS. H.R. 979: Mr. RILEY, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. FURSE, Mr. FILNER, and Mr. SNYDER. H.R. 371: Mr. CONDIT, Mr. MINGE, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. WICKER, and Mr. GRAHAM. H.J. Res. 65: Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. STOKES, Mr. ROHRABACHER, and Mr. RAMSTAD. H.R. 980: Mr. DICKEY, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. CAPPS, and Mr. BONIOR. H.R. 373: Mr. BISHOP, Mr. MCGOVERN, and PEASE, and Mr. STUMP. H.J. Res. 75: Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. KENNEDY Mr. BROWN of California. H.R. 992: Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. EVERETT, Mr. of Rhode Island, Mr. BASS, Mr. GEJDENSON, H.R. 407: Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. BOYD, Ms. BONILLA, Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, Mr. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. CARSON, Mr. WICKER, Mr. TORRES, and Mr. LIVINGSTON, Mr. STUMP, and Mr. YOUNG of MENENDEZ, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. CASTLE, SNYDER. Alaska. Mr. BURR of North Carolina, Mrs. KENNELLY H.R. 411: Ms. SANCHEZ. H.R. 1053: Mr. ESHOO. of Connecticut, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. H.R. 417: Mr. YATES, Mr. HORN, Mr. OLVER, H.R. 1054: Mr. TAUZIN, Mr. BILBRAY, and CAPPS, Mr. CANNON, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. Mr. SERRANO, Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut, Mr. FILNER. GUTKNECHT, Mr. BRADY, Mr. NEUMANN, Mr. Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. CAPPS, and Ms. STABENOW. H.R. 1069: Mr. BURTON of Indiana and Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania, H.R. 457: Mr. SHAYS. CUMMINGS. Mr. WALSH, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. GOODE, Mr. H.R. 474: Mr. WEXLER and Ms. HOOLEY of H.R. 1070: Mr. CAPPS, Mr. BURTON of Indi- RAMSTAD, Mr. MCCOLLUM, and Mr. Oregon. ana, and Mr. CUMMINGS. FALEOMAVAEGA. H.R. 531: Mrs. KENNELLY of Connecticut. H.R. 1104: Mr. JEFFERSON, Ms. MILLENDER- H. Con. Res. 13: Mr. THOMPSON, Ms. HOOLEY H.R. 533: Mr. KOLBE, Mr. ENGEL, and Mr. MCDONALD, Mr. TORRES, and Ms. EDDIE BER- of Oregon, Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts, PITTS. NICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut, Mr. LAZIO of H.R. 534: Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 1126: Mr. DELLUMS. New York, and Mr. NORWOOD. HINCHEY, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. OBER- H.R. 1128: Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. FROST, Mr. H. Con. Res. 38: Mrs. KELLY, Mr. BORSKI, STAR, and Mr. CLEMENT. DELLUMS, and Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mrs. LOWEY, and Mrs. MALONEY of New York. H.R. 561: Ms. WOOLSEY. H.R. 1146: Mr. NEY. H. Con. Res. 65: Mrs. FOWLER, Mr. WISE, H.R. 598: Mr. WICKER. H.R. 1159: Mr. MINGE. Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. ENGLISH of H.R. 619: Mr. FILNER, Mr. WELDON of Penn- H.R. 1175: Mr. MATSUI and Mr. ROGAN. Pennsylvania, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. PASCRELL, sylvania, Mr. FAZIO of California, Mr. FA- H.R. 1203: Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. BOB SCHAFFER, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. WELL, and Mr. BACHUS. H.R. 1215: Ms. HARMAN, Mr. UNDERWOOD, LEWIS of California, Mr. HOYER, Mr. H.R. 622: Mr. ADERHOLT and Mr. NEY. and Mr. MCGOVERN. DEUTSCH, and Mr. MASCARA. H.R. 633: Mr. CLEMENT. H.R. 1232: Mr. FILNER and Mr. ETHERIDGE. H. Con. Res. 75: Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 674: Mr. ARMEY. H.R. 1260: Mr. KLINK and Ms. KILPATRICK. H. Res. 30: Mr. SOLOMON. H.R. 676: Mr. WYNN and Mr. THOMPSON. H.R. 1281: Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. PETERSON of H. Res. 37: Mr. FILNER, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. H.R. 683: Mr. BURR of North Carolina and Minnesota, Mr. LAHOOD, and Mr. FAZIO of OBERSTAR, and Mr. LAHOOD. Mr. CAPPS. California. H. Res. 96: Mr. MARKEY, Mr. FAZIO of Cali- H.R. 695: Mr. COX of California, Mr. ROE- H.R. 1285: Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. fornia, and Mr. TIERNEY. MER, Mr. FAZIO of California, Mr. ADAM H.R. 1288: Mr. SNYDER and Mr. OLVER. H. Res. 121: Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA and Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. KIND of Wisconsin, H.R. 1311: Ms. FURSE, Mr. GUTIERREZ, and MANZULLO. Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. NEY, and Mr. SALMON. Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. H. Res. 123: Mr. LUTHER. H.R. 705: Mrs. THURMAN. H.R. 1358: Mr. NEY. H. Res. 139: Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. H.R. 766: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. H.R. 1362: Mr. KILDEE, Mr. CANADY of Flor- COOKSEY, Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr. NEU- H.R. 789: Mr. CRAPO. ida, Mr. UNDERWOOD, Mr. GIBBONS, MS. MANN, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. WELDON of Florida, H.R. 856: Mr. HANSEN, Mr. KIND of Wiscon- HOOLEY of Oregon, Mr. HEFNER, Mr. SANDLIN, Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. sin, Mr. SNYDER, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. LAZIO of Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. GREEN, Mr. MANZULLO, SCARBOROUGH, and Mr. HEFLEY. New York, Mr. RADANOVICH, Mr. and Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. BLUMENAUER, and Mr. GEPHARDT. H.R. 1375: Mr. CHRISTENSEN. f H.R. 857: Mr. BACHUS, Mr. PETERSON of H.R. 1419: Mrs. Mr. NORTHUP. Pennsylvania, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. CANADY of H.R. 1427: Mr. SCHIFF. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM Florida, and Mr. WELDON of Florida. H.R. 1450: Ms. LOFGREN and Mr. HASTINGS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 883: Mr. CANADY of Florida. of Florida. Under clause 4 of rule XXII, sponsors H.R. 907: Mr. CALLAHAN. H.R. 1451: Mrs. MEEK of Florida and Ms. H.R. 910: Mr. BEREUTER and Mr. ROTHMAN. SLAUGHTER. were deleted from public bills and reso- H.R. 911: Mr. UPTON, Mr. CLEMENT, Mr. H.R. 1496: Mr. NEY and Mr. GRAHAM. lutions as follows: WELDON of Florida, and Mr. ADERHOLT. H.R. 1503: Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 815: Mr. ROGERS. E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 105 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

Vol. 143 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MAY 20, 1997 No. 67 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m., and was eons. This afternoon it is hoped we will Mr. KERREY. Mr. President, I ask called to order by the President pro begin consideration of the budget reso- unanimous consent the time controlled tempore [Mr. THURMOND]. lution. Therefore, Senators can expect on H.R. 1122 on the Democratic side be rollcall votes throughout the day in changed to reflect that Senator PRAYER this session of the Senate. DASCHLE or his designee controls the The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John As previously announced, Members time. Ogilvie, offered the following prayer: who intend to offer amendments to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Gracious Lord, You know what is that resolution should be prepared to objection, it is so ordered. ahead today for us. Crucial issues offer those amendments during today’s f session. Also it is hoped that the two await our attention. Pending decisions PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR demand our concentration. And we leaders will be able to reach an agree- know that the choices we make will af- ment on yielding back much of the Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I ask fect millions in our beloved Nation. statutory time limitation for the budg- unanimous consent that Lou Ann It is with that in mind that we say et resolution, leaving 15 hours of de- Linehan and Deb Fiddelke be per- with the psalmist, ‘‘Show me Your bate on the resolution in order. mitted privilege of the floor for the du- As always, all Members will be noti- ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. ration of the debate. fied accordingly as any votes are or- Lead me in Your truth and teach me, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without dered with respect to any of this legis- for You are the God of my salvation; on objection, it is so ordered. lation. I thank all Members for their You I wait all the day.’’—Psalm 25:4–5. f attention. May we prepare for the decisive deci- f COMMEMORATING THE 15TH ANNI- sions of this day by opening our minds VERSARY OF THE CONSTRUC- to the inflow of Your spirit. We confess UNANIMOUS-CONSENT TION AND DEDICATION OF THE that we need Your divine wisdom to AGREEMENT—H.R. 1122 VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL shine the light of discernment in the Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I ask Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I ask dimness of our limited understanding. unanimous consent that no further unanimous consent the Senate now We praise You, Lord, that we can amendments be in order to H.R. 1122 proceed to the consideration of Senate face the rest of this day with the inner other than a technical amendment to Resolution 87, submitted by myself, peace of knowing that You will answer be offered by Senator SANTORUM re- along with my colleague Senator BOB this prayer for guidance and give us garding physicians’ conduct, and there KERREY of Nebraska and others. strength and courage. In the name of be 10 minutes debate on the amend- our Lord and Saviour. Amen. ment, and following the use or yielding The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. f back of that time on the amendment, the amendment be considered agreed The assistant legislative clerk read RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING as follows: MAJORITY LEADER to, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and following the adop- A resolution (S. Res. 87) commemorating The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The tion of the amendment the bill be read the 15th anniversary of the construction and able acting majority leader is recog- dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memo- for the third time. rial. nized. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. f HUTCHINSON). Without objection, it is The Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. SCHEDULE so ordered. Mr. HAGEL. I now ask unanimous Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I rise Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, for the consent at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, today to submit a resolution com- information of all Senators, following the Senate resume consideration of memorating the 15th anniversary of morning business the Senate will hope- H.R. 1122, and there be 3 hours and 10 the construction and dedication of the fully resume consideration of H.R. 1122, minutes of debate to be equally divided Vietnam Veterans Memorial, also the partial-birth abortion ban bill. It is between Senators SANTORUM and known as ‘‘The Wall.’’ I am pleased to still hoped that an agreement will be BOXER or their designees, and that the be joined in this effort by my distin- reached shortly to conduct a vote on vote occur on passage of H.R. 1122 at guished colleague from Nebraska, my final passage of H.R. 1122 early this 2:15 on Tuesday, and that paragraph 4 senior Senator, BOB KERREY, who, inci- afternoon. In addition, I remind all of rule 12 be waived. dentally, is the only Member of this Senators, from 12:30 to 2:15, the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without body who was a recipient of the Medal will recess for weekly policy lunch- objection, it is so ordered. of Honor for his service in Vietnam. I

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I was proud to have ple visit the Vietnam Memorial, mak- again. spoken at the 1982 groundbreaking for ing it the most visited monument in As Senator HAGEL mentioned, in to- the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, as did Washington. Many visitors are so day’s paper we read that our first Am- two of my colleagues, Senator ROBB, moved they leave flowers, letters, pic- bassador to Vietnam since we left in who then was Governor of Virginia, and tures, and other mementoes to their 1975, Pete Petersen, is coming back to Senator JOHN WARNER. fallen comrades, parents, relatives, the United States of America and I keep in my Senate office, Mr. Presi- friends, children, and loved ones. bringing with him the remains of men dent, a shovel I used during the Next weekend, Memorial Day week- who were killed in that war, once groundbreaking ceremony 15 years ago end, the traveling Vietnam memorial again, opening up, for a variety of rea- to remind me of that day. While the de- will come to Omaha, NE. It is a half- sons, a wound that makes it difficult bate over our involvement in Vietnam scale replica of the wall that stands for people to go on with their lives. and the conduct of the war will con- here in Washington. It has visited cit- Mr. President, this wall does a re- tinue for years to come, the wall has ies and States across America so Amer- markable thing. It does enable an indi- united Americans in honoring those icans who may never visit the Nation’s vidual to begin to heal from this par- who served. It honors warriors, not the Capital can experience the healing ticular war, or for other wars, as well. war. The Vietnam wall stands as a stir- power of the Vietnam wall. On this Memorial Day we ask the Sen- ring reminder that memorials are built The resolution before the Senate ate and we ask the American people to not to honor or glorify war. There is no today is an important statement by take a moment to reflect and remem- glory in a war, only suffering. Memo- the Senate to mark the 15th year of the ber those who served in Vietnam dur- rials are built to honor the commit- wall and all that wall has meant to so ing this Nation’s longest conflict. ment and the sacrifice that men and many. I am proud to be a sponsor and I served in Vietnam with five of my women give to their country because am grateful for my colleagues’ support. Senator colleagues, Senator CHUCK they are willing to risk their lives in Mr. President, I yield time to my dis- ROBB, who was here a few moments defense of freedom. tinguished colleague, friend, and fellow ago, Senator JOHN KERRY, Senator As we commemorate the 15th anni- Vietnam veteran, Senator BOB KERREY. JOHN MCCAIN, Senator MAX CLELAND, versary of the groundbreaking for the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and Senator CHUCK HAGEL, and al- Vietnam Veterans Memorial, it is im- ator from Nebraska is recognized. though we may argue legislation from portant that we remember those brave Mr. KERREY. Mr. President, I yield different sides of the aisle, we share a men and brave women who fought and such time as desired to the distin- bond beyond politics and beyond party, died for liberties we take for granted, guished Senator from Virginia. as do veterans of all conflicts, and are and it is important we remember their The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- firm in the belief that we are all Amer- families who also sacrificed for this ator from Virginia is recognized. icans first and foremost. Nation. Mr. ROBB. Mr. President, I will take As we gather with friends and with Recently I was joined in a ceremony a minute to commend my two col- family in observance of Memorial Day, to mark the wall’s 15th anniversary by leagues from Nebraska for introducing I urge all Americans to take time to my friends and colleagues, Senators this particular resolution today. I was reflect upon the day’s true meaning. BOB KERREY of Nebraska, JOHN MCCAIN pleased to join with them a few weeks Whether we attend a public observance, of Arizona, MAX CLELAND of Georgia, ago over at the Vietnam Memorial. mark a grave, or simply bow our heads JOHN KERRY of Massachusetts, and It was my privilege 15 years ago to in quiet reflection, we should remem- CHUCK ROBB of Virginia. We come from participate in both the groundbreaking ber to honor those who, by serving, put different States and different parties, and the dedication. I have had many their faith and trust in the ideals for but despite our differences, we six U.S. visits to that memorial since. I think which our Nation stands. Senators have a common background. it is very clear that it has served a pur- Mr. President, my colleague from Ne- We are all Vietnam combat veterans. pose even beyond the expectations of braska and I offer this resolution and We attended the ceremony on behalf of those who created it and those who feel it especially fitting because this every man and woman who served in were initially involved in the dedica- August the Vietnam Veterans Memo- Vietnam, every man and woman who tion ceremonies. It has a healing effect rial will be 15 years old, almost as old gave their life in Vietnam, every Viet- for all of those who visit, regardless of as the conflict was long. On May 24, nam veteran who is still missing in what their personal feelings may have 1997, more than 22 years after the last that far away land, and every family in been about the conflict itself. They known United States casualty, the this country who sacrificed to keep recognize that we come together to Vietnam Moving Memorial will pay a this Nation strong. honor those warriors who gave the last visit to Omaha, NE. For thousands of We marked the anniversary of this full measure to their country, and the Vietnam veterans and their families, groundbreaking in order to remind us notes that are left behind are the kind this memorial serves as a place of rec- all that the liberties we cherish do not of communication that I would defy onciliation and remembrance. It in- come without great sacrifice. One anyone to read without feeling some of vites people to come and remember the needs only to run a hand over the the emotion that is involved in it. bravery and valor of their fallen rough names inscribed in the smooth I commend both Senator HAGEL and friends, family, and colleagues, while glossy surface of the wall to realize Senator KERREY for this particular res- serving as well, Mr. President, as a per- that freedom is not free. As we laid a olution this morning, and I commend it manent tribute to those who gave their wreath in honor of the 58,202 men and to all of our colleagues as an appro- lives. women whose lives are memorialized priate remembrance of those friends Through this resolution, and in ob- by the names, each of us realized we and those who wore our uniform in servation of this 15th anniversary, I could easily have been present only in terms of service to our country in the hope the Senate will encourage all the memories of those who survived. conflict in Vietnam. Americans to remember to honor the We, too, could have been listed on the I yield the floor. memory of the brave men and women wall. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- who fought and died in service to our We also remembered and honored the ator from Nebraska. Nation during the Vietnam war, and more than 2,000 Americans still miss- Mr. KERREY. Mr. President, along indeed all conflicts. ing in action from this war. Mr. Presi- with my colleague, my good friend, Mr. President, at the dedication of dent, this morning I noted that our Senator CHUCK HAGEL from my home the Bunker Hill Memorial on June 17,

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No one of my ac- of oppression and terror, but of wisdom, creased calls going out to young men quaintance ever chose death over peace, and of liberty, upon which the world saying, ‘‘It is time for you to serve the homecoming. But I witnessed some may gaze with admiration, forever. cause of freedom.’’ That cause deterio- men choose death over dishonor. The We honor those who have come be- rated and divided this Nation in a ter- memory of them, of what they bore for fore us not just with the memory of rible fashion, and caused Americans to country and honor, helped me to see their efforts, but by building upon the say not only do we question the cause the virtue in my own humility. freedom and prosperity we enjoy be- of freedom but cause us as well to say It is a surpassing irony that war, for cause of their sacrifice. The men and that we no longer believe our Govern- all its unspeakable horrors, provides women we pay tribute to during this ment; we no longer trust that this is a the combatant with every conceivable and every Memorial Day deserve noth- Government of, by, and for the people. human experience. Experiences that ing less. ‘‘We feel as if we have been lied to. And usually take a lifetime to know are all Mr. President, as I have said, one the trust is broken, it has been felt—and felt intensely—in one brief doesn’t have to look very far for re- snapped, it is permanent, and we are moment of life. Anyone who loses a minders of the divisive nature of this not going to put it back together.’’ loved one knows what great loss feels war, and one doesn’t have to look very This wall, this remembrance, enables like. Anyone who gives life to a child far for inspiration that enables us to us to see that trust can be put back to- knows what great joy feels like. The overcome the worst of these memories. gether, if we are willing to forgive; if veteran knows what great joy and Indeed, I had the pleasure of sitting we are willing to say that we forgive great loss feel like when they occur in with the Presiding Officer and listening those with whom we disagreed; that we the same moment, in the same experi- to his presentation to a roomful of recognize our common bond. And on ence. young heroes who had been recognized this Memorial Day not only do we pay For my part, I would simply affirm for their service, and recognized in par- tribute to those who have sacrificed for that the sacrifices borne by veterans ticular for their service at the commu- us, but we rededicate ourselves to the deserve to be memorialized in some- nity level—young men and women who task of sacrificing for others. thing more lasting than marble or in saw something in their community Mr. President, it is a pleasure and an the fleeting effect of a politician’s they didn’t like, saw something in honor for me to share cosponsorship speech. The veterans’ valor and the de- their community that they thought with my friend and colleague from Ne- votion to duty have earned our coun- was wrong, and decided on their own to braska, Senator HAGEL, and all the try’s abiding concern for their well- correct that wrong. other Members of the Senate who have being. I am committed to honoring I heard the Senator from Arkansas joined in this resolution. I appreciate that debt. say that he heard a long time ago a their support. I hope this small symbol of remem- young girl talking about what it meant I call upon Americans not just to see brance today will encourage all Ameri- to be famous; what it meant to acquire this as another resolution but to see cans to remember the sacrifices of our fame. She wanted in her lifetime to be this as a Memorial Day, as an oppor- veterans. a famous person. Then she came to tunity for us to rededicate ourselves to Mr. KEMPTHORNE. Mr. President, I Washington, DC, and while at the the cause of freedom. rise today in support of the Vietnam Tomb of the Unknown Soldier realized Mr. HAGEL addressed the Chair. Veterans Memorial resolution, spon- that fame by no means is the only ob- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sored by my colleagues, Senator HAGEL ject of our lives, nor should be the only ator from Nebraska. and Senator KERREY of Nebraska. I object of our lives; that one can be a Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I thank would like to commend and congratu- hero without recognition; that one can my colleague and friend from Nebraska late them for bringing this issue before serve God and other human beings as a for those inspirational words, and I the Senate today, so that this body consequence of just believing that think words that are focused exactly may take a moment to remember those something needs to be done without re- on the heart of who we are as a people, who sacrificed their lives in Vietnam gard to whether or not it would be rec- who we have always been, and hope- for our country. ognized in headlines, or radio com- fully who we will always be. Mr. President, it is not enough for us mentary, or television broadcasts. Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I am to use mere words to express our deep It is the most eloquent demonstra- grateful to be an original cosponsor gratitude to the men and women who tion of why we as human beings are with my distinguished colleagues and fought in Vietnam, selflessly giving special; that we have inside of us a fellow Vietnam veterans in the Senate. their lives to protect the interests of soul, a spirit that recognizes that at It is appropriate that we commemorate the United States. It is not enough for some point the greatest thing we can the 15th anniversary of the dedication us to provide for the education and do is to say that somebody is more im- of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in well-being of the sons and daughters portant than we are, that something is Washington, DC. who have lost a parent in a country out there more important than just My fellow Vietnam veterans who are they may never see, for a people they taking care of ourselves. cosponsoring this resolution and I wear may never know, and in a war they I believe strongly, Mr. President, glasses and have more gray hair than may never understand. that we are not free until in love, and we did when we served in Vietnam, we Nothing can ever be enough, because recognize that until in love we are will- come from different walks of life, nothing can ever bring them back. ing to give ourselves. And I hope that served in different branches of the But here in the Nation’s Capital, the this remembrance of the Vietnam Me- military, and were of different ranks. Vietnam Veterans Memorial—a 250- morial will not just inspire people to However, we share the experiences of foot wall of polished black granite— say that we have got to get over the combat that only those who went to will help us to never forget the sac- Vietnam war itself but I hope it will Vietnam will ever understand. rifice of over 58,000 Americans; 58,209 allow Americans as individual men and We also share—and this is harder to Americans to be exact. women to see that now in this moment explain—the survivors’ humility. Seventeen more names have recently heroes are needed more than ever be- That’s a provocative statement, I been added to the Vietnam Veterans fore. know, and the nonveteran may easily Memorial. Within the past 6 months, This Nation was terribly divided in mistake its meaning. I am not talking the Central Identification Laboratory the Vietnam war, with families turning about shame. I know of no shame in in Hawaii has positively identified the against families, sons against fathers, surviving combat. But every combat remains of ten more American service- and neighbors against neighbors. veteran remembers those comrades men found in Vietnam by Department

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4694 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 of Defense on-site search teams. And The wall is indeed a beautiful and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The seven other American servicemen who somber monument which will ever re- clerk will call the roll. have since died from the complications mind us of those painful sacrifices The assistant legislative clerk pro- of injuries suffered during the Vietnam made by these brave men and women. ceeded to call the roll. war. It is my hope, Mr. President—no, Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I have Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I it is my prayer—that this will be the two final comments to make regarding ask unanimous consent that the order last time such additions are made to this resolution commemorating the for the quorum call be rescinded. this memorial. 15th anniversary of the Vietnam Vet- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without How do you thank each of these erans Memorial. objection, it is so ordered. brave Americans? How do you let them First, the recognition of the vision, f know that as a nation, we are indebted the heart, the soul, and the leadership to them for their bravery, their valor, behind it, a remarkable man, Jan PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN and their courage in fighting a war Scruggs. It was Jan Scruggs who many, ACT OF 1997 that was never officially recognized by many years ago came home one night The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the country which asked them to put after a movie, sat down with his wife, clerk will report H.R. 1122. their lives on the line? How do you tell and said, ‘‘We are going to do some- The assistant legislative clerk read them that they are truly American he- thing to recognize those who served in as follows: roes? the Vietnam.’’ It was a great dream, an A bill (H.R. 1122) to amend title 18, United You do this by keeping their memo- impossible dream. States Code, to ban partial-birth abortions. ries alive and by never forgetting One of the collaborators with Jan The Senate resumed consideration of them. Scruggs was one of our colleagues, Sen- the bill. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial ator JOHN WARNER. Without Senator AMENDMENT NO. 290 Wall helps to keep those memorials JOHN WARNER’s leadership, and without (Purpose: To provide a procedure for deter- alive, and it helps the human emo- his force, and without Jan Scruggs’ vi- mining whether a physician’s conduct was tional process which includes mourn- sion and leadership and love, this Wall necessary to save the life of the mother) ing, healing, and remembrance. This would never have been built. It is very Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I visual reminder keeps their memory appropriate to recognize Jan Scruggs send an amendment to the desk. alive in our hearts where they will and Senator JOHN WARNER because The PRESIDING OFFICER. The never be forgotten. And I would like to those two great Americans led this ef- clerk will report. add that I know this from first-hand fort and have given us a magnificent The assistant legislative clerk read experience. monument and memorial. as follows: Mr. President, last year I took part Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- in a trade mission to Vietnam with sent that the resolution, Senate Reso- The Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. SANTORUM) proposes an amendment num- several of my colleagues here in the lution 87, be agreed to, the preamble be bered 290. Senate. Before leaving, one of the most agreed to, and the motion to reconsider Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I important things I did to prepare my- be laid upon the table. self for travel to Vietnam, was to walk The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ask unanimous consent that reading of alone along the Vietnam Veterans’ Me- objection, it is so ordered. the amendment be dispensed with. morial, to clear my mind of all The resolution (S. Res. 87) was agreed The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without thoughts, except for those involving to. objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: the overwhelming number of American The preamble was agreed to. names etched upon the wall. In that The resolution, with its preamble, is On page 2, line 16, strike the semicolon and moment, I knew that one of the most as follows: all that follows through ‘‘purpose’’ on line 17. On page 3, between lines 8 and 9, insert the S. RES. 87 important reasons for my visit to Viet- following: nam was to be a voice for those brave Whereas 1997 marks the 15th anniversary of ‘‘(3) As used in this section, the term men and women whom I will never be the construction and dedication of the Viet- ‘vaginally delivers a living fetus before kill- able to thank. nam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.; ing the fetus’ means deliberately and inten- On November 11, 1996, Veteran’s Day, Whereas this memorial contains the names tionally delivers into the vagina a living of more than 58,000 men and women who lost fetus, or a substantial portion thereof, for I was in Hanoi urging top Vietnamese their lives from 1957 to 1975 in the Vietnam officials to keep the resolution of the the purpose of performing a procedure the combat area or are still missing in action; physician knows will kill the fetus, and kills POW/MIA issue a top priority, and to Whereas every year millions of Americans the fetus.’’ come to this monument to pay their respects cooperate in every way with the United On page 3, between lines 21 and 22, insert for those who served in the Armed Forces; States. As I met with Vietnam Party the following: Whereas the Vietnam Veterans Memorial General Secretary Do Muoi, I told him ‘‘(d)(1) A defendant accused of an offense has been a source of comfort and healing for about my walk along the wall, and pre- under this section may seek a hearing before Vietnam veterans and the families of the the State Medical Board on whether the phy- sented him with a copy of ‘‘The Wall,’’ men and women who died while serving their sician’s conduct was necessary to save the a pictorial of veterans and their fami- country; and lies who come to pay tribute at the Whereas this memorial has come to rep- life of the mother whose life was endangered Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial. Inside resent the legacy of healing that has oc- by a physical disorder, illness or injury. ‘‘(2) The findings on that issue are admis- the cover of that book, I inscribed: ‘‘We curred and demonstrates the application all Americans have for those who made the ulti- sible on that issue at the trial of the defend- have shared a tragic past together. ant. Upon a motion of the defendant, the Now let us work to share a bright fu- mate sacrifice: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— court shall delay the beginning of the trial ture together.’’ Our discussion then (1) expresses its support and gratitude for for not more than 30 days to permit such a centered on building our relationships all of the men and women who honorably hearing to take place.’’ as nations on the basis of mutual com- served in the United States Armed Forces in On page 3, line 22, strike ‘‘(d)’’ and insert passion. General Secretary Do Muoi defense of freedom and democracy during the ‘‘(e)’’. was very animated in his response and Vietnam War; Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, this said, ‘‘We deserve compassion, it is (2) extends its sympathies to all Americans is an amendment that I took the floor consistent with our history so full of who suffered the loss of friends and family in yesterday to talk about. It is an Vietnam; blood and tears. Compassion is the key (3) encourages all Americans to remember amendment that I worked out, along to our relationship.’’ the sacrifices of our veterans; and with Senator FRIST and Representative Mr. President, compassion is truly (4) commemorates the 15th anniversary of CANADY in the House, and with the the key to honoring those who paid the the construction and dedication of the Viet- American Medical Association to ultimate sacrifice for our country. I nam Veterans Memorial. tighten up some of the language to ad- would hope that we, as a nation, never Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I yield dress some of the concerns that the lose that compassion for our veterans, the floor. Thank you, Mr. President, physician community had about the and never, ever allow their memories Mr. President, I suggest the absence definition of what is partial-birth abor- to be taken from our hearts. of a quorum. tion.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4695 I believe it is a good amendment, and provides a professional review of Now I believe the charade is over. We whether it would have gotten the AMA what took place in a case. have the preeminent medical author- endorsement or not. I think it is a good So I think we are making a step for- ity, organization in the country saying amendment because I think it is lan- ward. that this procedure should be outlawed; guage that is much tighter, and puts in I am not aware of any objections to there is no medical reason to keep this the requisite mens rea, or thought this amendment. Whether you are for, procedure legal. processes that the physician must have or against this amendment, it is a That is a very powerful statement been going through at the time of technical amendment in most respects. which debunks all of the arguments doing the procedure. I think that is im- It is one that hopefully will be sup- people might want to hide behind in portant for a criminal statute. ported by everyone. saying that, yes, they agree this proce- I think it would be a sad state if, in I yield the floor at this point to de- dure is brutal; yes, they agree this is fact, we passed this legislation and termine whether anyone wants to barbaric and should never be used, but overrode the President’s veto, or if the speak against the amendment. we want to leave open the possibility President would see otherwise and de- I understand now there is no one to that in the case of, and then they go on cide to sign the bill, that, in fact, this speak against the amendment. So I ask with the health concerns. bill would be thrown out for vagueness unanimous consent the amendment be What we know for a fact is that 90 of criminality, the criminal statute agreed to. percent of partial-birth abortions are itself would be considered too vague, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant not done for any health-related rea- sons. Let me clarify that. Ron Fitz- and it would be OK on the abortion to the unanimous-consent agreement, simmons, who heads up an abortion ground but not OK on the criminal the pending amendment is considered provider organization of some 200 abor- statute ground. But I think what we agreed to. The motion to reconsider is tion clinics, said that 90 percent of par- have done is tighten up the language laid on the table. tial-birth abortions occur in the fifth and have taken care of the concerns The amendment (No. 290) was agreed and sixth months of pregnancy on mentioned here, both on the House and to. healthy mothers with healthy babies. Senate floors, about the vagueness of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on the engrossment of the They are for birth control purposes. the statute. This is fifth- and sixth-month abor- I don’t think anyone will now look at amendment and third reading of the tions for birth control purposes where this as a vague statute. It is a very pre- bill. you take a baby out, deliver it all but cise statute. It is a complete criminal The amendment was ordered to be the head and then take a pair of scis- statute now. engrossed and the bill to be read a sors and stab the baby in the base of I am very happy that we were able to third time. the skull, suction its brains out and work it out, and in working with the The bill was read a third time. kill it for birth control purposes, not AMA I believe we have improved the Mr. SANTORUM addressed the Chair. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- for health reasons. bill and improved its chances when we Those are what we know as the facts, reach the stage of the courts which I ator from Pennsylvania. Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I that information provided to us by peo- am very hopeful that we will do be- ple who oppose the bill. These are not now understand that we are com- cause that means that we will have facts people who oppose abortion are mencing the final 3 hours of debate, passed the bill and it would have been putting forward. These are people who that the time is going to be equally di- signed into law, and the President’s are adamantly pro-choice who run the vided between the Members who are for veto would have been overridden. clinics where some of these abortions the bill and Members who are against. Of the other two provisions in the take place, providing us with the infor- Is that correct? bill, one clarifies the life of the mother mation contrary to what you have The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- exception and takes out some surplus heard, statements in the Chamber that ator is correct. language which we agreed to which these are done for the health of the Mr. SANTORUM. I thank the Chair. I didn’t add anything, and we agreed mother, that 90 percent of them are yield myself such time as I may con- that it was, in fact, surplus language. done for birth control purposes, late in sume. The third element of the amendment pregnancy. The other percentage is Let me first start out by indicating deals with the issue of a medical review done later in pregnancy, and they how important I believe the endorse- panel; if a medical review panel was argue, most of the reasons you hear, ment of the AMA is here as we ap- asked by the AMA for the reason of an because of a fetal abnormality. All of proach final passage of this legislation. intermediary step between the indict- the cases that you hear described with ment of the physician under the stat- We have heard over and over and over the pictures of the family are the baby ute and a trial. This would be an oppor- again that the principal reason this was going to die anyway or the baby tunity for State medical boards to put procedure needs to be made legal is to had a severe defect and that we should together a panel of physicians to look protect the health of the mother. We allow abortions in those situations, at what happened in the case, to do a have in the case of the AMA an organi- this kind of brutal abortion in those peer review determination of the proce- zation that is on record as being for situations because the baby is not per- dures that was done by the physician abortion rights. This is not the Chris- fect or may not live long. being charged, and to come up with tian Coalition. This is not the Catholic That takes us off into another area findings. Those findings would then be Conference of Bishops. This is an orga- that I think has very, very severe con- admissible in court. nization of physicians that is on record sequences for this country, when we I think that is an appropriate step. It as being for a woman’s right to choose, start to say that we should be able to gives the professionals in the field who if you will, that has come out and said kill children because they are not per- license, in fact, the physician, an op- this procedure is not good medicine, fect or that abortions should be legal portunity to make a review of what this procedure is not necessary to pro- up until the time of delivery; that we happened in the context of that as well tect the life or health of a mother. So should be able to do this brutal proce- as add medical expertise to be consid- for all of the arguments that we have dure because the little baby may not ered at trial. I think that is only help- heard that there is a split of opinion live long or may have medical com- ful. The fact of the matter is that we out there as to whether this is an ap- plications. are all aware that, if someone is propriate procedure, I have put forward I found it absolutely ironic that the charged under this statute, they are letter after letter after letter from ob- day the partial-birth abortion ban going to have their medical experts stetricians, from perinatologists, ex- came to the floor of the Senate, min- testify as to one set of circumstances perts in maternal fetal medicine who utes before we passed the Individuals and the prosecution will have their have said that this procedure is never With Disabilities Education Act. What medical experts. medically indicated, that in fact this is that? That is an act to guarantee So, with having some neutral party, procedure is more dangerous to the civil rights, the right for disabled chil- if you will, come up with a more objec- mother. I will discuss those things dren to be educated so they can maxi- tive standard of review I think helps today. mize their human potential. The very

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Think of the emotional agony for the the life of the mother. partial-birth abortion ban said we are woman, both immediately and for years The proposed ban on this destructive pro- willing to give you rights if you sur- afterward, who endures this process over a cedure already includes an exemption for the vive the womb, but we are not going to period of several days. so far theoretical instance when it may be give you any rights as a disabled child None of this nauseating risk is ever nec- necessary to save a pregnant woman’s life. up until the time you are born. You are essary for any reason. Obstetrician-gyne- The opponents of the ban realize that they cologists like myself across the U.S. regu- cannot prevail on the merits of their argu- eligible to be killed just because of ments and are therefore resorting to blowing your disability. You are different than larly treat women whose unborn children suffer the same conditions as those cited by a virtual blizzard of medical terms during any other child. If you are a child that the proponents of the procedure. the debate. They hope to overwhelm the is normal, then they do not believe you Never— media and the public so that the funda- have a right to be killed. In fact, that mental points are missed. I will not try to I underline the word— is what these amendments are that we answer them point by point on each medical heard about. Well, if the baby is is the partial-birth abortion procedure nec- condition. The importance of protecting essary: nearly born fetal life is crucial. healthy and the mother is healthy, we Not for polyhydramnios (an excess of Especially in light of Lori Watts’ and need a health exception. If the baby is amniotic fluid collecting around the fine and the mom is fine, then we do Donna Joy Watts’ story. baby),... The fact of the matter is that it is not believe the baby should be killed. If Not for anencephaly (an abnormality char- never medically necessary, under any the baby is abnormal, we can kill it. acterized by the absence of the top portion of of these conditions, according to Dr. These are the same people who be- the baby’s brain and skull), Calvin and dozens of others who are lieve in special civil rights for the dis- Not for hydrocephaly (excessive cerebro- specialists in maternal fetal medicine. abled. I do not know how you legiti- spinal fluid in the head). As Dr. Calvin said in another letter, mately can stand and argue those two In the case of Donna Joy Watts, I none of these procedures are done by points. I do not know how you draw the would parenthetically say she had groups that specialize in high-risk line there with any sense of consist- hydrocephaly. Her parents were coun- pregnancies. They are not done in uni- ency of care for the disabled. I support seled to have an abortion. They chose versities. They are not done in hos- IDEA. I support civil rights for the dis- not to. They had the baby delivered pitals that specialize in these kinds of and she is now 51⁄2 years old. abled because I know that there are problems. They are done in abortion challenges out there, but there is no Sometimes, as in the case of hydrocephaly, clinics. They are not done by experts in it is first necessary to drain some of the fluid greater challenge to the disabled in maternal fetal medicine, this country today than the challenge from the baby’s head with a special long nee- dle, to allow safe vaginal delivery. In some perinatologists; they are done by abor- of getting born in the first place. And tionists at abortion clinics who are not I will discuss, as I have before, Donna cases, when vaginal delivery is not possible, a doctor performs a Cesarean section. But in experts in high-risk pregnancies. Joy Watts and her family and how they no case is it necessary or medically advis- In fact, this procedure was developed had to overcome incredible odds and able to partially deliver an infant through not by an obstetrician/gynecologist, adversity beyond what you would the vagina and then to cruelly kill the in- not by someone who is an expert in ma- imagine in this country just to have fant. ternal fetal medicine who is concerned this little girl born and be treated be- The legislation proposed clearly distin- about the life and health of the moth- cause she was seen as disabled, not via- guishes the procedure being banned from rec- ognized standard obstetric techniques. I er; this was developed by a family prac- ble, not important to our society. titioner who does abortions at an abor- I want to talk in specific about the must point out, even for those who support abortion for elective or medical reasons at tion clinic for the convenience of the health issue because I think it is im- any point in pregnancy, current recognized abortionist. portant, it is the remaining barrier abortion techniques would be unaffected by So all of these claims about health that many Members hide behind in not the proposed ban. are just simply a smokescreen. There is supporting the partial-birth abortion Any proponent of such a dangerous proce- no health reason to do this procedure. bill because it does not have a ‘‘health dure is at the least seriously misinformed In fact, as Dr. Hersh says, and hundreds exception.’’ Let me explain, No. 1, we about medical reality or at worst so con- of other physicians have said, obstetri- have the American Medical Associa- sumed by narrow minded ‘‘abortion-at-any- cians and gynecologists, including—he cost’’ activism to be criminally negligent. tion on record now supporting this bill, is not an obstetrician; that is, C. Ever- saying there need not be a health ex- This procedure is blatant and cruel infan- ett Koop, the former Surgeon General ticide and must be against the law. ception to this bill, this bill takes care of the United States, is not an obstetri- of all the problems that we as physi- Again, this is a statement by Camilla cian. But what is he? A pediatric sur- cians see and that there is no health C. Hersh, an obstetrician-gynecologist geon who has done surgery on all these reason to do this procedure. practicing here in northern Virginia. little babies who have had these dis- Let me share with you a statement And other statements by other med- abilities and saw high-risk pregnancies from Dr. Camilla C. Hersh, who is a ical doctors in cases that were men- firsthand, dealt with the consequences member of the American College of Ob- tioned here on this floor as reasons of these pregnancies, so he knows the stetrics and Gynecology. She says, and that partial-birth abortion must con- issue well. He said, as well as hundreds I quote from her statement: tinue to be legal. And I have this as a of other doctors, that it is never medi- I think it is obvious that for the baby this note. Senator FEINSTEIN brought up the cally necessary. I would like to read is a horrible way to die, brutally and pain- case of preeclampsia, and I have a let- the entire quote signed by, I believe, at fully killed by having one’s head stabbed ter here from Dr. Steve Calvin, MD, least a dozen experts in maternal fetal open and one’s brains suctioned out. who is a specialist in maternal fetal medicine, a group of almost 500 physi- But for the woman, this is a mortally dan- medicine. gerous and life threatening act. cians, including Dr. Koop, and obstetri- Partial-birth abortion is a partially blind What does that mean? A specialist in cians who oppose partial-birth abor- procedure, done by feel, thereby risking di- high-risk pregnancies. These are people tion: rect scissor injury to the mother’s uterus who deal with the very difficult cases While it may become necessary, in the sec- and laceration of the cervix or lower uterine that come up in pregnancy where the ond or third trimester, to end a pregnancy in segment. Either the scissors or the bony mother’s life and health and the baby’s order to protect the mother’s life or health, shards or spickules of the baby’s perforated life and health are in jeopardy during abortion is never required—i.e., it is never and disrupted skull bones can roughly rip pregnancy. medically necessary, in order to preserve a into the large blood vessels which supply the women’s life, health or future fertility, to Dr. Calvin responds to Senator FEIN- lower part of the lush pregnant uterus, re- deliberately kill an unborn child in the sec- sulting in immediate and massive bleeding STEIN’s claim that preeclampsia is a ond and third trimester, and certainly not by and the threat of shock, immediate reason to do a partial-birth abortion. mostly delivering the child before putting hysterectomy, blood transfusion and even Preeclampsia (with any number of its com- him or her to death. What is required in the death to the mother. plications, including renal failure), cardio- circumstances specified by—

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4697 Senator DASCHLE, Senator BOXER, rogue procedure, not done by special- other groups—NOW, National Organi- Senator FEINSTEIN and others— ists, not done in hospitals, developed zation for Women—in opposition to is separation of the child from the mother, by a nonobstetrician? Why do we want partial-birth abortion legislation for not the death of the child. to keep this legal? What possible rea- allowing this procedure to be legal. Let me just put it simply, for pur- son do we want to say that we need to They are an abortion advocacy group. I poses of this particular debate, while a endanger a woman’s health to allow guess they are considered a think tank mother may present herself in a condi- this procedure to be legal? The only or some short of data collection folks, tion that may require separation of the reason I can think of is what Dr. Hersh but they are advocates for abortion. child from the mother, it is not nec- said, and I will quote from her again Here is what they say, again, to the ex- essary to kill the child in that process, because I think she said it very, very tent I can—I am using the other side’s to use partial-birth abortion. I don’t well: information, taking what those who know why any doctor who is practicing Any proponent of such a dangerous proce- oppose the bill say as fact, and even good, solid medicine would deliberately dure is at the least seriously misinformed with their information, you can’t de- reach in and pull the baby out in the about medical reality or at worst— fend this procedure. This is what the breech position to deliver the child And I daresay that we may be look- Guttmacher Institute says: while the mother’s life is in danger, ing, certainly in the case of the abor- The risk of death associated with abortion while you go through a 3-day process of tion rights advocates, we are looking increases with the length of pregnancy, from dilating the cervix over 2 days, risking at our ‘‘at worst’’ here— 1 death in every 600,000 abortions at 8 or infection because the cervix is now di- fewer weeks to 1 per 17,000 at 16–20 weeks, at worst, so consumed by narrow minded and 1 per 6,000 at 21 weeks or more. lated and the womb is exposed to infec- ‘‘abortion-at-any-cost’’ activism, to be tion, risking infection, No. 1; No. 2, criminally negligent. When, I might add, partial-birth abortions occur. They occur after 20 risking an incompetent cervix, which There is no health reason to do this. means the inability to carry future weeks, sometimes at 20 weeks. Anybody who stands up on the floor in So you are 10 times more likely, ac- children. the face of now the AMA, hundreds of Unfortunately, one of the reasons cording to their numbers, to die as a obstetricians and gynecologists, spe- result of an abortion than in the first 8 cited by President Clinton as needing cialists in maternal fetal medicine, this procedure to save her health and weeks of pregnancy. who stand up in the face of over- You say, ‘‘Well, OK, that’s inter- future fertility was a woman who has whelming evidence that this procedure esting, a 1-in-6,000 chance of a mother had five miscarriages since that proce- is necessary, given the characteristics dying as the result of an abortion. But dure was done to her. To make the ar- of the procedure, a rogue procedure, what are the chances of her dying as a gument this is necessary for that is not done in hospitals, not done by spe- result of delivering the baby by induc- just not true. But a woman presents cialists, done by family practitioners ing or cesarean section, which would be herself with a health problem, and for or people who have no speciality at all a ‘normal’ delivery?’’ We happen to 2 days, to say, ‘‘Here are some pills, in delivering children, just doing abor- have those numbers: we’re going to dilate your cervix, go tions, you are defending not the health It should be noted that at 21 weeks and home, present yourself back after 2 of the mother when you argue that, after, abortion is twice as risky for the days,’’ where you risk increased infec- you are not defending the life of the woman as childbirth: The risk of maternal tion and increased complications, mother, you are defending, as Dr. death is 1 in 6,000— ‘‘come back to the abortion clinic’’— Hersh says, abortion at any cost, any As you saw before— not a hospital, because these are not time, anywhere for any reason; that for abortion and 1 in 13,000 for childbirth. done at hospitals—‘‘come back to the the child, no matter how late, no mat- So let me lay it out again. Set the ar- abortion clinic to have this procedure ter how healthy, is not to be consid- guments aside for partial-birth abor- done.’’ And then what happens? The ered. tion as to why that is more dangerous, baby is pulled out feet first, delivered That is not where America is. I know and it is. Abortion, period, is more dan- all but the head. where the majority of the Senate is. gerous to a mother. Abortion, period, is Why would you, even if you decided We will find out today whether it is more dangerous to a mother than de- to go through that procedure for the where 67 Senators are, because that is livery by inducement or by cesarean health of the mother, why would you, the magic number, 67. We need 67 votes section. Now why would you get up as Dr. Hersh suggests, why would you to override the President’s veto. here on the floor and say we need to take a blunt instrument in a blind pro- I want to have additional items keep the more dangerous option gen- cedure and stab the baby blindly in the printed in the RECORD. I know this has erally available, compound that with a base of the skull, causing all of the been printed in the RECORD before, but procedure that is even more dangerous damage that could occur, as Dr. Hersh I want to put it in. than other abortion techniques, that has set forth? Why would you do that? This is a letter from C. Everett Koop we need to keep that legal also? If you Why wouldn’t you just deliver the head to BILL FRIST, May 13, 1997—BILL are truly concerned about the life and and give the baby a chance to live? It FRIST, the only doctor in the U.S. Sen- the health of the mother, you don’t may not live. But at least give it the ate, who has spoken eloquently, and come to the Senate floor and argue for dignity of being born and accepted into will again today, on this issue. dangerous procedures to continue to be our human community without this DEAR BILL: It is never necessary to destroy used that threaten health, future fer- brutality, this unwarranted, unneces- a viable fetus in order to preserve the health tility, life and, at the same time, kill a sary, unhealthful, dangerous, brutal of the mother. Although I can’t think of an baby that would otherwise be born stabbing and killing of a baby who is example, if it were deemed beneficial for the alive. There is no argument here. this far away, 3 inches away, from its mother to be without the fetus, it would be You will hear and see pictures of peo- first breath. Yes, its first breath. Even delivered by induction— ple: ‘‘Oh, well, they needed this.’’ As at 20 weeks, babies live. It is considered Vaginal delivery— Dr. Hersh said and said eloquently, a live birth even at 20 weeks. Babies or C-section. Abortion is truly more trau- these people were misinformed. Look, will not be able to survive long because matic than either and exposes the mother to not every doctor is a great doctor. Not they don’t have sufficient lung develop- future problems with an incompetent cervix, every doctor knows everything, but ment, but that baby will be alive when miscarriage and infertility. you don’t see those doctors on the it is born unless you kill it. Let me get away from the specifics of record here. Where are the doctors who Why kill the baby when it is more the partial-birth issue and give you an- did all the procedures in all these dangerous to the mother to do that, other reason why this is not healthy, cases, where have they testified that when it presents more complications to and I want to share with you some sta- that was the only thing they could do it? Why does that option have to be tistics from the Alan Guttmacher In- have done. They couldn’t stand the necessary that is more dangerous to stitute. What is that organization? light of day here. They couldn’t stand her health? Why would we want to This is an organization that signed let- the cross-examination here. They keep a procedure legal that threatens a ters last year with NARAL and would never, never come up here and woman’s health, that is an absolutely Planned Parenthood and a whole lot of try to defend that position.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4698 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 It is a sad fact that in thousands of the people who are providing this infor- Then to have the President stand up instances every year, women are coun- mation, it was a misinformation cam- and hide behind this veiled threat of a seled, encouraged, told they have no paign. People said they lied through veto having to do with health is a jux- choice but to have an abortion and do their teeth in giving that information taposition which I don’t understand. I so only to find out later that some doc- to the American people. hope the President, after we deliver tor either misinformed them or, frank- But, in spite of all that, the truth has this bill to him, will recognize what ly, was so afraid of malpractice that finally bubbled to the surface. It has health of individuals really is. I am the doctor took the easy way out. That bubbled to the surface on the floor of talking about health, not just of the should never be a reason. Using bad the U.S. Senate and in the House of infant, who, in fact, is being sacrificed medicine should never be a reason to Representatives, but also throughout in this procedure, but also the health keep the procedure legal. The fact that the media. Discussions have taken of the mother. It requires support of there are some doctors out there who place in hospitals. Discussions have this ban. practice bad medicine should not be a taken place among the organized med- The letter says: ical groups. We all recognize that reason to keep this procedure legal. DEAR SENATOR SANTORUM: The American Mr. President, how much time do I whether it is ACOG, the group of obste- Medical Association is writing to support have remaining? tricians and gynecologists, or the H.R. 1122, ‘‘The Partial-Birth Abortion Ban The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. American Medical Association, which Act of 1997,’’ as amended * * * the AMA has GRAMS). The Senator from Pennsyl- represents all physicians, that none of supported such legislation * * * vania has 60 minutes remaining. these organizations really speak for ev- They go on in the first paragraph to Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I do erybody. But when you put it alto- say: not want to use up all my time. I do gether—and it has been put together, Although our general policy is to oppose not see anyone from the other side. I mixed up, dissected and looked at— legislation criminalizing medical practice or ask unanimous consent that when I ask gradually it is beginning to crystallize procedure, the AMA has supported such leg- to go into a quorum call the time be in a very clear way. And I think it is islation where the procedure was narrowly deducted from the other side’s time. worth talking about a little bit on the defined and not medically indicated. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without floor of the U.S. Senate once again. Narrowly defined, which this ban is. objection, it is so ordered. On a momentous occasion yesterday, There was an attempt last week to Mr. SANTORUM. Thank you, Mr. after 2 years of looking at the issue, take this very narrow ban, carefully President. the American Medical Association es- proscribed—protections for the mother, I suggest the absence of a quorum. sentially said that restricting this pro- protections clearly for the child, pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cedure is something that should be tections for the medical profession. An clerk will call the roll. done by the American people and by attempt was made last week to push The legislative clerk proceeded to the U.S. Congress. Again, this is after a that aside with a much broader issue call the roll. lot of debate, a lot of discussion, and a that needs to be continually debated. Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I lot of examination of the facts within But now we are back on the narrow ask unanimous consent that the order the medical community, with the definition. for the quorum call be rescinded. American people, by ethicists and by The AMA says it is not medically in- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. religious communities. There is a mass dicated, not medically indicated, not HAGEL). Without objection, it is so or- movement to ban this brutal procedure just for the baby but for the mother. It dered. which offends the sensibilities of every is not medically indicated, according Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I American, everybody in our civiliza- to the American Medical Association, now yield 10 minutes to the Senator tion today. This procedure, when de- the largest organization representing from Tennessee. scribed, offends their sensibilities. more physicians than anyone in the I mentioned the American Medical The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- United States of America. Association. Again, the American Med- ator from Tennessee. The second paragraph outlines the ical Association, the largest physician Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I rise three principles that, after much dis- group in the country, issued a letter briefly to make several comments and cussion and much debate within the yesterday that said really—let me refer to review a little bit some of the myth to the letter. This is the letter in its AMA, were agreed to: that has surrounded the debate on our entirety. It was written to Senator First, the bill would allow a legitimate ex- attempts to ban a brutal procedure, a ception where the life of the mother was en- SANTORUM, who, obviously, has done a procedure called the partial-birth abor- dangered, thereby preserving the physician’s wonderful job, an outstanding job, in tion. judgment to take any medically necessary helping America understand what the It has been fascinating to watch steps to save the life of the mother. significance of this ban is. where we started really about 2 years I will go through the letter. The key For the life of the mother, any steps ago in the evolution of learning about sentence is the last sentence. It basi- can be taken, spelled out very clearly this procedure, recognizing that it is cally says, ‘‘Thank you, for the oppor- in the bill: performed, recognizing that it is as tunity’’—remember, this is from John Second, the bill would clearly define the close to infanticide as one can possibly Seward, from the American Medical prohibited procedure so that it is clear on get in our civilization today, and to Association, representing their conclu- the face of the legislation what act is to be banned. track the misinformation, the orga- sions. nized misinformation campaigns that It says: ‘‘Thank you for the oppor- The attempt was made last week to have been carried out, instigated by a tunity to work with you towards re- ban all abortions, and that needs to be number of parties that have made it all stricting a procedure we all agree is debated. But this bans a very specific the way to the Presidency of the not good medicine.’’ procedure—a procedure, I might add, United States of America—a misin- I guess a sentence like that does lead that is performed quite frequently formation campaign that I think and I me to question how the President of around the country but tends to be per- hope was the reason he vetoed this ban the United States could continually, formed in abortion clinics, many times that is so supportive in a bipartisan every day, hide behind a threat of a outside of peer review of other physi- way by Congress, and that is clearly veto talking about the health of cians, very rarely in the hospital where supported by the American people. women, because for health of women you have nurses around to ask ques- I give the President the benefit of the we have to look at the American Med- tions, and when you have other physi- doubt because I had the opportunity—I ical Association, which represents ob- cians around or hospital administra- will refer back to it shortly, some of stetricians, gynecologists, family prac- tors asking, ‘‘What is the ethics of a the statements he made in his press titioners, internists, cancer specialists, procedure that so brutally sacrifices an conference and the people he brought heart disease—all of these groups of infant upon three-fourths completion forward. But since that time—I guess people focus on their No. 1 goal, which of delivery?’’ that is what I am excited about—peo- is to promote the health of this Nation, No, these are performed with rel- ple have come forward and said, even the health of individuals. atively high frequency, when you are

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4699 talking about hundreds or thousands of December 13, 1996. President Clinton he said, were aborted because of the infants that are, in fact, murdered. But described a hypothetical situation psychological and emotional health of they are being performed outside the where without a partial-birth abortion the mother, despite the advanced ges- peer review and, I would say, the ethics a woman could not—and I use tational age and health of the child. of the medical profession. quotations here—‘‘preserve the ability So we can see that if you use a health In the letter from the American Med- to have further children.’’ He said that exception, you have a huge door ical Association endorsing the bill, sup- he would not, using his words again, through which you can drive a truck porting the ban, it said: ‘‘tell her that I am signing a law which and continue to perform this proce- Finally, the bill would give any accused will prevent her from having another dure. If you throw in a so-called health physician the right to have his or her con- child. I am not going to do it,’’ said the exception, as good as it sounds, it real- duct reviewed by the State Medical Board President. ly goes back to what Doe versus Bolton before a criminal trial commenced. In this That is heart wrenching. When you in 1973, the Supreme Court case defined manner, the bill would provide a formal role as health. They defined health to in- for valuable medical peer determination in see just that clip, we tend to any enforcement proceeding. empathsize with what the President is clude ‘‘all factors—physical, emo- tional, psychological, familial, and the I think this is important to say be- saying. But the bottom line is partial- woman’s age—relative to the well- cause as a physician I have to admit birth abortion is never ever necessary to preserve the health of a woman. The being of the patient.’’ before coming to the Senate the idea That is the big door through which, if that this body or the Congress would College of Obstetrics and Gynecology has issued a statement that said they you are an abortionist, if you do not pass a law to tell me what I could or follow the ethics of the American Med- could not do in terms of what I thought ‘‘could identify no circumstance under which this procedure would be the only ical Association or the medical profes- was in the best interest of my patient sion today, you can continue to do this bothered me, not this particular ban option to save the life or preserve the health of the mother.’’ There are al- brutal, inhumane procedure by saying, but just the idea of having somebody in oh, it is for the health of the mother. Washington, DC, inside the beltway ways—always—other procedures that will preserve the health of the mother. The mother is a bit down in the dumps telling me how to practice medicine because she feels like this baby must and then making something a criminal The AMA task force convened on this issue also concluded, ‘‘There does not be sacrificed, and therefore I can cer- procedure. tify and say that is the health of the It is easier as a physician to say, no, appear to be any identified situation in which intact D&X is the only appro- mother. I don’t want any part of anything like Again, in Doe versus Bolton, the law that, and I think that is what we were priate procedure to induce abortion.’’ Thus, even if there are health rea- of the land, the Supreme Court case in hearing from some of the medical com- 1973 included ‘‘all factors—physical, munity, a fear that they would be sons—and health is defined very, very broadly—even if there are health rea- emotional, psychological, familial, and thrown in jail for doing what they the woman’s age—relative to the well- think is right for the patient, and they sons, there are other safer procedures for the mother. being of the patient.’’ People in the didn’t want this to be set as a prece- abortion industry understand that dent. I think this letter and the bill Myth No. 2. It goes like this. The D&X procedure, partial-birth abortion, there are many late-term abortions for shows that, no, that is not what is social reasons as well as health rea- being done. Basically, we are banning a is a rare and difficult medical proce- dure. It is usually performed only in sons. It is recognized; people know it. very specific procedure that is on the A 1993 National Abortion Federation extreme cases to save the life of the fringe, and you are going to have the internal memorandum said, ‘‘There are woman or in cases of severe fetal ab- opportunity for peer review to know many reasons why women have later normalities. what is accepted medical practice even abortions,’’ and they include, ‘‘Lack of Well, again, it is just not true. If we in the event you are accused in this money or health insurance, social psy- look to what Ronald Fitzsimmons said, manner. chological crisis, lack of knowledge executive director of the National Coa- Then the letter goes on. about human reproduction.’’ Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- lition of Abortion Providers, Mr. Fitz- So when you see legislation in the sent that I have another 5 minutes. simmons, I think, has shown amazing Chamber allowing this procedure or Mr. SANTORUM. I yield the Senator integrity in coming forward when he even putting in amendments or sup- another 5 minutes. said that he admits he—I am using his posing it should be allowed for health The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- words—lied through his teeth when he of the mother, just recognize, if that is ator is recognized for another 5 min- said partial-birth abortion was rarely the case, that anybody—anybody—can utes. used or only on women whose lives continue doing this procedure at the Mr. FRIST. Then the final sentence, were in danger. same rate as they do today by pro- again which really summarizes it, and In a recent American Medical News viding this huge loophole, which again that is why I started with it: ‘‘Thank article he explained that he could not sounds like it is not a loophole but in you for the opportunity of working justify lying to the American people practice is a huge loophole. One last with you toward restricting a proce- any longer saying—and remember, he myth. dure we all agree is not good medi- was an advocate; he opposed the ban Mr. President, can I ask for another cine.’’ initially. He said, ‘‘They are primarily 5 minutes? I am proud that as Americans we done on healthy women and healthy Mr. SANTORUM. Five additional have not lost our ability to discern fetuses, and it makes you feel like a minutes. what is right from what is wrong, and dirty little abortionist with a dirty lit- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- despite the vim of the well-worn rhet- tle secret.’’ ator is asking for another 5. The Sen- oric that we have heard broadly in the It is no longer a secret. It is no ator is recognized for another 5 min- media and on the floor in the past, we longer a secret. We have talked about utes. now have listened to our hearts and we it in the Chamber. The media under- Mr. FRIST. One last myth goes like know that nothing can justify a proce- stands it. The American people under- this. This procedure could possibly be dure such as this one that is a mere 3 stand it. It is time to ban this proce- the best procedure in a woman’s situa- inches—a mere 3 inches—from criminal dure. tion for her health. In other words, now infanticide. Dr. James McMahon, another partial- people realize and they didn’t really a Several myths. Myth No. 1. Partial- birth abortion practitioner, testified month ago or 6 months ago, and the birth abortion is necessary to preserve before Congress that 80 percent of the President may not realize it today, the health of the mother. It has been partial-birth abortions he performed there are a range of procedures when, used again and again. The President of were for purely elective reasons—pure- for example, it is life of the mother. the United States continued to use it ly elective reasons. The examples he But there are some people who would yesterday; I am sure he will say some- gave: nine babies because they had a say this is the best procedure. thing about it today until this bill is little cleft lip, which can be easily re- Let me just say that as a physician, delivered to him. paired today. Many others, at least 39, as one who has taken an oath to take

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We have consulted many. the Senate, we have the opportunity tion, when it comes to late term abor- They have basically told us that this is right now to right a wrong. Now, once tions, we are clearly talking about a not the best procedure, that there are again, the American people are calling baby. And therefore, it is entirely rea- other alternative procedures if there is upon us to listen not to our political sonable to place restrictions on such the indication, for example, of life of advisers, not to listen to the various abortions, especially when the proce- the mother. Many practitioners had interest groups that come forward but dure in question is as barbaric—and as never heard of it. The people in Ten- to listen to our conscience. It is going unnecessary—as this one. nessee, the high-risk obstetricians to take moral courage to stop propa- Last September 26, when the Senate whom I have talked to across the State ganda which is going to continue to was debating whether or not to over- of Tennessee, they have not performed come forward. It is going to take moral ride President Clinton’s veto of this this procedure and many have not courage to make sure that good infor- measure, the Wall Street Journal made heard of this procedure. mation makes it all the way to the the same point in this way: Remember, this procedure was fash- President of the United States when he Up till now the abortion debate, if you’ll ioned, described—in fact, the only arti- has to decide whether or not to veto pardon the metaphor, has managed to ignore cle in the literature that we can really this piece of good legislation. But we the 800-pound gorilla in the room. For the find describing it so it can be presented all, including the President, have at first time, people are also talking about the among other people is from Dr. Has- our disposal today the information fetus, not about women alone. A fetus may kell, who is not an obstetrician. He is or may not be human, but on the other hand, with which to do the right thing. it’s not nothing. At 20 weeks of gestation, not a board certified obstetrician but, So for the sake of women, and I think when the partial-birth abortion debate be- rather, a family-practice medical doc- women especially, for the sake of their gins, a fetus is about nine inches long and is tor. These procedures are being per- children, and really for the sake of our clearly becoming human. formed but not endorsed, not the proce- society, our society as a future civiliza- Opponents of the effort to ban this dure. Nothing from the obstetrics and tion, we must put a stop once and for procedure based their argument largely gynecologic association has come out all to partial-birth abortion. I support on claims about the relative safety and and said we support this procedure. the ban and urge all of my colleagues medical necessity of this procedure Now, when people say, well, it could today, when we vote in several hours, which we now know to be false. We all be the best or it could not be the best, to support the ban, and I urge the know by now about the admission by that is that noncommittal approach President not to veto this very good Ron Fitzsimmons, executive director of that some physicians have taken. And piece of legislation. the National Coalition of Abortion Pro- why? Because there is this great fear Mr. SANTORUM addressed the Chair. viders, that he lied through [his] teeth that big brother Government, the Fed- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- about the frequency of and justifica- eral Government is going to come down ator from Pennsylvania. tion for this procedure. And even the and jump into that doctor-patient rela- Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I doctor who invented the procedure has tionship and tell us what we can or commend the Senator from Tennessee admitted that 80 percent of these pro- cannot do. That is the fear physicians for his terrific statement, as always. cedures he has performed were purely have. Remember, this bill takes one He has been on the floor for the past elective. In other words, they were not brutal, unaccepted procedure in the several days debating this issue from a performed to preserve either the life or medical profession and bans it. position of authority, I might add, as the health of the mother. Let me just recap and then I will the only physician in the Senate. But I Mr. President, the majority of Amer- close, Mr. President. We have a brutal, also thank him for his tremendous icans agree that abortion on demand— basically repulsive procedure that is work in working with me and Rep- at any time during pregnancy, for any specifically designed to kill a living in- resentative CANADY and the AMA to reason—is wrong. Even a majority of fant outside the birth canal except for come up with the language changes people who describe themselves as pro- the head, specifically designed to kill a that were necessary to secure this very choice believe it is reasonable to re- living infant outside of the birth canal important endorsement of the medical strict abortion under some cir- with only the head remaining inside. community. He was right on the front- cumstances. It is time we decided The leading providers of women’s ob- lines working to make sure that hap- where to draw that line. This is cer- stetrical and gynecological services pened, and he made a great contribu- tainly a good place to draw it. condemn it. They recommend that it tion to the debate on this whole issue, Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, H.R. 1122 not be used. They refuse to endorse it. whether or not we get enough votes in would seek to ban a particular medical They highlight its risks for the mother the Senate today, of consciousness of procedure, the intact D&X procedure. I and say that there are other safe and the American public, and I thank him believe we cross a dangerous threshold equally effective alternatives avail- for that. when we seek to legislate which par- able. Mr. President, I do not have a speak- ticular medical procedures may be I guess I can understand some of the er here at this point, so I ask unani- used, and which may not be used, by reasons why those practitioners, or a mous consent again that when I sug- physicians. Dedicated doctors and few of them, urge us not to ban it. gest the absence of a quorum, the time nurses, through official statements of They say it would be violating the be deducted from the Democratic side. their associations, urge us not to adopt sanctity of the physician-patient rela- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without H.R. 1122, and not to politicize this tionship. Mr. President, as a physician, objection, it is so ordered. The clerk issue. as one who has taken the same oath to will call the roll. The American College of Obstetri- preserve the health and the life of oth- The assistant legislative clerk pro- cians and Gynecologists, an organiza- ers, and I also say as a father, I submit ceeded to call the roll. tion representing 38,000 physicians that any provider who performs this Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I whose lives are dedicated to bringing partial-birth abortion procedure has al- ask unanimous consent that the order babies into the world and keeping them ready violated that sanctity, that sanc- for the quorum call be rescinded. and their mothers safe, issued a policy tity of the physician-patient relation- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without statement on January 12, 1997, relative ship. The AMA, in essence, has said objection, it is so ordered. to the bill before us which states that: that when they say they appreciate the Mr. FAIRCLOTH. Mr. President, I An intact D&X may be the best or most ap- opportunity to work with us toward re- urge my colleagues to vote in favor of propriate procedure in a particular cir- stricting a procedure which all agree is the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act. As cumstance to save the life or preserve the not good medicine. Partial-birth abor- the recent debate on this issue illus- health of a woman, and only the doctor, in

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4701 consultation with the patient, based upon ter dated May 20, 1997, be printed in the available to them. Third, medical care deci- the woman’s particular circumstances can RECORD. sions must be left to the judgment of a make this decision. The potential exists that The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without woman and her physician without fear of legislation prohibiting specified medical objection, it is so ordered. civil action or criminal prosecution. We do practices, such as intact D&X, may outlaw not support the levying of civil and criminal techniques that are critical to the lives and (See exhibit 3.) penalties for care provided in the best inter- health of American women. The intervention Mr. LEVIN. I have other concerns est of the women patient. of legislative bodies into medical decision with this bill as well. For example, AMWA remains committed to ensuring making is inappropriate, ill advised and dan- while banning one abortion procedure, that physicians retain authority to make gerous. this bill leaves legal other abortion medical and surgical care decisions that are Their position was reiterated yester- procedures which can be used, proce- in the best interest of their patients given the information available to them. day. I ask unanimous consent that dures which are just as destructive to Sincerely, their letter dated May 19, 1997, be the fetus but which could be less safe DEBRA R. JUDELSON, MD, printed in the RECORD. for the mother. President. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The Supreme Court has held that EXHIBIT 3 objection, it is so ordered. States may not ban pre-viability abor- AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION, (See exhibit 1.) tions but may ban post-viability abor- Washington, DC, May 20, 1997. Mr. LEVIN. The president of the tions except when necessary to protect Hon. BARBARA BOXER, American Medical Women’s Associa- a woman’s life or health. The bill under U.S. Senate, tion, Inc., in a March 10, 1997, letter, consideration would ban certain pre-vi- Washington, DC. wrote the following on behalf of more ability abortions, and it does not allow DEAR SENATOR BOXER: I am writing to reit- erate the opposition of the American Nurses than 10,000 women physicians and med- for an exception required by the Su- ical students nationwide, Association to H.R. 1122, the ‘‘Partial-Birth preme Court to preserve a woman’s Abortion Ban Act of 1997’’, which is being I would like to register our strong opposi- health relative to post-viability abor- considered by the Senate this week. This leg- tion to . . . [S. 6], which seek(s) to outlaw in- tions. islation would impose Federal criminal pen- tact D&E. . . .We do not believe that the alties and provide for civil actions against federal government should dictate the deci- Mr. President, in summary, the bill before us ignores the strong advice of health care providers who perform certain sions of physicians and feel that passage of late-term abortions. this legislation would in effect prescribe the the specialists and nurses acting offi- medical procedures to be used by physicians cially through their associations. The * * * * * rather than allow physicians to use their bill before us violates Supreme Court Sincerely, medical judgment in determining the most opinions. The bill would risk the health GERI MARULLO, MSN, RN, appropriate treatment for their patients. of a mother while not preventing one Executive Director. The passage of this legislation would set a abortion. We are usurping in this bill Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I rise dangerous precedent—undermining the abil- in opposition to the Santorum bill. I ity of physicians to make medical decisions. medical judgments relative to indi- vidual women, in perhaps the most dire oppose this bill for three reasons. First It is medical professionals, not the President of all, it will not stop a single abortion or Congress, who should determine appro- and tragic circumstances they will ever priate medical options. face. This is not the way legislators from occurring. Second, it is unconsti- tutional. Finally, it does not provide Their position was reiterated today. I should create crimes. any protection for a woman whose ask unanimous consent that their let- EXHIBIT 1 health is grievously threatened by the ter dated May 20, 1997, be printed in the THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF pregnancy. RECORD. OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS, I want to ban all post-viability abor- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Washington, DC, May 19, 1997. tions, not a particular procedure. I be- objection, it is so ordered. Hon. TRENT LOTT, (See exhibit 2.) Senate Majority Leader lieve the only time an abortion should Mr. LEVIN. The Executive Director Washington, DC be allowed after the point of viability of the American Nurses Association, DEAR SENATOR LOTT: In light of the slight is when the woman’s life is threatened wrote to me in November, 1995, and modifications being proposed to HR 1122, the or her health is at serious risk of sub- stated: ‘‘Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 1997,’’ we stantial impairment. wanted to take this opportunity to reiterate I supported the Daschle alternative. It is the view of the American Nurses Asso- our opposition to this legislation. Our state- ciation that this proposal would involve an The Daschle alternative would have ment on this issue is attached. meant fewer abortions. It banned all inappropriate intrusion of the federal gov- Sincerely, ernment into a therapeutic decision that abortions once a fetus had achieved vi- RALPH W. HALE, MD, should be left in the hands of a pregnant Executive Director. ability. In other words, once a fetus woman and her health care provider. ANA could survive outside the womb—with EXHIBIT 2 has long supported freedom of choice and eq- or without life support—a woman could uitable access of all women to basic health AMERICAN MEDICAL WOMEN’S not obtain an abortion. services, including services related to repro- ASSOCIATION, INC., It provided only two exceptions: first, ductive health. This legislation would im- Alexandria, VA, May 20, 1997. when the woman’s life was threatened pose a significant barrier to those principles. Hon. RICK SANTORUM, It is inappropriate for Congress to mandate U.S. Senate, by continuing the pregnancy, and sec- a course of action for a woman who is al- Washington, DC. ond, when she was at risk of grievous ready faced with an intensely personal and DEAR SENATOR SANTORUM: On behalf of the injury to her health. If the Daschle al- difficult decision. This procedure can mean American Medical Women’s Association ternative had been adopted there would the difference between life and death for a (AMWA), I would like to reiterate our oppo- be fewer abortions. woman. sition to H.R. 1122, the so-called ‘‘Partial- The bill before us bans one procedure. The American Nurses Association is Birth Abortion Ban Act of 1997,’’ as amended. It does not ban one single abortion. It the only full-service professional orga- AMWA does not endorse legislation which bans a method of abortion. It enables a nization representing the nation’s 2.2 interferes with medical decisionmaking, par- ticularly when it fails to consider the health doctor to choose any other abortion million Registered Nurses through its of the woman patient. procedure—even ones that might cause 53 constituent associations. ANA ad- Our opposition to this legislation is based a greater health risk to the woman. So vances the nursing profession by fos- on the following issues. First, we are gravely no abortions would be stopped by this tering high standards of nursing prac- concerned that this legislation does not pro- bill. tice, promoting the economic and gen- tect a women’s physical and mental health, I want to support a bill that is con- eral welfare of nurses in the workplace, including future fertility, or consider other stitutionally acceptable. The bill be- projecting a positive and realistic view pertinent issues such as fetal abnormalities. fore us fails the test of constitu- of nursing, and by lobbying the Con- Second, this legislation would further erode tionality. The Supreme Court has al- physician-patient autonomy forcing physi- gress and regulatory agencies on cians to always avoid legislatively prohib- ways insisted that prior to the point of health care issues affecting nurses and ited procedures in medical decisionmaking, viability, the woman’s right to abor- the public. including in emergency situations when phy- tion is constitutionally protected. This Their position was reiterated today. I sicians and patients must base their deci- bill infringes on that right by banning ask unanimous consent that their let- sions on the best available information a procedure even before viability.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4702 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 The Supreme Court has also held The American College of Obstetri- associations that guide doctors’ decision- that in any legislation restricting cians and Gynecologists, on the other making in the complicated and difficult mat- abortion, the woman’s life and health hand, endorsed the Daschle alternative. ters of life and death. must be protected. A physician must They represent 38,000 physicians who Nothing has changed since then. My place the woman’s health as the para- are experts in women’s health and reasons for voting against Senator mount concern. There can be no trade issues related to pregnancy. They en- DASCHLE’s substitute amendment last off of the woman’s life and health for dorsed the Daschle alternative because week included this very principle: That that of the fetus. it would have provided a meaningful Congress should not restrict those re- By refusing to include any exception ban while assuring women’s health is productive health decisions made by a for instances where the woman’s health protected. woman and her doctor. is at risk, H.R. 1122 is constitutionally Let me say that I do not for one mo- Third, the legislation before us would unacceptable. The Daschle alternative, ment question the sincerity of those prevent doctors from using the D&X on the other hand, was respectful of who have called and written me in sup- procedure where it is necessary to save the requirements of the Constitution. port of H.R. 1122. They want to stop the life of the mother. This clearly It focused only on abortion procedures abortions, and I respect the depth of goes against the holding of the Su- after the point of viability. And it en- their convictions. preme Court in Roe, as it required the sured that a woman’s health could be But let me also say that if this bill is health of the mother be safeguarded protected. enacted, it will be a hollow victory. I when States regulate late-term abor- I want to support legislation that believe the Supreme Court will reject tions. I will not vote for a bill that is provides for the health of the woman. I this bill as unconstitutional. In the neither constitutional, nor takes into know that health of the woman is end, even if it were somehow to pass account those situations where car- viewed by some as merely a loophole. constitutional muster, it will not stop rying a fetus to term would cause seri- But even those who hold that view a single abortion. It will merely divert ous health risk for the mother. This is must acknowledge that there are med- physicians to other abortion proce- simply unacceptable. My vote in favor ical crises that arise during pregnancy dures. of the Feinstein substitute amendment that could cause profound harm to a So this bill will not save lives. It will underscored my commitment to safe- woman’s health. not save the lives and health of women. guarding a doctor’s options to protect Conditions like severe hypertension And it will not save the lives of fetuses. the health of the mother in cases where or peripartal cardiomyopathy are It is a hollow victory indeed. a late-term procedure is necessary. caused by the pregnancy itself. These Finally, I believe that women who can lead to organ failure or put a I will oppose this measure. Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, today choose to undergo a D&X procedure do woman at risk of cardiac failure. Other so for grave reasons. If there are conditions, like leukemia or breast we will vote on the legislation offered by the Senator from Pennsylvania [Mr. women who abort to fit into their prom cancer, cannot receive the aggressive dress, I trust the States to regulate treatment they require so long as the SANTORUM] to ban the dilation and ex- traction, or D&X, procedure used by these incidents—if they do, in fact, pregnancy continues. occur. We have established a delicate I don’t believe that anyone would doctors. I will be voting against this legal framework in which to address argue that these are minor health ban for the third time in as many late-term abortions and we should not problems. Yet the Santorum bill does years. shift the decisionmaking to the Fed- not allow any health exception for My reasons for opposing this legisla- eral Government. women facing these major health tion are many. Most have been dis- Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. threats. cussed on the floor since the debate The Daschle alternative, on the other began last week. First, and most im- President, I rise in strong support of hand, did provide a carefully crafted portantly I believe that this bill under- H.R. 1122, the Partial-Birth Abortion exception for the woman’s health. It mines the Supreme Court’s decision in Ban Act of 1997. said that a physician could abort a via- Roe versus Wade to leave these critical Mr. President, it has been nearly 2 ble fetus when the pregnancy would matters in the hands of a woman, her years since I first introduced the Par- ‘‘threaten the mother’s life or risk family, and their doctor. The pending tial-Birth Abortion Ban Act in the Sen- grievous injury to her physical legislation is an effort to chip away at ate. At that time, only my distin- health.’’ Grievous injury was narrowly these reproductive rights established in guished colleague, Senator GRAMM of defined to include only the most debili- that 1973 decision and upheld by court Texas, joined me as an original cospon- tating problems caused by the preg- cases since 1973. I understand many sor. We have come a long, long way nancy itself and cases where the preg- people disagree with my position. This since that time. We are not there yet, nancy caused an inability to treat a issue has been contentious since I came but we have made tremendous life-threatening condition. It required to Congress in 1975. progress. that such conditions be medically Second, with the Roe decision, the When the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban diagnosable, and ruled out any condi- Supreme Court wisely gave States the Act first passed the Senate on Decem- tion for which termination of the preg- responsibility to restrict third-tri- ber 7, 1995, it did so with the support of nancy was not medically indicated. mester abortions, so long as the life or 54 Senators. When the Senate voted on This was not loophole shopping. This health of the mother were not jeopard- whether to override President Clinton’s was a serious, careful, intellectually ized. As of 1997, all but nine States veto of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban rigorous effort to deal with the reali- have done so. To me, the rights of Act on September 26, 1996, 57 Senators ties of women’s health and women’s States to regulate abortions, when the voted in favor of the bill. lives. life or health of the mother are not in Today, we believe that we have at I was proud to support the Daschle danger, is an adequate safeguard. In least 62 Senators who are prepared to alternative. I was disappointed that it the event the States pass unconstitu- vote for this legislation. We remain did not receive broader support. It tional regulations on this point, the several votes short of the 67 votes that would have prevented abortions. It was appropriate remedy is with the courts. we will need to override President Clin- respectful of the Constitution. It safe- I realize that this policy leads to dif- ton’s promised veto of this bill, but we guarded women’s health. ferences in law from State to State, are getting closer. I am hopeful that in I am disappointed that the American but just as families differ, so too do the wake of yesterday’s dramatic an- Medical Association has chosen to en- States. As I said during debate on this nouncement that the American Med- dorse this bill. I am particularly trou- topic in 1995: ical Association has endorsed the Par- bled that their decision seems to be tial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 1997, we based not on what is best for women’s When the Roe versus Wade decision ac- will get there. knowledged a state interest in fetuses after health but on what is best for doctors. viability, the Court wisely left restrictions Mr. President, one of the principal The changes they sought in the bill on post-viability abortions up to states. reasons why we are making so much were designed only to protect a physi- There are expert professional licensing progress in the Senate toward our goal cian from legal endangerment. boards, accreditation councils and medical of outlawing partial-birth abortion is

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4703 that more and more Senators are real- ban is reconsidered. And this time, Mr. Clin- ment,’’ Senator SPECTER said, ‘‘the izing that the opposition to this bill in ton will be hard-pressed to justify a veto on medical act or acts of commission or the last Congress was built on a foun- the basis of the misinformation on which he omission in interfering with, or not fa- dation of lies. When I use the word rested his case last time. cilitating the completion of a live birth ‘‘lies,’’ Mr. President, I am using the There you have it, Mr. President. One after a child is partially out of the very word that one of the Nation’s of the abortion industry’s most promi- mother’s womb constitute infanticide.’’ leading abortion industry lobbyists— nent leaders has admitted that the case ‘‘The line of the law is drawn, in my against the partial-birth abortion ban Ron Fitzsimmons—used when he pub- legal judgment,’’ Senator SPECTER con- licly admitted earlier this year that he was based on ‘‘lies.’’ Not my word, his cluded, ‘‘when the child is partially out ‘‘lied through [his] teeth’’ when he word—‘‘lies.’’ The New York Times of the womb of the mother. It is no helped orchestrate the campaign points out that in attempting to jus- longer abortion; it is infanticide.’’ against the partial-birth abortion ban tify his veto of the Partial-Birth Abor- Once again, Mr. President, those are legislation in the last Congress. tion Ban Act, President Clinton strong words and they are truthful ‘‘echoed’’ those lies. And the Wash- In an interview published in the New words. Senator SPECTER is a pro-choice York Times on February 27, 1997, and ington Post points out, in a great un- Senator, and it took courage for him to derstatement, that President Clinton in an article published in the American support this bill. But he did so, again, will be ‘‘hard-pressed’’ to base another Medical News on March 3, 1997, Mr. Mr. President, because he recognized veto on Mr. Fitzsimmons’s and his Fitzsimmons made the surprisingly that partial-birth abortion is more like friends’ ‘‘misinformation.’’ candid admission that he had ‘‘lied’’ infanticide than it is abortion. Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist So, Mr. President, we are steadily when he claimed that partial-birth George Will drew the following conclu- picking up more and more support in abortions are rare. In those same inter- sion in an opinion article published on the Senate because, as I have argued views, Mr. Fitzsimmons also conceded April 24, 1997, in the Washington Post: that he ‘‘lied’’ when he claimed that here today, more and more Senators The accusation that President Clinton are realizing that the case against this partial-birth abortions are performed cares deeply about nothing is refuted by his only on women whose lives are endan- tenacious and guileful battle to prevent any bill was built on a foundation of what gered or whose unborn children are se- meaningful limits on the form of infanticide are now conceded to have been ‘‘lies.’’ verely disabled. ‘‘It made me phys- known as partial-birth abortion. However, We are also picking up greater and ically ill,’’ Mr. Fitzsimmons told his that battle proves that his professed desire greater support because more and more interviewer. ‘‘I told my wife the next to make abortion ‘‘rare’’ applies only to the Senators are realizing that this issue day, ‘I can’t do this again.’’’ fourth trimester of pregnancies. transcends abortion—that the tiny lit- In seeking to justify his veto of the Mr. President, even though President tle human being whom we are talking Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act last Clinton seems bound and determined about is a partially born baby who is year, the New York Times points out, not to take another look at his stand just inches from drawing her first ‘‘President Clinton echoed the argu- on partial-birth abortion even in the breath. ment of Mr. Fitzsimmons.’’ In other face of Mr. Fitzsimmons’s stunning ad- To those Senators who are still con- words, in justifying his veto, Mr. Clin- missions, I urge my colleagues who sidering joining the ever-increasing ton relied on the same statements of voted against this bill in the last Con- majority of Senators who support the ‘‘fact’’ that have now been conceded by gress to do just that—take another Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, let me a key leader of the abortion industry look. Many, if not most, of you voted address a few more comments to you. to be ‘‘lies.’’ against this bill because you believed Perhaps the Nation’s most respected The truth, Mr. Fitzsimmons told the Mr. Fitzsimmons and his friends when and revered doctor—‘‘America’s Doc- New York Times, is that ‘‘[i]n the vast they told you that partial-birth abor- tor’’—is the former Surgeon General of majority of cases, the [partial-birth tions are rare and they are only done the United States, C. Everett Koop. I abortion] procedure is performed on a on women facing grave physical am particularly proud of Dr. Koop be- healthy mother with a healthy fetus threats or whose unborn children are cause he is a part-time resident of my that is 20 or more weeks along.’’ And, hopelessly deformed. I urge you to take home State of New Hampshire. as Mr. Fitzsimmons told the American another look, reconsider your position, This is what Dr. Koop has to say: Medical News, ‘‘[t]he abortion-rights and on reconsideration, support us. ‘‘Partial-birth abortion is never medi- folks know it, the anti-abortion folks Partial-birth abortions aren’t ‘‘rare’’— cally necessary to protect a mother’s know it, and so, probably, does every- they’re common—and they are done, in health or future fertility. On the con- body else.’’ Except, Mr. Fitzsimmons the overwhelming majority of cases, on trary, this procedure can pose a signifi- might have added, for President Clin- perfectly healthy women with per- cant threat to both her immediate ton, who still promises to veto this bill fectly healthy unborn children. health and future fertility.’’ We all even though the reasons he gave to jus- Mr. President, aside from the Fitz- know that Dr. Koop is not a man who tify his previous veto have turned out simmons revelations, I believe that an- uses words lightly. On the contrary, to be ‘‘lies.’’ other reason why the Partial-Birth Dr. Koop is a doctor who chooses his Mr. President, following Mr. Fitz- Abortion Ban Act continues to attract words with care and precision. Listen simmons’s startling revelations, on greater and greater support in the Sen- to those words again: ‘‘Partial-birth March 4, 1997, the Washington Post ran ate is that Senators are coming to real- abortion is never medically necessary an unusually blunt editorial entitled ize that this issue really transcends to protect a mother’s health or future ‘‘Lies and Late-Term Abortions.’’ After abortion. Indeed, as one Senator who fertility.’’ recounting Mr. Fitzsimmons’ lies and did not vote for this bill the first time, Now, of course, Mr. President, as I his candid admissions that he lied, the but supported us on the veto override mentioned earlier, even the American Post editorial drew the following con- last year, Senator MOYNIHAN, put it, Medical Association, which is pro- clusion: partial-birth abortion is ‘‘too close to choice on abortion, has endorsed the Mr. Fitzsimmons’s revelation is a sharp infanticide.’’ That was a starkly truth- Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act. So, blow to the credibility of his allies. These ful way to put it, Mr. President, and it my colleagues, if you are worried about late-term abortions are extremely difficult took courage for Senator MOYNIHAN to protecting women, listen to the words to justify, if they can be justified at all. Usu- say it. I commend him for it. of Dr. Koop and listen to the American ally pro-choice legislators such as Sen. Dan- Mr. President, another Senator who Medical Association. They are for the iel Patrick Moynihan and Representatives did not support this bill the first time Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act be- Richard Gephardt and Susan Molinari voted around, but who also joined us on the cause partial-birth abortion is never for the ban last year. Opponents of the ban veto override vote, Senator SPECTER, necessary to protect a woman’s health. fought hard, even demanding a roll call vote also believes that partial-birth abor- Finally, Mr. President, I urge my col- on their motion to ban charts describing the procedure from the House floor. They lost. tion is more like infanticide than it is leagues who are still undecided about And they lost by wide margins when the abortion. Listen to what Senator SPEC- this bill to look at it in light of our be- House and Senate voted for the ban. They TER had to say on the Senate floor on loved Nation’s history. We all know probably will lose again this year when the September 26, 1996. ‘‘In my legal judg- those beautiful and majestic words

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4704 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 that Thomas Jefferson wrote for our Only recently, have the opponents of nally thought and not just under cer- Declaration of Independence: ‘‘We hold this ban have admitted ‘‘lying through tain extreme circumstances which se- these truths to be self-evident, that all their teeth’’ about the facts on the verely threaten the life and the health men are created equal, that they are number of partial-birth abortions per- of the mother. In addition, an endorse- endowed by their Creator with certain formed and grounds for this horrific ment of the ban by the American Med- unalienable rights, that among these procedure. ical Association (AMA), which rep- are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of It is clear, Mr. President that this resents a large number of our Nation’s happiness.’’ practice is not necessary. Just last doctors, certainly allays some of my Mr. President, one does not have to week, the American Medical Associa- earlier concerns about this measure. In agree with my view that human life be- tion Board of Trustees said there is ‘‘no previous votes, I had opposed banning gins at conception to see that a living identified situation’’ that requires the this specific procedure; however, in baby who is in the process of being use of this procedure and as of yester- light of the fact that it is not as rare as born has, in Jefferson’s words, been en- day, endorsed this bill. The American some claimed and that there appear to dowed by her creator with the College of Obstetricians and Gyne- be other alternatives, I cannot, in good unalienable right to life. Can anyone cologists state that there are ‘‘no cir- conscience, continue to oppose a ban seriously doubt where that great Amer- cumstances under which this procedure on this specific procedure. ican, Thomas Jefferson, would stand on would be the only option to save the Due to my concern about the serious that question? life of the mother’’. health risk to the mother that can, un- Mr. President, another of America’s This is a practice that is not compas- fortunately, occur during pregnancy, I greatest leaders, Abraham Lincoln, sionate, nor is it within the bounds of voted in support of the alternative made one of the most dramatic and civilized or humane behavior. My col- measure offered by Senator DASCHLE. I prophetic statements of his life in a leagues have described it in detail, and believe that the Daschle amendment speech that he delivered on June 16, I don’t need to repeat that detail. But would have been more effective in ad- 1858. In that speech, Abraham Lincoln I do think that it is significant that dressing warranted concerns about said ‘‘I believe this government cannot those who oppose this bill generally post-viability abortions while ensuring endure permanently, half slave and speaking, talk in circumlocution, dis- that severe, serious health risks to the half free.’’ Today, Mr. President, as we guise the language, resist and object mother are taken into account. How- debate this Partial-Birth Abortion Ban not only to a description of the proce- ever, that amendment was rejected by Act in this great Capitol of the Union dure itself, but even to the title-par- the Senate. that Lincoln saved, I would say this: tial-birth abortion. They speak about Like so many West Virginians and The moral foundation of this Govern- slippery slopes rather than the proce- Americans who have heard about this ment cannot endure permanently when dure itself and attempt to avoid the specific procedure, I find it extremely even the half born are not free to live. true brutality and extreme nature of disturbing. Mr. President, I will cast Can anyone, Mr. President, really the procedure. my vote in support of H.R. 1122 to ban doubt where that moral giant, Abra- It is simple, this procedure is brutal, the partial-birth abortion procedure ham Lincoln, would have stood on the inhumane and clearly unnecessary. that is done in too many questionable question before us here today? This vote will be a defining issue about circumstances. Mr. President, let us rise to the our own society, about our feelings for Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I rise moral level to which our Nation’s his- indifference to brutality, about vio- in support of the Partial-Birth Abor- tory calls us. Let us recognize the lence, about uncivilized, inhumane be- tion Ban Act of 1997. Let me first begin unalienable, God-given right to life of havior. For all of those reasons, Mr. by stating that an abundance of misin- the partially born. Let us protect the President, I am convinced that we formation has characterized the debate partially born from a brutal death. Let should pass the Partial-Birth Abortion on the partial-birth abortion proce- us be worthy of the Nation that Jeffer- Ban Act, and I deeply hope that a suffi- dure. I am deeply troubled at how abor- son helped create and that Lincoln cient majority of my colleagues will tion activists have misled the Amer- surely saved. Let us pass the Partial- vote to do that. ican public, Members of Congress, and Birth Abortion Ban Act with a two- Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, once again especially the President, on the num- thirds’ majority in the Senate and then we find ourselves addressing the very ber of partial-birth abortions per- dare President Clinton to turn his back difficult and emotional issue of partial- formed each year and the reasons for on the moral legacy of Jefferson and birth abortion. The bill the Senate is them. Lincoln. considering today would criminalize The debate on this issue reminds me Mr. GORTON. Mr. President, from the performance of the partial-birth of a variation of the old courtroom say- the time that I first became involved in abortion procedure, unless it is nec- ing: If you have the facts, then argue national politics, it has seemed to me essary to save the life of the mother. I the facts. If you have the law, then that, for mature adults, under most still have many unanswered questions argue the law. If you have neither the circumstances, the law was not an ap- about this matter, and, as I have indi- law or the facts, then don’t tell the propriate method of determining what cated in the past, I am extremely hesi- truth. are ultimately moral choices for the tant to thrust the Congress into the The proponents of the partial-birth people most intimately involved with role of the physician. I am concerned abortion have neither the facts nor the those choices. I believe that my views that this measure seemingly ignores law, so they argue with lies. probably reflect those of a majority of the Supreme Court’s determinations Ron Fitzsimmons, the executive di- the American people who believe that regarding the role of the state in ban- rector of the National Coalition of this should be a matter of an individual ning abortions pre- and post-viability Abortion Providers, which represents woman’s choice and that of close fam- and with regard to the health of the approximately 200 independently owned ily—under most cases. mother. I have also noted concerns abortion clinics across the country, re- But, Mr. President, when we talk that this might be the first step in a cently admitted in February of this about late-term abortion and when we process which may lead Congress to year, that he ‘‘lied’’ through his teeth speak specifically about partial-birth play the role of doctor again and again when he said that the procedure was abortion, we are not dealing with most and again on specific medical proce- used rarely and only on women whose cases. I think it is clear that the ma- dures. lives were in danger or whose fetuses jority of the American people, as they As in the past, I have given this issue were damaged. According to Mr. Fitz- have come increasingly to understand a great deal of thought and I have par- simmons, he ‘‘spouted the party line’’ exactly what this procedure is, are hor- ticularly considered the new informa- about the procedure—even though he rified by it. tion brought to light by Ron Fitz- believed his statements were wrong. I have been disturbed by the nature simmons of the National Coalition of In debating a procedure as grotesque of this debate, by the intentional de- Abortion Providers. His remarks made as the partial-birth abortion, the facts ceit and misinformation about the fre- clear that this particular procedure is regarding its use and necessity are im- quency and necessity of this practice. performed far more often than origi- portant. Because the facts about this

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4705 procedure are so damaging, pro-abor- partial-birth abortion bill that would the best or most appropriate procedure, tionists like Mr. Fitzsimmons, have outlaw a particular abortion procedure, depending on the woman’s particular tried to distort or withhold facts from the intact dilation and extraction, circumstances. the American people. Let me highlight sometimes called intact D&E. I do sup- Members on both sides of this debate some of the mistruths that have sur- port a ban on post-viability abortions, can cite respected physicians who will rounded this issue. if it contains important and constitu- support their positions. But precisely Proponents of the partial-birth abor- tionally required exceptions to protect because I am not a doctor, I say again tion claim that the procedure is rare— the life and health of the woman. I am that it is essential to include a health only occurring about 500 to 600 times a disappointed that the proponents of exception in any bill we pass. The point year. However this is not true. The H.R. 1122 have steadfastly refused to is, Mr. President, that there is a dis- number of partial-birth abortions is accept any amendment, no matter how pute within the medical community closer to 4,000 to 5,000 a year. In New tightly crafted, which would include about the necessity for and the risk as- Jersey alone, at least 1,500 procedures provisions to protect women’s health. sociated with intact D&E. And that is are done each year. I have said repeatedly here on the where it should be resolved. It should Proponents of the partial-birth abor- floor of the Senate, during hearings in be women and their doctors, not politi- tion also claim that the procedure is the Judiciary Committee, and at lis- cians, who decide which medical proce- necessary to save the life or health of tening sessions held across the State of dure is appropriate in those cir- the mother. This is not true. According Wisconsin that I believe that a law to cumstances where an abortion is per- to the more than 600 doctors nation- ban this controversial procedure could formed. wide who make up the Physicians’ Ad- have been enacted last year with one If some doctors believe that it is hoc Coalition for Truth, it is never simple addition—an exception that never necessary to perform an intact D medically necessary to kill an unborn would allow physicians to perform the & E on a viable fetus to protect a wom- child in the second or third trimester procedure on women whose health is at an’s health, then they would not rec- ommend such an intervention. But for of pregnancy in order to protect the risk. Such an exception, in combina- those physicians who disagree, I do not life, health, or future fertility of the tion with the bill’s existing exception think it is the place for this Senator or mother. Former Surgeon General C. to save the life of the woman, is an im- any other government entity to over- Everett Koop has stated that the ‘‘par- portant and necessary provision. I am ride that judgment. A decision regard- tial-birth abortion is never necessary sensitive to the fears of the bill’s pro- ing which medical intervention is nec- to protect a mother’s health or her fu- ponents that such an exception could essary is best decided on by individual ture fertility.’’ Even the American Col- prove to be a major loophole, and I women and their physicians, in light of lege of Obstetricians and Gynecologists agree that the health exception should their individual circumstances. has admitted that there are ‘‘no cir- be narrow. But it needs to be there. Another equally important aspect of Let me remind my colleagues that cumstances under which this procedure the Daschle alternative amendment would be the only option to save the the Supreme Court has clearly ruled was its comprehensive ban on post-via- life of the mother and preserve the that, although States have the right to bility abortions. Rather than taking health of the woman.’’ restrict post-viability abortions, excep- the approach of H.R. 1122, which would The fact is that partial-birth abor- tions must always be made to protect prohibit a single procedure, regardless tions are elective and not performed the life and health of the mother. of the stage of pregnancy, this amend- for medical reasons. As one abortion Women cannot be required to trade off ment took a broader approach. It doctor stated most of the abortions their well-being in order to increase would have protected women’s con- were performed on women who didn’t the likelihood of fetal survival. stitutional right to choose an abortion realize, or didn’t care how far along Last Thursday, I voted for the bipar- before the fetus is viable. But once the they were. tisan alternative amendment to H.R. fetus is determined by a physician to Proponents of partial-birth abortion 1122 introduced by Senator DASCHLE be viable, usually around the 24th week fail to mention that the 3-day-long pro- and others. I voted for this amendment of pregnancy, this amendment would cedure actually increases the risk of because it took a comprehensive ap- have outlawed abortion, except in the harm to the mother. After 21 weeks, an proach to banning abortions on viable situations I have already addressed, in abortion is two times as risky for the fetuses, rather than merely banning a which the woman’s life is threatened or mother as childbirth. single procedure. In addition, Mr. her health is at risk of grievous injury. Finally, proponents of the partial- President, this amendment contained This bipartisan alternative amend- birth abortion claim it is used only in the critical, constitutionally necessary ment struck the right balance between extreme cases of fetal abnormality. exception to protect the life and health protecting women’s constitutional This is not true. Mr. Fitzsimmons ad- of the woman. right to choose abortion and the right mitted that the majority of these pro- I believe that the health exception in of the State to protect future life. It cedures are performed on healthy the Daschle amendment was suffi- would have protected a woman’s phys- fetuses and healthy mothers. In a ciently narrow to satisfy most reason- ical health throughout her pregnancy, March 3, 1997, article in American Med- able people’s concerns about creating a while insisting that only grievous, ical News, Mr. Fitzsimmons admitted loophole in the law. It would have re- medically diagnoseable conditions that he called around to doctors who quired a physician to certify that con- could justify aborting a viable fetus. performed the procedure. According to tinuation of the pregnancy would Both fetal viability and women’s Mr. Fitzsimmons, ‘‘I learned right threaten the woman’s life or risk griev- health would have been determined by away that this was being done for the ous injury to her physical health. the physician’s best medical judgment, most part in cases that did not involve Grievous injury was defined in the as they must be. It was a sensible and those extreme circumstances.’’ amendment as a severely debilitating responsible amendment. It is disheartening that the debate on disease or impairment specifically Unfortunately, Mr. President, the this issue has been so clouded by misin- caused by the pregnancy, or an inabil- Daschle amendment was rejected. This formation. The simple truth is that ity to provide necessary treatment for is particularly disappointing, because partial-birth abortions are common a life threatening condition. if the underlying bill were to become and the majority of the procedures are The other side claims that abortion law, it would not prevent a single abor- performed on healthy mothers and ba- is never necessary to protect a wom- tion. It would merely deny physicians bies. an’s health. But Mr. President, I have the right to exercise their best medical On an issue as emotionally charged met women whose doctors believed dif- judgment, and it would force women in and divisive as abortion, elected offi- ferently. The American College of Ob- critical health situations who would cials have a heightened responsibility stetricians and Gynecologists supports have opted to have an intact D&E to to carefully gather the facts and to them, and has stated that although the use different, and perhaps less safe, op- vote their consciences. intact D&E procedure is never the only tions. Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I will option to save a woman’s life or pre- Finally, Mr. President, let me ad- vote against H.R. 1122, the so-called serve her health, it sometimes may be dress a related topic. We all know that

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4706 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 this debate has unfortunately been I wanted to discuss some of the ele- tricians and Gynecologists—which opposes characterized by a great deal of misin- ments of constitutionality, and in so the bill—acknolwedges that partial-birth formation and distortion of the facts. discussing, I would like to read a letter abortion is never the ‘‘only option to save the One particular piece of misinformation life or preserve the health of the woman.’’ that was sent to Senator ORRIN HATCH, Banning this procedure does not compromise has been widely circulated by the pro- the chairman of the Judiciary Com- a mother’s health interests. It protects those ponents of this legislation, and I frank- mittee, by 62 law professors from uni- interests. ly don’t think it is helpful to a truthful versities all over the country, to state In short, while individuals may have ideo- debate. It involves the deliberate mis- to Senator HATCH their opinion on the logical or political reasons to oppose ban- interpretation of a conversation that I constitutionality of the statute. ning the partial-birth procedure, those objec- had with the junior Senator from I will remark that this letter was tions should not, in good conscience, be dis- Pennsylvania last year. written May 8, prior to the amendment guised as legal or constitutional in nature. During last year’s floor debate over that we adopted here on the bill today Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- the veto override, Senator SANTORUM which I believe tightens the language sent to have this letter printed in the and I had a brief exchange on the Sen- up even more and makes it more im- RECORD. ate floor which proponents of this leg- pregnable to constitutional overruling There being no objection, the letter islation have used to suggest that I by the courts. was ordered to be printed in the support infanticide—that is, killing an I will read the letter sent to Senator RECORD, as follows: infant after it has been fully delivered. HATCH: MAY 8, 1997. Obviously, that is untrue. I was an- DEAR SENATOR: We write to you as law pro- DEAR SENATOR: We write to you as law pro- swering the question I thought I had fessors in support of the Partial-Birth Abor- fessors in support of the Partial-Birth Abor- been asked. I was addressing the issue tion Ban Act. S 6. We do not write as par- tion Ban Act, S. 6. We do not write as par- tisans. We are both Democrats and Repub- tisans. We are both Democrats and Repub- of who should decide whether the life licans, and we are of different minds on var- or health of a woman was at risk. licans, and we are of different minds of var- ious aspects of the abortion issue. We are ious aspects of the abortion issue. We are Let me be clear, for the record. Once concerned, however, that baseless legal argu- a child has been born, there is no con- concerned, however, that baseless legal argu- ments are being offered to oppose a ban on ments are being offered to oppose a ban on ceivable argument that would suggest partial-birth abortions, and we are unani- partial-birth abortions, and we are unani- a woman’s life or health would be at mous in concluding that such a ban is con- mous in concluding that such a ban is con- risk any longer. The distortion of our stitutional. stitutional. exchange by the National Right to Life We have learned that some Senators are We have learned that some Senators are Committee and others is the kind of concerned about claims that a ban on second concerned about claims that a ban on second trimester partial-birth abortions, or a ban on tactic which undermines efforts to trimester partial-birth abortions, or a ban on third trimester procedures without a third trimester procedures without a reach an agreement that would ban ‘‘health’’ exception, would be unconstitu- late term abortions except in the most ‘‘health’’ exception, would be unconstitu- tional under Roe v. Wade and later abortion tional under Roe v. Wade and later abortion narrow of circumstances where a wom- decisions. decisions. an’s life or health is at stake. The destruction of human beings who are The destruction of human beings who are We are near the end of Senate debate partially born is, in our judgment, entirely, partially born is, in our judgment, entirely on this issue for the time being, but I outside the legal framework established in outside the legal framework established in suspect that this issue will arise again Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. when this body attempts to override No Supreme Court decision, including these, No Supreme Court decision, including these, ever addressed the constitutionality of for- another Presidential veto. As we con- ever addressed the constitutionally of forbid- ding the killing of partially born children. In bidding the killing of partially born chil- tinue to engage in this volatile and dren. In fact, Roe noted explicitly that it did emotional debate, both on the Senate fact. Roe noted explicitly that it did not de- cide the constitutionality of that part of the not decide the constitutionality of that part floor and in the media, I hope we will Texas law which forbade—and still forbids— of the Texas law which forbade—and still for- make an effort to recognize that there killing a child in the process of delivery. bids—killing a child in the process of deliv- ery.1 are strong feelings about this issue on Continuing on. all sides. We should respect these dif- Even should a court in the future decide Even should a court in the future decide ferences, avoid efforts to confuse or that a law banning the partial-birth proce- that a law banning the partial-birth proce- dure is to be evaluated within the Roe/Casey trick each other and the public, and dure is to be evaluated within the Roe Casey ‘‘abortion’’ framework, we believe such a ban maintain a level of debate that reflects ‘‘abortion’’ framework, we believe such a ban would survive legal scrutiny thereunder. The the importance of ascertaining the would survive legal scrutiny thereunder. The partial-birth procedure entails mechanical truth about this issue and finding re- partial-birth procedure entails mechanical cervical dilation, forcing a breech delivery, sponses that are sensitive and constitu- cervical dilation, forcing a breech delivery, and exposing a mother to severe bleeding tionally sound. and exposing a mother to severe bleeding from exposure to shards of her child’s Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, we from exposure to shards of her child’s crushed skull. Before viability, an abortion are now down to 36 minutes of debate crushed skill. Before viability, an abortion restriction is unconstitutional only if it cre- on both sides. And I agreed with the restriction is unconstitutional only if it cre- ates an ‘‘undue burden’’ on the judicially es- ates a ‘‘undue burden’’ on the judicially es- other side that I would take up some of tablished right to have an abortion. A tar- tablished right to have an abortion. A tar- geted ban of a single, maternal-health-en- the time to bring down some of our geted ban of a single, maternal-health-en- dangering procedure cannot constitute such time. dangering procedure cannot constitute such a burden. I want to bring up a point, discuss a a burden. To the extent of its constitutionally dele- point that I believe is very important To the extent of its constitutionally dele- gated authority, Congress may also ban all for two reasons: No. 1, I think it is im- gated authority, Congress may also ban all forms of abortion after viability, subject to portant that Members understand the forms of abortion after viability, subject to the health and life interests of the mother. issues of constitutionality that have the health and life interests of the mother. Under the most recent Supreme Court deci- been raised by some about this legisla- Under the most recent Supreme Court deci- sion concerning abortion, Planned Parent- sion concerning abortion. Planned Parent- hood v. Casey, there is no reason to assume tion and whether it is constitutional in hood v. Casey, there is no reason to assume that the Supreme Court would interpret a light of Roe versus Wade and Doe that the Supreme Court would interpret a post-viability health exception to require versus Bolton and other decisions on post-viability health exception to require the government to tolerate a procedure the subject of abortion; and, No. 2, I the government to tolerate a procedure want to put down a marker for this which gives zero weight to the life of a par- 1 410 U.S. 113, fn. 1 (1973), citing Art. 1195, of Title piece of legislation when it does, if it tially-born child an which itself poses severe 15, Chapter 9. (Presently, this law is codified at does, any time in the near future go be- maternal health risks. Furthermore, accord- Vernon’s Ann. Texas Civ. St. Art. 4512.5.) A similar fore the courts. ing to published medical testimony, includ- ban remains in effect in Louisiana (LA. Revised I hope that by the actions of the Sen- ing that of former Surgeon General C. Ever- Statutes 14.87.1). The Texas and Louisiana statutes ett Koop ‘‘Partial-birth abortion is never are also consistent with existing case law in Cali- ate today, and hopefully the actions of medically necessary to protect a mother’s fornia. See People v. Chavez, 77 Cal. App. 2d 621 (1947) (‘‘It should equally be held that a viable child in the the President later on, that he will now health or future fertility. On the contrary, decide to sign this legislation in light process of being born is a human being within the this procedure can pose a significant threat meaning of the homicide statutes, whether or not of all the new evidence that has been to both her immediate health and future fer- the process has been fully completed.’’); accord presented since his initial veto. tility.’’ Even the American College of Obste- Keeler v. Superior Court, 2 Cal. 3d 619 (1970).

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4707 which gives zero weight to the life of a par- Marcin, The Catholic University of the Presiding Officer, have served in tially-born child and which itself poses se- America. the military in combat, and yet we are vere maternal health risks. Furthermore, ac- Michael W. McConnell, University of asked to be experts with regard to cording to published medical testimony, in- Utah College of Law; Mollie Murphy, cluding that of former Surgeon General C. issues pertaining to national security. University of Detroit Mercy School of So with this issue as well we are Everett Koop: ‘‘Partial-birth abortion is Law; Richard Myers, University of De- never medically necessary to protect a troit Mercy School of Law; Charles called upon to get the best information mother’s health or future fertility. On the Nelson, Pepperdine University School possible and seek to make the best de- contrary, this procedure can pose a signifi- of Law; Leonard J. Nelson, Associate cisions as a result. cant threat to both her immediate health Dean, Cumberland School of Law, However, now we actually have some and future fertility.’’ Even the American Samford University; Michael F. Noone, additional information that comes College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists— The Catholic University of America; from the experts who have been ref- which opposes the bill—acknowledges that Gregory Ogden, Pepperdine University partial-birth abortion is never the ‘‘only op- erenced in previous debates. The en- School of Law; John J. Potts, dorsement of the American Medical As- tion to save the life or preserve the health of Valparaiso University School of Law; the woman.’’ Banning this procedure does Stephen Presser, Northwestern Univer- sociation of the partial-birth abortion not compromise a mother’s health interests. sity School of Law; Charles E. Rice, bill, combined with the endorsement It protects those interests. University of Notre Dame Law School. and strong support of that legislation In short, while individuals may have ideo- Robert E. Rodes, Jr., University of Notre by the one Member among us who is a logical or political reasons to oppose ban- ning the partial-birth procedure, those objec- Dame Law School; Victor Rosenblum, physician, I think buttresses better tions should not, in good conscience, be dis- Northwestern University School of than virtually anything else said dur- guised as legal or constitutional in nature. Law; Stephen Safranek, University of ing this debate the case that this pro- Respectfully submitted, Detroit Mercy School of Law; Mark cedure is never needed for the medical Scarberry, Pepperdine University Rev. Robert J. Araujo, S.J., Gonzaga Law reasons that its advocates have School; Thomas F. Bergin, University School of Law; Elizabeth R. Schiltz, University of Notre Dame Law School; claimed to protect the health of the of Virginia School of Law; G. Robert mother. Blakey, University of Notre Dame Law Patrick J. Schiltz, University of Notre School; Gerard V. Bradley, University Dame Law School; Thomas L. Shaffer, So in my judgment, Mr. President, of Notre Dame Law School; Jay Bybee, University of Notre Dame Law School; we now have an overwhelming case in Louisiana State University Law Cen- Michael E. Smith, University of Cali- favor of the passage of this legislation, ter; Steven Calabresi, Northwestern fornia, Berkeley; David Smolin, Cum- legislation which will I think help us University School of Law; Paolo G. berland School of Law, Samford Uni- move in the right direction as we con- Carozza, University of Notre Dame Law versity; Richard Stith, Valparaiso Uni- sider a variety of other issues that per- versity School of Law; William J. Wag- School; Carol Chase, Pepperdine Uni- tain to abortion in the months and versity School of Law; Robert Cochran, ner, The Catholic University of Amer- ica; Lynn D. Wardle, Brigham Young years ahead. Pepperdine University School of Law; So I just wanted to once again come Teresa Collett, South Texas College of University; Fr. Reginald Whitt, O.P, Law. University of Notre Dame School of to the floor to express my support for John E. Coons, University of California, Law. the bill, and to thank the Senator from Berkeley; Byron Cooper, Associate Mr. SANTORUM. Thank you, Mr. Pennsylvania for his many efforts in Dean, University of Detroit Mercy President. furtherance of its passage. School of Law; Richard Cupp, Does the Senator from Michigan seek I thank the Senator and I yield the Pepperdine University School of Law; some time? floor. Joseph Daoust, S.J., University of De- Mr. ABRAHAM. Yes, I do. Mr. SANTORUM. I thank the Senator troit Mercy School of Law; Paul R. Mr. SANTORUM. I yield the Senator from Michigan for his statement and Dean, Georgetown University Law Cen- being here on the floor to add to the ter; Robert A Destro, The Catholic Uni- from Michigan 3 minutes. versity of America; David K. DeWolf, Mr. ABRAHAM. That would be fine. debate and for his terrific work that he Gonzaga Law School; Bernard The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- has done on this issue in the past now Dobranski, Dean, The Catholic Univer- ator from Michigan. 2 years. I thank the Senator very sity of America; Joseph Falvey, Jr., Mr. ABRAHAM. Thank you very much. Assistant Dean, University of Detroit much, Mr. President. Mr. President, I do not have a speak- Mercy School of Law; Lois Fielding, I thank, again, the Senator from er at this point. University of Detroit Mercy School of Pennsylvania who is doing an out- I ask unanimous consent that when I Law. suggest the absence of a quorum the David Forte, Cleveland-Marshall College standing job to try to work with all sides on this issue. I believe the ap- time come off the other side. of Law, Cleveland State University; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Steven P. Frankino, Dean, Villanova proach which he has taken has been University School of Law; Edward very constructive. And now the en- objection, it is so ordered. McGlynn Gaffney, Jr., Dean, dorsement of the American Medical As- Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I Valparaiso University School of Law; sociation, I think, is a further indica- suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The George E. Garvey, Associate Dean, The tion that this legislation is on the clerk will call the roll. Catholic University of America; John right course. The assistant legislative clerk pro- H. Garvey, University of Notre Dame I just want to basically reiterate Law School; Mary Ann Glendon, Har- ceeded to call the roll. vard University Law School; James some points I made the other day when Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask Gordley, University of California, I spoke on this issue. At that time I re- unanimous consent that the order for Berkeley; Richard Alan Gordon, sponded to some of the arguments on the quorum call be rescinded. Georgetown University Law Center; the other side. Those arguments were The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Alan Gunn, University of Notre Dame that because Members of Congress were BROWNBACK). Without objection, it is so Law School; Jimmy Gurule, University not themselves physicians somehow we of Notre Dame Law School. ordered. were not the appropriate people to be Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask Jacqueline Nolan-Haley, Fordham Uni- addressing issues with respect to par- versity School of Law; Laura what the time situation is between Hirschfeld, University of Detroit Mercy tial-birth abortion that fall within the Senator SANTORUM’s side and this side. School of Law; Harry Hutchison, Uni- area of medical procedures. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- versity of Detroit Mercy School of As I said at that time, Members of ator from Pennsylvania controls 27 Law; Phillip E. Johnson, University of Congress—many of us are not farmers, minutes, 13 seconds, and the Senator California, Berkeley; Patrick Keenan, yet we deal with agriculture issues on the other side of this argument con- University of Detroit Mercy School of here on this Senate floor. Virtually trols 27 minutes and 25 seconds. Law; William K. Kelley, University of none of us are nuclear physicists, and Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I yield Notre Dame Law School; Douglas W. yet we deal with nuclear issues per- Kmiec, University of Notre Dame Law myself up to 20 minutes. School; David Thomas Link, Dean, taining to nuclear weapons and issues The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without University of Notre Dame Law School; pertaining to the disposal of nuclear objection, it is so ordered. Leon Lysaght, University of Detroit waste, a variety of other highly sci- Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, through- Mercy School of Law; Raymond B. entific issues. Only a few of us, such as out this debate we have heard both

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4708 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 sides accuse each other of THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF legislation prohibiting specific medical prac- misstatement and worse. We have OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS, tices, such as intact D & X, may outlaw tech- heard charges and countercharges. Washington, DC, May 19, 1997. niques that are critical to the lives and health of American women. The intervention Today, as we close down this argu- Hon. TRENT LOTT, Senate Majority Leader, of legislative bodies into medical decision ment, I am not going to engage in any Capitol Building, Washington, DC. making is inappropriate, ill advised, and of those charges and countercharges. I DEAR SENATOR LOTT: In light of the slight dangerous. am going to talk about what both sides modifications being proposed to HR 1122, the Approved by the Executive Board, January know to be fact. ‘‘Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 1997,’’ we 12, 1997. Fact: This Santorum bill will outlaw wanted to take this opportunity to reiterate our opposition to this legislation. Our state- AMERICAN MEDICAL a procedure known as an intact dila- WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION, INC., tion and extraction. ment on this issue is attached. Sincerely, Alexandria, VA, May 20, 1997. Fact: This procedure is used by ob- RALPH W. HALE, MD, Hon. RICK SANTORUM, stetricians and gynecologists in cir- Executive Director. U.S. Senate, Russell Senate Office Building, cumstances where they believe it is in Washington, DC. DEAR SENATOR SANTORUM: On behalf of the STATEMENT ON INTACT DILATATION AND the best interests of the woman, to American Medical Women’s Association EXTRACTION save her life or to save her health. (AMWA), I would like to reiterate our oppo- Fact: Those very same physicians The debate regarding legislation to pro- sition to H.R. 1122, the so-called ‘‘Partial- who use this procedure oppose this bill. hibit a method of abortion, such as the legis- Birth Abortion Ban Act of 1997,’’ as amended. The American College of Gynecologists lation banning ‘‘partial birth abortion,’’ and AMWA does not endorse legislation which ‘‘brain sucking abortions,’’ has prompted and Obstetricians confirmed today that interferes with medical decisionmaking, par- questions regarding these procedures. It is ticularly when it fails to consider the health they oppose this bill. difficult to respond to these questions be- of the woman patient. Fact: This bill is opposed by the Cali- cause the descriptions are vague and do not Our opposition to this legislation is based fornia Medical Association. delineate a specific procedure recognized in on the following issues. First, we are gravely Fact: This bill is opposed by the the medical literature. Moreover, the defini- concerned that this legislation does not pro- American Medical Women’s Associa- tions could be interpreted to include ele- tect a woman’s physical and mental health, ments of many recognized abortion and oper- including future fertility, or consider other tion, an organization of women physi- ative obstetric techniques. pertinent issues such as fetal abnormalities. cians. The American College of Obstetricians and Second, this legislation would further erode Fact: This bill is opposed by the Gynecologists (ACOG) believes the intent of physician-patient autonomy forcing physi- American Nurses Association. such legislative proposals is to prohibit a cians to always avoid legislatively prohib- Fact: This bill is opposed by the Soci- procedure referred to as ‘‘Intact Dilatation ited procedures in medical decisionmaking, including in emergency situations when phy- ety of Physicians for Reproductive and Extraction’’ (Intact D & X). This proce- dure has been described as containing all of sicians and patients must base their deci- Health. the following four elements: sions on the best available information Fact: The American Medical Associa- (1) Deliberate dilatation of the cervix, usu- available to them. Third, medical care deci- tion endorsed this bill in a 4-day rever- ally over a sequence of days; sions must be left to the judgment of a sal of opinion. Having done that, they (2) Instrumental conversion of the fetus to woman and her physician without fear of have taken a position against the very a footling breech; civil action or criminal prosecution. We do doctors who handle these procedures. (3) Breech extraction of the body excepting not support the levying of civil and criminal the head; and penalties for care provided in the best inter- Fact: We have a series of women who (4) Partial evacuation of the intracranial est of the woman patient. have come forward to testify, about contents of a living fetus to effect vaginal AMWA remains committed to ensuring their pain, their grief, that this proce- delivery of a dead but otherwise intact fetus. that physicians retain authority to make dure—that would be outlawed in the Becuse these elements are part of estab- medical and surgical care decisions that are pending Santorum bill saved their lives lished obstetric techniques, it must be em- in the best interest of their patients given the information available to them. and their health, retained their fer- phasized that unless all four elements are present in sequence, the procedure is not an Sincerely, tility in many cases, and in the opinion DEBRA R. JUDELSON, MD, of their doctors was the humane proce- intact D & X. Abortion intends to terminate a pregnancy President. dure to use for all concerned. while preserving the life and health of the Fact: Most of these women, whose mother. When abortion is performed after 16 AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION, photographs I have behind me, most of weeks, intact D & X is one method of termi- Washington, DC, May 20, 1997. these women who came forward to nating a pregnancy. The physician, in con- Hon. BARBARA BOXER, U.S. Senate, share their stories are very religious, sultation with the patient, must choose the most appropriate method based upon the pa- Washington, DC. and many say they are opposed to all DEAR SENATOR BOXER: I am writing to reit- tient’s individual circumstances. abortions, but they decided after all erate the opposition of the American Nurses According to the Centers for Disease Con- Association to H.R. 1122, the ‘‘Partial-Birth the facts were on the table and after trol and Prevention (CDC), only 5.3% of abor- Abortion Ban Act of 1997’’, which is being consulting their families and many tions performed in the United States in 1993, considered by the Senate this week. This leg- doctors—many went to several doctors, the most recent data available, were per- islation would impose Federal criminal pen- in many cases five or six, to try and formed after the 16th week of pregnancy. A alties and provide for civil actions against preliminary figure published by the CDC for come up with another solution to a health care providers who perform certain tragedy—they decided this was their 1994 is 5.6%. The CDC does not collect data late-term abortions. only choice after they consulted with on the specific method of abortion, so it is It is the view of the American Nurses Asso- these many doctors, with their fami- unknown how many of these were performed ciation that this proposal would involve an using intact D & X. Other data show that inappropriate intrusion of the federal gov- lies, with their clergy, and with their second trimester transvaginal instrumental God. ernment into a therapeutic decision that abortion is a safe procedure. should be left in the hands of a pregnant Several went on to have healthy Terminating a pregnancy is performed in woman and her health care provider. ANA pregnancies. Coreen Costello was some circumstances to save the life or pre- has long supported freedom of choice and eq- among them. You can see little Tucker serve the health of the mother. Intact D & X uitable access of all women to basic health in this photograph, who was born after is one of the methods available in some of services, including services related to repro- Coreen underwent the procedure. these situations. A select panel convened by ductive health. This legislation would im- ACOG could identify no circumstances under pose a significant barrier to those principles. I will quote from some of the letters which this procedure, as defined above, It is inappropriate for Congress to mandate a we have received from doctors organi- would be the only option to save the life or course of action for a woman who is already zations against the Santorum bill. preserve the health of the woman. An intact faced with an intensely personal and difficult Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- D & X, however, may be the best or most ap- decision. sent to have all these letters printed in propriate procedure in a particular cir- The American Nurses Association is the cumstance to save the life or preserve the only full-service professional organization the RECORD. health of a woman, and only the doctor, in representing the nation’s 2.2 million Reg- There being no objection, the letters consultation with the patient, based upon istered Nurses through its 53 constituent as- were ordered to be printed in the the woman’s particular circumstances can sociations. ANA advances the nursing profes- RECORD, as follows: make this decision. The potential exists that sion by fostering high standards of nursing

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4709 practice, promoting the economic and gen- should be left in the hands of a pregnant Coreen writes to us, ‘‘The birth of eral welfare of nurses in the workplace, pro- woman and her health-care provider * * * Tucker would not have been possible jecting a positive and realistic view of nurs- The American Nurses Association is without this procedure. Please give ing, and by lobbying the Congress and regu- the only full-service professional orga- other women and their families this latory agencies on health care issues affect- ing nurses and the public. nization representing the Nation’s 2.2 chance. The American Nurses Association appre- million registered nurses throughout ‘‘Let us deal with our tragedies with- ciates your work in safeguarding women’s its 53 constituent associations. out any unnecessary interference from access to reproductive health care and re- Now I want to tell you some of the our Government. Leave us with our spectfully urges members of the Senate to real life stories that have been pre- God. Leave us with our families and vote against H.R. 1122. sented to us by some of the women who our trusted medical experts.’’ Sincerely, have undergone the procedure that this GERI MARULLO, MSN, RN, bill would ban. Many have heard these I could go on. I will show you a pic- Executive Director. stories before, but they are worth re- ture of Vikki Stella, a mother of two. Mrs. BOXER. The American Medical peating because not every woman who She went through a very similar case. Women’s Association says, in part, in a has had this procedure has come for- She tried in every way to save her letter to Senator SANTORUM, ‘‘On be- ward. These stories are representative baby, but was told that her life was at half of the American Medical Women’s of those women. risk if she didn’t use this procedure. Association, I would like to reiterate I talked to you about Coreen Costello The surgery preserved her fertility. our opposition to H.R. 1122.’’ This let- pictured here with her newborn son, Here she is shown with her son Nich- ter is dated today. Tucker. She was able to have Tucker olas. She calls him our darling son, The organization does not endorse because it saved her fertility to under- Nicholas, who was born in 1995. This legislation which interferes with med- go the procedure that is banned in the was after she had undergone the proce- ical decisionmaking, particularly when Santorum bill. She is a registered Re- dure that the Santorum bill seeks to it fails to consider the health of the publican, describes herself as very reli- outlaw. woman patient. gious. She is clear that she and her So the procedure saved Vikki’s life. Our opposition is based on the following family do not believe in abortion. It preserved her family. Vikki’s situa- issues. First, we are gravely concerned that When she was pregnant, she was rushed tion was heart-wrenching. this legislation does not protect a woman’s to the emergency room because her Mothers and fathers need to be able physical and mental health, including future baby was having seizures, and found fertility, or consider other pertinent issues to make medical decisions like that such as fetal abnormalities. Second, this leg- out something was seriously wrong with their God and with their doctors, islation would further erode physician-pa- with her baby. not with Senators. We don’t belong in tient autonomy forcing physicians to always She named the baby Katherine that room. avoid legislatively prohibited procedures in Grace. This is a woman and family who medical decisionmaking, including in emer- wanted that child desperately. And to We have offered alternatives, alter- gency situations when physicians and pa- hear women like this referred to as natives that go to the heart of another tients must base their decisions on the best women who kill their babies to me is matter, which is the decision Roe v. available information * * * an absolute disgrace. Wade that is the law of the land, which That is the American Medical Wom- The baby had not been able to move basically says in the early stages of a en’s Association letter, in part. for months—not her eyelids, tongue, pregnancy a woman has the right to The American College of Obstetri- nor her lips. Her chest cavity was un- choose and the State does not have a cians and Gynecologists, after learning able to rise and fall for air, and her right to interfere. But after viability, of the opposition of the AMA, wrote a lungs and chest were left severely un- Roe says the State does have a right to letter to Senator LOTT dated yester- developed almost to the point of non- interfere. And I agree with that. day. existing. Her vital organs were atro- Senator FEINSTEIN and I offered an In light of the slight modifications being phied. The doctor told Coreen and her alternative that would have said no proposed to H.R. 1122, we wanted to take this husband that the baby would not sur- abortion after viability. But we make opportunity to reiterate our opposition to vive, and they recommended termi- two exceptions, consistent with com- this legislation. nating the pregnancy. To Coreen and passion, consistent with caring, con- They attach their statement in to Jim, this was not an option. Coreen sistent with Roe and the Court cases. which they say: wanted to go into labor naturally. She We say no abortion after viability ex- Terminating a pregnancy is performed in wanted her baby born on God’s time cept to preserve the life of the mother such circumstances to save the life or pre- and did not want to interfere. The fam- or to spare her serious adverse health serve the health of the mother. Intact D&X ily spent 2 weeks going from expert to consequences. is one of the methods available in some of expert. My colleagues on the other side have these situations * * * and only the doctor, in Again, I have heard my colleagues on consultation with the patient, based upon said, ‘‘Senator BOXER and Senator the woman’s particular circumstances can more than one occasion demean these FEINSTEIN believe in abortion on de- make this decision. women, saying, ‘‘Well, if only they had mand.’’ They have misstated our posi- Is it not interesting, an organization checked, they would have found an- tion day in and day out. What we are of obstetricians and gynecologists op- other option.’’ There are always other saying is there should be absolutely no pose this bill and have to plead the options, say my colleagues who don’t abortion after viability except to save case that they are the ones who should know anything about medicine. the life and the health of the woman. Coreen and her family were told they make this decision—not Senator That is the option that would be en- couldn’t consider inducing labor. They SANTORUM, not Senator BOXER, not dorsed, I think, by the majority of the considered a caesarean section. But the Senator COATS, not Senator FEINSTEIN, American people. The bill that is be- doctors were adamant that the risks to not Senator HELMS. This is not our job. fore us doesn’t do anything about late- her health and her life were too great. Our job is tough enough. We do not term abortion. It deals with one proce- Then Coreen finally said, ‘‘There was come close to being doctors. We have dure, a procedure that in fact doctors no reason to risk leaving my two chil- one physician in this body, but he is say is necessary to save the life and the dren motherless if there was no hope of not an obstetrician and gynecologist. health of a woman. saving Katherine Grace.’’ A letter dated today from the Amer- I would like to read parts of an opin- My colleagues, women like Coreen ican Nurses Association: ion piece that appeared in the Los An- Costello deserve our love and deserve geles Times written by Ellen Goodman. I am writing to reiterate the opposition of our support. They don’t deserve the the American Nurses Association to H.R. kind of treatment they would get if I ask unanimous consent that the en- 1122 * * * tire article be printed in the RECORD. It is the view of the American Nurses Asso- this bill becomes law. They have come ciation that this proposal would involve an forward. They were saved. But they are There being no objection, the mate- inappropriate intrusion of the federal Gov- coming forward to spare other families rial was ordered to be printed in the ernment into a therapeutic decision that the tragedy they went through. RECORD, as follows:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4710 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 [From the Los Angeles Times] This is a tough-minded argument about keep in mind when we pass any legisla- CONGRESS CAN’T LEGISLATE MATERNAL those few pregnancies that have gone most tion. And that bottom line should al- HEROISM tragically awry. Pregnancy is risky. Many ways be do no harm. Do no harm. Yet, (By Ellen Goodman) women embrace heroic procedures to have we are told by physicians that this bill children. You cannot hear it in the cacophony of But the bill is not really about banning does harm. It has no exception for phy- outraged voices arguing about the so-called one procedure. If dilation and extraction is sicians who believe the banned proce- partial-birth abortion ban. But it is there. the first method banned without exceptions, dure is in the best interests of the The theme song of the abortion controversy it won’t be the last. The goals of abortion op- woman for her very survival and for is being repeated, the soundtrack replayed: Just how much are we willing to require of ponents are unequivocal. her very health. Not was the losing bill by Democrat Tom a woman for the sake of having a baby? Just My colleagues, please do not relegate Daschle a true ‘‘compromise.’’ Allowing late how much can the government force a women to a status that says their life abortions for physical, ‘‘real’’ health reasons woman to sacrifice for a fetus? and their health do not matter. Please The Senate debate has not really been but not mental health? What would that dis- look inside your hearts. Ask yourself tinction mean to a woman forced to carry an about banning an abortion method. It’s been how you would feel if your daughter about permitting exceptions to that ban. anencephalic (brainless) baby to term? We already have compromises. The Su- was told that the safest procedure in a Senators led by Pennsylvania’s Rick pregnancy turned tragically wrong was Santorum have refused to allow an exception preme Court decisions weigh the interests of even to protect the woman from serious the woman with those of the developing an intact D&E, and, yet, the doctor harm to her health. President Clinton has re- fetus. The law allows states to severely limit fearing jail refused to use it. Look in fused to sign a bill without it. abortion after viability. But at no point does your heart. Think about how you So the push for a veto-proof majority to it give the government the right to seriously would feel. You would drop to your ban this rare procedure has drawn a line as damage a woman’s health to protect a fetus. knees. You would pray to God that the clear as possible in this unrelenting and This is at the primal heart of the matter. No Congress can be allowed to legislate a doctor could use the option that was murky struggle. A line around a woman’s safe, that would save the life and the health. new flock of sacrificial women. From the beginning abortion opponents Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, Ellen health of your daughter. And then, if have said that ‘‘health’’ is nothing but a Goodman writes: this bill was the law, you would go to loophole for women who would abort a preg- The Senate debate has not really been court to defend that doctor. But the nancy to fit into a prom dress. But pro- about banning an abortion method. It’s been rules would be stacked against him or choice supporters have countered with real about permitting exception to that ban. Sen- her. women whose bodies were at serious risk. ators led by Pennsylvania’s Rick Santorum Just read this bill. Underlying it all has been the issue of have refused to allow an exception even to My colleagues, that is the wrong way women and sacrifice. protect the woman from serious harm to her to go. These women have been saved Last week, pro-lifer Kristi S. Hamrick ar- health. * * * because this Congress didn’t outlaw the gued against any exception, saying, ‘‘Any Is it up to Congress to overrule the doctor? woman who has ever been pregnant can tell procedure that was necessary to save To overrule the ‘‘selfish’’ woman defending their lives and their health. you that every pregnancy carries potential her health? risk.’’ Indeed, women once died in pregnancy There will be other women who look and childbirth with appalling frequency. The bill is not really about banning a like this, who have families like this, But while the focus is on health, is it fair procedure. If dilation and extraction is who might be, as Ellen Goodman said, to ask whether the law can force pregnant the first method banned, without ex- sacrificed because of politics. I say that women to sacrifice more for ‘‘unborn chil- ception it won’t be the last. The goals we should save these women who are dren’’ than it can force parents to sacrifice of abortion opponents are unequivocal. relying on us to protect them. for those who are born? And, indeed, in, I thought, a good de- Imagine a different bill going through Con- This isn’t about them versus their gress. This one requires mothers and fathers bate that the Senator from Pennsyl- babies. They wanted their babies. They to give up a kidney for their child. Or maybe vania and I had on Sunday, I think he desperately wanted their babies. But in it just allows the government to extract was very straightforward about that. circumstances that no one seemed able bone marrow against their will for an ailing The Senators who have been speaking to predict, in rare circumstances, in son or daughter. on the other side of the aisle on this tragic circumstances, they needed an If such a bill got to the Senate floor, would subject all would tell you they are intact D&E. Santorum decry ‘‘the selfishness, the indi- against all abortions from the first mo- We are not doctors—not even close. vidual self-centeredness’’ of its opponents? Surely, we expect a parent to eagerly ex- ment of a pregnancy. Every speaker I have heard—I may be change bone marrow for a child’s life. But we Ellen Goodman writes: wrong on this—on the side of the would not assume the state’s right to go in We already have compromises. The Su- Santorum bill has been a man. Again, I and take it. preme Court decisions weigh the interests of may be wrong on this. But I am 99 per- ‘‘No case has ever been upheld that says the woman with those of the developing cent sure that every one of them would you can intrude on the body of a genetic par- fetus. The law allows states to severely limit support outlawing all abortions. They abortion after viability. But at no point does ent to protect a born child,’’ says Eileen do not know what it is like to find McDonagh, who raises such matters in a pro- it give the government the right to seriously vocative book, ‘‘Breaking the Abortion damage a woman’s health to protect a fetus. yourself in a desperate situation as a Deadlock.’’ Indeed, in Illinois, a court ruled This is at the primal heart of the matter. woman—as a woman. Situations like that the law could not even require a blood She concludes: Vikki’s or Coreen’s or Eileen’s, or any test to see if a relative could be a potential No Congress can be allowed to legislate a of the women who were told they need- donor. new flock of sacrificial women. ed an intact D&E to save their lives or Can the law then require a woman to suffer What does she mean, sacrificial their health. ‘‘serious health effects.’’ for the sake of a Mr. President, I have a letter dated women? That is, women who will be fetus? A central question in the abortion de- today from these women I have been bate, says McDonagh, is: ‘‘What are the sacrificed because of politics, because talking about. They have listened to means the state can use to protect the fetus? of laws that are made right here. And this debate. This is what they say: One benchmark is to ask what the means are when abortion was illegal, women died. the state can use to protect a born child.’’ There are those of us who will stand Please don’t forget us, and the stories that The issue is government intrusion: who de- brought us to Washington to meet with so cides. How much more serious is this deci- here as long as it takes to make sure many of you over the last two years. We are sion when we are talking, not about extract- we don’t go back to those dark days. just a sampling of the women and families ing bone marrow, but about losing a uterus This bill should not be about politics, who have had very wanted pregnancies go or a kidney? Is it up to Congress to overrule though, sadly, it might turn out to be. wrong, and whose doctors have wept with us the doctor? To overrule the ‘‘selfish’’ woman This bill should not be about 30-second as they explained the options that could help defending her health? misleading commercials, though, us maintain our health and our fertility. We An outraged Santorum screamed that this sadly, it might turn out to be. This bill know the truth about the so-called ‘‘partial- procedure ‘‘is killing a little baby that should not be about fear, fear of doing birth abortions’’ that you debate in Wash- hasn’t hurt anybody!’’ But the whole point of ington, because we needed the surgery that a vote about a health exception is that this the right thing, though, sadly, it might doctors call intact dilation and evacuation. fetus—however unintentionally, well or de- turn out to be. *** formed—is hurting someone: the pregnant What this should be about is at least The AMA endorsement of this legislation, woman. the basic bottom line that we should and the superficial changes added today do

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4711 not change the fact that this ban still con- saulted on every side . . . and technology very fabric of the foundation of this so- tains no provision to protect the health of often seems to replace human relationship . ciety, not endowed by government but women like us. . . the bond between healer and patient is endowed by the Creator. Over the 200- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- ever more important. Passage of HR 1122 years-plus history of this country and sent that this letter in its entirety be would be one more step in eroding that rela- tionship. The California Medical Association of this Congress, we have had monu- printed in the RECORD, along with the is opposed to this bill and is saddened the de- mental civil rights debates, appro- following letter from the California bate appeals to the emotive, rather than the priate debates on the meaning of inclu- Medical Association, which says, in reasoning, segment of America. sion in the American experiment of part, ‘‘The California Medical Associa- Sincerely, what it means to be part of this great- tion is opposed to this bill and is sad- ROLLAND C. LOWE, M.D., est in all experiments in human his- dened that the debate appeals to the President. tory, of democracy, of being part of a emotive, rather than the reasoning, Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I say system which allows each individual segment of America.’’ that we need to listen to these women. the dignity of being part, an equal There being no objection, the mate- I say that we need to listen to these part, of this democracy. rial was ordered to be printed in the doctors. I say that the doctors who Great civil rights debates have taken RECORD, as follows: work with this every day of their lives place in this Chamber, the debates May 20, 1997. know best. And I hope we will vote about allowing women equal opportuni- DEAR SENATORS: Please don’t forget us, against the Santorum bill. ties, equal rights to vote, equal rights and the stories that brought us to Wash- I reserve the remainder of our time to participate in society, the rights of ington to meet with so many of you over the on this side. handicapped, reaching out and pro- last two years. We are just a sampling of the women and families who have had very want- Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I viding within the American experiment ed pregnancies go wrong, and whose doctors yield to the Senator from Indiana, who to include them, the weakest of our so- have wept with us as they explained the op- has done terrific work on this issue ciety, the most disadvantaged of our tions that could help us maintain our health which deals with protecting children. society. And now we come to the weak- and our fertility. We know the truth about He has been an outstanding spokes- est of all, now we come to the most dis- the so-called ‘‘partial birth abortions’’ that person for a long time in the Senate. advantaged of all, those who have no you debate in Washington, because we need- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- voice of their own, those who have no ed the surgery that doctors call intact dila- ator from Indiana. political action committee, no caucus, tion and evacuation. We and our families stood with President Mr. COATS. Mr. President, I thank no ability to march, to speak for them- Clinton last year when he vetoed similar leg- my friend from Pennsylvania for his selves, but those who have every right islation that would have banned the surgery kind words. The real credit goes to the to be included in this great experiment that we needed. This ban would have torn Senator from Pennsylvania for his ef- in democracy. families apart, robbing us of the ability to fective and unrelenting advocacy on I do not know what the vote count is make the most private and personal deci- behalf of life. The Senator has ex- going to be this afternoon. I am obvi- sions about our own well-being. It would pressed in many, many ways and pro- ously hoping it will exceed the 67 votes have subjected women like us to unwar- vided us with many, many facts that I needed to overcome the President’s in- ranted medical risks and even greater heart- break than the loss of our precious babies think gives all of us pause and that has transigence on this issue, the President had already caused. President Clinton did given us a reason to give great delib- who pledged to the American people the right thing when he courageously vetoed eration and consideration to this most and to the Congress that he wanted this legislation and protected our health and fundamental of issues. abortion to be safe, legal and rare, the that of the women who come after us. These I also think it is appropriate to men- President who is confronted with the are decisions that can only be made by a tion the efforts of Senator SMITH of information that this is not a rare pro- woman in consultation with her family and New Hampshire who had the courage to cedure, that this is a procedure that is her doctor. Congress can’t begin to know come to this floor some time ago and done thousands and thousands of times what’s best for us as we face our own per- introduce the Senate to a procedure sonal tragedies. mostly for the convenience not of the As you consider your vote on HR1122, we none of us had ever heard of. He was woman but of the abortionist, a proce- hope that you will take a few moments to re- vilified on this floor and in the press. dure that is more convenient for the member us, and to recall that this is a bill He had the courage to raise an issue abortionist than it is recognizing con- that affects real people—American women that many didn’t want to talk about. cerns of women and certainly the and their families. Please don’t compound We have come a long way since that rights of the child to live. the tragedies of families like ours. The AMA day when Senator SMITH walked onto I do not know what that vote count endorsement of this legislation, and the su- this floor. is going to be, but win or lose, we have perficial changes added today do not change the fact that this ban still contains no provi- We are close. And we clearly have a fundamentally altered the nature of sion to protect the health of the women like majority in both the House and the this debate. Win or lose, we are now de- us. Senate now in favor of banning partial- bating the meaning of life and the Please vote ‘‘no’’ on HR1122. birth abortion. We have more than a right to life in this society, and that is Sincerely, two-thirds majority necessary to over- where the debate should have been cen- CLAUDIA CROWN ADES, ride a Presidential veto in the House, tered and where the debate needs to be COREEN COSTELLO, and we are hopeful that we can achieve centered. MARY-DOROTHY LINE, that level today. We will know at 2:15 I am pleased that we have finally ar- VIKKI STELLA, TAMMY WATTS. this afternoon. rived at this point. I do not question Mr. President, I think it is most ap- the motives of other Members, those CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, propriate that we are debating this who vote for or those who vote against. Sacramento, CA, May 20, 1997. issue on the Senate floor because we That is why I did not question the mo- Senator BARBARA BOXER, are talking about one of the most fun- tives of the minority leader when he Hart Senate Office Building, damental, if not the most fundamental, stated that he thought we ought to en- Washington, DC. of all issues that we debate on this gage in the debate on the viability of DEAR SENATOR BOXER: We have reviewed the amendments to HR 1122 and believe that floor. That is the meaning of life itself. the child. It advances the debate one they make no substantive changes to the It is a right that is guaranteed or enun- way or another. Some are skeptical legislation. While the debate over late-term ciated in our Declaration of Independ- about his efforts, about his amend- abortion is painful, both within the medical ence. It is labeled an inalienable right, ment. I do not think it is an appro- community and the general citizenry, we be- meaning it is not created by govern- priate amendment because I thought lieve these decisions must be left to physi- ment; it is not taken away by govern- the exceptions allowing the decision to cians and patients . . . acting together. ment; it is not the purview of govern- be in the hands of the abortionist him- While late-term abortions may have oc- curred inappropriately in some instances, ment. It is an inalienable right, accord- self or herself was not appropriate to they have also saved women’s lives and the ing to our Founding Fathers, the right defining the right to life. But by plac- health and well-being of many American to life being the very first enunciated, ing in the Chamber the question of via- families. In a society where values are as- written—inalienable right, part of the bility, we will now center the debate on

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4712 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 what is the meaning of life. When does have to because abortion not only de- outstanding work and yield back what- life begin? What are the rights of that stroys the body; it extinguishes a com- ever time I have remaining. life as well as the rights of the woman? plex, developed mind. This point, I Mr. SANTORUM addressed the Chair. So I am pleased that we have arrived at think, has particular relevance in this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- this point. As I said, win or lose, we are debate on partial-birth abortion be- ator from Pennsylvania. now focusing the debate where it ought cause the very procedure itself de- Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, if to be. stroys the brain. Yes, it kills the body, you will notify me when I have 4 min- Several years ago, Justice O’Connor but when we understand the com- utes remaining. made the statement that Roe versus plexity of that brain, when we under- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Wade, the decision of the Court in Roe stand the development of that brain, ator has 14 minutes and will be notified versus Wade, was on a collision course mostly fully wired at the point of ter- by the Chair when 4 minutes are re- with medical science because medical mination, we have to understand that maining. science was demonstrating to us the vi- plunging a scissors into the back of Mr. SANTORUM. I thank the Chair. I ability of life at earlier and earlier that skull and sucking out the brain thank the Senator from Indiana for his ages. Sonograms, listening to heart has enormous implications. excellent work. I want to address a beats, and the ability to perform fetal Mr. President, I ask for just 2 addi- couple issues the Senator from Cali- research, the protection of the infant tional minutes. fornia raised. in the mother’s womb, and the rights The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without One, she mentioned support of the of that infant in cases of negligence, in objection, it is so ordered. American College of Gynecologists. I cases of attempted murder, in a whole Mr. COATS. So here we are on this have 50 letters here from fellows of number of areas of the law have dem- floor debating something that is very that organization who are outraged at onstrated to us that there is a life with much in the role of the Senate. If it is the organization for the position they a heart beating within the womb of not in the role of a Senator to make have taken. We have a group of over 500 that mother, and that life deserves our moral judgments, then we might as obstetricians and gynecologists who consideration in terms of the protec- well close the place up because there is have signed on saying they are sup- tions that we give it. very little else to do. Most of what we porting the ban on partial-birth abor- Recently there has been a lot of talk do here has moral implications. There tions and are also outraged at the posi- about new discoveries of brain activity are some things that do not, but most tion taken by the board here in Wash- and a lot of focus on that, focus things do. If that is the case, then I ington that was not voted on by the brought to this floor by those who say think a lot of people are going to have general membership. we must make sure we give children to remove their names from sponsor- So I just suggest that this, as the ages zero to 3 the right opportunities ship of legislation that mandates mam- Senator from California noted but I so that their brain can develop in ways mograms for women under a certain want to reemphasize, is not speaking that medical science tells us it needs to age. Some Senators are going to have for all physicians, certainly not all ob- develop to a fully competent human to remove their names from support for stetricians and gynecologists, because being. We need to ensure that that laws that require 48-hour hospital stays we have read plenty of statements from takes place. after birth. Some Senators are going to them as to why this procedure is never What medical science is also telling have to remove their support for laws medically necessary. us and what we have not discussed on and legislation that condemns genital She went through her facts. Let me this floor is that we now know that mutilation. Are those not medical pro- tell you the first fact. This is not about brain activity exists much earlier than cedures? So if we are going to leave all abortion. This is about infanticide. we thought. Never has the conflict be- that to the world outside of this Cham- This is about taking a baby that is tween science and abortion been more ber, I think a lot of Senators are going born, in the process of being born, four- dramatic than in the recent discoveries to have to rethink their positions on a fifths outside of the mother, moving about the science of the brain. We lot of issues. outside of the mother and killing that know that a human embryo at 10 or 12 I also think it is inappropriate to baby. We can talk about abortion. I weeks after conception has astonishing suggest that this is some kind of male know the Senator likes to get it back brain activity. We know that by the conspiracy against women. I think to the issue of abortion. The reason we fifth month of gestation the brain is when the vote is taken today, we will believe, as I just read a letter from 62 fully wired, as the scientists say, with see women voting to terminate this law professors, it is not governed by the connections between neurons large- procedure. I think when the polls are Roe versus Wade is because the baby ly complete. Astounding evidence. We taken and women are addressed now has rights. It is being born. So do know that these neurons are firing throughout our society, we will find not keep focusing back on this issue of with impressive complexity once a there are as many women in opposition abortion. This is about infanticide. minute, shaping the brain itself, and to this procedure and in abhorrence of If the Senate today does not muster we know that when this process is in- this procedure as there are men. up the moral courage for 67 votes, it terrupted by malnutrition or drug It is also wrong to say that this is will be validating infanticide—not the abuse or a virus, the results can follow only some kind of a pro-life Senate woman’s right to choose, infanticide. a child its entire life, and we know that movement. There are a number of peo- As one of the listed facts, the Sen- a child may be born knowing the dis- ple here who have openly stated they ator from California said the fact is tinctive sound of its mother’s and fa- are pro-choice Senators but are voting this procedure is done by obstetricians ther’s voices. In short, our mental de- to ban this procedure. So let us tone and gynecologists acting in the best in- velopment, not just our physical devel- down the accusations and let us deal terests of the mother to save her life or opment, the mental development, the with the facts. health. That is not a fact, and we all process of learning begins well before I think the facts and medical science know that. Even people who support birth. that have been presented to us so out- the position of the Senator from Cali- If we look at the evidence—not the standingly by the Senator from Penn- fornia know that is not a fact, admit it rhetoric, not the anecdotes, but the sylvania need to be carefully consid- is not a fact. It is very difficult to get evidence, the facts—it is increasingly ered by each and every one of us. A engaged in a real debate when the evident that human life is a continuum civil right to the weakest among us, other side keeps using misinformation in which birth is really not a particu- the inalienable right to life as enun- about what is going on here. larly decisive moment. An essential ciated in the most fundamental of all Ron Fitzsimmons, the director of an part of who each of us is, who we are, the documents of democracy, our Dec- association of 200 clinics, said that 90 including the shape of our minds, is de- laration of Independence, can be hon- percent of the abortions done, partial- termined even before we are born. Even ored here today by our vote to ban this birth abortions done, are done on those who do not call themselves pro- procedure. healthy mothers and healthy babies in life have to find this a troubling expe- Mr. President, I thank the Senator the 5th and 6th months of pregnancy rience and troubling knowledge. They from Pennsylvania particularly for his for birth control reasons.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4713 Now, that is not, as the Senator from what is really necessary, not to hide The PRESIDING OFFICER. Five California suggested, a procedure done behind pictures and emotional pleas minutes is remaining. by obstetricians and gynecologists. that have no basis in medical fact, in Mrs. FEINSTEIN. I thank the Chair. Let me make a parenthetical remark medical practice. Mr. President, I myself find this a there. This procedure was not invented I will give you a counterexample. sad day. In a sense, it is a watershed by an obstetrician or gynecologist. It This is a little baby girl, named Donna debate, and I very much fear it is the was invented by a family practitioner Joy Watts, who was born with first major legislative thrust to set who does abortions. Obstetricians and hydrocephaly, the same condition that this Nation back 30 years with respect gynecologists do not do this procedure. some of the children of the people Sen- to freedom of choice. This is not done in hospitals. It is done ator BOXER shared had. Her mother and I am going to speak about what free- in clinics, not by, in many cases, obste- father, Lori and Donny Watts, refused dom of choice really means. Essen- tricians and gynecologists. So to sug- to abort this child. The genetics coun- tially, to me it means that Govern- gest that this procedure is done by ob- selor and the obstetrician suggested a ment will not become involved in these stetricians and gynecologists acting in partial-birth abortion for this little most intimate decisions that a woman has to make, not become involved in the best interests of the mother and baby. They said she couldn’t survive, legislating a woman’s reproductive sys- that’s the fact is not in fact the case. she wouldn’t live. She had to go to four tem, what she must do, when she must This is done by abortionists—some of hospitals—four places—just to get this do it, and how she must do it, but that whom are obstetricians, many of whom baby delivered. They wouldn’t deliver are not—who perform in clinics, not in government will essentially leave her baby. those intimate decisions to the physi- hospitals, who do it on healthy moth- We worry so much about the right to cian, to a woman, to her faith, and to ers and healthy babies. Those are the choose. How about the right to choose medicine. And here we have the Con- facts. That is why this is such a trou- life, to give your baby a chance? Well, gress of the United States essentially bling debate today. That is why we Donny and Lori fought for this chance. saying that every woman in this coun- have seen the movement across this This baby was born finally by cesarean try who may find out in her third tri- country and in the Senate today, be- section. And, by the way, the issue of mester that she has a horribly, se- cause the alleged facts that the Sen- future fertility, we hear that a lot, verely deformed child with anomalies ator from California was offering again Lori and Donny now have another lit- incompatible with life, and if that as the truth muddy the waters a little tle baby. But this little baby was born child can be born, even if it is a major bit. But now we know what the real and hooked up to IV’s to give hydra- threat to her health, she must deliver truth is from people who support her tion to, water to, and for 3 days. These that child. position. But yet we keep hearing these doctors, who will never come to testify Unfortunately, no Member of this repeated allegations that have no basis before the Congress, all these doctors body is going to be present, no Member in reality anymore, but they still find who recommend abortion, who never of this body is going to hold that moth- themselves on the Senate floor as a de- come to justify before a peer review er’s hand and tell her that it is OK if fense for an indefensible procedure, and panel what they do, called this little she jeopardizes her health perhaps for this procedure is indefensible. baby lying there breathing a fetus for 3 the rest of her life. No Member of this Mr. President, we have heard com- days. Do you want to know what some Congress is going to be present in that ments about women who suffered with of the obstetricians and gynecologists delivery room and see a child who is in- a pregnancy that had gone tragic. Let think about little babies who are just compatible with life, a baby that may me first say that my heart goes out to not perfect? They called this baby a not have a brain, a baby that may have each and every one of the people whose fetus 3 days after it was born. It is not a brain outside the head or other major picture we have seen displayed on the a fetus, it is a baby. What they wanted physical anomalies. No Member of this floor of the Senate. I know, I know per- to do was kill this baby by stabbing her Congress will be there to see that child sonally the difficulty that these fami- in the base of her skull and suctioning delivered to live an hour, 6 hours, a lies face with a child that you hoped her brains out, and Lori and Donny day, 4 days and then die, and the wom- for and dreamed for and had something said no. an’s health may be seriously, adversely go wrong; that a life that you had Through a lot of hard work, a lot of harmed in a major way for the rest of hoped to be with and to mother and fa- pain, a lot of suffering, a lot of forcing her life. No one will be there. No one ther would be cut short. I know what them to treat her daughter because will say, ‘‘I’m so sorry, I didn’t know they went through. they wouldn’t treat her for 3 days, 51⁄2 about you when I cast this vote.’’ I am just suggesting that the fact years later, this is little Donna Joy We are all accustomed to legislating, that the women came to testify, not Watts, who is in my office right now. and when we legislate, we legislate for the doctors, tells you something about She would have been up in the gallery a majority, not for the exception. We the medical reality of what occurred. of the Senate were it not for the objec- legislate with some knowledge, or You have not seen any of these doctors tion of the Senator from California should, of what we are doing. But I who did these procedures come to the prohibiting her from being there. She think in this case, it is a very skewed U.S. Senate, the House, or anyplace in is in my office and watching this de- knowledge. It is based on a case that a public arena and talk about what bate. She is watching to see whether the distinguished Senator from Penn- they did, because they know that they the U.S. Senate is going to allow other sylvania put forward of a young woman would not stand the light of day in doctors to misinform their mommies who I believe could have and would front of any peer review. In fact, none and daddies so we won’t have other lit- have been born in any event and saying of these procedures is peer reviewed. tle Donna Joy Wattses to be with us, to that this one case typifies all mothers None of them is peer reviewed. None of ennoble us, to give us pride in our cul- that we are talking about. In fact, it these cases has been peer reviewed, ture and in our civilization, that we doesn’t. none of them. They would not open up care even for those who are like little I must express my profound dismay. to any discussion by other experts in Donna Joy—who runs around and plays My father was chief of surgery at the the field as to whether they acted cor- in my office, who colors with my kids— University of California Medical Cen- rectly. but just didn’t have the chance. ter. My husband, Bert Feinstein, was a That is the problem, you see. We hide I reserve the remainder of my time. distinguished neurosurgeon. And all behind the emotion, and it is real, trag- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Four my life, I have lived in a medical fam- ic, and I empathize, but we are hiding minutes are reserved. Who seeks time? ily. As I read the AMA’s letter, essen- behind emotion when we are talking Mrs. FEINSTEIN addressed the tially what they are doing is providing about the life and death of little ba- Chair. some protection for doctors, but they bies. We owe it to them, we owe it to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- are doing nothing to see that a wom- these mothers who are dealing with ator from California. an’s health is protected, and I feel very these tragic situations today to talk Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I badly about that. Both my husband and about the facts, to let the light shine ask that I be allotted such time as I my father were members of the Amer- in as to what are really the options, may consume in the remaining time. ican Medical Association.

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It would set a very undesirable prece- ics, not even performed by obstetri- They indicate their strong opposition dent if Congress were by legislative fiat to cians, invented by someone who is not to this bill. I ask unanimous consent to decide such matters. The legislative process an obstetrician. That is why the AMA include in the RECORD two letters I re- is ill-suited to evaluate complex medical pro- wrote to me yesterday supporting H.R. ceived from the California Medical As- cedures whose importance may vary with a 1122 as it now appears on the floor of sociation. particular patient’s case and with the state the U.S. Senate saying: of scientific knowledge. There being no objection, the letters CMA urges you to defeat this bill. Many of Thank you for the opportunity to work were ordered to be printed in the the patients who would seek the procedure with you toward restriction of a procedure RECORD, as follows: are already in great personal turmoil. Their we all agree is not good medicine. CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, physical and emotional trauma should not be In other words, it is not in the inter- San Francisco, CA, May 20, 1997. compounded by an oppressive law that is de- est of the health or life of the mother Senator DIANNE FEINSTEIN, void of scientific justification. to do this procedure. It is wrong to do Hart Senate Office Building, Sincerely, this procedure. It is immoral to do this Washington, DC. ROLLAND C. LOWE, procedure because you are killing a lit- DEAR SENATOR FEINSTEIN: We have re- President. tle baby. You are killing a baby that is viewed the amendments to HR 1122 and be- Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I fourth-fifths born, that is moving out- lieve that they make no substantive changes believe the California Medical Associa- side of its mother. How can we accept to the legislation. While the debate over tion still represents the largest group late-term abortion is painful, both within that when there are other options of physicians anywhere in this Nation. the medical community and the general citi- available? zenry, we believe these decisions must be left No one seems to care about the Con- As I suggested before, here is living to physicians and patients . . . acting to- stitution, that this bill constitutes a proof of other options available: a lit- gether. direct challenge to the Roe versus tle girl who is here today on Capitol While late-term abortions may have oc- Wade Supreme Court decision. The Su- Hill, who will be right out here by the curred inappropriately in some instances, preme Court held that in Roe, a woman they have also saved women’s lives and the elevators during that vote. I ask Mem- has a constitutional right to choose bers to go over and to look into her health and well-being of many American whether or not to have an abortion. It families. In a society where values are as- eyes, to talk to her, because if her par- saulted on every side . . . the bond between set for the different trimesters, some ents would have listened to all the ex- healer and patient is ever more important. specific limitations on that right, that pert doctors who knew what was best Passages of HR 1122 would be one more step before viability, abortion cannot be for their child, she wouldn’t be here in eroding that relationship. The California banned; after viability, the Govern- today. Medical Association is opposed to this bill ment can prohibit abortion, except She would have had this brutality, and is saddened the debate appeals to the when necessary to protect a woman’s emotive, rather than the reasoning, segment this violence, this vile procedure done life or health. on this innocent little girl who now of America. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- walks and talks and writes notes— Sincerely, ator’s time has expired. ROLAND C. LOWE, M.D., Mrs. FEINSTEIN. This bill, the bill ‘‘Donna’’ with a hand there, reaching President. before us, says the woman’s health out asking that this procedure not be doesn’t matter, it is of no consider- made available, so little girls like her, CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, little boys like her, be given a chance San Francisco, CA, May 14, 1997. ation. I must tell you, to me a woman’s health matters. It should be of direct at life. Re opposition to H.R. 1122. The Senator from California said, consideration. Senator DIANNE FEINSTEIN, these kids who are not well enough to Hart Senate Office Bldg., Washington, DC. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- make it. Who are we to decide whether DEAR SENATOR FEINSTEIN: The California ator’s time has expired. Medical Association is writing to express its Mrs. FEINSTEIN. So I will vote no they are well enough to make it? Who strong opposition to Congressional intrusion on this bill, and I really regret that are we to say they should die because into the physician-patient relationship, as this day is upon us. I thank the Chair. they are not perfect? exemplified by the above-referenced bill, Mr. SANTORUM addressed the Chair. Give them a chance. Give them the which would ban ‘‘partial-birth abortions.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- dignity of being born and brought into We believe that it is wholly inappropriate for ator from Pennsylvania. this world with love, not violence and a legislature to make decisions which pre- brutality. Give them a chance. Give vent physicians from providing appropriate Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I medical care to their patients. Physicians just suggest the American Medical As- them a chance. must be allowed to exercise their profes- sociation and the other hundreds of I yield the floor. sional judgment when determining which doctors understand the point that f treatment or procedure will best serve their seems to elude the Members of this RECESS patients’ medical needs. Chamber. By outlawing this procedure The obstetricians and gynecologists have they are, in fact, protecting the health The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under already eloquently expressed the medical of the mother, because this is an the previous order, the Senate will justifications for this procedure in rare but stand in recess now until the hour of very real circumstances. CMA certainly does unhealthy procedure, this is a dan- gerous procedure. This procedure, as 2:15 p.m. not advocate the performance of elective Thereupon, the Senate, at 1:01 p.m., abortions in the last stage of pregnancy. said by over 500 physicians ‘‘is never However, when serious fetal anomalies are medically necessary, in order to pre- recessed until 2:15; whereupon, the Sen- discovered late in a pregnancy, or the preg- serve a woman’s life, health or future ate reassembled when called to order nant woman develops a life-threatening med- fertility, to deliberately kill an unborn by the Presiding Officer (Mr. SMITH of ical condition that is inconsistent with con- child in the second and third trimester, New Hampshire). tinuation of the pregnancy, abortion—how- and certainly not by mostly delivering f ever heart-wrenching—may be medically necessary. the child before putting him or her to PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN CMA respects the concern that performing death.’’ ACT OF 1997 I will quote another obstetrician/gyn- this type of abortion procedure late in a The Senate continued with consider- pregnancy is a very serious matter. However, ecologist, Dr. Camilla Hersh: political concerns and religious beliefs Any proponent of such a dangerous proce- ation of the bill. should not be permitted to take precedence dure is at least seriously misinformed about The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- over the health and safety of patients. CMA medical reality or at worst so consumed by ator from North Carolina. opposes any legislation, state or federal, that narrow minded ‘‘abortion-at-any-cost’’ activ- Mr. HELMS. What is the pending denies a pregnant woman and her physician ism to be criminally negligent. business?

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4715 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The country. It is likely that doctors wish- My hope is that we can get beyond pending business is H.R. 1122, as ing to perform later-term abortions this debate to find a lasting, more ac- amended. will simply choose another option. ceptable legislative response. Recur- Mr. HELMS. I ask for the yeas and As I repeated last week, this is not a ring efforts to pass and veto a bill nays. ban of abortion; it is a ban of a specific which is likely to be found to be uncon- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a procedure. stitutional only delays meaningful sufficient second? There is a sufficient It is not an easy decision because I progress in an effort to ban not just second. favor a woman’s right to consult the one procedure but all of them once a The yeas and nays were ordered. physician of her choice to decide the fetus is viable. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill most appropriate course of action on Failure to find common ground having been read the third time, the matters directly affecting her health leaves little choice but to accelerate question is, Shall the bill pass? and her most personal circumstances. the legislative process to allow the ear- The clerk will call the roll. This decision was not easy because, liest review of the law by the Supreme The legislative clerk called the roll. in spite of the personal nature of this Court. Its determination of the ques- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there debate, its complexity, the medical re- tionable constitutionality of this ap- any other Senators in the Chamber de- percussions, and its seriousness, this proach will guide us and will certainly siring to vote? issue has become politicized to the ex- force those unwilling to compromise The result was announced— yeas 64, tent that much of the rhetoric has sub- now to a more conciliatory position nays 36, as follows: stantially diminished the potential for later. Our Nation must find the solution to [Rollcall Vote No. 71 Leg.] real discourse on such an important matter. this deeply vexing, moral problem YEAS—64 The result is that sincere efforts to which has persisted in dividing us. Abraham Faircloth Mack find common ground have been labeled Let us not give up hope. Allard Ford McCain I yield the floor. Ashcroft Frist McConnell as ‘‘shams,’’ as ‘‘political cover,’’ and Bennett Gorton ‘‘deceptive’’ by many who passed judg- Mr. CRAIG addressed the Chair. Moynihan The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Biden Gramm Murkowski ment without having even read the leg- Bond Grams Nickles islation. ator from Idaho is recognized. Breaux Grassley Reid Perhaps because my expectations f Brownback Gregg Roberts Burns Hagel were much too high, my greatest dis- Roth RILEY ANNE CZARTORYSKI Byrd Hatch Santorum appointment is reserved for some offi- Campbell Helms Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I cer- Sessions cials in the Catholic Church, especially Coats Hollings tainly respect the comments of my col- Shelby in my State, for whom I had great re- Cochran Hutchinson league, and I will leave it at that be- Conrad Hutchison Smith (NH) spect and from whom I was given ini- Smith (OR) cause at this moment I would like to Coverdell Inhofe tial encouragement for my efforts. Craig Johnson Specter announce to my fellow Senators a joy- Their harsh rhetoric and vitriolic char- D’Amato Kempthorne Stevens ous event in my family. Daschle Kyl Thomas acterizations, usually more identified Yesterday afternoon at 4:46 my DeWine Landrieu Thompson with the radical right than with daughter, Shae Czartoryski, with the Domenici Leahy Thurmond thoughtful religious leadership, proved Dorgan Lott help of her husband Jeff, gave birth to Warner to be a consequential impediment to Enzi Lugar our first grandchild—Suzanne Craig’s the decision which I have made today. NAYS—36 and Larry Craig’s first grandchild —a It was most instructive. beautiful baby girl by the name of Akaka Feinstein Lieberman This was not an easy decision, be- Riley Anne Czartoryski. She came in Baucus Glenn Mikulski cause it is highly likely that H.R. 1122 Bingaman Graham Moseley-Braun at 6 pounds 6 ounces, and 201⁄2 inches will be declared unconstitutional Boxer Harkin Murray long, and yelling her head off. Bryan Inouye Reed should it be enacted into law. Bumpers Jeffords Robb We are just tickled pink about that. The Supreme Court has been very So, as we talk about life and as we Chafee Kennedy Rockefeller clear in regard to two issues con- Cleland Kerrey Sarbanes talk about joy, I wanted to share with Collins Kerry Snowe cerning abortion. all of you today a joy in my life, my Dodd Kohl Torricelli First, prior to the viability of a fetus, first grandchild, the first grandchild of Durbin Lautenberg Wellstone a woman’s ability to choose to termi- Feingold Levin Wyden our family. nate her pregnancy is a fundamental I thank the Chair. The bill (H.R. 1122), as amended, was constitutional right and cannot be ab- passed. rogated. The Court has ruled that the f Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I move Government cannot impose an undue THE PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTION to reconsider the vote by which the bill burden on a woman who wishes to ter- BAN ACT was passed. minate her pregnancy with an abor- Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I sup- Mr. LOTT. I move to lay that motion tion, prior to the viability of the fetus. ported passage of the Partial-Birth on the table. Second, that after a fetus is deter- Abortion Ban Act when it was consid- The motion to lay on the table was mined to be viable, it can be given pro- ered during the 104th Congress and I agreed to. tection, so long as it does not endanger supported overriding the President’s Mr. DASCHLE addressed the Chair. the life or health of the mother. veto of that measure. Today, I again The PRESIDING OFFICER. The On both principles, the bill just voted in favor of this legislation. Democratic leader is recognized. passed appears to be in conflict with My position on abortion issues is Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I wish numerous Supreme Court rulings. clear. I have consistently stated that I to explain my vote today on H.R. 1122, Yet in spite of the difficulty in com- would not support overturning the Su- the partial-birth abortion ban. ing to my decision, I voted in favor of preme Court’s decision in Roe versus As with many of my colleagues, this its passage because I still desire to find Wade. I support a women’s right to was not an easy decision. Virtually common ground with those outside the have an abortion. I do not think we every Senator who has participated in extremes who truly hope to resolve the should turn back the clock and make the debate has noted his or her abhor- issue in a constructive and meaningful abortion illegal, but we should work in rence to the procedure. way. every way to reduce the number of I respect the views of Senators on ei- I will continue to insist that any abortions that are performed. ther side of this issue. I have chosen to common ground approach fall within I have also cast votes in Congress in speak after the vote because this is a the constitutional parameters which opposition to using Federal funds to decision each Senator must decide for protect a woman and respect the legiti- pay for abortions except in cases of life himself or herself. mate concerns for her health. But I endangerment, rape, or incest. My own decision was not easy, in will consider other proposals which ac- Today, the Senate again voted on part, because this bill may have no commodate that need in a manner legislation which would prohibit a phy- practical effect on abortions in this more effective than mine. sician from performing partial-birth

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4716 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 abortions, a procedure in which a fetus heard from numerous groups rep- and use of small electronic calculators is delivered into the birth canal before resenting physicians and from numer- be permitted during consideration of its skull is collapsed and delivery is ous doctors from Washington State. I the fiscal year 1998 concurrent resolu- completed. This legislation contains a have been told repeatedly that Con- tion on the budget and any conference provision which would make an excep- gress must act to prevent the further report thereon. tion for partial-birth abortions that eroding of the patient-doctor relation- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without are necessary to save the life of the ship currently taking place in the man- objection, it is so ordered. mother in cases in which no other med- aged care delivery system. I have heard Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I ask ical procedure would suffice. numerous stories about physicians who unanimous consent for full floor privi- After careful thought about this are unable to prescribe the appropriate leges be granted to the following mem- issue, I have concluded that I simply treatment for their patients because bers of the Budget Committee staff: cannot justify the use of this specific insurance companies have determined Austin Smythe and Ann Miller. procedure to terminate pregnancies in this treatment too costly or not nec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without which the mother’s life is not at stake. essary. I have always agreed that doc- objection, it is so ordered. For this reason, I voted to support the tors should be making health care deci- Mr. DOMENICI. That is for the dura- ban on partial-birth abortions, and I sions, not insurance companies. I now tion of the discussion on the resolu- hope that the President will reconsider am baffled as to why the AMA would tion. his decision to veto this measure and want the U.S. Congress to dictate what I ask unanimous consent that the sign it into law. treatment options physicians can use staff of the Senate Committee on the Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I rise to save the life and health of their fe- Budget including congressional fellows today to express deep regret at the pas- male patients. Today’s action invites and detailees from the executive sage of H.R. 1122, the so-called partial the U.S. Congress into the operating branch named on the list I now send to birth abortion bill. I find it appalling room and appears to have the blessing the desk be permitted to remain on the that the U.S. Senate will enact legisla- of the AMA. Senate floor during consideration of tion that is not just an attack on I am grateful that there is one last Senate Concurrent Resolution 27 and choice, but more importantly an as- line of defense; the President’s veto. I any conference report thereon. sault on a woman’s reproductive am hopeful that the President will act The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without health. swiftly to veto this offensive and objection, it is so ordered. I had hoped that the Daschle amend- threatening legislation and that we The list is as follows. ment, which I cosponsored, would ad- will do the right thing and sustain this SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE—MAJORITY dress the alleged concerns about unnec- veto. STAFF TITLE LIST essary abortions being performed after Mr. ENZI addressed the Chair. Scott Burnison, Budget Analyst. viability. This amendment was a rea- THE PRESIDING OFFICER. The Amy Call, Communications Assistant. sonable approach and would have met Senator from Wyoming is recognized. Jim Capretta, Sr. Policy Analyst. the State objective of preventing late- Mr. ENZI. I thank the Chair. Lisa Cieplak, Sr. Analyst for Education term abortions on healthy fetuses (The remarks of Mr. ENZI pertaining and Social Services. when there was no serious threat to the to the introduction of S. 765 are located Kay Davies, Legislative Counsel. Kathleen Dorn, Administrative Director. life or health of the mother. However, in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Statements it has become obvious what the real Beth Smerko Felder, Chief Counsel. on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolu- Alice Grant, Analyst for International Af- agenda is; to chip away at the guaran- tions.’’) fairs. tees and protections afforded to all Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I suggest Jim Hearn, Sr. Analyst for Government Fi- women by the Supreme Court. Those the absence of a quorum. nance and Management. on the other side have now solicited The PRESIDING OFFICER. The G. William Hoagland, Majority Staff Direc- the American Medical Association clerk will call the roll. tor. [AMA] in their efforts to undermine The legislative clerk proceeded to Carole McGuire, Assistant Staff Director, Roe versus Wade and to jeopardize the call the roll. Director of Appropriations Activities. health of women. Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I ask Anne Miller, Director of Budget Review. The AMA has simply cut a deal Mieko Nakabayashi, Staff Assistant. unanimous consent that the order for Cheri Reidy, Sr. Analyst for Budget Re- which unfortunately does not include the quorum call be rescinded. view. women’s reproductive health. They The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Ricardo Rel, Sr. Analyst for Agriculture have acted in such a way to protect objection, it is so ordered. and Natural Resources & Community Devel- their interests and not the interest of f opment. their patients. Their announcement Karen Ricoy, Legal Assistant. does not in any way change the intent CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON Brian Riley, Sr. Analyst for Transpor- of this legislation nor does it do any- THE BUDGET tation and Science. thing to address the concerns about Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I ask Michael Ruffner, Sr. Analyst for Income Security and Veterans. women’s health. It is simply a polit- unanimous consent that the Senate Andrea Shank, Staff Assistant. ical, calculated decision. now proceed to the consideration of Amy Smith, Chief Economist. During the 104th Congress, there were Senate Concurrent Resolution 27, the Austin Smythe, Assistant Staff Director, 53 floor votes attacking reproductive concurrent budget resolution, and I Director of Budget Process and Energy. health. Today’s vote is simply a con- might indicate that we conferred with Bob Stevenson, Communications Director. tinuation of this attack. In the 104th the ranking minority member and he Marc Sumerlin, Fellow. Congress we witnessed attacks on title concurs in this consent request. Winslow Wheeler, Analyst for Defense. X, international family planning, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I note access to save and legal abortion cov- clerk will report. the presence of Senator LAUTENBERG in erage for Federal employees and mili- The legislative clerk read as follows: the Chamber and I wonder if he might tary personnel. This is not about pre- A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 27) join with me in at least discussing with venting late-term abortions, this is setting forth the congressional budget for the Senate how we might try together about preventing a women’s and physi- the U.S. Government for fiscal years 1998, to be as helpful to fellow Senators yet cian’s right to determine their own 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002. move this resolution along as expedi- health care needs. They will not stop The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there tiously as possible. here. This attack will continue until objection to the immediate consider- From my standpoint, I do not believe all abortions, regardless of viability or ation of the resolution? my opening remarks and the opening the life and health of the mother are il- There being no objection, the Senate remarks of any Members that I am legal. Today, we have taken a huge proceeded to consider the concurrent aware of who want to speak in favor of step backward. resolution. the resolution should take any longer Since joining the Senate Labor and Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I ask than 1 hour. I am not holding anyone Human Resources Committee, I have unanimous consent that the presence to that but just sort of indicating to

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Mr. President, I would let us know about your amend- issues, but I believe there was one un- thank the chairman of the Budget ments. We have about five or six al- mistakable resonance through that Committee for the way in which co- ready that we are aware of, and we will campaign across America. I think the operation has taken place. Both of us start sharing those with the Senator people said work together when the in- and our staffs have worked coopera- from New Jersey so that he will know terests of the American people are at tively together to get this done, and we about them. If the Senator will do the stake, work together when the issues now arrive at the point before giving same with us, it will be very helpful. are American. Do not fight all the our formal statements where we are Mr. LAUTENBERG. We have reason time. So we have done just that. A year about to begin the debate that counts to believe there are about a half a will find this Congress on opposite the most, going beyond the discussions dozen presently listed. We will confirm sides in the best tradition of debate, we have had within the committee. that. disagreeing with each other. Ulti- I have had several requests for people Mr. DOMENICI. All right. mately, parts of the implementation of who would like to make opening state- Mr. President, I want to thank and this budget will find us disagreeing, ments. I think I probably need 20 to 25 compliment a few people before I pro- but the truth is we have taken, yester- minutes on my own. I do not know how ceed to my substantive remarks. First day afternoon, the first real step in long the distinguished chairman of the and foremost, I thank Senator TRENT saying to the American people we ac- committee is going to take for his LOTT, the majority leader of the Sen- cept your request, in many cases your statement, but I would think that an ate. He has exhibited a rare determina- desire and your begging us to work to- hour might be on the short side of tion and real dedication and commit- gether, and we have done just that. things. ment to trying to get a bipartisan And in doing so we have produced a So, Mr. President, I hope that we budget resolution through so that the compromise that I believe will improve could give enough of our colleagues a Congress could do the work of the peo- the lives of families today while pro- chance to air their views. It is my fer- ple this year and do as much of it to- viding a better future for tomorrow. vent hope we will be able to conclude gether as we possibly could. It will mean, when it is all finished, our business before the full 50 hours are I thank the Democratic leadership, the first balanced budget in 30 years. It used. I also hope that we can get this at least the Democratic leadership in will mean $135 billion in gross tax relief budget agreement passed. We have a the Senate, for their work in behalf of over 5 years. Included in this will be a historic opportunity to work together this resolution. Senator DASCHLE has capital gains tax differential, obviously on something that I think the Amer- been extremely helpful. On the Demo- a child tax credit, and other things ican people want to see, a bipartisan ef- crat side, Senator LAUTENBERG, Sen- that both sides have talked about. fort to reduce our annual deficit to ator FRANK LAUTENBERG of New Jersey, Clearly, it will include some of the zero. I think we accomplished that, and has been extremely helpful. He has President’s tax requests with reference I hope the amendments will be those worked hard. And together we intend to education, higher education and we can discuss honestly, having votes to get this budget resolution out of some of the ideas he has enacted. where required and move on with the here as close as possible to the form ap- Now, a budget resolution does not business of the country. proved by the committee yesterday tell anybody precisely what these are. Mr. DOMENICI. Let me try this. I afternoon, by as overwhelming a vote The committees that have to write the know that in our conference the leader, as we could expect, 17 to 4, and I be- law will do that. But what we do give Senator TRENT LOTT, suggested we will lieve this morning the vote finished up them is a flow of taxes over the years be voting tonight and that we will be at 17 to 5. So there were 17 Senators saying how much they can cut each in here late and that is because we ex- from both sides of the aisle and 5 year, and at the end of 5 years they pect amendments. There may have to against. will have a gross revenue number of be a window of a couple of hours from I thank President Clinton and his ne- $135 billion in new tax cuts. We have 6 to 8 because of some event on that gotiators, the President personally for also agreed, the leadership has, that side of the aisle and likewise tomorrow his insistence we stay with it and for over 10 years just in the normal se- night some window but we do intend to his early determinations made to this quence of things that body of new taxes stay in late. I would be willing to ac- Senator and to Senator LOTT that he will amount to $250 billion in perma- commodate Senators in any way pos- wanted to proceed to try to do this. nent reductions over a 10-year period. sible, but we need Senators to begin to Obviously, there are many other peo- I believe those two are pretty good bring amendments down as soon as pos- ple who were very important. I am not propositions that many Americans sible. going to name them all here now but in would support, but we do not want to Mr. LAUTENBERG. Absolutely. due course we will try to do that. stop there. We have made adjustments Mr. DOMENICI. I am going to sug- Let me say to those listening today to the trust fund for senior citizens gest if a Senator has amendments that 2 weeks ago we announced in the under Medicare such that it will be sol- ready to go, even if we have not fin- rotunda that Republicans and Demo- vent for about 10 years. That provides ished our opening remarks, other than crats had reached an important agree- Americans, American leadership with the Senator’s and mine, we ought to ment on a bipartisan budget plan. That ample opportunity to permanently re- welcome them to the floor and proceed. announcement represented a crucial form the Medicare system. It also with- Mr. LAUTENBERG. In response to step in both sides coming together to out question provides more options for the need to get business done here, our produce a budget in the best interests the Medicare plan which can be adopt- leader asked at the caucus that people of the American people. ed as part of this agreement by the Fi- get their amendments up early this Yesterday, the Senate Budget Com- nance Committee and its counterpart afternoon, at least let us know what mittee took the next step and approved in the House. Ten years of solvency for amendments are coming so we can deal this bipartisan plan, and I sincerely Medicare while providing more choice with them, and move on with the busi- hope this body will follow suit and pass is, indeed, accomplishing something ness. Meanwhile, I have alerted my col- this agreement within the next day or significant. leagues on the Democratic side to the two at the most. Entitlement reforms over the next 10 fact that we will be accepting opening Because the real winners in this years including those that will be statements this afternoon and those budget are the American working fami- found in Medicare amount to about who want to make them are welcome lies, this budget will lead to reduced $630 billion over the next 10 years. to do so, I think under the structure of Federal spending, the largest tax cut Some of these might be challenged by our understanding. since 1981, and ultimately to lower in- Members and we are willing to debate

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Funding for hope would happen, we have entered spelled out that over the next 5 years, White House and Republican domestic into a very major bipartisan leadership $16 billion will be spent in an effort to priorities and Democratic priorities in- agreement, which I will hold up here, cover all children in America who are cluding education, transportation, and eventually it will be made a part of not covered. There is a lot of leeway on housing, environment, crime control, the RECORD, entitled the ‘‘Bipartisan the part of the committees to write and science programs have been pro- Agreement on the Budget,’’ dated May that, but it is obvious that there will vided for. 15, between the President and the lead- be added moneys for Medicaid so that All of those will be in the ascend- ership of Congress. It contains the they can pick up many of the children ancy, and all of those will be deemed summary tables, the description of who are not covered. There are addi- priorities so that the Appropriations agreements by major category, both in tional resources in there for a program Committee will have the full support of the discretionary programs and the that will go back to the States, a part- the leadership in funding these items mandatory and budget process reforms nership arrangement, where the States at a higher level, including, if I did not that have been agreed to that will have will receive our money and match it mention, the basic environmental pro- to work their way through the various and try to cover other children in their tection funding for the United States. bills, Mr. President, as they find them- own way as they manage the programs (Mr. KEMPTHORNE assumed the selves reported by the various commit- in the best possible way. chair.) tees. That is one area that we agreed need- Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, pass- There are also two letters pertaining ed coverage, and I am pleased to say ing this Balanced Budget Act of 1997 to the taxes which were executed by my own polling of Republicans, not a will force the Federal Government to the Republican leaders of the House whip check or anything, indicates finally live within its means. It makes and Senate directed to the committee there are many of them who want to do permanent change that will reduce chairmen and the President indicating that. The question remains, how do we Government spending by some $320 bil- the situation regarding the tax cuts. do it best and what will it ultimately lion in the next 5 years and more than Once again, I know those listening cost? But we have provided the $16 bil- $1 trillion over the next decade. would like for those of us who write a lion that goes to the committee of ju- The agreement will also give families budget to tell them exactly what the risdiction to do the very best job they relief by cutting gross taxes, as I have capital gains tax will be. We don’t can. indicated before, by $135 billion in the know that. We know it will be signifi- We also found in the U.S. Senate not first 5 years and gross taxes by as much cantly reduced. Exactly when the $500 too many days ago on an appropria- as $350 billion over 10 years. child care credit will be totally imple- tions bill presented by Senator STE- Seniors can be assured that Medicare mented we cannot tell you, but it will VENS that the Senate voted by a huge will remain solvent, ensuring this sol- be, because, with all of the tax pro- margin to continue coverage for a vency for 10 years by enacting reforms posals, it may be that some have to group of legal—legal—residents of the United States who happened to come that slow the growth of spending while wait a little bit and others will start here as immigrants in a legal manner providing seniors with more choices, more quickly, but that will be done. and remain here legally but are not which is what we need in the Medicare Some education tax relief for middle- American citizens. They come under an system. But nobody should assume income Americans who are sending that this budget resolution, and I American program of generosity, which children to college as part of the Presi- permits family reunification. Many of would be prepared as one who knows a dent’s request is included in the letter bit about budget resolutions, neither them come here as grandparents and of agreement as to what our commit- parents. The program has broken down this nor any budget resolution will be tees will work on as they carry out and the vehicle to provide permanent, long- because the sponsors who are supposed implement this budget. to take care of them have not taken term major reform of the Medicare sys- It should be pointed out that this is tem which is going to be needed within care of them, and the law intended to the first time we have ever had such an do that has not been enforced for years. the next 5 to 6 to 7 years to meet what agreement, and that means that those everybody understands is a very, very As a result, there are more than a few of us in the bipartisan leadership and thousand disabled senior Americans large population increase, where the those who worked on this committee, who are here as legal immigrants who demographics begin to change dramati- my Democratic counterpart and I, have are getting an SSI check every month. cally because of the baby boomers. We a very serious responsibility to see we This budget resolution says we are pro- do not have a plan. This budget is not try to carry out on the floor of the Sen- viding sufficient funds so that those a plan to make Medicare solvent for ate not only the budget resolution, but people will not drop off the rolls auto- that kind of change. Anybody who the terms of the agreement as it ap- matically on a date certain as con- thought it should be has a mistaken plies to the budget resolution. We will templated under last year’s law but understanding of what you can do in a try that, yet we will have the Senate will continue coverage so long as they budget resolution. But we did a lot, be- working its will in its normal manner live. cause it is done on a bipartisan basis for the next couple of days. We have also said if there are Ameri- and with the President. I am sure there will be many very, cans of the same condition that are This overall plan will shrink Govern- very difficult votes. I myself believe here under the same circumstance that ment, making most of the programs the budget is about as good as we are I described, if they reach the time leaner and more efficient. Medicaid, going to get it. It is now agreed to by when they are both senior and disabled, Federal retirement, housing, veterans, Democrats and Republicans and the they would be entitled to SSI. But that student loans programs are just some President. I believe before we finish, it ends the pool. In the future, any new- of those that will be targeted for re- will receive an overwhelming vote of comers under these rules will have to form and savings, while overall spend- support, and we will just have to wait rely upon their sponsors, and we wrote ing will be reduced, as I have indicated, and see whether that prediction is true strong laws last year to make the spon- over 10 years by an excess of $1 trillion. or not. sors more responsible. We have added money to protect prior- We have also agreed in two areas to Those are the two major areas of ad- ities, and so those priorities that I deal with some problems in society ditional expenditures that we have put have mentioned find themselves this that needed some attention, and let me in place and agreed with the President time in this budget resolution, and the address the two in a general way. on. agreement that attends it finds modest First of all, it is obvious that even I will just make a few comparisons but necessary increases for education, with Medicaid, which should cover by dollars and show those who are pay- transportation, anticrime, environ- many of our children, poor children, ing any attention what we are talking ment, and science. there are a lot of American children about.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4719 While some accounts are protected, year, and the rest of the budget, which the outyears. But essentially it will as I indicated, the emphasis in this would be about 33 percent, were what not go back up and down in spurts; it plan is clear: For every new $1 added to we call mandatory or entitlement pro- will be at a level and gradual road and the budget, it is reduced by $15. For grams. That means a program that path downward. every new $1 in spending, there is spent out on its own, unless Congress We used conservative economics in roughly $3.50 in tax cuts. changes the law—a Social Security this budget. There is some confusion This displays in a very vivid manner check, a Medicare benefit payment to a about that. But if one wants to check what happens to the deficit. Without hospital. them, we use the economic assump- the agreement is the red line; with the All the other programs, pensions, and tions of the Congressional Budget Of- agreement is the green line. We think the like, and I guess I would summarize fice as to growth, unemployment, and that is as simple as we can show it. The them this way, any program that the those basic ingredients, those basic deficit will be going up from 90 and not U.S. Government has that if they failed pieces of the economy that we meas- coming back down significantly, ac- to pay it to a citizen or an institution ure. cording to the best estimates. And that is entitled to it, they can prevail This budget is conservative. So when under these estimates, the green line in getting their money from the Treas- somebody says you have not provided represents how we will get to balance ury of the United States direct through for a recession, I ask, have you ever and, in fact, have a slight surplus by a court of law. seen a budget presented by a President 2002, a pretty important and very-easy- It turns out from President Ken- or Congress that anticipates specifi- to-understand chart. nedy’s time to ours, it has flipped on cally a recession and says in 2 years we This simple chart is nondefense dis- its head, and 67 percent of the budget is have a recession and therefore things cretionary spending. In our national now on automatic pilot, running on its are changed? Obviously, nobody does budget, we have essentially three kinds own, mandatory programs which we that. But when you use the conserv- of expenditures. One batch is called can only control if we change the un- ative numbers that the Congressional discretionary, which simply means we derlying law by a vote of the Congress Budget Office says should be used, they appropriate it every year. I am not one and the signature of the President. The say built within it over time is the con- who thinks that is the greatest idea. I balance of 33 percent makes up all of servativeness that would permit you to am hoping we can change that and ap- the expenditures for defense and do- be much safer in case of a recession, propriate for 2 years at a time. Part of mestic programs. that your numbers will not be very that is defense, which is appropriated So it seems to most of us that we much out of kilter, because of the con- every year. It is a discretionary ac- know where the area of growth is and servatism of the economic assump- count annually done, and then all the the areas that cry out for reform if we tions. domestic programs that are appro- are going to bring this Government’s Now, later on, if a Senator wants to priated every year are called the non- fiscal policy under control and not talk about the revenues that we as- defense discretionary program. have to look at taxes skyrocketing 15 sume will come into this budget, I will The sum total of those amount to years from now and the bill that our be pleased to do that. We were con- about $540 billion plus, about 37 percent children must pay getting bigger and fronted midstream with a change in of the budget. Some people think it is bigger and the credit card that we kind the revenue expectations, but I would the whole budget, but it is about 37 of take from them without representa- be pleased to discuss that with any- percent. tion. If ever there was taxation with- body who chooses during the next 2 This shows under the greenline, out representation, it is the deficit you days. spending without this agreement, for impose on kids where they do not get Suffice it to say that we hope—we the discretionary domestic part of this to vote. It clearly means they are found out the revenues were going to budget, and under the red line, it shows going to have to pay taxes in order to be up, and the Congressional Budget what will happen. There were some a pay these bills that they were not even Office, heretofore very conservative in few weeks ago who were saying this around to vote on. that regard, had decided that their es- budget agreement was one that was So I believe when you look at what timates were too low. We spent only just throwing money at the discre- we have done and add three other about $30 billion of their $225 billion, tionary programs instead of trying to things, we will enforce this program. and that was done for very specific pur- get some frugality and some better per- The discretionary caps, the discre- poses, and the rest stayed in there as formance. tionary programs that I have described deficit reduction. This redline indicates that the entire for domestic spending, we will have a So I believe for the future of our discretionary piece of our Government cap on them for each year at a dollar country and in particular for the fu- for the domestic programs will go up, number agreed to in the resolution. ture of our children, the time is now to Mr. President, one-half of 1 percent a That dollar number is the one that pass this budget rather intact and get year. In the prior decade, it went up 6 moves this one-half percent growth we on with implementing it. percent on average. For some, that is spoke of. That will be a cap that says, Mr. President and fellow Senators, bad news. For others, that is good at the end of a year if you spend more this budget has the best chance of news. The fact that the President of than that, by operation of law, every reaching the reality that is predicted the United States has agreed to that program in the Government will get within the four corners of this resolu- and that we have and said even while it cut by the percentage needed to bring tion of any we have produced, because is adjusting at such a low rate of it back to that cap. this is not one party’s budget resolu- growth, we want to have some prior- It has been the only effective tool we tion, and that party being in Congress, ities like roads, like in education, to have had. It has worked twice because and another party’s President being in me seems to be the kind of thing the we have only breached it twice. That is the White House with a different idea. public would like us to do. set to expire. We need to reput that in Since we have something that is agreed Share of the total outlays of our the law for another 5 years. That is to by both, it would seem to me that budget has changed dramatically, and I provided for here. its implementation has a much better will just show that quickly and sum- We also preserve budget points of chance of being achieved rather than marize my remarks very quickly. order against those caps. I will not go just fought over and reach stalemates When John Kennedy was President of into that, but that is a second remedy because we cannot agree. the United States, the budget of the to make sure we are doing what we That is why last year as I finished United States was broken up into two promised and what we say here. doing our Republican budget, I said, I parts and went something like this. In addition, the deficit comes down hope I do not have to do one that is The interest on the debt was small, Mr. each year starting in 1998, albeit not as just Republican again unless we happen President, so let’s leave that aside. It much as we would like in the early to have a Republican President, be- was about 67 percent discretionary years because, remember, we are cut- cause it would seem to me you have to spending for defense and domestic pro- ting taxes in those early years and the take into consideration the President grams, those annual ones we do every entitlement program savings grow in and his wishes to some extent. And I

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Over the past 21⁄2 Democrats have insisted on fairness But for now, again, if you can give us years the stock market has sky- for people who come into this country ideas about amendments you intend to rocketed by more than 80 percent; un- legally, who have obeyed the law, and offer, it will be greatly appreciated. employment is at its lowest point in 24 paid their taxes and who then suffer With that, I yield the floor. years; inflation is at the slowest pace from a disability. We have demanded The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who in 31 years; new investment has soared the elimination of extreme laws that yields time? at a 9 percent annual rate over the last punish people because they get hit by a Mr. LAUTENBERG addressed the 4 years, a welcome change from the bus or lose their eyesight. And the Chair. performance over the preceding 8 American people have won. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- years; and real wages have started to Democrats have insisted on main- ator from New Jersey. rise again after years of stagnation. taining our commitment to environ- The tremendous strength of our econ- Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, mental protection. We have demanded omy is a tribute to President Clinton first, I start by issuing the plea also more funding to clean up hazardous and the Democratic Party. When Presi- that Senator DOMENICI, the distin- waste sites while resisting schemes to dent Clinton came into office, the guished chairman of the Budget Com- gut the Environmental Protection mittee, started with; that is, to our fel- budget deficit was $290 billion and it was expected to explode to more than Agency. And the American people have low Senators, get your amendments won. down here. Do not cause a jam up at $500 billion by 2002. Since then, just the Democrats have also insisted on in- the end when you may not be able to contrary has happened. The deficit has vesting in transportation. We have de- get the floor. You may not be able to been cut by 63 percent, falling 4 years manded that transportation be made a have a full explanation of that which in a row to $107 billion in 1996. This priority and that funding be increased you are interested in. year, the deficit is estimated to be fall- substantially over the levels originally We want to move the process. This is ing to $67 billion. proposed earlier this year. And the no longer a time for delay and bick- This, Mr. President, is remarkable American people have won. ering among ourselves. We are obliged progress. We want to continue that to move it because it is the right thing progress, and this budget agreement Mr. President, my point is not that for America. will get it done. Democrats are the sole winners here. First, let me say that I am pleased to People tend to think of budgeting as That of course is not true. This is a fair join my colleague, the chairman of the a zero sum game in which one person’s and balanced agreement. The Repub- win is another’s loss. But this budget Budget Committee, Senator DOMENICI, licans have won on many of their most in urging support for this budget reso- agreement is a win-win-win all around. cherished priorities. Some of those lution. It is a win for our economy. It is a win wins have been bitter pills for me and For the past several weeks, Senator for ordinary Americans who are work- for many Democrats, but I say to my ing hard to raise their families and DOMENICI and I, along with representa- friends on this side of the aisle, the tives of the administration and the keep their heads above water. It is a fact is that we do not control either House Budget Committee, have been win for the future of our country. Houses of the Congress. And we have to Mr. President, both parties should be working long hours and arduously to respect the will of the American peo- pleased with this bipartisan achieve- reach a budget agreement. It has been ple. So there is no way to solve our Na- ment. But I want to take a few minutes a long, difficult and occasionally a tion’s problems without compromise. It to explain why I think Democrats de- painful process. But in the end I am is the only way, and painful though it serve to be especially proud. may be for some, it is the right thing pleased to say that we succeeded in our Throughout this process, we Demo- mission. to do. crats have insisted on an agreement Mr. President, let me turn to some of Today, for the first time in many, that imposes real fiscal discipline that many years, we will be considering a the specifics in the budget agreement, builds on President Clinton’s tremen- some of which have been mentioned by budget resolution that is truly bipar- dous success in reducing the deficit, tisan. This resolution, Mr. President, is the distinguished chairman of the and that balances the budget in a real, Budget Committee, but I think are historic. It will lead to the first bal- credible way. And the American people worthy of repetition. anced budget since 1969. It calls for the have won. largest investment in education and Democrats have insisted that we First, and perhaps most fundamen- training since the Johnson administra- make education a top national pri- tally, this agreement will balance the tion. It combines tough fiscal dis- ority. We have demanded that middle- budget by the year 2002. Beginning next cipline with a strong commitment to class families get tax relief to help pay year, when the agreement first goes Medicare, the environment, transpor- for college, and that all Americans get into effect, the deficit will decline tation, and other national priorities. assistance in affording further edu- every year until we reach balance. Bal- Beyond its substance, Mr. President, cation and job training. And the Amer- ancing the budget will require real fis- I am hopeful that this agreement rep- ican people have won. cal discipline. This agreement calls for resents a turning point in contem- Democrats have insisted that Medi- $320 billion in savings over the next 5 porary American politics. For many care be protected. We have demanded years. More than half of those savings years, Congress has been dominated by that the solvency of the Medicare trust will come from entitlement programs partisanship and immobilized by grid- fund be extended, that senior citizens and other mandatory spending. More lock. This constant infighting has un- not be asked to bear unfair burdens, than $75 billion will come out of the dermined our standing around the that the quality of their health care military budget. While important do- country. It has made it more difficult not be put at risk, and that new pre- mestic priorities will be spared the to solve our Nation’s problems. And we ventative benefits be added. And the meat cleaver, nondefense discretionary all hope that a sense of comity that American people have won. spending, which encompasses many of now seems to be here during these Democrats have insisted on targeting the programs that the people across budget discussions will prevail here in tax relief to the middle class. We have the country are interested in, will be Washington. This agreement marks a demanded that when Congress cuts reduced in real terms by $61 billion, or major step in that direction. taxes, much of the relief must go to about 4 percent. As I said, some pain The agreement shows Democrats and struggling families who need help the comes. Republicans are ready to put aside par- most. And the American people have Will all of these savings really bal- tisan differences, rise above petty bick- won. ance the budget? Mr. President, any

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They tant subjects, but maybe their horizons volved. have missed the targets. They have will be less limiting. My horizons were The budget agreement also will fund overestimated some poor results. developed because I saw my parents a technological literacy initiative. The Consider that just a few months ago, standing behind the counter making President has proposed to connect CBO, the Congressional Budget Office, sandwiches, washing dishes, working every American classroom to the Inter- estimated this year’s budget deficit from 6 o’clock in the morning until 11 net and to ensure that all teachers are would be $124 billion. That was only in o’clock at night, typically, 7 days a trained to work with this latest in January. In March, CBO, 2 months week, just to grind out a living to take technology. His proposal would help later, revised its estimate down to $115 care of my sister and me. They could schools integrate the technology into billion from $124 billion. Now, in May, not give us much more than the com- their programs so that no American there are reports that the deficit could fort of interested parents, and goals to child is burdened with computer illit- be as low as $67 billion. which they wanted us to aspire. That is eracy. Think about that, Mr. President. We the way it ought to be, Mr. President. The budget agreement also calls for are talking about the current fiscal The opportunity came along for me significant expansion of Head Start. year which ends in less than 5 months, to have an education that never would This widely praised program has had and in just that same length of time, have come my way. It changed my per- tremendous success in preparing very the projected deficit has shrunk by 45 spective totally, and enabled me, with- young children for their education and percent from $124 billion to $67 billion. out being too immodest, to start a for their futures. This agreement will At this rate, some have suggested the company that started an industry—the help move us toward President Clin- best way to balance the budget would computing industry—that is today ton’s goal of increasing Head Start en- be for Congress to sit down, keep quiet, larger than the hardware industry. rollments to 1 million children by the and go home. Who knows, they may be That is on the service side, software— year 2002. right. If they are, this agreement will everybody now is familiar with soft- Mr. President, the combination of in- produce significant budget surpluses, a ware—outsourcing services. The com- creased Pell grants, the tuition tax result unimaginable not long ago. pany has 29,000 employees. I am a mem- credit, the education training deduc- My point, though, is simply that in ber of something called the ‘‘Informa- tion, the children literacy initiative, using CBO’s economic assumptions, we tion Processing Hall of Fame,’’ all of the technological literacy program, are using projections that have consist- that because I got a boost from my Head Start, and many other edu- ently proven to be too pessimistic. This Government, from my fellow citizens, cational initiatives, make this agree- budget does not rest on unrealistic for something that I did. ment a truly historic commitment to rosy scenarios, as have past budget All Americans, no matter how rich or education, and it is reason enough for agreements, so it is very likely that we poor, should have access to that Amer- Democrats and Republicans alike to will actually reach balance or a surplus ican dream. My parents never thought support this agreement. before the next 5 years is out if we can that I would have the opportunity to I want to move on to some other im- get this agreement enacted into law. serve in the U.S. Senate, to be given portant features of the budget resolu- Mr. President, this budget resolution the honor of serving the American peo- tion. It will ensure that up to 5 million establishes without question that both ple, but, again, it happened because a uninsured children are provided with political parties are now firmly com- start was given to me at just the right health coverage. The resolution in- mitted to fiscal discipline. For years, time in my life. cludes $16 billion toward that end, and Republicans have run for office by ac- Toward that end, Mr. President, to- it will be up to the committees of re- cusing the Democrats of being tax-and- ward access to the American dream, sponsibility to decide whether to use spend liberals, unconcerned about fis- this agreement includes the largest Medicaid expansion or a grant program cal responsibility. This agreement puts Pell grant increases in two decades. to States or another approach, but the these charges to rest once and for all. Four million students will receive a commitment and the resources are It is now clear that Democrats and Re- grant of up to $3,000 for higher edu- there to get the job done. In the end, publicans are both committed to a bal- cation. These grants, we hope, will that will mean that more children of anced budget. We disagree only about open the doors of opportunity and help working families will have health in- the means to that end and how the bur- lead our country in the next century. surance. den of the deficit reduction will be dis- Our entire Nation will reap the reward. This budget agreement also will tributed. The agreement also will provide sig- strengthen and modernize our Medicare Fortunately, this budget agreement nificant tax relief to those who want to Program. The agreement first would is more than an accounting exercise. It attend college. It endorses the objec- extend the solvency of the Medicare will set our country on a firm course tives of President Clinton’s HOPE trust fund for at least 10 years. Senator into the 21st century by empowering scholarship proposal, which would pro- DOMENICI made mention of the fact our people, by investing in them and vide a $1,500 annual tax credit for high- that during that time we will have to ensuring they are ready to compete in er education. This extra money would look to the longer term problems often the years and decades ahead. encourage millions of young people to associated with Medicare while car- As I noted earlier, this agreement in- go to college. rying on the wonderful, very positive cludes the largest investment in edu- The agreement also endorses the ob- benefits that have resulted. It makes cation and training since the adminis- jectives of the President’s proposal to positive structural reforms which will tration of Lyndon Baines Johnson. The give a $10,000 tax deduction to help bring Medicare more into line with the agreement moves us toward a day when cover education and job training costs private sector while preparing it for every 8-year-old child can read, every for young people in the family. This the baby-boom generation. 12-year-old child can log in on the proposal is critical to ensure that The agreement extends the trust Internet, and every 18-year-old can go Americans are able to train and retrain fund solvency in part by reforming to college. Those are the goals that themselves throughout their lives, not payment systems for hospitals and doc- President Clinton committed to when just upper level managers, but each tors. In addition, it gives the seniors he addressed us earlier this year, and and every American. more choices. It increases the number they are the right goals for America. There are several other education of health plan options such as preferred Mr. President, I grew up the son of initiatives that are guaranteed by this provider organizations and provider- working-class immigrants, but was agreement. For example, it guarantees sponsored organizations. It also gives able, because of my service in World funding for a child literacy initiative beneficiaries comparative information

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These include agreement would allow tax cuts of $250 the Finance Committee to ensure that expanded mammography coverage, cov- billion—less than 10 percent of those this does not happen. erage for colorectal screening, cov- that were proposed 17 years ago. Mr. President, let me turn now to an- erage for diabetes self-examination, Mr. President, Republicans may have other important element of this agree- and vaccinations. Beyond investing in won in their insistence on tax breaks ment, the provisions that will roll back education and protecting and improv- for wealthier Americans, but they did some of the more extreme provisions in ing Medicare, this agreement will pro- abandon radical plans to completely last year’s welfare reform bill. vide significant tax relief to millions of gut domestic priorities, and undermine First, this agreement will restore American families. the basic functions of Government. Medicaid and disability benefits for In addition to the education tax cuts Over the next 5 years, this agreement many disabled legal immigrants. These that I mentioned earlier, the agree- calls for $355 billion more in domestic are people who have come to this coun- ment includes a $500-per-child tax cred- discretionary spending than NEWT try legally, who have worked and paid it. This will be of real assistance to GINGRICH demanded in the infamous their taxes, and who suffer from a seri- many Americans who are working hard Contract With America. And it in- ous disability. and struggling to make ends meet. The cludes $189 billion more than in last Mr. President, it is wrong to punish agreement also will allow the Finance year’s Republican budget resolution. these people for getting hit by a bus, or Committee to cut capital gains and es- Mr. President, lest anyone has the losing their eyesight. Many of them are tate taxes, as well as expand IRA’s and impression that Government is going desperately poor to begin with. Now make other changes to the Tax Code. to be growing over the next 5 years be- they may be confined to bed or a These changes will benefit many small cause of these increases in some of the wheelchair, with nowhere to go and no- businesses and farmers, goals which discretionary funds, it won’t be. Non- body to turn to. They can’t work. And Republicans and Democrats strongly defense discretionary spending will be they need help to survive. Providing agree upon. cut from baseline by 4 percent overall, basic assistance is the right thing to However, there is real concern, Mr. and by 10 percent in real terms in 2002. do. President, among many Democrats And when you consider that priority This agreement also will provide re- that these tax breaks will go dispropor- programs will be spared, the real cuts lief to some individuals who would lose tionately to the wealthy and will ex- in other programs will be significant. food stamps because they are unable to plode the deficit in the long term. Still, in nominal terms, available re- find work. This was another provision Frankly, I share those concerns. In a sources for basic Government functions of the welfare reform bill that simply time of scarce resources, it seems will increase overall, if only modestly. went too far. The agreement will per- wrong to be handing out huge tax And we will trim Government with a mit States to exempt 15 percent of breaks to people who do not need them. scalpel, not a meat axe cleaver. Under those who would lose benefits because The bottom line is we would not have the circumstances, that’s a major vic- of the law’s very strict time limits, and a budget agreement if Democrats were tory. would fund additional work slots for not willing to accept some of these tax Let me now move on to another part individuals subject to those limits. breaks. This was the main win that the of the budget agreement, which deals Republicans demanded. Though it is a with Medicaid. In addition, the agreement includes bitter pill for some, in my view, it is a Mr. President, this agreement pre- $3 billion to help people move from pill we have to swallow for the benefits serves the Medicaid Program in two welfare to work, something that all of of a balanced budget, education invest- major respects. First, it preserves the us want to see happen. ment, health coverage for 5 million guarantee of health coverage for our Mr. President, let me now turn to an children, restoration of disability bene- Nation’s most vulnerable citizens. Sec- area of special interest to me, trans- fits for desperate legal immigrants, ond, it rejects the administration’s portation. and other positive parts of this agree- proposal to establish a per capita cap Mr. President, as most of my col- ment. on Medicaid payments. I want to pub- leagues know, I believe strongly in the I do want to assure my colleagues, licly thank my fellow negotiators for value of investing in transportation, however, that the agreement includes both of these decisions. because I’m convinced that it yields significant constraints in the tax area I think it would have been a poor tremendous benefits for our people and that will help prevent a redo of the way to administer the Medicaid Pro- our economy. For years, our Nation kind of economics that created the def- gram. We shouldn’t be adopting a has underinvested in transportation. icit problem in the first place. scheme that jeopardizes the quality of And we are paying the price for that— First, there are firm limits on the health care for millions of children, in deteriorating roads, in snarling traf- size of the tax cuts—the agreement seniors, and other vulnerable Ameri- fic, and in crumbling bridges and dete- states that the net tax cuts shall be $85 cans. riorating rail systems. billion in the first 5 years, and no more At one point, I was in a distinct mi- Mr. President, when you compare than $250 billion through 2007. Second, nority in the negotiating room in my transportation to other functions with- Leader LOTT and Speaker GINGRICH opposition to the per capita cap, and I in the Government, this agreement have given their firm commitment—in am very pleased that the proposal was treats transportation relatively well. I writing—that tax cuts, and I quote rejected in the end. In my view, at a pushed hard in the negotiations for ad- ‘‘shall not cause costs to explode in the time when the growth in Medicaid ditional resources, and we were able to outyears.’’ spending has dropped dramatically, we find over $8 billion more than the For those who are not satisfied with should not be adopting risky schemes President’s request over the next 5 that commitment, I would point out that could jeopardize the quality of years. That was a major increase from that President Clinton has made it health care for millions of children, where we began. clear that he will not tolerate a tax bill seniors, and other vulnerable Ameri- Is it enough? No, it’s not. But the that imposes huge costs in the future. cans. bottom line is that there just aren’t And while he has agreed to a signifi- Mr. President, the agreement does in- enough resources to balance the budget cant capital gains and estate tax cut, clude a cut in payments for hospitals while doing everything we’d like. Com- he has not signed away his right to that serve a disproportionate share of pared with most parts of the Govern- veto extreme legislation that violates Medicaid and uninsured patients. I ment, transportation does very well in our basic understanding. have real concerns about this. Clearly, this budget. And I’m hopeful we can I also want to assure my colleagues some States have abused the program, identify even more resources as the that the size of the tax cuts in this and we should be able to find savings legislative process moves forward.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4723 Let me turn briefly to another area care, that we provide additional health offer an amendment at the appropriate of particular interest to me, the envi- care choices for senior citizens, and time. I thought if I got here early, I ronment. This budget agreement con- that we protect the long-term solvency would be high on the list, if not first, firms that the environment is a pri- of the Medicare trust fund. No Senator to offer my amendment. I will defer ority. It commits the congressional has been more devoted to the future of any comment on the bill itself and re- leadership to fully fund environmental this critical program, or more deter- serve time to offer an amendment fa- protection and natural resources. And mined to make it work. vorably on the budget agreement that it specifically protects the President’s Last but not least, Senator DURBIN was reached. That is my purpose. funding requests for operations of the has in many ways been the conscience Mr. DOMENICI. Senator SARBANES? EPA and the National Park Service’s of our efforts in recent weeks. He has Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, it operation of the National Park System demanded that ordinary Americans, es- was my intention to offer a statement and the Everglades. In addition, the pecially those with modest incomes, be about the bill. agreement reserves funds for cleaning treated fairly as we reduce the deficit. Mr. DOMENICI. Senator BYRD? I am up hazardous waste sites, assuming we And he has helped lead the fight to re- not trying to limit or anything of this can reach an agreement on policy store critically needed protections for sort. issues concerning Superfund, which I legal immigrants and children. Mr. BYRD. Yes. Mr. President, if the expect will happen. Finally, the agree- Mr. President, I know that many of Senator will yield, I expect to speak ment provides an additional $700 mil- my fellow Democrats have been frus- about 20 minutes. It will not be on the lion for priority land acqusitiions and trated with the process that led to this budget resolution. exchanges. agreement. And I share that frustra- Mr. DOMENICI. We will take the Mr. President, before I close, let me tion. This was not the process that I time off the resolution. once again say how much a privilege it wanted. But we have done our best Mr. BYRD. Very well, if you will has been for me to work with the dis- under the circumstances to maximize allow me. tinguished chairman of the Budget consultation with committee members, Mr. DOMENICI. Indeed. Committee, Senator DOMENICI. We have and with all Senate Democrats. And I Senator WELLSTONE? spent many, many hours together over am optimistic that, in the end, most of Mr. WELLSTONE. It is my intention the past several weeks. And the more I my colleagues will be pleased with the to speak on the bill in general and to have gotten to know him, the more I end product. try to analyze the overall agreement. I have come to respect and like him. He Finally, I want to congratulate will in all likelihood join with Senator is an honorable man who genuinely President Clinton for his leadership in DODD in his amendment later. cares about our country, even if we this effort. We are here today on a bi- Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I often disagree. And he is a strong nego- partisan basis only because the Presi- think we have established in the begin- tiator. dent decided to make it happen. He de- ning that we would go from side to side I also want to take this opportunity serves enormous credit for that. And I in recognition. If it is all right with my to publicly thank the other negotiators think his commitment will be appre- colleagues, I would like to give Senator who have worked so hard to make this ciated and acknowledged for many BYRD the 20 minutes that he has asked agreement a reality. First, Congress- years to come. for and permit him to speak as he wish- men JOHN KASICH and JOHN SPRATT, Mr. President, let me close this way. es at this juncture. men of totally different styles who I don’t think there’s anyone who is en- Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, will share a common commitment to hard tirely happy with this agreement. But the Senator from West Virginia yield work and serious policymaking. And while nobody sees it as perfect , every- to me for just a moment? Frank Raines, John Hilley, and Gene one should see it as a good com- Mr. BYRD. Yes. Sperling of the administration, all of promise. It’s fair and it’s balanced. And Mr. DOMENICI. I am going to leave whom did a tremendous job in pulling it will serve America well. Senator GORTON in my stead here in a this agreement together. The President It will balance the budget. It will in- minute or so. Whatever rights have has put together a very impressive vest in education and training. It will been designated to me by the leader I team. provide tax relief to the middle class. designate to him under the statute. I I also want to acknowledge the many It will protect Medicare and Medicaid. am not going to try to make any fur- contributions of Democratic Senators It will provide health care coverage to ther allotment. But if there are no Re- on the Budget Committee who have millions of children. It will throw a life publicans forthcoming after Senator worked with us on this agreement. vest to disabled legal immigrants. It BYRD, then I will have no objection to Senators HOLLINGS, CONRAD, FEIN- will invest in transportation, and in whomever you choose next, and I will GOLD and JOHNSON have all been vocal environmental protection. And it will ask you to hold the amendments until and effective advocates for truth in make life better for millions of ordi- some of these speeches are finished. budgeting, and for a plan that makes nary, working Americans. Then we can kind of pile some of those real progress in addressing our long- I close, Mr. President, with saying up, and that is what people would like term deficit problems. They have held my thanks and appreciation to my to do. I shouldn’t use that word. That our feet to the fire, and deserve real staff who worked so hard on the Budget carries with it some resonance that is credit for that. Committee—Bruce King, Sander Lurie, not so nice. We will try to stack them Senator SARBANES has taken the lead and Sue Nelson—and all of the mem- like beautiful lumber. to ensure that the burdens of deficit re- bers of the staff of the Budget Com- Mr. President, I yield myself 2 min- duction are distributed fairly. I know mittee for their effort. We all did what utes. he still has some concerns about the we thought was right for America. I am The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- resolution, but I want to thank him for proud to have been a part of it. ator from New Mexico. his input as the process has moved for- I yield the floor. Mr. SARBANES. Do they grow lum- ward. Mr. DOMENICI addressed the Chair. ber in New Mexico? Senators BOXER and MURRAY have The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. DOMENICI. They grow anything been outspoken advocates for our chil- ator from New Mexico. you like in New Mexico. It is all sweet, dren. They have demanded that we do a Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, might aromatic, and beautiful. better job of covering our uninsured I inquire of the number of Senators Mr. President, I want to make a few young people, and that we not make present on the floor—which pleases me points. dangerous changes in the Medicaid to no end. Normally at this hour at First of all, I am very glad, even Program that could jeopardize health this stage of the budget resolution no- though I did not intend to during this care for our Nation’s most vulnerable body is interested. Senator DODD was budget debate, to go through a litany citizens. Their efforts will touch the here first. Might I inquire what he in- of what Republicans have stood for and lives of millions of Americans. tends to do, so we kind of know? what we have accomplished, nor do I Senator WYDEN has been unrelenting Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I thank intend at this moment to go through in his demand that we modernize Medi- the chairman. My intention was to all of the things the President asked

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It this President would ever have gotten affecting morale, discipline and the in- is about raw abuse of power of a shock- to the point where he would have been tegrity of our armed forces. This is a ing, crude kind. It is about power and for a balanced budget, much less nego- serious situation, involving very seri- sexual misconduct. It leads one to ask tiating one with us. I think history ous allegations with possible repercus- a fundamental question: are women ac- will reveal that. It was very hard to get sions on our national security. The sit- tually safe in the U.S. military? As him to come to that point. uation needs to be examined with a dis- Senator SNOWE said during that hear- I am not now offering this as a crit- passionate attitude, and it greatly ing: ‘‘As we incorporate the sexes to- ical thing but merely saying that Re- complicates our task if well-meaning gether in tighter and tighter situa- publicans—since my friend Senator advocacy groups in our country make tions, at higher and higher stress situa- LAUTENBERG chose to have a great lit- the assumption that anyone who calls tions, in more confined situations, any of Democratic things the Demo- for a thorough investigation of the via- common sense tells us that we are cratic Party has done—I am very bility of gender integrated training and going to be dealing with a very dif- pleased to be part of the party that ac- operational roles is per se, a bigot, is ficult problem. Is there a danger that tually pushed this country and its lead- against equal treatment and oppor- we are trying to minimize the very real ers to get a balanced budget. tunity, and is trying to roll the clock differences here between men and Second, I would like to say I am un- back because of his or her narrow vi- women? Might there really be enough abashed in talking about tax cuts. sion. significant distinctions between being Mr. President, there is no question The Senate Armed Services com- a man and being a woman that we that our philosophy and our idea is mittee held a hearing on this matter should be more discriminating, not that tax dollars don’t belong to the on February 4, 1997, at which the Army less, in terms of assignments and utili- Government, that they belong to the leadership testified. Certainly one of zation?’’ people who earned it, and that the Gov- the issues we need to understand is the The Chief of Staff of the Army, Mr. ernment ought to take from the people pervasiveness of sexual misconduct in Joe Reimer, testified at the Armed only that minimum amount needed the services. Are these isolated inci- Services hearing that this is an issue leaving the people as free as possible. dents we have been reading about, or that is not about policy, and instead it I believe that before we are finished, are there systemic problems rooted in is an issue about right and wrong. That many middle-income families will be the integration of the armed forces and is, it is not about whether we should receiving some of their money back. the environments in which they must have women in the military, but We will not be saying that we are re- train and operate? There was some tes- whether we can expect our sergeants funding taxes to them. They will be timony before the committee that and officers in authority to carry out keeping some of their money, which we these incidents are akin to the prover- their job properly, not use their power are hopeful as time passes they can bial few bad apples in the barrel, and to engage in misconduct. But, I think keep more and more of as we make that what needs to be done is empha- that just begs the question. While it is Government more and more efficient. size right and wrong, professional be- about right and wrong, it is also surely The country with the most individual havior, and punish unprofessional be- about policy. It is about in what situa- freedom is the country that is going to havior. But, Mr. President, the num- tions, what kinds of training, what achieve the most. And one measure- bers involved here tell a different kinds of operations, women and men ment of that over time is going to be story. The Army established a hot line can work effectively in the military, the level of taxation that the Govern- for women to report sexual harass- and in what kinds of training and oper- ment chooses by virtue of which they ment, misconduct, or abuse last fall ations situations the sexual diversion take from people rather than leave when the first incidents were reported. is just too difficult a factor. For in- money with people. In a little over two and a half months, stance, we have had gender integrated I yield the floor. that hot line received about 7,000 phone training in the military since 1974, but Mr. BYRD addressed the Chair. calls. That is an astonishing and dis- we have only had such training of re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- turbing number. It takes little courage cruits in the military for the last three ator from West Virginia is recognized to make such a phone call. One won- years. It is in the recruit training situ- for 20 minutes. ders how many phone calls, on top of ation that we are certainly experi- Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I thank the 7,000, that should have been made encing very serious problems, and sure- the Chair. I thank the two managers were not made for fear of retaliation, ly that needs to be revisited now. I for yielding time. or just reticence. Now, the Secretary of note that there is legislation moving f the Army testified that by February through the other body to prohibit the number of calls on the hot line had mixed recruit training. That is one SEXUAL CONDUCT, TRAINING, AND ‘‘tapered off’’ to about 50 a week. This natural reaction to the situation, as I AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITY is not indicative to me of just a few bad now understand it, and that is the ap- Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, two weeks apples in the barrel. More than one proach that I would support. ago, on May 6, 1997, a military jury sen- thousand of those calls have generated But I think the better policy ques- tenced an Army staff sergeant to 25 an investigation of some kind. Further- tion is this: are we putting people into years in prison for raping six female more, recent surveys taken by the De- situations that put at risk our goal of trainees, just one of a series of highly fense Manpower Data Center Survey an effective trained combat force with visible scandals regarding sexual rela- indicated that large numbers of women high morale, discipline and unit cohe- tions now plaguing training facilities reported one or more incidents of un- siveness, making that goal more dif- in the Army. Press reports indicate wanted sexual attention. In 1988–89, 68 ficult to achieve than it should be? Are that hundreds of similar cases of al- percent of women reported such inci- we putting temptations in the face of leged sexual abuse and discrimination dents. In 1995 a similar survey got simi- people and saying to them, ‘‘overcome have been reported and are being inves- lar results, with 61 percent of the those temptations?’’ tigated at other military training com- women in the Army reporting such in- The U.S. military goal is not to mands around the country. On May 10, cidents. So this is not just your ran- change basic human nature. It is to 1997, the senior enlisted soldier in the dom, marginal population. There is a mold that nature for very specific mili- U.S. Army was charged with similar of- serious, central problem that needs to tary tasks. We do not need a major so- fenses. The extent of the scandals that be looked at. ciological analysis to know that sexual have been unearthed at Aberdeen Prov- This is not just about sexual harass- tension between men and women is af- ing Ground, Maryland, as well as other ment among soldiers of equal rank. It fected by the environment in which

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4725 they are placed. Surely every military they start with a disadvantage. This Mr. GORTON. Mr. President, as we activity, and particularly recruit train- reality is central to the consideration are going back and forth, I will take a ing, and high tension battlefield envi- by the Marine Corps not to include very few moments and then yield to ronments, are the kinds of environ- women in infantry units. Second, the one of my Democratic colleagues, so I ments wherein we need to be particu- relations among the sexes present an yield such time as I may use. larly attentive to the burdens we are irreducible diversion which com- Mr. President, the parentage of this placing on normal American men and plicates the effectiveness of combat successful budget resolution is ar- women. units. The Marines train women and dently sought by many. Only failure is It certainly should be clear that inte- men separately as recruits, and have an orphan. In this case—I hope not to grating men and women in the train- found that it works best for them. drive the metaphor too far—I believe ing, and into the combat forces of the After initial recruit training, they are that many properly may claim parent- military, introduces an explosive new trained together, except for the unique age of the resolution that is before us element into the attempt to create an function of combat training, since here. effective fighting force. The ultimate, women do not serve in Marine infantry In the decade and a half during which bottom-line question should be this: units. I have served in the U.S. Senate, this what is the impact of sexual integra- It is not at all clear to me that there budget resolution marks two firsts. It tion on the battlefield? The purpose of is any body of evidence that a force is the first resolution that genuinely an Army is to fight, and to win. If gen- trained on a gender-integrated basis will yield us, when passed and enforced, der integration enhances the prospects performs better in combat than a force to a balanced budget, to a situation in of readiness, and effectiveness in com- trained on a segregated basis. More to which we will no longer be piling debt bat, then we should all be for it. If it the essential point, there is no credible upon debt on the backs of our children reduces American effectiveness on the body of evidence showing that gender- and our grandchildren. It is also, re- markably, the first budget resolution battlefield, should we be for gender in- integrated combat forces, such as in- during that period of time that seems tegration on the general grounds of so- fantry forces, perform better than all likely to pass with significant majori- cial equality? I, for one, think the male units. Before we extend our desire ties in favor of it from both political question answers itself, and the answer to treat women fairly and equally with is no. Perhaps the facts are not all in. parties. men, a bedrock working principle of As I look back on the history that There are few, if any models around American society, we need to satisfy has led to this point, I reflect on the the world, of other modern, effective ourselves that the conditions under fact that members of the Democratic Armies which have gender-integrated which men fight are actually conducive Party and the President of the United their forces. So we are breaking new to fielding integrated units. Indeed, it States can claim some credit in mov- ground in America on gender inte- would be folly to assume that the nat- ing in this direction for the highly con- grated training, particularly when it ural attractions, jealousies and diver- troversial resolution that they pro- comes to combat roles. In plain words, sions that close sexual quarters en- posed and passed without any support we are conducting an experiment. hance can be overcome by issuing an from the Republican Party some 4 I think that the scandals which we edict that professionalism only will be years ago. Our predictions that that are seeing in the training commands permitted. It is quite clearly the case, resolution would have dire con- must be taken as a danger sign that as Aberdeen and other scandals indi- sequences did not, in fact, turn out to sexual integration complicates an cate to me, that gender-integrated be the case. We may still believe that a Army’s fighting capabilities, in that it training is having a very bumpy ride, different course of action would have introduces a new element which diverts and we should review the kinds of inte- had even better results, but, obviously, the focused attention on winning bat- grated training that will work, and the at this point we cannot prove that. The tles that an Army must have. kinds of gender-integrated training Senator from New Jersey has already It seems completely obvious to me that will not work. spoken to that proposition. that living and training in close quar- Mr. President, there must be ways to At the same time, 2 years later, when ters puts a strain and a stress on peo- thoroughly examine, review, and evalu- the Republicans became a majority in ple’s behavior. Furthermore, the effect ate the reasons for the recent spate of both the House and in the Senate, we of confined environments where men scandals regarding sexual relations in passed and attempted to enforce a and women work and live in close quar- training commands. Such a study budget resolution more dramatic even ters certainly involves sexual issues. It should be made by an independent than the one that is before us today, is laughable to assume otherwise. Sex- blue-ribbon body with unquestioned with its reform of entitlement pro- ual issues involve not just breaking the credentials—with no social agenda, but grams, its securing of Medicare for rules on fraternization and sexual rela- geared solely to the effect of gender in- many, many years to come, and in the tions, per se, but involve perceptions of tegration at all levels of the military, tax relief that it provided for the favoritism in unit life which can nega- in support as well as combat roles, in American people. tively affect the cohesiveness, morale, training recruits as well as seasoned Ultimately, the enforcing mechanism and discipline that are the critical in- soldiers—to evaluate the impacts sole- for that budget resolution was success- gredients of success in military life, ly on our national security. In the fully vetoed by President Clinton, but, and success in combat. Whether one be- meantime, until such a review can be nonetheless, it charted a new and dif- lieves in equality among men and done and fully considered by the Con- ferent course of action for the Amer- women is not the issue here. In the spe- gress, I intend to propose an amend- ican economy and especially for the cial world of military life where the ul- ment to the fiscal year 1998 Depart- way in which the Congress and the timate mission of fighting and winning ment of Defense authorization bill President determined spending and is uniquely different from all other en- which would suspend the continuation taxing priorities. vironments and roles in civilian life, of gender-integrated recruit training in Before the President vetoed the re- the issue is the national security of our all the services, as is currently the case sults of that budget resolution, he had, nation and how best to maintain it with regard to the Marine Corps. for the first time, committed himself with the most effective fighting force. Mr. President, I yield back the re- to balancing the budget. I think, again, There is no real reason for social ex- mainder of my time. many Members of this side discounted perimentation in mixing the sexes at Mr. GORTON addressed the Chair. that commitment, as we believed that all levels of military life and functions. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- it was not carried out by the policies Certainly this does not mean women ator from Washington. that he recommended pursuant to his cannot be as successful as men in all or f commitment to a balanced budget. But certainly most of the levels of work in nevertheless, the debate then became the military. But this may only be true CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON not whether to balance the budget but with two caveats. First, because THE BUDGET how. That debate, a debate separating women are not as a rule as physically The Senate continued with the con- the two political parties, continued able to meet harsh combat conditions, sideration of the concurrent resolution. until just a short few weeks ago.

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And it has come down in each some of the details of that agreement today, but they blazed the trail for a succeeding year, to $255 billion in 1993, which, after further negotiation, are a degree of bipartisan cooperation that $203 billion in 1994, $164 billion in 1995, part of the budget resolution that is had not previously existed. and to $107 billion in the last fiscal before us this afternoon. So for my part at least, Mr. Presi- year, the year that ended this past Sep- The Senator from New Jersey has dent, I am delighted to give credit tember 30. It is now expected to be outlined many of the elements of this where credit is due and to say that below $70 billion for the current fiscal budget resolution which he believes credit is extremely widely spread. I year. In other words, we will have gone meet the agenda of his party and of the trust that after listening to the debate from a $290 billion deficit in 1992 on a President of the United States. Ours on today and tomorrow—I hope not longer straight downward trend, and we are this side may be fewer, but we think than that—that the resolution that is expecting a deficit under $70 billion for they may be more profound. We have before us will not have been signifi- the fiscal year in which we now find reached the goal we have sought with- cantly changed by amendment, that it ourselves. out wavering and without compromise: will be passed by a very substantial bi- As a percent of the gross domestic of a resolution that would, in real partisan majority, a majority of both product, the deficit has declined in a terms, promise a balance to the Fed- parties, and that it will then be prop- most impressive way, from 4.9 percent eral budget with lower interest rates, erly carried out and properly enforced in 1992 to 1.4 percent for the fiscal year with a fiscal dividend that that would by all of those who have supported it, that ended this past September 30. As bring with it. And we are now right at for which the Congress and the Presi- you can see from this next chart, it de- the edge of meeting that goal. dent will deserve credit and thanks clined from 4.9 percent in 1992 to 4.1 We have succeeded in crafting a from the people of the United States, percent in 1993 to 3.1 percent in 1994 to budget resolution and getting agree- both for their responsibility and for 2.3 percent in 1995 to 1.4 percent in the ment to a budget resolution which will having created the opportunities for fiscal year ending September 30, and it provide real genuine tax relief for the greater economic growth and greater is now anticipated that the deficit as a American people, for American fami- prosperity for the people of the United percent of gross domestic product will lies with children, for farmers and States. be less than 1 percent for the current small businessmen, and estate tax re- Mr. LAUTENBERG addressed the fiscal year, the lowest percentage since lief, for investors and for job creators Chair. 1974. in the realm of capital gains, and we The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- So you have the best unemployment have also succeeded, at least modestly, ator from New Jersey. rate in 24 years, the lowest inflation in in getting agreement to the beginnings Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I 31 years, the lowest deficit as a percent of certain reforms in the entitlement yield so much time as the Senator from of GDP in 23 years. By way of comparison, the programs, which are almost exclusively Maryland wants to use to make a Maastricht Agreement of the European responsible for spending increases each statement. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Community, which established what and every year for decades that out- ator from Maryland. are regarded as tough requirements for paced both inflation and the growth of Mr. SARBANES. I thank the distin- the member nations, has as its goal the our economy. guished Senator from New Jersey. bringing of deficits down to under 3 Government will not grow as a result Mr. President, in 1993, just 4 years of this resolution at anything like the percent of GDP—3 percent. We, at the ago, in order to reduce the deficit, the end of this year, will be down to less rapidity it would have grown without Congress, by a narrow margin, enacted than 1 percent. it. The distinguished chairman of the a budget resolution which curtailed In fact, just comparing the United Budget Committee, the Senator from programs and increased taxes. The in- States with the other major industrial New Mexico, has, in this illustration, crease in taxes primarily impacted countries, we see from this chart that shown what happens with respect to those at the upper end of the income our deficit as a share of GDP is 1.4 per- the budget deficit, even including the scale. cent. Japan is at 3.1 percent, Germany tax relief that is an integral part of This combination of spending re- at 3.5 percent, Canada at 4.2 percent, this resolution today. straint and revenue increases rep- France at 5 percent, the United King- So we will have more modest spend- resents a logical way of dealing with dom at 5.1 percent, and Italy at 7.2 per- ing than would otherwise have been the the deficit issue. When you are trying cent. case. We will have tax relief for the to reduce and then eliminate the def- Now, by any measure, this is a most American people. We will have a bal- icit, the logical way to do it is to re- impressive economic performance, and anced budget due to the diligence of strain spending and to seek additional certainly a very impressive deficit re- the distinguished Senator from New revenues. That combination, presum- duction performance. Mexico and the broad support he has ably, will result in lowering your defi- Given this performance, one would from his own party, due to the elo- cits. think that the wise policy would be to quence and hard work of the majority This approach has worked in a most stay the course and finish the job. I leader, the Senator from Mississippi, impressive way. A flourishing economy mean, this is a spectacular course that and the wonderful relationship he and has brought unemployment below 5 I have outlined here that we have been the Senator from New Mexico created percent for the first time in 24 years. following. So one would assume that for one another, due to the hard work This chart shows the unemployment the wise policy would be to stay the of many members of the Democratic rate going back to 1971. As you can see, course and finish the job. Instead, the Party and of the President and his ad- with one exception, the unemployment budget resolution before us combines visers, and perhaps not least in all of rate now is the lowest it has been in spending restraint with tax cuts—I re- the credit that should be given here in this period. Back here, in 1973, is when peat, spending restraint with tax cuts. the parenting of this budget resolution it just dipped below 5 percent. It has Obviously, spending restraint, as in would go to those outsiders led by the now gone below 5 percent again. 1993, works in the direction of deficit Senator from Rhode Island [Mr. While unemployment is at a 24-year reduction. As I said at the outset, that CHAFEE] and the Senator from Lou- low, inflation is at a 31-year low, as is is logical. You are trying to bring the isiana [Mr. BREAUX] who last year cre- shown by this next chart, which shows deficit down. Spending restraint works ated a bipartisan budget resolution, the inflation rate from 1966 to 1996. in the direction of deficit reduction. with all of the elements that this one I do not know what better proof one But tax cuts work against deficit re- has—some to a more dramatic extent can offer of a strong economy than the duction. And the tax cuts contained in

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4727 this budget agreement will grow over location of the burdens of deficit reduc- ator WELLSTONE give his general time in a way that may well jeopardize tion. speech because we are going with gen- the goal of reaching and staying—and The impact of a reduction in pro- eral speeches ahead of amendments. staying—in budget balance. grams will be felt by ordinary working Is that all right with the Senator? The capital gains, inheritance, and people primarily. The tax reductions, Mr. ALLARD. I thank the Senator. IRA tax cuts, all of which are provided by contrast, will primarily benefit Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I for in the tax portion of this budget those at the top end of the income and yield 20 minutes to the Senator from agreement, carry with them the poten- wealth scale. Minnesota. tial for substantial increases in future Consider that 75 percent of the bene- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- years. fits of the capital gains tax can be ex- ator from Minnesota. In fact, this budget agreement recog- pected to go to those making over Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I nizes such a trend line by providing for $100,000 a year, the top 5 percent of the thank all of my colleagues for their $85 billion net tax cuts in the first 5 population. The inheritance tax cut courtesy. years, 1998 to 2002, and almost double would benefit an even smaller percent- Let me first of all start out by saying that, a net tax cut of $165 billion, in age of the population. Yet this resolu- I associate myself with the remarks of the next 5 years, 2003 to 2007. No agree- tion that is before us imposes addi- Senator SARBANES, the Senator from ments were made as to the following tional burdens on working people Maryland. Senator SARBANES talked decade. But obviously, if we are con- through program reductions. about equitable deficit reduction. I em- cerned about the future strength and In fact, the projections are that do- phasize the equitable part of that for- viability of the economy, it is impor- mestic discretionary programs will be mulation. tant to look to the out years, to have 10 percent below—10 percent below— Mr. President, those on both sides la- some sense of where these trend lines the current service level, namely, the bored very hard. People make the deci- may be taking us. level adjusted for inflation, in the year sions they think are the right deci- The budget agreement itself, in the 2002. At the same time that we have a sions. I do not rise to point an accusa- tables accompanying the text of the 10-percent cut in programs, substantial tory finger at any of my colleagues. As agreement, projects that in the 10th tax reductions will be given to those at I look at this agreement, I do not see year of the agreement—in other words, the apex of the income and wealth pyr- that equitable deficit reduction. To give but one example, I see very at the end of the period when we are to amid. This is not fair or equitable. little of the shared sacrifice, and I have a total of $250 billion in tax cuts— A budget agreement should under- think to be shared sacrifice we would the tax cuts would be $42 billion. Now take equitable deficit reduction, name- have to extend part of the deficit re- this represents a rising trend line with ly, apportioning the burdens in a way duction burden onto large and wealthy respect to the tax cuts. In fact, the pro- that it is reasonably spread across the corporations and zero in on what has jections are that the tax cuts will in- entire society, as was done in 1993, been called corporate welfare. That crease by $5 billion in each of the last when ordinary working people made means some of our large multinational 2 years of the 10-year agreement on their contribution through program re- corporations—oil and gas, mining, which this resolution is based, that is ductions and those at the top end of pharmaceutical, health care conglom- from 2005 to 2006, and from 2006 to 2007. the income scale made their contribu- erates, and others—who now reap bene- If you are at $42 billion in the 10th tion through tax increases. fits of huge loopholes in our Tax Code, year, then one can anticipate two sce- But in this instance, we have work- who are fed, if you will, at the trough narios for the following decade, from ing people bearing a burden through of unjustified tax giveaways, would, in 2008 to 2017. If in fact the cost of the program reduction, but we can antici- fact, be required to pay their fair share taxes stayed at $42 billion a year for pate tax reductions which markedly toward deficit reduction. They are the each of those years, in other words, benefit those at the upper end of the heavy hitters, the well connected. They plateaued—a most unlikely assumption income and wealth scale, and impose are the players. That is not a part of given the trend line—you would then no burden on these individuals. project $420 billion in tax cuts over the Thus, this budget fails the equity this budget agreement. I do not think next 10 years. If, however, the cuts con- test. A budget agreement should also what we have here is equitable deficit tinued to increase according to the lead to lasting, long-term deficit reduc- reduction. I know a number of my colleagues, as trend line established through the first tion. As I have indicated, I am most ap- they look at some of these loopholes 10 years, in other words, increasing by prehensive about this agreement be- and deductions or as they make the $5 billion a year through 2017, you cause I foresee that we will not be able, case for across-the-board, what I call would have tax cuts of $700 billion in even if we were to reach balance in kind of a scatter-gun approach to cuts the following decade. 2002—and there is some serious doubt in capital gains or estate tax, make the So we have a situation here where it about that under this agreement—to argument this will bolster the economy is almost certain that the tax cuts that sustain that balance in the subsequent by boosting savings and investments. are part of this agreement will carry decades. Thus, this agreement also I cite a report by the Republican with them a rising trend that will, in fails the long-term deficit reduction staff of the House Budget Committee effect, undercut the deficit reduction test. from just a few short years ago: effort. And I ask, is it not imprudent, In short, this budget agreement does indeed irresponsible to commit to such not have either of the two essential at- Whether aimed at increasing efficiency or growth, many so-called ‘‘growth enhance- tax cuts before we have actually tributes of a budget: equitable deficit ments’’ backfire. This is due to two factors. achieved budget balance and before we reduction and lasting, long-term def- First, few incentives are very powerful, and have a more accurate and realistic icit reduction. Because of that, I do not simply do not result in large increases in view of whether it can be sustained? support it. output. Second, they typically lose revenues, We are talking about responsibility Mr. President, I yield the floor. increasing government borrowing as a con- here. Yet we are undertaking in this Mr. WELLSTONE addressed the sequence, and thus reducing the accumula- resolution to commit to tax cuts before Chair. tion of private capital as a result. we have actually achieved budget bal- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who My friends say to me, ‘‘But we are ance and furthermore before we have a yields time? balancing the budget.’’ I smile and say, realistic and accurate view of whether Mr. DOMENICI. I ask Senator ‘‘We will see.’’ My guess is, as I look at budget balance can then be sustained. ALLARD, do you want to offer an those who are in control of the com- I believe that the tax-reduction side amendment? mittees and especially are going to be of the budget agreement carries with it Mr. ALLARD. I do have an amend- dealing with the tax legislation, it the potential for undermining the def- ment at the desk, but I understand looks to me like we go toward indexing icit-reduction effort. Furthermore, the that Senator DODD is going to offer an capital gains. It looks to me that we combination of program curtailment amendment before me. will have across-the-board cuts in cap- on the one hand and tax reduction on Mr. DOMENICI. I say to the Senator, ital gains in estate not targeted to the other represents an inequitable al- that means we are going to have Sen- family business, not targeted to middle

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4728 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 income, with the lion’s share of bene- Connecticut, Senator DODD. But I just some of what Senator DODD’s amend- fits going to the very top of the Amer- want to highlight a few things I want ment, an amendment I want to join in ican population. to focus on. and I know others will join, Head Start Mr. President, studies have shown First let me talk a little bit about and Early Start, if we will not invest in consistently that households with in- child nutrition. The School Breakfast children in these very critical early comes of over $100,000 a year receive Program, currently 6.5 million children years of their lives, how can this budg- approximately 75 percent of the capital participate. That is barely half of the et agreement be a blueprint or a bridge gains income. If the goal is to provide children that are eligible. In the re- for moving into the next century? relief to middle-income taxpayers, that form bill passed last year, all in the My amendments will just simply say, is one thing, but what is happening name of deficit reduction, we elimi- take it out of corporate welfare and in- here is the vast majority of the bene- nated, wiped out grants for schools to vest it in Head Start, child nutrition fits go to those at the very top. start up the School Breakfast Pro- programs, and invest in the infrastruc- At the same time, as we look at cap- gram. ture of schools in America for our chil- ital gains or estate tax, if you talk Anybody who understands anything dren. about family farmers or small busi- about education, anybody who under- I have another amendment that will nesses, fine. But I think that under the stands anything about children, any- focus on some of the tax cuts that will cover of the problems of small family body who spends any time in schools say scale down the capital gains tax farmers and small business people we will certainly acknowledge the fact cut, scale down the estate tax cut, tar- are seeing in this budget agreement that children who come to school hun- get it to middle-income people, target massive tax breaks to those who least gry and cannot participate in school it to small business people, and target need it. breakfast because we cut the funding it to family farmers. Frankly, these This estate tax goes to some of our for this program, are not going to be large multinational corporations do families. Some of the families that will able to do as well in school as children not need it, nor do the top 1 or 2 per- benefit are Cargo Co., a family-owned who do not come to school hungry. cent of the population. Instead, invest company, or Mars Candy or Conti- Where is the standard of fairness? in children. Invest in children. nental Grain. I suggest to you that the Mr. President, we also have a Sum- Mr. President, my final point, be- multinational corporations hardly need mer Food Service Program, not real cause I know we want to go on with the more by way of more tax breaks. well known. As a matter of fact, only 2 amendments, my final point, we have Mr. President, I think many Demo- million out of 14 million children par- in the last several months been reading crats are going to vote for this budget ticipate because we do not adequately in Time magazine, in Newsweek maga- agreement but with far less enthusiasm fund it. But do you want to know some- zine, there was a White House con- than their public posture suggests. thing, Mr. President? These children ference on the importance of early They are hoping when the reconcili- that really are so dependent upon childhood development and the argu- ation bill fills in the blanks on the school lunch and school breakfast, ment that is made is that the neuro- budget and it comes to the floor this where it is available, during the sum- science evidence tells us if we do not do summer, we will not explode the defi- mer they are malnourished and do not well for these children from the very cits, and in addition, the critical in- have an adequate diet. We are able to beginning of their lives, if we to not do vestments in health care and education fund only 2 million out of 14 million well with a mother expecting a child, and children and all the rest that we children. Mr. President, in my amend- in the very early years up to age 3, believe in will, in fact, be there. ment I will call for increasing the fund- many of these children will never come As I look at the record of my col- ing for this program. to school ready to learn, and many of leagues on the other side of the aisle Finally, I want to talk a little bit these children will never be prepared over the last couple of years, I have about school construction. My friend for life. seen a defeat of efforts to go after cor- Jonathan Kozol wrote a book called One out of every four children in porate welfare. I have seen outrageous ‘‘Savage Inequalities.’’ He traveled all America under the age of 3 are poor. tax giveaways. I have seen a relentless across the country and reported on And one out of every two children of attack on those in society least able to what he observed. color in America under the age of 3 are protect themselves, and I have seen Mr. President, let me just make the poor. very little standard of fairness when it point, I will not give specific examples, Mr. President, it is a scandal. It is comes to deficit reduction. I have seen but let me say to my colleagues, we unconscionable that we do not yet even deficit reduction based upon the path have too many children who go to rot- fully fund the programs that we know of least political resistance. Cut the ting schools. What kind of message are work—Head Start, to give children a benefits for those who are weakest we conveying to children in this coun- head start, nutrition programs so they —for children, for legal immigrants, try when they go to schools that are di- do not come to school hungry, invest- for low- and moderate-income people, lapidated, with rotting infrastructure, ment in infrastructure so the schools but when it comes to the subsidies for toilets that do not work, cold in the are inviting places as opposed to being large oil companies or big insurance winter, too hot in the summer, crum- decrepit and so demoralizing for chil- companies or some of the multi- bling buildings, decrepit? What kind of dren. national corporations, big grain com- message are we conveying to these Mr. President, my amendments will panies, no; they need more by way of children? Are they not all God’s chil- say invest in these areas and take it benefits. dren? Is there not some need for invest- out of the subsidies of these large mul- I agree with my colleague from ment in infrastructure? tinational corporations or scale back Maryland, I fear, and I think there is The General Accounting Office re- these tax giveaways that go mainly to every reason to believe this based upon ported in 1994, that over all, it would be the top 1, 2, or 3 percent of the popu- the pronouncements I have heard so about a $112 billion investment, and we lation. far, that when we get to the tax part of want a $5 billion investment by way of To my colleagues, all of us have to this package we will see backloaded a start as we move into the next cen- make our own decisions, but for my cuts, indexing, and cuts in capital tury? own part, I think this is a budget with- gains and estate taxes that will explode Mr. President, have I not heard be- out a soul. Quite frankly, I say to the deficit as we move into the next fore speeches given, the talk about the Democrats in particular, I think there millennium, at the very time, I might importance of building a bridge to the comes a point in time where there are add, Mr. President, that many of us next century? If we are not going to in- certain values and there are certain baby boomers come of age and we will vest in rotting schools, if we are not principles we hold dear. I think there have precious little by way of invest- going to invest in the infrastructure of comes a point in time when we cannot ment. the schools our children attend in this keep giving the speeches about the im- Mr. President, I have several amend- country, if we are not willing to invest portance of children, the importance of ments that I will propose. I will start a little bit more in child nutrition pro- education, the importance of equality out joining with my colleague from grams, if we are not willing to invest in of opportunity, the importance of each

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4729 and every child having the same oppor- Mr. ALLARD. Madam President, I direction of deficit spending is moving tunity to reach his and her full poten- would like to begin by commending the down. But once we eliminate deficit tial. We cannot keep giving those chairman of the Budget Committee, spending, then I think we have to begin speeches if we do not match the legisla- Senator DOMENICI, in fact, the entire to look at paying down the debt. tive lives that we live with the words Budget Committee, Senator LAUTEN- The debt is reflected in this budget that we speak. BERG, the ranking member of the com- by the interest that we are paying on I will join with Senator DODD in his mittee, for their hard work and dili- the debt, which is running somewhere amendment, and I will have other gence in crafting the budget resolution. around $245 billion a year, about 15 per- amendments on the floor, and I will While I am pleased that we have a cent of our total budget. That is al- raise this issue over and over and over budget resolution before the Senate, I most as much as what we pay for de- again. I will raise this question over believe that this document is not with- fense. and over and over again. out faults and that improvements can So we put ourselves at considerable I do not believe this is a budget that be made. liability as we move through the years calls for equitable deficit reduction. I The people of Colorado elected me on after 2002 because we do not know what do not believe this is a budget that is the premise that I would utilize all the the interest rates are going to be. We a bridge to the next century. I do not tools at my disposal to balance the do not know whether they are going to believe this is a budget that gives chil- budget. This is a promise that I made be 2 percent, or 6 percent, and heaven dren in our country, every child—they to my constituents and a commitment forbid if they ever get into the double- are all God’s children—the same oppor- that I do not take lightly. digit inflation rates and interest rates tunity to reach their full potential. In this light, I am pleased that the that we had in the late 1970’s. I do not think this is a budget that current budget debate is focused on not The purpose of this amendment is to invests in our future, because this ‘‘if’’ we are going to balance the budg- begin to pay down that total debt so we budget, as opposed to being a new deal et, but ‘‘how’’ are we going to balance don’t have that unknown liability that for too many children in America, is a the budget. I believe that this is in and this country will be facing year after raw deal for too many children in of itself a moral victory for those of us year. The sense-of-the-Senate resolu- America, and that makes this budget who preach fiscal responsibility. Yet, tion is to point out to the Senate that unfair and that makes this budget we must now begin the process of bal- there is a potential problem. wrong and that makes this budget not ancing the budget by 2002. The frame- So I am asking that this amendment the best that we can do for children in work provided within the budget reso- be adopted so that we can begin consid- America. Therefore, I will oppose this lution is an excellent starting point on ering a plan that says that we will budget agreement. which we can improve. begin paying down the debt by spend- I yield the floor. The sense-of-the-Senate amendment ing 1 percent per year less than comes Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. President, talks about what we are going to be in in revenues, which would eliminate as previously agreed, Senator DODD doing today. The economy is strong. our debt around the year 2023, which was to be recognized for 10 minutes to People have jobs. And the stock mar- would indeed put this country on a offer an amendment. ket is surging. History tells us, how- very sound fiscal and financial basis. Mr. DODD. If I could, I have dis- ever, that this is not always the case. I yield the floor. cussed this with my colleague from Unfortunately, the budget resolution Mr. SMITH of Oregon addressed the Colorado, and we will defer at this mo- assumes economic growth over the Chair. ment and let my colleague from Colo- next 5 years that is unmatched in this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- rado go first and I will follow. country’s history. I am a veterinarian. ator from Oregon. AMENDMENT NO. 293 I am not an economist. But I do know Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Madam Presi- (Purpose: To express the sense of the Senate that the document before us today dent, we are prepared to accept the about the Federal debt and that the Presi- must be able to account for a future amendment and yield time back off the dent should submit a budget proposal with that is not necessarily as rosy. amendment, if the Senator from Colo- a plan for repayment of the Federal debt) On the sense-of-the-Senate resolu- rado agrees with that. Mr. ALLARD. I send an amendment tion, we are talking about the years Mr. ALLARD. I yield the remainder to the desk. that are following after 2002. Let us say of my time. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. that we have eliminated the deficit. Is there any reason to ask for the SNOWE). The clerk will report. Then what is the next step in the Con- yeas and nays? Is the floor manager The bill clerk read as follows: gress? We need to begin to address the ready for the yeas and nays? The Senator from Colorado [Mr. ALLARD] problem of the debt. Mr. LAUTENBERG. Madam Presi- proposes an amendment numbered 293. At the end of the budget resolution add the This amendment is a resolution that dent, it was my understanding that following new section: was adopted on the House side. It says this amendment was going to be of- SEC. . SENSE OF THE SENATE ON REPAYMENT that in order to continue to move for- fered and dealt with on a voice vote. As OF THE FEDERAL DEBT. ward on the fiscal soundness of this far as I know, there is no further de- (a) FINDINGS.—The Senate finds that— country, we need to begin to pay down bate required. If that is the case, then (1) Congress and the President have a basic the debt, and we do that by spending I suggest that we move in that direc- moral and ethical responsibility to future less than what we bring in in revenues. tion. generations to repay the Federal debt, in- cluding money borrowed from the Social Se- The amount that I suggested in the Mr. ALLARD. Madam President, if curity Trust Fund; sense-of-the-Senate resolution is to the Senator from New Jersey will (2) the Congress and the President should spend 1 percent less than what comes yield, I agree to a voice vote and ask enact a law that creates a regimen for pay- in in revenues. for a voice vote. ing off the Federal debt within 30 years; and For example, if we have 5 percent in Mr. LAUTENBERG. To my colleague, (3) if spending growth were held to a level revenue that comes in in any one of the the manager at the moment, we will one percentage point lower than projected years, then we would spend out 4 per- accept this. growth in revenues, then the Federal debt cent. One percent would be moved to- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The could be repaid within 30 years. (b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense ward paying down the debt. If the Con- question is on agreeing to the amend- of the Senate that the provisions of this res- gress, both the House and the Senate, ment of the Senator from Colorado. olution assume that— will commit themselves to this type of The amendment (No. 293) was agreed (1) the President’s annual budget submis- plan to pay down the debt, we can bal- to. sion to Congress should include a plan for re- ance the budget and pay down the debt Mr. LAUTENBERG. Madam Presi- payment of the Federal debt beyond the year by the year 2023. dent, I move to reconsider the vote by 2002, including the money borrowed from the The debate so far in both the House which the amendment was agreed to. Social Security Trust Fund; and (2) the plan should specifically explain how and the Senate has been concerning Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I move to lay the President would cap spending growth at deficits that have been accumulating, that motion on the table. a level one percentage point lower than pro- and now we must move toward paying The motion to lay on the table was jected growth in revenues. those down. I am comfortable that the agreed to.

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Any final tax bill should be designed, dent, unfortunately, it is our obliga- In 1981, I voted against that budget I think all of us would agree, so that tion to yield time to our people. agreement. In my view, that deal went its cost in the out years is limited. And So, is the Senator from Connecticut way too far. As has been pointed out I listened very carefully to the remarks ready? already, this agreement is vastly dif- of my colleague from Maryland, Sen- Mr. DODD. Yes, Madam President. ferent from the 1981 agreement that ator SARBANES. I know my colleague If my colleague will yield, I would created such huge deficits from which from South Carolina will address this like to take a few minutes to discuss we still are recovering. In many ways, issue in part. Their concerns should the budget proposal generally, and today’s agreement is an effort to really not go unheeded because there is a le- then I will be offering an amendment try to solve the problem that began gitimate concern about what happens on behalf of myself and the Senator back almost 16 years ago with that at the end of this process. And if we from Vermont [Mr. JEFFORDS] and oth- vote and the problems which were cre- end up where we were at the end of the ers. We have not reached any agree- ated by that legislation. 1981 process, with an explosion in the ment on time, but I am sensitive to the David Stockman, who many may deficit, obviously, we may look back on needs of the committee to move along. have forgotten, was the Director of the this agreement and wish we had done I don’t intend to take a long time on Office of Management and Budget at otherwise. the amendment. that time. He has since written a won- But nonetheless, I think it strikes a Mr. LAUTENBERG. With that under- derful book about that agreement, good balance here with tax cuts in the standing, Madam President, I would ‘‘The Triumph of Politics,’’ which I education field. I for one might reserve certainly be willing to yield as much strongly urge my colleagues to read if any tax cuts until we actually got time as the Senator from Connecticut they want to know the history of what down to zero. I think there is a lot of requires. happened in 1981 when this earlier legitimacy in that argument. But I ac- Mr. DODD. I thank my colleague agreement was reached causing the def- cept the notion that that is not going from New Jersey. icit to reach the magnitude that we to happen, that we are going to have The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- have seen in the last number of years. some tax cuts here, and some, like the ator from Connecticut is recognized. So this agreement I think needs to be postsecondary education tax cuts, can Mr. DODD. Madam President, I would seen in a broader context. It is the cul- actually be helpful to many families. like to spend a few minutes on the mination of a 4-year effort by the I would note as well that in addition overall budget agreement. I know sev- President and supporters in this body to these tax cuts, there are large in- eral of my colleagues have talked and the other to try to come up with a creases in discretionary spending on about it earlier today. budget that would protect American education. For instance, the Pell grant I had the privilege of serving on the families, that would allow us to reduce is increased to a historic high of $3,000 Budget Committee for a number of that deficit and reduce interest rates, a year. Many of us have fought for this years with the distinguished chairman which are like a tremendous tax people program, which we think is tremen- of the committee, Senator DOMENICI, pay when they buy homes or auto- dously important, for years. There also and my colleague from New Jersey, mobiles. Obviously, as we have seen is real progress in the area of children’s Senator LAUTENBERG, and my col- over the last several years, the declin- health insurance. Obviously, we will league from South Carolina, whom I ing deficit has contributed signifi- have a chance with the Kennedy-Hatch see on the floor, Senator HOLLINGS, and cantly to the growth and expansion in proposal tomorrow to do even more in others. this country. that regard. But nonetheless, I would It was involuntary servitude, I would When the President came to office 4 be less than honest if I did not com- say. Serving on the Budget Committee years ago we had an annual deficit of mend the budgeters for doing a lot in was not a position that I sought at all. some $290 billion. That annual deficit moving in the right direction. I was asked to go on the committee has been reduced to $67 billion, a major Madam President, I think the budget and I served there for a number of achievement over the last 4 years that agreement is pretty good and one that years. I enjoyed my service. But it can has brought significant prosperity to I think is going to help the country. be a thankless task in many ways to be this country. We have seen 12 million This has not been an easy process. on the Budget Committee. new jobs created, the lowest average There have been weeks and weeks of So, I begin these brief remarks by inflation since John F. Kennedy was discussion. I respect that. I also respect commending the chairman of the com- President; median family income rise the fact that each and every one of us mittee and the ranking Democrat, Sen- over $1,600, and the list goes on and on here as individual Members of this ator LAUTENBERG, for their tremendous of effects of the improved economy in body have the right certainly and obli- effort. It is not easy to put these agree- this country. gation where we disagree to offer some ments together, this year in particular. Without this progress, obviously, we changes to this agreement. Over the last several months, we have would never have what we have today, And so for those reasons I will be of- seen a major effort here to come up and that is the first credible chance in fering an amendment that will increase with a budget agreement that would a generation to actually eliminate the funding for Head Start, Healthy Start, bring the Federal budget into balance deficit completely. I believe that we and child care. These are three issues over the next 5 years. I commend them must take advantage of this chance, that I have spent a good part of my en- for their efforts. and that is why I will support this reso- tire career in this body working on. In I must say that despite reservations lution, provided that it is not amended fact, the Presiding Officer and I, in that we all have, I don’t know of a sin- beyond recognition. It is a good frame- years past, worked on a number of gle Member of this body who wouldn’t work for a budget that achieves real issues together, as I have with a num- have written a different agreement had balance while protecting our Nation’s ber of my colleagues here. I never they been king or queen for a day. most important priorities. It is, of would have passed the original child So I begin by complimenting my col- course, as I said only a framework. We care development block grant legisla- leagues and endorsing their work with will have to see what the details will be tion if it had not been for my colleague reservations. I will offer an amendment before ultimate passage. from Utah, Senator HATCH, who joined to do a bit better for Head Start, Obviously, there will be two sets of in bringing that bill together. Healthy Start and child care issues. debates, the one that we will go On the issue of Head Start, there I support this agreement. Obviously, through on the outlay side, and then, have been a lot of people here who sup- I am going to watch what happens in of course, on the tax-cut proposals, the ported the efforts over the years to do

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4731 more. I noted in this budget, there is a Senator JEFFORDS, Senator MURRAY, On page 22, line 1, increase the amount by determination to serve 1 million chil- Senator BINGAMAN, Senator WELL- 643,000,000. dren by 2002 in Head Start. That is cer- STONE, and Senator LANDRIEU to this On page 22, line 8, increase the amount by tainly progress; it is an increase of resolution. We think it is a modest re- 1,951,000,000. 200,000 over where we are today. But I On page 22, line 9, increase the amount by quest to make. It is not as if we do not 1,335,000,000. think we can do better over 5 years. We respect the work of the Budget Com- On page 22, line 16, increase the amount by should ensure that all eligible children mittee. I also feel we can do a bit bet- 3,453,000,000. are served. We know it works so well ter here. On page 22, line 17, increase the amount by and makes such a difference in chil- I support the hard work of those who 2,458,000,000. dren’s lives. Particularly now with wel- put this agreement together, but let us On page 22, line 24, increase the amount by fare reform, we are going to have so not suggest somehow that this is to- 5,755,000,000. many more families that are going to tally inviolate. Some suggestions we On page 22, line 25, increase the amount by need to have child care or Head Start. might offer here would make this a 4,224,000,000. It is clear we are coming up short in better bill in our view. I think quality On page 23, line 15, increase the amount by 20,000,000. this area. Serving 1 million children in child care is one of those issue. I know Head Start is a laudable goal—but it is On page 23, line 16, increase the amount by very few of my colleagues who disagree 13,000,000. far short of what is needed. With this with that. I know of no one who dis- amendment over 1.4 million children On page 23, line 22, increase the amount by agrees with Head Start, the work its 30,000,000. eligible and in need would receive Head done, and the Early Head Start Pro- On page 23, line 23, increase the amount by Start services. gram. A few more dollars here, shaving 23,000,000. In addition, this amendment would off a bit on one end to provide a bit On page 24, line 5, increase the amount by triple the size of the Early Head Start more on the other is really not too 40,000,000. Program, which serves that critical much to ask to make this agreement On page 24, line 6, increase the amount by zero to 3 group. We see so many of that much more worthwhile. 33,000,000. these families now that have these new On page 24, line 12, increase the amount by infants, with Early Head Start, we can AMENDMENT NO. 296 50,000,000. make a real difference in these chil- (Purpose: To improve funding of critical pro- On page 24, line 13, increase the amount by grams to assist infants, toddlers and young dren and their families to provide them 43,000,000. children by increasing the discretionary On page 26, line 14, increase the amount by a safe, quality environment where spending caps by $15.752 billion in outlays these infants will be while the parents 1,500,000,000. over five years and offsetting this effort by On page 26, line 15, increase the amount by go to work. closing corporate tax loopholes) 1,350,000,000. Welfare reform is all about getting Mr. DODD. So with that, Madam On page 26, line 22, increase the amount by people off welfare and into jobs. How- President, I will send this amendment 1,500,000,000. ever, we know, and the Governors tell to the desk and ask for its immediate On page 26, line 23, increase the amount by us, there will be tremendous need in consideration. 1,463,000,000. the child care area. If we are going to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The On page 27, line 5, increase the amount by move these families off welfare and clerk will report. 1,500,000,000. public assistance into a working envi- The assistant legislative clerk read On page 27, line 6, increase the amount by ronment, there must be someone to as follows. 1,500,000,000. care for these children. On page 27, line 13, increase the amount by The Senator from Connecticut [Mr. DODD], 1,500,000,000. I do not know of anyone who dis- for himself, Mr. JEFFORDS, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. agrees with that. No one wants to see On page 27, line 14, increase the amount by BINGAMAN, Mr. WELLSTONE, and Ms. LAN- 1,500,000,000. children wander neighborhoods or in DRIEU, proposes an amendment numbered 296. On page 41, line 7, increase the amount by makeshift baby-sitting operations. In Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I ask unan- 5,766,000,000. every State, there are horror stories of imous consent that reading of the On page 41, line 8, increase the amount by what has happened when parents have amendment be dispensed with. 15,752,000,000. left children unattended and uncared The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without On page 43, line 21, increase the amount by for. We have had dreadful stories in my objection, it is so ordered. 2,533,000,000. State in the last year alone; some five The amendment is as follows: On page 43, line 22, increase the amount by deaths have occurred in these settings On page 3, line 4, increase the amount by 2,006,000,000. that are far from high quality. I am 2,006,000,000. On page 43, line 24, increase the amount by not suggesting you are going to solve On page 3, line 5, increase the amount by 3,481,000,000. every one of those problems, but at a 2,820,000,000. On page 43, line 25, increase the amount by On page 3, line 6, increase the amount by 2,820,000,000. most basic level, none of us here could 3,991,000,000. On page 44, line 2, increase the amount by come to work each day if we had a On page 3, line 7, increase the amount by 4,993,000,000. child that we did not have someone to 5,766,000,000. On page 44, line 3, increase the amount by care for. We would miss votes, we On page 3, line 12, increase the amount by 3,991,000,000. would miss committee hearings, if it 2,006,000,000. On page 44, line 5, increase the amount by were a question of placing our child in On page 3, line 13, increase the amount by 7,305,000,000. a unsafe environment. And there is not 2,820,000,000. On page 44, line 6, increase the amount by On page 3, line 14, increase the amount by one of our constituents who would dis- 5,766,000,000. 3,991,000,000. At the appropriate place insert the fol- agree with that. We would be indicted On page 3, line 15, increase the amount by lowing: publicly for irresponsibility. 5,766,000,000. It is the sense of the Senate that funding This is a fine agreement, but we can On page 4, line 5, increase the amount by should be increased for vital programs serv- do better in this area. This amendment 2,533,000,000. ing the youngest children. Head Start should would provide Head Start to 400,000 On page 4, line 6, increase the amount by 3,481,000,000. be funded at a level necessary to serve all el- more children, it doubles the size of the igible children. Funding for the Child Care child care development block grant and On page 4, line 7, increase the amount by 4,993,000,000. Development Block Grant should be doubled addresses infant mortality. When we On page 4, line 8, increase the amount by to support the working poor and new re- are talking about $85 billion in tax 7,305,000,000. sources should be dedicated to addressing cuts—and I do not disagree with that— On page 4, line 13, increase the amount by issues of quality and supply in areas such as do not tell me we cannot find over 5 2,006,000,000. infant care and care during non-traditional years less than $15 billion to deal with On page 4, line 14, increase the amount by work hours. The Healthy Start should be ex- Early Head Start, Head Start, Healthy 2,820,000,000. panded to improve maternal and infant health. These initiatives should be funded Start, and child care so that these kids On page 4, line 15, increase the amount by 3,991,000,000. through by changes in the tax code such as and families can really have the kind On page 4, line 16, increase the amount by the elimination of the runaway plant deduc- of support they need in their lives. 5,766,000,000. tion, the billionaire’s loophole, the exclusion That is the intent of this amendment On page 21, line 25, increase the amount by of income from Foreign Sales Corporations that I am offering on behalf of myself, 1,013,000,000. and other changes as necessary.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4732 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 Mr. DODD. Let me, if I can, briefly speak, I ask the Senator, whether the to give children a good start, the best describe what the amendment does. I Senator from Minnesota and the Sen- start we can so they will at least have see my colleagues here who have come ator from Washington would be able to the opportunity for success. to the floor. I note the chairman stand- conclude their remarks in 5 minutes. In that regard, the amendment I am ing. Is he looking for a time agree- Would that be asking too much? offering increases funding for three ment? When a chairman stands, it usu- Mr. WELLSTONE. Madam President, children’s programs that strike at the ally means he is looking for a time if I could respond to my colleague from very heart of the most basic needs of agreement. Is my colleague from New New Jersey, I think it would be dif- children in our Nation: Head Start, Mexico looking for a time agreement? ficult to do so. I think it is a very im- Healthy Start, and child care. These Mr. DOMENICI. I wanted to just—ex- portant amendment. I did not go into three programs truly are sound invest- cuse me. I yield on my time. the specifics of what this amendment ments and, I think, time tested. These Mr. DODD. I will yield to my col- was about earlier because I thought we are not new ideas. They have been league. would have a chance to speak to it. I around now, in the case of Head Start, Mr. DOMENICI. I just wanted to sort think it speaks to a fundamental ques- a generation. We have had the benefit of suggest to those in the Chamber who tion of priorities. I could not cover this of analyzing the programs and know I see—I see Senator DODD has an in 5 minutes. I certainly will do what- they work. amendment, and I assume that is what ever I can to stay within a reasonable In the case of child care, it has been the Senator from Minnesota is going to limit but 5 minutes would not be a suf- over a decade, and Healthy Start, al- speak to. ficient time. I do not know about Sen- most as long. We know from recent sci- entific findings that creative, positive Mr. WELLSTONE. Madam President, ator MURRAY. my colleague from New Mexico is cor- Mr. LAUTENBERG. The Senator environments for children in their ear- rect. I join with him on his amend- from Washington has requested 5 min- liest years is an investment that yields ment. utes. And we will take the rest of the tremendous returns in the long term. We are now engaged in the process of Mr. DOMENICI. I understand Senator time as needed. I yield the floor. laying out this Nation’s priorities for HOLLINGS has an amendment, and I do Mr. DODD addressed the Chair. not know how long the Senator intends The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the next 5 years. In addition to num- to speak to it, but I plan sequentially ator from Connecticut. bers, we are laying out where are our priorities, where do we believe the to call on the distinguished Senator Mr. DODD. I thank the Senator. most important things that need to be from Colorado, Mr. ALLARD, who has an Madam President, the amendment I addressed over the next half decade amendment. have sent to the desk that is under are. We managed to find $85 billion in I was wondering if we might just at consideration basically says I think we tax cuts intended to spur investment. least be considering for our fellow Sen- can do a little bit more here. That is While I do not necessarily disagree ators that we might finish the debate basically what it comes down to. As I with that, I think it can be tremen- on those amendments by somewhere said earlier, it is not to be offered to dously helpful and important. But I be- around 6: 15. It is 5:30 now. And then we undo the budget agreement that has lieve we can certainly find an addi- try to stack these three so people after been struck by the committee along tional $14.6 billion over the next 5 that could have a little time for dinner with the President. I respect and sup- years to improve the investment of while we continue debating here. We port that agreement. children, and that is what I am talking would eventually ask those votes be 10- I think we can do a bit more when it about. comes to investing in our most impor- minute votes. I am just wondering, This amendment would provide for tant resource. Statements are made does that make any sense? full funding of Head Start by the year Mr. DODD. If my colleague will yield, over and over on the floor of this 2002. The President’s budget and the I don’t know how many Members want Chamber, about America’s children. I budget agreement take a positive step to speak on this, and there may not be do not know anyone who would list a in this direction by committing, as I that many. So rather than trying to higher priority than doing what we can said, to serve 1 million children over spend the time negotiating an agree- to serve the most innocent in our soci- the next 5 years. That is up from 800,000 ment, why not let it roll a little while ety, who have the most in front of currently to 1 million in 2002, 200,000 on the bill; we just got underway, and them. There is no lack of people ex- additional slots. I think we can do bet- see how it comes out. We may not need pressing an interest in the subject mat- ter. This amendment would ensure that a time agreement. There is probably ter today. all eligible children who need Head going to be just on this amendment 45 I recall going back some 15 to 16 Start will get it. By increasing funding minutes, just the three of us on the years ago when Senator SPECTER of to $11.2 billion in the year 2002, Head floor who I know are sponsors of the Pennsylvania and I formed the first Start could reach over 1.4 million chil- amendment, and I presume Senator children’s caucus of the Senate. We had dren. That is 400,000 more who would be JEFFORDS is coming over, and there a difficult time, but we tried to con- reached than under the budget agree- may be a couple of others. So we will vince people over the years that this ment. try to move quickly. It is not my de- was a worthwhile endeavor in which to As my colleague from New Mexico, sire—I understand what the chairman engage on child care, on the issue of Senator BINGAMAN, related the other wants to do, and we will try to move as Head Start, and family and medical day, in Albuquerque, NM, they have a fast as we can. leave. No one would believe it today, staggering number of children waiting Mr. DOMENICI addressed the Chair. but back then we had to fight hard just to get into Head Start and were unable The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- to form a caucas. Fortunately, we were to because the resources were not ator from New Mexico. successful in that effort as well as in there. I am sure that story can be re- Mr. DOMENICI. Senator SMITH is in the effort to pass critical legislation on peated in every State in the country, the Chamber in my stead and whatever issues affecting families and their chil- where parents are trying to get their parliamentary privileges I have under dren. children into the programs. the bill, I designate to him until I re- Today, few argue against these ini- Going from 800,000, where we are turn. tiatives. Most people agree in our soci- today, to 1 million, 1.4 million over the Mr. LAUTENBERG addressed the ety, as we look to the 21st century, next 5 years ought not be an impos- Chair. that we want to give our children the sibility for us to achieve in this coun- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- best start they can possibly have. We try. ator from New Jersey. cannot guarantee them success. No one This amendment would also triple Mr. LAUTENBERG. I do not want to can be guaranteed that in our society. funding for Early Head Start programs cut off the debate, but I wonder, be- But we want to guarantee them an op- to $560 million by the year 2002. This cause I deferred to my colleague from portunity. program, which my colleagues cer- Connecticut to present his comments What we are talking about with tainly recall, provides high-quality on the amendment, whether there is— Healthy Start, Early Head Start, Head child development for infants and tod- can we ask the people who want to Start, and quality child care is trying dlers ages zero to 3. Again, I am

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4733 preaching to the choir here, I presume, earliest days of these infants’ lives to Mr. DODD. Eleven billion dollars. because of the tremendous amount of see to it they have the best possible be- Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I am inter- new information on this 36-month pe- ginning. I realize $14 billion is not an ested in that, but I am not interested riod that occurs in a child’s life, to see insignificant amount, but over 5 years, in breaking this budget agreement, if it to it that they get the quality care and that is less than $3 billion a year to means that we are breaking our prom- development they need. fully fund Head Start, to double qual- ises to the American people. Repub- This amendment that I have offered ity child care, and to provide more re- licans and Democrats alike—neither on behalf of myself and Senator JEF- sources for Healthy Start. If we can side, frankly—are thrilled with every FORDS, along with others, would also find the $85 billion over 5 years, isn’t it provision of this budget, but the truth make an investment in quality child possible to find $3 billion less than that is, a lot of promises are being kept care. It would double the size of the a year to make a difference in the lives with this budget. child care development block grant to of children from zero to 5 years? Ultimately, it comes into balance, $2 billion annually and provide an addi- So tonight, as we begin this process, but in addition to that, we are pro- tional $500 million each year to help in- this very first amendment that will be tecting essential programs, we are cut- crease quality and meet supply short- voted on in this budget debate, to say ting taxes, and we are balancing budg- ages in critically underserved types of we have done a good job here and we ets. I think that is what America ex- care, including infant care and non- can do a bit more. In my view, this pects. I think that is what they want, traditional hours. agreement must serve the children who and overriding all of our individual lit- I heard my colleague from Minnesota we talk about endlessly, who we debate tle concerns, I think they want us to speak on the need for child care during and discuss at every meeting. Here is keep our word on balancing the budget. nontraditional hours. Most people to reset our priorities for children with In defense of this Congress, I think it is think of people working from 8 to 5. just a few more dollars. We know it is important to point out that since 1990, However, there are a vast number of going to be hard. We realize there are funding for Head Start has tripled. It people in our country who do not work other problems we are faced with, but ought to do better, but it ought not to traditional hours because of time shifts when it comes to our children, this do so at the expense of the promises we and so forth. We have very few child Congress, this Senate will stand up and have made to cut the tax burden on the care slots for the nontraditional hours. say we can find the resources to see to American people. We need to be doing everything we can it that these children get the proper In addition, children’s programming as people are struggling to hold their kind of beginning that they deserve. is a priority in this budget. We have families together economically to pro- But don’t look in the faces of inno- funded Head Start at the President’s vide for that quality child care. cent children and tell them we can’t do requested level of an additional $2.7 bil- Again, I say to my colleagues, when a bit more. I know we are going to do lion over 5 years. We provided $1 billion Senator HATCH and I initially offered a lot for people in the upper income for this program last year and an addi- the Child Care Development Block levels, I understand that. If we can do tional $4.5 billion for child care Grant Program 10 years ago, we made that, we can do this and still balance through the welfare reform bill. So it is the point over and over again how im- this budget by asking for a little less in not like we are insensitive to this. In portant it is to working people that some areas for children, even though fact, many of us would like to do more. their children are in quality child care. they don’t vote, don’t have political ac- It is just the vehicle being chosen, and The block grant provides vital assist- tion committees, and don’t participate this vehicle, the Dodd amendment, ance to working families as they strug- in this process. With all the speeches will, frankly, in the end violate this bi- gle to meet these needs. But it is not that are given over and over again, this partisan agreement, and that we can- enough; it is sorely underfunded. The is the time to let rhetoric become a re- not do, because to get a majority, we Congressional Budget Office has esti- ality. need to keep this promise to ourselves, Madam President, at the proper time, to our constituents, and keep faith mated that in the wake of welfare re- obviously, I will ask for a rollcall vote with the leadership and with the White form, there will be a $1.4 billion short- on this amendment and urge my col- House. age in assistance for child care. This leagues to join Senator JEFFORDS and Thank you, Madam President. amendment provides an additional $1 me in this bipartisan proposal. Senator Mr. WELLSTONE addressed the billion for supply and another $500 mil- JEFFORDS is the chairman of the Labor Chair. lion to address issues of quality and and Human Resources Committee and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- supply in key areas such as infants and has worked on a number of these issues ator from Minnesota. the nontraditional hours. Again, as we over the years. He has joined with me, Mr. WELLSTONE. Madam President, move people from welfare to work, it is as Senator COATS did, on family and let me respond to the Senator from Or- going to be critically important that medical leave and Senator HATCH on egon. I appreciate his remarks, but I we have these quality slots out there the child care legislation. want to point out that this amendment for people. So that is the second part of With that, I yield the floor and invite says that the offset comes from cor- this amendment. my colleagues’ comments. porate welfare, as I understand it. The additional $140 million is for the Mr. SMITH of Oregon addressed the Some we are looking at. The Joint Tax Healthy Start Program. Let me just re- Chair. Committee and others have carefully mind my colleagues, I think all of us, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- studied hundreds of billions of dollars hope, have had an opportunity to visit ator from Oregon. of tax loopholes that usually go to Healthy Start programs. These pro- Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Madam Presi- some of the largest corporations and grams offer to at-risk mothers prenatal dent, I yield myself 5 minutes. I would some of the wealthiest individuals in care and other services that have been like to respond to the Senator from the country. tremendously successful in seeing to it Connecticut. We are saying, can you not take a lit- that new infants and their mothers get I think there are many on my side of tle bit from that, and instead, wouldn’t the proper care. Again, the studies the aisle who care a great deal about you invest this in Head Start? And show how critically important this can issues with respect to children. I am wouldn’t you invest this in affordable be for children’s cognitive and emo- one of those who has kind of bucked child care? And wouldn’t you invest tional development. the tide in my party and signed up as this in Early Start? And wouldn’t this Overall, this effort dedicates an addi- a cosponsor, with enthusiasm, to the make much more of a difference in tional, as I said, $14 billion to meeting Hatch-Kennedy bill, which raises the children’s lives? And wouldn’t this bet- the most basic needs of our youngest tax on tobacco to provide expanded ter represent the standard of fairness children. Healthy Start, Head Start, Medicaid to children. I also have great of the people in the country? and quality child care are all about the sympathy for many of the points Sen- So, Madam President, this is not earliest days. Obviously, the quality ator DODD is making. I believe we about breaking any deficit reduction child care can spill over to school should fully fund Head Start. I am told plan. This is about whether or not this years, to after school programs, but it takes $10 billion to do that, not $14 budget agreement reflects the prior- nonetheless, the bulk of it goes to the billion—— ities of people in this country.

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So many working nating some of these egregious loop- Another way of looking at this for families, so many of our children of holes and deductions and instead in- just a moment, with all due respect— parents in their thirties with two small vesting more in children, and espe- and this is my hard-hitting point; I children themselves, you look at their cially investing in this critical area of might have said it before on the floor salaries, they cannot afford really good early childhood development, I say ab- of the Senate but it just feels right to child care. solutely we ought to be doing that. say it at 10 to 6 on Tuesday evening— What Senator DODD is trying to do is Madam President, I would like to a real heroine to me—she is no longer at least expand some funding for good talk just a little bit about these pro- alive—was a woman named Fannie Lou developmental child care. This is crit- grams and a little bit about the sort of Hamer. She was a share cropper from ical. This is the critical time. overall context of this amendment. Mississippi, an African-American If the medical evidence is so compel- First of all, I have heard it so stat- woman. She once said, ‘‘I’m sick and ling, if it is so irreducible, if it is irref- ed—and I say to my colleague from Or- tired of being sick and tired.’’ She was utable, and if we know we have to do egon I will be willing to be critical of a great civil rights leader. this for children, why cannot we in this my own colleagues. I actually say this I just get a little sick and tired of ev- budget agreement take a little bit in a scrupulously, if you will, non- erybody who says they are for children away from or have a little less by way partisan way. We talk about how we and investment in children and we are of tax breaks, loopholes, deductions, are expanding Head Start and, there- now going to build a bridge going to you name it, for large multinational fore, we are going to serve an addi- the next century and we are all for corporations and wealthy people at the tional 1 million children. But are we these children—except when it comes top of the economic ladder in our coun- doing enough to reach the 2 million to investment. try and instead do a little better by children who are not now partici- On the one hand, we say it is so im- way of investment in children, so each pating? portant that children who come from and every child can finish this way, My colleague from Connecticut really difficult circumstances get a each and every child? points out that in addition there is head start. I mean, that is what we try I think we should be able to get good, going to be some early Head Start to do. We do what the name of the pro- strong bipartisan support. Each and funding, frankly, above and beyond the gram suggests, give these children a every child in America, regardless of 1 million children who still are not re- head start. And we talk about how un- color of skin, regardless of income, re- ceiving any assistance; that is, Head fair it is that so many children do not gardless of religion, regardless of rural have this head start. And then we seem Start 3 to 5. or urban, regardless of whether they be If I was to include early Head Start, to be so comfortable with the fact that in Oregon or Connecticut or Maine or which is very consistent with very we still are not providing enough fund- New Jersey or Minnesota, each and compelling scientific evidence that ing for 1 million children who are not every child, regardless of religion, these are the really critical years, you going to receive it, ages 3 to 5, and God should have the same chance to reach know, right after birth, 1, 2, up to age knows how many more children under her full potential, have a full chance to 3, we are not coming even close to pro- the age of 3. reach his full potential. Can’t we do better? Can’t we do bet- viding many children in this country That is the essence of the American ter? Can’t we have just a little bit less with a head start. I far prefer to do dream. That is the goodness of our by way of tax breaks, loopholes, deduc- that than to continue with a variety of country. That is what we believe in. tions, whatever you want to call it, for different loopholes and deductions and This amendment takes us just a little large multinational corporations? I bit—but, boy, it really matters to breaks for some of the largest corpora- mean, Lord, we are just talking about tions in this country and wealthiest in- many children in many families—takes $15 billion out of studies that have us a little bit further in that wonderful dividuals who do not need it. talked about hundreds of billions of I mean, I would be more than willing direction. dollars. Can’t we just provide them to lay out this proposition for people in I yield the floor. with a little less so we can provide a the country over and over again and Mr. DODD addressed the Chair. little more for these children? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- say, you know, whose side are you on? Second point. It will just be the last Cargo Continental Grain Co. or vulner- ator from Connecticut. one, which is the child care piece. I be- Mr. DODD. How much time does my able children who are just looking for a lieve my colleague from Connecticut, colleague from Washington need? break by way of Head Start to get in this overall over 5 years, $15 billion, Mrs. MURRAY. Five minutes. them prepared for school or good child is saying we can do better. I think Mr. DODD. I yield the Senator from care or, as I was talking about earlier, many of my colleagues on both sides of Washington 5 minutes. though not in this amendment, ade- the aisle agrees with this. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- quate nutrition? That is what this is You look at the child care picture, ator from Washington is recognized. all about. That is what this amend- and whether or not you want to talk Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, ment is all about. about family-based child care or cen- thank you. So the issue is not whether or not ter-based child care or figure out ways We are at a historic time in our Na- Senators are going to vote against this you can have child care available for tion’s history where we have before amendment because they are opposed parent or parents at place of work, this body a balanced budget agreement to a budget agreement. I think my col- however you do it, however you do it, that purports to balance this budget by league from Connecticut and I may Madam President, it is just amazing, it the year 2002. I think many of my col- have different views on the overall is stunning how little we have done and leagues feel, as I do, that we have budget agreement. I do not know yet. I how much we have to do. worked long and hard to reduce the guess he reserves final judgment. But David Packard, who was Deputy Sec- deficit and we are finally getting there you can be for the budget agreement retary of Defense under President and we feel good about it. and vote for this amendment because Reagan, and his wife Lucile Packard But what we also know is that this this amendment still keeps us within have a foundation. They issued a report economy is doing very well. We know this path of a balanced budget. It just this past summer, and they talk about that unemployment is down. We know says: Couldn’t we do a little bit better child care. They make the point, look, that those people on Wall Street are for children? it is not just nutrition, it is not just doing well. We know that our college I am aware of the fact that col- health care, but in addition, if these graduates are getting jobs that were leagues feel some time constraint, and children do not get the kind of nur- not available to them 5 or 10 years ago. I promise not to take more than a cou- turing and intellectual stimulation And there is a lot of hope and oppor- ple more minutes, but this is, I think, that affects the way the brain is wired, tunity out there. such an important amendment. I am that affects whether or not they are Madam President, it seems to me proud to join in with the Senator from going to have a chance. that this is the right time to take a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4735 look and say, Who are we missing in they are at work, because I can assure hibited from specifically directing the this budget? And when we know that you that just like every other parent Finance Committee. But it would cer- one out of four children in this country today, if I know that my child is being tainly be my intention, as we stated live in poverty, despite the fact that taken care of, whether they are at here, to take the $14 billion over 5 our economy is doing well and that school or whether they are in child years from those sources. If you took a things are looking really good, we care, I do a better job when I am at little bit from the foreign sales cor- ought to take this opportunity now, as work. poration—you do not have to take all we put this balanced budget agreement We need to make sure that the child of it—some from the cigarette tax in- together, to make sure that this coun- care is available out there so that crease, it would be easy to pay for this try focuses its resources on a place every working adult can be the best amendment to provide for full funding where it can really make a difference. and most competent they can be at for Head Start, child care, and Healthy I come to you today as a mother, as work and so that those children grow Start programs. a preschool teacher before I was in the up feeling secure. I am tired of having My colleague from New Mexico is Senate, and as a U.S. Senator to tell young children say to me today that here, and I yield, Madam President, 5 you that I can think of no place that they do not think adults care about minutes to my colleague from New we can invest money better than in the them in this country. If we leave them Mexico. young children of this country. home alone without child care, it sends Mr. BINGAMAN addressed the Chair. I want to thank Senator DODD for his that message strongly. Those children The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- work on this issue over many years and end up on our streets, they end up in ator from New Mexico. for all the time and energy he has put gangs, and they end up disillusioned as Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I in to make sure that that group of peo- American citizens. We have to invest appreciate the opportunity to speak on ple who do not have a voice do have a time and money and energy into child behalf of this amendment by the Sen- voice on the Senate floor. care through the child care develop- ator from Connecticut. His amendment before us today, that ment block grant so that we can raise I think, to put this in context, at I am delighted to be a cosponsor of, ad- a healthy generation of adults. least as I see it, this budget resolution dresses the current needs of today’s Finally, on the Healthy Start, we is a blueprint for taking us into the young children in a way that this budg- know when we take care of children next century. It sets out our priorities et does not and should. and their health when they are young, as a nation as we go into the next cen- I can tell you from personal experi- that it will pay dividends in the future. tury, what we think it is important to ence that Head Start makes a dif- One out of four children live in pov- spend our resources on, and what can ference, and it makes a dramatic dif- erty. One out of four children are not we justify to the people who elect us in ference for those kids who are not in getting the health care they need, not our States for spending resources on. Head Start today. I taught preschool. I being taken care of. Guess where they I believe very strongly that we can know that when you have a child in will be when they grow up? justify to our constituents, to those your classroom and when they are 3, 4 Madam President, it is essential that who vote for us and those who vote years old and they learn cognitive as adults on the floor of the Senate, we against us, we can justify to any of skills and they learn, in their begin- take the time and the energy and the them the additional expenditure for ning time, to get along with other chil- resources to send our country in the the Head Start Program that the Sen- dren and they learn child development right direction when we have the time ator from Connecticut is recom- in a healthy way with a good teacher and energy to do that. And that is now. mending here. and with good equipment and with I applaud the Senator from Con- I look at my home State and the in- good adults around them, they will necticut and the other cosponsors, and adequate funding that we have for enter our schools ready to learn. It I urge this body to do what needs to be Head Start there, and it is a great con- makes an incredible difference. done. Those children were not in on the cern. Let me give you a few specifics. But it makes an incredible difference budget agreement. They were not In a State like mine, New Mexico, for in those families as well because that there. They were not available to be example, 16 percent of the eligible chil- mother or father has to bring that there for the handshakes. We have to dren under age 5 are enrolled in Head child to your classroom every day, and be on this floor to speak for them and Start. That is in the 1995 fiscal year. as a result they begin to learn how to speak loudly. I urge your support of The national average is around 20 per- deal better with their own young chil- this amendment. cent; in my State, it is 16 percent. dren. The result is a rippling tide. You I yield the floor. There are only 1,000 of the 8,000 eligible have the child in your classroom, you Mr. DODD addressed the Chair. children that are being served by Head have the siblings of that child, and you The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Start in our principal city of Albu- have the parents of that child really fo- ator from Connecticut. querque, NM, which is about 12 percent cusing on family. This is about cre- Mr. DODD. Madam President, I am of the eligible children in Albuquerque ating good, strong families in this going to shortly yield the floor as well being served. I had the good fortune of country. There is nothing we can do to my colleague from New Mexico, who visiting a Head Start center and was better than to devote our resources to is also a cosponsor of the amendment. impressed by the opportunities being Head Start for the families across this Let me just address the issue of how offered to those young people, but for country and for the children in this does this get paid for. We are not al- them to tell me there are 8,000 eligible country. lowed specifically here to target rev- students or eligible children who are The child care development block enue sources, but I have tried to lay not able to participate in Albuquerque, grants have been spoken eloquently to. out in the amendment where the reve- I think, is a real concern. We know, as welfare reform goes into nues will come from. Despite the clear need and several effect, that as women and men on wel- One source is the foreign sales cor- proposals to obtain funding that re- fare go into the work force, who is poration, which most of my colleagues ceived higher ratings, my State has no going to be left behind at home is their may be familiar with. This was set up early Head Start programs. The early children. If we do not do everything we back about 1981 or 1982, in fact, part of Head Start programs are for the stu- can to provide child care at those odd another budget agreement, done in a dents that are less than 3, as I under- hours when a mother is working the conference report. These are basically stand it, and there are some of those night shift at the grocery store, that paper companies with very few employ- around the country but very few. We we are going to have infants and chil- ees, if any, in some cases that enabled will have another amendment later on dren who are not well cared for. American companies to exempt export in the budget debate here about the im- The results of that are going to be income from U.S. taxation. That is portance of early childhood education dramatic on those young children as about $24 billion over 5 years. The ciga- and the tremendous impact of trying to they are not paid good attention to. rette tax is another source here. work with children from the age of But it will have an even more dramatic I cannot dictate a specific revenue birth until 3 years old. Early Head impact on those welfare moms when source in this amendment—I am pro- Start programs provide, fill a need

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4736 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 there, and we are doing too little. In voted on it. It is there. There are re- children will be literate and employed my State, we have no, absolutely no sources that would not in any way get rather than dependent on welfare or early Head Start programs. to the issue of middle-income tax cuts engaged in criminal activities. How- Increasing Head Start participation that are also included as part of this ever, less than half of the 2.1 million to 1 million children by the year 2002, agreement which I would support. children eligible for Head Start partici- as has been proposed in the resolution, Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, there is pate. With the additional resources would only increase participation by no issue of greater importance to our provided by the Dodd amendment, about 200,000 children, as I understand country than the education of our citi- Head Start will be fully funded in 2002. it. We need to add 1 million children to zens. The budget before us calls for That’s a goal that is long overdue. Head Start, not reach the total of 1 modest new investments in education The most perplexing problem for million by the year 2002. over the next 5 years by increasing re- working families is the availability For these reasons, I am glad to co- sources for education and training pro- and affordability of high-quality child sponsor the amendment of Senator grams. In addition, the budget provides care. In Iowa, 67 percent of children DODD, and glad to speak on behalf of tax credits and deductions to middle under the age of 6 have all parents in this amendment. income families to help pay for post- the labor force. The cost of child care Let me say we need to recognize here secondary education as outlined in the overwhelms the modest budgets of on the floor, we have a lot of talk budget resolution. I fully support those most working families since the care about what we can afford and what we initiatives. However, I believe we can for one young child can cost as much cannot afford. We are the wealthiest and must do better. as $4,000 per year. Availability of sub- nation in the world. We have the larg- Several years ago I read a report by sidies for working families are vital to est economy of any nation in the the Committee on Economic Develop- helping many of these families stay off world. We are able to afford what we ment. This is a group of CEO’s from of welfare and the pending amendment determine is a priority in our country. some of our Nation’s largest companies provides an additional $7.5 billion over Unfortunately, we have not deter- and they called on us to fundamentally the next 5 years for this purpose. mined that it is a priority to fully fund change how we think about education. Finally the amendment increases Head Start. This amendment would They said education is a process that funding for the Healthy Start Program. correct that very major defect in this begins at birth and that preparation This initiative provides grants to areas budget resolution. I strongly support must begin before birth. They called on with high rates of infant mortality to it. I urge my colleagues to vote for the the Federal Government to make addi- decrease the incidence of infant deaths. amendment. tional investments in early interven- The additional will help sustain the MODIFICATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 296 tion activities such as Head Start. I be- gains made in those places and help Mr. DODD. I send a modification of lieve we should heed their words. disseminate information on successful my amendment to the desk. The pending amendment makes these interventions for other areas. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. investments to ensure the readiness of Mr. President, we must not lose sight BROWNBACK). The amendment is so all children and I want to commend of the importance of investments in modified. Senator DODD for his leadership. the education of young children. After The modification is as follows: Last month, at my request, the all, high quality educational activities On page 8 on line 13 after ‘‘loophole,’’ in- Labor, Health and Human Services Ap- during a child’s first years often allevi- sert ‘‘increases in the cigarette tax,’’. propriations Subcommittee held a ates the need for more expensive inter- Mr. DODD. Briefly, Mr. President, hearing focusing on the importance of ventions later in life. I hope that we the modification, as I pointed out a early childhood education. That hear- will be able to work together to create moment ago, obviously, under the way ing was on the eve of the White House the infrastructure which truly rede- the budget agreement is struck here, conference on early learning and the fines how we view education—as a we cannot dictate to the Finance Com- brain which highlighted this most sig- process that begins at birth, with prep- mittee where revenues—that is up to nificant issue of the education of our arations beginning before birth. the committee to decide. I listed var- youngest children. This amendment significantly in- ious tax cuts that might be modified or Over the past several months we have creases investments for these vital increased to pay for the amendment. been reading a great deal about re- early intervention initiatives and pays You have to offset it. I have listed a search on the brain and the implica- for these investments by closing sev- number at the end of the amendment. I tions for the education and develop- eral tax loopholes. have added the cigarette tax as one ment of young children. I urge my colleagues to support the that could also be considered, obvi- The research provides the scientific Dodd amendment and yield the floor. ously. So that is the modification I evidence which validates what many Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I ask unan- sent to the desk. I listed a couple of parents and children’s advocates have imous consent that Senator HARKIN be those already. been saying for years—the greatest po- added as a cosponsor. As I said earlier, I think this agree- tential for learning happens during the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ment is a pretty good agreement. I first years of a child’s life. Therefore, objection, it is so ordered. began my remarks in offering the we need to make sure that all children Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Would the amendment by suggesting that I have rich learning experiences during Senator from Connecticut call for the thought the members of the Budget that critical time. yeas and nays? Committee and others have done a The first National Education Goal Mr. DODD. I ask for the yeas and good job, certainly, in this process, and states that by the year 2000, all chil- nays. the reason we are debating and voting dren will start school ready to learn. I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a is we have to offer our own ideas to it. strongly support all of the goals, but sufficient second? My colleagues may reject the idea or believe that the first goal is essential Mr. DODD. Reserving the request, I accept the idea. for achieving the rest of our national withhold, and I suggest the absence of I happen to believe that by doing a goals. Without a strong foundation in a quorum. bit more, a little under $3 billion each the early years, children, particularly The PRESIDING OFFICER. The year over the next 5 years, in Head children from low-income families, clerk will call the roll. Start, in child care, in Early Start, in start school behind their peers school The assistant legislative clerk pro- Healthy Start, is in the best interests and often find it very difficult to catch ceeded to call the roll. of our country. By doing so, by adding up. Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I ask unani- a bit more to the cigarette tax or Early intervention also makes good mous consent that the order for the lopping off some of the foreign sales economic sense. Studies tell us that quorum call be rescinded. corporation, a program that I think, in each dollar invested in high quality The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without fact, we voted on, the billionaire tax early childhood education programs objection, it is so ordered. cut I listed, 96 Senators voted, 1.6 bil- such as Head Start saves $7 in future Mr. SMITH of Oregon. I ask all time lion it would bring in. Many times we costs by increasing the likelihood that be yielded back from our side.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4737 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, it is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- Senator from Connecticut yield back my understanding that the sponsor of jority leader. time? the bill would like to—and the man- Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I thank the All time is yielded back. ager of the bill on this side with the distinguished Democratic leader for Mr. SMITH of Oregon. The DODD consent of Senator LAUTENBERG on the making that statement at this time. I amendment is not germane. Pursuant minority side—propose to the Senate a intend to do the same thing as we go to section 305 of the Budget Act, I raise solution to this problem which would forward. a point of order against the amend- expedite the matter. When we have amendments that ment. We would like to proceed—and I ask change the basic content of the budget Mr. DODD. This is not in line, I do unanimous consent that we do this— agreement, as this one does, which not believe, on this particular amend- that we vitiate the motion and we viti- would provide for changes in the tax ment. There are no budget increases in ate the germaneness statement; that provisions, to have tax increases in the the first year. I changed the amend- the Senator be permitted to modify his code, and move that over into funding ment, and my colleagues may not have amendment; that we will not make a programs at a level above what was in- been aware of it, to comply. germaneness point of order; and that cluded in the budget agreement, we Mr. SMITH of Oregon. It is my under- we will proceed after about 5 minutes— think that would be outside the agree- standing from the Parliamentarian and I will say who gets the 5 minutes— ment. And, while there are a number of that—— to move to a motion to table the Senators led by the Democratic leader The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendment; and the yeas and nays will who see an attractiveness in it, I think question is on the motion. There is 1 be ordered on that, and the first vote this is the right thing to do. hour equally divided. will then be on the motion to table this We were trying to be cooperative by Mr. DOMENICI. Parliamentary in- amendment. not going through the waiver of a point quiry, Mr. President. This will take 60 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there of order. But we will have the vote on votes to waive the nongermaneness, objection? the motion to table. will it not? Mr. DODD. Reserving the right to ob- It would be my intent to take the The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is ject, I apologize to my colleague from same position when amendments are correct. The Senator from New Mexico New Mexico. What was the last part? offered of this nature from our side of is correct. Mr. DOMENICI. That when we rid the aisle. Mr. DOMENICI. Unless you need fur- ourselves of the germaneness and the I think it is important that the two ther time, we do not need time. We can motion to waive it, we will be back on leaders on both sides make it clear have the vote. the amendment of the Senator from that we are going to try to stick with Mr. DODD. My point was, I say to my Connecticut. And I will then move to this agreement as we go forward in the colleague from New Mexico, to try to table it, and the Senator from Con- next 2 days. avoid a point of order is the reason we necticut will ask for the yeas and nays, I yield the floor. modified the amendment. I am happy which we will grant, obviously, and we Several Senators addressed the to make this a sense-of-the-Senate res- will vote on a tabling motion to the Chair. olution, and I think that would then Senator’s amendment without a ger- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- get us away from the point-of-order maneness defense being asserted. ator from Connecticut. issue, and I would so modify my Mr. DODD. There will no other points MODIFICATION NO. 2 OF AMENDMENT NO. 296 amendment to make it a sense-of-the- of order raised. I will just offer the Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I send the Senate resolution, in which case we amendment as proposed with the modi- modification to the desk. can avoid. fication. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. DOMENICI. Have the yeas and Mr. DOMENICI. I think we are just amendment is so modified. nays been ordered? permitting the Senator from Con- The modification No. 2 is as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The yeas necticut to make it as it is and not On page 8, line 5 after ‘‘that’’ add ‘‘the as- and nays have been ordered. raising the germaneness issue. sumptions underlying the budget resolution Mr. DOMENICI. I do not believe he Mr. DODD. I accept that. I would pre- assume that,’’. can amend, can he? fer we didn’t have a tabling motion. Mr. DODD. I think this modification The PRESIDING OFFICER. It would But I respect my colleague. of the amendment conforms with the take unanimous consent to modify. Mr. DOMENICI. I suggest that we conversation that I had with the Par- Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I ask unan- ought to have 3 or 4 minutes. liamentarian. imous consent if I can modify it to Mr. DODD. Let me have a quorum Mr. DOMENICI. Has the modification make it a sense of the Senate. call so that I can make sure we have been accepted? Mr. DOMENICI. I object. the modification correctly. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ob- Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, per- modification has been accepted. jection is heard. haps as the amendment is being re- Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, a Mr. DOMENICI. I suggest the absence worked, maybe I can comment very brief moment: That is to say, with of a quorum. briefly. great reluctance I am going to oppose The PRESIDING OFFICER. The This is one of those very difficult cir- the amendment offered by the Senator clerk will call the roll. cumstances that I am sure the major- from Connecticut. He has a long and The assistant legislative clerk pro- ity leader and I are going to find our- distinguished record on matters affect- ceeded to call the roll. selves in throughout this debate. I am ing children and their well-being. Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I ask very enthusiastic about the subject I have also been a supporter of those unanimous consent that the order for matter, about the issue, about the programs that protect America’s chil- the quorum call be rescinded. amendment. I would in any other set of dren to try to help them develop into The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without circumstances be a cosponsor of it. I functioning citizens. objection, it is so ordered. applaud the Senator for raising the But we do have an agreement that Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, par- issue. was hammered out, if I can use the ex- liamentary inquiry: What is the status But because it falls outside the pa- pression, in great pain with a great in the regular order at this moment? rameter of the agreement of this budg- pain in many cases over many weeks of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The et I am going to oppose this amend- hard work. question is on the motion to waive the ment under these circumstances. I just make the point that I com- Budget Act. The Senator from New Again, I regret that I have to do that. mend the Senator for his interest, his Mexico has 20 minutes. But that is the agreement that we have continuing interest in the well-being of Mr. DOMENICI. Have the yeas and enjoined, and I am going to try to ad- our children in the country, and that I nays been sought on the motion? here to that agreement throughout again acknowledge regretfully that in The PRESIDING OFFICER. No. They this debate. my position here I am going to be op- have not. Mr. LOTT addressed the Chair. posing the amendment.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4738 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 Several Senators addressed the of the Senator from New Mexico to lay The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Chair. on the table the amendment of the objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Senator from Connecticut. Mr. LOTT. For the information of all ator from Massachusetts. On this question, the yeas and nays Senators, it would be the intention, I Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, I ask have been ordered, and the clerk will believe, of the managers of this legisla- unanimous consent to be added as a co- call the roll. tion, to proceed, then, to continue to sponsor. The legislative clerk called the roll. work on some other amendments that The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The result was announced—yeas 61, would be voted on in the morning. But, objection, it is so ordered. nays 39, as follows: for now, these would be the two votes The Senator from New Mexico. [Rollcall Vote No. 72 Leg.] stacked at 7:45, and they would be the Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I ask YEAS—61 last recorded votes tonight. that I be permitted to speak for 2 min- I yield the floor. utes after which we will vote, unless Abraham Faircloth McCain Allard Ford McConnell The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who the Senator wants a minute. Ashcroft Frist Murkowski seeks recognition? The Senator from Mr. DODD. I will take 30 seconds. Baucus Gorton Nickles Colorado. Bennett Gramm I respect immensely both my leaders, Robb Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I re- the chairman and the ranking member Bond Grams Roberts Breaux Grassley quest order. of the Budget Committee, and their po- Rockefeller Brownback Gregg Roth The PRESIDING OFFICER. There Burns Hagel sitions on all of this. I understand their Santorum will please be in order in the Chamber. Campbell Hatch positions. I understand as well that, as Sessions Chafee Helms AMENDMENT NO. 292 Senators, we all have a chance to mod- Cleland Hutchinson Shelby Smith (NH) (Purpose: To require that any shortfall in ify this resolution, hopefully without Coats Hutchison revenues projected by the resolution be off- doing damage to the underlying agree- Cochran Inhofe Smith (OR) Snowe set by reductions in discretionary spend- ment. Collins Johnson Coverdell Kempthorne Stevens ing) This resolution is a 5-year commit- Craig Kyl Thomas Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I send ment to our country. I thought it Daschle Lautenberg Thompson the amendment to the desk. should also be a stronger 5-year com- DeWine Lott Thurmond The PRESIDING OFFICER. Could we Domenici Lugar Warner mitment to our children. Enzi Mack please have order in the Chamber? The It seems to me that in the midst of Senator is proposing an important NAYS—39 everything else going on here, shifting amendment and deserves to be heard. around a little bit to accommodate Akaka Feinstein Levin The PRESIDING OFFICER. The those needs is very little to ask for Biden Glenn Lieberman Bingaman Graham Mikulski clerk will report. America’s kids. Boxer Harkin Moseley-Braun The legislative clerk read as follows: I understand again the leadership po- Bryan Hollings Moynihan The Senator from Colorado [Mr. ALLARD] sition on it. I respect it. I offered the Bumpers Inouye Murray Byrd Jeffords Reed for himself and Mr. INHOFE, proposes an amendment. I am one who supports Conrad Kennedy Reid amendment numbered 292. this agreement, by the way. I am not D’Amato Kerrey Sarbanes Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I ask out here to undo it. I simply want to Dodd Kerry Specter unanimous consent that reading of the make it better with this amendment. Dorgan Kohl Torricelli Durbin Landrieu Wellstone amendment be dispensed with. I regret that the leadership will op- Feingold Leahy Wyden The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without pose this amendment. But I respect objection, it is so ordered. that position, and urge my colleagues The motion to lay on the table the amendment (No. 296) was agreed to. The amendment is as follows: to support the amendment when the At the end of title II, add the following: tabling motion is made. Mr. DOMENICI. I move to reconsider SEC. . OFFSET OF REVENUE SHORTFALLS BY Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, be- the vote. Mr. LAUTENBERG. I move to lay DISCRETIONARY SPENDING REDUC- cause there will be a lot of people sup- TIONS. porting my motion to table, I do not that motion on the table. (a) POINT OF ORDER.—It shall not be in want them to feel the least bit embar- The motion to lay on the table was order in the Senate to consider any concur- rassed about doing that because, as a agreed to. rent resolution on the budget for fiscal year matter of fact, this agreement that is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- 1999, 2000, 2001, or 2002 that provides a rev- enue total for any of those fiscal years below before us contains every single nickel jority leader. Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I would the levels provided in this resolution unless that the President of the United States the discretionary budget authority and out- asked for in terms of Head Start—$2.7 like to propound ask a unanimous-con- sent agreement now which would say lay totals in that resolution are reduced to billion. That is what he asked for. It is offset the amount by which revenues are we would not have any more recorded a priority item. It must be funded. And below the levels provided in this resolution. you can’t do better than that. votes until 7:45, but we would have two (b) WAIVER.—This section may be waived We have a good record in the U.S. at 7:45. or suspended in the Senate only by the af- Congress in terms of child care. Mr. So I ask unanimous consent the next firmative vote of three-fifths of the Mem- President, $1 billion was added last two amendments in order to Senate bers, duly chosen and sworn. Concurrent Resolution 27 be an amend- (c) APPEALS.—Appeals in the Senate from year, and $4.1 billion in the welfare bill. the decisions of the Chair relating to any So those who support my motion are, ment to be offered by Senator ALLARD and an amendment to by offered by provision of this section shall be limited to 1 indeed, doing that with the full cog- hour, to be equally divided between, and con- nizance that the U.S. Congress and the Senator HOLLINGS, that no amend- trolled by, the appellant and the manager of President have done right by these pro- ments be in order to either amend- the concurrent resolution, bill, or joint reso- grams over the last 2 years, and intend ment, and at 7:45 this evening, the Sen- lution, as the case may be. An affirmative to do even better by them without the ate proceed to vote on or in relation to vote of three-fifths of the Members of the Dodd amendment when it is tabled to- the Allard amendment, to be followed Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be re- by 2 minutes for debate, to be followed quired in the Senate to sustain an appeal of night, because we are going to leave the ruling of the Chair on a point of order that $2.7 billion in. It is in the agree- by a vote on or in relation to the Hol- lings amendment. raised under this section. ment right now. (d) DETERMINATION OF BUDGET LEVELS.— With that, Mr. President, I move to Mr. LAUTENBERG. We have no ob- For purposes of this section, the levels of table the Dodd amendment, and I ask jection. new budget authority, outlays, new entitle- for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ment authority, and revenues for a fiscal The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a objection, it is so ordered. year shall be determined on the basis of esti- sufficient second? Mr. LOTT. I further ask all time be- mates made by the Committee on the Budget There is a sufficient second. tween now and 7:45 p.m. be equally di- of the Senate. The yeas and nays were ordered. vided between the two amendments in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the usual form, with Senator ALLARD’s on the amendment is limited to ap- question is on agreeing to the motion amendment being offered first. proximately 25 minutes.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4739 The Senator from Colorado. jected. This amendment will decrease gardless of which side is being spoken Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I again discretionary spending in proportion to for? thank the chairman of the Budget the revenue shortfall. This would help The PRESIDING OFFICER. When an Committee and the ranking member of ensure that the budget remains on the amendment is proposed, half of the the Budget Committee for their hard glidepath to balance by the year 2002. time is controlled by the proponent of work in putting together this agree- I am well aware of the historic na- the amendment, the other half is con- ment. I still have one overriding con- ture of this agreement and would like trolled by the majority manager if he cern. I think there are a number of to back the resolution with my undi- is in opposition, and if he is not in op- Members in the Senate that share my vided support, but I cannot mortgage position, then the minority manager concern about what happens if the rev- the future of my children and grand- will control that time. enues we are projecting do not hold up children on Congressional Budget Of- Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, over the years. fice revenue forecasts. We should make now that that is resolved, this amend- Mr. President, I share the concern sure that the document before us today ment would force a cut in discretionary that as we move through our economic has a mechanism to secure deficit fore- programs, if I read the amendment cor- cycles, the projected revenues in this casts. I do not believe that this change rectly, if projected revenues fall. That budget agreement may not hold up. So alters the intent of the agreement, but means that we would be putting na- I think it is a very legitimate question rather enhances its ability to react to tional security at risk as well, because for us to ask ourselves, what happens if changes in the economy, changes we we would be taking it from defense as the revenues do not hold up to this may never see. But we cannot be short- well as from discretionary accounts. agreement? Potentially, we could find sighted in this matter. If we are going That hardly seems the way, in my ourselves back at the negotiating to craft legislation to blueprint the view, that the country ought to be table, working hard to reestablish next 5 years, let us be smart enough to doing business. those priorities set up in the original realize that we cannot see into the fu- There may be circumstances that we cannot possibly imagine at this junc- agreement because the revenues were ture. Let us be smart enough to include ture, and apart from the basic rule of falling short. language that allows this agreement to saying, look, this falls outside the un- Mr. President, I ask you bring the react to future changes. Senate to order. I believe we can and should do more. derstanding that, again, was nego- tiated at length, this means that if the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- We should do more in the form of tax economy falters, critical programs, in ator is correct. Can we please have relief for the American family, more in addition to defense, would be cut. It order in the Chamber? the form of tax relief for the family might be a time when, if things sud- The Senator from Colorado. farmer, more in the form of reducing denly start turning tough, you might Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I think waste and duplication within the Fed- want to make other decisions. This it is important that we move toward eral Government. But I also believe would tie our hands and not enable us our goal, that we continue to eliminate that we can do more in future budget to consider these things as expected, the deficit by 2002. The amendment debates. and there are many other conditions that I am offering considers that if the My amendment is not to serve as a revenues do not come in as projected, that might be considered. protest, but rather a constructive im- Would the Senator from Colorado then there will be an automatic adjust- provement to a realistic budget com- suggest, if revenues fall short, that ment that would occur through the promise. I served on the Budget Com- taxes ought to be increased? I hardly procedure set forth to hold down spend- mittee in the other body and realize think so. I will not bother the Senator ing and keep the deficit from increas- how difficult it was even to get to the for a response to that; I will answer for ing. point where we are today. But this can- him, taking that liberty. I just want to We all recognize that the economy not preclude us from holding true to make the point that an agreement has, goes through cycles. As a member of our commitments. This amendment again, been negotiated, considering all the House Budget Committee several locks in nothing but our commitment prospects—revenues, expenditures, fire- years ago, I felt the figures coming out to balance the budget. walls, protection of defense, develop- of the Congressional Budget Office, My greatest fear is that reduced fu- ment of discretionary accounts—again, built on the first 2 or 3 years prior to ture revenues will unravel this agree- through long, arduous discussions. that, were good numbers. But I have a ment, just as we have seen with similar While I think there are probably a feeling that we are reaching the top of resolutions in the past. This amend- number of people who would like to our economic cycle and that at some ment allows for future economic change the agreement, the fact is this point in time we will be forced to ad- changes and would only strengthen the represents a consensus point of view, dress the problem of not meeting our budget resolution. and we are going to oppose the Sen- projected revenues. The people of Colorado sent me to ator’s amendment and hope that the This amendment tries to address that Washington to balance the budget and, manager will agree with us that the problem. Today, the economy is strong. in the process, make sure that any amendment is going to be opposed. I People have jobs and the stock market budget agreement keeps the Federal yield the floor. is surging. History tells us, however, budget on a glidepath to balance. I ask Several Senators addressed the that this is not always the case. Unfor- that my colleagues hold true to bal- Chair. tunately, the budget resolution as- ancing the budget and support this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sumes economic growth over the next 5 amendment. ator from New Mexico. years that is unmatched in this coun- I yield my time. Mr. DOMENICI. I thank the Chair. try’s history. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who Mr. President, yes, I do oppose the The Congressional Budget Office has seeks recognition? amendment, and let me tell the Senate provided Congress with a series of re- Is the manager opposed to the why. First of all, I think everybody vised revenue forecasts, all pointing to amendment? should understand that revenues are future economic growth. In fact, bal- Mr. DOMENICI. The manager is op- not the only thing we estimate in the ancing the budget is $629 billion easier posed to the amendment. budget. We estimate the economic now than last year at this time. If The PRESIDING OFFICER. Then the growth, we estimate the inflation, we these revenues do not materialize, then manager controls time in opposition. estimate the unemployment, and, all of our hard work will be lost to in- Mr. DOMENICI. Then I yield to Sen- frankly, all of them are estimates. We creasing deficits. I do not want this ator LAUTENBERG as much time as he also estimate the amount of revenues hard work to be lost. That is why I wishes. that are coming in. have introduced my amendment today. Mr. LAUTENBERG. I thank the man- Might I suggest, it is very inter- The concept behind my amendment ager. I think, just to ask a parliamen- esting, during this recovery, which is is simple: Provide a means to reduce tary question, when there is time for not an enormously high recovery in spending within this budget agreement an amendment, that time is automati- terms of gross domestic product if real revenues fall short of those pro- cally divided between the two sides re- growth, it

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4740 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 has been an enormous yielder of reve- tle bit, then the unemployment com- cast and we have a spending level up nues. Revenues have been coming in for pensation goes up a whole bunch and here and maybe the revenues are com- 4 successive years at much higher than we have a lot of indicators, a lot of ing in lower than expected, we just the Congressional Budget Office ever things that are related to this esti- bring down the spending level and say assumed, and, frankly, we have been mating that we cannot be certain of, that we need to adjust our figures in saying the OMB is too generous, it has other than look back after we have the baseline so that our budget reflects even been coming in higher than they done it. the change in economic conditions in have assumed. Incidentally, we have even done that. this country. I think it is a common- On the other hand, the economic We have even said that, if that is the sense type of amendment, and I ask the growth, the gross domestic product, case, let’s look back and correct it Members of the Senate to vote yes on has come in higher than estimated by retroactively. I am not for that either. this amendment. I yield the floor. either OMB or CBO. Now, the best you I am for being conservative in the esti- Mr. DOMENICI. Is the Senator fin- can do in a budget resolution is get the mating, and we have been as conserv- ished? information regarding those factors ative as you can be in this budget. We Mr. ALLARD. I yield the floor, and if that you do not have control over, how have used the economic assumptions of the Senator from New Mexico is willing much revenue is coming in, how fast the Congressional Budget Office in to yield back his time, I will yield back are we going to grow, what is the infla- terms of growth, in terms of all the my time. tion rate going to be, how much unem- other important indicators, and I be- ployment are you going to expect and lieve that that is among the lowest and Mr. DOMENICI. The Senator from the other myriad of indicators of eco- most conservative set of estimates out Colorado should not yield his time be- nomic significance to the country. there. I think blue chips’ is higher than cause we might get back to his amend- Why we would just take one, reve- that. I think OMB is higher than that. ment for a little bit. We are waiting for nues, and say if revenues do not meet Most of the major companies who do it Senator HOLLINGS, and if the Senator the expectation, that we would then have higher ones than we do. I think doesn’t mind, Senator DURBIN would set about to do what? To cut the appro- we are protecting the integrity of this like to speak in opposition for a couple priated accounts. budget as best we can by using that ap- minutes. Let me remind everyone, the appro- proach. Mr. ALLARD. That will be fine. priated accounts are now about 33 per- Once again, I commend my friend and Mr. DOMENICI. I yield 5 minutes to cent of the budget, and guess what they colleague and neighbor for being genu- the distinguished Senator from Illinois. are, Mr. President? Half of them are de- inely concerned and targeting some of fense—about half, almost split in the Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I thank the issues that we might look at more the Senator for yielding. middle—and half are all the rest of the carefully and try to handle in a better domestic programs. But how about way. Not being a high priest on the Budget this? What about the 67 percent of the Let me suggest that the only other Committee, I am not bound by sacred budget that are the entitlements and amendment after my good friend from oath to the agreement, but I stand in mandatory programs and all the other Colorado completes his argument is opposition to this amendment. I be- things? Senator HOLLINGS’ amendment. I kind lieve that the Senator from Colorado It would seem to me if you are going of made a mistake. I thought we were has raised an important issue. to have some kind of automatic adjust- going to have a full half hour, starting We can see the fact that the economy ment—we tried this before and it has at 7:30, for Senator HOLLINGS, but it has moved forward very nicely over the never worked—but if you are going to looks like we are going to vote at a last 41⁄2 to 5 years. Those on the Demo- have one, then you ought to do it to ev- quarter of. So I hope if somebody can cratic side take particular pleasure in erything. Why would you pick out de- get hold of him and get him here ear- saying that, but regardless of the rea- fense, and it essentially is going to get lier—I will not use much time in oppo- son, we are happy the economy has half the cut if such is necessary? I do sition to his amendment, so he will moved forward. As the Senator from not think that is fair. Right off the bat, have all the time once he gets here New Mexico has mentioned, it has gen- I would oppose this amendment on that until the vote. I yield the floor. erated more jobs, more revenue and, in alone. Mr. ALLARD addressed the Chair. fact, more economic growth than even There are others who say, ‘‘If you The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. SES- some of the experts suggested. only do defense, we will support you, SIONS). The Senator from Colorado. If I follow the suggestion of the Sen- Senator from Colorado, and leave out Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, how ator from Colorado, he is saying that if the domestic.’’ But the point of it is, much time do I have left? at some future date the economy has a you are not going to be absolutely ac- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Seven downturn, revenues to the Federal curate when it comes to estimating. minutes. Government decrease, he would want Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I again You are not going to be absolutely ac- us to cut spending programs to match compliment the chairman and ranking curate. You do the very best you can, those cuts in revenue. I stand in oppo- member. I know they have worked hard and then you make the alterations sition to that for one very obvious rea- with the best figures they had. I come year by year if such are required. son. I have even reached the point where from a State, the State of Colorado, I think you ought to make the alter- that has a balanced budget amend- Since the late 1940s, we have noticed ations every 2 years. That is what I ment. I have been involved in the legis- a very positive occurrence in the econ- think about estimating. Having to go lative body in the State of Colorado omy of America. As we have gone into through budgets and appropriations, I when we went through good years and recessions, we have not seen those deep think it ought to be every 2 years rath- bad years. During those good years, spikes that we had in years gone by. er than one. you look back and you build your The recessions have been milder, there I do commend the distinguished Sen- budget based on what you think is has been less unemployment, less dis- ator from my neighboring State of Col- going to happen at some future point location by businesses and families. It orado. He is a new Senator, and he in time. is no accident. It is known as auto- knows a lot about putting budgets to- The fact is, we do go through eco- matic stabilizers, things in our Govern- gether. He knows a lot about putting nomic cycles, and despite the best of ment and in our economy that step in reserve funds in place so that you come intentions and how valid our figures in times of recession to try to bring us out right, because he has told me about are today, those cycles are unpredict- back into a time of economic expan- them in his State of Colorado, a good able. I think at one point in time we sion. conservative State that knows how to will have an economic downturn. This For instance, if we have a recession budget. Congress needs to be prepared to ad- and a business lays off workers, there Frankly, it is very difficult to be dress those unforeseen circumstances. are Government programs available to that accurate with our National Gov- The point of my amendment address- help that working family get back on ernment’s budget the size it is, since es when those unforeseen cir- its feet. We have training programs, we we have so many programs that, if you cumstances do happen, when revenues have education programs, we have safe- change the economic growth just a lit- coming in do not meet what was fore- ty net programs, whether it is food

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4741 stamps or unemployment compensa- happen to believe that the most impor- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tion, to make sure that family doesn’t tant thing we can do to help our econ- objection, it is so ordered. fall even deeper, but rather to keep omy, to help the farmers of this coun- Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I un- them in a position and poised ready for try, to help the small businesses and derstood from the distinguished chair- retraining and reemployment, and it help the homeowner, to help the family man of the Budget Committee I have 30 has worked. businessperson, is to get that burden minutes. With these automatic stabilizers and off their shoulders. Mr. DOMENICI. I say to the Senator, this Government spending, we have If you are born today, you are born we vote at a quarter of. You have the managed to moderate recessions. The with a $20,000 debt which each indi- time from now to a quarter of. Senator from Colorado has suggested vidual in America burdens. How did we Mr. HOLLINGS. You said vote at 8 we remove the stabilizers. If you have get to this point? We got to this point o’clock when I left the floor. a recession, if you have a downturn, if because of the very arguments we just Mr. DOMENICI. The leader asked for your Government revenues have been heard on how we need to continue to 7:45. reduced, then cut spending. Well, what spend more and more believing that it Mr. HOLLINGS. I ask unanimous about the family that needs a helping is going to help our economy. But in- consent that I have 30 minutes. hand? ‘‘I am sorry, there is not enough evitably we are going to have to pay Mr. DOMENICI. I will not object. Federal money to go around.’’ the price. Mr. HOLLINGS. I thank the distin- We are more determined to balance If we do not make the decisions guished chairman. the budget than recover from a reces- today, the tough decisions today, we The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sion under the Senator’s amendment, are going to have to make them tomor- objection, it is so ordered. and I think that is a mistake. We do row. If we do not make those tough de- AMENDMENT NO. 295 not want to see a downturn in the cisions, then our children and grand- Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I economy become a recession. We cer- children are going to have to pay the have an amendment at the desk and tainly do not want to see a recession price. And I think that is unforgivable. ask the clerk to report it. become a depression. The Senator’s I think it is morally wrong to pass The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendment would make economic cir- those tough decisions off to the next clerk will read the amendment. cumstances even worse for the families generation. The assistant legislative clerk read I happen to feel that this is an impor- out of work, worse for the businesses as follows: tant amendment because it is holding that have had to close, worse for the The Senator from South Carolina [Mr. the Congress accountable, both the family farmers who have had to give it HOLLINGS] proposes an amendment numbered House and the Senate. I am saying that up. 295. if revenues do not measure up, we re- I would think that the Senator would At the appropriate place, insert the fol- duce spending. We have some flexi- lowing: ‘‘Notwithstanding any other provi- want to go in the opposite direction. bility in there to protect the most sion of this resolution, all function levels, al- We would want to get the American needed programs. I think it is a com- locations, aggregates and reconciliation in- economy moving forward again, help monsense amendment. I think it holds structions in this resolution shall be ad- those families back to work, help that true to the agreement generally and justed to reflect elimination of tax cuts of business back on its feet, help those $85 billion from baseline levels and elimi- the fact that we will hold our priorities farmers, if we can, and the ranchers as nation of Presidential initiatives of $31.2 bil- together that were agreed upon be- well. But the Senator’s amendment lion and interest savings of $13.8 billion for a tween the President and the Congress. would have exactly the opposite effect. total saving of $130 billion over five years.’’ I think it is a good amendment, and I Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, this As a recession hits, revenues go down, ask for an aye vote. the Senator would say spend less and amendment does away with the sweet- The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time heart deal that will continue to in- bring the economy back to its feet. I has expired on the amendment. crease the deficit instead of decreasing think that is the wrong, wrong medi- Mr. DOMENICI. Has all time expired? cine. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Time has the deficit that current budget laws As important as a balanced budget is, expired. allow. We have had 5 years of decreas- it is more important for America to Mr. DOMENICI. For both sides? ing deficits. This amendment continues have an expanding economy, to recover The PRESIDING OFFICER. Both the decrease of the deficits and actu- from a recession, and to have the sides. ally puts us on a steady path of a bal- wherewithal to do it. So I respect the Mr. DOMENICI. This vote will not anced budget with no deficit whatso- Senator for his suggestion, but I re- occur at this time. ever by the year 2007. spectfully disagree with his point of Parliamentary inquiry. May I move I measure my comments and words view. to table it at this point? because we have been engaged in an I yield back the remainder of my The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- outrageous charade for 15 years now. I time. ator may make that motion now, and speak advisedly having been on the Mr. ALLARD addressed the Chair. the vote will occur at 7:45. Budget Committee since its institution The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. DOMENICI. I move to table the and as a former chairman of the Budg- ator from Colorado has 31⁄2 minutes. Allard amendment and ask for the yeas et Committee. That is one of the rea- Mr. ALLARD. How much time re- and nays. sons I wanted to try to cooperate with mains? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a the distinguished chairman because he The PRESIDING OFFICER. There sufficient second? There appears to be. has a tremendous burden of moving The yeas and nays were ordered. are 31⁄2 minutes remaining. this bill along. It was not my intent to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I would hold the legislation up, but to bring the previous order, the amendment is like to respond to the comments made into sharp focus the situation we have set aside, and the Senator from South on the floor about our economy and created for the American people. Carolina is to be recognized to offer an what happens if we go through an eco- I supported and worked on a balanced amendment. nomic downturn. Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, Sen- budget in 1968 with the chairman of the First of all, I think the biggest bur- Senate Appropriations Committee. We ator HOLLINGS is the one we have the den that the farmers and small consent for. He is not here, but he is did not have a Budget Committee. We businesspeople and the average Amer- coming. called over to the White House to ask ican family has to deal with in today’s I suggest the absence of a quorum. President Lyndon Johnson if we could world is this huge Federal debt that we The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cut another $5 billion so that we could are facing. When you look at the clerk will call the roll. make sure that we had a balanced amount of interest that we are paying The bill clerk proceeded to call the budget. And he said, ‘‘cut it.’’ on that debt and the potential liability roll. Mind you me, Mr. President. We had to the budget, I believe—and this is a Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I ask the war in Vietnam: guns. We had the fundamental difference being discussed unanimous consent that the order for Great Society: butter. Guns and butter. here on the floor of the Senate—but I the quorum call be rescinded. President Lyndon Baines Johnson was

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4742 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 awfully sensitive about paying the bill. The baby boomers are coming. We used the enforcement of this resolution’’ it Wherein, we have no idea in this par- to have five or six workers per recipi- says, deficit for fiscal year 2002—$108.7 ticular budget resolution of paying the ent or retiree. We’re only going to have billion. Then turn the page and get the bill. It is a sweetheart resolution, one worker per retiree.’’ actual deficit. That only counts under much like we had back in 1985. Do not watch the baby boomers in the law of section 13301 about Social In 1985, the Republicans, to their the next century. Watch the adults on Security. But you see, you have all of credit, brought former Senator Pete the floor of the U.S. Senate. Watch the the other trust funds in there. Anytime Wilson to the floor in great pain. Sen- adults that are looting the fund. We you want to add up the annual deficit, ator Wilson had had an appendectomy, are causing the deficit. And it is not just subtract the annual increase of the and they brought him in at 1 o’clock in any charismatic formula that changes debt from the present year. In other the morning on a stretcher, and they now or in the next century. Inciden- words, you go here to page 5 and you voted to freeze spending, Social Secu- tally, I voted and will continue to sup- will find that we have a debt of rity, and the other particular matters port Senator KERREY on doing some- $6,301,200,000,000 in 1997 but then for the at the time. thing about entitlements. I am not fiscal year 2002 the debt has gone up to We went over early the next morning messianic that you cannot touch enti- $6,473,500,000,000, a deficit of 172 billion to see President Reagan. At that par- tlements. I voted already with the Dan- bucks. ticular time, President Reagan said, forth-Kerrey solution last Congress. Why did they have to borrow? Be- ‘‘Now, gentlemen, before we start’’—we But be that as it may, we are using cause that is what the deficit is. Now were all gathered around the Cabinet $1.095 trillion from the Social Security you can see from this other chart that table —he said, ‘‘I want to tell you, I trust fund. We have been looting it. the deficit this year is $180 billion. had a little visit from the Speaker last After 5 years, the military retirees That is after 5 years of deficits going evening, Speaker O’Neill.’’ And we fund will owe $173 billion and the gov- down. Under this budget resolution, went outside there, you see right un- ernment will say they ought to start deficits go up in 1998, 1999, and the year derneath that tree, and we had a little contributing more. If there is any mili- 2000. They go way up. They do not go tary retiree within the sound of my toddy, and we talked along, and we fi- down. Just look at the figures. voice, watch out, because they are al- nally agreed. The Speaker said, ‘‘I’ll So after 5 years, instead of a deficit ready doing this with civilian retire- take your defense if you take my So- of $180 billion, we will have a deficit of ment funds. We have a full $422 billion cial Security entitlements.’’ $172 billion. That is, if everything goes surplus, and they are saying we have to I can see Senator Dole now. He threw right. And then it is still back-end increase the contribution. Why? If you down the pencil on the Cabinet table loaded, Mr. President. 72 percent of the increase the contribution it goes to the and he said it was a whole waste of spending cuts occur in the last 2 years. deficit, not civilian retirement. It is back-end loaded, as usual, and the time. It is the same with unemployment We faced the fire. We did the job that back-end loaders will say that those compensation and the highway trust was necessary. So did Senator DOMEN- Congresses can do it in the year 2001 fund. We are using $40 billion from the ICI. He remembers it. So there was a highway trust fund. I have been trying and 2002. In any event, the deficit swap. to get funding for a bridge in South comes out $172 billion. That is accord- Now, here 12 years later in 1997, we Carolina. You can build a bridge in ing to the Committee’s facts and fig- have a swap. President Clinton says, every one of the 50 States with the ures. What we have to do—and that is why ‘‘I’ll take your tax cuts if you take my money we are using to reduce the def- I proposed this amendment—is see if spending increases.’’ And then every- icit. body races around and hollers ‘‘bal- We are going to continue the airport we can just take the entire spending anced budget.’’ But folks, there is no tax to make way for a net tax cut. So cuts and tax increases and just elimi- balance in this budget. we continue this tax for all the air nate them. I want to be realistic. I Like Patrick Henry might have said, travelers, but this money does not go would like to do away with the so- ‘‘But as for me, give me either a bal- to airports. It goes to reduce the def- called spectrum auctions. These are to- anced budget or give me a freeze.’’ icit. It takes unmitigated gall to ex- tally out of the question. We got some- Let me show you exactly what is tend the airport tax, and then put it to- body to come in last year—and it was going on here. What we have here are ward the deficit. In fact, you don’t put verified by the Chairman of the Fed- the actual budget realities. And under- it all toward the deficit. Some of it is eral Communications Commission— neath budget realities you can see, Mr. put toward a tax cut for inheritance and say that we can get $2.9 billion President, the budgets for every Presi- taxes or capital gains taxes. And every- from this spectrum auction. We had a dent, from Truman right on through body traveling in an airplane wonders spectrum auction 6 months later and President Clinton. why the planes are bumping into each we got $13.1 million. This is the kind of You see the United States budget, other in the sky and the airport radar extreme exaggerated figures we are the borrowed trust funds in this par- is broken down and communications go dealing with. ticular column, what they call the out and everything else—remember But aside from that, take all the fig- ‘‘unified deficit,’’ which is the greatest that we are solving the deficit in Wash- ures in the work of the two Budget deception of all. For years we have ington. We are giving them a unified Committees and the agreement they been acting like ‘‘unified’’ meant deficit instead of an actual deficit. have made. Eliminate the tax cuts and ‘‘net.’’ Necessarily, the Government So turning to the resolution itself, eliminate the spending increases—the has income. It also has spending. And Mr. President, I want you to show me Presidential initiatives—and steady as the inference is this is a net deficit in this document I hold in my hand— you go. If we can do that—that is what after you take it all in. Absolutely Calendar 55, Senate Concurrent Resolu- my amendment calls for—then you ac- false. tion 27—where it says the budget is tually get a balanced budget. Govern- The real actual deficit is really listed balanced. Do not give me this nonsense ment on a pay-as-you-go basis in fiscal in this column, because this one here about the conversation that is in the year 2007. An honest budget. Truth in borrows the money and loots the trust committee report. That is a farce. budgeting. funds. Look at the actual law, the actual res- Mr. President, we have had con- We have been looting the Social Se- olution that we are going to pass. If science. That is why we came back curity trust fund, as of last year, $550 you can find in here, by way of lan- after the Reagan deal with Tip O’Neill. billion; by 1997, the end of this fiscal guage that there is a balanced budget We came back in here and we passed year, September 30, it will be $629 bil- by the year 2002, I will jump off the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings. I got it lion; and under this budget resolution Capitol dome. I made that particular through over on this side over the ob- they take another practically $500 bil- charge 4 years ago with the chairman jection of the majority leader, the ma- lion, half a trillion bucks to $1.095 tril- of the Budget Committee, and I have jority whip, and the chairman of the lion. not had to jump yet. Why? Budget Committee. I got 14 votes up They say, ‘‘Oh, watch out here in the Just turn to page 2, line 23, under the and down, the majority of the Demo- next century with the baby boomers. heading of deficits. ‘‘For purposes of crats joined with the Republicans, in

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4743 1985, for that initiative. We could de- know, we passed the Pension Reform to report the truth, because they con- velop that kind of initiative now, in- Act of 1994, the Pension Reform Act of tinue to report misleading figures. stead of this sweetheart deal. 1994.’’ He said, ‘‘In addition to getting They don’t quote the actual deficit. All What good really has occurred as a the minimum wage, I am most proud of they have to do is read this bill. Find result of the 1993 vote? Give President that Pension Reform Act because cor- in here where they say they balance Clinton credit. And give this side of the porate America has to fully secure the budget in the year 2002. aisle credit, because we could not get a their pensions so the workers of Amer- On the work sheet, they had the fig- single vote on that side of the aisle. ica moving from one place to another ures down here, Mr. President, of a $1 They said they were going to hunt me are not going to lose their rights and billion surplus. But when they put out down in the street and shoot me like a their entitlements.’’ the actual resolution, that is not the dog. Majority leader Dole said it would Now what happens? Mr. President, I case. They hide that in the descriptive cause a recession and the world would refer to the New York Times here just language. end. I wish we had time to read those 10 some days ago, May 8, page 26: That is the way the system works. It particular statements made by oppo- ‘‘Former Star Pitcher Is Sentenced to is a cancer. We are spending more nents of the 1993 plan. Prison.’’ money on waste. Interest payments Be that as it may, it worked. And Denny McLain, the former star pitcher for cannot build a school, a highway, and that is the first President that has the Detroit Tigers, was sentenced today to not 1 hour of research. There is no come around here in the past 15 years, eight years in prison and ordered to pay $2.5 medical treatment. There is nothing since we started that Reaganomics, million in restitution for stealing from the for the children of America that we are pension plan of a company he owned. and has lowered the deficit. The two-time Cy Young Award winner, all concerned about. There is nothing To President Clinton’s credit, he low- who was the last man to win 30 games in a for Head Start, nothing for WIC, noth- ered the deficit in 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, season, and his business partner were con- ing for school construction. We could and we are in the fifth year of lowered victed in December on charges that they had build all the new school buildings all deficits, and this particular instrument stolen $3 million from the pension fund of over the country for $360 billion. asks us to go turncoat and start in- the Peet Packing Co., then used the money That is how much we have increased creasing spending so that we can give for company debts. . . .’’ our national interest payments with the rich a tax cut. Inheritance taxes, We make sure you get a criminal this extravagance and this charade. It capital gains taxes, and all of these charge and a sentence, and a prison is a fraud on the American people. The other things. Somewhere, sometime, sentence if you steal from the fund, but free press is supposed to keep us hon- Mr. President, we have to tell the up here in Washington, the same crowd est. They, as co-conspirators, American people that we in the Con- that passed that, whoopee, there it is. unindicted, joined with us to defraud gress have been giving them over 200 We get the good government award. It the American people. billion bucks a year in Government is a wonderful thing. You can just steal I hope we can vote for this amend- that we are not willing to pay for. We from these funds; the money is there. I ment of mine this evening and stop the have been buying their votes. do not see how you could in good con- fraud and get back to truth in budg- They are talking about campaign fi- science come around here with this eting. It is not too traumatic. Every- nance reform: it starts on the floor of budget without getting ashes in your body is doing fine this year. the U.S. Senate here this evening. If mouth. To say balanced budget when Just the other day, the Senate said you really want campaign finance re- you know the instrument itself says we rather than shut down the Government form, quit using the subterfuge to the have a deficit of $108 billion. Look on we could take this year’s budget for taxpayers of America and offloading page 4, you can see down there on line next year. The mayor of any city in the debt to future years and vote to do 23, the actual amount of $108 billion. this situation would say, ‘‘Let’s not away. Keep us on a steady course, be- Then you can see where they list the fire the policemen and firemen. We will cause that is exactly what we need to debt for each year. As it increased, you just take this budget for the next do. can find that the actual deficit in the year.’’ A Governor of any State would We are moving this deficit over. I do fiscal year 2002 is 172 billion bucks. say, ‘‘Let’s just take this year’s budget not know if you can see this on the So after all of this work, we have for next year.’’ chart, come up here to President Ken- come from $180 billion—Mr. President, We can save $50 billion by doing it. nedy. We had already had all the wars I see the distinguished ranking Member But we don’t want to do that. We play under President Kennedy, except the looking at the chart. The actual deficit this game. We exact this fraud on the closing days of the war in Vietnam. We according for this year according to American people. Somehow, some- had Korea, the world wars, the Revolu- CBO is $180 billion, not $70 billion. where it has to stop. tionary War and everything else, and They are bragging about $67 billion. I yield the floor, and I thank the dis- we only ran up a debt that cost us $9 They gave us a figure of $70 billion a tinguished chairman of our Budget billion in interest costs. Now, it is pro- couple days ago because we use $110 bil- Committee and our ranking member. jected by CBO to be $359 billion. So you lion of the trust funds. We steal that I reserve the remainder of my time. can see where we have come. money and give it to ourselves, saying Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, We are spending $360 billion more— we have the deficit down to $70 billion we are due to vote, as I understand it, for what? For waste. The crowd that and it is actually $180 billion; and after pursuant to the last unanimous-con- came to town to do away with waste, 5 years under this resolution, by their sent agreement at 10 minutes to 8. fraud, and abuse has caused the biggest own figures, it is estimated to be $172 The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is waste of all. That $360 billion more we billion. correct. are spending is the biggest spending So, Mr. President, we have to stop Mr. LAUTENBERG. I know that the item; it is like taxes. It is almost $1 the destruction of the economy of this manager, the chairman of the Budget billion a day. We are sitting around country. It is a 1 percent drag on eco- Committee, wants to say something. I here giving each other the good govern- nomic growth when you run these defi- would like to make a quick comment, ment award saying, ‘‘heavens above, cits and pay out all of this money when if I might. balanced budget, balanced budget, bal- you don’t pay for the Government you Few have the knowledge of the budg- anced budget,’’ when we are increasing have. Here they have 12 million new et that the distinguished Senator from taxes, or the same as taxes, interest on jobs, low inflation, low interest rates, South Carolina has. He understands it the national debt, of $1 billion a day. and the finest growth for 5 years in a thoroughly, and he has been a con- Now Mr. President, let me just em- row. If we can’t stop look, listen, sober sistent purveyor of the alarm to be phasize exactly the duplicitous conduct up, and begin to put this Government aware and to make sure that we do the here of the Congress up here in Wash- on a pay-as-you-go basis tonight and right thing. ington. Bob Reich, the Secretary of this week in Washington, DC, in this It would be an ideal situation if we Labor, retired the other day and he U.S. Congress, it is never going to hap- had the trust funds off budget, if we wrote a book. I saw him on TV. He was pen. And somehow, somewhere, we could deal with that in a quick mo- proud of two things. He said, ‘‘You have to get the free press, the media, ment like this. But the reality is that

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The Sen- aren’t further burdened by additional dent—and we cut his initiatives almost ate will please come to order. premiums because we have moved the in half to get there—but it says those f initiatives are gone, too. home health care from part A to part AMENDMENT NO. 295 So essentially the President got $31 B. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under There are a whole series of things. billion in initiatives on covering the little kids and things like that that the previous order, there will now be 2 There are tax cuts for the middle class. minutes of debate equally divided on There are tax cuts for education. This most of us want. He would take that out of this agreement, and at the same the HOLLINGS amendment No. 295. bill was put together with a lot of work The Senator from South Carolina is and a lot of giving by many people, time, take out all of the tax cuts. I don’t intend to argue the sub- recognized for 1 minute. people who do not like every part of stantive issue, which I think is totally Mr. HOLLINGS. I thank the Chair. this budget. I am one of them, I must wrong for America today. I just sug- Right to the point, here is the concur- tell you, but I am determined that we gest that nothing could more basically rent resolution. You will not find in see that we pass this budget. this document anywhere a balanced I say to the Senator from South attack the agreement than this, for the fundamentals of the agreement are budget. Everyone is running hither and Carolina, a dear friend to many of us gone if this amendment passes. yon: ‘‘Balanced budget, balanced budg- here, that we ought to take a couple of I yield any time I may have. et.’’ The truth is, if you look on page 5, these issues and work on them. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time you have the fiscal year debt to the I agree with him on the trust funds is yielded. year 2001 and for the year 2002, the fis- on Social Security. I really do. I think Under the previous order, the Hol- cal year debt there going up to $172 bil- we ought to take the time now—be- lings amendment is set aside. lion. Actual deficit, without the use of cause we will be dealing with a more AMENDMENT NO. 292 the trust funds, without looting all the solvent situation in several of the trust The PRESIDING OFFICER. The pension funds, there is $172 billion. funds—to deal with that. But it is not question recurs on the motion to table This increases the debt each year going to happen, I say here and now. the Allard amendment, No. 292. The every year for 5 years, whereby the in- I will, unfortunately, be forced to yeas and nays have been ordered, and terest costs on the debt is a billion a vote against what the distinguished the clerk will call the roll. day. We have spending on autopilot of Senator from South Carolina is pro- The assistant legislative clerk called $1 billion a day for absolutely nothing. posing. I intend to do just that, to vote the roll. Not for children. Not for highways. Not against it. Mr. FORD. I announce that the Sen- for research. Not for foreign aid. Not Mr. DOMENICI addressed the Chair. ator from Iowa [Mr. HARKIN] is nec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- for defense. We have total waste. essarily absent. We have a cancer and it ought to be ator from New Mexico. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there removed. My particular amendment Mr. DOMENICI. Could I ask the par- any other Senators in the Chamber liamentary situation? says do away with the tax cuts in this who desire to vote? instrument; do away with the spending The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The result was announced—yeas 70, ator from South Carolina still has 3 increases, the President’s initiatives. nays 29, as follows: We are on course for a balanced budget minutes left. [Rollcall Vote No. 73 Leg.] Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President. The by the fiscal year 2007. Truth in budg- YEAS—70 distinguished chairman said in an ideal eting is the question put before us. world that trust funds would be off Akaka Feingold Mikulski The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Baucus Feinstein Moseley-Braun ator from New Mexico has 1 minute. budget. We live in an ideal world with Bennett Ford Moynihan respect to Social Security. Section Biden Frist Murray The Senate will please come to order. 13301, in accordance with the Green- Bingaman Glenn Reed Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, this Bond Gorton span commission recommendation— Reid amendment takes out all of the tax Boxer Graham Robb cuts and all of the President’s initia- President George Herbert Walker Bush Breaux Hagel Roberts Bryan Hollings tives. Essentially it totally guts the signed legislation on November 5, 1990 Rockefeller Bumpers Inouye that put Social Security off budget. Roth entire agreement. There would be no Byrd Jeffords tax cuts and there would be no initia- That is why, instead of a surplus in Campbell Johnson Sarbanes this document, you have a deficit of Chafee Kennedy Shelby tives that we have agreed with the $108 billion. We didn’t get the rest of Cleland Kerrey Smith (OR) President on. I urge a no vote. I yield Cochran Kerry Snowe the remainder of my time. the trust funds off budget like we Collins Kohl Specter should have. We should get the high- Conrad Landrieu Stevens The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ways, airport, retirement trust funds, D’Amato Lautenberg Thompson question occurs on the amendment No. Medicare off budget. But this document Daschle Leahy Thurmond 295. A rollcall has not been requested. DeWine Levin Torricelli Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I ask uses the money on the deficit. You are Dodd Lieberman Warner for the yeas and nays. allocating it to the deficit. So the ideal Domenici Lott Wellstone world would be truth in budgeting. Dorgan Lugar Wyden The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a I thank the distinguished Senator. Durbin Mack sufficient second? Mr. DOMENICI. Has the Senator NAYS—29 There is a sufficient second. yielded back the remainder of his Abraham Gramm Kyl The yeas and nays were ordered. time? Allard Grams McCain The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Mr. HOLLINGS. I do. Ashcroft Grassley McConnell ALLARD). The question is on agreeing Brownback Gregg Murkowski to the amendment of the Senator from Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I will Burns Hatch Nickles South Carolina. The yeas and nays use just 2 minutes. Coats Helms Santorum Mr. President, there has been a lot of Coverdell Hutchinson Sessions have been ordered. The clerk will call talk about trust funds. But let every- Craig Hutchison Smith (NH) the roll. Enzi Inhofe Thomas body understand that the amendment Faircloth Kempthorne The legislative clerk called the roll. has nothing to do with trust funds. The Mr. FORD. I announce that the Sen- NOT VOTING—1 amendment has to do with just two ator from Iowa [Mr. HARKIN] is nec- things. Harkin essarily absent. One, it strikes all of the tax cuts pro- Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I The result was announced, yeas 8, vided in this budget agreement, ham- move to reconsider the vote. nays 91, as follows:

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Ashcroft Glenn McConnell Baucus Gorton Mikulski and burned. A majority of Americans alive today Bennett Graham Moseley-Braun But the American people didn’t be- were born after 1960. Biden Gramm Murkowski lieve them. It’s time for that destructive trend to Bingaman Grams Murray Bond Grassley Today, finally, we have a sober, re- end. Nickles Boxer Gregg sponsible, bipartisan agreement that It’s time to create a better future for Reed Breaux Hagel Roberts says Medicare must be repaired—so all Americans. Brownback Hatch that Medicare continues to be there for This budget resolution is the right Bryan Helms Rockefeller Bumpers Hutchinson Roth our seniors who need it. beginning of that promising future. Burns Hutchison Santorum And yes, in this budget agreement, Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I ask Campbell Inhofe Sarbanes Medicare grows at about 6 percent a unanimous consent that when the Sen- Chafee Inouye Sessions Cleland Jeffords Shelby year. ate resumes the budget resolution on Coats Johnson Smith (NH) Under this budget, Medicare part A Wednesday, there be an additional 5 Cochran Kempthorne Smith (OR) will be solvent for a decade. hours subtracted from the overall time Collins Kennedy Snowe The details that finally emerge later constraints provided for in the Budget Coverdell Kerrey Specter this year in a budget reconciliation bill Craig Kerry Stevens Act. D’Amato Kohl Thomas will probably not contain all the struc- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Daschle Kyl Thompson tural, market-based reforms that Medi- objection, it is so ordered. DeWine Landrieu Thurmond care needs for the long term, but this Dodd Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I as- Lautenberg Torricelli Domenici Leahy budget should be a good start. sume we have no further amendments Warner Durbin Levin Four years ago, the President asked Wellstone tonight, but I think Senator GRASSLEY Enzi Lieberman for, and Congress unfortunately passed, would like to take some time, and I Faircloth Lott Wyden the biggest tax increase in history. will yield that time to him at this NOT VOTING—1 Today, this budget agreement in- point. How much time would the Sen- Harkin cludes real, pro-family, pro-growth, tax ator like? The amendment (No. 295) was re- cuts. Mr. GRASSLEY. Can I have 20 min- jected. We finally begin to roll back that utes? Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I last, huge tax increase. Mr. DOMENICI. Will the Senator move to reconsider the vote. The skeptics said you couldn’t bal- mind closing the Senate after his 20 Mr. LAUTENBERG. I move to lay ance the budget, cut taxes, and get bi- minutes? Does the Senator from New that motion on the table. partisan agreement. Jersey have any objection? The Sen- The motion to lay on the table was But this budget will do those things. ator from Iowa is going to take 20 min- agreed to. Let’s remember: What this budget be- utes, and we will let him close the Sen- Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I rise in gins to do is let the people keep more ate if we are finished for the evening. support of the fiscal year 1998 balanced of their own money. Mr. LAUTENBERG. No, I certainly budget resolution. Under this budget, we will finally trust the Senator from Iowa. He is not I congratulate the hard-working begin to get spending growth under going to cut taxes. chairman of the Budget Committee for control. Mr. DOMENICI. I yield the floor, Mr. his leadership and dedication in bring- Will the government still be too big President. ing us to this point, as well as our dis- and intrusive? Yes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tinguished majority leader. But the Federal Government will ator from Iowa. Am I especially happy to be able to spend $1.1 trillion less over the next 10 f use those 2 words, ‘‘balanced budget.’’ years than it would have spent under This budget resolution represents a previous policies. MORNING BUSINESS victory for the American people; for Spending growth will drop from 4.4 Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, on sound, conservative principles; for percent a year under previous policies behalf of the majority leader, I ask those of us who have fought for years to 3.1 percent a year under this budg- unanimous consent that there now be a for a balanced budget; for the seniors et—just barely more than inflation. period for the transaction of morning who will be protected by a safer, sound- The Government will finally begin to business, with Senators permitted to er Medicare system; and for the work- shrink relative to the size of the econ- speak for up to 10 minutes each. I as- ers of today and the children of tomor- omy. sume that is after I have finished my row, who will benefit from a healthier Spending will still go up in nominal remarks on the resolution. economy and better jobs. dollars, but it will drop from 20.8 per- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Some may be disappointed because cent to 18.9 percent of gross domestic objection, it is so ordered. this is not a ‘‘perfect’’ budget; but it’s product, by 2002. f a big improvement over the status quo; Of course, a lot depends on the en- and there’s a world of difference be- forcement provisions that will have to BIGOTRY MUST BE DENOUNCED tween this budget and the big-govern- be part of the budget reconciliation Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I rise to ment, tax-and-spend budgets of just a legislation later this year. condemn in the strongest possible few years ago. I’ll be watching that legislation terms recent comments that have been Less than 2 years ago, President Clin- closely. attributed to Mr. Freih Abu Medein, ton was saying we didn’t even need to We’ve learned from bitter existence the Justice Minister in the Palestinian balance the budget; then he said, in the past that permanent procedures authority. maybe we could balance by 2005; but are needed to keep spending from run- In a May 17 article in the Washington the new Republican majority elected in ning wild. Post, journalist Barton Gellman re- 1994, and reelected in 1996, insisted on a After all, the road to a $5.3 trillion ported that Mr. Medein stated last plan to a balanced budget by 2002—and debt was paved with good intentions. month that ‘‘five Zionist Jews’’ are now we’ve got one. That’s why we should have passed— running the United States’ Middle East Two years ago, when the first Repub- and still need—a balanced budget policy and, in the words of the article, lican Congress in 40 years took office, amendment to the Constitution. he ‘‘added that it is implausible that a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4746 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 nation the size of the United States dred fifty-one million, forty-eight MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT can find no one else to maintain diplo- thousand, two hundred twenty-four Messages from the President of the matic contacts with Palestinians.’’ dollars and sixty-five cents) United States were communicated to This statement, if quoted correctly, Five years ago, May 19, 1992, the Fed- the Senate by Mr. Williams, one of his is deeply offensive on two counts. eral debt stood at $3,920,456,000,000. secretaries. First, it is patently anti-semitic, or (Three trillion, nine hundred twenty EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED more properly, anti-Jewish. Its con- billion, four hundred fifty-six million) As in executive session the Presiding spiratorial overtones reflect the worst Ten years ago, May 19, 1987, the Fed- Officer laid before the Senate messages traditions of hate-mongering that eral debt stood at $2,291,418,000,000. from the President of the United characterizes classical anti-semitism. (Two trillion, two hundred ninety-one States submitting sundry nominations Second, it is a thinly veiled attempt billion, four hundred eighteen million) which were referred to the Committee Fifteen years ago, May 19, 1982, the to manipulate our sovereign right as a on Foreign Relations. country to choose whoever we wish to Federal debt stood at $1,066,133,000,000. (The nominations received today are represent us diplomatically. It also (One trillion, sixty-six billion, one hun- printed at the end of the Senate pro- evinces complete ignorance of the dred thirty-three million) ceedings.) Twenty-five years ago, May 19, 1972, American system. f I am confident that the individuals the Federal debt stood at to whom Mr. Medein refers were not $428,331,000,000 (Four hundred twenty- REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE chosen for their religious beliefs, but eight billion, three hundred thirty-one ORDER PROHIBITING NEW IN- rather on the strength of their quali- million) which reflects a debt increase VESTMENT IN BURMA—MESSAGE fications for the jobs for which they of nearly $5 trillion—$4,916,120,048,224.65 FROM THE PRESIDENT—PM 38 (Four trillion, nine hundred sixteen bil- were selected. Anyone who thinks oth- The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- lion, one hundred twenty million, erwise has great deal to learn about fore the Senate the following message forty-eight thousand, two hundred this country. from the President of the United twenty-four dollars and sixty-five If Mr. Medein or anyone else in the States, together with an accompanying cents) during the past 25 years. Palestinian Authority has difficulty report; which was referred to the Com- meeting with American representa- f mittee on Banking, Housing, and tives who happen to profess a par- TRIBUTE TO COL. ROBERT LEARY Urban Affairs. ticular religious faith, then that is Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, it is a To the Congress of the United States: their problem, not ours. privilege to take this opportunity to Pursuant to section 570(b) of the For- I would submit, Mr. President, that pay tribute to Col. Robert Francis eign Operations, Export Financing, and we have the right to choose a person of Leary, who died on April 27 at his home Related Programs Appropriations Act, any faith, any gender, and any race to in Concord, MA. 1997 (Public Law 104–208) (the ‘‘Act’’), I represent us in any place. Should we Colonel Leary served in the U.S. hereby report to the Congress that I choose an American who happens to be Army for 34 years, retiring in 1987. His have determined and certified that the a Muslim to represent us in Israel, a tours of duty included positions as ex- Government of Burma has, after Sep- Hindu to represent us in Pakistan, a ecutive officer of the 373rd General tember 30, 1996, committed large-scale Jew in Syria, a Roman Catholic in Hospital, and chief of staff of the 804th repression of the democratic opposition Yugoslavia, a Greek Orthodox in Tur- Medical Brigade, coordinating the med- in Burma. Further, pursuant to section key, or a Buddhist in China, then that ical readiness of Army Medical Units 204(b) of the International Emergency is our sovereign right as a nation. The in the United States, the United King- Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. only criterion should be that the per- dom, and Germany. He also served as 1703(b)) (IEEPA) and section 301 of the son be qualified for the job for which he commandant at Fort Devens, MA, suc- National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. or she is selected. Religious affiliation cessfully conducting this course the 1631), I hereby report that I have exer- should have absolutely nothing to do first time it was exported outside of cised my statutory authority to de- with it. Zero. Zilch. Fort Sam Houston, TX. Colonel Leary clare a national emergency to respond That is what distinguishes us from was the recipient of numerous military to the actions and policies of the Gov- the rest of the world. For unfortu- awards for distinguished service, in- ernment of Burma and have issued an nately, Mr. Medein’s views are not iso- cluding Meritorious Service Medals, Executive order prohibiting United lated ones. They reflect an all-to-com- the U.S. Army Commendation Medal, States persons from new investment in mon obsession with race, religion, and and the Legion of Merit. Burma. ethnicity that plagues much of the Colonel Leary also had a distin- The order prohibits United States world. guished civilian career. He was em- persons from engaging in any of the We may not be perfect, but our guid- ployed by the Department of Veterans following activities after its issuance: ing ideals are unassailable. And we Affairs in Bedford, MA as coordinator —entering a contract that includes have successfully put those ideals into and supervisor in the Social Work the economic development of re- practice, with the result that many Service Department. Most recently, he sources located in Burma; others seek to emulate us. was program manager of the Veterans —entering a contract providing for Mr. President, the day we pause even Homestead transitional housing pro- the general supervision and guar- for a fraction of a second to con- gram in Leominster, MA. In addition, antee of another person’s perform- template the possible validity of re- he served as an equal employment op- ance of a contract that includes the marks such as Mr. Medein’s is the day portunity Officer at Veteran Affairs economic development of resources that we abandon our most fundamental Central Office in Washington, DC, and located in Burma; beliefs. in several capacities in private practice —purchasing a share of ownership, Bigotry must be denounced, whether as a licensed independent clinical so- including an equity interest, in the it is at home or abroad. American rep- cial worker. economic development of resources resentatives who are the object of big- Colonel Leary shared his many wide- located in Burma; oted attacks deserve to know that ranging interests with his family and —entering into a contract providing their country stands four-square be- friends including politics, travel, golf, for the participation in royalties, hind them. hockey, baseball, and soccer. He was earnings, or profits in the economic f constantly involved in youth sport ac- development of resources located in tivities and was his children’s most Burma, without regard to the form THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE avid fan. To all who knew him, he was of the participation; Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the a model citizen and family member. —facilitating transactions of foreign close of business yesterday, Monday, His patriotism and commitment to persons that would violate any of May 19, 1997, the Federal debt stood at service are an example to us all, and I the foregoing prohibitions if en- $5,344,451,048,224.65. (Five trillion, three am honored to pay tribute to him gaged in by a United States person; hundred forty-four billion, four hun- today. and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4747 —evading or avoiding, or attempting ing producer of opium and heroin, with EC–1933. A communication from the Acting to violate, any of the prohibitions official tolerance of drug trafficking Executive Director of the U.S. Commodity in the order. and traffickers in defiance of the views Futures Trading Commission, transmitting, Consistent with the terms of section pursuant to law, the report of the final of the international community. schedule of fees received on May 15, 1997; to 570(b) of the Act, the order does not I believe that the actions and policies the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, prohibit the entry into, performance of the SLORC regime constitute an ex- and Forestry. of, or financing of most contracts for traordinary and unusual threat to the EC–1934. A communication from the Assist- the purchase or sale of goods, services, security and stability of the region, ant Administrator of the U.S. Environ- or technology. For purposes of the and therefore to the national security mental Protection Agency, transmitting, order, the term ‘‘resources’’ is broadly and foreign policy of the United States. pursuant to law, a report relative to condi- defined to include such things as nat- It is in the national security and for- tional registration; to the Committee on Ag- riculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. ural, agricultural, commercial, finan- eign policy interests of the United EC–1935. A communication from the Chair- cial, industrial, and human resources. States to seek an end to abuses of man and Chief Executive Officer of the Farm However, not-for-profit educational, human rights in Burma and to support Credit Administration, transmitting, pursu- health, or other humanitarian pro- efforts to achieve democratic reform. ant to law, a report relative to debt; to the grams or activities are not considered Progress on these issues would promote Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and to constitute economic development of regional peace and stability and would Forestry. EC–1936. A communication from the Chair- resources located in Burma. In accord- be in the political, security, and eco- man and Chief Executive Officer of the Farm ance with section 570(b), the prohibi- nomic interests of the United States. Credit Administration, transmitting, pursu- tion on an activity that constitutes a The steps I take today demonstrate ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Re- new investment applies if such activity my Administration’s resolve to support ferral of Known or Suspected Criminal Viola- is undertaken pursuant to an agree- the people of Burma, who made clear tions’’ (RIN3052-AB33) received on May 1, ment, or pursuant to the exercise of their commitment to human rights and 1997; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- trition, and Forestry. rights under an agreement that is en- democracy in 1990 elections, the results EC–1937. A communication from the Chair- tered into with the Government of of which the regime chose to disregard. man of the Farm Credit System Insurance Burma or a non-governmental entity in I am also pleased to note that the Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, Burma, on or after the effective date of Administration and the Congress speak the annual report for calendar year 1996; to the Executive order. with one voice on this issue, as re- the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, My Administration will continue to flected in executive-legislative co- and Forestry. consult and express our concerns about operation in the enactment of section EC–1938. A communication from the Sec- retary of Agriculture, transmitting, pursu- developments in Burma with the Bur- 570 of the Foreign Operations Act. I ant to law, the annual animal welfare en- mese authorities as well as leaders of look forward to continued close con- forcement report for fiscal year 1997; to the ASEAN, Japan, the European Union, sultation with the Congress on efforts Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and and other countries having major polit- to promote human rights and democ- Forestry. ical, security, trading, and investment racy in Burma. EC–1939. A communication from the Ad- interests in Burma and seek multilat- In conclusion, I emphasize that Bur- ministrator of the U.S. Small Business Ad- eral consensus to bring about demo- ma’s international isolation is not an ministration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Small Business Size Regula- cratic reform and improve human inevitability, and that the authorities tions’’ received on May 12, 1997; to the Com- rights in that country. I have, accord- in Rangoon retain the ability to secure mittee on Small Business. ingly, delegated to the Secretary of improvements in relations with the EC–1940. A communication from the Ad- State the responsibilities in this regard United States as well as with the inter- ministrator of the U.S. Small Business Ad- under section 570(c) and (d) of the Act. national community. In this respect, I ministration, transmitting, a draft of pro- The Secretary of the Treasury, in once again call on the SLORC to lift posed legislation of the SBA budget for fiscal consultation with the Secretary of restrictions on Aung San Suu Kyi and year 1998; to the Committee on Small Busi- ness. State, is authorized to issue regula- the political opposition, to respect the EC–1941. A communication from the Assist- tions in exercise of my authorities rights of free expression, assembly, and ant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs), under IEEPA and section 570(b) of the association, and to undertake a dia- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Act to implement this prohibition on logue that includes leaders of the NLD the certification of a proposed issuance of an new investment. All Federal agencies and the ethnic minorities and that export license; to the Committee on Foreign are also directed to take actions within deals with the political future of Relations. their authority to carry out the provi- Burma. EC–1942. A communication from the Dep- uty Secretary of the U.S. Securities and Ex- sions of the Executive order. In the weeks and months to come, change Commission, transmitting, pursuant I have taken these steps in response my Administration will continue to to law, a rule entitled ‘‘Custody of Invest- to a deepening pattern of severe repres- monitor and assess action on these ment Company Assets Outside the United sion by the State Law and Order Res- issues, paying careful attention to the States’’ (RIN3235–AE98) received on May 14, toration Council (SLORC) in Burma. report of the U.N. Special Rapporteur 1997; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, During the past 7 months, the SLORC appointed by the U.N. Human Rights and Urban Affairs. has arrested and detained large num- Commission and the report of the U.N. EC–1943. A communication from the Fed- bers of students and opposition sup- eral Register Liaison Officer of the Office of Secretary General on the results of his Thrift Supervision, Department of the Treas- porters, sentenced dozens to long-term good offices mandate. Thus, I urge the ury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule imprisonment, and prevented the ex- regime in Rangoon to cooperate fully entitled ‘‘De Novo Applications For A Fed- pression of political views by the demo- with those two important U.N. initia- eral Savings Association Charter’’ (RIN1550– cratic opposition, including Aung San tives on Burma. AA76) received on May 15, 1997; to the Com- Suu Kyi and the National League for I am enclosing a copy of the Execu- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- Democracy (NLD). It is my judgment tive order that I have issued. The order fairs. that recent actions by the regime in is effective at 12:01 a.m., eastern day- EC–1944. A communication from the Chair- Rangoon constitute large-scale repres- man of the U.S. Securities and Exchange light time, May 21, 1997. Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, sion of the democratic opposition com- WILLIAM J. CLINTON. the annual report for fiscal year 1996; to the mitted by the Government of Burma THE WHITE HOUSE, May 20, 1997. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban within the meaning of section 570(b) of f Affairs. the Act. EC–1945. A communication from the Sec- The Burmese authorities also have EXECUTIVE AND OTHER retary of Veterans’ Affairs, transmitting, a committed serious abuses in their re- COMMUNICATIONS draft of proposed legislation entitled ‘‘The cent military campaign against Bur- The following communications were Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Ad- ma’s Karen minority, forcibly con- laid before the Senate, together with justment and Benefit Programs Improve- ment Act of 1997’’; to the Committee on Vet- scripting civilians and compelling accompanying papers, reports, and doc- erans’ Affairs. thousands to flee into Thailand. More- uments, which were referred as indi- EC–1946. A communication from the Assist- over, Burma remains the world’s lead- cated: ant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs),

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A communication from the Direc- We have gone back through the last 6 tor of the Executive Office for Immigration referred (or acted upon), as indicated: years of those bills, and we found on Review, Department of Justice, transmit- By Mr. HAGEL (for himself, Mr. the issues that there seem to be com- ting, pursuant to law, a rule affecting rep- KERRY, Mr. CLELAND, Mr. KERRY, Mr. resentation and appearances by law students MCCAIN, Mr. ROBB, Mr. ABRAHAM, Mr. mon ground, and we have put those in and law graduates (RIN1125–AA16) received AKAKA, Mr. ALLARD, Mr. BIDEN, Mr. the bill. We have looked for the issues on May 14, 1997; to the Committee on the Ju- BINGAMAN, Mr. BOND, Mr. BROWN- that were conscientious that were di- diciary. BACK, Mr. BURNS, Mr. BYRD, Mr. viding, and we found some new ap- EC–1948. A communication from the Direc- CAMPBELL, Mr. COATS, Mr. COCHRAN, proaches for some of those things. tor of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Depart- Ms. COLLINS, Mr. COVERDELL, Mr. We have not been able to address ev- ment of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to CRAIG, Mr. D’AMATO, Mr. DASCHLE, erything. But we have a bill that will law, a rule entitled ‘‘Postsecondary Edu- Mr. DEWINE, Mr. DODD, Mr. DURBIN, help to move small business forward, cation Programs for Inmates’’ (RIN1120– Mr. FAIRCLOTH, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. AA35) received on May 7, 1997; to the Com- FRIST, Mr. GLENN, Mr. GORTON, Mr. that will give small business a better mittee on the Judiciary. GRAMS, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. GREGG, chance to have safety in the workplace EC–1949. A communication from the Sec- Mr. HARKIN, Mr. HELMS, Mr. HOL- for their workers. retary of Education, transmitting, pursuant LINGS, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mrs. That is the main point of this bill. to law, the report under the Freedom of In- HUTCHISON, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. INOUYE, Again, I thank all of the people who formation Act for calendar year 1996; to the Mr. JEFFORDS, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. have helped me on it, and I look for- Committee on the Judiciary. KEMPTHORNE, Mr. KENNEDY, Ms. LAN- ward to working with everybody on DRIEU, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. LEVIN, what I think will be a very reasonable Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. LOTT, Mr. f approach that can go through both LUGAR, Mr. MACK, Mr. MCCONNELL, Ms. MOSELEY-BRAUN, Mr. MOYNIHAN, bodies and help out the workers in the INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Mr. MURKOWSKI, Mr. NICKLES, Mr. workplace. JOINT RESOLUTIONS REED, Mr. REID, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. For 6 year’s Members on both sides of ROCKEFELLER, Mr. ROTH, Mr. the aisle have seen the need for mod- The following bills and joint resolu- SANTORUM, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. SMITH ernization. Unfortunately, its been ap- tions were introduced, read the first of New Hampshire, Mr. SMITH of Or- proached each year as reform—and and second time by unanimous con- egon, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. SPECTER, Mr. often as drastic reform. Big business sent, and referred as indicated: STEVENS, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. and big union have seen the bills as an TORRICELLI, and Mr. WARNER): By Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. ALLARD, S. Res. 87. A resolution commemorating opportunity to make a statement—a Mr. BURNS, Mr. CRAIG, Mr. HAGEL, the 15th anniversary of the construction and political statement. The workers and Mr. MCCONNELL, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memo- small business have needed some clari- SESSIONS, Mr. THOMAS, and Mr. rial; considered and agreed to. fication and a lot of help that has got- HUTCHINSON): S. 765. A bill to amend the Occupational f ten lost in the statements. The issue of Safety and Health Act of 1970 to further im- workplace safety and health is ex- STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED tremely important to a healthy Amer- prove the safety and health of working envi- BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ronments, and for other purposes; to the ica. Advancing safety and health in the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. By Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. American workplace is a matter of By Ms. SNOWE (for herself, Mr. REID, ALLARD, Mr. BURNS, Mr. CRAIG, great importance and it must be con- Mr. WARNER, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. Mr. HAGEL, Mr. MCCONNELL, sidered in a serious and rational man- CHAFEE, Mr. DURBIN, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. ner by Congress, by the Occupational Mrs. MURRAY, and Mr. JEFFORDS): THOMAS and Mr. HUTCHINSON): Safety and Health Administration, by S. 766. A bill to require equitable coverage S. 765. A bill to amend the Occupa- of prescription contraceptive drugs and de- employers, and yes, by employees too. vices, and contraceptive services under tional Safety and Health Act of 1970 to This bill is overdue, common sense leg- health plans; to the Committee on Labor and further improve the safety and health islation. Human Resources. of working environments, and for other When I began my service on the Sen- By Mr. GREGG (for himself and Mr. purposes; to the Committee on Labor ate Labor and Human Resources Com- GRAMM): and Human Resources. mittee, I was surprised to discover the S. 767. A bill to clarify the standards for THE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADVANCEMENT ACT volume of documentation and re- State sex offender registration programs Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I am very sources available to us and our staffs. under the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against pleased and proud to rise and speak in Each time a bill is reported out of com- Children and Sexuality Violent Offender mittee, a 51⁄2- by -81⁄2 booklet is made Registration Act; to the Committee on the support of S. 765, the Safety and Health Judiciary. Advancement Act that I have spon- available to us that lists every detail By Mr. D’AMATO (for himself, Mrs. sored. about that bill—a luxury I never had FEINSTEIN, Mr. HATCH, Mr. DODD, Mr. I thank all of the people who have when I served in the Wyoming State ABRAHAM, Mr. TORRICELLI, Mrs. been involved in the process of coming Legislature. Included in that booklet is BOXER, Mr. BIDEN, and Mr. DEWINE): up with an OSHA modernization bill. a paragraph by paragraph analysis of S. 768. A bill for the relief of Michel Chris- You notice I mentioned modernization, the bill, with a majority and a minor- topher Meili, Giuseppina Meili, Mirjam not reform. ity opinion on each section. It shows Naomi Meili, and Davide Meili; to the Com- There have been a lot of people in- every amendment, discusses them at mittee on the Judiciary. length and reports who voted for and By Mr. LAUTENBERG (for himself, volved in this. My colleagues, my staff Mr. TORRICELLI, Mr. KERRY, Mrs. members, and over 50 organizations against them in committee. With this BOXER, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. WELLSTONE, have been involved in reviewing sug- abundance of committee reports, I felt and Mr. KENNEDY): gestions that we have had for modern- like a kid in a candy store. I just S. 769. A bill to amend the provisions of the izing the OSHA process. picked up 6 year’s worth of OSHA bills Emergency Planning and Community Right- Over the last 6 years, there have been and began reading. Surprisingly To-Know Act of 1986 to expand the public’s bills introduced by both Republicans enough, I found that the things that right to know about toxic chemical use and and Democrats that wound up on the business and labor needed to have done release, to promote pollution prevention, and great scrap heap of unfinished business were pretty commonly agreed upon as for other purposes; to the Committee on En- because they have been put in to make vironment and Public Works. necessary. Just the politicized state- By Mr. NICKLES: a statement, a political statement. ments separated the two sides. S. 770. A bill to encourage production of oil For every time that a bill is put into The fate of each bill was determined and gas within the United States by pro- committee, there is a committee re- when such statements reared their viding tax incentives, and for other purposes; port, an 81⁄2 by 51⁄2 inch booklet that ugly heads and squelched any chance of to the Committee on Finance. lists a paragraph-by-paragraph anal- improving the safety and health of

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4749 America’s workplaces. Each year, leg- to . . . employees.’’ As is the case with to identify occupational safety and islators in the House and Senate intro- many programs established by Con- health hazards in the workplace. duce bills that appeal to a wide variety gress over the years, OSHA strayed Not only have 6 years of OSHA pro- of special interests—setting the stage from its original mission of protecting posals been reviewed, Meetings have for a lot of mudslinging. These bills people from occupational safety and been held with over 50 interested contained good ideas, but they eventu- health hazards through preventative groups from the National Federation of ally toppled from a barrage of political measures. The focus has instead been Independent Businesses to the AFL- attacks—tossing them all onto the heavily weighted toward and concen- CIO. Contact has been made and some great scrap heap of Congress’ unfin- trating on penalties and enforcement. explanation given to every member of ished business. It just goes to show OSHA should retain the ability to pun- the Labor Committee. All suggestions that people who sling mud, lose ish employers who don’t embrace work- received have been considered. Those ground. I found that both big busi- place safety and health, but it should that meet the goal of safety and health nesses and big unions have made a lot reward those who do. The carrot and improvement without appearing con- of statements over the years, but state- stick approach has always worked be- tentious have been included. I am look- ments don’t become law and they cer- fore, but OSHA prefers using the stick ing forward to a bipartisan effort to tainly don’t change things. Good legis- by itself—and they rarely walk softly. create the kind of workplace we want lation becomes law. It is time that we I want to be clear that this bill does and need in America. This bill doesn’t tuck the statements back into our coat not dismantle OSHA’s enforcement ca- call for radical change, but it does pockets and start passing some com- pabilities. That approach has been start the progress and the process to mon sense legislation that advances tried time and time again. But, en- safety. It makes changes small busi- the safety and health of the American forcement alone cannot ensure the ness can’t wait any longer for. workplace. safety of our Nation’s workplaces and The Safety and Health Advancement We all want a healthy and safe work- the health of our working population. Act represents a clean, fresh start to place. Legislation should therefore America would be better served by an addressing the problems that affect revolve around not what we want, but OSHA that places a greater emphasis OSHA, employers and employees. I am how to get there in a manner that is on promoting employers and employees quite eager to work with each of my fair and equitable to all. There is no working together and this bill would distinguished colleagues as this issue room for politics in the arena of human strike that balance. winds its way through the legislative life. For this reason, I spent the last 14 To continue the course set by Con- process. By working together, we can weeks pouring the foundation for a gress’ original intent back in 1970, con- return OSHA to its original course as new, comprehensive OSHA bill. This sultative services must be drastically envisioned by Congress when it crafted foundation does not consist of cement, expanded. My bill calls for that. Stud- the Occupational Safety and Health but something stronger—the thoughts, ies have shown that many sites where Act of 1970. I urge my colleagues to suggestions and good ideas of employ- serious workplace accidents have oc- give fair consideration to this bill and ees, employers, and the individuals curred were not inspected by Federal I welcome your support. that govern them. I want to be clear OSHA inspectors for several years prior Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- that this bill does not include all the to the accident. This lack of attention sent that the text of the bill be printed concerns of every interested party, but to potential problem areas is due in in the RECORD. I do believe that it constitutes an im- part to an overemphasis on enforce- There being no objection, the bill was portant first step. ment. If just the inspectors are work- ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as This bill sticks to a theme— ‘‘the ad- ing on safety, you can’t possibly have follows: enough inspectors. Everyone has to be vancement of safety and health in the S. 765 workplace.’’ I am proud to say that it involved. My legislation will allow OSHA greater flexibility in allocating Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- has been crafted to promote and en- resentatives of the United States of America in hance workplace safety and health— its resources so it can give the most se- Congress assembled, rious workplace problems its highest rather than dismantle it. We are ad- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; REFERENCE. priority and most careful attention. dressing an issue that affects people (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as from all walks of life. It is essential This bill advances safety and health the ‘‘Safety and Health Advancement Act’’. that we take each step with care. by allowing employers to actively pro- (b) REFERENCE.—Whenever in this Act an To be successful and effective, a well- mote employee/employer discussions amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of crafted bill must provide incentives for concerning occupational safety and an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or employers and employees to act more health hazards. Voluntary compliance other provision, the reference shall be con- responsibly. We need to make the prof- by employers would be encouraged as sidered to be made to a section or other pro- it motive work for worker safety, not part of the solution, not as part of the vision of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C 651 et seq.). against it. This spirit of cooperation problem—as part of the prevention, not must overpower political polarization as part of the penalty. Employers SEC. 2. PURPOSE. would have the option of implementing Section 2(b) (29 U.S.C. 651(b)) is amended— if true improvements are to be (1) in paragraph (13), by striking the period achieved. OSHA must recognize that an alcohol and substance abuse testing and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and the vast majority of employers are not program in order to ensure a safe work- (2) by adding at the end the following: heartless and cruel. Having played the place. I have had the opportunity to ‘‘(14) by increasing the joint cooperation of wage payer role for over 26 years, I see first hand the benefits of this type employers, employees, and the Secretary in take great offense when employers are of program. I have been tested and the effort to ensure safe and healthful work- characterized as Ebenezer Scrooges or given tests and I know about validity ing conditions for employees.’’. Simon Legrees. The majority of em- and dignity. Employees would be held SEC. 3. EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER PARTICIPA- ployers cherish their most valuable as- accountable for misconduct in a site TION PROGRAMS. that has been determined by OSHA to Section 4 (29 U.S.C. 653) is amended by add- sets—their employees. It is truly mis- ing at the end the following: leading and deceptive for anyone to say be in compliance with existing regula- ‘‘(c)(1) In order to further carry out the otherwise. For without the employee, tions. Employees have the ultimate purpose of this Act to encourage employers management will ultimately have no control as to whether safety toes, hard and employees in their efforts to reduce oc- staff, no profits—and no business. hats or safety goggles are worn. Em- cupational safety and health hazards, em- Watching out for employees is just ployers would receive incentives from ployers may establish employer and em- good business OSHA for utilizing the services of third ployee participation programs which exist When the Occupational Safety and party consultants. Moreover, con- for the sole purpose of addressing safe and Health Act was enacted 27 years ago, tinuing education and professional cer- healthful working conditions. ‘‘(2) An entity created under a program de- its intended purpose was to make the tification for OSHA consultants and in- scribed in paragraph (1) shall not constitute workplace free from ‘‘recognized haz- spectors would be required to ensure a labor organization for purposes of section ards that are causing, or likely to that the rapid advancement of tech- 8(a)(2) of the National Labor Relations Act cause death or serious physical harm nology doesn’t surpass OSHA’s ability (29 U.S.C. 158(a)(2)) or a representative for

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4750 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 purposes of sections 1 and 2 of the Railway ‘‘(B) has committed malfeasance, gross SEC. 6. INDEPENDENT SCIENTIFIC PEER REVIEW. Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 and 151a). negligence, or fraud in connection with any Section 6(b) (29 U.S.C. 655(b)(1)) is amend- ‘‘(3) Nothing in this subsection shall be consultation services provided by the cer- ed— construed to affect employer obligations tified individual. (1) by striking: ‘‘(4) Within’’ and inserting: under section 8(a)(5) of the National Labor ‘‘(d) CONSULTATION SERVICES.— ‘‘(4)(A) Within’’; and Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 158(a)(5)) to deal ‘‘(1) SCOPE OF CONSULTATION SERVICES.— (2) by adding at the end the following: with a certified or recognized employee rep- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The consultation serv- ‘‘(B)(i) Prior to issuing a final standard resentative with respect to health and safety ices described in subsection (a), and provided under this paragraph, the Secretary shall matters to the extent otherwise required by by an individual certified under the program, submit the draft final standard and a copy of law.’’. shall include an evaluation of the workplace the administrative record to the National SEC. 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL ADVISORY of an employer to determine if the employer Academy of Sciences for review in accord- COMMITTEE. is in compliance with the requirements of ance with clause (ii). Section 7 (29 U.S.C. 656) is amended by add- this Act, including any regulations promul- ‘‘(ii)(I) The National Academy of Sciences ing at the end the following: gated pursuant to this Act. shall appoint an independent Scientific Re- ‘‘(d)(1) Not later than 6 months after the ‘‘(B) NON-FIXED WORK SITES.—With respect view Committee. date of enactment of this section, the Sec- to the employees of an employer who do not ‘‘(II) The Scientific Review Committee retary shall establish an advisory committee work at a fixed site, the consultation serv- shall conduct an independent review of the (pursuant to the Federal Advisory Com- ices described in subsection (a), and provided draft final standard and the scientific lit- mittee Act (5 U.S.C. App)) to carry the du- by an individual certified under the program, erature and make written recommendations ties described in paragraph (3). shall include an evaluation of the safety and with respect to the draft final standard to ‘‘(2) The advisory committee shall be com- health program of the employer to determine the Secretary, including recommendations posed of— if the employer is in compliance with the re- relating to the appropriateness and adequacy ‘‘(A) 3 members who are employees; quirements of this Act, including any regula- of the scientific data, scientific method- ‘‘(B) 3 members who are employers; tions promulgated under this Act. ology, and scientific conclusions, adopted by ‘‘(C) 2 members who are members of the ‘‘(2) CONSULTATION REPORT.—Not later than the Secretary. general public; and 10 business days after an individual certified ‘‘(III) If the Secretary decides to modify ‘‘(D) 1 member who is a State official from under the program provides the consultation the draft final standard in response to the a State plan State. services described in subsection (a) to an em- recommendations provided by the Scientific Each member of the advisory committee ployer, the individual shall prepare and sub- Review Committee, the Scientific Review shall have expertise in workplace safety and mit a written report to the employer that in- Committee shall be given an opportunity to health as demonstrated by the educational cludes an identification of any violations of review and comment on the modifications background of the member. this Act and requirements with respect to before the final standard is issued. ‘‘(3) The advisory committee shall advise corrective measures the employer needs to ‘‘(IV) The recommendations of the Sci- and make recommendations to the Secretary carry out in order for the workplace of the entific Review Committee shall be published with respect to the establishment and imple- employer to be in compliance with the re- with the final standard in the Federal Reg- mentation of a consultation services pro- quirements of this Act. ister.’’. gram under section 8A.’’. ‘‘(3) REINSPECTION.—Not later than 30 days SEC. 7. CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFES- after an individual certified under the pro- SIONAL CERTIFICATION FOR CER- SEC. 5. THIRD PARTY CONSULTATION SERVICES TAIN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND PROGRAM. gram submits a report to an employer under paragraph (2), or on a date agreed on by the HEALTH ADMINISTRATION PER- (a) PROGRAM.—The Act (29 U.S.C. 651 et individual and the employer, the individual SONNEL. seq.) is amended by inserting after section 8 Section 8 (29 U.S.C. 657) is amended by add- the following: shall reinspect the workplace of the em- ployer to verify that any occupational safety ing at the end the following: ‘‘SEC. 8A. THIRD PARTY CONSULTATION SERV- or health violations identified in the report ‘‘(i) Any Federal employee responsible for ICES PROGRAM. have been corrected and the workplace of the enforcing this Act shall (not later than 2 ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.— employer is in compliance with this Act. If, years after the date of enactment of this sub- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 12 months after such reinspection, the individual deter- section or 2 years after the initial employ- after the date of enactment of this section, mines that the workplace is in compliance ment of the employee) meet the eligibility the Secretary shall establish and implement, with the requirements of this Act, the indi- requirements prescribed under subsection by regulation, a program that certifies indi- vidual shall provide the employer a declara- (a)(2) or (c). viduals to provide consultation services to tion of compliance. ‘‘(j) The Secretary shall ensure that any employers to assist employers in the identi- ‘‘(4) GUIDELINES.—The Secretary, in con- Federal employee responsible for enforcing fication and correction of safety and health sultation with an advisory committee estab- this Act who carries out inspections or in- hazards in the workplaces of employers. lished in section (7)(d), shall develop model vestigations under this section, receive pro- ‘‘(2) ELIGIBILITY.—Each of the following in- guidelines for use in evaluating a workplace fessional education and training at least dividuals shall be eligible to be qualified under paragraph (1). every 5 years as prescribed by the Sec- under the program: ‘‘(e) ACCESS TO RECORDS.—Any records re- retary.’’. ‘‘(A) An individual licensed by a State au- lating to consultation services (as described SEC. 8. THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE METHODS AS thority as a physician, industrial hygienist, in subsection (a)) provided by an individual AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE. professional engineer, safety engineer, safety qualified under the program shall not be ad- Section 9 (29 U.S.C. 658) is amended by add- professional, or occupational nurse. missible in a court of law or administrative ing at the end the following: ‘‘(B) An individual who has been employed proceeding against the employer except that ‘‘(d) A citation issued under subsection (a) as an inspector for a State plan State or as such records may be used as evidence for to an employer who violates section 5, or any a Federal occupational safety and health in- purposes of a disciplinary action under sub- standard, rule, or order promulgated pursu- spector for not less than a 5-year period. section (c). ant to section 6, or any other regulation pro- ‘‘(C) An individual qualified in an occupa- ‘‘(f) EXEMPTION.— mulgated under this Act shall be vacated if tional health or safety field by an organiza- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If an employer enters such employer demonstrates that the em- tion whose program has been accredited by a into a contract with an individual certified ployees of such employer were protected by nationally recognized private accreditation under the program, to provide consultation alternative methods that are equally or organization or by the Secretary; services described in subsection (a), and re- more protective of the safety and health of ‘‘(3) GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF CONSULTATION ceives a declaration of compliance under the employees than the methods required by SERVICES.—An individual certified under the subsection (d)(3), the employer shall be ex- such standard, rule, order, or regulation in program may provide consultation services empt from the assessment of any civil pen- the factual circumstances underlying the ci- in any State. alty under section 17 for a period of 2 years tation.’’. ‘‘(b) SAFETY AND HEALTH REGISTRY.—The after the date the employer receives the dec- SEC. 9. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY. Secretary shall develop and maintain a reg- laration. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of istry that includes all individuals that are ‘‘(2) EXCEPTIONS.—Paragraph (1) shall not 1970 (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) is amended by in- certified under the program to provide the apply— serting after section 10 the following: consultation services described in subsection ‘‘(A) if the employer involved has not made (a) and shall publish and make such registry a good faith effort to remain in compliance ‘‘EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY readily available to the general public. as required under the declaration of compli- ‘‘SEC. 10A. (a) Notwithstanding any other ‘‘(c) DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS.— ance; or provision of this Act, an employee who will- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may re- ‘‘(B) to the extent that there has been a fully violates any requirement of section 5 or voke the status of an individual certified fundamental change in the hazards of the any standard, rule, or order promulgated under subsection (a) if the Secretary deter- workplace. pursuant to section 6, or any regulation pre- mines that the individual— ‘‘(g) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term scribed pursuant to this Act, may be as- ‘‘(A) has failed to meet the requirements of ‘program’ means the program established by sessed a civil penalty of up to $500, but not the program; or the Secretary under subsection (a).’’. less than $50 for each violation.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4751 ‘‘(b) If, upon inspection and investigation, ‘‘(i) the posting of notices; retary shall issue a citation as prescribed the Secretary or the authorized representa- ‘‘(ii) the preparation or maintenance of oc- under section 5 if, after such visits, the em- tive of the Secretary believes that an em- cupational safety and health records; or ployee has failed to carry out the corrective ployee of an employer has violated any re- ‘‘(iii) the preparation, maintenance, or sub- measures. quirement of section 5 or any standard, rule, mission of any written information.’’. ‘‘(5) Not later than 90 days after the termi- or order promulgated pursuant to section 6, SEC. 12. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. nation of the program under paragraph (1), or any regulation prescribed pursuant to this (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 21(c) (29 U.S.C. the Secretary shall prepare and submit a re- Act, the Secretary shall within 60 days issue 670(c)) is amended— port to the appropriate committees of Con- a citation to the employee. Each citation (1) by striking ‘‘(c) The’’ and inserting gress that contains an evaluation of the im- shall be in writing and shall describe with ‘‘(c)(1) The’’; plementation of the pilot program.’’. particularity the nature of the violation, in- (2) by striking ‘‘(1) provide’’ and inserting SEC. 13. PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL AND SUB- cluding a reference to the provision of this ‘‘(A) provide’’; STANCE ABUSE. Act, standard, rule, regulation, or order al- (3) by striking ‘‘(2) consult’’ and inserting The Occupational Safety and Health Act of leged to have been violated. No citation may ‘‘(B) consult’’; and 1970 (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) is amended— be issued under this section after the expira- (4) by adding at the end the following: (1) by striking sections 29, 30, and 31; tion of 6 months following the occurrence of ‘‘(2)(A) The Secretary shall, through the (2) by redesignating sections 32, 33, and 34 any violation. authority granted under section 7(c) and as sections 30, 31, and 32, respectively; and ‘‘(c) The Secretary shall notify the em- paragraph (1), enter into cooperative agree- (3) by inserting after section 28 (29 U.S.C. ployee by certified mail of the citation and ments with States for the provision of con- 676) the following: proposed penalty and that the employee has sultation services by such States to employ- ‘‘SEC. 29. ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE 15 working days within which to notify the ers concerning the provision of safe and TESTING. Secretary that the employee wishes to con- healthful working conditions. A State that ‘‘(a) PROGRAM PURPOSE.—In order to secure test the citation or penalty. If no notice is has a plan approved under section 18 shall be a safe workplace, employers may establish filed by the employee within 15 working eligible to enter into a cooperative agree- and carry out an alcohol and substance days, the citation and the penalty, as pro- ment under this paragraph only if such plan abuse testing program in accordance with posed, shall be deemed a final order of the does not include provisions for federally subsection (b). Commission and not subject to review by funded consultation to employers. ‘‘(b) FEDERAL GUIDELINES.—An alcohol and any court or agency. ‘‘(B)(i) Except as provided in clause (ii), substance abuse testing program described in ‘‘(d) If the employee notifies the Secretary the Secretary shall reimburse a State that subsection (a) shall meet the following re- that the employee intends to contest the ci- enters into a cooperative agreement under quirements: tation or proposed penalty, the Secretary subparagraph (A) in an amount that equals ‘‘(1) SUBSTANCE ABUSE.—A substance abuse shall immediately advise the Commission of 90 percent of the costs incurred by the State testing program shall permit the use of an such notification, and the Commission shall for the provision of consultation services onsite or offsite urine screening or other rec- afford an opportunity for a hearing (in ac- under such agreement. ognized screening methods, so long as the cordance section 554 of title 5, United States ‘‘(ii) A State shall be fully reimbursed by confirmation tests are performed in accord- Code). The Commission shall thereafter issue the Secretary for— ance with the mandatory guidelines for Fed- an order, based on findings of fact, affirming, ‘‘(I) training approved by the Secretary for eral workplace testing programs published modifying, or vacating the Secretary’s cita- State personnel operating under a coopera- by the Secretary of Health and Human Serv- tion or proposed penalty, or directing other tive agreement; and ices on April 11, 1988, at section 11979 of title appropriate relief, and such order shall be- ‘‘(II) specified out-of-State travel expenses 53, Code of Federal Regulations (including come final 30 days after issuance of the incurred by such personnel. any amendments to such guidelines), in a lab order.’’. ‘‘(iii) A reimbursement paid to a State that is subject to the requirements of sub- SEC. 10. INSPECTION QUOTAS. under this subparagraph shall be limited to part B of such mandatory guidelines. Section 9 (29 U.S.C. 658), as amended by costs incurred by such State for the provi- ‘‘(2) ALCOHOL.—The alcohol testing compo- section 8, is further amended by adding at sion of consultation services under this para- nent of the program shall take the form of the end the following: graph and the costs described in clause (ii). alcohol breath analysis and shall conform to ‘‘(e) The Secretary shall not establish for ‘‘(C) Notwithstanding any other provisions any guidelines developed by the Secretary of any employee within the Occupational Safe- of law, not less than 15 percent of the total Transportation for alcohol testing of mass ty and Health Administration (including any amount of funds appropriated for the Occu- transit employees under the Department of regional director, area director, supervisor, pational Safety and Health Administration Transportation and Related Agencies Appro- or inspector) a quota with respect to the for a fiscal year shall be used for education, priations Act, 1992. number of inspections conducted, the num- consultation, and outreach efforts.’’. ‘‘(c) TEST REQUIREMENTS.—This section ber of citations issued, or the amount of pen- (b) PILOT PROGRAM.—Section 21 (29 U.S.C. shall not be construed to prohibit an em- alties collected, in accordance with this Act. 670) is amended by adding at the end the fol- ployer from requiring— ‘‘(f) Not later than 12 months after the date lowing: ‘‘(1) an applicant for employment to sub- of enactment of this subsection and annually ‘‘(d)(1) Not later than 90 days after the date mit to and pass an alcohol or substance thereafter, the Secretary shall report on the of enactment of this subsection, the Sec- abuse test before employment by the em- number of employers that are inspected retary shall establish and carry out a pilot ployer; or under this Act and determined to be in com- program in 3 States to provide expedited ‘‘(2) an employee, including managerial pliance with the requirements prescribed consultation services with respect to the personnel, to submit to and pass an alcohol under this Act.’’. provision of safe and healthful working con- or substance abuse test— SEC. 11. REVIEW BY THE COMMISSION. ditions to employers that are small busi- ‘‘(A) on a for-cause basis or where the em- Section 17 (29 U.S.C. 666) is amended by nesses, as defined by the Small Business Ad- ployer has reasonable suspicion to believe striking subsection (j) and inserting the fol- ministration,. The Secretary shall carry out that such employee is using or is under the lowing: the program for a period not to exceed 2 influence of alcohol or a controlled sub- ‘‘(j)(1) The Commission shall have the au- years. stance; thority to assess all civil penalties under ‘‘(2) The Secretary shall provide consulta- ‘‘(B) where such test is administered as this section. In assessing a penalty under tion services under paragraph (1) not later part of a scheduled medical examination; this section, the Commission shall give due than 4 weeks after the date on which the ‘‘(C) in the case of an accident or incident, consideration to the appropriateness of the Secretary receives a request from an em- involving the actual or potential loss of penalty with respect to— ployer. human life, bodily injury, or property dam- ‘‘(A) the size of the employer; ‘‘(3) The Secretary may impose a nominal age; ‘‘(B) the number of employees exposed to a fee to an employer requesting consultation ‘‘(D) during the participation of an em- violation; services under paragraph (1). The fee shall be ployee in an alcohol or substance abuse ‘‘(C) the likely severity of any injuries di- in an amount determined by the Secretary. treatment program, and for a reasonable pe- rectly resulting from the violation; Employers paying a fee shall receive priority riod of time (not to exceed 5 years) after the ‘‘(D) the probability that the violation consultation services by the Secretary. conclusion of such program; or could result in injury or illness; ‘‘(4) In lieu of issuing a citation under sec- ‘‘(E) on a random selection basis in work ‘‘(E) the good faith of the employer in cor- tion 9 to an employer for a violation found units, locations, or facilities. recting the violation after the violation has by the Secretary during a consultation under ‘‘(d) CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this sec- been identified; paragraph (1), the Secretary shall permit the tion shall be construed to require an em- ‘‘(F) the history of previous violations by employer to carry out corrective measures ployer to establish an alcohol and substance an employer; and to correct the conditions causing the viola- abuse testing program for applicants or em- ‘‘(G) whether the violation is the sole re- tion. The Secretary shall conduct not more ployees or make employment decisions based sult of the failure of the employer to meet a than 2 visits to the workplace of the em- on such test results. requirement, under this Act or prescribed by ployer to determine if the employer has car- ‘‘(e) PREEMPTION.—The provisions of this regulation, with respect to— ried out the corrective measures. The Sec- section shall preempt any provision of State

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4752 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 law to the extent that such State law is in- across America. I am proud to be an will go a long way in freeing America’s consistent with this section. original cosponsor. small businessowners from the heavy ‘‘(f) INVESTIGATIONS.—The Secretary is au- The Safety and Health Advancement burdens of Government regulation. I thorized to conduct testing of employees (in- cluding managerial personnel) of an em- Act is a commonsense approach to urge my colleagues to support this ployer for use of alcohol or controlled sub- reining in an overreaching Federal commonsense legislation. stances during any investigations of a work- agency. By Mr. D’AMATO (for himself, related fatality or serious injury.’’. I worked in Congress when the Occu- Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. HATCH, Mr. SEC. 14. VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAMS. pational Safety and Health Adminis- DODD, Mr. ABRAHAM, Mr. (a) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—The Sec- tration [OSHA] was created in the TORRICELLI, Mrs. BOXER and retary of Labor shall establish cooperative 1970’s. Many people today would find it Mr. BIDEN): agreements with employers to encourage the hard to believe that OSHA was created S. 768. A bill for the relief of Michel establishment of comprehensive safety and health management systems that include— to assist business—especially small Christopher Meili, Giuseppina Meili, (1) requirements for systematic assessment businesses. In its original intent, OSHA Mirjam Naomi Meili, and Davide Meili, of hazards; existed not just to help enforce work- to the Committee on the Judiciary. (2) comprehensive hazard prevention, miti- place safety laws, but to help small PRIVATE RELIEF LEGISLATION gation, and control programs; businessowners understand those laws Mr. D’AMATO. Mr. President, I rise (3) active and meaningful management and and advise them on how to comply. today, along with Senators FEINSTEIN, employee participation in the voluntary pro- What OSHA has grown into is an HATCH, DODD, ABRAHAM, TORRICELLI, gram described in subsection (b); and (4) employee safety and health training. agency of confrontation and intimida- BIDEN, and BOXER to introduce a bill to (b) VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAM.— tion. The mere mention of OSHA provide protection to Christophe and (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Labor strikes fear in the hearts of small his family so that they may stay in shall establish and carry out a voluntary businessowners everywhere. this country and that Christophe may protection program (consistent with sub- The father of one of my staff mem- be allowed to work and support his section (a)) to encourage and recognize the bers owns small heating and air-condi- family. achievement of excellence in both the tech- tioning business in Nebraska. He’s a Christophe Meili is the Swiss bank nical and managerial protection of employ- good employer. He runs a safe work- guard fired after he reported the de- ees from occupational hazards. The Sec- struction of Holocaust era bank retary of Labor shall encourage small busi- place and treats his employees fairly. nesses (as the term is defined by the Admin- But he faces the constant threat that records at the Union Bank of Switzer- istrator of the Small Business Administra- an unannounced visit by OSHA could land, Zurich branch, on January 8, 1997. tion) to participate in the voluntary protec- shut him down because he doesn’t have He is here along with his wife tion program by carrying out outreach and the resources to appeal the high fines Guiseppina, and his two children, Mir- assistance initiatives and developing pro- frequently handed out by OSHA. iam and David. gram requirements that address the needs of I hear stories like this from small For his bravery in saving historically small businesses. businessowners throughout Nebraska. important documents from the shred- (2) PROGRAM REQUIREMENT.—The voluntary Businesses that are fined tens of thou- der, Christophe was fired and today is protection program shall include the fol- under investigation for violating Swiss lowing: sands of dollars for a minor infraction bank secrecy laws for disclosing the (A) APPLICATION.—Employers who volun- of a regulation they frequently did not teer under the program shall be required to even know existed. They are forced to records, first to the Zurich Jewish submit an application to the Secretary of close their doors and lay off their em- Community and then to the Swiss po- Labor demonstrating that the worksite with ployees because they can’t afford to lice. He has faced persecution and pen- respect to which the application is made fight the fines that come through arbi- alties for a deed that ennobles him in meets such requirements as the Secretary of trary process. the eyes of the world. Moreover, he and Labor may require for participation in the his family have faced hundreds of death program. Mr. President, the safety of our workplaces must continue to be a top threats, including kidnaping threats (B) ONSITE EVALUATIONS.—There shall be made against his children. He is truly a onsite evaluations by representatives of the priority. Where there are those vio- Secretary of Labor to ensure a high level of lating the law and creating unsafe man without a country. protection of employees. The onsite visits working conditions, we should go after When we held a hearing on his plight shall not result in enforcement of citations them and persecute to the fullest ex- in the Banking Committee, he made under the Occupational Safety and Health tent of the law. Those are the individ- two remarkable statements. First, Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.), unless rep- uals OSHA should be going after. But when asked why he felt the records he resentatives of the Secretary of Labor ob- the Government should not be killing saved were important, he responded, serve hazards for which no agreement can be ‘‘A few months before, I had seen the made to abate the hazards in a reasonable jobs by intimidating honest, hard- working small businessowners. We need movie ‘Schindler’s List.’ And that’s how, amount of time. when I saw these documents, I realized I (C) INFORMATION.—Volunteers who are ap- to focus on the real problems in the must take responsibility; I must do some- proved by the Secretary of Labor for partici- workplace. thing.’’ pation in the program shall assure the Sec- The Safety and Health Advancement When I asked him at the end of the retary of Labor that information about the Act would help address this problem. It safety and health program of the volunteers hearing if he had anything to add, he gives OSHA the flexibility to prioritize said, shall be made readily available to the Sec- its resources in order to target the retary of Labor to share with employees. Please protect me in the U.S.A. and in (D) REEVALUATIONS.—Periodic reevalua- worst offenders. It encourages vol- Switzerland. I think I become a great prob- tions by the Secretary of Labor of the volun- untary compliance by rewarding em- lem in Switzerland. I have a woman, two lit- teers shall be required for continued partici- ployers who use third-party consult- tle children, and no future. I must see what pation in the program. ants. It holds employees responsible for goes on in the next days for me. Please pro- (3) EXEMPTIONS.—A site with respect to their misconduct at a site that is in tect me. That is all. which a program has been approved shall, compliance with OSHA regulations. Mr. President, we owe Christophe during participation in the program be ex- This bill returns OSHA to its original Meili this much. He has asked to be empt from inspections or investigations and intent and expands its consultative protected and it is our duty to do so. certain paperwork requirements to be deter- mined by the Secretary of Labor, except that services. Under this legislation, OSHA We are in the presence of a very good this paragraph shall not apply to inspections would actually work hand in hand with man, a man who has made a difference or investigations arising from employee small businessowners to create safe and will be remembered for generations complaints, fatalities, catastrophes, or sig- workplaces, not merely hand down pu- to come. nificant toxic releases. nitive fines. It moves OSHA away from Christophe Meili should be viewed as Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I want to confrontation and back toward co- a hero, not a criminal. His actions in compliment my distinguished col- operation. preventing the destruction of evidence league from Wyoming, Senator ENZI, I am proud to be an original cospon- are courageous and serve the cause of for introducing this important piece of sor of the Safety and Health Advance- justice for the victims and survivors of legislation. This bill addresses an issue ment Act. Not only will this bill help the Holocaust and their families. It is a that is critical to small businessowners make America’s workplaces safer, it stain upon the victims’ memory that a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4753 young man who saved records to help Mr. Meili was suspended and then termi- Prevention Act of 1997, which will sig- their cause is now being made a victim. nated from his job. He was also interrogated nificantly expand the public’s right-to- It is unfortunate that the chairman of by the local Swiss authorities who tried to know about toxic chemicals in their UBS, Robert Studer, has even made re- intimidate him by threatening prosecution homes, workplaces, and communities. for his heroic actions. marks questioning the motivation of (5) Since this disclosure, Mr. Meili and his The landmark 1986 Right-to-Know Christophe for preventing the destruc- family have been threatened and harassed, Act requires companies to list the tion of these records. and have received many death threats. Mr. amount of certain chemicals that leave Moreover, while Christophe and his Meili also received a hand-delivered note their facilities as pollution and enter family have been persecuted for his threatening the kidnapping of his children in our air, water, or soil. It has often been noble deed, it is a disgrace that the return for the ‘‘Jewish money’’ he would re- cited as one of the most effective envi- bank’s archivist who ordered the shred- ceive for his actions, and urging him to emi- ronmental laws on the books. By shin- grate to the United States or be killed. ding at UBS, Erwin Haggenmuller, still (6) Because of his courageous actions, Mr. ing a public spotlight on pollution, the has his job. I wrote to Peter Cosandey, Meili and his family have suffered economic public is better informed, and many the district attorney of Zurich who is hardship, mental anguish, and have been companies have taken voluntary steps investigating this case, and I asked forced to live in fear for their lives. to reduce pollution. him to end his harassment of SEC. 2. PERMANENT RESIDENCE. In fact, without using traditional Christophe. I also asked him why he is Notwithstanding any other provision of ‘‘command and control requirements,’’ not investigating Erwin Hagenmuller law, for purposes of the Immigration and Na- the publication of right-to-know data for his role in ordering the shredding of tionality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.), Michel has led companies to voluntarily re- the files. Christopher Meili, Giuseppina Meili, Mirjam duce their releases of toxic chemicals Naomi Meili, and Davide Meili shall be held by almost 46 percent, or 1.6 billion Christophe has been unemployed and considered to have been lawfully admit- since January and this hardship is tak- ted to the United States for permanent resi- pounds, between 1988 and 1994. ing its toll on this brave young man dence as of the date of the enactment of this The bill I am introducing today sig- and his family. Thankfully, Edgar Act upon payment of the required visa fees. nificantly expands the community Bronfman has come to the rescue once SEC. 3. REDUCTION OF NUMBER OF AVAILABLE right-to-know reporting requirements again by offering Christophe a job. I VISAS. by tracking toxic materials as they am sure that this is a comfort to Upon the granting of permanent residence move through a facility—to tell us Christophe and his family. to Michel Christopher Meili, Giuseppina what comes in, what is transformed Meili, Mirjam Naomi Meili, and Davide Meili Christophe Meili’s story is one of a into product or waste, and what leaves as provided in this Act, the Secretary of a facility as pollution. This tracking man dedicated to seeing that justice is State shall instruct the proper officer to re- achieved, yet persecuted because he duce by the appropriate number during the system, known as chemical use or ma- tried to ensure it. His treatment by the current fiscal year the total number of im- terials accounting, can further de- security firm that employed him and migrant visas available to natives of the crease the use of toxic chemicals and the bank that wants him prosecuted, is country of the aliens’ birth under section their release into the environment. unjust and unfair. 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality When my own State of New Jersey This is a tragedy. Because he did his Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)). began collecting information on toxic By Mr. LAUTENBERG (for him- job, Christophe Meili was fired. Be- chemicals used by industries, in addi- self, Mr. TORRICELLI, Mr. cause he showed courage and integrity, tion to recording toxic chemical re- KERRY, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. GRA- Christophe Meili was fired. And now, leases, the results were dramatic. HAM, Mr. WELLSTONE, Mr. they are threatening him with prosecu- Whereas the national decrease in toxic DEWINE, and Mr. KENNEDY): tion. The people deserve better. emissions reported is 45.6 percent since S. 769. A bill to amend the provisions Mr. President, I urge my colleagues 1988, in New Jersey it has been 70 per- of the Emergency Planning and Com- to join me in granting this hero, this cent. The discrepancy between New munity Right-To-Know Act of 1986 to righteous man, the sanctuary that he Jersey and the rest of the country, I expand the public’s right to know has requested and that he and his fam- believe, is due to the State require- about toxic chemical use and release, ily deserve. ment for materials accounting. to promote pollution prevention, and Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- The reason that materials account- for other purposes; to the Committee sent that the text of the bill be printed ing data is so valuable is that it pro- on Environment and Public Works. in the RECORD. vides information to industry and in- There being no objection, the bill was f centives to prevent pollution. With this ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as THE RIGHT-TO-KNOW MORE AND POLLUTION data, industrial facilities have the in- follows: PREVENTION ACT OF 1997 formation necessary to develop pollu- Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, tion prevention plans. S. 768 today the Environmental Protection Pollution prevention is the highest Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Agency is making public its annual in- priority in managing waste, and falls resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, ventory of toxic chemical releases. at the top of the ladder of steps indus- try can take to reduce pollution— SECTION 1. FINDINGS. This information is made available to Congress makes the following findings: the public under the Emergency Plan- starting with prevention, then recy- (1) The actions of Swiss banks and their re- ning and Community Right-to-Know cling, and then treatment, with dis- lations with Nazi Germany before and during Act which I authored in 1986. posal or release into the environment World War II and the banks’ actions after EPA announced today a 45.6 percent the least desirable last step. This so- the war concerning former Nazi loot and decrease nationwide in the release of called hierarchy of waste management heirless assets placed in the banks before the toxic chemicals since 1988, when these has been endorsed by the Environ- war have been the subject of an extensive data were first collected. In my State mental Protection Agency as well as and ongoing inquiry by the Committee on of New Jersey, which has a large chem- many Fortune 500 companies and the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and a study by a United States inter- ical industry, releases were reduced by armed services. agency group. a stunning 70 percent. Materials accounting makes pollu- (2) On January 8, 1997, Michel Christopher Mr. President, the right-to-know law tion prevention planning possible. You Meili, while performing his duties as a secu- has been an enormous success. Shed- can’t reduce toxic use if you don’t rity guard at the Union Bank of Switzerland ding the light of day on toxic pollution know the quantity of toxics used and in Zurich, Switzerland, discovered that bank has encouraged industries to find ways how they’re used. That’s why materials employees were shredding important Holo- to reduce the threat of these cancer accounting data is so important. The caust-era documents. causing materials to our communities. bill requires companies which collect (3) Mr. Meili was able to save some of the materials accounting data to prepare documents from destruction and then turned We should build on that success. them over to the Jewish community in Zu- Today I am introducing with Sen- pollution prevention plans to decrease rich and to the Swiss police. ators TORRICELLI, BOXER, KERRY, GRA- their use of toxics to protect those who (4) Following Mr. Meili’s disclosure of the HAM, KENNEDY and WELLSTONE the might be exposed to them and can help destruction of the Holocaust-era documents, Right-to-Know More and Pollution companies improve their bottom line.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4754 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 It represents a strong marriage be- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (1) by redesignating clauses (iii) through tween environmental concerns and eco- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as (vi) as clauses (iv) through (vii), respec- nomic efficiency. the ‘‘Right-To-Know-More and Pollution tively, and A recent New Jersey study found Prevention Act of 1997’’. (2) by inserting after clause (ii) the fol- (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- that for every dollar spent on addi- lowing: tents of this Act is as follows: ‘‘(iii) Establish a reporting threshold for a tional reporting, companies actually Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. toxic chemical described in section saved between five and eight dollars in 313(f)(3).’’. reduced costs. By reducing waste, com- TITLE I—PUBLIC RIGHT TO KNOW ABOUT TOXIC CHEMICAL USE (e) REVISED THRESHOLDS.—Section 313(f)(2) panies reduce their cost of doing busi- of the Emergency Planning and Community ness. Sec. 101. Reporting requirements. Sec. 102. Disclosure of toxic chemical use. Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. Mr. President, materials accounting Sec. 103. Environmental reporting and pub- 11023(f)(2)) is amended in the first sentence provides a framework for identifying lic access to information. by striking ‘‘paragraph (1)’’ and inserting opportunities to reduce pollution at Sec. 104. Trade secret protection. ‘‘subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1)’’. the source through changes in produc- Sec. 105. Civil actions. SEC. 102. DISCLOSURE OF TOXIC CHEMICAL USE. tion, operation and raw materials use. TITLE II—COMMUNITY RIGHT TO KNOW A random survey of 42 New Jersey fa- AND POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN- (a) TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASE FORM.— cilities showed that 62 percent of the NING (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 313(g) of the Emergency Planning and Community Right- companies questioned anticipated that Sec. 201. Toxic chemical release forms. To-Know Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 11023(g)) is pollution prevention initiatives, based Sec. 202. Pollution prevention planning. amended— on information gleaned from materials Sec. 203. Information gathering and access. (A) in paragraph (1)(C)— accounting data, could save them Sec. 204. Public availability. (i) by inserting ‘‘for the preceding calendar Sec. 205. Federal facilities. money. Business wins, the public wins, year’’ after ‘‘items of information’’; Sec. 206. Enforcement. and the public health and environment (ii) in clause (i) by striking ‘‘is’’ and insert- wins. TITLE I—PUBLIC RIGHT TO KNOW ABOUT ing ‘‘was’’; Mr. President, my bill directs the TOXIC CHEMICAL USE (iii) in clause (ii) by striking ‘‘preceding’’; EPA to expand right-to-know reporting SEC. 101. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (iv) in clause (iv) by striking ‘‘annual to include information on toxic chemi- (a) THRESHOLDS FOR TOXIC CHEMICALS WITH quantity of the toxic chemical entering’’ and CERTAIN SIGNIFICANT RISKS.—Section 313(f) inserting ‘‘quantity of the toxic chemical cals being transported through commu- of the Emergency Planning and Community that entered’’; and nities and used by industries in their Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 11023(f)) (v) by adding at the end the following: products and workplaces. is amended— ‘‘(v) The number of employees (including It would fill reporting gaps in the ex- (1) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end contractors) at the reporting facility, the isting law by requiring all companies the following: number of employees (including contractors) that have more than the stipulated ‘‘(C) With respect to each of the toxic at the reporting facility who were poten- threshold amounts to file reports, re- chemicals described in paragraph (3) that are tially exposed to the toxic chemical; gardless of the industrial classification released from a facility, the amount of the ‘‘(vi) The following materials accounting in which they fall. EPA could exempt threshold for the toxic chemical under that information: ‘‘(I) A description of the uses of the toxic categories of industry groups if the paragraph.’’; and (2) by adding at the end the following: chemical at the facility. benefits and paperwork requirements ‘‘(3) THRESHOLDS FOR TOXIC CHEMICALS WITH ‘‘(II) The starting (as of January 1) inven- are disproportionate to any benefit. CERTAIN SIGNIFICANT RISKS.— tory of the toxic chemical at the facility. Finally, the bill requires businesses ‘‘(A) ESTABLISHMENT OF THRESHOLDS.—Not ‘‘(III) The quantity of the toxic chemical to prepare pollution prevention plans later than 2 years after the date of enact- produced at the facility. based on the materials accounting data ment of this paragraph, the Administrator ‘‘(IV) The quantity of the toxic chemical they collect. shall establish a threshold for each toxic that was transported to the facility and the Mr. President, EPA has proposed re- chemical that the Administrator determines mode of transportation used. quiring materials accounting data may present a significant risk to children’s ‘‘(V) The quantity of the toxic chemical under existing authorities of the Emer- health or the environment because of— consumed at the facility. ‘‘(VI) The quantity of the toxic chemical gency Planning and Community Right- ‘‘(i) the tendency of the toxic chemical to persist or to bioaccumulate or disrupt endo- that was shipped out of the facility as a To-Know Law [EPCRA] and other stat- crine systems; or product or in a product and the quantities utes. ‘‘(ii) other characteristics of the toxic intended for industrial use, commercial use, I believe the law gives them that au- chemical. consumer use, and any additional categories thority. However, some industry ‘‘(B) CHEMICALS TO BE INCLUDED.—Among of use that the Administrator may designate groups have challenged literally every the toxic chemicals for which the Adminis- by regulation. action by the office that implements trator shall establish thresholds under sub- ‘‘(VII) The quantity of the toxic chemical the Right-to-Know Law. To avoid con- paragraph (A) shall be lead, mercury, dioxin, that entered any waste stream (or that was tinuing court fights and avoid needless cadmium, chromium, and the substances otherwise released into the environment) listed as bioaccumulative chemicals of con- prior to recycling, treatment, or disposal (as delays, this law would clarify congres- cern in the notice published by the Adminis- required to be reported under section sional intent. trator at 60 Fed. Reg. 15393.’’. 6607(b)(1) of the Pollution Prevention Act of Mr. President, this bill will help en- (b) ADDITIONAL CHEMICALS.—Section 313(c) 1990 (42 U.S.C. 13107(b)(1))). sure a healthier environment for all of of the Emergency Planning and Community ‘‘(VIII) The amount of toxic chemical at us, and can save industry money, mak- Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 11023(c)) the facility as of December 31. ing our economy and chemical industry is amended— ‘‘(IX) The amount of the toxic chemical re- more cost competitive. It makes good (1) by striking ‘‘are those’’ and inserting cycled at the facility that was used during environmental sense and good business the following: ‘‘are— the calendar year at the facility. sense. And it’s legislation that the pub- ‘‘(1) the’’; ‘‘(X) The toxic chemical use of the chem- (2) by striking the period at the end and in- ical that is calculated by adding the quan- lic wants. I hope we will move to enact serting ‘‘; or’’; and tities reported under subclauses (II), (III), it in this Congress. (3) by adding at the end the following: (IV), and (IX) and subtracting the quantity Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- ‘‘(2) dioxin and substances listed as bio- reported under subclause (VIII). sent that the text of the bill be in- accumulative chemicals of concern in the ‘‘(XI) If the sum of the quantities reported serted in the RECORD, along with let- notice published by the Administrator at 60 under subclauses (II), (III), (IV), and (IX) ters from EPA Administrator Browner Federal Register 15393.’’. does not equal the sum of the quantities re- and USPIRG and the Environmental (c) RELEASES.—Subsections (a) and (b)(1) of ported under subclauses (V), (VI), (VII), and Information Center supporting the bill. section 313 of the Emergency Planning and (VIII), a statement of the cause of the dis- There being no objection, the mate- Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (42 crepancy. U.S.C. 11023) are amended by striking ‘‘or ‘‘(vii) The reduction (from the calendar rial was ordered to be printed in the otherwise used’’ and inserting ‘‘otherwise year preceding the calendar year for which RECORD, as follows: used, or released’’. the form is submitted) in the quantity of the S. 769 (d) CIVIL ACTIONS.—Section 326(a)(1)(B) of toxic chemical that is reported under clause Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- the Emergency Planning and Community (vi)(VII), as a result of the following: equip- resentatives of the United States of America in Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. ment or technology modifications; process or Congress assembled, 11046(a)(1)(B)) is amended— procedure modifications; reformulation or

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4755 redesign of products; substitution of raw ma- ‘‘(D) consolidate all annual reporting re- (5) in subsection (h)— terials; and improvements in housekeeping, quirements under this title and other Fed- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘or other maintenance, training, or inventory control. eral environmental laws for small busi- information withheld’’ before ‘‘is claimed as ‘‘(viii) The reduction (from the calendar nesses, including by permitting reporting to a’’; and year preceding the calendar year for which a single point of contact using a single form (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘or other the form is submitted) in the quantity of or electronic reporting system; and information withheld’’ after ‘‘identity of a toxic chemical use as defined in subclause ‘‘(E) provide the public a single point of toxic chemical’’. (X) as a result of the following: equipment or contact for access to all the publicly avail- technology modifications; process or proce- able information gathered by the Adminis- SEC. 105. CIVIL ACTIONS. dure modifications; reformulation or rede- trator for any regulated entity. (a) PAST AND ONGOING VIOLATIONS.—Sec- sign of products; substitution of raw mate- ‘‘(2) CONSOLIDATION.—Not later than 5 tion 326(a)(1)(A) of the Emergency Planning rials; and improvements in housekeeping, years after the date of enactment of this sub- and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 maintenance, training, or inventory con- section, the Administrator shall consolidate (42 U.S.C. 11046(a)(1)(A)) is amended by in- trol.’’; and all annual reporting under this title and serting ‘‘any past or ongoing’’ after ‘‘An (B) by adding at the end the following: other Federal environmental laws adminis- ‘‘(3) COMPUTATIONS.—Quantities reported tered by the Administrator for each entity owner or operator of a facility for’’. under this subsection shall be complete and required to report, including by permitting (b) VENUE.—Section 326 of the Emergency verifiable by computations under generally reporting to a single point of contact using a Planning and Community Right-To-Know accepted principles of materials account- single form or electronic reporting system. Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 11046(b)) is amended— ing.’’. ‘‘(3) EASE OF COMPLIANCE.—In improving (1) in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (2) DEFINITION OF MATERIALS ACCOUNTING the means by which the Administrator pro- (2) and inserting the following: INFORMATION.— vides information to the public and requires ‘‘(2) ACTIONS AGAINST THE ADMINISTRATOR.— (A) IN GENERAL.—Section 329 of the Emer- information be reported by regulated enti- ‘‘(A) PETITIONS IN THE UNITED STATES COURT gency Planning and Community Right-To- ties, as required by paragraphs (1) and (2), OF APPEALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Know Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 11049) is amend- the Administrator, building on the experi- CIRCUIT.— ed— ences of the States, shall use technology to ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Review of an action of (i) by redesignating paragraphs (7), (8), (9), facilitate reporting by regulated entities and the Administrator described in clause (ii) and (10) as paragraphs (8), (9), (10), and (11), improve access to the data by the public.’’. shall be sought by filing a petition for review respectively; and (b) DISCLOSURE OF USES OF TOXIC CHEMI- in the United States Court of Appeals for the (ii) by inserting after paragraph (6) the fol- CALS.— District of Columbia. lowing: (1) BASIC REQUIREMENT.—Section 313(a) of ‘‘(ii) ACTIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATOR.—The ‘‘(7) MATERIALS ACCOUNTING INFORMATION.— the Emergency Planning and Community actions of the Administrator described in The term ‘materials accounting information’ Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 11023(a)) this clause are— means the information described in section is amended in the second sentence by insert- 313(g)(1)(vi).’’. ‘‘(I) a final agency action in response to a ing ‘‘toxic chemical uses and’’ before ‘‘re- petition filed under section 313(e); (B) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section leases’’. ‘‘(II) a final agency action to revise a 6603(4) of the Pollution Prevention Act of (2) USE OF RELEASE FORM.—Section 313(h) threshold under section 313(f)(2); 1990 (42 U.S.C. 13102(4)) is amended by strik- of the Emergency Planning and Community ‘‘(III) a final rule to modify nationally the ing ‘‘329(8)’’ and inserting ‘‘329’’. Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. reporting frequency under section 313(i); (3) REGULATION.—Not later than 2 years 11023(h)) is amended in the second sentence ‘‘(IV) any other rulemaking of general ap- after the date of enactment of this Act, the by inserting ‘‘the uses of toxic chemicals at plicability under this title; and Administrator of the Environmental Protec- covered facilities and’’ before ‘‘releases of ‘‘(V) any other action that is based on a de- tion Agency shall promulgate a regulation toxic chemicals to the environment’’. regarding the information to be provided termination of nationwide scope or effect if, SEC. 104. TRADE SECRET PROTECTION. in taking the action, the Administrator pub- under clauses (v), (vi), (vii), and (viii) of sec- Section 322 of the Emergency Planning and tion 313(g)(1)(C) of the Emergency Planning lishes a finding that the action is based on Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (42 such a determination. and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 U.S.C. 11042) is amended— (42 U.S.C. 11023(g)(1)(C)), as added by para- ‘‘(B) PETITIONS FOR REVIEW IN OTHER CIR- (1) in subsection (a)(1) by adding the fol- CUITS.— graph (1). lowing at the end: (b) OTHER REQUIREMENTS.—The Adminis- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Review of an action of ‘‘(C) WITHHOLDING OF MATERIALS ACCOUNT- trator of the Environmental Protection the Administrator described in clause (ii) Agency shall by regulation integrate the re- ING INFORMATION.—A person that is required shall be sought by filing a petition for review porting requirements under the Emergency to submit materials accounting information in the United States Court of Appeals for the Planning and Community Right-To-Know under section 313(g)(1)(C)(vi) may withhold circuit in which the geographic region to Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 11001 et seq.) and the an element or portion (as defined by a regu- which the action relates is situated. lation promulgated by the Administrator Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. ‘‘(ii) ACTIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATOR.—The 12101 et seq.). under subsection (c)) of the information if actions of the Administrator described in SEC. 103. ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING AND the person complies with paragraph (2) with this clause are— PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION. respect to the information to be withheld.’’; ‘‘(I) a final rule to modify the reporting (a) STREAMLINED DATA COLLECTION AND (2) in subsection (b)(4) by inserting ‘‘or frequency under section 313(i) for a par- DISSEMINATION.—Section 313 of the Emer- other information withheld’’ after ‘‘The ticular geographic region; and gency Planning and Community Right-To- chemical identity’’; ‘‘(II) any other rulemaking specific to a Know Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 11023) is amended (3) in subsection (d)— particular geographic region. (A) in paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(C) CIVIL ACTIONS IN UNITED STATES DIS- ‘‘(m) STREAMLINED DATA COLLECTION AND by striking ‘‘toxic chemical which’’ and in- TRICT COURT.—An action of the Adminis- DISSEMINATION.— serting ‘‘toxic chemical or other information trator under subsection (a) other than an ac- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—To enhance public access that’’; tion described in subparagraph (A) or (B) and use of information resources, to facili- (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘or other shall be brought in the United States Dis- tate compliance with reporting require- information withheld’’ after ‘‘specific chem- trict Court for the District of Columbia.’’; ments, and to promote multimedia permit- ical identity’’; and ting, reporting, and pollution prevention, (C) in paragraph (3)— (2) by adding at the end the following: not later than 3 years after the date of enact- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘or ment of this subsection, the Administrator other information withheld’’ after ‘‘specific ‘‘(i) TIME FOR FILING PETITION FOR REVIEW shall— chemical identity’’; OF ACTION BY THE ADMINISTRATOR; EXCLUSIVE ‘‘(A) create standard data formats for in- (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ‘‘or MEANS OF REVIEW.— formation management; other information withheld’’ after ‘‘chemical ‘‘(1) TIME FOR FILING PETITION.—A petition ‘‘(B) integrate information resources, using identity’’; and for review of an action of the Administrator common company, facility, industry, geo- (iii) in subparagraph (C), in the first sen- under subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection graphic, and chemical identifiers and any tence, by inserting ‘‘or other information (b)(2) shall be filed not later than 60 days other identifiers that the Administrator con- withheld’’ after ‘‘chemical identity’’ each after the date on which notice of the action siders appropriate; place it appears; and is published in the Federal Register. ‘‘(C) establish a system for indexing, locat- (D) in paragraph (4)(A), by inserting ‘‘or ‘‘(2) EXCLUSIVE MEANS OF REVIEW.—An ac- ing, and obtaining agency-held information other information withheld’’ after ‘‘chemical tion of the Administrator with respect to about parent companies, facilities, indus- identity’’; which review can be or could have been ob- tries, chemicals, geographic locations, eco- (4) in subsection (f), by inserting ‘‘or other tained under subparagraph (A) or (B) of sub- logical indicators, and the regulatory status information withheld under subsection section (b)(2) shall not be subject to judicial of toxic chemicals and entities subject to (a)(1)’’ after ‘‘specific chemical identity’’; review in a civil or criminal enforcement agency regulation; and proceeding.’’.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4756 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 TITLE II—COMMUNITY RIGHT TO KNOW ‘‘(A) toxic use reduction; or ‘‘(i) a statement of management policy re- AND POLLUTION PREVENTION PLANNING ‘‘(B) source reduction. garding pollution prevention; SEC. 201. TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASE FORMS. ‘‘(7) PRODUCTION PROCESS.—The term ‘pro- ‘‘(ii) a written certification by the owner Section 313(b) of the Emergency Planning duction process’ means a process, line, meth- or operator of the facility regarding the ac- and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 od, activity, or technique used to produce a curacy and completeness of the plan; (42 U.S.C. 11023(b)) is amended— product or to reach a planned result. ‘‘(iii) 2- and 5-year pollution prevention (1) by striking paragraph (2); and ‘‘(8) RECOVERY.— goals for targeted production processes, in- (2) in paragraph (1)— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘recovery’ cluding a numerical statement regarding the (A) by striking ‘‘(A) The requirements’’ means the act of extracting or removing the intended reduction in the quantity of each and inserting ‘‘The requirements’’; toxic chemical from a waste stream that in- toxic chemical manufactured, processed, or (B) by striking ‘‘and that are in Standard cludes— otherwise used; Industrial Classification Codes 20 through 39 ‘‘(i) the reclamation of the toxic chemical ‘‘(iv) a statement of progress achieved to- (as in effect on July 1, 1985)’’; from a stream that entered a waste treat- ward previously submitted pollution preven- (C) by striking subparagraph (B) and in- ment or pollution control device or process tion goals; serting the following: (including an air pollution control device or ‘‘(v) an analysis of each targeted produc- ‘‘(2) DELETION OF FACILITIES.— process, wastewater treatment or control de- tion process, including— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator, at vice or process, Federal or State permitted ‘‘(I) an assessment of materials accounting the instance of the Administrator or in re- treatment or control device or process, and information of toxic chemicals with respect sponse to a petition, may delete by rule a any other type of treatment or control de- to the targeted production process; and particular facility or category of facilities vice or process) where destruction of the ‘‘(II) a full cost accounting of the direct from the requirements of this section based stream or destruction or removal of certain and indirect costs (including liabilities) of on a determination that reporting by the constituents of the steam occurs; and toxic chemical purchase, use, and waste owner or operator of the facility or category ‘‘(ii) the reclamation for reuse of an other- management; of facilities is inconsistent with the efficient wise used toxic chemical that is spent or operation of this title. contaminated and that must be recovered for ‘‘(vi) an evaluation of the options for re- ducing the use of toxic chemicals or the gen- ‘‘(B) CONSIDERATIONS.—In making a deter- further use in the original operation or any mination under subparagraph (A), the Ad- other operation. eration of byproducts in the targeted produc- ministrator may consider the toxicity of the ‘‘(9) RECYCLING.—The term ‘recycling’ tion unit process by means of the substi- toxic chemical, proximity to other facilities means— tution of raw materials, reformulation or re- that release the toxic chemical or to popu- ‘‘(A) the recovery for reuse of a toxic design of products, production unit modifica- lation centers, the history of releases of chemical from a gaseous, aerosol, aqueous, tions, and improvement in operation and toxic chemicals at the facility or category of liquid, or solid stream; or maintenance, including— facilities, and such other factors as the Ad- ‘‘(B) the reuse or the recovery for reuse of ‘‘(I) identification of options that minimize ministrator considers appropriate.’’; a toxic chemical that is a hazardous waste or potential exposure to workers, consumers, (D) in subparagraph (C) — is a constituent of a hazardous waste under the public, and the environment; and (i) by striking ‘‘(C) For purposes’’ and in- the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6901 ‘‘(II) an assessment of the technical and serting ‘‘(3) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes’’; et seq.), as determined by the Administrator. economic feasibility of the options identified (ii) by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as ‘‘(10) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LABORA- under subclause (I); subparagraphs (A) and (B); and TORY.—The term ‘research and development ‘‘(vii) an identification of options identi- (iii) in subparagraph (B) (as redesignated laboratory’ means a facility or a designated fied under clause (vi)(I) that are technically by clause (ii)), by redesignating subclauses area of a facility used for research, develop- feasible and have a payback period of less (I) and (II) as clauses (i) and (ii). ment, and testing activity, and not pri- than 2 years; SEC. 202. POLLUTION PREVENTION PLANNING. marily involved in the production of a good ‘‘(viii) a schedule for implementing the op- (a) IN GENERAL.—Title III of the Emer- for commercial sale, in which a toxic chem- tions identified under clause (vii) that the gency Planning and Community Right-To- ical is used by or under the direct super- owner or operator of the facility intends to Know Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 11001 et seq.) is vision of a technically qualified person. implement; and amended— ‘‘(11) SOURCE REDUCTION.—The term ‘source ‘‘(ix) if there is an option identified under (1) by redesignating subtitle C as subtitle reduction’ has the meaning given the term in clause (vii) that is not included in the sched- D; and section 6603 of the Pollution Prevention Act ule developed under clause (viii), a state- (2) by inserting after subtitle B the fol- of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 13103). ment of the reason why the option is not in- lowing: ‘‘(12) TARGETED PRODUCTION PROCESS.—The cluded. ‘‘Subtitle C—Pollution Prevention Planning term ‘targeted production process’ means a ‘‘(B) ITEMS NOT TO BE INCLUDED.—A pollu- ‘‘SEC. 316. POLLUTION PREVENTION PLANS. production process or a group of production tion prevention plan shall not include a ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: processes (identified by the owner or oper- waste management or control activity. ‘‘(1) AUTHORIZED STATE.—The term ‘author- ator of a facility) that accounts for 90 per- ‘‘(4) POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN SUM- ized State’ means a State authorized under cent or more of— MARIES.— ‘‘(A) the total toxic chemical use cal- subsection (m) to carry out the Administra- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For each pollution pre- tor’s authorities and responsibilities under culated in accordance with section vention plan, the owner or operator of a fa- this section. 313(g)(1)(C)(vi)(X); or cility shall prepare a pollution plan sum- ‘‘(B) the total quantity of byproducts gen- ‘‘(2) BYPRODUCT.—The term ‘byproduct’ mary. erated at the facility. means a toxic chemical that— ‘‘(B) CONTENTS.—A pollution plan summary ‘‘(13) TOXIC USE REDUCTION.—The term ‘‘(A) is generated prior to storage, recy- shall include the information reported ‘toxic use reduction’ means the reduction in cling (except in-process recycling), treat- under— the quantity of toxic chemical use reported ment, control, disposal, or release; ‘‘(i) clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) of para- under section 313(g)(1)(C)(viii) that is re- ‘‘(B) is not intended for use as a product; graph (3)(A); or duced so as to reduce potential exposure to and ‘‘(ii) if applicable, subparagraphs (A), (B), the public, workers, consumers, and the en- ‘‘(C) is required to be reported under sec- (C), and (D) of section 317(c)(2). tion 6607 of the Pollution Prevention Act of vironment. 1990 (42 U.S.C. 13107). ‘‘(b) POLLUTION PREVENTION PLANNING.— ‘‘(c) POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN ‘‘(3) FACILITY.—The term ‘facility’ means a ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—To promote the assess- PROGRESS REPORTS.— facility for which a toxic chemical release ment and implementation of pollution pre- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Beginning with the sec- form is required to be submitted under sec- vention alternatives, the owner or operator ond full calendar year after a pollution pre- tion 313. of a facility shall periodically complete a vention plan has been prepared under sub- ‘‘(4) IN-PROCESS RECYCLING.—The term ‘in- pollution prevention plan. section (b), the owner or operator of a facil- process recycling’ means the practice of re- ‘‘(2) INITIAL PLAN AND UPDATES.—The owner ity shall prepare a pollution prevention plan turning a recycled toxic chemical to a pro- or operator of a facility shall— progress report annually for the facility in duction process using dedicated equipment ‘‘(A) complete a pollution prevention plan accordance with the schedule for the submis- that is directly connected to and physically on or before July 1 of the second calendar sion of toxic release forms under section 313. integrated with a production process. year that begins after the date of enactment ‘‘(2) CONTENTS.—A pollution prevention ‘‘(5) PILOT FACILITY.—The term ‘pilot facil- of this section; and progress report shall include— ity’ means a facility, or designated area of a ‘‘(B) review and update the pollution pre- ‘‘(A) a description of the facility and iden- facility, used for pilot-scale development of a vention plan biennially thereafter. tification of each targeted production proc- product or process not primarily involved in ‘‘(3) CONTENTS OF POLLUTION PREVENTION ess; the production of a good for commercial PLANS.— ‘‘(B) a numerical statement demonstrating sale. ‘‘(A) ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED.—Except as pro- the progress of the facility towards achiev- ‘‘(6) POLLUTION PREVENTION.—The term vided in section 317, a pollution prevention ing each of its 5-year goals for pollution pre- ‘pollution prevention’ means— plan shall include— vention; and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4757 ‘‘(C) if the annual progress of the facility attend seminars and workshops on the prop- the program and establish a Federal program does not achieve the level of progress antici- er preparation of toxic release inventories under this section. pated in the pollution prevention plan sched- and pollution prevention plans and on the ‘‘(B) NOTIFICATION.—The Administrator ule for implementation, an explanation of use of available pollution prevention meas- shall not withdraw authorization of a State the reasons why that level of progress was ures. program unless the Administrator first noti- not achieved. ‘‘(j) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LABORA- fies the State and makes public in writing ‘‘(d) GUIDELINES FOR PREPARATION OF POL- TORIES.—The owner or operator of a facility the reasons for the withdrawal. LUTION PREVENTION PLANS.—Not later than 2 shall not be required to prepare a pollution ‘‘(4) NO PREEMPTION OF STATE PROGRAMS.— years after the date of enactment of this sec- prevention plan, pollution prevention plan Nothing in this subsection affects the au- tion, the Administrator shall by regulation summary, or pollution prevention progress thority of a State or political subdivision of establish guidelines for the preparation of report concerning a research and develop- a State to establish or continue in effect any pollution prevention plans, pollution preven- ment laboratory located at the facility. regulation or any other measure relating to ‘‘(k) PILOT FACILITIES.—The owner or oper- tion plan summaries, and pollution preven- pollution prevention. ator of a facility shall not be required to pre- tion plan progress reports. ‘‘(n) REPORTS.— pare a pollution prevention plan, pollution ‘‘(e) AVAILABILITY OF POLLUTION PREVEN- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 4 years TION PLANS, SUMMARIES, AND REPORTS.— prevention plan summary, or pollution pre- vention plan progress report for a pilot facil- after the date of enactment of this section ‘‘(1) POLLUTION PREVENTION PLANS.— and not less frequently than every 3 years ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The owner or operator ity. ‘‘(l) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.— thereafter, the Administrator shall submit a of a facility shall— report to the President and Congress that de- ‘‘(i) retain each pollution prevention plan ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—At the request of the owner or operator of a facility, the Adminis- scribes the pollution prevention plans that at the facility; and have been prepared under this section. ‘‘(ii) make each pollution prevention plan trator or an authorized State may provide technical assistance in pollution prevention ‘‘(2) MATTERS TO BE ADDRESSED.—A report available for inspection by the Adminis- under paragraph (1) shall include— trator or authorized State. planning. ‘‘(2) REIMBURSEMENT.—The Administrator ‘‘(A) a detailed analysis that indicates the ‘‘(B) NOT PUBLIC RECORDS.—A document or progress achieved toward any pollution pre- other record obtained from or reviewed at a may seek full (or in the case of a small busi- ness, full or partial) reimbursement for any vention goals established by the Adminis- facility owned or operated by a private per- trator under section 6604 of the Pollution son shall not be considered to be a public technical assistance provided to a facility. ‘‘(3) NO REQUIREMENT OF PARTICULAR MEAS- Prevention Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 13103); and record. ‘‘(B) a detailed analysis of the steps that ‘‘(2) POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN SUM- URES OR STANDARDS.—Nothing in this sub- section authorizes the Administrator to re- need to be taken to ensure that the goals are MARIES AND PROGRESS REPORTS.— achieved, including an identification of the ‘‘(A) SUBMISSION.—The owner or operator quire that a particular pollution prevention measure be implemented or that a pollution industrial categories or subcategories that of a facility shall submit a pollution preven- should be the highest priority for pollution tion plan summary for the facility and prevention performance standard be achieved at a facility or targeted production prevention measures and that need improve- progress reports, with the toxic release ment with respect to pollution prevention. forms required under section 313 for the year process. ‘‘(m) STATE ADMINISTRATION.— ‘‘SEC. 317. SMALL BUSINESS POLLUTION PREVEN- in which the summary is required, to the Ad- ‘‘(1) REQUEST FOR STATE AUTHORIZATION.— TION COMPLIANCE AND TECHNICAL ministrator and to the State in which the fa- ‘‘(A) GUIDELINES.—Not later than 1 year ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. cility is located, in a format that is compat- after the date of enactment of this section, ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.—The Ad- ible with electronic information storage and the Administrator shall publish guidance ministrator shall establish a small business retrieval and compatible with the data sub- that would be useful to the States in submit- pollution prevention compliance and tech- mitted under section 313 (except in a case in ting a program for approval under this para- nical assistance program to assist owners which the Administrator determines that graph. and operators of facilities in identifying and preparation in electronic format would cre- ‘‘(B) SUBMISSION OF PROGRAMS.—A State applying methods of pollution prevention. ate a significant hardship). may submit to the Administrator a program ‘‘(b) ELEMENTS OF PROGRAM.—The program ‘‘(B) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The Adminis- for carrying out this section in the State. under subsection (a) shall— trator shall, using electronic and other ‘‘(C) IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE PRO- ‘‘(1) provide compliance assistance, tech- means, make pollution plan summaries and GRAMS.—On and after the date that is 180 nical assistance, and other assistance to progress reports available to the public con- days after date on which the Administrator small businesses; sistent with section 313(j). ‘‘(2) use funds provided under this sub- ‘‘(f) REQUIRED MODIFICATION.— receives a State program under subpara- section for matching grants to State and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator or an graph (B), the State may carry out the pro- authorized State may require the modifica- gram in the State in place of the Federal local government agencies for programs to tion of a pollution prevention plan or pollu- program under this section, unless the Ad- promote the use of pollution prevention tion prevention plan summary if the Admin- ministrator notifies the State that the pro- techniques by small businesses; and istrator or authorized State determines that gram is not approved. ‘‘(3) allow small businesses to comply with the pollution prevention plan does not meet ‘‘(2) CRITERIA FOR STATE AUTHORIZATION.— the pollution prevention planning require- the requirements of subsection (b) or the pol- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall ments of this by title complying with sub- lution prevention plan summary does not approve a State program submitted under section (c). meet the requirements of subsection (b)(4). paragraph (1) if the Administrator deter- ‘‘(c) USE OF MANUAL AND CHECKLIST IN LIEU ‘‘(2) TIME FOR COMPLETION OF REQUIRED mines that the State program requires OF POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN.— MODIFICATION.—Any modification required by that— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator may the Administrator or authorized State shall ‘‘(i) each facility develop a pollution pre- by regulation allow a small business in a be completed by the owner or operator of the vention plan that includes materials ac- commercial sector for which a pollution pre- facility not later than 90 days after the date counting for full cost accounting; and vention opportunity assessment manual and on which the Administrator or the State pro- ‘‘(ii) each pollution prevention plan ad- checklist have been published under para- vides written notice that the modification is dress the reduction of the use and generation graph (2) to comply with the pollution pre- required. as byproduct of toxic chemicals subject to vention planning requirements of sub- ‘‘(g) PRODUCT FORMULAS.—Nothing in this this section so as to reduce overall risks to sections (a) and (b) of section 316 by com- subtitle authorizes the Administrator or a the public, workers, consumers, and the en- pleting the checklist and retaining on site State to require that information concerning vironment without shifting risks between the manual and checklist in lieu of preparing nontoxic chemicals, or product formulas for them. a pollution prevention plan. mixtures that include only nontoxic chemi- ‘‘(B) DISAPPROVAL.—If the Administrator ‘‘(2) CONTENTS OF MANUAL AND CHECKLIST.— cals, be included in a pollution prevention does not approve a State program, the Ad- The Administrator may publish a manual plan, summary, or progress report. ministrator shall notify the State in writing and checklist for any commercial sector by ‘‘(h) GROUPING OF PROCESSES.—The Admin- of any revisions or modifications that are the use of which a small business in the com- istrator may publish rules establishing cri- necessary to obtain approval. mercial sector would develop— teria pursuant to which the Administrator ‘‘(3) WITHDRAWAL OF STATE AUTHORIZA- ‘‘(A) a statement of management policy re- may permit an owner or operator of a facil- TION.— garding pollution prevention; ity to consider production processes that use ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If the Administrator de- ‘‘(B) a written certification by the owner similar ingredients to produce 1 or more termines after public hearing that a State or operator of the facility regarding the ac- similar products as a single production proc- program approved under paragraph (1) no curacy and completeness of the plan; ess. longer meets the criteria of paragraph (2), ‘‘(C) 2- and 5-year pollution prevention ‘‘(i) TRAINING.—The Administrator or an the Administrator shall so notify the State goals for targeted production processes, in- authorized State may require that individ- in writing. If appropriate corrective action is cluding a numerical statement regarding the uals that prepare pollution prevention plans not taken within a reasonable time (not to intended reduction in the quantity of each for facilities in particular industrial cat- exceed 90 days after notification), the Ad- toxic chemical produced or used and each egories or subcategories receive training or ministrator shall withdraw authorization of toxic chemical generated as a byproduct;

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4758 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 ‘‘(D) a statement of progress achieved to- ‘‘(ii) any other facility, establishment, or nity right to know. As you are aware, ex- ward previously submitted pollution preven- other place or property owned or operated by panding the public’s right to know about tion goals; the owner or operator of the facility, if, in harmful pollutants in our communities is a ‘‘(E) an estimate of the costs associated the opinion of the authorized officer, entry is top priority for this Administration. We un- with toxic chemical purchase, use, and waste needed to determine compliance with and en- derstand that your bill, The Right to Know management; force this title with respect to the facility. More and Pollution Prevention Act of 1997, ‘‘(F) an evaluation of production processes ‘‘(B) SAMPLES.—An authorized officer may seeks to advance community right to know, and material, storage, and treatment prac- inspect and obtain— pollution prevention planning and the infor- tices; ‘‘(i) samples from any facility subject to mation available to the public on chemical ‘‘(G) an evaluation of toxic use reduction the requirements of this title or from a facil- use. and source reduction opportunities; and ity, establishment, or other place or prop- This Administration believes that putting ‘‘(H) an economic impact analysis of op- erty described in subparagraph (A)(ii); or environmental and public health informa- tions for achieving reductions in toxic chem- ‘‘(ii) samples of any containers of toxic tion into the hands of the American people is ical use and byproduct generation.’’. chemicals or other materials maintained at one of the most effective ways to reduce (b) CIVIL ACTION.—Section 326(a)(1)(A) of the facility. local pollution and prevent it from occurring the Emergency Planning and Community ‘‘(C) PROMPT COMPLETION.—An inspection in the future. In fact, the Agency recently Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. under this paragraph shall be completed with made final a rule to add seven new industry 11046(a)(1)(A)) is amended by adding at the reasonable promptness. categories to the Toxics Release Inventory end the following: ‘‘(D) RECEIPT FOR SAMPLES AND COPIES OF (TRI), increasing the number of covered fa- ‘‘(v) Complete and submit a pollution plan ANALYSES.—If an authorized officer obtains a cilities to 31,000—a thirty percent increase. summary or pollution plan progress report sample under subparagraph (B), the author- During the coming year, we will be working under section 316.’’. ized officer shall— on ways to further improve TRI, including a (c) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- ‘‘(i) before leaving the premises, give to stakeholder process to address reporting bur- tents in section 300(b) of the Emergency the owner or operator of the facility a re- dens, an examination of types of data col- Planning and Community Right-To-Know ceipt describing the sample obtained and, if lected, consideration of new thresholds for Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. prec. 11001) is amended requested, a portion of the sample; and persistent, bioaccumulating toxic chemicals by striking the item relating to subtitle C ‘‘(ii) furnish promptly to the owner or op- and developing options regarding chemical and inserting the following: erator of the facility a copy of the results of use information. any analysis made of the sample. I look forward to working with you in the ‘‘Subtitle C—Pollution Prevention Planning ‘‘(4) COMPLIANCE ORDERS.— future to further the public’s right to know ‘‘Sec. 316. Pollution prevention plans. ‘‘(A) ISSUANCE.—If the owner or operator of about environmental health threats in their ‘‘Sec. 317. Small business pollution preven- a facility failed to comply with a request of homes, schools and communities. tion compliance and technical an authorized officer under this subsection, Sincerely, assistance program. the Administrator or authorized State may, CAROL M. BROWNER. ‘‘Subtitle D—General Provisions.’’. after such notice and opportunity for con- U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST SEC. 203. INFORMATION GATHERING AND AC- sultation as is reasonably appropriate under ESEARCH ROUP CESS. the circumstances, issue an order directing R G , Washington, DC, May 20, 1997. Section 325 of the Emergency Planning and compliance with the request. ‘‘(B) CIVIL ACTION.— DEAR SENATOR LAUTENBERG: We are writ- Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 (42 ing on behalf of U.S. PIRG and the State U.S.C. 11045) is amended by adding at the end ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator may request the Attorney General to commence a PIRGs with more than a million members the following: nation wide, to express our support for the ROVISION OF INFORMATION AND civil action to compel compliance with a re- ‘‘(g) P Right to Know More and Pollution Preven- RECORDS; INSPECTIONS.— quest or order under this subsection. tion Act of 1997. This bill will dramatically ‘‘(1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: ‘‘(ii) RELIEF.—If the court finds that there improve the amount and quality of informa- ‘‘(A) AUTHORIZED OFFICER.—The term ‘au- is a reasonable basis on which to believe that tion that citizens count on to keep them- thorized officer’ means— there may be a violation of this title, unless selves and their children safe. This bill will ‘‘(i) an officer, employee, or representative the court finds that, under the cir- also encourage pollution prevention. The re- of the Administrator; or cumstances of the case, the request or order duction of toxic chemical use and waste is ‘‘(ii) an officer, employee, or representa- under this subsection was arbitrary and ca- urgent while waste generation is steadily in- tive of an authorized State carrying out that pricious, an abuse of discretion, or otherwise creasing nationwide, except in New Jersey section 316. not in accordance with law, the court— and Massachusetts where companies are re- ‘‘(B) AUTHORIZED STATE.—The term ‘au- ‘‘(I) shall enter an order directing compli- quired by state law to collect and report thorized state’ means a State that is author- ance with the request or order; and toxic use data. The Right to Know More and ized to carry out and enforce section 316 ‘‘(II) may assess a civil penalty of not more Pollution Prevention Act of 1997 will reverse under section 317. than $10,000 for each day of noncompliance. the dangerous trend for the rest of the na- ‘‘(2) PROVISION OF INFORMATION AND ‘‘(5) OTHER AUTHORITY.—Nothing in this tion. RECORDS.—At the request of an authorized subsection precludes the Administrator or an authorized State from securing access or ob- The Community Right to Know Act is the officer, a person who has or may have infor- best source of public information about toxic mation relevant to the identification, na- taining information in any other lawful manner.’’. pollution and is lauded by the administra- ture, or quantity of materials, including haz- tion, environmentalists, and often industry SEC. 204. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY. ardous chemicals, extremely hazardous sub- leaders as one of the most effective environ- Section 313(j) of the Emergency Planning stances, toxic chemicals, or other materials mental protections. Unfortunately, reporting and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 subject to this title that may have been under this law is woefully inadequate. Less (42 U.S.C. 11023(j)) is amended in the second manufactured, processed, or otherwise used, than 5% of pollution information is reported sentence by striking ‘‘on a cost reimbursable stored, or otherwise managed (including re- to the public. We need to protect and expand basis’’. cycling, treating, combusting, releasing, or the public’s Right to Know. The Right to transferring from a facility subject to the re- SEC. 205. FEDERAL FACILITIES. Know More and Pollution Prevention Act of quirements of this title) shall— Section 329(7) of the Emergency Planning 1997 will expand the public’s Right to Know ‘‘(A) furnish to the authorized officer infor- and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 to include: mation pertaining to the identification, na- (42 U.S.C. 11049(7)) is amended by inserting 1. Toxics use reporting which tells the pub- ture, and quantity of the materials; and before the period at the end the following: lic about toxic chemicals transported ‘‘(B) at the option and expense of the per- ‘‘or the United States’’. through their neighborhoods; produced, used son— SEC. 206. ENFORCEMENT. and stored in the work place and put into ‘‘(i) afford the authorized officer access at Section 325(c)(1) of the Emergency Plan- consumer products. all reasonable times to the facility or loca- ning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 2. More complete data on toxic emissions tion to inspect and copy all documents and 1986 (42 U.S.C. 11045(b)(1)) is amended by including information from all major indus- records relating to the identification, na- striking ‘‘or 313’’ and inserting ‘‘, 313, or trial sources of toxic pollution and data on ture, and quantity of the material; or 316’’. extremely hazardous substances like dioxins ‘‘(ii) copy and furnish to the authorized of- and mercury which are currently not col- ficer all such documents and records. U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL lected under the law. ‘‘(3) INSPECTIONS.— PROTECTION AGENCY, 3. Pollution Prevention Planning which ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—At the request of an au- Washington, DC, May 20, 1997. will direct companies to develop pollution thorized officer, the owner or operator of a Hon. FRANK LAUTENBERG, prevention plans by setting their own goals facility subject to the requirements of this U.S. Senate, for pollution reduction. title shall permit the authorized officer to Washington, DC. The public has a right to know more than enter, at reasonable times— DEAR SENATOR LAUTENBERG: I am writing they currently do about toxic chemicals. In ‘‘(i) the facility; or to thank you for your leadership on commu- addition, preventing pollution must be our

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4759 goal in light of the data revealing the steady The Domestic Oil and Gas Production treated as capital expenditures recovered rise in waste creation throughout the nation. and Preservation Act is intended to do through cost depletion over the life of the We hope each Senator makes this legislation just what its name implies—encourage field. G&G expenditures allocated to aban- a top environmental priority. doned prospects are deducted upon such Sincerely, oil and gas production and preserve and abandonment. revitalize the domestic oil and gas in- CAROLYN HARTMANN, Reasons for change dustry. This bill would accomplish Environmental Pro- These costs are an important and integral gram Director. these goals through specific tax pro- part of exploration and production for oil ANDREA ASKOWITZ, posals. Section 2 of the bill would allow and natural gas. They affect the ability of Right to Know Cam- current expensing of geological and domestic producers to engage in the explo- paign Coordinator. geophysical costs incurred domesti- ration and development of our national pe- cally including the Outer Continental troleum reserves. Thus, they are more in the ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION CENTER, nature of an ordinary and necessary cost of Washington, DC, May 19, 1997. Shelf. These costs are an important and integral part of exploration and doing business. These costs are similar to re- Hon. FRANK LAUTENBERG, search and development costs for other in- U.S. Senate, production for oil and natural gas, and dustries. For those industries such costs are Washington, DC. should be expensed. not only deductible but a tax credit is avail- DEAR SENATOR LAUTENBERG: I want to ex- In addition to the G&G expensing, able. press the support and appreciation of the En- this bill provides for the elimination of Crude oil imports are at an all-time high vironmental Information Center for your ef- the net income limit on percentage de- which makes the U.S. vulnerable to sharp oil forts to expand the Emergency Planning and price increases or supply disruptions. Domes- Community Right to Know Act. Your efforts pletion. Currently, the net income lim- itation requires percentage depletion tic exploration and production must be en- should provide additional and useful infor- couraged now to offset this potential threat mation about toxic chemicals to every com- to be calculated on a property-by-prop- to national security and our economy. Al- munity and family in the country. erty basis and disallows depletion to lowing current deductibility of G&G costs The last decade has proven how well com- the extent it exceeds the net income would increase capital available for domestic munity right to know laws work. You know from a particular property, thus dis- exploration and production activity. well the success of the more comprehensive couraging producers from investing in- The technical ‘‘infrastructure’’ of the oil facility reporting statute in New Jersey, and services industry, which includes geologists we commend you for seeking to expand use come from other oil and gas properties to maintain marginal wells. and engineers, has been moving into other data to better inform workers and families industries due to reduced domestic explo- about toxic chemicals in their communities. Furthermore, this bill clarifies that ration and production. Stimulating explo- In addition, bill language aimed at improv- delay rental payments are deductible, ration and development activities would help ing pollution prevention will help to elimi- at the election of the taxpayer, as ordi- rebuild the critical oil services industry. nate problems before they occur. Encouraging the industry to use the best We will support early consideration and nary and necessary business expenses. technology available and to reduce its envi- passage of this legislation and look forward This clarifies an otherwise gray area in ronmental footprint are important public to working with you on this bill. Treasury regulations and eliminates policy reasons to clarify that these ordinary Sincerely, costly administrative and compliance and necessary business expenses for the oil PHILIP E. CLAPP, burdens on both taxpayers and the IRS. and gas industry should be expensed. Executive Director. It would also extend the 90-day prepay- SECTION 3. ELIMINATION OF NET INCOME LIMITA- ment period to 180 days for deter- By Mr. NICKLES: TION ON PERCENTAGE DEPLETION FOR OIL AND mining when deductions may be taken S. 770. A bill to encourage production GAS of oil and gas within the United States on certain oil and gas investments. The net income limitation severely re- by providing tax incentives, and for Harsh winter conditions in many stricts the ability of independent producers other purposes; to the Committee on States make the current 90-day limita- to use percentage depletion. Depletion is subject to many other limitations. First, it Finance. tion for commercial drilling imprac- tical. may only be taken by independent producers THE DOMESTIC OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION AND and royalty owners and not by integrated oil RECOVERY ACT Lastly, section 6 includes hydro in- jection as a tertiary recovery method companies. Also, depletion may only be Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, I rise claimed up to specific daily production levels today to introduce the Domestic Oil for purposes of the enhanced oil recov- (1,000 barrels of oil or 6,000 mcf of natural and Gas Production and Preservation ery credit. Although the Treasury De- gas). The depletion allowance is further lim- Act. This legislation is an effort to partment is tasked with continued ited to 65% of taxable income. help revive our domestic oil and gas in- evaluations and editions to the list of The net income limitation requires per- dustry which plays such a vital role in recovery methods covered under the centage depletion to be calculated on a prop- erty by property basis and disallows percent- our national security. If our domestic EOR, they have proven notably lax in pursuing this objective. By legislating age depletion to the extent it exceeds the net industry is to survive, then Congress income from a particular property. The cur- needs to act now to provide tax incen- this outcome, this bill keeps domestic rent requirement creates a nightmarish tives to encourage production in Amer- production of our endangered marginal quagmire of record keeping, paperwork and ica. wells on the cutting edge of available compliance for taxpayers and the IRS. The Since the early 1980’s, oil and gas ex- technology. typical independent producer can have nu- traction employment has been cut in Collectively, the provisions of this merous oil and gas properties, and many of half. Employment in the oil and gas in- bill provide much-needed incentives to them can be marginal properties (with high dustry has declined by 500,000 since an industry that is vital to our na- operating costs and low production yields). 1984. Imports of crude oil products were tional security. The sooner the admin- During periods of low prices, the producer istration and Congress acknowledge may not have net income from a particular $68 billion in 1996, up 24 percent over property, especially from these marginal last year and the import dependency the critical importance of the domestic properties. In this situation, when domestic ratio now exceeds 50 percent. From 1973 oil and gas industry and stop burdening production is most susceptible to being to 1996, crude oil production dropped 44 this industry with high taxes and regu- plugged and abandoned, the net income limi- percent in the lower 48 States. We must latory obstacles, the sooner we can tation discourages producers from investing take action now to save domestic pro- take the necessary actions to preserve income from other oil and gas properties to duction not only for the sake of the oil and revitalize this important sector of maintain marginal wells. and gas industry but for the sake of the our economy. PROPOSAL: ELIMINATE THE NET INCOME national security of this Nation. Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- LIMITATION ON PERCENTAGE DEPLETION To date, the Clinton administration sent that a summary of the bill be Reasons for change has done nothing to encourage domes- printed in the RECORD. The Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Com- mission (IOGCC) estimates there are more tic production. In fact, in 1996, crude SUMMARY OF THE DOMESTIC OIL AND GAS than 433,000 marginal wells in the U.S. which oil reserves continued to decline by 788 PRODUCTION AND RECOVERY ACT produced more than 333 million barrels of oil million barrels. Natural gas reserves SECTION 2. ELECTION TO EXPENSE GEOLOGICAL in 1995. This represented more than 18% of fell by 2,600 Bcf to 162,415 Bcf. In the AND GEOPHYSICAL EXPENDITURES all the oil produced in the U.S. (excluding President’s budget there is nothing to Current law treatment Alaska). The United States is the only coun- aid this industry. That is why I am in- G&G costs are not deductible as ordinary try with significant production from mar- troducing this bill today. and necessary business expenses but are ginal wells. They represent the ultimate in

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Relief would be focused to inde- HANCED OIL RECOVERY TAX CREDIT [Mr. HATCH] were added as cosponsors pendent producers and royalty owners. Marginal wells are our most endangered of S. 460, a bill to amend the Internal Eliminating the net income limitation on domestic energy resource. By providing in- Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the percentage depletion would simplify record centives for new methods for enhanced re- deduction for health insurance costs of keeping and reduce the administrative and covery, we ensure domestic production of the compliance burden for taxpayers and the self-employed individuals, to provide marginal wells remains on the cutting edge clarification for the deductibility of ex- IRS. of available technology. SECTION 4. ELECTION TO EXPENSE DELAY penses incurred by a taxpayer in con- f RENTAL PAYMENTS nection with the business use of the Delay rental payments are made by pro- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS home, to clarify the standards used for determining that certain individuals ducers to an oil and gas lessor prior to drill- S. 127 ing or production. Unlike bonus payments are not employees, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. MOYNIHAN, the (made by the producer in consideration for poses. name of the Senator from Washington the grant of the lease) which generally is S. 503 treated as an advance royalty and thus cap- [Mr. GORTON] was added as a cosponsor italized, producers have historically been al- of S. 127, a bill to amend the Internal At the request of Mr. NICKLES, the lowed to elect to deduct delay rental pay- Revenue Code of 1986 to make perma- names of the Senator from Oklahoma ments under Treasury Regulations 1.612–3(c). nent the exclusion for employer-pro- [Mr. INHOFE] and the Senator from However, in September, 1995, the IRS issued vided educational assistance programs, North Carolina [Mr. HELMS] were added a technical advice (LTR 9602002) stating that and for other purposes. as cosponsors of S. 503, a bill to prevent such payments are preproduction costs sub- S. 178 the transmission of the human im- ject to capitalization under Section 263A of munodeficiency virus (commonly At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the the Internal Revenue Code. The legislative known as HIV), and for other purposes. history of Section 263A is unclear and sub- names of the Senator from Louisiana ject to varying interpretation. [Ms. LANDRIEU] and the Senator from S. 511 PROPOSAL: CLARIFY THAT DELAY RENTAL PAY- Arkansas [Mr. HUTCHINSON] were added At the request of Mr. CHAFEE, the MENTS ARE DEDUCTIBLE, AT THE ELECTION OF as cosponsors of S. 178, a bill to amend names of the Senator from Louisiana THE TAXPAYER, AS ORDINARY AND NECESSARY the Social Security Act to clarify that [Mr. BREAUX] and the Senator from BUSINESS EXPENSES the reasonable efforts requirement in- New York [Mr. MOYNIHAN] were added Reasons for change cludes consideration of the health and as cosponsors of S. 511, a bill to require In passing the Section 263A uniform cap- safety of the child. that the health and safety of a child be italization rules, Congress broadly intended S. 351 considered in any foster care or adop- to only affect the ‘‘unwarranted deferral of At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the tion placement, to eliminate barriers taxes.’’ Congress did not intend to grant the to the termination of parental rights in IRS the authority to repeal the well-settled name of the Senator from New Mexico [Mr. BINGAMAN] was added as a cospon- appropriate cases, to promote the adop- industry practice of deducting ‘‘delay rent- tion of children with special needs, and als’’ as ordinary and necessary business ex- sor of S. 351, a bill to provide for teach- penses. er technology training. for other purposes. S. 525 Treasury Reg. 1.612–3. states that, ‘‘a delay S. 356 rental is an amount paid for the privilege of At the request of Mr. GRAHAM, the At the request of Mr. HATCH, the deferring development of the property and names of the Senator from Michigan which could have been avoided by abandon- name of the Senator from Minnesota [Mr. LEVIN], the Senator from Georgia ment of the lease, or by commencement of [Mr. WELLSTONE] was added as a co- development operations, or by obtaining pro- sponsor of S. 356, a bill to amend the [Mr. CLELAND], and the Senator from duction.’’ Such payments represent ordinary Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Pub- Louisiana [Ms. LANDRIEU] were added and necessary business expenses, not an ‘‘un- lic Health Service Act, the Employee as cosponsors of S. 525, a bill to amend warranted deferral of taxes.’’ Given the clear Retirement Income Security Act of the Public Health Service Act to pro- disagreement over the legislative history 1974, the title XVIII and XIX of the So- vide access to health care insurance and the likelihood of costly and unnecessary cial Security Act to assure access to coverage for children. litigation to resolve the issue, clarification S. 526 would eliminate administrative and compli- emergency medical services under ance burdens on taxpayers and the IRS. group health plans, health insurance At the request of Mr. HATCH, the names of the Senator from Michigan SECTION 5. EXTENSION OF SPUDDING RULE coverage, and the medicare and med- [Mr. LEVIN], the Senator from Georgia The Internal Revenue Code provides a icaid programs. ‘‘spudding’’ exception to the ‘‘economic per- S. 394 [Mr. CLELAND], and the Senator from formance rule’’ in determining the year in At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the Louisiana [Ms. LANDRIEU] were added which deductions may be taken on certain name of the Senator from Connecticut as cosponsors of S. 526, a bill to amend oil and gas investments. The economic per- [Mr. LIEBERMAN] was added as a co- the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to in- formance rule will be satisfied, in certain sponsor of S. 394, a bill to partially re- crease the excise taxes on tobacco circumstances, when amounts are paid dur- store compensation levels to their past products for the purpose of offsetting ing the preceding tax year so long as the well equivalent in terms of real income and the Federal budgetary costs associated is spudded (the initial boring of the hole) with the Child Health Insurance and within 90 days of the beginning of the fol- establish the procedure for adjusting lowing year. future compensation of justices and Lower Deficit Act. S. 572 PROPOSAL: EXTEND THE 90 DAY PREPAYMENT judges of the United States. PERIOD TO 180 DAYS S. 397 At the request of Mr. ALLARD, the Reasons for change At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the name of the Senator from Arkansas Harsh winter weather conditions in many name of the Senator from Hawaii [Mr. [Mr. HUTCHINSON] was added as a co- states and locations make the 90 day limita- INOUYE] was added as a cosponsor of S. sponsor of S. 572, a bill to amend the tion for the commencement of drilling im- 397, a bill to amend chapters 83 and 84 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal practical. Moreover, the current shortage of of title 5, United States Code. to extend restrictions on taxpayers having med- skilled drilling rig personnel and the high the civil service retirement provisions ical savings accounts. utilization rate of land-based drilling equip- of such chapter which are applicable to S. 607 ment, make it difficult, and in some parts of the country impossible, to meet the 90-day law enforcement officers, to inspectors At the request of Mr. COATS, the requirement. This personnel shortage has re- of the Immigration and Naturalization name of the Senator from North Caro- sulted from skilled workers moving into Service, inspectors and canine enforce- lina [Mr. HELMS] was added as a co- other industries due to vastly reduced do- ment officers of the United States Cus- sponsor of S. 607, a bill to amend the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4761 Communications Act of 1934 to provide ate Concurrent Resolution 21, A con- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED for the implementation of systems for current resolution congratulating the rating the specific content of specific residents of Jerusalem and the people television programs. of Israel on the thirtieth anniversary THE PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION S. 621 of the reunification of that historic BAN ACT OF 1997 At the request of Mr. D’AMATO, the city, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Wyoming SANTORUM AMENDMENT NO. 290 [Mr. ENZI] was added as a cosponsor of f S. 621, a bill to repeal the Public Util- Mr. SANTORUM proposed an amend- ity Holding Company Act of 1935, to SENATE RESOLUTION 87—REL- ment to the bill (H.R. 1122) to amend enact the Public Utility Holding Com- ATIVE TO THE VIETNAM VET- title 18, United States Code, to ban par- pany Act of 1997, and for other pur- ERANS MEMORIAL tial-birth abortions; as follows: poses. On page 2, line 16, strike the semicolon and ERREY S. 627 Mr. HAGEL (for himself, Mr. K , all that follows through ‘‘purpose’’ on line 17. Mr. CLELAND, Mr. KERRY, Mr. MCCAIN, On page 3, between lines 8 and 9, insert the At the request of Mr. JEFFORDS, the following: name of the Senator from Alaska [Mr. Mr. ROBB, Mr. ABRAHAM, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. ALLARD, Mr. BIDEN, Mr. BINGAMAN, ‘‘(3) used in this section, the term STEVENS] was added as a cosponsor of Mr. BOND, Mr. BROWNBACK, Mr. BURNS, ‘vaginally delivers a living fetus before kill- S. 627, a bill to reauthorize the African ing the fetus’ means deliberately and inten- Mr. BYRD, Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. COATS, Elephant Conservation Act. tionally delivers into the vagina a living Mr. COCHRAN, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. COVER- S. 649 fetus, or a substantial portion thereof, for DELL, Mr. CRAIG, Mr. D’AMATO, Mr. At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the the purpose of performing a procedure the DASCHLE, Mr. DEWINE, Mr. DODD, Mr. names of the Senator from Maryland physician knows will kill the fetus, and kills DURBIN, Mr. FAIRCLOTH, Mrs. FEIN- the fetus. [Ms. MIKULSKI], and the Senator from STEIN, Mr. FRIST, Mr. GLENN, Mr. GOR- On page 3, between lines 21 and 22, insert Vermont [Mr. LEAHY] were added as co- TON, Mr. GRAMS, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. the following: sponsors of S. 649, a bill to amend title GREGG, Mr. HARKIN, Mr. HELMS, Mr. ‘‘(d)(1) A defendant accused of an offense XVIII of the Social Security Act to under this section may seek a hearing before HOLLINGS, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mrs. provide for coverage of bone mass the State Medical Board on whether the phy- HUTCHISON, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. INOUYE, measurements for certain individuals sician’s conduct was necessary to save the Mr. JEFFORDS, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. KEMP- under part B of the medicare program. life of the mother whose life was endangered THORNE, Mr. KENNEDY, Ms. LANDRIEU, by a physical disorder, illness or injury. S. 689 Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. LIE- ‘‘(2) The findings on that issue are admis- At the request of Mr. BROWNBACK, the BERMAN, Mr. LOTT, Mr. LUGAR, Mr. sible on that issue at the trial of the defend- names of the Senator from Maryland MACK, Mr. MCCONNELL, Ms. MOSELEY- ant. Upon a motion of the defendant, the [Mr. SARBANES], the Senator from Cali- BRAUN, Mr. MOYNIHAN, Mr. MURKOWSKI, court shall delay the beginning of the trial for not more than 30 days to permit such a fornia [Mrs. BOXER], the Senator from Mr. NICKLES, Mr. REED, Mr. REID, Mr. Louisiana [Ms. LANDRIEU], the Senator hearing to take place. ROBERTS, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. ROTH, On page 3, line 22, strike ‘‘(d)’’ and insert from Illinois [Mr. DURBIN], the Senator Mr. SANTORUM, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. ‘‘(e)’’. from New Hampshire [Mr. SMITH], and SMITH of New Hampshire, Mr. SMITH of f the Senator from South Dakota [Mr. Oregon, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. SPECTER, Mr. JOHNSON] were added as cosponsors of STEVENS, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. TORRICELLI, BUDGET CONCURRENT S. 689, a bill to authorize the President and Mr. WARNER) submitted the fol- RESOLUTION to award a gold medal on behalf of the lowing resolution; which was consid- Congress to Mother Teresa of Calcutta ered and agreed to: in recognition of her outstanding and MURRAY (AND WELLSTONE) S. RES. 87 enduring contributions through hu- AMENDMENT NO. 291 manitarian and charitable activities, Whereas 1997 marks the 15th anniversary of (Order to lie on the table.) and for other purposes. the construction and dedication of the Viet- nam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.; Mrs. MURRAY (for herself and Mr. S. 727 WELLSTONE) submitted an amendment Whereas this memorial contains the names At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the intended to proposed by them to the name of the Senator from Kentucky of more than 58,000 men and women who lost their lives from 1957 to 1975 in the Vietnam concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 27) [Mr. FORD] was added as a cosponsor of combat area or are still missing in action; setting forth the congressional budget S. 727, A bill to amend the Public for the U.S. Government for fiscal Health Service Act and Employee Re- Whereas every year millions of Americans come to this monument to pay their respects years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002; as tirement Income Security Act of 1974 for those who served in the Armed Forces; follows: to require that group and individual Whereas the Vietnam Veterans Memorial At the appropriate place, insert the fol- health insurance coverage and group has been a source of comfort and healing for lowing: health plans provide coverage for an- Vietnam veterans and the families of the SEC. . SENSE OF CONGRESS ON FAMILY VIO- nual screening mammography for men and women who died while serving their LENCE OPTION CLARIFYING AMEND- women 40 years of age or older if the country; and MENT. (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- coverage or plans include coverage for Whereas this memorial has come to rep- lowing: diagnostic mammography. resent the legacy of healing that has oc- (1) Domestic violence is the leading cause S. 742 curred and demonstrates the appreciation all of physical injury to women. The Depart- Americans have for those who made the ulti- At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the ment of Justice estimates that over 1,000,000 mate sacrifice: Now, therefore, be it name of the Senator from Arkansas violent crimes against women are committed [Mr. HUTCHINSON] was added as a co- Resolved, That the Senate— by intimate partners annually. sponsor of S. 742, a bill to promote the (1) expresses its support and gratitude for (2) Domestic violence dramatically affects adoption of children in foster care. all of the men and women who honorably the victim’s ability to participate in the served in the United States Armed Forces in workforce. A University of Minnesota survey S. 747 defense of freedom and democracy during the reported that 1⁄4 of battered women surveyed At the request of Mr. ROTH, the name Vietnam War; had lost a job partly because of being abused of the Senator from California [Mrs. 1 (2) extends its sympathies to all Americans and that over ⁄2 of these women had been FEINSTEIN] was added as a cosponsor of who suffered the loss of friends and family in harassed by their abuser at work. S. 747, a bill to amend trade laws and Vietnam; (3) Domestic violence is often intensified as women seek to gain economic independ- related provisions to clarify the des- (3) encourages all Americans to remember ignation of normal trade relations. ence through attending school or training the sacrifices of our veterans; and programs. Batterers have been reported to SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 21 (4) commemorates the 15th anniversary of prevent women from attending these pro- At the request of Mrs. HUTCHISON, her the construction and dedication of the Viet- grams or sabotage their efforts at self-im- name was added as a cosponsor of Sen- nam Veterans Memorial. provement.

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The surveys also found that the provision of this section shall be limited to 1 remained unobligated as of January 31, 1997; availability of economic support is a critical hour, to be equally divided between, and con- (6) the General Accounting Office deter- factor in poor women’s ability to leave abu- trolled by, the appellant and the manager of mined that 31 States plus the District of Co- sive situations that threaten them and their the concurrent resolution, bill, or joint reso- lumbia and Puerto Rico would have received children. lution, as the case may be. An affirmative more funding if the Intermodal Surface (6) The restructuring of the welfare pro- vote of three-fifths of the Members of the Transportation Efficiency Act location-spe- grams may impact the availability of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be re- cific project funds were redistributed as Fed- economic support and the safety net nec- quired in the Senate to sustain an appeal of eral-aid highway program apportionments; essary to enable poor women to flee abuse the ruling of the Chair on a point of order (7) this type of project funding diverts without risking homelessness and starvation raised under this section. Highway Trust Fund money away from State for their families. (d) DETERMINATION OF BUDGET LEVELS.— transportation priorities established under (7) In recognition of this finding, the Com- For purposes of this section, the levels of the formula allocation process and under the mittee on the Budget of the Senate in con- new budget authority, outlays, new entitle- Intermodal Surface Transportation and Effi- sidering the 1997 Resolution on the budget of ment authority, and revenues for a fiscal ciency Act of 1991; the United States unanimously adopted a year shall be determined on the basis of esti- (8) on June 20, 1995, by a vote of 75 yeas to sense of the Congress amendment concerning mates made by the Committee on the Budget 21 nays, the Senate voted to prohibit the use domestic violence and Federal assistance. of the Senate. of Federal Highway Trust Fund money for Subsequently, Congress adopted the family future demonstration projects; violence option amendment as part of the ALLARD AMENDMENT NO. 293 (9) the Intermodal Surface Transportation Personal Responsibility and Work Oppor- and Efficiency Act of 1991 expires at the end tunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. Mr. ALLARD proposed an amend- of Fiscal Year 1997; and (8) The family violence option gives States ment to the concurrent resolution Sen- (10) hundreds of funding requests for spe- the flexibility to grant temporary waivers ate Concurrent Resolution 27, supra; as cific transportation projects in Congres- from time limits and work requirements for follows: sional Districts have been submitted in the House of Representatives. domestic violence victims who would suffer At the end of the budget resolution add the extreme hardship from the application of (b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense following new section: of the Senate that— these provisions. These waivers were not in- SEC. . SENSE OF THE SENATE ON REPAYMENT tended to be included as part of the perma- (1) notwithstanding different views on ex- OF THE FEDERAL DEBT. isting Highway Trust Fund distribution for- nent 20 percent hardship exemption. (a) FINDINGS.—The Senate finds that— (9) The Department of Health and Human mulas, funding for demonstration projects or (1) Congress and the President have a basic other similarly titled projects diverts High- Services has been slow to issue regulations moral and ethical responsibility to future regarding this provision. As a result, States way Trust Fund money away from State pri- generations to repay the Federal debt, in- orities and deprives States of the ability to are hesitant to fully implement the family cluding money borrowed from the Social Se- violence option fearing that it will interfere adequately address their transportation curity Trust Fund; needs; with the 20 percent hardship exemption. (2) the Congress and the President should (10) Currently 15 States have opted to in- (2) States are best able to determine the enact a law that creates a regimen for pay- priorities for allocating Federal-Aid-To- clude the family violence option in their wel- ing off the Federal debt within 30 years; and fare plans, and 13 other States have included Highway monies within their jurisdiction; (3) if spending growth were held to a level (3) Congress should not divert limited some type of domestic violence provisions in one percentage point lower than projected Highway Trust Fund resources away from their plans. growth in revenues, then the Federal debt State transportation priorities by author- SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS. could be repaid within 30 years. izing new highway projects; and It is the sense of Congress that the provi- (b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense (4) Congress should not authorize any new sions of this Resolution assume that— of the Senate that the provisions of this res- demonstration projects or other similarly-ti- (1) States should not be subject to any nu- olution assume that— tled projects. merical limits in granting domestic violence (1) the President’s annual budget submis- good cause waivers under section sion to Congress should include a plan for re- 402(a)(7)(A)(iii) of the Social Security Act (42 payment of the Federal debt beyond the year HOLLINGS AMENDMENT NO. 295 U.S.C. 602(a)(7)(A)(iii)) to individuals receiv- 2002, including the money borrowed from the Mr. HOLLINGS proposed an amend- ing assistance, for all requirements where Social Security Trust Fund; and ment to the concurrent resolution, compliance with such requirements would (2) the plan should specifically explain how Senate Concurrent Resolution 27, the President would cap spending growth at make it more difficult for individuals receiv- supra; as follows: ing assistance to escape domestic violence; a level one percentage point lower than pro- and jected growth in revenues. At the appropriate place, insert the fol- (2) any individual who is granted a domes- lowing: ‘‘Notwithstanding any other provi- tic violence good cause waiver by a State McCAIN (AND MACK) AMENDMENT sion of this resolution, all function levels, al- locations, aggregates and reconciliation in- shall not be included in the States’ 20 per- NO. 294 cent hardship exemption under section structions in this resolution shall be ad- 408(a)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (Ordered to lie on the table.) justed to reflect elimination of tax cuts of 608(a)(7)). Mr. MCCAIN (for himself and Mr. $85 billion from baseline levels and elimi- MACK) submitted an amendment in- nation of Presidential initiatives of $31.2 bil- tended to be proposed by them to the lion and interest savings of $13.8 billion for a ALLARD (AND INHOFE) total saving of $130 billion over five years.’’ AMENDMENT NO. 292 concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 27, supra; as follows: Mr. ALLARD (for himself and Mr. DODD (AND OTHERS) AMENDMENT At the appropriate place, insert the fol- INHOFE) proposed an amendment to the lowing: NO. 296 concurrent resolution, Senate Concur- SEC. . HIGHWAY DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS. Mr. DODD (for himself, Mr. JEF- rent Resolution 27, supra; as follows: (a) FINDINGS.—The Senate finds that— FORDS, Ms. MURRAY, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. At the end of title II, add the following: (1) 10 demonstration projects totaling $362 WELLSTONE, Mr. LANDRIEU, Mr. HARKIN, SEC. . OFFSET OF REVENUE SHORTFALLS BY million were listed for special line-item and Mr. KERRY) proposed an amend- DISCRETIONARY SPENDING REDUC- funding in the Surface Transportation As- ment to the concurrent resolution, TIONS. sistance Act of 1982; (a) POINT OF ORDER.—It shall not be in (2) 152 demonstration projects totaling $1.4 Senate Concurrent Resolution 27, order in the Senate to consider any concur- billion were named in the Surface Transpor- supra; as follows: rent resolution on the budget for fiscal year tation and Uniform Relocation Assistance On page 3, line 4, increase the amount by 1999, 2000, 2001, or 2002 that provides a rev- Act of 1987; 2,006,000,000. enue total for any of those fiscal years below (3) 64 percent of the funding for the 152 On page 3, line 5, increase the amount by the levels provided in this resolution unless projects had not been obligated after 5 years 2,820,000,000.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4763 On page 3, line 6, increase the amount by On page 44, line 2, increase the amount by ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS 3,991,000,000. 4,993,000,000. On page 3, line 7, increase the amount by On page 44, line 3, increase the amount by 5,766,000,000. 3,991,000,000. NATO ENLARGEMENT AND U.S. On page 3, line 12, increase the amount by On page 44, line 5, increase the amount by SECURITY 2,006,000,000 7,305,000,000. On page 3, line 13, increase the amount by ∑ Mr. D’AMATO. Mr. President, I rise On page 44, line 6, increase the amount by 2,820,000,000 today to discuss the topic of North At- 5,766,000,000. On page 3, line 14, increase the amount by lantic Treaty Organization [NATO] en- 3,991,000,000 At the appropriate place insert the fol- largement and U.S. security. Now that lowing: On page 3, line 15, increase the amount by there is agreement on the Founding It is the sense of the Senate that funding 5,766,000,000 Act on Mutual Relations, Cooperation On page 4, line 5, increase the amount by should be increased for vital programs serv- 2,533,000,000 ing the youngest children. Head Start should and Security Between NATO and the On page 4, line 6, increase the amount by be funded at a level necessary to serve all el- Russian Federation, a significant ob- 3,481,000,000 igible children. Funding for the Child Care stacle to NATO enlargement has been On page 4, line 7, increase the amount by Development Block Grant should be doubled removed. I have said before and say 4,993,000,000 to support the working poor and new re- again that NATO enlargement is good On page 4, line 8, increase the amount by sources should be dedicated to addressing for the United States, good for our 7,305,000,000 issues of quality and supply in areas such as NATO allies, good for the candidate On page 4, line 13, increase the amount by infant care and care during non-traditional 2,006,000,000 work hours. The Healthy Start should be ex- states, and good for Russia. On page 4, line 14, increase the amount by panded to improve maternal and infant The North Atlantic Treaty Organiza- 2,820,000,000 health. These initiatives should be funded tion is scheduled to announce at its On page 4, line 15, increase the amount by through by changes in the tax code such as July 8 and 9 summit meeting in Ma- 3,991,000,000 the elimination of the runaway plant deduc- drid, Spain, which candidate states will On page 4, line 16, increase the amount by tion, the billionaire’s loophole, the exclusion be invited to engage in negotiations 5,766,000,000 of income from Foreign Sales Corporations leading to accession of these states to On page 21, line 25, increase the amount by and other changes as necessary. the Washington Treaty by 1999. Each of 1,013,000,000 On page 22, line 1, increase the amount by the states that have expressed interest f 643,000,000 in consideration for accession are par- On page 22, line 8, increase the amount by ticipating states in the Organization 1,951,000,000 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO for Security and Cooperation in Europe On page 22, line 9, increase the amount by MEET [OSCE]. 1,335,000,000 As Chairman of the Commission on On page 22, line 16, increase the amount by COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES Security and Cooperation in Europe, I 3,453,000,000 Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I ask have led the Commission through a se- On page 22, line 17, increase the amount by unanimous consent that the Com- ries of hearings on NATO enlargement 2,458,000,000 mittee on Armed Services be author- On page 22, line 24, increase the amount by which we will complete with a final 5,755,000,000 ized to meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, hearing next Tuesday. We have invited On page 22, line 25, increase the amount by May 20, 1997 in open session, to receive official representatives of states to 4,224,000,000 testimony on the quadrennial defense present their own positions to the On page 23, line 15, increase the amount by review and the impact of its rec- Commission at these hearings to help 20,000,000. ommendations on national security as meet the Commission’s responsibility On page 23, line 16, increase the amount by we enter the 21st century. to the Congress and the American peo- 13,000,000. On page 23, line 22, increase the amount by The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ple to oversee implementation of the 30,000,000. objection, it is so ordered. Helsinki Accords and subsequent Hel- On page 23, line 23, increase the amount by COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES sinki process documents, with a par- 23,000,000. Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I ask ticular emphasis on human rights and On page 24, line 5, increase the amount by humanitarian affairs. Congress and 40,000,000. unanimous consent that the Com- mittee on Labor and Human Resources NATO have both recognized the signifi- On page 24, line 6, increase the amount by cance of candidate states’ compliance 33,000,000. be authorized to meet for a Full Com- with OSCE principles in various offi- On page 24, line 12, increase the amount by mittee Hearing on ‘‘Health Plan Qual- 50,000,000. ity’’ during the session of the Senate cial documents. The Commission’s approach to this On page 24, line 13, increase the amount by on Tuesday, May 20, 1997, at 10 a.m. 43,000,000. series of hearings is focused on how On page 26, line 14, increase the amount by The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without well these candidate states have imple- 1,500,000,000. objection, it is so ordered. mented OSCE agreements and com- On page 26, line 15, increase the amount by SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE plied with OSCE principles. Commis- 1,350,000,000. Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I ask sioners ask questions relating to other On page 26, line 22, increase the amount by areas of candidate states’ policies and 1,500,000,000. unanimous consent that the Select On page 26, line 23, increase the amount by Committee on Intelligence be author- conduct that have been identified as 1,463,000,000. ized to meet during the session of the critical to acceptance into NATO, but On page 27, line 5, increase the amount by Senate on Tuesday, May 20, 1997, at 10 we are not competing with the commit- 1,500,000,000. a.m. to hold an open hearing on intel- tees having legislative jurisdiction in On page 27, line 6, increase the amount by ligence matters. these areas, who will examine those 1,500,000,000. issues more thoroughly and with great- On page 27, line 13, increase the amount by The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. er expertise. 1,500,000,000. Let me make it very clear that I am On page 27, line 14, increase the amount by SUBCOMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION 1,500,000,000. a supporter of NATO enlargement. I On page 41, line 7, increase the amount by Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I ask think that, in principle, every can- 5,766,000,000. unanimous consent that the Sub- didate state should be included in On page 41, line 8, increase the amount by committee on Immigration, of the NATO when they meet the standards 15,752,000,000. Committee on the Judiciary be author- for accession. I do not believe that On page 43, line 21, increase the amount by ized to meet during the session of the NATO enlargement should end with the 2,533,000,000. Senate on Tuesday, May 20, 1997, at 9:30 Madrid announcement of the states in- On page 43, line 22, increase the amount by a.m. to hold a hearing on ‘‘A Private vited to participate in accession nego- 2,006,000,000. Relief Initiative for Christopher On page 43, line 24, increase the amount by tiations. 3,481,000,000. Meili.’’ I believe that it is very important On page 43, line 25, increase the amount by The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without that the United States, and our NATO 2,820,000,000. objection, it is so ordered. allies, make very clear to those states

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4764 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 not invited to join in the first round ers and look hard at the situations on verage has been on view during the that the door is not closed, that the Russia’s other borders. Agreement with course of the Commission’s hearing process has not ended, and that we and the Final Act signals some under- process, as ambassadors of candidate our allies encourage them to press standing that it is not in Russia’s best states discuss their progress in meeting ahead to meet the standards so that long term interests to keep eastern Eu- the standards for membership. they can join when they are ready. rope unstable and economically back- Even better, there may be the begin- We must, with our allies, establish a ward. After Russia’s experiences in Af- ning of a halo effect on the surrounding clearly defined process for achieving ghanistan and Chechnya, does Russia countries. As they see their neighbors membership. If we don’t, we run the really think that any threat, much less moving into closer integration with risk of cutting the legs out from under the main threat, to its independence the West, they are becoming concerned the reform movements just now taking and territorial integrity comes from about their own futures. They can see control of some of the Eastern Euro- NATO? NATO membership being followed by pean countries that have failed to re- Russia’s leaders have a question to European Union membership for these form their political, military, and eco- which they need an answer—when Rus- successful neighbors. They can see nomic systems fast enough to meet sia gets into trouble, who can Russia them pulling ahead in the competition NATO member country standards. call upon for help? Recent reports of for foreign investment, trade, and mar- These reform governments must be closer relations between Russia and ket access, growing in prosperity and given a clear, strong signal that when China should not lead to the conclusion stability behind NATO’s shield. And they meet the standards, they will be that Russia has a friend or an ally in they understand that there is no alter- allowed to join. China. nate path that they can follow that We must not create in Eastern Eu- The only nations Russia can count on will get them to the same place any rope a gray zone between NATO and for help are the nations with the capac- time soon. Thus, even those states that are not Russia where the old spheres of influ- ity to help. The only nations with that now candidates for NATO membership ence and balance of power politics capacity are the developed nations of are influenced in the direction of polit- could give rise to lasting political in- the West, the most powerful of whom stability, poverty, and isolation. While ical and economic reform by the proc- are NATO members, and Japan. ess of NATO enlargement. This will I have not yet seen the text of the new For that help to be available, Russia Founding Act, according to news re- have a very positive and long-lasting now needs to press ahead with the impact on Europe’s political stability, ports it does not create a group of sec- same agenda of reforms that the NATO ond class NATO members whose secu- prosperity, and freedom, and decrease candidate states are implementing. It the chances that the security guaran- rity guarantees are diluted and under- would be far easier to convince the mined. NATO enlargement does not tees we solemnly extend to new NATO western republics that Russia deserves threaten Russia’s security. members will ever have to be invoked help when it needs it if Russia is a An Eastern Europe without NATO in crisis or in conflict. This, in the end, could become a black hole of unrest, democratic, rule-of-law state with a is a tremendous benefit for the security poverty, ethnic conflict, and extre- free market economy. of the United States. Reportedly under the new Founding mism of the worst kinds. This would I believe that we must be resolute in Act, Russia does not have a veto over likely attract overt and covert Russian pursuing our aim of expanding NATO NATO enlargement and no state’s can- intervention in the affairs of the states to encompass all candidate states that didacy is foreclosed. Russia needs lead- in this area, pulling Russia into re- meet the standards for membership. We ers who can discard cold war thinking building its military machine and de- must make it clear that the enlarge- and stop seeing NATO enlargement as ploying it westward, and triggering ment is a continuing process that will a victory for the West and a defeat for United States and allied reaction. Nei- not end with the first group announced Russia. Boris Yeltsin is such a leader. ther the United States nor Russia want at Madrid, and that NATO membership NATO enlargement is good for the that to happen. remains open to states as they improve An eastern Europe without NATO United States, good for NATO’s current conditions for their people. In the end, would threaten Russia’s security by member states, good for the candidate this effort will move European secu- preventing Russia from changing its states, and, finally, good for Russia. rity, prosperity, freedom, and human Wednesday’s agreement on the thinking about NATO and about Euro- rights ahead more rapidly than any pean political and economic relations, Founding Act on Mutual Relations, Co- other course of action. preventing constructive changes in operation and Security Between NATO In closing, I want to briefly say Russian policy, and delaying or block- and the Russian Federation between something to those Americans who can ing Russia’s full integration into the NATO Secretary General Solana and trace their roots to those countries community of nations. Russian Foreign Minister Primakov now being considered for NATO mem- NATO enlargement is good for Rus- proves that Russia’s current leaders bership. Thanks in part to the hopes sia. Russian agreement to the Found- are not as opposed in fact as they and beliefs that you would not let die ing Act signals that the Russian for- sounded in rhetoric to NATO enlarge- even when times were very bad, and to eign policy elite recognizes that fact. ment. The agreement reportedly was your hard work in the American polit- Now, Russian energies can focus on put before the North Atlantic Council, ical system, these countries are free driving political and economic reform NATO’s highest body, earlier today, and independent again, something the to a successful conclusion instead of and was approved. realists of 10 years ago would have said battling NATO enlargement. Russia Among other things, it draws Russia couldn’t happen, and would never hap- should be pleased that one of its stra- into closer collaboration with NATO on pen. Keeping the faith, making sure tegic flanks will be secured by a matters of mutual concern. The new that the United States never recog- strong, friendly defensive alliance. NATO-Russia Council will give Russia nized the incorporation of the Baltic Russia should take note that the po- insight into NATO processes and input States into the Soviet Union, making litical, economic, military, and foreign into NATO consideration of issues sure that we supported Solidarity, sus- policy changes NATO is insisting upon without allowing Russia to block meas- taining support for Charter 77, keeping in successful candidate states will ures the alliance agrees must be taken the life lines open to the many strug- build stable, democratic, free market for our mutual security. gling Helsinki groups, making your countries that will not themselves en- Perhaps the best part of this enlarge- voices heard here in Washington, those gage in aggression against Russia and ment process is not the military secu- were key events that helped pave the that will not allow themselves to be- rity guarantees that go with it to suc- way to where we are today. Thank you come participants in some other state’s cessful candidate states, but the lever- for your efforts and know that the fu- aggressive designs. Russia should want age that the enlargement process ex- tures of these countries could have states with these characteristics on its erts for basic change in each candidate been much worse but for your active borders. state that will result in better, safer, support for their sovereign independ- The Russian foreign policy elites and more prosperous lives for each of ence, and for freedom and human should climb up in the Kremlin’s tow- their citizens. The impact of that le- rights for their citizens.∑

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4765 TRIBUTE TO JAMES R. MELLOR recognize the celebration of the 40th TRIBUTE TO EDWARD P. SCOTT, ∑ Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I anniversary of U.S. Army Space and VA ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR rise today to pay tribute to James R. Missile Defense. CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS (Jim) Mellor, who retires next week During this week, May 19–22, 1997, a ∑ Mr. ROCKEFELLER. Mr. President, from his position as chief executive of- number of special events will be taking it is with a mixture of happiness and ficer and chairman of the board of Gen- place in Huntsville, AL, to celebrate sadness that I pay tribute to Edward P. eral Dynamics Corp., a position he has this important anniversary. I wish to Scott, VA’s Assistant Secretary for held for 3 years. Jim has been with express my congratulations to the Congressional Affairs, as he retires General Dynamics for a total of 16 Army community in Huntsville for from Federal service—happiness for Ed years. Prior to becoming CEO and their splendid record of achievement in and his family as they embark on a new phase of their lives, and sadness chairman, he was the president and space and missile defense, and to ask for those of us who will miss Ed’s wise chief operating officer and before that, my colleagues to join me saluting the executive vice president—Marine, counsel and assistance as we carry on them for what this has meant to our our work on veterans issues. Business Systems and Corporate Plan- Nation’s security. ning. Jim Mellor is completing an il- Mr. President, Ed has had a long and lustrious 42 year career in the defense The U.S. Army led the nation into distinguished career, including 16 years industry having worked at Litton In- space and ballistic missile defense here in the Senate where he served on dustries and Hughes Aircraft Corp. be- [BMD] in 1957 with the authorization to the Veterans’ Affairs Committee as fore joining General Dynamics. proceed with the launch of an artificial general counsel, minority general During his time with General Dy- satellite and the start of development counsel, and in the 102d Congress, as namics Jim took part in the delivery of of the Nike Zeus BMD system. The chief counsel and staff director. I first 18 Trident ballistic missile submarines, Army Ballistic Missile Agency success- became familiar with Ed’s work when I the upgrade of the Army’s M1 tank to fully launched the free world’s first ar- joined the Veterans’ Affairs Committee the state-of-the-art M1A2, and the de- tificial satellite in 1958, only 89 days in 1985 when I first came to the Senate; I have recognized and relied on his velopment and transition into produc- after receiving the go-ahead, restoring great professionalism and integrity tion of the Tomahawk cruise missile. America’s leadership in space explo- The Trident submarine played a major ever since. I particularly appreciated ration following the Soviet Sputnik his assistance in 1993 when he worked role in bringing about the end of the launch 3 months earlier. cold war, and we are all familiar with tirelessly to ensure that my transition The Huntsville BMD team performed the important contributions made by to the chairmanship of the committee the M1 tank and the Tomahawk cruise the first demonstration of a successful went as smoothly as possible. For the past 4 years, Ed has served missile in our overwhelming success in intercept of an ICBM class ballistic ably in the often challenging job of As- Desert Storm. missile in 1962, deployed the first and sistant Secretary for Congressional Af- Jim is a graduate of the University of only BMD system in the United States, fairs at the Department of Veterans Af- Michigan, earning both bachelor of conducted the first nonnuclear inter- fairs. He is enormously knowledgeable science and master of science degrees cept of an ICBM in 1984, and carried out about veterans’ programs and laws, and from that institution. He served in the the first and the largest number of both the committee and the Depart- U.S. Army from 1952 to 1955. While at intercepts of tactical ballistic missiles, ment have relied heavily on his exper- Hughes & Litton he received three pat- including the spectacular performance tise and keen insight. He has worked ents relating to large screen display of the Patriot system against Scud hard to keep his various constitu- and digital computing technology. He rockets during Desert Storm. encies—most particularly, Secretary of has also authored more than 30 articles The U.S. Army role in space has con- Veterans Affairs, Jesse Brown and the in national and international publica- tinued to provide significant contribu- authorizing and appropriating commit- tions covering a wide range of manage- tions to battlefield communications, tees of both the House and Senate—in- ment and technical subjects. precise detection, tracking of threat- formed and working together. On any In addition to these accomplish- ening missiles, and a host of space- number of occasions, Ed has kept the ments, Jim has been active in many based capabilities tailored for the war- train on the tracks when it was threat- charitable and community causes. He fighter on the ground. ening to tumble off. is a member of the University of The Huntsville team has made sig- During these 4 years, Ed has played Southern California Business School an important role in working with Con- nificant contributions to BMD tech- Board of Councilors, a member of the gress to ensure passage of significant nology, including development of nu- National Advisory Committee of the legislation to improve benefits and clear and nonnuclear interceptors and University of Michigan, and a trustee services for the service men and women kill vehicles; advanced BMD radar and of Ford’s Theater. Under his leadership who have sacrificed so much for our for the past 7 years, General Dynamics optical sensors; the first BMD com- great country. He was particularly in- has sponsored the annual Memorial puter, associated software and a long strumental in working with the Con- Day Concert held right here on the progression of innovations in BMD gress last year to enact health care eli- Capitol Grounds. Jim has also been an computational capabilities; and lastly, gibility reform legislation, Public Law active sponsor of and participant in the a wide range of BMD phenomenology, 104–262. Ed has also been in the middle Juvenile Diabetes Foundation’s annual components and techniques. of efforts to make sure that the Con- walk on the Mall. Jim and his wife, Su- In view of their long record of out- gress understood what the administra- zanne, will be moving to California to standing achievements, the future of tion was doing in response to the con- be near their three children and nine military space and BMD lies to a large cerns of veterans of the Persian Gulf. grandchildren, but will maintain a resi- Ed’s high standards—in doing the job dence in the Washington area and will extent in the hands of the men and women who work in the Army organi- and doing it right, in being a person of remain active in business and govern- unassailable integrity, and in working mental issues. zations in Huntsville, together with their industry team mates. with all parties concerned to find solu- Please join me in paying tribute to tions that all could embrace—have in- this distinguished engineer, business Mr. President, I salute Huntsville spired all who have worked with him. leader, civic sponsor, and family man.∑ and the hard-working men and women Mr. President, Ed’s earlier career was f of that great community. Most impor- equally distinguished. He graduated tantly, I wish to extend a warm and cum laude from the University of TRIBUTE MARKING THE 40TH AN- hearty congratulations to the U.S. Pennsylvania Law School where he was NIVERSARY OF U.S. ARMY Army Space and Missile Defense team an editor of the law review. Following SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE for a job well done, and best wishes for a clerkship with a justice of the New ∑ Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, it is its continued success now and during Jersey Supreme Court, he entered ac- with great pleasure that I rise today to the next 40 years.∑ tive duty in the Air Force and served

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4766 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 as assistant staff judge advocate at Emergency workers were transporting Robert Gregory, CT. Keesler Air Force Base, MS. He then a shooting victim to the hospital when Julian Guerrero, TX. served with the Peace Corps, first in the gunman stormed the ambulance, Marlene Guillory, LA. David Hahn, IL. the Office of General Counsel, where he killing the victim and wounding one of Paul Haynie, CA. served as the deputy general counsel, the paramedics. That followed another Margaret Heckmann, IL. and then as the Peace Corps country violent incident just a month earlier, Leigh Hennig, NY. director in Korea. Ed also worked at when a man who had been shot was Victor Hoffer, OR. the Mental Health Law Project here in stalked by his attacker to the hospital Lynda Hoffman, NY. Washington, an experience that gave and was fatally wounded as he sought Gregory Hogan, MA. him significant expertise on mental treatment. Dennis Hogges, GA. Sharon Houghton, MO. health issues which he has brought to Despite these risks, there are many Shane Husted, MI. bear on any number of VA mental thousands of Americans who serve Christopher Imm, NY. health matters. their communities with determination Brent James, NE. Mr. President, I am certain that all and compassion as paramedics and Charles Jarmon, CT. in the Senate who have had the privi- emergency medical service personnel. Wilson Jean, FL. lege of knowing and working with Ed Last night, they honored those who ex- Leonard Joseph, NY. Scott join me in wishing him well as he Shelly Kaczynski, MI. emplify the best of their profession as James Lanier, FL. retires from a distinguished career of ‘‘Stars of Life.’’ I was asked to speak to Tony Lee, MA. Government service. We will be the their group, but was unable to attend Carl Lind, AZ. poorer for his going, but the richer for due to the Budget Committee’s markup Thomas Lindgren, MA. his having worked among us.∑ of the fiscal year 1998 budget resolu- William Lindsay, OK. Alvin Lynn, VA. f tion. I was disappointed I could not at- tend so I wanted to take the time to Tonia Mack, MA. NATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL Steve Madrid, AZ. recognize their achievements on the SERVICES WEEK Quijuan Maloof, CA. Senate floor today. ∑ Michael Mangan, MD. Mr. GRAMS. Mr. President, I rise Mr. President, at this time I ask that Kerry Mariano, PA. today to recognize National Emergency the names of this year’s ‘‘Stars of Life’’ Donald Marsh, MI. Medical Services Week and the heroic be printed in the RECORD following my Greg Martino, CO. and courageous work our emergency remarks. Vicky McClanahan, TN. medical service providers perform ev- Far too often, Washington fails to re- Ed (Hunter) McKeever, CO. Chris Mixon, LA. eryday. spond to pressing concerns until they As an author of the Emergency Med- Edward Moser, NY. become a crisis. We cannot wait for a Jim Neal, ME. ical Services Efficiency Act, I have had crisis to occur before we respond to the Rella Neal, ME. the opportunity to meet with many needs of our emergency medical sys- Keith Overcash, NC. EMS providers both in Minnesota and tem. Cheryl Pasquarella, MN. Washington to hear firsthand the prob- It’s ironic that we expect so much Thinh Pham, LA. lems they face every day—and their from our EMS providers and yet, when Ron Piel, FL. suggestions on how those problems can they seek assistance, we continue to John Piombo, FL. Maye Pittman, CA. be resolved. The meetings were con- ignore their 9–1–1 call for help. In rec- structive, and we identified specific Suzanne Pluskett, CA. ognizing and celebrating National EMS Judy Rains, VA. areas of concern and ways in which Week, we should all take the time to Richie Ray, TX. Congress can address them. I hope that congratulate the ‘‘Stars of Life,’’ and John Rivas, FL. the Emergency Medical Services Effi- their colleagues, who receive no special Jodi Roberts, OK. ciency Act will serve as a blueprint for recognition and yet answer every call, Stephen Roberts Jr., TN. helping these dedicated public servants every day, because they have chosen to Earl Ruberts, NJ. Todd Sadler, OH. make the system more efficient. serve. Mr. President, emergency medical Orlando Segarra, FL. The names follow: Mia Shelton, NY. services have come a long way since STARS OF LIFE RECIPIENTS 1997 Penny Shuler, GA. the 1860’s when the first civilian ambu- Irene Acquisto, NY. Todd Sims, NC. lance service was begun in Cincinnati Mike (Dewey) Albritton, MS. Randy Sizelove, IN. and New York City. Now we have so- Josh Alger, MI. Mary Sloan, GA. phisticated medical equipment on am- Thomas Anderson, CT. Carroll Smeltzer, AR. bulances around the country, and the Jim Bard, OR. Brent (Michael) Smith, TX. American people have come to rely on Robert Barmore, KY. Robert L. Smith Jr., NC. the readiness, efficiency, and quick re- Sue Beals, ME. John Sotero, CT. Trish Beckwith, NV. Todd Stockford, MI. sponse of the EMS system. Yet many Regina Stoneham, TX. Americans—including Members of Con- Walter Bedward, NJ. Jeffrey Blank, WA. Matt Syverson, AZ. gress—take these crucial services for Charles Blattner, CA. Steve Thurman, PA. granted. Andy Bowersox, IN. Linda Tracey, NY. Mr. President, I have a great admira- Terry Bracy, AR. Kevin Waddington, CO. tion and respect for those who dedicate Ken Bradford, CA. Beth Wally, NC. their time and talents to the emer- Tim Braithwaite, SD. Greg Ware, LA. Courtney Williamson, GA. gency care profession, whether as a ca- Bernie Callahan, PA. Marty Carlson, OR. Kevin Winte, CA. reer or through volunteering. It’s a Bill (Ronald) Wright, DE. Bryan Clark, GA. field that offers a great many rewards. Destry Young, TN.∑ Mike Coburn, NV. And yet along with those rewards often Keith Cooper, PA. f come great challenges. EMS profes- David Curran, RI. sionals are often thrust into dangerous DEATH SENTENCES FOR SALE OF Virginia Davis, CA. LAND situations—situations that set their Vito DePietro, PA. profession apart from most any other Jeffrey DeVine, MA. ∑ Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I was 9-to-5 job. It’s a difficult, sometimes George Drum, AZ. profoundly disturbed to learn that the terrifying time to be part of the public Dave Elle, OR. Palestinian Authority has adopted a health and safety professions. David Ellis, MO. policy that any Palestinian caught I’m reminded of a frightening exam- Linda Emery, OH. selling land to a Jew will receive the Clarence Ervin, MI. ple of the terrors EMS professionals Ramona Fincher, LA. death penalty. Only days after the an- face that happened here in Washington Wayne Gilbert, MA. nouncement, the New York Times re- just 5 months ago when a paramedic Tom Gottschalk, MI. ported the brutal abduction and mur- team was attacked by a gunman. Dave Green, NY. der of Mr. Farid Bashiti, a 70-year-old

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Israeli police. I do not seek to prejudge the exemption amount. ‘‘(B) SERVICES PERFORMED IN WASHINGTON- that. But it is noteworthy that Pales- ‘‘(B) AVERAGE RATE.—An amount equal to BALTIMORE AREA TREATED AS PERFORMED IN tinian officials have not condemned his the average rate of the non-District-sourced THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.—Services per- death and have openly called Mr. adjusted gross income. formed in the Washington-Baltimore area Bashiti a traitor. I hope that his family ‘‘(2) DISTRICT-SOURCED CAPITAL GAINS.— shall be treated as performed in the District of Columbia. is able to learn the truth, and that ‘‘For exclusion from tax of capital gains, see section 59C. ‘‘(C) INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING 80 PERCENT OF those responsible are brought to jus- SERVICES WITHIN WASHINGTON-BALTIMORE ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- tice. This was a horrendous crime AREA.—If, during any taxable year, at least tion— whatever the motive, and whoever was 80 percent of the hours of service performed ‘‘(1) RESIDENT OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.— by an individual are performed within the behind it should be severely punished. An individual is a resident of the District of Washington-Baltimore area, all such service But apart from Mr. Bashiti’s murder, Columbia for the taxable year if— shall be treated for purposes of this para- the policy of imposing a death sentence ‘‘(A) such individual used a residence in graph as performed within the District of Co- for the sale of land is nothing short of the District of Columbia as a place of abode lumbia. barbaric. It cannot be justified under (and was physically present at such place) ‘‘(D) WASHINGTON-BALTIMORE AREA.—For any circumstances. I am very aware for at least 183 days of such taxable year, and purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘Wash- that Palestinians fervently disagree ‘‘(B) such individual is subject to the Dis- ington-Baltimore area’ means the area con- with the Israeli decision to proceed trict of Columbia income tax for such tax- sisting of— with the construction of Jewish hous- able year. ‘‘(i) the Washington/Baltimore Consoli- ing in Har Homa. I disagree with that ‘‘(2) NET INCOME TAX.—The term ‘net in- dated Metropolitan Statistical Area (as des- come tax’ means— decision as well. And I am disturbed by ignated by the Office of Management and ‘‘(A) the sum of regular tax liability and Budget), and the reports that torture is used by the tax imposed by section 55 (determined Israeli police. But executing someone ‘‘(ii) St. Mary’s County, Maryland. without regard to this section), reduced by ‘‘(3) INTEREST.— because he or she sold land to Jews is ‘‘(B) the aggregate credits allowable under ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Interest received or ac- beyond comprehension. part IV (other than section 31). crued during the taxable year shall be treat- Mr. President, I have spoken many ‘‘(3) EXEMPTION AMOUNT.—The term ‘ex- ed as from sources outside the District of Co- times about the fragility of the peace emption amount’ means— lumbia. process in the Middle East. I am very ‘‘(A) $30,000 in the case of a joint return or ‘‘(B) EXCEPTION FOR SMALL AMOUNTS OF disappointed by any actions that exac- a surviving spouse, NON-DISTRICT-SOURCED INTEREST.—Interest erbate the situation, when the focus ‘‘(B) $15,000 in the case of— which would (but for this subparagraph) be ‘‘(i) an individual who is not a married in- treated as from sources outside the District should be on easing tensions and seek- dividual and is not a surviving spouse, and ∑ of Columbia shall be treated as from sources ing common ground. ‘‘(ii) a married individual filing a separate in the District of Columbia to the extent the f return, and amount of such interest does not exceed $400. ‘‘(C) $25,000 in the case of a head of a house- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ECONOMIC ‘‘(C) EXCEPTION FOR INTEREST PAID BY DIS- hold. TRICT OF COLUMBIA BUSINESSES AND RESI- RECOVERY ACT ‘‘(4) AVERAGE RATE.—The term ‘average DENTS.— ∑ Mr. MACK. Mr. President, last rate’ means the percentage determined by ‘‘(i) BUSINESSES.—In the case of interest Thursday, I, along with Senators LIE- dividing— paid during a calendar year by a debtor BERMAN and BROWNBACK, reintroduced ‘‘(A) the sum (determined without regard which was required to file (and filed) a fran- the District of Columbia Economic Re- to this section) of the taxpayer’s regular tax chise tax return with the District of Colum- liability and the tax imposed by section 55, covery Act (S. 753). I now ask that the bia for the debtor’s taxable year ending with by or within the prior calendar year, an amount text of this bill be printed in the ‘‘(B) the taxpayer’s taxable income. equal to the D.C. percentage (as shown on RECORD. If the percentage determined under the pre- such return) of such interest shall be treated The text of the bill follows: ceding sentence is not a whole number of as from sources within the District of Co- S. 753 percentage points, such percentage shall be lumbia. The preceding sentence shall apply Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- rounded to the nearest whole number of per- only if such percentage is furnished to the resentatives of the United States of America in centage points. taxpayer in writing on or before January 31 Congress assembled, ‘‘(5) REGULAR TAX LIABILITY.—The term of the year following the calendar year in SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘regular tax liability’ has the meaning given which such interest is paid. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘District of to such term by section 26(b). ‘‘(ii) OTHERS.—Interest shall be treated as Columbia Economic Recovery Act’’. ‘‘(d) DISTRICT-SOURCED INCOME.—For pur- from sources within the District of Columbia SEC. 2. SPECIAL RULES FOR TAXATION OF INDI- poses of this section, the term ‘District- if the interest is paid during a calendar year VIDUALS WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF sourced income’ means adjusted gross in- by a debtor— OR INVESTORS IN THE DISTRICT OF come reduced by the sum of— ‘‘(I) which was required to file (and filed) COLUMBIA. ‘‘(1) non-District-sourced adjusted gross in- an income tax return with the District of Co- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter A of chapter 1 come, lumbia for the debtor’s taxable year ending of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relat- ‘‘(2) the deduction allowed by section 170, with or within the prior calendar year, and ing to determination of tax liability) is and ‘‘(II) which is not required to file a fran- amended by adding at the end the following ‘‘(3) the deduction allowed by section 163 to chise tax return with the District of Colum- new part: the extent attributable to qualified residence bia for such taxable year. ‘‘PART VIII—SPECIAL RULES FOR TAX- interest (as defined in section 163(h)). ‘‘(D) SPECIAL RULE FOR DETERMINATION OF ATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE RESI- ‘‘(e) NON-DISTRICT-SOURCED ADJUSTED D.C. PERCENTAGE FOR NEW BUSINESSES.—Inter- DENTS OF OR INVESTORS IN THE DIS- GROSS INCOME.—For purposes of this section, est shall be treated as from sources within TRICT OF COLUMBIA the term ‘non-District-sourced adjusted the District of Columbia if the interest is ‘‘Sec. 59B. Limitation on tax imposed on gross income’ means gross income of the tax- paid during a calendar year by a debtor residents of the District of Co- payer from sources outside the District of which was required to file (and filed) a fran- lumbia. Columbia reduced (but not below zero) by the chise tax return with the District of Colum- ‘‘Sec. 59C. Taxation of capital gains sourced deductions taken into account in deter- bia for such debtor’s taxable year ending in the District of Columbia. mining adjusted gross income which are allo- with or within such calendar year, but which ‘‘SEC. 59B. LIMITATION ON TAX IMPOSED ON cable to such income. was not required to file such a return for RESIDENTS OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- ‘‘(f) SOURCES OF INCOME.—For purposes of such debtor’s prior taxable year. LUMBIA. this section— ‘‘(4) DIVIDENDS.— ‘‘(a) GENERAL RULE.—If a taxpayer elects ‘‘(1) RETIREMENT INCOME AND OTHER INCOME ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Dividends received or the application of this section, the net in- NOT SOURCED UNDER SUBSECTION.—The source accrued during the taxable year shall be

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treated as from sources outside the District lumbia for the partnership’s taxable year ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘District of Columbia. ending with or within the taxpayer’s taxable stock’ means any stock in a domestic cor- ‘‘(B) EXCEPTION FOR SMALL AMOUNTS OF year to the extent of the D.C. percentage of poration if— NON-DISTRICT-SOURCED DIVIDENDS.—Dividends the taxpayer’s distributive share of the part- ‘‘(i) such stock is acquired by the taxpayer which would (but for this subparagraph) be nership income, or on original issue from the corporation solely treated as from sources outside the District ‘‘(ii) which was not required to file a fran- in exchange for cash, of Columbia shall be treated as from sources chise tax return with the District of Colum- ‘‘(ii) as of the time such stock was issued, in the District of Columbia to the extent the bia for the partnership’s taxable year ending such corporation was a District business (or, amount of such dividends do not exceed $400. with or within the taxpayer’s taxable year to in the case of a new corporation, such cor- ‘‘(C) EXCEPTION FOR DIVIDENDS PAID BY COR- the extent of the taxpayer’s distributive poration was being organized for purposes of PORATION ENGAGED IN BUSINESS IN THE DIS- share of partnership income which is not (as being a District business), and TRICT OF COLUMBIA.—In the case of dividends determined under this subsection) from ‘‘(iii) during substantially all of the tax- paid during a calendar year by a corporation sources outside the District of Columbia. payer’s holding period for such stock, such which was required to file (and filed) a fran- ‘‘(11) INCOME IN RESPECT OF A DECEDENT; IN- corporation qualified as a District business. chise tax return with the District of Colum- COME FROM AN ESTATE.—Income in respect of ‘‘(B) REDEMPTIONS.—The term ‘District bia for the corporation’s taxable year ending a decedent, and income from an estate, shall stock’ shall not include any stock acquired with or within the prior calendar year, an be sourced at the place where the decedent from a corporation which made a substantial amount equal to the D.C. percentage (as was domiciled at the time of his death. stock redemption or distribution (without a shown on such return) of such dividends shall ‘‘(12) INCOME FROM A TRUST.—Income (other bona fide business purpose therefor) in an at- be treated as from sources within the Dis- than retirement income) from a trust shall tempt to avoid the purposes of this section. trict of Columbia. The preceding sentence be treated as from the same sources as the ‘‘(3) DISTRICT BUSINESS PROPERTY.— shall apply only if such percentage is fur- income of the trust to which it is attrib- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘District busi- nished to the taxpayer in writing on or be- utable. ness property’ means tangible property if— fore January 31 of the year following the cal- ‘‘(g) DEFINITIONS RELATING TO SUBSECTION ‘‘(i) such property was acquired by the tax- endar year in which such dividends are paid. (f).—For purposes of subsection (f)— payer by purchase (as defined in section ‘‘(D) SPECIAL RULE FOR DETERMINATION OF ‘‘(1) RETIREMENT INCOME.—The term ‘re- 179(d)(2)), D.C. PERCENTAGE FOR NEW BUSINESSES.—Divi- tirement income’ has the meaning given ‘‘(ii) the original use of such property in dends shall be treated as from sources within such term by section 114(b)(1) of title 4, the District of Columbia commences with the District of Columbia if the dividends are United States Code (determined without re- the taxpayer, and paid during a calendar year by a corporation gard to subparagraph (I) thereof). ‘‘(iii) during substantially all of the tax- which was required to file (and filed) a fran- ‘‘(2) D.C. PERCENTAGE.—The term ‘D.C. per- payer’s holding period for such property, chise tax return with the District of Colum- centage’ means the percentage determined substantially all of the use of such property bia for such corporation’s taxable year end- by dividing— was in a District business of the taxpayer. ing with or within such calendar year, but ‘‘(A) the net income taxable in the District ‘‘(B) SPECIAL RULE FOR SUBSTANTIAL IM- which was not required to file such a return of Columbia (as shown on the original return PROVEMENTS.— for such corporation’s prior taxable year. for the taxable year), by ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The requirements of ‘‘(5) DISPOSITION OF TANGIBLE PROPERTY.— ‘‘(B) total net income from all sources (as clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A) shall Income, gain, or loss from the disposition of shown on such return). be treated as satisfied with respect to— tangible property shall be sourced to the ‘‘(I) property which is substantially im- place such property is located at the time of The preceding sentence shall be applied proved by the taxpayer, and the disposition. based on amounts shown on the original ap- ‘‘(II) any land on which such property is lo- ‘‘(6) DISPOSITION OF INTANGIBLE PROP- plicable District of Columbia franchise or in- cated. ERTY.— come tax return. ‘‘(ii) SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT.—For pur- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Income, gain, or loss ‘‘(h) SECTION NOT TO APPLY TO ESTATES poses of clause (i), property shall be treated from the disposition of intangible property AND TRUSTS.—This section shall not apply to shall be treated as from sources outside the an estate or trust. as substantially improved by the taxpayer if, District of Columbia. ‘‘(i) ELECTION.—The election provided in during any 24-month period beginning after the date of the enactment of this section, ad- ‘‘(B) EXCEPTION.— If any portion of the subsection (a) shall be made at such time most recent income received or accrued by and in such manner as the Secretary may by ditions to basis with respect to such prop- the taxpayer before such disposition which regulations prescribe. Any such election erty in the hands of the taxpayer exceed the was attributable to such property was from shall apply to the first taxable year for greater of— sources within the District of Columbia, a which such election was made and for each ‘‘(I) an amount equal to the adjusted basis like portion of the income, gain, or loss from taxable year thereafter until such election is at the beginning of such 24-month period in such disposition shall be treated as from revoked by the taxpayer. the hands of the taxpayer, or sources within the District of Columbia. ‘‘(j) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall ‘‘(II) $5,000. ‘‘(7) RENTALS.—Rents from property shall prescribe such regulations as may be nec- ‘‘(C) LIMITATION ON LAND.—The term ‘Dis- be sourced at the place where such property essary or appropriate to carry out the pur- trict business property’ shall not include is located. poses of this section. land which is not an integral part of a Dis- trict business. ‘‘(8) ROYALTIES.—Royalties shall be treated ‘‘SEC. 59C. EXCLUSION OF CAPITAL GAINS as from sources outside the District of Co- SOURCED IN THE DISTRICT OF CO- ‘‘(4) DISTRICT PARTNERSHIP INTEREST.—The lumbia. LUMBIA. term ‘District partnership interest’ means ‘‘(9) INCOME FROM PROPRIETORSHIP.— ‘‘(a) EXCLUSION.— any interest in a partnership if— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a trade or ‘‘(1) GENERAL RULE.—Except as provided in ‘‘(A) such interest is acquired by the tax- business carried on by the taxpayer as a pro- paragraph (2), in the case of a taxpayer who payer from the partnership solely in ex- prietorship, income from such trade or busi- is an individual, gross income shall not in- change for cash, ness (other than income which is included in clude any qualified capital gain recognized ‘‘(B) as of the time such interest was ac- net earnings from self-employment by the on the sale or exchange of a District asset quired, such partnership was a District busi- taxpayer) shall be treated as from sources held for more than 3 years. ness (or, in the case of a new partnership, outside the District of Columbia. ‘‘(2) EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN GAIN OF NON- such partnership was being organized for ‘‘(B) EXCEPTION FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RESIDENTS.—In the case of a taxpayer who is purposes of being a District business), and BUSINESSES.—If the taxpayer is required to not a resident of the District of Columbia for ‘‘(C) during substantially all of the tax- file (and files) a franchise tax return with any taxable year, gross income shall not in- payer’s holding period for such interest, such the District of Columbia for the taxable clude 50 percent of the qualified capital gain partnership qualified as a District business. year, subparagraph (A) shall not apply to an recognized on the sale or exchange of resi- A rule similar to the rule of paragraph (2)(B) amount equal to the D.C. percentage of such dential rental property (within the meaning shall apply for purposes of this paragraph. income. of section 168(e)(2)(A)) which is a District ‘‘(5) TREATMENT OF SUBSEQUENT PUR- ‘‘(10) INCOME FROM PARTNERSHIP.— asset held for more than 3 years and which is CHASERS.—The term ‘District asset’ includes ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a taxpayer not taken into account under section 1202. any property which would be a District asset who is a partner in a partnership, income ‘‘(b) DISTRICT ASSET.—For purposes of this but for paragraph (2)(A)(i), (3)(A)(ii), or (4)(A) from such partnership (other than income section— in the hands of the taxpayer if such property which is included in net earnings from self- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘District asset’ was a District asset in the hands of all prior employment by any partner) shall be treated means— holders. as from sources outside the District of Co- ‘‘(A) any District stock, ‘‘(6) 10-YEAR SAFE HARBOR.—If any property lumbia. ‘‘(B) any District business property, ceases to be a District asset by reason of ‘‘(B) EXCEPTIONS.—Subparagraph (A) shall ‘‘(C) any District partnership interest, and paragraph (2)(A)(iii), (3)(A)(iii), or (4)(C) after not apply to a partnership— ‘‘(D) any principal residence (within the the 10-year period beginning on the date the ‘‘(i) which was required to file (and filed) a meaning of section 1034). taxpayer acquired such property, such prop- franchise tax return with the District of Co- ‘‘(2) DISTRICT STOCK.— erty shall continue to be treated as meeting

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the requirements of such paragraph; except shall not apply to any amount to the extent ‘‘(b) QUALIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDI- that the amount of gain to which subsection such amount exceeds the amount to which ATION EXPENDITURE.—For purposes of this (a) applies on any sale or exchange of such subparagraph (A) would have applied if such section— property shall not exceed the amount which amount were determined by reference to the ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified envi- would be qualified capital gain had such interest the taxpayer held in the pass-thru ronmental remediation expenditure’ means property been sold on the date of such ces- entity on the date the District asset was ac- any expenditure— sation. quired. ‘‘(A) which is otherwise chargeable to cap- ‘‘(c) OTHER DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL ‘‘(3) PASS-THRU ENTITY.—For purposes of ital account, and RULES.—For purposes of this section— this subsection, the term ‘pass-thru entity’ ‘‘(B) which is paid or incurred in connec- ‘‘(1) QUALIFIED CAPITAL GAIN.—Except as means— tion with the abatement or control of haz- otherwise provided in this subsection, the ‘‘(A) any partnership, ardous substances at a qualified contami- term ‘qualified capital gain’ means any long- ‘‘(B) any S corporation, nated site. term capital gain recognized on the sale or ‘‘(C) any regulated investment company, ‘‘(2) SPECIAL RULE FOR EXPENDITURES FOR exchange of a District asset held for more and DEPRECIABLE PROPERTY.—Such term shall than 3 years. ‘‘(D) any common trust fund. not include any expenditure for the acquisi- ‘‘(2) CERTAIN GAIN ON REAL PROPERTY NOT ‘‘(e) SALES AND EXCHANGES OF INTERESTS IN tion of property of a character subject to the QUALIFIED.—The term ‘qualified capital gain’ PARTNERSHIPS AND S CORPORATIONS WHICH allowance for depreciation which is used in shall not include any gain which would be ARE DISTRICT BUSINESSES.—In the case of the connection with the abatement or control of treated as ordinary income under section sale or exchange of an interest in a partner- hazardous substances at a qualified contami- 1250 if section 1250 applied to all depreciation ship, or of stock in an S corporation, which nated site; except that the portion of the al- rather than the additional depreciation. was a District business during substantially lowance under section 167 for such property ‘‘(3) DISTRICT BUSINESS.—The term ‘Dis- all of the period the taxpayer held such in- which is otherwise allocated to such site trict business’ means, with respect to any terest or stock, the amount of qualified cap- shall be treated as a qualified environmental taxable year, any individual, partnership, or ital gain shall be determined without regard remediation expenditure. corporation if for such year either— to any intangible, and any land, which is not ‘‘(c) QUALIFIED CONTAMINATED SITE.—For ‘‘(A)(i) at least 50 percent of the total gross an integral part of the District business. purposes of this section— income of such individual, partnership, or ‘‘(f) CERTAIN TAX-FREE AND OTHER TRANS- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified con- corporation is derived from the active con- FERS.—For purposes of this section— taminated site’ means any area within the duct of a trade or business in the District of ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a transfer District of Columbia— Columbia, of a District asset to which this subsection ‘‘(A) which is held by the taxpayer for use ‘‘(ii) substantially all of the use of the tan- applies, the transferee shall be treated as— in a trade or business or for the production gible property of such individual, partner- ‘‘(A) having acquired such asset in the of income, or which is property described in ship, or corporation (whether owned or same manner as the transferor, and section 1221(1) in the hands of the taxpayer, leased) is within the District of Columbia, ‘‘(B) having held such asset during any and and continuous period immediately preceding ‘‘(B) which contains (or potentially con- ‘‘(iii) at least 35 percent of the employees the transfer during which it was held (or of such individual, partnership, or corpora- tains) any hazardous substance. treated as held under this subsection) by the ‘‘(2) TAXPAYER MUST RECEIVE STATEMENT tion are located in the District of Columbia, transferor. or FROM ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY.—An area shall ‘‘(2) TRANSFERS TO WHICH SUBSECTION AP- ‘‘(B) at least 50 percent of the employees of be treated as a qualified contaminated site PLIES.—This subsection shall apply to any such individual, partnership, or corporation with respect to expenditures paid or incurred transfer— are located in the District of Columbia. during any taxable year only if the taxpayer ‘‘(A) by gift, ‘‘(d) TREATMENT OF PASS-THRU ENTITIES.— receives a statement from the appropriate ‘‘(B) at death, or ‘‘(1) SALES AND EXCHANGES.—Gain on the agency of the District of Columbia in which sale or exchange of an interest in a pass-thru ‘‘(C) from a partnership to a partner there- such area is located that such area meets the entity held by the taxpayer (other than an of of a District asset with respect to which requirements of paragraph (1)(B). interest in an entity which was a District the requirements of subsection (d)(2) are met ‘‘(3) APPROPRIATE AGENCY.— For purposes business during substantially all of the pe- at the time of the transfer (without regard of paragraph (2), the appropriate agency of riod the taxpayer held such interest) for to the 3-year holding requirement). the District of Columbia is the agency des- more than 3 years shall be treated as gain ‘‘(3) CERTAIN RULES MADE APPLICABLE.— ignated by the Administrator of the Environ- described in subsection (a) to the extent such Rules similar to the rules of section mental Protection Agency for purposes of gain is attributable to amounts which would 1244(d)(2) shall apply for purposes of this sec- this section. If no agency is designated under be qualified capital gain on District assets tion.’’ the preceding sentence, the appropriate (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— (determined as if such assets had been sold agency shall be the Environmental Protec- (1) Section 55(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue on the date of the sale or exchange) held by tion Agency. Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end such entity for more than 3 years and ‘‘(d) HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE.—For purposes the following: ‘‘Such regular tax shall be de- throughout the period the taxpayer held of this section— termined without regard to section 59B.’’ such interest. A rule similar to the rule of ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘hazardous sub- (2) The table of parts for subchapter A of paragraph (2)(B) shall apply for purposes of stance’ means— chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding the preceding sentence. ‘‘(A) any substance which is a hazardous at the end the following new item: ‘‘(2) INCOME INCLUSIONS.— substance as defined in section 101(14) of the ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Any amount included in ‘‘Part VIII. Special rules for taxation of indi- Comprehensive Environmental Response, income by reason of holding an interest in a viduals who are residents of or Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, and pass-thru entity (other than an entity which investors in the District of Co- ‘‘(B) any substance which is designated as was a District business during substantially lumbia.’’ a hazardous substance under section 102 of such Act. all of the period the taxpayer held the inter- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments est to which such inclusion relates) shall be made by this section shall apply to taxable ‘‘(2) EXCEPTION.—Such term shall not in- treated as gain described in subsection (a) if years ending after the date of the enactment clude any substance with respect to which a such amount meets the requirements of sub- of this Act. removal or remedial action is not permitted under section 104 of such Act by reason of paragraph (B). SEC. 3. EXPENSING OF ENVIRONMENTAL REME- ‘‘(B) REQUIREMENTS.—An amount meets DIATION COSTS WITHIN THE DIS- subsection (a)(3) thereof. the requirements of this subparagraph if— TRICT OF COLUMBIA. ‘‘(e) DEDUCTION RECAPTURED AS ORDINARY ‘‘(i) such amount is attributable to quali- (a) IN GENERAL.—Part VI of subchapter B INCOME ON SALE, ETC.—Solely for purposes of fied capital gain recognized on the sale or ex- of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of section 1245, in the case of property to which change by the pass-thru entity of property 1986 (relating to itemized deductions for indi- a qualified environmental remediation ex- which is a District asset in the hands of such viduals and corporations) is amended by add- penditure would have been capitalized but entity and which was held by such entity for ing at the end the following new section: for this section— the period required under subsection (a), and ‘‘SEC. 198. EXPENSING OF ENVIRONMENTAL RE- ‘‘(1) the deduction allowed by this section ‘‘(ii) such amount is includible in the gross MEDIATION COSTS WITHIN THE DIS- for such expenditure shall be treated as a de- income of the taxpayer by reason of the TRICT OF COLUMBIA. duction for depreciation, and holding of an interest in such entity which ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—A taxpayer may elect to ‘‘(2) such property (if not otherwise section was held by the taxpayer on the date on treat any qualified environmental remedi- 1245 property) shall be treated as section 1245 which such pass-thru entity acquired such ation expenditure which is paid or incurred property solely for purposes of applying sec- asset and at all times thereafter before the by the taxpayer as an expense which is not tion 1245 to such deduction. disposition of such asset by such pass-thru chargeable to capital account. Any expendi- ‘‘(f) COORDINATION WITH OTHER PROVI- entity. ture which is so treated shall be allowed as SIONS.—Sections 280B and 468 shall not apply ‘‘(C) LIMITATION BASED ON INTEREST ORIGI- a deduction for the taxable year in which it to amounts which are treated as expenses NALLY HELD BY TAXPAYER.—Subparagraph (A) is paid or incurred. under this section.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4770 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 ‘‘(g) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall ‘‘(B) MARRIED INDIVIDUALS FILING SEPA- Since my last report, dated April 15, prescribe such regulations as may be nec- RATELY.—In the case of a married individual 1997, there has been no action to essary or appropriate to carry out the pur- filing a separate return, subsection (a) shall change the current level of budget au- poses of this section.’’ be applied by substituting ‘$2,500’ for ‘$5,000’. thority, outlays or revenues. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of ‘‘(C) OTHER TAXPAYERS.—If 2 or more indi- The report follows: sections for part VI of subchapter B of chap- viduals who are not married purchase a prin- U.S. CONGRESS, ter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is cipal residence, the amount of the credit al- CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, amended by adding at the end the following lowed under subsection (a) shall be allocated Washington, DC, May 20, 1997. new item: among such individuals in such manner as Hon. PETE V. DOMENICI, the Secretary may prescribe, except that the ‘‘Sec. 198. Expensing of environmental reme- Chairman, Committee on the Budget, U.S. Sen- total amount of the credits allowed to all diation costs within the Dis- ate, Washington, DC. trict of Columbia.’’ such individuals shall not exceed $5,000. DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The attached report ‘‘(2) PURCHASE.—The term ‘purchase’ (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments for fiscal year 1997 shows the effects of Con- means any acquisition, but only if— gressional action on the 1997 budget and is made by this section shall apply to expendi- ‘‘(A) the property is not acquired from a tures paid or incurred after the date of the current through May 19, 1997. The estimates person whose relationship to the person ac- of budget authority, outlays, and revenues enactment of this Act, in taxable years end- quiring it would result in the disallowance of ing after such date. are consistent with the technical and eco- losses under section 267 or 707(b) (but, in ap- nomic assumptions of the 1997 Concurrent SEC. 4. FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER CREDIT FOR plying section 267 (b) and (c) for purposes of DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Resolution on the Budget (H. Con. Res. 178). this section, paragraph (4) of section 267(c) This report is submitted under Section 308(b) (a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart A of part IV of shall be treated as providing that the family subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal and in aid of Section 311 of the Congressional of an individual shall include only his Budget Act, as amended. Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to nonrefund- spouse, ancestors, and lineal descendants), Since my last report, dated April 15, 1997, able personal credits) is amended by insert- and there has been no action to change the cur- ing after section 23 the following new sec- ‘‘(B) the basis of the property in the hands rent level of budget authority, outlays or tion: of the person acquiring it is not deter- revenues. ‘‘SEC. 24. FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER CREDIT FOR mined— Sincerely, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ‘‘(i) in whole or in part by reference to the JUNE E. O’NEILL, ‘‘(a) ALLOWANCE OF CREDIT.—In the case of adjusted basis of such property in the hands Director. an individual who is a first-time homebuyer of the person from whom acquired, or of a principal residence in the District of Co- ‘‘(ii) under section 1014(a) (relating to prop- THE CURRENT LEVEL REPORT FOR THE U.S. SENATE FIS- lumbia during any taxable year, there shall erty acquired from a decedent). CAL YEAR 1997, 105TH CONGRESS, 1ST SESSION, AS be allowed as a credit against the tax im- ‘‘(3) PURCHASE PRICE.—The term ‘purchase posed by this chapter for the taxable year an OF CLOSE OF BUSINESS MAY 19, 1997 price’ means the adjusted basis of the prin- amount equal to so much of the purchase [In billions of dollars] cipal residence on the date of acquisition.’’ price of the residence as does not exceed (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of $5,000. Budget Current sections for subpart A of part IV of sub- level ‘‘(b) FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER.—For purposes resolution Current H. Con. level over/ of this section— chapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Rev- under enue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting Res. 178 resolution ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘first-time homebuyer’ means any individual if— after the item relating to section 23 the fol- lowing new item: ON-BUDGET ‘‘(A) such individual (and if married, such Budget authority ...... 1,314.9 1,331.8 16.9 individual’s spouse) had no present owner- ‘‘Sec. 24. First-time homebuyer credit for Outlays ...... 1,311.3 1,323.9 12.6 Revenues: ship interest in a principal residence in the District of Columbia.’’ 1997 ...... 1,083.7 1,104.3 20.5 District of Columbia during the 1-year period 1997–2001 ...... 5,913.3 6,015.2 101.9 (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments ending on the date of acquisition of the prin- Deficit ...... 227.3 219.6 -7.6 made by this section shall apply to pur- Debt subject to limit ...... 5,432.7 5,257.7 -175.0 cipal residence to which this section applies, chases after the date of the enactment of and OFF-BUDGET this Act, in taxable years ending after such ‘‘(B) subsection (h) or (k) of section 1034 did Social Security outlays: date.∑ 1997 ...... 310.4 310.4 0.0 not, on the day before the close of such 1- 1997–2001 ...... 2,061.3 2,061.3 0.0 year period, suspend the running of any pe- f Social Security revenues: 1997 ...... 385.0 384.7 -0.3 riod of time specified in section 1034 for such 1997–2001 ...... 2,121.0 2,120.3 -0.7 individual with respect to gain on a principal BUDGET SCOREKEEPING REPORT residence in the District of Columbia. ∑ Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I Note: Current level numbers are the estimated revenue and direct spend- ing effects of all legislation that Congress has enacted or sent to the Presi- ‘‘(2) ONE-TIME ONLY.—If an individual is hereby submit to the Senate the budg- dent for his approval. In addition, full-year funding estimates under current treated as a first-time homebuyer with re- et scorekeeping report prepared by the law are included for entitlement and mandatory programs requiring annual spect to any principal residence, such indi- appropriations even if the appropriations have not been made. The current Congressional Budget Office under sec- level of debt subject to limit reflects the latest U.S. Treasury information on vidual may not be treated as a first-time public debt transactions. homebuyer with respect to any other prin- tion 308(b) and in aid of section 311 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, cipal residence. THE ON-BUDGET CURRENT LEVEL REPORT FOR THE U.S. as amended. This report meets the re- ‘‘(3) PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE.—The term ‘prin- SENATE, 105TH CONGRESS, 1ST SESSION, SENATE quirements for Senate scorekeeping of cipal residence’ has the meaning given such SUPPORTING DETAIL FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997, AS OF term by section 1034. section 5 of Senate Concurrent Resolu- CLOSE OF BUSINESS MAY 19, 1997 ‘‘(4) DATE OF ACQUISITION.—The term ‘date tion 32, the first concurrent resolution [In millions of dollars] of acquisition’ means the date— on the Budget for 1986. ‘‘(A) on which a binding contract to ac- This report shows the effects of con- Budget au- quire the principal residence to which this thority Outlays Revenues section applies to is entered into, or gressional action on the budget ‘‘(B) on which construction or reconstruc- through May 19, 1997. The estimates of Enacted in Previous Sessions tion of such principal residence is com- budget authority, outlays, and reve- Revenues ...... 1,101,532 Permanents and other spend- menced. nues, which are consistent with the ing legislation ...... 843,324 801,465 ...... ‘‘(c) CARRYOVER OF CREDIT.—If the credit technical and economic assumptions of Appropriation legislation ...... 753,927 788,263 ...... ¥ ¥ allowable under subsection (a) exceeds the the 1997 concurrent resolution on the Offsetting receipts ...... 271,843 271,843 ...... limitation imposed by section 26(a) for such budget (H. Con. Res. 178), show that Total previously en- taxable year reduced by the sum of the cred- current level spending is above the acted ...... 1,325,408 1,317,885 1,101,532 its allowable under this subpart (other than budget resolution by $16.9 billion in this section and section 25), such excess shall Enacted This Session be carried to the succeeding taxable year and budget authority and by $12.6 billion in Airport and Airway Trust Fund added to the credit allowable under sub- outlays. Current level is $20.5 billion Reinstatement Act of 1997 section (a) for such taxable year. above the revenue floor in 1997 and (P.L. 105–2) ...... 2,730 ‘‘(d) SPECIAL RULES.—For purposes of this $101.9 billion above the revenue floor Entitlements and Mandatories section— over the 5 years 1997–2001. The current Budget resolution baseline es- ‘‘(1) ALLOCATION OF DOLLAR LIMITATION.— timates of appropriated en- estimate of the deficit for purposes of titlements and other man- ‘‘(A) MARRIED INDIVIDUALS FILING JOINT- datory programs not yet en- LY.—In the case of a husband and wife who calculating the maximum deficit acted ...... 6,428 6,015 ...... file a joint return under section 6013, the amount is $219.6 billion, $7.6 billion $5,000 limitation under subsection (a) shall below the maximum deficit amount for Totals apply to the joint return. 1997 of $227.3 billion. Total current level ...... 1,331,836 1,323,900 1,104,262

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4771 THE ON-BUDGET CURRENT LEVEL REPORT FOR THE U.S. dollars a year, but that wasn’t the case back commuter problems every day. In SENATE, 105TH CONGRESS, 1ST SESSION, SENATE then. But Larry Doby was more than a great many areas in New Jersey, there is no- SUPPORTING DETAIL FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997, AS OF baseball player; just as Mr. Robinson did, he where else to lay new roads. We simply CLOSE OF BUSINESS MAY 19, 1997—Continued blazed a trail that made baseball at its high- cannot build ourselves out of conges- est level open to everyone, not just white [In millions of dollars] players. And in doing so, he gracefully en- tion. That’s why New Jersey is heavily dured abuse that would be difficult to imag- reliant on mass transit. The Midtown Budget au- thority Outlays Revenues ine today. Direct, an Urban core project, was in- It is only proper that Mr. Doby is finally augurated 1 year ago. Within weeks, Total budget resolution 1,314,935 1,311,321 1,083,728 receiving his due for his accomplishments. Amount remaining: the ridership doubled in its projections. Under budget resolution ...... This year’s all-star game will be dedicated to Transit in New Jersey is well used and Over budget resolution .... 16,901 12,579 20,534 him, and the Indians will honor the 50th an- well supported. niversary of his debut before their July 5 Nationally, transit has also proven to game against Kansas City. He is now special Addendum reduce congestion, and transit saves Emergencies: assistant to the president of the American Funding that has been League. dollars. A 1996 report conducted by the designated as an Those who have reflected with Mr. Doby on Federal Transit Administration found emergency requirement by the President and his achievements, including the sports editor that the annual economic loss to U.S. the Congress ...... 1,814 1,233 ...... of this newspaper, have been impressed with business caused by traffic congestion is Funding that has been his recall of the events of 50 years ago. Like designated as an $40 billion, and the additional annual emergency requirement Jackie Robinson, he struggled through a dif- economic loss if all U.S. transit com- only by the Congress ficult time to open doors for all people. muters drove instead would be $15 bil- and is not available Baseball fans—and yes, Americans who for obligation until re- lion. quested by the Presi- really don’t give much of a hoot for the na- dent ...... 315 300 ...... tional pastime—should pay tribute to Jackie It’s also good for the environment. According to the FTA, transit use Total emergencies ...... 2,129 1,533 ...... Robinson this year, a man whose courage Total current level includ- and talent have made him a household name. saves 1.5 billion gallons of U.S. auto ing emergencies ...... 1,333,965 1,325,433 1,104,262• But at the same time, let those of us in fuel consumption every year. Transit is Kershaw County not forget one of our own: energy efficient, and the less gasoline f Larry Doby, a true champion in every sense used, the less the United States is de- TRIBUTE TO LARRY DOBY of the word.∑ pendent on foreign oil. ∑ Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I rise f Mr. President, Americans also see di- today to pay tribute to Mr. Larry MASS TRANSIT AMENDMENTS ACT rect public health benefits from transit Doby, originally of Camden, SC, who OF 1997 use. According to the Environmental was the first African-American to play Protection Agency, up to 110 million ∑ Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I Americans breathe air that is in the American League. Mr. Doby’s rise to join with my colleague from contributions to baseball and the unhealthful. The American Lung Asso- Pennsylvania, Senator ARLEN SPECTER, ciation estimates the national health American cultural conscience are of in- in supporting the Mass Transit Amend- effable importance. He exemplified care bill for air pollution-related ill- ments Act of 1997. This bill is a bipar- ness is $40 billion a year. Transpor- grace under fire, showing tact, re- tisan effort to support investment in silence, and dignity in the unforgiving tation sources cause 40–60 percent of our Nation’s mass transit systems and pollution that produces ozone, and 70– arena of a segregated nation. In light industry. But more important, this bill of his personal qualities and his profes- 80 percent of carbon monoxide emis- will ensure that a critical part our Na- sions. Nearly one-third of carbon diox- sional achievements, I ask that the fol- tion’s transportation infrastructure— lowing editorial from the Chronicle ide—the most significant greenhouse transit—will receive adequate invest- gas—comes from transportation Independent be printed in the RECORD. ments into the 21st century. A healthy The editorial follows: sources. The fastest growing source of transit system will go a long way to- carbon dioxide emissions is the trans- LARRY DOBY ward reducing congestion and increas- portation sector. During this 50th anniversary of the deseg- ing mobility even when vehicle miles Mr. President, transit produces real regation of Major League Baseball, Jackie traveled is increasing. environmental benefits. On average, Robinson has again become a household Good public transit increases the effi- riding transit instead of driving cuts name. Perhaps now more than ever, people— ciency of existing roadways, especially and not only baseball fans —are stopping to hydrocarbon emissions that produce consider the true impact that Mr. Robinson in congested regions where many peo- smog by 90 percent and carbon mon- had, not only as a baseball player but as a ple live. Transit is essential to rural, oxide by more than 75 percent. One per- social pioneer. For indeed, that’s what he suburban, and urban residents, it is a son using mass transit for a year in- was—a pioneer. When Brooklyn Dodgers cost-effective solution to healthcare stead of driving to work saves our envi- owner Branch Rickey broke the color line by access, a key to successful welfare re- ronment 9 pounds of hydrocarbons, 62 bringing Jackie Robinson up to the big form, and an environmentally sensible pounds of carbon monoxide and 5 leagues, he knew Mr. Robinson would face way to meet the commuting needs. It pounds of nitrogen oxides. abuse. He also knew that the talented player is an increasingly important service for had the character and the savoir faire to It doesn’t stop there. Over the past 30 handle the situation. the elderly, for persons with disabil- years, the U.S. transit industry and its Somewhere lost in the shuffle has been ities, for students, and for those who riders have prevented the emission of Kershaw County’s own Larry Doby, who be- cannot afford a car. 1.6 million tons of hydrocarbons, 10 came the first black player in the American Mr. President, anybody who ques- million tons of carbon monoxide, and League. Few people realize that Mr. Doby, tions the necessity for transit services 275,000 tons of nitrogen oxides into the who was born in Camden and moved to New only has to visit my home State of New air; the importation of 20 billion gal- Jersey after the death of his father, followed Jersey. The most densely populated lons of gasoline; and the construction Mr. Robinson into the major leagues by only State in the Nation, it also has the 11 weeks. As in other phases of U.S. history, and maintenance of 20,000 lane-miles of we usually remember the first person to do most vehicle density on its roads. Lo- freeways and arterial roads and 5 mil- something, but those who follow shortly cated between two heavily populated lion parking spaces to meet demands, thereafter often get forgotten. That’s been metropolitan areas, New Jersey is saving at least $220 billion. the case with Mr. Doby. known as the Corridor State. Over 60 Transit is an important part of our He was, after all, an excellent baseball billion vehicle miles are traveled on Nation’s transportation system, and we player and athlete. He led the American New Jersey’s roads annually. The abil- ought to ensure that it is afforded the League in home runs in 1952, and during a 13- ity of trucks and cars to move freely same priority as other modes of trans- year career, most of them with the Cleveland on New Jersey’s roads directly affects Indians, he batted .283 and made six consecu- portation. tive American League all-star teams. Five New Jersey’s economy—congestion has Mr. President, this bill does just times in a seven-season span, he drove in dramatic effects on the economy. that. It increases the authorization more than 100 runs. A player who posts those New Jersey is also a commuter State. level for transit programs to provide kinds of statistics today receives millions of Millions of New Jerseyans face serious $34.4 billion over 5 years. It increases

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4772 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 discretionary capital grants and for- by the Eno Transportation Foundation, The nominations considered and con- mula capital grants. It preserves oper- ‘‘Commuting in America II,’’ found firmed, en bloc, are as follows: ating assistance within formula pro- that ‘‘today, the dominant commuting IN THE AIR FORCE grams for all areas and it continues flow pattern is suburban, with 50% of The following-named officers for appoint- funding for transit planning and re- the Nation’s commuters living in the ment in the Reserve of the Air Force to the search. It also makes a number of tech- suburbs and over 41% of all jobs located grade indicated under title 10, United States nical changes in the program to ensure there, up from 37% in 1980.’’ Suburban Code, section 12203: areas are now the main destination of better flexibility and streamlining, al- To be major general lowing transit managers to administer work trips. The report also found that there was a substantial increase in re- Brig. Gen. John J. Batbie, Jr., 0000 the program more effectively. Brig. Gen. Winfred N. Carroll, 0000 Mr. President, this bill does a few verse commuting—the central city-to- Brig. Gen. Dennis M. Gray, 0000 more things. It includes a provision suburb commuting rose from a 9-per- Brig. Gen. Grant R. Mulder, 0000 which shifts the 4.3 cents of gas taxes cent share of growth over the decade Brig. Gen. Virgil J. Toney, Jr., 0000 per gallon currently allocated to def- from 1970 to 1980, to 12 percent from To be brigadier general icit reduction, into transportation 1980 to 1990. Mr. President, reinvesting in our cit- Col. William E. Albertson, 0000 trust funds. One-half cent of the 4.3 Col. Paul R. Cooper, 0000 cents is allocated into a new intercity ies is important. However, if jobs are in Col. Gerald P. Fitzgerald, 0000 passenger rail trust fund to fund Am- the suburbs, we should provide mecha- Col. Patrick J. Gallagher, 0000 trak capital expenses; the rest—the 3.8 nisms for employers, local and State Col. Edward J. Mechenbier, 0000 cents—is divided along the traditional employment and transportation agen- Col. Jeffrey M. Musfeldt, 0000 80 percent/20 percent split of highways/ cies to assist those potential employees Col. Allan R. Poulin, 0000 mass transit, respectively. Thus, 3.04 to simply get to where the work is. For Col. Giuseppe P. Santaniello, 0000 cents will go into the highway account those of us who are concerned about Col. Robert B. Siegfried, 0000 the effects of the Welfare Reform Act Col. Robert C. Stumpf, 0000 of the highway trust fund, and 0.76 Col. William E. Thomlinson, 0000 cents will go into the mass transit ac- signed into law last year, we need to do count of the highway trust fund. This all we can to ensure that the unem- IN THE ARMY is the fair, equitable way to divide any ployed can move from welfare to work The following-named officer for appoint- new trust fund revenue that would be quickly and easily. The Reverse Com- ment in the U.S. Army to the grade indi- allocated for transportation. mute Pilot Program makes sense. cated while assigned to a position of impor- Mr. President, we all know that the tance and responsibility under title 10, However, Mr. President, until a United States Code, section 601: mechanism is provided to actually per- Intermodal Surface Transportation Ef- mit the expenditure of that additional ficiency Act—ISTEA—will expire on To be lieutenant general funding, we will not see the investment September 30. That law was far-reach- Maj. Gen. Claudia J. Kennedy, 0000 we seek. Instead, the trust fund bal- ing and visionary. It recognized that The following-named officer for appoint- ances will only grow. As party to the good transportation policy does not ment in the U.S. Army to the grade indi- budget negotiations just completed, I mean simply pouring more concrete cated while assigned to a position of impor- know as well as any Senator how hard and asphalt. Instead, it focused on tance and responsibility under title 10, United States Code, section 601: it will be to make the necessary invest- moving goods and people—in a way ments as we move to a balanced budget that makes the most sense for our Na- To be lieutenant general by 2002. However, I think it is impor- tion, our States, our communities, and Maj. Gen. Tommy R. Franks, 0000 our economy. Its very title acknowl- tant to lay out this principle and do IN THE MARINE CORPS edged a simple, yet important, aspect our best to work toward it. The following-named officer for appoint- Mr. President, unfortunately, the of transportation which had been pre- viously overlooked—intermodalism. ment in the Reserve of the U.S. Marine Corps balanced budget agreement reached to the grade indicated under title 10, United last week will make it difficult to fund During this year’s debate over reau- States Code, section 12203: mass transit at the levels provided in thorization of ISTEA, it is imperative that we continue this tradition of To be major general this bill. As ranking Democratic mem- Brig. Gen. Kevin B. Kuklok, 0000 ber of the Budget Committee, I fought intermodalism. We must continue the hard to ensure that we will be making strong investments in transit and the The following-named officer for appoint- ment in the Reserve of the U.S. Marine Corps an adequate investment within the flexibility provided in the first ISTEA. Mr. President, this bill continues to the grade indicated under title 10, United context of the balanced budget agree- that tradition. I support it and I urge States Code, section 624: ment. I must say, it will be difficult to my colleagues to join me in doing so.∑ To be major general fund transportation at the levels I sup- port over the next few years. However, f Brig. Gen. Terrence P. Murray, 0000 as ranking Democratic member of the EXECUTIVE SESSION The following-named officers for appoint- Transportation Appropriations Sub- ment in the Reserve of the U.S. Marine Corps committee, I will work to ensure con- to the grade indicated under title 10, United States Code, section 624: tinued, adequate funding over these EXECUTIVE CALENDAR years. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, on To be brigadier general Mr. President, the Mass Transit Act behalf of the majority leader, I ask Col. James R. Battaglini, 0000 Amendments of 1997 represent what I unanimous consent that the Senate Col. James E. Cartwright, 0000 believe, and what transit advocates be- proceed to executive session to con- Col. Stephen A. Cheney, 0000 Col. Christopher Cortez, 0000 lieve, is necessary to provide for tran- sider the following nominations on the Col. Robert M. Flanagan, 0000 sit’s growing needs into the 21st cen- Executive Calendar: Calendar Nos. 77, Col. John F. Goodman, 0000 tury. As Congress considers funding for 82–89, 94–97, 113, 114, and all nomina- Col. Gary H. Hughey, 0000 transportation, I look forward to dis- tions placed on the Secretary’s desk in Col. Thomas S. Jones, 0000 cussing ways that transit, and other the Navy and Coast Guard. Col. Richard L. Kelly, 0000 modes of transportation, can benefit. I further ask unanimous consent that Col. Ralph E. Parker, Jr., 0000 Mr. President, this bill also includes the nominations be confirmed, the mo- Col. John F. Sattler, 0000 a Reverse Commute Pilot Program tions to reconsider be laid upon the Col. William A. Whitlow, 0000 Col. Frances C. Wilson, 0000 which intends to assist individuals in table, any statements relating to the both urban and rural areas receive em- nominations appear at the appropriate IN THE NAVY ployment and job training. This annual place in the RECORD, the President be The following-named officer for appoint- $250 million discretionary program re- immediately notified of the Senate’s ment in the Reserve of the Navy to the grade flects the growing needs of the work action, and that the Senate then return indicated under title 10, United States Code, force, particularly those in urban and to legislative session. section 12203: rural areas who do not have access to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without To be rear admiral (lower half) suburban jobs. A 1996 report conducted objection, it is so ordered. Capt. Karen A. Harmeyer, 0000

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4773 The following named officer for appoint- LEGISLATIVE SESSION the International Organizations Immunities ment as Judge Advocate General of the U.S. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Act (22 U.S.C. 288 et seq.) may be extended to Navy and for appointment to the grade indi- the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices cated under title 10, United States Commis- the previous order, the Senate will now in the same manner, to the same extent, and sion, section 5148: return to legislative session. subject to the same conditions as such provi- To be rear admiral f sions may be extended to a public inter- national organization in which the United Capt. John D. Hutson, 0000 AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL States participates pursuant to any treaty The following-named officer for appoint- GROUNDS or under the authority of any Act of Con- ment in the U.S. Navy to the grade indicated Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask gress authorizing such participation or mak- while assigned to a position of importance unanimous consent that the Senate ing an appropriation for such participation. and responsibility under title 10, United proceed to the immediate consider- (b) APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL AGREE- States Code, section 601: ation of House Concurrent Resolution MENT ON CERTAIN STATE AND LOCAL TAX- To be vice admiral 49, which was received from the House. ATION.—The President is authorized to apply the provisions of Article I of the Agreement Rear Adm. Lee F. Gunn, 0000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The on State and Local Taxation of Foreign Em- IN THE COAST GUARD clerk will report. ployees of Public International Organiza- The assistant legislative clerk read Vice Admiral Roger T. Rufe, U.S. Coast tions, done at Washington on April 21, 1994, Guard, to be Commander, Atlantic Area, as follows: to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Of- U.S. Coast Guard, with the grade of vice ad- A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 49) fices. miral while so serving. authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds (c) DEFINITION.—The term ‘‘Hong Kong Rear Admiral James C. Card, U.S. Coast for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. Economic and Trade Offices’’ refers to Hong Guard, to be Commander, Pacific Area, U.S. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Kong’s official economic and trade missions Coast Guard, with the grade of vice admiral objection to the immediate consider- in the United States. while so serving. ation of the concurrent resolution? The following regular officers of the United There being no objection, the Senate f States Coast Guard for promotion to the proceeded to consider the concurrent grade of rear admiral lower half: resolution. EXPRESSING CONCERN FOR THE Thomas J. Barrett George N. Naccara Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask CONTINUED DETERIORATION OF James D. Hull Terry M. Cross unanimous consent that the resolution HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFGHANI- John F. McGowan be considered agreed to, the motion to STAN The following regular officers of the U.S. reconsider be laid upon the table, and that any statements relating to the Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask Coast Guard for the appointment to the unanimous consent that the Senate grade of rear admiral lower half: resolution appear at the appropriate place in the RECORD. proceed to the immediate consider- Robert C. North John T. Tozzi ation of calendar No. 50, Senate Con- Timothy W. Josiah Thomas H. Collins The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without current Resolution 6. Fred L. Ames Ernest R. Riutta objection, it is so ordered. Richard M. Larrabee, The concurrent resolution (H. Con. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The III Res. 49) was agreed to. clerk will report.

IN THE ARMY f The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The following U.S. Army Reserve officers EXTENDING CERTAIN PRIVILEGES, for promotion in the Reserve of the Army to EXEMPTIONS, AND IMMUNITIES A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 6) ex- the grades indicated under title 10, United TO HONG KONG ECONOMIC AND pressing concern for the continued deteriora- States Code, sections 14101.14315 and 12203(a): TRADE OFFICES tion of human rights in Afghanistan and em- phasizing the need for a peaceful political To be major general Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask settlement in that country. Brig. Gen. William F. Allen, 0000 unanimous consent that the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Brig. Gen. Craig Bambrough, 0000 proceed to the immediate consider- objection to the immediate consider- Brig. Gen. Peter A. Gannon, 0000 ation of calendar No. 49, S. 342. ation of the concurrent resolution? Brig. Gen. Francis R. Jordan, Jr., 0000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The To be brigadier general clerk will report. There being no objection, the Senate Col. James P. Collins, 0000 The assistant legislative clerk read proceeded to consider the concurrent Col. William S. Crupe, 0000 as follows: resolution, which had been reported Col. Alan V. Davis, 0000 A bill (S. 342) to extend certain privileges, from the Committee on Foreign Rela- Col. John F. Depue, 0000 exemptions, and immunities to Hong Kong tions, with an amendment and an Col. Bertie S. Duett, 0000 Economic and Trade Offices. amendment to the preamble: Col. Calvin D. Jaeger, 0000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there (The parts of the resolution intended Col. John S. Kasper, 0000 to be stricken are shown in boldface Col. Richard M. O’Meara, 0000 objection to the immediate consider- Col. James C. Price, 0000 ation of the bill? brackets and the parts of the resolu- Col. Richard O. Wightman, 0000 There being no objection, the Senate tion intended to be inserted are shown proceeded to consider the bill. in italic.) The following-named officer for appoint- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask ment in the U.S. Army to the grade indi- S. CON. RES. 6 unanimous consent that the bill be cated under title 10, United States Code, sec- ø considered read for the third time and Whereas Congress recognizes that the leg- tion 624: acy of civil conflict in Afghanistan during passed, the motion to reconsider be To be major general the last 17 years has had a devastating effect laid upon the table, and that any state- Brig. Gen. Gregory A. Rountree, 0000 on the civilian population in that country ments relating to the bill be placed at and a particularly negative impact on the IN THE COAST GUARD AND NAVY the appropriate place in the RECORD. rights and security of women and girls; Coast Guard nomination of Brenda K. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without øWhereas the longstanding civil conflict in Wolter, which was received by the Senate objection, it is so ordered. Afghanistan among the warring political and and appeared in the Congressional Record of The bill (S. 342) was deemed read the military factions has created an environ- February 5, 1997. third time and passed, as follows: ment where the rights of women and girls Coast Guard nominations beginning Kelley S. 342 are routinely violated; ø Elizabeth Abood, and ending Andrew James Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Whereas the Afghan forces led by Wright, which nominations were received by resentatives of the United States of America in Burhanuddin Rabbani and Abdul Rashid the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Congress assembled, Dostum are responsible for numerous abhor- sional Record of February 5, 1997. rent human rights abuses, including the SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN PRIVI- Navy nominations beginning Michael J. LEGES, EXEMPTIONS, AND IMMUNI- rape, sexual abuse, torture, abduction, and Bailey, and ending Stan A. Young, which TIES TO HONG KONG ECONOMIC persecution of women and girls; nominations were received by the Senate and AND TRADE OFFICES. øWhereas Congress is disturbed by the up- appeared in the Congressional Record of Feb- (a) APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANI- surge of reported human rights abuses, in- ruary 25, 1997. ZATIONS IMMUNITIES ACT.—The provisions of cluding extreme restrictions placed on

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4774 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 women and girls, since the Taliban coalition brokering a peaceful resolution to years of ghans seems to grow dimmer with each seized the capital city of Kabul; conflict; new political development. øWhereas Afghanistan is a sovereign na- ø(4) call upon the Government of Pakistan After successfully ousting the Soviet tion and must work to solve its internal dis- to use its good offices with the Taliban to re- military in 1992, foreign threats to putes; and verse the Taliban’s restrictive and discrimi- peace were almost immediately re- øWhereas Afghanistan and the United natory policies against women and girls; States recognize international human rights ø(5) call upon other nations to cease pro- placed by civil threats. Rivalries conventions, such as the International Cov- viding financial assistance, arms, and other among political and military Afghan enant on Economic, Social, and Cultural kinds of support to the militaries or political intensified the civil turmoil. Regional Rights, which espouse respect for basic organizations of any of the warring factions conflicts reached a new level of sever- human rights of all individuals without re- in Afghanistan. ity in September 1996, after the Taliban gard to race, religion, ethnicity, or gender: øSEC. 2. The Secretary of the Senate shall coalition seized the capital city of Now, therefore, be it¿ transmit a copy of this concurrent resolu- Whereas Congress recognizes that the legacy Kabul. tion to the President with the request that Upon seizure of Kabul and approxi- of civil conflict in Afghanistan during the last he further transmit such copy to the United 17 years has had a devastating effect on the ci- Nations and relevant parties in Afghani- mately two-thirds of Afghanistan, the vilian population in that country, killing stan.¿ Taliban imposed extreme restrictions 2,000,000 people and displacing more than That (a) Congress hereby— on civilians including banning music 7,000,000, and has had a particularly negative (1) deplores the violations of international hu- and books, and specifically prohibiting impact on the rights and security of women and manitarian law by the Taliban coalition in Af- women and girls from working or at- girls; ghanistan and raises concern over the reported tending school. Penalties for those who Whereas the Department of State’s Country cases of stoning, public executions, and street do not observe the Taliban’s strict code Reports on Human Practices for 1996 states: beatings; of conduct have been extreme ranging ‘‘Serious human rights violations continue to (2) condemns the Taliban’s targeted discrimi- occur[...] political killings, torture, rape, arbi- nation against women and girls and expresses from verbal abuse, street beatings, am- trary detention, looting, abductions and deep concern regarding the prohibition of em- putations, to death. Western journal- kidnappings for ransom were committed by ployment and education for women and girls; ists were quick to report the upsurge of armed units, local commanders and rogue indi- (3) urges the Taliban and all other parties in human rights abuses, writing about the viduals.’’; Afghanistan to cease providing safe haven to summary justice used to punish Af- Whereas the Afghan forces affiliated with suspected terrorists or permitting Afghan terri- ghans, and the unusually brutal meth- Burhanuddin Rabbani and Abdul Rashid tory to be used for terrorist training; and Dostum are responsible for numerous abhorrent ods by which the Taliban killed Mr. (4) takes note of the continued armed conflict Najibullah the former President. Am- human rights abuses, including the rape, sexual in Afghanistan, affirms the need for peace nego- abuse, torture, abduction, and persecution of tiations and expresses hope that the Afghan nesty International and other non-gov- women and girls; parties will agree to a cease-fire throughout the ernmental organizations reported on Whereas Congress is disturbed by the upsurge country. the severity of the human rights situa- of reported human rights abuses in Taliban-con- (b) It is the sense of Congress that the Presi- tion in Afghanistan and urged greater trolled territory, including extreme restrictions dent should— international attention. The United placed on women and girls; (1) continue to monitor the human rights situ- Nations created a special rapporteur on Whereas the Taliban have provided safe ation in Afghanistan and should call for adher- human rights in Afghanistan to mon- haven to suspected terrorists and may be allow- ence by all factions in Afghanistan to inter- ing terrorist training camps to operate in terri- national humanitarian law; itor the situation more closely. tory under its control; (2) call for an end to the systematic discrimi- Among all the accounts of human Whereas Afghanistan is a sovereign nation nation and harassment of women and girls in rights abuses in Afghanistan what has and must work to solve its internal disputes; Afghanistan; been particularly disturbing to me is and (3) encourage efforts to procure a durable the treatment of women and girls. Whereas Afghanistan and the United States peace in Afghanistan and should support the Though under the Taliban women are recognize international human rights conven- United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan no longer treated as spoils of war, tions, such as the Universal Declaration on led by Norbert Holl to assist in brokering a Human Rights, which espouse respect for basic women and girls have been subjected to peaceful resolution to years of conflict; a series of extreme restrictions includ- human rights of all individuals without regard (4) call upon the Government of Pakistan to to race, religion, ethnicity, or gender: Now use its good offices with the Taliban to cease ing the prohibition to work, attend therefore, be it. human rights violations, end provision of safe school, or leave one’s home during the Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- haven to terrorists and terrorist training camps, day. Without the ability to work, ø resentatives concurring), That (a) Congress and reverse discriminatory policies against mothers, many widowed due to armed hereby— women and girls; and conflict, have no means to support ø(1) deplores the violations of international (5) call upon other nations to cease providing their families. Without the ability to humanitarian law by the Taliban coalition financial assistance, arms, and other kinds of in Afghanistan and raises concern over the leave their homes to buy food, cloth- support to the militaries or political organiza- ing, attain medical attention, women reported cases of stoning, public executions, tions of any of the warring factions in Afghani- and street beatings; stan; are unable to care for themselves and ø(2) condemns the Taliban’s targeted dis- (6) undertake a review of United States policy their families. Without education, girls crimination against women and girls and ex- toward Afghanistan. are not being taught how to read or presses deep concern regarding the prohibi- SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Senate shall write—basic skills necessary for adult- tion of employment and education for transmit a copy of this concurrent resolution to hood. The conditions under which Af- women and girls; the President with the request that he further ø(3) takes note of the recent armed conflict ghan women and girls live is unaccept- transmit such copy to the United Nations and in Kabul, affirms the need for peace negotia- able, and I can think of no reasonable relevant parties in Afghanistan. tions and expresses hope that the Afghan justification for such circumstances. parties will agree to a cease-fire throughout Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I rise Taliban leaders have been quick to the country. today to urge my colleagues to vote for point out in their defense that other ø(b) It is the sense of Congress that the Senate Concurrent Resolution 6—a res- political and military factions have President should— olution disapproving the alarming committed numerous other human ø (1) continue to monitor the human rights human rights conditions in Afghani- rights abuses. The Taliban is right to situation in Afghanistan and should call for an end to discrimination against women and stan and highlighting the deleterious point this out. And while it is true girls in Afghanistan and for adherence by all effects increased political strife has that, none of the political factions factions in Afghanistan to international hu- had on Afghan women and girls. vying for power in Afghanistan have manitarian law; Intensification of armed hostilities thus far demonstrated a commitment ø(2) review United States policy with re- and the proliferation of human rights to uphold international standards of spect to Afghanistan if the Taliban coalition abuses have characterized Afghanistan human rights or decency. This does not and others do not cease immediately the har- for too long. In both the countryside diminish the gravity of those abuses assment and other discriminatory practices and in urban areas nearly two decades against women and girls; committed by the Taliban, or the obli- ø(3) encourage efforts to procure a durable of civil conflict and chaos have gation of the international community peace in Afghanistan and should support the wreaked havoc and disaster on inno- to speak out against such abuses. United Nations Special Mission to Afghani- cent Afghan civilians. And, unfortu- The need for peace in Afghanistan is stan led by Norbert Holl to assist in nately the likelihood of peace for Af- clear, but it is equally clear that peace

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4775 will not be sustainable in an environ- ghanistan’s 16 million inhabitants have has a caloric intake equal to less than ment where human rights are routinely been killed, and millions more have be- a pound of bread a day. Relief needs are violated and disregarded. Internation- come refugees. The capitol city of so critical that the United Nations ex- ally recognized rights such as freedom Kabul has been obliterated by the fac- pects to have to feed one in five Kabul from torture, freedom of expression, tional fighting, with over 45,000 civil- residents this year. and equality before the law regardless ians killed, and almost every promi- Ironically, many of the relief and of race, gender, religion, or beliefs have nent building damaged or destroyed. other local humanitarian agencies find long been absent in Afghanistan. Any In the last 2 years of the seemingly that they can no longer hire local ruling coalition, must know that the endless Afghan civil war the Taliban— women—many of whom are highly international community, and the who grew from a movement of former skilled. An orphanage in Kabul has re- United States in particular, will not religious students and Islamic clerics portedly lost all but 100 of its 450 em- turn a blind eye to a rights-abusive re- along the Afghan-Pakistani border ployees, decimating its ability to pro- gime. —have emerged as the strongest of the vide food, education, and medical care Though, we, in the United States, five major factions. After beating back to thousands of children. In fact, in can not singlehandedly solve the crisis its rivals, the Taliban movement now light of the continuing conflict, U.N. in Afghanistan, for that is a process control more than two-thirds of Af- development agencies in Afghanistan which must take place internally, we ghanistan, including Kabul, which they have recently put operations on hold can and should do something. As a first captured last September. until an assessment of the situation is step I have offered this resolution—a With the ascendency of the Taliban, complete. sense of the Congress which emphasizes Afghanistan is experiencing a new con- It is little surprise that a recent U.N. the plight of Afghan women and girls, flict: What some warriors call true report on human rights in Afghanistan expresses support for the United Na- Islam, others, including the U.N. Gen- concluded that ‘‘deprivation of basic tions-led peace negotiations, and rec- eral Assembly, say is an abuse of rights and freedoms’’ are coupled with ommends that the administration re- human rights. ‘‘newly emerging threats to basic evaluate United States policy toward Although the peculiar version of Is- rights,’’ especially women’s. Afghanistan. lamic religious Sharia law espoused by The silence from the world’s capitols I believe this resolution will send a the Taliban has fallen harshly on many in light of these systematic abuses has strong message to the warring factions in Afghanistan—in Kandahar this past been deafening. Former U.N. Secretary in Afghanistan that the United States July a man and woman accused of General Boutros Boutros-Ghali warned is deeply concerned about the deterio- adultery were stoned in public, men the Taliban that the United Nations rating human rights conditions. Fur- have been forced to grow beards, and objects to the extreme discrimination ther I hope this resolution will provide Taliban militia members harass men in practiced against women. The Euro- some hope to Afghan women and girls the streets if they do not rush to the pean Union’s Minister to the U.N. Food who silently disagree with the mosques for prayers—women, in par- Conference expressed ‘‘deep concern’’ Taliban’s code of conduct. ticular, have come to feel the full over the situation. Theresa Loar, the As the United States strongly sup- brunt of the new extremism. State Department’s senior coordinator ports an end to the armed conflict, we Afghani women have been banned for women’s issues has assured us that should emphasize that peace is not from work. the situation in Afghanistan is ‘‘very only defined by the absence of armed Women have been banished from high on the United States agenda.’’ conflict but also the absence of human school. In the nuanced language of diplo- rights abuses. It has long been the ex- Reportedly, Taliban soldiers have macy, these milquetoast statements perience of many other states that been so threatening that some women are the equivalent of an international only with a rights-protective regime have not left their homes for months. shrug of the shoulders. can there be any lasting prospects for But there is nothing in Afghan tradi- Where is the world’s outrage? Fully peace. tion that can account for the Taliban half of Afghanistan’s population can- f phenomenon. The type of secret-police not work for a living or be educated. Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I state that they are fostering and the The world has responded by issuing rise today in support of Senate Concur- widespread denial of women’s basic mild denunciations and turning away. rent Resolution 6, a resolution express- human rights has little precedent in This is unacceptable. ing concern over the continuing dete- Afghan culture or history. In calling for the President to mon- rioration of the human rights situation The new brand of extremism fostered itor the human rights situation in Af- in Afghanistan and calling on the by the Taliban and their gross viola- ghanistan, and the situation of women United States and the international tions of women’s basic human rights in particular, this resolution calls on community to redouble efforts to bring have pushed an already war-torn and the United States to play a leading role peace to that war-torn land. war-weary Afghanistan to the brink of in the international community in Indeed, with yesterday’s announce- disaster. raising the salience of respect for wom- ment that the Taliban militia have ap- It is estimated, for example, that en’s rights. parently seized power in the north- close to 500,000 to 800,000 war widows For too long and in too many other western province of Faryab, it is espe- have been forced out of their jobs and tragic circumstances we have remained cially fitting that we consider this res- have no opportunity to earn money for silent, placing women’s rights on a sec- olution today. food, clothing, or shelter for either ond tier of concerns in our conduct of I am particularly concerned about themselves or their children. In international affairs. Other Muslim na- the situation in Afghanistan because, Kabul’s stark ruins hordes of chil- tions with which the United States en- with the seizure of power by the dren—12,000 according to one esti- joys good relations and which respect Taliban militia, it appears that an- mate—paw each day through the shat- women’s rights, such as Turkey and In- other tragic chapter in the story of the tered bricks and masonry in search of donesia, can provide much needed lead- suppression of women’s rights is being scrap metal that can be sold. And their ership in this area, and assist the written. Worse still, this situation has mothers, many who previously worked United States in our diplomatic efforts. unfolded with scant international at- in professional jobs, have been reduced It is incumbent upon us to call upon tention, let alone condemnation. to begging in the hopes of being able to the nations of the international com- Afghanistan has been embroiled in an feed their children. munity —regardless of religious per- almost constant state of war for close The ban on women in the workplace suasion or cultural heritage—to take a to two decades. has also compounded the already pre- strong stand in recognition of funda- From 1979 to 1989 the Mujahedeen carious food situation. With the war mental rights of women. fought and finally outlasted the invad- having killed more than 9 million head Because the United States lacks sig- ing army of the Soviet Union. Then the of cattle and sheep and destroyed much nificant influence in Afghanistan, this Muslim warriors turned on each other. of Afghanistan’s croplands, irrigation resolution calls on the administration Since 1979 more than 1 million of Af- systems, and roads, the average Afghan to urge the other states in the region

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:18 Oct 24, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\1997SENATE\S20MY7.REC S20MY7 mmaher on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with SOCIALSECURITY S4776 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 20, 1997 who do have influence to bring pressure and the people of Israel on the thirtieth an- of every ethnic and religious group are pro- to bear on the Taliban. In particular niversary of the reunification of that his- tected as they have been by Israel during the Pakistan—which has both elected the toric city, and for other purposes. past 30 years; first female Prime Minister in the Is- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there (3) calls upon the President and Secretary objection to the immediate consider- of State to publicly affirm as a matter of lamic world and provided assistance to United States policy that Jerusalem must the Taliban—should cease to provide ation of the concurrent resolution? remain the undivided capital of the state of patronage to the Taliban and take a There being no objection, the Senate Israel; and position at the forefront of inter- proceeded to consider the concurrent (4) urges United States officials to refrain national efforts to provide humani- resolution. from any actions that contradict United tarian assistance to Afghanistan. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask States law on this subject. This resolution also recognizes that unanimous consent that the resolution f the only long-term solution to the be agreed to, the preamble be agreed plight of the Afghani people is to help to, the motion to reconsider be laid REGARDING THE TREATY OF MU- bring an end to the conflict that has upon the table, and that any state- TUAL COOPERATION AND SECU- created the Taliban, and to begin the ments relating to the resolution be RITY BETWEEN THE UNITED long process of rebuilding a stable and placed at the appropriate place in the STATES OF AMERICA AND prosperous Afghanistan. Food security, RECORD. JAPAN let alone the sort of long-term eco- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask nomic redevelopment that will be nec- objection, it is so ordered. unanimous consent that the Senate essary to repair Afghanistan’s battered The concurrent resolution (S. Con. proceed to the immediate consider- infrastructure will not be possible un- Res. 21) was agreed to. ation of calendar No. 52, Senate Reso- less both men and women are able to The preamble was agreed to. lution 58. take up gainful employment and have The concurrent resolution, with its The PRESIDING OFFICER. The equal access to educational opportuni- preamble, is as follows: clerk will report. ties. S. CON. RES. 21 The assistant legislative clerk read To this end, this resolution calls for Whereas for 3,000 years Jerusalem has been as follows: the members of the international com- Judaism’s holiest city and the focal point of A resolution (S. Res. 58) to state the sense munity to cease activities, such as sup- Jewish religious devotion; of the Senate that the Treaty of Mutual Co- plying weapons or financial assistance, Whereas Jerusalem is also considered a operation and Security Between the United to any of the warring factions in Af- holy city by members of other religious States of America and Japan is essential for faiths; furthering the security interests of the ghanistan and encourages inter- Whereas there has been a continuous Jew- national efforts, especially that of the United States, Japan, and the countries of ish presence in Jerusalem for three mil- the Asia-Pacific region, and that the people U.N. Special Mission, in procuring a lennia and a Jewish majority in the city of Okinawa deserve recognition for their con- durable and lasting peace in Afghani- since the 1840s; tributions toward ensuring the Treaty’s im- stan. Whereas the once thriving Jewish majority plementation. of the historic Old City of Jerusalem was The treatment of Afghanistan’s The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there women should not be ignored. To con- driven out by force during the 1948 Arab- Israeli War; objection to the immediate consider- tinue to do so will send a dangerous ation of the resolution? message to others around the world Whereas from 1948 to 1967 Jerusalem was a divided city and Israeli citizens of all faiths There being no objection, the Senate who might violate the human rights of as well as Jewish citizens of all states were proceeded to consider the resolution. ethnic or religious minorities, or their denied access to holy sites in the area con- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask own female populations. trolled by Jordan; unanimous consent that the resolution I urge my colleagues to support Sen- Whereas in 1967 Jerusalem was reunited by be agreed to, the preamble be agreed ate Concurrent Resolution 6, and send Israel during the conflict known as the Six to, the motion to reconsider be laid an important message to the Taliban Day War; upon the table, and that any state- and the entire international commu- Whereas since 1967 Jerusalem has been a ments relating to the resolution be nity regarding women’s rights. united city, and persons of all religious faiths have been guaranteed full access to placed at the appropriate place in the Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask holy sites within the city; RECORD. unanimous consent that the committee Whereas this year marks the thirtieth year The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without amendment be agreed to, the resolu- that Jerusalem has been administered as a objection, it is so ordered. tion be agreed to, the amendment to unified city in which the rights of all faiths The resolution (S. Res. 58) was agreed the preamble be agreed to, the pre- have been respected and protected; to. amble be agreed to, the motion to re- Whereas in 1990 the United States Senate The preamble was agreed to. consider be laid upon the table, and and House of Representatives overwhelm- The resolution, with its preamble, is that any statements relating to the ingly adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 106 and House Concurrent Resolution 290 de- as follows: resolution be placed at the appropriate claring that Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, Whereas the Senate finds that the Treaty place in the RECORD. ‘‘must remain an undivided city’’ and calling of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without on Israel and the Palestinians to undertake the United States of America and Japan is objection, it is so ordered. negotiations to resolve their differences; critical to the security interests of the The concurrent resolution (S. Con. Whereas Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin of United States, Japan and the countries of Res. 6), as amended, was agreed to. Israel later cited Senate concurrent Resolu- the Asian Pacific region; The preamble, as amended, was tion 106 as having ‘‘helped our neighbors Whereas the security relationship between agreed to. reach the negotiating table’’ to produce the the United States and Japan is the founda- historic Declaration of Principles on Interim tion for the security strategy of the United f Self-Government Arrangements, signed in States in the Asia-Pacific region; CONGRATULATING THE Washington on September 13, 1993; and Whereas strong security ties between the REUNIFICATION OF JERUSALEM Whereas the Jerusalem Embassy Act of two countries provide a key stabilizing influ- 1995 (Public Law 104–45) which became law on ence in an uncertain post-cold war world; Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask November 8, 1995, states as a matter of Whereas this bilateral security relation- unanimous consent that the Senate United States policy that Jerusalem should ship makes it possible for the United States proceed to the immediate consider- remain the undivided capital of Israel: Now, and Japan to preserve their interests in the ation of calendar No. 51, Senate Con- therefore, be it Asia-Pacific region; current Resolution 21. Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- Whereas forward-deployed forces of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The resentatives concurring), That the Congress— United States are welcomed by allies of the (1) congratulates the residents of Jeru- United States in the region because such clerk will report. salem and the people of Israel on the thir- forces are critical for maintaining stability The assistant legislative clerk read tieth anniversary of the reunification of that in the Asia-Pacific region; as follows: historic city; Whereas regional stability has undergirded A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 21) (2) strongly believes that Jerusalem must economic growth and prosperity in the Asia- congratulating the residents of Jerusalem remain an undivided city in which the rights Pacific region;

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Again, on behalf of the majority they rob the readiness accounts to get key element in the ability of the United leader, I want to remind all Members the money. We should not let that hap- States to maintain forward-deployed forces that this is the last week prior to the pen. in that country; Memorial Day recess, so we will appre- Mr. President, the highly touted Whereas the Governments of the United ciate all Members’ cooperation in Quadrennial Defense Review or QDR States and Japan, in the Special Action scheduling of votes and of other floor will not solve this problem. The QDR is Committee on Okinawa Final Report issued action. The majority leader expresses just a smoke screen for the status quo. by the United States-Japan Security Con- thanks to all Members for their atten- sultative Committee established by the two It’s another cover for robbing the read- countries, have made commitments to reduc- tion. iness accounts to pay for moderniza- ing the burdens of United States forces on f tion. The QDR is simply a repeat of the the people of Okinawa; ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT Bottom-Up Review. Whereas such commitments will maintain They douse the cold war programs the operational capability and readiness of Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, if with perfume to make them smell bet- United States forces; there is no further business to come be- ter, but it is still the same old stuff. Whereas the people of Okinawa have borne fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- We still have cold war programs a disproportionate share of the burdens of sent that the Senate stand in adjourn- United States military bases in Japan; and hooked up to a post-cold war budget. ment, under the previous order, fol- This is a recipe for disaster. Whereas gaining the understanding and lowing the remarks of the Senator support of the people of Okinawa in fulfilling The QDR tells us to keep spending these commitments is crucial to effective from Iowa. money on all the cold war relics—like implementation of the Treaty: Now, there- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the F–22 fighter. The F–22 is an excel- fore, be it objection, it is so ordered. lent case in point. The F–22 was de- Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate f signed to defeat a Soviet military that— threat that is now ancient history. And (1) the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON Security Between the United States of THE BUDGET it’s cost is spinnning out of control. America and Japan remains vital to the se- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I In 1991, we were told that we could curity interests of the United States and would like to speak briefly on the plan buy 750 F–22’s for $58 billion. Now we Japan, as well as the security interests of to pump up the Pentagon budget. This are told that far fewer F–22’s will cost the countries of the Asia-Pacific region; and resolution jacks it up by $2.6 billion in $6 billion more. The quantity drops by (2) the people of Okinawa deserve special 40 percent and the price goes up by 10 recognition and gratitude for their contribu- budget authority. Last year, by comparison, we were percent. That’s the Pentagon way. tions toward ensuring the treaty’s imple- Four hundred thirty-eight F–22’s are mentation and regional peace and stability. staring at a $10 to $12 billion increase in the defense budget. now estimated to cost $64 billion total, f I was very much opposed to such a and production hasn’t even started yet. ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, large increase and did everything I If current trends continue, the Air 1997 could to block it all the way through Force will be lucky to get 200 F–22’s for $100 billion. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask the process. In the end, I failed. Mr. President, I think the F–22 is the unanimous consent that when the Sen- This year’s proposed defense add-on threat. The F–22 has the potential for ate completes its business today, it of $2.6 billion is relatively modest. Mr. President, I do not intend to ruining the Air Force. It will eat away stand in adjournment until the hour of offer an amendment to kill the $2.6 bil- at Air Force fighter muscle and will to- 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21. I fur- lion add-on. tally demolish plans to modernize the ther ask unanimous consent that on I know defense is a top priority in fighter force. Wednesday, immediately following the the agreement and the defense number With the F–22, the Air Force will be prayer, the routine requests through constitutes a carefully crafted con- lucky to have 2 or 3 wings—total, the morning hour be granted and that sensus. Like last year, however, I still versus its force of 20 wings today. Dur- the Senate then immediately resume think we should stick with the Presi- ing the Reagan years, we actually had consideration of Senate Concurrent dent’s request. 40 wings and planned for more. Resolution 27, the first concurrent The $265 billion requested by the Lockheed Martin CEO Norman Au- budget resolution. President for defense is plenty to main- gustine put this problem in perspective The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tain a strong national defense—if the in his book ‘‘The Defense Revolution.’’ objection, it is so ordered. money is spent right. Unfortunately, I would like to quote from his book. Mr. GRASSLEY. I further ask unani- that’s not what happens. Some of it He is an authority. He should know. mous consent that at 9:30 a.m., Senator will be wasted. This is what Mr. Augustine said: KENNEDY, or his designee, be recognized The Pentagon is like a ravenous If the cost of tactical aircraft continues to to offer his amendment on tobacco monster that has an insatiable appetite increase as it has since the World War I Spad taxes. Following the disposition of the for money. I am afraid the $2.6 billion [airplane], a projection of the history of the Kennedy amendment, I ask unanimous add-on will be frittered away on cold defense budget over the past century leads to consent that Senator GRAMM be recog- war relics. the calculation that in the year 2054 the en- nized to offer his amendment regarding Mr. President, I think we need to tire U.S. defense budget will purchase ex- deficit neutral natural disaster relief. give the Pentagon some strict guidance actly one aircraft. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without about how the extra money may be The F–22 is a prime candidate for ful- objection, it is so ordered. spent. The Budget Committee could do filling Mr. Augustine’s prophecy. f it. The Armed Services Committee Mr. President, we need to reverse could do it. Or the Appropriations this trend. We should make sure the PROGRAM Committee could do it. Somebody extra money is used to maintain com- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, Sen- needs to do it. bat readiness. The extra money should ators can expect rollcall votes through- The language should stipulate that be used to buy more training, fuel, out Wednesday’s session as the Senate the extra money be used exclusively to spare parts, and maintenance. And attempts to complete work on the first maintain the force structure and com- that’s it. concurrent budget resolution. The ma- bat readiness. Otherwise, the Pentagon Mr. President, we need to take some jority leader states that he is still bureaucrats are going to rob the readi- drastic action. The centerpiece of Mr. hopeful that the Democratic leader ness accounts to pay for moderniza- COHEN’s QDR is the plan to retain a ca- will join him in an effort to yield back tion. pability to fight two major regional

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Because poli- reasons for supporting it are the size of Mr. President, I hope my colleagues tics is more powerful than common- a mouse by comparison, it is a mouse on the defense committees will find a sense. that roars for us to take the first step. way to strike a better balance between The Quadrennial Defense Review is And if we take that step, it means we readiness and modernization. simply a repeat of the Bottom-Up Re- are all the more obliged to pursue re- We must put well-trained, combat- view. It’s a smokescreen to maintain forms in the meantime, and make sure ready troops ahead of obsolete pro- the status quo, to plan for an obsolete we stick to the enforcement measures. grams. war. Meanwhile, this is the same de- And so, Mr. President, I think ulti- That is the real choice. It is the only fense budget with 50 billion dollars’ mately the chairman of the Budget choice. worth of unmatched disbursements, Committee, Senator DOMENICI, and the Mr. President, when I look at this which cannot pass an audit, and whose other leaders on both sides of the aisle budget agreement, I find myself play- financial records are in absolute chaos. are to be commended for taking a posi- ing Hamlet. I go back and forth, be- We do not know what anything costs. tive, yet very difficult first step toward tween all the good things, and all the It is hard to make rational decisions on addressing our fiscal problems. Even bad things. And then I agonize over bad information. It is a budget crying though I might disagree with much of which way to go. To agree or not to out for reform. this agreement, I look forward to sup- agree. That is the question. But that is OK. Because the other porting it, and then appealing to my Usually when the leaders of the two side of the aisle also has a few sacred colleagues over the next 5 years to parties get together on a budget agree- cows crying out for reform. But we’ll keep us on track for two things: a bal- ment, it ends up being bad news. It pump those up, too. Take AmeriCorps. means spending goes up for programs anced budget, and much needed pro- Cannot pass an audit. Cannot even be favored by each side. It is like a rising gram reforms. audited. No accountability. In bad need tide lifting all boats. And then the def- f of reform. We were shelling out $27,000 icit is made to look OK. A little fairy THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS II dust produces a sudden windfall of rev- per volunteer. That is crazy. So, last year we froze AmeriCorps Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, re- enues. This time it happens to be 225 and pushed for reforms. They have been cently I spoke about the annual certifi- billion dollars’ worth. cation process on drug cooperation. I I think back to the Rose Garden promised, but not yet delivered. But wanted to follow up on those remarks. Budget in 1984 under President Reagan. this agreement would jeopardize re- As I noted then, I believe it is impor- And, the Andrews Air Force Base form and accountability at tant to address some of the myths that agreement in 1990. They were similar. AmeriCorps. Instead of a freeze, plus ‘‘Rising Tide’’ agreements do two reforms, this program will get an extra have grown up around certification. I things. First, all the sacred cows get three-quarters of a billion dollars, plus also believe that it is important to put more money than they should. Second, no incentive to implement the prom- on record why we need to keep this accountability for those programs goes ised reforms. And that hurts the efforts process. out the widow. Desperately needed re- of many of us who have tried to save One of the reasons often advanced for forms do not take place. this program, but make sure the tax- doing away with the certification proc- In 1984, we should have frozen the de- payers are getting their money’s ess is that it just makes administra- fense budget and demanded reforms. In- worth. tions lie. stead we looked the other way. The Finally, there is the matter of the Now, in the first place, I don’t believe freeze did not occur until the next deficits. Under this agreement, they go that this is true. But even if it were, I year—with my amendment—and the up, and then they fall off the table. In do not see changing a valid oversight reforms did not take place until 3 years other words, the only progress on def- requirement by Congress on the later—with Nunn-Goldwater and the icit reduction comes in the last 2 years. premise that compliance makes liars Packard Commission. By that time, we This reflects that phenomenon I call out of the administration. It seems to had already poured lots of money down the narcotic of optimism. We’re still me that if there is a law and the ad- a rathole. addicted to it. It is simply not real- ministration isn’t being honest, then In addition, with rising tide agree- istic. But it sure feels good. you take steps to hold it responsible. ments, the budget enforcements we put So that is a mountain of reasons why You don’t shrug your shoulders and in place are then violated. We saw that this agreement is bad. The reasons on throw away the law. Where would we in 1990, when we gave Gramm-Rudman the good side are not as impressive- be if we did that routinely? We might a fix. The only thing we fixed in that sounding. But there are a couple of rea- as well forget about oversight. We budget was the ability to overtax and sons. might as well legalize lying. overspend. Now, we’re seeing another First, even though the tide is rising, Like many of my colleagues, I have enforcement violated to accommodate it does not mean we cannot push even had problems with the executive the rising tide—and that’s Exon-Grass- harder for reforms, to make sure they branch. I am aware of misconduct, mis- ley. If we violated budget enforcement take hold. We desperately need long- feasance, and downright lying by exec- before, why should we believe it won’t term Medicare reform. We have a re- utive branch agencies and agents. happen again? sponsibility to provide it. We cannot But I do not believe that simple dif- Meanwhile, in this budget, the ab- duck it. If it takes a bipartisan com- ferences of opinion or interpretation sence of Medicare reform is deafening. mission instead of a budget agreement, necessarily constitute lying. It is even A colossal structural nightmare is fac- so be it. possible to disagree over policy with- ing us just 15 years down the road. Es- But the most powerful reason, in my out calling someone a liar for dis- pecially in Medicare. Long-term reform mind, in favor of this agreement, is agreeing. Misguided perhaps. is needed. Does this budget address that it is a bipartisan agreement of the It is possible, then, that the adminis- that? No. leaders. When’s the last time we saw tration and Congress might disagree And the sacred cows? Two examples. that in this town? This is a first step, over a particular certification decision One supported by my side of the aisle, and only a first step. But it represents without jumping to conclusions about another by the other side. clearing a major, major hurdle—which motive. It is also possible to have such The cold war is over. But we need to was a lack of bipartisan cooperation. differences without concluding that the spend an extra $2.6 billion this year for The importance of that accomplish- only proper recourse is to scrap over- a defense budget that’s still geared to- ment cannot be underestimated. And sight efforts. Accountability is essen- ward fighting the cold war. The same the desire of the American people to tial to our political process. This holds cold war that disappeared 10 years ago. have us working together instead of true even when there are serious dis- What the Pentagon should not do— fighting all the time also cannot be un- agreements about outcomes and proce- but will do with this money—is buy a derestimated. dures.

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That review, concern in Congress. It is important to which is still available, makes clear f understand that there were lots of dif- how the certification process has ma- ferent concerns. Additionally, many of tured and proved effective. CONFIRMATIONS these concerns arose from contradic- In the past several years, in fact, the tory opinions. list of countries decertified or given a Executive nominations confirmed by Some felt that if Colombia was decer- national interest waiver has grown to the Senate May 20, 1997: THE FOLLOWING-NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT tified Mexico should have been. Others include some real countries. Such IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- believed that if Mexico was certified countries as Nigeria, Colombia, Peru, CATED UNDER TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION then Colombia should have been. Still Bolivia, and Pakistan. Countries with 12203: others believed that both should have which we have a wide variety of inter- To be major general gotten national interest waivers. Be- ests apart from drugs. Just a few years BRIG. GEN. JOHN J. BATBIE, JR., 0000 BRIG. GEN. WINFRED N. CARROLL, 0000 cause none of these views were vindi- ago, no one in Congress believed that BRIG. GEN. DENNIS M. GRAY, 0000 cated in the actual decision, many any administration would ever decer- BRIG. GEN. GRANT R. MULDER, 0000 BRIG. GEN. VIRGIL J. TONEY, JR., 0000 have drawn the conclusion that certifi- tify Colombia. Certainly there was a To be brigadier general cation didn’t work. Or they have con- lot of sentiment in Congress that be- COL. WILLIAM E. ALBERTSON, 0000 cluded the administration lied. The an- lieved the evidence justified decerti- COL. PAUL R. COOPER, 0000 swer in either case seems to be, ‘‘dump fication. But the conviction was that it COL. GERALD P. FITZGERALD, 0000 COL. PATRICK J. GALLAGHER, 0000 certification.’’ wouldn’t happen. It did. COL. EDWARD J. MECHENBIER, 0000 As I have already said, I don’t think Not only has the standard been ap- COL. JEFFREY M. MUSFELDT, 0000 this is the right course. I believe the COL. ALLAN R. POULIN, 0000 plied with more rigor, it has also en- COL. GIUSEPPE P. SANTANIELLO, 0000 view is wrong on both substance and couraged greater cooperation from cer- COL. ROBERT B. SIEGFRIED, 0000 process. COL. ROBERT C. STUMPF, 0000 tified countries. All in all, more coun- COL. WILLIAM E. THOMLINSON, 0000 In the first place, when we in Con- tries now take as a given that drug IN THE ARMY gress created the certification process, control must be an important element THE FOLLOWING-NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT we did not create a pass/fail system. in their thinking. IN THE U.S. ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE AS- Nor did we create a system of shared That list includes the United States. SIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSI- BILITY UNDER TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION outcomes. That is, we created a process To voluntarily choose to abandon such 601: that evaluated each country on its own a tool out of a passing frustration is To be lieutenant general merits in fighting drugs. Just like we not very sound policy. MAJ. GEN. CLAUDIA J. KENNEDY, 0000 don’t give everyone in school the same But, as the list of affected countries THE FOLLOWING-NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT grade if they performed differently, we has grown to include more significant IN THE U.S. ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE AS- don’t base certification decisions on U.S. partners, the more controversial SIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSI- BILITY UNDER TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION group behavior. We designed the proc- certification has become. This was to 601: ess to permit nuanced decisions. We be expected. When Burma squawked, To be lieutenant general recognized the need to draw conclu- few in this country cared. Few people MAJ. GEN. TOMMY R. FRANKS, 0000 sions based not on single issues or cared internationally. The military IN THE MARINE CORPS purely momentary situations. rulers of Burma had few friends. With At the same time, we realized that THE FOLLOWING-NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT Colombia affected and Mexico impli- IN THE U.S. ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE AS- without the push of law the adminis- cated, however, the noise level has SIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSI- tration, any administration, would gone up considerably. Both here and BILITY UNDER TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION likely not have made drugs a major 601: abroad. To be major general foreign policy concern. In that sense, To me, this indicates that certifi- Congress had a healthy incredulity of cation is working. As I noted in an ear- BRIG GEN. KEVIN B. KUKLOK, 0000 administration motives. I remind my THE FOLLOWING-NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT lier statement, the fact that countries IN THE U.S. MARINE CORPS TO THE GRADE INDICATED colleagues that it was a Democratic- such as Colombia are complaining UNDER TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 624: controlled House and a Republican- about our process is no sufficient rea- To be major general controlled Senate that first passed cer- son to change it, much less throw it BRIG. GEN. TERRENCE P. MURRAY, 0000 tification during the tenure of a Repub- overboard. THE FOLLOWING-NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT lican President. We had a bipartisan Conversely, the fact that there was a IN THE U.S. MARINE CORPS TO THE GRADE INDICATED wariness of the executive branch. It is, difference of opinion on whether to cer- UNDER TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 624: after all, the business of Congress to tify Mexico or not, is also no sufficient To be brigadier general give administrations heck from time to reason to scuttle the boat. COL. JAMES R. BATTAGLINI, 0000 time. COL. JAMES E. CARTWRIGHT, 0000 f COL. STEPHEN A. CHENEY, 0000 Initially, the administration resisted COL. CHRISTOPHER CORTEZ, 0000 certification. It chose not to apply the ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. COL. ROBERT M. FLANAGAN, 0000 COL. JOHN F. GOODMAN, 0000 standards in the law with any vigor. In- TOMORROW COL. GARY H. HUGHEY, 0000 deed, the first countries to get decerti- COL. THOMAS S. JONES, 0000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under COL. RICHARD L. KELLY, 0000 fied were all soft targets. Countries the previous order, the Senate stands COL. RALPH E. PARKER, JR., 0000 like Burma, Iran, and Syria. COL. JOHN F. SATTLER, 0000 in adjournment until 9:30 a.m., Wednes- COL. WILLIAM A. WHITLOW, 0000 These were countries we already dis- day, May 21, 1997. COL. FRANCES C. WILSON, 0000 liked and with whom we had only lim- Thereupon, the Senate, at 9:10 p.m., IN THE NAVY ited dealings. Initially, no serious adjourned until Wednesday, May 21, THE FOLLOWING-NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT countries got decertified. Because of 1997, at 9:30 a.m. IN THE RESERVE OF THE NAVY TO THE GRADE INDI- this history, a certain cynicism grew CATED UNDER TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 12203: up around certification. There is also f To be rear admiral (lower half) today an evident impatience with what NOMINATIONS CAPT. KAREN A. HARMEYER, 0000 is and must be a complex decision- Executive nominations received by making process. THE FOLLOWING-NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT the Senate May 20, 1997: AS JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND That process has been around for 10 FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER DEPARTMENT OF STATE years. As with other cases, the longer TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 5148: the requirement has been on the books A. PETER BURLEIGH, OF CALIFORNIA, A CAREER MEM- To be rear admiral BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- and the more Congress has insisted it ISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE THE DEPUTY REPRESENTA- CAPT. JOHN D. HUTSON, 0000

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THE FOLLOWING-NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING REGULAR OFFICERS OF THE U.S. COL. JOHN S. KASPER, 0000 IN THE U.S. NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE AS- COAST GUARD FOR THE APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE COL. RICHARD M. O’MEARA, 0000 SIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSI- OF REAR ADMIRAL: COL. JAMES C. PRICE, 0000 BILITY UNDER TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION ROBERT C. NORTH JOHN T. TOZZI COL. RICHARD O. WIGHTMAN, 0000 601: TIMOTHY W. JOSIAH THOMAS H. COLLINS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT FRED L. AMES ERNEST R. RIUTTA IN THE U.S. ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER To be vice admiral RICHARD M. LARRABEE, III TITLE 10 UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 624: IN THE ARMY REAR ADM. LEE F. GUNN, 0000 To be major general THE FOLLOWING U.S. ARMY RESERVE OFFICERS FOR IN THE COAST GUARD PROMOTION IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE BRIG. GEN. GREGORY A. ROUNTREE, 0000 GRADES INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, UNITED STATES IN THE COAST GUARD VICE ADMIRAL ROGER T. RUFE, U.S. COAST GUARD, TO CODE, SECTINS 14101, 14315 AND 12203(A): BE COMMANDER, ATLANTIC AREA, U.S. COAST GUARD, COAST GUARD NOMINATION OF BRENDA K. WOLTER, WITH THE GRADE OF VICE ADMIRAL WHILE SO SERVING. To be major general WHICH WAS RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED REAR ADMIRAL JAMES C. CARD, U.S. COAST GUARD, TO BRIG. GEN. WILLIAM F. ALLEN, 0000 IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF FEBRUARY 5, 1997. BE COMMANDER, PACIFIC AREA, U.S. COAST GUARD, BRIG. GEN. CRAIG BAMBROUGH, 0000 COAST GUARD NOMINATIONS BEGINNING KELLEY ELIZ- WITH THE GRADE OF VICE ADMIRAL WHILE SO SERVING. BRIG. GEN. PETER A. GANNON, 0000 ABETH ABOOD, AND ENDING ANDREW JAMES WRIGHT, THE FOLLOWING REGULAR OFFICERS OF THE U.S. BRIG. GEN. FRANCIS R. JORDAN, JR., 0000 WHICH NOMINATIONS WAS RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF COAST GUARD FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF REAR To be brigadier general ADMIRAL (LOWER HALF). FEBRUARY 5, 1997. THOMAS J. BARRETT GEORGE N. NACCARA COL. JAMES P. COLLINS, 0000 IN THE NAVY JAMES D. HULL TERRY M. CROSS COL. WILLIAM S. CRUPE 0000 COL. ALAN V. DAVIS, 0000 NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING MICHAEL J. BAILEY, JOHN F. MCGOWAN COL. JOHN F. DEPUE, 0000 AND ENDING STAN A. YOUNG, WHICH NOMINATIONS COL. BERTIE S. DUEITT, 0000 WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE COL. CALVIN D. JAEGER, 0000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON FEBRUARY 25, 1997.

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LITTLE LEAGUE VERSUS THE IRS take a brief moment to congratulate President Chapter of Cancer Care, Inc., and founded the Lee and the Taiwanese people for reaching Medical Mission Aid Center at St. Raymond's HON. RON PACKARD this important democratic milestone. Parish. Being a nurse, Mrs. Castiglia-Catullo was OF CALIFORNIA Ever since martial law was lifted in 1987, Taiwan has moved inexorably toward political well aware of the need to provide continuing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES liberalization and the development of a truly services to patients who were discharged from Tuesday, May 20, 1997 multiparty democratic system. Last year, the the hospital without proper home care. In Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, spring time Taiwanese people, for the first time in their 1964, she founded a home attendant service has arrived and the IRS has left it's annual history, directly elected their President. to take care of elderly patients. April 15 calling card, taking more than one- Besides holding free and fair elections, Tai- Mrs. Castiglia-Catullo decided to name the third of our earnings. As American as apple wan has liberalized its economy and reduced organization R.A.I.N., for Regional Aid for In- pie, kids have also hit the playing fields. But its trade surplus with the United States. As a terim Needs, after she looked up to the sky for this time, the IRS is trying to steal home. In leading member of the Asian Tigers, Taiwan God's inspiration and saw that it was raining. Orange County, CA, the IRS was trying to has emerged as one of the world's top 15 She devoted her time and her own financial take away something as American as hotdogs trading entities and America's sixth largest resources to the care of her patients. In grati- and apple pieÐthe girl's softball team. Only trading partner. It should come as no surprise tude and admiration for her generosity, one of after public outcry did the IRS back down and that the United States is today Taiwan's main her patients made a $500 donation to the or- leave the softball team alone. foreign investor and trading partner, under- ganization. By proving once more to be a large and in- scoring our special relationship. While still working at the hospital, Mrs. trusive Federal bureaucracy, the IRS has illus- The United States receives about 25 per- Castiglia-Catullo rented a space on West- trated its uncanny ability to punish the right cent of Taiwan's exports, mostly in the form of chester Avenue to establish R.A.I.N. Through things and reward the wrong things. It's simply manufactured electronic goods, textiles, and hard work and devotion she turned an office astounding that criminals are skirting the sys- other consumer products. I believe that it is that held a desk, a chair, and a telephone, into tem and being rewarded while our hometown imperative for the United States to strengthen an operation with a $33 million budget. little league team was so close to being wiped its political and economic ties with Taipei by R.A.I.N. home attendant services now as- out. supporting Taiwan's efforts to join the United sists over 1,100 disabled, homebound, dis- Mr. Speaker, it is time to shut down the IRS Nations and other international organizations. advantaged elderly and youth. The organiza- for good. If it weren't for the nationwide atten- Moreover, the United States must continue to tion serves over 2,000 meals daily through 5 tion the Fountain Valley Girl's Softball League support Taiwan's ability to purchase necessary senior citizen centers, Meals-On-Wheels, and received, the IRS would not have reversed its weapon systems so that it can better defend the 3±H Program. decision to seize the league's tangible assets. itself from potential military threats from its In her personal life, Mrs. Castiglia-Catullo How many times are we going to let the IRS more imposing and threatening neighbor to has been blessed with three successful chil- hurt us and our communities before we do the west. dren and nine grandchildren. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join something to reform our tax system? In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I salute the in- me, the family of Beatrice Castiglia-Catullo, Recently, I cosponsored legislation intro- domitable spirit of the Taiwanese people and her friends, the people she has served, and duced by my colleagues, Representatives DAN commend them and President Lee on this im- the South Bronx community, in expressing our SCHAEFFER (R±CO) and BILLY TAUZIN (R±LA), portant democratic anniversary. gratitude for her loving and longstanding serv- which would abolish the Internal Revenue f ice to the community. Service and enact a national retail sales tax. With a national sales tax, there would be no TRIBUTE TO BEATRICE f CASTIGLIA-CATULLO need for the 136,000 IRS employees who give INTRODUCTION OF THE MARRIED us the runaround, the 480 different and con- COUPLES HOME SALE EQUITY ACT fusing tax forms and the 190,000 disputes be- HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO tween the IRS and taxpayers which result in OF NEW YORK HON. DAVE WELDON legal action. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA Mr. Speaker, by enacting this legislation, we Tuesday, May 20, 1997 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would be free from the IRS for good. All con- sumers would pay a tax on everything they Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Tuesday, May 20, 1997 buy. Little league players, volunteers and pay tribute to Beatrice Castiglia-Catullo, an Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, criminals alike would pay their just taxes to the outstanding individual who has dedicated her today, I am introducing the Married Couples Federal Government. Nonprofit groups and life to the care of those in need. Home Sale Equity Act. This bill will correct an small businesses would be free from compli- Mrs. Castiglia-Catullo is our Mother Teresa inequity in the Tax Code that unfairly penal- ance paperwork. of the South Bronx. Her life is an example of izes married couples. The time is now to make a change. It is kindness, selflessness, faithfulness, generos- Let's take Tom and Mary as an example. time to bring down the IRS, not our softball ity, and fruitfulness. Tom and Mary have been married for 30 leagues and community associations. While working as a charge nurse, Mrs. years and have lived in their home for 15 f Castiglia-Catullo faced the enormous chal- years. They are each over the age of 55 and lenge of her demanding work, raising three have decided to sell their home now that their FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF PRESI- children, taking care of her mother-in-law who children are no longer at home. They want to DENT LEE TENG-HUI’S INAU- was terminally ill, and managing the house- move to a smaller home and use the money GURATION hold. they have earned from the appreciation on Her faith in God provided her with the their home for their retirement. They bought HON. MATTHEW G. MARTINEZ strength to meet her daily responsibilities. In their home for $100,000 and it has appre- OF CALIFORNIA response to her answered prayers, she de- ciated to $350,000. When Tom and Mary sell IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cided to devote more time to helping others in their home, they are allowed a combined the community. $125,000 exemption from capital gains taxes. Tuesday, May 20, 1997 Mrs. Castiglia-Catullo raised funds for the This means they will have to pay capital gains Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, May 20, Sister Servants of Mary who had helped her in taxes on the other $125,000. 1997, marks the first anniversary of President her difficult times. She also organized and be- Let's take the exact same situation except Lee Teng-hui's inauguration. I would like to came the first president of the Parkchester we will assume that Tom and Mary chose not

∑ 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. E980 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 20, 1997 to marry but decided to live together outside of death row and in the gas chamber at a Fed- CONGRATULATIONS TO THOMAS M. the bond of marriage. When Tom and Mary eral prison in North Carolina. He traveled CLIFTON sell the home they are each entitled to exempt aboard Air Force One and covered six Presi- $125,000 from capital gains taxes for a total of dents. Maurice Sorrell traveled throughout the $250,000. Thus they are exempted from hav- South with Lady Bird Johnson taking pictures HON. MARGE ROUKEMA ing to pay any taxes at all, even though they of ``poverty.'' He covered the march to Selma, OF NEW JERSEY realized the same gain on their home. The AL. He was in Memphis, TN, covering the gar- only differing factor is that they are not mar- bage worker's strike when Dr. Martin Luther IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ried. King, Jr., was assassinated. It was Maurice Our Government should be about the busi- Sorrell who took the first group photograph of Tuesday, May 20, 1997 the Congressional Black Caucus. ness of encouraging strong families, not pe- Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today nalizing them for staying married. We should Mr. Speaker, I ask that this body join me in a salute to this photographer, this historian to congratulate Thomas M. Clifton, chief of the do everything within our power to promote Totowa, NJ, Police Department on his retire- strong marriages and families. Correcting this and the magnificent sum of his accomplish- ments. ment after nearly four decades of dedicated inequity will help us do this. and distinguished public service. Chief Clifton My bill gives both a husband and a wife f will be honored by his friends and colleagues $125,000 each upon the sale of their home, FITTING WORDS HONORING DICK at a retirement dinner tomorrow night. There thus raising from $125,000 to $250,000 the FITTON will be a great outpouring of deepest apprecia- total exemption available to married couples. tion for his years of service. He has been a This is the same level of exemption nonmar- leading figure in keeping Totowa a safe com- ried individuals are entitled to and its time we HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER munityÐthe sort of place where you can raise treated married couples equitably. OF OHIO a family, own a business, and build friendships I encourage my colleagues to join me by co- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that last a lifetime. sponsoring this bill. Let's help America's fami- Tuesday, May 20, 1997 Born in New York City, Chief Clifton grew lies. Let's encourage marriage and the stability Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, Richard J. Fit- up in Paterson, where he graduated from the it brings to our society and our children. ton retired as chairman of the board of First Paterson Technical and Vocational High f Financial Bancorp on April 22, 1997. Today, I School. Chief Clifton joined the U.S. Navy Re- rise to honor Dick Fitton, a man for whom I SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO HONOR THE serve for 21¤2 years at age 17, followed by a have a tremendous amount of admiration and LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTS OF 4-year, regular-duty enlistment in the Air respect. RETIRED PHOTOGRAPHER, MAU- Dick began his banking career in 1952 as a Force. He attained the rank of staff sergeant RICE SORRELL management trainee for First National Bank before his honorable discharge in 1955. and Trust Co. in Hamilton, OH. In 1965, he Returning to civilian life, Chief Clifton began HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON was elected to the bank's board of directors, his career in law enforcement in 1956 when OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA and became president and chief executive offi- he became a part-time police marshal with the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cer the following year. He led management in Totowa Police Department. He was appointed Tuesday, May 20, 1997 the formation of First Financial Bancorp in as a regular patrolman in 1957, under the April 1983 and served as the holding compa- command of the late Chief James C. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, Maurice ny's president and chief executive officer. In Pellington. Sorrell, a native Washingtonian, has been in- 1991, he retired as president of First Financial Chief Clifton made detective in 1968, and a volved in photography in the D.C. area since Bancorp and was elected chairman of the series of rapid promotions followed. He be- the early 1950's. His interest in this medium board. His retirement from day-to-day banking came a sergeant in less than a year and was was piqued as he observed his uncles, both activities came in 1992 when he relinquished named detective bureau commander, with the amateur photographers, taking pictures of his his duties as chief executive officer of First Fi- rank of lieutenant, in 1971. He was promoted parents. In 1947, determined to develop his nancial Bancorp. During his distinguished to detective captain in 1977, and 3 years later skills, Mr. Sorrell enrolled in a 3-year photog- banking career, Dick served on the board of became deputy chief. He served in that post raphy course at the Department of Agriculture directors of the American Bankers Association, for a decade before becoming chief of police Graduate School which he completed in 2 the Ohio Bankers Association, and the Federal in March 1990. years. Reserve Bank of ClevelandÐCincinnati Mr. Speaker, in 1957, Mr. Sorrell was hired Branch. While Chief Clifton spent the later years of by the Pentagon as a photographer. As a re- As a lifelong resident of Hamilton, OH, Dick his career in police management, he was ac- sult of discrimination, however, he was only is one of this city's most respected and ad- tive in the police union during his earlier days. permitted to work in the dark room. Maurice mired citizens. His continual commitment to He joined the Policemen's Benevolent Asso- Sorrell left the Pentagon to work full-time as a the community and its people is an inspiration ciation in 1958, and served from 1963 to freelance photographer and also worked as a to all who know him. Dick carries with him a 1969, as the New Jersey State delegate for photographer for the Johnson Publishing Co. belief that his work is not finished until his Local 80, which included the police depart- Mr. Sorrell served as a mentor, colleague, and community is better off. He has been a pri- ments of Totowa, West Paterson, Little Falls, friend to the Exposure GroupÐthe African mary supporter of Ft. Hamilton-Hughes Memo- Pequannock, and the Passaic County Park American Photographers Association, Inc. in rial Hospital, Junior Achievement, the United Police. Washington, DC. Way, and the Hamilton Community Founda- Married to the former Dorothy V. Darby, Mr. Speaker, Maurice Sorrell's photographs tion. He has worked on many community Chief Clifton and Mrs. Clifton are the proud of black events graced the pages of the projects that have benefited the city of Hamil- parents of six children and nine grandchildren. Washington Afro-American Newspaper. In ton greatly, including the formation of Miami 1961, through the efforts of the late Art Carter, University's Hamilton campus, the Hamiltonian We place our full trust in police officers like publisher of the Afro-American Newspaper, Hotel, and the low-level dam on the Great Chief Clifton to protect our lives, families, chil- and the late Louis Lautier, a national congres- Miami River. His work on these projects, and dren, neighbors, and property on a daily basis. sional correspondent, Mr. Sorrell was the first others, have made his name synonymous with The citizens of Totowa are extremely grateful black photographer to gain admittance to the Hamilton, OH. for the dedication and professionalism that prestigious White House News Photographers Mr. Speaker, Hamilton, OH, would not be have been the hallmarks of Chief Clifton. His Association. Mr. Sorrell traveled to more than the city it is today had it not been for the life- strong leadership has ensured that members 24 countries including 14 countries in Africa. long commitment that Dick Fitton has put forth of the Totowa Police Department have been He shot the World Series as well as NFL to this community's development. He is a among the finest in the communities that sporting events. He photographed inmates on friend and a citizen we can all be proud of. make up the Fifth Congressional District. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E981 TRIBUTE TO JAKE POWERS His mother always loathed the nickname, ‘‘It’ll make no difference if we use a video or refusing to pass on messages directed to a still camera for the benefit—all the photos Jake Powers. Her little boy was named Vin- of Jake will come out looking like still pic- HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN cent, if you don’t mind. There was nobody in tures.’’ OF MASSACHUSETTS her house by the name of Jake. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Powers is a legend in Worcester. He’ll hate f Tuesday, May 20, 1997 me for saying that, firstly because he loathes the kind of facile hagiographic stuff that too Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today often makes its way into the newspaper, and, IN RECOGNITION OF CARMEN to revise and extend my remarks about an ex- secondly, because as a former athlete he be- PAPALE traordinary member of the Worcester, MA, lieves that games are won by teams, not in- community, Jake Powers. dividuals. For literally decades in the city of Worces- REVERED BY STUDENTS HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN ter, men and women and children of all ages But his achievements are undeniable. OF MARYLAND have benefited from the leadership, vision, Former students revere his ability to ground IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and organizational skills of Jake Powers and the study of history in the reality of the city his special commitment to community service. around them, and he is known for guiding Tuesday, May 20, 1997 In the 1950's, Jake Powers organized a graduates in their careers long after they have left his classroom. Powers, along with Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to summer basketball leagueÐwhich at the peak friend Edwin Butcher Jr., has long managed of its popularity attracted more than 12,000 recognize the contributions of Carmen Papale the city’s huge parks football program, who will retire next week as manager and fans annually. In the 1960's, Jake Powers cre- which over the past 20 years has raised one- ated the Worcester Park Touch Football third of a million dollar for the Mercy Cen- international vice president of the Union of League which at one time had 2,500 partici- ter. Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employ- pants each year and 5,000 spectators during Along with North High classmate John J. ees. the annual super bowl. Conte, now Worcester district attorney, Mr. Papale was born and raised in Balti- Remarkably, over a 20-plus-year period, Powers built up the basketball program at more and went to work in the men's clothing Crompton Park, which in its heyday drew Jake Powers' determination and common- thousands of fans. industry as a cutter at Haas Tailoring Co. in sense strategies raised more than $400,000 Most importantly, without Jake Powers 1965 rising to the level of shop steward. As for the Mercy Center for Developmental Dis- there would be next to no working-class his- many Members of the House may know, Haas abilities. tory of Worcester. He pioneered research Tailoring is the place to order custom suits. Then in the 1970's, he participated in the into the Irish immigrants who came here Haas produces the finest American made cus- creation of the Stan Musial Baseball League decades before the potato blight to build ca- tom suits and over the years has served a di- and was the vice chairperson of the Irish Celt- nals and railways. He knows Worcester in- verse clientele, ranging from many members ic Cross Memorial which is on the grounds of side-out, from the days when cows grazed on the Common, through its times of glory as a of the Baltimore Ravens, to Ambassadors and city hall. surging industrial power, right down to members of the diplomatic corps, to Tiger Jake Powers is the acknowledged historian today, as the city uncertainly edges toward Woods. Carmen Papale was part of that fine in Worcester of all subjects with an Irish a post-industrial redefinition of itself. tradition. theme. Anyway, Powers is 67 now, and his many Carmen left Haas and went to work for the And legend has it that this gentleman once friends, former students and football and Baltimore Regional Joint Board in July 1973 removed a manhole cover and inserted a baseball players figured it was time for a as an organizer and soon was promoted to canoe at the basin of the Blackstone Canal. tribute. So they’ve arranged a big bash business agent representing members in Jake Powers paddled under the streets of Thursday at Wachusett Country Club. ‘‘He’s shops in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. WorcesterÐfor educational purposesÐto always been a behind-the-scenes guy,’’ said Walter Shea. ‘‘He’s always done things for He was elected vice president of the Inter- study the structure of the canal which was others, and was never really recognized.’’ national Union, the Amalgamated Clothing and built by Irish immigrants. Fortunately for so The organizers thought Powers wouldn’t be Textile Workers. He has been reelected to this many of us, Jake didn't get lost on that occa- crazy about the idea—and they were abso- position at every national convention since sion. lutely right. But they went ahead anyway. 1982. In addition, Mr. Papale has served as Jake's family includes his wonderful wife ‘‘One committee member is in the state po- comanager and then manager of the Baltimore Martha and the proverbial apples of their eyes, lice,’’ Shea said, ‘‘so we figure we’ll get Jake Regional Joint Board since 1982 and serves Michael, Mary, and Kathy. there even if we have to have the cops detain On behalf of Jake Powers' numerous stu- him.’’ as chair of the board of trustees of the Board They won’t have to go that far, but Powers Health and Welfare Fund, as well as a mem- dents, fans, admirers, and beneficiaries of his is still ticked off by the whole affair. This lifetime efforts, I am inserting John Dempsey's ber of the board of directors of the Amal- week he is trying to correct final exams and gamated Bank of New York and on the execu- column of May 16 from the Worcester Tele- put together a summer baseball schedule, gram & Gazette: and the last thing he needed was some dumb tive board of the Maryland State and D.C. appreciation night he didn’t ask for anyway. AFL±CIO. SORRY, JAKE, JUST GRIN AND BEAR IT ‘‘I’m not sure what this damn testimonial To say that Mr. Papale retires from a life- I’m pretty sure that Jake Powers does is for,’’ he said. ‘‘I don’t even know what to crack a smile now and then. time of commitment to the working people of call it. It’s not a retirement party, because this country is an understatement. Carmen I figure he indulges in one occasionally I’m not retiring. It’s not a wake, because I’m with members of his family, or perhaps with not dead. If you say it’s for coaching, well, I has seen and participated in great changes in some particularly close colleague. As for my had good players. If it’s for teaching, I had the conditions under which clothing workers own experience, all I can say is that I’ve good students. For the sports programs, I labor. He has also fought with all his heart his known him for years and the closest thing to had good people around me. No one person industry's abandonment of the great manufac- a smile I’ve seen on his long, lugubrious Irish does it all. People exist in a social network, turing centers of America for cheap labor face was a wry smirk. and they depend on the ability and coopera- around the world. Which isn’t to say that he lacks a sense of tion of all involved.’’ humor. On the contrary, Powers wields a Come on, Jake, I said. You have to admit Over the years, Carmen has offered me his keen and waspish wit. It’s as dry as a dow- that you’re this unusual blend of jock and good counsel on many national and local is- ager’s martini, and by the time you get the academic. sues. We have not always agreed, but I have joke the conversation has often moved on to Wrong approach. always tremendously valued the wisdom, the next topic. ‘‘I don’t like labels,’’ he said. ‘‘I like But Mr. Smiley-face, he’s not. knowledge, and caring for the working men sports, but I resent being categorized as a and women of this Nation that his words im- Powers is formally known as Vincent E. jock. And I dislike the notion that if you’re Powers, professor of history at Worcester an academic you’re somehow effete, intellec- part. While I wish Carmen the best in a well State College. But you’d have to go back tual and nonphysical.’’ deserved retirement, I also hope to continue even further than his last full-face grin to Jake, I said, won’t you at least try to have benefiting from his advice for years to come. find anyone who actually uses his real name. a good time? I hope other Members of the House will join The ‘‘Jake’’ dates back more than half a cen- He chuckled. ‘‘Oh, I guess I’ll be able to tury to his boyish summer days in the out- enjoy myself,’’ he granted. me today in thanking Carmen Papale for all field, when his Lincoln Street buddies named In his own way, of course. his work in the labor movement of this Nation. him for some now long-forgotten baseball ‘‘He’s got that expression, ‘I’m not going to His efforts will be missed; his shoes hard to star. It stuck, but good. crack a smile no matter what,’ ’’ said Shea. fill. E982 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 20, 1997 TRIBUTE TO BENJAMIN AND VE- in applauding the commitment and talent of has passed legislation which sets the require- RONICA DEPHILLIPS ON THEIR my constituent, Sol Axelrod. ments that all banks must follow in the sale of insurance products. At present the Office 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY f of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI THE RIEGLE-NEAL CLARIFICATION considering preempting this legislation’s ap- ACT OF 1997 plicability to national banks. Should this OF ILLINOIS happen, under H.R. 1306, the Rhode Island IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES statute would not apply to branches of state- Tuesday, May 20, 1997 HON. JOHN D. DINGELL chartered banks from other states doing OF MICHIGAN business in the State of Rhode Island. The Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rhode Island law would only apply to those honor and congratulate Benjamin and Veron- state banks chartered in Rhode Island. This ica DePhillips on their 50 years of marriage. Tuesday, May 20, 1997 would cause an unfair competitive disadvan- Benjamin and Veronica DePhillips are con- Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tage for Rhode Island state banks and thus stituents of mine from Chicago, IL. bring to the attention of the Congress and the limit the ability of state legislative author- On June 15, 1947, Benjamin and Veronica Nation the concerns of the National Con- ity. It does not take any stretch of the took their vows at Five Holy Martyrs in Chi- ference of State Legislatures with regard to imagination to understand that should H.R. cago, IL. This June marks 50 years of sharing H.R. 1306, the Riegle-Neal Clarification Act of 1306 be enacted in its present form the OCC their lives, dreams, work, struggles, and com- will soon be the sole arbiter of banking law 1997, which the House will consider today and regulation. mitment to each other. The DePhillips were under suspension of the rules. H.R. 1306 was blessed with four fine children: Russell, Brian, introduced on April 10, 1997, and referred to As state legislators we are as concerned Tina, and Kevin. Also, Benjamin and Veronica the Banking Committee where it was approved about the financial viability of our state banking systems, as are state banking super- are the proud grandparents of two wonderful by voice vote in subcommittee with no full grandchildren, Danielle and Christopher. visors and governors. We are well aware of committee markup. As the NCSL letter notes, the enormous contributions that state banks The DePhillips have been members of the this legislation would negatively affect the abil- have made to the economic vitality of our 23d ward for over 44 years. Now retired, Mrs. ity of State legislatures to regulate the sale of states and we seek to continue working with DePhillips worked at the Park District and Mr. the insurance products when those sales are our states’ governors to ensure the viability DePhillips worked at the Department of Trans- conducted through banks. As most Members of the dual banking system. However, we portation in Illinois. Their devotion to the com- are aware, the Comptroller of the Currency must also be concerned that state chartered munity and to each other is evident. presently is considering whether to preempt a banks which have no desire to branch across Mr. Speaker, the occasion of a 50-year statute enacted by the State of Rhode Island. state lines are not placed at a competitive wedding anniversary is truly worthy of a great I am inserting in the RECORD copies of the disadvantage. Of the over 7,000 state char- celebration and I am pleased to offer my most NCSL letter and the comment letter I signed tered banks, less than 30% have assets over hearty congratulations to the DePhillips on the with 11 other House colleagues critical of the $100 million and therefore are not likely can- didates to branch across state lines. Most occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. OCC proposal. We have been afforded insuffi- f state banks are small community banks cient time and process to consider the nega- which have well served our nation’s cities IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL tive implications of H.R. 1306 on consumer and rural areas and have been the economic MARITIME DAY protection and fair competition. I remain con- backbone of our country for over one hun- cerned about these issues and trust that our dred years. They are the banks which have Senate colleagues will address these matters responded time and time again to our com- HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN with more deliberation than has the House. munities economic needs. They have no de- OF NEW YORK NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF sire to become a multinational financial IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STATE LEGISLATURES giant, branching from coast to coast. As Tuesday, May 20, 1997 May 16, 1997. elected state officials we have an obligation Hon. JOHN D. DINGELL, to these smaller community states banks Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today House of Representatives, Rayburn House Office and their customers that efforts such as H.R. to pay tribute to the gallant men who served Building, Washington, DC. 1306, geared to the top 30% of state banks, do in World War II in the United States Maritime DEAR REPRESENTATIVE DINGELL: We write not place unfair burdens on the vast major- Service. One of my constituents, Sol Axelrod, to you today to reiterate the concerns of the ity of our state banking industry. who himself is a veteran, wrote a poem, which National Conference of State Legislatures During the mark-up by the Subcommittee he feels tells the true story of our merchant with regard to H.R. 1306, the ‘‘Riegle-Neal on Financial Institutions and Consumer seamen. Clarification Act of 1997,’’ which will be con- Credit, NCSL offered reasonable amend- sidered on Suspension Calendar during the ments to the legislation which would have At this time, I wish to share this fine poem week of May 19th. You may have heard from with my colleagues: provided sufficient accountability to host certain sources that NCSL had withdrawn its state legislatures and most importantly its SEA GOING AMERICAN PATRIOTS OF WORLD opposition to H.R. 1306. We want to make citizens. Unfortunately, the Subcommittee WAR II clear that this is simply not true. did not accept our changes. Therefore, we (By Sol Axelrod) The National Conference of State Legisla- must once again declare our opposition to tures has long been a proponent of our na- The Merchant Seamen and the Navy Armed H.R. 1306. We respectfully request that you tion’s dual banking system and the benefits Guard abide by the commitment made by a pre- of that system to our nation’s financial well Fought valiantly with the help of God. vious Congress and we would ask that until being. In recognition of the advantages of some accountability is restored to the host These brave lads brought soldiers to fight the dual banking system to the public and to state, you vote no on H.R. 1306. When men were wanted at a combat site. the health of the financial services industry, It was never easy or even routine NCSL historically has opposed any efforts by Thank you for this opportunity to make To sail the waters where death reigned su- the federal government to restrict state au- clear NCSL’s position on this important leg- preme. thority to charter, supervise or regulate the islation. They roamed this world with cargo intact, powers of state-chartered banks and thrifts. Sincerely. Even mindful of any enemy attack. For this reason we must oppose H.R. 1306. BILL SCHROEDER, The legislation would alter the intent of Senate Majority When supplies were needed, without delay, Congress as embodied in the Reigle-Neal Chairman—Colo- They were delivered by night and by day. Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency rado, Vice Chair, As the battles turned hot, Act of 1994, which set specific parameters for NCSL Commerce & Some got through, many did not. the branching of state chartered banks Communications Heroes all, in death as in life, across state lines. For the 45 state legisla- Committee. Doing their duty in time of strife. tures which voted to ‘‘opt-in’’ to interstate MYRA JONES Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege and distinct bank branching, this would significantly Chair, House City, change the ground rules which they accepted County & Local Af- honor to bring this dedication and recognition in allowing their states to host branches of fairs—Arkansas, to the attention of the House of Representa- banks from another state. Vice Chair, NCSL tives. I ask all my colleagues to join me in sa- Let us provide one example of the impact Commerce & Com- luting our Merchant Seamen whose role in of H.R. 1306 on the authority of state legisla- munications Com- World War II was vital to all of our troops, and tures. The Rhode Island General Assembly mittee. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E983 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, have displayed the intelligence and persever- HONORING THE TRI-STATE CHRIS- COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, ance that is absolutely essential to be a suc- TIAN DAY CARE AND PRE- Washington, DC, February 6, 1997. cessful attorney, and possess an unswerving SCHOOL CENTER Re Docket No. 97–01, 62 FR 1950 (January 14, 1997) Preemption Determination. dedication to advancing the rights of women in society. Hon. EUGENE A. LUDWIG, HON. ROBERT W. NEY Comptroller of the Currency, Janet Benshoof is one of the premier ex- OF OHIO Washington, DC. perts on reproductive rights and privacy law in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America. As the founder and president of the DEAR COMPTROLLER LUDWIG: We are writ- Tuesday, May 20, 1997 ing in response to the above-referenced re- Center for Reproductive Law and Policy, she quest for written comments on whether the had been involved in most of the landmark Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recog- ‘‘Financial Institution Insurance Sales Act,’’ Supreme Court cases involving reproductive nize the Tri-State Christian Day Care and Pre- recently enacted by the State of Rhode Is- rights. Ms. Benshoof had been previously hon- school Center in St. Clairsville, OH, on the oc- land, should be preempted by Section 92 of ored by the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship casion of their first child care appreciation the National Bank Act. ceremony as part of National Child Care Week The Act does not prevent banks from sell- and by the National Law Journal as 1 of the ing insurance. The Rhode Island State legis- 100 most influential lawyers in America. in March. lature passed this Act to remove Rhode Is- Sylvia Law is the Elizabeth Dollard profes- The teachers and child care providers, land’s statutory ban on the sale of insurance sor of law, medicine and psychiatry and co- under the direction of Pastor E. Keith Stevens by state-chartered banks. The legislation director of the Arthur Garfield Hays Program and Administrator Connie Patton, are dedi- also is a valid exercise of that State’s right at New York University Law School. She has cated to providing a caring, learning environ- to regulate the business of insurance by pro- been involved with many landmark cases, in- ment for the many children who attend the Tri- tecting consumers from unfair trade prac- cluding Goldberg versus Kelly, in which the State Christian Day Care Center. Today, there tices and providing a level playing field for are many demands and responsibilities par- all sellers of insurance products. For exam- Supreme Court recognized that welfare is an ple, section 6 of the bill prohibits the illegal entitlement that cannot be discontinued with- ents must balance while raising their children, tying of the sale of an insurance product to out reason or an opportunity to protest. She is and it is often necessary for both mothers and the extension of credit and section 7 of the also the author of several books and articles fathers to work to support their homes and bill requires disclosure to consumers that an on jurisprudence, welfare, and health care pol- their families. It is comforting for parents to insurance product is not a deposit and is not icy. know that their children are safe and being federally insured. This legislation is the re- cared for by dedicated teachers, volunteers, sult of extensive negotiations with rep- Donna Lieberman is founder and director of the New York Civil Liberties Union's reproduc- and aides. resentatives of Rhode Island’s federally- The Tri-State Christian Day Care and Pre- chartered and state-chartered banks. tive rights project, and one of the leaders of The public has a substantial interest in the the New York pro-choice movement. She has school Center plays an important role in the continued functional regulation of insurance broadened the base of the reproductive rights lives of their students and the children who at- by the States, regardless of who is conduct- movement, linking reproductive rights with the tend their day care center. The teachers and ing the activities. We support the principles issues of HIV/AIDS prevention, gender equity, volunteers at Tri-State share a commitment to of State’s rights, functional regulation, and and education. the child care ministry and to teaching God's fair and reasonable consumer protection. We word to the children who attend the day care support the Rhode Island law and believe Elizabeth Mason has gained national rec- ognition in her representation of victims of and preschool center. As a parent, I am thank- that it meets the standard established by the ful that there are facilities like Tri-State Chris- decision in Barnett Bank v. Nelson 116 S.Ct. sexual harassment and violence in the work- 1103 (1996). place. Elizabeth has been instrumental in tian Day Care and Preschool Center which The Act authorizes the Department of drafting legislation to guarantee an employee's provide this important service to families and Business Regulation’s commissioner of bank- right to seek relief against an employer if she children. ing to promulgate regulations to implement is sexually assaulted in the workplace. I would like to thank the Tri-State Christian the sale of insurance under the Act and ‘‘to Day Care and Preschool Center for inviting Valorie Vodjik argued the groundbreaking ensure the safety and soundness of the bank- me to attend their first child care appreciation Supreme Court decision that overturned the ing and insurance business.’’ Your notice and ceremony and see the excellent services they 152-year-old male-only admission policy at the request for comment makes no mention of provide for Ohio Valley families. I ask my col- the implementing regulations drafted by the Citadel. In that case she won the opportunity leagues to join me in recognizing Tri-State, Rhode Island Department of Business Regu- for women to obtain an undergraduate, mili- and child care centers like Tri-State, that are lation and that are pending a February 10, tary-style education. Ms. Vodjik is an expert helping families by providing a caring atmos- 1997 hearing before that Department and pos- on sexual discrimination and supervised the phere for children to learn and grow. I wish sible further revisions before finalization. As NYU sexual harassment law clinic. legislators we are outraged at your efforts to them continued success. As the U.S. attorney for the southern district usurp the authority and subvert the proc- f esses of an elected State legislature that is of New York, Mary Jo White is a preeminent engaged in valid lawmaking. role model for women. Under her leadership, IS COSCO STRATEGIC THREAT We strongly urge you not to act to pre- the U.S. attorney's office has prosecuted empt the Rhode Island Financial Institution large-scale securities and financial frauds, HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON Insurance Sales Act. other white collar offenses, international terror- OF NEW YORK Sincerely, ism, money laundering, official corruption, or- John D. Dingell, Tim Holden, Earl ganized crime, and drug trafficking. Her lead- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pomeroy, Bobby Rush, Collin C. Peter- Tuesday, May 20, 1997 son, David Minge, Edward J. Markey, ership has led to the dismantling of some of John S. Tanner, Gary Condit, Ron the largest and most violent gangs in New Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, does the pos- Klink, Anna G. Eshoo, Gene Green. York. sible presence of the Chinese Ocean Shipping f Patricia J. Williams is an internationally re- Co. [Cosco] in an American port represent a nowned expert on race relations and women's strategic threat to United States interests? NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF studies. She is a professor at the Columbia That is what I've asked Navy Secretary WOMEN HONORS SEVEN University School of Law and the author of a John Dalton to determine. Given the efforts of number of books, including ``The Alchemy of the People's Republic of China to manipulate HON. NITA M. LOWEY Race and Rights: Diary of a Law Professor.'' American elections, given the PRC's success OF NEW YORK She wrote an amicus brief in support of in securing ports on both sides of the Panama IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES planned parenthood in the Supreme Court Canal, given the continued absences of case of Planned Parenthood versus Casey. human rights in China and the continued trade Tuesday, May 20, 1997 Mr. Speaker, these seven women together deficits we face with that country, I believe it Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor have changed the course of the women's is a fair question and one that we are obliged the accomplishments of seven outstanding rights movement in America. Almost every to ask as Members of Congress. women who exemplify the best that the legal woman in America has benefited from their I place in today's RECORD a recent Wash- profession has to offer. These women will be actions. I am truly honored to recognize their ington Times story explaining, if such an ex- honored next week by the New York City Na- accomplishments in the U.S. House of Rep- planation were necessary, why America tional Organization for Women because they resentatives. should be concerned with the proposal to give E984 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 20, 1997 China the former Navy base at Long Beach, which calls for leveling every naval station or emperors but the hard working farm boys of and the unseemly help by the Clinton adminis- building. the heartland, who sat in the muddy trenches tration in facilitating the deal. A judge in Los Angeles has ordered the of Europe in World War I. They are the former city to terminate the Cosco lease and re- [From the Washington Times] evaluate the plan’s environmental impact. store clerks and factory workers who with- SOLOMON: IS COSCO ‘‘STRATEGIC THREAT?’’ The New York Times reported yesterday stood the crushing siege of Bastogne in World LONG BEACH DEAL TRIGGERS CONCERN that Clinton appointee, Dorothy Robyn, in War II. They are the courageous men and (By Rowan Scarborough) November urged the preservationists to women who fought to stem the tide of com- A senior House Republican yesterday abandon their effort to save any buildings. munism along the 38th parallel in Korea. They asked Navy Secretary John H. Dalton to re- Miss Robyn, who serves on the National are the devoted servicemen and women who port whether the Chinese Ocean Shipping Co. Economic Council, told the paper she made fought in the steamy jungles and rice paddies (Cosco) represents a ‘‘global tactical or stra- the calls as a favor to Long Beach’s mayor. of Vietnam. In our own decade they have tegic threat’’ to the Navy. She said she had no contacts with Cosco offi- cials. been our own sons and daughters and in The effort by Rep. Gerald B.H. Solomon, some circumstances our grandchildren who chairman of the House Rules Committee, to Meanwhile, Sen. John McCain, Arizona Re- force the Navy to make an assessment is the publican, has asked the Federal Maritime marched off to the desert to liberate the coun- latest development in a campaign to block Commission to report whether Cosco is try of Kuwait. Cosco from taking over the abandoned Long guilty of predatory pricing. How does one thank these men and women Beach Naval Station in California. f who have suffered so much that many could ‘‘In order to understand the magnitude of live in freedom? Mr. Speaker the debt of grati- the growing threat of the PRC [People’s Re- NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS tude we owe is immeasurable. These men public of China], I would like you to state MEMORIAL DAY and women, whose deeds and stories are the U.S. Navy’s position on [Cosco],’’ Mr. countless, are the reason why this country has Solomon, New York Republican, wrote in a one-page letter to Mr. Dalton. HON. THOMAS W. EWING been able to remain a shining example of ‘‘Considering their potential world-wide in- OF ILLINOIS freedom and democracy for the world. To formation gathering capabilities, a history IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES merely say thank you is not enough. This as the delivery system of weapons of mass country's continued support for its veterans Tuesday, May 20, 1997 destruction to terrorist countries and the must be a priority. The words of the Secretary size of this fleet under direct control of the Mr. EWING. Mr. Speaker, on May 15, 1997, of Veterans Affairs, Jesse Brown, ring strong- communist regime—does Cosco pose a poten- hundreds of law enforcement officers from ly: ``I believe a Nation is judged by the way it tial global tactical or strategic threat across the country came together at the U.S. against the U.S. Navy?’’ treats its Veterans.'' It is this thought that we The Solomon letter represents a more spe- Capitol to honor slain law enforcement officers must bear in mind when issues arise in the cific question for the Navy. Before, congres- on Peace Officers Memorial Day. Congress that may impact the veterans of this sional inquiries have centered on whether Last Thursday we paused to pay tribute to country. Cosco at Long Beach would be a regional those who have lost their lives in service to To ignore these issues is to do our veterans threat. The congressman wants to know if the Nation as law enforcement officers. One and their families a great disservice. Their Cosco, and its 600-ship fleet, poses a danger hundred and fifteen officers were killed 1996. sacrifice and commitment must be equally re- to the Navy itself. Among these fallen heroes was a 26-year-old flected in our effort to pay a debt that can Mr. Solomon was one of the first in Con- officer from the 15th Congressional District of gress to speak out against the Chinese-Long never be monetarily repaid. Mr. Speaker, what Beach connection. Illinois. price can you put on the life of a citizen who ‘‘This is almost a caricature of Lenin’s pre- On October 17, 1996, Officer Anthony is willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice for his or diction that the West will hand the rope to Samfay of the Kankakee Police Department her country in a time of war or national peril? its Communist executioners,’’ he said March was shot and killed while conducting a routine It is fitting that on this occasion we reaffirm 10. ‘‘The Clinton administration seems to be traffic stop on a vehicle at Fair and Green- our support and gratitude to this special group going out of its way to help the most serious wood Avenue in Kankakee. of Americans whose devotion to duty was ex- threat to American security, the so-called Officer Samfay said the only job he ever People’s Republic of China.’’ pressed in the highest manner. By their will- Cosco plans to lease 144 acres to operate a wanted was to be a police officer. It is with ingness to lay down their life for this Nation, large container terminal, giving Beijing an much honor that I pay my respect to Officer they have assured the security and future for important beach-head in making Cosco one Samfay, his mother, the other fallen heroes, generation of Americans to come. of the world’s largest carriers. and all law enforcement officers who put their Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure and Lawmakers in recent weeks have emerged lives on the line every day to help protect and honor to express my deep and heartfelt grati- from closed-door intelligence briefings with serve America. tude for the service of America's veterans. conflicting interpretations. f Conservatives who oppose the deal say the Call this day by what ever name you choose, it is a memorial to all the generations of men intelligence shows Cosco is a tool of the Chi- MEMORIAL DAY nese People’s Liberation Army, trafficking and women who have served this Nation and in weapons of mass destruction to known upheld its finest traditions of liberty and de- terrorist states such as Iran. HON. STENY H. HOYER mocracy. God bless our veterans. But local Long Beach legislators say the OF MARYLAND f briefings show Cosco is not a threat. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President Clinton personally backed the HONORING THE BELLAIRE LIONS city of Long Beach’s overture to Cosco, after Tuesday, May 20, 1997 CLUB ON THE 50TH ANNIVER- a commission had targeted the station for Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in SARY OF THEIR CHARTER closure as part of armed forces downsizing. The negotiations occurred at a time China tribute, to the millions of men and women who is suspected of funneling millions of dollars have served this Nation in its Armed Forces. HON. ROBERT W. NEY in illegal campaign contributions into the Call it by any name you wish, Remembrance OF OHIO United States in a government-sponsored op- Day, Decoration Day, Memorial Day. It is a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eration to influence the 1996 election. time when this country recounts the price for Some Republicans wonder if there is a con- the liberty and freedom it enjoys today. That Tuesday, May 20, 1997 nection between Cosco’s expansion plans and cost was paid for in the numerous lives and Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- the Democratic fund-raising scandal. Reps. Duncan Hunter and Randy ‘‘Duke’’ countless sacrifices given to it, by the service- gratulate the Bellaire Lions Club which will be Cunningham, both California Republicans, men and women of this country. The courage celebrating the 50th anniversary of their char- want to stop the Cosco-Long Beach marriage and devotion they expressed are the finest ex- ter on May 21, 1997. through legislation attached to the 1998 de- ample by which all Americans must measure The Bellaire Lions Club was chartered in fense authorization bill. The House National themselves. It is their sense of responsibility district 13±G on May 21, 1947, with 24 original Security Committee is schedule to write the and duty that has tied them to all the genera- members. The district's motto is ``Positive bill next month. tions of Americans, past and present, who growth through teamwork,'' and the club is However, the Cosco transaction may die before the Navy officially transfers the prop- have answered their country's call to service. asked ``to encourage service-minded men and erty to the city’s Harbor Commission. Who are these extraordinary people who women to serve their community.'' The Lions A coalition of conservationists and history have made such a difference in our lives? Club in Bellaire, OH, has exemplified this buffs have filed suit to stop the project, they are not the sons and daughters of kings motto through 50 years of support and service May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E985 to the Bellaire community and Belmont Coun- that the group’s political support ‘‘wasn’t al- As for Ms. Hsia, she later helped Mr. Huang ty. truistic at all.’’ The Riady family and its arrange the illegal fund-raiser at the tax-ex- Over the past 50 years, the Bellaire Lions PLC colleagues ‘‘wanted to know what kinds empt California Buddhist temple where Vice of appointments and what kinds of contracts President Gore shook down impoverished Club has had many dedicated members. we could get out of all this,’’ the member monks, bagging nearly $150,000, much of These members adopted the motto ``We candidly admitted. which the DNC has promised to return. More Serve'' and chose work associated with the How much is ‘‘all this’’? According to the laundering problems. As a founding member prevention and awareness of vision related ill- Times, the now-disbanded PLC and its mem- of the PLC, Ms. Hsia enticed then-Sen. Gore nesses. To promote the well-being of the com- bers donated about $500,000 through 1990, to visit Taiwan in 1989, promising him in a munity and awareness of vision related ill- $250,000 of it to the Democratic Senatorial letter that she ‘‘will persuade all my col- nesses, the Bellaire Lions Club has sponsored Campaign Committee (DSCC). Since 1991, leagues in the future to play a leader role in Riady-controlled corporations, their execu- eye testing, glaucoma clinics, and street signs. your [next] presidential race’’ if ‘‘you decide tives and close associates have donated near- to join this trip.’’ Although political con- The club has also been active in area schools ly $2 million to various Democratic commit- tributions from foreign nationals who are by donating science awards for Bellaire High tees and candidates, including more than not U.S. residents are expressly forbidden, School and St. John's High School as well as $850,000 to the Democratic National Commit- the PLC had planned to use that trip ‘‘to re- trophies for area sports teams. tee (DNC). Since the presidential election, cruit new members overseas and potentially The Bellaire Lions Club has stood as an ex- the DNC has returned $450,000 it received to raise some money for PLC,’’ according to ample of the importance of volunteerism and from the daughter and son-in-law of a Riady a document obtained by the Los Angeles business partner. helping one's neighbors. Their commitment to Times. At one PLC fund-raiser held in his home in Whether it is bankrolling Webster Hubbell the Ohio Valley and to service continues today April 1988, Mr. Riady raised $110,000 for the to the tune of $100,000 during the period when DSCC. Four days later, Mr. Riady wrote a as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of their he was supposed to be cooperating with the highly detailed three-page memo to Ms. Hsia charter. I am proud to represent the members Whitewater prosecutor or whether it is or- instructing her to ‘‘follow up and let me of this organization who generously give their chestrating nearly $2 million in political know of progress’’ in pursuing the numerous time to others and work to improve their com- contributions from family and associates to quid pro quos Mr. Riady meticulously out- Mr. Clinton and associates, one thing ought munity. I ask my colleagues to join me today lined in a summary appropriately headlined, to be clear by now: James Riady does noth- in congratulating the Bellaire Lions Club mem- ‘‘DSCC Issues and Agenda.’’ Indeed, so bla- ing for nobody that is not intended to benefit bers on the 50th anniversary of their charter, tantly and crassly self-interested was Mr. his interests, including White House access and to wish them continued success. Riady’s modus operandi that the then-DSCC to lobby for expanding trade with China and chairman, Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, f to downplay Indonesia’s notorious human- later described Mr. Riady’s letter to Ms. Hsia rights record on East Timor. PERSONAL EXPLANATION as a ‘‘raw, graphic memo’’ reflecting the kind of special-interest agenda that is ‘‘usu- f ally communicated discreetly and verbally, HON. SONNY BONO not in writing.’’ Mr. Riady was even more di- COMMENDING THE REPUBLIC OF OF CALIFORNIA rect in a second memo that month, this one CHINA ON THE FIRST ANNIVER- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sent to DSCC Executive Director Robert SARY OF PRESIDENT LEE TENG- Chlopak: ‘‘The issues and concerns that were Tuesday, May 20, 1997 HUI AS TAIWAN’S FIRST DEMO- discussed [at the Riady fund-raiser] need to CRATICALLY ELECTED PRESI- be followed up and actions need to be deliv- Mr. BONO. Mr. Speaker, I am writing to ex- DENT plain that on Tuesday, May 20, I was unavoid- ered.’’ Among other things, Mr. Riady wanted the ably detained and missed rollcall vote No. Democratic senators to ‘‘impress upon Tai- HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ 139. If I was present, I certainly would have wan to allow Asian-American banks (or at voted ``aye'' in support of approving the jour- least the Bank of Trade [the former name of OF TEXAS nal. Thank you for recognizing my position re- LippoBank] to be allowed to open a branch IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES garding this vote. office in Taiwan.’’ He also sought ‘‘appoint- Tuesday, May 20, 1997 f ments of Asian-Americans to policy-making positions in the federal government.’’ As it Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to DOES MONEY TALK? later developed, thanks in part to a letter of join me today in commending the Republic of recommendation overflowing with praise China on the first anniversary of President Lee from Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, Teng-hui as Taiwan's first democratically HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON Mr. Riady’s former top U.S. executive, Mr. elected President. I was part of the official del- OF NEW YORK Huang, was appointed to an influential posi- egation President Clinton sent to mark the oc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion in the Commerce Department, where he received more than 100 secret briefings, in- casion last year. Tuesday, May 20, 1997 cluding CIA information about China, and President Lee was directly elected by the Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, they say that routinely telephoned LippoBank from his of- people of Taiwan as their ninth President and money talks. If it doesn't, enough of it certainly fice. The FBI is now investigating whether inaugurated 1 year ago today. Despite an at- economic espionage occurred and whether seems to gain access to the White House. At tempt at intimidation, democracy won. The the Riadys, Mr. Huang or anyone else may United States has vital economic and military least, that seemed to be the case for the have laundered and then funneled illegal Riady family of Indonesia. A recent Washing- interests in this area of the world, and it is im- campaign contributions from the Chinese portant for our country to commend the demo- ton Times editorial reminds us that the Riady government. In March, the vice president of cratic efforts in this region. family has given various Democrat candidates the Asian-American Business Roundtable and committees nearly $2 million since 1991. charged Mr. Huang with attempting to fun- One year after his inauguration, President It also seems to have been money well spent, nel $250,000 illegally to the DNC through the Lee is considered a beacon of democracy in because Riady managed to have one of their group’s members. Meanwhile, Mr. Huang has the Far East. Taiwan's democratization should asserted his Fifth Amendment right against own, John Huang, strategically placed at the be an inspiring model for governments around self-incrimination in refusing to cooperate the world. The United States is a government Commerce Committee. with a congressional investigative commit- Mr. Speaker, a White House or a foreign that rewards democracy and capitalism, so tee. Taiwan's free and fair elections are indeed policy for sale is not a laughing matter. I sub- And whaddya know? After Sen. Daschle mit the Washington Times editorial in today's could ‘‘personally attest to John’s strong cause to celebrate. Both President Bill Clinton and House RECORD. background’’ in a 1992 letter to the Clinton transition team, Sen. Daschle’s aide recently Speaker Newt Gingrich have made clear that WHAT MR. RIADY WANTS told the Times that the senator ‘‘actually Taiwan is our friend, so it is appropriate today The Pacific Leadership Council (PLC), a doesn’t know John Huang well at all.’’ More- that we pay tribute to this young democracy fund-raising and influence-seeking organiza- over, after receiving a telephone call from an on the first anniversary of President Lee's in- tion formed in the 1980s by Lippo Group mag- irate President Clinton at one o’clock in the auguration. nate James Riady, Maria Hsia and John morning following Wisconsin Sen. Russell Huang, all of whom figure prominently in Feingold’s call for an independent counsel to I also ask my colleagues to join me in com- the Democratic Party’s growing money scan- investigate Mr. Clinton’s 1996 fund-raising, mending Foreign Minister John Chang as he dal, was anything but indirect about its mo- Sen. Daschle has managed to close the barn begins his second year of promoting stronger tives. One original PLC member acknowl- door, locking in all the other Democrats ex- relations between the United States and Tai- edged to the Los Angeles Times recently cept Daniel Patrick Moynihan of New York. wan. E986 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 20, 1997 CELEBRATING PRESIDENT LEE’S been providing our Nation's seniors with the TRIBUTE TO THE TOWN OF FIRST YEAR AS PRESIDENT OF services that help them enjoy security, health, JOHNSTON THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA and independence. Therefore, it is with great pleasure that I introduce the Older Americans HON. LINDSEY O. GRAHAM HON. THOMAS J. MANTON Act Amendments of 1997, which will update OF SOUTH CAROLINA OF NEW YORK this statute for the 21st century and beyond. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The majority of this legislation is based Tuesday, May 20, 1997 upon the administration's proposal for reau- Tuesday, May 20, 1997 Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, the rich herit- thorization of the Older Americans Act which I Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, 1 year ago this age of the town of Johnston, SC, began dur- introduced during the 104th Congress. It in- week the 2 million people of Taiwan went to ing the Colonial days with three families: The cludes provisions that grant flexibility to the polls to participate in the first direct elec- Lott family to the east, the Gomillion family to States, area agencies on aging, and providers tion of a President for the Republic of China. the south, and the Bush family on land that is which will foster new and creative ways to de- Voter turnout was high despite the attempts by in the present town center. Before the Revolu- sign and administer services for the elderly. the People's Republic of China to intimidate tionary War, a gentleman by the name of This measure also allows for the expansion of the electorate by conducting military exercises Richard Bush accumulated land in the area. In cooperative partnerships for the identification in the Taiwan Straits. the mid-19th century, his descendant, Isaac The voters of Taiwan overwhelmingly elect- of local needs and delivery of comprehensive Bush, sold 1,200 acres of land to Dr. Edward ed Lee Teng-Hui as President of the ROC. services. Most importantly, all this is accom- J. Mims of the nearby town of Edgefield. Dr. President Lee defeated three other candidates plished with a strong commitment to those Mims and his family moved onto this newly in a free and fair election. In doing so, Presi- protections that have and will continue to en- acquired land which is the original townsite of dent Lee became the first popular elected sure seniors' health and well-being for years Johnston. head of state in Chinese history. His election to come. The name of the town was not established was the culmination of a 10-year period of de- Despite my support for much of what is con- until its inhabitants saw the rapid expansion of mocratization for the Republic of China. tained in the administration's proposal there the railroad throughout the South. Dr. Mims Today, the ROC is a full-fledged democracy are some areas which I feel warrant change was determined to include his community in with a strong, multiparty system. Government and further negotiation. One area in particular the booming opportunity the railroad provided. officials from the President to members of the concerns the future of the Senior Community He successfully petitioned William Johnston, local legislatures are all selected by the peo- Services Employment Program [SCSEP]. president of the Charlotte, Columbia, and Au- ple of Taiwan. While the administration would transfer the gusta Railroad, to route the railway through Mr. Speaker, this week also marks the 1- SCSEP to the Administration on Aging, the the land on the Mims plantation. In return, Dr. year anniversary of the selection by President legislation I introduce today retains the pro- Mims agreed to name the town for Mr. John- Lee of John Chang as the Republic of China's gram within the Department of Labor. While in ston. Earlier the village was called Johnston Foreign Minister. Under Mr. Chang's leader- principle and practice I have previously sup- Station, then Johnston's Turn Out, and finally, ship, the already excellent relationship be- ported various proposals to consolidate and on May 25, 1897, it was chartered as its present name, Johnston. tween the United States and Republic of coordinate related Federal programs and serv- ices, the fact that the SCSEP is fundamentally Today, Johnston, known as the Peach Cap- China has grown even stronger. During the ital of the World celebrates the centennial of past year, many members of this body have an employment program compels me to sup- port maintaining the program within the Labor its charter. The Johnston Historic District, a traveled to Taiwan to see firsthand Taiwan's collection of 146 houses, businesses, and impressive economic growth. Furthermore, Department. As take up the Older Americans Act reau- churches dating from the 1870's to the 1920's many senior ROC Government officials have is listed in the National Register of Historic thorization again this year, I look forward to visited the United States and have met with Places. From the 1870's Johnston had a re- working with the administration and my col- Members of Congress and other United States nowned educational institution, first called the leagues on both sides of this aisle to fashion officials. All of this activity is a tribute to For- Johnston Academy, then the Johnston Insti- bipartisan legislation that continues to protect eign Minister Chang. tute, and later Johnston High School. The Finally, Mr. Speaker, I want to take this op- our Nation's seniors. town of Johnston remains proud of its history portunity to note that nearly 1 year has passed and maintains its early emphasis on agri- f since Jason Hu assumed the post of Taipei's culture and education. However, the town also Economic and Cultural Representative in CONGRATULATIONS TO THE has a strong present and future with state-of- Washington. The Taipei Economic and Cul- REPUBLIC OF CHINA the-art manufacturing technology in its many tural Representative's office serves as the un- textile mills. With firm roots and forward official embassy in the United States, and Am- progress, Johnston will continue to prosper bassador Hu, who previously served as Presi- HON. ROBERT SMITH well into the 21st century. dent Lee's spokesman and a member of the OF OREGON f Legislative Yuan, has done a very good job IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES promoting a dialog between Congress and the KEEP THE PROMISE people of Taiwan. He has worked tirelessly to Tuesday, May 20, 1997 visit with Members of this body and to inform Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, on the HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON Members of the current activities in Taiwan. occasion of President Lee Teng-hui's first an- OF NEW YORK Representative Hu, like Foreign Minister niversary in office, I wish to make a few re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chang, is proof that President Lee has made marks. Tuesday, May 20, 1997 many fine choices in filling the senior ap- President Lee is the first democratically Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, we all remem- pointed positions of his government. I am cer- elected head of state in China's history. He is ber the promise President Clinton made to tain with President Lee's leadership, our rela- a man committed to preserving political free- end welfare as we know it. tionship with the ROC will continue to be on dom for his 23 million fellow citizens. But when given a chance to do so, in the a steady and even keel in the years ahead. President Lee is also committed to eco- form of a sound program by Texas Governor f nomic growth. In the last year Taiwan has Bush, the President did everything possible to INTRODUCTION OF THE OLDER maintained its economic expansion and its po- scuttle the plan. The plan would have meant AMERICANS ACT AMENDMENTS sition as a major trading partner of the United a savings in welfare administration costs of 20 OF 1997 States. Many of our agricultural products find to 35 percent for the people of Texas. ready markets in Taiwan. This is not the first promise this administra- On behalf of my constituents, I send my tion has broken. I suggest members read the HON. MATTHEW G. MARTINEZ best wishes and congratulations to President Wall Street Journal editorial in today's RECORD OF CALIFORNIA Lee Teng-hui, Dr. Jason Hu, Taiwan's top rep- as a reminder: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resentative in Washington, and the people of [From the Wall Street Journal] Tuesday, May 20, 1997 Taiwan as they celebrate May 20, 1997, the CLINTON PROMISES Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, for more than first anniversary of President Lee's first term in Trying to provide better health care cov- three decades, the Older Americans Act has office. erage for some 150,000 needy children, Texas May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E987 Governor George W. Bush wants to generate made clear they view this decision as criti- conditions, their speed capability is often some savings by spending less on welfare ad- cally important to public employee unions.’’ abused; and on slick surfaces or loose ministration. After nine months of stalling, On May 5, Governor Bush fired off an angry surfacings they can be treacherous. In a the Clinton White House has just turned him letter to Secretary Shalala complaining crash with a four-wheel vehicle, the motor- down. about ‘‘double talk and runarounds.’’ And cycles always lose. This is the same Bill Clinton who famously last Friday, Governor Bush finally got his But motorcycles are designed as much for promised ‘‘to end welfare as we know it.’’ answer: No. fun as for practical transportation. Even This is the same Bill Clinton who has been Mr. Clinton rejected not only the Texas those who accept the helmet for its safety pressing to expand health coverage for poor waiver, but also the compromise proposed by would agree that using one diminishes the children, insisting that the budget agree- his own Cabinet officials. At a news briefing pleasure of motorcycling. ment with Congress earmark $18 billion for Ms. Shalala explained that only state em- More important, the helmet protects no that purpose. This is the same Bill Clinton ployees could determine eligibility for fed- one but the one wearing it. So the effect of who during last year’s election campaign eral programs. Governor Bush’s office criti- the law is to force a person to do something signed a welfare reform bill supposedly giv- cized the White House for ‘‘letting its waiver entirely for personal safety. ing wide discretion to the states. In the end, policy be determined by the AFL–CIO.’’ That should be that person’s choice. No though, this same Bill Clinton overruled his For all the Clinton welfare promises, and government should regulate an individual’s own Cabinet to side with his reactionary all the ballyhoo about the welfare reform right to accept risks, and in doing so deprive union allies. bill, the Clinton White House is now fighting that person of the freedom to enjoy a pleas- The story is worth recounting simply to a rear-guard action to save welfare as we ure. show what it’s like to negotiate with our know it. We have to wonder what this says That doesn’t mean there should be no rules present President, but also because it has about whether the White House will make a of highway safety. Faulty brakes threaten huge potential implications for welfare re- good-faith effort to honor the federal budget not just the driver of an auto, but every form nationwide. The administrative costs agreement now being ballyhooed as welfare other vehicle on the road. Slick tires, mal- that Governor Bush wants to pare in Texas reform was a year ago. functioning lights endanger others. These cost federal and state governments a whop- are concerns of government. f ping $28 billion a year—to deliver $250 billion But not air bags. These don’t prevent a year in welfare benefits. Several governors PRINCIPLED WRITINGS crashes and they don’t protect others on the are convinced these administrative functions road; they only tend to reduce the injuries to could be privatized, with likely administra- a driver and possibly a passenger after a tive savings of 20% to 35%. HON. RON PAUL crash. Many states are already experimenting OF TEXAS When air bags were a prospective federal with contracting out parts of their welfare IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mandate, the estimated cost for each was apparatus. Thirty states use Lockheed Mar- about $300. Once they were in place, they tin to collect child Support payments, for ex- Tuesday, May 20, 1997 were said to have saved 1,600 lives. For this ample, and the company also runs the fed- Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer to happen, tens of millions of motorists must eral computer to find deadbeat dads. into the RECORD two record examples of the pay the high cost of the devices. Maximus Corp. of McLean. Va., which helps fine writing often found in one of district news- And in a few cases, the air bags have actu- run local welfare offices for states, has dou- ally killed people. New proposals would soft- bled in size in the past year. Wisconsin is al- papers, The Brazosport Facts. While many en the impact, and would allow a motorist to lowing both private companies and non- find it easy to deride the press as liberal and have the air bag disabled. Then why profits such as Goodwill Industries to bid on closed to the notions of liberty, free markets, shouldn’t the motorist be allowed to avoid screening, training and placing welfare re- and constitutional principles, I am pleased to the expense altogether? cipients in jobs. California and Arizona have report that The Brazosport Facts in general, These are only two examples. We need pro- plans similar to that just vetoed in Texas. and these two authors in specific, seek to tection from the negligence of others, but Paring state bureaucracies, of course, is bring a fair, even balance to the coverage of there should be limits on how much govern- anathema to public employee unions: to ment limits our freedom and pleasure in pro- them the loss of state jobs spells smaller news and ideas. tecting us from ourselves. union dues and less political clout. When Today I enter into the RECORD an editorial Benjamin Franklin had words for it: Governor Bush and Texas legislators decided written by Glenn Heath, a former executive ‘‘Those who would give up essential Liberty, to contract with private firms to set up one- editor of The Brazosport Facts and now a re- to purchase a little temporary Safety, de- stop assistance bureaus that would allow re- tired member of the community active yet ac- serve neither Liberty nor Safety.’’ cipients to apply for all their benefits at tive on the paper's editorial board. Also, I once, the unions went ballistic. Their radio enter into the RECORD a column written by Bill WHEN POLITICIANS SAY ENTITLEMENTS, THINK ads featured the sound of exploding bombs; Sturdevant, a frequent contributor to the Facts. ROBBERY ‘‘Texas is under attack. They’re coming after Mr. Speaker, I strongly encourage my fellow us,’’ an announcer intoned. ‘‘The guys who (By Bill Sturdevant) brought us the $3,000 toilet seat are trying to Members of Congress to read these principled Rights are counterbalanced with respon- take over public services for families, chil- writings. I offer my congratulations and thanks sibility; juxtaposed and eternally linked. In dren and seniors.’’ to these two men for supporting the ideas of the United States of America, we have a gov- Worried that Governor Bush’s plan would liberty; and to the entire staff of The ernment created by a group of individuals create a bandwagon effect in other states, Brazosport Facts for their ongoing dedication collectively called ‘‘the people,’’ who are not the unions helped convince the White House to presenting fair coverage of events and only ‘‘endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights,’’ those being ‘‘life, lib- to sit for nine months on his request for a ideas. federal waiver. On March 28, President Clin- erty and the pursuit of happiness,’’ but also ton met at the White House to discuss the FREEDOM & SAFETY have the ‘‘equal right to the use of our own Texas welfare plan with four union leaders, A larger principle than the bill itself is in- faculties, to the acquisitions of our own in- including AFL–CIO President John Sweeney. volved. The principle applies to many human dustry,’’ and ‘‘to honor and confidence from In April, a memo to the President warned circumstances where a mandated gain en- our fellow-citizens, resulting not from birth, that ‘‘we must give Texas an answer imme- tails a substantial loss. but from our actions and their sense of diately.’’ The memo—signed by Health and For decades, a safety measure has been be- them.’’ (Thomas Jefferson). Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala, fore the Legislature, either asking the state In short, we have the right to choose what Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman and to require motorcycle riders to wear a pro- is best for us. We have the right to pursue White House domestic policy adviser Bruce tective helmet, or asking the state to repeal happiness as we define it, we have the right Reed—observed that ‘‘the state has engaged such a law. Riders have been in the gallery to keep the fruits of our labor that we earn in good faith discussions with various agen- in force to oppose one or support the other. in that pursuit, and we have the right to de- cies for more than nine months, and state of- This time it’s repeal. Sen. Jerry Patter- cide how to dispose of those rewards. At the ficials are now publicly criticizing the ad- son’s bill would relieve all motorcycle riders same time, we must reconcile these rights ministration.’’ It suggested the White House aged 21 or over of wearing the helmet. Legis- with the responsibility of respecting the approve a compromise plan, giving Texs lee- lators deleted a provision that they must rights of others, and living with the con- way on administration of income supports carry added insurance if they did so. sequences of our decisions and actions. If our while barring private workers from the food The Senate is expected to vote on Patter- country’s founding fathers had written a stamp and Medicaid programs, on which the son’s bill Thursday or Friday. golden rule for our citizens, it would have welfare reform bill provided tighter federal From a purely practical standpoint, the ar- read ‘‘Respect the God-given rights of others, regulation. guments for the original bill had merit. In while at the same time protecting your own ‘‘As you know, labor leaders would like us case of an accident, the helmet would help rights.’’ to refuse the Texas request entirely,’’ the protect against head injuries. What bothers me is that there seem to be memo read. ‘‘They see even limited privat- Even most riders would admit that motor- fewer and fewer people who understand and ization as a dangerous precedent and have cycles can be dangerous. In the best of road live by this golden rule. More and more E988 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 20, 1997 often, people are turning to the federal gov- ance, and I believe we have a moral obliga- from earlier versions is that the ACS now rec- ernment to secure the force necessary to tion to help them if we can. But to lose our ommends the barium enema as one of the op- take from others something that they are freedom, in the name of ‘‘charity,’’ by allow- tions for the initial screening of average and not by right entitled to. I may have the right ing confiscatory taxation of our money, real- to eat, but I don’t have the right to steal ly only benefits politicians and bureaucrats. moderate-risk individuals over age 50. The someone else’s food. I have the right to have This is not only dangerous, it is absurd. American Cancer Society recommendations children, but I don’t have the right to force Only by accepting our responsibility to are as follows: someone else to pay for my child’s food, honor the rights of others can we hope to * * * the National Board of the American house, clothes or education. The decision is protect our own rights. As Jefferson said, Cancer Society recently approved new mine; it therefore follows that the respon- only by protecting our rights can we hope to colorectal guidelines which provide clear sibility is also mine. Many federal ‘‘entitle- ‘‘regain the road which alone leads to peace, guidance to practitioners and their patients ment’’ programs, including Medicare, Medic- liberty, and safety.’’ for the early detection of colorectal polyps aid and Social Security, are morally wrong f and cancer at various levels of risk. These because they require, by threat of force, that guidelines include the following: people give up part of what they earn so that SUPPORT OF THE SCREENING AP- For average risk individuals (65 percent–75 it can be redistributed to someone who did PROACH ADOPTED IN THE percent of cases), the American Cancer Soci- not earn it. ety recommends annual fecal occult blood But wait a minute, you say. All of the COLORECTAL CANCER SCREEN- test plus sigmoidoscopy every 5 years; or above mentioned federal programs were cre- ING ACT, H.R. 1128 colonoscopy every 10 years or double con- ated by the will of the majority of Ameri- trast barium enema every 5 to 10 years. Test- cans, and it is therefore our civic duty to HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS ing should begin at age 50. contribute. My response to that is, ‘‘So For moderate risk individuals (20 percent– OF FLORIDA what?’’ My rights are not bestowed to me by 30 percent of cases), the American Cancer So- government or by a majority of the elector- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ciety recommends colonoscopy or a total ate. They do not have the legitimate author- Tuesday, May 20, 1997 colon exam, which includes colonoscopy or ity to force me to contribute to programs double contrast barium enema, depending on that are not enumerated in the Constitution. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I family history and the size of the polyps. In too many cases in the history of mankind, rise today to discuss important information on Testing interval and age to begin depend on the majority has used the power of govern- the issue of colorectal cancer screening. Ear- initial diagnosis and family history. ment to enslave the minority, or at least lier this year, I introduced the Colorectal Can- For high risk individuals (5 percent–8 per- create an unfair advantage for themselves. cer Screening Act, H.R. 1128, which would cent of cases) with a history of familial ade- Say that a congressman and a police offi- nomatous polyps, the Society recommends cer were riding in a bus that was full of other provide Medicare coverage for all available colorectal cancer screening procedures includ- early surveillance with endoscopy, counsel- passengers. On the bus was a ‘‘rich’’ man, ing to consider genetic testing, and referral who had one dollar more than the others. ing the fecal occult blood test, sigmoidoscopy, to a specialty center. Testing should begin at The Congressman announced: ‘‘If you vote the barium exam, and colonoscopy. I hope puberty. For high risk individuals with a for me, I will use the government’s police that Congress will soon consider colorectal family history of hereditary non-polyposis power to take the dollar from the rich man, cancer screening as part of a package of pre- colon cancer, the Society recommends and redistribute it to you.’’ A vote was held, ventive benefits to be included in Medicare re- colonoscopy and counseling to consider ge- and the majority of those on the bus decided form legislation. netic testing. Testing should begin at age 21. the rich man should contribute his dollar for the good of all the rest. The policeman seized The purpose of my remarks today is to In addition, former Governor L. Douglas the dollar, and the congressman divided it share with my colleagues important recent Wilder recently wrote a commentary in the up. He gave 25 cents to the policeman, 25 statements in support of the colorectal cancer Richmond Times Dispatch, which discussed cents was given to the people on the bus, screening approach taken in H.R. 1128 by the the importance of prostate and colorectal can- (which they immediately started fighting American Cancer Society, former Virginia cer screening procedures. His comments sup- over), and he kept 50 cents for himself. It Governor L. Douglas Wilder, and the Wash- port the colorectal cancer screening approach seemed that everyone, except the rich man, ington D.C. Chapter of the NAACP. The adopted in H.R. 1128. Governor Wilder's com- was happy, but were they right? Colorectal Cancer Screening Act is the only In his first inaugural address, Thomas Jef- mentary follows. ferson said of the ‘‘sacred principle’’ of our legislation in the House which provides cov- Finally, the Washington Branch of the federal government, ‘‘that though the will of erage for all available colorectal cancer NAACP wrote a letter to the House Ways and the majority is in all cases to prevail, that screening procedures, including the barium Means Health Subcommittee on the impor- will, to be rightful, must be reasonable; that exam, allowing doctors and patients to choose tance of colorectal cancer screening for Afri- the minority possess their equal rights, procedures, rather than the Federal Govern- can-Americans. The letter written by the which equal law must protect, and to violate ment. H.R. 1128 is also important because it NAACP supports the screening provisions of would be oppression.’’ It could be argued is the only House legislation which assures H.R. 1128 and barium exams. The letter fol- that it was wrong to take the dollar from the that adequate screening options will be avail- lows. rich man because he could have used it to build a factory, employ everyone on the bus, able to meet the screening needs of African- I commend Governor Wilder and the Wash- and thus create wealth for all. American Medicare recipients. ington Branch of the NAACP for their involve- My point is that it doesn’t matter what In remarks submitted last Congress, I cited ment in this issue, and I urge my colleagues you or I may think, the person who earns the several medical studies which show that Afri- to read and examine all of the aforementioned money is the only one with the right to de- can-Americans disproportionately develop can- statements. cide how to spend it, so long as doing so does cer in the right side of the colon, the portion Mr. Speaker, colorectal cancer screening is not infringe on your or my legitimate rights. of the colon that is beyond the reach of an important part of providing preventive serv- Jefferson continued by defining the ‘‘good government’’ as being ‘‘wise and frugal, sigmoidoscopy, a common screening proce- ices to our Nation's seniors, a concept which which shall restrain men from injuring one dure. These studies make clear that a proce- I strongly support. However, it is also impor- another, shall leave them otherwise free to dure, such as the barium exam, which can tant that colorectal cancer screening legisla- regulate their own pursuits of industry and screen the entire colon, must be made avail- tion meet the needs of our Nation's seniors. improvement, and shall not take from the able to meet the needs of African-American There is an emerging consensus that barium mouth of labor the bread it has earned.’’ patients. The barium examination is the safest exams must be included in colorectal cancer The next time a politician promises you an and most cost-effective way to screen the en- screening legislation. I urge my colleagues to ‘‘entitlement,’’ think about who he is going to rob to pay for it. Ask yourself if, by ac- tire colon, and is one of only two procedures join this consensus by supporting the provi- cepting it, you would have to abdicate your which can image the entire colon. The studies sions of H.R. 1128, the Colorectal Cancer personal responsibility and therefore your also indicate that colorectal cancer screening Screening Act. freedom. Ask yourself if you are legitimately programs that do not include barium exams [From the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Apr. 6, entitled to it because you earned it. If the are inadequate for African-Americans. 1997] government has the power to ‘‘take from The American Cancer Society recently re- BLACKS NEED BETTER ACCESS TO SCREENING Peter to pay Paul,’’ what is to stop it from leased its new colorectal cancer screening TESTS FOR CANCER taking from both? Ask yourself why the poli- guidelines. These screening recommendations tician isn’t battling to restore your lost lib- (By L. Douglas Wilder) erty. were produced as a result of a comprehensive RICHMOND.—A recent symposium on ‘‘Race Please understand that I am not against examination of all available information regard- and Health Care as We Approach the Twen- charity. There are people who, through no ing the cost and availability of various screen- ty-First Century’’ at Virginia Common- fault of their own, need temporary assist- ing procedures. One of the significant changes wealth University was the first of what will May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E989 be annual topical discussions on matters of The extension of Medicare coverage to in- be made to address the colorectal cancer utmost concern to all of us. I was privileged, clude these new benefits may screening of screening provisions of this legislation, in my post at the Center for Public Policy, the entire colon—with colonscopy or barium which I believe are inadequate for screening to convene the two-day meeting. Partici- enema—possible for early detection of the African American population. pants included scholars who have achieved colorectal cancer. Key members of the U.S. You and I would agree that preventive national acclaim for providing solutions to Congress have adopted an approach that pro- screening is the key to detecting colorectal the problems; they represented a broad spec- vides appropriate choice for patients in the cancer in its earliest stage, so colorectal trum of women, minorities, academicians, Medicare population, including the African cancer can be treated and removed before it practitioners, and others. The participants Americans population and other Medicare becomes fatal. It is my understanding that discussed not only the unique challenges recipients who prefer a comprehensive over the years you have supported several faced by African Americans in health care, screening option. Congressman Norman Sisi- bills that provide Medicare coverage for but also the obstacles they face in gaining sky of Virginia, himself a colorectal cancer colorectal cancer screening, and I applaud access to adequate screening for certain survivor, has taken a leading role in advo- your efforts. kinds of cancer. cating regular preventive screening and has indicated that his ‘‘mission in the 105th Con- However, I am very concerned about the At a time when President and Congress are gress [is] to enact Medicare coverage for impact of H.R. 15 on the African American considering measures to provide preventive colorectal cancer screening.’’ community. As it stands now, African Amer- screening to the Medicare population for cer- icans who develop colorectal cancer have a tain cancers, it is essential that we consider Congressman Sisisky has supported the ex- cellent work of Congressman Alcee Hastings fifty percent greater mortality rate than the the differences in how cancer manifests itself and Senator John Breaux, who in the 104th general population. In addition, medical in American Americans, and what this Congress introduced legislation in the House studies have shown that African Americans means to appropriate screening. and Senate to provide Medicare coverage for disproportionately develop cancer in the The challenge is particularly acute for colorectal cancer screening and who are like- right side of the colon, which means that Af- prostate and colorectal cancers. The data on ly to do so again in the 105th Congress. Their rican Americans need access to screening these diseases are clear and simple: While approach has also been supported by a num- procedures that can view the entire colon. the nation’s focus has been on the 40,000 ber of members of the Congressional Black Legislation that provides for screening with deaths each year from AIDS and the more Caucus, including the distinguished Ranking only fecal occult blood tests and flexible than 44,000 deaths each year from breast can- Member of the Ways and Means Committee, sigmoidoscopy is inadequate to meet the cer in the United States, it is important to Congressman Charles Rangel. Caucus mem- screening needs of African Americans. In ad- recognize that colorectal cancer will claim bers know and understand the special needs dition, the high-cost and risk associated more than 50,000 and prostate cancer more of the African American population and are with colonoscopy also make this procedure than 42,000, Americans in 1997. For African personally committed to providing appro- an inadequate solution for screening African Americans, the statistics are particularly priate screening options to accommodate Americans for colorectal cancer. African frightening, as African Americans are struck those needs. American patients and their doctors should be given a choice of all available options. more frequently than, and differently from, Legislation alone will not be enough to other Americans. And surprise, surprise, persuade Americans—including African As mentioned, the issue of choice is crucial there are no genetic or hereditary defi- Americans—to undergo preventive screening. for African American patients and their doc- ciencies that account for this. A broad public education campaign is needed tors when deciding which procedures to use For prostate cancer, African Americans to foster serious discussion about the bene- for colorectal cancer screening. The Medi- males have the highest incidence in the fits of these screening procedures for all care Preventive Benefits Improvement Act world—66 percent higher than white men, Americans. I hope part of this campaign will (H.R. 15), does not provide Medicare coverage with a mortality rate more than two times provide African Americans with information for all commonly used colorectal cancer higher. If detected while localized, the five- about the special impact of these cancers on screening procedures, and therefore, limits year survival rate for prostate cancer is 99 our population, and about our special screen- the choices of doctors and patients. This leg- islation would have a devastating effect on percent. For colorectal cancer, the mortality ing needs. I am pleased that the American Gastroenterology Association recently pub- screening for African Americans, who would rate among African Americans continues to be denied access to one of the most cost-ef- rise, even as the American Cancer Society lished recommendations for regular colorrectal cancer screening, which rec- fective procedures for screening the entire reports declines in colorectal cancer among colon, the barium enema. This lack of access other segments of the population. ommended procedures appropriate for the African American population. I understand to such an important screening procedure African Americans who get colorectal can- will needlessly cost thousands of lives. cer are 50 percent more likely to die of the the America Cancer Society will also be issu- ing its recommendations for preventive Colorectal cancer screening is an impor- disease than others in this country. In addi- tant issue for all Americans, not only Afri- tion, the disease affects African Americans colorrectal cancer screening. It is vitally important that preventive can Americans. Patients and doctors, wheth- differently from the way it affects white er they are African American or not, should Americans: The National Cancer Institute’s screening be covered by Medicare and that all Americans—have access to affordable, ap- decide which screening procedures are appro- Black/White Cancer Survival Study found priate—not the federal government. that African Americans have a greater tend- propriate screening methodologies. Now is the time to act. I challenge President Clin- I urge you to support the provisions in- ency to get colorectal cancer in the right cluded in bi-partisan legislation introduced colon—the portion not reached by ton and the Republican-led Congress to make good on their promise to the American peo- by Congressman Alcee Hastings and co-spon- sigmoidoscopy—than other Americans, ex- sored by members of the Congressional Black plaining, at least in part, the higher mortal- ple that the next two years will be ones of action rather than delay and partisanship. Caucus which provides Medicare coverage for ity rate from the disease. These data illus- colorectal cancer screening using all com- trate the special importance of regular pros- In this instance, the lives of tens of thou- sands of elderly Americans could be saved monly used procedures including fecal occult tate and colorectal screening for African blood tests (FOBT), flexible sigmoidoscopy, Americans to detect these cancers at the and their quality of life improved if Presi- dent Clinton and the Congress have the cour- colonoscopy, and the barium enema. Con- earliest stages and, to the extent possible, gressman Hastings’ legislation, the correct the disparity in the incidence of the age to meet the people’s challenge to work together for the common good. Colorectal Cancer Screening Act, provides disease. the same Medicare coverage for FOBT, flexi- What can be done to meet the challenge of ble sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy as H.R. reducing the mortality rate for these cancers NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE 15, but also corrects a significant omission in among all segments of the Medicare popu- ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE, H.R. 15 by including the barium enema. I be- lation? I am pleased to see that Medicare Washington, DC, March 27, 1997. lieve that Congressman Hastings’ provisions coverage for preventive screening benefits is should be included in H.R. 15 to give all Hon. WILLIAM THOMAS, one area where President Clinton and Repub- Americans a complete choice of colorectal lican congressional leaders appear to agree. Chairman, Health Subcommittee, House Ways cancer screening procedures. President Clinton has recognized the impor- and Means Committee, U.S. House of Rep- resentatives, Washington, DC. Once again, thank you for your work to tance of preventive screening, and his FY support and promote Medicare coverage for 1998 budget proposes to extend Medicare cov- DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I would like to com- preventive benefits. As a supporter of Medi- erage to including screening for prostate and mend you for convening a hearing on the care coverage for preventive services, I also colorectal cancer, as well as other preventive issue of Medicare coverage for preventive thank you in advance for pursuing the pas- benefits. In addition, a group led by Repub- benefits. The legislation you have intro- sage of inclusive colorectal cancer screening lican Congressmen Bill Thomas and Mike duced, the Medicare Preventive Benefits Im- legislation which is not biased against Afri- Bilirakis, who head the two key Health Sub- provement Act, H.R. 15, is a good first step can Americans. committees in the House of Representatives, towards addressing the health concerns of has introduced legislation to provide similar African Americans, who suffer disproportion- Please include these remarks in the record benefits under Medicare. Similar efforts are ately from diseases such as breast cancer, of your March 13, 1997 Health Subcommittee underway in the U.S. Senate as well. With prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer. While hearing. bipartisan support, these important I support the overall effort to enact preven- Sincerely, screenings will be available to all elderly tive benefits legislation represented by H.R. REV. MORRIS L. SHEARIN, Americans served by Medicare. 15, I believe that significant changes need to President. Tuesday, May 20, 1997 Daily Digest

HIGHLIGHTS Senate passed Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act. The House agreed to H. Con. Res. 84, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for FY 1998. The House passed H.R. 1650, to authorize the Congressional Gold Medal to Mother Teresa. Senate ment in that country, after agreeing to a committee Chamber Action amendment in the nature of a substitute. Routine Proceedings, pages S4691–S4780 Pages S4773±76 Measures Introduced: Six bills and one resolution Congratulating Residents of Jerusalem: Senate were introduced as follows: S. 765–770 and S. Res. agreed to S. Con. Res. 21, congratulating the resi- 87. Page S4748 dents of Jerusalem and the people of Israel on the Measures Passed: thirtieth anniversary of the reunification of that his- toric city. Page S4776 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Anniversary: Sen- ate agreed to S. Res. 87, commemorating the 15th Japan/U.S. Mutual Cooperation: Senate agreed to S. Res. 58, to state the sense of the Senate that anniversary of the construction and dedication of the the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Be- Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Pages S4691±94 tween the United States of America and Japan is es- Partial-Birth Abortion Ban: By 63 yeas to 36 sential for furthering the security interest of the nays (Vote No. 71), Senate passed H.R. 1122, to United States, Japan and the countries of the Asia- amend title 18, United States Code, to ban partial- Pacific region, and that the people of Okinawa de- birth abortions, after taking action on the following serve recognition for their contributions toward en- amendment proposed thereto: Pages S4694±S4715 suring the treaty’s implementation. Pages S4776±77 Adopted: Concurrent Budget Resolution: Senate began con- Santorum Amendment No. 290, to provide a pro- sideration of S. Con. Res. 27, setting forth the con- cedure for determining whether a physician’s con- gressional budget for the United States government duct was necessary to save the life of the mother. for fiscal years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002, Pages S4694±95 taking action on amendments proposed thereto, as Authorizing Use of Capitol Grounds: Senate follows: Pages S4716±45 agreed to H. Con. Res. 49, authorizing the use of Adopted: the Capitol grounds for the Greater Washington Allard Amendment No. 293, to express the sense of the Senate about the Federal debt and that the Soap Box Derby. Page S4773 President should submit a budget proposal with a Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office: Senate plan for repayment of the Federal debt. Page S4729 passed S. 342, to extend certain privileges, exemp- Rejected: tions, and immunities to Hong Kong Economic and Dodd Modified Amendment No. 296, to increase Trade Offices. Page S4773 the discretionary spending caps by $15.752 billion Afghanistan Human Rights: Senate agreed to S. in outlays over five years to improve funding of crit- Con. Res. 6, expressing concern for the continued ical programs to assist infants, toddlers and young deterioration of human rights in Afghanistan and children, and offset this effort by closing corporate emphasizing the need for a peaceful political settle- tax loopholes. (By 61 yeas to 39 nays (Vote No. 72), Senate tabled the amendment.) Pages S4731±38 D507 D508 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST May 20, 1997

Allard/Inhofe Amendment No. 292, to require Additional Statements: Pages S4763±72 that any shortfall in revenues projected by the reso- Record Votes: Four record votes were taken today. lution be offset by reductions in discretionary spend- (Total—74). Pages S4715, S4738, S4744±45 ing. (By 70 yeas to 29 nays (Vote No. 73), Senate tabled the amendment.) Pages S4738±41, S4744 Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:30 a.m., and By 8 yeas to 91 nays (Vote No. 74), Hollings adjourned at 9:10 p.m., until 9:30 a.m., on Wednes- Amendment No. 295, to adjust the President’s ini- day, May 21, 1997. (For Senate’s program, see the tiatives for increased spending and the tax cuts. remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s Pages S4741±45 Record on page S4777.) A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- viding for further consideration of the resolution and Committee Meetings certain amendments to be proposed thereto, on Wednesday, May 21, 1997. Page S4777 (Committees not listed did not meet) Messages From the President: Senate received the APPROPRIATIONS—FOREIGN ASSISTANCE following messages from the President of the United Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Foreign States: Operations held hearings on proposed budget esti- Transmitting the report of the executive order mates for fiscal year 1998 for foreign assistance pro- prohibiting new investment in Burma; referred to grams, focusing on international financial institu- the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban tions, receiving testimony from Robert E. Rubin, Affairs. (PM–38). Pages S4746±47 Secretary of the Treasury. Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- Subcommittee will meet again on Thursday, May lowing nominations: 22. Vice Admiral Roger T. Rufe, U.S. Coast Guard, APPROPRIATIONS—INTERIOR to be Commander, Atlantic Area, United States Coast Guard, with the grade of vice admiral while Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Interior so serving. and Related Agencies concluded hearings on pro- Rear Admiral James C. Card, U.S. Coast Guard, posed budget estimates for fiscal year 1998 for the to be Commander, Pacific Area, United States Coast Department of the Interior, after receiving testimony Guard, with the grade of vice admiral while so serv- from Bruce Babbitt, Secretary of the Interior. ing. APPROPRIATIONS—CAPITOL POLICE 16 Air Force nominations in the rank of general. BOARD/CBO 17 Army nominations in the rank of general. 15 Marine Corps nominations in the rank of gen- Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on the eral. Legislative Branch held hearings on proposed budget 3 Navy nominations in the rank of admiral. estimates for fiscal year 1998 for the United States Routine lists in the Coast Guard, Navy. Capitol Police Board and the Congressional Budget Office, receiving testimony from Gregory S. Casey, Pages S4772±73, S4779±80 Senate Sergeant at Arms, Wilson Livingood, House Nominations Received: Senate received the follow- Sergeant at Arms, Gary L. Abrecht, Chief, U.S. Cap- ing nominations: itol Police, and Alan M. Hantman, Architect of the A. Peter Burleigh, of California, to be the Deputy Capitol, all on behalf of the United States Capitol Representative of the United States of America to Police Board; and June E. O’Neill, Director, Con- the United Nations, with the rank and status of gressional Budget Office, who was accompanied by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. several of her associates. James W. Pardew, Jr., of Virginia, for the Rank Subcommittee will meet again on Thursday, June of Ambassador during his tenure of service as U.S. 5. Special Representative for Military Stabilization in the Balkans. Page S4779 QUADRENNIAL DEFENSE REVIEW Messages From the President: Pages S4746±47 Committee on Armed Services: Committee held hearings to examine the Department of Defense Quadrennial Communications: Pages S4747±48 Defense Review which relates to the shape, makeup, Statements on Introduced Bills: Pages S4748±60 characterization, and the implementation of Amer- Additional Cosponsors: Pages S4760±61 ican armed forces for the next several years, receiving testimony from William S. Cohen, Secretary of De- Amendments Submitted: Pages S4761±63 fense; and Gen. John M. Shalikashvili, USA, Chair- Authority for Committees: Page S4763 man, Joint Chiefs of Staff. May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D509 Hearings continue tomorrow. Care, Mary Jane England, Washington Business PRIVATE RELIEF Group on Health, and Karen Ignagni, American As- sociation of Health Plans, all of Washington, D.C.; Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Immi- Dennis O’Leary, Joint Commission on the Accredita- gration concluded hearings on S. 768, to grant tion of Health Organizations, Oakbrook Terrace, Illi- Michel Christopher Meili and his family, of Switzer- nois; and William A. Reynolds, Missoula, Montana, land, permanent residence in the United States for on behalf of the American College of Physicians. his efforts in providing evidence of relations between Swiss banks and Nazi Germany during and after 1985 ZONA ROSA TERRORIST ATTACK World War II regarding the disposal of assets of Holocaust victims, after receiving testimony from Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee concluded Senators Hatch and D’Amato; and Michel Chris- hearings to examine the United States response to topher Meili, Rutihof, Switzerland. the murders of four United States marines and two private U.S. citizens in the Zona Rosa district of San HEALTH CARE REFORM Salvador in 1985, after receiving testimony from Committee on Labor and Human Resources: Committee John R. Hamilton, Deputy Assistant Secretary of concluded hearings on proposed legislation to pro- State for Central America, the Caribbean and Cuba; vide patients quality health care, while maintaining Michael O’Neil, General Counsel, Central Intel- affordability and the consumers right to receive all ligence Agency; James S. Reynolds, Chief, Terrorism relevant information regarding their treatment and and Violent Crime Section, Criminal Division, Dale costs, including S. 449, to prohibit the restriction of L. Watson, Chief of the International Operations certain types of medical communications between a Section, National Security Division, Federal Bureau health care provider and a patient, and S. 644, to es- of Investigation, and Phyllis A. Coven, Director of tablish standards for relationships between group International Affairs, Immigration and Naturaliza- health plans and health insurance issuers with enroll- tion Service, all of the Department of Justice; Wil- ees, health professionals, and providers, after receiv- liam Walker, former United States Ambassador to El ing testimony from Senators Kyl, Wyden, and Salvador; Ed Mulvaney, Anniston, Alabama; Joe D’Amato; Representatives Ganske and Norwood; Dickson and Betty Malone, both of Northport, Ala- Theodore N. Tsangaris, Breast Care Center/ George bama; Andy and Brenda Whitt, and Beth Washington University Medical Center, Andrew Kwiatkowski, all of Wausau, Wisconsin; and John Webber, Consumer Coalition for Quality Health and Marlene Weber, both of Cincinnati, Ohio. h House of Representatives reduce substance abuse among youth, amended (H. Chamber Action Rept. 105–105 Part I). Page H3068 Bills Introduced: 25 public bills, H.R. 1661–1685; Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the 1 private bill, H.R. 1686; and 1 resolution, H. Res. Speaker wherein he designated Representative Pryce Page H3069 154, were introduced. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H2927 Reports Filed: Reports were filed as follows: Recess: The House recessed at 11:03 a.m. and re- H. Res. 153, providing for consideration of H.R. convened at 12:00 noon. Page H2932 408, to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to support the International Dolphin Con- Journal Vote: By a yea-and-nay vote of 311 yeas to servation Program in the eastern tropical Pacific 44 nays, Roll No. 139, the House agreed to the Ocean (H. Rept. 105–103); Speaker’s approval of the Journal of Monday, May 19. Pages H2932±33 H.R. 1377, to amend title I of the Employee Re- tirement Income Security Act of 1974 to encourage Member Sworn: Representative-elect Bill Redmond retirement income savings, amended (H. Rept. presented himself in the well of the House and was 105–104); and administered the oath of office by the Speaker. H.R. 956, to amend the National Narcotics Lead- Page H2933 ership Act of 1988 to establish a program to support Private Calendar: It was made in order that the call and encourage local communities that first dem- of the Private Calendar be dispensed with on Tues- onstrate a comprehensive, long-term commitment to day, May 20. Page H2937 D510 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST May 20, 1997 Motions to Suspend the Rules on Wednesday, reduce non-defense discretionary spending, provide May 21: It was made in order that on Wednesday, additional tax cuts, and allow a point of order May 21, the Speaker be authorized to entertain mo- against any concurrent resolution on the budget or tions to suspend the rules and pass the following against any measure that would cause total outlays bills and resolutions: H.R. 1377, Savings are Vital to exceed total receipts in FY 2002 and beyond (re- to Everyone’s Retirement Act of 1997; H.R. 1306, jected by a recorded vote of 119 ayes to 313 noes, Riegle-Neal Clarification Act of 1997; H.R. 911, Roll No. 144); Pages H3032±40 Volunteer Protection Act of 1997; H. Res. 121, ex- The Brown of California amendment in the nature pressing the sense of the House of Representatives of a substitute that sought to achieve a balanced regarding the March 30, 1997 Terrorist Grenade At- budget and delay tax cuts until the budget is bal- tack in Cambodia; H. Con. Res. 63, reaffirming the anced, decrease defense outlays, increase net savings Commitment of the United States to the Principles from overall spending reductions and the elimination of the Marshall Plan; and H.R. 956, Drug-Free of unwarranted benefits, and increase funding for re- Communities Act. Page H2937 search and development, transportation, education Suspensions: The House voted to suspend the rules and training, and law enforcement (rejected by a re- and pass the following measures: corded vote of 91 ayes to 339 noes, Roll No. 145); Pages H3040±47 Ceremony Honoring Mother Teresa: S. Con. Res. The Kennedy of Massachusetts amendment in the 26, to permit the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol nature of a substitute that sought to achieve a bal- for a congressional ceremony honoring Mother Te- anced budget and reduce defense funding and tax resa—clearing the measure for the President (agreed cuts and increase funding for healthcare, education, to by a yea-and-nay vote of 415 yeas with none vot- transportation, research and development, Medicaid, ing ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 142); Pages H2937±38, H2959±60 and other domestic discretionary spending programs Congressional Gold Medal to Mother Teresa: (rejected by a recorded vote of 123 ayes to 306 noes, H.R. 1650, to authorize the President to award a Roll No. 146); and Page H3047±55 gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Mother Te- The Shuster amendment in the nature of a sub- resa of Calcutta in recognition of her outstanding stitute that sought to achieve a balanced budget and and enduring contributions through humanitarian increase outlays for federal highway and mass transit and charitable activities; and Pages H2938±41, H2960 programs with offsets from a 0.39 percent across the Activities to Provide Decent Homes: H. Res. board reduction to discretionary spending and tax 147, amended, expressing the sense of the House of cuts phased in over four years (rejected by a recorded Representatives that the House of Representatives vote of 214 ayes to 216 noes Roll No. 147). should participate in and support activities to pro- Page H3055±65 vide decent homes for the people of the United H. Res. 152, the rule that provided for consider- States. Agreed to amend the title. ation of H. Con. Res. 84, was agreed to earlier by a yea-and-nay vote of 278 yeas to 142 nays, Roll Pages H2941±46, H2960 No. 141. Earlier, agreed to order the previous ques- Concurrent Budget Resolution: By a yea-and-nay tion by a yea-and-nay vote of 220 yeas to 200 nays, vote of 333 yeas to 99 nays, Roll No. 148, the Roll No. 140. Pages H2946±59 House agreed to H. Con. Res. 84, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Govern- Presidential Message—National Emergency Re ment for fiscal year 1998 and setting forth appro- Burma: Read a message from the President wherein priate budgetary levels for fiscal years 1999, 2000, he transmits his report concerning the repression of the democratic opposition in Burma, his declaration 2001, and 2002. Pages H2960±H3065 of a national emergency to respond to the actions Rejected: and policies of the Government of Burma, and his The Waters amendment in the nature of a sub- issuance of an Executive order prohibiting United stitute that sought to achieve a balanced budget and States persons from new investment in Burma—re- reduce defense spending and corporate tax consider- ferred to the Committees on International Relations ations, delay tax cuts until the budget is balanced, and Appropriations and ordered printed (H. Doc. and increase funding for education, training, 105–85); Pages H3065±66 healthcare, community development, crime preven- tion, and other discretionary programs (rejected by a Senate Messages: Message received by the Senate recorded vote of 72 ayes to 358 noes with 1 voting today appears on page H2959. ‘‘present’’, Roll No. 143); Pages H3021±32 Quorum Calls—Votes: Five yea-and-nay votes and The Doolittle amendment in the nature of a sub- five recorded votes developed during the proceedings stitute that sought to achieve a balanced budget and of the House today and appear on pages H2932–33, May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D511 H2958, H2958–59, H2959–60, H3031–32, MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES H3039–40, H3047, H3054–55, H3064–65, and Committee on Resources: Subcommittee on National H3065. There were no quorum calls. Parks and Public Lands held a hearing on the fol- Adjournment: Met at 10:30 a.m. and adjourned at lowing bills: H.R. 60, to authorize the Secretary of 3:32 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21. the Interior to provide assistance to the Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark in Springerville, AZ; H.R. 951, to require the Secretary of the Interior to Committee Meetings exchange certain lands located in Hinsdale, CO; H.R. 822, to facilitate a land exchange involving FINANCING NATIONAL FOREST ROADS private land within the exterior boundaries of Committee on Agriculture: Subcommittee on Forestry, Wenatchee National Forest in Chelan County, WA; Resource Conservation, and Research held a hearing H.R. 1198, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to to review the financing of National Forest roads. convey certain land to the City of Grants Pass, OR; Testimony was heard from public witnesses. and H.R. 960, to validate certain conveyances in the City of Tulare, Tulare County, CA. Testimony was DOE CIVILIAN RESEARCH AND heard from Representatives Hayworth, Thomas, DEVELOPMENT ACT Hastings of Washington and Smith of Oregon; from Committee on Commerce: Subcommittee on Energy and the following officials of the Department of the Inte- Power held a hearing on H.R. 1277, Department of rior: Katherine H. Stevenson, Associate Director, Energy Civilian Research and Development Act of Cultural Resource Stewardship and Partnership, Na- 1997. Testimony was heard from Kyle Simpson, tional Park Service; and W. Hord Tipton, Assistant Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Energy. Director, Bureau of Land Management; and public witnesses. OVERSIGHT—CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE INTERNATIONAL DOLPHIN Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on the Con- CONSERVATION PROGRAM stitution held an oversight hearing regarding the Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, a modi- Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice. fied closed rule providing 1 hour of debate on H.R. Testimony was heard from Isabelle Katz Pinzler, 408, International Dolphin Conservation Program Acting Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Di- Act. The rule provides that, in lieu of the Resources vision, Department of Justice; and public witnesses. Committee amendment, the amendment in the na- ture of a substitute printed in the Congressional OVERSIGHT Record and numbered 1 shall be considered as an Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Immi- original bill for the purpose of amendment, and said gration and Claims held an oversight hearing regard- amendment shall be considered as read. Clause 7 of ing visa fraud and immigration benefits application rule XVI (germaneness) is waived against the Re- fraud. Testimony was heard from Mary Ryan, Assist- sources Committee amendment in the nature of a ant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Depart- substitute. ment of State; the following officials of the Depart- The rule further provides for an amendment print- ment of Justice: Paul W. Virtue, Acting Executive ed in the Congressional Record to be offered by Associate Commissioner, Programs, Immigration and Representative Miller of California or his designee; Naturalization Service; and Michael R. Bromwich, and said amendment shall be considered as read, Inspector General; and Benjamin F. Nelson, Direc- shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and tor, International Relations and Trade Issues, Na- controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and tional Security and International Affairs Division, shall not be subject to amendment. GAO. Finally, the rule provides one motion to recom- mit, with or without instructions. Testimony was OVERSIGHT heard from Representatives Saxton, Gilchrest, Committee on Resources: Subcommittee on Energy and Cunningham and Miller of California. Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing on the RURAL EMPOWERMENT agreement reached by the United States, the environ- Committee on Small Business, Subcommittee on mental community and the mining industry in the Empowerment held a hearing on regulatory, tax, licensing New World Mine proposed buyout. Testimony was incentives and impediments to empowerment in rural and heard from Kathleen A. McGinty, Chair, Council on impoverished communities. Testimony was heard from Environmental Quality; and public witnesses. Senator Lugar; Representative Jones; and public witnesses. D512 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST May 20, 1997

Lewis and Clark Expedition, S. 231, to establish the Na- Joint Meetings tional Cave and Karst Research Institute in the State of EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL New Mexico, S. 312, to revise the boundary of the Abra- APPROPRIATIONS ham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site in Larue County, Kentucky, S. 423, to extend the legislative au- Conferees: Continued in evening session to further re- thority for the Board of Regents of Gunston Hall to es- solve the differences between the Senate- and House- tablish a memorial to honor George Mason, S. 669, to passed versions of H.R. 1469, making emergency provide for the acquisition of the Plains Railroad Depot supplemental appropriations for recovery from natu- at the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site, and S. 731, ral disasters, and for overseas peacekeeping efforts, to extend the legislative authority for construction of the including those in Bosnia, for the fiscal year ending National Peace Garden memorial, 2 p.m., SD–366. September 30, 1997. Committee on Finance, to hold hearings to examine the Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan as a model for NATO ENLARGEMENT Medicare reform, 10 a.m., SD–215. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Hel- Subcommittee on Social Security and Family Policy, to sinki Commission): Commission resumed hearings to hold hearings on proposed legislation relating to child examine the process to enlarge the membership of welfare reform, 2 p.m., SD–215. the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), re- Committee on Foreign Relations, to hold hearings on Unit- ceiving testimony from H.E. Branislav Lichardus, ed States implementation of prison labor agreements with China, 10 a.m., SD–419. Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the United Committee on Indian Affairs, to hold oversight hearings States; Gyorgy Banlaki, Ambassador of the Republic on programs designed to assist Native American veterans, of Hungary to the United States; and Stefan Tafrov, 9:30 a.m., SR–485. Ambassador-at-Large of the Republic of Bulgaria to the United States. House Hearings were recessed subject to call. Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Labor, f Health and Human Services, and Education, on Members of Congress, 10 a.m., 2358 Rayburn. NEW PUBLIC LAWS Committee on Banking and Financial Services, to continue (For last listing of Public Laws, see DAILY DIGEST p. D492) hearings on Financial Modernization, including, H.R. 10, H.R. 968, to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Financial Services Competitiveness Act of 1997, 10 a.m., Social Security Act to permit a waiver of the prohi- 2128 Rayburn. Committee on Commerce, Subcommittee on Finance and bition of offering nurse aide training and com- Hazardous Materials, to mark up the following bills: petency evaluation programs in certain nursing fa- H.R. 1262, Securities and Exchange Commission Author- cilities. Signed May 15, 1997. (P.L. 105–15) ization Act of 1997; and H.R. 1053, Common Cents f Stock Pricing Act of 1997, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Committee on Education and the Workforce, Subcommittee COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR on Early Childhood, Youth and Families, hearing on Ju- WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1997 venile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention legisla- (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) tion, 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, hearing to re- Senate view the status of scientific information on ergonomics, Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense, 10 a.m., 2261 Rayburn. to hold hearings on proposed budget estimates for fiscal Committee on House Oversight, to consider motions on year 1998 for the Department of Defense, focusing on Air subpoenas issued in connection with the Contested Elec- Force programs, 10 a.m., SD–192. tion in the Forty-sixth District of California, 5:30 p.m., Committee on Armed Services, to continue hearings on the 1310 Longworth. Quadrennial Defense Review, focusing on its impact on Committee on International Relations, Subcommittee on the future years defense program, 2 p.m., SH–216. Africa and the Subcommittee on International Economic Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, to Policy and Trade, joint hearing on Obstacles to U.S.-Afri- hold hearings to review a General Accounting Office re- can Trade and Investment, 1 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. port on management and program weaknesses at the De- Committee on National Security, hearing on Quadrennial partment of Transportation, 9:30 a.m., SR–253. Defense Review, 9:30 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, business meeting, to consider pending calendar business, 9:30 Committee on Resources, to mark up the following bills: a.m., SD–366. H.R. 79, Hoopa Valley Reservation South Boundary Subcommittee on National Parks, Historic Preserva- Adjustment Act; H.R. 765, Shackleford Banks Wild tion, and Recreation, to hold hearings on S. Res. 57, to Horses Protection Act; H.R. 856, United States- support the commemoration of the bicentennial of the Puerto Rico Political Status Act; H.R. 858, Quincy May 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D513 Library Group Forest Recovery and Economic Stabil- to allow that election of the Delegate from Guam by ity Act of 1997; H.R. 985, to provide for the expan- other than separate ballot, 11 a.m., 1324 Longworth. sion of the Eagles Nest Wilderness within Arapaho Committee on Science, Subcommittee on Energy and Envi- and White River National Forests, CO, to include ronment, hearing on the Science behind EPA’s Proposed the lands known as the Slate Creek Addition upon Particulate Matter/Ozone Standards, Part 3, 2:30 p.m., 2318 Rayburn. the acquisition of the lands by the United States; Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, hearing on H.R. 1019, to provide for a boundary adjustment Commercial Space Act of 1997: Commercial Remote and land conveyance involving the Raggeds Wilder- Sensing, Part I, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. ness, White River National Forest, CO, to correct Committee on Small Business, hearing on the private right the effects of earlier erroneous land surveys; H.R. of action provision in the Supplement to California’s state 1020, to adjust the boundary of the White River OSHA plan (Cal/OSHA), 11 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. National Forest in the State of Colorado to include Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- all National Forest System lands within Summit committee on Aviation, hearing on Medical Kits on Commercial Airlines, 9:30 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. County, CO, which are currently part of the Dillon Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, to mark up the following: Ranger District of the Arapaho National Forest; H.R. 1362, Veterans Medicare Reimbursement Dem- H.R. 1127, National Monument Fairness Act of onstration Act of 1997; a measure to facilitate voluntary 1997; H.R. 1439, to facilitate the sale of certain retirement of VA physicians; and a resolution naming land in Tahoe National Forest, in the State of Cali- Bob Hope an honorary veteran; and to hold a hearing to fornia to Placer County, California; and H.R. 1460, accept the report of the Veterans’ Claims Adjudication Commission, 1:30 p.m., 334 Cannon. D514 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST May 20, 1997

Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 21 9 a.m., Wednesday, May 21

Senate Chamber Program for Wednesday: Senate will resume consider- House Chamber ation of S. Con. Res. 27, Fiscal Year 1998 Concurrent Program for Wednesday: Receive former Members of Budget Resolution. Congress; Consideration of 6 Suspensions: 1. H.R. 1377, Savings are Vital to Everyone’s Retire- ment Act of 1997; 2. H.R. 1306, Riegle-Neal Clarification Act of 1997; 3. H.R. 911, Volunteer Protection Act of 1997; 4. H. Res. 121, expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives regarding the March 30, 1997 Terrorist Grenade Attack in Cambodia; 5. H. Con. Res. 63, reaffirming the Commitment of the United States to the Principles of the Marshall Plan; and 6. H.R. 956, Drug-Free Communities Act; and Consideration of H.R. 408, International Dolphin Con- servation Program Act (modified closed rule, 1 hour of debate)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E988 Ortiz, Solomon P., Tex., E985 Hoyer, Steny H., Md., E984 Packard, Ron, Calif., E979 Ackerman, Gary L., N.Y., E982 Lipinski, William O., Ill., E982 Paul, Ron, Tex., E987 Boehner, John A., Ohio, E980 Lowey, Nita M., N.Y., E983 Roukema, Marge, N.J., E980 Bono, Sonny, Calif., E985 McGovern, James P., Mass., E981 Serrano, Jose´ E., N.Y., E979 Cardin, Benjamin L., Md., E981 Manton, Thomas J., N.Y., E986 Solomon, Gerald B.H., N.Y., E983, E985, E986 Dingell, John D., Mich., E982 Martinez, Matthew G., Calif., E979, E986 Smith, Robert, Ore., E986 Ewing, Thomas W., Ill., E984 Ney, Robert W., Ohio, E984 Weldon, Dave, Fla., E979 Graham, Lindsey O., S.C., E986 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, D.C., E980

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